2016年6月英语四级听力真题原文及答案（第一套）

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 center.

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A）The International Labor Organization’s key objective.

B）The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.

C）Rising unemployment worldwide.

D）Global economic recovery.

2. A）Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.

B）Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.

C）Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.

D）Many countries need support to improve their people’s livelihood.

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

3. A）Serve standardized food nationwide.

B）Put calorie information on the menu.

C）Increase protein content in the food.

D）Offer convenient food to customers.

4. A）They will be fined.

B）They will be closed.

C）They will get a warning.

D）They will lose customers.

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

5. A）Inability to implement their business plans.

B）Inability to keep turning out novel products.

C）Lack of a successful business model of their own.

D）Failure to integrate innovation into their business.

6. A）It is the secret to business success.

B）It is the creation of something new.

C）It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.

D）It is an essential part of business culture.

7. A）Its hardworking employees.

B）Its flexible promotion strategy.

C）Its innovation culture.

D）Its willingness to make investments.

Section B

Directions：In this section， you will hear two long conversations. At the end 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）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the canter.

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

8. A）He is got addicted to technology.

B）He is not very good at socializing.

C）He is crazy about text-messaging.

D）He does not talk long on the phone.

9. A）Talk big.

B）Talk at length.

C）Gossip a lot.

D）Forget herself.

10. A）He thought it was cool.

B）He needed the practice.

C）He wanted to stay connected with them.

D）He had an urgent message to send.

11. A）It poses a challenge to seniors.

B）It saves both time and money.

C）It is childish and unprofessional.

D）It is cool and convenient.

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

12. A）He wants to change his job assignment.

B）He is unhappy with his department manager.

C）He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime.

D）He is often singled out for criticism by his boss.

13. A）His workload was much too heavy.

B）His immediate boss did not trust him.

C）His colleagues often refused to cooperate.

D）His salary was too low for his responsibility.

14. A）He never knows how to refuse.

B）He is always ready to help others.

C）His boss has a lot of trust in him.

D）His boss has no sense of fairness.

15. A）Put all his complaints in writing.

B）Wait and see what happens next.

C）Learn to say no when necessary.

D）Talk to his boss in person first.

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 center.

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

16. A）The importance of sleep to a healthy life.

B） Reasons for Americans’ decline in sleep.

C）Some tips to improve the quality of sleep.

D）Diseases associated with lack of sleep.

17. A）They are more health-conscious.

B）They are changing their living habits.

C）They get less and less sleep.

D） They know the dangers of lack of sleep.

18. A）Their weight will go down.

B）Their mind function will deteriorate.

C）Their work efficiency will decrease.

D）Their blood pressure will rise.

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

19. A）How much you can afford to pay.

B）What course you are going to choose.

C）Which university you are going to apply to.

D）When you are going to submit your application.

20. A）The list of courses studied.

B）The full record of scores.

C）The references from teachers.

D）The personal statement.

21. A）Specify what they would like to do after graduation.

B）Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying.

C）Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject.

D）Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university.

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

22. A）It was equipped with rubber tyres.

B）It was built in the late 19th century.

C）It was purchased by the Royal family.

D）It was designed by an English engineer.

23. A）They consumed lots of petrol.

B）They took two passengers only.

C）They were difficult to drive.

D）They often broke down.

24. A）They were produced on the assembly line.

B）They were built with less costly materials.

C）They were modeled after British cars.

D）They were made for ordinary use.

25. A）It made news all over the world.

B）It was built for the Royal family.

C）It marked a new era in motor travel.

D）It attracted large numbers of motorists.News Report 1

News Report 1

The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.

However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs' agreement to deal with unemployment. 'It's key objective is to play so the center of recovery efforts, measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable.

Q1. What is the news report mainly about?

Q2. What does, Juan Somavia, the director general of the International Labor Organization say?

News Report 2

Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey a first of its kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts right on the menu. Cathy Nurses is with the New York City department of health, 'We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchased the food and make a decision and inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice, if they want to eat fewer calories they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes and heart disease and high blood pressure. 'The new rules will introduce as a part of anti-obesity campaign. That also includes a recent citywide ban and artificial trans-fats in restaurant food. The menu roll only applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have fifty more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties about 2000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus preferably next to the price.

Q3. What are big fast food chains in New York City require to do according to the new rule?

Q4. What would happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?

News Report 3

Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today. But not many are able to integrate innovation into their business.

A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn't mean piles of documents. It is something more practical. The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it's more than that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.

