2002年英语专业四级考试听力原文
2002年度全国英语专业四级试题及答案（1）
Part ⅠWRITING ［45 MIN.］ SECTION A COMPOSITION Nowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have different ways to stay healthy. For example, some exercise every day; others try to keep a balanced diet. What do you think is the best way to stay healthy? Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: THE BEST WAY TO STAY HEALTHY You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state what you think is the best way. In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks wil be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
2002年6月大学英语四级试题 1听力理解 及注释
2002年6月大学英语四级听力Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example:Y ou will hear:Y ou will read :A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. Y ou should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) His father.B) His mother.C) His brother.D) His sister.2. A) A job opportunity.B) A position as general manager.C) A big travel agency.D) An inexperienced salesman.3.A) Having a break.B) Continuing the meeting.C) Moving on to the next item.D) Waiting a little longer.4.A) The weather forecast says it will be fine.B) The weather doesn’t count in their plan.C) They will not do as planned in case of rain.D) They will postpone their program if it rains.5.A) He wishes to have more courses like it.B) He finds it hard to follow the teacher.C) He wishes the teacher would talk more.D) He doesn’t like the teacher’s accent.6.A) Go on with the game.B) Draw pictures on the computer.C) Review his lessons.D) Have a good rest.7.A) She does not agree with Jack.B) Jack’s performance is disappointing.C) Most people will find basketball boring.D) She shares Jack’s opinion.8.A) The man went to a wrong check-in counter.B) The man has just missed his flight.C) The plane will leave at 9:14.D) The plane’s departure time remains unknown.9.A) At a newsstand.B) At a car dealer’s.C) At a publishing house.D) At a newspaper office.10.A) He wants to get a new position.B) He is asking the woman for help.C) He has left the woman a good impression.D) He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) They are interested in other kinds of reading.B) They are active in voluntary services.C) They tend to be low in education and in income.D) They live in isolated areas.12.A) The reasons why –people don’t read newspapers are more complicated than assumed.B) There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected.C) The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing.D) There are more nonreaders among young people nowadays.13.A) Lowering the prices of their newspapers.B) Shortening their news stories.C) Adding variety to their newspaper content.D) Including more advertisements in their newspapers.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) A basket. B) A cup. C) A egg. D) An oven.15.A) To let in the sunshine.B) To serve as its door. C) To keep the nest cool.D) For the bird to lay eggs.16.A) Branches.B) Grasses. C) Mud.D) Straw.17.A) Some are built underground.B) Some can be eaten.C) Most are sewed with grasses.D) Most are dried by the sun. Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18.A) To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.B) To look into the pattern of solar wind activity.C) To analyze the composition of different trees.D) To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth.19.A) The lifecycle of trees.B) The number of trees.C) The intensity of solar burning.D) The quality of air.20.A) It affects the growth of trees.B) It has been increasing since the Ice Age.C) It is determined by the chemicals in the air.D) It follows a certain cycle.2002年6大学英语四级听力答案及书面材料Part ISection ASection B【书面材料】Section A1. W:I supp ose you’ve bought some gifts for your family.M:Well,I’ve bought a shirt for my father,and two books for my sister. But I haven’t decided what to buy for my mother.probably some jewels.Q: Who did the man buy the books for﹖【注释】本题答案为―D‖。
英语专业四级测验考试真题+解析+听力原文
2002年英语专业四级考试试卷及答案Part ⅠWRITING ［45 MIN.］SECTION A COMPOSITIONNowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have different ways to stay healthy. For example, some exercise every day; others try to keep a balanced diet. What do you think is the best way to stay healthy? Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:THE BEST WAY TO STAY HEALTHYYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state what you think is the best way.In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING ［10 MIN.］Write a note of about 50 - 60 words based on the following situation:You have heard that your friend, Jack, wishes to sell his walkman. Write him a note expressing your interest in it, asking him about its condition and offering a price for it.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy.一.听力Part ⅡDICTATION ［15 MIN.］Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Part ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSION ［20 MIN.］In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question. SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements .At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.1. The speaker is most probably a(n) ___.A. architectB. construction workerC. tourist guideD. housing agent2. What does the statement mean?A. Travel is much faster and convenient now than before.B. People are now travelling much more than in old days.C. Traveling to far-away places has become very common.D. It used to take two more weeks to travel by coach than now3. The speaker feels sorry because___.A. he can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.B. his wife can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.C. the couple can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.D. the couple would be unable to cook the dinner.4. Where is the speaker?A. In the zoo.B. In the classroom.C. In the library.D. At a meeting.5. What does the statement mean?A. One’s success is largely dependent on intelligence.B. Low motivation may lead to poor performance.C. Motivated people are more likely to succeed.D. Both motivation and intelligence are important.6. What does the speaker suggest?A. We should read word by word to get his meaning.B. We should read line by line to get his meaning.C. We should try to find the hidden meaning.D. We should try to find the lines and read them aloud.7. How much does the overcoat cost at the regular price?A. 120.B.15.C.60.D.45.8. What does the speaker mean?A. The sports meet has been cancelled.B. The sports meet has been held despite the rain.C. The time has been set for the sports meet.D. When the sports meet will be held is yet to be known.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. 9．What are the speakers probably going to do?A. To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessonsB. To help Mary to prepare for the upcoming concert.C. To talk with Mary about going to the concert.D. To ask Mary to stop worrying about the exam10. What can we learn about the man?A. He firmly believes in UFOs.B. He is doubtful about UFOs.C. He is sure many people have seen UFOs.D. He thinks many people have lied about UFOs.11. Which of the following has the man never been interested in?A. Electronic music.B. Civil engineering.C. Electronics.D. Electronic engineering.12. What does the man mean?A. The milk is safe to drink.B. The milk is not safe to drink.C. She s houldn’t have bought the milk.D. He woul dn’t have milk for breakfast.13. How many people were caught in the fire?A.6.B.5.C.4.D.7.14. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman will attend her course at 7:45.B. The woman will be late for the blood test.C. The woman will have her blood tested before the first class.D. The woman decides to miss the first class for her blood test.15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Salesman and customer.B. Expert on jewelry and his wife.C. Estate agent and client.D. Husband and wife.16. How does the man probably feel?A. Nervous.B. Uninterested.C. Confident.D. Upset.17. What do we know about Bill?A. He is thoughtful.B. He is forgetful.C. He is careless.D. He is helpful.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 18 and 19 are based on the following news .At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.18. Which of the following is NOT a condition for the reduction of debts?A. Poverty elimination.B. Good government.C. Fight against corruption.D. Poor living standard.19. By cancelling the debts owed to her, Britain intends to ___a similar scheme proposed by the International Monetary Fund.A. rejectB. restartC. followD. reviewQuestions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.20. What happened during the accident?A. A train hit another train.B. A train killed 23 people.C. A train went off its tracks.D. A train was trapped inside the station.21. Which of the following statements best describes the condition of the passengers?A. No one was fatally injured.B. There were many heavy casualties.C. No one was hurt during the accident.D. Someone was killed during the accidentQuestions 22 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.22. The civil servants held a strike to protest___.A. spending cuts.B. reform measuresC. pay cuts.D. low pay.23. The civil servants’ strike was staged ___the general strike.A. a few days afterB. a few days beforeC. a few weeks afterD. a few weeks beforeQuestions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.24. Which is the main idea of the news?A. Industrial relations in Germany.B. The German energy industry.C. Coalition in the government.D. Closure of nuclear reactors.25. The decision to shut down nuclear reactors resulted from the demand from___.A. the GovernmentB. the energy industryC. a party in the coalitionD. a declining need for nuclear energy三.完型填空Part ⅣCLOZE ［15 MIN.］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 your answer sheet.People thinking about the origin of language for the first time usually arrive at the conclusion that it developed gradually as a system of grunts, hisses and cries and ( 26 ) a very simple affair in the beginning.( 27 ), when we observe the language behaviour of ( 28 )we regard as primitive cultures, we find it ( 29 )complicated. It was believed that an Eskimo must have the tip of his tongue a vocabulary of more than 10,000 words ( 30 ) to get along reasonably well, much larger than the active vocabulary of an average businessman who speaks English.( 31 ), these Eskimo words are far more highly infleeted (词尾变化的) than ( 32 ) of any of the well -known European languages, for a( 33 )noun can be spoken or written in ( 34 ) hundred different forms, each ( 35 )a precise meaning different from that of any other.The forms of the verbs are even more ( 36 ). The Eskimo language is, therefore, one of the most difficult in the world to learn,( 37 ) the result that almost no traders or explorers have( 38 )tried to learn it. Consequently, there has grown up, in communication between Eskimos and whites, a jargon ( 39 )to the pidgin English used in Old China, with a vocabulary of from 300 to 600 uninflected words. Most of them are derived from Eskimo but some are derived from English, Danish, Spanish, Hawaiian and other languages. It is this jargon that is usually( 40 ) by travellers as “the Eskimo language”.26. A. must be B. must have beenC. ought to beD. should be27. A. However B. ThereforeC. ProbablyD. Undoubtedly28. A. whose B. thatC. whichD. what29. A. conspicuously B. usuallyC. surprisinglyD. sufficiently30. A. so as B. so thatC. as suchD. as well as31. A. However B. MoreoverC. ThoughD. Therefore32. A. the others B. all othersC. theseD. those33. A. single B. singularC. pluralD. compound34. A. some B. severalC. variousD. varied35. A. getting B. causingC. havingD. owning36. A. endless B. multipleC. uncountableD. numerous37. A. with B. forC. owing toD. as38. A. still B. indeedC. justD. even39. A. alike B. similarC. relatedD. relevant40. A. referred to B. talked aboutC. spokenD. told三.选择Part ⅤGRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ［15 MIN.］There are twenty-five 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 your answer sheet.41. She did her work ___her manager had instructed.A. asB. untilC. whenD. though42. ___of the twins was arrested, because I saw both at a party last night.A. NoneB. BothC. NeitherD. All43. For some time now, world leaders___ out the necessity for agreement on arms reduction.A. had been pointingB. have been pointingC. were pointingD. pointed44. Have you ever been in a situation ___ you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him?A. by whichB. thatC. in whereD. where45. We’ve just installed two air-conditioners in our apartment, ___should make great differences in our life next summer.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. they46. AIDS is said ___ the number-one killer of both men and women over the past few years in that region.A. beingB. to beC. to have beenD. having been47. She managed to save ___she could out of her wages to help her brother.A. how little moneyB. so little moneyC. such little moneyD. what little money48. Fool ___Jane is, she could not have done such a thing.A. whoB. asC. thatD. like49. The experiment requires more money than___.A. have been put inB. being put inC. has been put inD. to be put in50. ___for the fact that she broke her leg, she might have passed the exam.A. Had it not beenB. Hadn’t it beenC. Was it notD. Were it not51. “What courses are you going to do next semester?”“I don’t know. But it’s about time ___on something.”A. I’ d decideB. I decidedC. I decideD. I’ m deciding52. The police have offered a large___ for information leading to the robber’s arrest.A. awardB. compensationC. prizeD. reward53. I arrived at the airport so late that I ___missed the plane.A. onlyB. quiteC. narrowlyD. seldom54. The popularity of the film shows that the reviewers’ fears were completely___.A. unjustifiedB. unjustC. misguidedD. unaccepted55. The head of the Museum was ___and let us actually examine the ancient manuscripts.A. promisingB. agreeingC. pleasingD. obliging56. The multinational corporation was making a take-over ___for a property company.A. applicationB. bidC. proposalD. suggestion57. The party’ s reduced vote was ___ of lack of support for its policies.A. indicativeB. positiveC. revealingD. evident58. There has been a___ lack of communication between the union and the management.A. regretfulB. regrettableC. regrettingD. regretted59. The teacher ___expects his students to pass the university entrance examination.A. confidentiallyB. proudlyC. assuredlyD. confidently60. The ___family in Chinese cities now spends more money on housing than before.A. normalB. average C usual D. general61. The new colleague ___to have worked in several big corporations before he joined our company.A. confessesB. declares C claims D. confirms62. During the reading lesson, the teacher asked students to read a few___ from the novel.A. piecesB. essays C fragments D. extracts63. During the summer holiday season it is difficult to find a(n) ___ room in the hotels here.A. emptyB. vacantC. freeD. deserted64. The old couple will never ___the loss of their son.A. get overB. get away C get off D. get across65. Scientific research results can now be quickly___ to factory production.A. usedB. applied C tried D. practiced四.阅读理解APart ⅥREADING COMPREHENSION ［30 MIN.］SECTION A 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.TEXT AMany of the home electric goods which are advertised as liberating the modern woman tend to have the opposite effect, because they simple change the nature of work instead of eliminating it. Machines have a certain novelty value, like toys for adults. It is certainly less tiring to put clothes in a washing machine, but the time saved does not really amount to much: the machine has to be watched, the clothes have to be carefully sorted out first, stains removed by hand, buttons pushed and water changed, clothes taken out, aired and ironed. It would be more liberating to pack it all off to a laundry and not necessarily more expensive, since no capital investment is required. Similarly, if you really want to save time you do not make cakes with an electric mixer, you buy one in a shop. Ifone compares the image of the woman in the women’s magazine with the goods advertised by those periodicals; one realizes how useful a projected image can be commercially. A careful balance has to be struck: if you show a labour-saving device, follow it up with a complicated’ recipe on the next page; on no account hint at the notion that a woman could get herself a job, but instead foster her sense of her own usefulness, emphasizing the creative aspect of her function as a housewife. So we get cake mixes where the cook simply adds an egg herself, to produce “that lovely homo-baked flavour the family love”, and knitting patterns that can be made by hand, or worse still, on knitting machines, which became tremendously fashionable when they were first introduced. Automatic cookers are advertised by pictures of pretty young mothers taking their children to the park, not by professional women presetting the dinner before leaving home for work.66. According to the passage, many of the home electric goods which are supposed to liberate woman___.A. remove unpleasant aspects of houseworkB. save the housewife very little timeC. save the hous ewife’s time but not her moneyD. have absolutely no value for the housewife67. According to the context, “capital investment” refers to money___.A. spent on a washing machineB. borrowed from the bankC. saved in the bankD. lent to other people68. The goods advertised in women’s magazines are really meant to ___.A. free housewives from houseworkB. encourage housewives to go out to workC. make housewives into excellent cooksD. give them a false sense of fulfillmentTEXT BThe “standard of living” of any country means the average person’s share of the goods and services which the country produces. A country’ s standard of living, therefore, depends first and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. “Wealth” in this sense is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that money can buy: “goods” such as food and clothing, and “services” such as transport and entertainment.A country’s capacity to produce wealth depends upon many factors, most ofwhich have an effect on on e another. Wealth depends to a great extent upon a country’s natural resources, such as coal, gold, and other minerals, water supply and so on. Some regions of the world are well supplied with coal and minerals, and have a fertile soil and a favourable climate; other regions possess none of them.Next to natural resources comes the ability to turn them to use. Some countries are perhaps well off in natural resources, but suffered for many years from civil and external wars, and for this and other reasons have been unable to develop their resources. Sound and stable political conditions, and freedom from foreign invasion, enable a country to develop its natural resources peacefully and steadily, and to produce more wealth than another country equally well served by nature but less well ordered. Another important factor is the technical efficiency of a country’s people. Industrialized countries that have trained numerous skilled workers and technicians are better placed to produce wealth than countries whose workers are largely unskilled.A country’s standard