发布时间 : 星期一 文章专四听力更新完毕开始阅读99b994c3f78a6529657d530e
the British prefer to be bronzed?Often, they are trying to emulate their favorite celebrities,footballers, or footballers' wives.Research from the British Sunbed Association suggests that many people believe a tan makes them feel and look healthier.This is a belief that is most definitely not shared by Cancer Research UK.They firmly state that being tanned is not a sign of health.
Dictation 16 Speechwriting 写演讲稿
The success of a speech is often attributed to the skill of the speaker,with merit being given to speakers who are confident, articulate,But often it is not the speakers who write these moving speeches,it is a speechwriter.And one industry in which this practice is common is that of politics. Well according to a recent job advertisement from the US Embassy in Britain,a political speechwriter needs to have exceptional interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to demonstrate a deep knowledge of their subject.They must also work closely with speakers and be able to relate to their style.Some believe that the best speechwriters have an inherent talent,a natural creative instinct,and that speechwriting is an art form.
Dictation 17 A Walk in the Park 在公园散步
Exercising in natural areas is not only good for your physical health-it can improve your mood and sense of well-being in as little as five minutes. Environmental Health and Technology.Exercise alone is known to make you happier.So is being in a natural setting.So scientists wanted to see the effect of combining the two.They evaluated 10 different UK studies involving more than 1,200 people.Participants had taken part in activities such as gardening,sailing and country walks, and rated their mood and self-esteem.The research showed that both areas get a significant boost with as little as five minutes of outdoor exercise.And people with mental disorders benefited the most.The study authors say this is the first study to quantify the amount of time needed to get a positive effect.
Dictation 18 Fast food Makes Us Less Patient 快餐使我们失去耐性
Fast food is a multibillion-dollar industry,and for some of us, drive-through dinner has become a way of life.Granted, sometimes we grab something quick because we really don't have time.But psychologists got to wondering whether all this speed eating might actually make us less patient.In a series of experiments,the scientists showed volunteers logos from several fast-food chains or asked them to recall the last time they'd visited.And they found that folks who had thought about fast food would then read faster,even though no one told them to hurry.And they also expressed a preference for time-saving products,like shampoo plus conditioner.And they tended to opt for immediate rewards,like getting a small cash payment right away rather than waiting a week for a larger sum.So if you want to ease the pace,forget meditation. Try a slow cooker.
Dictation 19 Light All Night Not Alright 整夜开灯并非好事
A nightlight may keep those monsters under the bed.But it may also open the door to the blues.If you have access to electricity,you no doubt switch on a lamp,maybe even watch a little TV,after the sun goes down.But our bodies use cues about lightness and dark to regulate our hormones and of course our sleep cycles.So what might these extra photons be doing to our health?To find out, scientists housed mice
in a roomwhere the lights were always on.After three weeks,they found that mice who lived in the spotlight showed symptoms of depression,more so than mice who enjoyed eight hours of darkness at night.Interestingly, mice who could escape the light by ducking into a dark tube also escaped the worst of the depression.So flip that light switch at your own risk.Because the artificial brightness that helps keep us up could also bring us down.
Dictation 20 London 2012 Olympic Games 伦敦2012奥运会
After a hard-fought campaign,London has been awarded the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games.The UK capital saw off competition from four rival cities:Paris, Madrid, Moscow and New York.Londoners can now look forward to the transformation of their city in the same way as their counterparts in Beijing.Indeed, there are many similarities in the two cities approach to hosting the games.Both cities need to invest in developing their infrastructure in order to cope with the demands of the event.However, this kind of investment is far from cheap- it is estimated that it will cost around $40 billion to prepare for the 2008 games,much of which will be spent on transport links.Nevertheless, the benefits of becoming an Olympic city can be enormous- Barcelona, which hosted the 1992 games,was completely regenerated and has since become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Dictation 21 Picnic 野餐
As summertime begins in Britain,people start to feel the urge to go outside to eat.People love to have a picnic whenever the weather is good enough,especially people with children.It's a great way to spend a sunny afternoon.Even in the centre of London, on a sunny day,the parks are full of office worker seating their lunch outside on the grass.That might be a pretty basic picnic- a shop-bought sandwich and a bottle of water.But if people are planning a picnic on the beach or at the park,they would probably pack a cool bag with a whole variety of home-made sandwiches,snacks, cake, fruit and soft drinks.They might have a picnic rug to sit on,and paper plates and cups.University students enjoy having picnics,and usually take along some kind of sports equipment,such as a ball in order to burn off some energy after lunch.
Dictation 23 The Compass 指南针
A magnetic compass is a device that has been used for centuries now,and its utility in helping people find their way is undoubted.Before technology gave us the privilege of GPS navigation systems,the act of finding out where you are and which side is north
was carried out simply with the help of a compass.We've all seen a compass at some point or the other,and this has almost always led us to the question\does a compass work?\the earth's electromagnetism.Simply speaking, a compass is basically a small magnet that has a needle attached on one end.The other end of the magnet is attached to a freely moving pin.When the compass is held out steadily,the magnet becomes parallel with the magnetic field of the Earth,and this causes it to point north.
