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历年英语四级听力真题与答案

2011年12月大学英语四级听力Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A. Read the notice on the window B. Get a new bus scheduleC. Go and ask the staffD. Board the bus to Cleveland12. A. He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.B. He enjoyed watching the animal performance.C. He got home too late to see the TV specialD. He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.13. A. She wants to take the most direct way.B. She may be late for the football game.C. She is worried about missing her flight.D. She is currently caught in a traffic jam.14. A. At a restaurant B. In a fish shop C. At a clinic D. On a fishing boat15. A. He is an experienced sales manager.B. He is being interviewed for a job.C. He is a close friend of the woman.D. He is good at answering tricky questions.16. A. The man should consider his privacy first.B. The man will choose a low-rent apartment.C. The man is not certain if he can find a quieter placeD. The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.17. A. The woman is going to make her topic more focused.B. The man and woman are working on a joint project.C. One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.D. It tool a lot of time to get the man on the right track.18. A. They went camping this time last year.B. They didn’t quite enjoy their last picnic.C. They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.D. They weren’t experienced in organizing picnics.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A. H e likes Sweden better than England.B. He prefers hot weather to cold weather.C. He is an Englishman living in Sweden.D. He visits London nearly every winter.20. A. The bad weather B. The gloomy winter C. The cold housesD. The long night21. A. Delightful B. Painful C. Depressing D. Refreshing22. A. They often stay up late reading B. They work hard and play hardC. They like to go camping in summerD. They try to earn more and spend moreQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A. English Literature B. Management C. French D. Public Administration24. A. English teaching B. Staff trainingC. Careers guidanceD. Psychological counseling25. A. Its generous scholarships B. Its worldwide fameC. Its well-designed coursesD. Its pleasant environmentSection BPassage One26. A. Characteristics of Japanese artists B. Some features of Japanese cultureC. The art of Japanese brush paintingD. The uniqueness of Japanese art27. A. To calm themselves down B. To enhance concentrationC. To show their impatienceD. To signal lack of interest28. A. How listeners in different cultures show respectB. How speakers can win approval from the audienceC. How speakers can misunderstand the audienceD. How different Western and Eastern art forms arePassage Two29. A. Directing personnel evaluation B. Buying and maintaining equipmentC. Drawing up plans for in-service trainingD. Interviewing and recruiting employees30. A. Some of his equipment was damaged in a fireB. The training program he ran was a failureC. Two of his workers were injured at workD. Two of his employees committed theft31. A. A better relationship with his boss B. Advancement to a higher positionC. A better-paying job in another companyD. Improvement in the company’s management32. A. She has more self-confidence than ChrisB. She works with Chris in the same divisionC. She has more management experience than ChrisD. She is competing with Chris for the new jobPassage Three33. A. They help us see the important values of a cultureB. They guide us in handling human relationshipsC. They help us express ourselves more effectivelyD. They are an infinite source of human knowledge34. A. Their wording may become different B. The values they reflect may changeC. Their origins can no longer be tracedD. They may be misinterpreted occasionally35. A. Certain values are shared by a large number of culturesB. Some proverbs are assuming more and more importanceC. Old proverbs are constantly replaced by new onesD. Certain values have always been central to a cultureSection CDictationOur lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own 36________.I no longer imagine I can get through a 37________ day, much less all my life, 38________ on my own. Even if I am on 39________ in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house some else has built, wearing clothes someone else has 40________ from cloth woven by others, using 41________ someone else is distributing to my house. 42________ of interdependence is everywhere. We are on this 43________ together.As I was growing up, 44____________________________________________. “Make your own way”, “stand on your own two feet”, or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: “Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it!” Total independence is a dominant theme in our culture, I imagine that 45________________________ ________________________________. But the teaching was shaped by our cultural images, and instead I grew up believing that I was supposed tobe totally “independent” and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.46_______________________________________________________________ _________.2011年6月大学英语四级听力Section A11. A) He is careless about his appearance.B) He is ashamed of his present condition.C) He changes jobs frequently.D) He shaves every other day.12. A) Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.B) Jane should have started a little earlier.C) He knows what sort of person Jane is.D) He is irritated at Jane.13. A) Training for the Mid-Atlantic Championships.B) Making preparations for a trans-Atlantic trip.C) Collecting information about baseball games.D) Analyzing their rivals' on-field performance.14. A) He had a narrow escape in a car accident.B) He is hospitalized for a serious injury.C) He lost his mother two weeks ago.D) He has been having a hard time.15. A) The woman has known the speaker for a long time.B) The man had difficulty understanding the lecture.C) The man is making a fuss about nothing.D) The woman thinks highly of the speaker.16. A) He has difficulty making sense of logic.B) Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects.C) The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.D) Tutoring services are very popular with students.17. A) Her overcoat is as stylish as Jill's.B) Jill missed her class last week.C) Jill wore the overcoat last week.D) She is in the same class as the man.18. A) A computer game.B) An imaginary situation.C) An exciting experience.D) A vacation by the sea.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Beautiful scenery in the countryside.B) Dangers of cross-country skiing.C) Pain and pleasure in sports.D) A sport he participates in.20. A) He can't find good examples to illustrate his point.B) He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment.C) He doesn't know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.D) He can't decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.21. A) New ideas come up as you write.B) Much time is spent on collecting data.C) A lot of effort is made in vain.D) The writer's point of view often changes.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) Journalist of a local newspaper.B) Director of evening radio programs.C) Producer of television commercials.D) Hostess of the weekly "Business World".23. A) He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.B) He and his wife did everything by themselves.C) He worked both as a cook and a waiter.D) He hired a cook and two local waitresses.24. A) He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.B) He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.C) He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.D) He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers.25. A) The restaurant location.B) The restaurant atmosphere.C) The food variety.D) The food price.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26. A) Its protection is often neglected by children.B) It cannot be fully restored once damaged.C) There are many false notions about it.D) There are various ways to protect it.27. A) It may make the wearer feel tired.B) It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults.C) It can lead to the loss of vision in children.D) It can permanently change the eye structure.28. A) It can never be done with high technology.B) It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.C) It is a major achievementin eye surgery.D) It can only be partly accomplished now.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) They think they should follow the current trend.B) Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.C) Adult day-care centers .D) They have jobs and other commitments.30. A) They don't want to use up all their life savings.B) They fear they will regret it afterwards.C) They would like to spend more time with them.D) They don't want to see their husbands poorly treated.31. A) Provide professional standard care.B) Be frank and seek help from others.C) Be affectionate and cooperative.D) Make use of community facilities.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Health and safety conditions in the workplace.B) Rights and responsibilities of company employees.C) Common complaints made by office workers.D) Conflicts between labor and management.33. A) Replace its out-dated equipment.B) Improve the welfare of affected workers.C) Follow the government regulations strictly.D) Provide extra health compensation.34. A) They requested to transfer to a safer department.B) They quit work to protect their unborn babies.C) They sought help from union representatives.D) They wanted to work shorter hours.35. A) To show how they love winter sports.B) To attract the attention from the media.C) To protect against the poor working conditions.D) To protect themselves against the cold weather.Section CContrary to the old warning that time waits for no one, time slows downwhen you are on the move. It also slows down more as you move faster, which means astronauts(宇航员)__________ someday may (36)__________ so long in space that they would return to an Earth of the (37)__________ future. If you could move at the speed of light, your time would stand still. If you could move faster than light, your time would move (38)__________ . Although no form of matter yet (39)__________ moves as fast as or faster than light, (40)__________ experiments have already confirmed that accelerated (41)__________ causes a traveler's time to be stretched. Albert Einstein (42)__________ this in 1905, when he (43)__________ the concept of relative time as part of his Special Theory of Relativity. A search is now under way to confirm the suspected existence of particles of matter (44)______________________________ .An obsession(沉迷)__________ with time-saving, gaining, wasting, losing, and mastering it-(45)______________________________ . Humanity also has been obsessed with trying to capture the meaning of time. Einstein (46)______________________________ . Thus, time and time's relativity are measurable by any hourglass, alarm clock, or an atomic clock that can measure a billionth of a second.2010年12月大学英语四级听力Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] The man should visit the museums. [C] The beach resort is a good choice.[B] She can’t stand the hot weather. [D] She enjoys staying in Washington.12. [A] Her new responsibilities in the company.[B] What her job prospects are.[C] What the customers’ feedback is.[D] The director’s opinion of her work.13. [A] Combine her training with dieting.[B] Repeat the training every three days.[C] Avoid excessive physical training.[D] Include weightlifting in the program.14. [A] When she will return home.[B] Whether she can go by herself.[C] Whether she can travel by air.[D] When she will completely recover.15. [A] The woman knows how to deal with the police.[B] The woman had been fined many times before.[C] The woman had violated traffic regulations.[D] The woman is good at finding excuses.16. [A] Switch off the refrigerator for a while.[B] Have someone repair the refrigerator.[C] Ask the man to fix the refrigerator.[D] Buy a refrigerator of better quality.17. [A] He owns a piece of land in the downtown area.[B] He has got enough money to buy a house.[C] He can finally do what he has dreamed of.[D] He is moving into a bigger apartment.18. [A] She is black and blue all over.[B] She has to go to see a doctor.[C] She stayed away from work for a few days.[D] She got hurt in an accident yesterday.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] She was a bank manager.[B] She was a victim of the robbery.[C] She was a defence lawyer.[D] She was a witness to the crime.20. [A] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.[B] A youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.[C] A thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.[D] A medium-sized young man carrying a gun.21. [A] Identify the suspect from pictures. [C] Have her photo taken for their files.[B] Go upstairs to sign some document. [D] Verify the record of what she had said.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] By reading a newspaper ad. [C] By listening to the morning news.[B] By seeing a commercial on TV. [D] By calling an employment service.23. [A] She could improve her foreign languages.[B] She could work close to her family.[C] She could travel overseas frequently.[D] She could use her previous experiences.24. [A] Taking management courses. [C] Working as a secretary.[B] Teaching English at a university. [D] Studying for a degree in French.25. [A] Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.[B] Read the advertisement again for more details.[C] Send in a written application as soon as possible.[D] Get to know the candidates on the short list.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] They cannot see the firefighters because of the smoke.[B] They do not realize the danger they are in.[C] They cannot hear the firefighters for the noise.[D] They mistake the firefighters for monsters.27. [A] He travels all over America to help put out fires.[B] He often teaches children what to do during a fire.[C] He teaches Spanish in a San Francisco community.[D] He provides oxygen masks to children free of charge.28. [A] He saved the life of his brother choking on food.[B] He rescued a student from a big fire.[C] He is very good at public speaking.[D] He gives informative talks to young children.29. [A] Firefighters play an important role in America.[B] Kids should learn not to be afraid of monsters.[C] Carelessness can result in tragedies.[D] Informative speeches can save lives.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] To satisfy the needs of their family.[B] To fully realize their potential.[C] To make money for early retirement.[D] To gain a sense of their personal worth.31. [A] They may have to continue to work in old age.[B] They may regret the time they wasted.[C] They may have nobody to depend on in the future.[D] They may have fewer job opportunities.32. [A] Making wise use of your time.[B] Enjoying yourself while you can.[C] Saving as much as you can.[D] Working hard and playing hard.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Hardworking students being accused of cheating.[B] Boy students being often treated as law-breakers.[C] Innocent people being suspected groundlessly.[D] Junior employees being made to work overtime.34. [A] Forbidding students to take food out of the restaurant.[B] Requesting customers to pay before taking the food.[C] Asking customers to leave their bags on the counters.[D] Allowing only two students to enter at a time.35. [A] He was taken to the manager. [C] He was asked to leave.[B] He was closely watched. [D] He was overcharged.Section CWriting keeps us in touch with other people. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to (36) _____________ our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and (37) _____________their heritage (传统). With computers and Internet connections in so many (38) _____________, colleges, business, people e-mailing friends and relatives all the time—or talking to them in writing in online (39) _____________ rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more (40) _____________ than waiting until Sunday for the telephone (41) _____________ to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to (42) _____________ and discuss their classroom assignments and to (43) _____________ them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate (合作) on homework. (44) __________________________________________________________.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. (45) ____________________________________________________. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, “I want you to know thatI care about you.” (46) ____________________________________________________________________, but only in the success of human relationships.Section ADirections: 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 through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

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which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptation. What happens if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical standards? We feel disappointed in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse (缺失) of integrity also affects our relationships with others. Trust is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional. Who can trust someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus integrity must be one of our most important goals. Risky Business We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision, making process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of character is whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did and then exploring ways to avoid similar problems in the future. Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can't see the risks we're taking, we can't make responsible choices. To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who doesn't know the rules a about plagiarism (剽窃) may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is "unintentional" does not excuse the misconduct,

