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2014年12月大学英语四级考试试卷真题(汇总版)来源：文都教育PartⅡListening Comprehension(30minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear8short conversations and2long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1.A)She will go purchase the gift herself.B)The gift should not be too expensive.C)The man is not good at balancing his budget.D)They are going to Jane’s house-warming party.【答案】B)The gift should not be too expensive.2.A)It takes patience to go through the statistics.B)He has prepared the statistics for the woman.C)The woman should take a course in statistics.D)He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.【答案】D)He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.3.A)The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.B)The woman does not take the recording seriously.C)They cannot begin their recording right away.D)Page55is missing from the woman’s scripts.【答案】C)They cannot begin their recording right away.4.A)A significant event in July.B)Preparations for a wedding.C)The date of Carl’s wedding.D)The birthday of Carl’s bride.【答案】B)Preparations for a wedding.5.A)The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.B)The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C)The woman was annoyed at the man’s excuse.D)The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.【答案】C)The woman was annoyed at the man’s excuse.6.A)The woman is a marvelous cook.B)The man cannot wait for his meal.C)The woman has just bought an oven.D)The man has to leave in half an hour.7.A)Whether the man can keep his job.B)Where the man got the bad news.C)What items sell well in the store.D)How she can best help the man.8.A)The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B)He would like to teach the woman how to swim.C)The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D)He works in the physical education department.Questions9to11are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A)He is a wonderful lecturer.B)He is a diplomat.C)He loves classical music.D)He teaches in a law school.【答案】B)He is a diplomat.10.A)Attended a dance.B)Went to see a play.C)Took some photos.D)Watched a soccer game.【答案】D)Watched a soccer game.11.A)She decided to get married in three years.B)She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.C)Her father said she could marry Eric right away.D)Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.【答案】C)Her father said she could marry Eric right away. Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)Teacher.B)Journalist.C)Editor.D)Typist.【答案】A)Teacher.13.A)The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B)A new railway under construction.C)Some newly discovered scenic spot.D)Big changes in the Amazon valley.【答案】C)Some newly discovered scenic spot.14.A)In news weeklies.B)In a local evening paper.C)In newspapers’Sunday editions.D)In overseas editions of U.S.magazines.【答案】C)In newspapers’Sunday editions.15.A)To become a professional writer.B)To be employed by a newspaper.C)To get her life story published soon.D)To sell her articles to a news service.【答案】D)To sell her articles to a news service.【短对话原文】1.M:take a look at this cater.Maybe we can find some gifts for Jean’s new house.W:Ok,but remember we can afford a lot.Q:what does the woman mean?2.W：I am absolutely going nowhere about this statistics.M:How about going through them with you?Q:what does the man mean?3.M:are you just starting the record,aren’t you?Let’s begin on Page55.W:Sorry.I am afraid I can begin right now.Q:What mean from the conversation?4.W:remember.Carl’s arriving is at226W:thanks to reminding me.I thought it would be sometime in July.Q:what are the speakers talking about?5.M：please excuse me for not attending the meeting yesterday.I am afraid I forgot to check the schedule.W:that’s all right.We have to rearrange the meeting at weekend.And everything went wrong.Q：what does it mean from the conversation.6.W:I didn’t fall sleep at least to5tomorrow.Q:what do we learn from the conversation?7.,M:I got some bad news today.The star we are in is going to fallW:I am going to let you go.Q:What does the woman want to know?8W:what’s wrong?You smell like a fish.M:......Q:what’s man mean?【长对话原文】Conversation1M:That’s Marria’s families and we want to be engaged.W：It’s wonderful,Erik!Congratulations!M:I really like her families,too,very nice.Ms Comona speaks four languages and Mr. Comona a diplomat.In fact,he gives the speech at the Saturday morning.W:OH,that’s was N’s father?I heard the speech.M:You did?W:Well,I heard part of it and listened to it for ten minutes,and then I fell asleep.I saw it was in class.Anyway,tell me about your weekend.M：Saturday evening we saw a play.And Sunday afternoon we saw the soccer game.Then Sunday night we all went out for dinner.Marria,her parents,and me.That was the first chance we had to talk.W:Would you know this?M:That’s first I was.We didn’t say ona told some good stories about his experiences as a diplomat and he asked about my hobbies.W:And what did you say?M:Well,I didn’t tell him about my flying lessons.I told him about my chess play and my classical music collection.W:Good idea!Her parents really approval of you.Don’t they?M:I guess so.Marria called this morning and said,”My father told me he’ll like you sunny right now”W:That was great.M:Not exactly.I want to get married after I graduated school in about three years.Q9:what does the conversation about Marria’s father?Q10:What does Marria and Erik do last Sunday afternoon?Q11:What do we learn from Marria’s phone call this morning?Conversation2M:You’re going to wear out computer’s keyboard.W:Oh,hi!M:Do you have any idea what time it is?W:About ten or ten thirty?M:It’s merely midnight.W:Really?I didn’t know it was so late.M:Don’t you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning?W:Yes,at seven o’clock,my computer class.The students go to work right after their lesson.M:Then you ought to go to bed.What are you writing anyway?W:An article,I hope I can sell.M:Oh,another view of newspaper pieces.What’s this one about?W:Do you remember the trip I took last month?M:The one up to the Amazon?W:Well,that’s what I’m writing about.The new high-way and the changes is making in the Amazon valley.W：It should be interesting.W：It is.I guess that’s why I forgot all about the time.M:How many articles have you solve now?W:About a dozen so far.M:What kind of newspapers by them?W:The paper is carrying a lot of foreign news.They usually appear in the big Sunday editions where they need a lot background stories to help develop the space between the ads.M：Is there any future in it?W:I hope so.There’s a chance I may sell this article to a news service.M:Then your papers will be published in several papers winter.W:that’s the idea.And they might even be able to do other stories the on a regular basis.M:That would be great.Q12:what is the woman’s occupation?Q13:what is the woman writing about?Q14:where did the woman’s articles usually appear?Q15:what does the woman expect?【短文理解原文】Passage1Body language,especially gestures,varies among cultures.For example,a node of the head means“yes”to most of us.But in Bulgaria and Greece a node means“no”and a shake of the head means“yes”.Likewise,a sign for OK,forming a circle with our forefinger and thumb,means zero in France and money in Japan.Waving or pointing to an Arab business person would be considered rude because that is how Arabs call their dogs over.Folded arms signal pride in Finland,but disrespect in Fiji.The number of bows that the Japanese exchange on greeting each other,as well as the length and the depth of the bows,signals the social status each party feels towards each other.Italians might think your bored unless you use a lot of gestures during discussions.Many American men sit with their legs crossed with one ankle resting over the opposite knee.However,this would be considered an insult in Muslim countries,where one will never show the sole of the foot to a gust.Likewise,Americans consider eye contact very important, often not trusting someone who is afraid to look at you in the eye.But in Japan and many Latin American countries,keeping the eyes lowered is a sign of respect.To look apart in the eye is considered a sign of ill breeding and is felt to be annoying.Q16:What gesture do Bulgarians and Greeks use to express negative responses?Q17:What is likely to offend Arab business people?Q18:What is considered impolite in Muslim countries?Passage1New Yorkers,albeit many of them grudgingly,are gradually getting used to more pedaling passengers on those blazing blue Citi Bikes.But what about local bike shops?Is Citi Bike rolling up riders at their expense?At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca,a manager who gave his name as“Ben W.”said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program.“It’s getting more people on the road,more people learning about the sport and getting involved,”he said.An employee at Danny’s Cycles in Gramercy said Citi Bike is a good option for people to ease into biking in a city famed for its vehicular congestion and aggressive drivers.“They can try out a bike without committing to buying one,”James Ryan said.“It makes a more comfortable biking environment in the city because there are a lot more bikes,too.”Business at Danny’s Cycles has increased as well since the advent of bike-share.“A lot of people come in for bike gear,and we’ve sold a lot of helmets,”he noted.Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny’s Cycles.But for Frank’s Bike Shop,a small business that has been at its current Lower East Side location on Grand St.since1976,the bike-share program has been bad news.Owner Frank Arroyo said that his rental business has decreased by90percent since the Citi Bikes were rolled out last month.Arroyo’s main rental customers are European tourists,a demographic that has since been drawn away by Citi Bikes.Initially,a bike-share station was sited a few doors away from Frank’s Bike Shop on the corner of Grand and Henry Sts.But a petition to relocate the bike station gathered more than1,000signatures.The Citi Bike dock was eventually removed—but only temporarily,according to the Citi Bike Twitter account,for utility construction in the street.“I was grateful,and it was quite an honor to see how many people responded on my behalf,”Arroyo said of the petition effort.“It was really nice to see that people care.But they have flooded the place with them,”he said of the Department of Transportation,which installs the bike racks.Removing one station does little since the area is overloaded with Citi Bike stations,said Arroyo.“If you put it in front of a hotel,customers are going to walk of the hotel and use it,”he said.However,Ben said the bike-share is good for bike sales at his shop.“People have used the bike-share and realized how great it is to bike in the city,then decide that they want something nicer for themselves,”he noted.Christian Farrell of Waterfront Bicycle Shop,on West St.just north of Christopher St.,said initially he was concerned about bike-share,though,he admitted,“I was happy to see people on bikes.”Consisting of equal parts tourists and locals,his customers get a better rental deal at his shop because,despite charging only$10for a daily rental,the bike-share program requires cyclists to check their bikes in at a bike station every half hour.His store,on the other hand,charges$10for the first hour,$5for the second,and$2.50per hour after that.“Six hours with Waterfront Bicycle Shop will cost a customer$25,”he said.“With Citi Bike, a six-hour rental will cost$126[if the rider doesn’t re-dock his or her bike at a station every half hour].Our rentals always include a helmet,a basket and a lock.”Several dozen rental bikes were lined up on Weehawken st Sunday behind the store. Benny,who was watching over them,said another advantage over the Citi Bikes is that Waterfront’s bikes are all in good working order.Farrell’s early concerns were echoed by Andrew Crooks,owner of NYCVelo,at64Second Ave.“It seemed like a great idea,but one that would be difficult to implement,”Crooks said of Citi Bike.He said he worried about inexperienced riders’lack of awareness of biking rules and backlash from non-cyclists.However,he said,it’s still too early to tell if his business has been impacted.The actual Citi Bikes themselves have been criticized as“heavy,”“clunky,”even“ugly.”In comparison,Crooks said NYC Velo has bikes that are“lighter,faster and tend to be more comfortable.”Farrell of Waterfront also said his bikes are of“better quality”than the bike-share two-wheelers.While it’s possible bike-share will cause a drop in business in the long run,Crooks allowed that the idea,as a whole,is good for the city.[原文解读]该文节选自The Villager，原题目为Bike store owners put their spin on new bike-share，题材为议论文。

2014年12月英语四级听力真题第一套试题

2014年12月英语四级听力真题第一套试题Section A1.A) She will go purchase the gift herself.B) The gift should not be too expensive.C) The man is not good at balancing his budget.D) They are going to Jane’s house-warming party.2.A) It takes patience to go through the statistics.B) He has prepared the statistics for the woman.C) The woman should take a course in statistics.D) He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.3.A) The man wants to make some change in the scripts.B) The woman does not take the recording seriously.C) They cannot begin their recording right away.D) Page 55 is missing from the woman’s scripts.4.A) A significant event in July.B) Preparations for a wedding.C) The date of Carl’s wedding.D) The birthday of Carl’s bride.5.A) The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.B) The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C) They woman was annoyed at the man’s excuse.D) The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.6.A) The woman is a marvelous cook.B) The man cannot wait for his meal.C) The woman has just bought an oven.D) The man has to leave in half an hour.7.A) Whether the man can keep his job.B) Where the man got the bad news.C) What items sell well in the store.D) How she can best help the man.8.A) The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B) He works in the physical education department.C) The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D) He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) He teaches in a law school.B) He loves classical music.C) He is a diplomat.D) He is a wonderful lecturer.10.A) Went to see a play.B) Watched a soccer game.C) Took some photos.D) Attended a dance.11.A) She decided to get married in three years.B) Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C) She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D) Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Editor.B) Teacher.C) Journalist.D) Typist.13.A) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B) A new railway under construction.C) Big changes in the Amazon valley.D) Some newly discovered scenic spot.14.A) In news weeklies.B) In newspapers’Sunday editions.C) In a local evening paper.D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15.A) To be employed by a newspaper.B) To become a professional writer.C) To sell her articles to news service.D) To get her life story published soon.Section BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16.A) Nodding one’s head.B) Waving one’s hand.C) Holding up the forefinger.D) Turning the right thumb down.17.A) Looking away from them.B) Forming a circle with fingers.C) Bowing one’s head to them.D) Waving or pointing to them.18.A) Looking one’s superior in the eye.B) Keeping one’s arms folded while talking.C) Showing the sole of one’s foot to a guest.D) Using a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) They had to beg for food after the harvest.B) They grew wheat and corn on a small farm.C) They shared a small flat with their relatives.D) The children walked to school on dirt roads.20.A) Tour Ecuador’s Andes Mountains.B) Earn an animal income of $2,800.C) Purchase a plot to build a home on.D) Send their children to school.21.A) The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B) A new worldwide economic revolution.C) Different forms of assistance to the needy.D) The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) They are highly sensitive to cold.B) They are vitally important to our life.C) They are a living part of our body.D) They are a chief source of our pain.23.A) It has to be removed in time by a dentist.B) It is a rare oral disease among old people.C) It contains many nerves and blood vessels.D) It is a sticky and colorless film on the teeth.24.A) It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B) It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C) It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D) It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.25.A) Food particles.B) Gum disease.C) Unhealthy living habits.D) Chemical erosion.Section CStunt people (替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies.They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must __26__ enemies’jaws. Sword fights must be fought with __27__ swords. Several actors arcusually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stunt people usually __28__ the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is __29__ his stunt double. Stunt people must __30__ the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film __31__ the star. Some stunt people __32__ in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert __33__.Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horse’s back. He __34__ the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also __35__ a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get an Oscar.三、2014年12月英语四级听力真题第一套答案1.B2.D3.C4.C5.C6.B7.A8.A9.C10.B11.D12.B13.C14.B15.C16.A17.D18.C19.A20.D21.A22.C23.D24.A25.B26. land on27. sharp28. fill in for29. probably30. resemble31. focuses on32. specialize33. timing34. invented35. figured out。