of living does not only depend upon the wealth that is produced and consumed within its own borders, but also upon what is indirectly produced through international trade. For example, Britain’s we alth in foodstuffs and other agricultural products would be much less if she had to depend only on those grown at home. Trade makes it possible for her surplus manufactured goods to be traded abroad for the agricultural products that would otherwise be lacking. A country’s wealth is, therefore, much influenced by its manufacturing capacity, provided that other countries can be found ready to accept its manufactures.69. The standard of living in a country is determined by ___.A. its goods and servicesB. the type of wealth producedC. how well it can create wealthD. what an ordinary person can share70. A country’s capacity to produce wealth depends on all the factors EXCEPT ___.A. people’s share of its goodsB. political and social stabilityC. qualities of its workersD. use of natural resources71. According to the passage, ___ play an equally important rule in determining a country’s standard of living.A. farm productsB. industrial .goodsC. foodstuffsD. export and importTEXT CHow we look and how we appear to others probably worries us more when are in our teens or early twenties than at any other time in our life. Few of us are content to accept ourselves as we are, and few are brave enough to ignore the trends of fashion. Most fashion magazines or TV advertisements try to persuade us that we should dress in a certain way or behave in a certain manner. If we do, they tell us, we will be able to meet new people with confidence and deal with every situation confidently and without embarrassment. Changing fashion, of course, does not apply just to dress.A barber today does not cut a boy’s hair in the same way as he used to, and girls do not make up in the same way as their mothers and grandmothers did. The advertisers show us the latest fashionable styles and we are constantly under pressure to follow the fashion in case our friends think we are odd or dull.What causes fashions to change? Sometimes convenience or practical necessity or just the fancy of an influential person can establish a fashion. Take hats, for example. In cold climates, early buildings were cold inside, so people wore hats indoors as well as outside. In recent times, the late President Kennedy caused a depression in the American hat industry by not wearing hats: more American men followed his example. There is also a cyclical pattern in fashion. In the 1920s in Europe and America, short skirts became fashionable. After World War Two, they dropped to ankle length. Then they got shorter and shorter the miniskirt was in fashion. After a few more years, skirts became longer again.Today, society is much freer and easier than it used to be. It is no longer necessary to dress like everyone else. Within reason, you can dress as you like or do your hair the way you like instead of the way you should because it is the fashion. The popularity of jeans and the “untidy” look seems to be a reaction against the increasingly expensive fashion of the top fashion houses.At the same time, appearance is still important in certain circumstances and then we must choose our clothes carefully. It would be foolish to go to an interview for a job in a law firm wearing jeans and a sweater; and it would be discourteous to visit some distinguished scholar looking as if we were going to the beach or a night club. However, you need never feel depressed if you don’t look like the latest fashion photo. Look around you and you’ll see that no one else does either!72. The author thinks that people are ___.A. satisfied with their appearanceB. concerned about appearance in old ageC. far from neglecting what is in fashionD. reluctant to follow the trends in fashion73. Fashion magazines and TV advertisements seem to link fashion to___.A. confidence in lifeB. personal dressC. individual hair styleD. personal future74. Causes of fashions are ___.A. uniformB. variedC. unknownD. inexplicable.75. Present-day society is much freer and easier because it emphasizes___.A. uniformityB. formalityC. informalityD. individuality76. Which is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Care about appearance in formal situations.B. Fashion in formal and informal situations.C. Ignoring appearance in informal situations.D. Ignoring appearance in all situations.TEXT DMassive changes in all of the world’s deeply cherished sporting habits are underway. Whether it’s one of London’s parks full of people playing softball, and Russians taking up rugby, or the Superbowl rivaling the British Football Cup Final as a televised spectator event in Britain, the patterns of players and spectators are changing beyond recognition. We are witnessing a globalization of our sporting culture.That annual bicycle race, the Tour de France, much loved by the French is a good case in point. Just a few years back it was a strictly continental affair with France, Belgium and Holland, Spain and Italy taking part. But in recent years it has been dominated by Colombian mountain climbers, and American and Irish riders.The people who really matter welcome the shift toward globalization. Peugeot, Michelin and Panasonic are multi-national corporations that want worldwide returns for the millions they invest in teams. So it does them literally a world of good to see this unofficial world championship become just that.This is undoubtedly an economic-based revolution we are witnessing here, one made possible by communications technology, but made to happen because of marketing considerations. Sell the game and you can sell Cola or Budweiser as well.The skilful way in which American football has been sold to Europe is a good example of how all sports will develop. The aim of course is not really to spread the sport for its own sake, but to increase the number of people interested in the major money-making events. The economics of the Superbowl are already astronomical. With seats at US $125, gate receipts alone were a staggering $ 10,000,000. The most important statistic of the day, however, was the $ 100,000,000 in TV advertising fees. Imagine how much that becomes when the eyes of the world are watching.So it came as a terrible shock, but not really as a surprise, to learn that some people are now suggesting that soccer change from being a game of two 45-minute halves, to one of four 25-minute quarters. The idea is unashamedly to capture moreadvertising revenue, without giving any thought for the integrity of asport which relies for its essence on the flowing nature of the action.Moreover, as sports expand into world markets, and as our choice of sports as consumers also grows, so we will demand to see them played at a higher and higher level. In boxing we have already seen numerous, dubious world title categories because people will not pay t o see anything less than a “World Tide” fight, and this means that the titlefights have to be held in different countries around the world!77. Globalization of sporting culture means that ___.A. more people are taking up sports.B. traditional sports are getting popular.C. many local sports are becoming internationalD. foreigners are more interested in local sports78. Which of the following is NOT related to the massive changes?A. Good economic returns.B. Revival of sportsC. Communications technology.D. Marketing strategies.79. What is the author’s attitude towards the suggestion to change soccer into one of four 25-minute quarters?A. Favourable.B. Unclear.C. Reserved.D. Critical.80. People want to see higher-level sports competitions mainly because___.A. they become more professional than ever.B. they regard sports as consumer goods.C. there exist few world-class championshipsD. sports events are exciting and stimulating听力原文及解析PART II DICTATIONDisappearing ForestsThe world’s forests are disappearing. As much as 1/3 of the total tree cover has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. The remaining forests are home to half of the world’s species, thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet, as well as supporting at least half of the world’s species of plants and animals. These rain forests are home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. For example, much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes or for agricultural development such as crop-growing. By the 1990’ s less than half of the earth’ s original rain forests remained, and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. As a result the world’s forests are now facing gradual extinction.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. Next I’d like to show you a three-bedroom apartment on the second floor which is a newly built one we have for rent.2. It used to take a fortnight to travel from London to Edinburgh by coach. However, you could never travel many times around the world in that time.3. Jack, thank you for inviting us to dinner in your house tomorrow. But I’m extremely sorry that my wife and I won’t be able to make it.4. Last time we discussed some patterns of animal behavi or and in today’s lecture you’ll concentrate on the methods used in the study of animals.5. In my opinion motivation, rather than intelligence, often decides how far a person can go in his career.6. In order to understand this writer thoroughly, you have to read between the lines.7. Last week at the sale Jane bought herself an overcoat for 30 pounds which was one quarter of the regular price.8. Due to the continual rain the school sports meet has been postponed again till further notice from the pri ncipal’s o ffice.SECTION B CONVERSATION9. M: I’m really getting worried about Mary. She was sitting in for the exam in two weeks’ time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert. W: She may fail along that line. Let’s try to t alk some sense into her.10. W: Tony, do you have a belief in UFOs?M: Me? Well, I have never seen. But there are a lot of people who have, or they think they have, seen.11. M: You know, I started out in civil engineering, then I switched to electronic engineering. But what really interests me is electronic music.。
2002年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案（5篇）
2002年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案（5篇）第一篇：2002年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案2002年英语专业四级考试听力答案Part Three Listening Comprehension答案Section A Statement1.D2.A3.C4.B5.C6.C7.A8.DSection B Conversation9.A10.B11.C12.B13.D14.C15.D16.A17.BSection C News Broadcast18.D19.B20 C21.A22.C23.A24.D25.CSTATEMENT2.It used to take a fortnight to travel from London to Edinburgh by coach.However, you'll concentrate on the methods used in the study of animals.(Q6).CONVERSATION9.M: I'm really getting worried about Mary.She will sit in for the exam in two weeks'time.But all she is talking about now is nothing but the upcoming concert.W:10.W:Tony, do you have a belief in UFO?M:11.M:W: Wow, that's a long way away from civil engineering.12.W: I bought a pint of milk for our breakfast.But it doesn't seem to look fresh now.Do you think it is still all right to drink?M:(Q12).12.What does the man mean?A.The milk is safe to drink.B.The milk is not safe to drink.C.She s houldn’t have bought the milk.D.He wouldn’t have milk for breakfast.13.M: Is it true that all of them survived the fire last night?W:!them? M: Later in the afternoon they will announce who will get permission for the study trip to Africa.17.W:M:That certainly sounds like Bill.NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One(questions 18 and 19)Britain has announced that it is to cancel about 200 million pounds worth of the debts owed to it by poorer commonwealth countries.The International Developmentin Mauritius.Britain is expected to put forward a fresh initiative on reducing the debts which has not yet provided any relief.News Item Two(questions 20 and 21)people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track.French E-mergency Services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour trapped in the train during the accident.Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station and at a nearby cafe.Some people had broken LastLnight it was not known why the train came off the tracks.News Item Three(questions 22 and 23)12 to 15 percent for anyone earning more than 1,000 US dollars a month.Public Service Unions and local teamsters planned to hold a protest rally in front of the when many of Argentina's 12 million workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers' Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.News Item Four(questions 24 and 25)(Q24), making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy.Talks between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's Government and the chiefs of German energy industry were to begin at 8!第二篇：1999年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案听力原文PARTⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTIONASTATEMENT1.During this morning’s test, I couldn’t do the last four questions, but I did the first five.2.According to Jane there is no better cheese than Swiss cheese in our local supermarket.3.Before going to the gas station to have his tank filled, John had his emergency brakechecked and fixed at the service station near the local cinema.4.Betty would rather that her husband didn’t send away the cleaning lady, but he will anyway.5.Fred would have paid twice as much as he did for his car if the salesman had insisted, as he really needed a car.6.The idea of permanent education is practical because people are never really too old to go on learning.Of course there are certain limits but these are not age limits.7.It is getting much easier to travel nowadays, but increasingly harder to get away from people, and that is perhaps the most difficult thing for holiday makers.8.According to Tom, William lost his job not because he was always sick and usually went to work late, but because he made a big error in las t month’s accounting and the boss was angry with him.SECTION BCONVERSATION9.W: Do you know that Mark turned down that job offer bya travel agency?M: Yeah, the hours were convenient, but he wouldn’t have been able to make ends meet.10.W: Can we eat somewhere else? Very few small restaurants like this serve good food.M: I know, but there isn’t anywhere else in this town.Look!The waiter is coming over for our order.11.W: Mary is fluent in English and she’s just started to learn Japanese.M：I hear she also knows a few words in Chinese and French.12.M: John must have been joking when he said that he was going to live in Boston.W: Don’t be so sure.He told me that he was looking for an agent to sell his house.13.W: Excuse me, I wonder if the bus would come at all.It’s already 10:45.M: Oh, I’m afraid you’ve just missed the last one which left 5 minutes ago.14.W: Hi, John, haven’t seen you for a quite few days.I heard you’ve been sick.How are youfeeling now?M: They must confuse me with my brother, Jack.Anyway, he is feeling better now.15.W: After the way it is being used, the photocopier is not going to make it through the rest ofthe year.M: The year!It’s supposed to be good for four!16.W: Look at all those cars and trucks lined up for the ferry.There must be at least 40 ahead of ours.M: True, I think it will takequite a while for us to be on board.SECTION CNEWS BROADCASTNews Item One(17-18)Haitian hunger strikers at the US labor base at GuantannamoBay, Cuba, have begun refusing all fluids and medical treatments.15 of the 267 Haitians are at the base.7 are prepared to die, if necessary, to force the US to admit the rest of them.The Haitians are eligible to pursue political asylum in the US, but have been barred from entry because most have the AIDS virus.The Clinton Administration says they would lift the ban on their entry, but it is not known when.News Item Two(19)The top three US auto-makers have decided not to proceed with plans to file a trade complaint with Japanese auto-makers.General Motors, Ford and Chrysler had planned to accuse Japanese companies of dumping cars below market prices in the US, but they dropped the idea, citing a pledge by the Clinton Administration to address the US-Japan trade imbalance.News Item Three(20-21)About 100 people are now known have died in what has been described as “the worst storm” ever to hit the eastern US this century.The hurricane-force winds first struck the Gulf of Mexico and have now spread across the Canadian border, continuing to bring reckless snowfalls, severe flooding, and causing millions of dollars in damage.All major airports have now reopened and airlines are beginning to cope with a backlog of thousands of stranded passengers.The storm also paralyzed areas of Cuba, where several people were killed, and property and crops destroyed.News Item Four(22)France has carried out another underground nuclear test in the South Pacific.It is the fifth in the region since September.The test was conducted at the Moruroa atoll on Wednesday.Paris has come under strong criticism for its nuclear testingprogramme, especially from Asia-Pacific countries.A State Department spokeswoman in Washington expressed disappointment at the latest French test.France has promised to sign a global test ban treaty after it completes its current series of nuclear tests in the Pacific.News Item Five(23)The association representing British airline pilots says that there is an urgent need to raise levels of air safety throughout the world.In the statement,the association, known as Bobo, warns that unless air safety improves travelers face a perilous future.The association also said that the standard of training must be raised among fly crews and air traffic controllers as the sky has become ever more crowded.News Item Six(24-25)The Western European Union, the defense organization linking most countries of the European Community, is meeting in Luxembourg to discuss ways to reinforce economic sanctions against the Serbs by tightening controls on the River Danube.It is expected to approve of a proposal to send patrol boats manned by armed police and customs officers with power to search and turn back ships suspected of breaking the sanctions.International efforts to isolate Serbia have been undermined by ships carrying oil and other illegal supplies from the Black Sea region along the Danube into the former Yugoslavia after ignoring attempts by the local authorities to stop them.It is reported that most of the illegal traffic of goods is believed to be arriving in Serbia over land from Greece and former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonian.PART Ⅲ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1．答案：C【问句译文】讲话者考试做得怎样？【试题分析】本题为细节题。
2002年01月大学四级听力原文
9. W: Mrs. Long’s briefing seems to go on forever. I was barely able to stay awake.
M: How could you sleep through that? It was very important for the mission we were going to carry out.
Q: What does the woman imply?
2. W: Did you find the book for your reading assignment in the library?
M: It closed before I got there. I had no idea that it closes so early on weekends.
Q: What was the woman probably trying to do?
4. M: Juana, I am awfully sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Shall we have a beer and forget the whole thing?
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. What do we know about women prisoners in Britain?
