2012年12月四级听力真题原文
2012年12月英语听力答案及原文
2012年12月英语听力答案及原文短对话：11. Go to the park to enjoy the flowers.12. She cannot attend the presentation.13. He is a very successful businessman.14. She has every confidence in Susan.15. It is worth the money taking a train to Miami.16. The old furniture should be replaced.17. The man got home late due to the storm.18. The woman’s sons might enjoy team sports.长对话：Conversation One19. Take orders over the phone.20. Customers’questions could not be answered on the same day.21. They each take a week.Conversation Two22. Near a school.23. He did not notice it.24. It is no longer valid.25. He got a ticket.听力短文：Passage 126. They behave as if their memories have failed totally.27. Those with 15 items or less.28. Go back and pick up more items.29. It requires tolerance.Passage 230. A natural and spontaneous style of speech.31. Differences in style between writing and speaking.32. The key to becoming a good speaker.Passage 333. By comparing his performance with others.34. Children cannot detect their own mistakes.35. It is unhelpful to students’learning.复合式听写：36. foreign37. accomplished38. interpersonal39. detail.40. controlled41. abruptly42. references43. indication44. it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America.45. It has enabled Americans to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America.46. Americans believe in spending their time and energy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time.2012年12月英语四级考试听力原文汇总完整版Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11.W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in the east end of the town. There are a lot of roses in bloom.M: Why don’t we walk over there and see for ourselves?Q: What will the speakers probably do?12.M: My presentation is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the lecture hall. I hope to see you there.W: Oh, sorry. I was about to tell you that I have an appointment with my dentist at 9:00 o’clock tomorrow.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.W: How long have you been running this company?M: Twenty years if you can believe that. I brought it from a small operation to what it is today. Q: What do we learn about the man?14.M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: Taking a bus to Miami, it’s cheaper than going by train.M: That’s true. But I’d rather pay a little more for the added comfort and convenience.Q: What does the man mean?16.M: I think it’s time we got rid of all this old furniture.W: Y ou’re right. We need to promote our image besides it’s not a real antique.Q: What do the speakers mean?17.M: That was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldn’t make it home.W: Y eah, most of the roads to my house were flooded. I didn’t get home from the lab until midnight.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18.W: My boys are always complaining that they’re bored.M: Why don’t you get them into some team sports? My son and daughter play soccer every Saturday. And they both look forward to it all week.Q: What does the man mean?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: I don’t know what to do. I can’t seem to get anyone in the hospital to listen to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it.M: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard?W: Y es, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital administration to replace it, but they are trying to cut costs.M: Y ou are pregnant, aren’t you?W: Y es, I am. I made an effort to get my supervisor to transfer me to another department, but he urged me not to complain too loudly. Because the administration is more likely to replace me than an X-ray equipment, I’m afraid to refuse to work. But I’m more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation.M: I see what you mean. Well, as your union representative, I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful.W: Oh, what am I supposed to do then?M: Workers have the legal right to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws, the Occupation or Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act. But the requirements of either of the Acts may be difficult to meet.W: Do you think I have a good case?M: If you do lose your job, the union will fight to get it back for you along with back pay, your lost income. But you have to be prepared for a long wait, maybe after two years.Q19. What does the woman complain about?Q20. What has the woman asked her supervisor to do?Q21. What does the man say about the two federal laws?Q22. What will the union do if the woman loses her jobQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?M: Well, I think it’s both an art and science. Y ou can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one’s artistic quality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determining your strategy. What do you want out of it? What can you give? Then of course there are tactics. How do you go about it? Do you take an opening position in a negotiation which differs from the eventual goal you are heading for? And then of course there are the behavioral aspects.W: What do you mean by the behavioral aspects?M: Well, that’s I think where the art comes in. In your behavior, you can either be an actor. Y ou can pretend that you don’t like things which you are actually quite pleased about. Or you can pretend to like things which you are quite happy to do without. Or you can be the honest type negotiator who’s known to his partners in negotiation and always plays everything straight. But the artistic part of negotiation I think has to do with responding immediately to cues one gets in the process of negotiation. These can be verbal cues or even body language. This is where the artistic quality comes in.W: So really, you see two types of negotiator then, the actor or the honest one.M: That’right. And both can work. I would say the honest negotiator can be quite effective in some circumstances. In other circumstances you need an actor.Q23. When is a scientific approach best embodied in a negotiation according to the man?Q24. In what way is a negotiator like an actor according to the man?Q25. What does the man say about the two types of negotiator?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 2 with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.Since I started working part-time at a grocery store, I have learned that a customer is more thansomeone who buys something. To me, a customer is a person whose memory fails entirely once he or she starts to push a shopping cart. One of the first things customers forget is how to count. There is no other way to explain how so many people get in their express line, which is clearly marked 15 items or less, with 20, 25 or even a cart load of items. Customers also forget why they came to the store in the first place. Just as I finish ringing up an order, a customer will say, “Oops, I forgot to pick up a fresh loaf of bread. I hope you don’t mind waiting while I go get it.”Five minutes later, he is back with the bread, a bottle of milk, and three rolls of paper towels. Strange as it seems, customers also seem to forget that they have to pay for their groceries. Instead of writing a check or looking for a credit card while I am ringing up the groceries, my customers will wait until I announce the total. Then, in surprise, she says, “Oh no, what did I do with my check book?”After 5 minutes of digging through her purse, she borrows my pen because she’s forgotten hers. But I have to be tolerant of customers because they pay my salary, and that’s something I can’t afford to forget.Q26. What does the speaker say about customers’entering the grocery store?Q27. Which customers are supposed to be in the express line?Q28. What does the speaker say some customers do when they arrive at the check-out counter?Q29. What does the speaker say about his job at the end of the talk?Passage 2Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.The speech delivery style of Europeans and Asians tends to be very formal. Speakers of these cultures often read oral presentations from carefully written manuscripts. On the other hand, American speakers are generally more informal relative to speakers in other cultures. American audiences prefer natural, spontaneous delivery that conveys a lively sense of communication. They don’t relate well to speakers who read from a manuscript. If you use an outline of your ideas instead of a prepared text, your speech will not only sound more natural, but you will also be able to establish better relationship with your listeners and keep their attention. The language and style you use when making an oral presentation should not be the same as the language and style you use when writing. Well-written information, that is meant to be read, does not work as well when it is heard. It is, therefore, important for you to adapt written texts or outlines for presentations. Good speakers are much more informal when speaking than when writing. They also use their own words and develop their own speaking styles. Whenever possible, they use short words. Listeners appreciate it when speakers use simple, everyday words in a presentation. One advantage is that it’s much easier for speakers to pronounce short words correctly. Another is that long and sophisticated vocabulary choices make listening more difficult.Question 30 to 3230. What does the speaker say American audiences prefer?31. What should one pay attention to when making an oral presentation?32. What does the speaker focus on in the talk?Passage 3Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by beingcorrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He compares a thousand times a day the difference between language as he uses it and language as those around him use it. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s. In the same way, kids learning to do all the other things they learn without adult teachers, to walk, run, climb, ride a bike, play games, compare their own performance with what more skilled people do, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to detect his mistakes. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him. Soon he becomes dependent on the expert. We should let him do it himself. Let him figure out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what is the answer to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or that. If right answers need to be given, as in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such tedious work? Our job should be to help children when they tell us that they can’t find a way to get the right answer.Question 33 to 3533. How does a child learn to do something according to the speaker?34. What belief do teachers commonly hold according to the speaker?35. What does the speaker imply about the current way of teaching?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 numbered from 36 to43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Time is, for the average American, of utmost importance. To the foreign visitor, Americans seem to be more concerned with getting things accomplished on time (according to a predetermined schedule) than they are with developing deep interpersonal relations. Schedules, for the American, are meant to be planned and then followed in the smallest detail. It may seem to you that most Americans are completely controlled by the little machines they wear on their wrists, cutting their discussions off abruptly to make it to their next appointment on time. Americans’language is filled with references to time, giving a clear indication of how much it is valued. Time is something to be “on,”to be “kept,”“filled,”“saved,”“wasted,”“gained,”“planned,”“given,”“made the most of,”even “killed.”The international visitor soon learns that it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America. Time is so valued in America, because by considering time to be important one can clearly achieve more than if one “wastes”time and doesn’t keep busy. This philosophy has proven its worth. It has enabled Americans to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America. Many American proverbs stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely, and setting and working toward specific goals. Americans believe in spending their time and energy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time.。
2012年12月四级考试真题汇总版真题+听力原文+答案详解
2012年12月四级考试真题汇总版Part I Writing汀仁业弔分试!ML 聲题匸T I'.DirectionFor this part, you are allowed 30 minu tes to write a short essayentitled Education PaysYou should write at least 120 words but no more than Education PaysPart II Readi ng Comprehe nsion (Skim ming and Scanning)Why In tegrity MattersWhat is In tegrity?"Integrity" is defined as "adherenee to moral and ethical principles; The key to in tegrity is con siste ncy--not only sett ing high pers onal sta ndards for on eself (hon esty, resp on sibility, respect for others, fair ness) but also to those sta ndards each day. One who has in tegrity is bound by and follows moral and ethical standards even when making life's hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptati on.What happe ns if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical sta ndards? We feeldisappo in ted in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse of in tegrity also affects our relati on ships with others. Trust is esse ntial in any importa nt relati on ship, whether pers onal or professi on al. Whoca n trust some one who is dish on est Thus, in tegrity must be one of our most importa nt goals.Risky Businesswwkiy gmi 叩t In IQll (in 沖 DwistAl A H }** U** Sanw nddhqvw I h4k>Mf > -1 謝 180 words.hon esty." livi ng up or unfair?We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision-making process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of characteris whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did, and then exploring ways to avoid similar problems in the future.Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can't see the risks we're taking, we can't make responsible choices. To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who doesn't know the rules about plagiarism may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit, or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is "unintentional" does not excuse the misconduct. Ignorance is not a defense."But Everybody Does It"Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts, but manage to fool themselves about the risks they ' re taking by using excuses: "Everyone else doesit," "I'm not hurting anyone," or "I really need this grade." Excuses can get very elaborate: "I know I'm looking at another's exam, even though I'm supposed to keepmy eyes on myown paper, but that's not cheating because I'm just checking myanswers, not copying." We must be honest about our actions, and avoid excuses. If we fool ourselves into believing we're not doing anything wrong, we can't see the real choice we're making--and that leads to bad decisions.To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public, and anyone could be watching over your shoulder. Would you feel proud or ashamed of your actions? If you'd rather hide your actions, that's a good indication that you're taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself.Evaluating RisksTo decide whether a risk is worth taking, you must examine the consequences, in the future as well as right now, negative as well as positive, and to others as well as to yourself. Those who take risks they later regret usually focus on immediate benefits ("what's in it for me"), and simply haven't considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious, and may include a "0" on a test or assignment; an "F" in the class; Suspension or Dismissal from school; transcript notation; and a tarnished reputation. In fact, when you break a rule or law, you lose control over your life, and give others the power to impose punishment: you have no control over what that punishment might be. This is an extremely precarious and vulnerable position. There may be some matters of life and death, or highest principle, which might justify such a risk, but there aren't many things that fall in this category.Getting Away With It--Or NotThose who don't get caught pay an even higher price. A cheater doesn't learnfrom the test, depriving him/herself of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys self-esteem and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty, and afraid of getting caught. Worst of all, a cheater who doesn't get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is fartherbehind, but also because it seems "easier." This slippery slope of eroding ethics and bigger risks leads only to disaster. Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences. Students have been dismissed from school because they didn't get this simple message: Honesty is the ONLY policy that works.Cheating Hurts Others, TooCheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don't count" and don't really hurt anyone. But individual choices have a profound cumulative effect. Cheating can spread like a disease, and a cheater can encourage others just by being seen from across the room. Recent statistics suggest 30%or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others' grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating "poisons" the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in. ("If I don't cheat, I can't compete with those who do.") Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers. The real reward of good teaching is seeing students learn, but a cheater says, "I'm not interested in what you're trying to teach; allI care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others." The end result is a blatant and destructive attack on the quality of your education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the University, and harm those who worked hardfor their degree.Why Integrity MattersIf cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others every day. If not, we couldn't put money in the bank, buy food, clothing, or medicine from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist--the list is endless. There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals forget or ignore the effect their dishonesty can have. The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole. Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation's economy and our individual well-being. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education.In sum, we all have a commonstake in our school, our community, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live.1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also .A) sticks to them in their daily lifeB) makes them known to othersC) understands their true valuesD) sees that others also follow them2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships?A) It helps to create team spiritB) It facilitates communicationC) It is the basis of mutual trustD) It inspires mutual respect3. why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take ？A. To ensure we make responsible choices.B. To avoid being overwhelmed by stress.C. so that we don ' t break any rules.D. so that we don t run into trouble.4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if ____ ?A. it has caused no harm.B. it is claimed to be unintentional.C. it has gone unnoticed.D. it is committed with good intentions.5. What should one do if he doesn ' t wish to fool himself?A. Avoid making excuses.B. Listen to other people ' s advice.C. Make his intensions public.D. Have others watch over his shoulder.6. Those who take risks they regret later on ____ .A. will often become more cautiousB. are usually very aggressiveC. value immediate benefits most.D. may lose everything in the end7. According to the author, a cheater who doesn ' t get caught right away willA) pay more dearlyB) become more confidentC) be widely admiredD) feel somewhat lucky8. Cheaters at exam don ' t care about their education, all they care about is how to9. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people ' s _______10. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of .Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 longconversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11.W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in the east end of the town. There are a lot of roses in bloom.M: Why don ' t we walk over there and see for ourselves?Q: What will the speakers probably do?12.M: My presentation is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the lecture hall.I hope to see you there.W: Oh, sorry. I was about to tell you that I have an appointment with my dentist at 9:00 o ' clock tomorrow.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.W: How long have you been running this company?M: Twenty years if you can believe that. I brought it from a small operationto what it is today.Q: What do we learn about the man?14.M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: Taking a bus to Miami, it ' s cheaper than going by train.M: That 's true. But I ' d rather pay a little more for the added comfort and convenience.Q: What does the man mean?16.M: I think it ' s time we got rid of all this old furniture.W: You' re right. Weneed to promote our image besides it 's not a real antique.Q: What do the speakers mean?17.M: That was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldn ' t make it home.W: Yeah, most of the roads to my house were flooded. I didn ' t get home fromthe lab until midnight.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18.W: My boys are always complaining that they ' re bored.M: Whydon't you get them into some team sports? My son and daughter play soccer every Saturday. And they both look forward to it all week.Q: What does the man mean?