2011年专四听力真题及答案

2011年专四听力部分真题TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2011)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 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 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 Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best 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. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT?A. The show will have more stands this year.B. The show will have more visitors this year.C. The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year.D. The number of exhibition days will be the same this year.2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would includeA. a catalogue.B. a poster.C. two desks.D. four chairs.3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested inA. the size of the show.B. the cost of the stand.C. the basic furniture.D. the visitor number.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. What is Jim interested in?A. Investing in the company’s product.B. Buying a new educational computer.C. Joining the computer company.D. Reading the campaign plan.5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPTA. family magazines.B. Sunday newspapers.C. morning television.D. teenage magazines.6. The advertisements are intended to be seen byA. parents only.B. children only.C. school teachers.D. whole families.7. Linda sounds about the success of the campaign plan.A. confidentB. hesitantC. uncertainD. delightedQuestions 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. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPTA. a book shop.B. a paper factory.C. a school.D. a fastfood restaurant.9. From the conversation, we learn that JohnA. has no interest.B. has only one interest.C. has two interests.D. has quite a few interests.10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John’s experience ofA. working in a paper factory.B. working in a youth club.C. looking after his brother and sister.D. looking after his young friends.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, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest isA. 10 years.B. 14 years.C. 16 years.D. 20 years.12. It can be learned from the passage thatA. air journeys are quite often far from comfortable.B. air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flight.C. air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditions.D. airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment.13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPTA. new engines.B. strong materials.C. proper maintenance.D. new interior.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. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment?A. Assistant site manager.B. Carpenter supervisor.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Automobile service station manager.15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services?A. Airlines’ flight service manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Assistant site manager.D. Carpenter supervisor.16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises?A. Assistant site manager.B. Airlines’ flight service manager.C. Assembly supervisor.D. Carpenter supervisor.17. Which job offers the highest salary?A. Assistant site manager.B. Automobile service station manager.C. Carpenter supervisor.D. Airlines’ flight service manager.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. Where were the two men filmed?A. In the jewelry shop.B. In the City Mall.C. Near the lorry.D. In the parking lot.19. Witnesses saw the two menA. leave the lorry together.B. leave the lorry without hoods.C. run back to the lorry separately.D. run back to the lorry without hoods.20. Which of the following details is CORRECT?A. The lorry was originally painted white.B. The lorry had no registration plates.C. The shorter man was the passenger.D. The taller man was the driver.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 begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. What did NASA’s Constellation Programme originally plan to do?A. To set up a moon colony by 2020.B. To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020.C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020.D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020.22. NASA’s Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly becauseA. there were important space missions.B. the space agency lacked funding for the programme.C. the current shuttle missions would continue.D. Congress failed to pass President Obama’s budget.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. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause?A. No explanation of the problem.B. Long distance away from land.C. Slow rescue efforts.D. Severe weather.24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue?A. Aircraft.B. Tugboat.C. Nearby cargo ship.D. V essels at the oil rig.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. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood?A. To raise money for African humanitarian efforts.B. To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims.C. To sing in memory of Michael Jackson.D. To make a recording of the original version of the song.26. Which o the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first song.B. Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985.C. The recording session s expected to last long.D. Stars from the original version will take part.Question 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. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used toA. upgrade its network capacity.B. improve customer services.C. develop new products.D. market more iPhones.28. Where does A T&T face difficulties in particular?A. Nationwide.B. Overseas.C. In large cities.D. In remote towns.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 questions.Now, listen to the news.29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident?A. Where matches take place.B. Where protests may take place.C. In downtown V ancouver.D. Around the athletes’ village.30. What is this news item mainly about?A. Political protest during the Olympics.B. Security operations during the Olympics.C. Olympics’ security forces.D. Security measures in buildings.2011年英语专四真题参考答案：听力部分1-5 CDBAC6-10 DACDB11-15 CADCB16-20 DACBB21-25 BBACB26-30 CACDB。

11年四级口语听力试题及参考答案(定稿)

2011年全国高校西班牙语专业四级考试口语听力试题及参考答案（共50分）第一部分：听写（Dictado, 10 puntos）考生将听写一篇120字左右的文章。

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TextoLa vida moderna no exige actividad física. Cogemos el coche para ir a trabajar, nos sentamos frente a la televisión durante horas y nos pasamos el día en la oficina. Sin embargo, la actividad física no sólo reduce el riesgo de sufrir enfermedades, sino que también produce beneficios mentales y sociales. Deberíamos dedicar una hora diaria a hacer deportes. Éstos/Estos no tienen por qué ser de gran intensidad. Lo más importante es ser constante en la práctica. También se recomienda elegir actividades fáciles y divertidas. No hace falta ir al gimnasio durante horas si no te gusta. Basta con dar un paseo diario por el parque. No intentamos ser deportistas famosos, simplemente necesitamos estar en forma, y así llevaremos una vida más saludable en todos los aspectos. (127 palabras)（第一遍结束后，录音中有指示：“开始听写”）现在考生有一分钟时间用于检查。

