英语四级补充讲义

Exercises for Compound Dictation
Part One Warm-up Exercises
1.A person can have many friends but only one or two_____________friends.
2.Those who are______________to us can’t be called friends.
3.To be_______________by a friend is most painful.
4.Friendship_________________affection and intimacy.
5.True friendship is a plant of slow growth,the value of which is seldom known until it can
______________the test of time.
6.I’d like to make friends with those who are honest,sincere,_________________and reliable.
7.If you tell your joy to your friend,your joy will______________.And if you pour your sorrow to your friend,your sorrow will be________________by half.
8.Remembering important days in your friends’lives can________________friendship.
9.People from different countries speak different languages,keep different __________________systems,and have different ways of___________________things.
10.It is________________to find people who behave differently from us.
11.Different cultures may have different ways of__________________to compliments.
12.Some cultures consider it polite not to take something the first time it is_______________.
13.Eye contact may________________sincerity and attentiveness in some Oriental cultures
but too much eye contact may____________________people in some western cultures.
14.Inability to recognize cultures differences can make_________________difficult.
15.Having respect for other cultures can help you avoid______________________.
16.Cultures shock is a painful experience we_______________when we encounter entirely
different ways of life in another culture.
17.Whether you plan to stay for a week or for a year in a new place,you will_____________
from learning about the place before you go.
18.Human nature is_______________the same everywhere.
19.All human beings have the need to eat,to have____________and to work.They also need
to love others and be_______________.
20.The rich___________________of cultures represents our world as it is.
21.With the rapid development of transportation means and the information
_________________the world is getting smaller and smaller.
22.Cakes,lights,and candles are often___________________with the celebration of a person’s
birthday in many Western countries.
23.Remembering birthdays can help us__________________our lives and not fritter them away.
24.To learn a foreign language well,a good memory is an_________________________.
25.A short-term memory is_________________,as it is stored for a very short time in the brain.
26.Don’t try to memorize all the facts,but___________________________on what you
consider more important.
27.To______________your memory,try to use your memory to the utmost.
28.Some vitamins are essential for the______________working of memory.
ck of water in the body has an_________________and deep effect on memory.
30.The rich are supposed to be able to______________their personal wishes without difficulty.
31.Money in itself is_______________.
32.Money is a terrible master but an______________servant.
33.Money brings you food,but not___________;medicine,but not health.
34.Lottery winners should invest their money in__________________businesses or projects.
35.Smoking is known as a___________cause of lung cancer.
36.Studies show that cigarette smokers are much more likely to die from a heart attack than
______________.
37.Once you become______________to smoking,it will be hard for you to_________the
habit.
38.Non-smokers in many countries are______________for the prohibition of smoking in
public places.
39.Thanks to the efforts of____________________groups,manufacturers are forced to put a
_______________on every packet of cigarettes.
40.People over65years old are generally considered__________citizens.
41.Old people are more experienced and______________.
42.The elderly should enjoy their_______________years in happiness.
43.We should treat old people with_______________,_____________when they are sick.
44.Old age is often___________________by various kinds of illnesses such as heart disease.
45.____________________an optimistic view on aging can add years.
46.War is a human____________.Millions of people die and fall apart as a_________of war.
47.War is costly in money,_______________and human lives.
48.War is_______________when the motives is to restore peace.
49.To prepare for war is one of the best ways to__________________peace.
50.___________________should be resolved through peaceful means.
51.Some people____________________to feel good.
52.A drug addict will_________________crime and violence.
53.In order to prevent drug abuse,we can_____________drug education programs to teach
young people about the risks involved,toughen__________to prevent drug offenses,,make great_________________to crack down on drug trafficking.
54.Punishment alone is not an__________________way to stop drug users from
_____________crimes.
55.People tend to__________________________those who take drugs as morally weak.
56.A well-done poll can provide_________________information about the public’s priorities
and______________________,but a poorly constructed poll easily____________people.
57.Surveys are usually_________________by telephone.
58.Polling topics can be as diverse as public policies,________________social issues,elections,
consumer_______________and academic research projects.
59.Polls give people an_____________________to express their views on issues that affect
their lives.
