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2002年6月大学英语四级试题 1听力理解及注释

2002年6月大学英语四级听力Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example:Y ou will hear:Y ou will read :A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. Y ou should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) His father.B) His mother.C) His brother.D) His sister.2. A) A job opportunity.B) A position as general manager.C) A big travel agency.D) An inexperienced salesman.3.A) Having a break.B) Continuing the meeting.C) Moving on to the next item.D) Waiting a little longer.4.A) The weather forecast says it will be fine.B) The weather doesn’t count in their plan.C) They will not do as planned in case of rain.D) They will postpone their program if it rains.5.A) He wishes to have more courses like it.B) He finds it hard to follow the teacher.C) He wishes the teacher would talk more.D) He doesn’t like the teacher’s accent.6.A) Go on with the game.B) Draw pictures on the computer.C) Review his lessons.D) Have a good rest.7.A) She does not agree with Jack.B) Jack’s performance is disappointing.C) Most people will find basketball boring.D) She shares Jack’s opinion.8.A) The man went to a wrong check-in counter.B) The man has just missed his flight.C) The plane will leave at 9:14.D) The plane’s departure time remains unknown.9.A) At a newsstand.B) At a car dealer’s.C) At a publishing house.D) At a newspaper office.10.A) He wants to get a new position.B) He is asking the woman for help.C) He has left the woman a good impression.D) He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) They are interested in other kinds of reading.B) They are active in voluntary services.C) They tend to be low in education and in income.D) They live in isolated areas.12.A) The reasons why –people don’t read newspapers are more complicated than assumed.B) There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected.C) The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing.D) There are more nonreaders among young people nowadays.13.A) Lowering the prices of their newspapers.B) Shortening their news stories.C) Adding variety to their newspaper content.D) Including more advertisements in their newspapers.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) A basket. B) A cup. C) A egg. D) An oven.15.A) To let in the sunshine.B) To serve as its door. C) To keep the nest cool.D) For the bird to lay eggs.16.A) Branches.B) Grasses. C) Mud.D) Straw.17.A) Some are built underground.B) Some can be eaten.C) Most are sewed with grasses.D) Most are dried by the sun. Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18.A) To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.B) To look into the pattern of solar wind activity.C) To analyze the composition of different trees.D) To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth.19.A) The lifecycle of trees.B) The number of trees.C) The intensity of solar burning.D) The quality of air.20.A) It affects the growth of trees.B) It has been increasing since the Ice Age.C) It is determined by the chemicals in the air.D) It follows a certain cycle.2002年6大学英语四级听力答案及书面材料Part ISection ASection B【书面材料】Section A1. W:I supp ose you’ve bought some gifts for your family.M:Well,I’ve bought a shirt for my father,and two books for my sister. But I haven’t decided what to buy for my mother.probably some jewels.Q: Who did the man buy the books for﹖【注释】本题答案为―D‖。

2002年12月大学英语四级考试试题及答案

2002年12月大学英语四级考试试题试卷一Part I Listening Comprehension (20minutes) Section A 1. 1. A) They are both anxious to try Italian food. A) They are both anxious to try Italian food. B) They are likely to have dinner together. C) The man will treat the woman to dinner tonight. D) The woman refused to have dinner with the man. 2. A) It’s only for rent, not for sale. B) It’s being redecorated.C) It’s not as good as advertised. D) It’s no longer available.3. 3. A) Colleagues. A) Colleagues. B) Employer and employee. C) Husband and wife. D) Mother and son. 4. 4. A) She contacts her parents occasionally. A) She contacts her parents occasionally. B) She phones her parents regularly at weekends. C) She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down. D) She often calls her parents regardless of the rates. 5. 5. A) The next bus is coming soon. A) The next bus is coming soon. B) The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop. C) There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus. D) They can catch this bus without running. 6. A) The assignment looks easy but actually it’s quite difficult.B) The assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time. C) They cannot finish the assignment until Thursday. D) They have plenty of time to work on the assignment. 7. 7. A) The man will go to meet the woman this evening. A) The man will go to meet the woman this evening. B) The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o’clock.C) The woman can’t finish making the jam before 7 o’clock.D) The woman won’t be able to see the man this evening.8. A) She’s learned a lo t from the literature class. B) She’s written some books about world classics.C) She’s met some of the world’s best writers.D) She’s just back from a trip round the world.9. 9. A) The exam was easier than the previous one. A) The exam was easier than the previous one. B) Joe is sure that he will do better in the next exam. C) Joe probably failed in the exam. D) The oral part of the exam was easier than the written part. 10. A) She is tired of driving in heavy traffic. B) She doesn’t mind it as the road conditions are good.11. Although heroes may come from different cultures, they . 12. According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that . 13. Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because . 14. Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who . 15. The author concludes that historical changes would . 16. According to the author’s observation, college students. 17. The students’ criteria for selecting majors today have much to do with. -3, Para.5), the author means that . 19. Studying the diverse wisdom of others can . 22. With the increased use of high-tech communications equipment, business people . -3, Para. 3) probably means . 25. The advantage of employees having foreign language skills is that they can .26. It may be inferred from the passage that . In the author’s view, higher service standards are impossible in Israel. 28. If someone in Israel today needs a repairman in case of a power failure . 29. The example of E1 A1 Airlines shows that . 31. Such crimes may be so complex that months or years go by before anyone them. 32. Though in a big city, Peter always prefers to paint the primitive scenes of country life. 33. The careless man received a ticket for speeding. He have driven so fast. 34. If people feel hopeless, they don’t bother to the skills they need to succeed. 35. If I harder at school, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now. 36. The shop assistant was dismissed as she was of cheating customers. 37. All her energies are upon her children and she seems to have little time for anything else. 38. While crossing the mountain area, all the men carried guns lest they by wild animals. C) must be attacked D) would be attacked 39. Everyone should be to a decent standard of living and an opportunity to be educated. A) attributed B) entitled C) identified D) justified 40. His wife is constantly finding with him, which makes him very angry. A) errors B) shortcomings C) fault D) flaw 41. Vitamins are complex that the body requires in very small amounts. A) matters B) materials C) particles D) substances 42. 42. Apart Apart Apart from from from caring caring caring for for for her her her children, children, children, she she she has has has to to to take take take on on on such such such heavy heavy housework housework as as as carrying carrying carrying water water water and and firewood. A) time-consumed B) timely-consumed C) time-consuming D) timely-consuming 43. Anna was reading a piece of science fiction, completely to the outside world. A) having been lost B) to be lose C) losing D) lost 44. The police are trying to find out the of the woman killed in the traffic accident. A) evidence B) recognition C) status D) identity 45. All human beings have a comfortable zone regulating the they keep from someone they talk with. A) distance B) scope C) range D) boundary 46. We have planned an exciting publicity with our advertisers. A) struggle B) campaign C) battle D) conflict 47. the help of their group, we would not have succeeded in the investigation. A) Besides B) Regardless of C) But for D) Despite 48. much is known about what occurs during sleep, the precise function of sleep and its different stages remains largely in the realm of assumption. A) Because B) For C) Since D) While 49. John doesn’t believe in medicine; he has some remedies of his own. A) standard B) regular C) routine D) conventional 50. Owning to competition among the airlines, travel expenses have been reduced considerably. A) fierce B) strained C) eager D) critical 51. They always give the vacant seats to comes first. A) whoever B) whomever C) who D) whom 52. In Africa, educational costs are very low for those who are enough to get into universities. A) ambitious B) fortunate C) aggressive D) substantial 53. Professor Wang, for his informative lectures, was warmly received by his students. A) Knowing B) known C) to be known D) having known 54. Our manager is an important customer now and he will be back this afternoon. A) calling on B) calling in C) calling up D) calling for 55. A fire engine must have priority as it usually has to deal with some kind of . A) precaution B) crisis C) emergency D) urgency 56. He said that the driver must have had an accident; otherwise he by then. A) would have arrived B) must have arrived C) should arrive D) would arrive 57. The film provides a deep into a wide range of human qualities and feelings. A) insight B) imagination C) fancy D) outlook 58. It is high time that such practices . A) are ended B) be ended C) were ended D) must be ended 59. Urban crowdedness would be greatly relieved if only the charged on public transport were more reasonable. 60. The doctor had almost lost hope at one point, but the patient finally . 62 Let’s look at this 61 in more detail because it is language, more than anything else, from the rest of the 63 Other animals, it is true, communicate with one another by 64 many birds utter 65 . 66 cries, such as expressions of anger, fear and pleasure. 67 calls at the approach of danger; monkeys utter 68 various means of communication differ in important ways 69 70 us to divide a human utterance into 71 . We can change an utterance by 72 one word in it with 73 : a good illustration of this is a soldier who can say, north”, 74 ngle alarm cry, 75 This is why the number of 76 ) is a case 77 79 . It also explains it has about twenty different calls, 78 in human language the number of possible utterances is why animal cries are very 80 It’s difficult to imagine the sea ever running out of fish. It’s so vast, so deep, so (S1). Unfortunately, it’s with destructive (S2) with of the of commercially important fish (S5) are already over-fished, or fished to the limit. As a result, governments have Big, high-tech fleets (S6) that everything in their path is pulled out of water. Anything too small, or the wrong thing, is thrown back either dead or dying. That’s an (S7)of more than 20 million metric tons every year. (S8) _ . True,(S9) , before every ocean becomes a dead sea. (S10) then catch then 。

2002年12月大学英语四级CET4真题及答案_大学英语四级CET4历年真题

part ⅰ listening comprehension (20 minutes) section adirections:in this section,you will hear 10 short conversations.at the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.after each question there will be a pause.during the pause,you must read the four choices marked a),b),c) and d),and decide which is the best answer.then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre.example:you will hear:you will read:a) at the office.b) in the waiting room.c) at the airport.d) in a restaurant.from the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening.this is most likely to have taken place at the office.therefore,a)"at the office" is the best answer.you should choose on the answer sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.sample answer [a] [b] [c] [d]1.a) they are both anxious to try italian food. b) they are likely to have dinner together.c) the man will treat the woman to dinner tonight. d) the woman refused to have dinner with the man.2.a) it's only for rent, not fof sale. b) it's being redecorated.c) it's not as good as advertised. d) it's no longer available.3.a) colleagues. b) employer and employee. c) husband and wife. d) mother and son4.a) she contacts her parents occasionally.b) she phones her parents regularly at weekends.c) she visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down.d) she often calls her parents regardless of the rates.5.a) the next bus is coming soon.b) the bus will wait a few minutes at the stop.c) there are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus.d) they can catch this bus without running.6.a) the assignment looks easy but actually it's quite difficult.b) the assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time.c) they cannot finish the assignment until thursday.d) they have plenty of time to work on the assignment.7.a) the man will go to meet the woman this evening.b) the man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o'clock.c) the woman can't finish making the jam before 7 o'clock.d) the woman won't be able to see the man this evening.8.a) she's learned a lot from the literature class. b) she's written some books about world classics.c) she's met some of the world's best writers. d) she's just back from a trip round the world.9.a) the exam was easier than the previous one. b) joe is sure that he will do better in the next exam.c) joe probably failed in the exam. d) the oral part of the exam was easier than the written part.10.a) she is tired of driving in heavy traffic. b) she doesn't mind it as the road conditions are good.c) she is unhappy to have to drive such a long way every day.d) she enjoys it because she's good at driving.section b compound dictation注意：听力理解的b节(section b)为复合式听写(compound dictation),题目在试卷二上，现在请取试卷二。