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: I don ' t know what to do. I can ' t seem to get anyone in the hospital tolisten to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it.M: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard?W: Yes, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital administration to replace it, but they are trying to cut costs.M: You are pregnant, aren ' t you?W: Yes, I am. I made an effort to get my supervisor to transfer me to another department, but he urged me not to complain too loudly. Because the administration is more likely to replace me than an X-ray equipment, I ' m afraid to refuse to work. But I ' m more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation.M: I see what you mean. Well, as your union representative, I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful.W: Oh, what am I supposed to do then?M: Workers have the legal right to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws, the Occupation or Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act. But the requirements of either of the Acts may be difficult to meet.W: Do you think I have a good case?M: If you do lose your job, the union will fight to get it back for you along with back pay, your lost income. But you have to be prepared for a long wait, maybe after two years.Q19. What does the woman complain about?Q20. What has the woman asked her supervisor to do?Q21. What does the man say about the two federal laws?Q22. What will the union do if the woman loses her jobQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?M: Well, I think it ' s both an art and science. You can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one' s artistic q uality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determiningyour strategy. What do you want out of it? What can you give? Then of course there are tactics. Howdo you go about it? Do you take an opening position in a negotiation which differs from the eventual goal you are heading for? And then of course there are the behavioral aspects.W: What do you mean by the behavioral aspects?M: Well, that ' s I think where the art comes in. In your behavior, you can either be an actor. You can pretend that you don' t like things which you are actually quite pleased about. Or you can pretend to like things which you are quite happy to do without. Or you can be the honest type negotiator who ' s known to his partners in negotiation and always plays everything straight. But the artistic part of negotiation I think has to do with responding immediately to cues one gets in the process of negotiation. These can be verbal cues or even body language. This is where the artistic quality comes in.W: So really, you see two types of negotiator then, the actor or the honest one.M: That ' right. And both can work. I would say the honest negotiator can be quite effective in some circumstances. In other circumstances you need an actor.Q23. When is a scientific approach best embodied in a negotiation according to the man?Q24. In what way is a negotiator like an actor according to the man?Q25. What does the man say about the two types of negotiator?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 2 with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.Since I started working part-time at a grocery store, I have learned that a customer is more than someonewho buys something. To me, a customer is a person whose memory fails entirely once he or she starts to push a shopping cart. One of the first things customers forget is how to count. There is no other way to explain how so many people get in their express line, which is clearly marked 15 items or less, with 20, 25 or even a cart load of items. Customers also forget why they came to the store in the first place. Just as I finish ringing up an order, a customer will say, “ Oops, I forgot to pick up a fresh loaf of bread. I hope you don' t mind waiting while I go get it. ” Five minutes later, he is back with the bread, a bottle of milk, and three rolls of paper towels. Strange as it seems, customers also seem to forget that they have to pay for their groceries. Instead of writing a check or looking for a credit card while I am ringing up the groceries, my customers will wait untilI announce the total. Then, in surprise, she says, “ Oh no, what did I do with my check book?” After 5 minutes of digging through her purse, she borrows my pen because she' s forgotten hers. But I have to be tolerant of customers because they pay my salary, and that ' s something I can ' t afford to forget.Q26. What does the speaker say about customers ' entering the grocery store?Q27. Which customers are supposed to be in the express line?Q28. What does the speaker say some customers do when they arrive at the check-out counter?Q29. What does the speaker say about his job at the end of the talk?Passage 2Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.The speech delivery style of Europeans and Asians tends to be very formal.Speakers of these cultures often read oral presentations from carefully written manuscripts. On the other hand, American speakers are generally more informal relative to speakers in other cultures. American audiences prefer natural, spontaneous delivery that conveys a lively sense of communication. They don't relate well to speakers who read from a manuscript. If you use an outline of your ideas instead of a prepared text, your speech will not only sound more natural, but you will also be able to establish better relationship with your listeners and keep their attention. The language and style you use when making an oral presentation should not be the same as the language and style you use when writing. Well-written information, that is meant to be read, does not work as well when it is heard. It is, therefore, important for you to adapt written texts or outlines for presentations.Good speakers are much more informal when speaking than when writing. They also use their own words and develop their own speaking styles. Whenever possible, they use short words. Listeners appreciate it when speakers use simple, everyday words in a presentation. One advantage is that it' s much easier for speakers to pronounceshort words correctly. Another is that long and sophisticated vocabulary choices make listening more difficult.Question 30 to 3230. What does the speaker say American audiences prefer?31. What should one pay attention to when making an oral presentation?32. What does the speaker focus on in the talk?Passage 3Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does notlearn by being corrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He compares a thousand times a day the difference between language as he uses it and language as those around him use it. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people 's. In the same way, kids learning to do all the other things they learn without adult teachers, to walk, run, climb, ride a bike, play games, compare their own performance with what more skilled people do, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to detect his mistakes. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought he would never noticea mistake unless it was pointed out to him. Soon he becomes dependent on the expert. Weshould let him do it himself. Let him figure out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what is the answer to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or that. If right answers need to be given, as in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such tedious work? Our job should be to help children when they tell us that they can ' t find a way to get the right answer.Question 33 to 3533. How does a child learn to do something according to the speaker?34. What belief do teachers commonly hold according to the speaker?35. What does the speaker imply about the current way of teaching?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 numbered from 36 to43 with the exact words you have just heard. Fo r blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing inform ation. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just hear d or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage i s read for the third time, you should check what you have written.(听力原文)Time is, for the average American, of utmost importanee. To theforeig n visitor, America ns seem to be more concerned with gett ing things accomplished on time (accord ing to a predeterm ined schedule) tha n they are with developing deep interpersonalrelations. Schedules, for the American, are meant tobe pla nned and the n followed in the smallest detail. It may seem to you that most America ns are completely con trolled by the little mach ines they wear on their wrists,cutting their discussions off abruptly to make it to their next appointment on time. America ns ' Ian guage is filled with refere nces to time, givi ng a clear in dicati onof how muchit is valued. Time is something to be “on, ” to be “kept, ”“filled, ”saved, wasted, gain ed, pla nn ed, give n, made the most of,even “ killed. ” The international visitor soon learns that it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America. Time is so valued in America, because by considering time to be important one can clearly achieve more than if one “ wastes ” time and doesn ' t keep busy. This philosophyhas prove n its worth. It has en abled America ns to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America. Many American proverbs stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely, and setting and working toward specific goals. America ns believe in spe nding their time and en ergy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time.Part IV Read ing Comprehe nsion (Readi ng in Depth)Sectio n ADirections: In this sect ion, there is a passage with ten bla nks. You are required to select one word for each bla nk from a list of choices give n in a wordbank follow ing the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making yourchoices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the correspondingletter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may notuse any of the words in the bank more tha n once.Questi ons 47 to 56 is based on the follow ing passage.So many people use the cell phones so freque ntly every day. But 47 little _________is certa in about the health effects of its use. Manufacturers 48 that cell ___________phones meet gover nment sta ndards for safe radio-freque ncy radiati on emissi on, but eno ugh studies are begi nning to docume nt a possible 49 in rare brain tumors (脑瘤),headaches and behavioral disorders in children to cause concern. So far, theevide nee isn ' t 50 on whether the use of cell phones 51 to any in creasedrisk of can cer . In a new trial, researchers asked 47 volun teers to 52 in a _______ project to censure glucose (葡萄糖)consumption in the brain by scanning the brain to see how cells use energy. For both 50-minute scans, the volunteers had a cellphone 53 to each ear. During the first scan, the devices were turned off, but for the sec ond sca n, the phone on the right ear was 54 on and received arecorded-message call, although the volume was muted (消音) so the no ise would n 't bias the results. The results of the second scan showed that the 55 of the brain n earest to the device had higher rates of glucose con sumpti on tha n the restof the brain. The study shows that cell phones can cha nge brain activity,and 56 a whole new avenue for scientific inquiry, though it doesn ' t say anything about whether cell-ph one radiati on can cause cancer.Section B ( 略)Part V Cloze (略)Part W Tran slati onDirections: Complete the sentences by tran slat ing into En glish the Chin esegive n in brackets. Please write your tran slati on on An swer Sheet 2注意：此部分试题清在答题卡2上作答，只需写出译文部分。
2012年12月英语四级真题及答案解析完整版
2012年12月英语四级真题及答案解析完整版Part I Writing【标准版】Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong WillNothing runs smoothly in our life. To achieve things successfully, a strong will is essential. Life is like a Marathon. Many people can’t get to the terminal. This is not because they are lack of vitality but because their will of success is not strong enough.To take quitting smoking as an example, some regard it as a piece of cake. They make up their minds to quit it in the morning, but in the evening they feel that the smell of cigarettes is tempting. Their throats are sore, their mouths are thirsty, and their hands are shaking. After the painful mental struggle, they tell themselves that “One cigarette is enough. Just take one, and the next day I will quit it.”By doing this, they surrender to their weak will. In the end, they have quitted smoking “a hundred times”, but in no time they succeed.Just like quitting smoking, nothing succeeds without a strong will. To be successful in one’s life, a strong will means that you kno w where you go and you will persist on the road you choose. Undoubtedly success belongs to those who overcome their weak will and who hang in there until the last minute.【文章点评】本文属于话题类作文，只看题目“Nothing Succeeds without a strong will”考生会觉得比较抽象，难以下手。
2012年12月四级真题听力原文
2012年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文Section A ConversationsShort Conversations1.- W:Have you finished that painting for the new student center?M: Just this morning, I’ve been working extra hours all week, you know the building opens tomorrow.Q: What does the man mean?2. M: Do you sell camping gear?W: Yes, we have tents, sleeping bags, just about everything you might need, including stoves.Q: What is the man probably going to do?3. M: Hi Jenny have you talked to Mr Wright about the new sports program?W: well, I contacted his office half an hour ago, and his secretary said he was out for lunch until 2:00.Q: What does the woman mean?4．M：Bill says he’s not working so hard on his biology project.W: But he spends a lot of time in the lab, does n’t he?Q: What does the woman imply about Bill?5.M: I have to say I find the new smoking regulations too strict.W: Well, they are for everyone’s health. I have no complaints.Q: What are the speakers talking about?6.W: Jack asked me to drop off this report. He’s ti ed up in meetings all morning.M: I was hoping he brings it in himself, I need to talk with him about it.Q: Why can’t Jack come in person?7.M: Should we invite Mr. Smith to join us for dinner this weekend, he has just come back from England.W: You can have a try, but as far as I know, he seldom accepts invitations from his employeesQ: What can we infer about Mr. Smith？8.W: This place doesn’t look familiar at all, we must be lost.M：Yes，it seems so. Let’s pull in here, while I’m filling in the tank, you go ask the way and get me something to drink please.Q: What does the man going to do first?Long Conversation 1M: Well, did you enjoy it?W: Yes, I enjoy it much more that I thought I would.M: Really?W: Yes, I don’t usually go to science fiction films.I don’t think they are much better than comics on film, if you know what I mean.M : Yes, sure. And a few years ago, they were certainly like that. 9. But they’ve got a lot better now.W: Yes, and historical films, that’s what I really like. I never miss a good film set in middle ages. Oh, and love stories, I never miss one on TV. M: Fondly enough, I don’t like those kinds of films at all. But to come back to this one, I personall y didn’t think it was very good. It certainly wasn’t as good as other science fiction films I’ve ever seen.W: Wasn’t it?M: No, not at all. Oh, 10. the effects were very good.W: Yes, I thought they were marvelous, especially the battle in space, incredible.M: Yes, but I was going to say I thought the acting was terrible.W: Yes. 11. I suppose Jason was too good to be true. And what was the name of the Baddy?M: Cargon?W: 11. Yea h. Cargon was really evil, wasn’t he? But I suppose that’s what these films are all about—good triumphing over evil. And the characters have to be black and white.M: Well , yes, but not always. Worth the well wasn’t like for example. Anyway, you enjoy the film. That’s the most important.W: Yes, I did. Thanks for taking me.Q:9. What does the man say about the science fiction films?10. What opinion did the speakers share about the film they just seen?11. What to be learned about Jason and Cargon?Long Conversation 2M: Can I ask you about your evening class? What class do you go to? W: Car maintenance.M: 12. What night of the week it on?W: Wednesday night.M: And how long does it last?M: Well, it supposed to start at 6, but that’s a bit of probl em because people have difficulty getting through the traffic. So we start at 6: 30 and then it goes on until the 9 o’clock.M: And what was your reason for wanting to do the class?W: 13. Well, I just bought my first car and I don’t know anything about cars. So I thought it was a good opportunity to learn. I guess most of the people in the class are in the same situation.M: Um, and what do you actually do? Do you bring the car along to the class?W: Yes, we do. 14. And in the first part of the lesson, the first half hour, the man who runs the class will go though some particular part of the car,and we’ll learn about it. And then we spend the rest of the time, actually working on my own cars, the same problem.M: And how many people are there in the class?W: Mm, I think 16, 15. but 3 quarters of them are women. It’s quite interesting because the man is obviously used to teaching man. And he always starts his sentence by saying, ” Wow, your chops were slow.” And then he stops and says “Oh, any woman, you ladies, but...ur..”M: Mm..sounds funny.Q:12. What does the woman say about her evening class?13. Why did the woman want to attend to the class?14. What do the people who attend the class do in the first part of the lesson?15. What do we learn about participants in the class?Section B PassagesPassage 119.We don’t choose friends on the basis of how much money they have, of course, but lots of differences can be disturbing to both sides. Aaron, for example, was single, and earns a very good salary. 16. Her friend, Pat,the divorced mother of three, is struggling to make ends meet. 17.“We are both frequent theater-goers,” Aaron explains, “ and I’ll gladly pay for two tickets, just to have pass company it plays in concerts , but she won’t go anywhere unless she can pay her own way. I hate to go alone, so we both stay home. It all seems so silly.” Pat sees the situation differently. After her unhappy marriage to a man who was trying to control her without considering her wishes and feelings, she says, “ it’s very important to me to carry my own weight. I’m not comfortable in any relationship where all I do is take. ”The difficult situation finally changed when Aaron moved recently. Pat’s children were with their father, so she took a picnic lunch to her friends new place, then spend the day helping her unpack and get settled. 18. “ I was so grateful, ”Aarons says, “ but I persuaded Pat to let me return the favor in my own way with season tickets to our little theater group. I think she’s beginning to recognize that she contributes as much to our friendship, but I do”16. What do we learn about Pat?17. What draws Aaron and Pat together?18. What does Aaron do to return Pat’s favor?19. What do we learn friendship from the passage?Passage 2Sun School in the town of Ashburton, England, is a day school for children aged 10 to 18. 20. It is based on the value of social equality between students and staff, and has few rules. Sun School believes that the healthy growth of the child is more important than academic success. It offers a variety of lessons and activities for students to choose from and free time for children to follow their own interests. Classes are small, and based on the individual needs of each child. The timetable is fixed, but democratically decided and students are expected to attend. The weekly school meeting is at the center of the way sun school is organized. It makes all the decisions that affect the school, including rules, the timetable and accepting or rejecting new students and teachers. 21. Participating in these meetings gives children an understanding of democratic decision-making and helps them develop their skills of argument and persuasion. The most import advantage of the school meeting is that it shows the children that the school is really theirs. They have the right to decide on changes. And the school’s success or failure depends on their decisions and their behavior. Sun School employs no cooking or cleaning staff, these jobs are done by students and teachers. Decorating and simple repairs are also done by students. 22.It is believed that school truly belongs to who use it, they must take responsibility for its maintenance.20. What value is Sun School based on?21.What is characteristic of the school decision-making process ?22. Why does sun school ask the students to do the maintenance?Passage 323. Well, to continue, as I mentioned earlier, there is also research that demonstrates that individuals perform worse, not better on tasks when other people are there. R.W.Harburt did an interesting experiment. He had his subjects learn a finger maze. This is a game in which you indicate with your finger the way through a complex system of passages or paths. The subjects who had an audience did worse than the subjects who did alone.Now how can we explain these very different results? It seemed very confusing for a long time. Social psychologist, John Roberts, finally cleared up the confusion about why people sometimes perform better and sometimes worse in front of an audience. 24. Roberts found that the presence of an audience facilitates what you already know how to do. That is, if you know what you are doing, having an audience helps you do it better. But if you don’t already know how to do something, you will probably make some mistakes and you will make mistakes for a longertime if you have an audience. That’s exactly what happened to the subjects who were learning the finger maze.So, if you were doing well, having an audience increases the chances that you will continue to do well. If you were doing badly, having an audience increases the chances that you will continue to do badly. 25. Roberts cleverly pointed out that when you are first learning something, you are better off working alone than practicing with other people.23. What did the speaker probably discuss before coming to this part of the talk?24. When does the presence of an audience facilitate your performance according to Roberts?25. What does Roberts think as a better way to learn new things?Section C Compound DictationAmericans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide selection of food available. They have a broader knowledge of nutrition, so they buy more fresh fruit and vegetables than ever before. At the same time, Americans purchase increasing quantities of sweets and sodas.Statistics show that the way people live determines the way they eat. American life-styles have changed. There are now growing numbers ofpeople who live alone, single parents and children, and double-income families. These changing life styles are responsible for the incresing number of people who must rush meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to spend preparing food. Partly as a consequence of this limited time, over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens. Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average. It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. The United States Department of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records. This information not only tells us what people are eating but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes. Red meat, which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American favorite. Instead, chicken, turkey, and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years.26. selection27. vegetables28. determines29. growing numbers of30. responsible31. rush32. spend preparing food33. keep accurate records34. attitudes35. favorite。
