英语四级听力文本20xx-

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hick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant. Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn39。 t wanted. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants. In a way, Kudzu is a sign of labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn39。 t love it. If someone could invent some use for Kudzu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured. 11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage? 12. What will happen if the fields are neglected in the southern United States? 13. Why isn39。 t Kudzu a threat to the northern United States? Passage 2 The word “university” es from the Latin word “universitas”, meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universitas” meant a society or corporation. In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and scholars”. The origins of universities can be traced back to the 12th to14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were anized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in the Europe were at Bolonia in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers were set up in France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. It was in the 196039。 s that the largest expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took 3 basic forms: existing universities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and pletely new universities were set up. In Britain, finance for universities es from three source: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham, which is Britain39。 s only independent university. 14. What did the word Universitas mean in the Middle Ages? 15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education? 16. What is the main financial source for British universities? Passage 3 One of the biggest problems in developing countries is hunger. An anization called Heifer International is working to improve the situation. The anization sends farm animals to families and munities around the world. An American farmer, Dan West, developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s. Mr. West was working in Spain where he discovered a need for cows. Many families were starving because of the civil war in that county. So Mr. West asked his friends in the United States to send some cows. The first Heifer animals were sent in 1944. Since that time, more than 4,000,000 people in 115 countries have had better lives because of Heifer animals. To receive a Heifer animal, families must first explain their needs and goals. They must also make a plan which will allow them to bee selfsupporting. Local experts usually provide training. The anization says that animals must have food, water, shelter, health care and the ability to reproduce. Without them, the animals will not remain healthy and productive. Heifer International also believes that families must pass on some of their success to others in need. This belief guarantees that each person who takes part in the program also bees a giver. Every family that receives a Heifer animal must agree to give that animal‟s first female baby to other people in need . Families must also agree to pass on the skills and training they receive from Heifer International. This concept helps munities bee selfsupporting. 17. What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West? 18. What is the ultimate goal of Heifer International? 19. What are families required to do after they receive support from Heifer International? 20. What is the major achievement of Heifer International? 2020 年 6 月 24 日大学英语四级真题听力原文 Section A 11. M: What was it like working with those young stars? W: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn‟t get along, just because we‟re girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time. Q: What does the woman mean? 12. M: Are you telling me you don‟t have a housekeeper? W: No, we don‟t. if you make a mess, you clean up yourself. Q: What do we learn from this conversation? 13. M: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house. W: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have o pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad. Q: What does the man imply? 14. W: You look like you are freezing to death. Why don‟t you put this on? M: Thank you, it was so warm at noon, I didn‟t expect the weather to change so quickly. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 15. W: I‟ll have the steak, French fries, and let‟s see, chocolate ice cream for dissert. M: Oh, oh, you know these things will ruin your health, too much fat and sugar, how about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead? Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place? 16. W: What was it like growing up in New York‟s Bronx District。