06年英语专四听力真题
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PARTⅠDICTION [15 MIN]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.How did Mark get there?A.By train and by car.B.By plane and by coach.C.By train and by bus.D.By bus and by plane.2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA.short hair.B.glasses.C.moustache.D.beard.3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A.In the third room on the right.B.In the Common Room.C.In a room at the other end.D.In Room 501. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.What did Steve originally plan to do?A.To go to a park near the beach.B.To stay at home.C.To see a new film.D.To do some study.5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA.there was no park nearby.B.the weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.C.it would be easier to go to a cinema.D.Steve hadn’t seen the film yet.6.Where did they plan to meet?A.Outside the Town Hall.B.Near the bank.C.In Steven’s place.D.At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA.it has colour.B.it has a moving image.C.it costs less money.D.it is not on the market.8.Why didn’t Bill want one of them?A.He wanted to buy one from Japan.B.He wasn’t sure about its quality.C.He thought it was for business use.D.He thought it was expensive.9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A.She had never read the magazine herself.B.She knew who usually read the magazine.C.She was quite interested in the new device.D.She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10.The conversation is mainly aboutA.a new type of telephone.B.the cost of telephone.C.some features of the magazine.D.the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA.hunting other animals.B.driving sheep.C.guarding chickens.D.keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do.C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13.The passage is mainly aboutA.what dogs can do.B.how to keep dogs.C.dogs and their masters.D.reasons for keeping dogs. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA.are the same as the speaker is used to.B.are expected to be rather poor.C.are just as adequate.D.are not yet clear.15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A.Travelling.B.Studying.C.Settling down.D.Teaching.16.The speaker expectsA.fewer choices of food.B.many ways to do washing.C.modern lighting facilities.D.new types of drinking water.17.From the passage we learn that the speakerA.is unprepared for the new post.B.is unclear about the conditions there.C.is ready for all the difficulties there.D.is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A.Before 6 years of age.B.Between 6 and 10.C.After 10 years of age.D.After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA.religious problems.B.emotional problems.C.financial problems.D.marriage problems.20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Boys and girls are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered. SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.21.What has happened to the Cubans?A.They set foot in Floria.B.They were drowned.C.They were flown to the U.S.D.They were sent back to Cuba.22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A.In a small boat.B.In an old truck.C.By swimming.D.By driving.Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A.42 cities.B.220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B.90.C. 150.D. 40.25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A.The two ferries sank on different days.B.The accidents were caused by storms.C.The two ferries sank on the same river.D.More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.26.What is the news item mainly about?A.Indonesian government policies.B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission.C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA.a US company and a UK company.B.a Swiss company and a UK company.C.two Taiwanese companies.D.a mainland company and a US company.28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A.Unilever.B.Nestle.C.PepsiCo.D.Coca Cola.Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.Who staged the protect on Saturday?A.The soldiers.B.The peace camp.C.The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT?A.13 soilders were killed last week.B.100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART ⅢCLOZE [15 MIN]There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿you must pass under a ladder you can (34)＿bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)＿them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿, you may lick your finger and (37)＿a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿has dried.Another common (39)＿is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house---it will either bring (40)＿to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)＿.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)＿it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)＿in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿witchcraft. It is (48)＿lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never (50)＿, touch wood?”31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY [15MIN]51. __ dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __ play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It’s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone __ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised __ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not __ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to attract60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk __ far.A /B suchC thatD as62. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don’t countD having not counted64. It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn’t itB doesn’t thereC usedn’t it?D didn’t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job __ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article __ the writer’s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen!A momentB situationC opportunityD circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer __ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor’s clinic __ at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC drippingD floating77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __ slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His __ brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not __ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION [25MIN]TEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First, let’s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place. If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me aroun d 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”,two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone’s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out ot her people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people’s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn’t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA arrange the meeting place beforehandB postpone fixing the place till last minuteC seldom care about when and where to meetD still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA TALKERSB the "speakeasy"C the “spacemaker”D texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA quite revealingB well writtenC unacceptable by othersD shocking to others84 according to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?A TalkersB T he “speakeasy”C T he “spacemaker”D Texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA The SMS effectB Cultural implication of mobile useC Change in the use of the mobileD Body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class”--are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extremely important. Both of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve job-security, combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gapbetween the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A Life style and occupationB Attitude and incomeC Income and job securityD Job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of＿＿is closer to truth?A middle –class ways of spending moneyB working-class ways of spending the weekendC working-class drinking habitsD middle-class attitudes88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class?A Desiring for securityB Making long-term plansC Having priorities in lifeD Saving money89 Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factors EXCEPTA better social securityB more job opportunitiesC higher living standardD better legal protection.90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing.C Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people.TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenl y turned, and asked me, “do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‘No, sir.”“A h, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that,”“No, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.”I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn’t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “you don’t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You’re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”91. At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPTA busyB sociableC friendlyD changeable92. In "....and all my knowledge of him was li mited to occasional meetings about the house,…”(the second paragraph), the word “about” meansA aroundB onC outsideD concerning.93. Why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?.A Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.B Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C Because Jane had regretted having talked to him.D Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr.Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted toA tell her all his troubles.B tell her his life experience.C change her opinion of him.D change his circumstances.95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester soundedA rudeB coldC friendlyD encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be imitated as closely as possible, and the machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing.Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal friendships. The machine would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer’s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ideal companion machine?A Active in communicationB Attractive in personality.C enjoyable in performance.D unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n)___ way.A quickB unpredictableC productiveD inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B Being sensitive to earlier contact.C Being ready to learn about the person's life.D Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99Throughout the passage, the author is ____ in his attitude towards the computerA favourableB criticalC vagueD hesitant100. Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A Artificial relationships .B How to form intimate relationshipsC The affectionate machineD Humans and computers。
2006年6月英语四级真题及答案
2006年6月四级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes）Section ADirections:In this section，you will hear 10 short conversations。
At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause。
During the pause，you must read the four choices marked A), B），C）and D）, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1。
A）They enjoyed the party better than the other guests。
B）They knew none of the other guests at the party。
C）They didn’t think much of the food and drinks。
D）They went a long way to attend the party.2. A）To the dentist’s。
B）To the market。
C）To the post office。
D）To the bookstore。
3。
A) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician。
2006年06月大学英语四级听力试题
Part ⅢListening Comprehensionsection A11. A)The girls got on well with each other.B) It's understandable that girls don't get along.C) She was angry with the other young stars.D) The girls lacked the courage to fight.12. A) The woman does her own housework.B) The woman needs a housekeeper.C) The woman's house is in a mess.D) The woman works as a housekeeper.13.A)The Edwards are quite well off.B) The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C) It'll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D) It's too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.14.A)The woman didn't expect it to be so warm at noon.B) The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C) The woman’s forecast was unreliable.D) The woman turned cold all of a sudden.15.A) At a clinic.B) In a supermarket.C) At a restaurant.D) In an ice cream shop.16.A) The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B) The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.C) The woman started working at an early age to support her family.D) The man doesn't think it is safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.17.A) The man has never seen the woman before.B) The two speakers work for the same company.C) The two speakers work on the same floor.D) The woman is interested in market research.18.A) The woman can't tolerate any noise.B) The man is looking for an apartment.C) The man has missed his appointment.D) The woman is going to take a train trip.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A) To make a business report to the woman.B) To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.C) To resign from his position in the woman's company.D) To exchange stock market information with the woman.20. A)He is head of a small trading company.B) He works in an international insurance company.C) He leads a team of brokers in a big company.D) He is a public relations officer in a small company.21. A)The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B) Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.C) Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D) The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders's past experience. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.A) She's worried about the seminar.B) The man keeps interrupting her.C) She finds it too hard.D) She lacks interest in it.23.A) The lecturers are boring.B) The course is poorly designed.C) She prefers Philosophy to English.D) She enjoys literature more.24.A) Karen's friend.B) Karen's parents.C) Karen's lecturers.D) Karen's herself.25. A)Changing her major.B) Spending less of her parents' money.C) Getting transferred to the English Department.D) Leaving the university.Section B注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答.Passage OneQuestion 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A) Rent a grave.B) Bury the body.C) Bury the dead near a church.D) Buy a piece of land for a grave.27.A) To solve the problem of lack of land.B) To see whether they have decayed.C) To follow the Greek religious practice.D) To move them to a multi-storey graveyard28. A) They should be buried lying down.B) They should be buried standing up.C) They should be buried after being washed.D) They should be buried when partially decayed.29.A) Burning dead bodies to ashes.B) Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C) Placing dead bodies in a bone room.D) Digging up dead bodies after three years.Passage TwoQuestion 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.A) Many foreign tourist visit the Unite States every year.B) Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C) The United States is a country of immigrants.D) Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.31.A) They can make friends with people from other countries.B) They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C) They can practice speaking foreign languages there.D) They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.32.A) The couple cook the dishes and the children help them .B) The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the address.C) The mother does the cooking while the father and children wait on the guests.D) A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) He took them to watch a basketball game.B) He trained them to play European football.C) He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket.D) He taught them to play an exciting new game.34.A) The players found the basket too high to teach.B) The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.C) The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules.D) The players soon found the game boring.35.A) By removing the bottom of the basket.B) By lowering the position of the basket.C) By simplifying the complex rules.D) By altering the size of the basket.Section CFor Americans, time is money. They say, “you only get so much time in this life; you’d better use t wisely. The (36)_________ will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are (37)________ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, American (38) __________a “well-organized” person, one who has a written list of things to do and a (39)_________ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (40)________ of other people’s time. They do not (41)_________ people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no (42)_________beneficial outcome.The American attitude toward time is not (43)_________shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as (44)__________. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In this context (45)_________. McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants (46)_____________, b ringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.。
2006-2010年四级听力真题和答案
2006年6月24日英语四级试卷Part ⅢListening ComprehensionSection A11. A) The girls got on well with each other. B) It’s understandable that girls don’t get along.C) She was angry with the other young stars. D) The girls lacked the courage to fight.12. A) The woman does her own housework. B) The woman needs a housekeeper.C) The woman’s house is in a mess.D) The woman works as a housekeeper.13. A) The Edwards are quite well-off. B) The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C) It’ll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D) It’s too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.14. A) The woman didn’t except it to be so warm at noon.B) The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C) The weather forecast was unreliable D) The weather turned cold all of a sudden.15. A) At a clinic. B) At a restaurant.C) In a supermarket.D) In an ice cream shop.16. A) The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B) The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.C) The woman started working at an early age to support her family.D) The man doesn’t think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.17. A) The man has never seen the woman before. B) The two speakers work for the same company.C) The two speakers work in the same floor. D) The woman is interested in market research.18. A) The woman can’t tolerate any noise.B) The man is looking for an apartment.C) The man has missed his appointment.D) The woman is going to take a train trip.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To make a business report to the woman.B) To be interviewed for a job in the woman’s company.C) To resign from his position in the woman’s company.D) To exchange stock market information with the woman.20. A) He is head of a small trading company.B) He works in an international insurance company.C) He leads s team of brokers in a big company.D) He is a public relations officer in a small company.21. A) The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B) Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman’s responsibilities.C) Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D) The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Sau nders’ past experience.22. A) She’s worried about the seminar.B) The man keeps interrupting her.C) She finds it too hard. D) She lacks interest in it.23. A) The lecturers are boring. B) The course is poorly designed.C) She prefers Philosophy to English. D) She enjoys literature more.24. A) Karen’s friend.B) Karen’s parents.C) Karen’s lecturers.D) Karen’s herself.25. A) Changing her major. B) Spending less of her parents’ money.C) Getting transferred to the English Department. D) Leaving the university.Section BQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Rent a grave.B) Burn the body. C) Buy the dead near a church. D) Buy a piece of land for a grave.27. A) To solve the problem of lack of land. B) To see whether they have decayed.C) To follow the Greek religious practice. D) To move them to a multi-Storey28. A) They should be buried lying down. B) They should be buried standing up.C) They should be buried after being washed. D) They should be buried when partially decayed.29. A) Burning dead bodies to ashes. B) Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C) Placing dead bodies in a bone room. D) Digging up dead bodies after three years.Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) Many foreign tourist visit the Unite States every year.B) Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C) The United States is a country of immigrants.D) Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.31. A) They can make friends with people from other countries.B) They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C) They can practice speaking foreign languages there.D) They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.32. A) The couple cook the dishes and the children help them.B) The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the address.C) The mother does the cooking while the fame and children with on the guests.D) A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) He took them to watch a basketball game.B) He trained them to play European football.C) He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket.D) He taught them to play an exciting new game.34. A) The players found the basket too high to teach.B) The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.C) The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules.D) The players soon found the game boring.35. A) By removing the bottom of the basket. B) By lowering the position of the basket.C) By simplifying the complex rules. D) By altering the size of the basket.Section C For Americans, time is money. They say, “You only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely. ” The (36) ______ will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are (37) ______ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans (38) ______ a “ well-organized ” person, one who has a written list of things to do and a (39) ______ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (40) ______ of other people’s time. They do not (41) _______ people’s time with conversation or other activity tha t has no (42) ______ beneficial outcome.The American attitude toward time is not (43) ______shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as (44)________________. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In this context (45) _______________. McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend t he least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants (46) _______________________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness2006年12月英语四级试卷Section A11. A) Plan his budget carefully.B) Give her more information.C) Ask someone else for advice. D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. A) She’ll have some chocolate cake.B) She’ll take a look at the menu.C) She’ll go with out dessert. D) She’ll prepare the dinner.13. A) The man can speak a foreign language. B) The woman hopes to improve her English.C) The woman knows many different languages. D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.14. A) Go to the library. B) Meet the woman. C) See Professor Smith. D) Have a drink in the bar.15. A) She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be back.B) The man shouldn’t be late for his class.C) The man can come back sometime later. D) She can pass on the message for the man.16. A) He has a strange personality. B) He’s got emotiona l problems.C) His illness is beyond cure. D) His behavior is hard to explain.17. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected. B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C) It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D) It’s bette r to buy the tickets beforehand.18. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree. B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck. D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River. B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C) To call on a friend in Quebec City. D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.20. A) Study the map of Quebec Province. B) Find more about Quebec Province.C) Brush up on her French. D) Learn more about the local customs.21. A) It’s most beautiful in summer.B) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century. D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It was about a little animal. B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale. D) It was about a little girl and her pet.23. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels. B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers. D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. A) The characters. B) The readers. C) Her ideas. D) Her life experiences.25. A) She doesn’t really know where they originated.B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C) They popped out of her childhood dreams. D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking. Section BPassage One26. A) Monitor students’ sleep patterns.B) Help students concentrate in class.C) Record students’ weekly performance.D) Ask students to complete a sleep report.27. A) Declining health. B) Lack of attention. C) Loss of motivation. D) Improper behavior.28. A) They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.B) They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.C) They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.D) They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.Passage Tw Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) She stopped being a homemaker. B) She became a famous educator.C) She became a public figure. D) She quit driving altogether.30. A) A motorist’s speeding.B) Her running a stop sign.C) Her lack of driving experience. D) A motorist’s failure to concentrate.31. A) Nervous and unsure of herself. B) Calm and confident of herself.C) Courageous and forceful. D) Distracted and reluctant.32. A) More strict training of women drivers. B) Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C) Improved traffic conditions in cities. D) New regulations to ensure children’s safety.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) They haven’t devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.B) Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C) It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D) They believe people can recover without treatment.34. A) They reveal the seriousness of the problem. B) They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C) They tell us what kind of medicine to take. D) They show our body is fighting the virus.35. A) It actually does more harm than good. B) It causes damage to some organs of our body.C) It works better when combined with other remedies. D) It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CYou probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways depending on the situation they are in. This is very (36) ________. All languages have two general levels of (37) ________: a formal level and an informal level. English is no (38) ________. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a (39) ________ level. Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, (40) ________ books and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and (41) ________ that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with (42) ________, family members and friends, and when we write (43) ________ notes or letters to close friends.Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. First, formal language tends to be more polite.(44) ________________________________. For example, I might say to a friend or a family member “Close the door, please,” (45) ________________________________.Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. (46) ________________________________. Let’s say that I really like soccer. If I am talking to my friend I might say “I am just crazy about soccer!” But if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say “I really enjoy soccer.”2007年6月英语四级试卷Section A11. A) It could help people of all ages to avoid cancer. B) It was mainly meant for cancer patients.C) It might appeal more to viewers over 40. D) It was frequently interrupted by commercials.12. A) The man is fond of traveling. B) The woman is a photographer.C) The woman took a lot of pictures at the contest. D) The man admires the woman’s talent in writing.13. A) The man regrets being absent-minded. B) The woman saved the man some trouble.C) The man placed the reading list on a desk. D) The woman emptied the waste paper basket.14. A) He quit teaching in June. B) He has left the army recently.C) He opened a restaurant near the school. D) He has taken over his brother’s business.15. A) She seldom reads books from cover to cover. B) She is interested in reading novels.C) She read only part of the book. D) She was eager to know what the book was about.16. A) She was absent all week owing to sickness. B) She was seriously injured in a car accident.C) She called to say that her husband had been hospitalized.D) She had to be away from school to attend to her husband.17. A) The speakers want to rent the Smiths’ old house.B) The man lives two blocks away from the Smiths.C) The woman is not sure if she is on the right street. D) The Smiths’ new house is not far from their old one.18. A) The man had a hard time finding a parking space. B) The woman found they had got to the wrong spot.C) The woman was offended by the man’s lat e arrival. D) The man couldn’t find his car in the parking lot. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) The hotel clerk had put his reservation under another name.B) The hotel clerk insisted that he didn’t make any reservation.C) The hotel clerk tried to take advantage of his inexperience.D) The hotel clerk couldn’t find his reservation for that night.20. A) A grand wedding was being held in the hotel. B) There was a conference going on in the city.C) The hotel was undergoing major repairs. D) It was a busy season for holiday-makers.21. A) It was free of charge on weekends. B) It had a 15% discount on weekdays.C) It was offered to frequent guests only. D) It was 10% cheaper than in other hotels.22. A) Demand compensation from the hotel. B) Ask for an additional discount.C) Complain to the hotel manager. D) Find a cheaper room in another hotel.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) An employee in the city council at Birmingham. B) Assistant Director of the Admissions Office.C) Head of the Overseas Students Office. D) Secretary of Birmingham Medical School.24. A) Nearly fifty percent are foreigners. B) About fifteen percent are from Africa.C) A large majority are from Latin America. D) A small number are from the Far East.25. A) She will have more contact with students. B) It will bring her capability into fuller play.C) She will be more involved I policy-making. D) It will be less demanding than her present job.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Her parents thrived in the urban environment. B) Her parents left Chicago to work on a farm.C) Her parents immigrated to America. D) Her parents set up an ice-cream store.27. A) He taught English in Chicago. B) He was crippled in a car accident.C) He worked to become an executive. D) He was born with a limp.28. A) She was fond of living an isolated life. B) She was fascinated by American culture.C) She was very generous in offering help. D) She was highly devoted to her family.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) He suffered a nervous breakdown. B) He was wrongly diagnosed.C) He was seriously injured. D) He developed a strange disease.30. A) He was able to talk again. B) He raced to the nursing home.C) He could tell red and blue apart. D) He could not recognize his wife.31. A) Twenty-nine days. B) Two and a half months.C) Several minutes. D) Fourteen hours.32. A) They welcomed the publicity in the media. B) The avoided appearing on television.C) They released a video of his progress. D) They declined to give details of his condition.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) For people to share ideas and show farm products. B) For officials to educate the farming community.C) For farmers to exchange their daily necessities. D) For farmers to celebrate their harvests.34. A) By bringing an animal rarely seen on nearby farms. B) By bringing a bag of grain in exchange for a ticket.C) By offering to do volunteer work at the fair. D) By performing a special skill at the entrance.35. A) They contribute to the modernization of American farms.B) They help to increase the state governments’ revenue.C) They provide a stage for people to give performances.D) They remind Americans of the importance of agriculture.Section CSt udents’ pressure sometimes comes from their parents. Most parents are well (36) ________, but some of them aren’t very helpful with the problems their sons and daughters have in (37) ________ to college, and a few of them seem to go out of their way to add to their children’s difficulties.For one thing, parents are often not (38) ________ of the kinds of problems their children face. They don’t realize that the (39) ________ is keener, that the required (40) ________ of work are higher, and that their children may not be prepared for the change. (41) ________ to seeing A’s and B’s on high school report cards, they may be upset when their children’s first (42) ________ college grades are below that level. At their kindest, they may gently (43) ________ why John or Mary isn’t doing better, whether he or she is trying as hard as he or she should, and so on. (44) ________________________________.Sometimes parents regard their children as extensions of themselves and (45) ________________________________. In their involvement and identification with their children, they forget that everyone is different and that each person must develop in his or her own way. They forget that their children, (46) ________________________________.2007年12月英语四级试卷Section A11. A) She used to be in poor health.B) She didn’t do well at high school.C) She was popular among boys.D) She was somewhat overweight.12. A) At the airport.B) At the hotel reception.C) In a restaurant.D) In a booking office.13. A) Having confidence in her son.B) Telling her son not to worry.C) Teaching her son by herself.D) Asking the teacher for extra help.14. A) Have a short break.B) Take two weeks off.C) Go on vacation with the man.D) Continue her work outdoors.15. A) He is taking care of his twin brother.B) He is worried about Rod’s health.C) He has been in perfect condition.D) He has been feeling ill all week.16. A) She bought a new set of furniture from Italy last month.B) She sold all her furniture before she moved house.C) She plans to put all her old furniture in the basement.D) She still keeps some old furniture in her new house.17. A) The woman forgot lending the book to the man.B) The woman doesn’t find the book useful any more.C) The woman doesn’t seem to know what the book is about.D) The woman wondered why the man didn’t return the book.18. A) Most of the man’s friends are athletes.B) The man doesn’t l ook like a sportsman.C) Few people share the woman’s opinion.D) The woman doubts the man’s athletic ability. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) She is afraid that she has lost it. B) She is going to get it at the airport.C) She has packed it in one of her bags. D) she has probably left it in a taxi.20. A) It will cost her a lot. B) It will last one week. C) It ends in winter. D) It depends on the weather.21. A) There is a lot of stuff to pack.B) There might be a traffic jam.C) The plane is taking off soon.D) The taxi is waiting for them.22. A) At home.B) In the man’s car.C) By the side of a taxi.D) At the airport. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) She is thirsty for promotion.B) She is tired of her present work.C) She wants a much higher salary.D) She wants to save travel expenses.24. A) Language instructor.B) Environmental engineer.C) Translator.D) Travel agent.25. A) Devotion and work efficiency.B) Lively personality and inquiring mind.C) Communication skills and team spirit.D) Education and experience.Section B Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They want children to keep them company.B) They want to enrich their life experience.C) They need looking after in their old age. D) They care a lot about children.27. A) Their birth parents often try to conceal their birth information.B) They are usually adopted from distant places.C) Their birth information is usually kept secret.D) Their adoptive parents don’t want them to know their birth parents.28. A) They do not want to hurt the feelings of their adoptive parents.B) They have mixed feelings about finding their natural parents.C) They generally hold bad feelings towards their birth parents.D) They are fully aware of the expenses involved in the search.29. A) Adoption has much to do with love.B) Understanding is the key to successful adoption.C) Most people prefer to adopt children from overseas.D) Early adoption makes for closer parent-child relationship.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) He suffered from mental illness.B) He bought The Washington Post.C) He was once a reporter for a major newspaper.D) He turned a failing newspaper into a success.31. A) She committed suicide because of her mental disorder.B) She got her first job as a teacher at the University of Chicago.C) She was the first woman to lead a big U.S. publishing company.D) She took over her father’s position when he died.32. A) Katharine had exerted an important influence on the world.B) People came to see the role of women in the business world.C) American media would be quite different without Katharine.D) Katharine played a major part in reshaping Americans’ mind.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) It’ll allow them to receive free medical treatment.B) It’ll prevent the doctors from overcharging them.C) It’ll enable them to enjoy the best medical care.D) It’ll protect them fro m possible financial crises.34. A) They may not be able to receive timely medical treatment.B) They can only visit doctors who speak their native languages.C) They have to go through very complicated application procedures.D) They can’t immediately get back the money paid for their medical cost.35. A) They must send the receipts to the insurance company promptly.B) They have to pay a much higher price to get an insurance policy.C) They needn’t pay the entire medical bill at once.D) They don’t have to pay for the medical services.Section C More and more of the world’s population are living in towns or cities. The speed at which cities are growing in the less developed countries is (36) __________. Between 1920 and 1960 big cities in developed countries (37)________ two and a half times in size, but in other parts of the world the growth was eight times their size.The (38) __________ size of growth is bad enough, but there are now also very (39) __________ signs of trouble in the (40) __________ of percentages of people living in towns and percentages of people working in industry. During the nineteenth century cities grew as a result of the growth of industry. In Europe the (41) __________ of people living in cities was always smaller than that of the (42) __________ working in factories. Now, however, the (43) __________ is almost always true in the newly industrialized world: (44) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.Without a base of people working in industry, these cities cannot pay for their growth; (45) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. There has been little opportunity to build water supplies or other facilities. (46) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, a growth in the number of hopeless and despairing parents and starving children.2008年6月英语四级试卷Section A11. A) Give his ankle a good rest. B) Treat his injury immediately.C) Continue his regular activities.D) Be careful when climbing steps.12. A) On a train. B) On a plane. C) In a theater. D) In a restaurant.13. A) A tragic accident. B) A sad occasion C) Smith's unusual life story.D) Smith's sleeping problem.14. A) Review the details of all her lessons. B) Compare notes with his classmates.C) Talk with her about his learning problems. D) Focus on the main points of her lectures.15. A) The man blamed the woman for being careless.B) The man misunderstood the woman's apology.C) The woman offered to pay for the man's coffee. D) The woman spilt coffee on the man's jacket.16. A) Extremely tedious.B) Hard to understand.C) Lacking a good plot.D) Not worth seeing twice.17. A) Attending every lecture.B) Doing lots of homework.C) Reading very extensively. D) Using test-taking strategies.18. A) The digital TV system will offer different programs.B) He is eager to see what the new system is like.C) He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels. D) The new TV system may not provide anything better.Question 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) a notice by the electricity board.B) ads promoting electric appliances.C) the description of a thief in disguise.D) a new policy on pensioners' welfare.20.A) speaking with a proper accent.B) wearing an official uniform.C) making friends with them D) showing them his ID.21.A) to be on the alert when being followed.B) not to leave senior citizens alone at home.C) not to let anyone in without an appointment.D) to watch out for those from the electricity board.22.A) she was robbed near the parking lot.B) all her money in the bank disappeared.C) the pension she had just drawn was stolen.D) she was knocked down in the post office.Question 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23.A) marketing consultancy. B) Professional accountancy.C) luxury hotel management.D) business conference organization24.A) having a good knowledge of its customs. B) knowing some key people in tourism.C) having been to the country before. D) being able to speak Japanese.25.A) it will bring her potential into full play. B) it will involve lots of train travel.C) it will enable her to improve her Chinese.D) it will give her more chances to visit Japan.Section B Passage One Question 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) The lack of time. B) The quality of life.C) The frustrations at work.D) The pressure on working families.27.A) They were just as busy as people of today.B) They saw the importance of collective efforts.C) They didn't complain as much as modern man.D) They lived a hard life by hunting and gathering.28.A) To look for creative ideas of awarding employees.B) To explore strategies for lowering production costs.C) To seek new approaches to dealing with complaints.D) To find effective ways to give employees flexibility.Passage TwoQuestion 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.A) family violence.B)the Great Depression.C) her father's disloyalty.D) her mother’s bad temper30.A) his advanced age. B) his children's efforts.C) his improved financial condition.D) his second wife's positive influence.31.A) love is blind.B) love breeds love.C) divorce often has disastrous consequences.D) happiness is hard to find in blended families.Passage Three Question 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A) it was located in a park B) its owner died of a heart attackC) it went bankrupt all of sudden. D) its potted plants were for lease only.33.A) planting some trees in the greenhouse B) writing a want ad to a local newspaperC) putting up a going out of business sign D) helping a customer select some purchases34.A) opening an offive in the new office park B) keeping better relations with her companyC) developing fresh business opportunities D) building a big greenhouse of his own35.A) owning the greenhouse one day B) securing a job at the office parkC) cultivating more potted plants. D) finding customers out of townSection CWe're now witnessing the emergence of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge. Physical(36)___, raw materials, and capital are no longer the key(37) ____ in the creation of wealth. Now, the(38) ____ raw material in our economy is knowledge. Tomorrow's wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And(39) ___ entering the workforce offer their knowledge, not their muscles. Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledge workers(40)____ in mind work. They deal with symbols: words,(41) ___ and data.What does all this mean for you? As a future knowledge worker, you can expect to be(42) ____ , processing, as well as exchanging information. (43)____ , three out of four jobs involve some form of mind work, and that number will increase sharply in the future. Management and employees alike(44) ____________________________________ .。
2006年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