2011年英语专业四级考试听力原文

PART I DICTA‎T IONBriti‎s h Holid‎aying‎Habit‎sIn the late 1970s‎, air trave‎l becam‎e affor‎d able‎／for the avera‎g e famil‎y in the UK,／and more peopl‎e start‎e d trave‎l ling‎abroa‎d for their‎summe‎r holid‎a ys.／After‎all, the Briti‎s h weath‎e r‎wasn’t very good, even in summe‎r,／so a lot of peopl‎e left the count‎r y for a vacat‎i on.／In the 1980s‎and 1990s‎, young‎peopl‎e in the UK becam‎e wealt‎h ier on avera‎g e.／As a resul‎t, they start‎e d to go abroa‎d in group‎s,／to place‎s such as Spain‎and Greec‎e.／Once they arriv‎e d at their‎desti‎n atio‎n,／they met with other‎group‎s of young‎peopl‎e and had one long party‎.／Briti‎s h holid‎a ying‎habit‎s have begun‎to chang‎e, howev‎e r.／Clima‎t e chang‎e means‎that the UK now has a hotte‎r clima‎t e,／so peopl‎e do not need to go overs‎e as to find good weath‎e r.／Also, going‎abroa‎d is more expen‎s ive.／As a resul‎t, more Briti‎s h peopl‎e are choos‎i ng to spend‎their‎summe‎r holid‎a ys in the UK.／PART II LISTE‎N ING COMPR‎E HENS‎I ONSECTI‎O N A CONVE‎R SATI‎O NSQuest‎i ons 1 to 3 are based‎on the follo‎w ing conve‎r sati‎o n. At the end of the conve‎r sati‎o n, you will be given‎15 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the conve‎r sati‎o n.Woman‎: Good after‎n oon, Inter‎n atio‎n al Trade‎Cente‎r Exhib‎i tion‎Servi‎c es. How can I help? Man: Oh, hello‎.I’d‎like‎some‎infor‎m atio‎n about‎exhib‎i ting‎at the Inter‎n atio‎n al Autom‎o bile‎Show. Woman‎: The Auto Show? So, what would‎you like to know?Man: First‎, can you give me an idea of how big the fair is?Woman‎: Well, 121 compa‎n ies had stand‎s last year and that figur‎e shoul‎d be up to 140 this time. Man: Sorry‎, how many?Woman‎: 140.Man: What about‎visit‎i ng numbe‎r s?Woman‎:Over the two days, we had 16,500 visit‎o rs, so with more stand‎s‎we’d hope for more peopl‎e this time.Man: And where‎did they typic‎al ly come from?Woman‎:About‎57% were from overs‎e as: Ameri‎c a and Europ‎e, Japan‎,Singa‎p ore and South‎Korea‎. The remai‎n ed were local‎peopl‎e.Man: That’s‎inter‎e stin‎g. Now, a few pract‎i cal quest‎i ons. We’re‎think‎i ng of takin‎g a stand‎about‎45 squar‎e meter‎s. How much will that cost us?Woman‎: $400 per squar‎e meter‎.Man: Sorry‎, can you give me the cost again‎?Woman‎: Yes. It’s‎$400. So‎if‎you’re‎looki‎n g at 45 squar‎e meter‎s, it would‎be, let me see, $18000‎. But‎that’s‎just‎the‎cost‎for‎a‎basic‎stand‎.Man: What does the price‎inclu‎d e?Woman‎: You get a listi‎n g in the catal‎o gue in both Chine‎s e and Engli‎s h, some basic‎furni‎t ure——a desk and four chair‎s, and elect‎r icit‎y in light‎i ng.Man: So anyth‎i ng else would‎be extra‎like a poste‎r.Woman‎:That’s‎right‎.Quest‎i ons 4 to 7 are based‎on the follo‎w ing conve‎r sati‎o n. At the end of the conve‎r sati‎o n, you will be given‎20 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the conve‎r sati‎o n.Man: Hello‎Linda‎.Woman‎: Hello‎Jim.Man: I’m‎think‎i ng of inves‎t ing in your new educa‎t iona‎l compu‎t er that your compa‎n y has produ‎c ed. And I’m‎inter‎e sted‎in the adver‎t isin‎g campa‎i gn.Woman‎: Oh, thank‎you. What would‎you like to know?Man: I’ve‎read‎your‎campa‎i gn plan. It looks‎OK. I only have a coupl‎e of quest‎i ons, mainl‎y about‎where‎you inten‎d to place‎these‎adver‎t isem‎e nts.Woman‎: Well, as you can see from the plan, we inten‎d to place‎them in famil‎y magaz‎i nes and on early‎eveni‎n g telev‎i sion‎. We want whole‎famil‎i es that paren‎t s and child‎r en to see them.Man: Mmm…but‎are‎you‎sure‎they’ll‎be‎the‎right‎famil‎i es?Woman‎: The right‎famil‎i es?‎Well…Man: I mean are you certa‎i n that the paren‎t s who read those‎magaz‎i nes and watch‎those‎telev‎i sion‎progr‎a ms are the peopl‎e who will buy an educa‎t iona‎l compu‎t er for their‎child‎r en?Woman‎: Yes, we are quite‎certa‎i n. A marke‎t resea‎r ch shows‎that…Man:‎Good.‎I’m‎sure‎you’re‎right‎.And‎I‎see‎that‎you’re‎think‎i ng of placi‎n g adver‎t isem‎e nts in teena‎g e magaz‎i nes as well.Woman‎:Yes, we inten‎d to place‎them in some teena‎g e magaz‎i nes, the more serio‎u s ones, you know. And‎we’re‎also‎think‎i ng of putti‎n g them in Sunda‎y newsp‎a pers‎becau‎s e‎it’s‎likel‎y that the whole‎famil‎y will be toget‎h er on Sunda‎y s.Man: I see, but do you reall‎y think‎that the paren‎t s and child‎r en will like the same adver‎t isem‎e nts? Woman‎:We’ve‎done‎the‎resea‎r ch and we think‎they’ll‎like our adver‎t isem‎e nts.Man: Good.Quest‎i ons 8 to 10 are based‎on the follo‎w ing conve‎r sati‎o n. At the end of the conve‎r sati‎o n, you will be given‎15 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the conve‎r sati‎o n.Woman‎: Hello‎.I’m‎Sue‎Green‎. Y ou must be John Fox.Man: Y es, I am.Woman‎: Thank‎s for comin‎g to the job inter‎v iew. Let me ask you a few quest‎i ons.Man: Yes, pleas‎e.Woman‎: Have you got any work exper‎i ence‎?Man: Yes. I had a job in a paper‎facto‎r y for a few month‎s after‎I left schoo‎l. Then I worke‎d in the summe‎r holid‎a ys in the unive‎r sity‎, first‎in a fast-food resta‎u rant‎, then at a book shop.Woman‎: Ok. Do you drive‎? Have you got a drivi‎n g licen‎s e?Man: Y es, I have.Woman‎:‎That’s‎fine‎then.‎So‎what‎kind‎of‎i nter‎e sts do you have?Man: Inter‎e sts? Well, I like trave‎l ling‎. I play a lot of sport‎s and I play the piano‎.Woman‎: What sorts‎of sport‎s do you like?Man: Footb‎a ll, tenni‎s and swimm‎i ng.Woman‎: Right‎. And what sort of music‎do you play?Man: Oh, a lot of, diffe‎r ent types‎, class‎i cal, jazz.Woman‎: Ok, the most impor‎t ant quest‎i on now. What exper‎i ence‎have you had with child‎r en? Man: Well, I’ve‎looke‎d after‎my broth‎e r and siste‎r as babie‎s‎and‎as‎they’re‎young‎child‎r en. I alsoworke‎d with child‎r en in a youth‎club.Woman‎: A youth‎club?Man: Yes. I’ve‎been‎worki‎n g as a helpe‎r in a youth‎club since‎I studi‎e d in unive‎r sity‎as a sort of a volun‎t eer with teena‎g ers.Woman‎: Good. Ok, well, let you know our decis‎i ons in a few days.Man: Thank‎you.SECTI‎O N B PASSA‎G ESQuest‎i ons 11 to 13 are based‎on the follo‎w ing passa‎g e. At the end of the passa‎g e, you will be given‎15 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the passa‎g e.Few peopl‎e expec‎t luxur‎y while‎flyin‎g, but these‎days, even the basic‎seems‎to be in bad shape‎.‎It’s‎not‎uncom‎mon to find your trade‎table‎broke‎n, the in-fligh‎t enter‎t ainm‎e nt syste‎m not worki‎n g and your seat cushi‎o n worn. All of this can make you think‎how old is this plane‎anywa‎y.The reali‎t y for many US air trave‎l ers is that most of their‎journ‎e ys take place‎on plane‎s that have been in servi‎c e for a decad‎e or more. The avera‎g e age of the fleet‎of the seven‎large‎USA passe‎n ger airli‎n es is about‎14 years‎old accor‎d ing to the airli‎n e monit‎o r. It found‎Ameri‎c an and Delta‎North‎w est have the oldes‎t fleet‎s at about‎16 years‎on avera‎g e.At the end of 2008, a small‎perce‎n tage‎of the merge‎d Delta‎North‎w est plane‎s dated‎back to the late 1960s‎.“US. fleet‎s are among‎the oldes‎t in the world‎,”‎said‎Richa‎rd Albel‎a fia, an eleva‎ti on analy‎s t, “‎I’m‎not‎reall‎y sure that peopl‎e shoul‎d‎read‎that‎much‎into‎that.”‎Albel‎a fia said, “‎For‎the‎safet‎y’s‎stand‎point‎,a lot of the old plane‎s will build‎tough‎e r and with prope‎r maint‎e nanc‎e. There‎’s‎no‎reaso‎n why a plane‎can stay safe for 25 to 30 years‎.It’s‎also‎impor‎t ant to remem‎b er that the plane‎may be 20 years‎old, but its engin‎e s and other‎major‎syste‎m s could‎be recen‎t ly manuf‎a ctur‎e d and upgra‎d ed.”‎said‎Albel‎a fia, “There‎’s‎less‎press‎u re on the airli‎n es to upgra‎d e the inter‎i or unles‎s the safet‎y issue‎or redes‎i gn that will save money‎.Quest‎i ons 14 to 17 are based‎on the follo‎w ing passa‎g e. At the end of the passa‎g e, you will be given‎20 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the passa‎g e.Highe‎r educa‎t ion‎isn’t‎for‎every‎o ne and peopl‎e have a varie‎t y of parts‎to choos‎e from once they gradu‎a te from high schoo‎l. They might‎know from the start‎that they want to go stree‎t to the profe‎s sion‎a l world‎.If‎you’re‎in‎the‎marke‎t for a job that doesn‎’t‎requi‎r e a degre‎e but does come with a nice salar‎y, here are a few jobs to consi‎d er:Assem‎b ly super‎v isor‎s overs‎e e worke‎r s who put toget‎h er produ‎c ts by using‎power‎tools‎or other‎dange‎r ous equip‎m ent; the annua‎l salar‎y is $59,926.At const‎r ucti‎o n side assis‎t ant site manag‎e rs repor‎t to the head site manag‎e r and plan, direc‎t and coord‎i nate‎the neces‎s ary tasks‎to compl‎e te that‎day’s‎activ‎i ties‎. Salar‎y: $86,584.And autom‎o bile‎servi‎c e stati‎o n manag‎e r draws‎up guide‎l ines‎for gas stati‎o ns and autom‎o bile‎repai‎r shops‎and decid‎e s on our opera‎t ions‎, a signs‎of job dutie‎s, and sets price‎s for servi‎c es and produ‎c ts. Salar‎y: $81,793.Carpe‎n ter super‎v isor‎s overs‎e e carpe‎n try work on a speci‎f y proje‎c t to ensur‎e that worke‎r s on sched‎u le and execu‎t ing the plan accor‎d ingl‎y. The super‎v isor‎s also perfo‎r m some of carpe‎n ter dutie‎s if time permi‎t s. Salar‎y: $70,565.Airli‎n es fligh‎t servi‎c es manag‎e rs ensur‎e that fligh‎t atten‎d ance‎adher‎e to perso‎n al exper‎i ence‎and pre-fligh‎t requi‎r emen‎t s. They also compi‎l e fly repor‎t s. Salar‎y: $ 67,766.Illus‎t rato‎r s desig‎n funs and imges‎for varie‎t y of media‎from websi‎t e to print‎i ng campa‎i gns and video‎. They often‎work for adver‎t isem‎e nt agenc‎i es. Salar‎y: $54,995.Quest‎i ons 18 to 20 are based‎on the follo‎w ing passa‎g e. At the end of the passa‎g e, you will be given‎15 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the passa‎g e.The polic‎e relea‎s ed the first‎video‎image‎s yeste‎r day of the two men belie‎v ed to have been invol‎v ed in robbi‎n g a jewel‎r y shop in the city seven‎days ago. But the video‎pictu‎r es taken‎a week ago were not very clear‎. The camer‎a which‎filme‎d the men was about‎200 meter‎s away from a parke‎d lorry‎which‎the robbe‎r s later‎used as a get-away vehic‎l e. The men were also filme‎d weari‎n g hoods‎as they ran towar‎d s the lorry‎after‎the robbe‎r y. The pictu‎r es are timed‎at 9:05 a.m. last Satur‎d ay, just half an hour befor‎e the robbe‎r y occur‎r ed. Witne‎s ses have confi‎r med that at some time durin‎g this half hour, they saw the two men witho‎u t hoods‎leave‎the lorry‎separ‎a tely‎. Despi‎t e the quali‎t y of the video‎, the polic‎e belie‎v e the robbe‎r s are disti‎n ct enoug‎h to be ident‎i fied‎. The first‎suspe‎c t who got out of the drive‎r side of the lorry‎was about‎5 foot 6 inche‎s tall and fat. He was weari‎n g a grey jacke‎t with a hood and dark trous‎e rs. The passe‎n ger was slimm‎e r and sligh‎t ly talle‎r, about‎5 foot 8 inche‎s and was weari‎n g light‎blue jeans‎and a white‎jacke‎t with a hoode‎d joggi‎n g top. Accor‎d ing to the polic‎e, the lorry‎store‎d in the parki‎n g lot of the city mall last month‎had been repai‎n ted from white‎to silve‎r and faded‎with false‎regis‎t rati‎o n plate‎s.SECTI‎O N C NEWS BROAD‎C ASTQuest‎i ons 21 and 22 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the news.Ameri‎c an astro‎n auts‎would‎not retur‎n to the moon as plane‎d if US congr‎e ss passe‎s presi‎d ent Obama‎’s‎propo‎s ed budge‎t. Obama‎’s‎budge‎t which‎aims to cut fundi‎n g in certa‎i n areas‎while‎incre‎a sing‎money‎used to creat‎e jobs would‎cance‎l‎NASA’s‎const‎e llat‎i on progr‎a mme. The progr‎a mme has sough‎t to send astro‎n auts‎back to the moon by 2020. NASA’s‎progr‎a mme also inten‎d ed to study‎the idea of estab‎l ishi‎n g a moon colon‎y. The progr‎a mme was set to follo‎w the US space‎agenc‎y’s shutt‎l e missi‎o ns which‎are due to end in Septe‎m ber. On its websi‎t e, the White‎House‎Budge‎t Offic‎e says the progr‎a mme to send astro‎n auts‎to the moon is behin‎d sched‎u le, over budge‎t and overa‎l l less impor‎t ant than other‎space‎inves‎t ment‎s. “Using‎a broad‎range‎of crite‎r ia, an indep‎e nden‎t revie‎w panel‎deter‎m ined‎that even if fully‎funde‎d‎NASA’s‎progr‎a mme to repea‎t many of the achie‎v emen‎t s of the Appol‎o era, 50 years‎later‎was the least‎attra‎c tive‎appro‎ach to space‎explo‎ratio‎n as compa‎r ed to poten‎t ial alter‎n ativ‎e s.”‎the‎site‎says.Quest‎i ons 23 and 24 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the news.A Russi‎a n cargo‎ship with about‎30 crew membe‎r s aboar‎d was in dange‎r of sinki‎n g off Russi‎a’s‎easte‎r n coast‎while‎storm‎i ng weath‎e r inter‎f ered‎with rescu‎e effor‎t s , sate-run Itar-Tass news agenc‎y said Frida‎y.Ice had forme‎d on the outsi‎d e of the ship and the crew was chipp‎i ng it off. The crew sent out the distr‎e ssed‎signa‎l but there‎was no expla‎n atio‎n of the probl‎e m. Becau‎s e of the sever‎e weath‎e r aircr‎a ft‎can’t‎be‎used‎to‎rescu‎e the crew. Accor‎d ing to Itar-Tass the vesse‎l is about‎19 miles‎from the oil rig where‎rescu‎e vesse‎l s are based‎, while‎a tugbo‎a t dispa‎t ched‎from land were still‎about‎4 times‎farth‎e r away. “The cargo‎ship had been on route‎to a fishi‎n g area when it exper‎i ence‎d probl‎e ms.” The news agenc‎y repor‎t ed, “The ship hauls‎fish from boats‎to ports‎.”Quest‎i ons 25 and 26 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the news.Dozen‎s of recor‎d ing stars‎began‎conve‎r ging‎on a Holly‎w ood studi‎o Monda‎y to add their‎voice‎s to a song. They hoped‎to raise‎milli‎o ns of dolla‎r s for Haiti‎a n earth‎q uake‎relie‎f. The words‎and music‎are updat‎e d versi‎o n of we’re‎the world‎,a song that raise‎d at least‎$30 milli‎o n for Afric‎a n human‎i tari‎a n progr‎a mme 25 years‎ago. Lione‎l Richi‎e who co-worke‎d the first‎song with Macha‎e l Jacks‎o n is organ‎i zing‎the effor‎t. The origi‎n al produ‎c er Quinc‎y Jones‎is using‎the same studi‎o he used in 1985. Repor‎t ers and secur‎i ty surro‎u nded‎Hanso‎n Studi‎o s, antic‎i pati‎n g the arriv‎a l of limou‎s ines‎deliv‎ering‎stars‎on Monda‎y after‎n oon for what is expec‎t to be a marat‎h on recor‎d ing sessi‎o n. Smoky‎Robin‎s on who sang on the origi‎n al said the at least‎100 singe‎r s asked‎to take part does not inclu‎d e any of the 45 stars‎from the previ‎o us versi‎o n. Organ‎i zers‎have not said when the song might‎be ready‎for the world‎to hear.Quest‎i on 27 and 28 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the news.A T & T plans‎to spend‎18 billi‎o n dolla‎r s in 2010 upgra‎d ing its wirel‎e ss netwo‎r ks to handl‎e the incre‎a sing‎amoun‎t of new traff‎i c. This is rough‎l y 2 billi‎o n dolla‎r s more than the compa‎n y had inves‎t ed in the previ‎o us year. Speci‎f ical‎l y A T & T will add 2000 new cell sites‎and upgra‎d e exist‎i ng cell sites‎with 3 times‎more fiber‎links‎than it had in 2009. This will incre‎a se capac‎i ty to conne‎c t the cell tower‎s to A T & T’s‎ma in netwo‎r k. A T & T, which‎is the only wirel‎e ss opera‎t or in the US selli‎n g iPhon‎e, had been a targe‎t of much criti‎c ism over this past year as many iPhon‎e subsc‎r iber‎s,parti‎c ular‎l y in dense‎l y popul‎a ted urban‎areas‎have compl‎a ined‎about‎dropp‎e d calls‎, slow Inter‎net acces‎s and poor servi‎c e. Some criti‎c s claim‎e d the compa‎n y has not been spend‎i ng enoug‎h on netwo‎r k upgra‎d es to keep up with growi‎n g deman‎d. A T & T has ackno‎w ledg‎e d that it has faced‎some diffi‎c ulti‎e s parti‎c ular‎l y in big citie‎s, but the compa‎n y is closi‎n g the gap.Quest‎i ons 29 and 30 are based‎on the follo‎w ing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given‎10 secon‎d s to answe‎r the quest‎i ons. Now, liste‎n to the news.An Olymp‎i cs secur‎i ty plan, five years‎in the makin‎g, is takin‎g shape‎in Vanco‎u ver this week. The Canad‎i an polic‎e since‎handi‎n g up the 900 milli‎o n dolla‎r s secur‎i ty opera‎t ion the large‎s t in Canad‎a’s‎histo‎r y. It would‎invol‎v e 15,000 polic‎e, priva‎t e secur‎i ty and milit‎a ry perso‎n nel. The Winte‎r Olymp‎i cs would‎take pace Feb. 12 to 28 in 2010 in Vanco‎u ver. Polit‎i cal prote‎s t may post big threa‎t s to the games‎. The threa‎t of a terro‎r ist attac‎k is reall‎y as low, but the memor‎y of the 1972 Monic‎h Olymp‎i cs has not gone away. That year a terro‎r ist group‎attac‎k ed the athle‎t es’‎villa‎g e, event‎u ally‎killi‎n g 11 Israe‎l i athle‎t es and coach‎e s. It is no coinc‎i denc‎e that in Vanco‎u ver secur‎i ty patro‎l s are parti‎c ular‎l y evide‎n t aroun‎d the low-rise apart‎m ent build‎i ngs where‎the athle‎t es would‎be house‎d. In downt‎o wn Vanco‎u ver some roads‎are alrea‎d y close‎d and rings‎of secur‎i ty fenci‎n g surro‎u nd some key venue‎s. Perch‎e d on top of fenci‎n g is never‎work from 900 surve‎i llan‎c e camer‎a s to detec‎t intru‎s ions‎.。

四级听力真题：2011年12月英语四级听力第3篇原文

2011年12⽉英语四级听⼒第3篇原⽂：　Proverbs, sometimes called ‘sayings’ are examples of folk with them. Little listens which older people of the culture pass down to the younger people to teach them about life. Many proverbs remind people of the values that are important in the culture .Values teach people how to act, what is right and what is wrong,. Because the values of the each culture are different, understanding the values of another culture helps explain how people think and act. Understanding your own cultural values is important too. if you can accept that people from other cultures act according to their values ,not yours,getting along with them will be much easier ,Many proverbs are very old ,so some of the values they teach may not be as important in the culture as they once were ,For example ,Americans today do not pay much attention to the proverb “haste makes waste ”，because patience is not important to them .but if you know about past values ,it helps you to understand the present .and many of the older values are still strong today .Benjamin Franklin ,a famous American diplomat ,writer and scientist, died at 1790 ,but his proverb “time is money ”is taken more seriously by Americans of today than ever before .A study of proverbs from around the world shows that some values are shared by many cultures .In many cases though ,the same idea is expressed differently 。

