1993年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
1993年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷
服务：面向较高学历人群，提供计算机类，外语类，学历类，资格类，会计类，工程类，医学类等七大类考试的全套考试信息服务及考前培训.1993年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) The pear.B) The weather.C) The sea food.D) The cold.2. A) Mary has never studied mathematics.B) Mary must be good at mathematics.C) Mary enjoys learning mathematics.D) Mary probably is poor at mathematics.3. A) George’s brother.B) George’s wife.C) George’s father.D) George’s father-in-law.4. A) She can use his car.B) She can borrow someone else’s car.C) She must get her car fixed.D) She can’t borrow his car.5. A) At 2:35.B) At 2:45.C) At 3:00.D) At 3:15.6. A) To the bank.B) To bookstore.C) To a shoe store.D) To the grocer’s.7. A) Near the station.B) In the country.C) In the city.D) Near her work place.8. A) At a cigarette store.B) At a bus station.C) At a gas station.D) At Aunt Mary’s.9. A) From upstairs.B) From next door.C) From the Nelsons’ house.D) From the back door.10. A) The choice of course.B) A day course.C) An evening course.D) Their work.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the following passage you have just heard.11. A) They haven’t reached a decision yet.B) They have decided to go hunting bears.C) They want to go hunting camping.D) They want to go exploring the country.12. A) Susie.B) Tom.C) The speaker.D) The speaker’s husband.13. A) They chased the bear away.B) They stayed outside the tent and did nothing.C) They climbed up a tree.D) They put some honey outside for the bear to eat.14. A) He ate the honey.B) He drank the beer.C) He chased the people away.D) He turned things upside down.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) He missed the appointment.B) He arrived late.C) He was sick.D) He was very busy.16. A) He was busy sightseeing.B) He couldn’t reach Mr. Jordan’s office.C) He didn’t want to see Mr. Jordan any more.D) He didn’t want to take the trouble making it.17. A) The trip didn’t do any good to his health.B) The trip was a complete disappointment.C) The trip was enjoyable but not fruitful in terms of business.D) The trip made it possible for him to meet many interesting people.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) He lost consciousness.B) He was slightly wounded.C) He was seriously injured.D) He was buried under an icebox.19. A) About four days.B) Around eight days.C) A day and a half.D) More than six days.20. A) His father pulled him out in time.B) He left the area before the earthquake.C) He stayed in an icebox.D) Their house escaped the earthquake.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Nursing at Beth Israel Hospital produces the best patient care possible. If we are to solve the nursing shortage (不足), hospital administration and doctors everywhere would do well to follow Beth Israel’s example.At Beth Israel each patient is assigned to a primary nurse who visits at length with the patient and constructs a full-scale health account that covers everything from his medical history to his emotional state. Then she writes a care plan centered on the patient’s illness but which also includes everything else that is necessary.The primary nurse stays with the patient through his hospitalization, keeping track with his progress and seeking further advice from his doctor. If a patient at Beth Israel is not responding to treatment, it is not uncommon for his nurse to propose another approach to his doctor. What the doctor at Beth Israel has in the primary nurse is a true colleague.Nursing at Beth Israel also involves a decentralized (分散的) nursing administration; every floor, every unit is a self-contained organization. There are nurse-managers instead of head nurses; in addition to their medical duties they do all their own hiring and dismissing, employee advising, and they make salary recommendations. Each unit’s nurses decide among themselves who will work what shifts and when.Beth Israel’s nurse-in-chief ranks as an equal with other vice presidents of the hospital. She also is a member of the Medical Executive Committee, which is most hospitals includes only doctors.21. Which of the following best characterizes the main feature of the nursingsystem at Beth Israel HospitalA) The doctor gets more active professional support from the primarynurse.B) Each patient is taken care of by a primary nurse day and night.C) The primary nurse writes care plans for every patient.D) The primary nurse keeps records of the patient’s health conditionsevery day.22. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A) compared with other hospitals nurse at Beth Israel Hospital are morepatientB) in most hospitals patient care is inadequate from the professionalpoint of viewC) in most hospital nurse get low salariesD) compared with other hospital nurses have to work longer hours at BethIsrael Hospital23. A primary nurse can propose a different approach of treatment when________.A) the present one is refused by the patientB) the patient complains about the present oneC) the present one proves to be ineffectiveD) the patient is found unwilling to cooperate24. The main difference between a nurse-manager and a head nurse is thatthe former ________.A) is a member of the Medical Executive Committee of the hospitalB) has to arrange the work shifts of the unit’s nursesC) can make decisions concerning the medical treatment of a patientD) has full responsibility in the administration of the unit’s nurses25. The author’s attitude towards the nurse system at Beth Israel Hospitalis ________.A) negativeB) criticalC) neutralD) positivePassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.For some time past it has been widely accepted that babies-and other creatures-learn to do things because certain acts lead to “rewards”; and there is no reason to doubt that this is true. But it used also to be widely believed that effective reward, at least in the early stages, had to be directly related to such basic physiological (生理的) “drives” as thirst or hunger. In other words, a baby would learn if he got food or drink of some sort of physical comfort, not otherwise.It is now clear that this is not so. Babies will learn to behave in ways that produce results in the world with no reward except the successfuloutcome.Papousek began his studies by using milk in the normal way to “reward” the babies and so teach them to carry out some simple movements, such as turning the head to one side or the other. Then he noticed that a baby who had had enough to drink would refuse the milk but would still go on making the learned response with clear signs of pleasure. So he began to study the children’s responses in situations where on milk was provided. He quickly found that children as young as four months would learn to turn their heads to right or left if the movement “switched on”. A display of lights-and indeed that they were capable of learning quite complex turns to bring about this result, for instance, two left or two right, or even to make as many three turns to one side.Papousek’s light display was placed directly in front of the babies and he made the interesting observation that sometimes they would not turn back to watch the lights closely although they would “smile and bubble” when the display came on. Papousek concluded that it was not primarily the sight of the lights which pleased them, it was the success they were achieving in solving the problem, in mastering the skill, and that there exists a fundamental human urge to make sense of the world and bring it under intentional control.26. According to the author, babies learn to do things which ________.A) are directly related to pleasureB) will meet their physical needsC) will bring them a feeling of successD) will satisfy their curiosity27. Papousek noticed in his studies that a baby ________.A) would make learned responses when it saw the milkB) would carry out learned movements when it had enough to drinkC) would continue the simple movements without being given milkD) would turn its head to right or left when it had enough to drink28. In Papousek’s experiment babies make learned movements of the head inorder to ________.A) have the lights turned onB) be rewarded with milkC) please their parentsD) be praised29. The babies would “smile and bubble” at the lights because ________.A) the lights were directly related to some basic “drives”B) the sight of the lights was interestingC) they need not turn back to watch the lightsD) they succeeded in “switching on” the lights30. According to Papousek, the pleasure babies get in achieving somethingis a reflection of ________.A) a basic human desire to understand and control the worldB) the satisfaction of certain physiological needsC) their strong desire to solve complexD) a fundamental human urge to display their learned skillsPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.When a consumer finds that an item she or he bought is faulty or in some way does not live up to the manufacturer’s claim for it, the first step is to present the warranty (保单), or any other records which might help, at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” the consumer takes his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer’s favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in questions. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear” is better than “This stereo (立体声音响) does not work.”The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and as firmly as possible. But if a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organizationresponsible for protecting consumers’ rights.31. When a consumer finds that his purchase has a fault in it, the firstthing he should do is to ________.A) complain personally to the managerB) threaten to take the matter to courtC) write a firm letter of complaint to the store or purchaseD) show some written proof of the purchase to the store32. If a consumer wants a quick settlement of his problem, it’s better tocomplain to ________.A) a shop assistantB) the store managerC) the manufacturerD) a public organization33. The most effective complaint can be made by ________.A) showing the faulty item to the manufacturerB) explaining exactly what is wrong with the itemC) saying firmly that the item of poor qualityD) asking politely to change the item34. The phrase “live up” (Para. 1, Line 2) in the context means ________.A) meet the standard ofB) realize the purpose ofC) fulfill the demands ofD) keep the promise of35. The passage tells us ________.A) how to settle a consumer’s complaint about a faulty itemB) how to make an effective complaint about a faulty itemC) how to avoid buying a faulty itemD) how to deal with complaints from customersPassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.If women are mercilessly exploited (剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seemin public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion. When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe (衣柜) packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn’t at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high-heeled shoes.When comparing men and men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women’s clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability That is for you to decide.36. Designers and big stores always make money ________.A) by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industryB) because they are capable of predicting new fashionsC) by constantly changing the fashions in women’s clothingD) because they attach great importance to quality in women’s clothing37. To the writer, the fact that women alter their old-fashioned dressesis seen as ________.A) a waste of moneyB) a waste of timeC) an expression of tasteD) an expression of creativity38. The writer would be less critical if fashion designers placed more stresson the ________ of clothing.A) costB) appearanceC) comfortD) suitability39. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE________.A) New fashions in clothing are created for the commercial exploitationof women.B) The constant changes in women’s clothing reflect their strength ofcharacter.C) The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.D) Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomedby women.40. By saying “the conclusion to be drawn are obvious” (Para. 4, Line 1-2),the writer means that ________.A) women’s inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughedatB) women are better able to put up with discomfortC) men are also exploited greatly by fashion designersD) men are more reasonable in the matter of fashionPart III vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. Jean did not have time to go to the concert last night because she wasbusy ________ for her examination.A) to prepareB) to be preparedC) preparingD) being prepared42. Five minutes earlier, ________ we could have caught the last train.A) andB) butC) orD) an order43. I cannot give you ________ for the type of car you sell because thereis no demand for it in the market.A) an expenseB) a chargeC) a purchaseD) an order44. After ________ for the job, you will be required to take a language test.A) being interviewedB) interviewedC) interviewingD) having interviewed45. By the end of this month, we surely ________ a satisfactory solutionto the problem.A) have foundB) will be findingC) will have foundD) are finding46. Mr. Wilson said that he did not want to ________ any furtherresponsibilities.A) take onB) get onC) put upD) look up47. Having no money but ________ to know, he simply said he would go withoutdinner.A) not to want anyoneB) not wanting anyoneC) wanted no oneD) to want no one48. We desire that the tour leader ________ us immediately of any changein plans.A) informB) informsC) informedD) has informed49. Not ________, the process of choosing names varies widely from cultureto culture.A) obviouslyB) surprisinglyC) particularlyD) normally50. A man escaped from the prison last night. It was a long time ________the guards discovered what had happened.A) beforeB) untilC) sinceD) when51. In the experiment we kept a watchful eye ________ the developments andrecorded every detail.A) inB) atC) forD) on52. There’s little chance that mankind would ________ a nuclear war.A) retainB) endureC) maintainD) survive53. Nuclear science be developed to benefit the people ________ harm them.A) more thanB) other thanC) rather thanD) better than54. They usually have less money at the end of the month than ________ atthe beginning.A) which isB) which wasC) they haveD) it is55. In the course of a day students do far more than just ________ classes.A) attendB) attendedC) to attendD) attending56. The French pianist who had been praised very highly ________ to be agreat disappointment.A) turned upB) turned inC) turned outD) turned down57. Many difficulties have ________ as a result of the change over to a newtype of fuel.A) risenB) arisenC) raisedD) arrived58. He made such a ________ contribution to the university that they arenaming one of the new buildings after him.A) genuineB) minimumC) modestD) generous59. Helen was much kinder to her youngest child than she was to the others,of course, made the others jealous.A) whoB) thatC) whatD) which60. In the advanced course students must take performance tests at monthly________.A) gapsB) intervalsC) lengthD) distance61. Mr. Johnson preferred ________ heavier work to do.A) to be givenB) to be givingC) to have givenD) having given62. I remember ________ to help us if we ever got into trouble.A) once offeringB) him once offeringC) him to offerD) to offer him63. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are ________.A) out of workB) out of stockC) out of reachD) out of practice64. Our company decided to ________ the contract because a number of theconditions in it had not been met.A) destroyB) resistC) assumeD) cancel65. She is ________ a musician than her brother.A) much ofB) much asC) more ofD) more as66. Having been found guilty, the man was given a severe ________ by thejudge.A) serviceB) sentenceC) crimeD) crisis67. ________ is known to the world, Mark Twain is great American writer.A) ThatB) WhichC) AsD) It68. The residents, ________ had been damaged by the flood, were given helpby the Red Cross.A) all their homesB) all whose homesC) all of whose homesD) all of their homes69. You can’t afford to let the situation get worse. You must take ________to put it right.A) decisionsB) directionsC) sidesD) steps70. Look at the terrible situation I am in! If only I ________ your advice.A) followB) had followedC) would followD) have followedPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Many teachers believe that the responsibilities for learning lie with the student. __71__ a long reading assignment is given, instructors expect students to be familiar with the __72__ in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or take an examination. The __73__ student is considered to be __74__ who is motivated (激励) to learn for the sake of __75__, not the one interested only in getting high grades. Sometimes homework is returned __76__ brief written comments but without a grade. Even if a gradeis not given, the student is __77__ for learning the material assigned. When research is__78__, the professor expects the student to take it actively and to complete it with __79__ guidance. It is the __80__ responsibility to find books, magazines, and articles in the library. Professors do not have the time to explain __81__ a university library works; they expect students, __82__ graduate students, to be able to exhaust the reference __83__ in the library. Professors will help students who need it, but __84__ that their students should not be __85__ dependent on them. In the United States professors have many other duties __86__ teaching, such as administrative or research work. __87__, the time that a professor can spend with student outside of class is __88__. If a student has problems with classroom work, the student should either __89__ a professor during office hour __90__ make an appointment.71. A) IfB) AlthoughC) BecauseD) Since72. A) suggestionB) contextC) abstractD) information73. A) poorB) idealC) averageD) disappointed74. A) suchB) oneC) anyD) some75. A) funB) workC) learningD) prize76. A) byB) inC) forD) with77. A) criticizedB) innocentC) responsibleD) dismissed78. A) collectedB) distributedC) assignedD) finished79. A) maximumB) minimumC) possibleD) practical80. A) student’sB) professor’sC) assistant’sD) librarian’s81. A) whenB) hatC) whyD) how82. A) particularlyB) essentiallyC) obviouslyD) rarely83. A) selectionsB) collectionsC) sourcesD) origins84. A) hateB) dislikeC) likeD) prefer85. A) tooB) suchC) muchD) more86. A) butB) exceptC) withD) besides87. A) HoweverB) ThereforeC) FurthermoreD) Nevertheless88. A) plentifulB) limitedC) irregularD) flexible89. A) greetB) annoyC) approachD) attach90. A) orB) andC) toD) butPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My Most Favorite Programme.You shouldwrite no less than 100 words and you should base your compositionon the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 我最喜爱的电视(或无线电)节目是…...2. 这类节目的内容和特点3. 我喜欢它的原因You can write the composition in one or more paragraphs. Remember to write it neatly.1993年6月四级参考答案Part IPart IIPart IIIPart IV。
1993年英语专业四级考试真题TEM4考试真题
1993年英语专业四级真题Part I Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B],[C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage ACalifornia is a land of variety and contrast. Almost every type of physical land feature, short of arctic ice fields and tropical jungles can be found within its borders. Sharply contrasting types of land often lie very close to one another.People living in Bakersfield, for instance, can visit the Pacific Ocean and the coastal plain, the fertile San Joaquin Valley, the arid Mojave Desert, and the high Sierra Nevada, all within a radius of about 100 miles. In other areas it is possible to go snow skiing in the morning and surfing in the evening of the same day, without having to travel long distances.Contrast abounds in California. The highest point in the United States (outside Alaska)is in California, and so is the lowest point (including Alaska).Mount Whitney, 14 494 feet above sea level, is separated from Death Valley,282 feet below sea level, by a distance of only 100 miles. The two areas have a difference in altitude of almost three miles.California has deep, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe, the deepest in the country, but it also has shallow, salty desert lakes. It has Lake Tulainyo, 12 020 feet above sea level, and the lowest lake in the country, the Salton Sea, 236 feet below sea level. Some of its lakes, like Owens Lake in Death Valley, are not lakes at all; they are dried-up lakebeds.In addition to mountains, lakes, valleys, deserts, and plateaus, California has its Pacific coastline, stretching longer than the coastlines of Oregon and Washington combined.1.Which of the following is the lowest point in the United States?ke Tulainyo.B.Mojave Desert.C.Death Valley.D.The Salton Sea.2.Where is the highest point in the United States located?ke Tahoe.B.Sierra Nevada.C.Mount Whitney.D.Alaska.3.How far away is Death Valley from Mount Whitney?A.About 3 miles.B.Only 100 miles.C.282 feet.D.14 494 feet.4.Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as being within a radius of about 100 miles of Bakersfield?A.The Pacific Ocean.B.San Joaquin Valley.C.Mojave Desert.D.Oregon and Washington.5.Which statement best demonstrates that California is a land of variety and contrast?A.The highest lake in California is Lake Tulainyo.B.It is possible to go surfing and snow skiing in some parts of California without having to travel long distance.C.Sierra Nevada, San Joaquin Valley, Mojave Desert and the Pacific Ocean all lie within a radius of about 100 miles.D.Owens Lake, in Death Valley, is not really a lake at all.Passage BBy far the most common snake in Britain is the adder. In Scotland, in fact, there are no other snakes at all. The adder is also the only British snake with a poisonous bite. It can be found almost anywhere, but prefers sunny hillsides and rough open country, including high ground. In Ireland there are no snakes at all.Most people regard snakebites as a fatal misfortune, but not all bites are serious, and very few are fatal. Sometimes attempts at emergency treatment turn out to be more dangerous than the bite itself, with amateurs heroically, but mistakenly, trying do-it-yourself surgery and other unnecessary measures.All snakes have small teeth, so it follows that all snakes can bite, but only the bite of the adder presents any danger. British snakes are shy animals and are far more frightened of you than you could possibly be of them. The adder will attack only if it feels threatened, as can happen if you take it by surprise and step on it accidentally or if you try to catch it or pick it up, which it dislikes intensely. If it hears you coming, it will normally get out of the way as quickly as it can, but adders cannot move very rapidly and may attack before moving if you are very close.The effect of a bite varies considerably. It depends upon several things, one of which is the body-weight of the person bitten. The bigger the person, the less harmful the bite is likely to be, which is why children suffer far more seriously from snake bites than adults. A healthy person will also have better resistance against the poison.Very few people actually die from snakebites in Britain, and though these bites can make some people very ill, there are probably just as many cases of bites having little or no effect, as there are of serious illness.6.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The adder is the only poisonous snake in Britain.B.In Scotland there are no other snakes except the adder.C.Snake bites seem more dangerous than they actually are.D.People’s attempts at emergency treatment are utterly unnecessary.7.Adders are most likely to be found _______.A.in wilder parts of Britain and IrelandB.in Scotland and nowhere elseC.on uncultivated land throughout BritainD.in shady fields in England8.We are told that British snakes are _____.A.afraid of human beingsB.poisonous including the adderC.dangerous except the adderD.friendly towards human beings9.When will the adder not attack you?A.When you try to catch it.B.When you are some distance away from it.C.When you happen to step on it.D.When you try to pick it up.10.If an adder hears you coming, it will usually ______.A.attack you immediatelyB.disappear very quicklyC.wait to frighten youD.move out of the way11.According to the passage, a snake bite is _______.A.more harmful to a healthy man than to a sick manB.less harmful to an adult than to a childC.more dangerous than any serious illnessD.always fatal in BritainPassage CConcern with money, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences and luxuries of modern life, has brought great changes to the lives of most Frenchmen. More people are working than ever before in France. In the cities the traditional leisurely midday meal is disappearing. Offices, shops, and factories are discovering the greater efficiency of a short lunch hour in company lunchrooms. In almost all lines of work emphasis now falls on ever-increasing output. Thus the “typical” Frenchman produces mo re, earns more, and buys more consumer goods than his counterpart of only a generation ago. He gains in creature comforts and ease of life. What he loses to some extent is his sense of personal uniqueness, or individuality.Some say that France has been Americanized. This is because the United States is a world symbol of the technological society and its consumer products. The so-called Americanization of France has its critics. They fear that “assembly-line life” will le ad to the disappearance of the pleasures of the more graceful and leisurely (but less productive) old French style. What will happen, they ask, to taste, elegance, and the cultivation of the good things in life——to joy in the smell of a freshly picked apple, a stroll by the river, or just happy hours of conversation in a local cafe?Since the late 1950’s life in France has indeed taken on qualities of rush, tension, and the pursuit of material gain. Some of the strongest critics of the new way of life are the young, especially university students. They are concerned with the future, and they fear that France is threatened by the triumph of this competitive, goods-oriented culture. Occasionally, they have reacted against the trend with considerable violence.In spite of the critics, however, countless Frenchmen are committed to keeping France in the forefront of the modern economic world. They find that the present life brings more rewards, conveniences, and pleasures than that of the past. They believe that a modern, industrial France is preferable to the old.12.Which of the following is NOT given as a feature of the old French way of life?A.Leisure.B.Elegance.C.Efficiency.D.Taste.13.Which of the following is NOT related to the new French way of life?A.Shorter lunch hour.B.Greater output.C.Creature comforts.D.Leisurely cafe talk.14.Which of the following is NOT true about Frenchmen?A.Many of them prefer the modern life style.B.They actually enjoy working at the assembly line.C.They are more concerned with money than before.D.They are more competitive than the older generation.15.The passage suggests that ______.A.in pursuing material gains the French are suffering losses elsewhereB.it’s now unlikely to see a Frenchman enjoying a stroll by the riverC.the French are fed up with the smell of freshly picked applesD.great changes have occurred in the life style of all Frenchmen16.Which of the following is true about the critics?A.Critics are greater in number than people enjoying the new way of life.B.Student critics are greater in number than critics in other fields.C.Student critics have, on occasion, resorted to violent means against the trend.D.Critics are concerned solely with the present and not the future.17.Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?A.Changes in the French way of life.B.Criticism of the new life style.C.The Americanization of France.D.Features of the new way of life.Passage DUltralight(超轻型的) airplanes are a recent development in aviation that provide what aviation enthusiasts have long been seeking: an inexpensive airplane that is easy to fly. The ultralight plane was born of the marriage of the hang glider and the go-kart(微型单座竞赛车) engine around 1974, when John Moody mounted a 12 -horsepower go-kart engine on his Icarus H hang glider. Today’s ultralights are not just hang gliders with engines; they are“air recreation vehicles”. Modern ultralight planes use snowmobile(雪地机动车) engines that let them cruise at about 50 miles per hour , climb at about 500 feet per minute, and carry combined payloads of pilot and fuel up to about 200 pounds, which is about equal to an ultralight plane’s weight when empty. More than ten thousand ultralight planes were sold last year at prices ranging from $ 2 800 to $ 7000. But the main reason for the increasing popularity of these aircraft is not that they are inexpensive, but that they are fun to fly.The modern ultralight plane would look very familiar to the earliest pioneers of aviation. Otto Lilienthal made more than 2000 flights in Germany in the 1890’s in what were actually hanggliders. Octave Chanute designed and built many early hang glider s. Augustus Herring, Chanute’s assistant, used these gliders as models for a glider that he built for himself. On this glider, Herring installed a compressed-air motor and flew 267 feet in 1898. The Wright brothers’ Flyer was the grandfather of today’s ult ralight planes. The pilot sat right out in the open, just as in modern ultralights, and used controls that were much the same as those used in today’s machines. Though most ultralight planes are used for pleasure flying, some are also used for crop dusting, aerial photography, and even military observation service. The likelihood is that further uses will be found for ultralight planes, but their greatest use will continue to be as air recreational vehicles.18.The author seems to feel that ultralight airplanes are ______.A.a toy for the richB.nothing but hang glidersC.a new development that meets the needs of aviation enthusiastsD.the most important development in aviation since the Wright brothers’ Flyer19.According to the passage, today’s ultralight airplanes _______.A.are inexpensive but difficult to flyB.are more like go-karts than like hang glidersC.cannot climb as last or as high as hang glidersD.are not too different from the earlier aircraft20.The author compares John Moody’s use of a go-kart engine on a hang glider to _______.A.a marriageB.the flight of IcarusC.cruising in a snowmobileD.soaring and gliding from a high altitude21.Which of the following statements is an opinion?A.Ultralight planes use snowmobile engines that let them cruise at about 50 miles per hour.B.John Moody used a 12-horse-power engine to power his Icarus II hang glider.C.The use of ultralight planes will increase in such areas as crop dusting and aerial photography.D.Otto Lilienthal made more than 2000 flights in Germany in the 1890’s in what were actually hang gliders.22.The author finds great similarity between _______.A.the weight of the hang glider and that of the ultralight airplaneB.ultralight airplanes and military aircraftC.the inventiveness of John Moody and that of Octave ChanuteD.the controls used in the Wright brothers’Flyer and those used in today’s ultralight airplanes23.The best title for this passage is _______.A.The Flying SnowmobileB.The History of Recent AviationC.How the Ultralight Plane FliesD.The Ultralight Plane, a Recent DevelopmentPassage EAll Eskimos live most of their lives close to salt or fresh water. They may follow game inlandfor several hundred miles, but they always return to the shores of rivers, Lakes, or seas. Eskimo land has a bare look. Large rocks, pebbles, and sand cover much of the surface . Plants called lichen(地衣)grow right on rock. And where there is enough soil, even grass, flowers and small bushes manage to live. No trees can grow on Eskimo land, so geographers sometimes call this country the Arctic plains. Some animals, such as rabbits and caribou(北美驯鹿) ,eat the plants. Others, like the white fox and grey wolf, eat the rabbits and caribou. The Eskimo is a meat eater, too, and may even eat a wolf when food is scarce.The Eskimo year has two main parts: a long, cold winter and a short, cool summer. Spring and fall are almost too short to be noticed. Summer is the good time, when food is usually plentiful. But it is also the time when the Eskimos are very busy. Winter is never far away , and the men must bring home extra meat for the women to prepare and store. For seldom can enough animals be killed in winter to feed a family.The Far North is sometimes called the land of the midnight sun. This is true in the middle of summer, for between April 21st and August 21st the sun never sets in Northern Greenland. But in midwinter the Far North is a land with no sun shining at all. Around Oct. 21st the Eskimos of Northern Greenland see the sun setting straight south of them, and they don’t see it again until February 22nd. All places on earth get about the same amount of daylight during a year. As a result, if summer is lighter, winter has to be darker.Winter nights in the Far North are seldom pitch-black. As in the rest of the world, the stars and moon provide a little light. The northern lights also help the Eskimo to see. And with the ground covered with snow, even a little ligh t is reflected back to the Eskimo’s eyes.24.