2006年英语专业四级考试听力原文
2006年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
2006年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once: After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Example:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist’s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn’t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8. A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9. A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.答案1. C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.2. B) To the dentist's.3. C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.5. D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7. B) Give a speech.8 A) Jessie always says what she thinks.9. D) Helen is quiet.10. D) Jimmy's words are often not reliable.11. C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.12. B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13. C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14. D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.16. B) Government funding.17. C) He started the organization Heifer International.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.20. B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.【听力原文】Section A1. M: I think the hostess really went out of her way to make the party a success.W: Yes, the food and drinks were great , but if only we had known a few of the other guests. Q: What did the two speakers say about the party?2. M: Can you stop by the post office and get me some envelopes and 39 cents’ sta mps?W: Well, I am not going to stop by the post office, but I can buy you some at the bookstore afterI see the dentist on Market street.Q: Where will the woman go first?3. M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews?W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn’t keep patients waiting for hours.Q: What can we infer from the woman’s answer?4. W: Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn’t said half a dozen words all afternoon.M: Oh, reall y? That’s not like the Tom we know.Q: What does the man imply?5. W: Do you have the seminar schedule with you? I’d like to find out the topic for Friday.M: I gave it to my friend, but there should be copies available in the library. I can pick one up for you.Q: What does the man promise to do?6 W: I wonder if you could sell me the Psychology textbooks. You took the course last semester,didn’t you?M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7. W: Here is this week’s schedule, Tony. On Monday, there is the board meeting. Your speech tothe lion’s club is on Tuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your lawyer and…M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is cancelled?Q: What will the man do this Tuesday?8. M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing director W: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it.Q: What does the woman mean?9. M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you knowthem?W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woman I’ve ever met. But guess what? Helen’s just the opposite.Q: What do we learn from the woman’s remark about Helen?10. W: Jimmy said that he was going to marry a rich French businesswoman.M: Don’t be so sure. He once told me that he had bought a big house. Yet he’s still sharing an apartment with Mark.Q: What does the man imply?Section BPassage 1Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant. Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn't wanted. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants. In a way, Kudzu is a sign of labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn't love it. If someone could invent some use for Kudzu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured.11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage?12. What will happen if the fields are neglected in the southern United States?13. Why isn't Kudzu a threat to the northern United States?Passage 2The word “university” comes from the Latin word “universities”, meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universities” meant a society or corporation. In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and scholars”. The origins of universities ca n be tracedback to the 12th to14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were organized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in the Europe were at Bolonia in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers were set up in France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. It was in the 1960's that the largest expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took 3 basic forms: existing universities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and completely new universities were set up. In Britain, finance for universities comes from three source: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham, which is Britain's only independent university.14. What did the word "Universities" mean in the Middle Ages?15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education?16. What is the main financial source for British universities?Passage 3One of the biggest problems in developing countries is hunger. An organization called Heifer International is working to improve the situation. The organization sends farm animals to families and communities around the world. An American farmer Dan West developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s. Mr. West was working in Spain where he discovered a need for cows. Many families were starving because of the Civil War in that country. So Mr. West asked his friends in the Unites States to send some cows. The first Heifer animals were sent in 1944. Since that time more than 4 million people in 115 countries have had better lives because of heifer animals. To receive a Heifer animal, families must first explain their needs and goals. They must also make a plan which will allow them to become self-supporting. Local experts usually provide training. The organization says that animals must have food, water, shelter, health care and the ability to reproduce. Without them, the animals will not remain healthy and productive. Heifer International also believes that families must pass on some of their success to others in need. This belief guarantees that each person who takes part in the program also becomes a giver. Every family that receives a Heifer animal must agree to give that animal's first female baby to other people in need. Families must also agree to pass on the skills and training they receive from Heifer International. This concept helps communities become self-supporting.17: What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West?18: What is the ultimate goal of Heifer International?19: What are families required to do after they receive support from Heifer International?20: What is the major achievement of Heifer International?。
06年6月英语四级考试答案及听力原文
答案1、 C They knew none of the other guests at the party.2、 B To the dentist's3、 C Dr.Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4、 A Tom is usually talkative.5、 D To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6、 A The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7、 B Meet his lawyer.8、 A Jessic always says what she thinks.9、 D Helen is quiet.10、 D Jimmy's words are often not reliable.11、 C It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.12、 B They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13、 C The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14、 D An association of teachers and scholars15、 A Its largest expansinon took place during that period.16、 B Government funding.17、 C He started the organization Heifer International.18、 A To help starving families to become self-supporting.19、 A They should help other families the way they have been helped.20、 B It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.21. D they have difficulty finding qualified personnel at home22. D seeks either his own or his children's development23. A take cultural factors into consideration24. C provide a detailed description of their study and work experiences25. B the differences between the varieties of English26. C rewarding27. A girls will turn out to be less valuable than boys28. B girls can gain equal access to education29. C It will yield greater returns than other known investments.30. D the economic and social benefits of educating women31. C To prevent the car thief from restarting it once it stops.32. B self-prepared tools are no longer enough for car theft33. A A coded ignition key.34. D To allow for possible errors in the GPS system.35. B Contact the car owner.36. B Older parents can take better care of their children.37. D They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.38. C older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodies39. A Approaching of death.40. C Not until they had the twins did they feel they had formed a family. Vocabulary41. A current42. B mood44. A held back45. D preferences46. C derive47. B occur48. D illegal49. A feature50. B forbids51. C penalty52. A distinguish53. D pick up54. C impression55. B participate56. D hold on to57. B tackle58. A state59. C significant60. D soared61. C symptoms62. A laid off63. B traced64. D proportion66. A performance67. C apply68. D affordable69. B treat70. D Inspired71. A ago 72. C idea 73. B come 74. A indoor 75. D revealed76. B down 77. C safe 78. A reduced 79. D destroy 80. B however81. C completely 82. A or 83. B fact 84. D developed 85. A starts86. D inevitably 87. C instead 88. C adopting 89. B beneficial 90. A Entire听力原文Section A11. M: What was it like working with those young stars?W: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn’t get along, just because we’re girls, there was n ever a fight. We had a great time.Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: Are you telling me you don’t have a housekeeper?W: No, we don’t. if you make a mess, you clean up yourself.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?13. M: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.W: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have o pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad.Q: What does the man imply?14. W: You look like you are freezing to death. Why don’t you put this on?M: Thank you, it was so warm at noon, I didn’t expect the weather to change so quickly.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?15. W: I’ll have the steak, French fries, and let’s see, chocolate ice cream for dissert.M: Oh, oh, you know these things will ruin your health, too much fat and sugar, how about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead?Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?16. W: What was it like growing up in New York’s Bronx District? Was it safe?M: To me it was, it was all I knew. My mom would send me to the shop and I’d go and buy things when I was about 8 years old.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?17. W: Nice weather, isn’t it? Oh, I’ve seen you around the office, butI don’t think we’ve met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.M: Nice to meet you, Henry, I am Helen Grant, I am in the Advertising Section on the ninth floor.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?18. M: Ma’am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?W: Sure, you’re welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can’t put up with the noise you might as well save the trip.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Conversation 1W: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your job resume last week, and it was very impressed.M: Thank you!W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds may I ask why you are so interested in working for us?M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I’ve always wanted to work for a smaller company.W: That’s good to hear. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job?M: I’m currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experiences in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people.W: Well, you might just be the person we’ve been looking for. Do you have any questions?M: Aha, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?W: you will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients.M: And who would I report to?W: Directly to me.M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer?W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something you should discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any other questions?M: No not at the moment.W: Well, I have to discuss you application with my colleagues and we’ll get back to you early next week.M: OK, thanks, it’s been nice meeting you!W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.19. What’s the purpose of Mr. Saunders’ visit?20. What is Mr. Saunders’ current job?21. What can we conclude from the conversation?Conversation 21W: Pardon?M: The book! You haven’t turned the page in the last ten minutes.W: No, Jim, I suppose I haven’t. I need to get through it, though, bu t I keep drifting away.M: So it doesn’t really hold your interest?W: No, not really. I wouldn’t bother with it, to be honest, but I have to read it for a seminar. I’m at a university.M: It’s a labor of labor then rather than a labor of love.W: I should say, I don’t like Dickens at all really, the author, indeed, I am starting to like the whole course less and less.M: It’s not just the book,, it’s the curse as well?W: Yeah, in a way, although the curse itself isn’t really that bad, a lot of it is pretty good, in fact, and the lecturer is fine, as to me, I suppose, you see, I want to do philosophy rather than English, but my parents took me out of it.M: So the courses are OK as such, it’s just that had if been left to you, you would choose a different one.W: Oh, they had my best interest and heart of course, my parents, they always do, don’t they? They believe that my job prospect would be pretty limited with the degree of philosophy. Plus, they give me a really generous allowance, but I am beginning to feel that I’m wasting my time and their money. They would be so disappointed though if I told them I was quitting.22. Why can’t Karen concentrate on the book?23. Why is Karen starting to like the course less and less?24. Who thinks Philosophy graduates have limited job opportunities?25. What is Karen thinking of doing?Section BPassage OneIn Greece, only rich people will rest in peace for ever when they die. Most of the population, however, will be undisturbed for only three years, then they will be dug up, washed, compressed into a small tin box, and placed in a bone room. If the body has only partially decayed, it is reburied in a smaller cheaper grave, but not for long, the body will be dug up again some time later when it has fully decayed. Buying a piece of land for a grave is the only way to avoid this process. The cost of the grave is so great that most p0eople choose to rent the grave for three years and even after it has been dug up, lasting peace is still not guaranteed. If no one pays for renting space in the bone room, the skeleton is removed and stored in a building in a poor part of the town. Lack of space in Athens is the main reason why the dead are dug up after the three years. The city is so overcrowded that sometimes dead bodies are kept in the hospitals for over a week until a grave is found. Athens’ city council wants to introduce cremation, that is burning dead bodies as a means of dealing with the problems. But the Greek church resists this practice, they believe the only place where people burn is hell, so burning dead bodies is against the Greek concept of life after death. To save space, the church suggested burying the bodies standing up instead of lying down. Some people proposed building multi-storey underground grave yards.26. What must Greeks do to keep the dead resting in ever-lasting peace?27. Why are most dead bodies in Athens dug up after three years?28. What suggestions does the church give about the burying of dead bodies?29. What practice does the Greek church object to?Passage TwoIf you visit a big city anywhere in the world, you will probably find a restaurant would serve the food of your own native country. Most large cities in theoffer international sample of foods. Many people enjoy eating the food of other nations. This is probably one reason why there are so many different kinds of restaurants in theUnited States. A second reason is that many Americans come from other part of the world. They enjoy tasting the foods of their native lands. In the city of Detroit, for example, there are many people from western Europe, Greece, Latin America, and the Far East. There are many restaurants in Detroit which serve the foods of these areas. There are many other international restaurants too. Americans enjoy the foods in these restaurants as well as the opportunity to better understand the people and their way of life. One of the most common international restaurants to be found in theUnited States is the Italian restaurant. The restaurant may be a small business run by a single family. The mother of the family cooks all of the dishes, and the father and children serve the people who come to eat there. Or it may be a large restaurant owned by several different people who worked together in the business. Many Italian dishes that Americans enjoy are made with meats, tomatoes and cheese, they are very delicious and tasty.30. Why are there so many international restaurants in the United States?31. Why do Americans like to go to international restaurants apart from enjoying the foods there?32. How is a typical Italian family restaurant run in theUnited States?Passage ThreeOne winter day in 1891, a class at a training school in Massachusetts, U.S.A, went into the gym for their daily exercises. Since the football season had ended, most of the young man felt they were in for a boring time.But their teacher, James Nasmith had other ideas. He had been working for a long time on a new game that would have the excitement of the American football. Nasmith showed the men a basket he had hung at the each end of the gym, and explained that they were going to sue a round European football, at first everybody tried to throw the ball into the basket no matter where he was standing. “Pass! Pass!” Nasmith kept shouting, blowing his whistle to stop the excited players. Slowly, they began to understand what was wanted of them. The problem with the new game, which was soon called “basketball”， was getting the ball out of the basket. They used ordinary food baskets with bottoms and the ball, of course, stayed inside. At first, someone had to climb up every time a basket was scored. It was several years before someone came up with the idea of removing the bottom of the basket and letting the ball fall through. There have been many changes in the rules since then, and basketball has become one of the world’s most popular sports.33. What did Nasmith do to entertain his students one winter day?34. According the speaker, what was the problem with the new game?35. How was the problem with the new game solved?Section CFor Americans, time is money. They say, “you only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely.” The （36） ________ will not be better than the past or present, as American are （37） ________ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activity. Thus Americans （38）________ a “well-organized” person, one who has a written list of thins to do and a （39） ________ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is （40）________ of other people’s time. They do not （41）________ people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no （42） ________ beneficial outcome.The American attitude toward time is not （43） ________ shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as （44）________________________________. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the states is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In the contest （45）________________________________, McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing an d eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants （46） ________________________________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.36. future37. trained38. admire39. schedule40. considerate41. waste42. visible43. necessarily44. something that is simply there around them, not something they can use45. the fast food industry can be seen as a clear example of American cultural product46. spread around the world, they have been viewed as symbols of American society and culture（注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!）。
2006年度全国英语专业四级试题及答案（1）
作⽂： 1.Your Attitude toward Finacial Plan, Money Savings and Spending.2.NOTE: Apply a Exturation听⼒原⽂参考The internetThe internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications.Imagine a book that never rend, a library with milion floors,or imagine a research project with thousands of sientists working around the clock forever.This is the magic of the internet.As the internet has potential for good or bad,one can find where organized information of websites.At the same time,one can also find waste for websites.Most websites are known as different internet of applications.These include online games,check rooms and so on.These applications have great power,too.Sometimes,the power can be so great.That young people may easily become victims to their attraction.So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem.We must work togerther to use its power for better rents.第⼆个版本[环球时代提供]，这个基本差不多了。
2006年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