Dictation 24 Ball Games 球类运动
Ball games have become an integral part of modern society.They give us
entertainment providing us a means to safely free ourselves from stress.There are many different ball games that can do this for us.Some people enjoy football, while others like basketball.These two ball games are the most popular in China.Other games such as baseball are growing in appeal,yet have not become popular.The development of these games is interesting.Basketball is one of the few sports with a known date of birth.Football, or soccer, originally developed from traits found in both China and Europe.It has grown to become the world's most popular sport.In Europe, football clubs have been established,which in turn has been copied in the rest of the world.
These football clubs train players who may later go to play for their nations in the World Cup.This is the most watched ballgame championship on the planet.
Dictation 25 Water Sports 水上运动
The history of man's involvement with water sports stretches back before history was written down.It is a history of the development of technology as well as human physical achievement.Man first took to water in boats that sailed around the world with nothing but the stars to guide them.The seas and rivers were a mystery to be feared,for lurked unknown creatures and death by drowning.Few actually ventured into the water.As a sport, however, water sports such as swimming, diving,and water polo are new comparatively to those on land.Probably the oldest one is rowing in a rowboat.This is seen in modern games such as competitions between rowing clubs in British and American universities.Olympic Water Sports began with swimming but did not end there.The different kinds of water sports such as diving or water skiing came later.
Dictation 26 Famous Universities 名校
Many countries have excellent universities.There are, however, few world famous ones.These universities have achieved their fame through a combination of both their age and the high levels of quality in their instruction.Throughout their histories,each one has been a testing ground for the leadership of the nation.In the United States, Harvard and Yale attract thousands of foreign students who would use what they learn for the advancement of their own nations.In this way, these schoolshave developed an interesting method of international communication.Graduates around the world are able to connect with each other by having graduated from one of the finest universities in the world.Leaders in every field, whether government officialsor ground-breaking scientists,who graduated from the same school have a direct link to each other and understand each other much better.
Dictation 27 Ideal Life 理想人生
The ideal life is one that many people would like to pursue,yet few achieve.The balance between dreams and reality is one that is difficult to overcome.Many people choose a vocation in the hopes that it would bring them wealth and success.However, after years of labor in their chosen field,they begin to hate their jobs.This is mainly because they have neglected other parts of their lives in search of this success.These people devote their lives to working and are unable to separate themselves from their work.They find that it may not be enough.Some have jobs where their principles and emotional health are challenged by dishonesty or bad work environments.These
people can begin to become influenced by the environment in which they work,leading to personal or health problems.This choice is not a permanent situation, however,as many people have chosen to change the values of their lives.
Dictation 28 Reeducation and Employment 再教育和就业
During the course of our lives,we must make many choices that we may come to regret.This is especially true when choosing a career.Jobs that sound exciting or rewarding become dull or not worth it as we live our daily existence.This is where reeducation can help.Occupational schools have been set up to train people in jobs that they may be better suited for.People can adapt their interests and talents
through selected courses. They can learn cooking skills, which are always in great demand. Gardening is an option for those who enjoy the outdoors
or have a green thumb. If a person is interested in motors or cars, they can get training as a mechanic. Even more, the learning of a foreign language would allow them the opening of a dream life.The job qualification certificates they earn can also be used too enhance their resumes,so that they are trained in a variety of skills.
Dictation 29 Made in China 中国制造
The label, Made in China,is one that is becoming increasing common in shopping centers all over the world.In the United States,shoppers at Wal-Mart the nation's largest retailer have a wide selection of products mostly produced in China.The large amount of Chinese imports have created a large selection of goods in other countries as people begin to buy more and more products made in China.These goods are even readily available in other Asian nations,where Chinese-made goods are quite popular.Chinese brand names are also becoming more well-known outside of China.The development of China has amazed the world with its growth.And also, as China is a developing economy with large amounts of labor,industries are beginning to relocate
in an effort to minimize costs and increase profits.The results of these relocations are that nations are beginning to try to limit the flow of Chinese goods with the use of taxes and import restrictions.
Dictation 30 Glaciers 冰川
Glaciers are formed in places where the temperatures are extremely cold.This could even include places that are at sea level,but are mostly places that are high up on mountains.In such cold places it snows most of the year.This snow will settle down and when it snows again the lower layer of snow gets compressed.Every time it snows,the below layers will compress more,finally turning into hard ice.This ice is what forms the glacier.When the temperature rises slightly,the outer edges of the formed glacier and fresh snow will melt.a glacier to form and sustai For n itself it is of prime importance that the amount of snow that falls on it must be more than the amount of glacier that has melted.This is the only way in which the glacier will be able to maintain itself and keep increasing in size year after year.
Dictation 31 Oxygen 氧气
Oxygen, that thing you breathe,that essential gas that keeps the world going roundis really more important than you give it credit for.Oxygen is what essentially and literally keeps you alive and keeps you going.Consider this: people can survive for a