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Eskimos do not normally eat wolves.B.Eskimos like to chase one another.C.Eskimos depend heavily on water.D.Eskimos are meat-eaters.25.On Eskimo land ______.A.rabbits live on the plantsB.soil is rich and plentifulC.grass grows more easily than lichenD.lichen is found only on rock26.In the Eskimo year, _______.A.there are no spring and fallB.winter is cold and summer is hotC.summer is a time for growing foodD.winter comes early and goes late27.From the passage, we can infer all except that _______.A.Eskimos are more likely to eat wolves in summerB.Eskimo women are responsible for houseworkC.animal meat is Eskimos’ ma in source of foodD.hunting is an important part of Eskimo life28.In midwinter there is no sun shining in the Far North because _______.A.the Far North is too far away from the sunB.the sun is not seen again for six monthsC.the sun never sets in midsummerD.people see the sun setting straight south of them29.Winter nights are seldom pitch-black in the Far North because of _______.A.the moon and starsB.the northern lightsC.snow on the groundD.all of the above mentioned factors30.The best title for the passage is _______.A.Story of the EskimoB.Eskimo Land and ClimateC.The Bare Far NorthD.The Eskimo YearPassage FThe incident occurred one morning outside Albert Schweitzer’s hospital in the African jungle. A patient had gone fishing in another man’s boat. The owner of the boat thought he should be given all the fish that were caught. Dr. Schweitzer said to the boat owner.“You are right because the other man ought to have asked permission to use your boat. But you are wrong because you are careless and lazy. You merely twisted the chain of your canoe round a palm tree instead of fastening it with a padlock. Of laziness you are guilty because you were asleep in your hut on this moonlit night instead of making use of the good opportunity for fishing.”He turned to the patient: “But you were in the wrong when you took the boat without asking the owner’s permission. You were in the right because you were not so lazy as he was and you did not want to let the moonlit night go by without making some use of it.”Dr. Schweitzer divided the catch (捕获物) among the fisherman, the boat owner and the hospital.31.Dr. Schweitzer was able to settle the argument because ______.A.he was the judge thereB.he was clever and impartialC.he wanted some of the fishD.he wanted to help his patient32.The final judgment was that ______.A.all the fish should go to the patientB.the fish should go to the owner of the canoeC.the fish should be destroyedD.everyone involved should get a third of the fishPassage GThere are many commonly held beliefs about glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, however, can prove harmful. Studies show that for adults there is no danger, but children can develop loss of vision if they have the wrong glasses.We have all heard some of the common myths about how eyesight gets bad. Most people believe that reading in dim light causes poor eyesight, but that is untrue. Too little light makes the eyes work harder, so they do get tired and strained. Eyestrain also results from reading a lot, reading in bed, and watching too much television. But, although eyestrain may cause some pain or headaches, it does not permanently damage eyesight.Another myth about eyes is that they can be replaced, or transferred from one person to another. There are close to one million nerve fibers that connect the eyeball to the brain, and it is impossible to attach them all in a new person. Only certain parts of the eye can be replaced. But if we keep clearing up the myths and learning more about the eyes, some day a full transplant may be possible.33.This passage is mostly concerned with ______.A.different types of glassesB.a visit to the eye doctorC.myths about eyesightD.eye transplant34.One cause of eyestrain mentioned in the passage is _______.A.wearing contact lenses too longB.reading a lotC.going to the moviesD.not visiting your eye doctorPart II V ocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked [A],[B],[C] and [D]. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the correspondeing letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.35.______ their policy can be changed the future for that country will be indeed bleak.A.Even ifB.UnlessC.Now thatD.As long as36.She said she would work it out herself, ______ ask me for help.A.and not toB.but notC.and prefer notD.rather than37.“I bought this shirt for 35 Yuan yesterday.”“It’s on sale today for only 29. You should have waited.”“Oh really? But how ______ I know?”A.wouldB.canC.didD.do38.They were pushed into battle ______.A.unpreparedB.unpreparedlyC.not preparing itD.without preparing it39.She asked that she ______ allowed to see her son in police custody.A.would beB.could beC.beD.was40.Mr. Anderson presided ______ the board meeting on behalf of the Chairman.A.atB.overC.onD.in41.The rising crime rate is ________ major concern of _______ society.A.the, theB.a , /C.a, theD./ , the42.I never regretted _______ offer, for it was not where my interest lay.A.not to acceptB.not having acceptedC.having not acceptedD.not accepting43.I _______ writing the paper as scheduled, but my mother’s illness interfered. I hope you will excuse me.A.am to have finishedB.was to have finishedC.was to finishD.ought to finish44.Some dieters find that after their dieting is over, they eat twice _______ they did before their diet.A.more thanB.as many asC.much thanD.as much as45.She may be ______ experience, but she learns quickly.ckingcking inC.in need forD.in lack of46.David Singer, my friend’s father, ______ raised and educated in New York, lived and lectured in Africa most of his life.A.whoB.ifC.whileD.though47.My Scottish friend says there is ______ monster in Loch Ness.A.no such thing asB.no such thing as aC.no such a thing asD.no such a thing as a48.The university authorities are seriously considering abandoning the traditional ______ class.A.fifty minutesB.fifty-minutesC.fifty-minuteD.fifty minute’s49._______ the snake in superstitious awe.A.Mankind has held longB.Long has held mankindC.Has mankind long heldD.Mankind has long held50.On the desert travellers often see ______ rivers and lakes.A.imaginingB.imaginativeC.imaginableD.imaginary51.Inside the apartment was an unpleasant smell of ______ air.A.staleB.smokedC.mistyD.wet52.The album might well have ______ had it been less expensive.A.worked outB.fallen throughC.caught onD.fitted in53.In order to be successful as an engineer, she had to become _______ at mathematics.A.proficientB.outstandingC.prominentD.experienced54.This move deprived the prisoner of his ______ of escape.A.waysB.possibilitiesC.plansD.means55.The house that we used to live in is in a very ______ state.A.neglectfulB.negligibleC.neglectedD.negligent56.The ticket taker at the football game tore the tickets ______.A.in halfB.by halfC.in halvesD.at half57.I wish, if possible,to avoid any ______ of my family.A.hintB.mentionC.cluement58.I'm afraid this painting is not by Qi Baishi. It's only a copy and so it's ______.A.worthlessB.invaluableC.unworthyD.priceless59.When her parents died, Brenda ______ of the house and all its contents.A.discardedB.dispelledC.disposedD.discharged60.The plans for the building were _______ a few months ago.A.drawn onB.drawn backC.drawn outD.drawn up61.We were filled with _______ about flying in such bad weather.A.troublesB.obscurityC.ignoranceD.misgivings62.We are all astonished to learn that the apparently________ professor was really a spy.A.respectfulB.respectiveC.respectableD.respected63.It is important that the schedule be not too ______ to allow for relaxation and hobbies.A.loadedB.crowdedC.filledD.squeezed64.The millionaire in the story had a(n)______ habit of sleeping with his sack of money laid beside him in place of a wife.A.economicB.miserlyC.disgustedD.playfulPart III Cloze (30 minutes)Direction: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are our choices marked [A],[B],[C] and [D] below the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.To find out what the weather is going to be, most people go straight to the radio, television or newspaper to get an expert weather forecast. But (31) ___you know what to look for, you can use your own (32)___ to make weather predictions.There are many (33)___ which can help you. For example,in fair weather the air pressure is generally (34)___. The air is still and often full of dust. Faraway objects may look (35)___.But when a storm is gathering, the pressure (36)___and you are often able to see things more clearly. Sailors took note of this long ago and came (37)___ with a saying“The farther the sight, the nearer the rain.”Your sense of (38)___ can also help you detect weather changes. Just (39) ___ it rains, odours become stronger. This is (40)___ odours are suppressed in a fair, high pressure centre. When a bad weather low(低气压区)moves in, air pressure lessens and odours are (41)___.You can also hear an approaching storm. Sounds bounce off heavy storm clouds and return to earth with (42)___. An old saying describes it this way:“Sound travelling far and wide, a stormy day will betide (发生).”And don't laugh if your grandmother says she can (43)___ a storm coming. It is commonly known that many people feel pains in their bones when the humidity (44)___, the pressure drops, and bad weather is on the (45)___.65. A.if B.unless C.though D.as66. A.experiences B.senses C.feelings D.ways67. A.forms B.signals C.signs D.expressions68. A.high B.low C.strong D.weak69. A.big B.small C.clear D.misty70. A.rises B.drops C.increases D.descends71. A.up B.over C.upon D.on72. A.touch B.taste C.smell D.sight73. A.when B.as C.after D.before74. A.why B.because C.how D.when75. A.released B.controlled C.chocked D.mused76. A.power B.force C.strength D.vigour77. A.see B.hear C.feel D.tell78. A.falls B.grows C.drops D.rises79. A.way B.road C.march D.move。
历年英语四级听力真题及答案
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听力真题 Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 1. A. It was dangerous to live in. B. It was going to be renovated. C. He could no longer pay the rent. D. He had sold it to the royal family. 2. A. A strike. B. A storm. C. A forest fire. D. A terrorist attack. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 3. A. They lost contact with the emergency department. B. They were trapped in an underground elevator. C. They were injured by suddenly falling rocks. D. They sent calls for help via a portable radio. 4. A. They tried hard to repair the elevator. B. They released the details of the accident. C. They sent supplies to keep the miners warm. D. They provided the miners with food and water. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. 5. A. Raise postage rates. B. Improve its services. C. Redesign delivery routes. D. Close some of its post offices. 6. A. Shortening business hours. B. Closing offices on holidays. C. Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays. D. Computerizing mall sorting processes. 7. A. Many post office staff will lose their jobs. B. Many people will begin to complain. C. Taxpayers will be very pleased. D. A lot of controversy will arise. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A,B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a single line through the centre. Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. A. He will be kept from promotion. B. He will go through retraining. C. He will be given a warning. D. He will lose part of his pay. 9. A. He is always on time. B. He is a trustworthy guy. C. He is an experienced press operator. D. He is on good terms with his workmates. 10. A. She is a trade union representative. B. She is in charge of public relations. C. She is a senior manager of the shop. D. She is better at handling such matters. 11. A. He is skilled and experienced. B. He is very close to the manager. C. He is always trying to stir up trouble. D. He is always complaining about low wages. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A. Open. B. Friendly. C. Selfish. D. Reserved. 13. A. They stay quiet. B. They read a book. C. They talk about the weather. D. They chat with fellow passengers. 14. A. She was always treated as a foreigner. B. She was eager to visit an English castle. C. She was never invited to a colleague's home. D. She was unwilling to make friends with workmates. 15. A. Houses are much more quiet. B. Houses provide more privacy. C. They want to have more space. D. They want a garden of their own. 共2页: 上一页12下一页tips:感谢大家的阅读，本文由我司收集整编。
大学英语四级听力真题及答案
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以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的大学英语四级听力真题及答案，希望大家能有所收获，【听力】卷一·真题:听力试题：Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) It was dangerous to live in. C) He could no longer pay the rent.B) It was going to be renovated. D) He had sold it to the royal family.2. A) A strike. C) A forest fire.B) A storm. D) A terrorist attack.Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.3. A) They lost contact with the emergency department.B) They were trapped in an underground elevator.C) They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.D) They sent calls for help via a portable radio.4. A) They tried hard to repair the elevator.B) They released the details of the accident.C) They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.D) They provided the miners with food and water.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) Raise postage rates.B) Improve its services.C) Redesign delivery routes.D) Close some of its post offices.6. A) Shortening business hours.B) Closing offices on holidays.C) Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.D) Computerizing mail sorting processes.7. A) Many post office staff will lose their jobs.B) Many people will begin to complain.C) Taxpayers will be very pleased.D) A lot of controversy will arise.听力原文短篇新闻2Section A - 2Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17 miners who were stuck in an elevator below ground at a Cargill rock salt mine near Lansing, New York, according to Marcia Lynch.Public information officer with Tompkins County’s emergency response department, emergency workers have made contact with the miners via a radio. And they all appear to be uninjured, said Jessi ca Verfuss, the emergency department’s assistant director.Crews have managed to provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so that they can keep warm during the rescue operation, Verfuss said. Details about what led to the workers’ being trapped in the elevator went immediately available. The mine, along New York’s Cayuga Lake, processes salt used for road treatment. It produces about 2 million tons of salt that is shipped to more than 1,500 places in the northeastern United States, the rock salt mine is one of three operated by Cargill with the other two in Louisiana and Ohio.Q3. What does the news report say about the salt miners?Q4.What did the rescue team do?短篇新闻3Section A - 3The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is considering closing about 3,700 post offices over the next year because of falling revenues.Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post officers is one of several proposals the Postal Service has put forth recently to cut costs. Last week, for example, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plans to stop mail delivery on Saturdays, a move he says could save $3 billion annually.“We are losing revenue as we speak,” Donahoe said. “We do not want taxpayer money. We want to be self-sufficient. So like any other business you have to make choices.”Dean Granholm the vice president for delivery and post office operations said the first waves of closings would begin this fall. He estimated that about 3,000 postmasters, 500 station managers and between 500 and 1,000 postal clerks could lose their jobs.Q5.What is the U.S. Postal Service planning to do?Q6.What measure has been planned to save costs?Q7.What will happen when the proposed measure come into effect?