2012年12月英语四级听力原文—复合式听写
2012年12月英语四级真题听力复合式听写原文，考完试的同学可以对比一下自己的考试题目。
Time is, for the average American, of utmost importance. To the foreign visitor, Americans seem to be more concerned with getting things accomplished on time (according to a predetermined schedule) than they are with developing deep interpersonal relations. Schedules, for the American, are meant to be planned and then followed in the smallest detail.It may seem to you that most Americans are completely controlled by the little machines they wear on their wrists, cutting their discussions off abruptly to make it to their next appointment on time.Americans’ language is filled with references to time, giving a clear indication of how much it is valued. Time is something to be “on,” to be “kept,” “filled,” “saved,” “wasted,” “gained,” “planned,” “given,” “made the most of,” even “killed.”The international visitor soon learns that it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America.Time is so valued in America, because by considering time to be important one can clearly achieve more than if one “wastes” time and doesn’t keep busy. This philosophy has proven its worth. It has enabled Americans to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America. Many American proverbs stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely, and setting and working toward specific goals. Americans believe in spending their time and energy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time.“成千上万人疯狂下载。
2012.12四级第二套听力部分及答案
Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more11. A) He needs another week for the painting.B) The painting was completed just in time.C) The building won’t open until next week.D) His artistic work has been well received.12. A) Go camping. B) Decorate his house.C) Rent a tent. D) Organize a party.13. A) She talked with Mr. Wright on the phone.B) She is about to call Mr. Wright’s secretary.C) She will see Mr. Wright at lunch time.D) She failed to reach Mr. Wright.14. A) He is actually very hardworking.B) He has difficulty finishing his project.C) He needs to spend more time in the lab.D) He seldom tells the truth about himself.15. A) Rules restricting smoking.B) Ways to quit smoking.C) Smokers’ health problems.D) Hazards of passive smoking.16. A) He is out of town all morning.B) He is tied up in family matters.C) He has been writing a report.D) He has got meetings to attend.17. A) He is not easy-going.B) He is the speakers’ boss.C) He is not at home this weekend.D) He seldom invites people to his home.18. A) Take a break.B) Refuel his car.C) Ask the way.D) Have a cup of coffee.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) They are as good as historical films.B) They give youngsters a thrill.C) They have greatly improved.D) They are better than comics on film.20. A) The effects were very good.B) The acting was just so-so.C) The plot was too complicated.D) The characters were lifelike.21. A) They triumphed ultimately over evil in the battle.B) They played the same role in War of the Worlds.C) They are popular figures among young people.D) They are two leading characters in the film.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) It is scheduled on Thursday night.B) It is supposed to last nine weeks.C) It takes place once a week.D) It usually starts at six.23. A) To make good use of her spare time in the evening.B) To meet the requirements of her in-service training.C) To improve her driving skills as quickly as possible.D) To get some basic knowledge about car maintenance.24. A) Participate in group discussions.B) Take turns to make presentations.C) Listen to the teacher’s explanation.D) Answer the teacher’s questions.25. A) Most of them are female.B) Some have a part-time job.C) They plan to buy a new car.D) A few of them are old chaps.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) She is not good at making friends.B) She is not well off.C) She enjoys company.D) She likes to go to concerts alone.27. A) Their similar social status.B) Their interdependence.C) Their common interest.D) Their identical character.28. A) Invite Pat to a live concert.B) Buy some g ifts for Pat’s kids.C) Help take care of Pat’s kids.D) Pay for Pat’s season tickets.29. A) It can develop between people with a big difference in income.B) It can be maintained among people of different age groups.C) It cannot last long without similar family background.D) It cannot be sustained when friends move far apart.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) Priority of students’ academic achievements.B) Equal education opportunities to all children.C) Social equality between teachers and students.D) Respect for students’ individuality.31. A) Efficient.B) Complicated.C) Lengthy.D) Democratic.32. A) To help them acquire hands-on experience.B) To try to cut down its operational expenses.C) To provide part-time jobs for needy students.D) To enable them to learn to take responsibility.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) The best way to work through a finger maze.B) Individuals doing better in front of an audience.C) Researchers having contributed greatly to psychology.D) Improvements on the classification of human behavior.34. A) When you feel encouraged by the audience.B) When you try to figure out a confusing game.C) When you already know how to do something.D) When you complete with other people in a group.35. A) Practicing constantly.B) Working by oneself.C) Learning by doing.D) Using proven methods.Section CAmericans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide (36) ______ of food available. They have a broader (37) ______ of nutrition (营养), so they buy more fresh fruit and (38) _______ than ever before. At the same time, Americans (39)______ increasing quantities of sweets and sodas.Statistics show that the way people live (40) ______ the way they eat. American lifestyles have changed. There are now growing numbers of people who live alone, (41) ______ parents and children, and double-income families. These changing lifestyles are (42) ______ for the increasing number of people who must (43) ______ meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to spend preparing food. (44) ______________ _______________________________________. Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average.It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. (45) _____________ ________________________________________________________. This information not only tells us what people are eating, but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes. (46) _____________________________________________________________. Instead, chicken, turkey and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years.Section A ConversationsShort Conversations11.- W: Have you finished that painting for the new student center?M: Just this morning, I’ve been working extra hours all week, you know the building opens tomorrow.Q: What does the man mean?12. M: Do you sell camping gear?W: Yes, we have tents, sleeping bags, just about everything you might need, including stoves.Q: What is the man probably going to do?13. M: Hi Jenny have you talked to Mr. Wright about the new sports program?W: well, I contacted his office half an hour ago, and his secretary said he was out for lunch until 2:00.Q: What does the woman mean?14.M：Bill says he’s not working so hard on his biology project.W: But he spends a lot of time in the lab, doesn’t he?Q: What does the woman imply about Bill?15.M: I have to say i find the new smoking regulations too strict.W: Well, they are for everyone’s health. I have no complaints.Q: What are the speakers talking about?16.W: Jack asked me to drop off this report. He’s tight up in meetings all morning.M: I was hoping he brings it in himself, I need to talk with him about it.Q: Why can’t Jack come in person?17.M: Should we invite Mr. Smith to join us for dinner this weekend, he has just come back from England.W: You can have a try, but as far as I know, he seldom accepts invitations from his employees Q: What can we infer about Mr. Smith?18.W: This place doesn’t look familiar at all, we must be lost.M：Yes，it seems so. Let’s pull in here, while I’m filling in the tank, you go ask the way and get me something to drink please.Q: What does the man going to do first?Long Conversation 1M: Well ,did you enjoy it?W: Yes, I enjoy it much more that I thought I would.M: Really?W: Yes, I don’t usually go to science fiction films. I don’t think they are much better than comics on film, if you know what I mean.M : Yes, sure. And a few years ago, they were certainly like that. But they’ve got a lot better now.W: Yes, and historical films, that’s what I really like. I never miss a good film set in middle ages. Oh, and love stories, I never miss one on TV.M: Fondly enough, I don’t like those kinds of films at all. But to come back to this one, I personally didn’t think it was very good . It certainly wasn’t as good as other science fiction films I’ve ever seen.W: Wasn’t it?M: No, not at all. Oh, the effects were very good.W: Y es, I thought they were marvelous. Especially the battle in space, incredible.M: Yes, but I was going to say I thought the acting was terrible.W: Yes. I suppose Jason was too good to be true. And what was the name of the Baddy?M: Cargon?W: Yeah. Cargon was really evil, wasn’t he? But I suppose that’s what these films are all about—good triumphing over evil. And the characters have to be black and white.M: Well ,yes, but not always. Worth the well wasn’t like for example. Anyway, you enjoy the film. That’s the most important.W: Yes, I did. Thanks for taking me.Q:19. What does the man say about the science fiction films?20. What opinion did the speakers share about the film they just seen?21. What to be learned about Jason and Cargon?Long Conversation 2M: Can I ask you about your evening class? What class do you go to?W: Car maintenance.M: What night of the week it on?W: Wednesday night.M: And how long does it last?M: Well, it’s supposed to start at 6, but that’s a bit of problem because people have difficulty getting through the traffic. So we start at 6: 30 and then it goes on until the 9 o’clock.M: And what was your reason for wanting to do the class?W: Well, I just bought my first car and I don’t know anything about cars. So I thought it was a good opportunity to learn. I guess most of the people in the class are in the same situation.M: Um, and what do you actually do? Do you bring the car along to the class?W: Yes, we do. And in the first part of the lesson, the first half hour, the man who runs the class will go though some particular part of the car, and we’ll learn about it. And then we spend the rest of the time, actually working on my own cars, the same problem.M: And how many people are there in the class?W: Mm, I think 16, but 3 quarters of them are women. It’s quite interesting because the man is obviously used to teaching man. And he always starts his sentence by saying, ”Wow, your chops were slow.”And then he stops and says “Oh, any woman, you ladies, but...ur..”M: Mm.. sounds funny.Q:22. What does the woman say about her evening class?23. Why did the woman want to attend to the class?24.What do the people who attend the class do in the first part of the lesson?25. What do we learn about participants in the class?Section B PassagesPassage 1We don’t choose friends on the basis of how much money they have, of course, but lots of differences can be disturbing to both sides. Aaron, for example, was single, and earns a very goodsalary. Her friend, Pat, the divorced mother of three, is strugglin g to make ends meet. “We are both frequent theater-goers,” Aaron explains, “ and I’ll gladly pay for two tickets, just to have pass company it plays in concerts , but she won’t go anywhere unless she can pay her own way. I hate to go alone, so we both stay home. It all seems so silly.” Pat sees the situation differently. After her unhappy marriage to a man who was trying to control her without considering her wishes and feelings ,she says, “ it’s very important to me to carry my own weight. I’m not comfortable in any relationship where all I do is take. ”The difficult situation finally changed when Aaron moved recently. Pat’s children were with their father, so she took a picnic lunch to her friends new plays, then spend the day helping her unpack and get settled. “I was so grateful, ”Aarons says, “but I persuaded Pat to let me return the favour in my own way with season tickets to our little theater group. I think she’s beginning to recognize that she contrib utes as much to our friendship, but I do”26. What do we learn about Pat?27. What draws Aaron and Pat together?28. What does Aaron do to return Pat’s favor?29. What do we learn friendship from the passage?Passage 2Sun School in the town of Ashbert in England is a day school for children age 10 to 18.It is based on the value of social equality between students and stuff, and has few rules. Sun School believes that the healthy growth of the child is more important than academic success. It offers a variety of lessons and activities for students to choose from. In free time for children to follow their own interests. Classes are small, and based on the individual needs of each child. The timetable is fixed. But democratically decided and students are expected to attend. The weekly school meeting is at the center of the way sun school is organized. It mixes all the decisions that affect the school, including rules, the timetable and accepting or rejecting new students and teachers. Participating in these meetings give s children an understand of democratic decision making and helps them develops their skills of argument and persuasion.The most import advantage of the school meeting is that it shows the children that the school is really their’s. They have the right to decide on changes. And the school’s success or failure depends on their decisions and their behavior. Sun School employs no cooking or cleaning stuff, these jobs are done by students and teachers. Decorating and simple repairs are also done by students, it is believed that school truly belongs to who use it, and they must take responsibility for its maintenance.30. What value is Sun School based on?31. What is characteristic of the school decision making processor program?32. Why does sun school ask the students to do the maintenance?Passage 3Well, to continue, as I mentioned earlier, t here is also research that demonstrates that individuals perform worse, not better on tasks when other people are there. R.W.Harburt did an interesting experiment. He had his subjects learn a finger maze. This is a game in which you indicate with your finger the way through a complex system of passages or paths. The subjects who had an audience did worse than the subjects who did alone.Now how can we explain these very different results? It seemed very confusing for a longtime. Social psychologist, John Roberts, finally cleared up the confusion about why people sometimes perform better and sometimes worse in front of an audience. Roberts found that the presence of an audience facilitates what you already know how to do. That is, if you know what you are doing, having an audience helps you do it bette r. But if you don’t already know how to do something, you will probably make some mistakes and you will make mistakes for a longer time if you have an audience. That’s exactly what happened to the subjects who were learning the finger maze.So, if you were doing well, having an audience increases the chances that you will continue to do well. If you were doing badly, having an audience increases the chances that you will continue to do badly. Roberts cleverly pointed out that when you are first learning something, y oua re better off working alone than practicing with other people.33. What did the speaker probably discuss before coming to this part of the talk?34. When does the presence of an audience facilitate your performance according to Roberts?35. What does Roberts think as a better way to learn new things?Section C Compound DictationAmericans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide selection of food available. They have a broader knowledge of nutrition, so they buy more fresh fruit and vegetables than ever before. At the same time, Americans purchase increasing quantities of sweets and sodas.Statistics show that the way people live determines the way they eat. American life-styles have changed. There are now growing numbers of people who live alone, single parents and children, and double-income families. These changing life styles are responsible for the increasing number of people who must rush meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to spend preparing food. Partly as a consequence of this limited time, over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens. Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average. It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. The United States Department of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records. This information not only tells us what people are eating but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes. Red meat, which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American favorite. Instead, chicken, turkey, and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years.•11-18 BADA ADBB•19-21 CAD 22-25 CDCA•26-29 BCDA 30-32 CDD 33-35 BCB•(36)selection (37)knowledge•(38)vegetables (39)purchase•(40)determines (41)single•(42)responsible (43)rush•(44)Partly as a consequence of this limited time, over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens.•(45)The United States Department of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records.•(46)Red meat, which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American favorite.。
2012年12月四级真题听力原文
2012年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力原文Section A Conversations Short Conversations 1.- W:Have you finished that painting for the new student center? M: Just this morning, I’ve been working extra hours all week, you know the building opens tomorrow. Q: What does the man mean? 2. M: Do you sell camping gear? W: Yes, we have tents, sleeping bags, just about everything you might need, including stoves. Q: What is the man probably going to do? 3. M: Hi Jenny have you talked to Mr Wright about the new sports program? W: well, I contacted his office half an hour ago, and his secretary said he was out for lunch until 2:00. Q: What does the woman mean? 4．M：Bill says he’s not working so hard on his biology project.n’t he?W: But he spends a lot of time in the lab, doesQ: What does the woman imply about Bill? 5.M: I have to say I find the new smoking regulations too strict. W: Well, they are for everyone’s health. I have no complaints. W: Well, they are for everyone’s health. I have no complaints.Q: What are the speakers talking about? Q: What are the speakers talking about? 6.W: Jack asked me to drop off this report. He’s ti ed up in meetings all morning. M: I was hoping he brings it in himself, I need to talk with him about M: I was hoping he brings it in himself, I need to talk with him about it. Q: Why can’t Jack come in person? Q: Why can’t Jack come in person?7.M: Should we invite Mr. Smith to join us for dinner this weekend, he has just come back from England. W: You can have a try, but as far as I know, he seldom accepts W: You can have a try, but as far as I know, he seldom accepts invitations from his employees Q: What can we infer about Mr. Smith8.W: This place doesn’t look familiar at all, we must be lost.I’m filling in the tank, M：Yes，it seems so. Let’s pull in here, while you go ask the way and get me something to drink please. Q: What does the man going to do first? Long Conversation 1 M: Well, did you enjoy it? W: Yes, I enjoy it much more that I thought I would. M: Really? I don’t think they are W: Yes, I don’t usually go to science fiction films.much better than comics on film, if you know what I mean. M : Yes, sure. And a few years ago, they were certainly like that. 9. But they’ve got a lot better now.W: Yes, and historical films, that’s what I really like. I never miss a good film set in middle ages. Oh, and love stories, I never miss one on TV. M: Fondly enough, I don’t like those kinds of films at all. But to come think it was very good. It certainly back to this one, I personally didn’t think it was very good. It certainly wasn’t as good as other science fiction films I’ve ever seen.W: Wasn’t it?M: No, not at all. Oh, 10. the effects were very good. W: Yes, I thought they were marvelous, especially the battle in space, incredible. M: Yes, but I was going to say I thought the acting was terrible. W: Yes. 11. I suppose Jason was too good to be true. And what was the name of the Baddy? M: Cargon? W: 11. Yea h. Cargon was really evil, wasn’t he? But I suppose that’s —good triumphing over evil. And the what these films are all aboutcharacters have to be black and white. M: Well , yes, but not always. Worth the well wasn’t like for example. Anyway, you enjoy the film. That’s the most important.W: Yes, I did. Thanks for taking me. Q: 9. What does the man say about the science fiction films? 