Happy Fourth of July
Most people are probably aware of the significance of July 4 to Americans. They might not know, however, about the origins of some of the traditions/ associated with Independence Day in the United States. / July 4 is, of course, a holiday from work, / and the occasion for all-day picnics in most communities. / Having eaten their fill of hot dogs, burgers, and potato salad, / everyone eagerly throws themselves into a program of often strange activities / like three-legged races and pie-eating contests. / A visitor to Boston, / a city strongly associated with the events leading up to independence, / will certainly come away with a lasting impression of the Fourth of July. / The highlight of the day’s celebrations is a local orchestra playing a melody/ as one hundred and fifty thousand spectators watch fireworks burst over the harbor.
Short Conversation
1. 通览提干和选项
一. 预读考题ຫໍສະໝຸດ 2. 了解听力材料的大体内容 3. 抓住试题考查要点
二、根据题干听取细节
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
放轻松，认真听 注意时间和数字 注意机构名称和 地名 注意谈话人的语气 分清谈话人的观点
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1. According to the conversation, what is the man thinking about?
Build up 锻炼，增强 cut back on 减少 out of shape 身体状况不佳 Cardiovascular system 心血管系统 weight training 举重
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4. What was Erik doing when Jane called him?
A. Sleeping B. Reading a book. C. Talking with friends D. Asking the librarian.
Dictation 1. 理清文章结构 2. 把握句意，划分句子，添加标点。 3. 核对，查缺补漏；结合语法及词汇知识纠 错。
Depression The dictionary describes depression/ as the state of feeling very sad, / anxious and hopeless. / The question here is / why one gets depressed. / Is it the inability to deal with the situation/ or the high stress levels / that come with success or failure. Life is full of twists and turns. / Some are pleasant and some are not so pleasant,/ And sometimes even terrible. Seasonal changes are the main reason for depression in nature. / Change is unavoidable. / It may happen in nature or in life. / But the way the change makes Us feel is subjective. / They differ from person to person,/ along with the ways we deal with them. Feeling depression is a normal phenomenon, / but letting it overtake us Completely/ is not the best thing. / There are no specific rules or concepts in dealing with it . / A person should adopt whatever way he or she feels / is the best, / but be sure it will not hurt another person.
5. According to Prof. Brayant, the paper A. is about a specific aspect of cultural anthropology. B. is around five to seven pages. C. needs to cover much material. D. needs to be handed in by the end of the week. 6. What does Jane suggest Erik do? A. Talk to Prof. Bryant. B. Go to Mexico to visit interesting relics. C. Write about only one region of Mexico D. Buy some books about Mexico 7. What is the man trying to do next? A. To discuss with the woman on how to write his paper. B. To ask the professor to narrow down the topic C. To find the books and things he brought back from Mexico. D. To find a topic of ancient civilization of Mexico in the library.
American Children Raising The job of raising children is a tough one. / Due to each child’s difference in character,/ parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration, / not knowing what to do. / To raise children, a parent should need patience, love, wisdom, courage and a good sense of humor. / To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. / From infancy, each child may get his or her own room. / As children grow, they gain more freedom / to make their own choices. / Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. / When they reach young adulthood, / they choose their own careers and marriage partners. / American parents try to treat their children as individuals. / They allow them to fulfill their own dreams. / Americans praise and encourage their children to succeed. / When children become adults, / their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals. / Even as adults, they respect and honor their parents.
2. The man has NOT played basketball for A. more than five years. B. more than ten years. C. more than fifteen years. D. more than twenty-five years. 3. Which of the following is NOT included in the woman’s suggestions? A. The man should have a physical check-up B. The man should do some exercises to strengthen his body. C. The man should eat less fatty food and more fruits and vegetables. D. The man should have a personal fitness instructor.