2014年12月英语四级考试真题及答案（第2套）

2014年12⽉英语四级考试真题及答案（第2套）2014年12⽉四级真题(第2套)Part IWriting(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a short essay about a course thathas impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least120words but no more than180words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月4级听力真题

Part II Listening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At theend of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment,B) He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother’s visit.C) He does not remember when his mother came over.D) His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A) The bus stop is only two minutes’ walk.B) The running made him short of breath.C) They might as well take the next bus.D) The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A) She is suffering a pain in her neck.B) She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C) She has to do extra work for a few days.D) She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A) Change her job.B) Buy a dishwasher.C) Open a flower shop.D) Start her own business.5. A) He forgot where he had left the package.B) He slipped on his way to the post office.C) He wanted to deliver the package himself.D) He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A) The speakers do not agree with each other.B) The woman does not like horror films.C) The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D) The speakers happened to meet in the cinema7. A) The woman is just as unlucky as the man.B) The woman is more sensitive than the man.C) The speakers share a common view on love.D) The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A) Preparations for a forum.B) Participants in the forum.C) Organizers of a forum.D) Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) France.B) Scandinavia.C) Russia.D) East Europe.10. A) More women will be promoted in the workplace.B) More women will overcome their inadequacies.C) More women will receive higher education.D) More women will work outside the family.11. A) Try hard to protect women's rights.B) Educate men to respect women more.C) Help women acquire more professional skills.D) Spend more time changing women's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In a restaurant.B) In a hotel lobby.C) At the man’s office.D) At the woman’s place.13. A) He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B) He has completed an overseas market survey.C) He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D) He has just come back from a trip to Africa14. A) To select the right model.B) To get a good import agent.C) To convince the board members.D) To cut down production costs.15. A) His flexibility.B) His vision.C) His intelligence.D) His determination.Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you willhear 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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) How being an identical twin influences one's identity.B) Why some identical twins keep their identities secretC) Why some identical twins were separated from birth.D) How identical twins are born, raised and educated.17. A) Their second wives were named Linda.B) They grew up in different surroundings.C) Their first children were both daughters.D) They both got married when they were 39.18. A) They want to find out the relationship between environment and biology.B) They want to see what characteristics distinguish one from the other.C) They want to understand how twins communicate when far apartD) They want to know whether twins can feel each other’s pain.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) It is especially attractive to children and the young.B) It is the first choice of vacationers on the ContinentC) It is as comfortable as living in a permanent house.D) It is an inexpensive way of spending a holiday.20. A) It has a solid plastic frame.B) It consists of an inner and an outer tentC) It is very convenient to set up.D) It is sold to many Continental countries.21. A) A groundsheet.B) A gas stove.C) A kitchen extension.D) A spare tent.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) It covers 179 square miles.B) It is as big as New York City.C) It covers 97 square kilometers.D) It is only half the size of Spain.23. A) Its geographic features attracted many visitors.B) Its citizens enjoyed a peaceful, comfortable life.C) It imported food from foreign countries.D) It was cut off from the rest of the world.24. A) The fast development of its neighboring countries.B) The increasing investment by developed countries.C) The building of roads connecting it with neighboring countries.D) The establishing of diplomatic relations with France and Spain.25. A) They work on their farms.B) They work in the tourist industry.C) They raise domestic animals.D) They make traditional handicrafts.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 in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.“Don’t take many English courses; they won’t help you get a decent job.”“Sign up for management classes, s o you’ll be ready to join the family business when you grad uate”Sound (26) ______? Many of us have heard suggestions like these (27) ______ by parentsor others close to us. Such comments often seem quite reasonable.Why, then, should suggestions like these be taken with (28) ______? The reason is they relate to decisions you Should make. You are the one who must (29) ______ their consequences.One of the worst reasons to follow a particular path in life is that other people want you to. Decisions that affect your life should be your decisions — decisions you make after you’veconsidered various (30) ______ and chosen the path that suits you best.Making your own decisions does not mean that you should (31) ______ the suggestions ofothers. For instance, your parents do have their own unique experiences that may make theiradvice helpful, and having (32) ______ in a great deal of your personal history, they may havea clear view of your strengths and weaknesses. Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.They may still see you as a child, (33) ______ care and protection. Or they may see only yourstrengths. Or, in some unfortunate cases, they may (34) ______ your flaws and shortcomings.People will always be giving you advice. Ultimately, though, you have to make your own(35) ______.。

2014年12月英语四级考试真题及答案(第2套)

2014年12月四级真题(第2套)Part IWriting(30minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed30minutes to write a short essay about a course thathas impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least120words but no more than180words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1.A．She used to be in poor health.B．She was popular among boys.C．She was somewhat overweight.D．She didn't do well at high school.2.A．At the airport.B．In a restaurant.C．In a booking office.D．At the hotel reception.3.A．Teaching her son by herself.B．In a restaurant.C．Asking the teacher for extra help.D．Telling her son not to worry.4.A．Have a short break.B．Take two weeks off.C．Continue her work outdoors.D．Go on vacation with the man.5.A．He is taking care of his twin brother.B．Take two weeks off.C．He is worried about Rod's health.D．He has been in perfect condition.6.A．She sold all her furniture before she moved house.B．She still keeps some old furniture in her new house.C．She plans to put all her old furniture in the basement.D．She bought a new set of furniture from Italy last month.7.A．The woman wondered why the man didn't return the book.B．The woman doesn't seem to know what the book is about.C．The woman doesn't find the book useful any more.D．The woman forgot lending the book to the man.8.A．Most of the man's friends are athletes.B．Few people share the woman's opinion.C．The man doesn't look like a sportsman.D．The woman doubts the man's athletic ability.Questions9to12are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A．She has packed it in one of her bags.B．She is going to get it at the airport.C．She has probably left it in a taxi.D．She is afraid that she has lost it.10.A．It ends in winter.B．It will cost her a lot.C．It will last one week.D．It depends on the weather.11.A．The plane is taking off soon.B．The taxi is waiting for them.C．There might be a traffic jam.D．There is a lot of stuff to pack.12.A．At home.B．At the airport.C．In the man's car.D．By the side of a taxi.Questions13to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A．She is thirsty for promotion.B．She wants a much higher salary.C．She is tired of her present work.D．She wants to save travel expenses.14.A．Translator.C．Language instructor.B．Travel agent.D．Environmental engineer.15.A．Lively personality and inquiring mind.B．Communication skills and team spirit.C．Devotion and work efficiency.D．Education and experience.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear3short 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 Answer Sheet1with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月英语四级真题及答案解析（第2套）

2014年12月四级真题(第2套)Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course thathas impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月英语四级听力真题短文（三篇）

2014年12月英语四级听力真题短文（三篇）2014年12月英语四级已经结束，接下来带大家回顾本次听力真题，同时为大家提供2014年12月英语四级听力真题及答案，供大家参考！Passage 1Scientists know how twins were born, now though, they are trying to explain how being half of the biological pair influences a twin’s identity. They want to know why many identical twins make similar choices even when they don’t leave near each other. For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. They were separatedwhen they were only 4 months old. The two Jims grew up in different families and did not meet for 39 years. When they finally met, they discovered some surprising similarities between them. Both men were married twice, their first wives were named Linda, and their second wives were both named Betty. Both twins named their first sons James Allen. Scientists want to know what influences are personality. They study pairs of identical twins who grew up in different surroundings, like Jim Springer and Jim Louis. These twins help scientists understand the connection between environment and biology. Researchers at the University of Minnesota, studies 350 sets of identical twins who did not grow up together. They discovered many similarities in their personalities. Scientists believed that personality characteristics such as friendliness, shyness and fears are not result of environment. These characteristics are probably inherited. Scientists continue to study identical twins because they are uncertain about them and have many questions. For example, they want to know ‘can twins really communicate without speaking’, ‘can one twinreally feel another twin’s pain’. Perhaps with more research, scientists will find the answers.16. What are scientists trying to explain according to the passage?17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?18. Why are scientists interested in studying identical twins raised in different families?Passage 2Today I’m going to talk about tents. Camping is still one of the cheapest ways of having a holiday. And each year, over 3 million people take camping vocations, either here in Britain or aboard, mostly on the continent. Obviously, camping can’t be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed, with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. The most popular tent sold in Britain is the frame tent with 2 bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for 4 people. There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabric and a lighter inner tent or tents with a built-in ground sheet. The outer tent fits over the frame work. This is made of metal poles which are fitted together. The inner tent is attached to this frame. Generally, the inner tent is about half the area of the outer tent. The other half of the outer tent is the living area. This doesn’t usually have a ground sheet but you can buy one to fit, though it costs extra. The ordinary 4 bed frame tent doesn’t usually have a separate kitchen area, but the larger ones often do. You can buy a kitchen extension for m any tents, and it’s worth buying one if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days.19. What does the speaker say about camping?20. What does the passage tell us about the most populartent sold in Britain?21. What does the speaker suggest buying if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days?Passage 3Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world, is located high in the mountains between France and Spain. The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half the size of New York City. High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. Until the 1930s, travelers had difficulty in reaching the country. Up until that time, people in Andorra lived in the way they had lived for centuries. Most Andorrans worked as farmers. Things did not change quickly. When roads were built from France and Spain to Andorra in the 1930s, life picked up speed. Tourist began to visit the small country. These tourists brought in a lot of money to spend while visiting. Many people in Andorra found new jobs in shops or hotels. These changes helped to keep young people in Andorra. There were many more jobs than before the roads were built. Today tourists provided 80 to 90 percent of Andorra’s income. More than a million people visit each year. They come to view the rough mountains. They enjoy the quiet way of life. Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. There are many shops for tourists to browse in, clothes, watches, wines and other items are sold at low prices in Andorra. Import fees are low, so tourists enjoy the inexpensive shopping. Most of the businesses in Andorra are owned by its citizens. There are not many foreign businesses. Some Andorrans still farm and raise sheep and cattle. But most are now involved with the tourist trade.22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?23. What can be said about Andorra before the 1930s?24. What event changed the situation in Andorra?25. What do most people do in Andorra do nowadays?。

2014年12月四级真题(第2套)