英语专业四级测验考试真题+解析+听力原文

2002年英语专业四级考试试卷及答案Part ⅠWRITING ［45 MIN.］SECTION A COMPOSITIONNowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have different ways to stay healthy. For example, some exercise every day; others try to keep a balanced diet. What do you think is the best way to stay healthy? Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:THE BEST WAY TO STAY HEALTHYYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state what you think is the best way.In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITING ［10 MIN.］Write a note of about 50 - 60 words based on the following situation:You have heard that your friend, Jack, wishes to sell his walkman. Write him a note expressing your interest in it, asking him about its condition and offering a price for it.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy.一.听力Part ⅡDICTATION ［15 MIN.］Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Part ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSION ［20 MIN.］In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question. SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements .At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.1. The speaker is most probably a(n) ___.A. architectB. construction workerC. tourist guideD. housing agent2. What does the statement mean?A. Travel is much faster and convenient now than before.B. People are now travelling much more than in old days.C. Traveling to far-away places has become very common.D. It used to take two more weeks to travel by coach than now3. The speaker feels sorry because___.A. he can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.B. his wife can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.C. the couple can’t attend tomorrow’s dinner.D. the couple would be unable to cook the dinner.4. Where is the speaker?A. In the zoo.B. In the classroom.C. In the library.D. At a meeting.5. What does the statement mean?A. One’s success is largely dependent on intelligence.B. Low motivation may lead to poor performance.C. Motivated people are more likely to succeed.D. Both motivation and intelligence are important.6. What does the speaker suggest?A. We should read word by word to get his meaning.B. We should read line by line to get his meaning.C. We should try to find the hidden meaning.D. We should try to find the lines and read them aloud.7. How much does the overcoat cost at the regular price?A. 120.B.15.C.60.D.45.8. What does the speaker mean?A. The sports meet has been cancelled.B. The sports meet has been held despite the rain.C. The time has been set for the sports meet.D. When the sports meet will be held is yet to be known.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. 9．What are the speakers probably going to do?A. To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessonsB. To help Mary to prepare for the upcoming concert.C. To talk with Mary about going to the concert.D. To ask Mary to stop worrying about the exam10. What can we learn about the man?A. He firmly believes in UFOs.B. He is doubtful about UFOs.C. He is sure many people have seen UFOs.D. He thinks many people have lied about UFOs.11. Which of the following has the man never been interested in?A. Electronic music.B. Civil engineering.C. Electronics.D. Electronic engineering.12. What does the man mean?A. The milk is safe to drink.B. The milk is not safe to drink.C. She s houldn’t have bought the milk.D. He woul dn’t have milk for breakfast.13. How many people were caught in the fire?A.6.B.5.C.4.D.7.14. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman will attend her course at 7:45.B. The woman will be late for the blood test.C. The woman will have her blood tested before the first class.D. The woman decides to miss the first class for her blood test.15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Salesman and customer.B. Expert on jewelry and his wife.C. Estate agent and client.D. Husband and wife.16. How does the man probably feel?A. Nervous.B. Uninterested.C. Confident.D. Upset.17. What do we know about Bill?A. He is thoughtful.B. He is forgetful.C. He is careless.D. He is helpful.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 18 and 19 are based on the following news .At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.18. Which of the following is NOT a condition for the reduction of debts?A. Poverty elimination.B. Good government.C. Fight against corruption.D. Poor living standard.19. By cancelling the debts owed to her, Britain intends to ___a similar scheme proposed by the International Monetary Fund.A. rejectB. restartC. followD. reviewQuestions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.20. What happened during the accident?A. A train hit another train.B. A train killed 23 people.C. A train went off its tracks.D. A train was trapped inside the station.21. Which of the following statements best describes the condition of the passengers?A. No one was fatally injured.B. There were many heavy casualties.C. No one was hurt during the accident.D. Someone was killed during the accidentQuestions 22 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.22. The civil servants held a strike to protest___.A. spending cuts.B. reform measuresC. pay cuts.D. low pay.23. The civil servants’ strike was staged ___the general strike.A. a few days afterB. a few days beforeC. a few weeks afterD. a few weeks beforeQuestions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.24. Which is the main idea of the news?A. Industrial relations in Germany.B. The German energy industry.C. Coalition in the government.D. Closure of nuclear reactors.25. The decision to shut down nuclear reactors resulted from the demand from___.A. the GovernmentB. the energy industryC. a party in the coalitionD. a declining need for nuclear energy三.完型填空Part ⅣCLOZE ［15 MIN.］Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your answer sheet.People thinking about the origin of language for the first time usually arrive at the conclusion that it developed gradually as a system of grunts, hisses and cries and ( 26 ) a very simple affair in the beginning.( 27 ), when we observe the language behaviour of ( 28 )we regard as primitive cultures, we find it ( 29 )complicated. It was believed that an Eskimo must have the tip of his tongue a vocabulary of more than 10,000 words ( 30 ) to get along reasonably well, much larger than the active vocabulary of an average businessman who speaks English.( 31 ), these Eskimo words are far more highly infleeted (词尾变化的) than ( 32 ) of any of the well -known European languages, for a( 33 )noun can be spoken or written in ( 34 ) hundred different forms, each ( 35 )a precise meaning different from that of any other.The forms of the verbs are even more ( 36 ). The Eskimo language is, therefore, one of the most difficult in the world to learn,( 37 ) the result that almost no traders or explorers have( 38 )tried to learn it. Consequently, there has grown up, in communication between Eskimos and whites, a jargon ( 39 )to the pidgin English used in Old China, with a vocabulary of from 300 to 600 uninflected words. Most of them are derived from Eskimo but some are derived from English, Danish, Spanish, Hawaiian and other languages. It is this jargon that is usually( 40 ) by travellers as “the Eskimo language”.26. A. must be B. must have beenC. ought to beD. should be27. A. However B. ThereforeC. ProbablyD. Undoubtedly28. A. whose B. thatC. whichD. what29. A. conspicuously B. usuallyC. surprisinglyD. sufficiently30. A. so as B. so thatC. as suchD. as well as31. A. However B. MoreoverC. ThoughD. Therefore32. A. the others B. all othersC. theseD. those33. A. single B. singularC. pluralD. compound34. A. some B. severalC. variousD. varied35. A. getting B. causingC. havingD. owning36. A. endless B. multipleC. uncountableD. numerous37. A. with B. forC. owing toD. as38. A. still B. indeedC. justD. even39. A. alike B. similarC. relatedD. relevant40. A. referred to B. talked aboutC. spokenD. told三.选择Part ⅤGRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ［15 MIN.］There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.41. She did her work ___her manager had instructed.A. asB. untilC. whenD. though42. ___of the twins was arrested, because I saw both at a party last night.A. NoneB. BothC. NeitherD. All43. For some time now, world leaders___ out the necessity for agreement on arms reduction.A. had been pointingB. have been pointingC. were pointingD. pointed44. Have you ever been in a situation ___ you know the other person is right yet you cannot agree with him?A. by whichB. thatC. in whereD. where45. We’ve just installed two air-conditioners in our apartment, ___should make great differences in our life next summer.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. they46. AIDS is said ___ the number-one killer of both men and women over the past few years in that region.A. beingB. to beC. to have beenD. having been47. She managed to save ___she could out of her wages to help her brother.A. how little moneyB. so little moneyC. such little moneyD. what little money48. Fool ___Jane is, she could not have done such a thing.A. whoB. asC. thatD. like49. The experiment requires more money than___.A. have been put inB. being put inC. has been put inD. to be put in50. ___for the fact that she broke her leg, she might have passed the exam.A. Had it not beenB. Hadn’t it beenC. Was it notD. Were it not51. “What courses are you going to do next semester?”“I don’t know. But it’s about time ___on something.”A. I’ d decideB. I decidedC. I decideD. I’ m deciding52. The police have offered a large___ for information leading to the robber’s arrest.A. awardB. compensationC. prizeD. reward53. I arrived at the airport so late that I ___missed the plane.A. onlyB. quiteC. narrowlyD. seldom54. The popularity of the film shows that the reviewers’ fears were completely___.A. unjustifiedB. unjustC. misguidedD. unaccepted55. The head of the Museum was ___and let us actually examine the ancient manuscripts.A. promisingB. agreeingC. pleasingD. obliging56. The multinational corporation was making a take-over ___for a property company.A. applicationB. bidC. proposalD. suggestion57. The party’ s reduced vote was ___ of lack of support for its policies.A. indicativeB. positiveC. revealingD. evident58. There has been a___ lack of communication between the union and the management.A. regretfulB. regrettableC. regrettingD. regretted59. The teacher ___expects his students to pass the university entrance examination.A. confidentiallyB. proudlyC. assuredlyD. confidently60. The ___family in Chinese cities now spends more money on housing than before.A. normalB. average C usual D. general61. The new colleague ___to have worked in several big corporations before he joined our company.A. confessesB. declares C claims D. confirms62. During the reading lesson, the teacher asked students to read a few___ from the novel.A. piecesB. essays C fragments D. extracts63. During the summer holiday season it is difficult to find a(n) ___ room in the hotels here.A. emptyB. vacantC. freeD. deserted64. The old couple will never ___the loss of their son.A. get overB. get away C get off D. get across65. Scientific research results can now be quickly___ to factory production.A. usedB. applied C tried D. practiced四.阅读理解APart ⅥREADING COMPREHENSION ［30 MIN.］SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION ［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.TEXT AMany of the home electric goods which are advertised as liberating the modern woman tend to have the opposite effect, because they simple change the nature of work instead of eliminating it. Machines have a certain novelty value, like toys for adults. It is certainly less tiring to put clothes in a washing machine, but the time saved does not really amount to much: the machine has to be watched, the clothes have to be carefully sorted out first, stains removed by hand, buttons pushed and water changed, clothes taken out, aired and ironed. It would be more liberating to pack it all off to a laundry and not necessarily more expensive, since no capital investment is required. Similarly, if you really want to save time you do not make cakes with an electric mixer, you buy one in a shop. Ifone compares the image of the woman in the women’s magazine with the goods advertised by those periodicals; one realizes how useful a projected image can be commercially. A careful balance has to be struck: if you show a labour-saving device, follow it up with a complicated’ recipe on the next page; on no account hint at the notion that a woman could get herself a job, but instead foster her sense of her own usefulness, emphasizing the creative aspect of her function as a housewife. So we get cake mixes where the cook simply adds an egg herself, to produce “that lovely homo-baked flavour the family love”, and knitting patterns that can be made by hand, or worse still, on knitting machines, which became tremendously fashionable when they were first introduced. Automatic cookers are advertised by pictures of pretty young mothers taking their children to the park, not by professional women presetting the dinner before leaving home for work.66. According to the passage, many of the home electric goods which are supposed to liberate woman___.A. remove unpleasant aspects of houseworkB. save the housewife very little timeC. save the hous ewife’s time but not her moneyD. have absolutely no value for the housewife67. According to the context, “capital investment” refers to money___.A. spent on a washing machineB. borrowed from the bankC. saved in the bankD. lent to other people68. The goods advertised in women’s magazines are really meant to ___.A. free housewives from houseworkB. encourage housewives to go out to workC. make housewives into excellent cooksD. give them a false sense of fulfillmentTEXT BThe “standard of living” of any country means the average person’s share of the goods and services which the country produces. A country’ s standard of living, therefore, depends first and foremost on its capacity to produce wealth. “Wealth” in this sense is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that money can buy: “goods” such as food and clothing, and “services” such as transport and entertainment.A country’s capacity to produce wealth depends upon many factors, most ofwhich have an effect on on e another. Wealth depends to a great extent upon a country’s natural resources, such as coal, gold, and other minerals, water supply and so on. Some regions of the world are well supplied with coal and minerals, and have a fertile soil and a favourable climate; other regions possess none of them.Next to natural resources comes the ability to turn them to use. Some countries are perhaps well off in natural resources, but suffered for many years from civil and external wars, and for this and other reasons have been unable to develop their resources. Sound and stable political conditions, and freedom from foreign invasion, enable a country to develop its natural resources peacefully and steadily, and to produce more wealth than another country equally well served by nature but less well ordered. Another important factor is the technical efficiency of a country’s people. Industrialized countries that have trained numerous skilled workers and technicians are better placed to produce wealth than countries whose workers are largely unskilled.A country’s standard of living does not only depend upon the wealth that is produced and consumed within its own borders, but also upon what is indirectly produced through international trade. For example, Britain’s we alth in foodstuffs and other agricultural products would be much less if she had to depend only on those grown at home. Trade makes it possible for her surplus manufactured goods to be traded abroad for the agricultural products that would otherwise be lacking. A country’s wealth is, therefore, much influenced by its manufacturing capacity, provided that other countries can be found ready to accept its manufactures.69. The standard of living in a country is determined by ___.A. its goods and servicesB. the type of wealth producedC. how well it can create wealthD. what an ordinary person can share70. A country’s capacity to produce wealth depends on all the factors EXCEPT ___.A. people’s share of its goodsB. political and social stabilityC. qualities of its workersD. use of natural resources71. According to the passage, ___ play an equally important rule in determining a country’s standard of living.A. farm productsB. industrial .goodsC. foodstuffsD. export and importTEXT CHow we look and how we appear to others probably worries us more when are in our teens or early twenties than at any other time in our life. Few of us are content to accept ourselves as we are, and few are brave enough to ignore the trends of fashion. Most fashion magazines or TV advertisements try to persuade us that we should dress in a certain way or behave in a certain manner. If we do, they tell us, we will be able to meet new people with confidence and deal with every situation confidently and without embarrassment. Changing fashion, of course, does not apply just to dress.A barber today does not cut a boy’s hair in the same way as he used to, and girls do not make up in the same way as their mothers and grandmothers did. The advertisers show us the latest fashionable styles and we are constantly under pressure to follow the fashion in case our friends think we are odd or dull.What causes fashions to change? Sometimes convenience or practical necessity or just the fancy of an influential person can establish a fashion. Take hats, for example. In cold climates, early buildings were cold inside, so people wore hats indoors as well as outside. In recent times, the late President Kennedy caused a depression in the American hat industry by not wearing hats: more American men followed his example. There is also a cyclical pattern in fashion. In the 1920s in Europe and America, short skirts became fashionable. After World War Two, they dropped to ankle length. Then they got shorter and shorter the miniskirt was in fashion. After a few more years, skirts became longer again.Today, society is much freer and easier than it used to be. It is no longer necessary to dress like everyone else. Within reason, you can dress as you like or do your hair the way you like instead of the way you should because it is the fashion. The popularity of jeans and the “untidy” look seems to be a reaction against the increasingly expensive fashion of the top fashion houses.At the same time, appearance is still important in certain circumstances and then we must choose our clothes carefully. It would be foolish to go to an interview for a job in a law firm wearing jeans and a sweater; and it would be discourteous to visit some distinguished scholar looking as if we were going to the beach or a night club. However, you need never feel depressed if you don’t look like the latest fashion photo. Look around you and you’ll see that no one else does either!72. The author thinks that people are ___.A. satisfied with their appearanceB. concerned about appearance in old ageC. far from neglecting what is in fashionD. reluctant to follow the trends in fashion73. Fashion magazines and TV advertisements seem to link fashion to___.A. confidence in lifeB. personal dressC. individual hair styleD. personal future74. Causes of fashions are ___.A. uniformB. variedC. unknownD. inexplicable.75. Present-day society is much freer and easier because it emphasizes___.A. uniformityB. formalityC. informalityD. individuality76. Which is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Care about appearance in formal situations.B. Fashion in formal and informal situations.C. Ignoring appearance in informal situations.D. Ignoring appearance in all situations.TEXT DMassive changes in all of the world’s deeply cherished sporting habits are underway. Whether it’s one of London’s parks full of people playing softball, and Russians taking up rugby, or the Superbowl rivaling the British Football Cup Final as a televised spectator event in Britain, the patterns of players and spectators are changing beyond recognition. We are witnessing a globalization of our sporting culture.That annual bicycle race, the Tour de France, much loved by the French is a good case in point. Just a few years back it was a strictly continental affair with France, Belgium and Holland, Spain and Italy taking part. But in recent years it has been dominated by Colombian mountain climbers, and American and Irish riders.The people who really matter welcome the shift toward globalization. Peugeot, Michelin and Panasonic are multi-national corporations that want worldwide returns for the millions they invest in teams. So it does them literally a world of good to see this unofficial world championship become just that.This is undoubtedly an economic-based revolution we are witnessing here, one made possible by communications technology, but made to happen because of marketing considerations. Sell the game and you can sell Cola or Budweiser as well.The skilful way in which American football has been sold to Europe is a good example of how all sports will develop. The aim of course is not really to spread the sport for its own sake, but to increase the number of people interested in the major money-making events. The economics of the Superbowl are already astronomical. With seats at US $125, gate receipts alone were a staggering $ 10,000,000. The most important statistic of the day, however, was the $ 100,000,000 in TV advertising fees. Imagine how much that becomes when the eyes of the world are watching.So it came as a terrible shock, but not really as a surprise, to learn that some people are now suggesting that soccer change from being a game of two 45-minute halves, to one of four 25-minute quarters. The idea is unashamedly to capture moreadvertising revenue, without giving any thought for the integrity of asport which relies for its essence on the flowing nature of the action.Moreover, as sports expand into world markets, and as our choice of sports as consumers also grows, so we will demand to see them played at a higher and higher level. In boxing we have already seen numerous, dubious world title categories because people will not pay t o see anything less than a “World Tide” fight, and this means that the titlefights have to be held in different countries around the world!77. Globalization of sporting culture means that ___.A. more people are taking up sports.B. traditional sports are getting popular.C. many local sports are becoming internationalD. foreigners are more interested in local sports78. Which of the following is NOT related to the massive changes?A. Good economic returns.B. Revival of sportsC. Communications technology.D. Marketing strategies.79. What is the author’s attitude towards the suggestion to change soccer into one of four 25-minute quarters?A. Favourable.B. Unclear.C. Reserved.D. Critical.80. People want to see higher-level sports competitions mainly because___.A. they become more professional than ever.B. they regard sports as consumer goods.C. there exist few world-class championshipsD. sports events are exciting and stimulating听力原文及解析PART II DICTATIONDisappearing ForestsThe world’s forests are disappearing. As much as 1/3 of the total tree cover has been lost since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. The remaining forests are home to half of the world’s species, thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rain forests once covered 12% of the land of the planet, as well as supporting at least half of the world’s species of plants and animals. These rain forests are home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. For example, much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes or for agricultural development such as crop-growing. By the 1990’ s less than half of the earth’ s original rain forests remained, and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. As a result the world’s forests are now facing gradual extinction.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. Next I’d like to show you a three-bedroom apartment on the second floor which is a newly built one we have for rent.2. It used to take a fortnight to travel from London to Edinburgh by coach. However, you could never travel many times around the world in that time.3. Jack, thank you for inviting us to dinner in your house tomorrow. But I’m extremely sorry that my wife and I won’t be able to make it.4. Last time we discussed some patterns of animal behavi or and in today’s lecture you’ll concentrate on the methods used in the study of animals.5. In my opinion motivation, rather than intelligence, often decides how far a person can go in his career.6. In order to understand this writer thoroughly, you have to read between the lines.7. Last week at the sale Jane bought herself an overcoat for 30 pounds which was one quarter of the regular price.8. Due to the continual rain the school sports meet has been postponed again till further notice from the pri ncipal’s o ffice.SECTION B CONVERSATION9. M: I’m really getting worried about Mary. She was sitting in for the exam in two weeks’ time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but an upcoming concert. W: She may fail along that line. Let’s try to t alk some sense into her.10. W: Tony, do you have a belief in UFOs?M: Me? Well, I have never seen. But there are a lot of people who have, or they think they have, seen.11. M: You know, I started out in civil engineering, then I switched to electronic engineering. But what really interests me is electronic music.。