10. What opinion did the speakers share about the film they just seen? 11. What to be learned about Jason and Cargon? Long Conversation 2 M: Can I ask you about your evening class? What class do you go to? W: Car maintenance. M: 12. What night of the week it on? W: Wednesday night. M: And how long does it last? em because M: Well, it supposed to start at 6, but that’s a bit of problpeople have difficulty getting through the traffic. So we start at 6: 30 and then it goes on until the 9 o’clock.M: And what was your reason for wanting to do the class? Well, I just bought my first car and I don’t know anything about W: 13. W ell, I just bought my first car and I don’t know anything about cars. So I thought it was a good opportunity to learn. I guess most of the people in the class are in the same situation. M: Um, and what do you actually do? Do you bring the car along to the class? W: Yes, we do. 14. And in the first part of the lesson, the first half hour, the man who runs the class will go though some particular part of the car, and we’ll learn about it. And then we spend the rest of the time, actually working on my own cars, the same problem. M: And how many people are there in the class? W: Mm, I think 16, 15. but 3 quarters of them are women. It’s quite interesting because the man is obviously used to teaching man. And he always starts his sentence by saying, ” Wow, your chops were slow.” And then he stops and says “Oh, any woman, you ladies, but...ur..” M: Mm..sounds funny. Q: 12. What does the woman say about her evening class? 13. Why did the woman want to attend to the class? 14. What do the people who attend the class do in the first part of the lesson? 15. What do we learn about participants in the class? Section B Passages Passage 1 19.19.We don’t choose friends on the basis of how much money they have, We don’t choose friends on the basis of how much money they have, of course, but lots of differences can be disturbing to both sides. Aaron, for example, was single, and earns a very good salary. 16. Her friend, Pat, the divorced mother of three, is struggling to make ends meet. 17.“We “We are are both frequent theater-goers,” Aaron explains, “ and I’ll gladly pay for two tickets, just to have pass company it plays in concerts , but she won’t go anywhere unless she can pay her own way. I hate to go alone, so we both stay home. It all seems so silly.” Pat sees the situation differently. After her unhappy marriage to a man who was trying to control her without considering her wishes and feelings, she says, “ it’s very important to me to carry my own weight. I’m not comfortable in any relationship where all I do is take. ”The difficult situation finally changed when Aaron moved recently. Pat’s children were with their father, so she took a picnic lunch to her friends new place, then spend the day helping her unpack and get settled. 18. “ I was so grateful, ”Aarons says, “ but I persuaded Pat to let me return the favor in my own way with season tickets to our little theater group. I think she’s beginning to recognize that she contributes as much to our friendship, but I do”16. What do we learn about Pat? 17. What draws Aaron and Pat together? 18. What does Aaron do to return Pat’s favor?19. What do we learn friendship from the passage? Passage 2 Sun School in the town of Ashburton, England, is a day school for children aged 10 to 18. 20. It is based on the value of social equality between students and staff, and has few rules. Sun School believes that the healthy growth of the child is more important than academic success. It offers a variety of lessons and activities for students to choose from and free time for children to follow their own interests. Classes are small, and based on the individual needs of each child. The timetable is fixed, but democratically decided and students are expected to attend. The weekly school meeting is at the center of the way sun school is organized. It makes all the decisions that affect the school, including rules, the timetable and accepting or rejecting new students and teachers. 21. Participating in these meetings gives children an understanding of democratic decision-making and helps them develop their skills of argument and persuasion. The most import advantage of the school meeting is that it shows the children that the school is really theirs. They ’s success or failure have the right to decide on changes. And the schooldepends on their decisions and their behavior. Sun School employs no cooking or cleaning staff, these jobs are done by students and teachers. Decorating and simple repairs are also done by students. 22.It is believed that school truly belongs to who use it, they must take responsibility for its maintenance. 20. What value is Sun School based on? 21.What is characteristic of the school decision-making process ? 22. Why does sun school ask the students to do the maintenance? Passage 3 23. Well, to continue, as I mentioned earlier, there is also research that demonstrates that individuals perform worse, not better on tasks when other people are there. R.W.Harburt did an interesting experiment. He had his subjects learn a finger maze. This is a game in which you indicate with your finger the way through a complex system of passages or paths. The subjects who had an audience did worse than the subjects who did alone. Now how can we explain these very different results? It seemed very confusing for a long time. Social psychologist, John Roberts, finally cleared up the confusion about why people sometimes perform better and sometimes worse in front of an audience. 24. Roberts found that the presence of an audience facilitates what you already know how to do. That is, if you know what you are doing, having an audience helps you do But if you don’t already know how to do something, you will it better. B ut if you don’t already know how to do something, you will probably make some mistakes and you will make mistakes for a longer time if you have an audience. That’s exactly what happened to the subjects who were learning the finger maze. So, if you were doing well, having an audience increases the chances that you will continue to do well. If you were doing badly, having an audience increases the chances that you will continue to do badly. 25. Roberts cleverly pointed out that when you are first learning something, you are better off working alone than practicing with other people. 23. What did the speaker probably discuss before coming to this part of the talk? 24. When does the presence of an audience facilitate your performance according to Roberts? 25. What does Roberts think as a better way to learn new things? Section C Compound Dictation Americans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide selection of food available. They have a broader knowledge of nutrition, so they buy more fresh fruit and vegetables than ever before. At the same time, Americans purchase increasing quantities of sweets and sodas. Statistics show that the way people live determines the way they eat. American life-styles have changed. There are now growing numbers of people who live alone, single parents and children, and double-income families. These changing life styles are responsible for the incresing number of people who must rush meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to spend preparing food. Partly as a consequence of this limited time, over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens. Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average. It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. The United States Department of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records. This information not only tells us what people are eating but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes. Red meat, which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American favorite. Instead, chicken, turkey, and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years. 26. selection 27. vegetables 28. determines 29. growing numbers of 30. responsible 31. rush 32. spend preparing food 33. keep accurate records 34. attitudes 35. favorite 。
2012年12月英语四级听力及答案
听录音，回答11-47题：Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension：11-3511、A．He needs another week for the painting．B．The painting was completed just In time．C．The building won’t open until next week．D．His artistic work has been well received．12、A．Go camping．B．Decorate his house.C．Rent a tent．D．Organize a party．13、A．She talked with Mr．Wright on the phone．B．She is about to call Mr．Wright’s secretary．C．She will see Mr．Wright at lunch time．D．She failed to reach Mr．Wright．14、A．He is actually very hardworking．B．He has difficulty finishing his project．C．He needs to spend more time in the lab．D．He seldom tells the truth about himself．15、A．Rules restricting smoking．B．Ways to quit smoking．C．Smokers’ health problems．D．Hazards of passive smoking．16、A．He is out of town all morning．B．He is tied up in family matters．C．He has been writing a report．D．He has got meetings to attend．17、A．He is not easy—going．B．He is the speakers’boss．C．He is not at home this weekend．D．He seldom invites people to his home．18、A．Take a break．B．Refuel his car．C．Ask the way．D．Have a cup of coffee．19、Questions l9 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard．A．They are as good as historical films．B．They give youngsters a thrill．C．They have greatly improved．D．They are better than comics on film．20、A．The effects were very good．B．The acting was just so—so．C．The plot was too complicated．D．The characters were lifelike．21、A．They triumphed ultimately over evil in the battle．B．They Flayed the same role in War of the Worlds．C．They are popular figures among young people．D．They are two leading characters in the film．22、Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard．A．It is scheduled on Thursday night．B．It is supposed to last nine weeks．C．It takes place once a week．D．It usually starts at six．23、A．To make good use of her spare time in the evening．B．To meet the requirements of her in—service training．C．To improve her driving skills as quickly as possible．D．To get some basic knowledge about car maintenance．24、A．Partic pate in group discussions．B．Take turns to make presentations．C．Listen to the teacher’s explanation．D．Answer the teacher’s questions．25、A．Most of them are female．B．Some have a part—time job．C．They plan to buy a new car．D．A few of them are old chaps．26、Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．She is not good at making friends．B．She is not well off．C．She enjoys company．D．She likes to go to concerts alone．27、A．Their similar social status．B．Their interdependence．C．Their common interest．D．Their identical character．28、A．Invite Pat to a live concert．B．Buy some gifts for Pat’s kids．C．Help take care of Pat’s kids．D．Pay for Pat’s season tickets．29、A．It can develop between people with a big difference in income．B．It can be maintained among people of different age groups．C．It cannot last long without similar family background．D．It cannot be sustained when friends move far apart．30、Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．Priority of students’academic achievements．B．Equal education opportunities to all children．C．Social equality between teachers and students．D．Respect for students’individuality．31、A．EfficientB．ComplicatedC．LengthyD．Democratic32、A．To help them acquire hands—on experience．B．To try to cut down its operational expenses．C．To provide part—time jobs for needy students．D．To enable them to learn to take responsibility．33、Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．The best way to work through a finger maze．B．Individuals doing better in front of an audience．C．Researchers having contributed greatly to psychology．D．Improvements on the classification of human behavior．34、A．When you feel encouraged by the audience．B．When you try to figure out a confusing game．C．When you already know how to do something．D．When you complete with other people in a group．35、A．Practicing constantly．B．Working by oneself．C．Learning by doing．D．Using proven methods．Part ⅢListening Comprehension：36-4636、Americanstoday have different eating habits than they had in the past．There is awide(36)______ offood available．They have a broader(37)______ of nutrition(营养)，so they buy more fresh fruitand(38)______than ever before．At the same time，Americans(39)______increasing quantities of sweetsand sodas．Statisticsshow that the way people live(40)______the way they eat．American lifestyles havechanged．There are now growing numbers of people wholive alone，(41)______parents and children，and double-income families．These changinglifestyles are(42)______ for the increasing number of people who must(43)______mealsor sometimes simply go without them．Many Americans haveless time than ever before to spend preparingfood．(44)_____________________weekon average．It iseasy to study the amounts and kinds of food that peopleconsume．(45)________________uswhat people are eatin9，but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes．(46)____________．Instead，chicken，turkey and fish have become morepopular．Sales of these foods have greatly increased inrecent years．第(36)题_________37、第(37)题_________38、第(38)题_________39、第(39)题_________40、第(40)题_________41、第(41)题_________42、第(42)题_________43、第(43)题_________44、第(44)题_________45、第(45)题_________46、第(46)题_________听力参考答案听力AB11. B12. A13. D14. A15. A16. D17. B18. B19. C20. A21. D22. C23. D24. C25. A26. B27. C28. D29. A30. C31. D32. D33. C34. C35. B听力C36. selection37. Knowledge38. vegetables39. purchase40. determines41. single42. responsible43. rush44. Partly as a consequence of this limitedtime,over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens．45. The United States t of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records．46. Red meat,which used to be the most popular choice for dinner,is no longer an American favorite．。
2012年12月四级听力试题
PartⅢListening ComprehensionSection A11A. Find a shortcut to the park B. Buy some roses from the marketC. Go to the park to enjoy the flowersD. Plant trees in the east end of town12 A. She has been invited to give a talkB. She cannot work because of her toothacheC. She cannot attend the presentationD. She is going to meet the man at 9:3013 A. He has changed his business strategyB. He is a very successful businessmanC. He is making plans to expand his operationD. He was twenty when he took over the company14 A. She is not as bright and diligent as SusanB. She is a little bit surprised at the newsC. She has not read the news on the NetD. She has every confidence in Susan15 A. It is not always cheaper going by busB. It is more comfortable and convenient to take a busC. It is faster to go to Miami by trainD. It is worth the money taking a train to Miami16 A. Antiques can improve their imageB. They should move into a new officeC. The old furniture should be replacedD. Preservation of antiques is important17 A. The storm continued until midnightB. The man got home late due to the stormC. The man stayed at the lab the whole nightD. All roads were closed because of the flood18 A. The woman’s sons might enjoy team spiritsB. The woman’s kids can play soccer with his wonC. Children should play sports at least once a weekD. Many children feel bored when left aloneQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard19 A. Make phone calls to promote salesB. Arrange business negotiationsC. Take orders over the phoneD. Handle complaints from customers20 A. Customers’ questions could not be answered on the same dayB. Conflicts between them could not be properly solvedC. Customers often mistook one for the otherD. They had different strategies21 A. They are given two weeks each B. They like to spend it togetherC. They have to take it by turnsD. They each take a weekQuestions 22to 25are based on the conversation you have just heard22 A. At a road crossing B. Near a schoolC. Outside a police stationD. In front of a kindergarten23 A. He did not notice it B. He drove too fast to read itC. It says 45 miles an hourD. It is not clearly visible24 A. It should have been renewed two months agoB. It actually belongs to somebody elseC. It is no longer validD. It is not genuine25 A. He was fined 35 dollarsB. He got a ticketC. He had his driver’s license canceledD. He had to do two weeks’ community serviceSection BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the conversation you have just heard26 A. They behave as if their memories have failed totallyB. They grab whatever they think is a good bargainC. They become excited as if they had never been thereD. They care more about an item’s price than its use27 A. Those with a VIP card B. Those paying in cashC. Those needing assistanceD. Those with 15 items or less28 A. Change the items they have picked upB. Go back and pick up more itemsC. Take out some unwanted purchasesD. Calculate the total cost of the groceries29 A. It requires tolerance B. It calls for carefulnessC. It involves communication skillsD. It needs a good knowledge of math Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the conversation you have just heard30 A. A short presentation clearly deliveredB. A package of ideas formally presentedC. A clever use of visual aids in presentationD. A natural and spontaneous style of speech31 A. The skillful use of gestures and facial expressionsB. Differences in style between writing and speakingC. The importance of preparationD. Different preferences of audiences32 A. The key to becoming a good speakerB. The increasing importance of public speakingC. The significance of cross-cultural communicationD. The differences between American and Asian cultures.Passage ThreeQuestions 33to 35 are based on the conversation you have just heard33 A. By being given constant praiseB. By observing what their teachers doC. By being repeatedly corrected by adultsD. By comparing his performance with others’34 A. All children should have equal opportunitiesB. It is only natural for children to make errorsC. Children cannot detect their own mistakesD. The best students are usually smart by nature35 A. It is unhelpful to students’ learningB. It is unhealthy to students’ upbringingC. It is beneficial to independent childrenD. It is favorable to knowledge accumulationSection CTime is, for the average American, of utmost importance. To the (36)＿＿＿＿＿visitor, Americans seem to be more concerned with getting things (37)＿＿＿＿on time ( according to a predetermined schedule) than they are with developing deep(38)＿＿＿＿relations. Schedules, for the American, are meant to be planned and then followed in the smallest(39)＿＿＿＿.It may seem to you that most Americans are completely (40)＿＿＿＿by the little machines they wear on their wrists, cutting their discussions off (41)＿＿＿＿to make it to their next appointment on time.Americans’ language is filled with (42)＿＿＿＿to time, giving a clear (43)＿＿＿＿of how much it is valued. Time is something to be “on”, to be “kept”, “filled”, “saved”, “wasted”, “gained”, “planned”, “given”, “made the most of”, even “killed”.The international visitor soon learns that(44)＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿.Time is so valued in America because by considering time to be important one can clearly achieve bore than if one “wastes” time and doesn’t keep busy. This philosophy has proven its worth. (45)＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿.Many American proverbs(谚语) stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely and setting and working toward specific goals. (46)＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿.。
2012年12份四级听力原文
Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11.W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in the east end of the town. There are a lot of roses in bloom.M: Why don’t we walk over there and see for ourselves?Q: What will the speakers probably do?12.M: My presentation is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the lecture hall.I hope to see you there.W: Oh, sorry. I was about to tell you that I have an appointment with my dentist at 9:00 o’clock tomorrow.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.W: How long have you been running this company?M: Twenty years if you can believe that. I brought it from a small operation to what it is today.Q: What do we learn about the man?14.M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: Taking a bus to Miami, it’s cheaper than going by train.M: That’s true. But I’d rather pay a litt le more for the added comfort and convenience.Q: What does the man mean?16.M: I think it’s time we got rid of all this old furniture.W: You’re right. We need to promote our image besides it’s not a real antique.Q: What do the speakers mean?17.M: Tha t was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldn’t make it home.W: Yeah, most of the roads to my house were flooded. I didn’t get home from the lab until midnight.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18.W: My boys are always complaining that they’re bored.M: Why don’t you get them into some team sports? My son and daughter play soccer every Saturday. And they both look forward to it all week.Q: What does the man mean?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heardW: So John, I hear you and Arthur share a job, don’t you?M: Yes. We’ve shared a sales job at Sonatech for about two years now.W: Well, how do you divide up your schedule?M: You know we are both sales representatives, and we take orders over the phone. When we started job sharing it was difficult, because we both worked all day Monday. I worked Tuesday and Thursday and Arthur worked Wednesday and Friday. The problem was that when I was in the office on Tuesday. I would talk to people, then they would call back on Wednesday with a question. But Arthur couldn’t answer the question and he couldn’t ask me about it because I wasn’t in the office. So he had to ask the people to call me back the next day,Thursday. Of course, they didn’t like to wait until the next da y to have their questions answered.W: Yes, that sounds like a problem.M: So, finally we decided that Arthur would work in the mornings and I would work in the afternoons. Now if someone calls with the question for me in the morning, Arthur tells them to call me in the afternoon. This way, people get their questions answered the same day.W: What do you do about vacations?M: Well, Sonatech gives the usual two weeks of vacation to full-time employees, I take a week and Arthur takes a week.W: It sounds like job sharing has worked out well for you.M: Yes, it has. We are both happy with it.Q19. What do John and author do at Sonatech?Q20. What problem did John and Arthur have when they started job sharing?Q21. What does John say about their annual vacation?Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heardW: May I see your license, please?M: But officer, did I do something wrong?W: Do you mean to say you didn’t see the speed limit sign back there?M: Um, no, madam, I guess I didn’t.W: In other words, you drove by too fast to read it. The sign says 35m/h. A school is just nearby, you know?M: Don’t get me wrong, but my speedometer didn’t read much faster than that.W: Then, why is it that my radar showed you are going 45? Let me put it another way. I’m going to give you a ticket. Again, may I see your license, please?M: Here it is, officer. But let me explain. I was late for an important appointment and I was worried that I wouldn’t make it on time. So...W: Uha, just a minute, here. Your license is no longer valid. You should have renewed it two weeks ago. I’m going to have to write you up for that, too.M: What? Really?W: Your license becomes invalid on your birthday and that was two weeks ago according to the date here. You are in violation of the law—driving without a valid license.M: I’m sorry, madam. I hadn’t realized that.W: Here’s the ticket for not having a valid license. But I’m only going to give you a warning about exceeding the speed limit. Be careful next time.M: Yes, madam, officer, I will. Thank you.Q22. Where was the man stopped by the police officer?Q23. What did the man claim about the speed limit sign?Q24. What did the woman say about the man’s driving license?Q25. What was the man’s penalty?Section BPassage 1Since I started working part-time at a grocery store, I have learned that a customer is more than someone who buy something. To me, a customer is a person whose memory fails entirely once he or she starts to push a shopping card. One of the first things customers forget is how to count. There is no other way to explain how so many people get in their express line, which is clearly marked 15 items or less, with 20, 25 or even a cart load of items. Customers also forget why they came to the store in the first place. Just as I finish ringing up an order, a customer will say, “Oops, I forgot to pick up a fresh loaf of bread.I hope you don’t mind waiting while I go get it.” Five minutes later, he’s back with the bread, a bottle of milk, and three rolls of paper towels. Strange is that seems customers also seem to forget that they have to pay for their groceries. Instead of writing a check or looking for a credit card while I am ringing up the groceries, my customers will wait until I announce the total. Then, in surprise, she says, “Oh no, what did I do with my check book?” After 5 minutes of digging through her purse, she borrows my pen because she’s forgotten hers. But I have to be tolerant of customers because they pay my salary, and that’s something I can’t a fford to forget.Q26. What does the speaker say about customers’ entering the grocery store?Q27. Which customers are supposed to be in the express line?Q28. What does the speaker say some customers do when they arrive at the check-out counter?Q29. What does the speaker say about his job at the end of the talk? Passage 2The speech delivery style of Europeans and Asians tends to be very formal. Speakers of these cultures often read oral presentations from carefully retain manual scripts. On the other hand, American speakers are generally more informal relative to speakers and other cultures. American audiences prefer natural, spontaneous delivery that conveys a lively sense of communication. They don’t relay well to speakers who read from a manual script. If you use an outline of your ideas instead of a prepare text, your speech will not only sound more natural, but you will also be able to establish better relationship with your listeners and keep their attention. The language and style you use when making an oral presentation should not be the same as the language in style you use when writing. Well retain information, that is meant to be read, does not work as well when it is heard. It is, therefore, important for you to adapt retain texts or outlines for presentations. Good speakers are much more informal when speaking than when writing. They also use their own words and develop their own speaking styles. Whenever possible, they use short words. Listeners are appreciated when speakers use simple, everyday words in a presentation. One advantage is that it is much easier for speakers to pronounce short words correctly. Another is that long and sophisticated vocabulary choices make listening more difficult.Question 30 to 3230. What does the speaker say American audiences prefer?31. What should one pay attention to when making an oral presentation?32. What does the speaker focus on in the talk?Passage 3Let children learn to judge their own workA child learning to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He compares a thousand times a day the difference between language as he uses it and language as those around him use it. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other pe ople’s. In the same way, kids learning to do all the other things they learn without adult teachers, to walk, run, climb, ride a bike, play games, compare their own performance with what more skilled people do, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to detect his mistakes. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him. Soon he becomes dependent on the expert. We should let him do it himself. Let him figure out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what is the answer to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or that.If right answers need to be given, as in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers wastetime on such tedious work? Our job should be to help the children when they tell us that they can’t find the way to get the right answer.Question 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q33 How does a child learn to do something according to the speaker?Q34 What belief do teachers commonly hold according to the speaker?Q35 What does the speaker imply about the current way of teaching?Section CTime is, for the average American, of utmost importance. To the foreign visitor, Americans seem to be more concerned with getting things accomplished on time (according to a predetermined schedule) than they are with developing deep interpersonal relations. Schedules, for the American, are meant to be planned and then followed in the smallest detail.It may seem to you that most Americans are completely controlled by the little machines they wear on their wrists, cutting their discussions off abruptly to make it to their next appointment on time.Americans’ language is filled with references to time, giving a clear indication of how much it is valued. Time is something to be “on,” to be “kept,” “filled,” “saved,” “wasted,” “gained,” “planned,” “given,” “made the most of,” even “killed.”The international visitor soon learns that it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America.Time is so valued in America, because by considering time to be important one can clearly achieve more than if one “wastes” time and doesn’t keep busy. This philosophy has proven its worth. It has enabled Americans to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America. Many American proverbs stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely, and setting and working toward specific goals. Americans believe in spending their time and energy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time。
2012年全国英语四级考试听力真题、答案及原文(12月)
2012年全国英语四级考试听力真题、答案及原文（12月）听力试题Part III Listening Comprehension (30minutes)Section A注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
11.A) He needs another week for the painting.B) The painting was completed just in time.C) The building won’t open until next week.D) His artistic work has been wellreceived.12.A) Go camping. B) Decorate his house.C) Rent a tent. D) Organize a party.13.A) She talked with Mr. Wright on the phone.B) She is about to call Mr. Wright’ssecretary.C) She will see Mr. Wright at lunch time.D) She failed to reach Mr. Wright.14.A) He is actually very hardworking.B) He has difficulty finishing his project.C) He needs to spend more time in the lab.D) He seldom tells the truth about himself.15.A) Rules restricting smoking.B) Ways to quit smoking.C) Smokers’ health problems.D) Hazards of passive smoking.16.A) He is out of town all morning.B) He is tied up in family matters.C) He has been writing a report.D) He has got meetings to attend.17.A) He is not easy-going.s.B) He is the speakers’ bosC) He is not at home this weekend.D) He seldom invites people to his home.18.A) Take a break.B) Refuel his car.C) Ask the way.D) Have a cup of coffee.Questions19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A) They are as good as historical films.B) They give youngsters a thrill.C) They have greatly improved.D) They are better than comics on film.20.A) The effects were very good.B) The acting was just so-so.C) The plot was too complicated.D) The characters were lifelike.21.A) They triumphed ultimately over evil inthe battle.B) They played the same role inWar of the Worlds.C) They are popular figures among youngpeople.。
2012年12月四级听力真题第一套
听力短对话11W: Have you finished that painting for the new student center?M: Just this morning, I've been working extra hours all week. You know the building opens tomorrow.Q: What does theman mean?12M: Do you sell camping gear?W: Yes, we have tents, sleeping bags, just about everything you might need, including stoves.Q: What is the man probably goingto do?13M: Hi, Jenny! Have you talked to Mr. Wright about the new sports program?W: Well, I contacted his office half an hour ago, and his secretary said he was out for lunch until 2:00.Q: What does the woman mean?14M：Bill says he's not working so hard on his biology project.W: But he spends a lot of time inthe lab, doesn't he?Q: What does the woman imply about Bill?15M: I have to say I find the newsmoking regulations too strict.W: Well, they are for everyone'shealth. I have no complaints.Q: What are the speakers talking about?16W: Jack asked me to drop off this report. He's tied up in meetings all morning.M: I was hoping he'd bring ithimself. I need to talk with him about it.Q: Why can't Jack come in person?17M: Should we invite Mr. Smith tojoin us for dinner this weekend? He's just come back from England.W: You can have a try. But as faras I know, he seldom accepts invitations from his employees.Q: What can we infer about Mr.Smith?18W: This place doesn't look familiar at all. We must be lost.M：Yeah，it seems so. Let's pull in here. WhileI'm filling in the tank, you go ask the way and get me something to drinkplease.Q: What is the man going to do first?Conversation OneM: Well, did you enjoy it?W: Yes, I enjoy it much more that I thought I would.M: Really?W: Yes, I don't usually go to science fiction films; I don't think they are much better than comics on film,if you know what I mean.M: Yes, sure. And a few years ago, they were certainly like that. But they've got a lot better now.W: Yes, and historical films,that's what I really like. I never miss a good film set in the middle ages. Oh,and love stories, I never miss one on TV.M: Funnily enough, I don't likethose kinds of films at all. But to come back to this one, Ipersonally didn'tthink it was very good. It certainly wasn't as good as other science fictionfilms I've seen.W: Wasn't it?M: No, not at all. Oh, theeffects were very good.W: Yes, I thought they weremarvelous, especially the battle in space, incredible.M: Yes. But I was going to say Ithought the acting was terrible.W: Yes, I suppose Jason was toogood to be true. And what was the name of the baddy?M: Cargon?W: Yeah, Cargon was really evil,wasn't he? But I suppose that's what these films are all about—good triumphingover evil. And the characters have to be black and white.M: Well, yes, but not always.Warof the Worldswasn't like that, for example. Anyway, you enjoy the film.That's the most important.W: Yes, I did. Thanks for taking me.Questions 19-21 are based on theconversation you have just heard.19. What does the man say aboutscience fiction films?20. What opinion do the speakersshare about the film they have just seen?21. What to be learned about Jason and Cargon?听力长对话原文2Conversation TwoM: Can I ask you about yourevening class? What class do you go to?W: Car Maintenance.M: What night of the week is iton?W: Wednesday night.M: And how long does it last?W: Well, it supposed to start at6:00, but that’s a bit of problem because people have difficulty gettingthrough the traffic. So we start at 6: 30 and it goes on until 9 o'clock.M: And what was your reason forwanting to do the class?W: Well, I just bought my firstcar and I don't know anything about cars. So I thought it was a goodopportunity to learn. I guess most people in the class are in the samesituation.M: Um, and what do you actuallydo? Do you bring the car along to the class?W: Yes, we do. And in the firstpart of the lesson, the first half hour, the man who runs the class will gothough some particular part of the car, and we'll learn about it. And then wespend the rest of the time actually working on our own cars, the same problem.M: And how many people are therein the class?W: Mm, I think 16, but 3 quartersof them are women. It's quite interesting because the man is obliviously usedto teaching man. And he always starts his sentence by saying, "Wow, youchaps, hello." And then he stops and says "Oh, and you woman, ur, youladies, but...ur..."M: Huh huh... sounds funny.Questions 22-25 are based on theconversation you have just heard.22. What does the woman say abouther evening class?23. Why did the woman want toattend the class?24. What do the people who attendthe class do in the first part of the lesson?25. What do we learn about theparticipants in the class?听力短文原文Passage 1We don't choose friends on thebasis of how much money they have, of course, but vast differences can bedisturbing to both sides. Aaron, for example, is single, and earns a very goodsalary. Her friend, Pat, a divorced mother of three, is struggling to make endsmeet. "We are both frequent theatergoers," Aaron explains, "andI'll gladly pay for two tickets, just to have Pat's company at plays andconcerts. But she won't go anywhere unless she can pay her own way. I hate togo alone. So we both stay home. It all seems so silly." Pat sees thesituation differently. After an unhappy marriage to a man who tried to controlher without considering her wishes and feelings, she says, "It's very importantto me to carry my own weight. I'm not comfortable in any relationship where allI do is take."The difficult situation finally changed when Aaron moved recently. Pat's childrenwere with their father, so she took a picnic lunch to her friend's new place,and then spent the day helping her unpack and get settled. "I was sograteful," Aaron says, "but I persuaded Pat to let me return thefavor in my own way with season tickets to our little theater group. I thinkshe's beginning to recognize that she contributes as much to our friendship asI do.".Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passageyou have just heard.26. What do we learn about Pat?27. What draws Aaron and Pat together?28. What does Aaron do to return Pat's favor?29. What do we learn aboutfriendship from the passage?Passage 2Sun School, in the town of Ashburton,England, is a day school for children aged 10 to 18. It is based on the valueof social equality between students and staff, and has few rules. Sun Schoolbelieves that the healthy growth of a child is more important than academicsuccess. It offers a variety of lessons and activities for students to choosefrom and free time for children to follow their own interests. Classes aresmall and based on the individual needs of each child. The timetable is fixed,but democratically decided and students are expected to attend. The weeklyschool meeting is at the center of the way. Sun school is organized. It makesall the decisions that affect the school, including rules, the timetable andaccepting or rejecting new students and teachers. Participating in thesemeetings gives the children an understanding of democratic decision-making andhelps them develop their skills of argument and persuasion. The most importantadvantage of the school meeting is that it shows the children that the schoolis really theirs. They have the right to decide on changes. And the school'ssuccess or failure depends on their decisions and their behavior. Sun Schoolemploys no cooking or cleaning staff, these jobs are done by the students andteachers. Decorating and simple repairs are also done by the students, it isbelieved that for the school to truly belong to those who use it, they musttake responsibility for its maintenance.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passageyou've just heard.30. What value is Sun Schoolbased on?31. What is characteristic of theschool’s decision-making process?32. Why does Sun School askstudents to do the maintenance?Passage 3Well, to continue, as I mentionedearlier, there is also research that demonstrates that individuals performworse, not better on tasks when other people are there. R.W.Hubbert did aninteresting experiment. He had his subjects learn a finger maze. This is a gamein which you indicate with your finger the way through a complex system ofpassages or paths. The subjects who had an audience did worse than the subjectswho did alone.Nowhow can we explain these very different results? It seemed very confusing for along time. Social psychologist John Roberts finally cleared up the confusionabout why people sometimes perform better and sometimes worse in front of anaudience. Roberts found that the presence of an audience facilitates what youalready know how to do. That is, if you know what you are doing, having anaudience helps you do it better. But if you don’t already know how to dosomething, you will probably make some mistakes and you will make mistakes fora longer time if you have an audience. That’s exactly what happened to thesubjects who were learning the finger maze.Soif you are doing well, having an audience increases the chances that you willcontinue to do well. If you are doing badly, having an audience seem increasesthe chances that you will continue to do badly. Roberts cleverly pointed outthat when you are first learning something, you are better off working alonethan practicing with other people.Question 33 to 35 are based on the passageyou have just heard.33. What did the speaker probablydiscuss before coming to this part of the talk?34. When does the presence of anaudience facilitate your performance according to Roberts?35. What does Roberts think is abetter way to learn new things?。
2012年 英语专四真题 TEM4 真题 听力原文及答案解析 [整理打印版]
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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2012)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN PART I DICTATION（15 MIN）Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. Y ou will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION（20 MIN）In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers on _______.A. product priceB. product qualityC. manufacturersD. production methods2. According to the conversation, an ethical shopper should _______.A. ask for others’ advice before buying thingsB. consider the worth of something to be boughtC. postpone buying things whenever possibleD. search for things that are less costly3. According to the conversation, ethical shoppers can be best described as _______.A. shrewdB. thriftyC. extravagantD. cautiousQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A. She is enjoying her language study.B. She is enjoying her management study.C. She is not feeling very well at the moment.D. She is not happy about her study pressure.5. What does Marry think of the course initially?A. It is useful.B. It is difficult.C. It is challenging.D. It is interesting.6. What is Mary’s problem of living in a family house?A. She dislikes the food she eats.B. She is unable to sleep well.C. She has no chance to make friends.D. She finds the rent high.7. Which of the following is Mr. Davies’ advice?A. To try to make more friendsB. To try to change accommodationC. To spend more time on EnglishD. To stop attending language classesQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. According to the conversation, the day is special because _______.A. many people are surfing the net on that dayB. it is an anniversary of the internetC. the net brought about no changes until that dayD. big changes will take place on that day9. We learn from the conversation that people _______.A. cannot live without the internetB. cannot work without the internetC. all use the internet to keep in touchD. have varied opinions about internet use10. At the end of the conversation, the speakers talk about _______.A. the future of the internetB. the type of office furnitureC. when changes will comeD. how people will use the internetSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. In order to open a bank account, you need to produce _______ in addition to your passport.A. a library cardB. a registration formC. a telephone billD. a receipt12. Which of the following might NOT be included in the “utility bill”?A. Rent.B. Gas.C. Water.D. Telephone.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, “schedule” means that you _______.A. need to be efficient in workB. plan your work properlyC. try to finish work ahead of timeD. know how to work in teams15. According to the passage, one of the activities to relax could be _______.A. protecting wild animalsB. spending time with your familyC. learning how to read efficientlyD. learning how to do gardening16. One of the ways to reduce stress is to _______.A. do better than anyone elseB. fulfill high ambitions in one’s workC. work and have reasonable aimsD. start with a relatively low aim17. According to the passage, to reduce stress has something to do with the following EXCEPT _______.A. one’s positionB. one’s interestC. one’s healthD. one’s moodQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, new words tend to come from _______.A. world politicsB. advances in scienceC. areas of lifeD. all the above19. The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from a _______ viewpoint.A. historicalB. culturalC. commercialD. colonial20. According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the English language?A. It is outdated in grammar.B. It accepts new words from science.C. It has begun taking in new words.D. It tends to embrace new words.