60.Reality TV refers to a new kind of TV program that involves___________people who
participate in a certain contest.
61.Reality TV is very popular among viewers of all ages because it______________
competition and companionship,_________________and monetary reward.
62.To me,every day is_____________.Once it’s gone,it’s gone for good.
63.What you do today is important because you are______________a day of your life for it.
64.Learn from yesterday,live for today,and hope for_________________.
65.Life is not always what we expect.We are sometimes driven into a helpless or
_____________situation.
66.We are inhabitants of the earth only for a short time.We ought to protect if for future
_______
________.
67.Human beings can only_______________by living in harmony with nature.
68._________________growth cannot be________________on the over-exploitation of the
natural resources of developing countries.
69.There are various kinds of crimes,such as theft,bribery,corruption,burglary,
_____________,drug trafficking,smuggling,kidnapping,rape and__________________.
70.Crimes_____________people’s lives and the stability of society and upset social order.
71.If we happen to spot someone committing a crime,we should___________the police or dial
110to call the police.
72.Do not let a stranger in without checking his_________________.
Part Two Additional Listening:Twelve Phone Calls
Directions:While Listening,fill in the blanks with the information you hear from the tape.
1.Operator:What city,please?
Victor:Chicago.
Operator:Go1,please.
Victor:Yeah,do you have a number for a Henry Banks?
Operator:There’s an H.J.Banks on2Lincoln Park West and an H.S.on South Lasalle.
Victor:It’s the one Lincoln Park West.
Operator:That3is478-4620.
Victor:478-4620.Thanks.
2.Operator:What number did you4,please?
Victor:478-4620.
Operator:That number’s been5.The new number is528-7825
Victor:Okay,thanks.
Henry:Hello?
Victor:Hey,Henry!7are you doin’?This is Vic.I’m callin’from Baton Rouge.
Henry:Vic!Far out!8to hear from ya,man!What’s up?
Victor:Well,I’m going to be in Chicago this9and I thought we could get together.Going to be there?
Henry:Sure.Why don’t ya10me a call when you get into town?
Victor:Will do.See ya11!
Henry:All right.Bye-bye!
4.Caller:Let’s rmation is12…
Operator:What city,please?
Caller:I13your pardon?
Operator:What city,please?
Caller:Yes,Miami,please.I want to14the weekend rate from Chicago. Operator:I’m sorry,but I don’t have that15You’ll have to call the operator.
Caller:Oh.How do I do that?
Operator:16up and dial O,ma’am
Caller:Dial O…
Operator:Operator.
Caller:Yes,I want to call Miami and I need to know how much it17on Friday night.
Operator:Did you check your18,ma’am?
Caller:Well,yes,but I couldn’t find it.
Operator:Hold on…It’s19plus tax for the first minute and27￠plus tax for each 20minute till11:00.After that it’s26￠and18￠.
Caller:Thank you.
5.Recording:Hi.This is Jean Thompson’s21machine.I’m sorry I’m not in at the
moment,but I’ll get back to you if you just leave a22and a number
at the sound of the23.Thanks.
6.Clerk:Caravan Hotel,good evening.
Jim:Hi!I was24if you have a double room for tonight?
Clerk:Oh,I’m sorry.I’m afraid we have no25this time.
Jim:Okay,thanks anyway.
Clerk:you might try the Flamingo Motel.It’s near the26on Sandy Boulevard.
Jim:Okay,thanks.
Clerk:Any time.
7.Clerk:good evening.Flamingo Motel.
Jim:Yes.I wanted to know if you have a27for tonight?
Clerk:Yes,we do.
Jim:Oh,good!Do you have one with a28?
Clerk:Let me check…yes,we do for29a night.
Jim:Yes,that’ll be fine.Can you30it for me?My name’s Godschmidt. Clerk:Yes,I can hold it for you316:00with no obligation on your part.Do you know how to32here?
Jim:Yes,I do,thanks.It should take us about33minutes.I think.
Clerk:Fine.Mr.Goldschmidt.We’ll have the34for you.
Jim:Thank you.Bye.
Clerk:Goodbye.
8.Bob:Hello?
Andy:Hi!This is Andy.How are you35?
Bob:Not so good.I’ve got the36.