2006年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once: After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Example:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2.A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist’s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3.A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4.A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5.A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6.A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn’t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7.A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8.A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9.A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10.A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12.A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13.A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15.A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16.A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18.A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19.A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20.A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.答案1. C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.2. B) To the dentist's.3. C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.5. D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7. B) Give a speech.8 A) Jessie always says what she thinks.9. D) Helen is quiet.10. D) Jimmy's words are often not reliable.11. C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.12. B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13. C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14. D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.16. B) Government funding.17. C) He started the organization Heifer International.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.20. B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.【听力原文】Section A1. M: I think the hostess really went out of her way to make the party a success. W: Yes, the food and drinks were great , but if only we had known a few of the other guests. Q: What did the two speakers say about the party?2. M: Can you stop by the post office and get me some envelopes and 39 cents’ stamps? W: Well, I am not going to stop by the post office, but I can buy you some at the bookstore afterI see the dentist on Market street. Q: Where will the woman go first?3. M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews? W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn’t keep patients waiting for hours. Q: What can we infer from the woman’s answer?4. W: Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn’t said half a dozen words all afternoon. M: Oh, really? That’s not like the Tom we know. Q: What does the man imply?5. W: Do you have the seminar schedule with you? I’d like to find out the topic for Friday. M: I gave it to my friend, but there should be copies available in the library. I can pick one up for you. Q: What does the man promise to do?6 W: I wonder if you could sell me the Psychology textbooks. You took the course last semester,didn’t you? M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7. W: Here is this week’s schedule, Tony. On Monday, there is the board meeting. Your speech tothe lion’s club is on Tuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your lawyer and… M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is cancelled? Q: What will the man do this Tuesday?8. M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing director W: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it. Q: What does the woman mean?9. M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you knowthem? W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woman I’ve ever met. But guess what? Helen’s just the opposite. Q: What do we learn from the woman’s remark about Helen?10. W: Jimmy said that he was going to marry a rich French businesswoman. M: Don’t be so sure. He once told me that he had bought a big house. Yet he’s still sharing an apartment with Mark. Q: What does the man imply?Section BPassage 1 Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant. Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn't wanted. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants. In a way, Kudzu is a sign of labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn't love it. If someone could invent some use for Kudzu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured. 11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage? 12. What will happen if the fields are neglected in the southern United States? 13. Why isn't Kudzu a threat to the northern United States?Passage 2 The word “university” comes from the Latin word “universities”, meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universities” meant a society or corporation. In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and scholars”. The origins of universities can be tracedback to the 12th to14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were organized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in the Europe were at Bolonia in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers were set up in France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. It was in the 1960's that the largest expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took 3 basic forms: existing universities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and completely new universities were set up. In Britain, finance for universities comes from three source: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham, which is Britain's only independent university. 14. What did the word "Universities" mean in the Middle Ages? 15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education? 16. What is the main financial source for British universities?Passage 3 One of the biggest problems in developing countries is hunger. An organization called Heifer International is working to improve the situation. The organization sends farm animals to families and communities around the world. An American farmer Dan West developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s. Mr. West was working in Spain where he discovered a need for cows. Many families were starving because of the Civil War in that country. So Mr. West asked his friends in the Unites States to send some cows. The first Heifer animals were sent in 1944. Since that time more than 4 million people in 115 countries have had better lives because of heifer animals. To receive a Heifer animal, families must first explain their needs and goals. They must also make a plan which will allow them to become self-supporting. Local experts usually provide training. The organization says that animals must have food, water, shelter, health care and the ability to reproduce. Without them, the animals will not remain healthy and productive. Heifer International also believes that families must pass on some of their success to others in need. This belief guarantees that each person who takes part in the program also becomes a giver. Every family that receives a Heifer animal must agree to give that animal's first female baby to other people in need. Families must also agree to pass on the skills and training they receive from Heifer International. This concept helps communities become self-supporting.17: What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West?18: What is the ultimate goal of Heifer International?19: What are families required to do after they receive support from Heifer International?20: What is the major achievement of Heifer International?。
2006年英语专业四级真题听力答案
听力原文参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists workingaround the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.Yet the internet has the potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Mostwebsites are known as different internet applications. These include online games, chat rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great that young people may easily become victimsto their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅢCLOZE31.B widely 32.C stepping off 33.A If 34.C avoid 35.B keeping36.D Alternatively 37.A make 38.C mark 39.B superstition 40.D misfortune41.B household 42.D unfortunate 43.A falls 44.C indoors 45.B as46.A have originated 47.C associated with 48.A especially 49.B for 50.D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly A．very successful top executive.A．AlthoughB．whateverC．AsD．However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A．wouldB．couldC．shouldD．might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A．by whichB．for whichC．to whichD．at which54 It’s high time we _A_ cutting down the rai nforests.A．stoppedB．had to stopC．shall stopD．stop55．The student saiD．there were A．few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend. A．has foundB．was findingC．had foundD．would find56．Loudspeakers were fixeD．in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech. A．ought to haveB．must haveC．may haveD．should have57．I am surprised_A_ this city is A．dull place to live in.A．that you should thinkB．by what you are thinkingC . that you would thinkD．with what you were thinking58．Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A．enough goodB．good enoughC．as good enoughD．good as enough59．It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.B．shall attractC．attractD．has to60．LanD．belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A．no suchB．not suchC．not such aD．no such61．My daughter has walkeD．eight miles today. We never guesseD．that she coulD．walk_C_far.A．/B．suchC．thatD．as62．The statistics _D_ that living standards in the areA．have improveD．drastically in recent times.A．provesB．is provingC．are provingD．prove63．There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A．not countingB．not to countC．don’t countD．having not counted64．It was _A_ we haD．hopedA．more a success thanB．a success more thanC．as much of a success asD．a success as much as65．There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A．didn’t itB．doesn’t thereC．usedn’t itD．didn’t there66．It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.B．differenceC．separationD．discrimination67．A．great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A．refreshingB．restoringC．renovatingD．renewing68．The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A．backsB．necksC．toesD．heels69．The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A．securityB．safetyC．protectionD．secureness70．Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A．caterB．supplyC ．provideD．equip71．The tone of the article _B_ the writer’s mooD．at the time.A．reproducedB．reflectedC．imaginedD．imitated72．This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A．momentB．situationC．imagineD．imitated73．The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies. A．concernsB．offersC．asksD．involves74．Our family doctor’s clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A．restsB．standsC．staysD．seats75．She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A．assembleB．appearC. squeezeD．gather76．After the heavy rain, A．builder was calleD．to repair the roof, which was _A_. A．leakingB．tricklingC．prominentD．noticeable77．The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A．excellentB．conspicuousC．prominentD．noticeable78．Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A．regainedB．recoveredC．restoredD．revived79．His brain has worked away on the ideA．of a universal cure.A．richB．quickC．productiveD．fertile80．The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation. A．inconsiderableB．inconsiderateC．inaccurateD．incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A．arrange the meeting place beforehandB．postpone fixing the place till last minuteC．seldom care about when and where to meetD．still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A．TALKERSB．the "speakeasy"C．the “spacemaker”D．texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A．quite revealingB．well writtenC．unacceptable by othersD．shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A．talkersB．the speakeasyC．the spacemakerD．texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A．the SMS effectB．cultural implication of mobile useC．change in the use of the mobileD．body language and the mobile phone!86．which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A．life style and occupationB．Attitude and incomeC．income and job securityD．job security and hobbies87．the writer seems to suggest that the description of ------- is closer to truth?（A）A．middle –class ways of spending moneyB．working-class ways of spending the weekendC．working-class drinking habitsD．middle-class attitudes88．according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）A．desiring for securityB．Making long term plansC．having priorities in lifeD．saving money89．working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）A．better social securityB．more job opportunitiesC．higher living standardD．better legal protection90．which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）A．Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B．The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC．different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD．middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people91．at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）A．busyB．sociableC．friendlyD．changeable92．in "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means（A）A．aroundB．onC．outsideD．concerning.93．why did Mr. Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" （the 7th paragraph.）(B) A．because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB．because Jane had intended to be more critical.C．because Jane had regretted having talked to himD．because Jane had said something else to correct herself94．from what Mr. Rochest told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to (B)A．Tell her all his troublesB．tell her his life experience.C．change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95．at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded(D)A．rudeB．coldC．friendlyD．encouraging96．which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? (D)A．Active in communicationB．Attractive in personality.C．enjoyable in performanceD．unpredictable in behaviour97．the computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) ---------way. (D)A．QuickB．unpredictableC．productiveD．inconspicuous98．which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? (B)A．Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B．Being sensitive to earlier contact.C．Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD．Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99．throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer (A) A．favourableB．criticalC．vagueD．hesitant100．which mgiht be the most appropriate title of the passage?(C)A．Articial relationshios .B．How to form intimate relationshipsC．The affectionate machineD．Humans and computers。
2006年6 .12月英语四级听力真题
2006年6月听力Part Ⅲ Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A)The girls got on well with each other.B)It's understandable that girls don't get along.C)She was angry with the other young stars.D)The girls lacked the courage to fight.12. A)The woman does her own housework.B)The woman needs a housekeeper.C)The woman's house is in a mess.D)The woman works as a housekeeper.13. A)The Edwards are quite well-off.B)The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C)It'll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D)It's too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.14. A)The woman didn't except it to be so warm at noon.B)The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C)The weather forecast was unreliableD)The weather turned cold all of a sudden.15. A)At a clinic.B)At a restaurant.C)In a supermarket.D)In an ice cream shop. 16. A)The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B)The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.C)The woman started working at an early age to support her family .D)The man doesn’t think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.17. A)The man has never seen the woman before.B)The two speakers work for the same company.C)The two speakers work in the same floor.D)The woman is interested in market research.18. A)The woman can't tolerate any noise.B)The man is looking foe an apartment.C)The man has missed his appointment.D)the woman is going to take a train trip.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A)To make a business report to the woman .B)To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.C)To resign from his position in the woman's company.D)To exchange stock market information with the woman.20. A)He is head of a small trading company.B)He works in an international insurance company.C)He leads s team of brokers in a big company.D)He is a public relations officer in a small company.21. A)The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B)Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.C)Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D)The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders' past experience.22. A)She's worried about the seminar.B)The man keeps interrupting her.C)She finds it too hard.D)She lacks interest in it.23. A)The lecturers are boring.B)The course is poorly designed.C)She prefers Philosophy to English.D)She enjoys literature more.24. A)Karen's friend. B)Karen's parents.C)Karen's lecturers. D)Karen's herself.25. A)Changing her major.B)Spending less of her parents' money.C)Getting transferred to the English Department.D)Leaving the university.Section BPassage One Question 26 to 29 are based on the26. A) Rent a grave.B) Burn the body.C) Bury the dead near a church.D)buy a piece of land for a grave.27. A) To solve the problem of lack of land.B)To see whether they have decayed.C)To follow the Greek religious practice.D)To move them to a multi-Storey 28. A)They should be buried lying down .B)They should be buried standing up.C)They should be buried after being washed.D)They should be buried when partially decayed.29. A)Burning dead bodies to ashes.B)Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C)Placing dead bodies in a bone room.D)Digging up dead bodies after three years.Passage Two Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A)Many foreign tourist visit the Unite States every year.B)Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C)The United States is a country of immigrants.D)Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.31. A)They can make friends with people from other countries.B)They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C)They can practice speaking foreign languages there.D)They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.32. A)The couple cook the dishes and the children help them .B)The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the address.C)The mother does the cooking while the famepand children within the guests.D)A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard .33. A)He took them to watch a basketball game.B)He trained them to play European football.C)He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket.D)He taught them to play an exciting new game.34. A)The players found the basket too high to teach.B)The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.C)The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules.D)The players soon found the game boring.35. A)By removing the bottom of the basket.B)By lowering the position of the basket.C)By simplifying the complex rules.D)By altering the size Of the basket.Section CFor America n time is money. They say, “you only get so much time in this life; you'd better use it wisely." The (36)__________without be better than the past or present. As American are (37)__________to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activity, Thus American(38)__________a "well-organized" person is punctual and is(40)__________of other people's time. They do not (41)__________people's time with conversation or other activity that has no(42)__________beneficial outcome.The American attitude toward time is not (43)__________shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as (44)__________.One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the states is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In the contest (45)__________.McDonald’s, KFC, and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants(46)__________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.2006年12月Part Ⅲ Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A）Plan his budget carefully B）Give her more information.C）Ask someone else for advice. D）Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. A）Shall have some chocolate cake.B）Shall take a look at the menu.C）Shall go without dessert.D）Shall prepare the dinner.13. A）The man can speak a foreign language.B）The woman hopes to improve her English.C）The woman knows many different languages.D）The man wishes to visit many more countries.14.A）Go to the library.B）Meet the woman.C）See Professor Smith.D）Have a drink in the bar.15.A）She isnt sure when Professor Bloom will be backB）The man shouldnt be late for his class.C）The man can come back sometime later.D）She can pass on the message for the man.16. A）He has a strange personality.B）Hes got emotional problems.C）His illness is beyond cure.D）His behavior is hard to explain.17. A）The tickets are more expensive than expected.B）The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C ）Its difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D）Its better to the tickets beforehand.18. A）He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B）He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C）He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D）He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A）To go boating on the St. Lawrence RiverB）To go sightseeing in Quebec ProvinceC）To call on a friend in Quebec CityD）To attend a wedding in Montreal20. A）Study the map of Quebec ProvinceB）Find more about Quebec ProvinceC）Brush up on her FrenchD）Learn more about the local customs21.A）Its most beautiful in summerB）It has many historical buildings.C）It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D）Its the only French－speaking city in Canada.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.A）It was about a little animal.B）It took her six years to write.C）It was a dapted from a fairy tale.D）It was about a little girl and her pet.23.A）She knows how to write best－selling novels.B）She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C）She is able to win enough support from publishers.D）She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. A）The characters.B）Her ideas.C）The readers.D）Her life experiences.25. A）She doesnt really know where they originatedB）She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C）They popped out of her childhood dreams.D）They grew out of her long hours of thinking.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A）Monitor students sleep patterns.B）Help students concentrate in class.C）Record students weekly performance.D）Ask students to complete a sleep report.27. A）Declining health.B）Lack of attention.C）Loss of motivation.D）Improper behavior.28. A）They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.B）They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.C）They should help their children accomplish high－quality work.D）They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.A）She stopped being a homemaker.B）She became a famous educator.C）She became a public figure.D）She quit driving altogether.30.A）A motorists speeding.B）Her running a stop sign.C）Her lack of driving experience.D）A motorists failure to concentrate.31.A）Nervous and unsure of herself.B）Calm and confident of herself.C）Courageous and forceful.D）Distracted and reluctant.32.A）More strict training of women drivers.B）Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C）Improved traffic conditions in cities.D）New regulations to ensure childrens safety.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A）They havent devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel. B）Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C）It is not economical to find a cure for each for each type of cold. D）They believe people can recover without treatment.34. A）They reveal the seriousness of the problem.B）They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C）They tell us what kind of medicine to take.D）They show our body is fighting the virus.35.A）It actually does more harm than good. B）It causes damage to some organs of our bodyC）It works better when combined with other remedies.D）It helps us to recover much sooner.Section C注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答.You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways depending on the situation they are in. This is very （36）____. All languages have two general levels of （37）___：a formal level and an informal level. English is no （38）___. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a （39）____ level. Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks，（40）____ books and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and （41）___ that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with （42）___，family members and friends，and when we write （43）____ notes or letters to close friends. Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. First，formal language tends to be more polite. （44）______________________________________For example，I might say to a friend or a family member Close the door，please，（45）_________________________. Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. （46）____________________________. Lets say that I really like soccer. If I am talking to my friend，I might say I am just crazy about soccer，but if I were talking to my boss，I would probably say I really enjoy soccer.。