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. Where was the marble statue found?A. Out in the sea.B. Inside a bath house.C.On a cliff along the coast.D.On the coast outside Jerusalem.22. Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue?A. It was incomplete.B. It was recent artwork.C. It was fairly tall.D. It was in pieces.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.The rescue efforts concentrated mainly on _______.A. the U.S.-Canada borderB. snow-stricken regionsC. highwaysD. city streets24. According to the news, the last group of people might have been stranded in their vehicles for more than _______ hoursbefore being rescued.A.24B. 25C. 40D. 48Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25. According to the 2006 anti-smoking restrictions, smoking was NOT allowed in _______.A. officesB. restaurantsC. barsD. school playgrounds26. According to the news, which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law?A. Television producers.B. Hotel owners.C. Medical workers.D. Hospital management.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. According to the news, who first discovered the fraud?A. A client.B. A bank manager.C. The police.D. Bank headquarters.28. When did the bank employee hand himself in?A. A month before the fraud was discovered.B. A day before the fraud was discovered.C. A day after the police launched investigation.D. A month after he transferred the money.Questions 29 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.29. What is this news item mainly about?A. How to open Hotmail accounts.B. How to retrieve missing e-mails.C. New e-mail service by Microsoft.D. Problems and complaints about e-mails.Questions 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.30. Compared with 2009, which of the following figures remained about the same in 2010?A. Number of tickets sold.B. Box office revenues.C. Attendance rate.D. Number of cinemas.Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.The earthquake of 26th December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory. It was a (31)____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean. It (32)____ coastlines, communities and brought death and destruction to many people.Why do earthquakes happen?The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today; it is moving (33)____(although very slowly) and has done so for billions of years. This is one (34)____ of earthquakes, when one section the earth (tectonic plate) (35)____ another. Scientists can predict where but not (36)____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line. On one fault line in Kobe, Japan in 1923 over 200,000 people were killed. (37)____, earthquakes do not always happen on fault lines, (38)____ is why they are so dangerous and (39)____.Where do volcanoes happen?Volcanoes happen where the earth’s (40)____ is thin: lava, dust and gases (41)____ from beneath the earth. They can rise into a massive cone shape like a mountain and erupt, (42)____ they can be so violent (43)____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning. There are 1511 (44)‘____’ volcanoes in the world. This means that they may (45)___ be dangerous. In 1985 the massive Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted. The lava melted a glacier and sent tones of mud (46)____ the town below. Twenty thousand people died.Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable. We regularly do not know when they (47)____ happen, or (48)____ where they will happen. In the future, scientists may be able to watch and predict (49)____ before they happen. This could (50)____ many lives.31. A. massive B. significant C. great D. grand32. A. changed B. converted C. destroyed D. transformed33. A. frequently B. continuously C. regularly D. periodically34. A. source B. reason C. movement D. cause35. A. collides with B. confronts with C. meets with D. faces with36. A. how B. why C. when D. what37. A. Generally B. However C. Similarly D. Anyway38. A. that B. it C. this D. which39. A. unpredictable B. unaccountable C. inevitable D. irresistible40. A. surface B. appearance C. crust D. cover41. A. flowed out B. burst out C. leaked out D. trickled out42. A. or B. and C. nor D. but43. A. like B. for C. as D. that44. A. living B. active C. alive D. live45. A. relatively B. hardly C. still D. gradually46. A. down B. on C. across D. beyond47. A. are to B. should C. must D. might48. A. else B. even C. though D. whether49. A. accidents B. incidents C. occasions D. events50. A. rescue B. save C. preserve D. shelterPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY（15 MIN）There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him.B. No one except his supporters agree with him.C. Neither Julia nor I were going to the party.D. Few students in my class are really lazy.52. Which of the following determiners(限定词) can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?A. many aB. fewC. suchD. the next53. Which of the following reflexive pronouns(反身代词) is used as an appositive(同位语)?A. He promised himself rapid progress.B. The manager herself will interview Mary.C. I have nothing to say for myself.D. They quarreled themselves red in the face.54. My boss ordered that the legal documents _____ to him before lunch.A. be sentB. were sentC. were to be sentD. must be sent55. Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS?A. By now she will be eating dinner.B. I shall never do that again.C. My brother will help you with the luggage.D. You shall get a promotion.56. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. How strange feelings they are!B. How dare you speak to me like that!C. You must give it back to whoever it belongs to.D. It is clear that the crime was done deliberately.58. Which of the italicized parts functions as an object?A. He doesn’t like the idea of my speaking at the meeting.B. It is no use your pretending not to know the matter.C. My parents strongly object to my going out alone at night.D. Her falling into the river was the climax of the whole trip.59. All the following sentences have an appositive EXCEPT _____.A. She bought herself a pair of new shoesB. Only one problem still remains—the foodC. My friends all understand and support meD. She liked her current job, teaching English60. Which of the following best explains the meaning of “Shall we buy the tickets first”?A. He said that we were going to buy the tickets first.B. He requested that we buy the tickets first..C. He suggested that we buy the tickets first.D. He advised us to buy the tickets first.61. Which of the following contains an adverbial clause of cause?A. I got a job as soon as I left university.B. As there was no answer, I wrote again.C. You must do the exercises as I show you.D. Wealthy as he is, Mark is not a happy man.62. Which of the following prepositional phrases can function as an adverbial?A. Are you sure of Simon’s disappearance?B. The man with a beard is talking to the manager.C. Every precaution was taken against the failure of the plan.D. Despite the rain, everyone enjoyed the trip.63. A: Mother, you promised to take me out. B: Well, _____A. so I did!B. so did I.C. so I do!D. so do I.64. Which of the following prepositional phrases is an adverbial of concession?A. They used the box for keeping treasures.B. I stepped aside for her to get in first.C. For all that he seems to dislike me, I still like him.D. The parents bought a birthday cake for their son.65. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. Poultry are very expensive in the city.B. New machinery were introduced in the factory.C. The police are investigating the murder case.D. The militia were called out to rescue flood victims.66. The girl cannot come to school today on account of the flu. The underlined part means _____.A. concerningB. because ofC. as toD. for67. Mary and John are busy looking for a hotel for their wedding _____.A. medalB. snackC. refreshmentD. banquet68. Mini-skirts first _____ in the 1960s.A. caught outB. caught inC. caught onD. caught up69. That outburst at the meeting was _____ of his bad temper.A. illustrativeB. explanatoryC. expositoryD. revealing70. The earthquake refugees are _____ for food and blankets.A. desirousB. ambitiousC. seriously offD. badly off71. When Linda heard the good news she tried to sound casual, but her excitement was obvious. The underlined word means_____.A. uncaringB. disinterestedC. without planD. without warning72. Most Chinese people went to work by bike within living _____.A. mindB. knowledgeC. memoryD. scope73. The speaker was very good at _____ his ideas during the discussion.A. putting asideB. putting acrossC. putting backD. putting off74. The food is good at this hotel, but the _____ is poor; the waiters don’t seem to be well trained.A. maintenanceB. repairC. chargeD. service75. Slavery was _____ in America in the 19th century.A. abolishedB. cancelledC. abandonedD. terminated76. Mercifully, I was able to complete all I had to do within a few days. The underlined part means _____.A. efficientlyB. surprisinglyC. fortunatelyD. shortly77. The boys in the dorm ____ a coin to decide who would clean the floor.A. heldB. tossedC. putD. collected78. The patterns of spoken language are _____ from those of writing.A. distinctB. distinctiveC. distinguishedD. distinguishing79. A(n) _____ shape has four straight sides at 90°to each other, two of which are much longer than the other two.A. squareB. ovalC. oblongD. circular80. I’d like to have a _____ word with his parents.A. peacefulB. quietC. silentD. personalPART V READING COMPREHENSION（25 MIN）In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.be polite, and it is important to make a good impression upon other people—especially across national divides.So, what exactly are you supposed to say when “thank you” is only the 20th most popular way to express gratitude? According to a recent survey, 19 other ways of expressing appreciation finished ahead of “thank you”in a poll of 3,000 people.Pollsters found almost half of those asked preferred the more informal “cheers”, while others liked to use such expressions as “ta”, “great” and “nice one”.So, just what is the appropriate form of words to express your thanks?Fortunately, the clue is in the language itself. “Cheers”, despite its popularity, is considered an informal way to say thank you—and this is a definite clue as to when you can best use it.For instance, when going for a drink with friends, a smile and a “cheers” by way of thanks is not only appropriate to the situation, it is also culturally accurate.“Ta”, originated from the Danish word “tak”, was the second-most popular expression of thanks, and is also commonly used in informal situations, along with phrases such as “nice one”, and “brilliant”. Interestingly, one word that didn’t make it into the top 20 was “thanks”. Thank you’s shorter, more informal cousin.“Thanks” can be useful, as it is able to bridge the divide between the formality of “thank you” and the downright relaxed “cheers”.Certain words can double as an expression of thanks as well as delight. Again, the words themselves offer the clue as to when best to use them.For example, words like “awesome”, “brilliant” and “you star” featured highly in the new poll and they can hint at both your pleasure at someone's action, as well as serving to express your thanks. If you are on the receiving end of a “new” thank you, you can respond with a simple “no problem”, or “sure”.Of course, in certain circumstances, a simple wave, nod or smile may be appropriate. For instance, if a car driver slows down to let you cross the road, simply raising your hand in acknowledgement is enough to show that you appreciate the driver’s consideration.Sometimes, formality is necessary, and “thank you” is still the best choice in such situations. But students should not worry about when exactly to use certain expressions.Many people in Western countries are worried that good manners are in decline. People are tired of seeing their acts of kindness and service pass without comment. So don’t think that your “thank you” was clumsy or awkwardly formal. The chances are, if you said “thank you”, you made someone’s day. You star.81. We can tell from the results of the poll that _____.A. people are unconcerned about politeness nowadaysB. “thank you” remains the best expression of gratitudeC. there is a variety of expressions of appreciationD. there are more formal expressions than informal ones82. Which word/phrase does NOT appear in the top 20?A. CheersB. ThanksC. BrilliantD. You star.83. According to the passage. which is an appropriate response to “awesome” or “brilliant”?A. ThanksB. CheersC. Nice oneD. Sure84. According to the passage, the way in which we express our gratitude depends on all the following EXCEPT _____.A. genderB. formalityC. cultureD. circumstance85. In the last paragraph the author encourages people to _____.A. continue their acts of kindnessB. behave themselves wellC. show their gratitude to othersD. stop worrying about bad mannersTEXT BFrom 2007 to 2010, American households lost $l1 trillion in real estate, savings, and stocks More than half of all U.S. workers either lost their jobs or were forced to take cuts in hours or pay during the recession. The worst may be behind them now, but the shocking losses of the past few years have reshaped nearly every facet of their lives—how they live, work, and spend—even the way they think about the future.For Cindy, the recession began when her husband was relocated to Rhinelander, Wisconsin. by his company forcing the family to move in a hurry. The couple bought a new house but were unable to sell their two-bedroom home in Big Lake, Minnesota. With two mortgages(抵押借款) and two young children to care for, Cindy couldn't imagine how to stretch her husband's paycheck to keep her family fed.Then she stumbled upon an online community called Blotanical, a forum for gardeners, many with an interest in sustainability. “The more I read and discussed these practices, the more I realized this would help not only our budget but also our health,” she says.Cindy admits that before the recession, she was a city girl with no interest in growing her own dinner. “I grew flowers mostly—I didn’t think about plants that weren’t visually interesting.”But to stretch her budget, she began putting in vegetables and fruit—everything from strawberry beds to apple trees—and as her first seedlings grew, her spirits lifted. She no longer thinks of gardening and making her own jams as just a money saver; they’re a genuine pleasure. “It’s brought us closer together as a family, too,”she says. Her kids voluntarily pitch in with(主动帮助)the garden work, and the familyAfter discovering how resourceful she can be in tough times, Cindy is no longer easily discouraged. “It makes me feel proud to be able to say I made it myself,” she says. “I feel accomplished, and I'm more confident about attempting things I've never done before.” Now she avoids convenience stores and has begun learning to knit, quilt, and make her own soap. “I don't think I would have ever begun this journey if it weren’t for the recession,” she says. “I have a feeling that from now on, it will affect my family’s health and happiness for the better.”86. We learn from the first paragraph that the recession _____.A. affected Americans in certain occupationsB. had great impact on Americans’ work and lifeC. had only brought huge losses in savings and stocksD. is over with some of the losses recovered87. What made the family's financial situation even worse was that they _____.A. moved to Rhinelander in a hurryB. had two children to raiseC. didn’t know anyone in RhinelanderD. couldn’t sell their home in Big Lake88. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Cindy had seen the benefits of gardening in a different way.B. Cindy had developed a hobby of gardening before the recession.C. Cindy had already had a keen interest in sustainability.D. Cindy had already planned to meet the gardeners.89. In addition, Cindy views gardening as a genuine pleasure because gardening _____.A. helped her cut living costs almost by half B .enabled her to make her own jamsC. built up family ties and kids’ enthusiasmD. enabled her to know more about plants90. What does Cindy think of the difficult times she has gone through?A. It gave the couple and their kids a tough lesson.B. It gave her confidence and optimism.C. It would come again and affect the family.D. It left a lasting psychological impact on the family.TEXT C“I’m a little worried about my future,” said Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate. He should be so lucky. All he had to worry about was whether to have an affair with Mrs. Robinson. In the sixties, that was the sum total of post-graduation anxiety syndrome.Hoffman’s modern counterparts are not so fortunate. The Mrs. Robinsons aren’t sitting around at home any more, seducing graduates. They are out in the workplace, doing the high-powered jobs the graduates want, but cannot get. For those fresh out of university, desperate for work but unable to get it, there is a big imbalance between supply and demand. And there is no narrowing of the gap in sight.The latest unemployment figures show that 746,000 of 18-24 year-olds are unemployed— a record rate of 18 per cent. Many of those will have graduated this summer. They are not panicking yet, but as the job rejections mount up, they are beginning to feel alarmed.Of course, it is easy to blame the Government and, in particular, the target that Labour has long trumpeted—50 per cent of school-leavers in higher education. That was not too smart. The Government has not only failed to meet its target—the actual figure is still closer to 40 per cent— but it has raised expectations to unrealistic levels.Parents feel as badly let down as the young people themselves. Middle-class families see their graduate offspring on the dole(救济金)queue and wonder why they bothered paying school fees. Working-class families feel an even keener sense of disappointment. For many such families, getting a child into university was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. It represented upward social and financial mobility. It was proof that they were living in a dynamic, economically successful country. That dream does not seem so rosy now.Graduate unemployment is not, ultimately, a political problem ready to be solved. Job-creation schemes for graduates are very low down in ministerial in-trays. If David Cameron's Conservatives had a brilliant idea for guaranteeing every graduate a well-paid job, they would have unveiled it by now. It is a social problem, though a more deep-seated social problem than people perhaps realize.91. The author begins with an episode from The Graduate in order to _____.A. support the fact that more women are working nowB. show that few graduates started working right after graduationC. demonstrate that there were much fewer graduates than nowD. emphasize the sharp contrast between now and then92. With regard to job opportunities for young graduates, the author sounds _____.A. pessimisticB. hopefulC. indifferentD. furious93.The author is _____ the Labour Government’s target:50% of school leavers in higher education.A. in favour ofB. doubtful aboutC. strongly critical ofD. mildly critical of94. Which of the following statements about parents’ feelings is CORRECT?A. Working—class parents feel just as disappointed.B. Parents and their children feel equally disappointed.C. Middle—class parents feel more disappointed.D. Parents feel more disappointed than their children.95. Towards the end of the passage, the author implies that _____.A. there will be job-creation schemes for graduates。
