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2006年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案

2006年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案Part III Listing Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or morequestions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. Aftereach question there will be a pause. During the pause, you mustread the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide whichis the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line though the centre.注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。

11. A) Plan his budget carefully.B) Give her more information.C) Ask someone else for advice.D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.12. A) She’ll have some chocolate cake.B) She’ll take a look at the menu.C) She’ll go without dessert.D) She’ll prepare the dinner.13. A) The man can speak a foreign language.B) The woman hopes to improve her English.C) The woman knows many different languages.D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.14. A) Go to the library.B) Meet the woman.C) See Professor Smith.D) Have a drink in the bar.15. A) She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be back.B) The man shouldn’t be late for his class.C) The man can come back sometime later.D) She can pass on the message for the man.16. A) He has a strange personality.B) He’s got emotional problems.C) His illness is beyond cure.D) His behavior is hard to explain.17. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected.B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.C) It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.D) It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand.18. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck.D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River.B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C) To call on a friend in Quebec City.D) To attend a wedding in Montreal.20. A) Study the map of Quebec Province.B) Find more about Quebec Province.C) Brush up on her French.D) Learn more about the local customs.21. A) It’s most beautiful in summer.B) It has many historical buildings.C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It was about a little animal.B) It took her six years to write.C) It was adapted from a fairy tale.D) It was about a little girl and her pet.23. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. A) The characters.B) The readers.C) Her ideas.D) Her life experiences.25. A) She doesn’t really know where they originated.B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C) They popped out of her childhood dreams.D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage andthe questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One26. A) Monitor students’ sleep patterns.B) Help students concentrate in class.C) Record students’ weekly performance.D) Ask students to complete a sleep report.27. A) Declining health.B) Lack of attention.C) Loss of motivation.D) Improper behavior.28. A) They should make sure their children are always punctual for school.B) They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment.C) They should help their children accomplish high-quality work.D) They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) She stopped being a homemaker.B) She became a famous educator.C) She became a public figure.D) She quit driving altogether.30. A) A motorist’s speeding.B) Her running a stop sign.C) Her lack of driving experience.D) A motorist’s failure to concentrate.31. A) Nervous and unsure of herself.B) Calm and confident of herself.C) Courageous and forceful.D) Distracted and reluctant.32. A) More strict training of women drivers.B) Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C) Improved traffic conditions in cities.D) New regulations to ensure children’s safety.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) They haven’t devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.B) Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C) It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D) They believe people can recover without treatment.34. A) They reveal the seriousness of the problem.B) They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C) They tell us what kind of medicine to take.D) They show our body is fighting the virus.35. A) It actually does more harm than good.B) It causes damage to some organs of our body.C) It works better when combined with other remedies.D) It helps us to recover much sooner.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for itsgeneral idea. When the passage is read for the second time, youare required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with theexact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For theseblanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard orwrite down the main points in your own words. Finally, when thepassage is read for the third time, you should check what you havewritten.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。