Andy:Oh,I’m sorry to hear that.What37of flu is it?
Bob:Stomach flu.You know,terribly38stomach,nausea, vomiting---yesterday I couldn’t even39warm water down.
Andy:That sounds40.Is there anything I can do?
Bob:No,I don’t think so.Peg’s41care of me.I just have to wait until it’s over.
Andy:Well.I hope it doesn’t42long.Let me know if I can help.
Bob:Okay.I will.See you.
9.Doris:Hello?
Cal:Doris?This is Cal Farley from the43.I heard you were ill.
Doris:That’s right.It was appendicitis.I had some very44stomach pain a few days ago.So they put me in the hospital for45for a day.Then they
decided to operate.
Cal:I’m sorry it was so46.How are you feeling now?
Doris:Pretty good,considering.I’ll47be back at work next week.
Cal:Well.I’m glad to48that.Let us know if there’s49we can do.
Doris:Thank you,I’ll do that.
10.Frank:Hello?
Ellen:Hi!This is Ellen.I50you’d been in an51,so I thought I’d call and see how you’re doing.
Frank:I’m not feelin’too52.I got a broken ankle,two53ribs.
I’m stiff and sore and bruised all over,and my head still54like hell.
Aside from that I’m doin’real well!Just been lyin’55in bed all day
feelin’sorry for myself.The doc says I might as well56about the
World Cup next weekend.
Ellen:Well,at least you still got your57of humor!
Frank:That’s about all I got.
Ellen:You58me to come over?
Frank:Sure.I need some59up.
Ellen:Okay,I’ll be over this afternoon.
11.Agent:Johnon’s Travel.Can I help you?
Herb:Yes.I’d like some information about the60plane fares to New York I read about in your ad.
Agent:Okay,when’ll you be61and how long do you plan to stay?
Herb:Well,I’d like to62three weeks from Friday and63 about two weeks.
Agent:Then you qualify for our two-week64purchase excursion fare.That’s 65if you leave Friday through Sunday,and cheaper during the week.
Herb:I guess I could leave Thursday afternoon.Are there any other66?
Agent:There’s a minimum required67of eight days.
Herb:Well,that’s no problem.Can I get my68now?
Agent:e right in to our69office and I’ll have the whole thing written up for you a jiffy.
Herb:Okay.Can I pay with70checks?
Agent:Yes.If you bring some form of71with you,that’ll be all right.
Herb:Okay,thanks.I’ll be there in72an hour.
Agent:Thank you.Bye.
12.Nurse:Doctor Kowalski’s73.
Sheila:Hi.My name’s Sheila Berger.I’d like an74with the doctor as soon as possible.
Nurse:Have you been in75?
Sheila:No,I haven’t.
Nurse:Okay,you’re a new76then.
Sheila:Well,yes,but I don’t live here.I’m77through town.
Nurse:I see.And what’s the matter?
Sheila:I’m dizzy and I have pretty bad diarrhea.
Nurse:Hmmm.Can you come in this afternoon at3:00?
Sheila:Uh-huh,that’d be78.
Nurse:And since you’re not a79of Evanston,I’ll have to ask you to pay the 55for the office80today.
Sheila:That’s fine.See you at three.
Part Three Practice Makes Perfect
It Isn’t the First Time
Kate’s father was going along the corridor.When he was1by the bathroom he heard that his2was speaking in a kind3to somebody.The father was surprised and looked in.He saw his daughter holding a cat in her arms and cleaning its4 with his tooth-brush.Kate didn’t see her father and5her work.
Kate’s father6his wife and asked her to see what the7was.Kate’s mother came up and let the cat go.But the little8said,“Why?I’m sure,Daddy needn’t make such a fuss about it,9it isn’t the first time I cleaned the cat’s teeth 10that tooth-brush.”
Changing the Tyre
A man was mending a1___when he saw a pretty young woman and three children2a car which was in the garden of a house near him.He saw that the car had a flat tyre and tried3the women,but it was too late—she was already driving the car out of the garden and into the busy street.When she had got there,she stopped the car4 the street,got out and looked at the flat tyre.The children stayed in the car.Very soon another car stopped,and the driver5__her.The young woman accepted his offer,and the man changed the tyre6.