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2012年12月四级听力原文听力原文Section A短对话(11~18)11.M: Oh my god! The heat is simply unbearable here. I wish we’ve gone to the beach instead.W: Well, with the museums and restaurants in Washington I’ll be happy here no matter what the temperature.Q：What does the woman mean?12.M: How’s the new job going?W: Well, I’m learning a lot of new things, but I wish the director would give me some feedback.Q：What does the woman want to know?13.M: Can you help me work out a physical training program John?W: Sure, but whatever you do be careful not to overdo it. Last time I had two weeks’ worth of weight-lifting in three days and I hurt myself.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?14.M: I have an elderly mother and I’mworried about her going on a plane. Is there any risk?W: Not if her heart is all right. If she has a heart condition, I’d recommend against it.Q: What does the man want to know about his mother?15.M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled you at the crossroads?W: Sorry, I was just a bit absent-minded. Anyway, do I have to pay a fine?Q: what do we learn from the conversation?16.M: I’m no expert, but that noise in your refrigerator doesn’t sound right. Maybe you should have it fixed.W: You’re right. And I suppose I’ve put it off long enough.Q: What will the woman probably do?17.M: I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment. Now, I have enough money to buy that piece of land I’ve had my eye on and build a house on it.W: Congratulations！Does that mean you’ll be moving soon?Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?18.W: My hand still hurts from the fall on the ice yesterday. I wonder if I broke something.M: I’m no doctor, but it’s not black and blue or anything. Maybe you just need to rest it for a few days.Q: what do we learn about the woman from the conversation?长对话（19~21）M: Mrs. Dawson, thanks very much for coming down to the station. I just like to go over some of the things that you told police officer Parmer at the bank.W: All right.M: Well, could you describe the man who robbed the bank for this report that we’re filling out here? Now, anything at all that you can remember would be extremely helpful to us.W: Well, just, I can only remember basically what I said before.M: That’s all right.W: The man was tall, six foot, and he had dark hair, and he had moustache.M: Very good. All right, did he have any other distinguishing marks?W: Um, no, none that I can remember.M: Do you remember how old he was by any chance?W: Well, I guess around 30, maybe younger, give or take a few years.M: Mm, all right. Do you remember anything about what he was wearing?W: Yes, yes, he had on a dark sweater, a solid color.M: OK. Um, anything else that strikes you at the moment?W: I remember he was wearing a light shirt under the sweater. Yes, yes.M: All right. Mrs. Dawson, I really appreciate what you’ve been through today. I’m just going to ask you to look at some photographs before you leave if you don’t mind.It won’t take very long. Can you do that for me?W: Oh, of course.M: Would you like to step this way with me, please?W: OK, sure.M: Thank you.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What do we learn about the woman?20. What did the suspect look like?21. What did the man finally asked the woman to do?长对话（22~25）W: Good morning, I’m calling about the job that was in the paper last night.M: Well, could you tell me your name?W: Candidate Foreset.M: Oh yes. What exactly is it that interests you about the job?W: Well, I thought it was just right for me.M: Really? Um… Could you tell me a little about yourself?W: Yes. I’m 23. I’ve been working abroad.M: Where exactly have you been working?W: In Geneva.M: Oh, Geneva. And what were you doingthere?W: Secretarial work. Previous to that, I was at university.M: Which university was that?W: The University of Manchester. I’ve got a degree in English.M: You said you’ve been working in Geneva. Do you have any special reason for wanting to come back?W: I thought it would be nice to be near to the family.M: I see, and how do you see yourself developing in this job?W: Well, I’m ambitious. I do hope that my career as a secretary will lead meeventually into management.M: I see. You have foreign languages?W: French and Italian.M: Well, I think the best thing for you to do is do reply a writing to the advertisement.W: Can’t I arrange for an interview now?M: Well, I’m afraid we must wait unt il all the applications are in, in writing, and then decide on the short list. If you are on the short list, of course we should see you.W: Oh, I see.M: I look forward to receiving your application in writing in a day or two.W: Oh, yes, yes, certainly.M: Ok, thank you very much. Goodbye.W: Thank you. Goodbye.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy?23. Why did the woman find the job appealing?24. What had the woman been doing in Geneva?25. What was the woman asked to do in the end?Section BPassage OneOne of the greatest heartbreaks for fire fighters occurs when they fail to rescue a child from a burning building because the child, frightened by smoke and noise, hides under a bed or in a closet and is later found dead. Saddest of all is when children catch a glimpse of the masked the fire fighter but hide because they think they have seen a monster. To prevent such tragedies, fire fighter Eric Velez gives talks to children in his community, explaining that they should never hide during a fire. He displays fire fighters’ equipment, including the oxygen mask, which he encourages his listeners to play with and put on. “If you see us,” Velez tells them, “don’t hide! We are not monsters. We have come torescue you.” Velez gives his presentations in English and Spanish. Growing up in San Francisco, he learnt Spanish from his immigrant parents. Velez and other fire fighters throughout North America, who give similar presentations, will never know how many lives they save through their talks. But it’s a fact that informative speaking saves lives. For example, several months after listening to an informative speech, Pete Gentry in North Carolina rescued his brother who is choking on food, by using the method taught by student speaker, Julie Paris. In addition to saving lives, informative speakers help people learn new skills, solve problems and acquire fascinating facts about the exciting world in which they live.26 Why do some children trapped in a burning building hide from masked firefighters?27 What does the passage tell us about fire fighter Eric Velez?28 What do we learn about Pete Gentry?29 What message is the speaker trying to convey?Passage TwoSome people want to make and save a lot of money in order to retire early. I see people pursuing higher paying and increasingly demanding careers to accomplish this goal. They make many personal sacrifices in exchange for income today. The problem is that tomorrow might not come. Even if it all goes according to plan, will you know how to be happy when you are notworking if you spend your entire life making money? More importantly, who will be around for you to share your leisure time with? At the other extreme are people who live only for today. Why bother saving when I might not be here tomorrow, they argue. The danger of this approach is that tomorrow may come after all. And most people don't want to spend all their tomorrows working for a living. The earlier neglect of saving, however, makes it difficult not to work when you are older. You maybe surprise to hear me say that if you must pick an extreme I think it's better to pick the spend-all approach. As long as you don't mind continuing to work, assuming your health allows, you should be OK. At least, you are making use of your money, and hopefully deriving value and pleasure from it. Postponing doing what you love and being with people you love untilretirement can be a mistake. It may never come. Retirement can be a great time for some people. For others, it is a time of boredom, loneliness and poor health.30 Why do some people pursue higher paying but demanding careers?31 What is the danger facing people who live only for today?32 What does the speaker seem to advocate?Passage ThreeImagine that someone in your neighborhood broke the law, and the judge put the whole neighborhood under suspicion. How fair will that be? Well, it happens everyday to high schoolers. Justbecause some students have stolen things in shops, all of us are treated like thieves. Even though I’d never steal.Store employees looked at me like I’m some kind of hardened criminal. For example, during one lunch period, my friend Denny and I went to the Graben Gore Restaurant to have a hot dog. We arrived to find a line of students waiting outside. A new sign in the window told the story. “No more than two students at a time”. After 15 minutes, we finally got in. But the store manger laid the evil eye on us. I asked him about the new sign, and he said, “You kids are stealing too much stuff.” You kids? Too much stuff? We were not only assumed to be thieves, but brilliant, greedy thieves. The most annoying thing though, is the way employees watched my friends and me. It’s horrible.Once, at a drug store, I was looking around and found a guy standing on a large box, stocking the shelves. He was watching my hands, more than he was watching his own. I showed him that my hands were empty. He got down off his box and rushed off, as if he was going to get the store manger. How crazy is that!33. What does the speaker find to be unfair?34. What measure did the Graben Gore Restaurant take to stop stealing?35. What happened in a drug store that greatly annoyed the speaker?Section CWriting keeps us in touch with otherpeople. We write to communicate with relatives and friends. We write to preserve our family histories so our children and grandchildren can learn and appreciate their heritage. With computers and Internet connections in so many households, colleges, and businesses, people are e-mailing friends and relatives all the time -- or talking to them in writing in online chat rooms. It is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more convenient than waiting until Sunday for the telephone rates to drop. Students are e-mailing their professors to receive and discuss their classroom assignments and to submit them. They are e-mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate on homework. They are also sharing information about concerts and sports events, as well as jokes and their philosophies of life.Despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. A hand-written note to a friend or a family member is the best way to communicate important thoughts. No matter what the content of the message, its real point is, "I want you to know that I care about you." This writing practice brings rewards that can’t be seen in bank accounts, but only in the success of human relationships.。
2012年英语专四真题TEM4真题听力原文及答案解析[整理打印版]
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2012年英语专四真题TEM4真题听力原文及答案解析[整理打印版]TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2012)-GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN PART I DICTATION（15 MIN）Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. Y ou will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION（20 MIN）In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers on _______.A. product priceB. product qualityC. manufacturersD. production methods2. According to the conversation, an ethical shopper should _______.A. ask for others’ advice before buying thingsB. consider the worth of something to be boughtC. postpone buying things whenever possibleD. search for things that are less costly3. According to the conversation, ethical shoppers can be best described as _______.A. shrewdB. thriftyC. extravagantD. cautiousQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4. Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A. She is enjoying her language study.B. She is enjoying her management study.C. She is not feeling very well at the moment.D. She is not happy about her study pressure.5. What does Marry think of the course initially?A. It is useful.B. It is difficult.C. It is challenging.D. It is interesting.6. What is Mary’s problem of living in a family house?A. She dislikes the food she eats.B. She is unable to sleep well.C. She has no chance to make friends.D. She finds the rent high.7. Which of the following is Mr. Davies’ advice?A. To try to make more friendsB. To try to change accommodationC. To spend more time on EnglishD. To stop attending language classesQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. According to the conversation, the day is special because _______.A. many people are surfing the net on that dayB. it is an anniversary of the internetC. the net brought about no changes until that dayD. big changes will take place on that day9. We learn from the conversation that people _______.A. cannot live without the internetB. cannot work without the internetC. all use the internet to keep in touchD. have varied opinions about internet use10. At the end of the conversation, the speakers talk about _______.A. the future of the internetB. the type of office furnitureC. when changes will comeD. how people will use the internetSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11. In order to open a bank account, you need to produce _______ in addition to your passport.A. a library cardB. a registration formC. a telephone billD. a receipt12. Which of the following might NOT be included in the “utility bill”?A. Rent.B. Gas.C. Water.D. Telephone.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14. According to the passage, “schedule” means that you _______.A. need to be efficient in workB. plan your work properlyC. try to finish work ahead of timeD. know how to work in teams15. According to the passage, one of the activities to relax could be _______.A. protecting wild animalsB. spending time with your familyC. learning how to read efficientlyD. learning how to do gardening16. One of the ways to reduce stress is to _______.A. do better than anyone elseB. fulfill high ambitions in one’s workC. work and have reasonable aimsD. start with a relatively low aim17. According to the passage, to reduce stress has something to do with the following EXCEPT _______.A. one’s positionB. one’s interestC. one’s healthD. one’s moodQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18. According to the passage, new words tend to come from _______.A. world politicsB. advances in scienceC. areas of lifeD. all the above19. The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from a _______ viewpoint.A. historicalB. culturalC. commercialD. colonial20. According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the English language?A. It is outdated in grammar.B. It accepts new words from science.C. It has begun taking in new words.D. It tends to embrace new words.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21. Where was the marble statue found?A. Out in the sea.B. Inside a bath house.C.On a cliff along the coast.D.On the coast outside Jerusalem.22. Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue?A. It was incomplete.B. It was recent artwork.C. It was fairly tall.D. It was in pieces.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.23.The rescue efforts concentrated mainly on _______.A. the U.S.-Canada borderB. snow-stricken regionsC. highwaysD. city streets24. According to the news, the last group of people might have been stranded in their vehicles for more than _______ hours before being rescued.A.24B. 25C. 40D. 48Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.25. According to the 2006 anti-smoking restrictions, smoking was NOT allowed in _______.A. officesB. restaurantsC. barsD. school playgrounds26. According to the news, which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law?A. Television producers.B. Hotel owners.C. Medical workers.D. Hospital management.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.27. According to the news, who first discovered the fraud?A. A client.B. A bank manager.C. The police.D. Bank headquarters.28. When did the bank employee hand himself in?A. A month before the fraud was discovered.B. A day before the fraud was discovered.C. A day after the police launched investigation.D. A month after he transferred the money.Questions 29 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.29. What is this news item mainly about?A. How to open Hotmail accounts.B. How to retrieve missing e-mails.C. New e-mail service by Microsoft.D. Problems and complaints about e-mails.Questions 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.30. Compared with 2009, which of the following figures remained about the same in 2010?A. Number of tickets sold.B. Box office revenues.C. Attendance rate.D. Number of cinemas.Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on ANSWER SHEET TWO.The earthquake of 26th December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory. It was a (31)____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean. It (32)____ coastlines, communities and brought death and destruction to many people.Why do earthquakes happen?The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today; it is moving (33)____(although very slowly) and has doneso for billions of years. This is one (34)____ of earthquakes, when one section the earth (tectonic plate) (35)____ another. Scientists can predict where but not (36)____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line. On one fault line in Kobe, Japan in 1923 over 200,000 people were killed. (37)____, earthquakes do not always happen on fault lines, (38)____ is why they are so dangerous and (39)____.Where do volcanoes happen?Volcanoes happen where th e earth’s (40)____ is thin: lava, dust and gases (41)____ from beneath the earth. They can rise into a massive cone shape like a mountain and erupt, (42)____ they can be so violent (43)____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning. There a re 1511 (44)‘____’ volcanoes in the world. This means that they may (45)___ be dangerous. In 1985 the massive Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted. The lava melted a glacier and sent tones of mud (46)____ the town below. Twenty thousand people died.Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable. We regularly do not know when they (47)____ happen, or (48)____ where they will happen. In the future, scientists may be able to watch and predict (49)____ before they happen. This could (50)____ many lives.31. A. massive B. significant C. great D. grand32. A. changed B. converted C. destroyed D. transformed33. A. frequently B. continuously C. regularly D. periodically34. A. source B. reason C. movement D. cause35. A. collides with B. confronts with C. meets with D. faces with36. A. how B. why C. when D. what37. A. Generally B. However C. Similarly D. Anyway38. A. that B. it C. this D. which39. A. unpredictable B. unaccountable C. inevitable D. irresistible40. A. surface B. appearance C. crust D. cover41. A. flowed out B. burst out C. leaked out D. trickled out42. A. or B. and C. nor D. but43. A. like B. for C. as D. that44. A. living B. active C. alive D. live45. A. relatively B. hardly C. still D. gradually46. A. down B. on C. across D. beyond47. A. are to B. should C. must D. might48. A. else B. even C. though D. whether49. A. accidents B. incidents C. occasions D. events50. A. rescue B. save C. preserve D. shelterPART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY（15 MIN）There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.51. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him.B. No one except his supporters agree with him.C. Neither Julia nor I were going to the party.D. Few students in my class are really lazy.52. Which of the following determiners(限定词) can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?A. many aB. fewC. suchD. the next53. Which of the following reflexive pronouns(反身代词) is used as an appositive(同位语)?A. He promised himself rapid progress.B. The manager herself will interview Mary.C. I have nothing to say for myself.D. They quarreled themselves red in the face.54. My boss ordered that the legal documents _____ to him before lunch.A. be sentB. were sentC. were to be sentD. must be sent55. Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS?A. By now she will be eating dinner.B. I shall never do that again.C. My brother will help you with the luggage.D. You shall get a promotion.56. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. How strange feelings they are!B. How dare you speak to me like that!C. You must give it back to whoever it belongs to.D. It is clear that the crime was done deliberately.58. Which of the italicized parts functions as an object?A. He doesn’t like the idea of my speaking at the meeting.B. It is no use your pretending not to know the matter.C. My parents strongly object to my going out alone at night.D. Her falling into the river was the climax of the whole trip.59. All the following sentences have an appositive EXCEPT _____.A. She bought herself a pair of new shoesB. Only one problem still remains—the foodC. My friends all understand and support meD. She liked her current job, teaching English60. Which of the following best explains the meaning of “Shall we buy the tickets first”?A. He said that we were going to buy the tickets first.B. He requested that we buy the tickets first..C. He suggested that we buy the tickets first.D. He advised us to buy the tickets first.61. Which of the following contains an adverbial clause of cause?A. I got a job as soon as I left university.B. As there was no answer, I wrote again.C. You must do the exercises as I show you.D. Wealthy as he is, Mark is not a happy man.62. Which of the following prepositional phrases can function as an adverbial?A. Are yo u sure of Simon’s disappearance?B. The man with a beard is talking to the manager.C. Every precaution was taken against the failure of the plan.D. Despite the rain, everyone enjoyed the trip.63. A: Mother, you promised to take me out. B: Well, _____A. so I did!B. so did I.C. so I do!D. so do I.64. Which of the following prepositional phrases is an adverbial of concession?A. They used the box for keeping treasures.B. I stepped aside for her to get in first.C. For all that he seems to dislike me, I still like him.D. The parents bought a birthday cake for their son.65. Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A. Poultry are very expensive in the city.B. New machinery were introduced in the factory.C. The police are investigating the murder case.D. The militia were called out to rescue flood victims.66. The girl cannot come to school today on account of the flu. The underlined part means _____.A. concerningB. because ofC. as toD. for67. Mary and John are busy looking for a hotel for their wedding _____.A. medalB. snackC. refreshmentD. banquet68. Mini-skirts first _____ in the 1960s.A. caught outB. caught inC. caught onD. caught up69. That outburst at the meeting was _____ of his bad temper.A. illustrativeB. explanatoryC. expositoryD. revealing70. The earthquake refugees are _____ for food and blankets.A. desirousB. ambitiousC. seriously offD. badly off71. When Linda heard the good news she tried to sound casual, but her excitement was obvious. The underlined word means_____.A. uncaringB. disinterestedC. without planD. without warning72. Most Chinese people went to work by bike within living _____.A. mindB. knowledgeC. memoryD. scope73. The speaker was very good at _____ his ideas during the discussion.A. putting asideB. putting acrossC. putting backD. putting off74. The food is good at this hotel, but the _____ is poor; the waiters don’t seem to be well trained.A. maintenanceB. repairC. chargeD. service75. Slavery was _____ in America in the 19th century.A. abolishedB. cancelledC. abandonedD. terminated76. Mercifully, I was able to complete all I had to do within a few days. The underlined part means _____.A. efficientlyB. surprisinglyC. fortunatelyD. shortly77. The boys in the dorm ____ a coin to decide who would clean the floor.A. heldB. tossedC. putD. collected78. The patterns of spoken language are _____ from those of writing.A. distinctB. distinctiveC. distinguishedD. distinguishing79. A(n) _____ shape has four straight side s at 90°to each other, two of which are much longer than the other two.A. squareB. ovalC. oblongD. circular80. I’d like to have a _____ word with his parents.A. peacefulB. quietC. silentD. personalPART V READING COMPREHENSION（25 MIN）In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO.be polite, and it is important to make a good impression upon other people—especially across national divides.So, what exactly are you supposed to say when “thank you” is only the 20th most popular way to express gratitude? According to a recent survey, 19 other ways of expressing appre ciation finished ahead of “thank you”in a poll of 3,000 people.Pollsters found almost half of those asked preferred the more informal “cheers”, while others liked to use such expressions as “ta”, “great” and “nice one”.So, just what is the appropriate form of words to express your thanks?Fortunately, the clue is in the language itself. “Cheers”, despite its popularity, is considered an informal way to say thank you—and this is a definite clue as to when you can best use it.For instance, when going for a drink with friends, a smile and a “cheers” by way of thanks is not only appropriate to the situation, it is also culturally accurate.