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!）。

06年英语专四听力原文和答案

2006年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONThe InternetThe Internet is the most significant progress in the field of communication. /lmagine a book that never ends, a library with a million floors ,/or imagine a research project with thousands of scientists /working around the clock forever./This is the magic of the Internet. /Yet the Internet has the potential for good and bad. /0ne can find well-organized information-rich websites./At the same time, one can also find wasteful websites. /Most websites are known as different Internet applications./These include online games, chat rooms and so on./These applications have great power too. /Sometimes the power can be so great /that young people may easily become victims to their attraction. /So we need to recognize the seriousness of the problem. /We must work together to use its power for better ends.PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Hello.W: Oh, hello, you must be a new student. Did you find us, Ok?M: Well, I got a bit lost and I had to ask a stranger, but I got here eventually.W; Oh, dear. Have you come far today?M; Only from Britain. I was staying with my brother.W: Oh, good. (1) How did you get here?M: (1) My brother took me to the railway station and I got a bus at this end.W: Aha, well, you'd better tell me your name, so I can find your form.M: It 's Mark Bern.W: Bern, Bern. Ah, yes. Oh, you've changed since this photo. (2) What happened to your beard and moustache, and you are not wearing glasses, either?M: No, I thought I'd better look smarter.W: Here is the key to your room. It is 501.M: Thanks. How do I get there?W: Go to the end of this corridor, turn left and it's the third door on the right.M: Thank you. Oh, there is a meeting for new students. What time is that?W: (3) Half past five in the Common Room on the ground floor at the other end of the corridor.M: Thanks a lot. Bye.Key: 1.C 2.A 3.BQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Hi, Steve, how are things?M: Hi, Maggie. Good, thanks. What's new with you?W: Oh, I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight.M: Well, (4)1 was thinking of going to the university library to do a bit of study. What have you got in mind?W: I thought we could just go for a walk, maybe down to that park near the beach.M: Tonight? (5) You must be joking. It's too cold.W: Oh, yes. It's too cold, but I still want to go out somewhere. That new Tom Cruise's film is on in town. How about that?M: Ok, what time does it start?W: Oh, I think it's half past eight or something. I will just get the paper and have a look. Just turn on for a minute. Look, the film got fantastic review in the paper last week. M: Ok,ok. (6) Where are we going to meet?W: (6)lt'd be easier if we met at the cinema.M: Ok. Where is it?W: Oh, you know, the Olyang.M: Where is that?W: (6) Near the Town Hall and opposite the bank.M: Oh, yeah. I know where it is. Ok, look, I will meet you there at fifteen past eight. Key：4.D 5.B 6.DQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: What are you reading. Bill?M: It's this week's New Scientist ,whyI .W: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. (9) But I've never actually read it myself. It's for real scientists—or can ordinary people like me understand it?M: Oh, it's for anyone really. It usually has articles and stories about character affairs and about science as well as papers about new development and research. I am reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as hear him.W: Oh,I've heard about it. (7)/(9)ls it on the market yet? Can I buy one?M: No, not this one. (8) But the company has made other models to try out on business. This one is special because its color and the image is moving.W: Oh, that's interesting.M: You see the first video phones that what they called were made in Japan. But they can only show a still, black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. (8) Mind you and I'm not sure I want one, would you?W: (8) Well, no. I don't think I would. I bet it costs a lot of money. Does it say how much it costs?M: Yes, the early black and white ones cost several hundred pounds, (7) but the one the story is about costs several thousand pounds.W: En. Why does anybody want one, do you think?M: Business organizations that need to frequently contact overseas organizations would want it. (10) It's like a face-to-face conversation. So maybe a lot of overseas travel can be avoided.W: (9) Yes, I suppose so.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.ASECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.If you're in a western country, you often see people walking their dogs. It is still true that a dog is the most useful animal in the world. (13) However the reason why one keeps the dog has changed. (11) Once upon a time, a man met a dog and wanted it to help him in the fight against other animals. And the dog listened to him and did what he told him to do. Later people used dogs for hunting other animals. And dogs did not eat what they got until their masters agreed. (11) Dogs were also used for driving sheep and guarding chickens. But now people in towns and cities do not need dogs to fight other animals any more. Of course, they keep them to frighten thieves. But the most important reason for keeping dogs is that they feell only in the city. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with; for a young wife, a dog is her child when she does not have her own; for old people, a dog is also a child when their real children have grown up and left. (12) Now people do not have to use a dog, but they keep it as a friend,just like a member of the family.Key: 11.D 12.A 13.DQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.I am going to work in a totally new environment. I'll have to get used to different working conditions. I am used to working in quite high-tech sort of industry that has got lots of machinery and everything. But now I am going to a place that(14) has no machinery as such, apart from a typewriter. The place has no electricity at all, no photocopiers,all the things that you just take for granted here. They just won't be there any more. I'll be staying near the school in quite a small village. And (15)1 will be staying in a teacher's house, living with two or three other volunteer teachers. I'll have to get used to not having the variety of different foods that you have here like twenty different varieties of breakfast serial. (16) And the range of food there is much smaller, not many choices. I'll also have to get used to getting water from a well, not having electricity which means gas lamps in the evening; which means the difficulty of preparing for the next day's lessons in poor light; which means different ways of getting your clothes washed. (17) There will be all sorts of big differences like that, but I'll have to get used to when I arrive there.Key: 14.B 15.D 16.A 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.The most common type of child abuse you know is beating with the hands or with an instrument usually a cane in some places. Nearly a third of the abused children we see are (18) in the age group between six and ten, and about sixty-five percent of them are boys. (18) This is the age group when children are first to expect to study hard and parents have great expectations of their progresses in school. Boys of course attract more abuse such as beating because (20) once again parental expectations are high, and boys tend to be more energetic and difficult to control than girls. Most experts seem toagree that the child abuse is caused by a combination of social and psychological factors. Families who beat their children are not particularly different from other people. (20) The only difference that exists between them is that they lack skills in the establishing good relationships with their children. These families too .generally speaking, have other problems such as (19) marriage problems or financial problems. Some parents are hurting their children because they strongly believe in the use of traditional discipline methods. But many of them have (19) emotional problems. (20) They are often the victims of violence themselves. Sometimes they even bear an unreasonable hatred for a child because they believe that the child has brought the family bad luck.Key: 18.B 19.A 20.CSECTION C NEW BROADCASTNews Item I(21) American coast guard officials in Florida say they have returned to Cuba a group of would-be migrants who try to (22) make their way to the United States in an unusual vessel, a floating truck. They said one of their planes spotted the Cubans more than halfway through their journey, and the coast guard could not believe their eyes when they saw the vessel. The Cubans had attached floats and propellers to (22) a 1951 shabby truck.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2All large and medium-sized Chinese cities will have greater air quality monitoring by 2010, says a government official. The government has spent 150 million yuan on air quality monitoring systems across China since 2000 when officials began paying greater attention to air quality monitoring. (23) More than 220 cities now have air quality monitoring systems and 42 others will have systems in place by the end of this year.Key：23.DNews Item 3(25) Storms sank two river ferries in southern Bangladesh on Sunday and some (24)90 passengers were reported missing while at least another 68 died. One of the packed ferries carrying around 150 people capsized early on Sunday on the Meghna river and (25)50 were rescued. A second ferry sank on the same river just one kilometer away leaving 40 passengers missing after (25) 6 were rescued.Key：24.B 25.ANews Item 4(26) The Indonesian government has given official approval for an Australian consulate in Dili. The first Australian consulate officials will travel to the East Timor capital next week as well as serving the consular needs of Australian in the region. The consulate will facilitate Australian support to the United Nation's assistance mission inEast Timor. The announcement follows in principle their agreement reached on the opening of the consulate between Australian prime minister and Indonesian president in Barley last month.Key：26.CNews Item 5(27) PepsiCo of the US and Unilever of the UK have become the latest foreign entrance in China's competitive bottle tea market. The two companies launched Lipton's iced tea in Guangzhou last week in a 50-50 venture. (28) “PepsiCo is contributing its bottling facilities and distribution networks to the alliance while Unilever provides the famous tea brand and recipe.”company executive said. China has a growing bottle tea market estimated to be worth 10 billion Yuan. It has been dominated in recent years by two Taiwanese brands .Master Kang and Uni-President. Three other big brands. Nestle, Guangdong based Jianiibao and Lipton, have just entered the market this year. Swiss company Nestle is working in conjunction with Coca Cola.Key：27.A 28.CNews Item 6(29) The Isreali peace camp has launched tfa,e biggest protest in years (30) with more than 100 000 people protesting on Saturday and demanding the country leave Gaza, after Palestinian militants dealt Israel's army its deadliest blow since 2002. Crowds at Tel Aviv's main square added to the growing call for withdrawal from the war-torn territory. (30) The killing of 13 soldiers by militants in the Gaza strict last week has deepened already strong support in Israel for Prime Minister Sharon's Gaza pullout plan which is being delayed by hardliners in his right-wing Likud party.Key: 29.B 30.D。