2002年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案（5篇）

2002年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案（5篇）第一篇：2002年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案2002年英语专业四级考试听力答案Part Three Listening Comprehension答案Section A Statement1.D2.A3.C4.B5.C6.C7.A8.DSection B Conversation9.A10.B11.C12.B13.D14.C15.D16.A17.BSection C News Broadcast18.D19.B20 C21.A22.C23.A24.D25.CSTATEMENT2.It used to take a fortnight to travel from London to Edinburgh by coach.However, you'll concentrate on the methods used in the study of animals.(Q6).CONVERSATION9.M: I'm really getting worried about Mary.She will sit in for the exam in two weeks'time.But all she is talking about now is nothing but the upcoming concert.W:10.W:Tony, do you have a belief in UFO?M:11.M:W: Wow, that's a long way away from civil engineering.12.W: I bought a pint of milk for our breakfast.But it doesn't seem to look fresh now.Do you think it is still all right to drink?M:(Q12).12.What does the man mean?A.The milk is safe to drink.B.The milk is not safe to drink.C.She s houldn’t have bought the milk.D.He wouldn’t have milk for breakfast.13.M: Is it true that all of them survived the fire last night?W:!them? M: Later in the afternoon they will announce who will get permission for the study trip to Africa.17.W:M:That certainly sounds like Bill.NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One(questions 18 and 19)Britain has announced that it is to cancel about 200 million pounds worth of the debts owed to it by poorer commonwealth countries.The International Developmentin Mauritius.Britain is expected to put forward a fresh initiative on reducing the debts which has not yet provided any relief.News Item Two(questions 20 and 21)people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track.French E-mergency Services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour trapped in the train during the accident.Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station and at a nearby cafe.Some people had broken LastLnight it was not known why the train came off the tracks.News Item Three(questions 22 and 23)12 to 15 percent for anyone earning more than 1,000 US dollars a month.Public Service Unions and local teamsters planned to hold a protest rally in front of the when many of Argentina's 12 million workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers' Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.News Item Four(questions 24 and 25)(Q24), making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy.Talks between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's Government and the chiefs of German energy industry were to begin at 8!第二篇：1999年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案听力原文PARTⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTIONASTATEMENT1.During this morning’s test, I couldn’t do the last four questions, but I did the first five.2.According to Jane there is no better cheese than Swiss cheese in our local supermarket.3.Before going to the gas station to have his tank filled, John had his emergency brakechecked and fixed at the service station near the local cinema.4.Betty would rather that her husband didn’t send away the cleaning lady, but he will anyway.5.Fred would have paid twice as much as he did for his car if the salesman had insisted, as he really needed a car.6.The idea of permanent education is practical because people are never really too old to go on learning.Of course there are certain limits but these are not age limits.7.It is getting much easier to travel nowadays, but increasingly harder to get away from people, and that is perhaps the most difficult thing for holiday makers.8.According to Tom, William lost his job not because he was always sick and usually went to work late, but because he made a big error in las t month’s accounting and the boss was angry with him.SECTION BCONVERSATION9.W: Do you know that Mark turned down that job offer bya travel agency?M: Yeah, the hours were convenient, but he wouldn’t have been able to make ends meet.10.W: Can we eat somewhere else? Very few small restaurants like this serve good food.M: I know, but there isn’t anywhere else in this town.Look!The waiter is coming over for our order.11.W: Mary is fluent in English and she’s just started to learn Japanese.M：I hear she also knows a few words in Chinese and French.12.M: John must have been joking when he said that he was going to live in Boston.W: Don’t be so sure.He told me that he was looking for an agent to sell his house.13.W: Excuse me, I wonder if the bus would come at all.It’s already 10:45.M: Oh, I’m afraid you’ve just missed the last one which left 5 minutes ago.14.W: Hi, John, haven’t seen you for a quite few days.I heard you’ve been sick.How are youfeeling now?M: They must confuse me with my brother, Jack.Anyway, he is feeling better now.15.W: After the way it is being used, the photocopier is not going to make it through the rest ofthe year.M: The year!It’s supposed to be good for four!16.W: Look at all those cars and trucks lined up for the ferry.There must be at least 40 ahead of ours.M: True, I think it will takequite a while for us to be on board.SECTION CNEWS BROADCASTNews Item One(17-18)Haitian hunger strikers at the US labor base at GuantannamoBay, Cuba, have begun refusing all fluids and medical treatments.15 of the 267 Haitians are at the base.7 are prepared to die, if necessary, to force the US to admit the rest of them.The Haitians are eligible to pursue political asylum in the US, but have been barred from entry because most have the AIDS virus.The Clinton Administration says they would lift the ban on their entry, but it is not known when.News Item Two(19)The top three US auto-makers have decided not to proceed with plans to file a trade complaint with Japanese auto-makers.General Motors, Ford and Chrysler had planned to accuse Japanese companies of dumping cars below market prices in the US, but they dropped the idea, citing a pledge by the Clinton Administration to address the US-Japan trade imbalance.News Item Three(20-21)About 100 people are now known have died in what has been described as “the worst storm” ever to hit the eastern US this century.The hurricane-force winds first struck the Gulf of Mexico and have now spread across the Canadian border, continuing to bring reckless snowfalls, severe flooding, and causing millions of dollars in damage.All major airports have now reopened and airlines are beginning to cope with a backlog of thousands of stranded passengers.The storm also paralyzed areas of Cuba, where several people were killed, and property and crops destroyed.News Item Four(22)France has carried out another underground nuclear test in the South Pacific.It is the fifth in the region since September.The test was conducted at the Moruroa atoll on Wednesday.Paris has come under strong criticism for its nuclear testingprogramme, especially from Asia-Pacific countries.A State Department spokeswoman in Washington expressed disappointment at the latest French test.France has promised to sign a global test ban treaty after it completes its current series of nuclear tests in the Pacific.News Item Five(23)The association representing British airline pilots says that there is an urgent need to raise levels of air safety throughout the world.In the statement,the association, known as Bobo, warns that unless air safety improves travelers face a perilous future.The association also said that the standard of training must be raised among fly crews and air traffic controllers as the sky has become ever more crowded.News Item Six(24-25)The Western European Union, the defense organization linking most countries of the European Community, is meeting in Luxembourg to discuss ways to reinforce economic sanctions against the Serbs by tightening controls on the River Danube.It is expected to approve of a proposal to send patrol boats manned by armed police and customs officers with power to search and turn back ships suspected of breaking the sanctions.International efforts to isolate Serbia have been undermined by ships carrying oil and other illegal supplies from the Black Sea region along the Danube into the former Yugoslavia after ignoring attempts by the local authorities to stop them.It is reported that most of the illegal traffic of goods is believed to be arriving in Serbia over land from Greece and former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonian.PART Ⅲ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1．答案：C【问句译文】讲话者考试做得怎样？【试题分析】本题为细节题。