2011年专业英语四级听力部分及答案

2011年专业英语四级听力部分PART ⅠDICTATION [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 MIN] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS I n 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. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT? A. The show will have more stands this year. B. The show will have more visitors this year. C. The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year. D. The number of exhibition days will be the same this year. 2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would include _____. A. a catalogue B. a poster C. two desks D. four chairs 3. During the conversation, the man seems to be more interested in _____. A. the size of the show B. the cost of the stand C. the basic furniture D. the visitor number 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. What is Jim interested in? A. Investing in the company's product. B. Buying a new educational computer. C. Joining the computer company. D. Reading the campaign plan. 5. The advertisements will be placed in all the following EXCEPT _____. A. family magazines B. Sunday newspapers C. morning television D. teenage magazines 6. The advertisements are intended to be seen by _____. A. parents only B. children only C. school teachers D. whole families 7. Linda sounds _____ about the success of the campaign plan. A. confident B. hesitant C. uncertain D. delighted 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. John has worked in all the following places EXCEPT _____. A. a book shop B. a paper factory C. a school D. a fast-food restaurant 9. From the conversation, we learn that John _____. A. has no interest B. has only one interest C. has two interests D. has quite a few interests 10. Sue Green seems to be more interested in John's experience of ____. A. working in a paper factory B. working in a youth club C. looking after his brother and sister D. looking after his young friends 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, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the passage, the average age of the fleet of Delta/Northwest is _____. A. 10 years B. 14 years C. 16 years D. 20 years. 12. It can be learned from the passage that _____. A. air journeys are quite often far from comfortable B. air travellers usually enjoy luxury during flight C. air travellers usually enjoy upgraded conditions D. airlines always provide good in-flight entertainment 13. Older planes can stay safe for more than 25 years because of the following EXCEPT _____. A. new engines B. strong materials C. proper maintenance D. new interior 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. Which job will involve supervising workers using dangerous equipment? A. Assistant site manager. B. Carpenter supervisor. C. Assembly supervisor. D. Automobile service station manager. 15. Who will also decide on the prices of products and services? A. Airlines' flight service manager. B. Automobile service station manager. C. Assistant site manager. D. Carpenter supervisor. 16. Who may also do some of the work he supervises? A. Assistant site manager. B. Airlines' flight service manager. C. Assembly supervisor. D. Carpenter supervisor. 17. Which job offers the highest salary? A. Assistant site manager. B. Automobile service station manager. C. Carpenter supervisor. D. Airlines' flight service manager. 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. Where were the two men filmed? A. In the jewelry shop. B. In the City Mall. C. Near the lorry. D. In the parking lot. 19. Witnesses saw the two men _____. A. leave the lorry together. B. leave the lorry without hoods. C. run back to the lorry separately. D. run back to the lorry without hoods. 20. Which of the following details is CORRECT? A. The lorry was originally painted white. B. The lorry had no registration plates. C. The shorter man was the passenger. D. The taller man was the driver. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST I n 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 did NASA's Constellation Programme originally plan to do? A. To set up a moon colony by 2020. B. To send astronauts again to the moon by 2020. C. To continue the current shuttle missions till 2020. D. To create more jobs for NASA till 2020. 22. NASA's Constellation Programme would be cancelled mainly because _____. A. there were more important space missions. B. the space agency lacked funding for the programme. C. the current shuttle missions would continue. D. Congress failed to pass President Obama's budget. 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. The Russian cargo ship was sinking. What was the direct cause? A. No explanation of the problem. B. Long distance away from land. C. Slow rescue efforts. D. Severe weather. 24. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible means of rescue? A. Aircraft. B. Tugboat. C. Nearby cargo ship. D. V essels at the oil rig. 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. Why did the singers meet in Hollywood? A. To raise money for African humanitarian efforts. B. To raise money for Haitian earthquake victims. C. To sing in memory of Michael Jackson. D. To make a recording of the original version of the song. 26. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT? A. The organizer is one of the co-writers of the first song B. Singers will use the same recording studio as in 1985. C. The recording session is expected to last long. D. Stars from the original version will take part. 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. The additional 2 billion dollars will mainly be used to _____. A. upgrade its network capacity B. improve customer services C. develop new products D. market more iPhones 28. Where does AT&T face difficulties in particular? A. Nationwide. B. Overseas. C. In large cities. D. In remote towns. 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 questions.Now, listen to the news.29. Where is the presence of security patrols most evident? A. Where matches take place. B. Where protests may take place. C. In downtown V ancouver. D. Around the athletes' village. 30. What is this news item mainly about? A. Political protests during the Olympics. B. Security operations during the Olympics. C. Olympics' security forces. D. Security measures in buildings. British holiday habitsIn the late 1970s, air travel became affordable ／for the average family in the UK,／and more people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays.／After all, the British weather wasn’t very good, even in summer,／so a lot of people left the country for a vacation.／In the 1980s and 1990s , young people in the UK became wealthier on average.／As a result, they started to go abroad in groups,／to places such as Spain and Greece.／Once they arrived at their destination,／they met with other groups of young people and had one long party.／British holidaying habits have begun to change, however.／Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate,／so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather.／Also, going going abroad abroad abroad is is is more more more expensive.expensive.／As a a result, result, result, more more more British British British people people people are are are choosing choosing choosing to to to spend spend spend their their summer holidays in the UK.／1-5 CDBAC 6-10 DACDB 11-15 CADCB 16-20 DACBB21-25 BBACB 26-30 CACDB 。

2011年6月四级听力原文

2011年6月CET-4 听力原文第一部分、听力短对话：11. M：Sean has been trying for month to find a job, but I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that。

W: Oh, poor guy, he really should shave himself every other day at least, and put on something clean。

Q: What do we learn about Sean?12. W: I wish Jane would call when she know she’ll be late. This is not the first time we had to wait for her。

M: I agree, but she does have to drive through very heavy traffic to get here。

Q: What does the man imply?13. M: Congratulations. I heard your baseball team is going to the Mid-Atlantic Championships。

W: Yeah. We are all working real hard right now。

Q: What is the woman’s team doing?14. W: John has been looking after his mother in the hospital. She was injured in a car accident two weeks ago and is still in critical condition 。

M: Oh, that’s terrible. And you know, his father passed away last year。

2011年专四听听力原文及答案

PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION 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.Woman: Good afternoon, International Trade Center Exhibition Services. How can I help? Man: Oh, hello. I’d like some information about exhibiting at the International Auto Mobile Show. Woman: The Auto Show? So, what would you like to know?Man: First, can you give me an idea of how big the fair is?Woman: Well, 121 companies had stands last year and that figure should be up to 140 this time. Man: Sorry, how many?Woman: 140.Man: What about visiting numbers?Woman: Over the two days, we had 6500 vis itors, so with more stands we’d hope for more people this time.Man: And where did they to be said come from?Woman: About 57% were from overseas: America and Europe, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. The remained were local people.Man: That’s interesting, now, a few practical questions. We’re thinking of taking a stand about 45 square meters. How much will that cost?Woman: $400 per square meter.Man: Sorry, can you give me the cost again?Woman: Yes. It’s $400. So if you’re looking at 45 square met ers, it would be, let me see, $18000. But that’s just the cost for a basic stand.Man: What does the price include?Woman: You get a list in a catalogue in both Chinese and English, some basic furniture——a desk and four chairs, and electricity in lighting.Man: So anything else would be extra like a poster.Woman: That’s rightQuestions 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.Man: Hello Linda.Woman: Hello Jim.Man: I’m thinking of invest in your new educational computer that your company has produced and I’m interested in the advertise campaign.Woman: Oh, thank you. What would you like to know?Man: I’ve read your campaign plan. It looks ok. I only have a couple of questions mainly about where you intend to place these advertisements.Woman: Well, as you can see from the plan, we intend to place them in family magazines and on early evening television. We want whole families that parents and children to see them.Man: Mnn…but are you sure they’ll be the right families?Woman: The right families? Well…Man: I mean are you certain that the parents who read these magazines and watch these television programs are the people who will buy an educational computer for their children? Woman: Yes, we are quite certain. A market research shows that…Man: Good. I’m sure you’re right. And I see that you’re thinking of placing advertisements in teenage magazines as well.Woman: Yes, we intend to place them in some teenage magazines, the more serious ones, you know. And we’re also thinking of putting them in Sunday newspapers because it’s likely that the whole family will be together on Sundays.Man: I see, but do you really think that the parents and children will like the same advertisements?Woman: We’ve done the research and we think they’ll like our advertisements.Man: GoodQuestions 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.Woman: Hello. I’m Sue Green. You must be John Fox.Man: Yes, I am.Woman: Thanks for coming to this job interview. Let me ask you a few questions.Man: Yes, please.Woman: Have you got any work experience?Man: Yes. I had a job in a paper factory for a few months after I left school. Then I worked in summer holidays in the university, first in a fast-food restaurant, then at a book shop. Woman: Ok. Do you drive? Have you got a driving license?Man: Yes, I have.Woman: That’s fine then. So what kind of interests do you have?Man: Interests? Well, I like travelling. I play a lot of sports and I play the piano.Woman: What sorts of sports do you like?Man: Football, tennis and swimming.Woman: Right. And what sort of music do you play?Man: Oh, a lot of, different types, classic, jazz.Woman: Ok, the most important question now. What experience have you had with children? Man: well, I’ve looked after my brother and sister as babies and as they’re young children. I also worked with children in a youth club.Woman: A youth club?Man: Yes. I’ve been working as a helper in a youth club since I studies in university as sort of a volunteer with teenagers.Woman: Good. Ok, well, let you know our decisions in a few days.Man: Thank you.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.Few people expect luxury while flying, but these days, even the basic seems to be in bad shape. It’s not our common to fin d your trade table broken, the in-flight entertainment system not working and your seat cushion worn. All of these can make you think how old this plane is anyway. The reality for many US air travelers is the most of the journeys take place some planes that have been in service for a decade or more. The average age of the fleet of the seven large USA passenger airlines is about 14 years old according to the airline monitor. If found American and Delta Northwest have the oldest fleets at about 16 years on average. At the end of 2008, a small percentage of the merged Delta Northwest planes dated back to the later 1960s. “US. fleets are among the oldest in the world,” said Bridge Ablafare. And Adiation analyzed, “ I’m not really sure the people should read th at much into that.” Ablafare said, “ For the safety’s fine point, a lot of the old planes will build tougher and with proper maintenance. There’s no reason why flying constant safe for 25 to 30 years. It’s also important to remember that the plane may be 20 years old, but its engines and another major systems could be recently manufactured and upgraded.” said Ablafare, “There’s less pressure on the airlines to upgrade the interior unless the safety issue or redesign above save money.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.Higher education isn’t for everyone and people have variety of parts to choose from once they graduate from high school. They might know from the start that they want to go street to the professional world. If you’re in the market for a job that doesn’t require a degree but does come with that a salary, here are a few jobs to consider:Assembly supervisors over see workers who put together products by using power tools or other dangerous equipment; the annual salary is $19926.At construction side assistant site managers report to the head site manager and plan, director and coordinate the necessary tasks to complete that day’s activities. Salary: $86584.And automobile service station manager draws up guidelines for gas stations and automobile repair shops and decides on our operations, a signs of job duties, and sets prices for services and products. Salary: $81793.Carpenter supervisors over see carpentry work on a specify project to ensure that workers on schedule and executing the plan accordingly. The supervisors also perform some of carpenter duties if time permits. Salary: $70565.Airlines flight services managers ensure that flight attendance adhere to personal experience and preflight requirements. They also compile fly reports. Salary: $ 67766.Illustrators design funs and imitate for variety of media from website to printing campaigns and video. They often work for advertisement agencies. Salary: $54995Questions 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.The police release the first video emergency yesterday of the two men believe to be involved in robbing a jewelry shop in the city seven days ago. But the video pictures taken a week ago were not very clear. The camera which filmed the men was about 200 meters away from a park lorry which the robbers later used as a getaway vehicle. The men were also filmed wearing hoods as they ran towards the lorry after the robbery. The pictures are timed at 9:05 a.m. last Saturday, just half an hour before the robbery occurred. Witnesses have confirmed that some time during this half an hour, they saw the two men without hoods leave the lorry separately. Despite the quality of the video, the police believe the robbers are distinctive enough not to be identified. The first suspect who got at the drive side of the lorry was about 5 foot and 6 inches tall and fat. He was wearing a grey jacket with a hood and dark trousers. The passenger was slimmer and slightly taller, about 5 foot and 8 inches. He was wearing light blue jeans and white jacket with a hood jogging top. According to the police, the lorry stored in the parking lot of the city mall last month have been repainted from white toss over, filled with false registration plates.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.American astronauts would not return to the moon as plan if US congress passes president Obama’s propose budget. Obama’s budget which in cut funding in certain areas while increasing money used to create jobs would cancel NASA’s constellation programme. The programme hassought to send astronauts back to the moon by 2020. NASA’s programme also intend to study the idea on establishing the moon colony. The programme was set to follow the USA space agency shuttle missions which are due to end in September. On its website, the White House Budget Office says the programme to send astronauts to the moon is behind schedule, over budget and ever less important than other space investments. “Using abroad range of criteria and independent view, panel determined that even fully funded NASA’s programme to repeat many of their achievements of the polar-Euro 50 years later was the least attractive reproach to specific separation as compared to potential alternatives.” the site say.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 newsA Russian cargo ship with about 30 crew members aboard was in danger of sinking off Russia’s eastern coast while storming weather interfered with rescue efforts stayed around it. TASS news agency sent Friday.I set for just outside of the ship and the crew chip middle off. The crew sent out distress signal but there was no explanation of the problem. Because of the severe weather aircraft can’t be used to rescue the crew. According to esh or TASS the vessel is about 19 miles from oil rig where rescue vessels abased while tugboat dispatched from land were still about 4 times farther away. The cargo ship had been on rue to a fishing area when they experiences the problems. The news agency reported. The ship host fish from boat to ports.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.Dozens of recording stars began converging on a Hollywood studio Monday to add their voices to a song. They hope raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief. The words and music are updated version of we’re the world, a song that raised least $30 million for African humanitarian programme 25 years ago. Linar reach who co-work the first song with Machael Jackson is organizing the effort. The original producer Quency Johns is using the same studio he used in 1985. Reporters and security surrounded Hansom Studios anticipating the arrival of limersing to libering MacDonald on Monday afternoon for what is expect to be a merry fund recording session. Smoky Robinson who sang on the original said the least 100 singers asked to take part does not include any of the 45 stars from the previous version. Organizers have not said when the song might be ready for the world to hear.Question 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.AT&T plans to spend 18 billion dollars in 2010 upgrading its wireless networks to handle the increasing a mart of new traffic. There is roughly 2 billion dollars more than the company had invested in the previous year. Specifically AT&T will add 2000 new sale sites and upgrade existing sale sites with 3 times more fablance than it had in 2009. This will increase capacity to connect the salety to AT&T’s may network. AT&T which is the only wireless operator in the US. selling iPhone had been the target of much criticism over this past year as many iPhone sperscrappers particularly in densely populated urban areas have complained about dropped calls, slow internet access and poor service. Some critics claimed the company has not been spendingenough on network upgrade to keep up with growing demand. AT&T has acknowledge that it has faced some difficulties particularly in big cities, but the company is closing the gap.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 questions. Now, listen to the news.An Olympics security plan, five years in the making, is taking shape in Vancouver this week. The Canadian police since handing up the 900 million dollars security operation the largest in Canada’s history. It would involve 15000 police, private security and military personnel. TheWinter Olympics would take pace from Feb. 12 to 28 in 2010 in Vancouver. Political protest may post big threats to the games. The threat of terrorist attack is really does low, but the memory of the 1972 Olympics has not gone aw ay. That year a terrorist group attacked the athletes’ village, eventually killing 11 Israeli athletes and coaches. It is no coincidence that in Vancouver security patrols are particularly evident around the low rise apart buildings with the athletes would be housed. In downtown Vancouver some roads are already closed and wrings of security fencing surround some key venues. Perched on top of fencing is never work from 900 surveillance cameras to detect intrusions.2011年英语专四真题参考答案：听力部分1-5 CDBAC6-10 DACDB11-15 CADCB16-20 DACBB21-25 BBACB26-30 CACDB。