2006年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once: After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the center.Example:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2.A) To the bookstore.B) To the dentist’s.C) To the market.D) To the post office.3.A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4.A) Tom is usually talkative.B) Tom has a very bad temper.C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5.A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6.A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn’t want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7.A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8.A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better.9.A) Helen is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10.A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.D) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12.A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13.A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15.A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16.A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18.A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19.A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20.A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.答案1. C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.2. B) To the dentist's.3. C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4. A) Tom is usually talkative.5. D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7. B) Give a speech.8 A) Jessie always says what she thinks.9. D) Helen is quiet.10. D) Jimmy's words are often not reliable.11. C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.12. B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13. C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14. D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.16. B) Government funding.17. C) He started the organization Heifer International.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.20. B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.【听力原文】Section A1. M: I think the hostess really went out of her way to make the party a success. W: Yes, the food and drinks were great , but if only we had known a few of the other guests. Q: What did the two speakers say about the party?2. M: Can you stop by the post office and get me some envelopes and 39 cents’ stamps? W: Well, I am not going to stop by the post office, but I can buy you some at the bookstore afterI see the dentist on Market street. Q: Where will the woman go first?3. M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews? W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn’t keep patients waiting for hours. Q: What can we infer from the woman’s answer?4. W: Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn’t said half a dozen words all afternoon. M: Oh, really? That’s not like the Tom we know. Q: What does the man imply?5. W: Do you have the seminar schedule with you? I’d like to find out the topic for Friday. M: I gave it to my friend, but there should be copies available in the library. I can pick one up for you. Q: What does the man promise to do?6 W: I wonder if you could sell me the Psychology textbooks. You took the course last semester,didn’t you? M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7. W: Here is this week’s schedule, Tony. On Monday, there is the board meeting. Your speech tothe lion’s club is on Tuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your lawyer and… M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is cancelled? Q: What will the man do this Tuesday?8. M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing director W: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it. Q: What does the woman mean?9. M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you knowthem? W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woman I’ve ever met. But guess what? Helen’s just the opposite. Q: What do we learn from the woman’s remark about Helen?10. W: Jimmy said that he was going to marry a rich French businesswoman. M: Don’t be so sure. He once told me that he had bought a big house. Yet he’s still sharing an apartment with Mark. Q: What does the man imply?Section BPassage 1 Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant. Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn't wanted. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants. In a way, Kudzu is a sign of labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn't love it. If someone could invent some use for Kudzu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured. 11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage? 12. What will happen if the fields are neglected in the southern United States? 13. Why isn't Kudzu a threat to the northern United States?Passage 2 The word “university” comes from the Latin word “universities”, meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universities” meant a society or corporation. In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and scholars”. The origins of universities can be tracedback to the 12th to14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were organized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in the Europe were at Bolonia in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers were set up in France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. It was in the 1960's that the largest expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took 3 basic forms: existing universities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and completely new universities were set up. In Britain, finance for universities comes from three source: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham, which is Britain's only independent university. 14. What did the word "Universities" mean in the Middle Ages? 15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education? 16. What is the main financial source for British universities?Passage 3 One of the biggest problems in developing countries is hunger. An organization called Heifer International is working to improve the situation. The organization sends farm animals to families and communities around the world. An American farmer Dan West developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s. Mr. West was working in Spain where he discovered a need for cows. Many families were starving because of the Civil War in that country. So Mr. West asked his friends in the Unites States to send some cows. The first Heifer animals were sent in 1944. Since that time more than 4 million people in 115 countries have had better lives because of heifer animals. To receive a Heifer animal, families must first explain their needs and goals. They must also make a plan which will allow them to become self-supporting. Local experts usually provide training. The organization says that animals must have food, water, shelter, health care and the ability to reproduce. Without them, the animals will not remain healthy and productive. Heifer International also believes that families must pass on some of their success to others in need. This belief guarantees that each person who takes part in the program also becomes a giver. Every family that receives a Heifer animal must agree to give that animal's first female baby to other people in need. Families must also agree to pass on the skills and training they receive from Heifer International. This concept helps communities become self-supporting.17: What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West?18: What is the ultimate goal of Heifer International?19: What are families required to do after they receive support from Heifer International?20: What is the major achievement of Heifer International?。
2006年6月17日四级听力原文
2006年6月17日四级听力原文Section A1. M: I think the hostess really went out of her way to make the party a success.W: Yes, the food and drinks were great, but if only we had known a few of the other guests.Q: What did the two speakers say about the party?2. M: Can you stop by the post office and get me some envelopes and 39 cents’ stamps?W: Well, I am not going to stop by the post office, but I can buy you some at the bookstore after I see the dentist on Market street.Q: Where will the woman go first?3. M: How do you like the new physician who replaced Dr. Andrews?W: He may not seem as agreeable or as thorough as Dr. Andrews, but at least he doesn’t keep patients waiting for hours.Q: What can we infer from the woman’s answer?4. W: Tom must be in a bad mood today. He hasn’t said half a dozen words all afternoon.M: Oh, really? That’s not like the Tom we know.Q: What does the man imply?5. W: Do you have the seminar schedule with you? I’d like to find out the topic for Friday.M: I gave it to my friend, but there should be copies available in the library. I can pick one up for you.Q: What does the man promise to do?6. W: I wonder if you could sell me the Psychology textbooks. You took the course last semester, didn’t you?M: As a matter of fact, I already sold them back to the school bookstore.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7. W: Here is this week’s schedule, Tony. On Monday, there is the board meeting. Your speech to the lion’s club is onTuesday afternoon. Then on Wednesday you have an appoint ment with your lawyer and…M: Wait, you mean the business conference on Tuesday is cancelled?Q: What will the man do this Tuesday?8. M: Can you believe it? Jessie told her boss he was wrong to have fired his marketing directorW: Yeah, but you know Jessie. If she has something in mind, everyone will know about it.Q: What does the woman mean?9. M: We’ve got three women researchers in our group: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them?W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woma n I’ve ever met. But guess what? Helen’s just the opposite.Q: What do we learn from the woman’s remark about Helen?10. W: Jimmy said that he was going to marry a rich French businesswoman.M: Don’t be so sure. He once told me that he had bought a big house. Yet he’s still sharing an apartment with Mark.Q: What does the man imply?Section BPassage 1Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant. Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn’t wanted. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants. In a way, Kudzu is a sign of labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn’t love it. If someone could invent some use for Kud zu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured.11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage?12. What will happen if the fields are neglected in the southern United States?13. Why isn’t Kudzu a threat to the northern United States?Passage 2The word “university” comes from the Latin word “universitas”, meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universitas” meant a society or corporation. In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and s cholars”. The origins of universities can be traced back to the 12th to14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were organized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in the Europe were at Bolonia in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers were set up in France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. It was in the 1960’s that the larg est expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took 3 basic forms: existing universities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and completely new universities were set up. In Britain, finance for universities comes from three source: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham, which is Britain’s only independent university.14. What did the word “Universitas” mean in the Middle Ages?15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education?16. What is the main financial source for British universities?Passage 3One of the biggest problems in developing countries is hunger. An organization called Heifer International is working to improve the situation. The organization sends farm animals to families and communities around the world. An American farmer, Dan West, developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s. Mr. West was working in Spain where he discovered a need for cows. Many families were starving because of the civil war in that county. So Mr. West asked his friends in the United States to send some cows. The first Heifer animals were sent in 1944. Since that time, more than 4,000,000 people in 115 countries have had better lives because of Heifer animals. To receive a Heifer animal, families must first explain their needs and goals. They must also make a plan which will allow them to become self-supporting. Local experts usually provide training. The organization says that animals must have food, water, shelter, health care and the ability to reproduce. Without them, the animals will not remain healthy and productive. Heifer International also believes that families must pass on some of their success to others in need. This belief guarantees that each person who takes part in the program also becomes a giver. Every family that receives a Heifer animal must agree to give that animal’s first female baby to other people in need . Families must also agree to pass on the skills and training they receive from Heifer International. This concept helps communities become self-supporting.17. What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West?18. What is the ultimate goal of Heifer International?19. What are families required to do after they receive support from Heifer International?20. What is the major achievement of Heifer International?。
2006年专业英语四级听力部分及答案
PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION ACONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane.2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hairB. glassesC. moustacheD. beard3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach.B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because ________.A. there was no park nearbyB. the weather wasn't ideal for a walkC. it would be easier to go to a cinemaD. Steve hadn't seen the film yet6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has colorB. it has a moving imageC. it costs less moneyD. it is not on the market8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly about ________.A. a new type of telephoneB. the cost of telephonesC. some features of the magazineD. the readership of the magazineSECTION 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. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animalsB. driving sheepC. guarding chickensD. keeping thieves away12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly about.A. what dogs can doB. how to keep dogsC. dogs and their mastersD. reasons for keeping dogsQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage,you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place ________.A. are the same as the speaker is used toB. are expected to be rather poorC. are just as adequateD. are not yet clear15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Traveling.B. Studying.C. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expects ________.A. fewer choices of foodB. many ways to do washingC. modern lighting facilitiesD. new types of drinking water17. From the passage we can learn that the speaker ________.A. is unprepared for the new postB. is unclear about the conditions thereC. is ready for all the difficulties thereD. is eager to know more about the postQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After l0 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problemsB. emotional problemsC. financial problemsD. marriage problems20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D. Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION CNEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U.S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A. In a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end ofthis year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many were reported missing?A. 68.B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The two ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the U.N. assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture between.A. a U.S. company and a U.K. companyB. a Swiss company and a U.K. companyC. two Taiwanese companiesD. a mainland company and a U.S. company28. Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldier.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.The InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. / Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, / or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists / working around the clock forever. / This is the magic of the Internet. / Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. / One can find well-organized, information-rich websites. / At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. / Most websites are known as different Internet applications. / These include online games,chat rooms and so on. / These applications have great power too. / Sometimes the power can be so great / that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. / So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. / We must work together to use its power for better ends.1-5 CABDB6-10 DCDBA11-15 DADBD16-20 ACBAC21-25 DBDBA26-30 CACBD。
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Section A11. A) The girls got on well with each other. B) It’s understandable that girls don’t get along.C) She was angry with the other young stars. D) The girls lacked the courage to fight.12. A) The woman does her own housework. B) The woman needs a housekeeper.C) The woman’s house is in a mess. D) The woman works as a housekeeper.13. A) The Edwards are quite well-off.B) The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C) It’ll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D) It’s too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.14. A) The woman didn’t expect it to be so warm at noon. B) The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C) The weather forecast was unreliable. D) The weather turned cold all of a sudden.15. A) At a clinic. B) In a supermarket. C) At a restaurant. D) In an ice cream shop.16. A) The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B) The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.C) The woman started working at an early age to support her family.D) The man doesn’t think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.17. A) The man has never seen the woman before. B) The two speakers work for the same company.C) The two speakers work on the same floor. D) The woman is interested in market research.18. A) The woman can’t tolerate any noise. B) The man is looking for an apartment.C) The man has missed his appointment. D) The woman is going to take a train trip. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard19. A) To make a business report to the woman. B) To be interviewed for a job in the woman’s company.C) To resign from his position in the woman’s company.D) To exchange stock market information with the woman.20. A) He is head of a small trading company. B) He works in an international insurance company.C) He leads a team of brokers in a big company. D) He is a public relations officer in a small company.21. A) The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B) Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman’s responsibilities.C) Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D) The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders’ past experience.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) She’s worried about the seminar. B) The man keeps interrupting her.C) She finds it too hard. D) She lacks interest in it.23. A) The lecturers are boring. B) The course is poorly designed.C) She prefers Philosophy to English. D) She enjoys literature more.24. A) Karen’s friend. B) Karen’s parents. C) Karen’s lecturers. D) Karen’s herself.25. A) Changing her major. B) Spending less of her parents’ money.C) Getting transferred to the English Department. D) Leaving the university.Section B Passage One26. A) Rent a grave. B) Burn the body. C) Bury the dead near a church. D) Buy a piece of land for a grave.27. A) To solve the problem of lack of land. B) To see whether they have decayed.C) To follow the Greek religious practice. D) To move them to a multi-storey graveyard.28. A) They should be buried lying down. B) They should be buried standing up.C) They should be buried after being washed. D) They should be buried when partially decayed.29. A) Burning dead bodies to ashes. B) Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C) Placing dead bodies in a bone room. D) Digging up dead bodies after three years.Passage Two30. A) Many foreign tourist visit the Unite States every year. B) Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C) The United States is a country of immigrants. D) Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.31. A) They can make friends with people from other countries.B) They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C) They can practice speaking foreign languages there.D) They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.32. A) The couple cook the dishes and the children help them.B) The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the waitress.C) The mother does the cooking while the father and children serving the guests.D) A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.Passage Three33. A) He took them to watch a basketball game. B) He trained them to play European football.C) He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket. D) He taught them to play an exciting new game.34. A) The players found the basket too high to reach. B) The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.C) The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules. D) The players soon found the game boring.35. A) By removing the bottom of the basket. B) By lowering the position of the basket.C) By simplifying the complex rules. D) By altering the size of the basket.Section CFor Americans, time is money. They say, “you only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely.” The (36) ________ will not be better than the past or present, as American are (37) ________ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activity. Thus Americans (38) ________ a “well-organized” person, one who has a written list of thins to do and a (39) ________ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (40) ________ of other people’s time. They do not (41) ________ people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no (42) ________ beneficial outcome.The American attitude toward time is not (43) ________ shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as (44) ________________________________. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the states is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.In the contest (45) ________________________________, McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants (46) ________________________________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.。
2006--2011英语四级听力原文