15. In what way are open prisons different from closed prisons?
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下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级真题听力，供大家参阅!大学英语四级考试(CET4)历年真题听力2002年1月大学英语四级真题听力试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) She has to post a letter instead.B) She has to turn down the man's request.C) She's not sure if the computer is fixed.D) She can't send the message right now.2. A) He didn't get the book he needed.B) He had no idea where the book was.C) The library is closed on weekends.D) He was not allowed to check out the book.3. A) Play a tape recorder.B) Take a picture.C) Repair a typewriter.D) Start a car.4. A) The woman rejected the man's apology.B) The woman appreciated the man's offer.C) The man had forgotten the whole thing.D) The man had hurt the woman's feelings.5. A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport.B) They are complaining about the poor airport service.C) They are discussing their plan for Christmas.D) The man is seeing the woman off.6. A) She plans to go to graduate school.B) She will drop out of school.C) She will stop working and concentrate on her studies.D) She will take a part-time job.7. A) He needs another job as research assistant.B) He asked Professor Williams for assistance.C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching.D) He is doing research with Professor Williams.8. A) She thought there were no tickets left for the show.B) She thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied.C) The show was planned a long time ago.D) The audience were deeply impressed by the show.9. A) Mr. Long's briefing was unnecessarily long.B) The woman should have been more attentive.C) Mr. Long's briefing was not relevant to the mission.D) The woman needn't have attended the briefing.10. A) In a bank.B) In a school.C) In a clothing store.D) In a barbershop.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage oneQuestion 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Because the bird couldn't repeat his master's name.B) Because the bird screamed all day long.C) Because the bird uttered the wrong word.D) Because the bird failed to say the name of the town.12. A) The cruel master.B) The man in the kitchen.C) The pet bird.D) The fourth chicken.13. A) The bird bad finally understood his threat.B) The bird managed to escape from the chicken house.C) The bird had learned to scream back at him.D) The bird was living peacefully with the chickens.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) They are kept in open prisons.B) They are allowed out of the prison grounds.C) They are ordered to do cooking and cleaning.D) They are a small portion of the prison population.15. A) Some of their prisoners are allowed to study or work outside prisons.B) Most of their prisoners are expected to work.C) Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill training.D) Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their families.16. A) They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training centre.B) Most of them get paid for their work.C) They have to cook their own meals.D) They can choose to do community work.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Because they have a driving license.B) Because they have received special training.C) Because the traffic conditions in London are good.D) Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex.18. A) Two to four months.B) About three weeks.C) At least half a year.D) Two years or more.19. A) Government officers are hard to please.B) The learner has to go through several tough tests.C) The learner usually fails several times before he passes it.D) The driving test usually last tow months.20. A) They don't want their present bosses to know what they're doing.B) They want to earn money from both jobs.C) They cannot earn money as taxi drivers yet.D) They look forward to further promotion.大学英语四级考试(CET4)历年真题听力2002年1月大学英语四级真题听力原文1. A) She has to post a letter instead.B) She has to turn down the man's request.C) She's not sure if the computer is fixed.D) She can't send the message right now.2. A) He didn't get the book he needed.B) He had no idea where the book was.C) The library is closed on weekends.D) He was not allowed to check out the book.3. A) Play a tape recorder. C) Repair a typewriter.B) Take a picture. D) Start a car.4. A) The woman rejected the man's apology.B) The woman appreciated the man's offer.C) The man had forgotten the whole thing.D) The man had hurt the woman's feelings.5. A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport.B) They are complaining about the poor airport service.C) They are discussing their plan for Christmas.D) The man is seeing the woman off.6. A) She plans to go to graduate school.B) She will drop out of school.C) She will stop working and concentrate on her studies.D) She will take a part-time job.7. A) He needs another job as research assistant.B) He asked Professor Williams for assistance.C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching.D) He is doing research with Professor Williams.8. A) She thought there were no tickets left for the show.B) She thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied.C) The show was planned a long time ago.D) The audience were deeply impressed by the show.9. A) Mr. Long's briefing was unnecessarily long.B) The woman should have been more attentive.C) Mr. Long's briefing was not relevant to the mission.D) The woman needn't have attended the briefing.10. A) In a bank. C) In a clothing store.B) In a school. D) In a barbershop.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Because the bird couldn't repeat his master's name.B) Because the bird screamed all day long.C) Because the bird uttered the wrong word.D) Because the bird failed to say the name of the town.12. A) The cruel master. C) The pet bird.B) The man in the kitchen. D) The fourth chicken.13. A) The bird had finally understood his threat.B) The bird managed to escape from the chicken house.C) The bird had learned to scream back at him.D) The bird was living peacefully with the chickens.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) They are kept in open prisons.B) They are allowed out of the prison grounds.C) They are ordered to do cooking and cleaning.D) They are a small portion of the prison population.15. A) Some of their prisoners are allowed to study or work outside prisons.B) Most of their prisoners are expected to work.C) Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill training.D) Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their families.16. A) They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training centre.B) Most of them get paid for their work.C) They have to cook their own meals.D) They can choose to do community work.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Because they have a driving license.B) Because they have received special training.C) Because the traffic conditions in London are good.D) Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex.18. A) Two to four months. C) At least half a year.B) About three weeks. D) Two years or more.19. A) Government officers are hard to please.B) The learner has to go through several tough tests.C) The learner usually fails several times before he passes it.D) The driving test usually lasts two months.20. A) They don't want their present bosses to know what they're doing.B) They want to earn money from both jobs.C) They cannot earn money as taxi drivers yet.D) They look forward to further promotion.1.[D]计算机已坏，当然不能马上发邮件，所以答案为D。
2002年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案
2002年英语专业四级考试听力答案Part Three Listening Comprehension答案Section A Statement1. D2. A3. C4.B5. C6. C7. A8. DSection B Conversation9. A 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D 16.A 17. BSection C News Broadcast18. D 19.B 20 C 21.A 22. C 23.A 24.D 25.CSTATEMENT1. Next I'd like to show you a three-bedroom apartment on the second floor which is anewly-built one we have for rent (Ql).2. It used to take a fortnight to travel from London to Edinburgh by coach. However,you could now travel many times around the world in that time (Q2).3. Jack, thank you for inviting us to dinner in your house tomorrow. But I'mextremely sorry that my wife and I won't be able to make it (Q3).4. Last time we discussed some patterns of animal behavior and in today's lecture (Q4)you'll concentrate on the methods used in the study of animals.5. In my opinion,motivation, rather than intelligence, often decides how far a personcan go in his career (Q5).6. In order to understand this writer thoroughly, you have to read between the lines(Q6).7. Last week at the sale Jane bought herself an overcoat for 30 pounds, which was onequarter of the regular price (Q7).8. Due to the continual rain, the school sports meet has been postponed again tillfurther notice from the principal's office (Q8).CONVERSATION9. M: I'm really getting worried about Mary. She will sit in for the exam in two weeks'time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but the upcoming concert.W: She may fail along that line. Let's try to talk some sense into her (Q9).10. W: Tony, do you have a belief in UFO?M:Me? Well, I have never seen it. But there are a lot of people who have, or who think they have seen it (Q10).11. M: You know, I started out in civil engineering. Then I switched to electronicengineering. But what really interests me is electronic music (Qll).W: Wow, that's a long way away from civil engineering.12. W: I bought a pint of milk for our breakfast. But it doesn't seem to look fresh now.Do you think it is still all right to drink?M: Let me smell it. Well, it has gone off. If I were you, I wouldn't even think of it (Q12).12. What does the man mean?A. The milk is safe to drink.B. The milk is not safe to drink.C. She shouldn’t have bought the mil k.D. He wouldn’t have milk for breakfast.13. M: Is it true that all of them survived the fire last night?W: Yes, a miracle, isn't it? There was a couple on the second floor and two women and three kids on the ground floor (Q13). But no one was badly hurt.14. W: I'm going to take the blood test at 7!45 tomorrow morning.M: In that case,you won't miss any courses tomorrow morning then (Q14).15. M: I'm not really an expert on precious stones, but these are superb. Don't you likethem?W: Have you looked at the price tag? It costs almost twice as much as the house where we are living in (Q15).16. W: You seem to have been restless the whole day today (Q16). What's up?M: Later in the afternoon they will announce who will get permission for the study trip to Africa.17. W: I will never go with Bill again. He could never remember where he parked hiscar (Q17).M: That certainly sounds like Bill .NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (questions 18 and 19)Britain has announced that it is to cancel about 200 million pounds worth of the debts owed to it by poorer commonwealth countries. The International Development Secretary says the relief was being offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty and pursuing good government. This would include taking action against corruption (Q18). At the same time, Common Market Finance Ministers are meetingin Mauritius. Britain is expected to put forward a fresh initiative on reducing the debts of the poorest countries. The Chancellor of Exchequer has indicated that he plans to revive a scheme (Q19) put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund which has not yet provided any relief.News Item Two (questions 20 and 21)An underground train derailed (Q20) at a station in central Paris yesterday, injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French E-mergency Services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour when it derailed as it entered the station. No one had been killed, and no one was trapped in the train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station and at a nearby cafe. Some people had broken limbs and others had suffered bruising. None was in critical condition (Q21). LastLnight it was not known why the train came off the tracks.News Item Three (questions 22 and 23)Argentine civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts (Q22) of 12 to 15 percent for anyone earning more than 1,000 US dollars a month. Public Service Unions and local teamsters planned to hold a protest rally in front of the government house. The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike (Q23) when many of Argentina's 12 million workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers' Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.News Item Four (questions 24 and 25)Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants (Q24), making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. Talks between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's Government and the chiefs of German energy industry were to begin at 8! 30 p. m. Closure of Germany's 19 reactors, which provided around 1/3 of the country's electricity needs, was a key pledge of the Greens, the junior partner in Schroeder's coalition government (Q25).。
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2002年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. M: What was your impression of the dinner party?W: The food was great, but the music was too loud for me.Q: What does the woman complain about?2. M: Could you tell me where the nearest post office is?W: Sure, there’s one two blocks from here. Just walk straight down this street and you can’t miss it.Q: What does the woman mean?3. M: Have you heard about the company’s plans to expand?W: Yes, I’ve heard about it. Do they ha ve any specific details yet?Q: What does the woman want to know?4. M: Excuse me, could you show me the way to the bathroom?W: Certainly, it’s right at the end of the hallway.Q: Where is the bathroom?5. M: I can’t understand why she got so angry.W: Neither can I. She must have misinterpreted your words.Q: What do the speakers say about the woman?6. M: What would you like for dessert, Mary?W: I’ll have the fruit salad, please.Q: What will the woman have for dessert?7. M: How much do I owe you for the tickets?W: It’s five dollars each, so that will be ten dollars altogether.Q: How much should the man pay?8. M: I still can’t find my keys. I’ve looked everywhere.W: Have you checked your jacket pocket?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?9. M: I left my cell phone on the bus. I hope someone turns it in.W: Well, I’d try calling the bus company. They may have a lost and found department.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?10. M: The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow. I hope I can finish mowing the lawn before it starts.W: Why don’t you mow it now? It doesn’t look like it’s going to rain anytime soon.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?Section BPassage OneM: Hello, I’d like to check in.W: Sure, could I have your name please?M: Yes, it’s John Smith.W: OK, Mr. Smith, we have you booked in a double room for two nights. You can use the elevators on the left to reach your room on the third floor. Your room number is 305.M: Thank you.Passage TwoM: Excuse me, what time is it now?W: It’s twenty past ten.M: Thanks. I have to meet someone at ten thirty. I hope I won’t be late.W: Do you have far to go?M: Yes, it’s about a twenty-minute walk.W: Well, you’d better hurry then.Passage ThreeM: I can’t believe that I have t o take an exam tomorrow.W: You should have started studying earlier.M: Yeah, but I just couldn’t get motivated.W: Maybe you should try studying with a group of friends to keep you focused.M: That’s a good idea. I’ll try that next time.Passage FourW: John, I heard you are going to London soon. Is that right?M: Yes, my company is sending me there on a business trip.W: That’s great! Have you been there before?M: No, it will be my first time. I’m really excited.W: You should visit the British Museum while you’re there. It’s amazing.M: Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll make sure to check it out.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneHuman communication is a complex and dynamic process. It involves encoding (表达) and decoding (理解) several levels of meaning simultaneously. These levels of meaning are not present in a message itself but rather in the interpretations that speakers give to the message. They are not absolute, but relative to the cultural background of both the speaker and the hearer.Meanings emerge from the interaction of a message with its context (背景), including cultural context. The cultural context, in turn, imposes certain rules upon language use, such as appropriate ways of thanking someone or of praising or blaming. The word "friend," for example, has different meanings in different cultures. Among the Yucatec Maya (玛雅人) of Mexico, for example, there is a highly elaborate system of classification forfriends, depending on how often one sees or speaks to them. This contrasts with the American view that once someone is your friend, no other qualifications are necessary. Such differences have important effects on communication in a multilingual, multicultural society such as ours.11. What does the passage mainly discuss?12. What does the author mean by saying that meanings are relative to the cultural background of both the speaker and the hearer?13. According to the passage, what rules are imposed by the cultural context?Passage TwoThe United States is experiencing a dramatic increase in its aging population. By the year 2030, approximately one in five Americans will be over 65 years old. With increasing age, there is a natural decline in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Older people are also more likely to suffer from chronic (长期的) diseases, such as arthritis (关节炎) and diabetes. Therefore, it is important for cities to be designed with the needs of older people in mind.Some cities have begun to address these needs through the development of "lifelong communities" where both the young and the old can live comfortably. These communities have accessible public transportation, sidewalks that are easy to traverse (横渡), and parks with benches for resting. In addition, they have facilities like hospitals and nursing homes nearby. The goal is to keep older people active and independent for as long as possible.14. What does the passage mainly discuss?15. What does the author say about the aging population in the United States?16. How do lifelong communities address the needs of older people?Passage ThreeEarthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust (地壳). This release of energy creates seismic waves that travel through the Earth's interior and along its surface. While earthquakes can happen anywhere at any time, certain regions are especially prone to them. These regions lie along the edges of tectonic plates (板块), which are underground slabs of rock that move constantly.The Pacific Ring of Fire is one such area. Stretching from New Zealand to the west coast of the Americas, the Ring of Fire is home to intense volcanic (火山的) and seismic activity. It is where the movement of the Pacific Plate causes many of the world's earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.17. What is the main cause of earthquakes?18. What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?19. Why are certain regions more prone to earthquakes?Passage FourMany people dream of having their own businesses, but running a business can be extremely challenging. For those who are determined and well-prepared, however, it can also be highly rewarding. Here are a few tips for starting a successful business:First, develop a solid business plan. This plan should outline your goals and strategies for achieving them. It should also include a financial forecast (预测) that outlines your expected income and expenses.Second, research your target market thoroughly. Who are your potential customers, and what do they want or need? Understanding your customers' needs is essential for providing products or services that will be successful.Third, build a strong team. Surround yourself with talented and dedicated individuals who will help you achieve your business goals. Delegate (分派) tasks and empower your team members to take ownership of their work.Lastly, be adaptable. The business environment is constantly changing, so be prepared to adapt your strategies and plans as needed. Stay informed about industry trends and adjust your business to meet new challenges and opportunities.20. What is the main purpose of the passage?21. What should a business plan include?22. Why is understanding customers' needs important for a business?23. What is one quality of a successful business owner according to the passage?Part III Listening Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirecti ons: In this section, you’ll hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.24. W: What will the weather be like next week?M: According to the forecast, it will be sunny throughout the week.Q: What is the weather going to be like next week?25. W: I missed the meeting this morning. What did I miss?M: They announced the new project that we’re going to work on.Q: What did the woman miss?26. W: I heard that your team won the basketball game last night. Congratulations!M: Thank you. It was a tough match, but we managed to come out on top.Q: What does the man mean?27. W: Have you finished reading the book yet?M: Yes, I read it in one si tting. I couldn’t put it down.Q: How did the man feel about the book?28. M: I need someone to pick up my dry cleaning later. Can you do it for me?W: I’d love to, but I have a meeting at that time.Q: What does the woman mean?29. M: Can you give me a hand with this crossword puzzle?W: Sorry, I’m not good at solving puzzles.Q: What does the woman imply?30. W: I can’t decide what to wear to the party tonight. Any suggestions?M: How about the blue dress? It looks great on you.Q: What does the man suggest the woman wear?31. M: I’ve been taking singing lessons for a year now.W: That’s great! Have you performed in front of an audience yet?Q: What does the woman want to know?32. W: I’m going to the grocery store. Do you need anything?M: Just some milk, please.Q: What does the man want from the woman?33. M: I need to cancel our dinner reservation for tonight. Something urgent has come up.W: That’s fine. We can always reschedule.Q: What does the woman mean?Section BDirections: In this section, you’ll hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneHow to Be an Effective LeaderEffective leaders possess certain qualities that make them stand out from the rest. First and foremost, effective leaders are good communicators. They are able to clearly express their thoughts and ideas, and they are also good listeners. They value the opinions and ideas of others and encourage open and honest communication within their team or organization.Second, effective leaders have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. They are able to analyze complex situations, weigh the pros and cons, and make well-informed decisions. They also have the ability to solve problems and find creative solutions to challenges that arise.Third, effective leaders are confident and have a positive attitude. They believe in themselves and their ability to lead others. Their positive attitude is contagious and motivates their team members to perform their best.Finally, effective leaders lead by example. They set high standards for themselves and their team, and they are committed to achieving their goals.They show integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic, which inspires others to do the same.34. What is the main topic of the passage?35. According to the passage, what is one quality of effective leaders?36. What does the passage say about effective leaders' problem-solving skills?Passage TwoStress and HealthStress is a natural reaction to the demands of life. It can be caused by external factors, such as work deadlines or personal relationships, or internal factors, such as worrying or overthinking. While a certain amount of stress can be beneficial and even motivating, chronic (长期的) stress can have negative effects on both physical and mental health.Physically, chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and other serious health problems. It can also weaken the immune system, making the body more susceptible to illnesses. Mentally, chronic stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.Fortunately, there are many ways to manage and reduce stress. Engaging in regular exercise, practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can all help to reduce stress levels. It is also important to seek support from friends, family, or a mental health professional if stress becomes overwhelming.37. What is the main topic of the passage?38. According to the passage, what can chronic stress contribute to?39. What does the passage suggest as ways to manage and reduce stress?Passage ThreeThe Importance of SleepGetting enough sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. It is during sleep that the body repairs and rejuvenates (恢复活力) itself, allowing us to wake up feeling refreshed and energized.Lack of sleep can have negative effects on both physical and mental health. Physically, it can weaken the immune system, making us more susceptible to illnesses. It can also contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Mentally, lack of sleep can impair (损害) cognitive function, making it difficult to concentrate, make decisions, and solve problems. It can also lead to mood swings, irritability, and an increased risk of developing mental health disorders.To improve sleep quality, it is important to establish a regular sleep schedule and create a relaxing bedtime routine. It is also helpful to create a sleep-friendly environment by keeping the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet. Avoiding caffeine and electronic devices before bedtime can also promote better sleep.40. What is the main topic of the passage?41. According to the passage, what can lack of sleep contribute to?42. What does the passage suggest as ways to improve sleep quality?Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage in Chinese. Translate the passage into English on the Answer Sheet.43. 每个人都希望过上幸福快乐的生活。
02年英语专四听力原文和答案
2002年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONDisappearing forestsThe world’s forests are dispearing .∕As much as a third of the total tree cover has benn lost/ since agriculture began some 10000years ago./ The ramaining forests are home to half of the world species, /thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. /Tropical rain foreats once covered 12％of the land of the planet / as well as supporting at least half of the world species of plants and animals./ There rain forests are home to millions of pepole,/ but there are other demands on them ./For example,much has been cut for timber,/ and an increasing amount of forestland has been used for industurial purposes/ or for agricultural development, such as crop growing./By the 1900s,less than half of the earth’s original rain forests remained,/ and they continue to disappear at an alaming rate every year./ Asa result, the world’s forests are now facing a gradual extinction.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Do you agree that newspapers seem impersonal?W: Y es. There're no personalities involved as in radio or TV.M: Y es. But being impersonal does not mean objectivity. (1) Newspapers are written by people who have biases and prejudices.W: (3) Y ou said it. (1) On the other hand, radio and television can be just as biased as, if not more biased than, news-M: People on radio and television are trying to stick closely to a script.W: Even without a script, people will let their biases show.M: So the difference between newspapers on the one hand and radio and television on the other is personality.W: Y es. When you read a newspaper article, it's kind of cold,M: (2) There're no voice inflections.W: (2) And there're no facial expressions or body language, either.M: It could be a real exciting story, and all you can do is put exclamation marks.W: But on camera, people can interpret the words of a script in their voices and expressions.M: That would have an impact on the audience.W: Y es. People are more likely to be influenced by what's offered on radio and television than in newspapers.M: Of course, newspaper writers can use descriptive words such as adjectives or adverbs, but that's nothing compared with personalities.W: Y es.M: Personality sells.Key: 1.C 2.B 3.AQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Welcome to visit out city, Mr. Lewis-but, of course, you have been here before, haven't you?M: Y es, I have. What a good memory I have I I was here for the Arts Festival last year.W; And what will you be doing this year?M: (4) Oh,I came here primarily for a holiday and to see some friends. But I will also be giving private cello lessons as well.W: I believe that your cello is rather special. Is that true?M; Oh, yes. It was made for my uncle by a very expert German cello maker called Schuster. (5) When I began cello lessons at the age of eight, he said that when I grew big enough to handle a full-sized cello, he would give it to me.W: (5)So when a child begins to play the cello, he or she starts on a smaller instrument?M: (5) Of course, or he would be very uncomfortable. Many children begin with half-sized cello, but as I was big for my age, I began with a two-third-sized cello.W: Are you going to other places on this trip and will you take your cello with you? M: Y es, very definitely.W: But, isn't it difficult to take a cello around with you?M: Not really. (6)1 just receive two seats when I'm traveling anywhere, one for me and one for my cello. It's such a precious instrument to me that it hardly ever leaves my side.Key: 4.B 5.C 6.CQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.M: Good morning, Miss Brown. Have a seat please. I have been looking through your application. Y ou seem to have many of the qualifications needed for this position, especially the experience.W: I have been working in hotels for eight years now.M: Oh, really. Were you satisfied with your last position?W: (7) Well, to be honest, not entirely. The chances for advancement were very slim. M: I see. Was it hard work?W: No, it's an interesting job and I loved meeting people. I know how to handle a bad-tempered guest.M: (9) But have you done anything to do with —a tour guide?W: (8)1 did work for a short time as an attendant for a tour operator, taking foreigners on guided tours of London.M: (9)Do you speak any foreign languages?W: Y es. I speak German and Spanish—you see ,(10)1 spent several years abroad when I was young.M: Oh, did you? Next is the question of salary, of course.W: ( 10) Well, I used to get 2 000 monthly, so I couldn't accept less than that.M: Well, (9) we ask for loyalty and hard work from our employees. But we pay well, and opportunities for promotion depend on merit, not just on age or seniority.W: Mr. Robert, (10) I don't mind working hard and working overtime.M: That's fine. (10)1 have a few more applicants to interview today for this position. But at the moment, your chance looks very good.W: I'm glad to hear it.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.CSECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.Even a careful motorist may have the misfortune to commit a moto ring offence. In due course, having received a summons , he will appear in (11) what is commonly known as a police-court. This is a court presided over by a civil officer, who tries cases without a jury. A civil officer, has powers to pass sentence for relatively minor offences only; serious charges are dealt with by a judge and jury.When his case comes up in court, the motorist hears his name called by the clerk of the court, and comes forward to identify himself. The civil officer then calls for the policeman who charged the offender and asks him to give evidence. (12)The policeman also is expected to give an account of what happened when the offence was committed and to mention any special circumstances. For instance, the offence may have been partly due to the foolishness of another motorist. It would be unwise for the accused motorist to exaggerate this. It will not help his case to try to blame someone else for his own mistake.The civil officer, on hearing that some other motorist is involved, will doubtless say, " What is being done about this man? ""Case coming up later this afternoon, "may will be the answer.(13) If you are guilty, it is of course wise to plead guilty and apologize for committing the offence and taking up the court's time.Key:11.A 12.A 13.BQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage.Scientists say there are more than 350 different kinds of sharks.Sharks do not have bones ,(14) and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their food. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some tiger sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing.About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birthto live young. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do.Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. (15) Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases.Key: 14.B 15.B 16.DQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage.Not every service or product meets your satisfaction. When you are dissatisfied, you should voice your dissatisfaction. (17) One reason for doing so is to help the vendor know there is a problem. The problem may have been created at a lowerlevel in the vendor's company, and the vendor himself may know nothing about it &t all. Y ou help him when you bring weaknesses or failures to his attention.A second reason for writing a letter of complaint to a vendor is to seek compensation. Y ou may not wish to pursue the matter so far as to take legal action, but you may wish to give the vendor the opportunity of making good. ( 18) Most vendors value your business and their reputation sufficiently to replace defective goods on their own initiative or refund money when necessary. This is the preferred way of making a vendor answer your complaint. No vendor likes to do so, but (19) your carefully worded letter of complaint may motivate him to do so.When you write a letter of complaint, you'd better keep these tips in mind: ( 20 ) First, be polite though firm. Y ou will not win a vendor's cooperation by anger. Secondly, be reasonable. Show logically and factually that the fault lies with the vendor. Thirdly, be specific about what is wrong and what you want done about it. Lastly, tell how you have been hurt or inconvenienced by the problem. This strengthens your argument for compensation.Key: 17.A 18. C 19.D 20.DSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IBritain has announced that it decided to cancel about 200 million pounds of world debts owed to it by poor common-wealth countries. The international development secretary says (21) the relief has been offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty, and pursuing good sovemment. These would include tak ing actions against corruption. At the same time, common market finance ministers are meeting in Malaysia. Britain is expected to put forth a fresh initiative on reducing the debts of the poorest countries. (22) The Charles Levine strategist has indicated that they plan to revive the scheme put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund, which has not yet provided any relief.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2(23) An underground train derailed at the station in central Paris yesterday, injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French emergency services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour when it derailed as it entered the station. No one has been killed and no one was trapped in train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station. In a nearby cafe, some people have broken limbs and others have suffered bruising. (24) None was in a critical condition. Last night, it was not known why the train came off the tracks.Key: 23.C 24.ANews Item 3(25) Argentina civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts of 12-15% for anyone earning more than 1 000 V. S. dollars a month. Public service unions and the local teamsters planned to hold the protest rally in front ofthe government house. (26) The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike when many of Argentina's 12 millions workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.Key: 25.C 26.ANews Item 4(27) Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants, making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. The talks between chancellor of the Kern government and the chiefs of the German energy industry began at 8: 30 p.m. (28) Closure of Germany's 19 reactors, which provided around a third of the country's electricity needs, was the key pledge of the Greenes, the junior partner in this coalition government.Key: 27.D 28.CNews Item 5(29) The UN children's program UNICEF says it plans to help millions of African children return to school or start classes for the first time next year. The agency's executive director says more than twenty-four million children in Africa are not in school because of discrimination, school fees or other factors. Meanwhile the chief UN office for refugees (30)is asking for additional fifty-six million dollars for food and housing for people fleeing ethnic violence in Sudan's western Darfur region. A spokesman says Secretary General Kofi Annan is planning to visit the region soon.Key: 29.C 30.D下面红色字体部分是赠送的散文欣赏摘自网络，不需要的朋友下载后可以编辑删除谢谢可依靠的唯有自己犹太家庭的孩子都要回答这样一个问题：“假如有一天房子被烧着了，你将带着什么东西逃跑？”如果孩子回答是钱财，母亲会进一步问：“有一种没有形状、没有颜色、没有气味的宝贝，你知道是什么吗？”如果孩子回答不出来，母亲会告诉他：“孩子，你要带走的不是钱财，而是智慧。
02年英语专四听力原文和答案
2002年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONDisappearing forestsThe world’s forests are dispearing .∕As much as a third of the total tree cover has benn lost/ since agriculture began some 10000years ago./ The ramaining forests are home to half of the world species, /thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. /Tropical rain foreats once covered 12％of the land of the planet / as well as supporting at least half of the world species of plants and animals./ There rain forests are home to millions of pepole,/ but there are other demands on them ./For example,much has been cut for timber,/ and an increasing amount of forestland has been used for industurial purposes/ or for agricultural development, such as crop growing./By the 1900s,less than half of the earth’s original rain forests remained,/ and they continue to disappear at an alaming rate every year./ Asa result, the world’s forests are now facing a gradual extinction.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Do you agree that newspapers seem impersonal?W: Yes. There're no personalities involved as in radio or TV.M: Yes. But being impersonal does not mean objectivity. (1) Newspapers are written by people who have biases and prejudices.W: (3) You said it. (1) On the other hand, radio and television can be just as biased as, if not more biased than, news-M: People on radio and television are trying to stick closely to a script.W: Even without a script, people will let their biases show.M: So the difference between newspapers on the one hand and radio and television on the other is personality.W: Yes. When you read a newspaper article, it's kind of cold,M: (2) There're no voice inflections.W: (2) And there're no facial expressions or body language, either.M: It could be a real exciting story, and all you can do is put exclamation marks.W: But on camera, people can interpret the words of a script in their voices and expressions.M: That would have an impact on the audience.W: Yes. People are more likely to be influenced by what's offered on radio and television than in newspapers.M: Of course, newspaper writers can use descriptive words such as adjectives or adverbs, but that's nothing compared with personalities.W: Yes.M: Personality sells.Key: 1.C 2.B 3.AQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Welcome to visit out city, Mr. Lewis-but, of course, you have been here before, haven't you?M: Yes, I have. What a good memory I have I I was here for the Arts Festival last year.W; And what will you be doing this year?M: (4) Oh,I came here primarily for a holiday and to see some friends. But I will also be giving private cello lessons as well.W: I believe that your cello is rather special. Is that true?M; Oh, yes. It was made for my uncle by a very expert German cello maker called Schuster. (5) When I began cello lessons at the age of eight, he said that when I grew big enough to handle a full-sized cello, he would give it to me.W: (5)So when a child begins to play the cello, he or she starts on a smaller instrument?M: (5) Of course, or he would be very uncomfortable. Many children begin with half-sized cello, but as I was big for my age, I began with a two-third-sized cello.W: Are you going to other places on this trip and will you take your cello with you? M: Yes, very definitely.W: But, isn't it difficult to take a cello around with you?M: Not really. (6)1 just receive two seats when I'm traveling anywhere, one for me and one for my cello. It's such a precious instrument to me that it hardly ever leaves my side.Key: 4.B 5.C 6.CQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.M: Good morning, Miss Brown. Have a seat please. I have been looking through your application. You seem to have many of the qualifications needed for this position, especially the experience.W: I have been working in hotels for eight years now.M: Oh, really. Were you satisfied with your last position?W: (7) Well, to be honest, not entirely. The chances for advancement were very slim. M: I see. Was it hard work?W: No, it's an interesting job and I loved meeting people. I know how to handle a bad-tempered guest.M: (9) But have you done anything to do with —a tour guide?W: (8)1 did work for a short time as an attendant for a tour operator, taking foreigners on guided tours of London.M: (9)Do you speak any foreign languages?W: Yes. I speak German and Spanish—you see ,(10)1 spent several years abroad when I was young.M: Oh, did you? Next is the question of salary, of course.W: ( 10) Well, I used to get 2 000 monthly, so I couldn't accept less than that.M: Well, (9) we ask for loyalty and hard work from our employees. But we pay well, and opportunities for promotion depend on merit, not just on age or seniority.W: Mr. Robert, (10) I don't mind working hard and working overtime.M: That's fine. (10)1 have a few more applicants to interview today for this position. But at the moment, your chance looks very good.W: I'm glad to hear it.