2011年6月全国大学英语四级听力原文及答案

2011年6月全国大学英语四级听力原文及答案Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11.M: Shawn's been trying for months to find a job. But I wonder how he could get a job when he looks like that.W: Oh, that poor guy! He really should shave himself every other day at least and put on something clean.Q: What do we learn about Shawn?12.W: I wish Jane would call when sheknowshe'll be late. This is not the first time we've had to wait for her.M: I agree. But she does have to drive through very heavy traffic to get here.Q: What does the man imply?13.M: Congratulations! I heard your baseball team is going to the Middle Atlantic Championship.W: Yeah, we're all working real hard right now!Q: What is the woman's team doing?14.W: John's been looking after his mother in the hospital. She was injured in a car accident two weeks ago and still in critical condition.W：Oh, that's terrible. And you know his father passed away last year.Q: What do we learn about John?15.M: What a boring speaker! I can hardly stay awake.W: Well, I don't know. In fact, I think it's been a long time since I've heard anyone is good.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?16.W: I'm having a lot of trouble with logic and it seems my professor can't explain it in a way that makes sense to me.M: You know, there is a tutoring service on campus. I was about to drop statistics before they helped me out.Q: What does the man mean?17.M: This is a stylish overcoat. I saw you wearing it last week, did't I ?W: Oh, that wasn't me. That was my sister Joe. She's in your class.Q: What does the woman mean?18.M: Jane, suppose you lost all your money while taking a vacation overseas, what would you do?W: Well, I guess I'd sell my watch or computer or do some odd jobs till I could afford a return plane ticket.Q: What are the speakers talking about?Conversation OneM: Hello, professor Johnson.W: Hello, Tony. So what shall we work on today?M: Well, the problem is that this writing assignment isn’t coming out right. What I thought I was writing on was to talk about what particular sport means to me when I participate in,W: What sport did you choose?M: I decided to write about cross-country skiing.W: What are you going to say about skiing?M: That’s the problem. I thought I would write about how peaceful it is to be out in the country.W: So why is that a problem?M: As I start describing how quiet it is to be out in the woods. I keep mentioning how much effort it takes to keep going. Cross-country skiing isn’t as easy as some people think. It takes a lot of energy, but that’s not part of my paper. So I guess I should leave it out. But now I don’t know how to explain that feeling of peacefulness without explaining how hard you have to work for it. It all fits together. It’s not like just sitting down somewhere and watching the clouds roll by. That’s different.W: Then you’ll have to include that in your point. The peacefulness of cross-country skiing is the kind you earn by effort. Why leave that out? Part of your point you knew before hand but part you discovered as you wrote. That’s common, right?M: Yeah, I guess so.Q19: What is the topic of the man’s writing assignment?Q20: What problem does the man have while working on his paper?Q21: What does the woman say is common in writing papers?Conversation TwoW: Good evening and welcome to this week's Business World.It program for and about business people. Tonight we have Mr. Angeleno who came to the US six years ago, and is now an established businessman with three restaurants in town.Tell us Mr. Angeleno, how did you get started?M: Well I started off with a small diner. I did all the cooking myself and my wife waited on tables. It was really too much work for two people. My cooking is great. And word got around town about the food. Within a year, I had to hire another cook and four waitresses. When that restaurant became very busy, I decided to expand my business. Now with three places my main concern is keeping the business successful and running smoothly.W: Do you advertise?M: Oh yes. I don't have any TV commercials, because they are too expensive. But I advertise a lot on radio and in local newspapers. My children used to distribute ads. in nearby shopping centres, but we don't need to do that anymore.W: Why do you believe you've been so successful?M: Em, I always serve the freshest possible food and I make the atmosphere as comfortable and as pleasant as I can, so that my customers will want to come back. W: So you always aim to please the customers?M: Absolutely!Without them I would have no business at all.W: Thank you Mr.Angeleno.I think your advice will be helpfull to those just staring out in business.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22 What is the woman’s occupation?23 what do we learn about Mr.Angel eno’s business at its beginning?24 what does Mr.Angeleno say about advertising his businesse?25 What does the man say contribute to his success?Section BPassage One听力原文There are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, however, can prove harmful. Studies show that for adults there is no danger, but children can develop loss of vision if they have glasses inappropriate for their eyes.We have all heard some of the common myths about how eyesight gets bad. Most people believe that reading in dim light causes poor eyesight, but that is untrue. Too little light makes the eyes work harder, so they do get tired and strained. Eyestrainalso results from reading a lot, reading in bed, and watching too much television. However, although eyestrain may cause some pain or headaches, it does not permanently damage eyesight.Another myth about eyes is that they can be replaced, or transferred from one person to another. There are close to one million nerve fibres that connect the eyeball to the brain, as of yet it is impossible to attach them all in a new person. Only certain parts of the eye can be replaced. But if we keep clearing up the myths and learning more about the eyes, some day a full transplant may be possible.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What does the speaker want to tell us about eyesight?27. What do studies about wearing the wrong glasses show?28. What do we learn about eye transplanting from the talk?Passage Two听力原文When people care for an elderly relative, they often do not use available community services such as adult daycare centers. If the caregivers are adult children, they are more likely to use such services, especially because they often have jobs and other responsibilities. In contrast, a spouse usually the wife, is much less likely to use support services or to put the dependent person in a nursing home. Social workers discover that the wife normally tries to take care of her husband herself for as long as she can in order not to use up their life savings. Researchers have found that caring for the elderly can be a very positive experience. The elderly appreciated the care and attention they received. They were affectionate and cooperative. However, even when caregiving is satisfying, it is hard work. Social workers and experts on aging offer caregivers and potential caregivers help when arranging for the care of an elderly relative. One consideration is to ask parents what they want before they become sick or dependent. Perhaps they prefer going into a nursing home and can select one in advance. On the other hand, they may want to live with their adult children. Caregivers must also learn to state their needs and opinions clearly and ask for help from others especially brothers and sisters. Brothers and sisters are often willing to help, but they may not know what to doQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. Why are adult children more likely to use community services to help care for elderly parents?30. Why are most wives unwilling to put their dependent husbands into nursing homes?31. According to the passage, what must caregivers learn to do?Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Since a union representative visited our company to inform us about our rights and protections. My coworkers have been worrying about health conditions and complaining about safety hazards in the workplace. Several of the employees in the computer department, for example, claim to be developing vision problems from having to stare at a video display terminal for about 7 hours a day. The supervisor of the laboratory is beginning to get headaches and dizzy spells because she says it’s dangerous to breathe some of the chemical smoke there. An X-rays technician is refusing to do her job until the firm agrees to replace its out-dated equipment. She insists that it’s exposing workers to unnecessarily high doses of radiation. She thinks that she may have to contact the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and asked that government agency to inspect the department. I’ve heard that at a factory in the area two pregnant women who were working with paint requested a transfer to a safer department, because they wanted to prevent damage to their unborn babies. The supervisor of personnel refused the request. In another firm the workers were constantly complaining about the malfunctioning heating system, but the owners was too busy or too mean to do anything about it. Finally, they all met an agree to wear ski-clothing to work the next day. The owner was too embarrassed to talk to his employees. But he had the heating system replaced right away.Questions 32- 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32 What does the talk focus on?33 What did the X-ray technician ask her company to do?34 What does the speaker say about the two pregnant women working with paint?35 Why did the workers in the firm wear ski-clothing to work?Section C Compound DictationContrary to the old warning that time waits for no one, time slows down when you are on the move. It also slows down more as you move faster, which means astronauts some day may survive so long in space that they would return to an earth of the distant future.If you could move at the speed of light, your time would stand still, if you could move faster than light, your time would move backward. Although no form of matter yet discovered, moves as fast as or faster than light, scientific experiments has already confirmed that accelerated motion causes a traveler’s time to be stretched. Albert Einstein predicted this in 1905, when he introduced the concept of relative time as part of his special theory of relativity. A search is now under way to confirm the suspected existence of particles of matter that move at a speed greater than light. Andtherefore, might serve as our passports to the past. An obsession with time, saving, gaming, wasting, losing and mastering it, seems to have been a part of humanity for as long as human have existed. Humanity also has been obsessed with trying to capture the meaning of time. Einstein used a definition of time for experimental purposes, as that which is measured by a clock. Thus time and time’s relativity are measurable by any hour glass, alarm clock, or atomic clock that can measure a billionth of a second.附：2011年6月全国大学英语四级听力答案11. A He is careless about his appearance.12. A Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.13. A Training for the Mi-Atlantic Championship.14. D He has been having a hard time.15. D The woman thinks highly of the speaker.16. C The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.17. C Jill wore the overcoat last week.18. B An imaginary situation.19. D. A sport he participates in.20. D He can’t decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.21. A New ideas come up as you write.22. D Hostess of the weekly “Business World”.23. B He and his wife did everything by themselves.24. B He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.25. B The restaurant atmosphere.26. A There are many false notions about it.27. C It can lead to the loss of vision in children.28. D It can only be partly accomplished now.29. D They have jobs and other commitments.30. A They don’t want to use up all their life savings.31. C Be frank and seek help from others.32. A Health and safety conditions in the workplace.33. A Replace its out-dated equipment.34. A They requested to transfer to a safer department.35. C To protest against the poor working conditions.36. survive37. distant38. backward39. discovered40. scientific41. motion42. predicted43. introduced44. that move at a speed greater than light, and therefore, might serve as our passports to the past45. seems to have been a part of humanity for as long as human have existed46. used a definition of time for experimental purposes, as that which is measured by a clock出师表两汉：诸葛亮先帝创业未半而中道崩殂，今天下三分，益州疲弊，此诚危急存亡之秋也。

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PartⅢListening ComprehensionSection AShort Conversations11. A) Read the notice on the window.B) Go and ask the staff.C) Get a new bus schedule.D) Board the bus to Cleveland.12. A) He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.B) He enjoyed watching the animal performance.C) He got home too late to see the TV special.D) He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.13. A) She wants to take the most direct way.B) She may be late for the football game.C) She is worried about missing her flight.D) She is currently caught in a traffic jam.14. A) At a restaurant.B) In a fish shop.C) At a clinic.D) On a fishing boat.15. A) He is an experienced sales manager.B) He is being interviewed for a job.C) He is a close friend of the woman.D) He is good at answering tricky questions.16. A) The man should consider his privacy first.B) The man will choose a low-rent apartment.C) The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.D) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.17. A) The woman is going to make her topic more focused.B) The man and woman are working on a joint project.C) One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.D) It took a lot of time to get the man on the right track..18. A) They went camping this time last year.B) They didn’t quite enjoy their last picnic.C) They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.D) They weren’t experienced in organizing picnics.Long Conversation One19. A）He likes Sweden better than England.B）He prefers hot weather to cold weather.C）He is an English living in Sweden.D）He visits London nearly every winter.20. A）The bad weather.B）The cold houses.C）The gloomy winter.D）The long night.21. A）Delightful.B）Painful.C）Depressing.D）Refreshing.22. A）They often stay up late reading.B) They work hard and play hard.C) They like to go camping in summer.D) They try to earn more and spend more. Long Conversation Two23. A）Management.B）French.C）English literature.D）Public Administration.24. A）English teaching.B）Staff training.C）Careers guidance.D）Psychological counseling.25. A）Its pleasant environment.B）Its worldwide fame.C）Its generous scholarship.D）Its well-designed courses.Section BPassage One26. A) Characteristics of Japanese artists.B) Some features of Japanese culture.C) The art of Japanese brush painting.D) The uniqueness of Japanese art.27. A) To calm themselves down.B) To enhance concentration.C) To show their impatience.D) To signal their lack of interest.28. A) How listeners in different cultures show respect.B) How speakers can win approval from the audience.C) How speakers can misunderstand the audience.D) How different Western and Eastern art forms are. Passage Two29. A) Directing personnel evaluation.B) Buying and maintain equipment.C) Drawing up plans for in-service training.D) Interviewing and recruiting employees.30. A) Some of his equipment was damaged in a fire.B) The training program he ran was failure.C) Two of his workers were injured at work.D) Two of his employees committed theft.31. A) A better relationship with his boss.B) Advancement to a higher positionC) A better-paying job in another companyD) Improvement in the company’s management32. A) She has more self-confidence than Chris.B) She works with Chris in the same division.C) She has more management experience than Chris.D) She is competing with Chris for the new job.Passage Three33. A) They help us see the important values of a culture.B) They guide us in handling human relationships.C) They help us express ourselves more effectively.D) They are an infinite source of human knowledge.34. A) Their wordings may become different.B) The values they reflect may change.C) Their origins can no longer be traced.D) They may be misinterpreted.35. A) Certain values are shared by a large number of cultures.B) Some proverbs are assuming more and more importance.C) Old proverbs are constantly replaced by new ones.D) Certain values have always been central to a culture.Section CCompound DictationOur lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own (36)_______, I no longer imagine I can get through a (37) _________ day much less all my life (38)__________ on my own. Even if I am on (39) _________in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house someone else has (40) _________, wearing clothes someone else has sewn from cloth woven by others, using (41) _______someone else is distributing to my house. (42) ______of interdependence is everywhere; we are on this (43)____together.(44)_________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ “Make your own way”,“Stand on your own two feet” or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action:“Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it！” Total independence is a dominant thing in our culture. I imagine that (45)________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________. But the teaching was shaped by our culturalimagines. And instead, I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally independent and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.(46)_________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________.。