2002-2011年英语专业四级听力真题

1．What do newspapers，radio and TV have in common?[A]They are all objective． [B]They all involve personalities．[C]They are all biased． [D]They have the same impact on people．2．The different features of personality in which newspapers differ from radio and television do NOT include[A]voice inflections[B]exclamation marks[C]facial expressions[D]body language．3．The two speakers seem to[A]have similar opinions． [B]have different opinions．[C]agree only on certain points． [D]tryto please each other．4. Which is NOT Mr. Lewis' purpose of the visit?[A]To visit friends.[B] To give concerts [C]To vacation.[D]To give private lessons.5. What kind of cello did Mr. Lewis use when he was eight?[A] A full-sized cello. [B]A half-sized cello. [C]A two-third-sized cello. [D] It is not mentioned.6. Which is TRUE of Mr. Lewis' cello?[A] It sometimes accompanies him on his trips. [B] It is left behind when he goes on a trip.[C]It incurs extra expenses. [D]It is difficult for him to carry it around.7. Why did the woman quit her last position?[A] She was fed up with bad-tempered guests. [B] She found the work was dull.[C]She didn't have the opportunity for promotion. [D]She had to work overtime.8. What has Miss Brown ever done which has something to do with tour?[A]She worked as a tour operator. [B]She worked as a tour guide.[C]She served the foreigners on a package tour. [D]She worked as a hotel attendant.9. According to the interview, the job demands all of the following EXCEPT[A] loyalty and diligence. [B] seniority and age.[C] language proficiency. [D]experience related to a tour.10. Which of the following is TRUE according to the conversation?[A] Miss Brown expects to be paid only 2,000 monthly.[B] Miss Brown has been abroad on business.[C]Miss Brown doesn't mind working overtime.[D] Miss Brown is the only one to the interview today.11. What does a police-court do?[A] It is charged by a civil officer. [B]It is presided over by a judge and jury.[C]It is used for passing sentence for all offences.[D]It is used for dealing with serous charges only.12. Who is expected to mention any special circumstances?[A]The policeman who charged the offender. [B]The offender himself.[C]Another motorist. [D]The civil officer.13. What is NOT wise to do for one who is guilty?[A] To admit your mistake [B] To make an explanation for your guilt.[C]To apologize for taking up the court's time. [D] To apologize for committing the offence.14．Sharks find their quarries by good sense of[A]water waves made by quarries． [B]smell and electrical magnetic Dower．[C]light． [D]blood．1 5．Why are sharks useful for humans?[A]Their tasty meat． [B]The principle of their defense system against disease．[C]Their solid skin． [D]The principle of their birth modes．16．What is this passage mainly about?[A]Call on people to protect sharks． [B]Point out the living environment of sharks．[C]Explain why the sharks are dangerous． [D]An introduction to sharks．17．One purpose of writing a letter of complaint to a vendor is to[A]inform him that you find a problem． [B]accuse him of irresponsibility．[C]accuse him of negligence． [D]tell him that his company is a total failure．1 8．The preferred way of making a vendor answer your complaint is to[A]take legal action against him whenever possible．[B]make him feel shameful．[C]make him feel obliged and willing to do something for you．[D]ruin his company’s reputation．19．A successful letter of complaint is one that the vendor．[A]persuades [B]forgives [C]condemns [D]motivates20．A letter of complaint should do all of the following EXCEPT[A]sound polite but resolute． [B]present hard facts．[C]make clear your request． [D]not tell the consequences of the problem．21．Which of the following is NOT a condition for the reduction of debts?[A]Poverty elimination． [B]Good government．[C]Fight against corruption． [D]Poor living standard．22. By cancelling the debts owed to her, Britain intends to __ a similar scheme proposed by the International Monetary Fund.[A] reject [B]restart [C]follow [D]review23. What happened during the accident?[A]A train hit another train. [B]A train killed 23 people.[C]A train went off its tracks. [D]A train was trapped inside the station.24. Which of the following statements best describes the condition of the passengers?[A] No one was fatally injured. [B]There were many heavy casualties.[C]No one was hurt during the accident. [D]Someone was killed during the accident.25. The civil servants held a strike to protest[A] spending cuts. [B]reform measures .[C]pay cuts. [D]low pay.26. The civil servants' strike was staged __ the general strike.[A] a few days after [B]a few days before [C]a few weeks after[D]a few weeks before27. Which is the main idea of the news?[A] Industrial relations in Germany. [B]The German energy industry.[C]Coalition in the government. D]Closure of nuclear reactors.28. The decision to shut down nuclear reactors resulted from the demand from[A] the government. [B]the energy industry.[C]a party in the coalition. [D]a declining need for nuclear energy.*29. How will UNICEF help the African children?[A] Build more schools in Africa, [B]Reduce school fees in Africa.[C]Make them go back to school. [D]Provide them with food and housing.*30. Extra money is needed to help[A] African children. [B] Sudanese children.[C]African refugees. [D]Sudanese refugees.1. What does the man mean when he says he is conscious of time?[A] He is committed to his work. [ B]He doesn't have enough time to do his work.[C] He doesn't have to meet deadline in his work. [D]He looks upon work as hard labor.2. According to the conversation, all of the following are true of work today EXCEPT[ A] intellectually challenging. [ B] satisfying.[ C] allowing more choices [ D] requiring social skills.3. According to the woman，which is TRUE?[ A] There are still boring jobs to be done. [ B] Earning money is still a priority. [ C] Workers still have no identity. [ D] Workers still have to do the same job for life.4. Which of the following is TRUE of the speakers?[ A] Both speakers are objective about city or country life.[ B] The woman is biased against country life.[ C] The man is biased against country life.[ D] Both speakers are biased against city life.5. Which of the following is TRUE of city life?[ A] The costs of transportation are more cunaffordable.[ B] People in the city are richer than those in the country.[ C] Friendliness is more important than one's own business.[ D] People in the city want to fulfill their daily plan.6. What is TRUE of the laws in the country?[ A] There are few laws written. [ B] The written laws are not easy to impose.[ C] The laws mainly target school kids. [ D] Many laws are not applied.7. When does the man eat fast food?[ A] On weekdays and a few times at weekends.[ B] in the morning but not at lunchtime or in the evening.[ C] Between meals but not during a main meal.[ D] Everyday throughout the week.8. What does the man think of fast food?[ A] It doesn't taste as good as one's own cooked food.[ B] It is indefinite to say it is convenient.[ C] It doesn't contain enough vegetables.[ D] It has more protein than needed.9. How is one's own cooked food compared with fast food?[ A] Cooking one's own food costs more money.[ B] One can eat more vegetables if he cooks his own food.[ C] Busy people can't cook their own food.[ D] One's own cooked food does not taste as good as food in restaurants.10. What is the relationship between the two speakers?[ A] Teacher and student. [ B] Inquirer and informant.[C] Mother and son. [ D] Customer and shop assistant.11. An emotion is more likely to be the subject of scientific research if[ A] it is [ B] it is not a [ C] it is [ D] it is easy to describe and measure.12. Which is NOT a true statement?[ A] Love is both a positive and negative emotion. [ B] Love involves other feelings. [ C] There can be different kinds of love[ D] Someone who loves is also capable of negative feelings.13. What does the passage say about hate?[ A] Hate is as positive as love. [B] Hate is generally a positive emotion.[ C] Hate is the worst of all emotions [ D] Hate is not always a dispensible emotion.14. What does the speaker say about sleep-clinic patients?[ A] Most are insomniacs. [ B] Most are teenagers.[ C] Most are easily cured. [ D] Most suffer from excessive sleep.15. When does excessive sleep usually first become apparent?[A] During early childhood. [B]In a person's teens.[ C] In a person's twenties. [ D] After a person turns fifty.16. What can one suffering from excessive sleep do to prevent sleep attacks?[A] To avoid social situations. [ B] To stop taking certain drugs.[C]To take naps during the day. [D] To sleep eight hours a night.17. The target of the School Choices Program is[A] to improve American education. [B]to cause competition among schools.[ C] to support children in poor families. [ D] to support disabled children.18. Which state provides family with tax credits to pay for private school?[ A] Florida [ B] Wisconsin. [ C] Texas. [ D] Not mentioned.19. Mr. Milton found the School Choice Programs at the age of[ A]50. [ B]53. [ C]43. [ D]33.20. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the objection to vouchers?[ A] Government shouldn't separate public and private schools.[ B] Religious schools can not use public money.[ C] Lack of money causes children not to attend public schools.[ D] Children's choice of schools 'depends on the money offered to the school.21. The UN resolution is about international efforts in tightening control on[ A] terrorism activities. [ B] terrorists' networks.[ C] weapons for terrorists. [ D] funding for terrorism.22. What does the UN resolution specifically require states to do?[ A] To establish a financial network. [ B] To revise their banking laws.[ C] To increase their police force. [ D] To curb regional terror activities.23. Altogether how many people were injured during the violence.9[ A] l. [B]2. [C]13. [D]14.24. How long has the violence lasted?[ A] For one day. [ B] For two days.[ C] For the whole summer. [ D] For one year.25. After the terrorist attacks in the United States, insurance rates soared as much as [ A] 100%. [ B]200%. [ C]500%. [ D] 1,000%.26. Eight foreign aid workers were arrested in Afghanistan because of their __ activities. [ A] political [ B] espionage [ C] religious [ D] relief27. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the penalties?[ A] A fine. [ B] Expulsion. [ C] A jail term. [ D] Death sentence.28. According to the report, how many people are HIV-positive?[A]22 million. [B]36 million. [C]25 million. [D]58 million.*29. Who was H. G. Wells?[ A] A pioneer. [ B] A writer. [ C] A doctor. [ D] A researcher.*30. What causes the problem of having internal organs in wrong order in one's real life? [ A] Genetics. [ B] Nature. [ C] Explosion. [ D] Not mentioned.1. What does Frank mean when he says e-mail creates extra workload?[A] He has to read e-mails very often. [B] People ask him to do more things in e-mail.[C] He has to read forwarded messages. [D] He makes lots of requests through e-mails.2. According to Frank, Chris[A]receives no spam at all. [B] should care for her span.[C]receives more span than most people do. [D] should not worry about her spam.3. Frank suggests that Chris do all of the following EXCEPT[A ] using something to filter span. [B ] applying for more e-mail addresses.[C ] using e-mail addresses provided by small e-mail providers.[D ] trying to find out spammers.4. Why does the man want to rent a one-bedroom apartment?[A]It costs less. [B]It has a nice view. [C]It is on the corner. [D]They have nochildren.5. How much would he pay first if he wants to rent a one-bedroom apartment?[A] $900. [B] $1,000. [C] $1,110. [D] $1,210.6. When will they meet?[A]1 :00 p.m. [B]3:30 p.m. [C]4:00 p.m. [D]5:00 p. m.7. The man was impressed with[A]a bridge to Manhattan. [B] skyscrapers at dusk.[C] streets in Manhattan. [D] people in Manhattan.8. What does the man say about the garbage in New York?[A ] Smelly. [B ] Scattered .[C ] Blocking doors and store shutters. [D ] Put in bags and boxes.9. The hotel the man stayed at can be described as[A ] roomy and comfortable. [B ] nice but expensive.[C ] cheap and comfortable. [D ] roomy but expensive.10. The man's impression of New York would be[A ] orderliness. [B ] creativeness .[C ] tightness. [D ] convenience.11. Animals move from place to place so that[A ] food can be shared among animals. [B ]they can eat different kinds of food.[C]old food sources can recover. [D] different animals can live together.12. The new problem is that[A ] cattle destroy food supply. [B ] wild animals ferociously attack cattle.[C ] cattle occupy the traditional habitats of wild animals.[D ] wild animals no longer move from place to place.13. Wild animals and cattle differ in[A ] the amount of grass and plants they eat. [B ] the way they eat grass and plants. [C ] the type of grass and plants they eat. [D ] the time they spend eating grass and plants.14. Who used to live together in an extended family?[A ] There were only grandparents and children.[B ] There was one father, one mother, and their children.[C ] There were many relatives. [D ] There were two or more brothers with their wives.15. What advantages does nuclear family offer to women?[A] The women have more freedom and can share in decisions.[B ] The women do not have to be the heads of the family.[C ] The women's relatives do not help them with the housework and children.[D ] The women have all the power of the family.16. Why are many women dissatisfied with marriage and the nuclear family?[A] They want to stay home and do the housework.[B ] They don't have enough money.[C ] They have too much work but not much free time.[D ] They have more freedom than in the past.17. What does a hearing disorder belong to?[A ] External noise. [B ] Physiological noise.[C ] The effect of cold. [D ] Psychological noise.18. What does psychological noise mean?[A] The forces that make people less able to communicate.[B ] The difficulties that people experience in communication.[C ] The reasons that cause people resist communication.[D] The reasons that cause people unable to convince others.19. What is the passage mainly about?[A ] Three types of noise can make communication difficult.[B ] The meaning of external noise in communication.[C ] The psychological noise can make one talent.[D ] The reason why you can become speechless.20. What is the speaker's tone in this passage?[A ] Sympathetic. [B ] Matter of fact. [C ] Worried. [D ] Exaggerated.21. The journalist was brought to court because[A ] he was working for a British newspaper. [B ] he published an untrue story.[C ] the story was published in Britain. [D ] he was working with other foreign journalists.22. How did the lawyer defend for the journalist?[A]Re was an American journalist. [B]He worked for a British newspaper.[C ] His story was published elsewhere. [D] Foreigners are not subject to local laws.23. Afghanistan's first match will be against[A ] Mongolia. [B ] South Korea. [C ] Iran. [D ] Qatar.24. Which of the following statements in NOT true?[A ] The announcement was made by AFA. [B ] Afghanistan was a founding member of AFC. [C ] Afghanistan had been in chaos for long. [D ] The football players were under 23.25. The expected life-span of Beijing residents has gone up by __ compared with that a decade earlier.[A ] 1.5 years [B ] 1. 4 years [C ] 1.2 years [D ] 1.1 years26. The __ mortality rate had gone up greatly during the past 10 years.[A ] infant [B ] maternal [C ] male [D ] middle-aged27. According to Pakistan's President, the chances of the two countries going to war were[A ] great. [B ] small. [C] growing. [D ] greater than before.28. Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result of[A ] their border conflicts. [B ] their military build-up.[C ] killings in the two countries. [D ] their mutual distrust.*29. Family-owned businesses have all the following features EXCEPT[A ] being affiliated to giant corporations. [B ] hard working.[C ] being flexible and creative. [D ] all in the family management.*30. A new survey was made by looking at the middle ground that is[A]the 100 family businesses at least 10 years old.[B ] the 1,000 family businesses at least 10 years old.[C ] the 100 family businesses at least 100 years old.[D]the 1,000 family businesses at least 100 years old.1. According to the conversation, Mr. Johnson is NOT very strong in[A] history.[B] geography.[C] mathematics.[D] art.2. Mr. Johnson thinks that _____ can help him a lot in the job.[A] logic[B] writing[C] history[D] mathematics3. Mr. Johnson would, like to work as a(n)[A] adviser.[B] computer programmer.[C] product designer.[D] school teacher,4. What is the main purpose of the research?[A] To make preparations ,for a new publication.[B]To learn how couples spend their weekends.[C] To know how housework is shared.[D] To investigate what people do at the weekend.5. What does the man do on Fridays?[A] He goes to exercise classes.[B] ne goes sailing.[C] He goes to the cinema.[D] He stays at home.6. On which day does the couple always go out?[A] Friday.[B] Saturday.[C] Sunday.[D] Any weekday.7. Which personal detail does the man give?[A] Surname.[B] First name.[C] Address.[D] Age.8. Parcel Express needs the following details about the sender EXCEPT[A]name.[B] address.[C] receipt.[D] phone number.9. Parcels must be left open mainly for[A] customs, check.[B] security check.[C]convenience's sake.[D]the company's sake.10. The woman's last in, quiry is mainly concerned with[A] the time needed for sending the parcel.[B] the flight time to New York.[C] the parcel destination.[D] parcel collection.11. Where is the train to Nanjing now standing?[A]At Platform 7.[B]At Platform 8.[C]At Platform 9.[D]At Platform 13.12. Which train Will now leave at 11: 35?[A] The train to Jinan.[B] The train to Zhengzhou.[C] The train to Tianjin.[D] The train to Hangzhou.13. Which train has now been cancelled[A] The train to Jinan.[B] The train to Zhengzhou.[C] The train to Tianjin.[D]The train to Hangzhou.14. The museum was built in memory of those[A] who died in wars.[B] who worked to help victims.[C] who lost their families in disasters.[D] who fought in wars.15. Henry Durant put forward the idea because he[A]had once fought in a war, in Italy.[B]had been wounded in a war.[C] had assisted in' treating the wounded.[D] had seen the casualties and cruelties of war.16. Which of the following statements about the symbols is INCORRECT?[A] Both are used as the organization's official symbols.[B] Both are used regardless of religious significance.[C] The red cross was the organization's original symbol.[D] The red crescent was later adopted for use in certain regions.17. How should cheerleading be viewed according to the passage?[A] It is just a lot of cheering .[B] It mainly involves yelling.[C] It mainly involves dancing .[D]It is competitive in nature.18. Flow do the cheerleaders perform their jobs?[A] They set fireworks for their team. [B] They put on athletic shows.[C] They run around the spectators. [D] They yell for people to buy drinks.19. Why do the cheerleaders sometimes suffer physical injuries?[A] Because they try dangerous acts to catch people's attention.[B] Because they shout and yell so their voice becomes hoarse.[C] Because they go to the pyramid and the hills to perform.[D] Because they dance too much every day for practice.20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?[A] The first cheerleader was a man named John Campbell.[B] Cheerleaders' contests are only held at the state level.[C] Before 1930 there were no women cheerleaders.[D]The first cheerleading occurred in 1898.21. How many of the emigrants died after being thrown into the sea?[A]15 of them. [B]3 of them. [C]100 of them. [D]Dozens of them.22. The illegal emigrants came from[A] Italy. [B] Africa. [C] the Mediterranean region. [D] places unknown.23. What does the news item mainly report?[A] China will send three people into space in a week[B] Three Chinese astronauts will spend a week in space.[C] The Shenzhou VI will be launched next year.[D] Shenzhou V circled the earth for two days.24. Which of the following has NOT been affected by the wildfires?[A]Houses. [B]Land. [C] Skies. [D] Cars.25. The fires were thought to have been started[A] purposefully. [B] accidentally. [C] on the Mexican border. [D] in southern California.26. _____ ranks second among leading tourism nations.[A] France [B] The United States [C] Spain [D] Italy27. It is predicted that by 2020 China will receive _____visitors.[A]77 million [B]130 million [C]36.8 million [D]100 million28. According to a Xinhua report, last year saw a _____ per cent increase in the number of Chinesetravelling abroad.[A]16.6 [B]30 [C]100 [D]3729. What would happen to the Argentine officers?[A] They would be arrested by Spanish authorities. [B] They would be tried in an Argentine court.[C] They would be sent to Spain for trial. [D] They would be tortured or murdered.30. What accusation would the Argentine officers face?[A] Violation of human rights. [B] Involvement in illegal actions. [C] Planning anti-government activities. [D] Being part of the military rule.1．How did Mark get there?[A]By train and by cal"． [B]By plane and by coach．[C]By train and by bus． [D]By bus and by plane．2．Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPTIX]short hair． [B]glasses． [C]moustache． [D]beard．3．Where is the meeting for new students to be held?[A]In the third room on the fight． [B]In the Common Room．[C]In a room at the other end． [D]In Room 501．4．What did Steve originally plan to do?[A] To go to a park near the beach. [B] To stay at home.[C]To see a new film. [D]To do some study.5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because[A] there was no park nearby. [B] the weather wasn't ideal for a walk.[C] it would be easier to go to a cinema. [D] Steve hadn't seen the film yet.6. Where did they plan to meet?[A] Outside the Town Hall. [B]Near the bank. [C]In Steve's place. [D]At the cinema.7. The following details are true about the new device EXCEPT[A] it has colour. [B] it has a moving image.[C]it costs less money. [D]it is not On the market.8. Why didn't Bill want one of them?[A] He wanted to buy one from Japan. [B] He wasn't sure about its quality.[C] He thought it was for business use. [D] He thought it was expensive.9. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the woman?[A] She had never read the magazine herself. [B] She knew who usually read the magazine.[C] She was quite interested in the new device. [D] She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.10. The conversation is mainly about[A] a new type of telephone. [B] the cost of telephones.[C] some features of the magazine. [D] the readership of the magazine.11. In the old days dogs were used for the following EXCEPT[A] hunting other animals. [B] driving sheep.[C] guarding chickens. [D] keeping thieves away.12. Which of the following is CORRECT?[A] Dogs are now treated as part of a family. [B] Dogs still perform all the duties they used to do.[C] People now keep dogs for the same reasons as before. [D] Only old people are seen walking their dogs.13. The passage is mainly about[A]what dogs can do. [B]how to keep dogs.[C] dogs and their masters. [D] reasons for 'keeping dogs.14. According to the passage, the working conditions in the new place[A]are the same as the speaker is used to. [Blare expected to be rather poor.[C] are just as adequate; [D]are not yet clear.15. What is the speaker going to do in the new place?[A] Travelling. [B] Studying. [C] Settling down. [D] Teaching.16. The speaker expects[A] fewer choices of food. [B] many ways to do washing.[C] modern lighting facilities. [D] new types of drinking water.17. From the passage we can learn that the speaker[A]is unprepared for the new post, [B] is unclear about the conditions there.[C] is ready for all the difficulties there. [D] is eager to know more about the post.18. According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?[A]Before 6 years of age. [B]Between 6 and 10.[C]After 10 years of age. [D] After 12 years of age.19. Parents who abuse their children tend to have the following problems EXCEPT[A] religious problems. [B] emotional problems.[C] financial problems. [D] marriage problems.20. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?[A] Boys and girls are equally energetic. [B] Parents have higher expectations for boys.[C] Some parents lack skills to deal with their kids. [D] Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.21. What has happened to the Cubans?[A] They set foot in Florida. [B]They were drowned.[C] They were flown to the U.S. [D]They -were sent back to Cuba.22. How did the Cubans try to enter the U. S. ?[A]In a small boat. [B]In an old truck.[C]By swimming. [D]By driving.23. How many cities will have air quality monitoring systems installed by the end of this year?[A] 42 cities. [B] 220 cities. [C] 150 cities. [D] 262 cities.24. Altogether how many people were reported missing?[A]68. [B]90. [C] 150. [D]40.25. Which of the following details is INCORRECT?[A] The two ferries sank on different days. [B] The accidents were caused by storms.[C] The two ferries sank on the same river. [D] More people were rescued from the first ferry.26. What is the news item mainly about?[A] Indonesian government policies. [B] Australia's support to the UN assistance mission.[C] Opening of an Australian consulate in East Timor. [D] Talks between Australia and Indonesia.27. The news item is mainly about a joint venture between[A] a U. S. company and a UK company. [B] a Swiss company and a UK company.[C] two Taiwanese companies. [D] a mainland company and a U.S. company.28. Who will provide the distribution networks in the joint venture?[A] Unilever. [B] Nestle. [C] PepsiCo. [D] Coca Cola.29. Who staged the protest on Saturday?[A]The soldiers. [B]The peace camp. [C]The militants. [D]The hardliners.30. Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?[A] 13 soldiers were killed last week. [B] 100,000 people participated in the protest.[C] The protesters demanded a pullout from Gaza. [D] The Prime Minster rejected the pullout plan.1. Which of the following is NOT needed for the Lost Property Form?[A]Name. [B]Nationality. [C ]Address. [D]Phone number,2. From the conversation we know that Mark Adams comes from[A]Essex B]Edinburgh. [C]London. [D]The U. S.3. What will Mark Adams do the day after tomorrow?[A]To come to the office again. [B]To wait for the phone call.[C] To call the office. [D] To write to the office.4. Members of the club are required to[A]register when they arrive. [B]bring up to three guests.[C]register their guests. [D]show membership cards on arrival.5. Which of the following details about the changing rooms is NOT correct?[A]There is a charge for the use of the locker. [B]Showers are installed in the changing rooms.[C]Lockers are located in the changing rooms. [D]Lockers are used to store personal belongings.6. According to the club's rules ,members can play[A] for 30 minutes only. [B]for one hour only.[C]within the booked time only. [D]longer than the booked time.7. Which of the following details is NOT correct?。

