四级 2026 年 6 月 第 2 套 · Section A 新闻报道

In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. 1
   AShe was born months after the end of World War I.BShe has been living in her house throughout her life.CShe suffered a great deal during the Second World War.DShe is a 102-year-old woman living in Somerset Village.
2. 2
   AShe has been persuaded by the estate agent.BShe needs the money badly for her health.CShe is leaving Glastonbury Village.DShe is moving to a nursing home.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. 3
   AThe navy's timely arrival.BHis rich sailing experience.CThe word HELP written on the boat.DHis use of a mirror to send a signal.
2. 4
   AHe lost all consciousness.BHe was in good condition.CHe was too distressed to pick himself up.DHe entirely abandoned himself to despair.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. 5
   ATheir efforts to provide social services have been ignored.BThey have been criticized by the Denver school board.CThey have taken various steps to get more funding.DTheir enrollment has been on a noticeable decline.
2. 6
   AApprove criteria for closing schools with decreased funding.BEnroll 3,000 fewer elementary and middle school students.CDecide which elementary and middle schools to close.DAlter its per-pupil funding policy on a rational basis.
3. 7
   ATo enable the district to remain competitive.BTo avoid a negative impact on its economy.CTo keep the district free of debt.DTo obtain the expected funding.