When she had thanked him and he had gone,she drove the car7the garden,got out with the children and went back8in the house—with clean hands.
A Gay and Noisy Party
A gay young man,who earned his1as a drummer in a band,had just married and he and his wife were looking2somewhere to live.They saw a lot of places,but there was always something that one of them did not__3about them.At last,they found a4of new flats which both of them really liked.However,there was still the problem of whether they should take one of the ground-floor5,which has a small garden,or one of the upstairs ones.
At last they6on a first-floor flat—not too low down and not too high up and moved in.After they had bought7,8,curtains,and all the rest,they gave a big party to celebrate the9up of their first home together.
It was a gay and noisy party,as all the host’s friends from the10came and played their instruments.The guests danced,sang and practised on their host’s11.
Soon after one a.m.the telephone rang.The hostess went to12it in the hall,and after she had finished,came back13a happy smile on her face and said to her 14,“That was the man who has just moved into the flat downstairs15,dear.I am so glad we decided not to choose it.He says it is terribly16down there.”
Needle Threading
Mrs.Jones was over eighty,but she still drove her old car like a woman1.She
loved driving very fast,and2the fact that she had never,in her thirty-five years of driving,been punished for3.
Then one day she nearly lost4.A police car followed her,and the policemen in it saw her pass a5without stopping.
When Mrs.Jones came before the judge,he looked at her6and said that she was too old to drive a car,and that7why she had not stopped at the red light was most probably8her eyes had become9with old age,so that she had simply not seen it.
When the judge had finished what he was saying,Mrs.Jones opened the big10 she was carrying and took out her11.Without saying a word,she chose a needle with 12,and threaded it at her first attempt.
When she had successfully done this,she took the13out of the needle again and handed both the needle and the thread to14,saying,“Now it is your turn,I15 you drive a car,and that you have no doubts about your own16.”
The judge took the needle and tried to thread it.After half17,he had still not succeeded.The case against Mrs.Jones was dismissed,and her record remained18.
Dick Gets Two Jobs
Dick was a clever boy,but his parents were poor,so he had to work1and during his holidays to pay for his education.2,he managed to get to the university,but it was 3to study there4during the holidays he found it necessary to get two jobs at the same time5earn enough money to pay for his studies.
One summer he6to get a job in a butcher’s shop7,and another in a hospital8.In the shop,he learnt to cut meat up quite nicely,so the9 often left him to do all the serving while he went into a room behind the shop10. In the hospital,on the other hand,he was,of course,allowed to do only11,like helping to lift people and to carry them from one part of the hospital to another.12the butcher’s shop13the hospital,Dick had to wear white clothes.
One evening at the hospital,Dick had to help14from her bed to the place where she was15.The woman was already feeling frightened16 the operation before he came to get her,but when she saw Dick,that17.
“No!No!”she cried.“Not my butcher!I won’t be18by my butcher!”and 19.
Asking Information About the Trains
Text A
Old Lady:Good afternoon,I’d like some1about the trains, please.
Clerk:Yes,madam.Which train?Where are you going?
Old Lady:To Bournemouth.You see,2and…
Clerk:So your question is“When’s the next train to Bournemouth, 3?
Old Lady:Yes,that’s right.When’s the next train to Bournemouth,please?
Clerk:At half past four.4.
Old Lady:Thank you very much.Oh!5?I always have something to eat when I travel.I find that a cup of tea and a sandwich always help my nerves.
Clerk:Yes,madam.There’s6.
Old Lady:Oh,good:Er…how much does a cup of tea cost?
Clerk:I’m not sure,madam,Eight pence,I think.
Old Lady:Eight pence!Oh,dear!7!
Clerk:Yes,madam,Your train’s going to leave in half a minute now.
Old Lady:Thank you.Oh!8?
Clerk:Platform13.
Old Lady:Platform13!Oh,Dear!9that leave from platform13!
13’s an unlucky number.10?
Text B
Clerk:Can I help you?
Jill:Yes,I’d like some information about1to Chicago.
Clerk:Okay.What would you like to know?
Jill:Well,how many are there2?