外语考试-2006年英语专业四级真题及答案（详解）
Teisei の外国語試験資料整合ーセット20006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案（详细解析）TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006)-GRADE FOUR-PART ⅠDICTIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN] In In Sections Sections Sections A A A B B B and and and C C C you you you will will will hear hear hear everything everything everything ONCE ONCE ONCE ONL ONL ONLY Y . . Listen Listen Listen carefully carefully carefully and and and then then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A CONVERSA TIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 1.How did Mark get there? A.By train and by car. B.By plane and by coach. C.By train and by bus. D.By bus and by plane. 2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPT A.short hair. B.glasses C.moustache. D.beard. 3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held? A.In the third room on the right. B.In the Common Room. C.In a room at the other end. D.In Room 501. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 4.What did Steve originally plan to do? A.To go to a park near the beach. B.To stay at home. C.To see a new film. D.To do some study. 5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because A.there was no park nearby. B.the weather wasn ’t ideal for a walk. C.it would be easier to go to a cinema. C.it would be easier to go to a cinema. D.Steve hadn D.Steve hadn ’t seen the film yet. 6.Where did they plan to meet? A.Outside the Town Hall. B.Near the bank. C.In Steven ’s place. D.At the cinema. P ART Questions Questions 7 7 7 to to to 10 10 10 are are are based based based on on on the the the following following following conversation. conversation. conversation. At At At the the the end end end of of of the the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPT A.it has colour. B.it has a moving image. C.it costs less money. D.it is not on the market. 8.Why didn ’t Bill want one of them? A.He wanted to buy one from Japan. B.He wasn ’t sure about its quality. C.He thought it was for business use. D.He thought it was expensive. 9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman? A.She had never read the magazine herself. B.She knew who usually read the magazine. C.She C.She was was was quite quite quite interested interested interested in in in the the the new new new device. device. D.She D.She agreed agreed agreed with with with Bill Bill Bill at at at the the the end end end of of of the the conversation. 10.The conversation is mainly about A.a new type of telephone. B.the cost of telephone. C.some features of the magazine. D.the readership of the magazine. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPT A.hunting other animals. B.driving sheep. C.guarding chickens. D.keeping thieves away. 12.Which of the following is CORRECT? A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family. B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do. C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before. D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs. 13.The passage is mainly about A.what dogs can do. B.how to keep dogs. C.dogs and their masters. D.reasons for keeping dogs. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place A.are the same as the speaker is used to. B.are expected to be rather poor. C.are just as adequate. D.are not yet clear. 15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place? A.Travelling. B.Studying. C.Settling down. D.Teaching. 16.The speaker expects A.fewer choices of food. B.many ways to do washing. C.modern lighting facilities. D.new types of drinking water. 17.From the passage we learn that the speaker A.is unprepared for the new post. B.is unclear about the conditions there. C.is ready for all the difficulties there. D.is eager to know more about the post. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 18.According to the passage,when are children first expectd to study hard? A.Before 6 years of age. B.Between 6 and 10. C.After 10 years of age. D.After 12 years of age. 19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPT A.religious problems. B.emotional problems. C.financial problems. D.marriage problems. 20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A.Boys and girls are equally energetic. B.Parents have higher expectations for boys. C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids. D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news. 21.What has happened to the Cubans? A.They set foot in Floria. B.They were drowned. C.They were flown to the U.S. D.They were sent back to Cuba. 22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.? A.In a small boat. B.In an old truck. C.By swimming. D.By driving. Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the ned of this year? A.42 cities. B.220 cities. C. 150 cities. D. 262 cities. Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 24. Altogether how many people were reported missing? A. 68. B.90. C. 150. D. 40. 25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT? A.The two ferries sank on different days. B.The accidents were caused by storms. C.The two ferries sank on the same river. D.More people were rescued from the first ferry. Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 26.What is the news item mainly about? A.Indonesian government policies. B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission. C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor. D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia. Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture between A.a US company and a UK company. B.a Swiss company and a UK company. C.two Taiwanese companies. D.a mainland company and a US company. 28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture? A.Unilever. B.Nestle. C.PepsiCo. D.Coca Cola. Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 29.Who staged the protect on Saturday? A.The soldiers. B.The peace camp. C.The militants. D. The hardliners. 30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT? A.13 soilders were killed last week. B.100,000 people participated in the protest. C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza. D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan. Ⅲ CLOZE There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿ the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿ you must must pass pass pass under under under a a a ladder ladder ladder you you you can can can (34(34)＿ bad bad luck luck luck by by by crossing crossing crossing your your your fingers fingers fingers and and and (35(35)＿ them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿ , you may lick your finger and (37)＿ a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿ has dried. Another Another common common common (39(39)＿ is is that that that it it it is is is unlucky unlucky unlucky to to to open open open an an an umbrella umbrella umbrella in in in the the the house---it house---it house---it will will will either either bring (40)＿ to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿ on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better better stay stay stay (44(44)＿.The .The worst worst worst misfortune misfortune misfortune that that that can can can happen happen happen to to to a a a person person person is is is caused caused caused by by by breaking breaking breaking a a mirror, mirror, (45(45)＿ it it brings brings brings seven seven seven years years years of of of bad bad bad luck! luck! luck! The The The superstition superstition superstition is is is supposed supposed supposed to to to (46(46)＿ in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿ witchcraft.. it is (48)＿ lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿ luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as ―my car has never (50)＿ , touch wood?ǁ 31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily 32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from 33. A If B As C Though D Unless 34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease 35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep 36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively 37. A make B print C perform D produce 38. A label B symbol C mark D cut 39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea 40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune 41. A .house B household C home D circle 42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate 43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens 44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far 45. A when B as C if D though 46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate 47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in 48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely 49. A as B for C in D of 50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken down PART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY 51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive. A Although B whatever C As D However 52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you! A would B could C should D might 53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable. A by which B for which C to which D at which 54. It‘s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stopped B had to stop C shall stop D stop 55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend. A has found B was finding C had found D would find 56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech. A ought to have B must have C may have D should have 57. I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in. A that you should think B by what you are thinking C that you would think D with what you were thinking 58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work. A enough good B good enough C as good enough D good as enough 59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry. A attracts B shall attract C attract D has to 60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land. A no such a B not such C not such a D no such 61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far. A / B such C that D as 6２. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times. A proves B is proving C are proving D prove 63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones. A not counting B not to count C don‘t count D having not counted64. It was __ we had hoped A more a success than B a success more than C as much of a success as D a success as much as 65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __? A didn‘t it B doesn‘t there C usedn‘t it? D didn‘t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races. A distinction B difference C separation D discrimination 67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A refreshing B restoring C renovating D renewing 68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __. A backs B necks C toes D heels 69. The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing. A security B safety C protection D secureness 70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age. A cater B supply C provide D equip 71. The tone of the article __ the writer‘s mood at the time. A reproduced B reflected C imagined D imitated 72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen! A.moment B.situation C.opportunity D.circumstance 73. The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies. A concerns B offers C asks D involves 74. Our family doctor‘s clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A rests B stands C stays D seats 75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door. A assemble B appear C squeeze D gather 76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __. A leaking B trickling C dripping D floating 77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community. A excellent B conspicuous C prominent D noticeable 78. 78. Share Share Share prices prices prices on on on the the the Stock Stock Stock Exchange Exchange Exchange plunged plunged plunged sharply sharply sharply in in in the the the morning morning morning but but but __slightly __slightly __slightly in in in the the afternoon. A regained B recovered C restored D revived 79. His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure. A rich B quick C productive D fertile 80. The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation. A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparable P ART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSION TEXT A In the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well. First. Let‘s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line fixed-line phone, phone, phone, is is is that that that a a a mobile mobile mobile number number number corresponds corresponds corresponds to to to a a a person, person, person, while while while a a a landline landline landline goes goes goes to to to a a place.If place.If you you you call call call my my my mobile, mobile, mobile, you you you get get get me. me. me. If If If you you you call call call my my my fixed-line fixed-line fixed-line phone, phone, phone, you you you get get get whoever whoever answers it. This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the ―meetingǁ influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting meeting place. place. place. Now, Now, Now, however, however, however, a a a night night night out out out can can can be be be arranged arranged arranged on on on the the the run. run. run. It It It is is no no lon lon longer ger ger ―see ―see you there at 8ǁ, but ―text me around 8 and we ’ll see where we all areǁ.Texting changes people people as well. as well. In In their their their paper, paper, paper, ―insights ―insights into into the the the Social Social Social and Psychological and Psychological Effects Effects of of of SMS SMS SMS Text Text Text Messagingǁ, Messagingǁ, two two British British British researchers researchers researchers distinguished distinguished distinguished between between between two two two t t ypes ypes of of mobile phone users: the ―talkersǁ and the ―textersǁ-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice. They They found found found that that that the the the mobile mobile mobile phone‘s phone‘s phone‘s individuality individuality individuality and and and privacy privacy privacy gave gave gave texters texters texters the the the ability ability ability to to express express a a a whole whole whole new new new outer outer outer personality. personality. personality. Texters Texters Texters were were were likely likely likely to to to report report report that that that their their their family family family would would would be be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well. Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the ―speakeasyǁ: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the ―spacemakerǁ: thes e people focus on themselves and keep out other people. Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people‘s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn‘t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk. 81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they A: arrange the meeting place beforehand B. postpone fixing the place till last minute C: seldom care about when and where to meet D: still love to work out detailed meeting plans. 82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on A: TALKERS B; the "speakeasy" c. the ―spacemakerǁD. texters 83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are A: quite revealing B: well written c: unacceptable by others d; shocking to others 84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile a: talkers b: the speakeasy c :the spacemaker d: texters 85 an appropriate title for the passage might be A: the SMS effect b: cultural implication of mobile use c: change in the use of the mobile d: body language and the mobile phone! TEXT B Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is ―working -classǁ or “middle-middle-classǁclassǁ-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow. In In the the the past, past, past, the the the working-class working-class working-class tended tended tended to to to be be be paid paid paid less less less than than than middle-class middle-class middle-class people, people, people, such such such as as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers‘ jobs were generally much less less secure, secure, secure, distinct distinct distinct differences differences differences in in in life-styles life-styles life-styles and and and attitudes attitudes attitudes came came came into into into existence. existence. existence. The The The typical typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her ―housekeepingǁ, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extermely important. Both of these these provided provided provided him him him and and and his his his family family family with with with security. security. security. Only Only Only in in in very very very few few few cases cases cases did did did workers workers workers have have have the the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans. Nowadays, Nowadays, a a a great great great deal deal deal has has has changed. changed. changed. In In In a a a large large large number number number of of of cases cases cases factory factory factory workers workers workers earn earn earn as as much, much, if if if not not not more, more, more, than than than their their their middle-class middle-class middle-class supervisors. supervisors. supervisors. Social Social Social security security security and and and laws laws laws to to to improve improve job-security,combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, century, have have have made made made it it it less less less necessary necessary necessary than than than before before before to to to worry worry worry about about about ―tomorrowǁ. ―tomorrowǁ. Working Working-class -class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. people. They They They generally generally generally tend tend tend to to to share share share very very very similar similar similar tastes tastes tastes in in in music music music and and and clothes, clothes, clothes, they they they spend spend spend their their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups. 86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past? A: Life style and occupation B: Attitude and income C:Income and job security D: Job security and hobbies 87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of ＿＿＿＿ is closer to truth? A: middle –class ways of spending money B: working-class ways of spending the weekend C: working-class drinking habits D: middle-class attitudes 88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class? A: Desiring for security B: Making long-term plans C: Having priorities in life D: Saving money 89 89 Working-class Working-class Working-class people's people's people's sense sense sense of of of security security security increased increased increased as as as a a a resulf resulf resulf of of of all all all the the the follwoing follwoing follwoing factors factors EXCEPT? A:better social security B: more job opportunities C: higher living standard D: better legal protection. 90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A:Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society. B:The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing. C: Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear. D: Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people. TEXT C For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal. During During this this this time, time, time, all all all my my my knowledge knowledge knowledge of of of him him him was was was limited limited limited to to to occasional occasional occasional meetings meetings meetings about about about the the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them. One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, ―do you think I‘m handsome, Miss Eyre?ǁThe answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‗No, sir.ǁ“Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.ǁ“Sir, I‘m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn‘t matter, or something like that,ǁ“N o, you shouldn‘t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! ou Y ou have have have honesty honesty honesty and and and feeling. feeling. feeling. There There There are are are not not not many many many girls girls girls like like like you. you. you. But But But perhaps perhaps perhaps I I I go go go too too too fast. fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.ǁI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Y es, you‘re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn‘t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you‘re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you‘re sympathetic and give them hope.ǁIt seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn‘t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time. “Don‘t Don‘t be afraid be afraid of me, me, Miss Miss Miss Eyre.ǁ Eyre.ǁ Eyre.ǁ He He He continued. continued. continued. ― you ― you don‘t don‘t relax or relax or laugh laugh very very very much, much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, a nd speak freely. You‘re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you‘ll fly very high. Good night.ǁ91:At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPT A.busy B:sociable C: friendly D: changeable 92,In "....and all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…ǁ(the second paragraph),t he word ―aboutǁ means the word ―aboutǁ meansA:around B:on C:outside D:concerning. 93. why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?. 。
2006年6月四级听力题目和答案
College English Test Band 4
June, 2006
Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension
Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A) B) C)and D) and decide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line though the centre.
B)Karen's parents. D)Karen herself.