[00:02.31]College English Test (Band 4)[00:05.58]Part ⅡListening Comprehension[00:09.72]Section A[00:11.23]Directions: In this section,[00:14.08]you will hear 8 short conversations[00:16.87]and 2 long conversations.[00:19.07]At the end of each conversation,[00:21.28]one or more questions will be asked[00:23.65]about what was said.[00:25.44]Both the conversation and the questions[00:28.18]will be spoken only once.[00:30.69]After each question there will be a pause. [00:34.29]During the pause,[00:35.75]you must read the four choices[00:37.82]marked A), B), C) and D),[00:40.30]and decide which is the best answer.[00:43.51]Then mark the corresponding letter[00:45.85]on Answer Sheet 1[00:47.57]with a single line through the centre.[00:50.17]Now let's begin with the eight short conversations. [00:55.11]1. W: When was the last time[00:58.02]you dusted the apartment?[01:00.28]M: When was the last time[01:01.72]my mother came over?[01:03.97]Q: What does the man imply?[01:21.38]2. W: Hurry up, Mark.[01:24.50]There's a bus coming now.[01:26.29]M: Why run?[01:27.64]There'll be another one[01:29.21]in 2 or 3 minutes.[01:31.32]Q: What does the man mean?[01:48.40]3. M: Laura, it seems that[01:51.33]you are up to your neck in work.[01:53.35]How come you've been so busy?[01:55.44]W: Miss Smith has asked for a sick leave,[01:58.42]and I have to take over her work[02:00.72]for a couple of days.[02:02.79]Q: What do we learn about the woman?[02:19.26]4. W: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day [02:24.65]is really boring.[02:26.54]M: Why don't you quit[02:27.83]and deliver flowers with me?[02:29.96]Q: What does the man suggest[02:32.01]the woman do?[02:48.01]5. W: Rod, you said you'd take this package [02:52.76]to the post office yesterday.[02:54.84]M: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind. [02:58.33]Q: What do we learn about the man[03:00.16]from the conversation?[03:16.29]6. M: I'm not surprised[03:19.84]you didn't like that movie.[03:21.60]I found it really scary myself.[03:24.04]W: So did I.[03:25.43]I don't care much for[03:26.85]horror movies as a rule.[03:29.43]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [03:47.19]7. M: My life experience tells me[03:50.80]that love is filled with happiness,[03:52.95]but it hurts you too.[03:55.17]W: Your words remind me of the saying: [03:57.73]Honey is sweet,[03:59.35]but the bee stings.[04:01.47]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [04:19.45]8. M: How many more chairs[04:22.02]should I bring in for the forum,[04:24.00]six or seven?[04:25.56]W: Bring in all you can find.[04:27.58]I'm expecting at least 20 participants. [04:30.98] Q: What are the speakers talking about? [04:48.81]Now you will hear the two long conversations. [04:52.30]Conversation One[04:54.14]M: Do you think there's discrimination [04:56.11]against women in England today?[04:58.30]W: Certainly,[04:59.35]and not just in education and work either, [05:02.75]in many other fields as well.[05:05.22]The tax situation for women[05:07.20]is very unfair, for example.[05:09.89]M: Are women better off[05:11.24]in other countries then?[05:13.10]W: It depends on the country.[05:14.73]There's certainly much less discrimination [05:17.44]in Scandinavia, and maybe in America, too. [05:21.30]M: Do you think[05:22.22]the position of English women will improve? [05:25.31]W: In some ways it will of course.[05:27.74]I'm sure more women will go out to work [05:30.63]in the next 20 years.[05:32.66]But women have a much greater problem [05:35.31]than this to solve.[05:36.92]M: What's that?[05:38.25]W: The problem of men's attitudes.[05:40.83]We can earn more money in the future, [05:43.29]but I'm not sure[05:44.53]we can change men's attitudes.[05:47.20]You see, most men really think[05:49.76]that women are inferior.[05:51.95]Maybe we are physically weaker,[05:54.47]but I don't think[05:55.48]this means we are inferior.[05:57.47]Then there's another problem.[05:59.62]M: Yes?[06:00.64]W: The problem of women's attitudes.[06:03.10]Lots of women are unhappy with[06:05.40]their present situation,[06:07.29]but most of them probably[06:08.98]don't want to fight for change.[06:11.53]It could be that[06:13.60]the women's liberation movement[06:15.59]has to spend more time[06:17.12]changing women's attitudes[06:18.85]than it spends in changing men's.[06:21.76]M: One last question,[06:23.43]some supporters of[06:24.67]the women's liberation movement[06:26.36]believed that marriages should be abolished. [06:29.16]You agree?[06:30.08]W: No, I don't.[06:31.56]It can't happen.[06:33.40]What may and should happen is that[06:36.12]we teach men to spend more time[06:38.14]looking after children and doing housework. [06:41.88]Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation [06:45.75]you have just heard.[06:47.62]9. Where are women said[06:50.61]to be less discriminated against?[07:08.51]10. What will happen in England in 20 years [07:12.23]according to the conversation?[07:29.38]11. What does the woman think[07:32.22]the women's liberation movement should do? [07:50.44]Conversation Two[07:52.25]M: Cheers, Shirley.[07:53.56]W: Cheers, Paul.[07:54.89]What a lovely place for a business lunch.[07:57.57]I hope I can concentrate in this heat.[08:00.63]M: I'm sure you will[08:01.92]when I tell you about my ideas.[08:04.07]W: You know, I must say[08:05.95]I was pleased to hear from you,[08:08.00]but from what you said on the phone,[08:10.15]everything is so sudden.[08:12.40]M: Well, my father-in-law,[08:14.29]who is also the managing director of Jayal Motors, [08:17.84]has given me two weeks to[08:19.35]prepare a report on the possibility[08:21.52]of moving into the export market.[08:23.91]W: Ah, now, just one thing, Paul.[08:26.88]Have you really thought the whole idea through? [08:29.99]M: Of course I have.[08:31.31]W: Now the key thing in the whole operation [08:34.02]is to get a good import agent,[08:36.53]and you say the bank will help?[08:38.57]M: I'm almost sure of it.[08:40.45]W: Preliminary studies are all very good, Paul. [08:43.81]But if the product can't sell,[08:45.85]then there's little use[08:47.27]in expanding the factory.[08:49.47]M: Yes, I realize that, Shirley.[08:51.57]But we have a very good product.[08:53.36]The chief designer has just[08:54.79]completed a new improved model.[08:57.24]W: I know your bikes[08:58.89]have a very good reputation here,[09:01.14]but you have to build up a reputation[09:03.36]and a market in Africa.[09:05.19]M: Yes, of course.[09:06.52]But the immediate problem is that[09:08.41]my father-in-law wants a detailed report[09:10.88]by next Monday.[09:12.20]Two weeks isn't enough time[09:14.18]to prepare a report,[09:15.83]so I need your help.[09:17.56]W: OK, Paul, you've convinced me.[09:20.40]I must say I admire your determination.[09:26.19]Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation [09:29.51]you have just heard.[09:31.34]12. Where does the conversation[09:34.54]most probably take place?[09:51.47]13. What do we learn about the man's father-in-law? [10:12.41]14. What does the woman think is important[10:17.19]in the whole operation?[10:33.38]15. What does the woman admire in the man?[10:54.36]Section B[10:55.92]Directions: In this section,[10:58.54]you will hear 3 short passages.[11:01.37]At the end of each passage,[11:03.80]you will hear some questions.[11:05.72]Both the passage and the questions[11:08.34]will be spoken only once.[11:10.92]After you hear a question,[11:13.01]you must choose the best answer[11:15.26]from the four choices[11:16.74]marked A), B), C) and D).[11:20.24]Then mark the corresponding letter[11:22.63]on Answer Sheet 1[11:24.38]with a single line through the centre.[11:27.42]Passage One[11:29.13]Scientists understand how twins are born.[11:32.73]Now though,[11:33.92]they are trying to explain[11:35.39]how being half of a biological pair[11:37.99]influences a twin's identity.[11:40.66]They want to know[11:41.85]why many identical twins make similar choices[11:45.59]even when they don't live near each other.[11:48.32]For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. [11:53.67]They were separated[11:54.76]when they were only 4-month old.[11:57.24]The two Jims grew up in different families[12:00.49]and did not meet for 39 years.[12:03.61]When they finally met,[12:05.41]they discovered some surprising similarities between them. [12:09.18]Both men were married twice.[12:11.87]Their first wives were named Linda,[12:14.31]and their second wives were both named Betty.[12:17.24]Both twins named their first sons James Allen.[12:21.38]Scientists want to know[12:23.72]what influences their personality.[12:26.36]They study pairs of identical twins[12:29.17]who grew up in different surroundings,[12:31.71]like Jim Springer and Jim Louis.[12:34.30]These twins help scientists[12:36.74]understand the connection[12:38.45]between environment and biology.[12:41.12]Researchers at the University of Minnesota,[12:44.18]studied 350 sets of identical twins[12:48.05]who did not grow up together.[12:50.14]They discovered many similarities[12:52.46]in their personalities.[12:54.25]Scientists believe that personality characteristics[12:57.67]such as friendliness, shyness and fears[13:00.45]are not a result of environment.[13:03.19]These characteristics are probably inherited.[13:06.52]Scientists continue to study identical twins[13:10.30]because they are uncertain about them[13:12.30] and have many questions.[13:14.30]For example, they want to know[13:16.44]“Can twins really communicate without speaking? ”[13:20.18]“Can one twin really feel another twin's pain? ”[13:24.13]Perhaps with more research,[13:26.57]scientists will find the answers.[13:29.88]Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage[13:33.66]you have just heard.[13:35.84]16. What are scientists trying to explain[13:40.24]according to the passage?[13:57.24]17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?[14:17.97]18. Why are scientists interested in[14:21.90]studying identical twins raised in different families?[14:41.27]Passage two[14:43.09]Today I'm going to talk about tents.[14:46.07]Camping is still one of the cheapest ways[14:49.53]of having a holiday.[14:51.26]And each year,[14:52.47]over three million people take camping vacations,[14:56.25]either here in Britain or abroad,[14:59.36]mostly on the Continent.[15:01.41]Obviously, camping can't be[15:03.95]as comfortable as living in a permanent house,[15:07.11]but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed,[15:11.05]with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. [15:15.98]The most popular tent sold in Britain[15:18.90]is the frame tent with[15:20.73]two bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for four people. [15:25.55]There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabric[15:29.76]and a lighter inner tent[15:31.60]or tents with a built-in groundsheet.[15:35.25]The outer tent fits over the frame work. [15:38.09]This is made of metal poles[15:40.28]which are fitted together.[15:42.34]The inner tent is attached to this frame. [15:45.87]Generally, the inner tent is about[15:48.70]half the area of the outer tent.[15:51.56]The other half of the outer tent[15:53.99]is the living area.[15:55.74]This doesn't usually have a groundsheet [15:58.51]but you can buy one to fit,[16:00.78]though it costs extra.[16:03.04]The ordinary 4-bed frame tent[16:05.52]doesn't usually have a separate kitchen area, [16:08.65]but the larger ones often do.[16:11.33]You can buy a kitchen extension[16:13.72]for many tents,[16:14.95]and it's worth buying one[16:16.39]if you plan to stay camping[16:18.45]in one place for more than a few days. [16:23.04]Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage [16:26.41]you have just heard.[16:28.60]19. What does the speaker say about camping? [16:48.66]20. What does the passage tell us[16:52.48] about the most popular tent sold in Britain? [17:10.28]21. What does the speaker suggest buying [17:15.27]if you plan to stay camping in one place [17:18.36]for more than a few days?[17:36.05]Passage Three[17:37.48]Andorra, one of the smallest countries [17:40.64]in the world,[17:41.65]is located high in the mountains[17:43.62]between France and Spain.[17:45.46]The country covers only 179 square miles. [17:50.23]That is less than[17:51.32]half the size of New York City.[17:53.92]High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. [17:57.56]Until the 1930s,[17:59.79]travelers had difficulty reaching the country. [18:02.87]Up until that time,[18:04.54]people in Andorra lived the way[18:06.92]they had lived for centuries.[18:08.92]Most Andorrans worked as farmers.[18:11.63]Things did not change quickly.[18:14.23]When roads were built[18:16.35]from France and Spain to Andorra[18:18.50]in the 1930s,[18:20.09]life picked up speed.[18:22.38]Tourists began to visit the small country.[18:25.40]These tourists brought in a lot of money[18:28.39]to spend while visiting.[18:29.96]Many people in Andorra[18:31.75]found new jobs in shops or hotels.[18:35.04]These changes helped to[18:36.55]keep young people in Andorra.[18:38.92]There were many more jobs[18:40.58]than before the roads were built.[18:42.66]Today tourists provide[18:44.73]80 to 90 percent of Andorra's income.[18:47.81]More than a million people visit each year.[18:50.72]They come to view the rough mountains.[18:53.01]They enjoy the quiet way of life.[18:55.77]Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. [19:00.17]There are many shops for tourists to browse in. [19:02.95]Clothes, watches, wines and other items[19:06.14]are sold at low prices in Andorra.[19:08.99]Import fees are low,[19:10.90]so tourists enjoy the inexpensive shopping.[19:14.16]Most of the businesses in Andorra[19:16.60]are owned by its citizens.[19:18.91]There are not many foreign businesses.[19:21.36]Some Andorrans still[19:23.13]farm and raise sheep and cattle.[19:25.53]But most are now involved with the tourist trade. [19:29.15]Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage[19:34.05]you have just heard.[19:36.58]22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?[19:56.75]23. What can be said about Andorra[20:00.92]before the 1930s?[20:18.47]24. What event changed the situation in Andorra? [20:39.87]25. What do most people in Andorra do nowadays? [21:01.82]Section C[21:03.30]Directions: In this section,[21:05.74]you will hear a passage three times.[21:08.92]When the passage is read[21:10.32]for the first time,[21:11.58]you should listen carefully[21:13.12]for its general idea.[21:15.34]When the passage is read[21:17.25]for the second time,[21:18.71]you are required to fill in the blanks[21:21.19]with the exact words[21:22.67]you have just heard.[21:24.45]Finally, when the passage is[21:26.46]read for the third time,[21:28.17]you should check what you have written.[21:31.02]Now listen to the passage.[21:34.75]“Don't take many English courses；[21:36.83]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[21:39.25]“Sign up for management classes,[21:41.99]so you'll be ready to[21:43.17]join the family business when you graduate. ”[21:45.59]Sound familiar?[21:47.52]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [21:50.56]put forward by parents[21:52.30]or others close to us.[21:54.17]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [21:58.12]Why, then should suggestions like these[22:01.26]be taken with caution?[22:03.21]The reason is they relate to decisions[22:05.85]you should make.[22:07.34]You are the one[22:08.41]who must live with their consequences.[22:11.16]One of the worst reasons[22:12.82]to follow a particular path in life[22:15.14]is that other people want you to.[22:17.90]Decisions that affect your life[22:19.84]should be your decisions—[22:21.80]decisions you make[22:22.97]after you've considered various alternatives [22:25.76]and chosen the path that suits you best.[22:28.83]Making your own decisions does not mean [22:31.16]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [22:34.66]For instance,[22:35.87]your parents do have their own unique experiences [22:39.16]that may make their advice helpful,[22:41.58]and having participated in[22:43.71]a great deal of your personal history,[22:46.23]they may have a clear view of[22:48.28]your strengths and weaknesses.[22:50.23]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[22:54.22]They may still see you as a child,[22:56.54]in need of care and protection.[22:58.96]Or they may see only your strengths.[23:01.70]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[23:04.13]they may focus only on[23:05.36]your flaws and shortcomings.[23:07.74]People will always be giving you advice.[23:10.95]Ultimately, though,[23:12.19]you have to make your own judgments.[23:17.23]Now the passage will be read again.[23:21.29]“Don't take many English courses；[23:23.47]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[23:27.04]“Sign up for management classes,[23:29.38]so you'll be ready to[23:30.61]join the family business when you graduate. ”[23:33.81]Sound familiar?[23:35.28]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [23:39.04]put forward by parents[23:40.95]or others close to us.[23:43.03]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [23:46.70]Why, then should suggestions like these[23:50.09]be taken with caution?[23:52.04]The reason is they relate to decisions[23:55.24]you should make.[23:57.03]You are the one[23:58.17]who must live with their consequences.[24:01.15]One of the worst reasons[24:03.01]to follow a particular path in life[24:05.68]is that other people want you to.[24:08.51]Decisions that affect your life[24:10.77]should be your decisions—[24:12.72]decisions you make[24:14.13]after you've considered various alternatives [24:17.49]and chosen the path that suits you best.[24:20.82]Making your own decisions does not mean [24:24.06]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [24:27.53]For instance,[24:29.04]your parents do have their own unique experiences [24:33.25]that may make their advice helpful,[24:35.81]and having participated in[24:38.15]a great deal of your personal history,[24:41.01]they may have a clear view of[24:43.22]your strengths and weaknesses.[24:45.67]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[24:52.70]in need of care and protection.[24:55.61]Or they may see only your strengths.[24:59.08]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[25:02.20]they may focus only on[25:04.11]your flaws and shortcomings.[25:06.49]People will always be giving you advice.[25:09.65]Ultimately, though,[25:11.03]you have to make your own judgments.[25:15.00]Now the passage will be read for the third time. [25:19.26]“Don't take many English courses；[25:21.20]they won't help you get a decent job. ”[25:23.56]“Sign up for management classes,[25:26.35]so you'll be ready to[25:27.30]join the family business when you graduate. ”[25:29.99]Sound familiar?[25:31.85]Many of us have heard suggestions like these [25:34.90]put forward by parents[25:36.53]or others close to us.[25:38.25]Such comments often seem quite reasonable. [25:42.47]Why, then should suggestions like these[25:45.51]be taken with caution?[25:47.55]The reason is they relate to decisions[25:50.04]you should make.[25:51.67]You are the one[25:52.80]who must live with their consequences.[25:55.53]One of the worst reasons[25:57.06]to follow a particular path in life[25:59.36]is that other people want you to.[26:01.97]Decisions that affect your life[26:03.93]should be your decisions—[26:06.23]decisions you make[26:07.12]after you've considered various alternatives [26:09.93]and chosen the path that suits you best.[26:13.09]Making your own decisions does not mean [26:15.84]that you should ignore the suggestions of others. [26:18.74]For instance,[26:19.97]your parents do have their own unique experiences [26:23.16]that may make their advice helpful,[26:25.59]and having participated in[26:27.77]a great deal of your personal history,[26:30.26]they may have a clear view of[26:32.34]your strengths and weaknesses.[26:34.31]Still, their views are not necessarily accurate.[26:40.49]in need of care and protection.[26:42.97]Or they may see only your strengths. [26:45.73]Or, in some unfortunate cases,[26:48.20]they may focus only on[26:49.36]your flaws and shortcomings.[26:51.76]People will always be giving you advice. [26:55.09]Ultimately, though,[26:56.31]you have to make your own judgments. [27:00.26]This is the end of listenning comprehension.。