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the question-s will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) He will be kept from promotion.B) He will go through retraining.C) He will be given a warning.D) He will lose part of his pay.9. A) He is always on time.B) He is a trustworthy guy.C) He is an experienced press operator.D) He is on good terms with his workmates.10. A) She is a trade union representative.B) She is in charge of public relations.C) She is a senior manager of the shop.D) She is better at handling such matters.11. A) He is skilled and experienced.B) He is very close to the manager.C) He is always trying to stir up trouble.D) He is always complaining about low wages.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.12. A) Open.B) Selfish.C) Friendly.D) Reserved.13. A) They stay quiet.B) They read a book.C) They talk about the weather.D) They chat with fellow passengers.14. A) She was always treated as a foreigner.B) She was eager to visit an English castle.C) She was never invited to a colleague’s home.D) She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.15. A) Houses are much more quiet.B) Houses provide more privacy.C) They want to have more space.D) They want a garden of their own.听力原文：长对话1&2Conversation 1A: Mrs. Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.B: Oh dear. What about?A: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.B: But that's a straightforward affair. He will simply lose part of his pay. That's why we have a clock-in system.A: But the point is the man was clocked-in at 8 o'clock. We have John standing by the time clock, and he swears he saw nothing irregular.B: Is John reliable?A: Yes, he is. That's why we chose him for the job.B: Have you spoken to the man who was late?A: Not yet. I thought I'd have a word with you first. He's a difficult man, and I think there's been some trouble on the shop floor. I've got a feeling that trade union representative is behind this. The manager told me that Jack Green's been very active around the shop the last few days.B: Well, what do you want me to do?A: I was wondering if you'd see Smith, the man who was late, because you are so much better at handling things like this.B: Oh, alright. I'll see him. I must say I agree with you about there being bad feelings in the works. I've had the idea for some time that Jack Green's been busy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage claim. He's always trying to make trouble. Well, I'll get the manager to send Smith up here.Q8. What will happen to the press operator who was late for the work according to the woman?Q9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?Q10. Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?Q11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?Conversation 2A: Our topic today is about somethings that foreigners nearly always say when they visit Britain. It's 'Why are the British so cold?' And they're talking about the British personality –the famous British 'reserve'. It means that we aren't very friendly, we aren't very open.B: So do you think it's true?A: It's a difficult one. So many people who visit Britain say it'sdifficult to make friends with British people. They say we're cold, reserved, unfriendly...B: I think it's true. Look at Americans or Australians. They speak the same language, but they're much more open. And you see it when you travel, people - I mean strangers - speak to you on the street or on the train. British people seldom speak on the train. Or the bus. Not in London, anyway.A: 'Not in London'. That's it. Capital cities are full of tourists and are never very friendly. People are different in other parts of the country.B: Not completely. I met a woman once, an Italian. She's been working in Manchester for two years,and no one - not one of her colleagues - had ever invited her to their home. They were friendly to her at work, but nothing else. She couldn't believe it. She said that would never happen in Italy.A: You know what they say – 'an Englishman's home is his castle'. It’s really difficult to get inside.B: Yeah. It's about being private. You go home to your house and your garden and you close the door. It's your place.A: That's why the British don't like flats. They prefer to live in houses.B: That’s true.Q12. What do foreigners generally think of British people according to the woman?Q13. What may British people typically do one the train according to the man?Q14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?Q15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) They don’t have much choice of jobs.B) They are likely to get much higher pay.C) They don’t have to go through job interviews.D) They will automatically be given hiring priority.17. A) Ask their professors for help.B) Look at school bulletin boards.C) Visit the school careers service.D) Go through campus newspapers.18. A) Helping students find the books and journals they need.B) Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.C) Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.D) Providing students with information about the library.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) It tastes better.B) It is easier to grow.C) It may be sold at a higher price.D) It can better survive extreme weathers.20. A) It is healthier than green tea.B) It can grow in drier soil.C) It will replace green tea one day.D) It is immune to various diseases.21. A) It has been well received by many tea drinkers.B) It does not bring the promised health benefits.C) It has made tea farmers’ life easier.D) It does not have a stable market.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) They need decorations to show their status.B) They prefer unique objects of high quality.C) They decorate their homes themselves.D) They care more about environment.23. A) They were proud of their creations.B) They could only try to create at night.C) They made great contributions to society.D) They focused on the quality of their products.24. A) Make wise choices.B) Identify fake crafts.C) Design handicrafts themselves.D) Learn the importance of creation.25. A) To boost the local economy.B) To attract foreign investments.C) To arouse public interest in crafts.D) To preserve the traditional culture.听力原文听力篇章：Passage OneIn college, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the same time, expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part time job is a good way to balance costs while ensuring thereis enough time left over for both academic subjects and after-class activities.If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the best place to start your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-campus job opportunities, and as a student, you’ll automatically be given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, and could be a great way to connect with academic and professional resources at your university. Check with your school’s career service or employment office for help to find a campus job. Of course, there are opportunities for part-time work off-campus, too. If you spend a little time digging for the right part time jobs, you’ll save yourself tim e when you find a job that leaves you with enough time to get your school work done, too. If you are a college student looking for work but worry you won’t have enough time to devote to academic subjects, consider working as a study hall or a library monitor. Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained. It’s a pretty easy job, but one with lots of downtime-which means you will have plenty of time to catch up on reading, do homework or study for an exam.Q16: What does the speaker say about college students applying for on-campus jobs?Q17: What can students do to find a campus job according to the speaker?Q18: What does the speaker say is a library monitor’s responsibility?Passage TwoAgricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tea leaves. It is beautiful to see. The rows of teabushes are straight. All appears to be well. But the farmers who planted the bushes are worried. Nelson Kibara is one of them. He has been growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.He says the prices this year have been so low that he has made almost no profit. He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to survive.Mr. Kibara and hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their tea bushes and planting a new kind of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. Its leaves are purple and brown. When the tea is boiled, the drink has a purple color. Medical researchers have studied the health benefits of the new tea. They say it is healthier than green tea and could be sold for a price that is three to four times higher than the price of green tea.But Mr. Kibara says he has not received a higher price for his purple tea crop.He says the market for the tea is unstable and he is often forced to sell his purple tea for the same price as green tea leaves. He says there are not enough buyers willing to pay more for the purple tea.Q19. Why have tea farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?Q20. What do researchers say about purple tea?Q21. What does Mr. Kibara find about purple tea?Passage ThreeToday's consumers want beautiful handcrafted s to wear and to have for their home environment. They prefer something unique and they demand quality. Craftsmen today are meeting this demand. People and homes are showing great change as more and more unique handcrafted items become available.Handcrafts are big business. No long does a good craftsman have to work in a job he dislikes all day and then try to create at night. He has earned his professional status. He is now a respected member of society. Parts of the fun of being a craftsman is meeting other craftsmen. They love to share their ideas and materials and help others find markets for their work. Craftsmen have helped educate consumers to make wise choices. They help them become aware of design and technique. They help them relate their choice to its intended use. They often involve consumers in trying the craft themselves. When a group of craftsmen expends to include more members, a small craft organization is formed. Such an organization does a lot in training workshops in special media, craft marketing techniques, craft fairs and sales, festivals, TV appearances and demonstrations. State art councils help sponsor local arts and crafts festivals which draw crowds of tourist consumers. This boosts the local economy considerably because tourists not only buy crafts, but they also use the restaurants and hotels and other services of the area.Q22. What does the speaker say about today's consumers?Q23. What does the speaker say about a good craftsman in the past?Q24. What do craftsmen help consumers do?Q25. Why do state art councilshelp sponsor local arts and crafts festivals?听力参考答案：Section A1. [A] It was dangerous to live in.2. [B] A storm3. [B] They were trapped in an underground elevator.4. [C] They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.5. [D] Close some of its post office.6. [C] Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.7. [A] Many post office staff will lose their jobs.Section B8. [D] He will lose part of his pay.9. [B] He is a trustworthy guy.10.[D] She is better at handling such matters.11.[C] He is always trying to stir up trouble.12. [D] Reserved13. [A] They stay quiet14. [C] She was never invited to a colleague’s home.15. [B] Houses provide more privacySection C16. [D] They will automatically be given hiring priority.17. [C] Visit the school careers service.18. [B] Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.19. [C] It may be sold at a higher price.20. [A] It is healthier than green tee.21. [D] It does not have a stable market.22. [B] They prefer unique s of high quality.23. [B] They could only try to create at night.24. [A] Make wise choices.25. [A] T o boost the local economy.。
大学英语四级(听力)练习试卷54(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语四级（听力）练习试卷54(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Who can get the chance to go to school for more training?22. What can be inferred from the conversation?12．A．The man’s pay raise.B．A career ladder for the man.C．The man’s education.D．A new chance for everyone to be promoted.正确答案：B解析：选项均为概括性强的名词短语表明,本题可能考查对话主旨。
对话开头简短的问候之后，女士直接说明谈话目的review what you’ve done so far(回顾一下你的工作历程)，后面提到现在又有一个晋升机会（move up the ladder），由此可知，对话的主要内容就是男士的职业提升，故答案为[B]。
知识模块：听力13．A．Three years.B．Four years.C．Five years.D．Six years.正确答案：C解析：对话中女士说男士5年前刚到公司是一名邮政职员，男士说他自己现在是5级高级职员，故答案为[C]。
知识模块：听力14．A．The person who has the strong will.B．The person who has attended the adult school.C．The person who can pass the test of arithmetic.D．The person who can work at computers quickly after a two-day training.正确答案：D解析：对话中女士说掌握较快（learn quickly）的人能去学校接受进一步培训（more training），故答案为[D]。
大学英语四级听力材料及参考答案
大学英语四级听力材料及参考答案推荐文章英语听力与阅读答案模拟试卷热度：大学英语四级听力真题及答案热度：大学英语新四级考试听力专题训练及参考答案热度：大学英语新四级考试听力专题训练及答案解析热度：大学英语新四级考试听力专题训练及答案热度：大学的生活不是一成不变的，但是至少我们要保证自己的四级英语听力的活动雷打不动。
下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级听力材料及参考答案，供大家参阅!大学英语四级听力材料及参考答案听力真题：Test 7Section A11.A. Go over the list.B. Go shopping for his mum.C. List everything his mum needs.D. Go for an outing.12.A. The man did most of the talking.B. The woman was wearing a black sweater.C. The man and the woman robbed the bank.D. The man and the woman had dark hair.答案解析：Test 7Section A11.M: Mum, before I go out, could you go over the shopping list and see if there's anything else you need?W: Yes. That's about everything. Now you're sure you don't mind going, darling?Q: What is the man probably going to do?正确答案：B解析：男士说：“妈，在我出门前，请你再看一遍购物单，看有没有什么别的东西要买?”可见男士是要为母亲购物，故B正确。
1993年英语四级全卷翻译
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. (A) Go over the list. (C) List everything her friend needs.(B) Do some shopping. (D) Go for an outing.2. (A) The man did most of the talking.(B) The man and the woman robbed the bank.(C) The woman was wearing a black sweater.(D) The man and the woman had dark hair.3. (A) The traffic. (C) Their health.(B) The weather. (D) Their time-table.4. (A) John missed a test. (C) John has stolen a car.(B) John has kept his job. (D) John was called a thief.5. (A) To buy Frank a new car. (C) To help Frank sell his car.(B) To drive Frank's car. (D) To help Frank repair his car.6. (A) English. (C) Education.(B) English and Education. (D) Neither English nor Education.7. (A) As big as she expected. (C) Not as big as she expected.(B) Much bigger than she expected. (D) So small that she is not satisfied.8. (A) The rent is too high. (C) He doesn't want to live in the suburbs.(B) He can't afford the high taxes. (D) It's too far away from his office.9. (A) No. He has to finish his homework. (C) Yes. He'll go after he finished his homework.(B) No. He doesn't like going to the club. (D) Yes. He'll write his paper after he returns.10. (A) Because Maria doesn't like football. (C) Because he didn't have the time.(B) Because Maria fell ill. (D) Because he can't stand football.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. (A) His friend bought them for him. (C) He booked them quite a while ago.(B) He bought them himself. (D) He got them free of charge.12. (A) Her husband was taking her out to the theater.(B) Her husband had got her a job in his office.(C) Her husband was going to buy her some nice gifts.(D) Her husband had found his lost money.13. (A) He had lost the tickets for the theater. (C) He had left his briefcase at home.(B) He had lost his briefcase. (D) He had left the ticket in the office.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. (A) Lack of electricity. (C) Lack of clean water.(B) Shortage of books. (D) Shortage of experts.15. (A) A system which trains doctors.(B) A group of experts who can provide professional advice.(C) A computer program which can provide professional advice.(D) A system which trains computer experts.16. (A) It is not easy to see the shortage of experts in the villages.(B) Many doctors and engineers are sent to the villages to make up for the shortage of experts.(C) Expert medical systems are widely used in developing countries.(D) Expert systems are owned by wealthy farmers and businessmen.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. (A) To learn Spanish. (C) To see the ancient art.(B) To tour the city. (D) To visit friends.18. (A) By taxi. (C) By subway.(B) By bus. (D) By foot.19. (A) He got lost. (C) He lost his map.(B) A taxi was faster. (D) The policeman advised him to.1. (A) He was greatly disappointed.(B) He was pleased to get there finally.(C) He was pleased with his knowledge of Spanish.(D) He was at a loss about what to do.