2006年专四听力真题
专四听力真题2006PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane.2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hair.B. glasses.C. moustache.D. beard.3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you willbe given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the conversation.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach. 'B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has colour.B. it has a moving image.C. it costs less money.D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was 8 for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly aboutA. a new type of telephone.B. the cost of telephones.C. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGES 'In this section ,you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions II to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animals.B. driving sheep.C. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly aboutA. what dogs can do.B. how to keep dogs.C. dogs and their masters.D. reasons for keeping dogs. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will lie given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now .listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA. are the same as the speaker is used to.B. are expected to be rather poor.C. are just as adequate.D. are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Travelling.B. StudyingC. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expectsA. fewer choices of food.B. many ways to do washing.C. modern lighting facilities.D. new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speakerA. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problems.B. emotional problems.C. financial problems.D. marriage problems.20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Someparentsareill-educatedand ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section ,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer thequestions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U. S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U. S. ?A. ln.a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The two ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you willgiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA. a US company and a UK company.B. a Swiss company and a UK company.C. two Taiwanese companies.D. a mainland company and a US company28. Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100 000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minster rejected the pullout plan.2006年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONThe InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communication. /lmagine a book that never ends, a librarywith a million floors ,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists /working around the clock forever./This isthe magic of the Internet. /Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /0ne can find well-organized information-richwebsites./At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites./Most websites are known as different Internet applications./These include online games, chat rooms and soon./These applications havegreat power too./Sometimes the powercan be so great /that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. /So we need to recognize the seriousness ofthe problem. /We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Hello.W: Oh, hello, you must be a new student. Did you find us, Ok?M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.W; Oh, dear. Have you come far today?M; Only from Britain. I was staying with my brother.W: Oh, good. (1) How did you get here?M: (1) My brother took me to the railway station and I got a bus at this end.W: Aha, well, you'd better tell me your name, so I can find your form.M: It 's Mark Bern.W: Bern, Bern. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. (2) What happened to your beard and moustache, and you are not wearing glasses, either?M: No, I thought I'd better look smarter.W: Here is the key to your room. It is 501.M: Thanks. How do I get there?W: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right.M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?W: (3) Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor.M: Thanks a lot. Bye.Key: 1.C 2.A 3.BQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Steve, how are things?M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.M: Well, (4)1 was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What have you got in mind?W: I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach. M: Tonight? (5) You must be joking. It's too cold.W: Oh, yes. It's too cold, but I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?M: Ok, what time does it start?W: Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I will just get the paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film got fantastic review in the paper last week.M: Ok,ok. (6) Where are we going to meet?W: (6)lt'd be easier if we met at the cinema.M: Ok. Where is it?W: Oh, you know, the Olyang.M: Where is that?W: (6) Near the Town Hall and opposite the bank.M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. Ok, look, I will meet you there at fifteen past eight. Key：4.D 5.B 6.DQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: What are you reading. Bill?M: It's this week's New Scientist ,whyI .W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. (9) But I've never actually read it myself.It's for real scientists—or can ordinary people like me understand it?M: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about character affairs and about science as well as papersabout new development and research. I am reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as hear him.W: Oh,I've heard about it. (7)/(9)ls it on the market yet? Can I buy one?M: No, not this one. (8) But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because its color and the image is moving.W: Oh, that's interesting.M: You see the first video phones that what they called were made in Japan. But they can only show a still, black and whiteimage. So this video phone is much better than that. (8) Mind you and I'm not sure I want one, would you?W: (8) Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs?M: Yes, the early black and white ones cost several hundred pounds, (7) but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.W: En. Why does anybody want one, do you think?M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. (10) It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.W: (9) Yes, I suppose so.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.ASECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.If you're in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful animal in the world. (13) However the reason why one keeps the dog has changed. (11) Once upon a time, a man met a dog andwanted it to help him in the fight against other animals. And the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Laterpeople used dogs for hunting other animals. And dogs did not eat what they got until their masters agreed. (11) Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens. But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animalsany more. Of course, they keep them to frighten thieves. But the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feellonly in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with; for a young wife, a dog is her childwhen she does not have her own; for old people, a dog is also a child when their real children have grown up and left. (12) Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend,just like a member of the family.Key: 11.D 12.A 13.DQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.I am going to work in a totally new environment. I'll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite high-tech sort of industry that has got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that(14) has nomachinery as such, apart from a typewriter. The place has no electricity at all, no photocopiers,all the things that you just take for granted here. They just won't be there any more. I'll be staying near the school in quite a small village.And (15)1 will be staying in a teacher's house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers. I'll have to get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like twenty different varieties of breakfast serial. (16) And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices. I'll also have to get used to getting water from a well, not having electricity which means gas lamps in the evening; which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day's lessons in poor light; which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. (17) There will be all sorts of big differences like that, but I'll have to get used to when I arrive there.Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.The most common type of child abuse you know is beating with the hands or with an instrument usually a cane in someplaces. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are (18) in the age group between six and ten, and about sixty-five percent of them are boys. (18) This is the age group when children are first to expect to study hard and parents have great expectations of their progresses in school. Boys of course attract more abuse such as beating because (20) once again parentalexpectations are high, and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls. Most experts seem to agree thatthe child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. (20) The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in the establishing good relationships with their children. These families too .generally speaking, have other problems such as (19) marriageproblems or financial problems. Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditionaldiscipline methods. But many of them have (19) emotional problems. (20) They are often the victims of violence themselves.Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family badluck.Key: 18.B 19.A 20.CSECTION C NEW BROADCASTNews Item I(21) American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be migrants who try to (22) make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel, a floating truck. They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. TheCubans had attached floats and propellers to (22) a 1951 shabby truck.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official.The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials beganpaying greater attention to air quality monitoring. (23) More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems and 42others will have systems in place by the end of this year.Key：23.DNews Item 3(25) Storms sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday and some (24)90 passengers were reported missing while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna river and (25)50 were rescued. A second ferry sank on the same river just one kilometer away leaving 40 passengers missing after (25) 6 were rescued.Key：24.B 25.ANews Item4(26) The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili. The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week as well as serving the consular needs of Australian in the region. The consulate will facilitate Australian support to the United Nation's assistance mission in East Timor. The announcement follows in principle their agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian prime minister and Indonesian president in Barley last month.Key：26.CNews Item 5(27) PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottle tea market. The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a 50-50 venture. (28) “PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.”company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion Yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands .Master Kang and Uni-President. Three other big brands. Nestle, Guangdong based Jianiibao and Lipton, have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.Key：27.A 28.CNews Item 6(29) The Isreali peace camp has launched tfa,e biggest protest in years (30) with more than 100 000 people protestingon Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza, after Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since2002. Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from thewar-torn territory. (30) The killingof 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza strict last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime MinisterSharon's Gaza pullout plan which is being delayed by hardliners in his right-wing Likud party. Key: 29.B 30.D。
2006年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
2006年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案Part III Listing Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or morequestions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. Aftereach question there will be a pause. During the pause, you mustread the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide whichis the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line though the centre.注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) Plan his budget carefully.B) Give her more information.C) Ask someone else for advice.D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. A) She’ll have some chocolate cake.B) She’ll take a look at the menu.C) She’ll go without dessert.D) She’ll prepare the dinner.13. A) The man can speak a foreign language.B) The woman hopes to improve her English.C) The woman knows many different languages.D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.14. A) Go to the library.B) Meet the woman.C) See Professor Smith.D) Have a drink in the bar.15. A) She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be back.B) The man shouldn’t be late for his class.C) The man can come back sometime later.D) She can pass on the message for the man.16. A) He has a strange personality.B) He’s got emotional problems.C) His illness is beyond cure.D) His behavior is hard to explain.17. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected.B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C) It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D) It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.18. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River.B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C) To call on a friend in Quebec City.D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.20. A) Study the map of Quebec Province.B) Find more about Quebec Province.C) Brush up on her French.D) Learn more about the local customs.21. A) It’s most beautiful in summer.B) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It was about a little animal.B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.D) It was about a little girl and her pet.23. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. A) The characters.B) The readers.C) Her ideas.D) Her life experiences.25. A) She doesn’t really know where they originated.B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C) They popped out of her childhood dreams.D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage andthe 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 the AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One26. A) Monitor students’ sleep patterns.B) Help students concentrate in class.C) Record students’ weekly performance.D) Ask students to complete a sleep report.27. A) Declining health.B) Lack of attention.C) Loss of motivation.D) Improper behavior.28. A) They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.B) They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.C) They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.D) They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) She stopped being a homemaker.B) She became a famous educator.C) She became a public figure.D) She quit driving altogether.30. A) A motorist’s speeding.B) Her running a stop sign.C) Her lack of driving experience.D) A motorist’s failure to concentrate.31. A) Nervous and unsure of herself.B) Calm and confident of herself.C) Courageous and forceful.D) Distracted and reluctant.32. A) More strict training of women drivers.B) Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C) Improved traffic conditions in cities.D) New regulations to ensure children’s safety.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) They haven’t devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.B) Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C) It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D) They believe people can recover without treatment.34. A) They reveal the seriousness of the problem.B) They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C) They tell us what kind of medicine to take.D) They show our body is fighting the virus.35. A) It actually does more harm than good.B) It causes damage to some organs of our body.C) It works better when combined with other remedies.D) It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for itsgeneral idea. When the passage is read for the second time, youare required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with theexact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For theseblanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your own words. Finally, when thepassage is read for the third time, you should check what you havewritten.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。
2006年6月18号四级考试试题和答案
Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B) The man hasn't finished working on the bookshelf.C) The tools have already been returned to the woman.D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.2. A) Give the ring to a policeman.B) Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C) Hand in the ring to the security office.D) Take the ring to the administration building.3. A) Save time by using a computer.B) Buy her own computerC) Borrow Martha's computer.D) Stay home and complete her paper4. A) The man doesn't have money for his daughter's graduate studies.B) The man doesn't think his daughter will get a business degree.C) The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D) The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.5. A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D) He'll find his way to the cinema.6. A) He's been to Seattle many times.B) He has chaired a lot of conferences.C) He has a high position in his company.D) He lived in Seattle for many years.7. A) Teacher and student.B) Doctor and patient. .C) Manager and office worker.D) Travel agent and customer8. A) She knows the guy who will give the lecture .B) She thinks the lecture might be informativeC) She wants to add something to her lecture .D) She'll finished her report this weekend9. A) An art museum. B) A beautiful park.C) A college campus D) An architectural exhibition10. A) The houses for sale are of poor qualityB) The houses are too expensive for the couple to buyC) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyersD) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale Section BPassage one11. A) Synthetic fuel B) Solar energyC) Alcohol D) Electricity12. A) Air traffic conditions B) Traffic jams on highwaysC) Road conditions D) New traffic rules13. A) Go through a health check B) Carry little luggageC) Arrive early for boarding D) Undergo security checksPassage Two14. A) In a fast-food restaurant B) At a shopping centerC) At a county fair D) In a bakery15. A) Avoid eating any foodB) Prepare the right type of pie to eatC) Wash his hands thoroughlyD) Practice eating a pie quickly16. A) On the table B) Behind his backC) Under his bottom D) On his lap17. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.B) Eating from the outside toward the middleC) Swallowing the pie with waterD) Holding the pie in the right positionPassage Three18. A) Beauty B) LoyaltyC) Luck D) Durability19. A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his countryB) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriageC) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heartD) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck20. A) The two people can learn about each other's likes and dislikesB) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good matchC) The two people can have time to shop for their new home.D)The two people can earn enough money for their weddingPart II Reading ComprehensionPassage oneIs there enough oil beneath the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (保护区) (ANWR) to help secure America's energy future? President Bush certainly thinks so. He has argued that tapping ANWR's oil would help ease California's electricity crisis and provide a major boost to the country's energy independence. But no one knows for sure how much crude oil lies buried beneath the frozen earth with the last government survey, conducted in 1998, projecting output anywhere from 3 billion to 16 billion barrels.The oil industry goes with the high end of the range, which could equal as much as 10% of U.S. consumption for as long as six years. By pumping more than 1 million barrels a day from the reserve for the next two three decades, lobbyists claim, the nation could cut back on imports equivalent to all shipments to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia. Sounds good. An oil boom would also mean a multibillion-dollar windfall (意外之财) in tax revenues, royalties (开采权使用费) and leasing fees for Alaska and the Federal Government. Best of all, advocates of drilling say , damage to the environment would be insignificant. "We've never had a document case of oil rig chasing deer out onto the pack ice." says Alaska State Representative Scott Ogan .Not so far , say environmentalists. Sticking to the low end of government estimates, the National Resources Defense Council says there may be no more than 3.2 billion barrels of economically recoverable oil in the coastal plain of ANWR, a drop in the bucket that would do virtually nothing to ease America's energy problems. And consumers would wait up to a decade to gain any benefits, because drilling could begin only after much bargaining over leases, environmental permits and regulatory review. As for ANWR's impact on the California power crisis, environmentalists point out that oil is responsible for only 1% of the Golden State's electricity output -and just 3% of the nation's.21. What does President Bush think of tapping oil in ANWR?A) It will exhaust the nation's oil reserves.B) It will help secure the future of ANWR.C) It will help reduce the nation's oil importsD) It will increase America's energy consumption22. We learn from the second paragraph that the American oil industry _______A) believes that drilling for oil in ANWR will produce high yieldsB) tends to exaggerate America's reliance on foreign oilC) shows little interest in tapping oil in ANWRD) expects to stop oil imports from Saudi Arabia23. Those against oil drilling in ANWR argue that _________A) it can cause serious damage to the environmentB) it can do little to solve U.S. energy problemsC) it will drain the oil reserves in the Alaskan regionD) it will not have much commercial value24. What do the environmentalists mean by saying "Not so fast" (Line 1, Para .3)?A) Oil exploitation takes a long timeB) The oil drilling should be delayedC) Don't be too optimisticD) Don't expect fast returns25. It can be learned from the passage that oil exploitation beneath ANWR's frozen earth________.A) remains a controversial issueB) is expected to get under way soonC) involves a lot of technological problemsD) will enable the U.S. to be oil independentPassage two"Tear 'em apart!" "Kill the fool!" " Murder the referee ( 裁判)！"These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent enough. But let's not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. Volumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations (含义) may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to what we consider to be our usual humanistic behavior. I see the term "opponent" as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.The dictionary meaning of the term "opponent" is "adversary": "enemy "; "one who opposes your interests." "Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy. At such times, winning may dominate one's intellect, and every action, no matter how gross, may be considered justifiable. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player's request for a time out for a glove change because he did not considered then wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed. "Are they wet enough now?"In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences that such a move might have on anyone in their way. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent's international and illegal blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly gives proof of a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated (提升) the game to the level where it belongs thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term "opponent" with "associate" could be an ideal way to start.The dictionary meaning of the term "associate" is "colleague"; "friend"; "companion" Reflect a moment! You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term "associate" rather than "opponent."26. Which of the following statements best expresses the author's view?A) Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequencesB) The words people use can influence their behaviorC) Unpleasant words in sports are often used by foreign athletesD) Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field27. Harsh words are spoken during games because the players _______A) are too eager to winB) are usually short-tempered and easily offendedC) cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitionD) treat their rivals as enemies28. What did the handball player do when he was not allowed a time out to change his gloves?A) He refused to continue the gameB) He angrily hit the referee with a ballC) He claimed that the referee was unfairD) He wet his gloves by rubbing them across his T-shirt29. According to the passage, players, in a game, may _______A) deliberately throw the ball at anyone illegally blocking their wayB) keep on screaming and shouting throughout the gameC) lie down on the ground as an act of protestD) kick the ball across the court with force30. The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by _______A) calling on players to use clean language on the courtB) raising the referee's sense of responsibilityC) changing the attitude of players on the sports fieldD) regulating the relationship between players and refereesPassage threeConsumers are being confused and misled by the hodge-podge (大杂烩) of environmental claims made by household products, according to a "green labeling" study published by Consumers International Friday .Among the report's more outrageous (令人无法容忍的) findings-a German fertilizer described itself as " earthworm friendly" a brand of flour said it was "non-polluting" and a British toilet paper claimed to be "environmentally friendlier"The study was written and researched by Britain's National Consumer Council (NCC) for lobby group Consumer International. It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission." While many good and useful claims are being made , it is clear there is a long way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy," said Consumers International director Anna Fielder .The 10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain. Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. It found that products sold in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average.The report focused on claims made by specific products , such as detergent (洗涤剂) insect sprays and by some garden products . It did not test the claims, but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International Standards Organization (ISO) in September, 1999.Researchers documented claims of environmental friendliness made by about 2,000 products and found many too vague or too misleading to meet ISO standards."Many products had specially-designed labels to make them seem environmentally friendly , but in fact many of these symbols mean nothing," said report researcher Philip Page ."Laundry detergents made the most number of claims with 158. Household cleaners were second with 145 separate claims. While paints were third on our list with 73. The high numbers show how very confusing it must be for consumers to sort the true from the misleading." he said .The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as "environmentally friendly" and "non-polluting" cannot be verified." what we are now pushing for is to have multinational corporations meet the standards set by the ISO." said Page.31. According to the passage, the NCC found it outrageous that ______A) all the products surveyed claim to meet ISO standardsB) the claims made by products are often unclear or deceivingC) consumers would believe many of the manufactures' claimD) few products actually prove to be environment friendly32. As indicated in this passage, with so many good claims, the consumers _____A) are becoming more cautious about the products they are going to buyB) are still not willing to pay more for products with green labelingC) are becoming more aware of the effects different products have on the environmentD) still do not know the exact impact of different products on the environment33. A study was carried out by Britain's NCC to _______A) find out how many claims made by products fail to meet environmental standardsB) inform the consumers of the environmental impact of the products they buyC) examine claims made by products against ISO standardsD) revise the guidelines set by the International Standards Organization34. What is one of the consequences caused by the many claims of household products?A) They are likely to lead to serious environmental problemsB) Consumers find it difficult to tell the true from the falseC) They could arouse widespread anger among consumerD) Consumers will be tempted to buy products they don't need35. It can be inferred from the passage that the lobby group Consumer International wants to _______.A) make product labeling satisfy ISO requirementsB) see all household products meet environmental standardsC) warn consumers of the danger of so-called green productsD) verify the efforts of non-polluting productsPassage fourTwo hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia live some of the world's largest black bears. They are in northern Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.The streams, lakes, meadows (草地), mountain ridges and forests that make the Poconos an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats (栖息地) are endangered by highway construction. To protect the Poconos' natural beauty from irresponsible development. The Nature Conservancy (大自然保护协会) named the area one of America's "Last Great Places".Operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, the conservancy's bud Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. By forging partnerships with people like Francis Altemose, the Conservancy has been able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area.Altemose's family has farmed in the Pocono area for generations. Two years ago Francis worked with the Conservancy to include his farm in a county farmland protection program. As a result, his family's land can be protected from development and the Altemoses will be better able to provide a secure financial future for their 7-year-old grandson.Cook attributes the Conservancy's success in the Poconos to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents"The key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with the local community," Cook said. "The people who live there respect the land. They value quite forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. They are eager to help with conservation effort.For more information on how you can help The Nature Conservancy protect the Poconos and the world's other "Last Great Places," please call 1-888-564 6864. or visit us on the World Wide Web at .36. The purpose in naming the Poconos as one of America's "Last Great Places" is to________A) gain support from the local communityB) protect it from irresponsible developmentC) make it a better home for black bearsD) provide financial security for future generations37. We learn from the passage that _______A) the population in the Pocono area is growingB) wildlife in the Pocono area is dying out rapidlyC) the security of the Pocono residents is being threatenedD) farmlands in the Pocono area are shrinking fast38. What is important in protecting the Poconos according to Cook?A) The setting up of an environmental protection websiteB) Support from organizations like The Nature ConservancyC) Cooperation with the local residents and business leadersD) Inclusion of farmlands in the region's protection program39. What does Bud Cook mean by "having a local presence" (Line 1, Para. 5)?A) Financial contributions from local business leadersB) Consideration of the interests of the local residentsC) The establishment of a wildlife protection foundation in the areaD) The setting up of a local Nature Conservancy branch in the Pocono area40. The passage most probably is ________A) an official documentB) a news storyC) an advertisementD) a research reportPart III Vocabulary41. A word processor is much better than a typewriter in that it enables you to enter and_______your text more easily A) register B) edit C) propose D) discharge42. We don't know why so many people in that region like to wear dresses of such______colors .A) low B) humble C) mild D) dull43. The news has just ______ that the president is going to visit China next monthA) come down B) come up C) come out D) come about44. The ______ that exists among nations could certainly be less e ned／ｌｅｓｓｏｎif mis understanding and mis trust were removedA) tension B) strain C) stress D) intensity45. The other day, Mum and I went to St. James's Hospital, and they did lots and lots of tests on me, most of them _____ and frightening.A) cheerful B) horrible C) hostile D) friendly46. In the Mediterranean seaweed is so abundant and so easily harvested that it is never of great _____A) fare B) payment C) worth D) expense47. The writer was so ______ in her work that she didn't notice him enter the roomA) absorbed B) abandonedｎC) focused D) centered48. Actually , information technology can ______ the gap between the poor and the rich .A) link B) break C) ally D) bridge49. Some research workers completely ______ all those facts as though they never existed .A) ignore B) leave C) refuse D) miss50. Computer power now allows automatic searches of fingerprint files to match a print at a crime ______.A) stage B) scene C) location D) occasion51. The most basic reason why dialects should be preserved is that language helps to______ a culturｅA) retain B) relate C) remark D) review52. Companies are struggling to find the right _______between supply and demand, but it is no easy task A) equation B) formula C) balance D) pattern53. Mass advertising helped to _______ the emphasis from the production of goods to their consumptionA) vary B) shift C) lay D) moderate54. Because of his excellent administration, people lived in peace and _____ and all previously neglected matters were taken care of .A) conviction B) contest C) consent D) content55. I know you've got a smooth tongue , so don't talk me ______ buying itA) away B) down C) out D) intoＴｈｅＴｗｏ－ＤａｙＷｅｅｋｅｎｄ1 ＴｈｅＴｗｏ－ＤａｙＷｅｅｋｅｎｄpolicy has been adopted for a long time. Since its carrying out, college students have benefited a lot from it. First, after five days’study, they/ we are very tired. They can use the weekend to have a good rest. Second, the two-day weekendprovides/gives them/us with more chances/time to contact with the society/ go out to play; for example, they can take a part-time job or go sightseeing. Third, they can use it to review the lessons and preview what they will learn next week.2.However, every sword has two baldes. Each coin has 2 sides. There are some Problems do exist in some college students’two-day weekend. Some lazy students may spend most of the time sleeping, doing nothing else. Some may like to playing cards, drinking, leaving their homework far away. Therefore/so, the two-day weekend can bring nothing useful to them.3; Drawing useful lessons from them, I will make good use of the time to have a rest and develop my own hobbies, such as reading, listening to music or playing sports. And I should prepare myself for the next week’s study.Internet around usTen years ago ,the Internet was unknown to most people .Today ,the Internetis one of the most powerful tools throughout the world .As the technology developing day by day ,internet become close to our lives .but every coin has two sides . the topic I am going to present is the advantages for using Internet. First , as high students we can make best use of our time to find information online instead of going to libraries .Also ,the information can be dated back to decades ago .It is very helpful to use those information as reference and historical proof .In the library , it is hard to find so much “old”information .Another advantage to use internet is that we can stay home and have a lecture online .It is much more convenient for us ,In addition, internetresponse from our teachers in a few minutes . Meanwhile , we can send our emails to our teachers whenever we have questions .However ,there are also disadvantages of using internet. For example , we might spend too much time on the internet to concentrate on our study. Also , then security issues become another key point because the hiker theft steals you information and uses if .last ,there are so much rubbish on the net , which are some medium messages about crime or sex .It is verydangerous .Morever, the cost is large, which also makes people waste time on it .Even though the usage of internet has both positive and negative effect on us , I still consider internet is a symbol of technology development. I believe we can use then internet very well as long as we know how to control ourselves .As I said every coin has two sides ,we should chose the right one !56. Showing some sense of humor can be a(n) _______ way to deal with some stressful situationA) effective B) efficientC) favorable D) favorite57. The situation described in the report ______ terrible, but it may not happenA) inclines B) maintainsC) sounds D) remains58. The company is trying every means to ______ the wholesale price of its productsA) pull down B) put downC) set down D) bring down59. The mayor ______ the police officer a medal of honor for his heroic deed in rescuing the earthquake victimsA) rewarded B) awardedC) credited D) prized60. The native Canadians lived in _______ with nature, for they respected nature as a provider of lifeA) coordination B) acquaintanceC) contact D) harmony61. Many people are asking whether traditional research universities in fact have any future _______.A) at all B) so farC) in all D) on end62. I was impressed _______ the efficiency of the work done in the companyA) in B) aboutC) with D) for63. Now in Britain , wines take up four times as much ______ in the storehouse as both beer and spiritsA) block B) landC) patch D) space64. His hand shook a little as he _______ the key in the lockA) squeezed B) insertedC) stuffed D) pierced65. For professional athletes , _______ to the Olympics means that they have a chance to enter the history booksA) access B) attachmentC) appeal D) approach66 In the long _________ , the new information technologies may fundamentally alter out way ofA) view B) distanceC) jump D) run67. All the arrangements should be completed _______ your departure .A) prior to B) superior toC) contrary to D) parallel to68. We need to create education standards that prepare our next generation who will be_______ with an even more competitive marketA) tackled B) encounteredC) dealt D) confronted69. In the late seventies , the amount of fixed assets required to produce one vehicle in Japan was ______ equivalent to that in the United StatesA) rudely B) roughlyC) readily D) coarsely70. Many people believe we are heading for environmental disaster ______ we radically change way we liveA) but B) althoughC) unless D) lestPart IV Short Answer QuestionsWe commonly think of sportsmanship in connection with athletic contests, but it also applies to individual outdoor sports. Not everyone who picks up a fishing rod or goes out with a gun is a sportsman. The sportsman first of all obeys the fish and game laws, not because he is liable to be punished as a violator, but because he know that in the main these laws are made for his best interests.The following are some of the things that those who would qualify for membership in the sportsmanship fraternity (圈内人) will do.1. Take no more game than the bag limit provided for by the fish and game laws. The person who comes back from a trip boasting about the large number of fish or game taken is not a sportsman but a game hog (贪得无厌的捕猎者) .2. Observe the unwritten rules of fair play. This means shooting game birds only when the birds are "on the wing". For the same reason, do not use a shotgun to shoot a rabbit or similar animal while it is sitting or standing still.3. Be careful in removing illegal or undersized fish from the hook. This should be done only after wetting the hands . This is necessary because the body of the fish is covered with a thin, protective film which will stick to your dry hands. If the hands are dry when the fish is handled, the film is torn from the body of the fish. Without the protective film, the fish is more easily attacked by diseases. If you wish to release a fish that is hooked in such a way that it will be impossible to closed to the hook as convenient. In a remarkably short time, the hook will break down and the fish will remain almost unharmed. Fish have been known to feed successfully while hooks were still in their lips.4. Be sure of the identity of your target before you shoot. Many useful and harmless species of wildlife are thoughtlessly killed by the uninformed person who is out with a gun to kill whatever flies within range.S1 In what respect does the author think individual outdoor sports are similar to athletic contests? __________S2 A person who goes out fishing with a fishing rod or hunting with a gun is not necessarily _________S3 What's the most important thing a true sportsman should bear in mind when he goes fishing or hunting _______S4 Those who violate the fish and game laws will not be ______ for membership in the sportsmanship fraternityS5 What are people called when they break the bag limit and boast about their bigcatch ?_________S6 A true sportsman will not shoot an animal which is not ______S7 What are people advised to do before they remove illegal or undersized fish from the hook?_______S8 What should sportsman do to avoid killing rare species of wildlife ?________Part V WritingDirections：For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay in honor of teachers on the occasion of Teacher's Day . you should write at least 120 words following the outline given below：1、向老师致以节日祝贺2、从一件难忘的事回忆老师的教诲和无私的奉献3、我如何回报老师的关爱。
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听力原文参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists workingaround the clock forever. This is the magic of the internet.Yet the internet has the potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Mostwebsites are known as different internet applications. These include online games, chat rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great that young people may easily become victimsto their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅢCLOZE31.B widely 32.C stepping off 33.A If 34.C avoid 35.B keeping36.D Alternatively 37.A make 38.C mark 39.B superstition 40.D misfortune41.B household 42.D unfortunate 43.A falls 44.C indoors 45.B as46.A have originated 47.C associated with 48.A especially 49.B for 50.D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. _D_dull he may be, he is certainly A．very successful top executive.A．AlthoughB．whateverC．AsD．However52. If only I _B_play the guitar as well as you!A．wouldB．couldC．shouldD．might53. The party, _D_I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A．by whichB．for whichC．to whichD．at which54 It’s high time we _A_ cutting down the rai nforests.A．stoppedB．had to stopC．shall stopD．stop55．The student saiD．there were A．few points in the essay he _C_ impossible to comprehend. A．has foundB．was findingC．had foundD．would find56．Loudspeakers were fixeD．in the hall so that everyone_C_ an opportunity to hear the speech. A．ought to haveB．must haveC．may haveD．should have57．I am surprised_A_ this city is A．dull place to live in.A．that you should thinkB．by what you are thinkingC . that you would thinkD．with what you were thinking58．Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not_B_ for her work.A．enough goodB．good enoughC．as good enoughD．good as enough59．It is imperative that the government _C_ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.B．shall attractC．attractD．has to60．LanD．belongs to the city; there is _A_ thing as private ownership of land.A．no suchB．not suchC．not such aD．no such61．My daughter has walkeD．eight miles today. We never guesseD．that she coulD．walk_C_far.A．/B．suchC．thatD．as62．The statistics _D_ that living standards in the areA．have improveD．drastically in recent times.A．provesB．is provingC．are provingD．prove63．There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _A_ the spoilt ones.A．not countingB．not to countC．don’t countD．having not counted64．It was _A_ we haD．hopedA．more a success thanB．a success more thanC．as much of a success asD．a success as much as65．There used to be a petrol station near the park, _D_?A．didn’t itB．doesn’t thereC．usedn’t itD．didn’t there66．It is an offence to show _D_ against people of different races.B．differenceC．separationD．discrimination67．A．great amount of work has gone into _B_ the Cathedral to its previous splendour. A．refreshingB．restoringC．renovatingD．renewing68．The thieves fled with the local police close on their _D_.A．backsB．necksC．toesD．heels69．The economic recession has meant that job_A_ is a rare thing.A．securityB．safetyC．protectionD．secureness70．Many people nowadays save money to _A_ for their old age.A．caterB．supplyC ．provideD．equip71．The tone of the article _B_ the writer’s mooD．at the time.A．reproducedB．reflectedC．imaginedD．imitated72．This is not the right _A_ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A．momentB．situationC．imagineD．imitated73．The job of a student accommodation officer_D_ a great many visits to landladies. A．concernsB．offersC．asksD．involves74．Our family doctor’s clinic _B_at the junction of two busy roads.A．restsB．standsC．staysD．seats75．She was so fat that she could only just _C_ through the door.A．assembleB．appearC. squeezeD．gather76．After the heavy rain, A．builder was calleD．to repair the roof, which was _A_. A．leakingB．tricklingC．prominentD．noticeable77．The reception was attended by _C_ members of the local community.A．excellentB．conspicuousC．prominentD．noticeable78．Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _D_slightly in the afternoon.A．regainedB．recoveredC．restoredD．revived79．His brain has worked away on the ideA．of a universal cure.A．richB．quickC．productiveD．fertile80．The couple has donated a not_A_ amount of money to the foundation. A．inconsiderableB．inconsiderateC．inaccurateD．incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSION81 when people plan to meet nowadays, they （B）A．arrange the meeting place beforehandB．postpone fixing the place till last minuteC．seldom care about when and where to meetD．still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on （D）A．TALKERSB．the "speakeasy"C．the “spacemaker”D．texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are （A）A．quite revealingB．well writtenC．unacceptable by othersD．shocking to others84 according to the passage , who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile （C）A．talkersB．the speakeasyC．the spacemakerD．texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might be （B）A．the SMS effectB．cultural implication of mobile useC．change in the use of the mobileD．body language and the mobile phone!86．which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?（B）A．life style and occupationB．Attitude and incomeC．income and job securityD．job security and hobbies87．the writer seems to suggest that the description of ------- is closer to truth?（A）A．middle –class ways of spending moneyB．working-class ways of spending the weekendC．working-class drinking habitsD．middle-class attitudes88．according to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?（D）A．desiring for securityB．Making long term plansC．having priorities in lifeD．saving money89．working -class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factor except?（D）A．better social securityB．more job opportunitiesC．higher living standardD．better legal protection90．which of the following statement is incorrect?（A）A．Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B．The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC．different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD．middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people91．at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except （D）A．busyB．sociableC．friendlyD．changeable92．in "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means（A）A．aroundB．onC．outsideD．concerning.93．why did Mr. Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" （the 7th paragraph.）(B) A．because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB．because Jane had intended to be more critical.C．because Jane had regretted having talked to himD．because Jane had said something else to correct herself94．from what Mr. Rochest told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to (B)A．Tell her all his troublesB．tell her his life experience.C．change her opinion of himD change his circumstances95．at the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester sounded(D)A．rudeB．coldC．friendlyD．encouraging96．which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine? (D)A．Active in communicationB．Attractive in personality.C．enjoyable in performanceD．unpredictable in behaviour97．the computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) ---------way. (D)A．QuickB．unpredictableC．productiveD．inconspicuous98．which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? (B)A．Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B．Being sensitive to earlier contact.C．Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD．Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99．throughout the passage, the author is _____in his attitude toward the computer (A) A．favourableB．criticalC．vagueD．hesitant100．which mgiht be the most appropriate title of the passage?(C)A．Articial relationshios .B．How to form intimate relationshipsC．The affectionate machineD．Humans and computers。