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Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and2 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 through the centre.11.W: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely confused. I can’t figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves?M: Why don’t you just go to the ticket window and ask?Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?12.W: I really enjoyed the TV special about drafts last night. Did you get home in time to see it?W: Oh, yes, but I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.Q: What does the man mean?13.W: Airport, please. I’m running a little late. So just take the fastest way even if it’s not the most direct.M: Sure, but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game.14.W: May I make a recommendation, sir? Our seafood with this special sauce is very good.M: Thank you, but I don’t eat shellfish. I’m allergic to it.Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?15. W: now one more question if you don’t mind, what position in the company appeals to you most?M: Well, I’d like the position of sales manager if that position is still vacant.Q: What do we learn about the man?16. M: I don’t think I want to live in the dormitory next year. I need more privacy.W: I know what you mean. But check out the cost if renting an apartment first.I won’t be surprised if you change your mind.Q: What does the woman imply?17. M: You’re on the right track. I just think you need to narrow the topic down.W: Yeah, you’re right. I always start by choosing two boarder topics when I’m doing a research paper.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18. W: This picnic should beat the last one we went to, doesn’t it?M: Oh, yeah, we had to spend the whole time inside. Good thing, the weather was cooperative this time.Long ConversationConversation OneM: When I say I live in Sweden, people always want to know about the seasons.W: The seasons?M: Yeah, you know how cold it is in winter? What is it like when the days are so short?W: So what is it like?M: Well, it is cold ,very cold in winter. Sometimes it is cold as 26 degrees below centigrade. And of course when you go out, you’ll wrap up warm. But inside in the houses it’s always very warm, much warmer than at home. Swedish peopl e always complain that when they visit England, the houses are cold even in the good winter.W: And what about the darkness?M: Well, yeah, around Christmas time there’s only one hour of daylight, so you really looks forward to the spring. It is sometimes a bit depressing. But you see the summers are amazing, from May to July in the North of Sweden the sun never sets. It’s still light in the midnight. You can walk in the mountains and read a newspaper.W: Oh, yeah, the land of the midnight sun.M: Yeah, tha t’s right, but it’s wonderful. You won’t stay up all night. And the Swedes makes most of it often they started work earlier in summer and then leave at about 2 or 3 in the afternoon, so that they can really enjoy the long summer evenings. They’d like to wo rk hard, but play hard, too. I think Londoners work longer hours, but I’m not sure this is a good thing.Q19: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q20: What do Swedish people complain about when they visit England in winter?Q21: How does the man describe the short hour of daylight around Christmas in Sweden?Q21: What does the man say about the Swedish people?Conversation TwoW: What kind of training does one need to go into this type of job?M: That’s a very good question. I don’t think there is any, specifically.W: For example, in your case, what was your educational background?M: Well, I did a degree in French at Nottingham. After that, I did careers work in secondary schools like the careers guidance people. Here is in the university. Then I went into local government because I found I was more interested in the administrative side. Then progressed on to universities. So there wasn’t any plan and there was no specific training. There are plenty of training courses in management techniques and committee work which you can attend now.W: But in the first place, you did a French degree.M: In my time, there wasn’t a degree you could do for administration. I think most of the administrators I’ve come across have degrees and all sorts of th ings.W: Well, I know in my case, I did an English literature degree and I didn’t really expect to end up doing what I am doing now.M: Quite.W: But you are local to Nottingham, actually? Is there any reason why you went to Nottingham University?M: No, no, I come from the north of England, from west Yorkshire. Nottingham was one of the universities I put on my list. And I like the look of it. The campus is just beautiful.W: Yes, indeed. Let’s see. Were you from the industrial part of Yorkshire?M: Yes, from the Woolen District.Q23. What was the man’s major at university?Q24: What was the man’s job in secondary schools?Q25: What attracted the man to Nottingham University?Section BPassage OneWhile Gail Obcamp, an American artist was giving a speech on the art of Japanese brush painting to an audience that included visitors from Japan, she was confused to see that many of her Japanese listeners have their eyes closed. Were they tuned off because an American had the nerve to instruct Japanese in their own art form or they deliberately tried to signal their rejection of her? Obcamp later found out that her listeners were not being disrespectful. Japanese listeners sometimes closed their eyes to enhance concentration. Her listeners were showing their respect for her by chewing on her words. Some day you may be either a speaker or a listener in a situation involving people from other countries or members of minority group in North America. Learning how different cultures signal respect can help you avoid misunderstandings. Here are some examples. In the deaf culture of North America, many listeners show applause not by clapping their hands but by waving them in the air. In some cultures, both overseas and in some minority groups in North America, listeners are considered disrespectful if they look directly at the speaker. Respect is shown by looking in the general direction but avoiding direct eye contact. In some countries, whistling by listeners is a sign of approval while in other courtiers it is a form of insult.Questions:26, What did Obcamp’s speech focus on?27, Why do Japanese listeners sometimes close their eyes while listening to a speech?28, What does the speaker try to explain?Passage TwoChris is in charge of purchasing and maintaining equipment in his Division at Taxlong Company. He is soon going to have an evaluation interview with his supervisor and the personnel director to discuss the work he has done in the past year. Salary, promotion and plans for the coming year will also be discussed at the meeting. Chris has made several changes for his Division in the past year. First, he bought new equipment for one of the departments. He has been particularly happy about the new equipment because many of the employees have told him how much it has helped them. Along with improving the equipment, Chris began a program to train employees to use equipment better and do simple maintenance themselves. The training saved time for the employees and money for the company. Unfortunately, one serious problem developed during the year. Two employees the Chris hired were stealing, and he had to fire them. Chris knows that a new job for a purchasing and maintenance manager for the whole company will be open in a few months, and he would like to be promoted to the job. Chris knows, however, that someone else wants that new job, too. Kim is in charge of purchasing and maintenance in another Division of the company. She has also made several changes over the year. Chris knows that his boss likes Kim’s work, and he expects that his work will be compared with hers.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What is Chris’s main responsibility at Taxlong Company?30. What problem did Chris encounter in his Division?31. What does Chris hope for in the near future?32. What do we learn about Kim from the passage?Passage ThreeProverbs, sometimes called sayings, are examples of folk wisdom. They are little lessons which older people of a culture pass down to the younger people to teach them about life. Many proverbs remind people of the values that are important in the culture. Values teach people how to act, what is right, and what is wrong. Because the values of each culture are different, understanding the values of another culture helps explain how people think and act. Understanding your own culture values isimportant too. If you can accept that people from other cultures act according to their values, not yours, getting along with them will be much easier. Many proverbs are very old. So some of the values they teach may not be as important in the culture as they once were. For example, Americans today do not pay much attention to the proverb “Haste makes waste”, because patience is not important to them. But if you know about past values, it helps you to understand the present and many of the older values are still strong today. Benjamin Franklin, a famous American diplomat, writer and scientist, died in 1790, but his proverb “Time is money” is taken more seriously by Americans of today than ever before. A study of proverbs from around the world shows that some values are shared by many cultures. In many cases though, the same idea is expressed differently.Questions 33- 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. Why are proverbs so important?34. According to the speaker what happens to some proverbs with the passage of time?35 What do we learn from the study of proverbs from around the world?Section CCompound DictationOur lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own company, I no longer imagine I can get through a single day much less all my life completely on my own. Even if I am on vacation in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house someone else has built, wearing clothes someone else has sewn from cloth woven by others, using electricity someone else is distributing to my house. Evidence of interdependence is everywhere; we are on this journey together.As I was growing up, I remember being carefully taught that independence not interdependen ce was everything. “Make your own way”,” Stand on your own two feet” or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it.Total independence is a dominant thing in our culture. I imagine that what myparents were trying to teach me was to take responsibilities for my actions and my choices. But the teaching was shaped by our cultural imagines. And instead, I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally independent and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help. I would do almost anything not to be a burden, and not require any help from anybody.。

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2011年12月完整可复制版四级听力真题、答案及原文PartⅢListening ComprehensionSection AShort Conversations11. A) Read the notice on the window.B) Go and ask the staff.C) Get a new bus schedule.D) Board the bus to Cleveland.12. A) He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.B) He enjoyed watching the animal performance.C) He got home too late to see the TV special.D) He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.13. A) She wants to take the most direct way.B) She may be late for the football game.C) She is worried about missing her flight.D) She is currently caught in a traffic jam.14. A) At a restaurant.B) In a fish shop.C) At a clinic.D) On a fishing boat.15. A) He is an experienced sales manager.B) He is being interviewed for a job.C) He is a close friend of the woman.D) He is good at answering tricky questions.16. A) The man should consider his privacy first.B) The man will choose a low-rent apartment.C) The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.D) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.17. A) The woman is going to make her topic more focused.B) The man and woman are working on a joint project.C) One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.D) It took a lot of time to get the man on the right track..18. A) They went camping this time last year.B) They didn’t quite enjoy their last picnic.C) They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.D) They weren’t experienced in organizing picnics.Long Conversation One19. A）He likes Sweden better than England.B）He prefers hot weather to cold weather.C）He is an English living in Sweden.D）He visits London nearly every winter.20. A）The bad weather.B）The cold houses.C）The gloomy winter.D）The long night.21. A）Delightful.B）Painful.C）Depressing.D）Refreshing.22. A）They often stay up late reading.B) They work hard and play hard.C) They like to go camping in summer.D) They try to earn more and spend more.Long Conversation Two23. A）Management.B）French.C）English literature.D）Public Administration.24. A）English teaching.B）Staff training.C）Careers guidance.D）Psychological counseling.25. A）Its pleasant environment.B）Its worldwide fame.C）Its generous scholarship.D）Its well-designed courses.Section BPassage One26. A) Characteristics of Japanese artists.B) Some features of Japanese culture.C) The art of Japanese brush painting.D) The uniqueness of Japanese art.27. A) To calm themselves down.B) To enhance concentration.C) To show their impatience.D) To signal their lack of interest.28. A) How listeners in different cultures show respect.B) How speakers can win approval from the audience.C) How speakers can misunderstand the audience.D) How different Western and Eastern art forms are.Passage Two29. A) Directing personnel evaluation.B) Buying and maintain equipment.C) Drawing up plans for in-service training.D) Interviewing and recruiting employees.30. A) Some of his equipment was damaged in a fire.B) The training program he ran was failure.C) Two of his workers were injured at work.D) Two of his employees committed theft.31. A) A better relationship with his boss.B) Advancement to a higher positionC) A better-paying job in another companyD) Improvement in the company’s management32. A) She has more self-confidence than Chris.B) She works with Chris in the same division.C) She has more management experience than Chris.D) She is competing with Chris for the new job.Passage Three33. A) They help us see the important values of a culture.B) They guide us in handling human relationships.C) They help us express ourselves more effectively.D) They are an infinite source of human knowledge.34. A) Their wordings may become different.B) The values they reflect may change.C) Their origins can no longer be traced.D) They may be misinterpreted.35. A) Certain values are shared by a large number of cultures.B) Some proverbs are assuming more and more importance.C) Old proverbs are constantly replaced by new ones.D) Certain values have always been central to a culture.Section CCompound DictationOur lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own (36) , I no longer imagine I can get through a (37)day much less all my life (38)____ on my own. Even if I am on (39) ____ in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house someone else has (40) ____, wearing clothes someone else has sewn from cloth woven by others, using (41) ____ someone else is distributing to my house. (42) ____ of interdependence is everywhere; we are on this (43)____ together.(44) _______________________. “Make your own way”,“Stand on your own two feet” or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action:“Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it！” Total independence is a dominant thing in our culture. I imagine that (45)________________________. But the teaching was shaped by our cultural imagines. And instead, I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally independent and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.(46) _________________________________________..。