2006年6月17日大学英语四级听力原文

Section A 1. 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 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 know them? 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 B Passage 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 “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 scholars”. 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 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 "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 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。

2006624四级听力部分

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.。

大学英语四级2006年12月听力原文学习啊

学英语简单吗？肯定会有许多学生说：“难死了”。

为什么有好多学生对英语的学习都感到头疼呢？答案只有一个：“不得法。

” 英语与汉语一样都是一种语言，为什么你说汉语会如此流利？那是因为你置身于一个汉语环境中，如果你在伦敦呆上半年，保准说起英语来会非常流利。

但很多中学生没有很好的英语环境，那么你可以自己设置一个英语环境，坚持“多说”、“多听”、“多读”、“多写”，那么你的英语成绩肯定会很出色。

一、多“说”。

自己多创造机会与英语教师多讲英语，见了同学，尤其是和好朋友在一起时尽量用英语去问候，谈心情……这时候你需随身携带一个英汉互译小词典，遇到生词时查一下这些生词，也不用刻意去记，用的多了，这个单词自然而然就会记住。

千万别把学英语当成负担，始终把它当成一件有趣的事情去做。

或许你有机会碰上外国人，你应大胆地上去跟他打招呼，和他谈天气、谈风景、谈学校……只是别问及他的年纪，婚史等私人问题。

尽量用一些你学过的词汇，句子去和他谈天说地。

不久你会发现与老外聊天要比你与中国人谈英语容易的多。

因为他和你交谈时会用许多简单词汇，而且不太看重说法，你只要发音准确，准能顺利地交流下去。

只是你必须要有信心，敢于表达自己的思想。

如果没有合适的伙伴也没关系，你可以拿过一本书或其它什么东西做假想对象，对它谈你一天的所见所闻，谈你的快乐，你的悲伤等等，长此坚持下去你的口语肯定会有较大的提高。

二、多“听”寻找一切可以听英语的机会。

别人用英语交谈时，你应该大胆地去参与，多听听各种各样人的发音，男女老少，节奏快的慢的你都应该接触到，如果这样的机会少的话，你可以选择你不知内容的文章去听，这将会对你帮助很大，而你去听学过的课文的磁带，那将会对你的语言语调的学习有很大的帮助。

三、多“读”。

“读”可以分为两种。

一种是“默读”。

每天给予一定时间的练习将会对你提高阅读速度有很大的好处，读的内容可以是你的课本，但最好是一些有趣的小读物，因为现在的英语高考越来越重视阅读量和阅读速度。

2006年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案

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?。

大学英语四级听力题目原文答案2006-2010

大学英语四级(CET4)历年听力t_cet4_200606Part Ⅲ Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversation and 2 long sentences. At the end of each conversations, one or more questions will be asked about what was both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once, After each question there will be a pause. You must read the four choices with A) B) C)and D).and decide which is the best answer, then letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line though the centre.注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。

11.A)The girls got on well with each other.B)It's understandable that girls don't get along.C)She was angry either the other young stars.D)The girls lacked the courage to fight.12.A)The woman does her own housework.B)The woman needs a housekeeper.C)The woman's house is in a mess.D)The woman works as a housekeeper.13.A)The Edwards are quite well-off.B)The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C)It'll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D)It's too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.14.A)The woman didn't except it to be so warm at noon.B)The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C)The weather forecast was unreliableD)The weather turned cold all of a sudden.15.A)At a clinic.B)At a restaurant.C)In a supermarket.D)In an ice cream shop.16.A)The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B)The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.C)The woman started working at an early age to support her family .D)The man doesn’t think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.17.A)The man has never seen the woman before.B)The two speakers work for the same company.C)The two speakers work in the same floor.D)The woman is interested in market research.18.A)The woman can't tolerate any noise.B)The man is looking for an apartment.C)The man has missed his appointment.D)the woman is going to take a train trip.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A)To make a business report to the woman .B)To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.C)To resign from his position in the woman's company.D)To exchange stock market information with the woman.20.A)He is head of a small treading company.B)He works in an international insurance company.C)He leads s team of brokers in a big company.D)He is a public relations officer in a small company.21.A)The woman thinks Mr.Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B)Mr.Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.C)Mr.Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D)The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr.Saunders' past experience.22.A)She's worried about the seminar.B)The man keeps interrupting her.C)She finds it too hard.D)She lacks interest in it.23.A)The lecturers are boring.B)The course is poorly designed.C)She prefers Philosophy to English.D)She enjoys literature more.24.A)Karen's friend.B)Karen's parents.C)Karen's lecturers.D)Karen's herself.25.A)Changing her major.B)Spending less of her parents' money.C)Getting transferred to the English Department.D)Leaving the university.Section 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 Answ er Sheet with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答.Passage OneQuestion 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A)Rent a grave.B)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-Storey28.A)They should be buried lying down .B)They should be buried standing up.C)They should be buried after being washed.D)They should be buried when partially decayed.29.A)Burning dead bodies to ashes.B)Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C)Placing dead bodies in a bone room.D)Digging up dead bodies after three years.Passage TwoQuestion 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.A)Many foreign tourist visit the United 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 practise speaking foreign languages there.D)They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.32.A)The couple cook the dishes and the children help them .B)The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the address.C) The mother does the cooking while the father and children wait on the guests.D)A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard .33.A)He took them to watch a basketball game.B)He trained them to play European football.C)He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket.D)He taught them to play an exciting new game.34.A)The players found the basket too high to teach.B)The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.C)The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules.D)The players soon found the game boring.35.A)By removing the bottom of the basket.B)By lowering the position of the basket.C)By simplifying the complex rules.D)By altering the size Of the basket.Sectin CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times ,when the passa ge 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 in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blank numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information, For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check wh at 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。