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专四听力真题2006PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane.2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hair.B. glasses.C. moustache.D. beard.3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the conversation.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach. 'B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has colour.B. it has a moving image.C. it costs less money.D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was 8 for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly aboutA. a new type of telephone.B. the cost of telephones.C. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine. SECTION B PASSAGES 'In this section ,you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions II to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animals.B. driving sheep.C. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly aboutA. what dogs can do.B. how to keep dogs.C. dogs and their masters.D. reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will lie given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now .listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA. are the same as the speaker is used to.B. are expected to be rather poor.C. are just as adequate.D. are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Travelling.B. StudyingC. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expectsA. fewer choices of food.B. many ways to do washing.C. modern lighting facilities.D. new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speakerA. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problems.B. emotional problems.C. financial problems.D. marriage problems.20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section ,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,youwill be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U. S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U. S. ?A. ln.a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. Bydriving.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you willbegiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The two ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will begiven 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia andIndonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,youwillgiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA. a US company and a UK company.B. a Swiss company and a UK company.C. two Taiwanese companies.D. a mainland company and a US company28. Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100 000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minster rejected the pullout plan.2006年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONThe InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communication. /lmagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors ,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists /working around the clock forever./This is the magic of the Internet. /Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /0ne can find well-organized information-rich websites./At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications./These include online games, chat rooms and so on./These applications have great power too. /Sometimes the power can be so great /that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. /So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. /We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Hello.W: Oh, hello, you must be a new student. Did you find us, Ok?M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.W; Oh, dear. Have you come far today?M; Only from Britain. I was staying with my brother.W: Oh, good. (1) How did you get here?M: (1) My brother took me to the railway station and I got a bus at this end.W: Aha, well, you'd better tell me your name, so I can find your form.M: It 's Mark Bern.W: Bern, Bern. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. (2) What happened to your beard and moustache, and you are not wearing glasses, either?M: No, I thought I'd better look smarter.W: Here is the key to your room. It is 501.M: Thanks. How do I get there?W: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right.M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?W: (3) Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor.M: Thanks a lot. Bye.Key: 1.C 2.A 3.BQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Steve, how are things?M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.M: Well, (4)1 was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What have you got in mind?W: I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach. M: Tonight? (5) You must be joking. It's too cold.W: Oh, yes. It's too cold, but I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?M: Ok, what time does it start?W: Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I will just get the paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film got fantastic review in the paper last week. M: Ok,ok. (6) Where are we going to meet?W: (6)lt'd be easier if we met at the cinema.M: Ok. Where is it?W: Oh, you know, the Olyang.M: Where is that?W: (6) Near the Town Hall and opposite the bank.M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. Ok, look, I will meet you there at fifteen past eight. Key：4.D 5.B 6.DQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: What are you reading. Bill?M: It's this week's New Scientist ,whyI .W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. (9) But I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists—or can ordinary people like me understand it?M: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about character affairs and about science as well as papers about new development and research. I am reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as hear him.W: Oh,I've heard about it. (7)/(9)ls it on the market yet? Can I buy one?M: No, not this one. (8) But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because its color and the image is moving.W: Oh, that's interesting.M: You see the first video phones that what they called were made in Japan. But they can only show a still, black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. (8) Mind you and I'm not sure I want one, would you?W: (8) Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs?M: Yes, the early black and white ones cost several hundred pounds, (7) but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.W: En. Why does anybody want one, do you think?M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. (10) It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.W: (9) Yes, I suppose so.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.ASECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.If you're in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful animal in the world. (13) However the reason why one keeps the dog has changed. (11) Once upon a time, a man met a dog and wanted it to help him in the fight against other animals. And the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Later people used dogs for hunting other animals. And dogs did not eat what they got until their masters agreed. (11) Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens. But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animals any more. Of course, they keep them to frighten thieves. But the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feell only in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with; for a young wife, a dog is her child when she does not have her own; for old people, a dog is also a child when their real children have grown up and left. (12) Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend,just like a member of the family.Key: 11.D 12.A 13.DQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.I am going to work in a totally new environment. I'll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite high-tech sort of industry that has got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that(14) has no machinery as such, apart from a typewriter. The place has no electricity at all, no photocopiers,all the things that you just take for granted here. They just won't be there any more. I'll be staying near the school in quite a small village. And (15)1 will be staying in a teacher's house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers. I'll haveto get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like twenty different varieties of breakfast serial. (16) And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices. I'll also have to get used to getting water from a well, not having electricity which means gas lamps in the evening; which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day's lessons in poor light; which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. (17) There will be all sorts of big differences like that, but I'll have to get used to when I arrive there.Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.The most common type of child abuse you know is beating with the hands or with an instrument usually a cane in some places. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are (18) in the age group between six and ten, and about sixty-five percent of them are boys. (18) This is the age group when children are first to expect to study hard and parents have great expectations of their progresses in school. Boys of course attract more abuse such as beating because (20) once again parental expectations are high, and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls. Most experts seem to agree that the child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. (20) The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in the establishing good relationships with their children. These families too .generally speaking, have other problems such as (19) marriage problems or financial problems. Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditional discipline methods. But many of them have (19) emotional problems. (20) They are often the victims of violence themselves. Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family bad luck.Key: 18.B 19.A 20.CSECTION C NEW BROADCASTNews Item I(21) American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be migrants who try to (22) make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel, a floating truck. They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to (22) a 1951 shabby truck.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official. The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began payinggreater attention to air quality monitoring. (23) More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year.Key：23.DNews Item 3(25) Storms sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday and some (24)90 passengers were reported missing while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna river and (25)50 were rescued. A second ferry sank on the same river just one kilometer away leaving 40 passengers missing after (25) 6 were rescued.Key：24.B 25.ANews Item 4(26) The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili. The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week as well as serving the consular needs of Australian in the region. The consulate will facilitate Australian support to the United Nation's assistance mission in East Timor. The announcement follows in principle their agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian prime minister and Indonesian president in Barley last month.Key：26.CNews Item 5(27) PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottle tea market. The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a 50-50 venture. (28) “PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.” company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion Yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands .Master Kang and Uni-President. Three other big brands. Nestle, Guangdong based Jianiibao and Lipton, have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.Key：27.A 28.CNews Item 6(29) The Isreali peace camp has launched tfa,e biggest protest in years (30) with more than 100 000 people protesting on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza, after Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002. Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-torn territory. (30) The killing of 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza strict last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan which is being delayed by hardliners in his right-wing Likud party.Key: 29.B 30.D。
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Part III Listing Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questionswill be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line though thecentre.注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) Plan his budget carefully.B) Give her more information.C) Ask someone else for advice.D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. A) She’ll have some chocolate cake.B) She’ll take a look at the menu.C) She’ll go without dessert.D) She’ll prepare the dinner.13. A) The man can speak a foreign language.B) The woman hopes to improve her English.C) The woman knows many different languages.D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.14. A) Go to the library.B) Meet the woman.C) See Professor Smith.D) Have a drink in the bar.15. A) She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be back.B) The man shouldn’t be late for his class.C) The man can come back sometime later.D) She can pass on the message for the man.16. A) He has a strange personality.B) He’s got emotional problems.C) His illness is beyond cure.D) His behavior is hard to explain.17. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected.B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C) It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D) It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.18. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River.B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C) To call on a friend in Quebec City.D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.20. A) Study the map of Quebec Province.B) Find more about Quebec Province.C) Brush up on her French.D) Learn more about the local customs.21. A) It’s most beautiful in summer.B) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It was about a little animal.B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.D) It was about a little girl and her pet.23. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. A) The characters.B) The readers.C) Her ideas.D) Her life experiences.25. A) She doesn’t really know where they originated.B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C) They popped out of her childhood dreams.D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a singleline through the centre.Passage One26. A) Monitor students’ sleep patterns.B) Help students concentrate in class.C) Record students’ weekly performance.D) Ask students to complete a sleep report.27. A) Declining health.B) Lack of attention.C) Loss of motivation.D) Improper behavior.28. A) They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.B) They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.C) They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.D) They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) She stopped being a homemaker.B) She became a famous educator.C) She became a public figure.D) She quit driving altogether.30. A) A motorist’s speeding.B) Her running a stop sign.C) Her lack of driving experience.D) A motorist’s failure to concentrate.31. A) Nervous and unsure of herself.B) Calm and confident of herself.C) Courageous and forceful.D) Distracted and reluctant.32. A) More strict training of women drivers.B) Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C) Improved traffic conditions in cities.D) New regulations to ensure children’s safety.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) They haven’t devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.B) Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C) It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D) They believe people can recover without treatment.34. A) They reveal the seriousness of the problem.B) They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C) They tell us what kind of medicine to take.D) They show our body is fighting the virus.35. A) It actually does more harm than good.B) It causes damage to some organs of our body.C) It works better when combined with other remedies.D) It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill inthe blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have justheard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in themissing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exactwords you have just heard or write down the main points in your ownwords. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。
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专四听力真题（2006-2011）(2006)PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane.2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hair.B. glasses.C. moustache.D. beard.3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the conversation.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach. 'B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has colour.B. it has a moving image.C. it costs less money.D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was 8 for business use.D. He thought it wasexpensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly aboutA. a new type of telephone.B. the cost of telephones.C. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGES 'In this section ,you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions II to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animals.B. driving sheep.C. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly aboutA. what dogs can do.B. how to keep dogs.C. dogs and their masters.D. reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will lie given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now .listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA. are the same as the speaker is used to.B. are expected to be rather poor.C. are just as adequate.D. are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Travelling.B. StudyingC. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expectsA. fewer choices of food.B. many ways to do washing.C. modern lighting facilities.D. new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speakerA. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problems.B. emotional problems.C. financial problems.D. marriage problems.20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section ,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U. S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U. S. ?A. ln.a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The two ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.26. What ia the news item mainly about? .A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you willgiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA. a US company and a UK company.B. a Swiss company and a UK company.C. two Taiwanese companies.D. a mainland company and a US companyr28. Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you willgiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100 000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minster rejected the pullout plan.(2007)PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)In Sections A,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. \SECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the conversation.1. Which of the following is NOT needed for the Lost Property Form?A. Name.B. Nationality.C. Address.D. Phone number.2. From the conversation we know that Mark Adams comes fromA. Essex.B. Edinburgh.C. London.D. The US.3. What will Mark Adams do the day after tomorrow?A. To come to the office again. .B. To wait for the phone call.C. To call the office.D. To write to the office.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the conversation.4. Members of the club are required toA. register when they arrive.B. bring up to three guests.C. register their guests.D. show membership cards on arrival.5. Which of the following details about the changing rooms is NOT correct?A. There is a charge for the use of the locker.B. Showers are installed in the changing rooms.C. Lockers are located in the changing rooms.D. Lockers are used to store personal belongings.6. According to the club's rules, members can playA. for 30 minutes only.B. for one hour only.C. within the booked time only.D. longer than the booked time.7. Which of the following details is NOT correct?A. Players can eat in the club room.B. Players have to leave the club by ten o'clock.C. The courts are closed earlier than the club room.D. Players can use both the club room and the courts.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,yoiwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8. At the university Mr. Robinson specialized inA. maths.B. physics.C. water managementD. geography.9. Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because ofA. university links.B. government agreements.C. company projects.D. degree requirements.10. After Mr. Robinson returned from India, heA. changed jobs several times.B. went to live in Manchester.C. did similar work as in India.D. became head of a research team. SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following talk. At the end of the talk ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the talk.11. According to the talk, the owner of a bike has toA. register his bike immediately.B. put his bike on a list at once.C. have it stamped with a number.D. report to the police station.12. The speaker in the talk recommendsA. two locks for all expensive bikes.B. a good lock for an expensive bike.C. cheap locks for cheap bikes.D. good locks for cheap bikes.13. What is the main idea of the talk?A. How to have the bike stamped.B. How to protect your bike.C. How to buy good locks.D. How to report your lost bike to the police.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following talk. At the end of the talk, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the talk.14. Which course (s) runs or run for one hour each time?A. Conversation class.B. Writing Skills class.C. Examination Skills class.D. All of the three courses.15. Which course (s) does or do NOT require enrolment beforehand?A. Conversation class.B. Writing Skills class.C. Examination Skills class.D. All of the three courses.16. Which course ( s) is (are) designed especially for students of economics and social sciences?A. Conversation class.B. Writing Skills class.C. Examination Skills class.D. All of the three courses.17. Which course (s) is (are) the shortest?A. Conversation class. B, Writing Skills class.C. Examination Skills class.D. All language courses.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the passage.18. How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he moved to Milan?A. 25.B.30.C.35.D.40.19. Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci worked as all the following EXCEPTA. a painter.B. an engineer.C. an architect.D. a builder.20. Where did Leonardo da Vinci die?A. In France.B. In Milan.C. In Florence.D. In Tuscany. SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.21.Who had to leave the Gaza Strip and the West BanA. The Israeli army.B. The Jewish settlers.C. The Palestinians.D. The Israeli Prime Minister.22.How many settlements would have to be removed altogether in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?A.2.B.4.C.21.D.25.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?A. The agreement has to be approved by Romania.B. The agreement has to be approved by Bulgaria.C. The agreement has to be approved by some EU states.D. The agreement has to be approved by all the EU states.24. Romania and Bulgaria cannot join the EU in 2007 unless they carry out reforms in the following areas EXCEPTA. manufacturing.B. border control.C. administration.D. justice.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.25. What is the theme of the forum?A. Business leadership. .B. Global business community.C. Economic prospects in China. P. Business and government in China.26. According to the news, the first forum was heldA. 10 years ago.B. 3 years ago.C. in 1999.D. in 2001.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.27. About _________of the 15 000 visitors on the opening day of Hong Kong Disneyland came from the mainland.A. 4 000B.5000C.6000D.700028. According to the news .residents in ___________ showed least interest in visiting the theme park.A. BeijingB. GuangzhouC. ShanghaiD. Hong KongQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,youwill be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the news.29. What is the news mainly about?A. Religious violence.B. Refugee issues.C. A ferry disaster.D. A rescue operation.30. The ferry boat was designed to carry ___________ passengers.A 198 B.200 C.290 D.5002009PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION(20 MIN)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. 'SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given IS seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. Mark is unhappy because ofA. his Chemistry homework.B. a girl in his class.C. Linda's words.D. Friday night's party.2. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Linda is Jane's friendB. Mark is Jane's boyfriend.C. John is Jane's boyfriend.D. Mark and John are good friends.3. Did Mark eventually take Linda's advice?A. No.B. Partly.C. Completely.D. Not mentioned.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, youwill be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. About the scratch on the product, th& shop assistant diinks thatA. the customer made it himself.B. there was definitely not one then.C. the customer should have checked.D. the customer was making trouble.5. The customer was _________ when told he might not have worn the headphones properly.A. annoyedB. surprisedC. indifferentD. worried6. How many complaints did the customer make about the product altogether?A. Five.B. Four.C. Three.D. Two.7. The shop could exchange the product if the customerA. makes no more complaints.B. can produce the receipt.C. is still unhappy with it.D. brings it back within a week.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.8. Joe Smith telephoned Victoria forA. the menu.B. the place.C. the reception.D. the campaign.9. When will the lunch be held?A. Friday next week. ,B. Thursday next week.C. April 30th.D. This week.10. All the following information is new to Victoria EXCEPTA. how many people to attend it.B. why to hold it.C. where to hold it.D. what to cook.SECTION B PASSAGESIn the section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answelthe questions that follow.Questions II to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. People choose London for post-Christmas shopping becauseA. shops open early in the morning.B. shops stay open for longer hours.C. they can buy really cheap things.D. they can shop with their friends.12. We learn from the passage thatA. people are very keen on sales.B. post-Christmas sales start at 3:30 a. m.C. post-Christmas sales last for a day.D. sales include only a few items.13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Some people buy Christmas presents in the sales.B. Some people shop online during the sales.C. Some people buy presents for next Christmas.D. Online retailers offer better post-Christmas sales.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14. Ballroom dancing used to be associated withA. TV shows.B. old people.C. celebrities.D. professional dancers.15. According to the passage, recent popularity of ballroom dancing is the result ofA. the participation of celebrities.B. the designing of colourful costumes.C. the benefits it brings.D. a TV programme.16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the TV show?A.Performers have to be formally dressed on the show. . --B. Each professional dancer dances with a celebrity.C. People on the show perform a different dance every week.D. The show runs for about four months.17. .According to the passage, the TV show has the greatest impact onA. old people.B. middle-aged people.C. kids and young people.D. all of the above.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. According to New Zealand's rules about naming children, which of the following names is NOT acceptable?A. Spiderman.B. Gandalf.C. 2win.D. Arsenal.19. According to the passage, unusual names come fromA. popular culture.B. parents' invention.G. sports. D. all of the above.20. All of the following countries have strict rules about naming children EXCEPTA. Algeria.B. Germany.C. Japan.D. Argentina.