The article cites the global giant Procter & Gamble as an example, saying a real innovative company should develop an innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter & Gamble has a “Corporate Innovation Fund” which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks and spend their time interacting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. It's pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.

Q5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?

Q6. What do many people tend to think of innovation?

Q7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?

Conversation One

M: So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?

W: Yeah, I text message a lot.

M: I don't do it so much. I prefer to make a call if I'm in a hurry.

W: Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don’t really want to talk to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it's much easier for me just to text message. If I call them, I'll have to have a long conversation.

M: Yeah, I can see what you mean. But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I'm not a big talker.

W: Yeah, that's true. You don't talk a lot.

M: So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?

W: Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people kept text messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I'm pretty fast. What about you?

M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I don't use it so much, I've got slower actually.

W: Yeah, I think text messaging actually is what you have to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I ask my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?

M: What?

W: He said he'd never text message. He thinks it's very childish and unprofessional to text message.

M: Yeah, I can see what he means. It's considered pretty informal to text message to someone.

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

Q8: What does the man say about himself?

Q9: What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?

Q10: Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?

Q11: What does the woman's father think of text messaging?

Conversation Two

W: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?

M: Well, I'd like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department manager.

W: What seems to be the problem?

M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department, I feel like I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. I'm expected to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of my time doing unnecessary paper work.

W: I'm sorry to hear that.

M: And, on top of that, I'd specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as I done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though I'd finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work, too.

W: But surely that's a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.

M: Yes, but other colleagues get to leave early, and they don't have such a lot of work to do.

W: So you feel he's really making unrealistic demands on you?

M: Yes, absolutely.

W: Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?

M: I've tried, but it seems like he just has no time for me.

W: Well, at this stage, it would be better if you approached him directly. If nothing else showing that you've tried to solve the problem yourself before you take it further. Makes it clear that you're just not a complainer. Why don't you send an email requesting a meeting with him in private?

M: Hmm, I've been a bit worried about his reaction. But anyway I'll send him an email to request a meeting, and I'll see what happens from there. Thanks for your advice.

W: Good luck. And let us know the outcome.

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

Q12. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

Q13. What is the man's chief complaint?

Q14. How does the woman interpret the fact that the man was asked to help his colleagues with their work?

Q15. What did the woman advise the man to do?

Passage One

The massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger.

New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on week nights. "The link between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer." says Lawrence Alberstaine, a sleep expert at Harvard University. For example, sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years. At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep. People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems.

Sleeping better may help fight off illness. "When people are sleep-derived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function." says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago. A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer. So say good night sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.

Q16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

Q17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?

Q18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?

Passage Two

Parents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university. But in the same breath will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.

The first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within reason. Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.

The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.

Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you. They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.

Applicants should be honest. There is no point saying you run marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.

Q19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at a university?

Q20. What is the most important part of the application?

Q21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?

Passage Three

It is widely believed that German invented the first car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had 2 seats. There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns.

By 1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind screen, rubble tires and number plates. Henry Ford's Model T introduced in America in 1909 was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became a must in 1903 with the motor car act. Competency tests were introduced in 1935.

Today, the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening of its first motor way – the Preston Bypass. Until then, no one really understood what a motor way was, not even the laborers who were building it. The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came with the motor way and the legend of the transport cafe was born. Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether it’s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one thing has remained the same: the prices.

Q22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?

Q23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?

Q24. Why did Henry Ford's Model T cars cost less?

Q25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?

答案

1. C) Rising unemployment worldwide.

2. C) Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current crisis.

3. B) Put calorie information on the menu.

4. A) They will be fined.

5. D) Failure to integrate innovation into their business.

6. B) It is the creation of something new.

7. C) Its innovation culture.

8. D) He does not talk long on the phone.

9. B) talk at length.

10. A) He thought it was cool.

11. C) It is childish and unprofessional.

12. A) He wants to change his job assignment.

13. A) His workload was much too heavy.

14. C) His boss has a lot of trust in him.

15. D) Talk to his boss in person first.

16. A) The importance of sleep to a healthy life

17. C) They get less and less sleep

18. D) Their blood pressure will rise

19. B) What course you are going to choose

20. D) The personal statement

21. C）Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject

22. B) It was built in the late 19th century.

23. D) They often broke down.

24. A) They were produced on the assembly line.

25. C) It marked a new era in motor travel.

Tips:

    听力部分作为占据比例最大的模块，相信考生一定需要花费更多的注意力来对待。而听力能力又是一个长期实力的积淀和积累，所以，在剩下的短短几天时间中希望有所质变，这未必能够如愿。考前，让我们再次关注一次听力。