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.With fifteen years Britain and other nations should be well on with the building of huge industrial complexes for the recycling of waste. The word rubbish could lose its meaning because everything which goes into the dumps (垃圾堆) would be made into something useful. Even the most dangerous and unpleasant wastes would provide energy if nothing else.The latest project is to take a city of around half a million inhabitants and discover exactly what raw materials go into it and what go out. The aim is to find out how much of these raw materials could be provided if a plant for recycling waste were built just outside the city. This plant would recycle not only metal such as steel, lead and copper, but also paper and rubber as well.Another new project is being set up to discover the best ways of sorting and separating the rubbish. When this project is complete, the rubbish will be processed like this: First, it will pass through sharp metal bas which will tear open the plastic bags in which rubbish is usually packed; then it will pass through a powerful fan to separate the lightest elements from the heavy solids; after that grounders and rollers will break up everything that can be broken. Finally, the rubbish will pass under magnets (磁铁) , which will remove the bits of iron and steel; the rubber and plastic will then be sorted out in the final stage.The first full-scale giant recycling plants are perhaps fifteen years away. Indeed, with the growing cost of transporting rubbish to more distant dumps, some big cities will be forced to build their own recycling plants before long.21. The phrase "be well on with ..." (Para.1, Line 1) most probably means _____.(A) have completed what was started (C) have achieved a great deal in(B) get ready to start (D) put an end to22. What is NOT mentioned as a part of the recycling process described in Paragraph 3?(A) Breaking up whatever is breakable.(B) Sharpening metal bars.(C) Separating light elements from the heavy ones.(D) Sorting out small pieces of metal.23. What's the main reason for big cities to build their own recycling plants?(A) To deal with wastes in better way.(B) To protect the environment from pollution.(C) To get raw materials locally.(D) To get big profits from those plants.24. The first full-scale huge recycling plants ______.(A) began to operate fifteen years ago(B) will probably take less than fifteen years to build(C) will be built fifteen years later(D) will probably be in operation in fifteen years25. The passage is mainly about ______.(A) a cheap way to get energy (C) new ways of recycling wastes(B) the location of recycling plants (D) the probably of city environmentPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:By 1970, according to a World Wildlife Fund report, only about 4,500 tigers survived throughout the world-half of them in India. Mr. Foresters, who followed and counted tiger footprints, estimated that in May 1972 only about 1,800 tigers existed in India. Project Tiger Supported by W.W.F. was immediately launched. Nine tiger reserves were created, with armed guards protecting them.The project provided opportunities for researchers from India and abroad to study tigers in the reserves and gather previously unavailable information about their habits. Studies show that a male tiger may control a hunting territory of between 10 and 20 sq. kms. depending on its age, size and strength. The territory of male includes the smaller territories of three or four tigressess. A tiger marks the boundaries of its territories by spraying urine (尿) and other bodily liquids on bushes. But it tries to avoid territorial fights, being guided by the distinctive body smell of other tigers. Tigers fight to death only when a tigress is defending her young, or when a tiger is guarding a tigress from the attentions of other males.The popular image of the tiger is that of a merciless and unconquerable hunter. But studies show that it catches only one of 20 victims (牺牲品) it tries to attack.Fears have recently developed that Project Tiger has been too successful. It has enabled the tiger population to double (by mid-80 S), but India's human population has also grown out of control. Currently it is 750 million and likely to be 900 million by the end of the century. Land problem is becoming serious and many rural people feel bitter about the fact that some rich forests are reserved for tigers. A growing number of attacks by tigers on man has added to the hostility (敌意).26. The ultimate aim of Project Tiger is to _____.(A) study the growth rate of tigers (C) promote the breeding of young tigers(B) protect tigers from being killed (D) analyze the behavioral patterns of tigers27. Studies have shown that ______.(A) a tigress never attacks until attacked(B) the tigress is not as fierce as the tigers(C) a tiger usually fights another tiger to defend its own territory(D) the tiger is not an efficient hunter as is commonly described28. According to the passage, a tiger's territory _____.(A) remains unchanged (C) expands as the tiger grows up(B) is often defended by tigresses (D) is the cause of most fights29. Some people are afraid that Project Tiger _____.(A) has been carried too far (C) has failed to achieve its goal(B) has not received enough attention (D) is not worth the money spent on it30. The author seems _____.(A) to be enthusiastic about Project Tiger(B) to have a matter-of-fact attitude towards Project Tiger(C) to have a hostile attitude towards Project Tiger(D) to be satisfied with Project TigerPassage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.In only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing U.S. minority (少数民族). As their children began moving up through the nation's schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging. Their achievements are reflected in the nation's best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering departments have taken on a decidedly Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their educations abroad arrived in the U.S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts degree. Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian Culture that breeds success, such ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial (种族的) image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants (移民) were the victims of social isolation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.31. While making tremendous achievements at college, Asian-American students ______.(A) feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of English(B) are afraid that their academic successes bear a strong Asian character(C) still worry about unfair treatment in society(D) generally feel it a shame to have to depend on their parents32. What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans?(A) A solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian Americans?(B) Hard work and intelligence.(C) Parental help and a limited knowledge of English.(D) Asian culture and the American educational system.33. Few Asian-American students major in human sciences mainly because ______.(A) their English is not good enough(B) they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgement in these areas(C) there is a wide difference between Asian and Western cultures(D) they know little about American cultures and Western cultures34. Why do the two "explanations" (Para. 3, Line 1) worry Asian Americans?(A) They are afraid that they would again be isolated from American society in general.(B) People would think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.(C) Asian American would be a threat to other minorities.(D) American academic achievements have taken on too strong an Asian character.35. The author's tone in this passage is _____.(A) sympathetic (B) doubtful (C) critical (D) objectivePassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Like fine food, good writing is something we approach with pleasure and enjoy from the first taste to the last. And good writers, good cooks, do not suddenly appear full-blown. Quite the contrary, just as the cook has to undergo an intensive training, mastering the skills of his trade, the writer must sit at his desk and devote long hours to achieving a style in his writing, whatever its purpose-schoolwork, matters of business, or purely social communication. You may be sure that the more painstaking the effort, the more effective the writing, and the more rewarding.There are still some remote places in the world where you might find a public scribe to do your business or social writing for you, for a fee. There are a few managers who are lucky enough to have the service of that rate kind of secretary who can take care of all sorts of letter writing with no more than a quick note to work from. But for most of us, if there is any writing to be done, we have to do it ourselves.We have to write school papers, business papers or home papers. We are constantly called on to put words to paper. It would be difficult to count the number of such words, messages, letters, and reports put into the mails or delivered by hand, but the daily figure must be enormous. What is more, everyone who writes expects, or at least hopes. We want whatever we write to be read, from first word to last, not just thrown into some "letters-to-be-read" file (档案) or into a wastepaper basket. This is the reason we bend our efforts toward learning and practicing the skill of interesting, effective writing.36. In this passage, good writing is compared to fine food because _____.(A) both writers and cooks have to work long hours every day(B) both are essential to life(C) both writers and cooks can earn a good living(D) both are enjoyable37. A public "scribe" (Para 2, Line 1) is _____.(A) a secretary who does your business or social writing(B) a machine that does writing for you(C) a public school where writing is taught(D) a person who ears a living by writing for others38. According to the passage, some managers don't have to do any letter writing because _____.(A) they rely on quick notes (C) they have a computer to do it(B) they have excellent secretaries (D) they prefer making phone calls39. According to the author, if your letter is thrown into some "letter-to-be-read" file, ______.(A) it will receive immediate attention (C) it is likely to be neglected(B) it will be dealt with by the secretary (D) it is meant to be delivered soon40. The purpose of the author in writing this passage is _____.(A) to explain and persuade (C) to interest and entertain(B) to comment and criticize (D) to argue and demonstratePart III V ocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. If you smoke in a non-smoking section people _____.(A) have objected (B) objected (C) must object (D) will object42. There was a _____ drop in support for the Union in the 1974 election.(A) delicate (B) distinct (C) distant (D) downward43. The computer works very fast, _____ data at the speed of light.(A) having handled (B) handing (C) handled (D) hands44. Through out his life, Henry Moore _____ an interest in encouraging art in the city of Leeds.(A) contained (B) secured (C) reserved (D) maintained45. They claim that _____ 1,000 factories closed down during the economic crisis.(A) sufficiently (B) approximately (C) considerably (D) properly46. If you happen to _____ my lost papers while you're looking for your book, please let me know at once by telephone.(A) come across (B) come up (C) come to (D) properly47. Her fluency in English gives her an advantage _____ other girls for the job.(A) above (B) over (C) than (D) with48. It is _____ impossible to find a good educational computer program in this part of the country.(A) barely (B) hardly (C) merely (D) nearly49. What he told us about the affair simply doesn't make any _____.(A) sense (B) idea (C) meaning (D) significance50. As a mother, she is too _____ towards her daughter, she should let her see more of the world.(A) hopeful (B) protective (C) modest (D) confident51. "Doesn't he know that it is not _____?" "Yes, he does."(A) truth (B) some truth (C) the truth (D) any truth52. That tree looked as if it _____ for a long time.(A) hasn't watered (B) didn't water (C) hadn't been watered (D) wasn't watered53. Hitler set out to conquer all of Europe in the belief that the Germans were the master _____.(A) race (B) human (C) blood (D) brains54. Ever since Picasso's painting went on exhibit, there _____ large crowds at the museum every day.(A) is (B) has been (C) have been (D) are being55. Don't forget to walk the dog while I am away, _____.(A) can you (B) shall you (C) do you (D) will you56. It is a pity that we should stay at home when we have ______ weather.(A) so fine (B) such a fine (C) such fine (D) so fine a57. There were beautiful clothes _____ in the shop windows.(A) spread (B) displayed (C) exposed (D) located58. Mr. Smith advised us to withdraw ______.(A) so that to get not involved (C) so as not to get involved(B) so as to get not involved (D) so that not to get involved59. _____ in a seemingly endless war, the general was forced to evaluate the situation again.(A) Since the loss of 50,000 soldiers (C) Having lost over 50,000 soldiers(B) Because of 50,000 soldiers having lost (D) 50,000 soldiers were lost60. Knowing something as a whole is far from knowing all its _____.(A) instance (B) character (C) items (D) details61. ____ for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now.(A) Had it not been (B) It were not (C) Weren't it (D) Had not it been62. The minister had his secretaries ____ a press conference.(A) arrange (B) to arrange (C) arranging (D) arranged63. She left the reception early because she ____ get up early the next morning.(A) needed (B) might (C) used to (D) had to64. Let's not wait any longer, he might not ____ at all.(A) turn over (B) turn up (C) used to (D) turn down65. Anne couldn't concentrate ____ what she was doing while her family were watching TV.(A) to (B) on (C) for (D) in66. My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate ____ from you sometime.(A) to have heard (B) to hear (C) having heard (D) hearing67.____ men have learned much from the behavior of animals in badly new.(A) That (B) Those (C) What (D) Whether68. It's necessary ____ the dictionary immediately.(A) that he will return (C) that he return(B) that he returned (D) that he has to return69. Franklin's ability to learn from observations and experience ____ greatly to his success in public life.(A) contributed (B) owed (C) attached (D) related70. The manager assured the customer that his complaint would be seen ____ immediately.(A) to (B) at (C) on (D) withPart IV Cloze (15 minutes)Customs officers at a London airport yesterday found 500,000 pounds worth of drugs which were being smuggled (走私) into Britain in boxes marked "Urgent Medical Supplies." The 71 might have suspected for some time 72 drugs were being brought into the country in this way. The 73 is believed to be the work of a 74 international group. Four men were arrested at 75 airport and help for questioning, 76 it is unlikely that they are the organizers. In 77 they declared that they were 78 of what the boxes contained and 79 acted in good faith in bringing 80 into Britain. This is the third time 81 six months that attempts have been made to smuggle 82 goods through Customs by declaring them to 83 medical supplies. They are frequently 84 in special containers and a 85 is given that they may be 86 if they are not handled with care. " 87 are determined to put a 88 to this practice, " said one of the Customs officers today. " 89 is no way these people are going to get away 90 this any longer. We have the full co-operation of the international police who are asanxious as we are to track down the main source of supply."71. (A) authorities (B) commanders (C) leaders (D) directors72. (A) what (B) that (C) although (D) when73. (A) operation (B) behavior (C) movement (D) development74. (A) well-constructed (B) well-designed (C) well-composed (D) well-organized75. (A) an (B) some (C) the (D) one76. (A) but (B) so (C) because (D) as77. (A) turn (B) return (C) case (D) fact78. (A) unconscious (B) unaware (C) unfamiliar (D) unknown79. (A) were (B) had (C) have (D) being80. (A) all (B) it (C) them (D) such81. (A) of (B) for (C) by (D) in82. (A) immoral (B) criminal (C) illegal (D) irregular83. (A) get (B) be (C) become (D) sell84. (A) parked (B) picked (C) passed (D) packed85. (A) warning (B) note (C) symbol (D) signature86. (A) harmed (B) injured (C) damaged (D) hurt87. (A) Some (B) We (C) They (D) Those88. (A) stop (B) hold (C) stay (D) step89. (A) It (B) This (C) There (D) That90. (A) off (B) in (C) for (D) withPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Positive and Negative Aspects of Sport. You should write no less than 100 words and youshould base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 运动的积极因素；2. 运动的消极因素；3. 你的体会93.1Part I 1—20 题1. C2. A3. D4. C5. C6. A7. A8. D9. A 10. D11. D 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. DPart II——Part IV 21——90 题21. B 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D 36. D 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. A41. D 42. B 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. A 50. B51. C 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. D 56. C 57. B 58. C 59. C 60. D61. A 62. A 63. D 64. B 65. B 66. D 67. A 68. C 69. A 70. A71. A 72. B 73. A 74. D 75. C 76. A 77. D 78. B 79. B 80. C81. D 82. C 83. B 84. D 85. A 86. C 87. B 88. A 89. C 90. DFrom: /CET46/CET4/zhenti/2007-10-16/15377.html第一部分听力（20分钟）A节1。
