开发英文201612月英语四级听力原文

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2016年12月英语四级听力原文（沪江网校版）
2016年12月17日全国大学英语四 级考试已结束，本次考试为多题多卷，
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Section A
A 16th century castle in Scotland is close to collapsing after lumps of
soils were washed away by floods, threatening its foundations.
On Sunday, the castle’s owner John Gordon, 76, was forced to move out
his property after the River Dee swept away about 60 feet of land, leaving
the castle dangerous close to the river. According to the Scottish Daily
Record.
Abergeldie castle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland was built by Sir
Alexander Gordon of Midmar who later became the Earl of Huntly.
The castle which is located on 11,700 acres was leased to members of
the royal family between 1848 and 1970, including King Edward VII and
George V.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued more than 35 flood
warnings covering several regions, as Scotland continues to clean up the
after Storm Frank hit the country last Wednesday.
“This means that rivers will rise more slowly, but then stay high for
much longer.” the environmental agency said.
Q1. Why did John Gordon move out of Abergeldie castle?
Q2. What happened in Scotland last Wednesday?
Section A - 2
Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17 miners who were stuck
in an elevator below ground at a Cargill rock salt mine near Lansing, New
York, according to Marcia Lynch.
Public information officer with Tompkins County’s emergency response
department, emergency workers have made contact with the miners via a
radio. And they all appear to be uninjured, said Jessica Verfuss, the
emergency department’s assistant director.
Crews have managed to provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so
that they can keep warm during the rescue operation, Verfuss said. Details
about what led to the workers’ being trapped in the elevator went
immediately available. The mine, along New York’s Cayuga Lake, processes
salt used for road treatment. It produces about 2 million tons of salt
that is shipped to more than 1,500 places in the northeastern United States,
the rock salt mine is one of three operated by Cargill with the other two
in Louisiana and Ohio.
Q3. What does the news report say about the salt miners?
did the rescue team do?
Section A - 3
The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is considering closing
about 3,700 post offices over the next year because of falling revenues.
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Facing an $$8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post officers
is one of several proposals the Postal Service has put forth recently to
cut costs. Last week, for example, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe
announced plans to stop mail delivery on Saturdays, a move he says could
save $$3 billion annually.
“We are losing revenue as we speak,” Donahoe said. “We do not want
taxpayer money. We want to be self- sufficient. So like any other business
you have to make choices.”
Dean Granholm the vice president for delivery and post office operations
said the first waves of closings would begin this fall. He estimated that
about 3,000 postmasters, 500 station managers and between 500 and 1,000
postal clerks could lose their jobs.
is the U.S. Postal Service planning to do?
measure has been planned to save costs?
will happen when the proposed measure come into effect?
Conversation 1
A: Mrs. Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.
B: Oh dear. What about?
A: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.
B: But that's a straightforward affair. He will simply lose part of his
pay. That's why we have a clock-in system.
A: But the point is the man was clocked-in at 8 o'clock. We have John
standing by the time clock, and he swears he saw nothing irregular.
B: Is John reliable?
A: Yes, he is. That's why we chose him for the job.
B: Have you spoken to the man who was late?
A: Not yet. I thought I'd have a word with you first. He's a difficult
man, and I think there's been some trouble on the shop floor. I've got
a feeling that trade union representative is behind this. The manager told
me that Jack Green's been very active around the shop the last few days.
B: Well, what do you want me to do?
A: I was wondering if you'd see Smith, the man who was late, because you
are so much better at handling things like this.
B: Oh, alright. I'll see him. I must say I agree with you about there being
bad feelings in the works. I've had the idea for some time that Jack Green's
been busy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage claim.
He's always trying to make trouble. Well, I'll get the manager to send
Smith up here.
Q8. What will happen to the press operator who was late for the work
according to the woman?
Q9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?
Q10. Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?
Q11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?
Conversation 2
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A: Our topic today is about somethings that foreigners nearly always say
when they visit Britain. It's 'Why are the British so cold?' And they're
talking about the British personality – the famous British 'reserve'.
It means that we aren't very friendly, we aren't very open.
B: So do you think it's true?
A: It's a difficult one. So many people who visit Britain say it's
difficult to make friends with British people. They say we're cold,
reserved, unfriendly...
B: I think it's true. Look at Americans or Australians. They speak the
same language, but they're much more open. And you see it when you travel,
people - I mean strangers - speak to you on the street or on the train.
British people seldom speak on the train. Or the bus. Not in London, anyway.
A: 'Not in London'. That's it. Capital cities are full of tourists and
are never very friendly. People are different in other parts of the country.
B: Not completely. I met a woman once, an Italian. She's been working in
Manchester for two years,
and no one - not one of her colleagues - had ever invited her to their
home. They were friendly to her at work, but nothing else. She couldn't
believe it. She said that would never happen in Italy.
A: You know what they say – 'an Englishman's home is his castle'. It’s
really difficult to get inside.
B: Yeah. It's about being private. You go home to your house and your garden
and you close the door. It's your place.
A: That's why the British don't like flats. They prefer to live in houses.
B: That’s true.
Q12. What do foreigners generally think of British people according to
the woman?
Q13. What may British people typically do one the train according to the
man?
Q14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?
Q15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?
Passage One
In college, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the same
time, expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part time job
is a good way to balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left
over for both academic subjects and after-class activities.
If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the best place
to start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-campus
job opportunities, and as a student, you’ll automatically be given hiring
priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, and could be a
great way to connect with academic and professional resources at your
university. Check with your school’s career service or employment office
for help to find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunities for
part-time work off-campus, too. If you spend a little time digging for
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