2002年01月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案

2002年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷1. A) She has to post a letter instead. B) She has to turn down the man’s request.C) She’s not sure if the computer is fixed. D) She can’t send the message right now.2. A) He didn’t get the book he needed.B) He had no idea where the book was.C) The library is closed on weekends. D) He was not allowed to check out the book.3. A) Play a tape recorder. B) Take a picture.C) Repair a typewriter. D) Start a car.4. A) The woman rejected the man’s apology.B) The woman appreciated the man’s offer.C) The man had forgotten the whole thing. D) The man had hurt the woman’s feelings.5. A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport.B) They are complaining about the poor airport service.C) They are discussing their plan for Christmas.D) The man is seeing the woman off.6. A) She plans to go to graduate school. B) She will drop out of school.C) She will stop working and concentrate on her studies. D) She will take a part-time job.7. A) He needs another job as research assistant.B) He asked Professor Williams for assistance.C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching.D) He is doing research with Professor Williams.8. A) She thought there were no tickets left for the show.B) She thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied.C) The show was planned a long time ago.D) The audience were deeply impressed by the show.9. A) Mr. Long’s briefing was unnecessarily long.B) The woman should have been more attentive.C) Mr. Long’s briefing was not relevant to the mission.D) The woman needn’t have attended the briefing.10. A) In a bank. B) In a school. C) In a clothing store. D) In a barbershop. Section B Passage one11. A) Because the bird couldn’t repeat his master’s name.B) Because the bird screamed all day long.C) Because the bird uttered the wrong word.D) Because the bird failed to say the name of the town.12. A) The cruel master. B) The man in the kitchen.C) The pet bird. D) The fourth chicken.13. A) The bird bad finally understood his threat.B) The bird managed to escape from the chicken house.C) The bird had learned to scream back at him.D) The bird was living peacefully with the chickens.Passage Two14. A) They are kept in open prisons.B) They are allowed out of the prison grounds.C) They are ordered to do cooking and cleaning.D) They are a small portion of the prison population.15. A) Some of their prisoners are allowed to study or work outside prisons.B) Most of their prisoners are expected to work.C) Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill training.D) Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their families.16. A) They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training centre.B) Most of them get paid for their work.C) They have to cook their own meals.D) They can choose to do community work.Passage Three17. A) Because they have a driving license. B) Because they have received special training.C) Because the traffic conditions in London are good.D) Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex.18. A) Two to four months. B) About three weeks.C) At least half a year. D) Two years or more.19. A) Government officers are hard to please.B) The learner has to go through several tough tests.C) The learner usually fails several times before he passes it.D) The driving test usually last tow months.20. A) They don’t want their present bosses to know what they’re doing.B) They want to earn money from both jobs.C) They cannot earn money as taxi drivers yet.D) They look forward to further promotion.2002年1月四级听力参考答案1. D2. A3. A4. D5. D6. C7. C8. A9. B 10. A11. D 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. A16. B 17. B 18. D 19. B 20. C2002年1月四级听力原文1. M: Jessica, could you this emails to all the club members?W: Sorry, the computer broke down this morning. I will for you as soon as I have fixed.Q: What does the woman imply?2. W: Did you find the book for your reading assignment in the library?M: It closed before I got there. I had no idea that it closes so early on weekends.Q: What does the man mean?3. M: Did you check the power plug and press the play button?W: Yes, the power indicator was on, and it was running, but somehow the sound didn’tcome through.Q: What was the woman probably trying to do?4. M: Juana, I am awfully sorry. I didn’t mea n to hurt you. Shall we have a beer and forgetthe whole thing?W: OK, we can drop it this time. But don’t do it again.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. W: Airports are sad places.M: Sometimes, I guess. But we’ll keep in touch. And I will fly over to see you with Christmas.Q: What are the speakers doing?6. M: Are you going to return to your present job after the vacation?W: No, I plan to graduate next semester. That means I’ll have to be a full-time student.Q: What will the woman do?7. W: John, are you doing research for Professor Williams this semester?M: Actually, I am working as his teaching assistant.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: I heard there are a few seats left for the show tonight.W: Really? I was under the impression that the tickets were sold out a long time ago.Q: What do we know from the woman’s reply?9. W: Mrs. Long’s briefing seems to go on forever. I was barely able to stay awake.M: How could you sleep through that? It was very important for the mission we were going to carry out.Q: What does the man imply?10. W: You seem very confident about the job interview, don’t you?M: Yes, I feel ready for it. I bought a good suit and clothing store and I had my hair cut. I had studied almost everything about finance and economics.Q: Where is the man probably going to work?Passage OneThere was once a man in South America who had a parrot, a pet bird that could imitate human speech. The parrot was unique. There was no bird like him in the whole world. He could learn to say any word except one. He could not say the name of his native town, Ketunnel. The man did everything he could to teach the parrot to say Ketunnel, but he never succeeded. At first he was very gentle with the bird. But gradually, he lost his temper. “You stupid bird. Why can’t you learn to say that one word? Say Ketunnel or I will kill you.” But the parrot would not say it. Many times the man screamed, “Say Ketunnel, or I’ll kill you.” But the bird would never repeat the name. Finally, the man gave up. He picked up the parrot and threw him into the chicken house. “You are even more stupid than the chickens.” In the chicken house, there were four old chickens, waiting to be killed for Sunday’s dinner. The next morning, when he went out of the chicken house, the man opened the door. He was shocked by what he saw. He could not believe his eyes and ears. On the floor lay three dead chickens. The parrot was screaming at the fourth, “Say Ketunnel, or I’ll kill you.”Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why did the man lose his temper?12. Who killed the three chickens?13. Why was the shocked at the scene the next morning?Passage TwoIn Britain, if you are found guilty of a crime, you can be sent to prison or be fined or be ordered to do community work such as tidying public places and helping the old. You may also be sent to special centers when you learn special skills like cooking, writing and car maintenance. About 5 percent of the present population are women. Many prisons were built over one hundred years ago. But the government will have built 11 new prisons by next year. There are two sorts of prisons: the open sort and the closed sort. In the closed sort, prisoners are given very little freedom. They spend three to ten hours outside their cells when they exercise, eat, study, learn skills, watch TV and talk to other prisoners. All prisoners are expected to work. Most of them are paid for what they do, whether it is doing maintenance or cooking and cleaning. Prisoners in open prisons are locked up at night, but for the rest of the time, they are free within the prison grounds. They can exercise, have visitors, or study. And some are allowed out of the ground to study or to do community work.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What do we know about women prisoners in Britain?15. In what way are open prisons different from closed prisons?16. What do we learn about prisoners in Britain?Passage ThreeLondon taxi drivers know the capital like the back of their hands. No matter how small or indistinct the street is, the driver will be able to get you there without any trouble. The reason London taxi drivers are so efficient is that they all have gone through a very tough training period to get special taxi driving license. During this period, which can take two to four years, the would-be taxi driver has to learn the most direct route to every single road and to every important building in London. To achieve this, most learners go around the city on small motorbikes practicing how to move to and from different points of the city. Learner taxi drivers are tested several times during the training period by government officers. The exams are terrible experience. The officers ask you “How do you get from Birmingham palace to the Tower of London?” and you have to take them there in the direct line. When you get to the tower, they won’t say “well done”. They will quickly move on to the next question. After five or six questions, they will just say “See you in two months’ time.” and then you know the exam is over. Learner drivers are not allowed to work and earn money as drivers. Therefore, many of them keep their previous jobs until they have obtained the license. The training can cost quite a lot, because learners have to pay for their own expenses on the tests and the medical exam.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. Why are London taxi drivers very efficient?18. How long does the training period last?19. Why does the speaker think the driving test is a terrible experience?20. Why do learner drivers have to keep their present jobs?。

2002年英语专业四级听力试题原文答案

2002年英语专业四级考试听力答案Part Three Listening Comprehension答案Section A Statement1. D2. A3. C4.B5. C6. C7. A8. DSection B Conversation9. A 10. B 11. C 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D 16.A 17. BSection C News Broadcast18. D 19.B 20 C 21.A 22. C 23.A 24.D 25.CSTATEMENT1. Next I'd like to show you a three-bedroom apartment on the second floor which is anewly-built one we have for rent (Ql).2. It used to take a fortnight to travel from London to Edinburgh by coach. However,you could now travel many times around the world in that time (Q2).3. Jack, thank you for inviting us to dinner in your house tomorrow. But I'mextremely sorry that my wife and I won't be able to make it (Q3).4. Last time we discussed some patterns of animal behavior and in today's lecture (Q4)you'll concentrate on the methods used in the study of animals.5. In my opinion,motivation, rather than intelligence, often decides how far a personcan go in his career (Q5).6. In order to understand this writer thoroughly, you have to read between the lines(Q6).7. Last week at the sale Jane bought herself an overcoat for 30 pounds, which was onequarter of the regular price (Q7).8. Due to the continual rain, the school sports meet has been postponed again tillfurther notice from the principal's office (Q8).CONVERSATION9. M: I'm really getting worried about Mary. She will sit in for the exam in two weeks'time. But all she is talking about now is nothing but the upcoming concert.W: She may fail along that line. Let's try to talk some sense into her (Q9).10. W: Tony, do you have a belief in UFO?M:Me? Well, I have never seen it. But there are a lot of people who have, or who think they have seen it (Q10).11. M: You know, I started out in civil engineering. Then I switched to electronicengineering. But what really interests me is electronic music (Qll).W: Wow, that's a long way away from civil engineering.12. W: I bought a pint of milk for our breakfast. But it doesn't seem to look fresh now.Do you think it is still all right to drink?M: Let me smell it. Well, it has gone off. If I were you, I wouldn't even think of it (Q12).12. What does the man mean?A. The milk is safe to drink.B. The milk is not safe to drink.C. She shouldn’t have bought the mil k.D. He wouldn’t have milk for breakfast.13. M: Is it true that all of them survived the fire last night?W: Yes, a miracle, isn't it? There was a couple on the second floor and two women and three kids on the ground floor (Q13). But no one was badly hurt.14. W: I'm going to take the blood test at 7!45 tomorrow morning.M: In that case,you won't miss any courses tomorrow morning then (Q14).15. M: I'm not really an expert on precious stones, but these are superb. Don't you likethem?W: Have you looked at the price tag? It costs almost twice as much as the house where we are living in (Q15).16. W: You seem to have been restless the whole day today (Q16). What's up?M: Later in the afternoon they will announce who will get permission for the study trip to Africa.17. W: I will never go with Bill again. He could never remember where he parked hiscar (Q17).M: That certainly sounds like Bill .NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (questions 18 and 19)Britain has announced that it is to cancel about 200 million pounds worth of the debts owed to it by poorer commonwealth countries. The International Development Secretary says the relief was being offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty and pursuing good government. This would include taking action against corruption (Q18). At the same time, Common Market Finance Ministers are meetingin Mauritius. Britain is expected to put forward a fresh initiative on reducing the debts of the poorest countries. The Chancellor of Exchequer has indicated that he plans to revive a scheme (Q19) put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund which has not yet provided any relief.News Item Two (questions 20 and 21)An underground train derailed (Q20) at a station in central Paris yesterday, injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French E-mergency Services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour when it derailed as it entered the station. No one had been killed, and no one was trapped in the train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station and at a nearby cafe. Some people had broken limbs and others had suffered bruising. None was in critical condition (Q21). LastLnight it was not known why the train came off the tracks.News Item Three (questions 22 and 23)Argentine civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts (Q22) of 12 to 15 percent for anyone earning more than 1,000 US dollars a month. Public Service Unions and local teamsters planned to hold a protest rally in front of the government house. The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike (Q23) when many of Argentina's 12 million workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers' Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.News Item Four (questions 24 and 25)Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants (Q24), making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. Talks between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's Government and the chiefs of German energy industry were to begin at 8! 30 p. m. Closure of Germany's 19 reactors, which provided around 1/3 of the country's electricity needs, was a key pledge of the Greens, the junior partner in Schroeder's coalition government (Q25).。