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. Why were the fishing crew stranded on Oct. 10th?A. They went to a remote area.B. Their fishing boats collided.C. They tried to repair their boats.D. They decided to stay in the boats.22. How did they survive during those three months?A. On supplies they brought with them.B. On supplies sent to them by rescue teams.C. On supplies left at the military base.D. Not mentioned in the passage.23. How were the crew rescued eventually?A. By helicopter.B. By boat.C. By radio contact.D. By a search teamQuestions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.24. Juan Carlos has been King of SpainA. since 1981.B. for 32 years.C. for 70 years.D. for 17 years.25. What is the news item mainly about?A. The King's birthday.B. The stability of the monarchy.C. Criticism from both the left and the right.D. The King's public defence of his reign.Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.26. The three suicide bombings occurred inA. November and December.B. October and November.C. November.D. December.27. Did people die in the bombings?A. No one died in the bombings.B. Yes. In one of the bombings.C. Yes. In two of the bombings.D. Yes. In all the bombings.Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news items, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.28. What is the purpose of the national survey?A. To collect data on sources of pollution.B. To identify pollution in rivers and lakes.C. To help control environmental pollution.D. To help control industrial wastes.29. According to the news item, efforts of environmental protection are especially affected byA. lack of technologyB. rapid economic growth.C. unknown pollution sources.D. shortage of manpower.30. Which of the following details is CORRECT according to the news item?A. Census offices are set up by government departments.B. A main centre receives reports from provinces.C. A database is set up for each province.D. Data will be reviewed and analyzed in mid-2009.2010PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MINIIn Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPTA. number of travelers.B. number of tour days.C. flight details.D. room services.2. What is included in the price?A. Air tickets and local transport.B. Local transport and meals.C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals.3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.B. Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.C. Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.D. Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.5. What does Linda want to know?A. The arrival time of guest speakers.B. The departure time of guest speakers.C. The type of transport for guest speakers.D. The number of guest speakers.6. How many performances have been planned tbr the conference?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Not mentioned.7. Who will pay for the piano performance?A. Pan-Pacific Tours.B. Johnson & Sons Events.C. Conference delegates.D. An airline company.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase?A. Her cheque book.B. Her papers for work.C. Her laptop.D. Her appointment book.9. Where was Mary the whole morning?A. At the police station.B. At a meeting.C. In her client's office.D. In the restaurant.10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?A. The papers inside had the company's name.B. The briefcase was found in the restaurant.C. The restaurant manager telephoned James.D. The cheque book inside bore her name.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught throughA. the School of Design and Visual Arts.B. the School of Social Work.C. the School of Business.D. the Arts and Sciences program.12.What is the cost of undergraduate tuition?A. Twenty thousand dollars.B. Thirty thousand dollars.C. Twenty-seven thousand dollars.D. Thirty-eight thousand dollars.13.International students can receive all the following types of financial assistance EXCEPTA. federal loans.B. private loans.C. scholarships.D. monthly payment plans.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children.A. FranceB. AmericaC. DenmarkD. Australia15. Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in?A. Feeding and playing with children.B. Feeding and bathing children.C. Taking children to the park and to school.D. Taking children to watch sports events.16. According to the study, the "new man" likes toA. spend more time at work.B. spend more time with children.C. spend time drinking after work.D. spend time on his computer.17.It is suggested in the passage that the "new man" might be less acceptable inA. France.B. Britain.C. Australia.D. Denmark.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.The services of the new partnership are provided mainly toA. mothers of infected babies.B. infected children and women.C. infected children in cities.D. infected women in cities.19.Which of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT?A. It is a nonprofit organization.B. It provides public health services.C. It carries out research on public health.D. It has worked in five countries till now.20.The example of Cambodia mainly showsA. the importance of government support.B. the importance of public education efforts.C. the progress the country has made so far.D. the methods used to fight AIDS.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer thequestions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. According to the news, the victim wasA. a 17-year-old girl.B. a 15-year-old boy.C. a 23-year-old woman.D. an l 8-year-old man.22.We learn from the news that the suspects were arrestedA. one month later.B. two months later.。
2006年6月24日大学英语四级听力试题 答案 原文范文
2006年6月24日大学英语新四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked aboutwhat was said. Both the conversation andthe questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line though the centre.注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) The girls got on well with each other.B) It’s understandable that girls don’t get along.C) She was angry with the other young stars.D) The girls lacked the courage to fight.12. A) The woman does her own housework.B) The woman needs a housekeeper.C) The woman’s house is in a mess.D) The woman works as a housekeeper.13. A) The Edwards are quite well-off.B) The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C) It’ll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D) It’s too expensive for the Edwards to livein their present house.14. A) The woman didn’t expect it to be so warm at noon.B) The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C) The weather forecast was unreliable.D) The weather turned cold all of a sudden.15. A) At a clinic.B) In a supermarket.C) At a restaurant.D) In an ice cream shop.16. A) The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B) The man thinks it was quite safe living inthe Bronx district.C) The woman started working at an early age to support her family.D) The man doesn’t think it safe to send an8-year-old to buy things.17. A) The man has never seen the woman before.B) The two speakers work for the same company.C) The two speakers work on the same floor.D) The woman is interested in market research.18. A) The woman can’t tolerate any noise.B) The man is looking for an apartment.C) The man has missed his appointment.D) The woman is going to take a train trip. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To make a business report to the woman.B) To be interviewed for a job in the woman’s company.C) To resign from his position in the woman’s company.D) To exchange stock market information with the woman.20. A) He is head of a small trading company.B) He works in an international insurance company.C) He leads a team of brokers in a big company.D) He is a public relations officer in a smallcompany.21. A) The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is askingfor more than they can offer.B) Mr. Saunders will share one third of thewoman’s responsibilities.C) Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D) The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr.Saunders’ past experience.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) She’s worried about the seminar.B) The man keeps interrupting her.C) She finds it too hard.D) She lacks interest in it.23. A) The lecturers are boring.B) The course is poorly designed.C) She prefers Philosophy to English.D) She enjoys literature more.24. A) Karen’s friend.B) Karen’s parents.C) Karen’s lecturers.D) Karen’s herself.25. A) Changing her major.B) Spending less of her parents’ money.C) Getting transferred to the English Department.D) Leaving the university.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.注意: 此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Rent a grave.B) Burn the body.C) Bury the dead near a church.D) Buy a piece of land for a grave.27. A) To solve the problem of lack of land.B) To see whether they have decayed.C) To follow the Greek religious practice.D) To move them to a multi-storey graveyard.28. A) They should be buried lying down.B) They should be buried standing up.C) They should be buried after being washed.D) They should be buried when partially decayed.29. A) Burning dead bodies to ashes.B) Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C) Placing dead bodies in a bone room.D) Digging up dead bodies after three years. Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) Many foreign tourist visit the Unite Statesevery year.B) Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C) The United States is a country of immigrants.D) Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.31. A) They can make friends with people fromother countries.B) They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C) They can practise speaking foreign languages there.D) They can meet with businessmen from allover the world.32. A) The couple cook the dishes and the children help them.B) The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the waitress.C) The mother does the cooking while the father and children serving the guests.D) A hired cook prepares the dishes and thefamily members serve the guests.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) He took them to watch a basketball game.B) He trained them to play European football.C) He let them compete in getting balls outof a basket.D) He taught them to play an exciting new game.34. A) The players found the basket too high toreach.B) The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.C) The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules.D) The players soon found the game boring.35. A) By removing the bottom of the basket.B) By lowering the position of the basket.C) By simplifying the complex rules.D) By altering the size of the basket. Section CDirections: In this section, you will heara passage three times. When the passageis read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When thepassage is read for the second time, youare required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks,you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when thepassage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。
2006年英语专业四级考试真题及答案解析
1 TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 130 MINPART I DICTATION [15 MIN.]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN.]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.1. How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane.2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPT _______.A. short hairB. glassesC. moustacheD. beard3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach.B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because_______.A. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn’t seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve ’s place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. N ow listen to the conversation. 7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPT_______.A. it has color.B. it has a moving image.2 C. it costs less money. D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn’t Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn’t sure about its quality.C. He thought it was for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new deviceD. She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly about _______.A. a new type of telephone.B. the cost of telephones.D. some features of the magazine. D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answerthe questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of each passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the passage.11.In the old days dongs were used for the following EXCEPT________.A. hunting other animals.B. driving sheepC. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly about_______.A. what dogs can doB. how to keep dogsC. dogs and their mastersD. Reasons for keeping dogsQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of each passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place _________.A. are the same as the speaker is used toB. are expected to be rather poorC. are just as adequateD. are not yet clear15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. TravelingB. StudyingC. Settling downD. Teaching16. The speaker expects _________.A. fewer choices of foodB. many ways to do washingC. modern lighting facilitiesD. new types of drinking water17. From the passage we can learn that the speaker______. A. is unprepared for the new post. B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.3 Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of each passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPT_______.A. religious problemsB. emotional problemsC. financial problemsD. marriage problems20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Boys and girl are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D. Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U.S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A. In a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68B. 90C. 150D. 4025. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The two ferries sank in different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia ’s support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Question 27and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. .Now listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture between _____.A. a US company and a UK companyB. a Swiss company and a UK companyC. two Taiwanese companiesD.A mainland company and a US company28. Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A.Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola. Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan. PART IV CLOZE [15 MIN.]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most (31)_______ held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder—even if it means (32)_______ the pavement into a busy street! (33)_____ you must pass under a ladder you can (34)_____bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)_____them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)_____, you may lick your finger and(37)______ a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)______ has dried. Another common (39)_______ is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house—it will either bring (40)______ to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)_______. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)_____, as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)_______ on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)_______.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)_____ it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)_________ in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)______ witchcraft. It is (48)_____ lucky if a black cat crosses your path—although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)_______ luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never (50)_______, touch wood?”31. A. broadly B. widely C. quickly D. speedily32. A. running from B. jumping off C. stepping off D. keeping from33. A. If B. As C. Though D. Unless34. A. erase B. remove C. avoid D. ease435. A. keep B. keeping C. kept D. to keep36. A. Consequently B. However C. Comparatively D. Alternatively37. A. make B. print C. perform D. produce38. A. label B. symbol C. mark D. cut39. A. argument B. superstition C. opinion D. idea40. A. loss B. difficulty C. tragedy D. misfortune41. A. house B. household C. home D. circle42. A. unwise B. unintelligent C. unpopular D. unfortunate43. A. falls B. arrives C. drops D. happens44. A. away B. outdoors C. indoors D. far45. A. when B. as C. if D. though46. A. have originated B. be originating C. be originated D. originate47. A. concerned about B. related with C. associated with D. connected in48. A. especially B. specially C. frequently D. rarely49. A. as B. for C. in D. of50. A. broken up B. broken off C. broken away D. broken down PART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN] There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.51. _______dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I ______ play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, _______I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It’s high time we ________ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he ________ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone________ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised________ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not________ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government ________ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to560. Land belongs to the city; there is ________ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such6 61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk_______far.A /B suchC thatD as62. The statistics _______ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, _______ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don’t countD having not counted64. It was _______ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, _______?A didn’t itB doesn’t thereC usedn’t it?D didn’t there66. It is an offence to show ________ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into _______ the Cathedral to its previous splendor.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their _________.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job________ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to ________ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article ________ the writer’s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right _______ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listenA momentB situationC opportunityD circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer_______ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor’s clinic ________at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just ________ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was ________.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77. The reception was attended by _________ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but ______slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His_______ brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not_______ amount of money to the foundation.7 A inconsiderable B inconsiderate C inaccurate D incomparablePART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN.]In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let’s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you there at 8”, but “text me around 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In the ir paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”, two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice. They found that the mobile phone’s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speak ing on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people’s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn’t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.81. When people plan to meet nowadays, theyA. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on ______. A. talkers B. the "speakeasy" C . the “spacemaker” D. texters83. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others8 84. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile?A. talkersB. the speakeasyC. the spacemakerD. texters85. An appropriate title for the passage might be_____.A. the SMS effectB. cultural implication of mobile useC. change in the use of the mobileD. body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working -class” or “middle -class” are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provide him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working -class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A. life style and occupationB. Attitude and incomeC. income and job securityD. job security and hobbies87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of __________is closer to truth?A. middle –class ways of spending moneyB. working-class ways of spending the weekendC. working-class drinking habitsD. middle-class attitudes88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle -class?A. desiring for securityB. Making long term plansC. having priorities in lifeD. saving money89. Working -class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor9 except_________.A. better social securityB. more job opportunitiesC. higher living standardD. better legal protection.90. Which of the following statement is incorrect?A. Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B. The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowingC. different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappearD. middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class peopleTEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighborhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‘No, sir.”“A h, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that,”“N o, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my app earance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good pointsI thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,” yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty -one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wi ser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn’t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “You don’t relax or laugh very much; perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You’re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”91. At the beginning mis s Eyre’s impressions of Mr. Rochester were all except_________A. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable92. I n "....and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”.the word about means_________10A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning93. Why did Mr. Rochester say “..and the you stab me in the back!” the (7thpara.)？A. Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB. Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C. Because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr. Rochester told miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to________A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experience.C. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded________A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer’s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A. Active in communicationB. Attractive in personality.C. Enjoyable in performanceD. Unpredictable in behavior97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) _______way.A. quickB. unpredictableC. productiveD. inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships? A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation. B. Being sensitive to earlier contact.C. Being ready to learn about the person's life。
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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006)GRADE FOURTIME LIMIT: 135 MINPARTI DICTATION (15 MIN)Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will beread to you four times. During the first reading,which will be read at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence ,or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. Y ou will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN)In Sections A ,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane.2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hair.B. glasses.C. moustache.D. beard.3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the conversation.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach. 'B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has colour.B. it has a moving image.C. it costs less money.D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was 8 for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly aboutA. a new type of telephone.B. the cost of telephones.C. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGES 'In this section ,you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions II to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animals.B. driving sheep.C. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly aboutA. what dogs can do.B. how to keep dogs.C. dogs and their masters.D. reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will lie given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now .listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA. are the same as the speaker is used to.B. are expected to be rather poor.C. are just as adequate.D. are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Travelling.B. StudyingC. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expectsA. fewer choices of food.B. many ways to do washing.C. modern lighting facilities.D. new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speakerA. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problems.B. emotional problems.C. financial problems.D. marriage problems.20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section ,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U. S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U. S. ?A. ln.a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The two ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.26. What ia the news item mainly about? .A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA. a US company and a UK company.B. a Swiss company and a UK company.C. two Taiwanese companies.D. a mainland company and a US companyr28. Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item ,you will given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100 000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minster rejected the pullout plan.。