四级真题听力原文及答案Word下载.docx

1、1、 What is the news report main about?2、 What does Mr. S say?News Report 2Big fast food chains in New York city have started to obey a first kind of its rule requiring them to post calorie on its menu. CN is with New York Department of Health.We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see t

2、he calories before they purchase the food and make a decision and inform decision that if they want to make a 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 this has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact

3、 on diabetes, and heart disease, and high blood pressure.The new rules were introduced as part of anti-obesity campaign that also includes a recent city wide ban on artificial transfat in restaurant food. The menu rule only applies to restaurants that serves standard portion sizes and 15 or more loc

4、ations 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 sports on their menus, preferably next to the price.3. what are big fast food chains in New York cityrequire to do according t

5、o the new rule?4.What will happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?News Report 3Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today, but not many are able to integrate innovation into their business. A commentary in a daily points out that innovation doesnt mean piles

6、 of documents, its something more practical. The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means create something new, but actually its more than that. Its an attitude of doing thing. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business model

7、s and processes. The article cites the global giant and gamble as an example, saying the real innovative company should develop an innovation culture, and use it as a primary tool for success. P and gamble has a proper innovation fun which offers bigger rewards for high risk ideas. It also has a spe

8、cial innovation facility for employees. sometimes their employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks, and spend their time interrupting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success, its pointless unless their to turn inspi

9、ration into financial performance.5. What is the problem of many companies according to news report?6. What do many people turn to think of the innovation?7. What does the company gamble?Section BConversation 1M: So, Linsy, do you like to text message on your cellphone?W:Yeah, I text message a lot.I

10、 dont do it so much, I prefer to make a call if Im in a hurry.Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I dont want to talk to the person, I just want to ask him a question, so its much easier for me, just text message, if I call them, I have to have a long conversation.Yeah, I . But I get off the phone prett

11、y quickly .Yeah, thats true, you dont talk a lot.So are you a fast messager?When I first get a cellphone, I was so , I thought Id never text message, but people cant text message me. So I feel obliged to learn how to text message, so now Im pretty fast , what about you?Actually, I have the opposite

12、problem. When I first get my cellphone. I thought it was so cool the to text message to all my friends who have one. Arent pretty fast ., but it seems like now I dont use so much. I got slower actually.Yeah, Ive been text messaging, actually sort of has to do with your age. For example, people in hi

13、gh school, they text message a lot, but I asked my father, “do you text message?” and guess what he said?What?He said, he would never text message, he thinks its very childish and unprofessional to text message.Yeah, I could see what he means, its considered pretty informal to text message8. what do

14、es the man say about himself?9. what does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?10. why did the men text his friends when he first got his cell phone?11. what does the womans father think of the text massage? childishConversation 2Good morning, Mr. Johnson, how can I help you?well, Id like

15、to talk to you about Team Barn, the department manager.What seems to be the problem?Well, ever since Saudra left the department, I felt like Ive been targeted to do all her work, as well as mine. Im expected to attend many meetings. And I seem to be spending a lot of time doing unnecessary paperwork

16、.Im sorry to hear that.And on top of that, Ive specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday, even though as Ive finished my assignment, I was told to help. But surely, thats a positive sign showing that Mr. Barn has a lot of trust in you.Yeah, but other colleague gets leave early and they d

17、ont have such a lot of work to do.So you feel hes making unrealistic demands on you?Yes, absolutely.Have you approached Mr. Barn about this particular problem?I tried, but it seems he just has no time for me.Well, at this stage, it would be better to approach him directly. If nothing else show you c

18、an solve the problem yourself before you take it further, makes it clear youre not just a complainer. Why dont you send him an email, requesting a meeting with him in private.Hmm, I feel a bit worry about his reaction. But, anyway Ill send him an email requesting a meeting, and see what happens thou

19、gh, thanks for your advice.Good luck, let us know the outcome.12. what do we know about the man from the cover?13. what is the mans chief complaint?14. how was the women interpret the facts that?15. what did the women advise the man to do?Section CPassage oneThe massive decline in sleep happens so s

20、lowly and quietly that feel seems trend. because the growing attraction of the video games and endless TV channels. never disconnecting from work, no matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health or of their life even life endanger. new evidence shows why getting enough slee

21、p is the top priority. Some 40% of the Americans get less than 7 hours. Believe between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer says L , Harvard University. For example, sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours 1950s to 7 in recent years, at the same time hig

22、h blood pressure is becoming an increasing problem. Blood pressure are typically at lowest levels high during sleep people who sleepless and have high blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, and other problems. Sleeping better may help fight of illnesses, when people sleep deprived their high levels

23、 of stress Hormons in their bodies which can decrease immune function says Doctor P of western university in Chicago, the university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer so say goodnight sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a right old age.16.What is the speaker ma

24、inly talking about?17.What do we learn from the talked-about days of Americans?18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack of sleep?Passage 2Parents and teachers will tell you not to worry when apply for a place in university, but in the same breath, they will remind you that it is

25、the most important decision of your life. The first decision is your choice of course, it would 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 commendation of subjects?

26、And are your expected grades likely to meet into your requirements? The deadline is January 15th, but its better to submits your application early because universities began work as soon as forms rolling in. The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is yo

27、ur chance to convey bondless enthusiasm for the subject, so expression is for most. ? and ineffective generalities, and make sure you give the concrete examples. Admission officers will read every personal statements that arrives. Its not convincing if you say you have chosen a subject because you e

28、njoy 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 in

29、terview on the second floor.19. what is the first decision you should made when apply?20. what is the most important part of the application?21. what must applicants do in their personal statements?Passage 3 （motor car）Passage ThreeIt is usually agreed that JC Benz built the first motor car in 1885. It was actu