2002年6月大学英语四级考试听力

Section A 1. W? I suppose you’ve bought some gifts for your family. M? Well? I’ve bought a shirt for my father? and two books for my sister. But I haven’t decided what to buy for my mother? probably some jewels. Q? Who did the man buy the books for? 2. W? Look? it says they want a junior sales manager? and it seems like it’s a big company. That’ll be good for you might have to travel a lot. M? Do they say anything about the experience? Q? What are they talking about? 3. W? I think we’ve covered everything. What about a cup of coffee before we move onto the next item? M? Good idea. I really can’t wait another minute. Q? What does the woman suggest doing? 4. W? But what happens if it rains. What are we going to do then? M? We’ll have to count on good weather. But if it does rain? the whole thing will have to be canceled. Q? What do we learn from the conversation? 5. W? You took an optional course this semester? didn’t you? How is it going? M? Terrible? It seems like the more the professor talks? the less I understand. Q? How does the man feel about the course? 6. W? Mark is playing computer games. M? Should he do that when the final exam is drawing near? Q? What does the man think Mark should do? 7. M? Jack seems to think this year’s basketball season will be disappointing. W? That’s his opinion. Most others think differently. Q? What does the woman mean? 8. M? Is this the check-in counter for Flight 914 to Los Angeles? M? Yes? but I’m sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice. Q? What do we learn from this conversation? 9. M? Excuse me? I’d like to place an advertisement for a used car in this Sunday edition of your paper. W? Ok? but you have to run your advertisement all week. We can’t quote rates for just Sunday. Q? Where is the conversation most probably taking place? 10. M? I spend so much time polishing my letter application. W? It’s worthwhile to make the effort .You know just how important it is to give impression . Q? What do we know about the man ? Section B Passage One Not everybody reads the daily newspaper .People who don’t read newspaper are sometimes referred to as non-readers .Early research has shown that the non-readers are generally low in education? low in income ?either very young or very old .In addition ?non-readers are more likely to live in rural areas and have less contact with neighbours and friends .Other studies show that non-readers tend to isolate themselves from the community and less likely to own a home and seldom belong to local voluntary organizations Why don’t these people read daily paper ? They say they don’t have the time they prefer radio or TV?they have no interest in reading a tale and besides they think newspapers are too expensive. Recent surveys?however?have indicated the portrait of the non-reader is more complicated than first thought .There appears to be a group of non-readers that do not fit the type mentioned above .They are high in income and fall into the age group of 26 to 65 .They are far move likely to report that they don’t have the time to read the papers and they have no interest in the content .Editors and publishers are attempting to win them back. First ?they are also adding news briefs and comprehensive indexes. This will help overcome the time problem. And they are also giving variety to newspaper content to help build the reader’s interest. 11. What is typical of non-readers according to early research? 12. What are the finds of recent surveys? 13. What are editors and publishers doing to attract the non-readers? Passage Two Did you know that there’s a kind of bird that can sew? This called the tailor bird uses its mouth as a needle. It sews leaves together in the shape of a cup? then it adds a layer of straw to the inside of the cup and lays its eggs there. Each bird species builds its own special kind of nest. The most common materials used for nests are grasses? branches and feathers. A bird must weave these materials into a nest. Just imagine building a house without cement or nails to hold together? Another bird is called the weaver bird. The weaver bird builds a nest that looks like a basket? the nest shaped like a pear with a hole in the middle. The hole is the door of the nest. A third bird is called the oven bird. The oven bird makes a nest that is very solid. The nest is made of mud. The oven bird forms the mud into the shape of an oven and then let it dry in the sun. The sun bakes the mud making it very hard. Not all birds make their homes in branches. Some birds build their nests on the ground? while others bury their eggs under the ground. And some birds do not build nests at all. So when you look for nests and eggs in branches of the trees and bushes? remember that some nests may be right your feet. 14. What does the nest built by tailor bird look like ? 15. Why is there a hole in the weaver bird’s nest ? 16. What is the oven bird’s nest made of ? 17. What might surprise us about birds’ nests according to the speaker ? Passage Three You can tell the age of a tree by counting its rings? but these records of trees’ life really say a lot more. Scientists are using tree rings to learn what’s being happening on the sun’s surface for the last ten thousand years. Each ring represents a year of growth. As the tree grows? it adds a layer to its trunk taking up chemical elements from the air. By looking up the elements in the rings for a given year? scientists can tell what elements were in the air that year. Doctors Stevenson is analysing one element——carbon-14 in ring from both living and dead trees. Some of the rings go back almost ten thousand years to the end of the Ice Age. When Stevenson followed the carbon-14 trail back in time? he found carbon-4 levels change with the intensity of solar burning. You see? the sun has cycles. Sometimes it burns fiercely and other times it’s relatively calm. During the sun’s violent periods? it throws off charged particles in fast moving strings called solar winds. The particles interfere with the formation of carbon-14 on earth. When there’s more solar wind activity? less carbon-14 is produced. Ten thousand years of tree rings show that the carbon-14 level rises and falls about every 420 years. The scientists concluded that the solar wind activity must follow the same cycle. 18. What is the purpose of the scientists in studying tree rings ? 19. What affects the amount of carbon-14 on earth ? 20. What do we learn from the passage about the solar wind activity ?。

2002年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文

2002年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. M: What was your impression of the dinner party?W: The food was great, but the music was too loud for me.Q: What does the woman complain about?2. M: Could you tell me where the nearest post office is?W: Sure, there’s one two blocks from here. Just walk straight down this street and you can’t miss it.Q: What does the woman mean?3. M: Have you heard about the company’s plans to expand?W: Yes, I’ve heard about it. Do they ha ve any specific details yet?Q: What does the woman want to know?4. M: Excuse me, could you show me the way to the bathroom?W: Certainly, it’s right at the end of the hallway.Q: Where is the bathroom?5. M: I can’t understand why she got so angry.W: Neither can I. She must have misinterpreted your words.Q: What do the speakers say about the woman?6. M: What would you like for dessert, Mary?W: I’ll have the fruit salad, please.Q: What will the woman have for dessert?7. M: How much do I owe you for the tickets?W: It’s five dollars each, so that will be ten dollars altogether.Q: How much should the man pay?8. M: I still can’t find my keys. I’ve looked everywhere.W: Have you checked your jacket pocket?Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?9. M: I left my cell phone on the bus. I hope someone turns it in.W: Well, I’d try calling the bus company. They may have a lost and found department.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?10. M: The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow. I hope I can finish mowing the lawn before it starts.W: Why don’t you mow it now? It doesn’t look like it’s going to rain anytime soon.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?Section BPassage OneM: Hello, I’d like to check in.W: Sure, could I have your name please?M: Yes, it’s John Smith.W: OK, Mr. Smith, we have you booked in a double room for two nights. You can use the elevators on the left to reach your room on the third floor. Your room number is 305.M: Thank you.Passage TwoM: Excuse me, what time is it now?W: It’s twenty past ten.M: Thanks. I have to meet someone at ten thirty. I hope I won’t be late.W: Do you have far to go?M: Yes, it’s about a twenty-minute walk.W: Well, you’d better hurry then.Passage ThreeM: I can’t believe that I have t o take an exam tomorrow.W: You should have started studying earlier.M: Yeah, but I just couldn’t get motivated.W: Maybe you should try studying with a group of friends to keep you focused.M: That’s a good idea. I’ll try that next time.Passage FourW: John, I heard you are going to London soon. Is that right?M: Yes, my company is sending me there on a business trip.W: That’s great! Have you been there before?M: No, it will be my first time. I’m really excited.W: You should visit the British Museum while you’re there. It’s amazing.M: Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll make sure to check it out.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneHuman communication is a complex and dynamic process. It involves encoding (表达) and decoding (理解) several levels of meaning simultaneously. These levels of meaning are not present in a message itself but rather in the interpretations that speakers give to the message. They are not absolute, but relative to the cultural background of both the speaker and the hearer.Meanings emerge from the interaction of a message with its context (背景), including cultural context. The cultural context, in turn, imposes certain rules upon language use, such as appropriate ways of thanking someone or of praising or blaming. The word "friend," for example, has different meanings in different cultures. Among the Yucatec Maya (玛雅人) of Mexico, for example, there is a highly elaborate system of classification forfriends, depending on how often one sees or speaks to them. This contrasts with the American view that once someone is your friend, no other qualifications are necessary. Such differences have important effects on communication in a multilingual, multicultural society such as ours.11. What does the passage mainly discuss?12. What does the author mean by saying that meanings are relative to the cultural background of both the speaker and the hearer?13. According to the passage, what rules are imposed by the cultural context?Passage TwoThe United States is experiencing a dramatic increase in its aging population. By the year 2030, approximately one in five Americans will be over 65 years old. With increasing age, there is a natural decline in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Older people are also more likely to suffer from chronic (长期的) diseases, such as arthritis (关节炎) and diabetes. Therefore, it is important for cities to be designed with the needs of older people in mind.Some cities have begun to address these needs through the development of "lifelong communities" where both the young and the old can live comfortably. These communities have accessible public transportation, sidewalks that are easy to traverse (横渡), and parks with benches for resting. In addition, they have facilities like hospitals and nursing homes nearby. The goal is to keep older people active and independent for as long as possible.14. What does the passage mainly discuss?15. What does the author say about the aging population in the United States?16. How do lifelong communities address the needs of older people?Passage ThreeEarthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust (地壳). This release of energy creates seismic waves that travel through the Earth's interior and along its surface. While earthquakes can happen anywhere at any time, certain regions are especially prone to them. These regions lie along the edges of tectonic plates (板块), which are underground slabs of rock that move constantly.The Pacific Ring of Fire is one such area. Stretching from New Zealand to the west coast of the Americas, the Ring of Fire is home to intense volcanic (火山的) and seismic activity. It is where the movement of the Pacific Plate causes many of the world's earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.17. What is the main cause of earthquakes?18. What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?19. Why are certain regions more prone to earthquakes?Passage FourMany people dream of having their own businesses, but running a business can be extremely challenging. For those who are determined and well-prepared, however, it can also be highly rewarding. Here are a few tips for starting a successful business:First, develop a solid business plan. This plan should outline your goals and strategies for achieving them. It should also include a financial forecast (预测) that outlines your expected income and expenses.Second, research your target market thoroughly. Who are your potential customers, and what do they want or need? Understanding your customers' needs is essential for providing products or services that will be successful.Third, build a strong team. Surround yourself with talented and dedicated individuals who will help you achieve your business goals. Delegate (分派) tasks and empower your team members to take ownership of their work.Lastly, be adaptable. The business environment is constantly changing, so be prepared to adapt your strategies and plans as needed. Stay informed about industry trends and adjust your business to meet new challenges and opportunities.20. What is the main purpose of the passage?21. What should a business plan include?22. Why is understanding customers' needs important for a business?23. What is one quality of a successful business owner according to the passage?Part III Listening Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirecti ons: In this section, you’ll hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.24. W: What will the weather be like next week?M: According to the forecast, it will be sunny throughout the week.Q: What is the weather going to be like next week?25. W: I missed the meeting this morning. What did I miss?M: They announced the new project that we’re going to work on.Q: What did the woman miss?26. W: I heard that your team won the basketball game last night. Congratulations!M: Thank you. It was a tough match, but we managed to come out on top.Q: What does the man mean?27. W: Have you finished reading the book yet?M: Yes, I read it in one si tting. I couldn’t put it down.Q: How did the man feel about the book?28. M: I need someone to pick up my dry cleaning later. Can you do it for me?W: I’d love to, but I have a meeting at that time.Q: What does the woman mean?29. M: Can you give me a hand with this crossword puzzle?W: Sorry, I’m not good at solving puzzles.Q: What does the woman imply?30. W: I can’t decide what to wear to the party tonight. Any suggestions?M: How about the blue dress? It looks great on you.Q: What does the man suggest the woman wear?31. M: I’ve been taking singing lessons for a year now.W: That’s great! Have you performed in front of an audience yet?Q: What does the woman want to know?32. W: I’m going to the grocery store. Do you need anything?M: Just some milk, please.Q: What does the man want from the woman?33. M: I need to cancel our dinner reservation for tonight. Something urgent has come up.W: That’s fine. We can always reschedule.Q: What does the woman mean?Section BDirections: In this section, you’ll hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneHow to Be an Effective LeaderEffective leaders possess certain qualities that make them stand out from the rest. First and foremost, effective leaders are good communicators. They are able to clearly express their thoughts and ideas, and they are also good listeners. They value the opinions and ideas of others and encourage open and honest communication within their team or organization.Second, effective leaders have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. They are able to analyze complex situations, weigh the pros and cons, and make well-informed decisions. They also have the ability to solve problems and find creative solutions to challenges that arise.Third, effective leaders are confident and have a positive attitude. They believe in themselves and their ability to lead others. Their positive attitude is contagious and motivates their team members to perform their best.Finally, effective leaders lead by example. They set high standards for themselves and their team, and they are committed to achieving their goals.They show integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic, which inspires others to do the same.34. What is the main topic of the passage?35. According to the passage, what is one quality of effective leaders?36. What does the passage say about effective leaders' problem-solving skills?Passage TwoStress and HealthStress is a natural reaction to the demands of life. It can be caused by external factors, such as work deadlines or personal relationships, or internal factors, such as worrying or overthinking. While a certain amount of stress can be beneficial and even motivating, chronic (长期的) stress can have negative effects on both physical and mental health.Physically, chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and other serious health problems. It can also weaken the immune system, making the body more susceptible to illnesses. Mentally, chronic stress can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.Fortunately, there are many ways to manage and reduce stress. Engaging in regular exercise, practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can all help to reduce stress levels. It is also important to seek support from friends, family, or a mental health professional if stress becomes overwhelming.37. What is the main topic of the passage?38. According to the passage, what can chronic stress contribute to?39. What does the passage suggest as ways to manage and reduce stress?Passage ThreeThe Importance of SleepGetting enough sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. It is during sleep that the body repairs and rejuvenates (恢复活力) itself, allowing us to wake up feeling refreshed and energized.Lack of sleep can have negative effects on both physical and mental health. Physically, it can weaken the immune system, making us more susceptible to illnesses. It can also contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of developing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Mentally, lack of sleep can impair (损害) cognitive function, making it difficult to concentrate, make decisions, and solve problems. It can also lead to mood swings, irritability, and an increased risk of developing mental health disorders.To improve sleep quality, it is important to establish a regular sleep schedule and create a relaxing bedtime routine. It is also helpful to create a sleep-friendly environment by keeping the bedroom cool, dark, and quiet. Avoiding caffeine and electronic devices before bedtime can also promote better sleep.40. What is the main topic of the passage?41. According to the passage, what can lack of sleep contribute to?42. What does the passage suggest as ways to improve sleep quality?Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage in Chinese. Translate the passage into English on the Answer Sheet.43. 每个人都希望过上幸福快乐的生活。