大学英语四级听力材料及答案解析
大学英语四级听力材料及答案解析不论大学时心情低落或高涨，对于英语四级的听力都不能够懈怠。
下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级听力材料及答案解析，供大家参阅!大学英语四级听力材料及答案解析听力真题：Section BPassage One26.A. In green forests.B. In dry deserts.C. In the Pacific Ocean.D. In the North Pole region.27.A. Snakes like to stay in the sun.B. Snakes like warmth.C. Snakes are used to extra-hot weather.D. Snakes are good swimmers.28.A. They are very intelligent.B. They are the most intelligent.C. They are more intelligent.D. They are less intelligent.答案解析：Section BPassage One[26]Snakes may be found just about everywhere except the North Pole region and some islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Some snakes live in warm, dry deserts. Others live in green forests,fields and woodlands. Some never go far from water and are fine swimmers. Some live all their lives in the sea. Most snakes can swim. [27]Because snakes are cold-blooded and depend on warm air for comfort and existence, the largest number of snakes is found in the hottest parts of the earth. Even so, many snakes stay away from the direct rays of the sun when possible. If extra hot weather comes along, snakes find a coolest place possible and stay there. In places where it freezes, snakes often hide themselves far under the ground or in caves and stay until spring. Snakes are smart enough to stay alive. They are smart enough to find food and kill their enemies. [28]But compared with other animals, they are believed to be below average in intelligence.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. In which of the following places have snakes never been found?正确答案：D解析：短文开头就提到，除了北极地区和南太平洋的一些岛屿外，到处都有蛇类。
1993年英语专业四级考试真题TEM4考试真题
1993年英语专业四级真题Part I Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A], [B],[C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage ACalifornia is a land of variety and contrast. Almost every type of physical land feature, short of arctic ice fields and tropical jungles can be found within its borders. Sharply contrasting types of land often lie very close to one another.People living in Bakersfield, for instance, can visit the Pacific Ocean and the coastal plain, the fertile San Joaquin Valley, the arid Mojave Desert, and the high Sierra Nevada, all within a radius of about 100 miles. In other areas it is possible to go snow skiing in the morning and surfing in the evening of the same day, without having to travel long distances.Contrast abounds in California. The highest point in the United States (outside Alaska)is in California, and so is the lowest point (including Alaska).Mount Whitney, 14 494 feet above sea level, is separated from Death Valley,282 feet below sea level, by a distance of only 100 miles. The two areas have a difference in altitude of almost three miles.California has deep, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe, the deepest in the country, but it also has shallow, salty desert lakes. It has Lake Tulainyo, 12 020 feet above sea level, and the lowest lake in the country, the Salton Sea, 236 feet below sea level. Some of its lakes, like Owens Lake in Death Valley, are not lakes at all; they are dried-up lakebeds.In addition to mountains, lakes, valleys, deserts, and plateaus, California has its Pacific coastline, stretching longer than the coastlines of Oregon and Washington combined.1.Which of the following is the lowest point in the United States?ke Tulainyo.B.Mojave Desert.C.Death Valley.D.The Salton Sea.2.Where is the highest point in the United States located?ke Tahoe.B.Sierra Nevada.C.Mount Whitney.D.Alaska.3.How far away is Death Valley from Mount Whitney?A.About 3 miles.B.Only 100 miles.C.282 feet.D.14 494 feet.4.Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as being within a radius of about 100 miles of Bakersfield?A.The Pacific Ocean.B.San Joaquin Valley.C.Mojave Desert.D.Oregon and Washington.5.Which statement best demonstrates that California is a land of variety and contrast?A.The highest lake in California is Lake Tulainyo.B.It is possible to go surfing and snow skiing in some parts of California without having to travel long distance.C.Sierra Nevada, San Joaquin Valley, Mojave Desert and the Pacific Ocean all lie within a radius of about 100 miles.D.Owens Lake, in Death Valley, is not really a lake at all.Passage BBy far the most common snake in Britain is the adder. In Scotland, in fact, there are no other snakes at all. The adder is also the only British snake with a poisonous bite. It can be found almost anywhere, but prefers sunny hillsides and rough open country, including high ground. In Ireland there are no snakes at all.Most people regard snakebites as a fatal misfortune, but not all bites are serious, and very few are fatal. Sometimes attempts at emergency treatment turn out to be more dangerous than the bite itself, with amateurs heroically, but mistakenly, trying do-it-yourself surgery and other unnecessary measures.All snakes have small teeth, so it follows that all snakes can bite, but only the bite of the adder presents any danger. British snakes are shy animals and are far more frightened of you than you could possibly be of them. The adder will attack only if it feels threatened, as can happen if you take it by surprise and step on it accidentally or if you try to catch it or pick it up, which it dislikes intensely. If it hears you coming, it will normally get out of the way as quickly as it can, but adders cannot move very rapidly and may attack before moving if you are very close.The effect of a bite varies considerably. It depends upon several things, one of which is the body-weight of the person bitten. The bigger the person, the less harmful the bite is likely to be, which is why children suffer far more seriously from snake bites than adults. A healthy person will also have better resistance against the poison.Very few people actually die from snakebites in Britain, and though these bites can make some people very ill, there are probably just as many cases of bites having little or no effect, as there are of serious illness.6.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.The adder is the only poisonous snake in Britain.B.In Scotland there are no other snakes except the adder.C.Snake bites seem more dangerous than they actually are.D.People’s attempts at emergency treatment are utterly unnecessary.7.Adders are most likely to be found _______.A.in wilder parts of Britain and IrelandB.in Scotland and nowhere elseC.on uncultivated land throughout BritainD.in shady fields in England8.We are told that British snakes are _____.A.afraid of human beingsB.poisonous including the adderC.dangerous except the adderD.friendly towards human beings9.When will the adder not attack you?A.When you try to catch it.B.When you are some distance away from it.C.When you happen to step on it.D.When you try to pick it up.10.If an adder hears you coming, it will usually ______.A.attack you immediatelyB.disappear very quicklyC.wait to frighten youD.move out of the way11.According to the passage, a snake bite is _______.A.more harmful to a healthy man than to a sick manB.less harmful to an adult than to a childC.more dangerous than any serious illnessD.always fatal in BritainPassage CConcern with money, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences and luxuries of modern life, has brought great changes to the lives of most Frenchmen. More people are working than ever before in France. In the cities the traditional leisurely midday meal is disappearing. Offices, shops, and factories are discovering the greater efficiency of a short lunch hour in company lunchrooms. In almost all lines of work emphasis now falls on ever-increasing output. Thus the “typical” Frenchman produces mo re, earns more, and buys more consumer goods than his counterpart of only a generation ago. He gains in creature comforts and ease of life. What he loses to some extent is his sense of personal uniqueness, or individuality.Some say that France has been Americanized. This is because the United States is a world symbol of the technological society and its consumer products. The so-called Americanization of France has its critics. They fear that “assembly-line life” will le ad to the disappearance of the pleasures of the more graceful and leisurely (but less productive) old French style. What will happen, they ask, to taste, elegance, and the cultivation of the good things in life——to joy in the smell of a freshly picked apple, a stroll by the river, or just happy hours of conversation in a local cafe?Since the late 1950’s life in France has indeed taken on qualities of rush, tension, and the pursuit of material gain. Some of the strongest critics of the new way of life are the young, especially university students. They are concerned with the future, and they fear that France is threatened by the triumph of this competitive, goods-oriented culture. Occasionally, they have reacted against the trend with considerable violence.In spite of the critics, however, countless Frenchmen are committed to keeping France in the forefront of the modern economic world. They find that the present life brings more rewards, conveniences, and pleasures than that of the past. They believe that a modern, industrial France is preferable to the old.12.Which of the following is NOT given as a feature of the old French way of life?A.Leisure.B.Elegance.C.Efficiency.D.Taste.13.Which of the following is NOT related to the new French way of life?A.Shorter lunch hour.B.Greater output.C.Creature comforts.D.Leisurely cafe talk.14.Which of the following is NOT true about Frenchmen?A.Many of them prefer the modern life style.B.They actually enjoy working at the assembly line.C.They are more concerned with money than before.D.They are more competitive than the older generation.15.The passage suggests that ______.A.in pursuing material gains the French are suffering losses elsewhereB.it’s now unlikely to see a Frenchman enjoying a stroll by the riverC.the French are fed up with the smell of freshly picked applesD.great changes have occurred in the life style of all Frenchmen16.Which of the following is true about the critics?A.Critics are greater in number than people enjoying the new way of life.B.Student critics are greater in number than critics in other fields.C.Student critics have, on occasion, resorted to violent means against the trend.D.Critics are concerned solely with the present and not the future.17.Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?A.Changes in the French way of life.B.Criticism of the new life style.C.The Americanization of France.D.Features of the new way of life.Passage DUltralight(超轻型的) airplanes are a recent development in aviation that provide what aviation enthusiasts have long been seeking: an inexpensive airplane that is easy to fly. The ultralight plane was born of the marriage of the hang glider and the go-kart(微型单座竞赛车) engine around 1974, when John Moody mounted a 12 -horsepower go-kart engine on his Icarus H hang glider. Today’s ultralights are not just hang gliders with engines; they are“air recreation vehicles”. Modern ultralight planes use snowmobile(雪地机动车) engines that let them cruise at about 50 miles per hour , climb at about 500 feet per minute, and carry combined payloads of pilot and fuel up to about 200 pounds, which is about equal to an ultralight plane’s weight when empty. More than ten thousand ultralight planes were sold last year at prices ranging from $ 2 800 to $ 7000. But the main reason for the increasing popularity of these aircraft is not that they are inexpensive, but that they are fun to fly.The modern ultralight plane would look very familiar to the earliest pioneers of aviation. Otto Lilienthal made more than 2000 flights in Germany in the 1890’s in what were actually hanggliders. Octave Chanute designed and built many early hang glider s. Augustus Herring, Chanute’s assistant, used these gliders as models for a glider that he built for himself. On this glider, Herring installed a compressed-air motor and flew 267 feet in 1898. The Wright brothers’ Flyer was the grandfather of today’s ult ralight planes. The pilot sat right out in the open, just as in modern ultralights, and used controls that were much the same as those used in today’s machines. Though most ultralight planes are used for pleasure flying, some are also used for crop dusting, aerial photography, and even military observation service. The likelihood is that further uses will be found for ultralight planes, but their greatest use will continue to be as air recreational vehicles.18.The author seems to feel that ultralight airplanes are ______.A.a toy for the richB.nothing but hang glidersC.a new development that meets the needs of aviation enthusiastsD.the most important development in aviation since the Wright brothers’ Flyer19.According to the passage, today’s ultralight airplanes _______.A.are inexpensive but difficult to flyB.are more like go-karts than like hang glidersC.cannot climb as last or as high as hang glidersD.are not too different from the earlier aircraft20.The author compares John Moody’s use of a go-kart engine on a hang glider to _______.A.a marriageB.the flight of IcarusC.cruising in a snowmobileD.soaring and gliding from a high altitude21.Which of the following statements is an opinion?A.Ultralight planes use snowmobile engines that let them cruise at about 50 miles per hour.B.John Moody used a 12-horse-power engine to power his Icarus II hang glider.C.The use of ultralight planes will increase in such areas as crop dusting and aerial photography.D.Otto Lilienthal made more than 2000 flights in Germany in the 1890’s in what were actually hang gliders.22.The author finds great similarity between _______.A.the weight of the hang glider and that of the ultralight airplaneB.ultralight airplanes and military aircraftC.the inventiveness of John Moody and that of Octave ChanuteD.the controls used in the Wright brothers’Flyer and those used in today’s ultralight airplanes23.The best title for this passage is _______.A.The Flying SnowmobileB.The History of Recent AviationC.How the Ultralight Plane FliesD.The Ultralight Plane, a Recent DevelopmentPassage EAll Eskimos live most of their lives close to salt or fresh water. They may follow game inlandfor several hundred miles, but they always return to the shores of rivers, Lakes, or seas. Eskimo land has a bare look. Large rocks, pebbles, and sand cover much of the surface . Plants called lichen(地衣)grow right on rock. And where there is enough soil, even grass, flowers and small bushes manage to live. No trees can grow on Eskimo land, so geographers sometimes call this country the Arctic plains. Some animals, such as rabbits and caribou(北美驯鹿) ,eat the plants. Others, like the white fox and grey wolf, eat the rabbits and caribou. The Eskimo is a meat eater, too, and may even eat a wolf when food is scarce.The Eskimo year has two main parts: a long, cold winter and a short, cool summer. Spring and fall are almost too short to be noticed. Summer is the good time, when food is usually plentiful. But it is also the time when the Eskimos are very busy. Winter is never far away , and the men must bring home extra meat for the women to prepare and store. For seldom can enough animals be killed in winter to feed a family.The Far North is sometimes called the land of the midnight sun. This is true in the middle of summer, for between April 21st and August 21st the sun never sets in Northern Greenland. But in midwinter the Far North is a land with no sun shining at all. Around Oct. 21st the Eskimos of Northern Greenland see the sun setting straight south of them, and they don’t see it again until February 22nd. All places on earth get about the same amount of daylight during a year. As a result, if summer is lighter, winter has to be darker.Winter nights in the Far North are seldom pitch-black. As in the rest of the world, the stars and moon provide a little light. The northern lights also help the Eskimo to see. And with the ground covered with snow, even a little ligh t is reflected back to the Eskimo’s eyes.24.