2014年12月CTE4真题-听力

2014年12月英语四级听力真题解析【总评】：8 个短对话总体来说并不难，主要考查推理判断能力。

1. 主要考查的是推理判断的能力。

女士问男士最近一次是什么时候为公寓除尘的，应该是嫌男士家里不干净，结果男士的回答却是那得看我妈上次是什么时候来的。

言外之意就是其实都是他妈妈帮他搞卫生。

2. 主要考查的是推理判断的能力。

女士在催男士赶快跑，马上公交车来了。

男士却说不用跑，下一班2、3分钟之后就到。

言外之意是可以赶下一班车。

3. 主要考查的是推理判断的能力。

Up to one's neck就是某人手头要做的事实在太多,多得没法应付。

这句没听懂也不影响做题，因为后面男人又问“how come you’ve been so busy?” （你最近怎么会这么忙？）女人回答史密斯夫人请病假了，所以她要代理一些工作。

由此可得知，女人最佳不得不做一些额外的工作。

4. 主要考查的是逻辑推理能力。

女士说每天在咖啡馆洗盘子很无聊，男士让她和他一起去送花。

也就是让她换工作。

5. 主要考查的是词义判断的能力。

“Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind.”slip one’s min d指的是：忘记了。

男人忘记了自己的诺言。

6. 主要考查的是理解大意的能力。

男人对女人说，你不喜欢这部电影我一点也不惊讶。

我自己也觉得很吓人。

女人说，确实。

通常来说她都不喜欢恐怖电影。

本题可能的干扰内容是对as a rule的理解，as a rule 相当于in general: 通常来说。

7. 主要考查的是逻辑推理能力。

男人说就他个人经验来说爱可以是甜蜜的，但也会带来伤害。

女人说着话让她想到一句谚语，蜂蜜虽甜蜜，但是蜜蜂却会扎人。

由此可见，他们对爱的看法是一致的。

8. 主要考查的是逻辑推理能力男人问女人要为论坛再准备几把椅子，6把还是7把。

女人说，把所有能找到的椅子都带上。

由此可见，他们是在为一次论坛的召开做准备工作。

2014年12月英语四级考试听力真题及答案

2014年12月英语四级考试听力真题及答案
Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long
conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A)， B)， C) and D)， and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre。
D) How she can best help the man。
8. A) The woman can sign up for a swimming class。
B) He would like to teach the woman how to swim。
C) The woman has the potential to swim like a fish。
D) He is quite willing to give the woman a hand。

2014年12月四级英语听力真题

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Short conversations 1.Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?Man: When was the last time my mother came over?Question: What does the man imply?2.Woman: Hurry up Mark, there’s a bus coming now。

Man: Why run? There’ll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes。

Question: What does the man mean?3.Man: Laura, it seems that you are up to your neck in work, how come you’ve been so busy?Woman: Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave, and I have to take over her work for a couple of days。

Question: What do we learn about the woman?4.Woman: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring。

Man: Why don’t you quit and deliver the flowers with me?Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?5.Woman: Rod, you said you’d take this package to the post office yesterday。

2014年12月英语四级考试真题(第2套)