大学英语四级听力真题2006年1月

英语听⼒频道为⼤家整理的⼤学英语四级听⼒真题2006年1⽉，供⼤家参考:)Section A1. W: Carol told us on the phone not to worry about her. Her left leg doesn’t hurt as much as it did yesterday.M: She’d better have it examined by a doctor anyway. And I will call her about it this evening.Q: What does the man think Carol should do?2. M: There is a non-stop train for Washington and it leaves at 2:30.W: It is faster than the 2 o’clock train. Besides, we can have something to eat before getting on the train.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: Hi, Melissa, how is your project going? Have you thought about going to graduate school?W: Everything is coming along really well. I have been thinking about graduate school. But I’ll talk to my tutor Doctor Garseer first and see what she thinks.Q: What do you learn about the woman from the conversation?4. W: Did you attend Alice’s presentation last night? It was the first time for her to give a speech to a large audience.M: How she could be so calm in front of so many people is really beyond me!Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. W: You’ve been doing weather reports for neatly 30 years. Has the weather got any worse in all these years?M: Well, not necessarily worse. But we are seeing more swings.Q: What does the man say about the weather?6. M: Excuse me, I am looking for the textbook by Professor Jordon for the Marketing course.W: I am afraid it’s out of stock. You’ll have to order it. And it will take the publisher 3 weeks to send it to us.Q: Where did this conversation most probably take place?7. M: I am going to New York next week, but the hotel I booked is really expensive.W: Why book a hotel? My brother has 2 spare rooms in his apartment.Q: What does the woman mean?8. W: In my opinion, watching News on TV is a good way to learn English.What do you think?M: It would be better if you could check the same information in English newspapers afterwards.Q: What does the man say about learning English?9. M: I hear a newly-invented drug can make people tell the truth and it may prove useful in questioning terrorists. Isn’t it incredible?W: Simple solutions to complex problems rarely succeed. As far ad I know, no such drugs are ever known to work.Q: What does the woman think of the new day?10. M: You know the electronics company is coming to our campus to recruit graduate students next week.W: Really? What day? I'd like to talk to them and hand in my resume.Q: What does the woman want to do?Passage oneA new study reports the common drug aspirin greatly reduces life threatening problems after an operation to replace blocked blood vessels to the heart more than 800,000 people around the world have this heart surgery each year. The doctors who carried out this study say giving aspirin to patients soon after the operation could save thousands of lives. People usually take aspirin to control pain and reduce high body temperature. Doctors also advise some people to take aspirin to help prevent heart attacks. About 10-15 percent of these heart operations end in death or damage to the heart or other organs. The new study shows that even a small amount of aspirin reduced such threats. The doctors said the chance of death for patients who tool aspirin would fall by 67%. They claimed this was true if the aspirin was given within 48 hours of the operation. The doctors believe aspirin helps heart surgery patients because it can prevent blood from thickening and blood vessels from being blocked. However, the doctors warned that people who have stomach bleeding or other bad reactions from aspirin should not take it after heart surgery.Q11.What is the finding of the new study of aspirin?Q12.In what way can aspirin help heart surgery patients according to the doctors?Q13.What warning did the doctors give about the use of aspirin?Section TwoPassage TwoWere you the first or the last child in you family? Or were you a middle or an only child? Some people think it matters where you were born in you family. But there are different ideas about what birth order means. Some people say that oldest children are smart and strong-willed. They are very likely to be successful. The reason for this simple parents have a lot of time for their first child, they give him or her a lot of attention. So this child is very likely to do well. An only child will succeed for the same reason. What happens to the other children in the family? Middle children don’t get so much attention, so they don’t feel that important. If a family has many children, the middle one sometimes gets lost in the crowd. The youngest child, though, often gets special treatment. He or she is the baby. Often this child grows up to be funny and charming. Do you believe this idea of birth order too? A recent study saw things quite differently. The study found that first children believed in family rules.They didn’t take many chances in their lives. They usually followed orders. Rules didn’t mean as much to later children in the family. They went out and followed their own ideas. They took chances and they often did better in life.Q14 According to common belief, in what way are the first child and the only child alike?Q15 What do people usually say about middle children?Q16 what do we learn about later children in a family from a recent study of birth order?Passage ThreeWhen my interest shifted from space to the sea, I never expected it would cause such confusion among my friends, yet I can understand their feelings. As I have been writing and talking about space flight for the best part of 20 years, a sudden switch of interest to the depth of the sea doer seem peculiar. To explain, I’d like to share my reasons behind this unusual change of mind. The first excuse I give is an economic one. Underwater exploration is so much cheaper than space flight. The first round-trip ticket to the moon is going to cost at least 10 billion dollars if you include research and development. By the end of this century, the cost will be down to a few million. On the other hand, the diving suit and a set of basic tools needed for skin-diving can be bought for 20 dollars. My second argument is more philosophical. The ocean, surprisingly enough, has many things in common with space. In their different ways, both sea and space are equally hostile. If we wish to survive in either for any length of time, we need to have mechanical aids. The diving suit helped the design of the space suit. The feeling and the emotions of a man beneath the sea will be much like those of a man beyond the atmosphere.Q17 How did the speaker’s friends respond to his change of interest?Q18 What is one of the reasons for the spears to switch his interest to underwater exploration?Q19 In what way does the speaker think diving is similar to space travel?Q20 What is the speaker’s purpose in giving this talk?。