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Eskimos do not normally eat wolves.B.Eskimos like to chase one another.C.Eskimos depend heavily on water.D.Eskimos are meat-eaters.25.On Eskimo land ______.A.rabbits live on the plantsB.soil is rich and plentifulC.grass grows more easily than lichenD.lichen is found only on rock26.In the Eskimo year, _______.A.there are no spring and fallB.winter is cold and summer is hotC.summer is a time for growing foodD.winter comes early and goes late27.From the passage, we can infer all except that _______.A.Eskimos are more likely to eat wolves in summerB.Eskimo women are responsible for houseworkC.animal meat is Eskimos’ ma in source of foodD.hunting is an important part of Eskimo life28.In midwinter there is no sun shining in the Far North because _______.A.the Far North is too far away from the sunB.the sun is not seen again for six monthsC.the sun never sets in midsummerD.people see the sun setting straight south of them29.Winter nights are seldom pitch-black in the Far North because of _______.A.the moon and starsB.the northern lightsC.snow on the groundD.all of the above mentioned factors30.The best title for the passage is _______.A.Story of the EskimoB.Eskimo Land and ClimateC.The Bare Far NorthD.The Eskimo YearPassage FThe incident occurred one morning outside Albert Schweitzer’s hospital in the African jungle. A patient had gone fishing in another man’s boat. The owner of the boat thought he should be given all the fish that were caught. Dr. Schweitzer said to the boat owner.“You are right because the other man ought to have asked permission to use your boat. But you are wrong because you are careless and lazy. You merely twisted the chain of your canoe round a palm tree instead of fastening it with a padlock. Of laziness you are guilty because you were asleep in your hut on this moonlit night instead of making use of the good opportunity for fishing.”He turned to the patient: “But you were in the wrong when you took the boat without asking the owner’s permission. You were in the right because you were not so lazy as he was and you did not want to let the moonlit night go by without making some use of it.”Dr. Schweitzer divided the catch (捕获物) among the fisherman, the boat owner and the hospital.31.Dr. Schweitzer was able to settle the argument because ______.A.he was the judge thereB.he was clever and impartialC.he wanted some of the fishD.he wanted to help his patient32.The final judgment was that ______.A.all the fish should go to the patientB.the fish should go to the owner of the canoeC.the fish should be destroyedD.everyone involved should get a third of the fishPassage GThere are many commonly held beliefs about glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, however, can prove harmful. Studies show that for adults there is no danger, but children can develop loss of vision if they have the wrong glasses.We have all heard some of the common myths about how eyesight gets bad. Most people believe that reading in dim light causes poor eyesight, but that is untrue. Too little light makes the eyes work harder, so they do get tired and strained. Eyestrain also results from reading a lot, reading in bed, and watching too much television. But, although eyestrain may cause some pain or headaches, it does not permanently damage eyesight.Another myth about eyes is that they can be replaced, or transferred from one person to another. There are close to one million nerve fibers that connect the eyeball to the brain, and it is impossible to attach them all in a new person. Only certain parts of the eye can be replaced. But if we keep clearing up the myths and learning more about the eyes, some day a full transplant may be possible.33.This passage is mostly concerned with ______.A.different types of glassesB.a visit to the eye doctorC.myths about eyesightD.eye transplant34.One cause of eyestrain mentioned in the passage is _______.A.wearing contact lenses too longB.reading a lotC.going to the moviesD.not visiting your eye doctorPart II V ocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked [A],[B],[C] and [D]. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the correspondeing letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.35.______ their policy can be changed the future for that country will be indeed bleak.A.Even ifB.UnlessC.Now thatD.As long as36.She said she would work it out herself, ______ ask me for help.A.and not toB.but notC.and prefer notD.rather than37.“I bought this shirt for 35 Yuan yesterday.”“It’s on sale today for only 29. You should have waited.”“Oh really? But how ______ I know?”A.wouldB.canC.didD.do38.They were pushed into battle ______.A.unpreparedB.unpreparedlyC.not preparing itD.without preparing it39.She asked that she ______ allowed to see her son in police custody.A.would beB.could beC.beD.was40.Mr. Anderson presided ______ the board meeting on behalf of the Chairman.A.atB.overC.onD.in41.The rising crime rate is ________ major concern of _______ society.A.the, theB.a , /C.a, theD./ , the42.I never regretted _______ offer, for it was not where my interest lay.A.not to acceptB.not having acceptedC.having not acceptedD.not accepting43.I _______ writing the paper as scheduled, but my mother’s illness interfered. I hope you will excuse me.A.am to have finishedB.was to have finishedC.was to finishD.ought to finish44.Some dieters find that after their dieting is over, they eat twice _______ they did before their diet.A.more thanB.as many asC.much thanD.as much as45.She may be ______ experience, but she learns quickly.ckingcking inC.in need forD.in lack of46.David Singer, my friend’s father, ______ raised and educated in New York, lived and lectured in Africa most of his life.A.whoB.ifC.whileD.though47.My Scottish friend says there is ______ monster in Loch Ness.A.no such thing asB.no such thing as aC.no such a thing asD.no such a thing as a48.The university authorities are seriously considering abandoning the traditional ______ class.A.fifty minutesB.fifty-minutesC.fifty-minuteD.fifty minute’s49._______ the snake in superstitious awe.A.Mankind has held longB.Long has held mankindC.Has mankind long heldD.Mankind has long held50.On the desert travellers often see ______ rivers and lakes.A.imaginingB.imaginativeC.imaginableD.imaginary51.Inside the apartment was an unpleasant smell of ______ air.A.staleB.smokedC.mistyD.wet52.The album might well have ______ had it been less expensive.A.worked outB.fallen throughC.caught onD.fitted in53.In order to be successful as an engineer, she had to become _______ at mathematics.A.proficientB.outstandingC.prominentD.experienced54.This move deprived the prisoner of his ______ of escape.A.waysB.possibilitiesC.plansD.means55.The house that we used to live in is in a very ______ state.A.neglectfulB.negligibleC.neglectedD.negligent56.The ticket taker at the football game tore the tickets ______.A.in halfB.by halfC.in halvesD.at half57.I wish, if possible,to avoid any ______ of my family.A.hintB.mentionC.cluement58.I'm afraid this painting is not by Qi Baishi. It's only a copy and so it's ______.A.worthlessB.invaluableC.unworthyD.priceless59.When her parents died, Brenda ______ of the house and all its contents.A.discardedB.dispelledC.disposedD.discharged60.The plans for the building were _______ a few months ago.A.drawn onB.drawn backC.drawn outD.drawn up61.We were filled with _______ about flying in such bad weather.A.troublesB.obscurityC.ignoranceD.misgivings62.We are all astonished to learn that the apparently________ professor was really a spy.A.respectfulB.respectiveC.respectableD.respected63.It is important that the schedule be not too ______ to allow for relaxation and hobbies.A.loadedB.crowdedC.filledD.squeezed64.The millionaire in the story had a(n)______ habit of sleeping with his sack of money laid beside him in place of a wife.A.economicB.miserlyC.disgustedD.playfulPart III Cloze (30 minutes)Direction: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are our choices marked [A],[B],[C] and [D] below the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.To find out what the weather is going to be, most people go straight to the radio, television or newspaper to get an expert weather forecast. But (31) ___you know what to look for, you can use your own (32)___ to make weather predictions.There are many (33)___ which can help you. For example,in fair weather the air pressure is generally (34)___. The air is still and often full of dust. Faraway objects may look (35)___.But when a storm is gathering, the pressure (36)___and you are often able to see things more clearly. Sailors took note of this long ago and came (37)___ with a saying“The farther the sight, the nearer the rain.”Your sense of (38)___ can also help you detect weather changes. Just (39) ___ it rains, odours become stronger. This is (40)___ odours are suppressed in a fair, high pressure centre. When a bad weather low(低气压区)moves in, air pressure lessens and odours are (41)___.You can also hear an approaching storm. Sounds bounce off heavy storm clouds and return to earth with (42)___. An old saying describes it this way:“Sound travelling far and wide, a stormy day will betide (发生).”And don't laugh if your grandmother says she can (43)___ a storm coming. It is commonly known that many people feel pains in their bones when the humidity (44)___, the pressure drops, and bad weather is on the (45)___.65. A.if B.unless C.though D.as66. A.experiences B.senses C.feelings D.ways67. A.forms B.signals C.signs D.expressions68. A.high B.low C.strong D.weak69. A.big B.small C.clear D.misty70. A.rises B.drops C.increases D.descends71. A.up B.over C.upon D.on72. A.touch B.taste C.smell D.sight73. A.when B.as C.after D.before74. A.why B.because C.how D.when75. A.released B.controlled C.chocked D.mused76. A.power B.force C.strength D.vigour77. A.see B.hear C.feel D.tell78. A.falls B.grows C.drops D.rises79. A.way B.road C.march D.move。
四六级听力答案及试题解析
四六级听力答案及试题解析一、短对话理解（共8题，每题1分）1. A) The man is going to the library.B) The woman is looking for a book.C) The man is asking for directions.D) The woman is planning to study abroad.答案：A2. A) The woman forgot to bring her camera.B) The man is not interested in photography.C) The woman is upset about the weather.D) The man is late for the photography class.答案：C3. A) The man is worried about the exam.B) The woman is confident about her performance.C) The woman is going to help the man study.D) The man is considering dropping the course.答案：B4. A) The woman is a college professor.B) The man is a high school student.C) The woman is a university student.D) The man is a graduate student.答案：D5. A) The man is going to the beach.B) The woman is inviting the man to a party.C) The man is busy with his work.D) The woman is not interested in going out.答案：C6. A) The man is looking for a job.B) The woman is offering the man a job.C) The man is applying for a scholarship.D) The woman is asking for a raise.答案：B7. A) The woman is a vegetarian.B) The man is allergic to seafood.C) The woman is on a diet.D) The man is not hungry.答案：A8. A) The man is a professional athlete.B) The woman is a sports coach.C) The man is a sports fan.D) The woman is a fitness instructor.答案：C二、长对话理解（共7题，每题1分）9. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) A new restaurant in town.B) A cooking class.C) A cooking competition.D) A cooking show on TV.答案：B10. Why does the man want to take the cooking class?A) To learn how to cook for his family.B) To impress his girlfriend.C) To improve his cooking skills.D) To meet new people.答案：C11. What does the woman think about the cooking class?A) It's too expensive.B) It's not suitable for beginners.C) It's a good opportunity to learn.D) It's not worth the time.答案：C12. What is the man's concern about the cooking class?A) The class size is too large.B) The class schedule conflicts with his work.C) The class location is inconvenient.D) The class instructor is not experienced.答案：B13. What does the woman suggest the man do?A) Look for a different class.B) Talk to the instructor about his schedule.C) Ask his employer for a schedule change.D) Give up the idea of taking the class.答案：B14. What is the man's final decision?A) He will take the class.B) He will look for another class.C) He will discuss his schedule with his employer.D) He will wait until the next session.答案：A15. What is the woman's opinion about the cooking competition?A) It's a great opportunity to showcase talent.B) It's too competitive and stressful.C) It's only for professional chefs.D) It's not worth the effort.答案：A16. What is the man's reason for not being interested in the competition?A) He doesn't have enough experience.B) He doesn't like the competitive atmosphere.C) He's not confident in his cooking skills.D) He's already committed to another event.答案：C17. What does the woman suggest the man do if he wants to participate in the competition?A) Practice more and gain confidence.B) Find a partner to compete with.C) Join a cooking club to improve his skills.D) Take the cooking class to learn new techniques.答案：A三、短文理解（共10题，每题1分）18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A) The importance of teamwork in sports.B) The role of a team captain in sports.C) The qualities of a good sports team.D) The impact of sports on personal development。
大学英语四级听力材料及答案.doc
大学英语四级听力材料及答案大一是我们复习英语四级英语听力的好时机，因为有很长的时间可以让我们准备。
下面是给大家整理的大学英语四级听力材料及答案，供大家参阅!大学英语四级听力材料及答案听力真题：Section C Compound DictationSome years ago, an American policeman found awoman lying near a lonely road. She did not appearto have had an (36) ______ . But she was tremblingand clearly in a state of shock. So he (37) ______her to the nearest hospital. She began to tell thedoctor on duty the story which was astonishing and(38) ______ . She had been driving along a countryroad when she had been stopped by a flying saucer landing in front of her. She had been forcedto leave the car and enter the flying saucer by (39) ______ which looked like human beings andwhich could easily make themselves (40) ______ although they could not speak. It was asthough they could read her thoughts and she could read theirs. They (41) ______ her politelyand allowed her to leave after carrying out a number of tests on her. As she otherwise seemsto be (42) ______ , the doctor decided that she was probably (43) ______ from the sideeffects of some drug. The woman insisted on being allowed to go home.(44)__________________________________________________________ .The police then started to make inquiries and soon discovered that there was already a searchgoing on for the woman, whose husband had reported that she had disappeared. (45) __________________________________________________ . In front of the car, the surfaceof the road had been completely destroyed not by an explosion or anything of that kind, (46) ___________________________________________________ .答案解析：36. 答案：accident解析：根据冠词an，可以预测此处是个以元音开头的名词，注意双写字母c。
历大学英语四级听力真题及答案