02年英语专四听力原文和答案

2002年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONDisappearing forestsThe world’s forests are dispearing .∕As much as a third of the total tree cover has benn lost/ since agriculture began some 10000years ago./ The ramaining forests are home to half of the world species, /thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. /Tropical rain foreats once covered 12％of the land of the planet / as well as supporting at least half of the world species of plants and animals./ There rain forests are home to millions of pepole,/ but there are other demands on them ./For example,much has been cut for timber,/ and an increasing amount of forestland has been used for industurial purposes/ or for agricultural development, such as crop growing./By the 1900s,less than half of the earth’s original rain forests remained,/ and they continue to disappear at an alaming rate every year./ Asa result, the world’s forests are now facing a gradual extinction.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Do you agree that newspapers seem impersonal?W: Yes. There're no personalities involved as in radio or TV.M: Yes. But being impersonal does not mean objectivity. (1) Newspapers are written by people who have biases and prejudices.W: (3) You said it. (1) On the other hand, radio and television can be just as biased as, if not more biased than, news-M: People on radio and television are trying to stick closely to a script.W: Even without a script, people will let their biases show.M: So the difference between newspapers on the one hand and radio and television on the other is personality.W: Yes. When you read a newspaper article, it's kind of cold,M: (2) There're no voice inflections.W: (2) And there're no facial expressions or body language, either.M: It could be a real exciting story, and all you can do is put exclamation marks.W: But on camera, people can interpret the words of a script in their voices and expressions.M: That would have an impact on the audience.W: Yes. People are more likely to be influenced by what's offered on radio and television than in newspapers.M: Of course, newspaper writers can use descriptive words such as adjectives or adverbs, but that's nothing compared with personalities.W: Yes.M: Personality sells.Key: 1.C 2.B 3.AQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Welcome to visit out city, Mr. Lewis-but, of course, you have been here before, haven't you?M: Yes, I have. What a good memory I have I I was here for the Arts Festival last year.W; And what will you be doing this year?M: (4) Oh,I came here primarily for a holiday and to see some friends. But I will also be giving private cello lessons as well.W: I believe that your cello is rather special. Is that true?M; Oh, yes. It was made for my uncle by a very expert German cello maker called Schuster. (5) When I began cello lessons at the age of eight, he said that when I grew big enough to handle a full-sized cello, he would give it to me.W: (5)So when a child begins to play the cello, he or she starts on a smaller instrument?M: (5) Of course, or he would be very uncomfortable. Many children begin with half-sized cello, but as I was big for my age, I began with a two-third-sized cello.W: Are you going to other places on this trip and will you take your cello with you? M: Yes, very definitely.W: But, isn't it difficult to take a cello around with you?M: Not really. (6)1 just receive two seats when I'm traveling anywhere, one for me and one for my cello. It's such a precious instrument to me that it hardly ever leaves my side.Key: 4.B 5.C 6.CQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.M: Good morning, Miss Brown. Have a seat please. I have been looking through your application. You seem to have many of the qualifications needed for this position, especially the experience.W: I have been working in hotels for eight years now.M: Oh, really. Were you satisfied with your last position?W: (7) Well, to be honest, not entirely. The chances for advancement were very slim. M: I see. Was it hard work?W: No, it's an interesting job and I loved meeting people. I know how to handle a bad-tempered guest.M: (9) But have you done anything to do with —a tour guide?W: (8)1 did work for a short time as an attendant for a tour operator, taking foreigners on guided tours of London.M: (9)Do you speak any foreign languages?W: Yes. I speak German and Spanish—you see ,(10)1 spent several years abroad when I was young.M: Oh, did you? Next is the question of salary, of course.W: ( 10) Well, I used to get 2 000 monthly, so I couldn't accept less than that.M: Well, (9) we ask for loyalty and hard work from our employees. But we pay well, and opportunities for promotion depend on merit, not just on age or seniority.W: Mr. Robert, (10) I don't mind working hard and working overtime.M: That's fine. (10)1 have a few more applicants to interview today for this position. But at the moment, your chance looks very good.W: I'm glad to hear it.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.CSECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.Even a careful motorist may have the misfortune to commit a motoring offence. In due course, having received a summons , he will appear in (11) what is commonly known as a police-court. This is a court presided over by a civil officer, who tries cases without a jury. A civil officer, has powers to pass sentence for relatively minor offences only; serious charges are dealt with by a judge and jury.When his case comes up in court, the motorist hears his name called by the clerk of the court, and comes forward to identify himself. The civil officer then calls for the policeman who charged the offender and asks him to give evidence. (12)The policeman also is expected to give an account of what happened when the offence was committed and to mention any special circumstances. For instance, the offence may have been partly due to the foolishness of another motorist. It would be unwise for the accused motorist to exaggerate this. It will not help his case to try to blame someone else for his own mistake.The civil officer, on hearing that some other motorist is involved, will doubtless say, " What is being done about this man? ""Case coming up later this afternoon, "may will be the answer.(13) If you are guilty, it is of course wise to plead guilty and apologize for committing the offence and taking up the court's time.Key:11.A 12.A 13.BQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage.Scientists say there are more than 350 different kinds of sharks.Sharks do not have bones ,(14) and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their food. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some tiger sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing.About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birthto live young. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do.Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. (15) Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases.Key: 14.B 15.B 16.DQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage.Not every service or product meets your satisfaction. When you are dissatisfied, you should voice your dissatisfaction. (17) One reason for doing so is to help the vendor know there is a problem. The problem may have been created at a lowerlevel in the vendor's company, and the vendor himself may know nothing about it &t all. You help him when you bring weaknesses or failures to his attention.A second reason for writing a letter of complaint to a vendor is to seek compensation. You may not wish to pursue the matter so far as to take legal action, but you may wish to give the vendor the opportunity of making good. ( 18) Most vendors value your business and their reputation sufficiently to replace defective goods on their own initiative or refund money when necessary. This is the preferred way of making a vendor answer your complaint. No vendor likes to do so, but (19) your carefully worded letter of complaint may motivate him to do so.When you write a letter of complaint, you'd better keep these tips in mind: ( 20 ) First, be polite though firm. You will not win a vendor's cooperation by anger. Secondly, be reasonable. Show logically and factually that the fault lies with the vendor. Thirdly, be specific about what is wrong and what you want done about it. Lastly, tell how you have been hurt or inconvenienced by the problem. This strengthens your argument for compensation.Key: 17.A 18. C 19.D 20.DSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IBritain has announced that it decided to cancel about 200 million pounds of world debts owed to it by poor common-wealth countries. The international development secretary says (21) the relief has been offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty, and pursuing good sovemment. These would include taking actions against corruption. At the same time, common market finance ministers are meeting in Malaysia. Britain is expected to put forth a fresh initiative on reducing the debts of the poorest countries. (22) The Charles Levine strategist has indicated that they plan to revive the scheme put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund, which has not yet provided any relief.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2(23) An underground train derailed at the station in central Paris yesterday, injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French emergency services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour when it derailed as it entered the station. No one has been killed and no one was trapped in train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station. In a nearby cafe, some people have broken limbs and others have suffered bruising. (24) None was in a critical condition. Last night, it was not known why the train came off the tracks.Key: 23.C 24.ANews Item 3(25) Argentina civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts of 12-15% for anyone earning more than 1 000 V. S. dollars a month. Public service unions and the local teamsters planned to hold the protest rally in front ofthe government house. (26) The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike when many of Argentina's 12 millions workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.Key: 25.C 26.ANews Item 4(27) Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants, making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. The talks between chancellor of the Kern government and the chiefs of the German energy industry began at 8: 30 p.m. (28) Closure of Germany's 19 reactors, which provided around a third of the country's electricity needs, was the key pledge of the Greenes, the junior partner in this coalition government.Key: 27.D 28.CNews Item 5(29) The UN children's program UNICEF says it plans to help millions of African children return to school or start classes for the first time next year. The agency's executive director says more than twenty-four million children in Africa are not in school because of discrimination, school fees or other factors. Meanwhile the chief UN office for refugees (30)is asking for additional fifty-six million dollars for food and housing for people fleeing ethnic violence in Sudan's western Darfur region. A spokesman says Secretary General Kofi Annan is planning to visit the region soon.。

