# Nostalgia - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2025.10.11 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/06e3c4a5-b9ba-4350-bca2-9e9657bb128c（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:01,520 Now listen carefully and answer questions thirty-one to forty. 00:00:06,820 Today, I'd like to talk about nostalgia, a fascinating emotional experience that connects our present with our past. It's something almost everyone experiences from time to time, that sudden rush of emotion when we're reminded of moments, people, or places from earlier in our lives. 00:00:29,160 Nostalgia can arise when something small makes us recall people or experiences we once cherished. 00:00:37,340 Even a photograph can awaken those memories, allowing us to relive a fragment of our earlier lives. Sometimes a single image is enough to stir emotions we didn't even realize were still there. It might remind us of family gatherings, school days, or travels long gone. 00:00:58,340 Researchers have found that smell can instantly activate memories we thought we'd forgotten. For many people, a familiar perfume can bring back events and feelings from years ago. That's because the part of our brain that processes smell is closely linked to the region responsible for emotion and memory, which is why certain scents feel so powerful. 00:01:24,640 Now, moving on, let's think about what tends to trigger nostalgia most often. The things we keep from the past can act as powerful emotional cues. For instance, leafing through a diary can bring back vivid recollections of people, places, and situations once experienced. 00:01:45,090 These records of daily life allow us to see how we've changed, what we valued, and how our priorities have shifted over time. 00:01:54,100 Certain types of music can act as strong emotional triggers for people who have lived through intense periods of their lives. When former soldiers hear marching music, it often recalls their training days and the powerful sense of unity they once felt. 00:02:12,230 The rhythm, repetition, and sound patterns of such music seem to carry emotional memories more effectively than words ever could. Sounds from public spaces often act as emotional reminders of shared traditions. 00:02:28,560 The distant bells from a ceremony hall like a church can awaken memories of celebrations or community gatherings. For many, such sounds represent a connection to their culture or to moments that marked key transitions in life. 00:02:45,060 Next, let's consider how nostalgia affects us emotionally. 00:02:50,500 Nostalgia can work as a natural coping mechanism when people feel emotionally low. By revisiting happy experiences, individuals can temporarily relieve the weight of depression. It serves almost like a psychological reset, reminding us that joy and meaning have existed and still can. 00:03:13,480 Certain flavors are strongly tied to early experiences and family traditions. The smell or taste of a cake made at home can awaken joyful memories from one's younger years. 00:03:27,520 This connection between taste and memory is often what makes traditional foods so comforting. They take us back to childhood kitchens and the people who cared for us. Sound is one of the most direct pathways to emotional recall. Just a single song from the past can awaken vivid memories and recreate the mood of an earlier moment. Sometimes it's the lyrics, sometimes it's the melody, and sometimes it's simply the familiarity that makes it feel like traveling back in time. 00:04:04,320 Finally, let's look at how nostalgia is used in modern life. 00:04:08,980 Advertisers understand that people are more likely to donate when they feel emotionally moved. For this reason, many charity appeals are designed around nostalgic themes that create a sense of warmth and empathy. 00:04:25,100 By showing images or playing music from the past, these campaigns encourage people to act out of compassion and shared values. 00:04:34,980 Nostalgia is sometimes used as a gentle form of therapy in hospitals and care homes. A trained nurse might prompt patients to recall pleasant experiences as a way to reduce anxiety and loneliness. 00:04:51,120 This kind of memory-based therapy helps patients regain confidence, maintain cognitive activity, and strengthen their emotional well-being. ## 题目与答案 ### 31. Nostalgia What is nostalgia? ·memories from the past that can make us feel like seeing an old 31_____ Nostalgia What is nostalgia? ·memories from the past that can make us feel like seeing an old 31_____ **答案**：photograph 原文定位：Even a photograph can awaken those memories, allowing us to relive a fragment of our earlier lives ### 32. ·nostalgia is frequently brought on by 32_____ ·nostalgia is frequently brought on by 32_____ **答案**：perfume 原文定位：Researchers have found that smell can instantly activate memories we thought we'd forgotten;For many people, a familiar perfume can bring back events and feelings from years ago 同义替换：「brought on」↔「bring back」；「nostalgia」↔「events and feelings from years ago」 ### 33. Common Triggers ·Looking at an old 33_____ already used - we`ll swap. Common Triggers ·Looking at an old 33_____ already used - we`ll swap. **答案**：diary 原文定位：For instance, leafing through a diary can bring back vivid recollections of people, places and situations once experienced 同义替换：「Looking at」↔「leafing through」 ### 34. ·Former 34_____ often feel nostalgic when they hear marching music. ·Former 34_____ often feel nostalgic when they hear marching music. **答案**：soldiers 原文定位：When former soldiers hear marching music, it often recalls their training days and the powerful sense of unity they once felt 同义替换：「feel nostalgic」↔「recalls their training days」 ### 35. ·The ringing of church 35_____ may recall weddings or other ceremonies. ·The ringing of church 35_____ may recall weddings or other ceremonies. **答案**：bell 原文定位：The distant bells from a ceremony hall, like a church, can awaken memories of celebrations or community gatherings 同义替换：「recall」↔「awaken memories」；「weddings or other ceremonies」↔「celebrations or community gatherings」 ### 36. Emotional Effects ·Nostalgia can help reduce mild 36_____ Emotional Effects ·Nostalgia can help reduce mild 36_____ **答案**：depression 原文定位：By revisiting happy experiences, individuals can temporarily relieve the weight of depression 同义替换：「help reduce」↔「relieve the weight of」 ### 37. ·A piece of homemade 37_____ can bring back memories of childhood. ·A piece of homemade 37_____ can bring back memories of childhood. **答案**：cake 原文定位：The smell or taste of a cake made at home can awaken joyful memories from one's younger years 同义替换：「homemade」↔「made at home」；「bring back memories」↔「awaken joyful memories」；「childhood」↔「younger years」 ### 38. ·Listening to an old 38_____ can revive strong emotions. ·Listening to an old 38_____ can revive strong emotions. **答案**：song 原文定位：Just a single song from the past can awaken vivid memories and recreate the mood of an earlier moment 同义替换：「old」↔「from the past」；「revive strong emotions」↔「awaken vivid memories and recreate the mood」 ### 39. Modern Uses ·Some 39_____ campaigns use nostalgic themes to attract donors. Modern Uses ·Some 39_____ campaigns use nostalgic themes to attract donors. **答案**：charity 原文定位：For this reason, many charity appeals are designed around nostalgic themes that create a sense of warmth and empathy 同义替换：「campaigns」↔「appeals」；「use nostalgic themes」↔「designed around nostalgic themes」 ### 40. ·A hospital 40_____ may encourage patients to recall memories from their past. ·A hospital 40_____ may encourage patients to recall memories from their past. **答案**：nurse 原文定位：A trained nurse might prompt patients to recall pleasant experiences as a way to reduce anxiety and loneliness 同义替换：「encourage patients to recall memories」↔「prompt patients to recall pleasant experiences」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。