英语四级听力

英语四级听力真题2011年6月至2014年6月西南交通大学·峨眉Zhouairle201412092011年6月4级Question 1A.He is careless about his appearance.B.He is ashamed of his present condition.C.He changes jobs frequently.D.He shaves every other day.Question 2A.Jane may be caught in a traffic jam.B.Jane should have started a little earlier.C.He knows what sort of person Jane is.D.He is irritated at having to wait for Jane.Question 3A.Training for the Mid-Atlantic Championships.B.Making preparations for a trans-Atlantic trip.C.Collecting information about baseball games.D.Analyzing their rivals，on-field performance. Question 4A.He had a narrow escape in a car accident.B.He is hospitalized for a serious injury.C.He lost his mother two weeks ago.D.He has been having a hard time.Question 5A.The woman has known the speaker for a long time.B.The man had difficulty understanding the lecture.C.The man is making a fuss about nothing.D.The woman thinks highly of the speaker.Question 6A.He has difficulty making sense of logic.B.Statistics and logic are both challenging subjects.C.The woman should seek help from the tutoring service.D.Tutoring services are very popular with students. Question 7A.Her overcoat is as stylish as Jill's.B.Jill missed her class last week.C.Jill wore the overcoat last week.D.She is in the same class as the man.Question 8A.A computer game.B.An imaginary situation.C.An exciting experience.D.A vacation by the sea.Questions 9 to 11Question 9A.Beautiful scenery in the countryside.B.Dangers of cross-country skiing.C.Pain and pleasure in sports.D.A sport he participates in.Questions 10 A.He can't find good examples to illustrate his point.B.He can't find a peaceful place to do the assignment.C.He doesn't know how to describe the beautiful country scenery.D.He can't decide whether to include the effort part of skiing.Question 11A.New ideas come up as you write.B.Much time is spent on collecting data.C.A lot of effort is made in vain.D.The writer’s point of view often changes.Question 12 to 15Question 12A.Journalist of a local newspaper.B.Director of evening radio programs.C.Producer of television commercials.D.Hostess of the weekly “Business World”.Question 13A.He ran three restaurants with his wife's help.B.He and his wife did everything by themselves.C.He worked both as a cook and a waiter.D.He hired a cook and two local waitresses.Question 14A.He hardly needs to do any advertising nowadays.B.He advertises a lot on radio and in newspapers.C.He spends huge sums on TV commercials every year.D.He hires children to distribute ads in shopping centers. Question 15A.The restaurant location.B.The restaurant atmosphere.C.The food variety.D.The food price.Questions 16 to 18Question 16A.Its protection is often neglected by children.B.It cannot be fully restored once damaged.C.There are many false notions about it.D.There are various ways to protect it.Question 17A.It may make the wearer feel tired.B.It will gradually weaken the eyes of adults.C.It can lead to the loss of vision in children.D.It can permanently change the eye structure. Question 18A.It can never be done even with high technology.B.It is the best way to restore damaged eyesight.C.It is a major achievement in eye surgery.D.It can only be partly accomplished now.Questions 19 to 21Question 19A.They think they should follow the current trend.B.Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.C.Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.D.They have jobs and other commitments.Question 20A.They don't want to use up all their life savings.B.They fear they will regret it afterwards.C.They would like to spend more time with them.D.They don't want to see their husbands poorly treated. Question 21A.Provide professional standard care.B.Be affectionate and cooperative.C.Be frank and seek help from others.D.Make full use of community facilities.Questions 22 to 25Question 22A.Health and safety conditions in the workplace.B.Rights and responsibilities of company employees.mon complaints made by office workers.D.Conflicts between labor and management. Question 23A.Replace its out-dated equipment.B.Improve the welfare of affected workers.C.Follow government regulations strictly.D.Provide extra health compensation.Question 24A.They requested to transfer to a safer department.B.They quit work to protect their unborn babies.C.They sought help from union representatives.D.They wanted to work shorter hours.Question 25A.To show how they love winter sports.B.To attract the attention from the media.C.To protest against the poor working conditions.D.To protect themselves against the cold weather. Contrary to the old warning that time waits for no one，time slows down when you are on the move. It also slowsdown more as you move faster, which means astronauts （宇航员）someday may _____（27）so long in space that they would return to an Earth of the_____（28）future. If you could move at the speed of light, your time would stand still. If you could move faster than light, your time would move _____（29）.Although no form of matter yet _____（30）,moves as fast as or faster than light，_____（31）experiments have already confirmed that accelerated_____（32）causes a traveler's time to be stretched. Albert Einstein _____（33）this in 1905, when he _____（34）the concept of relative time as part of his Special Theory of Relativity. A search is now under way to confirm the suspected existence of particles of matter that move at a speed greater than light. And therefore，might serve as our passports to the past. An obsession （沉迷）with time—saving，gaining，wasting，losing，and mastering it —seems to have been_____（35）for as long as human have existed. Humanity also has been obsessed with trying to capture the meaning of time. Einstein used_____（36）for experimental purposes, as that which is measured by a clock. Thus, time and time's relativity are measurable by any hourglass, alarm clock, or an atomic clock that can measure a billionth of a second.2011年12月4级Question 1A.Read the notice on the window.B.Go and ask the staff.C.Get a new bus schedule.D.Board the bus to Cleveland.Question 2A.He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.B.He got home too late to see the TV special.C.He enjoyed watching the animal performance.D.He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program. Question 3A.She wants to take the most direct way.B.She may be late for the football game.C.She is worried about missing her flight.D.She is currently caught in a traffic jam.Question 4A.At a restaurant.B.In a fish shop.C.At a clinic.D.On a fishing boat.Question 5A.He is an experienced sales manager.B.He is being interviewed for a job.C.He is a close friend of the woman.D.He is good at answering tricky questions. Question 6A.The man should consider his privacy first.B.The man will choose a low-rent apartment.C.The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.D.The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory. Question 7A.The woman is going to make her topic more focused.B.The man and woman are working on a joint project.C.One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.D.It took a lot of time to get the man on the right track. Question 8A.They went camping this time last year.B.They didn't quite enjoy their last picnic.C.They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.D.They weren't experienced in organizing picnics. Questions 9 to 12Question 9A.He likes Sweden better than England.B.He prefers hot weather to cold weather.C.He is an Englishman living in Sweden.D.He visits London nearly every winter.Question 10 A.The bad weather.B.The gloomy winter.C.The cold houses.D.The long night.Question 11A.Delightful.B.Painful.C.Depressing.D.Refreshing.Question 12A.They often stay up late reading.B.They work hard and play hard.C.They like to go camping in summer.D.They try to earn more and spend more. Questions 13 to 15Question 13A.English Literature.B.Management.C.French.D.Public Administration.Questions 14A.English teaching.B.Staff training.C.Careers guidance.D.Psychological counseling.A B C DQuestions 15A.Its generous scholarships.B.Its worldwide fame.C.Its well-designed courses.D.Its pleasant environment.Questions 16 to 18Question 16A.Characteristics of Japanese artists.B.Some features of Japanese culture.C.The art of Japanese brush painting.D.The uniqueness of Japanese art.Question 17A.To calm themselves down.B.To enhance concentration.C.To show their impatience.D.To signal lack of interest.Question 18A.How listeners in different cultures show respect.B.How speakers can win approval from the audience.C.How speakers can misunderstand the audience.D.How different Western and Eastern art forms are. Questions 19 to 22Question 19A.Directing personnel evaluation.B.Buying and maintaining equipment.C.Drawing up plans for in-service training.D.Interviewing and recruiting employees.Question 20A.Some of his equipment was damaged in a fire.B.The training program he ran was a failure.C.Two of his workers were injured at work.D.Two of his employees committed theft.Question 21A.A better relationship with his boss.B.Advancement to a higher position.C.A better-paying job in another company.D.Improvement in the company's management. Question 22A.She has more self-confidence than Chris.B.She works with Chris in the same division.C.She has more management experience than Chris.D.She is competing with Chris for the new job. Questions 23 to 25Question 23A.They help us see the important values of a culture.B.They guide us in handling human relationships.C.They help us express ourselves more effectively.D.They are an infinite source of human knowledge. Question 24A.Their wording may become different.B.The values they reflect may change.C.Their origins can no longer be traced.D.They may be misinterpreted occasionally.Question 25A.Certain values are shared by a large number of cultures.B.Some proverbs are assuming more and more importance.C.Old proverbs are constantly replaced by new ones.D.Certain values have always been central to a culture. Our lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own_____（27）, I no longer imagine I can get through a _____（28）day, much less all my life, _____（29）on my own. Even if I am on _____（30）in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house someone else has built, wearing clothes someone else has _____（31）from cloth woven by others, using _____（32）someone else is distributing to my house. _____（33）of interdependence is everywhere. We are on this _____（34）together.As I was growing up, I remember being _____（35）that independence, not interdependence, was everything. "Make your own way", "Stand on your own two feet" or my mother's favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: "Now that you've made your bed, lie on it."Total independence is a dominant thing in our culture. I imagine that what my parents were trying to teach me was to _____（36）and my choices. But the teaching was shaped by our cultural imagines. And instead, I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally "independent" and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.I would do almost anything not to be a burden, and not require any help from anybody.2012年6月4级Question 1A.Trying to sketch a map.B.Painting the dining room.C.Discussing a house plan.D.Cleaning the kitchen.Question 2A.She is tired of the food in the canteen.B.She often eats in a French restaurant.C.She usually takes a snack in the KFC.D.She in very fussy about what she eats. Question 3A.Listening to some loud music.B.Preparing for an oral examination.C.Talking loudly on the telephone.D.Practicing for a speech contest.Question 4A.The man has left a good impression on her family.B.The man can dress casually for the occasion.C.The man should buy himself a new suit.D.The man's jeans and T-shirts are stylish. Question 5A.Grey pants made from pure cotton.B.Fashionable pants in bright colors.C.100% cotton pants in dark blue.D.Something to match her brown pants. Question 6A.Its price.B.Its location.C.Its comfort.D.Its facilities.Question 7A.Travel overseas.B.Look for a new job.C.Take a photo.D.Adopt a child.Question 8A.It is a routine offer.B.It is new on the menu.C.It is quite healthy.D.It is a good bargain.Questions 9 to 12Questions 9A.Hosting an evening TV program.B.Having her bicycle repaired.C.Lecturing on business management.D.Conducting a market survey.Questions 10 A.He repaired bicycles.B.He served as a consultant.C.He worked as a salesman.D.He coached in a racing club.Questions 11A.He wanted to be his own boss.B.He found it more profitable.C.He didn't want to start from scratch.D.He didn't want to be in too much debt.Questions 12A.They work five days a week.B.They are all the man's friends.C.They are paid by the hour.D.They all enjoy gambling.Questions 13 to 15Questions 13A.It has gradually given way to service industry.B.It remains a major part of industrial activity.C.It has a history as long as paper processing.D.It accounts for 80 percent of the region's GDP. Questions 14A.Transport problems.B.Shortage of funding.ck of resources.D.Poor management.Questions 15petition from rival companies.B.Product promotion campaigns.C.Possible locations for a new factory.D.Measures to create job opportunities.Questions 16 to 18Questions 16A.They shared mutual friends in school.B.They had known each other since childhood.C.They shared many extracurricular activities.D.They had many interests in common.Questions 17A.At a local club.B.At the sports center.C.At Joe's house.D.At the boarding school.Questions 18A.Durable friendships can be very difficult to maintain.B.One has to be respectful of other people in order to win respect.C.It is hard for people from different backgrounds to become friends.D.Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other.Questions 19 to 21Questions 19A.Near the entrance of a park.B.In his building's parking lot.C.At a parking meter.D.At a street comer.Questions 20A.It had been taken by the police.B.It had been moved to the next block.C.It had been stolen by someone.D.It had been parked at a wrong place.Questions 21A.At the Greenville center.B.At a public parking lot.C.In a neighboring town.D.In the city garage.Questions 22 to 25Question 22A.Famous creative individuals.B.The mysteriousness of creativity.C.A major scientific discovery.D.Creativity as shown in arts.Question 23A.It is something people all engage in.B.It helps people acquire knowledge.C. It starts soon after we are born.D. It is the source of all artistic work.Question 24A.Creative imagination.B.Logical reasoning.C.Natural curiosity.D.Critical thinking.Question 25A.It is beyond ordinary people.B.It is yet to be fully understood.C.It is part of everyday life.D.It is a unique human trait.Students have been complaining more and more about stolen property. Radios, cell phones, bicycles, pocket_____ （26）and books have all been reported stolen. Are there enough campus police to do the job? There are 20 officers in the campus security division. Their job is to_____ （27）crime，accidents，lost and found_____ （28），and traffic problems on campus. More than half of their time is spent directing traffic and writing parking tickets._____ （29）promptly to accidents and other_____ （30）is important, but it is their smallest job. Dealing with crime takes up the rest of their time. Very_____ （31）did any violent crimes actually_____ （32）. In the last five years there have been no_____ （33）, seven robberies，and about sixty other violent attacks, most of these involving fights at parties. On the other hand, there have been hundreds of thefts and windows or lights, or writing on Things get stolen when it is just cases of deliberate damaging of_____ （34），which usually involves breaking walls. The thefts are not the carefully planned burglaries that you see in movies._____ （35）because they are left lying around unwatched. Do we really need more police? Hiring more campus police would cost money, possibly making our tuition go up again. A better way to solve this problem might be for all of us to be more careful with our things.2012年12月4级Question 1A.He needs another week for the painting.B.The painting was completed just in time.C.The building won't open until next week.D.His artistic work has been well received. Question 2A.Go camping.B.Decorate his house.C.Rent a tent.anize a party.Question 3A.She talked with Mr.Wright on the phone.B.She is about to call Mr.Wright secretary.C.She will see Mr.Wright at lunch time.D.She failed to reach Mr.Wright. Question 4A.He is actually very hardworking.B.He has difficulty finishing his project.C.He needs to spend more time in the lab.D.He seldom tells the truth about himself. Question 5A.Rules restricting smoking.B.Ways to quit smoking.C.Smokers' health problems.D.Hazards of passive smoking. Question 6A.He is out of town all morning.B.He is tied up in family matters.C.He has been writing a report.D.He has got meetings to attend. Question 7A.He is not easy-going.B.He is the speakers' boss.C.He is not at home this weekend.D.He seldom invites people to his home. Question 8A.Take a break.B.Take a break.C.Ask the way.D.Have a cup of coffee.Questions 9 to 11Question 9A.They are as good as historical films.B.They give youngsters a thrill.C.They have greatly improved.D.They are better than comics on film. Question 10 A.The effects were very good.B.The acting was just so-so.C.The plot was too complicated.D.The characters were lifelike.Question 11A.They triumphed ultimately over evil in the battle.B.They played the same role in War of the Worlds.C.They are popular figures among young people.D.They are two leading characters in the film. Questions 12 to 15Question 12A.It is scheduled on Thursday night.B.It is supposed to last nine weeks.C.It takes place once a week.D.It usually starts at six.Question 13A.To make good use of her spare time in the evening.B.To meet the requirements of her in-service training.C.To improve her driving skills as quickly as possible.D.To improve her driving skills as quickly as possible. Question 14A.Participate in group discussions.B.Take turns to make presentations.C.Listen to the teacher's explanation.D.Answer the teacher's questions.Question 15A.Most of them are female.B.Some have a part-time job.C.They plan to buy a new car.D.A few of them are old chaps.Questions 16 to 19Question 16A.She is not good at making friends.B.She is not well off.C.She enjoys company.D.She likes to go to concerts alone.Question 17A.Their similar social status.B.Their interdependence.C.Their common interest.D.Their identical character.Question 18A. Invite Pat to a live concert.B.Buy some gifts for Pat's kids.C.Help take care of Pat's kids.D.Pay for Pat's season tickets.Question 19A. It can develop between people with a big difference in income.B.It can be maintained among people of different agegroups.C.It cannot last long without similar family background.D.It cannot be sustained when friends move far apart. Questions 20 to 23Question 20A.Priority of students'academic achievements.B.Equal education opportunities to all children.C.Social equality between teachers and students.D.Respect for students' individuality.Question 21A.Efficient.plicated.C.Lengthy.D.Democratic.Question 22A.To help them acquire hands-on experience.B.To try to cut down its operational expenses.C.To provide part-time jobs for needy students.D.To enable them to learn to take responsibility. Questions 23 to 25Question 23A.The best way to work through a finger maze.B.Individuals doing better in front of an audience.C.Researchers having contributed greatly to psychology.D.Improvements on the classification of human behavior. Question 24A.When you feel encouraged by the audience.B.When you try to figure out a confusing game.C.When you already know how to do something.D.When you complete with other people in a group. Question 25A.Practicing constantly.B.Working by oneself.C.Learning by doing.ing proven methods.Americans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide _____（27）of food available. They have a broader knowledge of nutrition （营养）, so they buy more fresh fruit and _____（28）than ever before. At the same time，Americans purchase increasing quantities of sweets and sodas.Statistics show that the way people live _____（29）the way they eat. American lifestyles have changed. There are now _____（30）people who live alone, single parents and children, and double-income families. These changing lifestyles are _____（31）for the increasing number of people who must _____（32）meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to _____（33）. Partly as a consequence of this limited time, over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens. Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average.It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. The United States Department of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and_____（34）. This information not only tells us what people are eating, but also tells us about the changes in _____（35）and tastes. Red meat, which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American_____（36）. Instead, chicken, turkey and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years.2013年6月4级Question 1A.The woman is the manager's secretary.B.The man found himself in a wrong place.C.The man is the manager's business associate.D.The woman was putting up a sign on the wall. Question 2A.He needs more time for the report.B.He needs help to interpret the data.C.He is sorry not to have helped the woman.D.He does not have sufficient data to go on.Question 3A.A friend from New York.B.A message from Tony.C.A postal delivery.D.A change in the weather.Question 4A.She is not available until the end of next week.B.She is not a reliable source of information.C.She does not like taking exams.D.She does not like psychology.Question 5A.He will help the woman carry the suitcase.B.The woman's watch is twenty minutes fast.C.The woman shouldn't make such a big fuss.D.There is no need for the woman to be in a hurry. Question 6A.Mary is not so easygoing as her.B.Mary and she have a lot in common.C.She finds it hard to get along with Mary.D.She does not believe what her neighbors said. Question 7A.At an information service.B.At a car wash point.C.At a repair shop.D.At a dry cleaner's.Question 8A.The woman came to the concert at the man's request.B.The man is already fed up with playing the piano.C.The piece of music the man played is very popular.D.The man's unique talents are the envy of many people. Questions 9 to 12Question 9A.He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school.B.He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.C.He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago.D.He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit. Question 10A.He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.B.He is eager to find a job with an increased salary.C.He likes to work in a company close to home.D.He would rather get a less demanding job. Question 11A.SportsB.TravelC.Foreign languages.puter games.Question 12A.When he is supposed to start work.B.What responsibilities he would have.C.When he will be informed about his application.D.What career opportunities her company can offer. Questions 13 to 15Question 13A.She is pregnant.B.She is over 50.C.She has just finished her project.D.She is a good saleswoman.Question 14A.He takes good care of Lisa.B.He is the CEO of a giant company.C.He is good at business management.D.He works as a sales manager.Question 15A.It is in urgent need of further development.B.It produces goods popular among local people.C.It has been losing market share in recent years.D.It is well positioned to compete with the giants. Questions 16 to 19Question 16A.It is lined with tall trees.B.It was widened recently.C.It has high buildings on both sides.D.It used to be dirty and disorderly.Question 17A.They repaved it with rocks.B.They built public restrooms on it.C.They beautified it with plants.D.They set up cooking facilities near it.Question 18A.What makes life enjoyable.B.How to work with tools.C.What a community means.D.How to improve health.Question 19A.They were obliged to fulfill the signed contract.B.They were encouraged by the city officials’ praise.C.They wanted to prove they were as capable as boys.D.They derived happiness from the constructive work. Questions 20 to 22Question 20A.The majority of them think it less important than computers.B.Many of them consider it boring and old-fashioned.C.The majority of them find it interesting.D.Few of them read more than ten books a year. Question 21A.Novels and stories.B.Mysteries and detective stories.C.History and science books.D.Books on culture and tradition.Question 22A.Watching TV.B.Listening to music.C.Reading magazines.D.Playing computer games.Questions 23 to 25Question 23A.Advice on the purchase of cars.rmation about the new green-fuel vehicles.C.Trends for the development of the motor car.D.Solutions to global fuel shortage.Question 24A.Limited driving range.B.Huge recharging expenses.C.The short life of batteries.D.The unaffordable high price.Question 25A.They need to be further improved.B.They can easily switch to natural gas.C.They are more cost-effective than vehicles powered by solar energy.D.They can match conventional motor cars in performance and safety.My favorite T.V. show? "The Twilight Zone." I _____（27）like the episode called " The Printer’s Devil.", It's about a newspaper editor who's being _____（28）out of business by a big newspaper syndicate—you know, a group of papers _____（29）by the same people.He's about to _____（30）when he's interrupted by an old man who says his name is Smith. The editor is not only offered $5,000 to pay off his newspaper's _____（31）,but this Smith character also offers his services for free. It turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soor he's turning out newspapers with _____（32）. The small paper is successful again. The editor is _____（33）a how quickly Smith gets his stories—only minutes after they happen—but soon he's presented with a contract to sign. Mr. Smith, it seems, is really the devil! The editor is frightened by this news, but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to sign. But soon Smith is _____（34）the news even before it happens—and it's all terrible-one disaster after another. Anyway, there is a little more to tell, but I don't want to _____（35）the story for you. I really like these old episodes of "The Twilight Zone" because the stories are fascinating. They are not realistic. But then again, in a way they are, because they deal with _____（36）.。