“Ta”, originated from the Danish word “tak”, was the second-most popular expression of thanks, and is also commonlyused in informal situations, along with phrases such as “nice one”, and “brilliant”. Interestingly, one word that didn’t make it into the top 20 was “thanks”. Thank you’s shorter, more informal cousin.“Thanks” can be useful, as it is able to bridge the divide between the formality of “thank you” and the downright relaxed “cheers”.Certain words can double as an expression of thanks as well as delight. Again, the words themselves offer the clue as to when best to use them.For example, words like “awesome”, “brilliant” and “you star” featured highly in the new poll and they can hint at both your pleasure at someone's action, as well as serving to express your thanks. If you are on the receiving end of a “new” thank you, you can respond with a simple “no problem”,or “sure”.Of course, in certain circumstances, a simple wave, nod or smile may be appropriate. For instance, if a car driver slows down to let you cross the road, simply raising your hand in acknowledgement is enough to show that you appreciate the drive r’s consideration.Sometimes, formality is necessary, and “thank you” is still the best choice in such situations. But students should not worry about when exactly to use certain expressions.Many people in Western countries are worried that good manners are in decline. People are tired of seeing their acts of kindness and service pass without comment. So don’t think that your “thank you” was clumsy or awkwardly formal. The chances are, if you said “thank you”, you made someone’s day. You star.81. We can tell from the results of the poll that _____.A. people are unconcerned about politeness nowadaysB. “thank you” remains the best expression of gratitudeC. there is a variety of expressions of appreciationD. there are more formal expressions than informal ones82. Which word/phrase does NOT appear in the top 20?A. CheersB. ThanksC. BrilliantD. You star.83. According to the passage. which is an appropriate response to “awesome” or “brilliant”?A. ThanksB. CheersC. Nice oneD. Sure84. According to the passage, the way in which we express our gratitude depends on all the following EXCEPT _____.A. genderB. formalityC. cultureD. circumstance85. In the last paragraph the author encourages people to _____.A. continue their acts of kindnessB. behave themselves wellC. show their gratitude to othersD. stop worrying about bad mannersTEXT BFrom 2007 to 2010, American households lost $l1 trillion inreal estate, savings, and stocks More than half of all U.S. workers either lost their jobs or were forced to take cuts in hours or pay during the recession. The worst may be behind them now, but the shocking losses of the past few years have reshaped nearly every facet of their lives—how they live, work, and spend—even the way they think about the future.For Cindy, the recession began when her husband was relocated to Rhinelander, Wisconsin. by his company forcing the family to move in a hurry. The couple bought a new house but were unable to sell their two-bedroom home in Big Lake, Minnesota. With two mortgages(抵押借款) and two young children to care for, Cindy couldn't imagine how to stretch her husband's paycheck to keep her family fed.Then she stumbled upon an online community called Blotanical, a forum for gardeners, many with an interest in sustainabili ty. “The more I read and discussed these practices, the more I realized this would help not only our budget but also our health,” she says.Cindy admits that before the recession, she was a city girl with no interest in growing her own dinner. “I grew flow ers mostly—I didn’t think about plants that weren’t visually interesting.”But to stretch her budget, she began putting in vegetables and fruit—everything from strawberry beds to apple trees—and as her first seedlings grew, her spirits lifted. She no longer thinks of gardening and making her own jams as just a money saver; they’re a genuine pleasure. “It’s brought us closer together as a family, too,”she says. Her kids voluntarily pitch in with(主动帮助)the garden work, and the family After discovering how resourceful she can be in tough times, Cindy is no longer easily discouraged. “It makes me feel proudto be able to say I made it myself,” she says. “I feel accomplished, and I'm more confident about attempting things I've never done before.” Now she avoids con venience stores and has begun learning to knit, quilt, and make her own soap. “I don't think I would have ever begun this journey if it weren’t for the recession,” she says. “I have a feeling that from now on, it will affect my family’s health and happiness for the better.”86. We learn from the first paragraph that the recession _____.A. affected Americans in certain occupationsB. had great impact on Americans’ work and lifeC. had only brought huge losses in savings and stocksD. is over with some of the losses recovered87. What made the family's financial situation even worse was that they _____.A. moved to Rhinelander in a hurryB. had two children to raiseC. didn’t know anyone in RhinelanderD. couldn’t sell their home in Big Lake88. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Cindy had seen the benefits of gardening in a different way.B. Cindy had developed a hobby of gardening before the recession.C. Cindy had already had a keen interest in sustainability.D. Cindy had already planned to meet the gardeners.89. In addition, Cindy views gardening as a genuine pleasure because gardening _____.A. helped her cut living costs almost by half B .enabled her to make her own jamsC. built up family ties and kids’ enthusiasmD. enabled her to know more about plants90. What does Cindy think of the difficult times she has gone through?A. It gave the couple and their kids a tough lesson.B. It gave her confidence and optimism.C. It would come again and affect the family.D. It left a lasting psychological impact on the family.TEXT C“I’m a little worried about my future,” said Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate. He should be so lucky. All he had to worry about was whether to have an affair with Mrs. Robinson. In the sixties, that was the sum total of post-graduation anxiety syndrome.Hoffman’s modern counterparts are not so fortunate. The Mrs. Robinsons aren’t sitting around at home any more, seducing graduates. They are out in the workplace, doing the high-powered jobs the graduates want, but cannot get. For those fresh out of university, desperate for work but unable to get it, there is a big imbalance between supply and demand. And there is no narrowing of the gap in sight.The latest unemployment figures show that 746,000 of 18-24 year-olds are unemployed—a record rate of 18 per cent. Many of those will have graduated this summer. They are not panicking yet, but as the job rejections mount up, they are beginning to feel alarmed.Of course, it is easy to blame the Government and, in particular, the target that Labour has long trumpeted—50 per cent of school-leavers in higher education. That was not too smart. The Government has not only failed to meet its target—the actual figure is still closer to 40 per cent— but it has raisedexpectations to unrealistic levels.Parents feel as badly let down as the young people themselves. Middle-class families see their graduate offspring on the dole(救济金)queue and wonder why they bothered paying school fees. Working-class families feel an even keener sense of disappointment. For many such families, getting a child into university was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. It represented upward social and financial mobility. It was proof that they were living in a dynamic, economically successful country. That dream does not seem so rosy now.Graduate unemployment is not, ultimately, a political problem ready to be solved. Job-creation schemes for graduates are very low down in ministerial in-trays. If David Cameron's Conservatives had a brilliant idea for guaranteeing every graduate a well-paid job, they would have unveiled it by now. It is a social problem, though a more deep-seated social problem than people perhaps realize.91. The author begins with an episode from The Graduate in order to _____.A. support the fact that more women are working nowB. show that few graduates started working right after graduationC. demonstrate that there were much fewer graduates than nowD. emphasize the sharp contrast between now and then92. With regard to job opportunities for young graduates, the author sounds _____.A. pessimisticB. hopefulC. indifferentD. furious93.The author is _____ the Labour Government’s target:50% of school leavers in higher education.A. in favour ofB. doubtful aboutC. strongly critical ofD. mildly critical of94. Which of the following statements about parents’ feelings is CORRECT?A. Working—class parents feel just as disappointed.B. Parents and their children feel equally disappointed.C. Middle—class parents feel more disappointed.D. Parents feel more disappointed than their children.95. Towards the end of the passage, the author implies that _____.A. there will be job-creation schemes for graduatesD. the Conservatives are doing far from enough to solve the issueTEXT DNo matter how many times you have seen images of the golden mask of boy king Tutankhamen, come face to face with it in Egypt's Cairo museum, and you will s uck in your breath.It was on Nov 4,1923,that British archaeologist Howard Carter stumbled on a stone at the base of the tomb of another pharaoh(法老)in Luxor that eventually led to a sealed doorway.Then, on Nov 23, Carter found a second door and when he stuck his head through it, what he saw was to stun the world. Inside lay the great stone coffin, enclosing three chests of gilded wood.A few months later, when a crane lifted its granite cover and。
Cet412月听力原文、答案与详解
Cet412月听力原文、答案与详解12月Cet-4听力原文、答案与详解Part III Liste ning Comprehe nsionSECTION A11. A) The man should visit the museums.B) She can ' t stand the hot weather.C) The beach resort is a good choice.D) She enjoys stay ing in Wash ington.M: Oh my god! The heat is simplyunbearable here. I wish we'one to thebeach in stead.W: Well, with the museums and restaura nts inWashington I ' lbe happy here no matter whatthe temperature.Q: What does the woma n mean?答案：D解析：Woma n 最后说至U I 'be happy here no matter what the temperature. 这表明了她待在这里很愉快，很享受待在华盛顿，故选D。
12. A) Her new responsibilities in thecompa ny.B) What her job prospects are.C) What the customers ' feedback is.D) The director ' s op inion of her work.M: How s the new job going?W: Well, I ' nhearning a lot of new things, but I wish the director would give me some feedback.Q: What does the woma n want to know?答案：D解析：Woman 说至U but I wish the director would give me some feedback. 这表明了她希望得到director的意见(即反馈)，故选D。
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2012年12月四级听力真题原文11.W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in the east end of the town. There are a lot of roses in bloom.M: Why don’t we walk over there and see for ourselves?Q: What will the speakers probably do?12.M: My presentation is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the lecture hall. I hope to see you there.W: Oh, sorry. I was about to tell you that I have an appointment with my dentist at 9:00 o’clock tomorrow.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.W: How long have you been running this company?M: Twenty years if you can believe that. I brought it from a small operation to what it is today.Q: What do we learn about the man?14.M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: Taking a bus to Miami, it’s cheaper than going by train.M: That’s true. But I’d rather pay a little more for the added comfort and convenience.Q: What does the man mean?16.M: I think it’s time we got rid of all this old furniture.W: You’re right. We need to promote our image besides it’s not a real antique.Q: What do the speakers mean?17.M: That was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldn’t make it home.W: Yeah, most of the roads to my house were flooded. I didn’t get home from the lab until midnight.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18.W: My boys are always complaining that they’re bored.M: Why don’t you get them into some team sports? My son and daughter play soccer every Saturday. And they both look forward to it all week.Q: What does the man mean?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: I don’t know what to do. I can’t seem to get anyone in the hospital to listen to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it.M: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard?W: Yes, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital administration to replace it, but they are trying to cut costs.M: You are pregnant, aren’t you?W: Yes, I am. I made an effort to get my supervisor to transfer me to another department, but he urged me not to complain too loudly. Because the administration is more likely to replace me than an X-ray equipment, I’m afraid to refuse to work. But I’m more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation.M: I see what you mean. Well, as your union representative, I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful.W: Oh, what am I supposed to do then?M: Workers have the legal right to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws, the Occupation or Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act. But the requirements of either of the Acts may be difficult to meet.W: Do you think I have a good case?M: If you do lose your job, the union will fight to get it back for you along with back pay, your lost income. But you have to be prepared for a long wait, maybe after two years.Q19. What does the woman complain about?Q20. What has the woman asked her supervisor to do?Q21. What does the man say about the two federal laws?Q22. What will the union do if the woman loses her jobQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?M: Well, I think it’s both an art and science. You can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one’s artistic quality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determining your strategy. What do you want out of it? What can you give? Then of course there are tactics. How do you go about it? Do you take an opening position in a negotiation which differs from the eventual goal you are heading for? And then of course there are the behavioral aspects.W: What do you mean by the behavioral aspects?M: Well, that’s I think where the art comes in. In your behavior, you can either be an actor. You can pretend that you don’t like things which you are actually quite pleased about. Or you can pretend to like things which you are quite happy to do without. Or you can be the honest type negotiator who’s known to his partners in negotiation and always plays everything straight. But the artistic part of negotiation I think has to do with responding immediatelyto cues one gets in the process of negotiation. These can be verbal cues or even body language. This is where the artistic quality comes in.W: So really, you see two types of negotiator then, the actor or the honest one.M: That’ right. And both can work. I would say the honest negotiator can be quite effective in some circumstances. In other circumstances you need an actor.Q23. When is a scientific approach best embodied in a negotiation according to the man?Q24. In what way is a negotiator like an actor according to the man?Q25. What does the man say about the two types of negotiator?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 2 with a single line through the center.Passage 1Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.Since I started working part-time at a grocery store, I have learned that a customer is more than someone who buys something. To me, a customer is a person whose memory fails entirely once he or she starts to push a shopping cart. One of the first things customers forget is how to count. There is no other way to explain how so many people get in their express line, which is clearly marked 15 items or less, with 20, 25 or even a cart load of items. Customers also forget why they came to the store in the first place. Just as I finish ringing up an order, a customer will say, “Oops, I forgot to pick up a fresh loaf of bread. I hope you don’t mind waiting while I go get it.” Five minutes later, he is back with the bread, a bottle of milk, and three rolls of paper towels. Strange as it seems, customers also seem to forget that they have to pay for their groceries. Instead of writing a check or looking for a credit card while I am ringing up the groceries, my customers will wait until I announce the total. Then, in surprise, she says, “Oh no, what did I do with my checkbook?” After 5 minutes of digging through her purse, she borrows my pen because she’s forgotten hers. But I have to be tolerant of customers because they pay my salary, and that’s something I can’t afford to fo rget.Q26. What does the speaker say about customers’ entering the grocery store?Q27. Which customers are supposed to be in the express line?Q28. What does the speaker say some customers do when they arrive at the check-out counter?Q29. What does the speaker say about his job at the end of the talk?Passage 2Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.The speech delivery style of Europeans and Asians tends to be very formal. Speakers of these cultures often read oral presentations from carefully written manuscripts. On the other hand, American speakers are generally more informal relative to speakers in other cultures. American audiences prefer natural, spontaneous delivery that conveys a lively sense of communication. They don’t rel atewell to speakers who read from a manuscript. If you use an outline of your ideas instead of a prepared text, your speech will not only sound more natural, but you will also be able to establish better relationship with your listeners and keep their attention. The language and style you use when making an oral presentation should not be the same as the language and style you use when writing.Well-written information, that is meant to be read, does not work as well when it is heard. It is, therefore, important for you to adapt written texts or outlines for presentations. Good speakers are much more informal when speaking than when writing. They also use their own words and develop their own speaking styles. Whenever possible, they use short words. Listeners appreciate it when speakers use simple, everyday words in a presentation. One advantage is that it’s much easier for speakers to pronounce short words correctly. Another is that long and sophisticated vocabulary choices make listening more difficult.Question 30 to 3230. What does the speaker say American audiences prefer?31. What should one pay attention to when making an oral presentation?32. What does the speaker focus on in the talk?Passage 3Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by being corrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He compares a thousand times a day the difference between language as he uses it and language as those around him use it. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s. In the same way, kids learning to do all the other things they learn without adult teachers, to walk, run, climb, ride a bike, play games, compare their own performance with what more skilled people do, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to detect his mistakes. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him. Soon he becomes dependent on the expert. We should let him do it himself. Let him figure out, with the helpof other children if he wants it, what this word says, what is the answer to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or that. If right answers need to be given, as in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such tedious work? Our job should be to help children when th ey tell us that they can’t find a way to get the right answer.Question 33 to 3533. How does a child learn to do something according to the speaker?34. What belief do teachers commonly hold according to the speaker?35. What does the speaker imply about the current way of teaching?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 numbered from 36 to43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. Forthese blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.Time is, for the average American, of utmost importance. To the foreign visitor, Americans seem to be more concerned with getting things accomplished on time (according to a predetermined schedule) than they are with developing deep interpersonal relations. Schedules, for the American, are meant to be planned and then followed in the smallest detail. It may seem to you that most Americans are completely controlled by the little machines they wear on their wrists, cutting their discussions off abruptly to make it to their next appointment on time. Americans’ language is filled with references to time, giving a clear indication of how much it is valued. Time is something to be “on,” to be “kept,” “filled,” “saved,” “wasted,” “gained,” “planned,” “given,” “made the most of,” even “killed.” The international visitor soon learns that it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America. Time is so valued in America, because by considering time to be important one canclearly achieve more than if one “wastes” time and doesn’t keep busy. This philosophy has proven its worth. It has enabled Americans to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America. Many American proverbs stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely, and setting and working toward specific goals. Americans believe in spending their time and energy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time.。