2006年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案

2006年6月24日大学英语四级听力试题答案原文范文

2006年6月24日大学英语新四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked aboutwhat was said. Both the conversation andthe questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line though the centre.注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。

11. A) The girls got on well with each other.B) It’s understandable that girls don’t get along.C) She was angry with the other young stars.D) The girls lacked the courage to fight.12. A) The woman does her own housework.B) The woman needs a housekeeper.C) The woman’s house is in a mess.D) The woman works as a housekeeper.13. A) The Edwards are quite well-off.B) The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.C) It’ll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.D) It’s too expensive for the Edwards to livein their present house.14. A) The woman didn’t expect it to be so warm at noon.B) The woman is sensitive to weather changes.C) The weather forecast was unreliable.D) The weather turned cold all of a sudden.15. A) At a clinic.B) In a supermarket.C) At a restaurant.D) In an ice cream shop.16. A) The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.B) The man thinks it was quite safe living inthe Bronx district.C) The woman started working at an early age to support her family.D) The man doesn’t think it safe to send an8-year-old to buy things.17. A) The man has never seen the woman before.B) The two speakers work for the same company.C) The two speakers work on the same floor.D) The woman is interested in market research.18. A) The woman can’t tolerate any noise.B) The man is looking for an apartment.C) The man has missed his appointment.D) The woman is going to take a train trip. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To make a business report to the woman.B) To be interviewed for a job in the woman’s company.C) To resign from his position in the woman’s company.D) To exchange stock market information with the woman.20. A) He is head of a small trading company.B) He works in an international insurance company.C) He leads a team of brokers in a big company.D) He is a public relations officer in a smallcompany.21. A) The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is askingfor more than they can offer.B) Mr. Saunders will share one third of thewoman’s responsibilities.C) Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D) The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr.Saunders’ past experience.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) She’s worried about the seminar.B) The man keeps interrupting her.C) She finds it too hard.D) She lacks interest in it.23. A) The lecturers are boring.B) The course is poorly designed.C) She prefers Philosophy to English.D) She enjoys literature more.24. A) Karen’s friend.B) Karen’s parents.C) Karen’s lecturers.D) Karen’s herself.25. A) Changing her major.B) Spending less of her parents’ money.C) Getting transferred to the English Department.D) Leaving the university.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from thefour choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.注意: 此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Rent a grave.B) Burn the body.C) Bury the dead near a church.D) Buy a piece of land for a grave.27. A) To solve the problem of lack of land.B) To see whether they have decayed.C) To follow the Greek religious practice.D) To move them to a multi-storey graveyard.28. A) They should be buried lying down.B) They should be buried standing up.C) They should be buried after being washed.D) They should be buried when partially decayed.29. A) Burning dead bodies to ashes.B) Storing dead bodies in a remote place.C) Placing dead bodies in a bone room.D) Digging up dead bodies after three years. Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) Many foreign tourist visit the Unite Statesevery year.B) Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.C) The United States is a country of immigrants.D) Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.31. A) They can make friends with people fromother countries.B) They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.C) They can practise speaking foreign languages there.D) They can meet with businessmen from allover the world.32. A) The couple cook the dishes and the children help them.B) The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the waitress.C) The mother does the cooking while the father and children serving the guests.D) A hired cook prepares the dishes and thefamily members serve the guests.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) He took them to watch a basketball game.B) He trained them to play European football.C) He let them compete in getting balls outof a basket.D) He taught them to play an exciting new game.34. A) The players found the basket too high toreach.B) The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.C) The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules.D) The players soon found the game boring.35. A) By removing the bottom of the basket.B) By lowering the position of the basket.C) By simplifying the complex rules.D) By altering the size of the basket. Section CDirections: In this section, you will heara passage three times. When the passageis read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When thepassage is read for the second time, youare required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks,you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when thepassage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。

