1、大学英语四级真题听力原文 一二三套2016年6月大学英语四级真题第一套听力原文SectionANews report 1The 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 on unemployed people this year range from 210 million to
2、nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people leaving on less than 2 dollars per day in the past 3 years. The Director-General of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to
3、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 4-5 years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labour Organization is proposing a glob
4、al job agreement to deal with unemployment.“Its key objective is to place the center of recovery efforts, measures will generate higher levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable.”1、 What is the news report main about?2、 What does Juan Somavia, Director-General
5、of the International Labour Organization 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 counts right on the menu. City Nurses is with New York department of health.“We wanted to give people an opportunity to actual
6、ly see the calories before they purchase the food and make a decision and informed decision that if they want to make the 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 ha
7、ve an impact on diabetes and heart disease and high blood pressure.”The new rules will be introduced as a part of anti-obesity campaign. That also includes a recent citywide ban on artificial trans-fats in restaurant food. The menu roll only applies to restaurants that serves standardized potion siz
8、es and have fifty or more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties of up to 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 Yo
9、rk city required to do according to the new rule? 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 the Shanghai Daily point
10、s out that innovation doesnt mean piles of documents, its something more practical. The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually its more than that. Its an attitude of doing thing. A company should find ways to innovate not just in produ
11、cts 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 offer
12、s big rewards for high-risk ideas. 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 interrupting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the article says innovative ideas alone do not ens
13、ure success. Its pointless unless there is repeatable processes in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.5. What is the problem of many companies according to news report?6. What do many people tend to think of the innovation?7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success t
14、o?Section BConversation 1M: So, Lenzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?W:Yeah, I text message a lot.M: I dont do it so much, I prefer to make a call if Im in a hurry.W: 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 ea
15、sier for me, just text message, if I call them, I 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. Im not a big talker.W: Yeah, thats true, you dont talk a lot.M: So are you fast at writing the message with your thumb?W: Well, whe
16、n I first get a cellphone, 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 Im pretty fast. What about you?M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first get my cellphone, I thought it was so co
17、ol the to text message all my friends who have one. And I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I dont use so much. I got slower actually.W: Yeah, Ive been text messaging actually sort of has to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I
18、asked my father if he texted message, and guess what he said?M: What?W: He said hed never text message. He thinks its very childish and unprofessional to text message.M: Yeah, I can see what he means. Its considered pretty informal to text message someone.8. what does the man say about himself?9. wh
19、at does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?10. why did the men text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?11. what does the womans father think of the text massage? Conversation 2W: Good morning, Mr. Johnson, how can I help you?M: well, Id like to talk to you about Tea
20、m Barn, the department manager.W: What seems to be the problem?M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department, I feel 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 paper work.W: Im sorry to he
21、ar that.M: And on top of that, Ive specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as Id done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though Id finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work, too. W: But surely thats a positive sign showing
22、 that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.M: Yeah, but other colleague gets leave early, and they dont have such a lot of work to do.W: So you feel hes making unrealistic demands on you?M: Yes, absolutely.W: Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?M: Ive tried, but it seems like he
23、 just has no time for me.W: Well, at this stage, it would be better to approach him directly. If nothing else showing that youve tried to solve the problem yourself before you take it further, makes it clear youre just not a complainer. Why dont you send him an email requesting a meeting with him in
24、 private?M: Hmm, I feel a bit worried about his reaction. But, anyway Ill send him an email request a meeting, and Ill see what happens from there. Thanks for your advice.W: Good luck. And let us know the outcome.12. what do we know about the man from the conversation?13. what is the mans chief comp
25、laint?14. How was the women interpret the fact that the man was asked to help his colleagues with their work?15. what did the women advise the man to do?Section CPassage 1The massive decline in sleep happens so slowly and quietly that feel seems trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the
26、 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 the top priority. Some 40% of the Americans get
27、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.
28、 At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels high during sleep. People who sleep less and have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems. Sleeping better may help fight
29、of illnesses. “when people sleep-deprived, 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 goodnight sooner and it m
30、ay help you stay active and vital to a right old age. is the speaker mainly talking about? do we learn from the talk about todays Americans?18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?Passage 2Parents and teachers will tell you not to worry when apply for a place in university
31、, but in the same breath, they will remind you that it is 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
32、 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 its better 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 express