2010 年12月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案11. [A] The man should visit the museums.[C] The beach resort is a good choice.[B] She can ' t stand the hot weather .[D] She enjoys stay ing in Washi ngton.12. [A] Her new resp on sibilities in the compa ny.[B] What her job prospects are.[C] What the customers ' feedback is.[D] The director ' s opinion of her work.13. [A] Comb ine her training with dieti ng.[B] Repeat the training every three days.[C] Avoid excessive physical trai ning.[D] In clude weightlift ing in the program.14. [A] When she will return home.[B] Whether she can go by herself.[C] Whether she can travel by air .[D] When she will completely recover .15. [A] The woma n knows how to deal with the police.[B] The woma n had bee n fined many times before.[C] The woma n had violated traffic regulati ons.[D] The woma n is good at finding excuses.16. [A] Switch off the refrigerator for a while.[B] Have some one repair the refrigerator .[C] Ask the man to fix the refrigerator .[D] Buy a refrigerator of better quality.17. [A] He owns a piece of land in the dow ntow n area.[B] He has got eno ugh money to buy a house.[C] He can fin ally do what he has dreamed of.[D] He is moving into a bigger apartme nt.18. [A] She is black and blue all over .[B] She has to go to see a doctor .[C] She stayed away from work for a few days.[D] She got hurt in an accide nt yesterday.Questio ns 19 to 21 are based on the con versati on you have just heard.19. [A] She was a bank man ager[B] She was a victim of the robbery.[C] She was a defe nee lawyer .[D] She was a wit ness to the crime.20. [A] A tall man with dark hair and a moustache.[B] A youth with a dist in guish ing mark on his face.[C] A thirty-year-old guy weari ng a light sweater .[D] A medium-sized young man carry ing a gun.21. [A] Ide ntify the suspect from pictures.[C] Have her photo take n for their files.[B] Go upstairs to sig n some docume nt.[D] Verify the record of what she had said.Questi ons 22 to 25 are based on the con versati on you have just heard.22. [A] By reading a newspaper ad.[C] By liste ning to the morning n ews.[B] By see ing a commercial on TV[D] By calli ng an employme nt service.23. [A] She could improve her foreig n Ian guages.[B] She could work close to her family.[C] She could travel overseas freque ntly.[D] She could use her previous experie nces.24. [A] T aking management courses.[C] Work ing as a secretary.[B] Teach ing En glish at a uni versity.[D] Study ing for a degree in Fren ch.25. [A] Prepare for an in terview in a couple of days.[B] Read the advertiseme nt aga in for more details.[C] Send in a writte n applicati on as soon as possible.[D] Get to know the can didates on the short list.Section CDirections: In this sect ion, you will hear a passage three times. When thepassage is read for the first time, you should liste n carefully for its gen eral idea.When the passage is read for the sec ond time, you are required to fill in thebla nks nu mbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. Forbla nks nu mbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missi ng in formati on. For these bla nks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write dow n the main points in your own words. Fin ally, whe n the(46)passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have writte n. 注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
1993年6月四级听力文本
6月英语四级考试听力真题及答案
6月英语四级考试听力真题及答案Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 1 with a single line through the center.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A) He is pleased to sit on the committee. B) He is willing to offer the woman a hand.C) He will tell the woman his decision later. D) He would like to become a club member.2. A) Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced.B) They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one.C) The guide books in the library have the latest information.D) The library can help order guide books about Vancouver.3. A) He regrets having taken the history course.B) He finds little interests in history books.C) He has trouble finishing his reading assignments.D) He has difficulty in writing the weekly book report.4. A) The man had better choose another restaurant.B) The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.C) The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D) The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5. A) He has been looking forward to spring.B) He has been waiting for the winter sale.C) He will clean the woman’s boots for spring.D) He will help the woman put things away.6. A) At a tailor’s. B) At Bob’s home.C) In a cloth store. D) In a theatre.7. A) His guests favor Tibetan drinks. B) His water is quite extraordinary.C) Mineral water is good for health. D) Plain water will serve the purpose.8. A) Report the result of a discussion. B) Raise some environmental issues.C) Submit an important document. D) Revise an environmental report.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) They pollute the soil used to cover them. B) They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods.C) The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve. D) The gas they emit is extremely poisonous.10. A) Growing populations. B) Packaging materials.C) Changed eating habits. D) Lower production cost.11. A) By saving energy. B) By using less aluminum.C) By reducing poisonous wastes. D) By making the most of materials.12. A) We are running out of natural resources soon.B) Only combined efforts can make a difference.C) The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us.D) All of us can actually benefit from recycling.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13. A) Miami. B) Vancouver. C) Bellingham. D) Boston.14. A) To get information on one-way tickets to Canada.B) To inquire about the price of "Super saver" seats.C) To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible.D) To inquire about the shortest route to drive home.15. A) Join a tourist group. B) Choose a major airline.C) Avoid trips in public holidays. D) Book tickets as early as possible.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 marketed A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet I with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
大学英语四级(听力)练习试卷56(题后含答案及解析)
大学英语四级（听力）练习试卷56(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. What do we learn about the man?22. When does the man feel frustrated?12．A．He had never been promoted and felt dull about his work.B．He didn’t like the glass ceiling in his office.C．He hoped to get an offer of a better position.D．He felt it was an advancement to get this new job.正确答案：C解析：选项中的He had never been promoted，hoped to get an offer等表明，本题考查男士辞掉原?来工作的原?因。
对话中男士提到I’m hoping to get an offer of a better position.，即他离开原?来的工作是希望能够得到更好的职位，故答案为[C]。
知识模块：听力13．A．He possesses the “can-do” spirit.B．He is hardworking, responsible and diligent.C．He is qualified with his graduate school training and internship.D．He is good at motivating people and leading them to work together.正确答案：C解析：选项内容比较分散，故要听清问题并结合对话内容进行判断。
由男士的话My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me for this particular job可知，他认为自己在学校里所受的训练和实习使他能够胜任这份工作，故答案为[C]。
大学英语四级听力试题及参考答案
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下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级听力试题及参考答案，供大家参阅!大学英语四级听力试题及参考答案听力真题：13.A. Its rapid growth is beneficial to the world.B. It can be seen as a model by the rest of theworld.C. Its success can't be explained by elementaryeconomics.D. It will continue to surge forward in the future.14.A. It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartments.B. Most students can't afford to live in the new apartments.C. The new apartments are not available until next month.D. The new apartments can accommodate 500 students.答案解析：13.W: Professor Stevenson, as an economist, how do you look upon the surging Chinese economy? Does it constitute a threat to the rest of the world?M: I believe China's economic success should be seen more as an opportunity than a threat. Those who looked upon it as a threat overlooked the benefit of China's growth to the world's economy. They also lack the understanding of elementary economics.Q: What does Professor Stevenson think of China's economy?正确答案：A解析：被问及对中国高速发展的经济如何看待时，男士说：“我认为中国经济上的成功更应该被看做是一个机会而不是威胁。
大学英语四级听力材料及答案
大学英语四级听力材料及答案大一是我们复习英语四级英语听力的好时机，因为有很长的时间可以让我们准备。
下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级听力材料及答案，供大家参阅!大学英语四级听力材料及答案听力真题：Section C Compound DictationSome years ago, an American policeman found awoman lying near a lonely road. She did not appearto have had an (36) ______ . But she was tremblingand clearly in a state of shock. So he (37) ______her to the nearest hospital. She began to tell thedoctor on duty the story which was astonishing and(38) ______ . She had been driving along a countryroad when she had been stopped by a flying saucer landing in front of her. She had been forcedto leave the car and enter the flying saucer by (39) ______ which looked like human beings andwhich could easily make themselves (40) ______ although they could not speak. It was asthough they could read her thoughts and she could read theirs. They (41) ______ her politelyand allowed her to leave after carrying out a number of tests on her. As she otherwise seemsto be (42) ______ , the doctor decided that she was probably (43) ______ from the sideeffects of some drug. The woman insisted on being allowed to go home. (44) __________________________________________________________ .The police then started to make inquiries and soon discovered that there was already a searchgoing on for the woman, whose husband had reported that she had disappeared.(45) __________________________________________________ . In front of the car, the surfaceof the road had been completely destroyednot by an explosion or anything of that kind, (46) ___________________________________________________ .答案解析：36. 答案：accident解析：根据冠词an，可以预测此处是个以元音开头的名词，注意双写字母c。
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1993年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) The pear. B) The weather.C) The sea food. D) The cold.2. A) Mary has never studied mathematics. B) Mary must be good at mathematics.C) Mary enjoys learning mathematics. D) Mary probably is poor at mathematics.3. A) George’s brother.B) George’s wife.C) George’s father.D) George’s father-in-law.4. A) She can use his car. B) She can borrow someone else’s car.C) She must get her car fixed. D) She can’t borrow his car.5. A) At 2:35. B) At 2:45.C) At 3:00. D) At 3:15.6. A) To the bank. B) To bookstore.C) To a shoe store. D) To the grocer’s.7. A) Near the station. B) In the country.C) In the city. D) Near her work place.8. A) At a cigarette store. B) At a bus station.C) At a gas station. D) At Aunt Mary’s9. A) From upstairs. B) From next door.C) From the Nelsons’ house.D) From the back door10. A) The choice of course B) A day course.C) An evening course. D) Their workSection BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the following passage you have just heard.11. A) They haven’t reached a decision yet.B) They have decided to go hunting bears.C) They want to go hunting camping. D) They want to go exploring the country.12. A) Susie. B) Tom.C) The speaker. D) The speaker’s husband13. A) They chased the bear away. B) They stayed outside the tent and did nothing.C) They climbed up a tree. D) They put some honey outside for the bear to eat14. A) He ate the honey. B) He drank the beer.C) He chased the people away. D) He turned things upside down.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) He missed the appointment. B) He arrived late.C) He was sick. D) He was very busy.16. A) He was busy sightseeing. B) He couldn’t reach Mr. Jordan’s office.C) He didn’t want to see Mr. Jordan any more. D) He didn’t want to take the trouble making it17. A) The trip didn’t do any good to his health.B) The trip was a complete disappointment.C) The trip was enjoyable but not fruitful in terms of business.D) The trip made it possible for him to meet many interesting people.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) He lost consciousness. B) He was slightly wounded.C) He was seriously injured. D) He was buried under an icebox.19. A) About four days. B) Around eight days.C) A day and a half. D) More than six days.20. A) His father pulled him out in time. B) He left the area before the earthquake.C) He stayed in an icebox. D) Their house escaped the earthquake.1993年6月四级听力参考答案：1. C2. D3. C4. D5. B6. D7. B8. C9. A 10. A11. A 12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C16. D 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. B1993年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷听力原文：Section A1. W: You don`t feel very well, do you? You look pale. Have you got a cold?M: Oh, no, but my stomachaches. Maybe the seafood doesn`t agree with me.Q: What probable caused the man`s stomachache?2. M: What`s the matter with Mary?W: She becomes nervous whenever it comes to learning mathematics.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: I wish I could see George here.W: He was planning to come, but a moment ago, his wife called to say that he had to take his father to the hospital.Q: Who was ill?4. W: I need a car this weekend, but mine has broken down.M: I`m sorry to hear it, but you can always rent one if you have a license.Q: What does the man mean?5. W: Did you go to the football match last Saturday?M: Oh yes. It was supposed to start at 2:30, but it was delayed 15 minutes.Q: When did the football match start?6. M: What do you want me to get? I`m leaving now.W: Pick up a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread please.Q: Where is the man probably going? 7. M: If I were you, I`d live in the city instead of going to work by train.W: But the country is so beautiful in spring and fall.Q: Where does the woman prefer to live?8. M: Please buy two packs of cigarettes for me while you are at the store.W: I`m not going to any store. I`m going to see Aunt Mary. But I will get them for you at the gas station.Q: Where will the woman stop on her way?9. M: What`s all that noise? It sounds as if it`s coming from next door, The Nelson aren`t back yet, are they?W: I don`t think so. It must be the window cleaner working upstairs.Q: Where does the woman think the noise is coming from?10. W: Do you want a day course or an evening course?M: Well, it will have to be an evening course since I work during the day.Q: What are they talking about?Section BPassage OneOur family is trying to decide where to go for a vacation this summer. Our son Tom wants to go to Yellow Stone Park again to see the bears. We did that last summer and what an experience it was! When we got there, we put up our tent and went to explore. As we returned, we heard our daughter Susie cry out and then we saw a bear enter our camp. Tom wanted his father to chase him away. His father said, "No, it`s dangerous to chase a bear. And don`t let him chase you." Susie said: "What shall we do?" "Maybe we ought to climb a tree." Tom said: "No, we`ve got to get him out of there. He might go to sleep in our tent." "Maybe we could make him leave if we put some honey outside for him to eat." Susie suggested. Then I said: "How are you going to get the honey? It`s in the tent." We watched the bear enter the tent and heard him upset everything inside. "It`s foolish for us to try to catch him." Said my husband. "Leave him alone and wait for him to come out." We waited but the bear stayed inside. We had to sleep in the car.Question 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. where have the family decided to go in the vacation this summer?12. who do you think saw the bear first?13. what did they do when they saw a bear enter their tent?14. what did the bear do in the tent?Passage TwoI flew to San Francisco to take care of some business with Mr. Jorden. But as soon as I arrived, I got sick and couldn`t meet with him. I had to call our appointment off. Then when I felt better, I thought about visiting him at his home. But he lived too far away. I tried to telephone him during office hours but he was busy. The receptionist said that Mr. Jorden would call me back. But he didn`t. I gave up trying to make a new appointment because it would take more time and effort than I wanted to spend. A few days later, I saw a man on the street who looked like Mr. Jorden and I called out to him. It was someone else. When I returned to my hotel that day, I found a message which said that Mr. Jorden had gone out of town on some sudden unexpected business. I was sorry I had missed seeing him. But I really enjoyed my sightseeing in San Francisco.Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. Why couldn`t the speaker meet Mr. Jorden when he got to San Francisco?16. Why did the speaker give up making another appointment?17. What do we learn from the story?Passage Three：A six-year-old boy has been found alive after spending four days and five nights in an icebox that was buried under tons of ruins in Thursday`s big earthquake. The boy Tom was found early yesterday in the village of Sem as rescuers were working to pull his father out of the ruins of their home. Hearing a faint cry of "Get me out. Get me out", rescuers dug down another one point five meters and found the boy in the icebox. He was pronounced in a good condition, suffering only four or five slight wounds. Tom`s eight brothers and sisters died in the earthquake which officials say may have killed as many as 50,000 people, By Sunday foreign doctors were leaving the earthquake areas as hope had faded of finding any more survivors.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. What happened to the boy in earthquake?19. How many days had passed before the boy was rescued?20. How did the boy survive the big earthquake?。