1、全国大学英语四考试 听力试题调整,内蒙古科技大学 2016.2,四级听力试题的调整,1、取消短对话2、取消短文听写3、增短篇新闻(3段) 其余测试内容不变,试题结构如下:,六级听力题型的调整,1.取消短对话 2.取消短文听写 3.新增讲座/讲话(3篇) recordings or lectures4.听力篇章调整为2篇(原3篇) 其余测试内容不变,试题结构如下:,Script: news 1,Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nai
2、robi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to se
3、t off for an overnight journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check.,Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hours ear
4、lier, Ugandas police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels. 1. What is the news report mainly about?,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
5、 by a Somali group in Ugandas capital.,2. When did the incident occur? A) On Christmas Eve. B) Just before midnight. C) During a security check.D) In the small hours of the morning.,答案:B C,Script News 2,Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. Its been in business nearly
6、 a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the companys decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token 1 failed.The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britains slide toward recession, which has cut into co
7、nsumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.,3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news rep
8、ort?A) It is likely to close many 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. 4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current emp
9、loyees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.答案:3. A 4. D,六级lecture 样题,Moderator: Hello Ladies and Gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker for todays session, Dr. Howard Miller. Dr. Miller, Professor of Sociology at Washington University
10、, has written numerous articles and 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 life which I feel highlights the common concerns that br
11、ing us here together. Several years ago when my grandparents were well 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 only home they had known for the past 60 years. Fight
12、ing back the tears, he spoke proudly of the fact that he had built their home from the ground up, and that he had pounded every nail and laid every brick in the process. The prospect of having to sell their home and give up their independence, and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful
13、 experience for them. It was, in my grandfathers own words, like having a limb cut off. He exclaimed in a forceful manner that he felt he wasnt important anymore.,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 n
14、ot only ones health but the loss of identity and self-worth. In many societies, this self-identity is closely related with our social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence. Furthermore, we often live in societies that value what is “new” or in fashion, and our own usage of words
15、in the English language is often a sign of bad news for older Americans. I mean how would your family react if you came home tonight exclaiming, “Hey, come to the living room and see the OLD black and white TV I brought!” Unfortunately, the word “old” calls to mind images of the need to replace or d
16、iscard. Now, many of the lectures given at this conference have focused on the issues of pension reform, medical care, and the development of public facilities for senior citizens. And while these are vital issues that must be addressed, Id like to focus my comments on an important issue that will a
17、ffect the overall success of the other programs mentioned. This has to do with changing our perspectives on what it means to be a part of this group, and finding meaningful roles the elderly can play and should play in our societies. First of all, Id like to talk about . . .,16. What does the introd
18、uction say about Dr. Howard Millers articles and books? 17. What is the greatest fear of Dr. Millers grandfather? 18. What does Dr. Miller say the “golden years” can often mean? 19. What is the focus of Dr. Millers speech?,题型解读,样题中给出的三段新闻全部来源于BBC新闻,难点主要在于: 1. 语音。语速快,口音陌生。很多同学平时听英语新闻的难点之一就在于新闻的语速相对于普
19、通四级听力语速较快。BBC新闻的正常语速为1分钟150-180词,而大学英语四级考试听力部分的语速是每分钟130-150个单词。 2. 词汇。词汇难度大。新闻中会出现很多地名等专有名词,还会有很多专业术语和新闻常用语(如blast, rebel等) 四级新闻听力字数130,长的150六级讲座和演讲360-520, 一篇长篇阅读。,3. 内容。语言表达过于专业。曾经的短对话题型,句型及表达较口语化,相比而言,专业的新闻中的句型句式在语法结构上会更加严谨和复杂。新闻内容一般涉及时政、经济、科技、娱乐、体育等。CET考试已经越来越注重考察学生真实的听力能力和水平,考试的技巧性正在逐步降低。考试的内容
20、也更加强调实用性,逐步打破中国学生以应试为目的的学习方式。考试难度有明显提升,进一步向托福雅思等国际权威性考试接近。加强听说能力!,难点语音 词汇 内容,对策 跟读,模仿,注意词义与发音的建立正确联系。学习连读,略读等发音技巧 学习并总结词汇,新闻词汇 多听,多了解每日时政新闻。每日一则!,技巧,把握主旨 注意六要素 重视首句 预读选项 注意连接词 边听边记,问题较简单, 听到什么选什么。不用逻辑思维判断!,References:,美语听读技巧 可可英语 听力课堂 普特考试小助手 英语专业四级新闻听力,本学期教学计划,Song - Speech - Film - Play2nd-3rd 准备歌曲 /新闻播报 4th show 5th- 6th 准备 speech 7th show 8th -9th BBC document 10th writing 11th -12th role play show 13th - 16th CET 4,