2016.12四级真题第2套听力原文.docxVIP

2016年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第2套）听力原文Section A News Report OneNew York State plans to shut off the thundering waters of Niagara Falls—again. At least, the American side of the falls. This “once in a lifetime” event actually may take place twice in some folks’ lives. (1) The New York State parks system wants to turn off the falls on the American side sometime in the next two to three years to replace two 115-year-old stone bridges that allow pedestrians, park vehicles and utilities access to Goat Island.The American side of the falls were shut off in 1969 to study the buildup of rock at the base of the falls. When that happened, people came from all over the world to see the falls turned off.People are curious by nature. They want to see what’s underneath. In fact, those who first came to have a look did see something. (2) They found millions of coins on the bottom.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.Why does New York State want to turn off Niagara Falls?2.What did people find when Niagara Falls were shut off in 1969?News Report TwoThe Tunisian government said Monday that 45 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a town near the border with Libya.(3) The Interior and Defense ministries said that the Tunisian government has closed its two border crossings with Libya because of the attack.The Tunisian military has sent reinforcements and helicopters to the area, and authorities have been hunting several attackers who were still at large.The violence came amid increasing international concern about Islamic State extremists in Libya. Officials of the Tunisian government are especially worried after dozens of tourists were killed in the attacks in Tunisia last year.(4) Defense Minister FarhatHorchani said last week that German and American security experts were expected to come to help Tunisia devise a new electronic video supervision system on its border with Libya.Tunisia was targeted last year by three attacks that left 70 people dead and