2011年英语四级真题

2011年英语四级真题导言2011年英语四级考试是全国范围内的一次英语水平测试，考试内容涵盖听力、阅读、写作和口语。

本文将以2011年英语四级真题为基础，对各个方面的题目进行分析和解答，并给出一些备考建议。

听力部分2011年英语四级听力部分共有4个听力材料，涵盖了不同主题和场景。

在听力部分，考生需要聆听录音并回答听力理解和词汇理解的问题。

以下是2011年英语四级真题中的一道听力题：1.短对话理解听下面一段对话，回答第1至第2题。

•W: Have you read this science fiction novel?•M: Not yet. But I’ve heard it’s really good.Question: - What are the speakers mainly talking about? - What does the man say about the science fiction novel?答案： - They are mainly talking about a novel. - The man hasn’t read it yet, but he’s heard it’s really good.这道题目测试了考生对于短对话的听力理解能力，需要在有限的时间内准确地抓住对话中的主旨和细节信息。

阅读部分2011年英语四级阅读部分共有三篇短文，每篇短文后面有几个问题需要回答。

以下是2011年英语四级真题中的一道阅读题：2.Passage 1Unless otherwise indicated, places are in the USA.•With the traversing of a nation by high cables still in its first year, Guglielmo Marconi is casily, but accurately,hailed as the conqueror of space. The Nobel Prize in physics for 1909 has been awarded him while still a young man. To hear Marconi’s voice。

2011年12月英语四级听力真题

2011年12⽉英语四级听力真题College English Test (Band 4)⼤学英语4级考试Part III Listening Comprehension听⼤理解Section AA 部分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.说明：在这部分⼤，你将会听到8⼤段对话和两⼤段对话。

在每段对话结束后，会有⼤个或者多个问题让你回答关于对话说了些什么。

Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.同样的对话和问题将只说⼤遍。

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 through the center.每个问题后会有⼤⼤段停顿。

在暂停期间，你有必要阅读四个选项分别是A，B，C和D，并从⼤⼤选择⼤个最佳的答案。

然后⼤⼤条线标记在答题卡2上相应字⼤的中⼤。

Now let's begin with the 8 short conversations. 11. W: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely confused. I can't figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves.现在让我们开始这8⼤段对话。

2011年英语专四听力conversation one第4题解析

2011年英语专四听力conversation one第4题解析Here is a 621-word English essay based on the given title:The 2011 CET-4 Listening Comprehension Conversation One, Question 4 AnalysisIn the 2011 College English Test Band 4 (CET-4) listening comprehension section, conversation one contains a series of questions that test students' ability to understand spoken English in a real-life scenario. One of the most challenging questions in this conversation is question 4, which requires test takers to demonstrate their comprehensive listening skills. This essay will provide a detailed analysis of this particular question and discuss strategies for effectively answering similar types of questions in the future.The conversation in question four involves two individuals discussing a potential business deal. One person, who seems to be a salesperson, is trying to convince the other, who appears to be a potential customer, to invest in or purchase a certain product or service. Throughout the dialogue, the salesperson presents variousarguments and highlights the benefits of the offering, while the customer expresses some initial hesitation and raises a number of concerns.To successfully answer the question, test takers must pay close attention to the details provided in the conversation and demonstrate an understanding of the key points being discussed. This includes identifying the main purpose of the interaction, recognizing the roles and perspectives of the two speakers, and comprehending the specific information they exchange regarding the product or service being offered.One of the primary challenges of this question lies in the fact that the conversation contains a significant amount of technical or industry-specific terminology. The speakers use words and phrases that may not be familiar to all test takers, such as "market penetration," "revenue stream," and "projected ROI." Additionally, the conversation involves the discussion of numerical data, such as sales figures and financial projections, which can be difficult to follow and retain in a listening comprehension setting.To overcome these challenges, test takers should develop strategies for actively listening and processing the information presented in the dialogue. This may involve techniques such as taking notes, identifying key words and phrases, and mentally summarizing themain points as the conversation progresses. It is also important to maintain focus and avoid getting distracted by unfamiliar terminology or numerical details, as the overall understanding of the interaction is more important than the mastery of specific vocabulary.Another crucial aspect of this question is the need to demonstrate an understanding of the speakers' perspectives and attitudes. The conversation involves some degree of negotiation and the expression of differing viewpoints, and test takers must be able to discern the underlying motivations and concerns of both the salesperson and the potential customer. This requires a nuanced interpretation of the speakers' tone, body language, and verbal cues, which can be challenging to pick up on in a purely auditory format.To address this challenge, test takers should pay close attention to the emotional and interpersonal dynamics present in the conversation. They should try to identify any instances of agreement, disagreement, or compromise between the speakers, as well as any shifts in their attitudes or negotiating strategies. By understanding the overall context and relationship between the individuals involved, test takers can more accurately interpret the meaning and significance of the information being exchanged.In conclusion, the 2011 CET-4 listening comprehension question 4 from conversation one presents a complex and multifacetedchallenge for test takers. To effectively answer this question, students must develop a range of skills, including the ability to comprehend technical vocabulary, process numerical data, and interpret the underlying dynamics and perspectives of the speakers. By employing active listening strategies, maintaining focus, and demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the conversation, test takers can increase their chances of successfully answering this and similar types of questions in the future.。

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far from, anything but, instead of, rather than等；另外，注意否定形式、肯定意义的结构，如：I couldn’t agree with you any more.
一、短对话· 题型分析
4、地点及场所类
要点：掌握表示地点及方位的介词短语，抓住其
[C] He has gained some weight lately.
[D] He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday.
一、短对话· 应试技巧
4、注意短对话中出现委婉语气的地方，很可
能还有转折意义。此处往往是考查的重点。
[A] She wants to get some sleep. [B] She needs time to write a paper.

3、边听边做笔记。
一、短对话· 题型分析
2、身份及人物关系类
要点：通过关键词来进行判断。四级听力中常见的人物关系： teacher & student librarian & student shop assistant & customer doctor & patient waiter / waitress & customer
二、长对话· 题型分析
2、分析题
常见提问方式： Why does the company adopt the phased retirement scheme? Why is the woman applying for the new job? Where does the conversation most probably take place? What do we learn about the postgraduates enrolled last year in the woman’s university?
[C] She has a literature class to attend.
[D] She is troubled by her sleep problem.
一、短对话· 应试技巧
5、注意对话中的虚拟语气。尤其注意I
wish,
If only引导的句子。
[A] The man regrets being absent-minded. [B] The woman saved the man some trouble.
一、短对话· 题型分析

3、否定类
要点：抓住否定的关键词。特别注意否定意不：hardly, rarely, little, seldom, few, never等；
否定代词和连词：nothing, nobody, neither, nor, none等；否定前缀或后缀：im-, un-, dis-, non-, -less等；其他表示否定意义的词：fail, miss, avoid, deny, refuse, doubt,

一、短对话· 应试技巧

3、四个选项可能都显得正确，但必有表意不完整或片面的描述。选择与对话细节结合最完整的一项，不选含有多余信息或信息不完整的选项。
[A] He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist. [B] He has been extremely busy recently.
[C] The man placed the reading list on a desk.
[D] The woman emptied the waste paper basket.
一、短对话· 应试技巧

6、某些词组含义相似，会分别出现在对话和选项中彼此呼应。历年真题中出现较多的有：not available 和sold out, out of stock, out of print等。需多注意此类意义相近的短语。
二、长对话· 应试技巧
1、先浏览选项，预测材料内容。 2、听时，要把握对话大意并注意细节，明确场景、人物。仔细听对话的开头、结尾以及中间双方的问答。

22. [A] Buy a tractor. [C] See a piece of property. [B] Fix a house. [D] Sign a business contract. 23. [A] It is only forty miles from where they live. [B] It is a small one with a two-bedroom house. [C] It was bought at a price lower than expected. [D] It has a large garden with fresh vegetables.
中的关键场景特点。
5、活动类
要点：涉及上课、娱乐、工作、日常生活等各种
情况。
一、短对话· 应试技巧

1、看选项进行大体预测，做好准备便开始有侧重地听。 2、若选项中有两项观点截然相反、观点鲜明，那么其中必有一项正确。
[A] Only true friendship can last long. [B] Letter writing is going out of style. [C] She keeps in regular touch with her classmates. [D] She has lost contact with most of her old friends.
CET-4听力题型介绍
短对话+长对话
李婷人文法学分院
一、短对话· 题型分析
1、建议及同义转述类
（1）建议类：
要点：注意对话中表达建议的词或句子，如：
hope, suggest, you’d better, why don’t you…
（2）同义转述类：
要点：必须理解对话的基本内容
[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.
一、短对话· 应试技巧

7、在问到人物动作行为时，注意动作的执行者，尤其是had sth. done，并非本人做某事，而是找人做。 The customer comes to the shop ______.
[A] to repair his cassette player. [B] to have his cassette player repaired. [C] to complain about his cassette player. [D] to complain about his cassettes.

二、长对话· 题型分析
1、细节题
常见提问方式： How does Simon get to know about the company’s available posts? What are the speakers going to do at the time of the conversation? What does the man say about the film?