2006年12月听力原文[00:11.56]College English Test Band 4[00:15.59]Part ⅢListening Comprehension[00:19.99]Section A[00:22.16]Directions: In this section,[00:25.62]you will hear 8 short conversations[00:29.00]and 2 long conversations.[00:31.98]At the end of each conversation,[00:34.22]one or more questions will be asked[00:37.17]about what was said.[00:39.36]Both the conversation and the questions[00:42.45]will be spoken only once.[00:45.75]After each question there will be a pause.[00:49.84]During the pause,[00:51.10]you must read the four choices[00:53.39]marked A),B), C) and D),[00:58.30]and decide which is the best answer.[01:01.92]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2[01:06.62]with a single line through the centre.[01:10.64]Now let’s begin with the eight short conversations.[01:17.17]11. M: Christmas is around the corner[01:22.38]and I'm looking for a gift for my girlfriend.[01:25.81]Any suggestions?[01:27.70]W: Well, you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. [01:32.33]Also, what's your budget?[01:35.57]Q: What does the woman want the man to do?[01:53.99]12. M: What would you like for dessert?[01:59.13]I think I'll have apple pie and ice cream.[02:03.38]W: The chocolate cake looks great,[02:05.45]but I have to watch my weight.[02:07.70]Y ou go ahead and get yours.[02:10.94]Q: What would the woman most probably do?[02:28.94]13. W: Having visited so many countries,[02:33.69]you must be able to speak several different languages![02:37.45]M: I wish I could. But Japanese and, of course English,[02:41.97]are the only languages I can speak.[02:45.92]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[03:03.70]14. M: Prof. Smith asked me to go to his office after class.[03:09.97]So it is impossible for me to make it to the bar at 10：00.[03:14.19]W: Then it seems we'll have to meet an hour later at the library. [03:18.85]Q: What will the man do first after class?[03:37.14]15. M: It's already 11:00 now.[03:41.95]Do you mean I ought to wait until Prof. Bloom comes back from class? [03:46.91]W: Not really. Y ou can just leave a note. I'll give it to her later.[03:52.71]Q: What does the woman mean?[04:09.73]16. M: How's John now? Is he feeling any better?[04:15.77]W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile.[04:20.51]Talking to him is really difficult and he gets upset easily over little things. [04:27.00]Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?[04:45.46]17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?[04:51.14]W: Certainly! Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price. [04:56.71]Q: What does the woman imply?[05:13.90]18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.[05:19.33]W: Well, not really. He crashed into the tree[05:22.39]because he was trying not to hit a box[05:24.84]that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.[05:28.12]Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?[05:45.97]Now you will hear the two long conversations.[05:49.68]Conversation One[05:52.26]W: Hey, Bob, guess what?[05:54.15]I'm going to visit Quebec next summer.[05:57.49]I'm invited to go to a friend's wedding.[06:00.33]But while I'm there,[06:01.75]I'd also like to do some sightseeing.[06:05.43]M: That's nice, Sherry.[06:06.59]But do you mean the province of Quebec or Quebec City?[06:10.84]W: I mean the province.[06:12.52]My friend's wedding is in Montreal, so I'm going there first.[06:16.81]I'll stay for five days.[06:18.91]Is Montreal the capital city of the province?[06:21.79]M: Well, many people think so because it's the biggest city,[06:25.37]but it's not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great.[06:30.97]The St. Lawrence River runs right through the middle of the city. [06:34.81]It's beautiful in summer.[06:36.60]W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English?[06:40.76]My French is OK,but not that good.[06:44.32]I know most people there speak French,[06:46.54]but can I also use English?[06:49.12]M: Well, people speak both French and English there,[06:52.51]but you'll hear French most of the time.[06:55.21]And all the street signs are in French.[06:57.99]In fact, Montreal is the third largest French-speaking city in the world. [07:04.04]So you'd better practice your French before you go.[07:07.03]W: Good advice. What about Quebec City?[07:10.32]I'll visit a friend from college who lives there now.[07:13.71]What's it like?[07:14.74]M: It's a beautiful city, very old.[07:17.82]Many old buildings have been nicely restored.[07:21.34]Some of them were built in the 17th and 18th centuries.[07:25.34]Y ou'll love it there.[07:26.81]W: Fantastic! I can't wait to go.[07:30.92]Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. [07:37.65]19. What's the woman's main purpose of visiting Quebec?[07:58.52]20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip? [08:19.57]21. What does the man say about Quebec City?[08:40.22]Conversation Two[08:42.92]M: Hi, Ms. Rowling.[08:44.74]How old were you when you started to write?[08:47.35]And what was your first book?[08:50.01]W: I wrote my first finished story when I was about six.[08:54.71]It was about a small animal,a rabbit,[08:57.57]I mean, and I've been writing ever since.[09:01.19]M: Why did you choose to be an author?[09:03.79]W: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness,[09:06.90]step one would be finding out what you love doing most[09:10.63]and step two would be finding someone to pay you to do it.[09:15.11]I consider myself very lucky indeed[09:17.67]to be able to support myself by writing.[09:20.64]M: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?[09:24.00]W: My first two novels were for adults.[09:26.84]I suppose I might write another one,[09:29.02]but I never really imagine a target audience when I'm writing. [09:33.21]The ideas come first,[09:34.82]so it really depends on the idea that grabs me next![09:39.05]M: Where did the ideas for the Harry Potter books come from? [09:43.19]W: I've no idea where the ideas came from and I hope I never find out. [09:48.36]It would spoil my excitement if it turned out[09:51.33]I just have a funny little wrinkle on the surface of my brain,[09:55.07]which makes me think about invisible train platforms.[09:58.95]M: How do you come up with the names of your characters?[10:01.90]W: I invented some of them,[10:03.32]but I also collect strange names.[10:05.99]I've gotten them from ancient saints,[10:08.47]maps, dictionaries, plants, war memorials and people I've met! [10:13.82]M: Oh, you are really resourceful.[10:17.47]Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. [10:23.95]22. What do we learn from the conversation[10:28.04]about Ms. Rowling's first book?[10:45.94]23. Why does Ms. Rowling consider herself very lucky?[11:06.93]24. What dictates Ms. Rowling's writing?[11:26.82]25. According to Ms. Rowling,[11:30.72]where did she get the ideas for the Harry Potter books?[11:49.63]Section B[11:51.58]Directions: In this section,[11:54.45]you will hear 3 short passages.[11:57.59]At the end of each passage,[11:59.38]you will hear some questions.[12:01.47]Both the passage and the questions[12:03.74]will be spoken only once.[12:06.98]After you hear a question,[12:08.53]you must choose the best answer[12:10.56]from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D).[12:16.70]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2[12:20.80]with a single line through the centre.[12:24.75]Passage One[12:26.83]Reducing the amount of sleep students get at night[12:30.06]has a direct impact on their performance at school during the day. [12:35.31]According to classroom teachers,[12:37.42]elementary and middle school students who stay up late[12:41.32]exhibit more learning and attention problems.[12:44.82]This has been shown by Brown Medical School[12:47.82]and Bradley Hospital research.[12:51.35]In the study, teachers were not told the amount of sleep[12:54.93]students received when completing weekly performance reports. [12:59.52]Y et they rated the students who had received eight hours or less [13:04.09]as having the most trouble recalling old material, learning new lessons, [13:09.91]and completing high-quality work.[13:13.20]Teachers also reported that these students[13:15.95]had more difficulty paying attention.[13:19.79]The experiment is the first to ask teachers to[13:23.25]report on the effects of sleep deficiency in children.[13:28.98]“Just staying up late can cause increased academic difficulty[13:33.42]and attention problems for otherwise healthy,[13:37.11]well-functioning kids,”[13:38.78]said GarharnForllone, the study's lead author,[13:42.82]“So the results provide professionals[13:45.28]and parents with a clear message:[13:47.87]When a child is having learning and attention problems,[13:51.53]the issue of sleep has to be taken into consideration.”[13:55.88]“If we don't ask about sleep and try to improve[13:59.36]sleep patterns in kids' struggling academically,[14:02.91]then we aren't doing our job,” Forllone said.[14:06.69]“For parents,” he said,“the message is simple:[14:09.96]Getting kids to bed on time is as important[14:13.07]as getting them to school on time.”[14:16.64]Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.[14:22.82]26. What were teachers told to do in the experiment?[14:43.61]27. According to the experiment,[14:47.33]what problem can insufficient sleep cause in students？[15:07.12]28. What message did the researcher intend to convey to parents？[15:29.28]Passage Two[15:32.02]Patricia Pania never wanted to be a national public figure. [15:36.46]All she wanted to be was a mother and homemaker.[15:41.00]But her life was turned upside down when a motorist,[15:44.55]distracted by his cell phone,[15:46.49]ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car.[15:50.88]The impact killed her two-year-old daughter.[15:54.71]Four months later, Pania reluctantly but courageously[15:58.68]decided to try to educate the public and to fight for laws[16:02.80]to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. [16:08.26]She wanted to save other children[16:10.31]from what happened to her daughter.[16:13.35]In her first speech, Pania got off to a shaky start.[16:17.55]She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. [16:22.48]But as she got into her speech,[16:24.42]a dramatic transformation took place.[16:28.02]She stopped shaking and spoke with a strong voice.[16:32.56]For the rest of her talk,[16:33.97]she was a forceful and compelling speaker.[16:37.73]She wanted everyone in the audience to know[16:40.07]what she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. [16:45.28]Many in the audience were moved to tears, and to action.[16:50.65]In subsequent presentations,[16:53.10]Pania gained reputation as a highly effective speaker.[16:57.55]Her appearance on a talk show was broadcast three times, [17:01.66]transmitting her message to over 14 million people.[17:06.04]Her campaign increased public awareness[17:08.84]of the problem and prompted over 300 cities and several states [17:14.39]to consider restrictions on cell phone use.[17:19.08]Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. [17:25.40]29. What was the significant change in Patricia Pania's life? [17:48.29]30. What had led to Pania's personal tragedy?[18:08.55]31. How did Pania feel when she began her first speech?[18:30.12]32. What could be expected as a result of Pania's efforts?[18:52.30]Passage Three[18:54.55]Many people catch a cold in the springtime or fall.[18:58.64]It makes us wonder if scientists can send a man to the moon, [19:04.05]why can't they find a cure for the common cold?[19:07.83]The answer is easy.[19:09.87]There're actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there.[19:14.84]Y ou never know which one you will get,[19:17.58]so there isn't a cure for each one.[19:20.90]When a virus attacks your body,[19:23.19]your body works hard to get rid of it.[19:26.44]Blood rushes to your nose and causes a blockage in it.[19:30.72]Y ou feel terrible because you can't breathe well,[19:33.78]but your body is actually eating the virus.[19:38.51]Y our temperature rises and you get a fever,[19:41.98]but the heat of your body is killing the virus.[19:45.73]Y ou also have a running nose to[19:47.90]stop the virus from getting to your cells.[19:52.68]Y ou may feel miserable,[19:54.11]but actually your wonderful body is[19:56.96]doing everything it can to kill the cold.[20:01.58]Different people have different remedies for colds.[20:05.32]In the United States and some other countries, for example, [20:09.00]people might eat chicken soup to feel better.[20:12.76]Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids.[20:17.39]Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. [20:23.13]There's one interesting thing to note.[20:26.26]Some scientists say taking medicines[20:29.35]when you have a cold is actually bad for you.[20:33.48]The virus stays in you longer because your body[20:36.74]doesn't develop a way to fight it and kill it.[20:42.80]Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. [20:49.03]33. According to the passage,[20:52.39]why haven't scientists found a cure for the common cold?[21:11.37]34. What does the speaker say about[21:15.31]the symptoms of the common cold?[21:33.29]35. What do some scientists say about[21:37.43]taking medicines for the common cold,[21:39.81]according to the passage?[21:57.33]Section C[21:59.14]Directions: In this section,[22:01.36]you will hear a passage three times.[22:04.47]When the passage is read for the first time,[22:06.83]you should listen carefully for its general idea.[22:10.54]When the passage is read for the second time,[22:13.09]you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 [22:18.74]with the exact words you have just heard.[22:22.32]For blanks numbered from 44 to 46[22:26.27]you are required to fill in the missing information.[22:29.98]For these blanks,[22:31.16]you can either use the exact words you have just heard[22:34.78]or write down the main points in your own words.[22:38.96]Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,[22:42.59]you should check what you have written.[22:45.87]Now listen to the passage.[22:48.80]Y ou probably have noticed that[22:51.16]people express similar ideas in different ways,[22:55.07]depending on the situation they are in.[22:57.78]This is very natural.[23:00.18]All languages have two general levels of usage:[23:04.40]a formal level and an informal level.[23:08.17]English is no exception.[23:10.80]The difference in these two levels is the situation[23:14.44]in which you use a particular level.[23:18.06]Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, [23:22.75]reference books, and in business letters.[23:26.14]Y ou would also use formal English[23:28.30]in compositions and essays that you write in school.[23:33.67]Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues,[23:38.49]family members and friends,[23:40.84]and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends.[23:46.99]Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. [23:52.57]First, formal language tends to be more polite.[23:56.85]What we may find interesting is that[24:00.24]it usually takes more words to be polite.[24:04.41]For example, I might say to a friend or a family member,[24:08.90]“Close the door, please.” But to a stranger,[24:12.27]I probably would say“Would you mind closing the door?”[24:17.84]Another difference between formal and informal language[24:21.75]is some of the vocabulary.[24:24.81]There are bound to be some words and phrases[24:27.84]that belong in formal language and others that are informal.[24:33.87]Let's say that I really like soccer.[24:36.98]If I'm talking to my friend,[24:38.91]I might say “I'm just crazy about soccer!”[24:43.33]But if I were talking to my boss,[24:45.48]I would probably say “I really enjoy soccer.”[24:50.72]Now the passage will be read again.[24:55.15]Y ou probably have noticed that[24:57.46]people express similar ideas in different ways,[25:01.10]depending on the situation they are in.[25:03.79]This is very natural.[25:06.26]All languages have two general levels of usage:[25:10.63]a formal level and an informal level.[25:14.32]English is no exception.[25:16.78]The difference in these two levels is the situation[25:20.70]in which you use a particular level.[25:24.19]Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, [25:28.84]reference books, and in business letters.[25:32.35]Y ou would also use formal English[25:34.53]in compositions and essays that you write in school.[25:39.79]Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues,[25:44.54]family members and friends,[25:47.00]and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends.[25:53.12]Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. [25:58.75]First, formal language tends to be more polite.[26:03.03]What we may find interesting is that[26:06.43]it usually takes more words to be polite.[27:07.50]For example, I might say to a friend or a family member,[27:12.29]“Close the door, please.” But to a stranger,[27:15.41]I probably w ould say“Would you mind closing the door?”[28:17.25]Another difference between formal and informal language[28:21.17]is some of the vocabulary.[28:24.22]There are bound to be some words and phrases[28:27.33]that belong in formal language and others that are informal.[29:29.85]Let's say that I really like soccer.[29:33.02]If I'm talking to my friend,[29:34.97]I might say “I'm just crazy about soccer!”[29:39.35]But if I were talking to my boss,[29:41.57]I would probably say “I really enjoy soccer.”[29:49.20]Now the passage will be read for the third time.[29:53.20]Y ou probably have noticed that[29:55.47]people express similar ideas in different ways,[29:59.15]depending on the situation they are in.[30:02.00]This is very natural.[30:04.32]All languages have two general levels of usage:[30:08.71]a formal level and an informal level.[30:12.37]English is no exception.[30:15.06]The difference in these two levels is the situation[30:18.66]in which you use a particular level.[30:22.22]Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, [30:26.89]reference books, and in business letters.[30:30.33]Y ou would also use formal English[30:32.59]in compositions and essays that you write in school.[30:37.76]Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues,[30:42.61]family members and friends,[30:44.96]and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends.[30:51.33]Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. [30:56.79]First, formal language tends to be more polite.[31:01.01]What we may find interesting is that[31:04.50]it usually takes more words to be polite.[31:08.64]For example, I might say to a friend or a family member,[31:12.93]“Close the door, please.” But to a st ranger,[31:16.46]I probably would say“Would you mind closing the door?”[31:22.00]Another difference between formal and informal language[31:25.91]is some of the vocabulary.[31:29.03]There are bound to be some words and phrases[31:32.10]that belong in formal language and others that are informal. [31:38.07]Let's say that I really like soccer.[31:41.20]If I'm talking to my friend,[31:43.14]I might say “I'm just crazy about soccer!”[31:47.38]But if I were talking to my boss,[31:49.71]I would pro bably say “I really enjoy soccer.”[31:56.42]This is the end of listening comprehension.2007年6月听力原文[00:11.54]College English Test Band 4[00:15.41]Part ⅢListening Comprehension[00:19.17]Section A[00:21.08]Directions: In this section,[00:24.31]you will hear 8 short conversations[00:27.43]and 2 long conversations.[00:30.69]At the end of each conversation,[00:32.95]one or more questions will be asked[00:35.62]about what was said.[00:38.34]Both the conversation and the questions[00:40.74]will be spoken only once.[00:43.87]After each question there will be a pause.[00:47.70]During the pause,[00:49.18]you must read the four choices marked A),B), C) and D),[00:56.11]and decide which is the best answer.[00:59.34]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2[01:03.96]with a single line through the centre.[01:07.89]Now let's begin with the eight short conversations.[01:13.41]11. W: Did you watch the 7 o'clock program[01:18.57]on channel 2 yesterday evening?[01:21.00]I was about to watch it when someone came to see me.[01:24.55]M: Y eah! It reported some major breakthrough in cancer research. [01:29.21]People over 40 would find the program worth watching.[01:34.12]Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the TV program? [01:53.53]12. W: I won the first prize in the National Writing Contest [01:59.20]and I got this camera as an award.[02:02.07]M: It's a good camera![02:03.95]Y ou can take it when you travel.[02:06.17]I had no idea you were a marvelous writer.[02:10.62]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[02:29.12]13. M: I wish I hadn't thrown away that reading list![02:35.74]W: I thought you might regret it.[02:37.90]That's why I picked it up from the waste paper basket and left it on the desk. [02:43.44]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[03:01.40]14. W: Are you still teaching at the junior high school?[03:06.49]M: Not since June. My brother and I opened a restaurant[03:10.29]as soon as he got out of the army.[03:13.03]Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?[03:32.01]15. M: Hi, Susan! Have you finished reading the book[03:37.33]Prof. Johnson recommended?[03:39.88]W: Oh, I haven't read it through the way I'd read a novel.[03:43.77]I just read a few chapters which interested me.[03:47.83]Q: What does the woman mean?[04:05.55]16. M: Jane missed class again, didn't she? I wonder why.[04:12.81]W: Well, I knew she had been absent all week.[04:15.82]So I called her this morning to see if she was sick.[04:19.05]It turned out that her husband was badly injured in a car accident.[04:24.58]Q: What does the woman say about Jane?[04:43.12]17. W: I'm sure the Smiths' new house is somewhere on this street,[04:49.26]but I don't know exactly where it is.[04:52.23]M: But I'm told it's two blocks from their old home.[04:56.57]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[05:14.96]18. W: I've been waiting here almost half an hour![05:20.67]How come it took you so long?[05:22.56]M: Sorry, honey! I had to drive two blocks[05:25.54]before I spotted a place to park the car.[05:29.89]Q: What do we learn from the conversation?[05:48.27]Now you will hear the two long conversations.[05:52.78]Conversation One[05:55.19]M: Hello, I have a reservation for tonight.[05:57.94]W: Y our name, please.[05:59.24]M: Nelson, Charles Nelson.[06:01.24]W: OK, Mr. Nelson. That's a room for five and...[06:05.13]M: Excuse me, you mean a room for ￡5?[06:09.15]I didn't know the special was so good.[06:11.29]W: No, no, no...according to our records,[06:14.46]a room for five guests was booked under your name.[06:17.68]M: No, no...hold on. Y ou must have two guests under the name.[06:22.40]W: OK, let me check this again. Oh, here we are.[06:26.91]M: Y eah?[06:27.95]W: Charles Nelson, a room for one for the 19th.[06:31.62]M: Wait, wait. It's for tonight, not tomorrow night.[06:36.28]W: Um...um...I don't think we have any rooms for tonight.[06:42.02]There's a conference going on in town and...er,[06:46.21]let's see...yeah, no rooms.[06:49.60]M: Oh, come on! Y ou must have something, anything![06:54.46]W: Well, let...let me check my computer here...Ah![06:59.94]M: What?[07:01.00]W: There has been a cancellation for this evening.[07:04.00]A honeymoon suite is now available.[07:06.25]M: Great, I'll take it.[07:08.35]W: But I'll have to charge you ￡150 for the night.[07:12.64]M: What? I should get a discount for the inconvenience![07:17.41]W: Well, the best I can give you is a 10% discount[07:21.80]plus a ticket for a free continental breakfast.[07:25.19]M: Hey, isn't the breakfast free anyway?[07:28.44]W: Well, only on weekends.[07:30.45]M: I want to talk to the manager.[07:32.09]W: Wait, wait, wait...uh...Mr. Nelson,[07:34.98]I think I can give you an additional 15% discount.[07:40.62]Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. [07:47.77]19. What is the man's problem?[08:07.79]20. Why did the hotel clerk say[08:11.87]they didn't have any rooms for that night?[08:30.75]21. What did the clerk say about breakfast in the hotel?[08:52.68]22. What did the man imply he would do[08:57.96]at the end of the conversation?[09:16.16]Conversation Two[09:19.55]M: Sarah, you work in the Admissions Office, don't you?[09:24.71]W: Y es, I am...I've been here ten years as an Assistant Director. [09:30.22]M: Really? What does that involve?[09:33.37]W: Well, I'm in charge of all the admissions[09:35.90]of postgraduate students in the university.[09:39.04]M: Only postgraduates?[09:40.77]W: Y es, postgraduates only.[09:43.30]I have nothing at all to do with undergraduates.[09:46.26]M: Do you find that you get a particular...[09:49.47]sort of...different national groups?[09:52.70]I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America or...[09:57.59]W: Y es. Well, of all the students enrolled last year,[10:01.38]nearly half were from overseas.[10:04.25]They were from African countries, the Far East,[10:07.02]the Middle East, and Latin America.[10:09.65]M: Em...but have you been doing just that for the last ten years, [10:14.15]or, have you done other things?[10:16.58]W: Well, I've been doing the same job. Er, before that,[10:21.53]I was secretary of the medical school at Birmingham,[10:25.16]and further back, I worked in the local government.[10:28.25]M: Oh, I see.[10:29.76]W: So I've done different types of things.[10:32.37]M: Y es, indeed. How do you imagine[10:35.38]your job might develop in the future?[10:38.08]Can you imagine shifting into a different[10:40.25]kind of responsibility or doing something...[10:43.81]W: Oh, yeah, from October 1,[10:46.23]I'll be doing an entirely different job.[10:48.89]There's going to be more committee work.[10:50.78]I mean, more policy work,[10:53.25]and less dealing with students, unfortunately.[10:56.68]I'll miss my contact with students.[11:01.42]Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. [11:08.40]23. What is the woman's present position?[11:28.53]24. What do we learn about the postgraduates enrolled[11:33.39]last year in the woman's university?[11:51.37]25. What will the woman's new job be like?[12:11.77]Section B[12:14.47]Directions: In this section,[12:17.43]you will hear 3 short passages.[12:20.69]At the end of each passage,[12:22.72]you will hear some questions.[12:25.19]Both the passage and the questions[12:26.91]will be spoken only once.[12:30.01]After you hear a question,[12:31.71]you must choose the best answer[12:33.45]from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D).[12:39.87]Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2[12:43.79]with a single line through the centre.[12:47.82]Passage One[12:50.21]My mother was born in a small town in northern Italy.[12:54.81]She was three when her parents immigrated to America in 1926. [13:00.59]They lived in Chicago when my grandfather worked making icecream. [13:06.17]Mama thrived in the urban environment.[13:09.45]At 16, she graduated first in her high school class,[13:13.76]went on to secretarial school,[13:16.20]and finally worked as an executive secretary for a railroad company. [13:21.23]She was beautiful too.[13:23.43]When a local photographer used her pictures[13:25.92]in his monthly window display, she felt pleased.[13:30.03]Her favorite portrait showed her sitting by Lake Michigan,[13:33.49]her hair wind blown, her gaze reaching toward the horizon.。