2006年6月大学英语四级考试听力及原文

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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06 1211、M: Christmas is round 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?B. Give her more information.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 will the woman most probably do?C. She‟ll go without dessert.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.14.M: Prof. Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it is impossible for me to make it to the bar at 10：00.W: Then it seems we‟ll have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man do first after class?C. See Prof. Smith15.M: It‟s already 11：00 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Prof. Bloom comes 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?D. She can pass on the message for the man.16.M: How‟s 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?B. He‟s got emotional problems.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?D. It‟s better to buy th e 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.23日四级长对话原文Conversation OneW: 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, Sherry. 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 5 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 Santa Lawrence 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 okay, 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 hav e been nicely restored. Some of them were built in the 17th and 18th centuries. You‟ll love it there.W: Fantastic, I can‟t wait to go.19. What‟s the woman‟s main purpose of visiting Quebec? D. To attend a wedding in Montreal.20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip? C. Brush up on her French.21. What does the man say about Quebec City? B. It has many historical buildings. Conversation TwoM: Hi, Ms. Rowling. How old were you when you started to write, and what was your first book?W: I wrote my first finished story when I was about 6. 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 and step two would be finding someone to pay you to do it. I consider myself very lucky indeed to be able to support myself by writing.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 I never really imagine a target audience when I‟m writing. The ideas come first, so it really depends on the idea that grabs me next!M: Where did the ideas for the Harry Potter books come from?W: I‟ve no idea where ideas come from and I hope I never find out, it would spoil my excitement if it turned out I just have a funny little wrinkle on the surface of my brain which makes me think about invisible train platforms.M: How do you come up with the names of your characters?W: I invented some of the names in the Harry books, but I also collect strange names. I‟ve gotten them from medieval saints, maps, dictionaries, plants, war memorials, and people I‟ve met!M: Oh, you are really resourceful.22. What do we learn from the conversation about Ms. Rowling‟s first book? A. It was abouta little animal.23. Why does Ms. Rowling consider herself very luck? D. She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. What dictates Ms. Rowling‟s writing? B. Her ideas.25. According to Ms. Rowling, where did she get the ideas for the Harry Potter books? A. She doesn‟t really know where they originated.2006-12-23四级听力文章原文Passage 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 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 have received eight hours or less as having the most trouble recalling old 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 inc reased academic difficulty and attention problems for otherwise healthy while functioning kids‟, said G. F., the study‟s lead author. So the results provide professionals and parents with a clear message: when a child is having learning and attention probl ems, 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‟, F 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.26. What were teachers told to do in the experiment? C. Record students‟ weekly performance.27. According to the experiment, what problem can insufficient sleep cause in students? B. Lack of attention.28. What message did the researcher intend to convey to parents? D. They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep.Passage twoP. P never wanted to be a national public figure. All she wanted to be was a mother and a homemaker. 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 two-year-old daughter. Four months later, P. 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, P. 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 audiencewere moved to tears, and to action. In subsequent presentations, P. gained reputation as a highly effective speaker. Her appearance on a talk show was broadcast three times transmitting her message to over 14,000,000 people. Her campaign increased public awareness of the problem and prompted over 300 cities and several states to consider restrictions on cell phone use.29. What was the significant change in P. P.‟s life?C. She became a public figure.30. What had led to P.‟s personal tragedy?D. A motorist‟s failure to concentrate.31. How did P. feel when she began her first speech?A. Nervous and unsure of herself.32. What could be expected as a result of P.‟s efforts?B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.Passage 3Many people catch a cold in the springtime 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 blockage 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 to 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 baths and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to relieve various symptoms of colds. There‟s one interesting thing to note. Some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. T he virus stays in you longer because your body doesn‟t develop a way to fight it and kill it.33. According to the passage, why haven‟t the scientists find a cure for the common cold? B. There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.34. What does the speaker say about the symptoms of the common cold? D. They show our body is fighting the virus.35. What do some scientists say about taking medicines for the common cold according to the passage? A. It actually does more harm than good.2006-12-23四级听写原文You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways, depending on the situations 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 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 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 andphrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal. Let‟s say that I really like socc er. 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.”36. natural37. usage38. exception39. particular40. reference41. essays42. colleagues43. personal44. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite.45. 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 informal2010年12月大学英语四级听力真题MP3下载(含文本)Section A短对话(11~18)11.M: Oh my god! The heat is simply unbearable here. I wish we‟ve gone to the beach instead.W: Well, with the museums and restaurants in Washington I‟ll b e happy here no matter what the temperature.Q：What does the woman mean?12.M: How‟s the new job going?W: Well, I‟m learning a lot of new things, but I wish the director would give me some feedback. Q：What does the woman want to know?13.M: Can you help me work out a physical training program John?W: Sure, but whatever you do be careful not to overdo it. Last time I had two weeks‟ worth of weight-lifting in three days and I hurt myself.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?14.M: I have an elderly mother and I‟m worried about her going on a plane. Is there any risk?W: Not if her heart is all right. If she has a heart condition, I‟d recommend against it.Q: What does the man want to know about his mother?15.M: Why didn‟t you stop when we first si gnaled you at the crossroads?W: Sorry, I was just a bit absent-minded. Anyway, do I have to pay a fine?Q: what do we learn from the conversation?16.M: I‟m no expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn‟t sound right. Maybe you should have it fixed.W: You‟re right. And I suppose I‟ve put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?17.M: I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment. Now, I have enough money to buy that piece of land I‟ve had my eye on and build a house on it.W: Congratulations！