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.CSECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.Even a careful motorist may have the misfortune to commit a motoring offence. In due course, having received a summons , he will appear in (11) what is commonly known as a police-court. This is a court presided over by a civil officer, who tries cases without a jury. A civil officer, has powers to pass sentence for relatively minor offences only; serious charges are dealt with by a judge and jury.When his case comes up in court, the motorist hears his name called by the clerk of the court, and comes forward to identify himself. The civil officer then calls for the policeman who charged the offender and asks him to give evidence. (12)The policeman also is expected to give an account of what happened when the offence was committed and to mention any special circumstances. For instance, the offence may have been partly due to the foolishness of another motorist. It would be unwise for the accused motorist to exaggerate this. It will not help his case to try to blame someone else for his own mistake.The civil officer, on hearing that some other motorist is involved, will doubtless say, " What is being done about this man? ""Case coming up later this afternoon, "may will be the answer.(13) If you are guilty, it is of course wise to plead guilty and apologize for committing the offence and taking up the court's time.Key:11.A 12.A 13.BQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage.Scientists say there are more than 350 different kinds of sharks.Sharks do not have bones ,(14) and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their food. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some tiger sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing.About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birthto live young. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do.Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. (15) Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases.Key: 14.B 15.B 16.DQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage.Not every service or product meets your satisfaction. When you are dissatisfied, you should voice your dissatisfaction. (17) One reason for doing so is to help the vendor know there is a problem. The problem may have been created at a lowerlevel in the vendor's company, and the vendor himself may know nothing about it &t all. You help him when you bring weaknesses or failures to his attention.A second reason for writing a letter of complaint to a vendor is to seek compensation. You may not wish to pursue the matter so far as to take legal action, but you may wish to give the vendor the opportunity of making good. ( 18) Most vendors value your business and their reputation sufficiently to replace defective goods on their own initiative or refund money when necessary. This is the preferred way of making a vendor answer your complaint. No vendor likes to do so, but (19) your carefully worded letter of complaint may motivate him to do so.When you write a letter of complaint, you'd better keep these tips in mind: ( 20 ) First, be polite though firm. You will not win a vendor's cooperation by anger. Secondly, be reasonable. Show logically and factually that the fault lies with the vendor. Thirdly, be specific about what is wrong and what you want done about it. Lastly, tell how you have been hurt or inconvenienced by the problem. This strengthens your argument for compensation.Key: 17.A 18. C 19.D 20.DSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IBritain has announced that it decided to cancel about 200 million pounds of world debts owed to it by poor common-wealth countries. The international development secretary says (21) the relief has been offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty, and pursuing good sovemment. These would include taking actions against corruption. At the same time, common market finance ministers are meeting in Malaysia. Britain is expected to put forth a fresh initiative on reducing the debts of the poorest countries. (22) The Charles Levine strategist has indicated that they plan to revive the scheme put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund, which has not yet provided any relief.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2(23) An underground train derailed at the station in central Paris yesterday, injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French emergency services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour when it derailed as it entered the station. No one has been killed and no one was trapped in train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station. In a nearby cafe, some people have broken limbs and others have suffered bruising. (24) None was in a critical condition. Last night, it was not known why the train came off the tracks.Key: 23.C 24.ANews Item 3(25) Argentina civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts of 12-15% for anyone earning more than 1 000 V. S. dollars a month. Public service unions and the local teamsters planned to hold the protest rally in front ofthe government house. (26) The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike when many of Argentina's 12 millions workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.Key: 25.C 26.ANews Item 4(27) Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants, making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. The talks between chancellor of the Kern government and the chiefs of the German energy industry began at 8: 30 p.m. (28) Closure of Germany's 19 reactors, which provided around a third of the country's electricity needs, was the key pledge of the Greenes, the junior partner in this coalition government.Key: 27.D 28.CNews Item 5(29) The UN children's program UNICEF says it plans to help millions of African children return to school or start classes for the first time next year. The agency's executive director says more than twenty-four million children in Africa are not in school because of discrimination, school fees or other factors. Meanwhile the chief UN office for refugees (30)is asking for additional fifty-six million dollars for food and housing for people fleeing ethnic violence in Sudan's western Darfur region. A spokesman says Secretary General Kofi Annan is planning to visit the region soon.。
TEM4听力真题原文-2002
[ti:TEM4-2002][ar:华研外语][al:英语专业四级真题][by:华研外语：][00:00.00]华研外语：[00:11.31]TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2002)[00:15.52]-GRADE FOUR-[00:17.11]PART I DICTATION[00:19.86]Listen to the following passage.[00:22.93]Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.[00:26.91]During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed,[00:30.95]listen and try to understand the meaning.[00:34.19]For the second and third readings,[00:36.65]the passage will be read sentence by sentence,[00:39.69]or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds.[00:44.34]The last reading will be read at normal speed again[00:48.26]and during this time you should check your work.[00:51.58]You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. [00:56.34]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.[01:01.03]Now, listen to the passage.[01:03.58]Disappearing Forests[01:05.82]The world's forests are disappearing.[01:09.06]As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost[01:13.41]since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago.[01:17.71]The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species,[01:22.51]thus becoming the chief resource for their survival.[01:25.83]Tropical rain forests once covered 12 percent of the land of the planet [01:32.36]as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals.[01:37.27]These rain forests are home to millions of people,[01:40.59]but there are other demands on them.[01:43.25]For example, much has been cut for timber,[01:46.91]an increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes [01:52.52]or for agricultural development, such as crop growing.[01:56.42]By the 1990's,[01:59.38]less than half of the earth's original rain forests remained,[02:03.05]and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. [02:07.81]As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction. [02:13.65]The second and third readings.[02:18.14]You should begin writing now.[02:20.81]The world's forests are disappearing.[02:39.44]The world's forests are disappearing.[02:54.38]As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost[03:14.33]As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost[03:34.05]since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago.[03:52.65]since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago.[04:10.88]The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species,[04:30.36]The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species,[04:50.44]thus becoming the chief resource for their survival.[05:07.65]thus becoming the chief resource for their survival.[05:27.48]Tropical rain forests once covered 12 percent of the land of the planet [05:45.25]Tropical rain forests once covered 12 percent of the land of the planet [06:04.29]as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals.[06:26.44]as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals.[06:45.59]These rain forests are home to millions of people,[07:02.06]These rain forests are home to millions of people,[07:20.59]but there are other demands on them.[07:37.18]but there are other demands on them.[07:54.72]For example, much has been cut for timber,[08:13.14]For example, much has been cut for timber,[08:31.72]an increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes [08:51.56]an increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes [09:11.43]or for agricultural development, such as crop growing.[09:30.06]or for agricultural development, such as crop growing.[09:49.65]By the 1990's, less than half of the earth's original rain forests remained,[10:11.39]By the 1990's, less than half of the earth's original rain forests remained,[10:30.74]and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. [10:50.14]and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. [11:10.04]As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction. [11:30.21]As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction. [11:53.65]The last reading.[11:55.75]The world's forests are disappearing.[11:59.11]As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost[12:03.47]since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago.[12:07.79]The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species,[12:12.52]thus becoming the chief resource for their survival.[12:15.89]Tropical rain forests once covered 12 percent of the land of the planet [12:22.86]as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals.[12:27.40]These rain forests are home to millions of people,[12:30.69]but there are other demands on them.[12:33.25]For example, much has been cut for timber,[12:36.92]an increasing amount of forest land[12:40.17]has been used for industrial purposes[12:42.78]or for agricultural development, such as crop growing.[12:46.83]By the 1990's, less than half of the earth's original rain forests remained,[12:52.93]and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. [12:58.28]As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction. [13:03.72]Now you have two minutes to check through your work.[15:03.85]That is the end of part 1 dictation.[15:10.87]PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION[15:15.91]SECTION A CONVERSATIONS[15:19.36]Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.[15:24.35]W: Hi, Mike, do you have a minute to spare?[15:28.35]M: Yes, Sherry, how can I help you?[15:31.27]W: Well, I have been getting music noises coming from your apartment [15:36.42]and it seems like it is always during 9 am to 12 am when I am trying to study.[15:43.22]Is it possible to tune down[15:46.12]and contain the noise to your apartment then?[15:49.20]M: Oh, I'm so sorry about that.[15:51.70]I hadn't been back to my apartment for two weeks and in fact,[15:55.71]I just got back today.[15:57.08]It must be my new roommate then.[15:59.48]I forgot to tell him how thin the walls are around here,[16:02.67]so it may be my fault.[16:04.29]W: I realize that.[16:06.28]Could you have a word with him[16:08.54]and get him to lower the volume[16:10.47]because it is disturbing during the night.[16:13.22]It's not that I don't enjoy that kind of music.[16:17.40]It's just... well[16:18.46]you know how it is around this time[16:21.21]of the year with midterms and everything.[16:23.61]M: Oh, no problem, and I tell you what.[16:26.70]I won't even mention that it was you who complained.[16:29.78]W: Well, Mike, I appreciate it[16:33.71]but I'm afraid that this is not the only issue I want to bring up. [16:38.05]Your new roommate is also taking up 2 parking spaces in the parking lot. [16:45.06]As you know, we are kind of short in parking spaces here.[16:49.49]M: Really, I didn't know that! That's selfish of him to do so.[16:54.18]Well, Sherry, not to worry.[16:56.35]You bet I will give him a piece of my mind tonight.[16:59.28]W: I just hope you can settle things peacefully.[17:03.20]I don't want to be the villain causing you guys to have a stir up. [17:07.36]I know how it is to live with someone who drives you around the bend. [17:11.71]M: Oh, don't worry.[17:13.85]Yeah, it's not like it's the most pleasant thing to do[17:16.90]and it's not that I want to,[17:18.65]but I want to set the rules clear.[17:20.53]There are other issues I have that go beyond what you're just mentioning [17:25.07]but I don't think you need to hear about them.[17:27.43]W: All right, I hope you can settle all of this soon.[17:31.45]Sorry to give you all these bad news now.[17:34.62]M: Oh, don't worry, Sherry.[17:36.77]This will be all settled without a hitch.[17:53.91]Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.[17:58.84]M: Time to eat![18:00.99]W: Coming. Oh, I'm starving.[18:03.97]Oh yuck! What's that?[18:07.24]M: Ah, now don't complain![18:09.20]W: But what is it, and where is mom?[18:12.25]M: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner[18:14.58]because she's not feeling well tonight.[18:16.73]W: But what is it... and that smell![18:21.02]M: It's pizza.[18:22.78]I just followed an old family recipe here, and...[18:25.76]W: Let me see that...[18:27.49]Oh, Dad.You're missing a page![18:30.67]M: Oh, uh, well, uh...[18:32.90]well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe, but don't worry. [18:36.70]I have plenty of experience around the house.[18:39.38]Plenty of experience cooking.[18:40.93]W: That's not what mom says.[18:43.56]M: Well, wait, wait, here let me try a piece first.[18:48.43]Here, let me, let me cool this off here.[18:51.29]Oh, yeah. Oh, this is great stuff.[18:53.72]W: Yeah right. Why are you making that face?[18:57.88]M: Well, well, it's just, just a little rich for me. That's all. [19:02.18]W: Let me try it Dad. Uh, Dad.[19:07.59]You put a little too much salt in it and besides it's burned.[19:12.69]And what's that?[19:14.50]M: Oh, well, well, that's just part of my own adaptation to the recipe. [19:20.03]I added some pumpkin.[19:21.65]W: Oh, not another one of your surprises.[19:24.98]Pumpkin doesn't go on pizza![19:28.46]M: Well, okay, well, so what? Uh, what do we do now?[19:33.46]W: Well, how about some cold cereal...[19:37.62]You can't mess up on that, Dad.[19:51.68]Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.[20:00.58]M: So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?[20:04.62]W: Uh, I'm kind of busy.[20:07.30]Why do you ask?[20:08.93]M: Oh, I was wondering if you'd like to get together and do something, [20:12.61]like watching a movie or taking a walk down by the lake.[20:16.50]W: I'd love to, but I'm really going to be busy all day on Saturday. [20:22.36]M: What do you have going on that day?[20:24.76]W: First, my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning, [20:29.70]and then I have a dentist appointment at 12∶30.[20:33.31]I can't miss that because I've canceled twice before.[20:37.67]M: Well, what about after that?[20:39.85]W: Well, I'm going to be running around all day.[20:43.10]After the dentist appointment,[20:45.40]I need to meet Julie at 2∶00 to help her with her science project [20:50.33]that's due on Monday morning at school.[20:52.51]M: Okay, but are you free after that?[20:55.31]W: Hardly. Then I have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4∶30,[21:01.23]and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5∶30.[21:06.08]I feel like a slave sometimes.[21:08.82]Then, I have to clean the dishes and finish reading my history assignment. [21:13.99]Who knows how long that'll take.[21:16.48]M: Wow, sounds like you're going to have a full day.[21:20.15]Well, let's just play a game or something.[21:22.95]W: Sounds good, but give me a call before you come.[21:27.32]My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.[21:45.76]SECTION B PASSAGES[21:54.04]Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.[22:00.56]How men first learn to invent words is unknown, in other words, [22:06.42]the origin of language is a mystery.[22:08.72]All we really know is that men, unlike animals,[22:12.47]somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, [22:16.82]actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other, [22:20.88]and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters,[22:25.25]which could be combined to represent those sounds,[22:28.26]and which could be written down.[22:29.87]Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters we call words. [22:35.53]The power of words, then, lies in their associations[22:40.51]-the things they bring up before our minds.[22:43.39]Words become filled with meaning for us by experience;[22:47.09]and the longer we live,[22:48.97]the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; [22:53.14]and the more we read and learn,[22:55.69]the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. [22:59.88]Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts[23:04.98]but also express these thoughts in words[23:07.73]which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions.[23:11.29]This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. [23:17.28]Above all, the real poet is a master of words.[23:22.32]He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music[23:26.36]and which by their position and association can move men to tears. [23:31.42]We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully[23:34.91]and use them accurately,[23:36.47]or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.[23:51.30]Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.[23:59.70]After two decades of growing students and economic prosperity,[24:05.85]business schools in the United States have started to face harder times. [24:11.20]Only Harvard's MBA School showed a substantial increase[24:16.80]in enrollment in the 1993 school year.[24:20.16]Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments. [24:26.07]Since 1990, the number of people[24:30.04]receiving Masters in Business Administration (or MBA) degrees,[24:35.58]has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000,[24:40.06]and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to continue. [24:44.72]There are two factors causing this decrease in students[24:49.66]seeking an MBA degree.[24:51.54]The first one is that many graduates of four-year colleges[24:55.98]are finding that an MBA degree[24:58.44]is not a guarantee for a plush job on Wall Street,[25:02.50]or in other financial districts of major American cities.[25:06.73]Many of the entry-level management jobs[25:09.78]are as well as going to students graduating[25:12.67]with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities.[25:17.04]Students have asked the question,[25:19.80]"Is an MBA degree really what I need[25:23.32]to be best prepared for getting a good job?"[25:26.00]The second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls [25:31.69]and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered.[25:35.50]Business needs are changing,[25:38.17]and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands.[25:58.35]Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.[26:07.08]The bamboo is a kind of useful plant.[26:11.53]Its stems are strong[26:13.34]and they are divided by solid rings into sections.[26:17.28]Between these rings are hollow stems.[26:20.76]In Guangzhou bamboos are widely used.[26:25.37]Some are used as prop in house building.[26:29.10]Some are cut, and made into baskets,[26:32.46]chairs and tables, etc.[26:34.56]Some are split into strips.[26:37.30]These strips are fastened together to make curtains for windows [26:42.00]and doors to keep out flies and the light of the sun.[26:45.79]We can eat the young shoots of bamboo, too.[26:49.72]It is quite tasty.[26:51.28]In Hangzhou, along the hillside we can find many bamboo trees.[26:57.70]Some are green and some are yellow in color.[27:01.49]Their stems are long and their leaves are small and pointed.[27:06.29]The bamboo trees don't need much water for them to grow.[27:10.95]Four thousand years ago,[27:13.75]there was a wise king in China, named Shun.[27:17.11]He had two wives.[27:19.05]When Shun died, his two wives were very sad.[27:23.32]They cried day and night.[27:25.93]Their tears fell on the stems of bamboo,[27:28.67]so the stems of bamboo had many dots here and there.[27:32.98]And these dots couldn't be washed out.[27:36.29]This kind of bamboo which has so many spots on[27:41.04]it is named "mottled Bamboo" and grows in Hunan.[27:58.70]SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST[28:03.56]Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.[28:09.37]Britain has announced that it is to cancel about[28:15.13]200 million pounds' worth of debts owed to it[28:18.75]by poorer Commonwealth countries.[28:21.17]The International Development Secretary[28:24.22]says the relief was being offered to countries[28:27.16]committed to eliminating poverty and pursuing good government.[28:31.64]This would include taking action against corruption.[28:35.70]At the same time,[28:37.82]Common Market finance ministers are meeting in Mauritius.[28:41.80]Britain is expected to put forward a fresh initiative[28:45.99]on reducing the debts of the poorest countries.[28:49.13]The Chancellor of the Exchequer[28:51.54]has indicated that he plans to revive a scheme[28:54.59]put forward last year[28:56.50]by the International Monetary Fund,[28:59.00]which has not yet provided any relief.[29:08.99]Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.[29:18.24]An underground train derailed at a station in central Paris yesterday, [29:24.48]injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train[29:29.89]standing on the opposite track.[29:32.02]French emergency services said the train was travelling at 35 kilometres per hour[29:40.34]when it derailed as it entered the station.[29:42.90]No one had been killed and no one was trapped in the train during the accident.[29:48.66]Ambulances rushed to the scene[29:51.93]and doctors began treating casualties in the station and at a nearby cafe. [29:57.60]Some people had broken limbs and others had suffered bruising.[30:02.40]None was in a critical condition.[30:05.64]Last night it was not known why the train came off the tracks.[30:18.24]Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news.[30:25.62]Argentine civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday[30:32.18]to protest pay cuts of 12 to 15 per cent[30:36.32]for anyone earning more than US$1,000 a month.[30:40.37]Public service unions planned to hold a protest rally in front of Government House.[30:46.77]The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike[30:52.39]when many of Argentina's 12 million workers stayed home[30:57.04]after the nation's powerful General Workers Confederation,[31:00.48]the nation's largest union group,[31:02.72]called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free-market reforms. [31:15.32]Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news.[31:24.61]Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday[31:28.39]to close down its 19 nuclear power plants,[31:32.31]making it the first major industrial nation[31:35.70]to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy.[31:39.06]Talks between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's government[31:43.13]and the chiefs of the German energy industry were to begin at 8：30 pm. [31:48.95]Closure of Germany's 19 reactors,[31:53.02]which provide around a third of the country's electricity needs, [31:57.16]was a key pledge of the Greens,[31:59.78]the junior partner in Schroeder's coalition government.[32:11.68]Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news.[32:18.46]The Western European Union,[32:22.58]the defense organization linking most countries of the European community,[32:27.56]is meeting in Luxembourg to discuss ways to reinforce economic sanctions [32:33.67]against the Serbs by tightening controls on the river Danube.[32:38.21]It is expected to approve proposals to send patrol boats[32:43.28]manned by armed police and customs officers[32:46.67]with powers to search and turn back ships[32:50.34]suspected of breaking the sanctions.[32:52.53]International efforts to isolate Serbia[32:56.44]have been undermined by ships carrying oil[32:59.80]and other illegal supplies from the Black Sea region[33:03.42]along the Danube into the former Yugoslavia,[33:07.14]often ignoring attempts by local authorities to stop them.[33:11.33]It is reported that most of the illegal traffic of goods [33:15.95]is believed to be arriving in Serbia over land from Greece [33:20.44]and the former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia.[33:31.35]This is the end of Listening Comprehension.[33:37.10]。
2002年英语专业四级考试听力原文
2002年英语专业四级考试听力原文PART II DICTA TIONDisappearing ForestsThe world’s forests are disappearing. As much as 1/3 of the total tree cover has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. The remaining forests are home to half of the world’s species, thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet, as well as supporting at least half of the world’s species of plants and animals. These rain forests are home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. For example, much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes or for agricultural development such as crop-growing. By the 1990’ s less than half of the earth’ s original rain forests remained, and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. As a result the world’s forests are now facing gradual extinction.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STA TEMENT1. Next I’d like to show you a three-bedroom apartment on the second floor which is a newly built one we have for rent.2. It used to take a fortnight to travel from London to Edinburgh by coach. However, you could never travel many times around the world in that time.3. Jack, thank you for inviting us to dinner in your house tomorrow. But I’m extremely sorry that my wife and I won’t be able to make it.4. Last time we discussed some patterns of animal behavior and in today’s lecture you’ll concentrate on the methods used in the study of animals.5. In my opinion motivation, rather than intelligence, often decides how far a person can go in his career.6. In order to understand this writer thoroughly, you have to read between the lines.7. Last week at the sale Jane bought herself an overcoat for 30 pounds which was one quarter of the regular price.8. Due to the continual rain the school sports meet has been postponed again till further notice from the principal’s office.SECTION B CONVERSATION9. M: I’m really getting worried about Mary. She was sitting in for the exam in two weeks’time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert.W: She may fail along that line. Let’s try to talk some sense into her.10. W: Tony, do you have a belief in UFOs?M: Me? Well, I have never seen. But there are a lot of people who have, or they think they have, seen.11. M: You know, I started out in civil engineering, then I switched to electronic engineering. But what really interests me is electronic music.W: Well, that’s a long way away from civil engineering.12. W: How about a pound of milk for our breakfast? But it doesn’t seem to look fresh now. Do you think it is still all right to drink?M: Let me smell it. Well, it has gone off. If I were you, I wouldn’t even think of it.13. M: Is it true that all of them survived the fire last night?W: Yes, a miracle, isn’t it? There was a couple on the second floor and two women and three kids on the ground floor. But no one was badly hurt.14. M: I’m going to take a blood test at 7:45 tomorrow morning.W: In that case, you won’t miss any courses tomorrow morning then.15. M: I’m not really an expert on precious stones, but these are superb. Don’t you like them?W: Have you looked at the price tag? It costs almost twice as much as a house where we are living in.16. W: You seem to be restless the whole day today. What’s up?M: Later in the afternoon’they will announce who will get permission for the study trip to Africa.17. W: I will never go with Bill again. He could never remember where he parked his car.M: That certainly sounds like Bill.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (18-19)Britain has announced that it has decided to cancel about 200 million pounds’ worth of the debts owed to it by poorer Commonwealth countries. The international development secretary says the relief is being offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty and pursuing good government. This would include taking action against corruption. At the same time Common Market finance ministers are meeting in Muricius. Britain is expected to put forward a fresh initiative on redressing debts of the poorest countries. The chancellor of Czech has indicated the plan to revise the scheme put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund which has not yet provided any relief.News Item Two (20-21)An underground train derailed at the station in central Paris yesterday, injuring people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French emergency services say the trains were traveling at 35 kilometres per hour when it derailed at the entrance of the station. No one was killed and no one was trapped in the train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station and a nearby cafe. Some people have broken limbs and others have suffered bruising. None was in a critical condition. As yet it was not known why the train came off the tracks.News Item Three (22-23)In Argentina,civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts of 12-15% for anyone earning more than 1,000 US dollars a month. Public service unions and local teamsters plan to hold the protest rally in front of the government house. The work stoppage comes at the last Friday’s general strike when many of Argentina’s 12 million workers stayed home after the nation’s powerful General Worker Confederation, the nation’s largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.News Item Four (24-25)Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants, making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. Talks between Chancellor Ger hard Schroeder’s government and chiefs of Germa n energyindustry were to begin at 8:30 p.m.. Closure of German 19 reactors, which provided around a third of the country’s electricity needs, was a key pledge of the Greens, the junior partner in Schroder’s coalition government.。
2002-120套四级真题听力原文
M: Yes, but I’m sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What is typical of non-readers according to early research?
12. What are the finds of recent surveys?
M: Terrible. It seems like the more the professor talks the less I understand.
Q: How does the man feel about the course?
6. W: Mark is playing computer games.
M: Do they say anything about the experience?
Q: What are they talking about?
3. W: I think we’ve covered everything. What about a cup of coffee before we move onto the next item?
1. W: I suppose you’ve bought some gifts for your family.
M: Well, I’ve bought a shirt for my father and two books for my sister. But I haven’t decided what to buy for my mother probably some jewels.
2000-2002大学英语四级考试听力原文
大学英语四级考试试题2000年1月大学英语四级考试听力原文Section A1. M: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?W: I don't know what's the matter with me? I'm always feeling tired, I'm usuallyworn out at the end of the day.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myself.M: V ery delicious indeed. Even my mother's cannot match this.Q: What does the man mean?3. M: The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance. But I don't know the ste ps.W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in his crowd.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?4. M: I'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.W: Y ou can't read just one. They say each presents a different theory.Q: What does the woman tell the man he must do?5. W: Mary is always complaining about her job.M: Maybe if you tries typing letters every day, you'd see what it's like.Q: What ies the man mean?6. M: Good morning. this is John Parker speaking. I'm just ringing to confirm myappointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.W: Yes. Mr. Smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.Q: Why is the man maiking the phone call?7. W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?M: Y es. I'm afraid he is not used to maing speeches.Q: What do they think of Tom?8. M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them?W: A few? It looks like you bought out the bookstoreQ: What does the woman mean?9. M: Jane, you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o'clockflight.W: I realize that now. I'll have to get my ticket changes.Q: What will the woman have to do?10. M: Would you get me through to Dr. Lemon please?W: I'm sorry. He's with a patient.Q: What does the woman mean?Sections BPassage onePaul, a salesman from London, was driving past a sports car parked outside a supemarket, when he saw it start to rool slowly down the hill. Inside the car were two young girls on the passenger seat —but no driver Paul stpped quickly, jumped in front of the sports car and tried to stop it, pushing against the fron t of the car. Another man who was standing nearby got into the car andput on th e handbrake, saving the girls from injury.It was at this point that Paul noticed his own car rolling slowly down the hill and going too fast for him to stop it. It crashed into a bus at the bottom of the hill and was so badly damaged that it had to be pulled away to a garage.As if this was not bad enough, Paul now found he had no one to blame. He was so busy chasing his car that he didn't get the name of the driver of the sports car, who just came out of the supermarket and drove away without realizing what had happened.11. Which car was badly damaged?12. Where was the driver of the sports car when the accident happened?13. Who did Paul think was to blame for the accident?14. Who was injured in the accident?Passage TwoMy friend, V emon Davies kept birds. One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox.Unfortunately, I forgot all about the birds until the night before V emon was going to return. What was worse, it was already dark when I arrived at his hous e. I soon found the key V ernon gave me could not unlock either the front door or the back door. I was getting desperate. I kept thinking of what V emon would say when he came back.I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. I found a barrel and pushed it under the window. As the barrel was ver y heavy, I made a lot of noise. But in the end, I managed to climbe up and open the window.I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realized that someone was shining a torch up at me. I looked down and saw a policemna and an old lady, one of V erno's neighbours. “What are you doing up there?" said the policeman. Feeling lise a complete fool, I replied, “I was just going to feed Mr. Davies's birds."15. Why couldn't the man open the door?16. Why did the man feel desperate?17. Why did the man feel like a fool?Passage ThreeWhen Iragi troops blew up hundreds of Kuwaiti oil well at the end of Gulf War, scientists feared environmental disaster. Would black powder in the smoke from the fires circles the globe and block out the sun?Many said “No way?; rain would wash the black pwder from the atmosphere. But in America, airsampling balloons have detected high concentrations of particles similar to those collected in Kuwait. didn't catch fire. It has formed huge lakes in the Kuwaiti dersert. They trap insects and birds, and poison a veriety of other desert animals and plants.The only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. So far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.Nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. The resulting poisonous gases are choking nearby residents.Officials are trying to organize a quick cleanup, but they are not sure how to do it. One possibillity is to burn the oil. Get those black-powder detectors ready.18. What were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War?19. What was the good news for scientists?20. What are the officials trying to do at the moment?2000年6月听力原文Section A1. M: Would you like a copy of profesor Smith's article?W: Thanks, it it's not too much trouble.Q: What does the woman imply?2. W: Did you visit the Television Tower when you had your vacation in Shanghai last summer? M: I couldn't make it last June. But I finally visited it two months later. I plan to visit it again sometime next year.Q: What do we learn about the man?3. M: Prof. Kennedy has been very busy this semester. As far as I know, he works until midnight every day.W: I would't have troubled him so much if I had known be was so busy.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?4. W: If I were you, I would have accepted the job.M: I turned down the offer because it would mean frequent business trips away from my family. Q: Why didn't the man accept the job?5. M: How are you getting on whith your eassay, Mary? I'm having a real hard time with mine. W: After two sleepless nights, I'm finally through with it.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?6. W: Where did you say you found this bag?M: It was lying under a big tree between the park and the apartment building.Q: Where did the man find the bag?7. M: Wouldn't you get bored with the same routine year after year teaching the same things to children?W: I don't think it would be as boring as working in an office. Teaching is most stimulating. Q: What does the woman imply about office work?8. M: I was terribly embarrassed when some of the audience got up and left in the middle of the performance.W: Well, some people just can't seem to appreciate real-life drama.Q: What are they taling about?9. W: Oh, it's so cold. We haven't had such a severe winter for so long, have we ?M: Yes the forecast says it's going to get worse before it warms up.