2006年12月CET4真题听力
Part III Listing Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questionswill be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line though thecentre.注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) Plan his budget carefully.B) Give her more information.C) Ask someone else for advice.D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. A) She’ll have some chocolate cake.B) She’ll take a look at the menu.C) She’ll go without dessert.D) She’ll prepare the dinner.13. A) The man can speak a foreign language.B) The woman hopes to improve her English.C) The woman knows many different languages.D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.14. A) Go to the library.B) Meet the woman.C) See Professor Smith.D) Have a drink in the bar.15. A) She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be back.B) The man shouldn’t be late for his class.C) The man can come back sometime later.D) She can pass on the message for the man.16. A) He has a strange personality.B) He’s got emotional problems.C) His illness is beyond cure.D) His behavior is hard to explain.17. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected.B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C) It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D) It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.18. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River.B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C) To call on a friend in Quebec City.D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.20. A) Study the map of Quebec Province.B) Find more about Quebec Province.C) Brush up on her French.D) Learn more about the local customs.21. A) It’s most beautiful in summer.B) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It was about a little animal.B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.D) It was about a little girl and her pet.23. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. A) The characters.B) The readers.C) Her ideas.D) Her life experiences.25. A) She doesn’t really know where they originated.B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C) They popped out of her childhood dreams.D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet 2 with a singleline through the centre.Passage One26. A) Monitor students’ sleep patterns.B) Help students concentrate in class.C) Record students’ weekly performance.D) Ask students to complete a sleep report.27. A) Declining health.B) Lack of attention.C) Loss of motivation.D) Improper behavior.28. A) They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.B) They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.C) They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.D) They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) She stopped being a homemaker.B) She became a famous educator.C) She became a public figure.D) She quit driving altogether.30. A) A motorist’s speeding.B) Her running a stop sign.C) Her lack of driving experience.D) A motorist’s failure to concentrate.31. A) Nervous and unsure of herself.B) Calm and confident of herself.C) Courageous and forceful.D) Distracted and reluctant.32. A) More strict training of women drivers.B) Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C) Improved traffic conditions in cities.D) New regulations to ensure children’s safety.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) They haven’t devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.B) Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C) It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D) They believe people can recover without treatment.34. A) They reveal the seriousness of the problem.B) They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C) They tell us what kind of medicine to take.D) They show our body is fighting the virus.35. A) It actually does more harm than good.B) It causes damage to some organs of our body.C) It works better when combined with other remedies.D) It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill inthe blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have justheard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in themissing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exactwords you have just heard or write down the main points in your ownwords. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you shouldcheck what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。
2006年6月大学英语新四级听力原文
2006年6月大学英语新四级听力原文D17. W: Nice weather, isn’t it? Oh, I’ve seen you around the office, but Idon’t think we’ve met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.M: Nice to meet you, Henry, I am Helen Grant, I am in the AdvertisingSection on the ninth floor.Q: What can we infer from the conversation?18. M: Ma’am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look atit?W: Sure, you’re welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railways. And if you can’t put up with the noise youmight as well save the trip.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Conversation 1W: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your job resume last week, and it was very impressed.M: Thank you!W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds mayI ask why you are so interested in working for us?M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I’ve always wanted to work for a smaller company.W: That’s good to hear. Would you mind tel ling me a little bit about your present job?M: I’m currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experiences in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people.W: Well, you might just be the person we’ve been looking for. Do you have any questions?M: Aha, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?W: you will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients.M: And who would I report to?W: Directly to me.M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer?W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something youshould discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any otherquestions?M: No not at the moment.W: Well, I have to discuss you application with my colleagues and we’ll get back to you early next week.M: OK, thanks, it’s been nice meeting you!W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.19. What’s the purpose of Mr. Saunders’ vis it?20. What is Mr. Saunders’ current job?21. What can we conclude from the conversation? Conversation 2M: Hey, Karen, you are not really reading it, are you?W: Pardon?M: The book! You haven’t turned the page in the last ten minutes.W: No, Jim, I su ppose I haven’t. I need to get through it, though, but I keep drifting away.M: So it doesn’t really hold your interest?W: No, not really. I wouldn’t bother with it, to be honest, but I have to read it for a seminar. I’m at a university.M: It’s a labor o f labor then rather than a labor of love.W: I should say, I don’t like Dickens at all really, the author, indeed, I am starting to like the whole course less and less.M: It’s not just the book,, it’s the curse as well?W: Yeah, in a way, although the cur se itself isn’t really that bad, a lot of it is pretty good, in fact, and the lecturer is fine, as to me, I suppose, you see, Iwant to do philosophy rather than English, but my parents took me out of it.M: So the courses are OK as such, it’s just that ha d if been left to you, you would choose a different one.W: Oh, they had my best interest and heart of course, my parents, theyalways do, don’t they? They believe that my job prospect would be prettylimited with the degree of philosophy. Plus, they give me a really generous allowance, but I am beginning to feel that I’m wasting my time and theirmoney. They would be so disappointed though if I told them I was quitting.22. Why can’t Karen concentrate on the book?23. Why is Karen starting to like the course less and less?24. Who thinks Philosophy graduates have limited job opportunities?25. What is Karen thinking of doing?Section BPassage OneIn Greece, only rich people will rest in peace for ever when they die. Most of the population, however, will be undisturbed for only three years, then they will be dug up, washed, compressed into a small tin box, and placed in a bone room. If the body has only partially decayed, it is reburied in a smaller cheaper grave, but not for long, the body will be dug up again some time later when it has fully decayed. Buying a piece of land for a grave is the only way to avoid this process. The cost of the grave is so great that most p0eople choose to rent the grave for three years and even after it has been dug up, lasting peace is still not guaranteed. If no one pays for renting space in the bone room, the skeleton is removed and stored in a building in a poor part of the town. Lack of space in Athens is the main reason why the dead are dug up after the three years. The city is so overcrowded that sometimes dead bodies are kept in the hospitals for over a week until a grave is found. Athens’ city council wants to introduce cremation, that is burning dead bodies as a means of dealing with the problems. But the Greek church resists this practice, they believe the only place where people burnis hell, so burning dead bodies is against the Greek concept of life after death. To save space, the church suggested burying the bodies standing up instead of lying down. Some people proposed building multi-storey underground grave yards.26. What must Greeks do to keep the dead resting in ever-lasting peace?27. Why are most dead bodies in Athens dug up after three years?28. What suggestions does the church give about the burying of deadbodies?29. What practice does the Greek church object to?Passage TwoIf you visit a big city anywhere in the world, you will probably find a restaurant would serve the food of your own native country. Most large cities in theUnited States offer international sample of foods. Many people enjoy eating the food of other nations. This is probably one reason why there are so many different kinds of restaurants in theUnited States. A second reason is that many Americans come from other part of the world. They enjoy tasting the foods of their native lands. In the city of Detroit, for example, there are many people from western Europe, Greece, Latin America, and the Far East. There are many restaurants in Detroit which serve the foods of these areas. There are many other international restaurants too. Americans enjoy the foods in these restaurants as well as the opportunity to better understand the people and their way of life. One of the most common international restaurants to be found in theUnited States is the Italian restaurant. The restaurant may be a small business run by a single family. The mother of the family cooks all of the dishes, and the father and children serve the people who come to eat there. Or it may be a large restaurant owned by several different people who worked together in the business. Many Italian dishes that Americans enjoy are made with meats, tomatoes and cheese, they are very delicious and tasty.30. Why are there so many international restaurants in the United States?31. Why do Americans like to go to international restaurants apart fromenjoying the foods there?32. How is a typical Italian family restaurant run in theUnited States?Passage ThreeOne winter day in 1891, a class at a training school in Massachusetts, U.S.A, went into the gym for their daily exercises. Since the football season had ended, most of the young man felt they were in for a boring time.But their teacher, James Nasmith had other ideas. He had been working for a long time on a new game that would have the excitement of the American football. Nasmith showed the men a basket he had hung at the each end of the gym, and explained that they were going to sue a round European football, at first everybody tried to throw the ball into the basket no matter where he was standing. “Pass! Pass!” Nasmith kept shouting, blowing his whistle to stop the excited players. Slowly, they began to understand what was wanted of them. The problem with the new game, which was soon called “basketball”, was gettin g the ball out of the basket. They used ordinary food baskets with bottoms and the ball, of course, stayed inside. At first, someone had to climb up every time a basket was scored. It was several years before someone came up with the idea of removing the bottom of the basket and letting the ball fall through. There have been many changes in the rules since then, and basketball has become one of the world’s most popular sports.33. What did Nasmith do to entertain his students one winter day?34. According the speaker, what was the problem with the new game?35. How was the problem with the new game solved?。
2006年专业英语四级考试真题及答案
2006年专业英语四级考试真题及答案PART I DICTATION [15 MIN.]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN.]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.1、How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hairB. glasses.C. mustache.D. beard3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach.B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has color.B. it has a moving image.C. it costs less money.D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of conversation.10. The conversation is mainly aboutA. a new type of telephoneB. the cost of telephones.C. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then 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.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animals.B. driving sheep.C. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly aboutA. what dogs can doB. how to keep dogsC. dogs and their mastersD. reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA. are the same as the speaker is used to.B. are expected to be rather poor.C. are just as adequate.D. are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Travelling.B. Studying.C. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expectsA. fewer choices of food.B. many ways to do washing.C. modern lighting facilities.D. new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speakerA. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problems.B. emotional problems.C. financial problems.D. marriage problems.20. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D. Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U.S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A. In a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Questions 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.24. Al together how many people were reported missing?A. 68B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The tow ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA. a US company and a UK company.B. a Swiss company and a UK company.C. two Taiwanese companies.D. a mainland company and a US company.28. Who will provide the distribution net works in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART ⅢCLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33）you must pass under a ladder you can （34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35）them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36）, you may lick your finger and （37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried.Another common （39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40）to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft……it is （48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50）, touch wood?"31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hearthe speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cureA richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparableREADINGTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well. First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thingthat has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people. Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk81. When people plan to meet nowadays, they ________.A. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on ________.A. talkersB. the "speakeasy"c. the "spacemaker"D. texters83. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are ________.A. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others84. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile ________.A. talkersB. the speakeasyC. the spacemakerD. texters85. An appropriate title for the passage might be ________.A. The SMS Effect.B. Cultural Implication of Mobile Use.C. Change in the Use of the Mobile.D. Body Language and the Mobile Phone.TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal – or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class – whether a person is "working-class" or "middle-class" – are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A. life style and occupationB. Attitude and incomeC. income and job securityD. job security and hobbies87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of – is closer to truth?A. middle –class ways of spending moneyB. working-class ways of spending the weekendC. working-class drinking habitsD. middle-class attitudes88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle-class?A. desiring for securityB. Making long term plansC. having priorities in lifeD. saving money89. Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor EXCEPT?A. better social securityB. more job opportunitiesC. higher living standardD. better legal protection.90. Which of the following statement is incorrect?A. Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B. The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing.C. Different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D. Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighbourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir." "ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.""Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,""no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good points I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly," yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been verydifferent. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope."It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. "you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."91: at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all exceptA. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable92. in ".... and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…". the word about means ________.A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning.93. Why did Mr. Rochester say "... and the you stab me in the back!" in the 7th para.?A. because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB. because Jane had intended to be more critical.C. because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to ________.A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experience.C. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded ________.A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer-would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhathesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own. Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A. Active in communicationB. Attractive in personality.C. enjoyable in performanceD. unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) – way.A. QuickB. unpredictableC. productiveD. inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B. Being sensitive to earlier contact.C. Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD. Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99. throughout the passage, the author is ________ in his attitude toward the computer ________.A. favourableB. criticalC. vagueD. hesitant100.Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. Articial relationshios.B. How to form intimate relationshipsC. The affectionate machineD. Humans and computersPART Ⅵ WRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITION1、Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shenyang. The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better. What do you think?Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first par, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate details.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. You should supply an appropriate title for your composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTEWRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:1、You have got to know that your classmate, Michael, is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip. Write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. 答案：PART Ⅰ DICTATION1、[听力原文]THE INTERNETThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the Internet. Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized, information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Most websites are known as different Internet applications. These include online games, chat rooms and so on. These applications have great power too. Sometimes the power can be so great that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1、C[听力原文]1-3。
2006年专业英语四级考试真题及答案