Clerk:One via Pittsburgh leaving at2:45p.m.and one via Buffalo3at 6:45p.m.
Jill:How long does it take to get there？
Clerk:The Broadway—that’s the one that goes4Pittsburgh—takes about eighteen hours,but the Lake Shore takes a little longer.
Jill:I see…What about eating and sleeping5?
Clerk:Both trains have dining cars and snack bars.And there are roomettes and slumber coaches on6of them.
Jill:Well,uh,what are roomettes and slumber coaches?
Clerk:They both sleep one or two people,but the roomette has a7and wash basin.It costs more,too.Are you ready to make a8?
Jill:Uh,no,I don’t think so.
Clerk:Well,here’s a copy of the9.Why don’t you take a look at it and let me know when you’ve10？
Jill:Okay.Do I have to pay for the11when I make the reservation? Clerk:No,you can do that12.
Jill:All right,thanks.
Getting an Air Ticket
Mrs.Madigan:Good morning.I’d like an air ticket.
Clerk:Good morning.Where to?
Mrs.Madigan:Mm…
Clerk:Where to?Where would you like1?
Mr s.Madigan:Oh,to Angela,to St.Francis,the capital.Economy class,not first class.It’s
2.No,not first class,economy class.
Clerk:Economy class.Single or return?
Mrs.Madigan:Return.I’m going3.
Clerk:Well,if you’re on holiday,there are many different kinds of cheaper tickets. Mrs.Madigan:Oh…
Clerk:Night flights,excursion tickets,some…when’s4?
Mrs.Madigan:The day after tomorrow.
Clerk:How long do you want to stay?
Mrs.Madigan:Not long.About5.
Clerk:Have an excursion ticket,then.
Mrs.Madigan:An excursion ticket.
Clerk:You can’t6before you’ve been away ten days or after you’ve been away7and you said you were staying three
weeks.
Mrs.Madigan:Yes.
Clerk:Well,that’s alright,then.
Mrs.Madigan:8is it?
Clerk:Half price.
Mrs.Madigan:Wonderful.
Clerk:The9to St.Francis is36,but the excursion ticket only costs
18.
Mrs.Madigan:Marvellous.
Clerk:now,10?
Mrs.Madigan:What flights are there?
Clerk:Oh,there’s a flight leaving here at11,arriving at St.Francis at12,or there’s another one that leaves here at
13,one o’clock in the afternoon and arrives in St.Francis at mm…Mrs.Madigan:I’ll take the first one,the10o’clock.
Clerk:Right,one excursion to St.Francis on the14flight the day after tomorrow.That’s Friday,15,Name?
Mrs.Madigan:Madigan,Mrs.Madigan,M—A—D—I—G—A—N.
Clerk:—A—N.Thank you.Check in at the airport at least16 before take off.Before9:15
Mrs.Madigan:And how do I get to the airport?
Clerk:Bus,by bus.There’s a special17from the terminal in Museum Square.
Mrs.Madigan:Can’t I18at the terminal?
Clerk:There aren’t any check-in facilities at the terminals.Sorry,only at the airport.
Have a19.Mrs.Madigan.
Mrs.Madigan:Oh,What?Oh,yes,thank you.Good-bye
Going Through Customs
Officer:Next,please.Mr.and Mrs.Lima.
Mr.Lima:Yes.
Officer:Are you going to Angola1?
Mr.Lima:Oh,no.We’re not going on business.We’re going2? Officer:How long?
Mr.Lima:Five or six weeks.We’re3.
Officer:How much money have you got4?
Mr.Lima:Enough,8005and2006.
Officer:Mm…alright---Next please.
Oh,one minute,sir.
Mr.Lima:Eh…me?
Officer:Yes,sir.
Mr.Lima:This is the7,isn’t it?
Officer:Yes.
Mr.Lima:But we’ve only got the8allowances.We can go straight through. Officer:Unless asked to stop9.I am an officer and I’ve asked you to stop.
Have you anything10?
Mr.Lima:Eh,no,nothing.We’ve got nothing to declare.
Officer:Are you staying for11six months?
Mr.Lima:Oh,yes,six weeks12.