2014 12 ( 2 )Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course thathas impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.1Part IIListening Comprehension (30 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 questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A ,B , C and D , and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.11.A She used to be in poor health.B She was popular among boys.C She was somewhat overweight.D She didn't do well at high school.2. A At the airport.B In a restaurant.C In a booking office.D At the hotel reception.3. A T eaching her son by herself.B In a restaurant.C Asking the teacher for extra help.D T elling her son not to worry.4. A Have a short break.B T ake two weeks off.C Continue her work outdoors.D Go on vacation with the man.5. A He is taking care of his twin brother.B T ake two weeks off.C He is worried about Rod's health.D He has been in perfect condition.6. A She sold all her furniture before she moved house.B She still keeps some old furniture in her new house.C She plans to put all her old furniture in the basement.D She bought a new set of furniture from Italy last month.7. A The woman wondered why the man didn't return the book.B The woman doesn't seem to know what the book is about.C The woman doesn't find the book useful any more.D The woman forgot lending the book to the man.8. A Most of the man's friends are athletes.B Few people share the woman's opinion.C The man doesn't look like a sportsman.D The woman doubts the man's athletic ability.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A She has packed it in one of her bags.B She is going to get it at the airport.C She has probably left it in a taxi.D She is afraid that she has lost it.10. A It ends in winter.B It will cost her a lot.C It will last one week.D It depends on the weather.11. A The plane is taking off soon.B The taxi is waiting for them.C There might be a traffic jam.D There is a lot of stuff to pack.12. A At home.B At the airport.C In the man's car.D By the side of a taxi.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A She is thirsty for promotion.B She wants a much higher salary.C She is tired of her present work.D She wants to save travel expenses.14. A Translator.C Language instructor.B Travel agent.D Environmental engineer.15. A Lively personality and inquiring mind.B Communication skills and team spirit.C Devotion and work efficiency.D Education and experience.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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A They care a lot about children.B They need looking after in their old age.C They want to enrich their life experience.D They want children to keep them company.17. A They are usually adopted from distant places.B Their birth information is usually kept secret~C Their birth parents often try to conceal their birth information.D Their adoptive parents don't want them to know their birth parents.18. A They generally hold bad feelings towards their birth parents.B They do not want to hurt the feelings of their adoptive parents.C They have mixed feelings about finding their natural parents.D They are fully aware of the expenses involved in the search.19. A Early adoption makes for closer parent-child relationship.B Most .people prefer to adopt children from overseas.C Understanding is the key to successful adoption.D Adoption has much to do with love.Passage T woQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A He suffered from mental illness.B He bought The Washington Post.C He turned a failing newspaper into a success.D He was once a reporter for a major newspaper.21. A She was the first woman to lead a big U.S. publishing company.B She got her first job as a teacher at the University of Chicago.C She committed suicide because of her mental disorder.D She took over her father's position when he died.22. A People came to see the role of women in the business world.B Katharine played a major part in reshaping Americans' mind.C American media would be quite different without Katharine.D Katharine had exerted an important influence on the world.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A It'll enable them to enjoy the best medical care.B It'll allow them to receive free medical treatment.C It'll protect them from possible financial crises.D It'll prevent the doctors from overcharging them.24. A They can't immediately get back the money paid for their medical cost.B They have to go through very complicated application procedures.C They can only visit doctors who speak their native languages.D They may not be able to receive timely medical treatment.25. A They don't have to pay for the medical services.B They needn't pay the entire medical bill at once.C They must send the receipts to the insurance company promptly.D They have to pay a much higher price to get an insurance policy.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 in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Final- ly, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.1More and more of the world's population are living in towns or cities. The speed at which cities are growing in the less developed countries is (26)__________. Between 1920 and 1960 big cities in developed countries increased two and a half times in size, but in other parts of the world the growth was eight times their size.The (27) __________size of growth is bad enough, but there are now also very disturb-ing signs of trouble in the (28)__________ of percentages of people living in towns and per-centages of people working in industry. During the nineteenth century cities grew(29)__________ the growth of industry. In Europe the proportion of people livingin citiesWasalwayssmallerthanthatoftheworkForceworkinginfactories.Now,however,the(30) __________ is almost always tree in the newly industrialised world: the percentage of people living in cities is much higher than the percentage working in industry.Without a base of people working in industry, these cities cannot(31) __________their growth;thereis not enough money tobuildadequatehousesfor thepeoplethatlivethere, (32)__________ the new arrivals. There has been little opportunity to build water s u p p l i e s o r o t h e r (33) __________ So,thefiguresforthegrowthoftownsandcities(34)__________ proportional growth of unemployment and underemployment, a growth in the number of hopeless and (35)__________ parents and starving children.Part ⅡIReading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.As an Alaskan fisherman, Timothy June,54, used to think that he was safe from industrial pollutants( ) at his home in Haines--a town with a population of 2,400 people and 4,000 eagles,with 8 million acres of protected wild land nearby. But in early 2007, June agreed to take part in a 36 of 35 Americans from seven states. It was a biomonitoring project, in which people's blood and ur/ne ( ) were tested for 37 of chemicals--in this case, three potentially dangerous classes of compounds found in common household 38 like face cream, tin cans, and shower curtains. Theresults--39 in November in a report called"Is It in Us?" by an environmental group--were rather worrying. Every one of the participants,40 from an minois state senator to a Massachusetts minister, tested positive for all three classes of pollutants. And while the 41 presence of these chemicals does not 42 indicate a health risk, the fact that typical Americans carry these chemicals at all 43 June and his fellow participants.Clearly, there are chemicals in our bodies that don't 44 there. A large, ongoing study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found 148 chemicals in Americans of all ages.And in 2005, the Environmental Working Group found an 45 of 200 chemicals in the blood of 10 new-borns."Our babies are being born pre-polluted," says Sharyle Patton of Commonweal, which cosponsored "Is It in Us?This is going to be the next big environmental issue after climate change."2A analysesB averageC belongD demonstratedE excessF extendingG habituallyH necessarilyI productsJ rangingK releasedL shockedM simpleN surveyO tracesSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.In Hard Economy for All Ages, Older Isn't Better... It's Brutal[A] Young graduates are in debt, out of work and on their parents' couches. People in their 30s and 40s can't afford to buy homes or have children. Retirees are earning near-zero interest on their savings.[B] In the current listless ( ) economy, every generation has a claim to having been most injured. But the Labor Department's latest jobs reports and other recent data present a strong case for crowning baby boomers ( ) as the greatest victims of the recession and its dreadful consequences.[C] These Americans in their 50s and early 60s--those near retirement age who do not yet have access to Medicare and Social Security--have lost the most earnings power of any age group, with their household incomes 10 percent below what they made when the recovery began three years ago, according to Sentier Research, a data analysis company. Their retirement savings and home values fell sharply at the worst possible time: just before they needed to cash out. They are supporting both aged parents and unemployed young-adult children,earning them the unlucky nickname "Generation Squeeze."[D] New research suggests that they may die sooner, because their health, income security and mental well-being were battered ( ) by recession at a crucial time in their lives. A recent study by economists at Wellesley College found that people who lost their jobs in the few years before becoming qualified for Social Security lost up to three years from their life expectanv'y ( ), largely because they no longer had access to affordable health care.[E] Unemployment rates for Americans nearing retirement are far lower than those for young people, who are recently out of school, with fewer skills and a shorter work history. But once out of a job, older workers have a much harder time finding another one. Over the last year, the average duration of unemployment for older people was 53 weeks, compared with 19 weeks for teenagers, according to the Labor Department's jobs report released on Friday.[F] The lengthy process is partly because older workers are more likely to have been laid off from industries that are downsizing, like manufacturing. Compared with the rest of the population, older people are also more likely to own their own homes and be less mobile than renters, who can move to new job markets.[G] Older workers are more likely to have a disability of some sort, perhaps limiting the range of jobs that offer realistic choices. They may also be less inclined, at least initially, to take jobs that pay far less than their old positions.[H] Displaced boomers also believe they are victims of age discrimination, because employers can easily find a young, energetic worker who will accept lower pay and who can potentially stick around for decades rather than a few years.[I]In a survey of older workers who were laid off during the recession, just one in six had found another job, and half of that group had accepted pay cuts.14% of the re-employed said the pay in their new job was less than half what they earned in their previous job. "I just say to myself: 'Why me? What have I done to deserve this?'" said John Agati,56, whose last full-time job, as a product developer, ended four years ago when his employer went out of business. That position paid $90,000, and his resume lists jobs at companies like American Express, Disney and USA Networks. Since being laid off, though, he has worked a series of part-time, low-wage, temporary positions, including selling shoes at Lord & T aylor and making sales calls for a car company.[J] The last few years have taken a toil not only on his family's finances, but also on hisfeelings of self-worth. "You just get sad," Mr. Agati said. "I see people getting up in the morning, going out to their careers and going home. I just wish I was doing that. Some people don't like their jobs, or they have problems with their jobs, but at least they're working. I just wish I was in their shoes."He said he cannot afford to go back to school, as many younger people without jobs have done. Even if he could afford it, economists say it is unclear whether older workers like him benefit much from more education.[K] "It just doesn't make sense to offer retraining for people 55 and older," said Daniel Hamermesh, an economics professor."Discrimination by age, long-term unemployment, and the fact that they're now at the end of the hiring queue just don't make it sensible to invest in them."[L]Many displaced older workers are taking this message to heart and leaving the labor force entirely. The share of older people applying for Social Security early rose quickly during the recession as people sought whatever income they could find. The penalty they will pay is permanent, as retirees who take benefits at age 62 will receive as much as 30% less in each month's check for the rest of their lives than they would if they had waited until full retirement age (66 for those born after 1942).[M] Those not yet qualified for Social Security are increasingly applying for another, comparable kind of income support that often goes to people who expect never to work again: disability benefits. More than one in eight people in their late 50s is now on some form of federal disability insurance program, according to Professor Mark Duggan at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.[N] The very oldest Americans, of course, were battered by some of the same ill winds that tormented( ) those now nearing retirement, but at least the most senior were cushioned by a more readily available social safety net. More important, in a statistical twist, they may have actually benefited from the financial crisis in the most fundamental way: longer lives.[O] Death rates for people over 65 have historically fallen during recessions, according to a November2011 study by economists at the University of California, Davis. Why? The researchers argue that weak job markets push more workers into accepting relatively undesirable work at nursing homes, leading to better care for residents.246. Greater mobility puts younger people at an advantage in seeking new jobs.47. Many of the older workers laid off during the recession had to accept lower pay in their new jobs.48. Those who lose their jobs shortly before retirement age live a shorter-than-average life.49. Seniors at nursing homes could benefit from the weak job market.50. Age discrimination in employment makes it pointless retraining older workers.51. According to recent reports and data analyses, boomers suffer most from the weak economy.52. Unemployed boomers are at a disadvantage in job-hunting because employers tend to hire younger workers.53. People in their fifties and early sixties bear the heaviest family burdens.54. People who take benefits from Social Security before official retirement age will get much less for the rest of their lives.55. Older workers' choice of jobs can be limited because of disability.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked'A ,B , C and D .You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more pedaling ( ) passengers on those shining blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops? Is Citi Bike rolling up riders attheir expense?At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca, manager W. Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program."It's getting more people on the road," he said. James Ryan, an employee at Danny's Cycles in Gramercy also said Citi Bike is a good option for people to ease into biking in a city famed for its traffic jams and aggressive drivers."They can try out a bike without committing to buying one," he said. Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny's Cycles. But for Frank's Bike Shop, a small business on Grand St., the bike-share program has been bad news. Owner Frank Arroyo said his rental business has decreased by 90 since Citi Bike was rolled out last month.Arroyo's main rental customers are European tourists, who have since been drawn away by Citi Bikes.However, Ben said the bike-share is good for bike sales at his shop."People have used the bike- share and realized how great it is to bike in the city, then decide that they want something nicer for themselves," he noted.Christian Farrell of Waterfront Bicycle Shop, on West St. just north of Christopher St., said initially he was concerned about bike-share, though, he admitted, "I was happy to see people on bikes."Farrell's early concerns were echoed by Andrew Crooks, owner of NYC Velo, at 64 Second Ave. "It seemed like a great idea, but one that would be difficult to implement," Crooks said of Citi Bike. He saidhe worried about inexperienced riders' lack of awareness of bildng rules and strong negative reaction from non-cyclists. However, he said, it's still too early to tell ff his business has been impacted.While it's possible bike-share will cause a drop in business, Crooks allowed that the idea is a positive step forward for New York City.256. What is the author's chief concern about the increasing use of Citi Bikes in New York?A How non-cyclists will respond to it.B Whether local bike shops will suffer.C Whether local bike businesses will oppose it.D How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.57. What happened to Gotham Bikes as a result of the bike-share program?A It found its bike sales unaffected.B It shifted its business to rentals.C It saw its bike sales on the rise.D It rented more bikes to tourists.58. Why is the bike-share program bad news for Frank's Bike Shop?A It cannot meet the demand of the bike-share program.B Its customers have been drawn away by Citi Bikes.C Its bike prices have to be lowered again and again.D It has to compete with the city's bike rental shops.59. Why did Andrew Crooks think that the bike-share program would be difficult to execute?A Inexperienced riders might break biking rules.B Conflicts might arise among bike rental shops.C Traffic conditions might worsen in the downtown area.D There are not enough lanes to accommodate the bikes.60. What is the general attitude of local bike shops towards Citi Bike?A Wait-and-see.B Negative.C Indifferent.D Approving.Passage T woQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Various studies have shown that increased spending on education has not led to measurable improvements in learning. Between 1980 and 2008, staff and teachers at U.S. public schools grew roughly twice as fast as students. Yet students showed no additional learning in achievement tests.Universities show similar trends of increased administration personnel and costs without greater learning, as documented in Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa's recent book Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses.A survey shows that 63% of employers say that recent college graduates don't have the sldlls they need to succeed and 25% of employers say that entry-level writing skills are lacking.Some simplistically attribute the decline in our public education system to the drain of skilled students by private schools, but far more significant events were at work. Public schools worked well until about the 1970s. In fact, until that time, public schools provided far better education than private ones. It was the underperforming students who were thrown out of public schools and went to private ones.A prominent reason public schools did well was that many highly qualified women had few options for worldng outside the house other than being teachers or nurses. They accepted relatively low pay,difficult working conditions, and gave their very best. Having such a large supply of talented women teachers meant that society could pay less for their services. Women's liberation opened up new professional opportunities for women, and, over time, some of the best left teaching as a career option, bringing about a gradual decline in the quality of schooling.Also around that time, regulations, government, and unions came to dictate pay, prevent ac~ustments,and introduce bureaucratic ( ) standard for advancement. Large education bureaucracies and unions came to dominate the landscape, confusing activity with achievement. Bureaucrats regularly rewrite curriculums, talk nonsense about theories of education, and require ever more admires" trators. The end result has been that, after all the spending, students have worse math and reading skills than both their foreign peers and earlier generations spending far less on education--as all the accumulating evidence now documents.261. What do we learn from various studies on America's public education?A Achievement tests have failed to truly reflect the quality of teaching.B Public schools-lack the resources to compete with private schools.C Little improvement in education has resulted from increased spending.D The number of students has increased much faster than that of teachers.62. How do some people explain the decline in public education?A Government investment does not meet schools' needs.B Skilled students are moving to private schools.C Qualified teachers are far from adequately paid.D Training of students' basic skills is neglected.63. What was a significant contributor to the past glory of public schools?A Well-behaved students.B Efficient admirestration.C T alented women teachers.D Generous pay for teachers.64. Why did some of the best women teachers leave teaching?A New career opportunities were made available to them by women's liberation.B Higher academic requirements made it difficult for them to stay in their jobs.C They were unhappy with the bureaucratic administration in their schools.D The heavy teaching loads left them little time and energy for family life.65. What does the author think is one of the results of government involvement in education?A Increasing emphasis on theories of education.B Highly standardized teaching methods.C Students' improved academic performance.D An ever-growing number of administrators.Part IVTranslation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.2010 4 2 (netizen)。

2014年12月英语四级考试听力(第二套)

