1、星火英语专业四级听写满分突破50篇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, /
2、 helping 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
3、and 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 o
4、r respond 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
5、been 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
6、 used 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
7、by 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
8、to 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 / t
9、o 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 eyeglas
10、ses 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 Day1 International Labor Day, also
11、known 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 acros
12、s 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
13、 weekends 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-A
14、utumn 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 addict
17、s 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 educ
21、ation, 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 o
22、f 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 the
23、 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.C
24、hoosing 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 hair
25、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 anot
26、her 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 c
27、ombination. ( 148 words9.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 of d
28、ifferent 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-fitting
29、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 in a
30、 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)Passage 10 Culture Shock Culture shock isnt a clinical term or medical condition. / I
31、ts simply a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have / after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture. / When you move to a new place, youre bound to face a lot of changes. /That can be exciting and stimulating, /but it also can be overwhel
32、ming. /You may feel sad, anxious, frustrated, and want to go home. /Its natural to have difficulty adjusting to a new culture. /People from other cultures may have grown up with values and beliefs that differ from yours. /Because of these difference, /the things they talk about, the ways they express themselves, /and the importance of various ideas /may be very different from what you are used to. /But the good news is that the cult