2006年专业英语四级考试真题及答案PART I DICTATION [15 MIN.]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN.]In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of each conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.1、How did Mark get there?A. By train and by car.B. By plane and by coach.C. By train and by bus.D. By bus and by plane2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA. short hairB. glasses.C. mustache.D. beard3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A. In the third room on the right.B. In the Common Room.C. In a room at the other end.D. In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.4. What did Steve originally plan to do?A. To go to a park near the beach.B. To stay at home.C. To see a new film.D. To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA. there was no park nearby.B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.C. it would be easier to go to a cinema.D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?A. Outside the Town Hall.B. Near the bank.C. In Steve's place.D. At the cinema.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA. it has color.B. it has a moving image.C. it costs less money.D. it is not on the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?A. He wanted to buy one from Japan.B. He wasn't sure about its quality.C. He thought it was for business use.D. He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A. She had never read the magazine herself.B. She knew who usually read the magazine.C. She was quite interested in the new device.D. She agreed with Bill at the end of conversation.10. The conversation is mainly aboutA. a new type of telephoneB. the cost of telephones.C. some features of the magazine.D. the readership of the magazine.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then 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.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA. hunting other animals.B. driving sheep.C. guarding chickens.D. keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B. Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.C. People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D. Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly aboutA. what dogs can doB. how to keep dogsC. dogs and their mastersD. reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA. are the same as the speaker is used to.B. are expected to be rather poor.C. are just as adequate.D. are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A. Travelling.B. Studying.C. Settling down.D. Teaching.16. The speaker expectsA. fewer choices of food.B. many ways to do washing.C. modern lighting facilities.D. new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speakerA. is unprepared for the new post.B. is unclear about the conditions there.C. is ready for all the difficulties there.D. is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?A. Before 6 years of age.B. Between 6 and 10.C. After 10 years of age.D. After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA. religious problems.B. emotional problems.C. financial problems.D. marriage problems.20. Which of the following statement is CORRECT?A. Boys and girls are equally energetic.B. Parents have higher expectations for boys.C. Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D. Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.21. What has happened to the Cubans?A. They set foot in Florida.B. They were drowned.C. They were flown to the U.S.D. They were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A. In a small boat.B. In an old truck.C. By swimming.D. By driving.Questions 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?A. 42 cities.B. 220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.24. Al together how many people were reported missing?A. 68B. 90.C. 150.D. 40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A. The tow ferries sank on different days.B. The accidents were caused by storms.C. The two ferries sank on the same river.D. More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.26. What is the news item mainly about?A. Indonesian government policies.B. Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.C. Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D. Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA. a US company and a UK company.B. a Swiss company and a UK company.C. two Taiwanese companies.D. a mainland company and a US company.28. Who will provide the distribution net works in the joint venture?A. Unilever.B. Nestle.C. PepsiCo.D. Coca Cola.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?A. The soldiers.B. The peace camp.C. The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?A. 13 soldiers were killed last week.B. 100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D. The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan.PART ⅢCLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33）you must pass under a ladder you can （34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35）them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36）, you may lick your finger and （37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried.Another common （39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40）to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft……it is （48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50）, touch wood?"31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART ⅣGRAMMAR and VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54 It's high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55 The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56 Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hearthe speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57 I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58 Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59 It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60 Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61 My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as62 The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63 There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don't countD having not counted64 It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65 There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn't itB doesn't thereC usedn't it?D didn't there66 It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67 A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68 The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69 The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70 Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71 The tone of the article __ the writer's mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72 This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen73 The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74 Our family doctor's clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75 She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC prominentD noticeable77 The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79 His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cureA richB quickC productiveD fertile80 The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparableREADINGTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well. First. Let's talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thingthat has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text me around 8 and we'll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone's individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people. Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people's privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn't worry so much. After all, it is good to talk81. When people plan to meet nowadays, they ________.A. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen on ________.A. talkersB. the "speakeasy"c. the "spacemaker"D. texters83. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are ________.A. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others84. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile ________.A. talkersB. the speakeasyC. the spacemakerD. texters85. An appropriate title for the passage might be ________.A. The SMS Effect.B. Cultural Implication of Mobile Use.C. Change in the Use of the Mobile.D. Body Language and the Mobile Phone.TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal – or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class – whether a person is "working-class" or "middle-class" – are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers' jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86. Which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A. life style and occupationB. Attitude and incomeC. income and job securityD. job security and hobbies87. The writer seems to suggest that the description of – is closer to truth?A. middle –class ways of spending moneyB. working-class ways of spending the weekendC. working-class drinking habitsD. middle-class attitudes88. According to the passage, which of the following is not a typical feature of the middle-class?A. desiring for securityB. Making long term plansC. having priorities in lifeD. saving money89. Working-class people's sense of security increased as a result of all the following factor EXCEPT?A. better social securityB. more job opportunitiesC. higher living standardD. better legal protection.90. Which of the following statement is incorrect?A. Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B. The gap between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing.C. Different in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D. Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighbourhood called and some times stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I'm handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: 'No, sir." "ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.""Sir, I'm sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn't matter, or something like that,""no, you shouldn't! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awaful faults to counterbalance your few good points I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly," yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been verydifferent. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn't my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you're the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you're sympathetic and give them hope."It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn't seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don't be afraid of me, Miss Eyre." He continued. "you don't relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You're like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you'll fly very high. Good night."91: at the beginning miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr. Rochester were all exceptA. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable92. in ".... and all my knowledge him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…". the word about means ________.A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning.93. Why did Mr. Rochester say "... and the you stab me in the back!" in the 7th para.?A. because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB. because Jane had intended to be more critical.C. because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94. From what Mr. Rochest told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to ________.A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experience.C. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances95. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded ________.A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouraging.TEXT DThe ideal companion machine-the computer-would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhathesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own. Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user's life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer's own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner.96. Which of the following is not a feature of the ideal companion machine?A. Active in communicationB. Attractive in personality.C. enjoyable in performanceD. unpredictable in behaviour97. The computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) – way.A. QuickB. unpredictableC. productiveD. inconspicuous.98. Which of the following aspects is not mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A. Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B. Being sensitive to earlier contact.C. Being ready to learn about the person's lifeD. Having a pleasant and adaptable personality.99. throughout the passage, the author is ________ in his attitude toward the computer ________.A. favourableB. criticalC. vagueD. hesitant100.Which might be the most appropriate title of the passage?A. Articial relationshios.B. How to form intimate relationshipsC. The affectionate machineD. Humans and computersPART Ⅵ WRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITION1、Recently a Beijing information company did a survey of student life among more than 700 students in Beijing, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing and Shenyang. The results have shown that 67 percent of students think that saving money is a good habit while the rest believe that using tomorrow's money today is better. What do you think?Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words.You are to write in three parts.In the first par, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate details.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. You should supply an appropriate title for your composition.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTEWRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:1、You have got to know that your classmate, Michael, is organizing a weekend excursion for the class. And you are thinking of joining the trip. Write him a note expressing your interest in the excursion and asking for information on two details related to the excursion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. 答案：PART Ⅰ DICTATION1、[听力原文]THE INTERNETThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the Internet. Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized, information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Most websites are known as different Internet applications. These include online games, chat rooms and so on. These applications have great power too. Sometimes the power can be so great that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1、C[听力原文]1-3。
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College English Test (Band Ⅳ)(Dec. 2006)Tape Script of Listening ComprehensionSection A11. M: Christmas is around the corner. AndI’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend.Any suggestions?W: Well，you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget?Q: What does the woman want the man to do?12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have an apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You goahead and get yours.Q: What would the woman most probably do?13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could. But Japanese and, of course, English are the only languages I can speak.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14. M: Professor Smith asked me to go to hisoffice after class.So it’s impossible forme to make it to the bar at ten.W: Then it seems that we’ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?15. M: It’s already 11 now. Do you mean Iought to wait until Professor Bloomcomes back from class?W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?16. M: How is John now? Is he feeling any better?W: Not yet. It still seems impossible tomake him smile. Talking to him is reallydifficult and he gets upset easily overlittle things.Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.Q: What does the woman imply?18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.W: Well, not really. He crashed into the treebecause he was trying not to hit a box thathad fallen off the truck ahead of him.Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?Now you’ll hear two long conversations. Conversation OneW: Hey, Bob, guess what? I’m going to visit Quebec next summer. I’m invited to go toa friend’s wedding. But while I’m thereI’d also like to do some sightseeing.M: That’s nice, Shirley. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?W: I mean the province. My friend’s wedding is in Montreal, so I’m going there first.I’ll stay for five days. Is Montreal thecapital city of the province?M: Well, many people think so because it’s the biggest city. But it’s not the capital.Quebec City is. But Montreal is great.The Saint Royal River runs right throughthe middle of the city. It’s beautiful insummer.W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not thatgood. I know most people there speakFrench, but can I also use English?M: Well, People speak both French and English there. But you’ll hear Frenchmost of the time. And all the street signsare in French. In fact, Montreal is thethird largest French speaking city in theworld. So you’d better practice yourFrench before you go.W: Good advice. What about Quebec City? I’ll visit a friend from college who lives therenow. What’s it like?M: It’s a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored.Some of them were built in the 17th or18th centuries. You’ll love there.W: Fantastic. I can’t wait to go.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?21. What does the man say about Quebec City?Conversation TwoM: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was yourfirst book?W: I wrote my first finished story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, arabbit, I mean. And I’ve been writing eversince.M: Why did you choose to be an author?W: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness, step one would be finding outwhat you love doing most. And step twowould be finding someone to pay you todo this. I consider myself very luckyindeed to be able to support myself bywriting.M: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?W: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one. But Inever really imagine a target audiencewhen I’m writing. The ideas come first.So it really depends on the ideas thatgrasp me next.M: Where did the ideas for the “Harry Potter” books come from?W: I’ve no ideas where the ideas came from.And I hope I’ll never find out. It wouldspoil my excitement if it turned out I justhave a funny little wrinkle on the surfaceof my brain, which makes me think aboutinvisible train platforms.M: How did you come up with the names of your characters?W: I invented some of them. But I also collected strange names. I’ve got onefrom ancient saints, maps, dictionaries,plants, war memoirs and people I’ve met.M: Oh, you are really resourceful.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. What do we learn from the conversation about Miss Rowling’s first book?23. Why does Miss Rowling consider herself very lucky?24. What dictates Miss Rowling’s writing?25. According to Miss Rowling where did she get the ideas for the “Harry Porter” books?Section BPassage OneReducing the amount of sleep students get at night has a direct impact on their performance at school during the day. According to classroom teachers, elementary and middle school students who stay up late exhibit more learning and attention problems. This has been shown by Brown MedicalSchool and Bradley Hospital research. In the study, teachers were not told the amount of sleep students received when completing weekly performance reports, yet they rated the students who had received eight hours or less as having the most trouble recalling all the material，learning new lessons and completing high-quality work. Teachers also reported that these students had more difficulty paying attention. The experiment is the first to ask teachers to report on the effects of sleep deficiency in children. Just staying up late can cause increased academic difficulty and attention problems for otherwise healthy, well-functioning kids, said Garharn Forlone, the study’s lead author. So the results provide professionals and parents with a clear message: when a child is having learning and attention problems, the issue of sleep has to be taken into consideration. “If we don’t ask about sleep, and try to improve sleep patterns in kids- struggling academically, then we aren’tdoing our job”, Forlone said. For parents, he said, the message is simple, “Getting kids to bed on time is as important as getting them to school on time”.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. What were teachers told to do in the experiment?27. According to the experiment, what problem can insufficient sleep cause in students?28. What message did the researcher intend to convey to parents?Passage TwoPatricia Pania never wanted to be a national public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and home—maker. But her life was turned upside down when a motorist, distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car.Theimpact killed her 2-year-old daughter. Four months later, Pania reluctantly but courageously decided to try to educate the public and to fight for laws to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. She wanted to save other children from what happened to her daughter. In her first speech, Pania got off to a shaky start. She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as she got into her speech, a dramatic transformation took place. She stopped shaking and spoke with a strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience to know what she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many in the audience were moved to tears and to action. In subsequent presentations, Pania gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearance on a talk show was broadcast three times, transmitting her message to over 40 million people. Her campaign increasedpublic awareness of the problem, and prompted over 300 cities and several states to consider restrictions on cell phone use.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. What was the significant change in Patricia Pania’s life?30. What had led to Pania’s personal tragedy?31. How did Pania feel when she began her first speech?32. What could be expected as a result of Pania’s efforts?Passage ThreeMany people catch a cold in the spring time or fall. It makes us wonder if scientists can send a man to the moon, why can’t they find a cure for the common cold? The answer is easy. There’re actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn’t a cure for eachone. When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and causes a blockade in it. You feel terrible because you can’t breathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a running nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells. You may feel miserable, but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold. Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot bath and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. There was one interesting thing to note. Some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer, because your body doesn’t develop a way to fight it and kill it.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. According to the passage, why haven’t scientists found a cure for the common cold?34. What does the speaker say about the symptoms of the common cold?35. What do some scientists say about taking medicines for the common cold, according to the passage?Section CYou probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways depending on the situation they are in. This is very natural. All languages have two general levels of usage: a formal level and an informal level. English is no exception. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a particular level. Formallanguage is the kind of language you find in textbooks, reference books and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and essays that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues, family members and friends, and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends.Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. First, formal language tends to be more polite. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite. For example, I might say to a friend or a family me mber “Close the door, please”, but to a stranger, I probably would say “Would you mind closing the door?”Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal. Let’s say that I really like soccer.If I am talking to my friend, I might say “I am just crazy about soccer”, but if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say “I really enjoy soccer”.。