[00:02.46]College English Test (Band 4)[00:07.15]Part ⅡListening Comprehension[00:12.74]Section A[00:14.95]Directions: In this section,[00:18.70]you will hear 8 short conversations[00:21.36]and 2 long conversations.[00:24.36]At the end of each conversation,[00:26.45]one or more questions will be asked[00:29.40]about what was said.[00:31.54]Both the conversation and the questions [00:33.79]will be spoken only once.[00:36.63]After each question[00:38.07]there will be a pause.[00:39.90]During the pause,[00:41.26]you must read the four choices[00:43.44]marked A), B), C) and D),[00:47.06]and decide which is the best answer.[00:50.49]Then mark the corresponding letter[00:52.76]on Answer Sheet 1[00:54.15]with a single line through the centre. [00:57.20]Now let’s begin with[00:59.32]the eight short conversations.[01:03.62]1. M: Take a look at this catalogue.[01:08.13]Maybe we can find some gifts[01:10.54]for Jane’s new house.[01:12.90]W: OK. But remember,[01:14.97]we can’t afford a lot.[01:18.18]Q: What does the woman mean?[01:34.89]2. W: I'm getting absolutely nowhere [01:38.44]with these statistics.[01:40.63]M: How about my[01:41.63]going through them with you?[01:44.34]Q: What does the man mean?[02:00.35]3. M: We're ready to start the recording, [02:05.49]aren’t we?[02:06.72]Let’s begin on Page 55.[02:10.57]W: Sorry.[02:11.91]I'm afraid I can’t begin right now.[02:14.04]I forgot to bring my scripts.[02:16.61]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [02:34.68]4. W: Remember. Carl’s wedding is on June 26. [02:39.83]M: Oh, thanks for reminding me.[02:43.01]I thought it wasn’t to be[02:44.59]until sometime in July.[02:47.78]Q: What are the speakers talking about?[03:04.22]5. M：Please excuse me for[03:08.86]not attending the meeting yesterday.[03:11.41]I'm afraid[03:12.20]I forgot to check my schedule.[03:15.00]W: That’s all right.[03:16.80]We had to hold the weekly meeting as scheduled. [03:19.86]And everything went well.[03:22.54]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [03:40.48]6. W: I’ve just put our lunch in the oven[03:44.08]and it won’t be ready[03:45.01]for at least half an hour.[03:47.17]M: Mmm, it smells marvelous,[03:50.74]but what can I have right now?[03:54.35]Q: What do we learn from the conversation? [04:11.93]7. M: I got some bad news today.[04:15.83]The store where I work[04:17.75]is laying off staff.[04:20.40]W: Are they going to let you go?[04:23.47]Q: What does the woman want to know? [04:40.67]8. W: John, you swim like a fish.[04:44.36]I wish I knew how to swim.[04:46.94]M: Why not sign up for the lessons[04:49.09]offered by the physical education department? [04:53.30]Q: What does the man mean?[05:10.77]Now you will hear the two long conversations. [05:15.65]Conversation One[05:18.43]W: Hi, Eric. How was your weekend?[05:21.14]M: Great! I met Maria’s parents.[05:24.10]And we told them we want to be engaged. [05:28.13]W: Eric, that’s wonderful. Congratulations! [05:32.31]M: Thanks, Alice.[05:34.00]I really like her parents too.[05:36.12]They're very nice.[05:37.82]Mrs. Carmona speaks four languages,[05:40.34]and Mr. Carmona is a diplomat.[05:42.56]In fact, he gave a speech[05:44.97]at the law school on Saturday morning.[05:47.72]W: Oh, that was Maria’s father?[05:50.69]I heard his speech.[05:52.09]M: You did?[05:53.55]W: Well, I heard part of it.[05:56.34]I listened to it for ten minutes[05:58.61]and then I fell asleep.[06:00.57]I thought I was in class.[06:02.52]Anyway, tell me about your weekend.[06:05.30]M: Saturday evening we saw a play.[06:08.13]And Sunday afternoon,[06:09.73]we watched a soccer game.[06:12.05]Then Sunday night[06:13.53]we all went out for dinner,[06:15.47]Maria, her parents and me.[06:17.91]That was the first chance[06:19.68]we had to talk.[06:21.59]W: Were you nervous?[06:24.10]M: At first I was.[06:26.10]We didn’t say much.[06:28.36]Mr. Carmona told us some good stories[06:30.84]about his experiences as a diplomat.[06:34.00]And he asked me about my hobbies.[06:36.97]W: And what did you say?[06:39.28]M: Well, I didn’t tell him about[06:41.49]my flying lessons.[06:43.40]I told him about[06:44.26]my chess playing and my classical music collection. [06:48.45]W: Good idea.[06:50.32]Her parents really approve of you,[06:52.19]don’t they?[06:53.35]M: I guess so.[06:55.28]Maria called this morning[06:56.74]and said: “My father told me[06:58.98]he’d like you for a son-in-law right now.”[07:01.82]W: That’s great.[07:03.77]M: Not exactly.[07:05.72]I want to get married[07:06.68]after graduate school[07:07.82]in about three years.[07:10.93]Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation [07:13.62]you have just heard.[07:15.80]9. What does Eric say about Maria’s father? [07:34.68]10. What did Eric and Maria do[07:38.16]last Sunday afternoon?[07:54.67]11. What do we learn from[07:57.57]Maria’s phone call this morning?[08:15.61]Conversation Two[08:17.52]M: You're going to[08:18.64]wear out the computer’s keyboard.[08:21.81]W: Oh. Hi.[08:23.98]M: Do you have any idea[08:25.13]what time it is?[08:27.35]W: About 10:00 or 10:30?[08:30.54]M: It’s nearly midnight.[08:32.97]W: Really? I didn’t know it was so late.[08:36.74]M: Don’t you have an early class[08:38.31]to teach tomorrow morning?[08:40.51]W: Yes, at 7:00.[08:42.79]My commuter class—[08:44.36]the students who go to work[08:45.56]right after their lesson.[08:47.60]M: Then you ought to go to bed.[08:50.32]What are you writing anyway?[08:52.40]W: An article I hope I can sell.[08:54.98]M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces. [08:59.23]What’s this one about?[09:01.37]W: Do you remember that trip[09:02.78]I took last month?[09:04.51]M: The one up to the Amazon?[09:07.17]W: Well, that’s what I’m writing about.[09:10.41]The new highway and the changes[09:12.16]it’s making in the Amazon valley.[09:14.78]M: It should be interesting.[09:17.06]W: It is. I guess that’s why[09:19.85]I forgot all about the time.[09:22.26]M: How many articles have you sold now? [09:24.97]W: About a dozen so far.[09:28.85]M: What kind of newspapers buy them?[09:32.10]W: The papers that carry a lot of foreign news. [09:35.48]They usually appear in[09:36.69]the big Sunday editions[09:38.25]where they need a lot of background stories [09:40.10]to help fill up the space between the ads. [09:42.95]M: Is there any future in it?[09:46.17]W: I hope so.[09:48.18]There's a chance[09:48.83]I may sell this article to a news service.[09:52.32]M: Then your story would be published[09:53.99]in several papers, wouldn't it?[09:56.46]W: That’s the idea.[09:58.11]And it might even be able to[09:59.83]do other stories on a regular basis.[10:03.12]M: That would be great.[10:06.72]Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation[10:09.47]you have just heard.[10:11.66]12. What is the woman’s occupation?[10:30.40]13. What is the woman writing about?[10:49.10]14. Where did the woman’s articles usually appear? [11:08.48]15. What does the woman expect?[11:27.33]Section B[11:28.64]Directions: In this section,[11:30.77]you will hear 3 short passages.[11:33.07]At the end of each passage,[11:34.86]you will hear some questions.[11:36.82]Both the passage and the questions[11:38.58]will be spoken only once.[11:40.60]After you hear a question,[11:42.41]you must choose the best answer[11:44.04]from the four choices[11:45.57]marked A), B), C) and D).[11:48.83]Then mark the corresponding letter[11:51.35]on Answer Sheet 1[11:52.52]with a single line through the centre.[11:56.77]Passage One[11:58.62]Body language, especially gestures,[12:01.83]varies among cultures.[12:04.18]For example, a nod of the head[12:07.25]means “yes” to most of us.[12:09.69]But in Bulgaria and Greece[12:12.37]a nod means “no”[12:14.24]and a shake of the head means “yes”.[12:17.56]Likewise, a sign for OK,[12:21.16]forming a circle with our forefinger and thumb, [12:24.10]means zero in France and money in Japan. [12:28.81]Waving or pointing to an Arab business person [12:32.56]would be considered rude[12:34.11]because that is how Arabs call their dogs over. [12:37.93]Folded arms signal pride in Finland,[12:41.27]but disrespect in Fiji.[12:44.11]The number of bows[12:45.79]that the Japanese exchange[12:47.54]on greeting each other,[12:48.93]as well as[12:49.95]the length and the depth of the bows,[12:52.37]signals the social status[12:54.75]each party feels towards the other.[12:57.67]Italians might think you’re bored[13:00.20]unless you use a lot of gestures[13:02.16]during discussions.[13:04.13]Many American men[13:06.17]sit with their legs crossed[13:07.72]with one ankle resting over the opposite knee. [13:11.06]However, this would be considered[13:13.50]an insult in Muslim countries,[13:16.11]where one would never[13:17.30]show the sole of the foot to a guest.[13:20.76]Likewise, Americans consider[13:23.83]eye contact very important,[13:26.21]often not trusting someone[13:28.29]who is afraid to look you in the eye.[13:30.89]But in Japan and[13:32.47]many Latin American countries,[13:35.10]keeping the eyes lowered[13:36.93]is a sign of respect.[13:39.00]To look a partner full in the eye[13:41.01]is considered a sign of ill breeding[13:43.59]and is felt to be annoying.[13:47.94]Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage [13:50.53]you have just heard.[13:52.60]16. What gesture do Bulgarians and Greeks use [13:56.61]to express negative responses?[14:14.29]17. What is likely to[14:17.33]offend Arab business people?[14:34.02]18. What is considered[14:36.98]to be impolite in Muslim countries?[14:55.69]Passage Two[14:57.68]Three years ago,[14:59.18]Puncha Maya, her husband and five children [15:02.11]lived in a shaky flat in Southern Nepal. [15:04.87]Every morning,[15:06.12]the parents walked the dirt roads[15:08.17]seeking work in the rice fields.[15:10.41]After the harvest,[15:12.12]the family went begging for food.[15:14.80]Today, the Mayas own[15:16.49]a small paper-bag making company.[15:19.26]With the money they've earned,[15:20.98]the Mayas have purchased a small plot, [15:23.31]on which they grow vegetables[15:25.11]and raise goats for additional income.[15:27.63]In fact, the family has saved $68.[15:31.85]This is remarkable in a country[15:33.99]with an average annual income of $160.[15:38.27]Grace Mbakwa, her husband and eight children [15:42.01]once lived hand-to-mouth in Cameroon.[15:44.71]Today, the Mbakwas run[15:47.12]a clothing manufacturing business[15:49.02]and own a home.[15:50.84]They are able to[15:51.84]send their children to school,[15:53.57]at a costly annual sum of $2 800.[15:58.40]The idea of starting her own business[16:01.50]seemed impossible to Pilar Moya,[16:03.97]a poor woman from[16:05.26]Atahualpa high in Ecuador's Andes Mountains. [16:09.12]Today, however,[16:10.31]she is one of the proud owners[16:12.14]of a bakery specializing in sweet cakes.[16:15.46]These businesses are[16:17.04]part of economic revolution[16:18.68]sweeping the developing world.[16:21.26]The sponsor is the Trickle Up Program—[16:23.97]a non-profit organization founded by[16:26.64]New Yorkers Glen and Mildred Leet.[16:29.51]This organization offers people[16:31.52]like the Mayas, the Mbakwas and Moyas[16:34.98]modest $100 grants.[16:37.32]Since 1979, the program has[16:40.38]helped over 130,000 of[16:42.80]the world’s neediest people[16:44.18]in 90 countries[16:45.77]win small life-saving victories over poverty. [16:49.02]And it has turned conventional thinking[16:51.26]about foreign aid on its head.[16:54.94]Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage [16:58.74]you have just heard.[17:01.61]19. What do we learn about Puncha Maya’s family [17:06.50]of three years ago?[17:22.96]20. What are the Mbakwas[17:26.26]able to do now?[17:43.30]21. What does the speaker[17:46.41]mainly talk about?[18:04.36]Passage Three[18:06.56]Take care of your teeth[18:09.15]and your teeth will take care of you.[18:12.05]Your teeth are a living part of your body.[18:15.48]They have nerves and blood vessels.[18:18.74]Diseased teeth can cause[18:20.54]pain, die and fall out.[18:23.49]Plaque is the main enemy of healthy teeth. [18:27.51]Everyone has plaque.[18:29.83]It is a sticky colorless film[18:31.95]that coats the teeth.[18:34.33]Plaque is always forming on the teeth, [18:36.84]especially at the gum line.[18:39.10]If plaque is not removed,[18:41.46]it builds up and gets under the gum line. [18:44.83]Plaque that is left on the teeth[18:47.17]for some time hardens;[18:49.34]the result is tooth decay and gum disease. [18:53.60]The bacteria in plaque live on sugar.[18:57.32]They change sugar into acids,[19:00.40]which break down the tooth's[19:01.76]harder outer covering.[19:03.80]If left untreated,[19:05.86]decay goes deeper and deeper[19:07.99] into the tooth.[19:09.77]After a while,[19:11.06]the decay reaches the nerves and blood vessels [19:13.72]of the inner tooth.[19:15.45]By the time this happens,[19:17.21]the tooth has probably[19:18.32]started to ache.[19:20.15]In addition to tooth decay,[19:22.41]there are also gum diseases[19:24.51]to watch out for.[19:26.51]The bacteria in plaque[19:28.28]make poisons that attack the gums.[19:31.10]Small pockets form around the teeth.[19:34.12]The pockets trap[19:35.52]more bacteria and food particles.[19:38.45]Finally, the bone supporting the teeth[19:41.46]is attacked and starts to shrink.[19:44.25]Teeth become loose and may fall out.[19:47.25]Adults lose most teeth this way.[19:50.88]Keep your mouth healthy.[19:53.15]When you brush your teeth,[19:54.87]do a good job.[19:57.86]Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage [20:00.74]you have just heard.[20:02.77]22. What does the speaker say about our teeth? [20:22.45]23. What does the speaker say about plaque? [20:41.54]24. Why is sugar harmful to teeth?[21:00.56]25. What causes adults to[21:03.66]lose most of their teeth[21:05.05]according to the speaker?[21:21.95]Section C[21:23.33]Directions: In this section,[21:25.53]you will hear a passage three times.[21:27.88]When the passage is read[21:29.22]for the first time,[21:30.48]you should listen carefully[21:31.77]for its general idea.[21:33.71]When the passage is read[21:35.47]for the second time,[21:36.87]you are required to[21:38.05]fill in the blanks with the exact words[21:40.25]you have just heard.[21:41.72]Finally, when the passage is read[21:43.98]for the third time,[21:45.25]you should check what you have written. [21:47.25]Now listen to the passage.[21:51.97]Stunt people are not movie stars,[21:54.34]but they are the hidden heroes[21:56.23]of many movies.[21:57.99]They were around long before films.[22:01.28]Even Shakespeare may[22:02.82]have used them in fight scenes.[22:04.87]To be good,[22:06.39]a fight scene has to look real.[22:09.01]Punches must land on enemies’ jaws.[22:12.34]Sword fights must be fought[22:14.40]with sharp swords.[22:16.41]Several actors are usually[22:18.46]in a fight scene.[22:20.35]Their moves must be set up[22:22.32]so that no one gets hurt.[22:24.50]It is almost like planning[22:26.46]a dance performance.[22:28.51]If a movie scene is dangerous,[22:30.75]stunt people usually fill in for the stars.[22:34.63]You may think[22:35.60]you see Tom Cruise[22:36.90]running along the top of a train,[22:39.23]but it is probably his stunt double. [22:42.48]Stunt people must resemble[22:44.72]the stars they stand in for.[22:47.05]Their height and build[22:48.79]should be about the same.[22:51.17]But when close-ups are needed,[22:53.29]the film focuses on the star.[22:55.98]Some stunt people[22:57.52]specialize in certain kinds of scenes. [23:00.69]For instance,[23:02.11]a stunt woman named Jane Davis[23:04.49]does all kinds of jumps.[23:07.02]She has leapt from planes[23:08.82]and even off the top of waterfall.[23:12.20]Each jump required[23:13.94]careful planning and expert timing. [23:17.52]Yakima Canutt was a famous[23:19.63]cowboy stunt man.[23:21.27]Among other stunts,[23:22.84]he could jump from a second story window [23:25.66]onto a hors e’s back.[23:27.60]He invented the famous trick[23:29.85]of sliding under a moving stagecoach. [23:32.99]Canutt also figured out a new way [23:35.63]to make a punch look real.[23:37.92]He was the only stunt man ever[23:40.46]to get an Oscar.[23:43.92]Now the passage will be read again. [23:46.62]Stunt people are not movie stars,[23:48.91]but they are the hidden heroes[23:50.46]of many movies.[23:52.31]They were around long before films. [23:55.70]Even Shakespeare may[23:56.65]have used them in fight scenes.[23:58.60]To be good,[23:59.65]a fight scene has to look real.[24:02.11]Punches must land on enemies’ jaws. [24:05.31]Sword fights must be fought[24:07.12]with sharp swords.[24:09.13]Several actors are usually[24:10.54]in a fight scene.[24:12.06]Their moves must be set up[24:13.69]so that no one gets hurt.[24:15.61]It is almost like planning[24:17.09]a dance performance.[24:19.00]If a movie scene is dangerous,[24:21.37]stunt people usually fill in for the stars. [24:24.74]You may think[24:25.62]you see Tom Cruise[24:26.92]running along the top of a train,[24:29.31]but it is probably his stunt double.[24:31.88]Stunt people must resemble[24:33.49]the stars they stand in for.[24:35.73]Their height and build[24:36.89]should be about the same.[24:38.65]But when close-ups are needed,[24:40.54]the film focuses on the star.[24:42.98]Some stunt people[24:43.92]specialize in certain kinds of scenes.[24:46.58]For instance,[24:47.93]a stunt woman named Jane Davis[24:50.19]does all kinds of jumps.[24:52.03]She has leapt from planes[24:53.60]and even off the top of waterfall.[24:56.05]Each jump required[24:57.84]careful planning and expert timing.[25:00.44]Yakima Canutt was a famous[25:02.96]cowboy stunt man.[25:04.51]Among other stunts,[25:06.24]he could jump from a second story window [25:08.56]onto a horse’s back.[25:10.66]He invented the famous trick[25:12.26]of sliding under a moving stagecoach.[25:15.30]Canutt also figured out a new way[25:17.70]to make a punch look real.[25:19.73]He was the only stunt man ever[25:21.75]to get an Oscar.[25:25.42]Now the passage will be read for the third time. [25:29.45]Stunt people are not movie stars,[25:32.31]but they are the hidden heroes[25:34.07]of many movies.[25:36.14]They were around long before films.[25:39.47]Even Shakespeare may[25:40.96]have used them in fight scenes.[25:42.74]To be good,[25:44.28]a fight scene has to look real.[25:47.02]Punches must land on enemies’ jaws.[25:50.26]Sword fights must be fought[25:52.53]with sharp swords.[25:54.50]Several actors are usually[25:56.39]in a fight scene.[25:58.16]Their moves must be set up[26:00.30]so that no one gets hurt.[26:02.56]It is almost like planning[26:04.34]a dance performance.[26:06.24]If a movie scene is dangerous,[26:08.63]stunt people usually fill in for the stars. [26:12.41]You may think[26:13.50]you see Tom Cruise[26:14.80]running along the top of a train,[26:17.03]but it is probably his stunt double. [26:20.23]Stunt people must resemble[26:22.54]the stars they stand in for.[26:25.10]Their height and build[26:26.63]should be about the same.[26:29.26]But when close-ups are needed,[26:31.22]the film focuses on the star.[26:33.77]Some stunt people[26:35.31]specialize in certain kinds of scenes. [26:38.59]For instance,[26:39.93]a stunt woman named Jane Davis[26:42.39]does all kinds of jumps.[26:44.83]She has leapt from planes[26:46.75]and even off the top of waterfall.[26:50.09]Each jump required[26:51.87]careful planning and expert timing. [26:55.39]Yakima Canutt was a famous[26:57.54]cowboy stunt man.[26:59.19]Among other stunts,[27:00.90]he could jump from a second story window [27:03.39]onto a horse’s back.[27:05.64]He invented the famous trick[27:07.73]of sliding under a moving stagecoach. [27:10.86]Canutt also figured out a new way [27:13.56]to make a punch look real.[27:15.67]He was the only stunt man ever[27:17.56]to get an Oscar.[27:21.74]This is the end of listening comprehension.。

