星火英语专四听写50片篇文本.docx

1、星火英语专四听写50片篇文本1.What a Firefighters Job Is Like The damage that a fire can cause is obvious / and this is why the firefightersjobs are so important. / Firefighters are usually the first ones responding to any type of emergency and perform many tasks,/which include putting out burning buildings, / he

2、lping out with medical emergencies, vehicle accidents and many other incidents./ They must make sure their equipment is clean / and all the items they use are in proper working order. / Keeping their skills up to date is necessary. / Therefore, they will be continually trained with new equipment and

3、 techniques. / Because of the extreme conditions / and also the stress associated with the emergency situations that arise, / the firefighters definitely need to stay in shape for the work they must do. / They will stay in the fire station while on duty. / Unless they need to work on the trucks or r

4、espond to a call, / they can eat, sleep, shower and watch TV at the fire station, just like at home. (160 words) 2.Aliens For a long time, aliens have often been in the news. / They have always been surrounded by mystery / and interest of people all around the world. / People have claimed to have be

5、en abducted by aliens. / Some have claimed to have actually seen them. / But is there a sound proof that can prove aliens to be real? / Alien sightings have mostly been accompanied by sightings of lights in the night sky. / Some of them have also believed that / the lights came from the spaceships u

6、sed by the aliens. / Disk-like objects traveling across the sky / have often been taken as aliens vehicles./ At times, people have found blood or hair at the locations / where aliens were sighted. / Researchers say alien sightings could have probably been a result of human imagination accompanied by

7、 fear, / and some of these sightings might have been a result of certain astronomical phenomena. ( 145 words) 3.Computer Eyeglasses As computers become a more and more vital part of todays lifestyle and practices,/ new medical conditions are developing as a result of their usage. / The most common t

8、o date is computer vision problems, / which include eye pain, tired and burning eyes, watering or dry eyes, eye strain. / One Would never imagine that such a useful and innovative tool could cause so much physical discomfort ! / As a result of these, science professionals seized the opportunity / to

9、 create computer eyeglasses to ease these common conditions / and make computer usage less painful and more comfortable. / The computer vision problems affect adults as well as children./ Although children normally have different requirements for near and distance vision glasses, / computer eyeglass

10、es can be used universally for both groups. / Please note that near and distance vision glasses / should not be used as replacements for computer glasses. /They do not serve the same purpose, / and in some cases will cause more harm than good. (158 words) 4.Labor Day International Labor Day, also kn

11、own as International Workers Day, / is scheduled for May 1st of each year. /It is a holiday in celebration of the eight-hour workday. / It evolved from efforts of the labor union movement / to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. / It is celebrated as a national holiday across

12、many countries around the world. / The idea for a workers holiday began in Australia in 1856 / but was celebrated on May 1st in 1886 in Chicago. /In China, Labor Day was extended to three days during the 1990s. / The Chinese government made it a seven-day holiday / by moving the prior and upcoming w

13、eekends together with these three days. / This holiday allowed millions of Chinese people to travel / or take other activities during this period. / However, China has reduced the Golden Week holiday down to one day in 2008, / while at the same time reviving some traditional holidays such as Mid-Aut

14、umn Festival. (158 words) 5.Negative Effects of Television Spending too many hours watching television wastes the precious time / that can rather be spent in fruitful and healthy activities like exercise or reading. / It also uses up the time / that you can rather spend with your family and friends.