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06年专四真题PARTⅠDICTIONListen 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 ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1.How did Mark get there?A.By train and by car.B.By plane and by coach.C.By train and by bus.D.By bus and by plane.2.Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTA.short hair.B.glassesC.moustache.D.beard.3.Where is the meeting for new students to be held?A.In the third room on the right.B.In the Common Room.C.In a room at the other end.D.In Room 501.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.What did Steve originally plan to do?A.To go to a park near the beach.B.To stay at home.C.To see a new film.D.To do some study.5.Maggie finally decided to go to see a film becauseA.there was no park nearby.B.the weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.C.it would be easier to go to a cinema.D.Steve hadn’t seen the film yet.6.Where did they plan to meet?A.Outside the Town Hall.B.Near the bank.C.In Steven’s place.D.At the cinema.PART Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.7.The following details are true about the new device EXCEPTA.it has colour.B.it has a moving image.C.it costs less money.D.it is not on the market.8.Why didn’t Bill want one of them?A.He wanted to buy one from Japan.B.He wasn’t sure about its quality.C.He thought it was for business use.D.He thought it was expensive.9.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?A.She had never read the magazine herself.B.She knew who usually read the magazine.C.She was quite interested in the new device.D.She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10.The conversation is mainly aboutA.a new type of telephone.B.the cost of telephone.C.some features of the magazine.D.the readership of the magazine. SECTION B 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. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPTA.hunting other animals.B.driving sheep.C.guarding chickens.D.keeping thieves away.12.Which of the following is CORRECT?A.Dogs are now treated as part of a family.B.Dogs still performed all the duties they used to do.C.People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before.D.Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13.The passage is mainly aboutA.what dogs can do.B.how to keep dogs.C.dogs and their masters.D.reasons for keeping dogs.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.According to the passage, the working conditions in the new placeA.are the same as the speaker is used to.B.are expected to be rather poor.C.are just as adequate.D.are not yet clear.15.What is the speaker going to do in the new place?A.Travelling.B.Studying.C.Settling down.D.Teaching.16.The speaker expectsA.fewer choices of food.B.many ways to do washing.C.modern lighting facilities.D.new types of drinking water.17.From the passage we learn that the speakerA.is unprepared for the new post.B.is unclear about the conditions there.C.is ready for all the difficulties there.D.is eager to know more about the post.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.According to the passage,when are children first expectd to study hard?A.Before 6 years of age.B.Between 6 and 10.C.After 10 years of age.D.After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPTA.religious problems.B.emotional problems.C.financial problems.D.marriage problems.20.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A.Boys and girls are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.What has happened to the Cubans?A.They set foot in Floria.B.They were drowned.C.They were flown to the U.S.D.They were sent back to Cuba.22.How did the Cubans try to enter the U.S.?A.In a small boat.B.In an old truck.C.By swimming.D.By driving.Questions 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the ned of this year?A.42 cities.B.220 cities.C. 150 cities.D. 262 cities.Questions 24 and25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?A. 68.B.90.C. 150.D. 40.25.Which of the following details is INCORRECT?A.The two ferries sank on different days.B.The accidents were caused by storms.C.The two ferries sank on the same river.D.More people were rescued from the first ferry.Questions 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.26.What is the news item mainly about?A.Indonesian government policies.B.Australia’s support to the UN assistance mission.C.Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor.D.Talks between Australia and Indonesia.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture betweenA.a US company and a UK company.B.a Swiss company and a UK company.C.two Taiwanese companies.D.a mainland company and a US company.28.Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?A.Unilever.B.Nestle.C.PepsiCo.D.Coca Cola. Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.29.Who staged the protect on Saturday?A.The soldiers.B.The peace camp.C.The militants.D. The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCOPPECT?A.13 soilders were killed last week.B.100,000 people participated in the protest.C. The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minister rejected the pullout plan. ⅢCLOZEThere are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most ( 31 )＿held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder--- even if it means (32)＿the pavement into a busy street! (33)＿you must pass under a ladder you can (34)＿bad luck by crossing your fingers and (35)＿them crossed until you have seen a dog. (36)＿, you may lick your finger and (37)＿a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the (38)＿has dried.Another common (39)＿is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house---it will either bring (40)＿to the person who opened it or to the whole (41)＿. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is (42)＿, as it inevitably brings rain!The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month (43)＿on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay (44)＿.The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, (45)＿it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to (46)＿in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are (47)＿witchcraft.. it is (48)＿lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails.Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood (49)＿luck.This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never (50)＿, touch wood?”31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from33. A If B As C Though D Unless34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively37. A make B print C perform D produce38. A label B symbol C mark D cut39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea40. A loss B difficulty C tragedy D misfortune41. A .house B household C home D circle42. A unwise B unintelligent C unpopular D unfortunate43. A falls B arrives C drops D happens44. A away B outdoors C indoors D far45. A when B as C if D though46. A have originated B be originating C be originated D originate47. A concerned about B related with C associated with D connected in48. A especially B specially C frequently D rarely49. A as B for C in D of50. A broken up B broken off C broken away D broken downPART IV GRAMMAR＆VOCABULARY51. __dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive.A AlthoughB whateverC AsD However52. If only I __play the guitar as well as you!A wouldB couldC shouldD might53. The party, __I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.A by whichB for whichC to whichD at which54. It’s high time we __ cutting down the rainforests.A stoppedB had to stopC shall stopD stop55. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __ impossible to comprehend.A has foundB was findingC had foundD would find56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone__ an opportunity to hear the speech.A ought to haveB must haveC may haveD should have57. I am surprised__ this city is a dull place to live in.A that you should thinkB by what you are thinkingC that you would thinkD with what you were thinking58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not__ for her work.A enough goodB good enoughC as good enoughD good as enough59. It is imperative that the government __ more investment into the shipbuilding industry.A attractsB shall attractC attractD has to60. Land belongs to the city; there is __ thing as private ownership of land.A no such aB not suchC not such aD no such61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk__far.A /B suchC thatD as6２. The statistics __ that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.A provesB is provingC are provingD prove63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, __ the spoilt ones.A not countingB not to countC don’t countD having not counted64. It was __ we had hopedA more a success thanB a success more thanC as much of a success asD a success as much as65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, __?A didn’t itB doesn’t thereC usedn’t it?D didn’t there66. It is an offence to show __ against people of different races.A distinctionB differenceC separationD discrimination67. A great amount of work has gone into __ the Cathedral to its previous splendour.A refreshingB restoringC renovatingD renewing68. The thieves fled with the local police close on their __.A backsB necksC toesD heels69. The economic recession has meant that job__ is a rare thing.A securityB safetyC protectionD secureness70. Many people nowadays save money to __ for their old age.A caterB supplyC provideD equip71. The tone of the article __ the writer’s mood at the time.A reproducedB reflectedC imaginedD imitated72. This is not the right __ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen!A.momentB.situationC.opportunityD.circumstance73. The job of a student accommodation officer__ a great many visits to landladies.A concernsB offersC asksD involves74. Our family doctor’s clinic __at the junction of two busy roads.A restsB standsC staysD seats75. She was so fat that she could only just __ through the door.A assembleB appearC squeezeD gather76. After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was __.A leakingB tricklingC drippingD floating77. The reception was attended by __ members of the local community.A excellentB conspicuousC prominentD noticeable78. Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but __slightly in the afternoon.A regainedB recoveredC restoredD revived79. His brain has worked away on the idea of a universal cure.A richB quickC productiveD fertile80. The couple has donated a not__ amount of money to the foundation.A inconsiderableB inconsiderateC inaccurateD incomparablePART ⅤREADING COMPREHENSIONTEXT AIn the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First. Let’s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, is that a mobile number corresponds to a person, while a landline goes to a place.If you call my mobile, you get me. If you call my fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The most common one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the “meeting” influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer “see you t here at 8”, but “text me around 8 and we’ll see where we all are”.Texting changes people as well. In their paper, “insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging”, two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the “talkers” and the “texters”-those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone’s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would besurprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the “speakeasy”: the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the “spacemaker”: these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people’s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn’t worry so much. After al l, it is good to talk.81 when people plan to meet nowadays, theyA: arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC: seldom care about when and where to meetD: still love to work out detailed meeting plans.82 According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are mostly likely to be seen onA: TALKERSB; the "speakeasy"c. the “spacemaker”D. texters83 We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters areA: quite revealingB: well writtenc: unacceptable by othersd; shocking to others84 according to the passage ,who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobilea: talkersb: the speakeasyc :the spacemakerd: texters85 an appropriate title for the passage might beA: the SMS effectb: cultural implication of mobile usec: change in the use of the mobiled: body language and the mobile phone!TEXT BOver the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal-or at least many parts of it have. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned. Ideas about social class-whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class”-are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors. As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, havinggiven his wife her “housekeeping”, would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The stereotype of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is – inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a top priority, but he also considered the education of his children as extermely important. Both of these provided him and his family with security. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity (or the education and training) to make such long-term plans.Nowadays, a great deal has changed. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much, if not more, than their middle-class supervisors. Social security and laws to improve job-security,combined with a general rise in the standard of living since the mid-fifties of the 20th century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”. Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority they had in the past. In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people. They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in previous generations. Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid (whatever the type of job they may have) and the low-paid. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.86, which of the following is seen as the cause of class differences in the past?A: Life style and occupationB: Attitude and incomeC:Income and job securityD: Job security and hobbies87 the writer seems to suggest that the description of＿＿is closer to truth?A: middle –class ways of spending moneyB: working-class ways of spending the weekendC: working-class drinking habitsD: middle-class attitudes88 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a typical feature of the middle -class? A: Desiring for securityB: Making long-term plansC: Having priorities in lifeD: Saving money89 Working-class people's sense of security increased as a resulf of all the follwoing factors EXCEPT?A:better social securityB: more job opportunitiesC: higher living standardD: better legal protection.90.Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A:Changes are slowly taking place in all sectors of the British society.B:The gap between working -class and middle- class young people is narrowing.C: Differences in income will remain but those in occupation will disappear.D: Middle-class people may sometimes feel inferior to working-class people.TEXT CFor several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: ‘No, sir.”“Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that,”“N o, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.”I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly,“Y es, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twen ty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different.I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn’t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time.“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “ you don’t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freel y. You’re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”91:At the beginning Miss Eyre 's impressions of Mr.Rochester were all EXCEPTA.busy B:sociable C: friendly D: changeable92,In "....and all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house,…”(the second paragraph),the word “about” meansA:around B:on C:outside D:concerning.93. why did Mr.Rochester say" ..and the you stab me in the back!" (the 7th paragraph)?.A: Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.B: Because Jane had intended to be more critical.C: Because Jane had regretted having talked to him.D:Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.94, From what Mr.Rochest told miss Eyre,we can conclude that he wanted toA: tell her all his troubles.B: tell her his life experience.C:change her opinion of him.D change his circumstances.95. At the end of the passage , Mr. Rochester soundedA:rude B: cold C: friendly D: encouraging.TEXTDThe ideal companion machine-the computer- would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner. Those qualities that make interaction with other people enjoyable would be imitated as closely as possible, and the machine would appear to be charming, and easygoing.Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting. In its first encounter it might be somewhat hesitant, but as it came to know the user it would progress to a more relaxed and intimate style. The machine would not be a passive participant but would add its own suggestions, information, and opinions; it would sometimes take the initiative in developing or changing the topic and would have a personality of its own.Friendships are not made in a day, and the computer would be more acceptable as a friend if it imitated the gradual changes that occur when one person is getting to know another. At an appropriate time it might also express the kind of affection that stimulates attachment and intimacy. The whole process would be accomplished in a subtle way to avoid giving an impression of over-familiarity that would be likely to produce irritation. After experiencing a wealth of powerful, well-timed friendship indicators, the user would be very likely to accept the computer as far more than a machine and might well come to regard it as a friend.An artificial relationship of this type would provide many of the benefits that people obtain from interpersonal friendships. The machine would participate in interesting conversation that could continue from previous discussions. It would have a familiarity with the user’s life as revealed in earlier contact, and it would be understanding and good-humored. The computer’s own personality would be lively and impressive, and it would develop in response to that of the user. With features such as these, the machine might indeed become a very attractive social partner. 96.which of the following is NOT a feature of the ideal companion machine?A:Active in communicationB: Attractive in personality.C: enjoyable in performance.D: unpredictable in behaviour97. the computer would develop friendships with humans in a (n) ---------way.A: quickB: unpredictableC: productiveD: inconspicuous.98.which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned when the passage discusses the benefits of artificial relationships?A:Being able to pick up an interesting conversation.B: Being sensitive to earlier contact.。
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2004年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B) The woman had forgotten Mark’s phone number.C) The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.2. A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.3. A) At 1030. B) At 1025. C) At 1040. D) At 1045.4. A) The man no longer smokes.B) The man is under pressure from his wife.C) The man usually follows his wife’s advice.D) The man refuses to listen to his doctor’s advice.5. A) Move to a big city. B) Become a teacher.C) Go back to school. D) Work in New York.6. A) Quit delivering flowers. B) Work at a restaurant.C) Bring her flowers every day. D) Leave his job to work for her. r>7. A) She can find the right person to help the man.B) She can help the man out.C) She’s also in need of a textbook.D) She picked up the book from the bus floor.8. A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B) The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C) The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.D) The man can’t come for the appointment at 415.9. A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B) The man is worried about his future.C) The two speakers are seniors at college.D) The woman regrets spending her time idly.10. A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B) She also found the plot difficult to follow.C) She usually has difficulty remembering names.D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Section B Compound DictationThe Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, (S1) publications as well as letters of (S2) interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) , movies, sound recordings and musical (S4) . All together, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was (S6) in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room ofthe Capitol Building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) that year when the Capitol was burned down during America’s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8) . Today, three buildings hold the library’s collection.(S9) . It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. (S10) . This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.2005年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文Section A1. A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people.B) The man hasn’t finished working on the bookshelf.C) The tools have already been returned to the woman.D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.2. A) Give the ring to a policeman.B) Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room.C) Hand in the ring to the security office.D) Take the ring to the administration building.3. A) Save time by using a computer.B) Buy her own computerC) Borrow Martha’s com puter.D) Stay home and complete her paper4. A) The man doesn’t have money for his daughter’s graduate studies.B) The man doesn’t think his daughter will get a business degree.C) The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.D) The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.5. A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are.B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time.D) He’ll find his way to the cinema.6. A) He’s been to Seattle many times.B) He has chaired a lot of conferences.C) He has a high position in his company.D) He lived in Seattle for many years.7. A) Teacher and student.B) Doctor and patient. .C) Manager and office worker.D) Travel agent and customer8. A) She knows the guy who will give the lecture .B) She thinks the lecture might be informativeC) She wants to add something to her lecture .D) She’ll finished her report this weekend9. A) An art museum. B) A beautiful park.C) A college campus D) An architectural exhibition10. A) The houses for sale are of poor qualityB) The houses are too expensive for the couple to buyC) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyersD) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for saleSection B Passage 111. A) Synthetic fuel B) Solar energyC) Alcohol D) Electricity12. A) Air traffic conditions B) Traffic jams on highwaysC) Road conditions D) New traffic rules13. A) Go through a health check B) Carry little luggageC) Arrive early for boarding D) Undergo security checksPassage 214. A) In a fast-food restaurant B) At a shopping center C) At a county fairD) In a bakery15. A) Avoid eating any foodB) Prepare the right type of pie to eatC) Wash his hands thoroughlyD) Practice eating a pie quickly16. A) On the table B) Behind his backC) Under his bottom D) On his lap17. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.B) Eating from the outside toward the middleC) Swallowing the pie with waterD) Holding the pie in the right positionPassage 3 18. A) Beauty B) Loyalty C) Luck D) Durability19. A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his countryB) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriageC) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heartD) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck20. A) The two people can learn about each other’s likes and dislikesB) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good matchC) The two people can have time to shop for their new home.D) The two people can earn enough money for their weddingPart I Listening Comprehension1 D The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing .2 C Hand in the ring to the security office .3 B Buy her own computer4 D The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision .5 A The cinema is some distance away from where they are .6 A He’s been to Seattle many times .7 C Manager and office worker .8 B She thinks the lecture might be informative9 C A college campus10 D The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale11 D Electricity12 A Air traffic conditions13 B Carry little luggage14 C At a county fair15 A Avoid eating any food16 B Behind his back17 B Eating from the outside toward the middle18 A Beauty19 C It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart20 B The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match 2005年12月大学英语四级考试听力及原文Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Part 1 Section A1 A) See a doctorB) Stay in bed for a few days.C) Get treatment in a better hospital.D) Make a phone call to the doctor.2 A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier.B)The 2:30 train has a dining car.C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.D) they are gong to have some fast food on the train.3 A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University.B)She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully.C)She has finished he r project with Dr. Garcia’s help.D)She’ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school.4 A)Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech.B)Alice needs more training in making public speeches.C)The man can hardly understand Alice’s presenta tion.D)The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s presentation.5 A)It’s worse than 30 years ago.B)It remains almost the same as before.C)There are more extremes in the weather.D)There has been a significant rise in temperature.6 A)At a publishing house.B)At a bookstore.C)In a reading roomD)In Prof. Jordan’s office7 A)The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.B)Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D)The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.8 A)Priority should be given to listening.B)It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day.C) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.D)Reading should come before listening.9 A)It can help solve complex problems.B)It will most likely prove ineffectiveC)It is a new weapon against terrorists.D)It will help detect all kinds of liars.10 A)Help the company recruit graduate students.B)Visit the electronics company next week.C)Get apart-time job on campus before graduation.D)Apply for a job in the electronics companySection BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11 A)It ha been proven to be the best pain-killer.B)It is a possible cure for heart disease.C)It can help lower high body temperature effectively.D)It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.12 A)It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.B)It speeds up their recovery after surgery.C)It in creases the blood flow to the heart.D)It adjusts their blood pressure.13 A)It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.B)It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation.C)It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses.D)It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation. Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14 A)They strongly believe in family rules.B)They are very likely to succeed in life.C)They tend to take responsibility for themselvesD)They are in the habit of obeying their parents.15 A)They grow up to be funny and charming.B)They often have a poor sense of direction.C)They get less attention from their parents.D)They tend to be smart and strong-willed.16 A)They usually don’t follow family rules.B)They don’t like to take chances in their lives.C)They are less likely to be successful in life.D)They tend to believe in their parent’s ideas.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17 A)They wanted to follow his example.B)They fully supported his undertaking.C)They were puzzled by his decision.D)They were afraid he wasn’t fully prepared.18 A)It is more exciting than space travel.B)It is much cheaper than space travel.C)It is much safer than space travel.D)It is less time-consuming than space travel.19 A)They both attract scientists’ attentionB)They can both be quite challengingC)They are both thought-provoking.D)They may both lead to surprising findings.20 A)To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be.B)To provide an excuse for his changeable character.C)To explore the philosophical issues of space travel.D)To explain why he took up underwater exploration.Part I Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)1. A) See a doctor.2. C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.3. D) She’ll consult Dr.Garcia about entering graduate school.4. A) Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech..5. C) There are more extremes in the weather.6. B) At a bookstore.7. A) The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.8. C) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading.9. B) It will most likely prove ineffective.10. D) Apply for a job in the electronic company.11. D) It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.12. A) It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.13. A) It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.14. B) They are very likely to succeed in life.15. C) They get less attention from their parents.16. A)They usually don’t follow family rules.17. C)They were puzzled by his decision.18. B) It is much cheaper than space travel.19. B) They can both be quite challenging.20. D) To explain why he took up underwater exploration.2006年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文PartⅠListening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A1. A) They went a long way to attend the party.B) They didn't think much of the food and drinks.C) They knew none of the other guests at the party.D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests.2. A) To the bookstore. C) To the market.B) To the dentist's. D) To the post office.3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness.B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions.C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician.4. A) Tom is usually talkative. C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to.B) Tom has a very bad temper. D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues.5. A) To pickup the woman from the library.B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend.C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar.D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore.C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore.D) The man doesn't want to sell his textbooks to the woman.7. A) Attend a conference.B) Give a speech.C) Meet his lawyer.D) Make a business trip.8 A) Jessie always says what she thinks.B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind.C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss.D) Jessie should know the marketing director better. t9. A) Heien is talkative.B) Helen is active.C) Helen is sociable.D) Helen is quiet.10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.B) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.C) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.D) Jimmy's words are often not reliable.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings.B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living.B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.C) They will become too hard to plough.D) People will find it hard to protect the soil.13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control.B) The factories there have found a good use for it.C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A business corporation.B) The universe as a whole.C) A society of legal professionals.D) An association of teachers and scholars.15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period.B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change.C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones.D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.16. A) Private donations.B) Government funding.C) Grants from corporations.D) Fees paid by students.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.B) He was interested in the study of wild animals.C) He started the organization Heifer International.D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world.18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting.B) To make plans for the development of poor communities.C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals.D) To distribute food to the poor around the world.19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped.B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors.C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals.D) They should provide food for the local communities.20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.1、C They knew none of the other guests at the party.2、B To the dentist's3、C Dr.Andrews used to keep his patients waiting.4、A Tom is usually talkative.5、D To get the seminar schedule for the woman.6、A The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways.7、B Meet his lawyer.8、A Jessic always says what she thinks.9、D Helen is quiet.10、D Jimmy's words are often not reliable.11、C It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.12、B They will soon be overgrown with kudzu.13、C The climate there is unfavorable to its growth.14、D An association of teachers and scholars15、A Its largest expansinon took place during that period.16、B Government funding.17、C He started the organization Heifer International.18、A To help starving families to become self-supporting.19、A They should help other families the way they have been helped.20、B It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.2006年12月大学英语四级考试听力及原文Part III Listing ComprehensionSection 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 decline which is the bet answer. Then marked the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. M: Christmas is around the corner. And I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?W: Well you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget? Q: What does the woman want the man to do?A)Plan his budget carefullyB)Give her more information.C)Ask someone else for advice.D)Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.Q: What would the woman most probably do?A)She’ll have some chocolate cake.B)She’ll take a look at the menu.C)She’ll go without dessert.D)She’ll prepare the dinner.13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could. But Japanese and, of course English are the only languages I can speak. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A)The man can speak a foreign language.B)The woman hopes to improve her English.C)The woman knows many different languages.D)The man wishes to visit many more countries.14. M: Professor Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it’s impossible for me tomake it to the bar at ten.W: Then it seems that we’ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?A)Go to the library.B)Meet the woman.C)See Professor Smith.D)Have a drink in the bar.15. M: It’s already 11 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr. Bloom comes back from the class?W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?A)She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be backB)The man shouldn’t be late for his class.C)The man can come back sometime later.D)She can pass on the message for the man.16. M: How is John now? Is he feeling any better?W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult and he gets upset easily over little things.Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?A)He has a strange personality.B)He’s got emotional problems.C)His illness is beyond cure.D)His behavior is hard to explain.17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.Q: What does the woman imply?A)The tickets are more expensive than expected.B)The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C)It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D)It’s better to the tickets beforehand.18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.W: Well, not really. He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?A)He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B)He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C)He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D)He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just beared.W: Hey, Bob, guess what? I’m going to visit Quebec next summer. I’m invited to go to a friend’s wedding.But while I’m there I’d also like to do some sightseeing.M: That’s nice, Shelly. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?W: I mean the province. My friend’s wedding is in Montreal. I’m going there first. I’ll stayfor five days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?M: Well, Many people think so because it’s the biggest city. But it’s not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great. The Saint Royal River runs right through the middle of the city. It’s beautiful in summer.W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?M: Well, People speak both French and English there. But you’ll hear French most of the time. And all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French speaking city in the world. So you’d better practice your French before you go.W: Good advice. What about Quebec City? I’ll visit a friend from college who lives there now. What’s it like?M: It’s a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th or 18th centuries. You’ll love there.W: Fantastic. I c an’t wait to go.19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence RiverB) To go sightseeing in Quebec ProvinceC) To call on a friend in Quebec CityD) To attend a wedding in Montreal20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?A) Study the map of Quebec ProvinceB) Find more about Quebec ProvinceC) Brush up on her FrenchD) Learn more about the local customs21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?A) It’s most bea utiful in summerB) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just beared.M: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?W: I wrote my first Finnish (finished) story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I’ve been writing ever since?M: Why did you choose to be an author?W: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness. Step One would be finding out what you love doing most. Step two would be finding someone to pay you to do this. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writingM: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?W: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one. But I never really imagine a target audience when I’m writing. The ideas come first. So it really depends on the ideas that grasp me next.M: where did the ideas for the “Harry Potter”books come from?I’ve no ideas where the ideas came from. And I hope I’ll never find out. It would spoil myexcitement if it turned out I just have a funny wrinkle on the surface of my brain, which makes me think about the invisible train platform.M: How did you come up with the names of your characters?I invented some of them. But I also collected strange names. I’ve got one from ancient saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memoirs and people I met.M: Oh, you are really resourceful.22. What do we learn from the conversation about Miss Rowling’s first book?A) It was about a little animal.B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.D) It was about a little girl and her pet.23. Why does Miss Rowling consider her so very lucky?A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. What dictates Miss Rowling’s writing?A) The characters.B) Her ideas.C) The readers.D) Her life experiences.25. According to Miss Rowling where did she get the ideas for the Harry Porter books?A) She doesn’t really know where they originatedB) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C) They popped out of her childhood dreams.D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.2006年12月23日四级听力原文Section A: ConversationsShort Conversations11. M: Christmas is around the corner. And I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?W: Well you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget?Q: What does the woman want the man to do?12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.Q: What would the woman most probably do?13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could. But Japanese and of course English are the only languages I can speak.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14. M: Professor Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it’s impossible for me to make it to the bar at ten.W: Then it seems that we’ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?15. M: It’s already 11 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr. Bloom comes back from the class?W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?16. M: How is John now? Is he feeling any better?W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult and he gets upset easily over little things.Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.Q: What does the woman imply?18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.W: Well, not really. He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?Long Conversations:Conversation 1W: Hey, Bob, guess what? I’m going to visit Quebec next summer. I’m invited to go to a friend’s wedding.But while I’m there I’d also like to do some sightseeing.M: That’s nice, Shelly. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?W: I mean the province. My friend’s wedding is in Montreal. I’m going there first. I’ll stay for five days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?M: Well, Many people think so because it’s the biggest city. But it’s not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great. The Saint Royal River runs right through the middle of the city. It’s beautiful in summer.W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?M: Well, People speak both French and English there. But you’ll hear French most of the time. And all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French speaking city in the world. So you’d better practice your French before you go.W: Good advice. What about Quebec City? I’ll visit a friend from college who lives there now. What’s it like?M: It’s a beautiful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th or 18th centuries. You’ll love there.W: Fantastic. I can’t wait to go.Questions:19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?Conversation 2M: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?。
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2006年12月23日英语新四级听力原文（文字版）Section A: Conversations1. Short Conversations11. M: Christmas is around the corner. And I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?W: Well you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Als o, what’s your budget?Q: What does the woman want the man to do?12. M: What would you like for dessert? I think I’ll have apple pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.Q: What would the woman most probably do?13. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.M: I wish I could. But Japanese and of course English are the only languages I can speak.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14. M: Professor Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it’s impossible for me to make it to the bar at ten.W: Then it seems that we’ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?15. M: It’s already 11 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr. Bloom comes back from the class?W: Not really. You can just leave a note. I’ll give it to her later.Q: What does the woman mean?16. M: How is John now? Is he feeling any better?W: Not yet. It still seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult and he gets upset easily over little things.Q: What do we learn about John from the conversation?17. M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?W: Certainly. Tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.Q: What does the woman imply?18. M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.W: Well, not really. He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?2. Long Conversations:Conversation 1W: Hey, Bob, guess what? I’m going to visit Quebec next summer. I’m invited to go to a friend’s wedding.But while I’m there I’d also like t o do some sightseeing.M: That’s nice, Shelly. But do you mean the province of Quebec, or Quebec City?W: I mean the province. My friend’s wedding is in Montreal. I’m going there first. I’ll stay for five days. Is Montreal the capital city of the province?M: Well, Many people think so because it’s the biggest city. But it’s not the capital. Quebec City is. But Montreal is great. The Saint Royal River runs right through the middle of the city. It’s beautiful in summer.W: Wow, and do you think I can get by in English? My French is OK, but not that good. I know most people there speak French, but can I also use English?M: Well, People speak both French and English there. But you’ll hear French most of the time. And all the street signs are in French. In fact, Montreal is the third largest French speaking city in the world. So you’d better practice your French before you go.W: Good advice. What about Quebec City? I’ll visit a friend from college who lives there now. What’s it like?M: It’s a beaut iful city, very old. Many old buildings have been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th or 18th centuries. You’ll love there.W: Fantastic. I can’t wait to go.Questions:19. What’s the woman’s main purpose of visiting Quebec?20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?21. What does the man say about the Quebec City?Conversation 2M: Hi, Miss Rowling, how old were you when you started to write? And what was your first book?W: I wrote my first Finnish (finished) story when I was about six. It was about a small animal, a rabbit, I mean. And I’ve been writing ever since?M: Why did you choose to be an author?W: If someone asked me how to achieve happiness. Step One would be finding out what you love doing most. Step two would be finding someone to pay you to do this. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writingM: Do you have any plans to write books for adults?W: My first two novels were for adults. I suppose I might write another one. But I never really imagine a target audience when I’m writing. The ideas come first. So it really depends on the ideas that grasp me next.M: where did the ideas for the “Harry Potter” books come from?I’ve no ideas where the ideas came from. And I hope I’ll never find out. It would spoil my excitement if it turned out I just have a funny wrinkle on the surface of my brain, which makes me think about the invisible train platform.M: How did you come up with the names of your characters?I invented some of them. But I also collected strange names. I’ve got one from ancient saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memoirs and people I met.M: Oh, you are really resourceful.Questions:22. What do we learn from the conversation abo ut Miss Rowling’s first book?23. Why does Miss Rowling consider her so very lucky?24. What dictates Miss Rowling’s writing?25. According to Miss Rowling where did she get the ideas for the Harry Porter books?Section B: PassagesPassage 1Reducing the amount of sleep students get at night has a direct impact on their performance at school during the day. According to classroom teachers, elementary and middle school students who stay up late exhibit more learning and attention problems. This has been shown by Brown Medical School and Bradley Hospital research. In the study, teachers were not told the amount of sleep students received when completing weekly performance reports, yet they rated the students who had received eight hours or less as having the most trouble recalling all the material，learning new lessons and completing high-quality work. Teachers also reported that these students had more difficulty paying attention. The experiment is the first to ask teachers to report on the effects of sleep deficiency in children. Just staying up late can cause increased academic difficulty and attention problems for otherwise healthy, well-functioning kids, said Garharn Forlone, the study’s lead author. So the results provide professionals and parents with a clear message: when a child is having learning and attention problems, the issue of sleep has to be taken into consideration. “If we don’t ask about sleep, and try to improve sleep patterns in kids’ struggling academically, then we aren’t doing our job”, Forlone said. For parents, he said, the message is simple, “getting kids to bed on time is as important as getting them to school on time”.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 26: What were teachers told to do in the experiment?Question 27: According to the experiment, what problem can insufficient sleep cause in students?Question 28: What message did the researcher intend to convey to parents?Passage 2Patricia Pania never wanted to be a public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and home-maker. But her life was turned upside down when a motorist, distracted by his cell phone, ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her 2-year-old daughter. Four months later, Pania reluctantly but courageously decided to try to educate the public and to fight for laws to ban drivers from using cell phones while a car is moving. She wanted to save other children from what happened to her daughter. In her first speech, Pania got off to a shaky start. She was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as she got into her speech, a dramatic transformation took place. She stopped shaking and spoke with a strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience to know what she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many in the audience were moved to tears and to action. In subsequent presentations, Pania gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearance on a talk show was broadcast three times, transmitting her message to over 40 million people. Her campaign increased public awareness of the problem, and prompted over 300 cities and several states to consider restrictions on cell phone use.Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 29: What was the significant change in Patricia Pania’s life?Question 30: What had led to Pania’s personal tragedy?Question 31: How did Pania feel when she began her first speech?Question 32: What could be expected as a result of Pania’s efforts?Passage 3Many people catch a cold in the spring time or fall. It makes us wonder if scientists can send a man to the moon. Why can’t they find a cure for the common cold? The answer is easy. There’re actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn’t a cure for each one. When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and causes a blockade in it. You feel terrible because you can’t breathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a running nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells. You may feel miserable, but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold. Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot bath and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. There was one interesting thing to note. Some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer, because your body doesn’t develop a way to fight it and kill it.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 33: According to the passage, why haven’t sci entists found a cure for the common cold?Question 34: What does the speaker say about the symptoms of the common cold?Question 35: What do some scientists say about taking medicines for the common cold, according to the passage?Section C: Compound dictation:You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways depending on the situation they are in. This is very natural. All languages have two general levels of usage: a formal level and an informal level. English is no exception. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a particular level. Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, reference books and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and essays that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with colleagues, family members and friends, and when we write personal notes or letters to close friends. Formal language is different frominformal language in several ways. First, formal language tends to be more polite. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite. For example, I might say to a friend or a family member “Close the door, please”, but to a stranger, I probably would say “Would you mind closing the door?” Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal. Let’s say that I really like soccer. If I am talking to my friend, I might say “I am just crazy about soccer”, but if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say “I really enjoy soccer”.2006年12月23日大学英语四级（A）听力答案Part III Listening Comprehension (35%)Section A11. B Give her more information12. C She'll go without dessert13. A The man can speak a foreign language14. C See Prof. Smith15. D She can pass on the message for the man16. B He's got emotional problems17. D It's better to buy the tickets beforehand18. A He turned suddenly and ran into a tree19.D to attend a wedding in Montreal20.C Brush up on her French21.B It has many historical buildings22.A It was about a little animal23.D She can make a living by doing what she likes24.C Her ideas25.A She doesn't really know where they originatedSection B26. C Record students' weekly performance27. B Lack of attention28. D They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep29. C She became a public figure30. D A motorist's failure to concentrate31. A Nervous and unsure of herself32. B Restrictions on cell phone use while driving33. B There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify34. D They show our body is fighting the virus35. A It actually does more harm than goodSection C36. natural37. usage38. exception39. particular40. reference41. essays42. colleagues43. personal44. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite45. but to a stranger, I probably would say "would you mind closing the door?"46. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal.。
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Part OneA philosophy professor stood before his class and have a few items in front of him. Then wordlessly, he picked up a large glass of empty..jar. And first, he put some rocks into the jar, and the rocks were on the top, about two inches in diameters. Then he asked the students if the jar was full. The students agreed. “It was full!” They said. And then, the professor put a box of peples into the jar. And then he shooks the jar slightly. And of course, the peples rolled into the open space between the jars, between the rocks. The student laughed. And the professor asked again if the jar was full. The students agreed and said “Yes!”. And then, the professor picked up a box of sand and pulled them into the jar. And the sand filled up all the..all the remaining space in the jar. Finally, the professor said that they..he wanted the students to recognize that this is their life. The rocks are the things that are really important in our lives, like families, partners, children, health,etc. They are so important that if you lose them, you will be destroyed in your life. Peples, are..on the other hand, is the...is the other thing that matters, but in a smaller scale. For example, your job, your house, your car. And finally, the sand is everything else. They’re small stuffs. If you put in the jar with the sand or peple first, there will be no room for rocks. And..it is the same for the goal of your life. If you put too much energy and time in the small stuffs, then there will be no time for you to do what is truly important. Pay attention to the critical things in your life. Play with your children, dance with..dance with your partners, and talk with your parents. ...Clean the house and fixing the disposal can be done later. You have to take care of the rocks first in your life, and set your priority. And rest the peples and sand in your life, because they’ll take care of themselves.Part TwoLast year, I entered the Youth V olunteer Association in our campus. I stayed...there until now. So, it is the start of a new semester, we have to recruit the freshmen to be our members. We have to attract them to be a volunteer. So, we found a recruiting group. I was in the group and luckily, I was arranged to host the interview. Actually, I have never hosted a big event like this, so I was really nervous as well as cautious. Before the interview, I made everything prepared. I made contact with the other group leaders everyday, I tried to call the staffs, and I thought of every possible procedures. I really thought that I could handle it. But at the night of the interviewd, it turned out that I was wrong. I did a bad job, I think. I did’t arrange the stuffs well. There were too many students queueing at the door, which had made a chaos. Also, I didn’t arrange the things to others appropriately. I should have called the staff to come to the interview earlier. But I didn’t do that. And I was taking responsibilities for everything. That was not right. After this unsuccessful interview, I felt sad, felt sad for the.. Youth V olunteer Association as well as for my..for myself. I have reflected it. After this interview, I have learned a lesson. That is .. I need to learn to be a good leader, not just following others’ words, but tell others what they should do and do it together with them. Also, I need to stay clam at every moment. Finally, I should dare ask questions whenever I came...whenever I come across one. ....Only in that way..canI..made progress. This interview really had taught me a lesson.Part ThreeA: Hello, Stone. What’s your summer vacation plan?B: Oh, this summer vacation I’m going to find a job in a big company.A: Oh, that sounds great! But as for me, I’m going to do some volunteer...voluntary work.B: Some volunta..voluntary work? But I think you’ve already...done a lot of volunta..voluntary work in the university.A: Oh,hmm..But I think the work in summer vacation are a bit different from what I did in the university. And I think doing some voluntary work can...can help ourselves....in many ways. First, is...the voluntary work itself is very meaningful and we can help the people in need through this work. And secondly, we can know more about the people who are in the low status or in need of help when we are doing the volunt..voluntary work. And this experience just...can..can be just obtained through our practice but not through the book. And do you agree with me?B: I agree that doing voluntary work has so many benefits. However, hmm..As for me, I will choose to work in a long summer vacation. Hmm..I think working in a big company is good. First, you can earn some money so that you can go to play with your friends and travel to somewhere, etc, because you have enough money to do so. And secondly, working in a big company can earn you so much experience, because in a company, you wil see..how people work in their working position and how they will behave. I think that’s beneficial to my..hmm.. Future job. And last, I think that since the summer vacation is so long, so..hmm..if you keep doing voluntary work, it will make you feel tired soon. So I think..hmm..rather than doing voluntary work, I will choose working in a big company.A: OK, that makes sense. But as for me, I think the value of the work can’t be measured by money. And, doing some voluntary work can actually help the society. We can help a lot of people, but..not only just ourselves. We can just gain the experience by..doing some work, as you mentioned, but we can’t help other people maybe. And, so, I prefer doing the volun..voluntary work.B: Maybe you’ve..you’ve got a point. But I am not saying that ...doing voluntary work is no good, I just think that I ...I will choose..I will choose to....find a job in a company ra..rather than ...doing something ...like voluntary work. It’s like..we are in the university, we can join in the Youth V olunteer Association. I have done...something like that before, so I want to..I want to experience somethingdifferent.A: OK, and you can have a try. And I hope we can both enjoy our good summer vacation.B: Yeah, I agree so.。
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Part I DictationThe InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communications. Imagine a book that never ends, a library with a milion floors, or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists working around the clock forever. This is the magic of the Internet. Yet the Internet has potential for good and bad. One can find well-organized information-rich websites. At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. Most websites are known as different Internet applications. These include online games, check rooms and so on. These applications have great power, too. Sometimes, the power can be so great that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. We must work together to use its power for better ends.Part II Listening ComprehensionSECTION A CONVERSATIONSConversation OneM: Hello!W: Oh, hello! You must be a new student. Did you find us OK?M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.W: Oh, dear! Have you come far today?M: Only from Brighton. I was staying with my brother.W: Oh, good. How did you get here?M: My brother took me to the railway station, and I got a bus at this end (Ql).W: Aha, well you'd better tell me your name so I can find your form.M: It's Mark Burn.W: Burn, Burn. Oh, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. What happened to your beard and mustache? And you are not wearing glasses, either (Q2).M: No, I thought I'd better look smarter.W: Here is the key to your room. It's 501.M: Thanks. How do I get there?W: Go to the end of this corridor. Turn left, and it's the third door on the right.M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?W: Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor (Q3).M: Thanks a lot. Bye!Conversation TwoW: Hi, Steve, how are things?M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.M: Well, I was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study (Q4). What have you got in mind?W: I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach.M: Tonight? You must be joking! It's too cold (Q5)!W: Oh, yes, it's too cold (Q5). But I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?M: OK. What time does it start?W: Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I'll just get the paper and have a look. Just hang on for a minute. Look, the film got a fantastic review in the paper last week.M: OK, OK. Where're we going to meet?W: It'd be easiest if we met at the cinema (Q6).M: OK. Where is it?W: Oh, you know the Olieon.M: Where is that?W: Near the town hall and opposite the bank.M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. OK, look, I'll meet you there at fifteen past eight. Conversation ThreeW: What are you reading, Bill?M: It's this week's New Scientist, Why?W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read it myself (Q9A). It's for real scientists. Or can ordinary people like me understand it (Q9B)?M: Oh, it's for anyone really (Q9B). It usually has articles and stories about current affairs, about science as well as papers about new developments in research. I am reading about a new telephone that allows you to see the person you're speaking to as well as hearing (Q10).W: Oh, I've heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one?M: No, not this one (Q7D). But the company has made other models to try out the business. This one is special because of its color, and the image is moving (Q7A, B).W: OK, that's interesting (Q9C).M: You see the first video phones, that's what they called, were made in Japan. But they can only show a still black-and-white image. So this video phone is much better than that. Mind you I am not sure I want one. Would you?W: Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs? M: Yes, the early black-and-white ones cost several hundred pounds. But the one that the story is about costs several thousand pounds (Q8).W: Mm, why does anybody want one, do you think?M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it.It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.W: Yes, I suppose so (Q9D).SECTION B PASSAGESPassage AIf you are in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that the dog is the most useful animal in the world. However, the reason why one keeps a dog has changed (Q13). Once upon a time, a man met a dog and wanted to help him in the fight against other animals, and the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Later people used dogs for hunting other animals (Q11), and dogs did not eat what they got until their masters agreed. Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens (Q11). But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animals any more. Of course they keep them to frighten thieves, but the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feel lonely in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with. For a young wife, a dog is her childwhen she does not have her own. For old people, a dog is also a child when their real children have grown up and left. Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend, just like a member of the family (Q12).Passage BI am going to work in a totally new environment. I'll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite a high-tech sort of industry that's got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that has no machinery as such apart from a typewriter. The place has no electricity at all, no photo copiers. All the things that you just take for granted here, they just won't be there anymore (Q14). I'll be staying near the school in quite a small village, and I will be staying in a teacher's house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers (Q15). I'll have to get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like 20 different varieties of breakfast serial. And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices (Q16). I'll also have to get used to getting water from a well. Not having electricity, which means gas lamps in the evening, which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day's lessons in poor Iight (Q15), which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. There'll be all sorts of big differences like that I'll have to get used to when I arrive there (Q17). Passage CThe most common type of child abuse, you know, is beating with hands or with an instrument, usually a cane in some places. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are in the age group between 6 and 10, and about 65% of them are boys. (Q18) This is the age group when children are first expected to study hard, and parents have great expectations of their progress in school. Boys, of course, attract more abuse such as beating, because once again parental expectations are high and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls (Q20). Most experts seem to agree that child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in establishing good relationships with their children (Q20). These families too, generally speaking, have other problems such as marriage problems or financial problems (Q19). Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditional disciplinary methods. But many of them have emotional problems (Q19). They are often the victims of violence themselves. Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family bad luck.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (questions 21 and 22)American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be migrants (Q21) who tried to make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel—a floating truck (Q22). They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than half way through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to a 1951 shabby truck (Q22).News Item Two (question 23)All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official. The government has spent 150 million Yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began paying greater attention to air qualitymonitoring. More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems, and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year (Q23).News Item Three (questions 24 and 25)Storm sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday (Q25B) and some 90 pas-sengers were reported missing (Q24) while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna River, and 50 were rescued. (Q25D) A second ferry sank on the same river (Q25A, C) just one kilometer away, leaving 40 pas-sengers missing after 6 were rescued. (Q25D)News Item Four (question 26)The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili (Q26). The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week. As well as serving the consular needs of Australians in the region, the consulate will facilitate Australia's support to the United Nations' assistance mission in East Timor. The announcement follows in principle the agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian Prime Minister and Indonesian President in Bali last month.News Item Five (questions 27 and 28)PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottled-tea market (Q27). The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a fifty-fifty venture. PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance (Q28) while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe, company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands: Master Kong and Uni-president. Three other big brands—Nestle, Guangdong-based Jianlibao and Lipton have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola. News Item Six (questions 29 and 30)The Israeli peace camp has launched the biggest protest in years with more than 100,000 people protesting (Q29 & Q30B) on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza (Q30C) after Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002. Crowds at TelAviv's main square added to the growing call for withdraw from the war torn territory. The killing of 13 soldiers (Q30A) by militants in the Gaza strip last week has deepened the already-strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan (Q30D) , which has been delayed by hardliners in his right wing Likud Party.。