    要想在短时间内提高听力，最好的办法就是多听。在这仅有的一周的时间回顾下历年四级真题听力，反复听，再次把握出题的思路和录音的语速、语调。最后一周一定做两到三套模拟题，为正式考试做好铺垫。

    尝试听前预测，带着问题听。四级听力理解从开始播放题头音乐到正式开始做题之前，大约有2分钟的时间，考生可充分利用这段时间去阅读试卷上各题的选择项，尽量争取在这2分钟内多看几道题。这样就可以做到听前预测。当然在听的时候也要避免因为过分注重每个单词而影响对全篇中心思想的理解。听前预测还要有一定的客观依据，即话题所使用的词语的范围，这种内容越具体范围就越窄。这样我们就可以通过阅读选项推测听力材料可能涉及到什么题材和它的内容。

    迅速定位答案，如果遇到难题，千万不要在一道题上花太多的时间。尽量余下几秒再次浏览下一题的选择项。通过再次浏览，考生基本上可以预测出所提问题的大致方向，从而可使自己在听力测试中处于主动地位。处理好听与看的关系，听是正确理解的关键。当做上一题余下的几秒钟内看不完下一题的书面选择项时，则应把注意力放在听上，而不要为了看而耽误了听录音的内容。从而可使自己在听力测试中处于主动地位。

    最后也是最重要的，考生一定要排除杂念，注意力集中。坐在考场里，不能总想着：“我什么也听不懂!!!”。一定要稳定情绪，关注于录音及其选项内容，不放弃，不气馁，这样才会发挥出最佳水平。

四级听力题目构成与比例

小对话： 8% 选择题共8道对话，每题长约1分钟

长对话： 7% 选择题共2段对话，每段长约3分钟

听力短文： 10% 选择题共3篇文章，每篇长约3分钟

复合式听写：10% 听写填空填8个单词和三句话，放音三遍，共计8分钟

听力位于考试的卷二部分，共占全卷35%。

（一）英语四级听力高分五大技巧

一、调整心理状态

    心理状态就是一个人的心情。心情的好坏，会直接地影响我们工作、学习的效果。

二、注意辨别近音

    同音、近音词句一样，在英语语言中也有许多单词读音很接近。它们在被读出时，很容易对考生造成干扰，使你产生多余的联想。另外，在对所提问题设定的选项中，通常会出现与听力材料中读音接近的单词，作为对原句中音或义的干扰。比如：

W: I've got to buy a new car.

M: Really?

Q: What does the woman mean?

选项：

A) She purchased a car recently.

B) She knew the car was in the lot.

C) She always forgets to clean her car.

D) She really needs a new car.

    可以看出，B)项中的knew是对原文中new的近音干扰，C)项中的forget是对have got to的近音干扰。因此，在遇到这类题时，要求考生要仔细，不要一看到干扰项就立即作出选择，从而中了题设陷阱。

三、要做必要记录

    同学们对于记忆的培养很重要。记有两种形式，一是用脑记，二是用手记。人的脑力是有时间局限的，超出一定的时间，信息就会弱化，甚至消失。因此，训练作笔录能力大有好处。在听较长的信息时，一边脑记并理解，一边还要做笔录，只有这样，才能有效地理解和判断。如果没有记住关键内容，所做的判断当然无凭无据，正确性就会大打折扣。

四、快速浏览选项

    考生要切记，对付一切听力考试都行之有效的做法是快速浏览选择项并提炼信息点，再找出选项间的联系点。当录音人在即将开始读Directions时，这就是你阅读选择项的最佳时机。应充分抓住这段时间，速读选项，预测内容，从而做到心中有数。通过阅读，应明确以下信息：

    a) 题目所涉及到的主要人物，地点等，如是场景类考题，应迅速联想起与该场景有关的词汇，全神贯注地倾听相关信息。

    b) 一般四个选择项的设计都会和录音内容或多或少地有点关系，以使能够造成干扰。

五、掌握因果逻辑

    在四级听力测试的题目中，有关原因及结果或是引起与被引起的关系比重很大，若是考生对此类问题加强认识，则对提高听力大有裨益。

    首先要掌握一些体现原因的词，如because，as，due to，on account of，in that，so…that，such…that，now that，thanks to，owing to，result in，give rise to 等等。熟悉这些词或词组的表达法很重要。

    另外，表达先后顺序通过时态上也可体现出因果关系。

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