Does that mean you‟ll be moving soon?Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?18.W: My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.M: I‟m no doctor, but it‟s not black and blu e or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.Q: what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?长对话（19~21）M: Mrs. Dawson, thanks very much for coming down to the station. I just like to go over some of the things that you told police officer Parmer at the bank.W: All right.M: Well, could you describe the man who robbed the bank for this report that we‟re filling out here? Now, anything at all that you can remember would be extremely helpful to us.W: Well, just, I can only remember basically what I said before.M: That‟s all right.W: The man was tall, six foot, and he had dark hair, and he had moustache.M: Very good. All right, did he have any other distinguishing marks?W: Um, no, none that I can remember.M: Do you remember how old he was by any chance?W: Well, I guess around 30, maybe younger, give or take a few years.M: Mm, all right. Do you remember anything about what he was wearing?W: Yes, yes, he had on a dark sweater, a solid color.M: OK. Um, anything else that strikes you at the moment?W: I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater. Yes, yes.M: All right. Mrs. Dawson, I really appreciate what you‟ve been through today. I‟m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don‟t mind. It won‟t take very long. Can you do that for me?W: Oh, of course.M: Would you like to step this way with me, please?W: OK, sure.M: Thank you.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What do we learn about the woman?20. What did the suspect look like?21. What did the man finally asked the woman to do?长对话（22~25）W: Good morning, I‟m calling about the job that was in the paper last night.M: Well, could you tell me your name?W: Candider Forsett.M: Oh yes. What exactly is it that interests you about the job?W: Well, I thought it was just right for me.M: Really? Um… Could you tell me a little about yourself?W: Yes. I‟m 23. I‟ve been working abroad.M: Where exactly have you been working?W: In Geneva.M: Oh, Geneva. And what were you doing there?W: Secretarial work. Previous to that, I was at university.M: Which university was that?W: The University of Manchester. I‟ve got a degree in English.M: You said you‟ve been working in Geneva. Do you have any s pecial reason for wanting to come back?W: I thought it would be nice to be near to the family.M: I see, and how do you see yourself developing in this job?W: Well, I‟m ambitious. I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead me eventually into management.M: I see. You have foreign languages?W: French and Italian.M: Well, I think the best thing for you to do is do reply a writing to the advertisement.W: Can‟t I arrange for an interview now?M: Well, I‟m afraid we must wait until all the applications are in, in writing, and we‟ll then decide on the short list. If you are on the short list, of course we should see you.W: Oh, I see.M: I look forward to receiving your application in writing in a day or two.W: Oh, yes, yes, certainly.M: Ok, thank you very much. Goodbye.W: Thank you. Goodbye.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy?23. Why did the woman find the job appealing?24. What had the woman been doing in Geneva?25. What was the woman asked to do in the end?Section BPassage OneOne of the greatest heartbreaks for fire fighters occurs when they fail to rescue a child from a burning building because the child, frightened by smoke and noise, hides under a bed or in a closetand is later found dead. Saddest of all is when children catch a glimpse of the masked fire fighter but hide because they think they have seen a monster. To prevent such tragedies, fire fighter Eric Velez gives talks to children in his community, explaining that they should never hide during a fire. He displays fire fighters‟ equipment, including the oxygen mask, which he encourages his listeners to play with and put on. “If you see us,” V elez tells them, “don‟t hide! We are not monsters. We have come to rescue you.” Velez gives his presentations in English and Spanish. Growing up in San Francisco, he learnt Spanish from his immigrant parents. Velez and other fire fighters throughout North America, who give similar presentations, will never know how many lives they save through their talks. But it‟s a fact that informative speaking saves lives. For example, several months after listening to an informative speech, Pete Gentry in North Carolina rescued his brother who is choking on food, by using the method taught by student speaker, Julie Paris. In addition to saving lives, informative speakers help people learn new skills, solve problems and acquire fascinating facts about the exciting world in which they live.26 Why do some children trapped in a burning building hide from masked fire fighters?27 What does the passage tell us about fire fighter Eric Velez?28 What do we learn about Pete Gentry?29 What message is the speaker trying to convey?Passage TwoSome people want to make and save a lot of money in order to retire early. I see people pursuing higher paying and increasingly demanding careers to accomplish this goal. They make many personal sacrifices in exchange for income today. The problem is that tomorrow might not come. Even if it all goes according to plan, will you know how to be happy when you are not working if you spend your entire life making money? More importantly, who will be around for you to share your leisure time with? At the other extreme are people who live only for today. Why bother saving when I might not be here tomorrow, they argue. The danger of this approach is that tomorrow may come after all. And most people don't want to spend all their tomorrows working for a living. The earlier neglect of saving, however, makes it difficult not to work when you are older. You maybe surprise to hear me say that if you must pick an extreme I think it's better to pick the spend-all approach. As long as you don't mind continuing to work, assuming your health allows, you should be OK. At least, you are making use of your money, and hopefully deriving value and pleasure from it. Postponing doing what you love and being with people you love until retirement can be a mistake. It may never come. Retirement can be a great time for some people. For others, it is a time of boredom, loneliness and poor health.30 Why do some people pursue higher paying but demanding careers?31 What is the danger facing people who live only for today?32 What does the speaker seem to advocate?Passage ThreeImagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law, and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion. How fair will that be? Well, it happens everyday to high schoolers. Just because some students have stolen things in shops, all of us are treated like thieves. Even though I‟d never steal.Store employees looked at me like I‟m some kind of hardened criminal. For example, during one lunch period, my friend Denny and I went to the Graben Gore Restaurant to have a hot dog. We arrived t o find a line of students waiting outside. A new sign in the window told the story. “No more than two students at a time”. After 15 minutes, we finally got in. But the store manger laid the evil eye on us. I asked him about the new sign, and he said, “You kids are stealing too much stuff.” You kids? Too much stuff? We were not only assumed to be thieves, but brilliant, greedy thieves. The most annoying thing though, is the way employees watched my friends and me. It‟s horrible.Once, at a drug store, I was looking around and found a guy standing on a large box, stocking the shelves. He was watching my hands, more than he was watching his own. I showed him that my hands were empty. He got down off his box and rushed off, as if he was going to get the store manger. How crazy is that!33. What does the speaker find to be unfair?34. What measure did the Graben Gore Restaurant take to stop stealing?35. What happened in a drug store that greatly annoyed the speaker?Section CWriting keeps us in touch with other people. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to preserve our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and appreciate their heritage. With computers and Internet connections in so many households, colleges, and businesses, people are e-mailing friends and relatives all the time -- or talking to them in writing in online chat rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more convenient than waiting until Sunday for the telephone rates to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to receive and discuss their classroom assignments and to submit them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework. They are also sharing information about concerts and sports events, as well as jokes and their philosophies of life.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. A hand-written note to a friend or a family member is the best way to communicate important thoughts. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, "I want you to know that I care about you." This writing practice brings rewards that can‟t be seen in bank accounts, but only in the success of human relationships.2010年6月大学英语四级听力真题MP3下载(含文本)Section AShort Conversation11. W: Just imagine! We have to finish reading 300 pages before Monday! How can the professor expect us to do it in such a short time?M: Yeah, but what troubles me is that I can‟t find the book in the library or in the u niversity bookstore.Q: What does the man mean?12. M: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper. I‟d also be happy to pick up anything you need.W: Well, I don‟t like to let anyone else drive my car. Tell you what, why don‟t we go together? Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: Forgive the mess in here, we have a party last night. There were a lot of people and they all brought food.W: Yeah, I can tell. Well, I guess it‟s pretty obvious what you‟ll be doing most of today.Q: What does the woman think the man will do?14. W: What time would suit you for the first round talks with John Smith?M: Well, you know my schedule. Other than this Friday, one day is as good as the next.Q: What does the man mean?15. W: I was so angry yesterday! My biology teacher did not even let me explain why I missed the field trip. He just wouldn‟t let me pass!M: That doesn‟t seem fair. I‟d feel that way too if I were you.Q: What does the man imply?16. M: I really can‟t stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he is going to be at your Christmas party, I just won‟t come.W: I‟m sorry you feel that way, but my mother insists that he come.Q: What does the woman imply?17. W: You‟re taking a course with Professor Johnson. What‟s your impression so far?M: Well, many students could hardly stay awake in his class without first drinking a cup of coffee. Q: What does the man imply?18. W: Have you ever put a computer together before?M: No, never. But I think if we follow these instructions exactly, we won‟t have much trouble. Q: What are the speakers going to do?Long ConversationsConversation 1W: What sort of hours do you work, Steve?M: Well I have to work very long hours, about eleven hours a day.W: What time do you start?M: I work 9 to 3, then I start again at 5:30 and work until 11, six days a week. So I have to work very unsocial hours.W: And do you have to work at the weekend?M: Oh, yes, that‟s our busiest time. I get We dnesdays off.W: What are the things you have to do and the things you don‟t have to do?M: Uh, I don‟t have to do the washing-up, so that‟s good. I have to wear white, and I have to keep everything in the kitchen totally clean.W: What‟s hard about the jo b?M: You are standing up all the time. When we are busy, people get angry and sharp, but that‟s normal.W: How did you learn the profession?M: Well, I did a two-year course at college. In the first year we had to learn the basics, and then we had to take exams.W: Was it easy to find a job?M: I wrote to about six hotels and one of them gave me my first job, so I didn‟t have to wait too long.W: And what‟s the secret of being good at your job?M: Attention to detail. You have to love it. You have to show passion for it.W: And what are your plans for the future?M: I want to have my own place when the time is right.Q19. What does the man say about his job?Q 20. What does the man think is the hardest part of his job?Q 21. Where did the man get his first job after graduation?Q 22. What does the man say is important to being good at his job?Conversation 2W: Now you‟ve seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get?M: Yes. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don‟t quit e understand the column entitled change. Can you explain what it means?W: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I am not a mathematician, but I assume the rise from 70p to 90p is a rise of 25 percent.M: Oh yes, I see. And the inflation rate is there for comparison.W: Yes. why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation?M: I am sorry I‟ve no idea. Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous.W: Perhaps they are. But it looks as if children were not better off in 2001 than they were in 2002.。

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Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversationsand 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one ormore questions will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once. Aftereach question there will be a pause. During the pause, you mustread the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide whichis the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line though the centre.11. 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 never a fight. We had agreat time.Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: Are you te lling 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 thison?M: Thank you, it was so warm at noon, I didn’t expect the weather tochange so quickly.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?15. W: I’ll have the steak, French fries, and let’s see, chocolate icecream 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 itsafe?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, 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 lookat it?W: Sure, you’re welcome any time by a ppointment, 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 lastweek, and it was very impressed.M: Thank you!W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bondsmay 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 w e’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 2M: Hey, Karen, you are not really reading it, are you?W: Pardon?M: The bo ok! 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, 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, bu t 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 amstarting 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 prospec t 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 tointroduce 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-lastingpeace?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 the United 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 the UnitedStates. 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 the UnitedStates 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 theUnitedStates?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 the UnitedStates?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. T he 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?注意：此部分答题在答题卡2上作答。

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2006年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. Also, wha t’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 to do s ome 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 c ity, 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 about Mis s 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 professionalsand 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 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 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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