[大学英语四六级听力材料]大学英语听力材料

1、本文格式为Word版，下载可任意编辑大学英语四六级听力材料大学英语听力材料 每天早上读一读，听一听高校英语四六级听力材料。下面是我给大家整理的高校英语四六级听力材料的相关学问，供大家参阅! 高校英语四六级听力材料1 The Importance of Sound Hearing can soothe and comfort. The snapping of logs in the fireplace, the gossipy whisper of a broom, the inquisitive wheeze of a drawer opening all are savored sounds

2、 that make us feel at home. In a well-loved home, every chair produced a different, recognizable creak, every window a different click, groan or squeak. The kitchen by itself is a source of many pleasing sounds. Every place, every event has a sound dimension. The sense of hearing can perhaps be rest

3、ored to modern man if he better understands its worth and how it works. Most people would be surprised to discover how far the sense can be pushed by cultivation. At a friends house recently, my wife opened her purse and some coins spilled out, one after another, onto the floor. "Three quarters

4、, two dimes, a nickel and three pennies,' said our host as he came in from the next room. And as an afterthought: "One of the quarters is silver.' He was right, down to the last penny. "How did you do it?' we asked. "Try it yourself.' he said. We did, and with a little

5、 practice we found it easy. Curiously, evidence indicates that people need sound. When we are lost in thought, we involuntarily drum with our fingers or tap with a pencil a reminder that we are still surrounded by a world outside ourselves. Just cutting down reflected sound can produce some odd resu

6、lts. The nearest thing on earth to the silence of outer space, for example, is the "anechoic chamber' at the Bell Telephone Laboratories in Burray Hills, N.J., which is lined with material that absorbs 99.98% of all reflected sound. Men who have remained in the room for more than an hour re

7、port that they feel nervous and out of touch with reality. 高校英语四六级听力材料2 This I Believe I believe in the supreme worth of the individual and his right to life, liberty, and pursuit ofhappiness. I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation, everypossession, a d

8、uty. I believe that the law was made for man and not man for the law; that government is theservant of the people and not their master. I believe in the dignity of labor whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a livingbut that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living. I believ

9、e that thrift is essential to well-ordered living and that economy is a prime requisite ofa sound financial structure, whether in government, business or personal affairs. I believe that truth and justice are fundamental to an enduring social order. I believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a m

10、ans word should be as good as his bond;that character not wealth or power or position is of supreme worth. I believe the rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind and that only in thepurifying fire of sacrifice is the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the humansoul s

11、et free. I believe in the all-wise and all-loving God, named by whatever name; and that individualshighest fulfillment, greatest happiness and widest usefulness are to be found in living inharmony with his will. I believe that love is the greatest thing in the world; that it alone can overcome hate;

12、 that rightcan and will triumph over might. 高校英语四六级听力材料3 Passage 55. Stress and Relaxation It is commonly believed that only rich middle-aged businessmen suffer from stress. In factanyone may become ill as a result of stress if they experience a lot of worry over a long periodand their health is not

13、 especially good. Stress can be a friend or an enemy: it can warn you thatyou are under too much pressure and should change your way of life. It can kill you if you dont notice the warning signals. Doctors agree that it is probably thebiggest single cause of illness in the Western world. When we are

14、 very frightened and worriedour bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight what is troubling us. Unfortunately, these chemicals produce the energy needed to run away fast from an object offear, and in modern life thats often impossible. If we dont use up these chemicals, or if weproduce too m

15、any of them, they may actually harm us. The parts of the body that are mostaffected by stress are the stomach, heart,skin, head and back. Stress can cause car accidents, heart attacks, and alcoholism, and may even drive people tosuicide. Our living and working conditions may put us under stress. Ove

16、rcrowding in large cities,traffic jams, competition for jobs, worry about the future, any big changes in our lives, maycause stress. Some British doctors have pointed out that one of Britains worst waves ofinfluenza happened soon after the new coins came into use. Also if you have changed jobs ormov

17、ed house in recent months you are more likely to fall ill than if you havent. And morepeople commit suicide in times of inflation. As with all illnesses, prevention is better than cure.If you find you cant relax, it is a sign of danger. When youre taking work home, when youcant enjoy an evening with

18、 friends, when you havent time for outdoor exercisethat is thetime to stop and ask yourself whether your present life really suits you. Says one familydoctor. Then its time to join a relaxation class, or take up dancing, painting or gardening. 高校英语四六级听力材料4 Passage 54. Dining Etiquette When Dating Be

19、 sure to make reservations if the restaurant you chose is a fancy or popular one. Its very embarrassing to show up without reservations and having to wait for a table, leaving very bad impression on your date. Also, be sure to check to see if they have a dress code and tell your date in advance what

20、 to wear. When your food arrives, proper dinning etiquette requires you to eat at a moderate pace so that you have time to talk. A good measure of how fast you should eat is to count 10 seconds between each mouthful and its a bad dining etiquette if you gobble down your food and you spend the rest o

21、f the time watching your date eat. Dont slurp your soup, smack your lips, or chew with your mouth open. Nothing is more unsightly than watching someone talk and chew their food at the same time. Your napkin should be placed on your lap at all times. Dont tuck it into your belt or use it as a bib. If you have to get up, place it neatly on your seat. When eating, insert your fork straight in your mouth. Dont place your fork in the side of your