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?10. M: You were seen hanging about the store on the night when it was robbed, weren't you?W: Me? You must have made a mistake. I as at home that night.Q: What are they taling about?Section BPassage OneThere are three groups of English learners; beginners, intermediate learners, and learners of special English. Beginners need to learn the basics of English. Students who have reached an intermediate level benefit from learning general English skills. But what about students who want to lean specialist English for their work or professional life? Most students, who fit into this third group have a clear idea about what they want to lean. A bank clerk, for example, wants to u se this specialist vocabulary and technical terms of finance. But for teachers, deciding how to teach specialist English is not always so easy. For a start, the variety is enormous. Every field from airline pilots to secretaries has its own vocabulary and technical terms. Teachers also need to have an up-to-date knowledge of the that specialist language, and not many teachers are exposed to working environments outside the classroom. These issues have influenced the way specialist English is taught in schools. This type of course is usually known as English for Specific Purposes, or ESP and there isn't ESP courses for almost every area of professional and working life. In Britain, for example, there are courses which teach English for doctors, lawyers, reporters, travel agents and people working in the hotel industry. By far, the most popular ESP courses are for business English.11. What is the characteristic of learners of special English?12. Who needs ESP courses most?13. What are the most popular ESP courses in Britain?14. What is the speaker mainly talking about?Passage TwoThe first step to stop drug abuse is knowing why people start to use drugs. The reasons people abuse drugs are as different as people are from one to another. but there seems to be one common thread: people seem to take drugs to changes the way they feel. They want to feel better or feel happy or to feel nothing. Sometimes, they want to forget or to remember. People often feel better about themselves when they are under the influence of drugs. But the effects don't last long. Drugs don't solve problems. They just postpone them. No matter how far drug s may take you, it's always around trip. After a while, people who miss drugs ma y feel worse about themselves, and they they may use more drugs. If someone you know is using or abusing drugs, you can help. The most important part you can pl ay is to be there. You can let your friends know that you care. You can listen a nd try to solve the problem behind your friend's need to use drugs. Two people together can often solve a problem that seems too big for one person alone. Studies of heavy abusers in the United States show that they felt unloved and unwanted. They didn't have close friends to talk to. When you or your friends take the time to care for each other, you're all helping to stop drugs abuse. After all, what is a friend for?15. Why do some people abuse drugs?16. According to the passage, what is the best way to stop friends from abusing drugs?17. What are the findings of the studies about heavy drug users?Passage ThreeBows and arrows, are one of man's oldest weapons. They gave early man an effective weapon to kill his enemies. The ordinary bow or short bow as used by nearly all early people. This bow had limited power and short range. However, man overcame these faults by learning to track his targets at a close range. The long how was most likely discovered when someone found out that a five-foot piece of wood made a better bow than a three-food piece. Hundreds of thousands of these bows were made and used for three hundred years. However, not one is known to survive today. We believe that a force of about one hundred pounds was needed to pull the string all theway back on a long bow. For a long time the bow was just a bent stick and string. In fact, more changes have taken place in a bow in the past 25 years than in the last 7 centuries. Today, bow is forceful. It is as exact as a gun. In addition, it requires little strength to draw the string. Modern bows also have precise aiming devices. In indoor contest, perfect scores from 40 yards are common. The invention of the bows itself ranks with discovery of fire and the wheel. It was a great-step-forward for man.18. Why did man have no track his target at a close range when using a short bow ?19. What does the passage tell us about long bow?20. What do we know about modern bows?2001年1月大学英语四级考试试卷录音文字材料Part ⅠListening ComprehensionSection A1.M:Hi,Jane,do you have some changes?I have to make a call on the payphone.W:Payphone?Why not use my mobile phone?Here you are.Q:What will the man most probably do?2.M:Can you tell me the title of this oil painting?W:Sorry,I don't know for sure,but I guess it is an early 18 century work.Let me look it up in the catalog.Q:Where does this conversation most probably take place?3.M:I am worried about those classes I missed when I was sick.W:I will try to bring you up today on what we've done.Q:What does the woman mean?4.W:Hey Dan.I hear you're meeting Susan's parents for the first time.M:Yeah,next weekend.Fortunately,her father loves to fish,so we will have so mething to talk about.Q:What can be infered about Dan?5.W:Professor White's presentation seemed to go on forever.I was barely able to stay awake.M:How could you sleep through it?It is one of the best that I have ever heard on this topic.Q:What does the man think of Professor White's presentation?6.W:I am looking for quality paper to type my essay.I don't see any on the shelf.M:I saw some in the stockroom this morning.I will go and check.Q:What does the woman want to buy?7.M:It seems that we'll have another fine day tomorrow.Let's go to the seaside.W:O.K.But we'll have to leave very early,or else we'll get caught in the traffic. Q:What does the woman suggest?8.M:Do you know James?He is in your class.W:Certainly.In fact he was the first person I got to know in my class.I still remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day of school.Q:Why did the woman remember James so well?9.W:The man at the garage thinks that I take good care of my car.M:So do I. I can't see any scratches on the outside,and the inside is clean ,too. Q:What does the man think of the woman's car?10.M:Wonderful day,isn't it? Want to join me for a swim?W:If you don't mind waiting while I get prepared.Q:What does the woman mean?Section BPassage OneA friend of mine told me that when he was a young man,he went to work asa teacher in one of the states of India.One day,he received an invitation to dinner at the ruler's palace.Very pleased,he went to tell his colleagues.They laughed, and told him the meaning of the invitation.They had all been invited,and each person who was invited had to bring with him a certain number of silver and gold coins.The number of coins varied according to the person's position in the service of the government.My friend's income was not high,so he did not have much to pay.Each person bowed before the ruler,his gold went onto one hip,his silver went onto another hip.And in this way he paid his income tax for the year.This was a simple way of collecting income tax.The tax on property was also collected simply.The ruler gave a man the power to collect a tax from each owner of land or property in a certain area,if this man promised to pay the ruler a certain amount of money.Of course,the tax collector managed to collect more money than he paid to the ruler.The difference between the sum of money he collected and the sum of money he gave to the ruler was his profit.11.What do we know about the speaker's friend?12.What was the real purpose of the ruler's invitation?13.What does the passage say about the tax collectors?Passage TwoAround the year 1000 A.D,some people from northwest India began to travel westward.Nobody knows why.After leaving their homes,they did not settle down again,but spent their lives moving from one place to another,their later generations are called the Romany people,or Gypsies.There're Gypsies all over the world,and many of them are still travelling with no fix homes.There are about 8,000,000 of them,including 3,000,000 in eastern Europe.Gypsies sometimes have a hard time in the countries where they travel,because they are different,people may be afraid of them,look down on them, or think that they are criminals. The Nazies treated the Gypsies cruelly,like the Jews,and nobody knows how many of them died in Hitler's deathcamps.Gypsies have their own language Romany.They liked music and dancing.And they often work in fairs and travelling shows.Travelling is very importantto them,and many Gypsies are unhappy if they have to stay in oneplace.Becauseof this,it is difficult for Gypsy children to go to school,and Gypsies are often unable to read and write.In some places,the education authorities tried to arrange special travelling schools for Gypsy children,so that they can get the same education as other children.14.Why did the ancestors of Gypsies leave their home?15.What is the attitude of some people toward Gypsies?16.What measure has been taken to help Gypsy children?Passage ThreeAs the car industry develops,traffic accidents have become as familiar as the common code.Yet,their cause and control remain a serious problem that is difficult to solve.Experts have long recognized that this discouraging problem has multiple causes.At the very least,it is a problem that involves three factors:the driver,the vehicle,and the roadway.If all drivers exercise good judgement at all times,there would be few accidents.But that is rather like saying that if all people were honest,there would be no crime.Improved design has helped make highways much safer.But the type of accidents continued to rise because of human failure and an enormous increase in the numbers of automobiles on the road.Attention is now turning increasingly to the third factor of the accident,the car itself.Sincep eople assume that the accidents are bound to occur,they want to know how cars can be built better to protect the drivers.17.What does the speaker think of the causes of automobile accidents?18.What measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?19.What remains an important factor for the rising number of road accidents?20.What is the focus of people's attentions today according to the passage? 2001年6月大学英语四级考试听力录音文字材料Part Ⅰ1) W:I heard you got a full mark in maths exams.Congratulations!M:Thanks!I'm sure you also did a good job.Q:What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?2) W:Hi,Tony.How did your experiment go yesterday?M:Well,it wasn't as easy as I had thought .I have to continue doing it tonight. Q:What do we learn from the conversation?3) M:I hear you are moving into a new apartment soon?W:Yes ,but it is more expensive.My present neighbour plays paino all night long. Q:Why is the woman moving?4) W:Mr Jones,your student,Bill, shows great enthusiasm for music instruments. M:I only wish he showed half as much for his English lessons.Q:What do we learn from the conversation about Bill?5) W:Oh ,dear!1'm starving,I can't walk any farther.M:Let's go to the restaurant across the street and get something to eat.Q:Where are the two people?6) W:Why didn't you make an appointment to see the doctor last week when you first twist your ankle?M:The injury didn't seem serious then .I decided to go today,because my foot still hurt when I put my weigh on it .Q:Why didn't the man .see the doctor earlier?7) M:I wonder if Suzy will be here by 5 o'clock.W:Her husband said she left home at 4:30.she should be here at 5:10,and 5:15 at the latest.Q:what time did Suzy leave home?8) W:When will you be through with your work,John?M:who knows? My boss usually finds something for me to do at the last minute. Q:What do we learn from the conversation?9) W:I don't know what I'm going to wear to the party .All of my clothes look so old and I can't afford something new .M:Why don't you wear your black silk dress?Q:What is the woman going to do?10) M:How did you like yesterday's play?W:Generally speaking,it was quite good.The part of secretary was played wonderfully,but I think the man who played the boss was too dramatic to be realistic.Q:How does the woman feel about the man's acting in the play?Section BIf you are a young college student,most of your concerns about your health and happiness in life are probably focused on the present.Basically,you want to feel good physically,mentally,and emotionally now.You probably don't spend much time worrying about the distant future,such as whether you will develop heart disease,or cancer,how you will take care ofyourself in your retirement years,or how long you are going to live.Such thoughts may have crossed your mind once in awhile.However,if you are in your thirties,forties,fifties,or older,such health-related thoughts are likely to become increasingly important to you.Regardless of your age,you can make a number of important changes in your current life style that will help you feel better physically and mentally.Recently researchers have found that,even in late adulthood,exercise,strength training with weights,and better food can help elderly individuals significantly improve their health and add happiness to their life.We know much more about preventive health today than our parents and grandparents did in the past,giving us the opportunity to avoid some of the health problems that have troubled them.And this new knowledge can be transmitted to our children to help them become healthier than our generation.2002年1月12日四级测试听力原文Section A1.M: Jessica, could you this emails to all the club members?W: Sorry, the computer broke down this morning. I will for you as soon as I have fixed.Q: What does the woman imply?2.W: Did you find the book for your reading assignment in the library?M: It closed before I got there. I had no idea that it closes so early on weekends.Q: What does the man mean?3.M: Did you check the power plug and press the play button?W: Y es, the power indicator was on, and it was running, but somehow the sound didn't come through.Q: What was the woman probably trying to do?4.M: Juana, I am awfully sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Shall we have a beer and forget the whole thing?W: OK, we can drop it this time. But don't do it again.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5.W: Airports are sad places.M: Sometimes, I guess. But we'll keep in touch. And I will fly over to see you with Christmas. Q: What are the speakers doing?6.M: Are you going to return to your present job after the vacation?W: No, I plan to graduate next semester. That means I'll have to be a full-time student.Q: What will the woman do?7.W: John, are you doing research for Professor Williams this semester?M: Actually, I am working as his teaching assistant.Q: What does the man mean?8.M: I heard there are a few seats left for the show tonight.W: Really? I was under the impression that the tickets were sold out a long time ago.Q: What do we know from the woman's reply?9.W: Mrs. Long's briefing seems to go on forever. I was barely able to stay awake.M: How could you sleep through that? It was very important for the mission we were going to carry out.Q: What does the man imply?10.W: Y ou seem very confident about the job interview, don't you?M: Y es, I feel ready for it. I bought a good suit and clothing store and I had my hair cut. I had studied almost everything about finance and economics.Q: Where is the man probably going to work?Passage 1There was once a man in South America who had a parrot, a pet bird that could imitatehuman speech. The parrot was unique. There was no bird like him in the whole world. He could learn to say any word except one. He could not say the name of his native town, Ketunnel. The man did everything he could to teach the parrot to say Ketunnel, but he never succeeded. At first he was very gentle with the bird. But gradually, he lost his temper. "Y ou stupid bird. Why can't you learn to say that one word? Say Ketunnel or I will kill you." But the parrot would not say it. Many times the man screamed, "Say Ketunel, or I'll kill you." But the bird would never repeat the name. Finally, the man gave up. He picked up the parrot and threw him into the chicken house. "Y ou are even more stupid than the chickens." In the chicken house, there were four old chickens, waiting to be killed for Sunday's dinner. The next morning, when he went out of the chicken house, the man opened the door. He was shocked by what he saw. He could not believe his eyes and ears. On the floor lay three dead chickens. The parrot was screaming at the fourth, "Say Ketunel, or I'll kill you."11.Why did the man lose his temper?12.Who killed the three chickens?13.Why was the shocked at the scene the next morning?Passage 2In Britain, if you are found guilty of a crime, you can be sent to prison or be fined or be ordered to do community work such as tidying public places and helping the old. Y ou may also be sent to special centers when you learn special skills like cooking, writing and car maintenance. About 5 percent of the present population are women. Many prisons were built over one hundred years ago. But the government will have built 11 new prisons by next year. There are two sorts of prisons. The open sort and the closed sort. In the closed sort, prisoners are given very little freedom. They spend three to ten hours outside their cells when they exercise, eat, study, learn skills, watch TV and talk to other prisoners. All prisoners are expected to work. Most of them are paid for what they do, whether it is doing maintenance or cooking and cleaning. Prisoners in open prisons are locked up at night, but for the rest of the time, they are free within the prison grounds. They can exercise, have visitors, or study. And some are allowed out of the ground to study or to do community work.14.What do we know about women prisoners in Britain?15.In what way are open prisons different from closed prisons?16.What do we learn about prisoners in Britain?Passage 3London taxi drivers know the capital like the back of their hands. No matter how small or indistinct the street is, the driver will be able to get you there without any trouble. The reason London taxi drivers are so efficient is that they all have gone through a very tough training period to get special taxi driving license. During this period, which can take two to four years, the would-be taxi driver has to learn the most direct route to every single road and to every important building in London. To achieve this, most learners go around the city on small motorbikes practicing how to move to and from different points of the city. Learner taxi drivers are tested several times during the training period by government officers. The exams are terrible experience.The officers ask you "How do you get from Birmingham palace to the Tower of London?" and you have to take them there in the direct line. When you get to the tower, they won't say "well done". They will quickly move on to the next question. After five or six questions, they will just say "See you in two months' time." and then you know the exam is over. Learner drivers are not allowed to work and earn money as drivers. Therefore, many of them keep their previous jobs until they have obtained the license. The training can cost quite a lot, because learners have to pay for their own expenses on the tests and the medical exam.17.Why are London taxi drivers very efficient?18.How long does the training period last?19.Why does the speaker think the driving test is a terrible experience?20.Why do learner drivers have to keep their present jobs?2002年6月四级测试听力原文：Section A1. W I suppose you’ve bought some gifts for your family.M Well I’ve bought a shirt for my father and two books for my sister. But I haven’t decided what to buy for my mother probab ly some jewels.Q Who did the man buy the books for﹖2. W Look it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like it’s a big company. That’ll be good for you might have to travel a lot.M Do they say anything about the experience﹖Q What are they t a lking about﹖3. W I think we’ve covered everything. What about a cup of coffee before we move onto the next item﹖M Good idea. I really can’t wait another minute.Q What does the woman suggest doing﹖4. W But what h appens if it rains. What are we going to do then﹖M We’ll have to count on good weather. But if it does rain the whole thing will have to be canceled.Q What do we learn from the conversation﹖5. W Y ou took an optional course this semester didn’t you﹖How is it going﹖M Terrible It seems like the more the professor talks the less I understand.Q How does the man feel about the course﹖6. W Mark is playing computer games.M Should he do that when the final exam is draw ing near﹖Q What d oes the man think Mark should do﹖7. M Jack seems to think this year’s basketball season will be disappointing.W That’s his opinion. Most others think differently.Q What does the woman mean﹖8. M Is this the c heck-in counter for Flight 914 to Los Angeles﹖M Y es but I’m sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.。
2002年6月英语四级听力
