何凯文四六级临门一脚视频讲义.docx

1、何凯文四六级临门一脚视频讲义 2016年6月何凯文四六级考前点拨视频讲义2016 年 6 月大学英语四六级考前点拨辅导讲义主讲人：北京外国语大学 何凯文一、Listening Comprehension：Part 1.News report & LectureNews reports:Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will heartwo or three questions. Both the news re

2、port 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 correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news i

3、tem.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.听力原文：Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus st

4、ation in centralNairobi.2. A) On Christmas Eve.C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight.D) In the small hours of the morning.听力原文：Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during asecurity check.听力原文：Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26

5、injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab saidit was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from theKenyan capital.The e

6、xplosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey from Nairobi to theUgandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but itexploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be see

7、n on theground beside the vehicle. Just hours earlier, Ugandas police chief had warned of possible Christmas-timeattacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. When did the incident occur?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many

8、 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 business.听力原文：Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the companys decision to call inadministrators after an attempt to sell the business for a toke

9、n 1 failed.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.听力原文：Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the companys decision to call inadministrators after an attempt to sell the bu

10、siness for a token 1 failed.听力原文：Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. Its been in business nearly a century.Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the companys decision to call in administrators after anattempt to sell the business for a token 1 failed.

11、The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britains slide towardrecession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition fromsupermarkets

12、 expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store groups 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as theDVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attem

13、pt to do recently?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 conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.听力原文：Thats due in part to the removal of many of the capitals old-fashion

14、ed black and white taxis.6. A) A low interest loan scheme.C) Taxi passengers complaints.B) Environmentalists protests.D) Permission for car advertising.听力原文：After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was setup with three Egyptian banks so drivers could bu

15、y new cars.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.听力原文：The idea has proved popular with customers they can now travel in air-conditioned comfortand because the new cabs

16、are metered, they dont have to argue over fares.听力原文：Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for itsair pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement.Thats due in part to the rem

17、oval of many of the capitals old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these datedback to the 1960s and 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 withthree Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars.

18、 The government pays about $900 for old ones to bediscarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort andbecause the new cabs are metered, they dont have to argue over fares. Banks and car manu

19、facturers are gladfor the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheelof new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain whitecolour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What h

20、elped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?参考答案 ：1. B 2. C 3. A 4.D 5.D 6. A 7. CLecture：Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear recordings of lectures or talks followed by some questions. Therecordings will be played only once. After you hear a

21、 question, you must choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleline through the centre.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.16. A) They investigate the retirement homes in Amer

22、ica.B) They are on issues facing senior citizens in America.C) They describe the great pleasures of the golden years.D) They are filled with fond memories of his grandparents.听力原文：Hello Ladies and Gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker fortodays session, Dr. Howard Mi

23、ller. Dr. Miller, Professor of Sociology at Washington University, has writtennumerous articles and books on the issues facing older Americans in our graying society for the past 15 years. Dr.Miller:17. A) The loss of the ability to take care of himself.B) The feeling of not being important any more

24、.C) Being unable to find a good retirement home.D) Leaving the home he had lived in for 60 years.听力原文： grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the only home they had known for theMypast 60 years.18. A) The loss of identity and self-worth.B) Fear of being replaced or discarded.C) Free

25、dom from pressure and worldly cares.D) The possession of wealth and high respect.听力原文：For them and some older Americans, their so-called “golden years” are at times not so pleasant,for this period can mean the decline of not only ones health but the loss of identity and self-worth.19. A) The urgency

26、 of pension reform.B) Medical care for senior citizens.C) Finding meaningful roles for the elderly in society.D) The development of public facilities for senior citizens.听力原文：Now, many of the lectures given at this conference have focused on the issues of pension reform,medical care, and the develop

27、ment of public facilities for senior citizens. And while these are vital issues that mustbe addressed, Id like to focus my comments on an important issue that will affect the overall success of the otherprograms mentioned. This has to do with changing our perspectives on what it means to be a part o

28、f this group,and finding meaningful roles the elderly can play and should play in our societies.Now listen to the following recording and answer questions 16 to 19.Moderator:Hello Ladies and Gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker for todays session,Dr. Howard Miller.

29、Dr. Miller, Professor of Sociology at Washington University, has written numerous articlesand books on the issues facing older Americans in our graying society for the past 15 years. Dr. Miller:Dr. Miller:Thank you for that introduction. Today, Id like to preface my remarks with a story from my own

30、life which Ifeel highlights the common concerns that bring us here together. Several years ago when my grandparents werewell into their eighties, they were faced with the reality of no longer being able to adequately care for themselves.My grandfather spoke of his greatest fear, that of leaving the

31、only home they had known for the past 60 years.Fighting back the tears, he spoke proudly of the fact that he had built their home from the ground up, and that hehad pounded every nail and laid every brick in the process. The prospect of having to sell their home and give uptheir independence, and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful experience for them. It was, in mygrandfathers own words