201412-1cet4听力真题+答案

1.A) She will go purchase the gift herself.B) The gift should not be too expensive.C) The man is not good at balancing his budget.D) They are going to Jane's house-warming party.2. A) It takes patience to go through the statistics.B) He has prepared the statistics for the woman.C) The woman should take a course in statistics.D) He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.3. A) The man wants to make some change in the scripts.B) The woman does not take the recording seriously.C) They cannot begin their recording right away.D) Page 55 is missing from the woman's scripts.4. A) A significant event in July.B) Preparations for a wedding.C) The date of Carl's wedding.D) The birthday of Carl's bride.5. A) The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.B) The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C) They woman was annoyed at the man's excuse.D) The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.6. A) The woman is a marvelous cook.B) The man cannot wait for his meal.C) The woman has just bought an oven.D) The man has to leave in half an hour.7. A) Whether the man can keep his job.B) Where the man got the bad news.C) What items sell well in the storeD) How she can best help the man.8. A) The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B) He works in the physical education department.C) The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D) He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A) He teaches in a law school.B) He loves classical music.C) He is a diplomat.D) He is a wonderful lecturer.10.A) Went to see a play.B) Watched a soccer game.C) Took some photos.D) Attended a dance.11. A) She decided to get married in three years.B) Her mother objected to Eric's flying lessons.C) She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D) Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Editor. B) Teacher. C) Journalist. D) Typist.13. A) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.B) A new railway under construction.C) Big changes in the Amazon valley.D) Some newly discovered scenic spot.14. A) In news weeklies.B) In newspapers' Sunday editions.C) In a local evening paper.D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15. A) To be employed by a newspaper.B) To become a professional writer.C) To sell her articles to news service.D) To get her life story published soon.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 willbe 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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月英语四级真题(卷二)

2014年12月四级真题(第2套)Part IWriting(30 minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course thathas impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月四级真题听力题+答案+原文

2014年12月四级真题听力题+答案+原文Part II Listening Comprehension (30 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 questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意:此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. A) The woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment,B) He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother’s visit.C) He does not remember when his mother came over.D) His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A) The bus stop is only two minutes’ walk.B) The running made him short of breath.C) They might as well take the next bus.D) The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A) She is suffering a pain in her neck.B) She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C) She has to do extra work for a few days.D) She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A) Change her job.B) Buy a dishwasher.C) Open a flower shop.D) Start her own business.5. A) He forgot where he had left the package.B) He slipped on his way to the post office.C) He wanted to deliver the package himself.D) He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A) The speakers do not agree with each other.B) The woman does not like horror films.C) The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D) The speakers happened to meet in the cinema7. A) The woman is just as unlucky as the man.B) The woman is more sensitive than the man.C) The speakers share a common view on love.D) The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A) Preparations for a forum.B) Participants in the forum.C) Organizers of a forum.D) Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) France.B) Scandinavia.C) Russia.D) East Europe.10. A) More women will be promoted in the workplace.B) More women will overcome their inadequacies.C) More women will receive higher education.D) More women will work outside the family.11. A) Try hard to protect women's rights.B) Educate men to respectwomenmore.C) Help women acquire moreprofessional skills.D) Spend more time changingwomen's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) In a restaurant.B) In a hotel lobby.C) At the man’s office.D) A t the woman’s place.13. A) He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B) He has completed an overseas market survey.C) He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D) He has just come back from a trip to Africa14. A) To select the right model.B) To get a good import agent.C) T o convince the board members.D) T o cut down production costs.15. A) His flexibility.B) His vision.C) His intelligence.D) His determination.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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题及答案

2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions:For this part, .you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a campus activity that has benefited you most.You should write at least 120 words but No more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 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 questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questionthere will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A．, B．,C．and D．, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年12月年大学英语四级考试真题(二)