15、 / Chatting with your near ones, spending time with your close ones / is a better way of spending time than watching TV. / People watching television, especially children and youngsters,/ start identifying with what is shown on TV. / They relate to television shows and films to such an extent that /

16、 they get bored of living a normal and simple life. ! They are eager for fame and money; / they long for living the lives of their favorite IV characters. / This may lead to a high amount of dissatisfaction for the real world. / As real life is the contrast of the life shown on TV, / such TV addicts

17、 become hungry for power, money and status. (151 words) 6.Family Life in India Family life is equally varied in Indian states. /India is a country with many states / in which people are from different cultures, and so on. /The languages, clothing, customs, and traditions of people are influenced by

18、the respective regions they live in. / Most of the families in India are extended ones, / in which every member has his or her own role, often influenced by age and gender. / Children are cherished and considered as gifts from God. !Children can look forward to continual family support throughout th

19、eir lives. / However, they are expected to respect their elders and parents, their wishes and family relationships. / The family structure in India is typical, / in which there are many wedding customs, / which have to be strongly followed by people. / Religion, social status, traditional practices,

20、 and regional differences influence family structures. / Indians are more emotionally attached to the members of their family. / Husbands and wives are not allowed to openly display their affection for one another. ( 160 words) 7.Societys Influence on Education Society plays an important role in edu

21、cation, and influences it both positively and negatively. / Social inequalities and unhealthy educational practices are some of the negative influences of society on our lives. / Customs and traditions prevent certain sections of society from exercising their fundamental rights / and get in the way

22、of the well-being of society, / shatter the basic ideas of education and social awareness. / Some social groups deny womens right to education, / while others force children to work, / depriving them from a healthy environment / which is good to their growth and development. / Education is one of th

23、e basic human rights. / If social norms come in the way of social welfare, / it defeats the purpose of education. /Society is an entity that cant be separated from us. / It is we who make up the society. / It is entirely in our hands whether to add value to our education or devalue it. (149 words) 8

24、.Choosing the Perfect Hair Color Coloring your hair is one way to express your individuality. / Choosing the right hair color can be confusing / whether you want to cover gray hair or give yourself a new fresh look. / If you are clear about what you want exactly, / it can help while choosing the hai

25、r color that is right for you. / You can achieve the most flattering look, / if you consider your skin make-up and eye color. / Hair color that balances your complexion gives the best results. / For covering gray hair, you can select a shade close to your natural hair color. / Hair highlights are an

26、other way to improve your overall look. /Highlights can look fascinating and make an attractive impression. / They add depth and dimension to the base color or natural hair. /Different hair colors suit different complexions. /In order to choose a suitable hair color, / you need to identify the right

27、 combination. ( 148 words) 9.Traditional Brazilian Clothing Brazil is known internationally for its stylish and sophisticated clothing. /Brazilian clothes are comfortable, vivid, beautifully crafted and decorated with attractive laces. / Traditional Brazilian clothing is influenced by a combination

28、of different races and immigrants from all over the world. / A true traditional Brazilian clothing can be seen in the countryside, / where mens clothing includes shirt, jeans and dresses made from inexpensive cotton. / In the south of Brazil, the cowboys wear a distinctive dress including loose-fitt

29、ing trousers, / while in the northeast region they wear coat, hat and leather trousers. / In the urban areas of Brazil, most people prefer modern clothing. / Young men wear jeans and T-shirts. / Short skirts and dresses are very popular among women. / Brazilian jeans are very common ! and they come

30、in a wide variety of styles and textures. / Jeans made for women are tight-fitting and loose-fitting near the feet. / Due to abundance of beautiful beaches, / beachwear is a very popular clothing in Brazil. ( 156 words) 10.Sunday School Sunday School is a practice designed to help children, after ch

31、urch, / to adhere to the path of justice and truth. /However, today, the approach is very unlike the older one / which focused on the classroom-bound mode of interaction and reflection / on the values of Christianity and the Holy Word. / Now, children are being allowed to experiment with ideas / and

32、 develop a result-based resource base, / with the help of planned and directed effort. / Sunday School is now being held within and out of church. / The children and youth are allowed to interact with peers / outdoors, at picnics, workshops and camping. / This calls for a redress of security and safety equipment. / As a matter of fact, with activities such as these, / Sunday School security and safety is the concern of every parent. /And the safety and security of the children is the prime responsibility of the public. ( 146