2002年6月英语四级听力The 2002 June English four-level listening test has been a challenge for many students. The test consists of various sections, including short conversations, longer talks, and discussions. One of the main problems that students face is the speed at which the speakers talk. The speakers often speak quickly and use complex vocabulary, making it difficult for students to comprehend the information. This can be particularly challenging for non-native English speakers who may struggle with understanding accents and nuances in speech.Another issue with the 2002 June English four-level listening test is the range of topics covered. The test can include discussions on a wide range of subjects, from academic topics to everyday conversations. This can be overwhelming for students who may not have a strong grasp of certain subjects or may struggle to follow the flow of the conversation.In addition, the test often requires students to listen for specific details or to infer information from the context. This can be a challenge for many students, as it requires not only understanding the language but also being able to think critically and make connections between different pieces of information.Furthermore, the 2002 June English four-level listening test may also pose a challenge in terms of concentrationand focus. The test can be quite long, and students are required to listen attentively throughout the entire duration. This can be difficult for some students who may struggle with maintaining focus for an extended period of time.Moreover, the test also assesses students' ability to understand different accents and dialects. This can be particularly challenging for non-native English speakerswho may not be accustomed to hearing a wide range of accents. It requires a high level of listening skills to be able to understand and interpret the information accurately.Overall, the 2002 June English four-level listeningtest presents a range of challenges for students, from the speed of speech to the range of topics covered and the need for critical thinking and concentration. It is importantfor students to practice their listening skills regularly and familiarize themselves with different accents and topics to improve their performance in the test.。
英语专四听力原文和答案
2002年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONDisappearing forestsThe world’s forests are dispearing .∕As much as a third of the total tree cover has benn lost/ since agriculture began some 10000years ago./ The ramaining forests are home to half of the world species, /thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. /Tropical rain foreats once covered 12％of the land of the planet / as well as supporting at least half of the world species of plants and animals./ There rain forests are home to millions of pepole,/ but there are other demands on them ./For example,much has been cut for timber,/ and an increasing amount of forestland has been used for industurial purposes/ or for agricultural development, such as crop growing./By the 1900s,less than half of the earth’s original rain forests remained,/ and they continue to disappear at an alaming rate every year./ Asa result, the world’s forests are now facing a gradual extinction.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Do you agree that newspapers seem impersonal?W: Yes. There're no personalities involved as in radio or TV.M: Yes. But being impersonal does not mean objectivity. (1) Newspapers are written by people who have biases and prejudices.W: (3) You said it. (1) On the other hand, radio and television can be just as biased as, if not more biased than, news-M: People on radio and television are trying to stick closely to a script.W: Even without a script, people will let their biases show.M: So the difference between newspapers on the one hand and radio and television on the other is personality.W: Yes. When you read a newspaper article, it's kind of cold,M: (2) There're no voice inflections.W: (2) And there're no facial expressions or body language, either.M: It could be a real exciting story, and all you can do is put exclamation marks.W: But on camera, people can interpret the words of a script in their voices and expressions.M: That would have an impact on the audience.W: Yes. People are more likely to be influenced by what's offered on radio and television than in newspapers.M: Of course, newspaper writers can use descriptive words such as adjectives or adverbs, but that's nothing compared with personalities.W: Yes.M: Personality sells.Key: 1.C 2.B 3.AQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Welcome to visit out city, Mr. Lewis-but, of course, you have been here before, haven't you?M: Yes, I have. What a good memory I have I I was here for the Arts Festival last year.W; And what will you be doing this year?M: (4) Oh,I came here primarily for a holiday and to see some friends. But I will also be giving private cello lessons as well.W: I believe that your cello is rather special. Is that true?M; Oh, yes. It was made for my uncle by a very expert German cello maker called Schuster. (5) When I began cello lessons at the age of eight, he said that when I grew big enough to handle a full-sized cello, he would give it to me.W: (5)So when a child begins to play the cello, he or she starts on a smaller instrument?M: (5) Of course, or he would be very uncomfortable. Many children begin with half-sized cello, but as I was big for my age, I began with a two-third-sized cello.W: Are you going to other places on this trip and will you take your cello with you? M: Yes, very definitely.W: But, isn't it difficult to take a cello around with you?M: Not really. (6)1 just receive two seats when I'm traveling anywhere, one for me and one for my cello. It's such a precious instrument to me that it hardly ever leaves my side.Key: 4.B 5.C 6.CQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.M: Good morning, Miss Brown. Have a seat please. I have been looking through your application. You seem to have many of the qualifications needed for this position, especially the experience.W: I have been working in hotels for eight years now.M: Oh, really. Were you satisfied with your last position?W: (7) Well, to be honest, not entirely. The chances for advancement were very slim. M: I see. Was it hard work?W: No, it's an interesting job and I loved meeting people. I know how to handle a bad-tempered guest.M: (9) But have you done anything to do with —a tour guide?W: (8)1 did work for a short time as an attendant for a tour operator, taking foreigners on guided tours of London.M: (9)Do you speak any foreign languages?W: Yes. I speak German and Spanish—you see ,(10)1 spent several years abroad when I was young.M: Oh, did you? Next is the question of salary, of course.W: ( 10) Well, I used to get 2 000 monthly, so I couldn't accept less than that.M: Well, (9) we ask for loyalty and hard work from our employees. But we pay well, and opportunities for promotion depend on merit, not just on age or seniority.W: Mr. Robert, (10) I don't mind working hard and working overtime.M: That's fine. (10)1 have a few more applicants to interview today for this position. But at the moment, your chance looks very good.W: I'm glad to hear it.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.CSECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.Even a careful motorist may have the misfortune to commit a motoring offence. In due course, having received a summons , he will appear in (11) what is commonly known as a police-court. This is a court presided over by a civil officer, who tries cases without a jury. A civil officer, has powers to pass sentence for relatively minor offences only; serious charges are dealt with by a judge and jury.When his case comes up in court, the motorist hears his name called by the clerk of the court, and comes forward to identify himself. The civil officer then calls for the policeman who charged the offender and asks him to give evidence. (12)The policeman also is expected to give an account of what happened when the offence was committed and to mention any special circumstances. For instance, the offence may have been partly due to the foolishness of another motorist. It would be unwise for the accused motorist to exaggerate this. It will not help his case to try to blame someone else for his own mistake.The civil officer, on hearing that some other motorist is involved, will doubtless say, " What is being done about this man? ""Case coming up later this afternoon, "may will be the answer.(13) If you are guilty, it is of course wise to plead guilty and apologize for committing the offence and taking up the court's time.Key:11.A 12.A 13.BQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage.Scientists say there are more than 350 different kinds of sharks.Sharks do not have bones ,(14) and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their food. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some tiger sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing.About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birthto live young. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do.Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. (15) Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases.Key: 14.B 15.B 16.DQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage.Not every service or product meets your satisfaction. When you are dissatisfied, you should voice your dissatisfaction. (17) One reason for doing so is to help the vendor know there is a problem. The problem may have been created at a lowerlevel in the vendor's company, and the vendor himself may know nothing about it &t all. You help him when you bring weaknesses or failures to his attention.A second reason for writing a letter of complaint to a vendor is to seek compensation. You may not wish to pursue the matter so far as to take legal action, but you may wish to give the vendor the opportunity of making good. ( 18) Most vendors value your business and their reputation sufficiently to replace defective goods on their own initiative or refund money when necessary. This is the preferred way of making a vendor answer your complaint. No vendor likes to do so, but (19) your carefully worded letter of complaint may motivate him to do so.When you write a letter of complaint, you'd better keep these tips in mind: ( 20 ) First, be polite though firm. You will not win a vendor's cooperation by anger. Secondly, be reasonable. Show logically and factually that the fault lies with the vendor. Thirdly, be specific about what is wrong and what you want done about it. Lastly, tell how you have been hurt or inconvenienced by the problem. This strengthens your argument for compensation.Key: 17.A 18. C 19.D 20.DSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IBritain has announced that it decided to cancel about 200 million pounds of world debts owed to it by poor common-wealth countries. The international development secretary says (21) the relief has been offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty, and pursuing good sovemment. These would include taking actions against corruption. At the same time, common market finance ministers are meeting in Malaysia. Britain is expected to put forth a fresh initiative on reducing the debts of the poorest countries. (22) The Charles Levine strategist has indicated that they plan to revive the scheme put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund, which has not yet provided any relief.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2(23) An underground train derailed at the station in central Paris yesterday, injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French emergency services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour when it derailed as it entered the station. No one has been killed and no one was trapped in train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station. In a nearby cafe, some people have broken limbs and others have suffered bruising. (24) None was in a critical condition. Last night, it was not known why the train came off the tracks.Key: 23.C 24.ANews Item 3(25) Argentina civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts of 12-15% for anyone earning more than 1 000 V. S. dollars a month. Public service unions and the local teamsters planned to hold the protest rally in front ofthe government house. (26) The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike when many of Argentina's 12 millions workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.Key: 25.C 26.ANews Item 4(27) Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants, making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. The talks between chancellor of the Kern government and the chiefs of the German energy industry began at 8: 30 p.m. (28) Closure of Germany's 19 reactors, which provided around a third of the country's electricity needs, was the key pledge of the Greenes, the junior partner in this coalition government.Key: 27.D 28.CNews Item 5(29) The UN children's program UNICEF says it plans to help millions of African children return to school or start classes for the first time next year. The agency's executive director says more than twenty-four million children in Africa are not in school because of discrimination, school fees or other factors. Meanwhile the chief UN office for refugees (30)is asking for additional fifty-six million dollars for food and housing for people fleeing ethnic violence in Sudan's western Darfur region. A spokesman says Secretary General Kofi Annan is planning to visit the region soon.有人追求时，内心的一份矜持是必要的，即使心里很爱，也需要给追求者时间和难度，这样两人走到一起才会珍惜感情、地久天长。
2002年12月四级考试真题与答案11
Part Ⅴ Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic It Pays to Be Honest. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese: 1.当前社会上存在着许多不诚实的现象 2.诚实利⼈利⼰，做⼈应该诚实 It Pays to Be Honest 2002年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试试卷参考答案和录⾳⽂字材料 2002年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试试卷录⾳⽂字材料 Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension Section A 1.M: Mary, would you join me for dinner tonight? W: You treated me last weekend. Now, it's my turn. Shall we try something Italian? Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 2.W: Good afternoon. I'm calling to inquire about the four bedroom house you advertised in the newspaper. M: I am sorry, but it's already sold. Q: What do we learn about the house from the conversation? 3.W: John, what are you doing on your computer? Don't you remember your promise? M: This is not a game. It's only a cross word puzzle that helps increase my vocabulary. Q: What is the probable relationship between the speakers? 4.M: Do you still keep in touch with your parents regularly after all these years? W: Yes, of course. I call them at weekends when the rates are down fifty percent . Q: What do we learn from the woman from the conversation? 5.M: Hurry, there is a bus coming. W: Why run? There will be another one in two or three minutes. Q: What does the woman mean? 6.M: Wow, that's a big assignment we got for the English class. W: Well, it's not as bad as it looks. It isn't due until Thursday morning. Q: What does the woman mean? 7.W: Hello, is that Steve? I'm stuck in a traffic jam. I'm afraid I can't make it before seven o'clock. M: Never mind. I'll be here waiting for you. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 8.M: You really seem to enjoy your literature class. W: You're right. It has opened a new world for me. I'm exposed to the thoughts of some of the world's best writers. I've never read so much in my life. Q: What does the woman mean? 9.W: Listen to me, Joe, the exam is already a thing of the past. Just forge t about it. M: That's easier said than done. Q: What can we infer from the conversation? 10.M: I hear you drive a long way to work everyday. W: Oh, yes. It's about sixty miles. But it doesn't seem that far, the road is not bad, and there's not much traffic. Q: How does the woman feel about driving to work?。
2002年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文
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Part II DictationDisappearing ForestsThe world’s forests are disappearing. As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. The remaining forests are home to half of the world’s species thus becomin g the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rain forests once covered twelve percent of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least half of the world’s species of plants and animals, these rain forests are home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. For example, much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forestlandhas been used for industrial purposes or for agricultural development, such as crop growing. By the 1990s less that half of the earth’s original ra in forests remained, and they continues to disappear at an alarming rate every year. As a result, the world’s forests are now facing gradual extinction.Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A Statement1.Next I’d like to show you a three-bedroom apartment on the second floor which is newly builtone we have for rent.2.It used to take a fortnight to travel from London to Edinburgh by coach. However, you couldnow travel many times around the world in that time.3.Jack, thank you for inviting us to dinner in your house tomorrow. But I’m extremely sorry thatmy wife and I won’t be able to make it.st time we discussed some patterns of animal behavior and in today’s lecture you’llconcentrate on the methods used in the study of animals.5.In my opinion, motivation, rather than intelligence, often decides how far a person can go inhis career.6.In order to understand this writer thoroughly, you have to read between the lines.st week at the sale Jane bought herself an overcoat for 30 pounds which was one quarter ofthe regular price.8.Due to the continual rain the school sports meet has been postphoned again till further noticefrom the principal’s office.Section B Conversation9.M: I’m really getting worried about Mary. She is sitting in for the exam in two weeks’ time.But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert.W: She may fail along that line. Let’s try to talk some sense into her.10.W: Tony, do you have a belief in UFOs?M: Me? Well, I have never seen one. But there are a lot of people who have, or they think they have, seen one.11.M: You know, I started out in civil engineering, then I switched to electronic engineering. Butwhat really interests me is electronic music.W: Well, that’s a long way away from civil engineering.12.W: How about a pound of milk for our breakfast? But it doesn’t seem to look fresh now. doyou think it is still all right to drink?M: Let me smell it. Well, it has gone off. If I were you, I wouldn’t even think of it.13.M: Is it true that all of them survived the fire last night?W: Yes, a miracle, isn’t it? There was a couple on the second floor and two women and three kids on the ground floor. But no one was badly hurt.14.W: I’m going to take a blood test at 7:45 tomorrow morning.M: In that case, you won’t miss any courses tomorrow morning then.15.M: I’m not really an expert on precious stones, but these are superb. Don’t you like them?W: Have you looked at the price tag? It costs almost twice as much as a house where we are living in.16.W: You seem to be restless the whole day today. What’s up?M: Later in the afternoon they will announce who will get permission for the study trip to Africa.17.W: I will never go with Bill again. He could never remember where he parked his car.M: That certainly sounds like Bill.Section C News BroadcastNews Item One (18-19)Britain has announced that it has decided to cancel about 200 million pounds’ worth of the dibts owed to it by poorer Commonwealth countries. The international development secretary says the relief is being offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty and pursuing good government. This would include taking action against corruption. At the sam time Coomon Market finance ministers are meeting in Muricius. Britain is expected to put forward a fesh initiative on reducting the debts of the poorest countries. The chancellor of Exchequer has indicated the plan to revise the scheme put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund which has not yet provided any relief.News Item Two (20-21)An underground train derailed at the station in central Paris yesterday, injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French emergency services say the trains were traveling at 35 kilometres per hour when it detrailed at the entrance of the station. No one was killed and no one was trapped in the train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating caualties in the station and a nearby cafe. Some people have broken limbs and others have suffered bruising. No onw was in a critical condition. As yet it was not known why the train came off the tracks.News Item Three (22-23)Argentina civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts of 12-15% for anyone earning more than 1,000 US dollars a month. Public service unions and local teamsters plan to hold the protest rally in front of the government house. The work stoppage comes at the last Friday’s general strike when many of Argentina’s 12 million workers stayed home after the nation’s powerful General Worker Confedreation, the nation’s largest union gropu, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.News Item Four (24-25)Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants, making it the first major inductrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. Talks between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder’s government and chiefs of German energy industry were to begain at 8:30 p.m. Closure of German 19 reactors, which provided around a ghird of the country’s elctricity needs, was a key pledge of the Green, the junior partner in Schroe-eer’s coalition government.。