2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions ：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course that has impressed you most in college. You should state the reasons and write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension(30 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 questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spokenonly once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices markedA), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre.1.A) The man is not good at balancing his budget.B)She will go purchase the gift herself.C)The gift should not be too expensive.D)They are going to Jane^ house-warming party.2.A) He is quite willing to give the woman a hand.B)It takes patience to go through the statistics.C)He has prepared the statistics for the woman.D)The woman should take a course in statistics.3.A) Page 55 is missing from the woman’s scripts.B)They cannot begin their recording right away.C)The woman does not take the recording seriously.D)The man wants to make some changes in the scripts.4. A) The date of Carl’s wedding.C) A significant event in July.B)The birthday of Car l’s bride. D) Preparations for a wedding.5. A) The woman forgot to tell the man in advance.B)The man was absent from the weekly meeting.C)The woman was annoyed at the man’s excuse.D)The man was in charge of scheduling meetings.6. A) The woman is a marvelous cook. C) The man has to leave in half an hour.B)The woman has just bought an oven. D) The man cannot wait for his meal.7. A) How she can best help the man. C) What items sell well in the store.B)Where the man got the bad news. D) Whether the man can keep his job.8. A) The woman can sign up for a swimming class.B)He works in the physical education department.C)The woman has the potential to swim like a fish.D)He would like to teach the woman how to swim.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) He teaches in a law school. C) He is a diplomat.B)He loves classical music. D) He is a wonderful lecturer.10. A) Went to see a play. C) Took some photos.B) Watched a soccer game. D) Attended a dance.11. A) She decided to get married in three years.B)Her mother objected to Eric’s flying lessons.C)She insisted that Eric pursue graduate studies.D)Her father said she could marry Eric right away.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Editor. C) Journalist.B)Teacher. D) Typist.13. A) The beautiful Amazon rainforests. C) Big changes in the Amazon valley.B) A new railway under construction. D) In a local evening paper.14. A) In news weeklies. C) In a local evening paper.B) In newspapers5 Sunday editions. D) In overseas editions of U. S. magazines.15. A) To be employed by a newspaper. C) To sell her articles to a news service.B) To become a professional writer. D) To get her life story published soon.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 answerfrom the four choices marked A), B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) Nodding one’s head. C) Holding up the forefinger.B) Waving one’s hand. D) Turning the right thumb down.17.A) Looking away from them. C) Bowing one’s head to them.B) Forming a circle with fingers. D) Waving or pointing to them.18.A) Looking one’s superior in the eye.B)Keeping one’s arms folded while talking.C)Showing the sole of one’s foot to a guest.D)Using a lot of gestures during a conversation.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) They had to beg for food after the harvest. C) They shared a small flat with their relatives.B) They grew wheat and com on a small farm. D) The children walked to school on dirt roads.20.A) Tour Ecuador’s Andes Mountains.C) Purchase a plot to build a home on.B) Earn an annual income of $2,800. D) Send their children to school.21.A) The achievements of the Trickle Up Program.B) A new worldwide economic revolution.C)Different forms of assistance to the needy.D)The life of poor people in developing countries.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) They are highly sensitive to cold. C) They are a living part of our body.B)They are vitally important to our life. D) They are a chief source of our pain.23.A) It has to be removed in time by a dentist. C) It contains many nerves and blood vessels.B)It is a rare oral disease among old people. D) It is a sticky and colorless film on the teeth.24.A) It can change into acids causing damage to their outer covering.B)It greatly reduces their resistance to the attacks of bacteria.C)It makes their nerves and blood vessels more sensitive to acid food.D)It combines with food particles to form a film on their surface.25. A) Food particles. C) Unhealthy living habits.B) Gum disease. D) Chemical erosion.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 in the blankswith the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checkwhat you have written.Stunt people(替身演员) are not movie stars, but they are the hidden heroes of many movies. They were around long before films. Even Shakespeare may have used them in fight scenes. To be good, a fight scene has to look real. Punches must26 enemies’ jaws. Sword fights must be fought with 27 swords. Several actors are usually in a fight scene. Their moves must be set up so that no one gets hurt. It is almost like planning a dance performance.If a movie scene is dangerous, stunt people usually 28 the stars. You may think you see Tom Cruise running along the top of a train. But it is 29 his stunt double. Stunt people must 30 the stars they stand in for. Their height and build should be about the same. But when close-ups are needed, the film 31 the star.Some stunt people 32 in certain kinds of scenes. For instance, a stunt woman named Jan Davis does all kinds of jumps. She has leapt from planes and even off the top of a waterfall. Each jump required careful planning and expert 33 .Yakima Canutt was a famous cowboy stunt man. Among other stunts, he could jump from a second story window onto a horse’s back. He 34 the famous trick of sliding under a moving stagecoach. Canutt also 35 a new way to make a punch look real. He was the only stunt man ever to get an Oscar.PartⅢ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section ADirections ：In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices.Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. Questions 36 to 45 are based on the following passage.As an Alaskan fisherman, Timothy June, 54, used to think that he was safe from industrial pollutants(污染物）at his home in Haines—a town with a population of 2,400 people and 4,000 eagles, with 8 million acres of protected wild land nearby. But in early 2007, June agreed to take part in a 36 of 35 Americans from seven states. It was a biomonitoring project, in which people’s blood and urine(尿) were tested for 37 of chemicals—in this case, three potentially dangerous classes of compounds found in common household 38 like face cream, tin cans, and shower curtains. The results— 39 in November in a report called “Is It in Us?” by an environmental group—were rather worrying. Every one of the participants, 40 from an Illinois state senator to a Massachusetts minister, tested positive for all three classes of pollutants. And while the 41 presence of these chemicals does not 42 indicate a health risk, the fact that typical Americans carry these chemicals at all 43 June and his fellow participants.Clearly, there are chemicals in our bodies that don’t 44 there. A large, ongoing study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found 148 chemicals in Americans of all ages. And in 2005, the Environmental Working Group found an 45 of 200 chemicals in the blood of 10 new-borns. “Our babies are being born pre-polluted,” says Sharyle Patton of Commonweal, which cosponsored “Is It in Us?” “This is going to be the next big environmental issue after climate change. ”Section BDirections：In this section, you are-going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You maychoose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.In Hard Economy for All Ages, Older Isn’t Better…It’s BrutalA)Young graduates are in debt, out of work and on their parents’ couches. People in their 30s and 40s can’t afford to buy homesor have children. Retirees are earning near-zero interest on their savings.B)In the current listless(缺乏活力的）economy, every generation has a claim to having been most injured. But the LaborDepartments latest jobs reports and other recent data present a strong case for crowning baby boomers(二战后生育高峰期出生的人）as the greatest victims of the recession and its dreadful consequences.C)These Americans in their 50s and early 60s—those near retirement age who do not yet have access to Medicare and SocialSecurity—have lost the most earnings power of any age group, with their household incomes 10 percent below what they made when the recovery began three years ago, according to Sentier Research, a data analysis company. Their retirement savings and home values fell sharply at the worst possible time: just before they needed to cash out. They are supporting both aged parents and unemployed young-adult children, earning them the unlucky nickname “ Generation Squeeze. ’’D)New research suggests that they may die sooner, because their health, income security and mental well-being were (重创)by recession at a crucial time in their lives. A recent study by economists at Wellesley College found that people who lost their jobs in the few years before becoming qualified for Social Security lost up to three years from their life expectancy(预期寿命),largely because they no longer had access to affordable health care.E)Unemployment rates for Americans nearing retirement are far lower than those for young people, who are recently out ofschool, with fewer skills and a shorter work history. But once out of a job, older workers have a much harder time finding another one. Over the last year, the average duration of unemployment for older people was 53 weeks, compared with 19 weeks for teenagers, according to the Labor Department’s jobs report released on Friday.F)The lengthy process is partly because older workers are more likely to have been laid off from industries that are downsizing,like manufacturing. Compared with the rest of the population, older people are also more likely to own their own homes and be less mobile than renters, who can move to new job markets.G)Older workers are more likely to have a disability of some sort, perhaps limiting the range of jobs that offer realistic choices.They may also be less inclined, at least initially, to take jobs that pay far less than their old positions.H)Displaced boomers also believe they are victims of age discrimination, because employers can easily find a young, energeticworker who will accept lower pay and who can potentially stick around for decades rather than a few years.I)In a survey of older workers who were laid off during the recession, just one in six had found another job, and half of thatgroup had accepted pay cuts. 14% of the re-employed said the pay in their new job was less than half what they earned intheir previous job. “I just say to myself：‘ Why me? What have I done to deserve this?’’’ said John Agati， 56，whose last full-time job, as a product developer, ended four years ago when his employer went out of business. That position paid $90,000, and his resume lists jobs at companies like American Express, Disney and USA Networks. Since being laid off, though, he has worked a series of part-time, low-wage, temporary positions, including selling shoes at Lord & Taylor and making sales calls for a car company.J)The last few years have taken a toll not only on his family’s finances, but also on his feelings of self- worth. “You just get sad,” Mr. Agati said. “I see people getting up in the morning, going out to their careers and going home. I just wish I was doing that. Some people don’t like their jobs, or they have problems with their jobs, but at least they’r e working. I just wishI was in their shoes.” He said he cannot afford to go back to school, as many younger people without jobs have done. Evenif he could afford it, economists say it is unclear whether older workers like him benefit much from more education.K)“It just doesn’t make sense to offer retraining for people 55 and older,” said Daniel Hamermesh, an economics professor.“Discrimination by age, long-term unemployment, and the fact that they’v e now at the end of the hiring queue just don’t make it sensible to invest in them.”L)Many displaced older workers are taking this message to heart and leaving the labor force entirely. The share of older people applying for Social Security early rose quickly during the recession as people sought whatever income they could find. The penalty they will pay is permanent, as retirees who take benefits at age 62 will receive as much as 30% less in each months check for the rest of their lives than they would if they had waited until full retirement age (66 for those born after 1942). M)Those not yet qualified for Social Security are increasingly applying for another, comparable kind of income support that often goes to people who expect never to work again： disability benefits. More than one in eight people in their late 50 s is now on some form of federal disability insurance program, according to Professor Mark Duggan at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.N)The very oldest Americans, of course, were battered by some of the same ill winds that tormented (折磨）those now nearing retirement, but at least the most senior were cushioned by a more readily available social safety net. More important, in astatistical twist, they may have actually benefited from the financial crisis in the most fundamental way: longer lives. O)Death rates for people over 65 have historically fallen during recessions, according to a November 2011 study by economistsat the University of California, Davis. Why? The researchers argue that weak job markets push more workers into accepting relatively undesirable work at nursing homes, leading to better care for residents.46.Greater mobility puts younger people at an advantage in seeking new jobs.47.Many of the older workers laid off during the recession had to accept lower pay in their new jobs.48.Those who lose their jobs shortly before retirement age live a shorter-than-average life.49.Seniors at nursing homes could benefit from the weak job market.50.Age discrimination in employment makes it pointless retraining older workers.51.According to recent reports and data analyses, boomers suffer most from the weak economy.52.Unemployed boomers are at a disadvantage in job-hunting because employers tend to hire younger workers.53.People in their fifties and early sixties bear the heaviest family burdens.54.People who take benefits from Social Security before official retirement age will get much less for the rest of their lives.55.Older workers5 choice of jobs can be limited because of disability.Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more pedaling(骑车的) passengers on those shining blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops? Is Citi Bike rolling up riders at their expense?At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca, manager W. Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program. “ It’s getting more people on the road,’’ he said. James Ryan, an employee at Danny’s Cycles in Gramercy also said Citi Bike is a good option for people to ease into biking in a city famed for its traffic jams and aggressive drivers. “They can try out a bike without committing to buying one,” he said.Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny’s Cycles. But for Frank’s Bike Shop, a small business on Grand St. , the bike-share program has been bad news. Owner Frank Arroyo said his rental business has decreased by 90% since Citi Bike was rolled out last month. Arroyo’s main rental customers are European tourists, who have since been drawn away by Citi Bikes.However, Ben said the bike-share is good for bike sales at his shop. People have used the bike- share and realized how great it is to bike in the city, then decide that they want something nicer for themselves,’’ he noted.Christian Farrell of Waterfront Bicycle Shop, on West St. just north of Christopher St. , said initially he was concerned about bike-share, though, he admitted, “ I was happy to see people on bikes.”Farrel l’s early concerns were echoed by Andrew Crooks, owner of NYC Velo, at 64 Second Ave. “It seemed like a great idea, but one that would be difficult to implement,” Crooks said of Citi Bike. He said he worried about inexperienced riders’ lack of awareness of biking rules and strong negative reaction from non-cyclists. However, he said, ifs still too early to tell if his business has been impacted.While i t’s possible bike-share will cause a drop in business, Crooks allowed that the idea is a positive step forward for New York City.56.What is the author’s chief concern about the increasing use of Citi Bikes in New York?A)How non-cyclists will respond to it.B)Whether local bike shops will suffer.C)Whether local bike businesses will oppose it.D)How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.57.What happened to Gotham Bikes as a result of the bike-share program?A) It found its bike sales unaffected. C) It saw its bike sales on the rise.B) It shifted its business to rentals. D) It rented more bikes to tourists.58.Why is the bike-share program bad news for Franks Bike Shop?A)It cannot meet the demand of the bike-share program.B)Its customers have been drawn away by Citi Bikes.C)Its bike prices have to be lowered again and again.D)It has to compete with the city’s bike rental shops.59.Why did Andrew Crooks think that the bike-share program would be difficult to execute?A)Inexperienced riders might break biking rules.B)Conflicts might arise among bike rental shops.C)Traffic conditions might worsen in the downtown area.D)There are not enough lanes to accommodate the bikes.60.What is the general attitude of local bike shops towards Citi Bike?A) Wait-and-see. B) Negative. C) Indifferent. D) Approving.Passage TwoQuestions 61to 65 are based on the following passage.Various studies have shown that increased spending on education has not led to measurable improvements in learning.Between 1980 and 2008, staff and teachers at US public schools grew roughly twice as fast as students. Yet students showed no additional learning in achievement tests.Universities show similar trends of increased administration personnel and costs without greater learning, as documented in Richard Arum and Josipa Roks a’s recent book Academically Adrift： Limited Learning on College Campuses.A survey shows that 63% of employers say that recent college graduates don’t have the skills they need to succeed and 25% of employers say that entry-level writing skills are lacking.Some simplistically attribute the decline in our public education system to the drain of skilled students by private schools, but far more significant events were at work.Public schools worked well until about the 1970s. In fact, until that time, public schools provided far better education than private ones. It was the underperforming students who were thrown out of public schools and went to private ones.A prominent reason public schools did well was that many highly qualified women had few options for working outside the house other than being teachers or nurses. They accepted relatively low pay, difficult working conditions, and gave their very best.Having such a large supply of talented women teachers meant that society could pay less for their services. Womens liberation opened up new professional opportunities for women, and, over time, some of the best left teaching as a career option, bringing about a gradual decline in the quality of schooling.Also around that time, regulations, government, and unions came to dictate pay, prevent adjustments, and introduce bureaucratic(官僚的）standard for advancement. Large education bureaucracies and unions came to dominate the landscape, confusing activity with achievement. Bureaucrats regularly rewrite curriculums, talk nonsense about theories of education, and require ever more administrators. The end result has been that, after all the spending, students have worse math and reading skills than both their foreign peers and earlier generations spending far less on education—as all the accumulating evidence now documents.61.What do we learn from various studies on America’s public education?A)Achievement tests have failed to truly reflect the quality of teaching.B)Public schools lack the resources to compete with private schools.C)Little improvement in education has resulted from increased spending.D)The number of students has increased much faster than that of teachers.62.How do some people explain the decline in public education?A)Government investment does not meet schools’ needs.B)Skilled students are moving to private schools.C)Qualified teachers are far from adequately paid.D)Training of students, basic skills is neglected.63. What was a significant contributor to the past glory of public schools?A)Well-behaved students. C) Talented women teachers.B)Efficient administration. D) Generous pay for teachers.64.Why did some of the best women teachers leave teaching?A)New career oppor tunities were made available to them by women’s liberation.B)Higher academic requirements made it difficult for them to stay in their jobs.C)They were unhappy with the bureaucratic administration in their schools.D)The heavy teaching loads left them little time and energy for family life.65.What does the author think is one of the results of government involvement in education?A)Increasing emphasis on theories of education.B)Highly standardized teaching methods.C)Students’ improved academic performance.D)An ever-growing number of administrators.Part IV Translation (30 minutes) Directions：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。

2014年12月大学英语四级考试真题及解析第二套

2014年12月四级真题(第2套)Part I Writing(30 minutes)Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay about a course that has impressed you most in college.You should state the reasons and write at least 120words but no more than 180 words.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。