Officer:Eh.Mm,mm,if you’re visiting Angola for less than six months,all13 you want to take with you when you leave must be declared.Now,open
14,please,---what’s this?A Camera,a new one.
Mr.Lima:I bought it last week.Here is the receipt.
Officer:Mm,no,that’s alright.15.And what’s this?Jewellery?You have to pay duty16.
Mr.Lima:Oh,it’s not new.I’ve had it for years.
Officer:How long?
Mr.Lima:I’ve had it for about8years.
Officer:Eh…
Mr.Lima:Can we go?
Officer:Of course.
At the Check-in Counter
Agent:Good morning.Your1please?And set your suitcase upright and I’ll2it through.
Passenger:Okay.
Agent:And where would you like to sit?
Passenger:Make it a3seat,but if there aren’t any left,I’ll take an aisle seat.
Agent:Smoking or4?
Passenger:Nonsmoking.
Agent:Uh-huh,here you go.I’m sorry,but there will be a5delay,so your flight will be boarding in about half an hour.
Passenger:I sure hope that’s the only delay.Oh,where are my baggage6 checks?
Agent:They’re here with your ticket,sir.
Passenger:Great!Uh,thanks a lot.
Agent:You’re welcome.Have a nice7.
At the Security Check
Officer:Put all your1luggage on the belt,ma’am.
Passenger:My2and camera,too?
Officer:Yes,ma’am,everything.Won’t hurt your3. Passenger:But it’s400ASA film.
Officer:Take your camera out,then,and I’ll check it through by4. Passenger:Okay.
Officer:Thank you.Now5through here.Are you wearing any 6,ma’am?
Passenger:Mmm…why,yes,this7.
Officer:I’m afraid you’ll have to take it off,ma’am,and step through again…Mmm-hmm.
Fine,thank you.Here’s your bracelet,8a good flight now. Passenger:Okay,thanks.
Airport Announcements
1.Attention,please.Central Airlines Flight1from Chicago.Now arriving at
2.
2.This is the last call for Midwestern Airlines Flight3for Milwaukee.All
passengers,please board at4.
3.Your attention,please,Central Airlines Flight5for Chicago.Now boarding at
6.
4.Midwestern Airlines Flight7from Milwaukee now arriving at8.
5.Your attention,please.Pan American flight number9for Madrid is now
boarding at gate number10.Passengers,please proceed to11. 6.British Airways to Nairobi and Johannesburg flight number12.Boarding now
at gate number13.Flight number14.Boarding now at gate number15.
7.Iran Air to Paris and Teheran Flight number16.Final call.Boarding now at gate
17.
8.Mainland Airline announce the departure of Flight18to New York.Will
19for this flight please go to Gate20.
9.Anglan Airlines Flight21to St.Francis is now boarding.Will passengers for St.
Francis please to go Gate22.
10.This is the23for passengers traveling to Athens.Flight24is
now boarding.Passengers are kindly requested to proceed to Gate25.
11.Air India regret to announce the delay in the26of their flight number27
to Rome and Bombay.Due to28reasons,this flight is now expected to depart at29hours30time.
12.We are now ready for31.Passengers are kindly requested to fasten their
32and to33cigarette.
dies and gentlemen.34Great Silver Bird Airline,I’d like to welcome you
35today’s flight.We like each and every passenger to know what to do36 emergency.Even though we don’t37an emergency,should one occur,you may need38in order to breathe comfortably.You will find them in the small 39above your seat.To use them,just hold them over your40.Thank you.And we hope you41your flight.
14.Attention.All passengers from42may now claim their baggage.Please go to
the43at the front of the44.Show your baggage45 and you will receive your luggage.Thank you.
Railway Announcements
1.The train at Platform1is the2Epsom Service.
2.The train at Platform3is the4stopping train to Brighton.
3.The train5at Platform6is the7for East
Croydon,Clappen Junction,and Victoria.
4.The8train for East Croydon,Hayward Heath,Louis,and New Haven will now
leave from9.
5.The train now arriving at Platform10is the11for Red Hill,
East Croydon,and Victoria.Passengers should change at Red hill for all12to Gilford.
6.Southern Region wish to13that the following services have been14
---the15to Epsom,the16to Wandsworth Town,and17 to Richmond.。