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[ti:TEM4-2002][ar:华研外语][al:英语专业四级真题][by:华研外语：][00:00.00]华研外语：[00:11.31]TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2002)[00:15.52]-GRADE FOUR-[00:17.11]PART I DICTATION[00:19.86]Listen to the following passage.[00:22.93]Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.[00:26.91]During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed,[00:30.95]listen and try to understand the meaning.[00:34.19]For the second and third readings,[00:36.65]the passage will be read sentence by sentence,[00:39.69]or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds.[00:44.34]The last reading will be read at normal speed again[00:48.26]and during this time you should check your work.[00:51.58]You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. [00:56.34]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.[01:01.03]Now, listen to the passage.[01:03.58]Disappearing Forests[01:05.82]The world's forests are disappearing.[01:09.06]As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost[01:13.41]since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago.[01:17.71]The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species,[01:22.51]thus becoming the chief resource for their survival.[01:25.83]Tropical rain forests once covered 12 percent of the land of the planet [01:32.36]as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals.[01:37.27]These rain forests are home to millions of people,[01:40.59]but there are other demands on them.[01:43.25]For example, much has been cut for timber,[01:46.91]an increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes [01:52.52]or for agricultural development, such as crop growing.[01:56.42]By the 1990's,[01:59.38]less than half of the earth's original rain forests remained,[02:03.05]and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. [02:07.81]As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction. [02:13.65]The second and third readings.[02:18.14]You should begin writing now.[02:20.81]The world's forests are disappearing.[02:39.44]The world's forests are disappearing.[02:54.38]As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost[03:14.33]As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost[03:34.05]since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago.[03:52.65]since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago.[04:10.88]The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species,[04:30.36]The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species,[04:50.44]thus becoming the chief resource for their survival.[05:07.65]thus becoming the chief resource for their survival.[05:27.48]Tropical rain forests once covered 12 percent of the land of the planet [05:45.25]Tropical rain forests once covered 12 percent of the land of the planet [06:04.29]as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals.[06:26.44]as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals.[06:45.59]These rain forests are home to millions of people,[07:02.06]These rain forests are home to millions of people,[07:20.59]but there are other demands on them.[07:37.18]but there are other demands on them.[07:54.72]For example, much has been cut for timber,[08:13.14]For example, much has been cut for timber,[08:31.72]an increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes [08:51.56]an increasing amount of forest land has been used for industrial purposes [09:11.43]or for agricultural development, such as crop growing.[09:30.06]or for agricultural development, such as crop growing.[09:49.65]By the 1990's, less than half of the earth's original rain forests remained,[10:11.39]By the 1990's, less than half of the earth's original rain forests remained,[10:30.74]and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. [10:50.14]and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. [11:10.04]As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction. [11:30.21]As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction. [11:53.65]The last reading.[11:55.75]The world's forests are disappearing.[11:59.11]As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost[12:03.47]since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago.[12:07.79]The remaining forests are home to half of the world's species,[12:12.52]thus becoming the chief resource for their survival.[12:15.89]Tropical rain forests once covered 12 percent of the land of the planet [12:22.86]as well as supporting at least half of the world's species of plants and animals.[12:27.40]These rain forests are home to millions of people,[12:30.69]but there are other demands on them.[12:33.25]For example, much has been cut for timber,[12:36.92]an increasing amount of forest land[12:40.17]has been used for industrial purposes[12:42.78]or for agricultural development, such as crop growing.[12:46.83]By the 1990's, less than half of the earth's original rain forests remained,[12:52.93]and they continued to disappear at an alarming rate every year. [12:58.28]As a result, the world's forests are now facing gradual extinction. [13:03.72]Now you have two minutes to check through your work.[15:03.85]That is the end of part 1 dictation.[15:10.87]PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION[15:15.91]SECTION A CONVERSATIONS[15:19.36]Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.[15:24.35]W: Hi, Mike, do you have a minute to spare?[15:28.35]M: Yes, Sherry, how can I help you?[15:31.27]W: Well, I have been getting music noises coming from your apartment [15:36.42]and it seems like it is always during 9 am to 12 am when I am trying to study.[15:43.22]Is it possible to tune down[15:46.12]and contain the noise to your apartment then?[15:49.20]M: Oh, I'm so sorry about that.[15:51.70]I hadn't been back to my apartment for two weeks and in fact,[15:55.71]I just got back today.[15:57.08]It must be my new roommate then.[15:59.48]I forgot to tell him how thin the walls are around here,[16:02.67]so it may be my fault.[16:04.29]W: I realize that.[16:06.28]Could you have a word with him[16:08.54]and get him to lower the volume[16:10.47]because it is disturbing during the night.[16:13.22]It's not that I don't enjoy that kind of music.[16:17.40]It's just... well[16:18.46]you know how it is around this time[16:21.21]of the year with midterms and everything.[16:23.61]M: Oh, no problem, and I tell you what.[16:26.70]I won't even mention that it was you who complained.[16:29.78]W: Well, Mike, I appreciate it[16:33.71]but I'm afraid that this is not the only issue I want to bring up. [16:38.05]Your new roommate is also taking up 2 parking spaces in the parking lot. [16:45.06]As you know, we are kind of short in parking spaces here.[16:49.49]M: Really, I didn't know that! That's selfish of him to do so.[16:54.18]Well, Sherry, not to worry.[16:56.35]You bet I will give him a piece of my mind tonight.[16:59.28]W: I just hope you can settle things peacefully.[17:03.20]I don't want to be the villain causing you guys to have a stir up. [17:07.36]I know how it is to live with someone who drives you around the bend. [17:11.71]M: Oh, don't worry.[17:13.85]Yeah, it's not like it's the most pleasant thing to do[17:16.90]and it's not that I want to,[17:18.65]but I want to set the rules clear.[17:20.53]There are other issues I have that go beyond what you're just mentioning [17:25.07]but I don't think you need to hear about them.[17:27.43]W: All right, I hope you can settle all of this soon.[17:31.45]Sorry to give you all these bad news now.[17:34.62]M: Oh, don't worry, Sherry.[17:36.77]This will be all settled without a hitch.[17:53.91]Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.[17:58.84]M: Time to eat![18:00.99]W: Coming. Oh, I'm starving.[18:03.97]Oh yuck! What's that?[18:07.24]M: Ah, now don't complain![18:09.20]W: But what is it, and where is mom?[18:12.25]M: Now, mom put me in charge of dinner[18:14.58]because she's not feeling well tonight.[18:16.73]W: But what is it... and that smell![18:21.02]M: It's pizza.[18:22.78]I just followed an old family recipe here, and...[18:25.76]W: Let me see that...[18:27.49]Oh, Dad.You're missing a page![18:30.67]M: Oh, uh, well, uh...[18:32.90]well I couldn't find the second page of the recipe, but don't worry. [18:36.70]I have plenty of experience around the house.[18:39.38]Plenty of experience cooking.[18:40.93]W: That's not what mom says.[18:43.56]M: Well, wait, wait, here let me try a piece first.[18:48.43]Here, let me, let me cool this off here.[18:51.29]Oh, yeah. Oh, this is great stuff.[18:53.72]W: Yeah right. Why are you making that face?[18:57.88]M: Well, well, it's just, just a little rich for me. That's all. [19:02.18]W: Let me try it Dad. Uh, Dad.[19:07.59]You put a little too much salt in it and besides it's burned.[19:12.69]And what's that?[19:14.50]M: Oh, well, well, that's just part of my own adaptation to the recipe. [19:20.03]I added some pumpkin.[19:21.65]W: Oh, not another one of your surprises.[19:24.98]Pumpkin doesn't go on pizza![19:28.46]M: Well, okay, well, so what? Uh, what do we do now?[19:33.46]W: Well, how about some cold cereal...[19:37.62]You can't mess up on that, Dad.[19:51.68]Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.[20:00.58]M: So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?[20:04.62]W: Uh, I'm kind of busy.[20:07.30]Why do you ask?[20:08.93]M: Oh, I was wondering if you'd like to get together and do something, [20:12.61]like watching a movie or taking a walk down by the lake.[20:16.50]W: I'd love to, but I'm really going to be busy all day on Saturday. [20:22.36]M: What do you have going on that day?[20:24.76]W: First, my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning, [20:29.70]and then I have a dentist appointment at 12∶30.[20:33.31]I can't miss that because I've canceled twice before.[20:37.67]M: Well, what about after that?[20:39.85]W: Well, I'm going to be running around all day.[20:43.10]After the dentist appointment,[20:45.40]I need to meet Julie at 2∶00 to help her with her science project [20:50.33]that's due on Monday morning at school.[20:52.51]M: Okay, but are you free after that?[20:55.31]W: Hardly. Then I have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4∶30,[21:01.23]and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5∶30.[21:06.08]I feel like a slave sometimes.[21:08.82]Then, I have to clean the dishes and finish reading my history assignment. [21:13.99]Who knows how long that'll take.[21:16.48]M: Wow, sounds like you're going to have a full day.[21:20.15]Well, let's just play a game or something.[21:22.95]W: Sounds good, but give me a call before you come.[21:27.32]My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.[21:45.76]SECTION B PASSAGES[21:54.04]Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.[22:00.56]How men first learn to invent words is unknown, in other words, [22:06.42]the origin of language is a mystery.[22:08.72]All we really know is that men, unlike animals,[22:12.47]somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, [22:16.82]actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other, [22:20.88]and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters,[22:25.25]which could be combined to represent those sounds,[22:28.26]and which could be written down.[22:29.87]Those sounds, whether spoken, or written in letters we call words. [22:35.53]The power of words, then, lies in their associations[22:40.51]-the things they bring up before our minds.[22:43.39]Words become filled with meaning for us by experience;[22:47.09]and the longer we live,[22:48.97]the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; [22:53.14]and the more we read and learn,[22:55.69]the more the number of words that mean something to us increases. [22:59.88]Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts[23:04.98]but also express these thoughts in words[23:07.73]which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions.[23:11.29]This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary style. [23:17.28]Above all, the real poet is a master of words.[23:22.32]He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music[23:26.36]and which by their position and association can move men to tears. [23:31.42]We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully[23:34.91]and use them accurately,[23:36.47]or they will make our speech silly and vulgar.[23:51.30]Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.[23:59.70]After two decades of growing students and economic prosperity,[24:05.85]business schools in the United States have started to face harder times. [24:11.20]Only Harvard's MBA School showed a substantial increase[24:16.80]in enrollment in the 1993 school year.[24:20.16]Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments. [24:26.07]Since 1990, the number of people[24:30.04]receiving Masters in Business Administration (or MBA) degrees,[24:35.58]has dropped about 3 percent to 75,000,[24:40.06]and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to continue. [24:44.72]There are two factors causing this decrease in students[24:49.66]seeking an MBA degree.[24:51.54]The first one is that many graduates of four-year colleges[24:55.98]are finding that an MBA degree[24:58.44]is not a guarantee for a plush job on Wall Street,[25:02.50]or in other financial districts of major American cities.[25:06.73]Many of the entry-level management jobs[25:09.78]are as well as going to students graduating[25:12.67]with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities.[25:17.04]Students have asked the question,[25:19.80]"Is an MBA degree really what I need[25:23.32]to be best prepared for getting a good job?"[25:26.00]The second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls [25:31.69]and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered.[25:35.50]Business needs are changing,[25:38.17]and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands.[25:58.35]Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.[26:07.08]The bamboo is a kind of useful plant.[26:11.53]Its stems are strong[26:13.34]and they are divided by solid rings into sections.[26:17.28]Between these rings are hollow stems.[26:20.76]In Guangzhou bamboos are widely used.[26:25.37]Some are used as prop in house building.[26:29.10]Some are cut, and made into baskets,[26:32.46]chairs and tables, etc.[26:34.56]Some are split into strips.[26:37.30]These strips are fastened together to make curtains for windows [26:42.00]and doors to keep out flies and the light of the sun.[26:45.79]We can eat the young shoots of bamboo, too.[26:49.72]It is quite tasty.[26:51.28]In Hangzhou, along the hillside we can find many bamboo trees.[26:57.70]Some are green and some are yellow in color.[27:01.49]Their stems are long and their leaves are small and pointed.[27:06.29]The bamboo trees don't need much water for them to grow.[27:10.95]Four thousand years ago,[27:13.75]there was a wise king in China, named Shun.[27:17.11]He had two wives.[27:19.05]When Shun died, his two wives were very sad.[27:23.32]They cried day and night.[27:25.93]Their tears fell on the stems of bamboo,[27:28.67]so the stems of bamboo had many dots here and there.[27:32.98]And these dots couldn't be washed out.[27:36.29]This kind of bamboo which has so many spots on[27:41.04]it is named "mottled Bamboo" and grows in Hunan.[27:58.70]SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST[28:03.56]Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.[28:09.37]Britain has announced that it is to cancel about[28:15.13]200 million pounds' worth of debts owed to it[28:18.75]by poorer Commonwealth countries.[28:21.17]The International Development Secretary[28:24.22]says the relief was being offered to countries[28:27.16]committed to eliminating poverty and pursuing good government.[28:31.64]This would include taking action against corruption.[28:35.70]At the same time,[28:37.82]Common Market finance ministers are meeting in Mauritius.[28:41.80]Britain is expected to put forward a fresh initiative[28:45.99]on reducing the debts of the poorest countries.[28:49.13]The Chancellor of the Exchequer[28:51.54]has indicated that he plans to revive a scheme[28:54.59]put forward last year[28:56.50]by the International Monetary Fund,[28:59.00]which has not yet provided any relief.[29:08.99]Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.[29:18.24]An underground train derailed at a station in central Paris yesterday, [29:24.48]injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train[29:29.89]standing on the opposite track.[29:32.02]French emergency services said the train was travelling at 35 kilometres per hour[29:40.34]when it derailed as it entered the station.[29:42.90]No one had been killed and no one was trapped in the train during the accident.[29:48.66]Ambulances rushed to the scene[29:51.93]and doctors began treating casualties in the station and at a nearby cafe. [29:57.60]Some people had broken limbs and others had suffered bruising.[30:02.40]None was in a critical condition.[30:05.64]Last night it was not known why the train came off the tracks.[30:18.24]Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news.[30:25.62]Argentine civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday[30:32.18]to protest pay cuts of 12 to 15 per cent[30:36.32]for anyone earning more than US$1,000 a month.[30:40.37]Public service unions planned to hold a protest rally in front of Government House.[30:46.77]The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike[30:52.39]when many of Argentina's 12 million workers stayed home[30:57.04]after the nation's powerful General Workers Confederation,[31:00.48]the nation's largest union group,[31:02.72]called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free-market reforms. [31:15.32]Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news.[31:24.61]Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday[31:28.39]to close down its 19 nuclear power plants,[31:32.31]making it the first major industrial nation[31:35.70]to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy.[31:39.06]Talks between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's government[31:43.13]and the chiefs of the German energy industry were to begin at 8：30 pm. [31:48.95]Closure of Germany's 19 reactors,[31:53.02]which provide around a third of the country's electricity needs, [31:57.16]was a key pledge of the Greens,[31:59.78]the junior partner in Schroeder's coalition government.[32:11.68]Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news.[32:18.46]The Western European Union,[32:22.58]the defense organization linking most countries of the European community,[32:27.56]is meeting in Luxembourg to discuss ways to reinforce economic sanctions [32:33.67]against the Serbs by tightening controls on the river Danube.[32:38.21]It is expected to approve proposals to send patrol boats[32:43.28]manned by armed police and customs officers[32:46.67]with powers to search and turn back ships[32:50.34]suspected of breaking the sanctions.[32:52.53]International efforts to isolate Serbia[32:56.44]have been undermined by ships carrying oil[32:59.80]and other illegal supplies from the Black Sea region[33:03.42]along the Danube into the former Yugoslavia,[33:07.14]often ignoring attempts by local authorities to stop them.[33:11.33]It is reported that most of the illegal traffic of goods [33:15.95]is believed to be arriving in Serbia over land from Greece [33:20.44]and the former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia.[33:31.35]This is the end of Listening Comprehension.[33:37.10]。

2002年专四听力

2002年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONDisappearing forestsThe world’s forests are disappearing .∕As much as a third of the total tree cover has been lost/ since agriculture began some 10000years ago. / The raining forests are home to half of the world species, /thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. /Tropical rain forests once covered 12％of the land of the planet / as well as supporting at least half of the world species of plants and animals./ There rain forests are home to millions of people,/ but there are other demands on them ./For example, much has been cut for timber,/ and an increasing amount of forestland has been used for industrial purposes/ or for agricultural development, such as crop growing./By the 1900s,less than half of the earth’s original rain forests remained,/ and they continue to disappear at an alarming rate every year./ As a result, the world’s forests are now facing a gradual extinction.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation.M: Do you agree that newspapers seem impersonal?W: Yes. There're no personalities involved as in radio or TV.M: Yes. But being impersonal does not mean objectivity. (1) Newspapers are written by people who have biases and prejudices.W: (3) You said it. (1) On the other hand, radio and television can be just as biased as, if not more biased than, news-M: People on radio and television are trying to stick closely to a script.W: Even without a script, people will let their biases show.M: So the difference between newspapers on the one hand and radio and television on the other is personality.W: Yes. When you read a newspaper article, it's kind of cold,M: (2) There're no voice inflections.W: (2) And there're no facial expressions or body language, either.M: It could be a real exciting story, and all you can do is put exclamation marks.W: But on camera, people can interpret the words of a script in their voices and expressions.M: That would have an impact on the audience.W: Yes. People are more likely to be influenced by what's offered on radio and television than in newspapers.M: Of course, newspaper writers can use descriptive words such as adjectives or adverbs, but that's nothing compared with personalities.W: Yes.M: Personality sells.Key: 1.C 2.B 3.AQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.W: Welcome to visit out city, Mr. Lewis-but, of course, you have been here before, haven't you?M: Yes, I have. What a good memory I have I I was here for the Arts Festival last year.W; And what will you be doing this year?M: (4) Oh,I came here primarily for a holiday and to see some friends. But I will also be giving private cello lessons as well.W: I believe that your cello is rather special. Is that true?M; Oh, yes. It was made for my uncle by a very expert German cello maker called Schuster. (5) When I began cello lessons at the age of eight, he said that when I grew big enough to handle a full-sized cello, he would give it to me.W: (5)So when a child begins to play the cello, he or she starts on a smaller instrument?M: (5) Of course, or he would be very uncomfortable. Many children begin with half-sized cello, but as I was big for my age, I began with a two-third-sized cello.W: Are you going to other places on this trip and will you take your cello with you? M: Yes, very definitely.W: But, isn't it difficult to take a cello around with you?M: Not really. (6)1 just receive two seats when I'm traveling anywhere, one for me and one for my cello. It's such a precious instrument to me that it hardly ever leaves my side.Key: 4.B 5.C 6.CQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.M: Good morning, Miss Brown. Have a seat please. I have been looking through your application. You seem to have many of the qualifications needed for this position, especially the experience.W: I have been working in hotels for eight years now.M: Oh, really. Were you satisfied with your last position?W: (7) Well, to be honest, not entirely. The chances for advancement were very slim. M: I see. Was it hard work?W: No, it's an interesting job and I loved meeting people. I know how to handle a bad-tempered guest.M: (9) But have you done anything to do with —a tour guide?W: (8)1 did work for a short time as an attendant for a tour operator, taking foreigners on guided tours of London.M: (9)Do you speak any foreign languages?W: Yes. I speak German and Spanish—you see ,(10)1 spent several years abroad when I was young.M: Oh, did you? Next is the question of salary, of course.W: ( 10) Well, I used to get 2 000 monthly, so I couldn't accept less than that.M: Well, (9) we ask for loyalty and hard work from our employees. But we pay well, and opportunities for promotion depend on merit, not just on age or seniority.W: Mr. Robert, (10) I don't mind working hard and working overtime.M: That's fine. (10)1 have a few more applicants to interview today for this position. But at the moment, your chance looks very good.W: I'm glad to hear it.Key: 7.C 8.C 9.B 10.CSECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.Even a careful motorist may have the misfortune to commit a motoring offence. In due course, having received a summons , he will appear in (11) what is commonly known as a police-court. This is a court presided over by a civil officer, who tries cases without a jury. A civil officer, has powers to pass sentence for relatively minor offences only; serious charges are dealt with by a judge and jury.When his case comes up in court, the motorist hears his name called by the clerk of the court, and comes forward to identify himself. The civil officer then calls for the policeman who charged the offender and asks him to give evidence. (12)The policeman also is expected to give an account of what happened when the offence was committed and to mention any special circumstances. For instance, the offence may have been partly due to the foolishness of another motorist. It would be unwise for the accused motorist to exaggerate this. It will not help his case to try to blame someone else for his own mistake.The civil officer, on hearing that some other motorist is involved, will doubtless say, " What is being done about this man? ""Case coming up later this afternoon, "may will be the answer.(13) If you are guilty, it is of course wise to plead guilty and apologize for committing the offence and taking up the court's time.Key:11.A 12.A 13.BQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage.Scientists say there are more than 350 different kinds of sharks.Sharks do not have bones ,(14) and a shark has an extremely good sense of smell. It can find small amounts of substances in the water, such as blood, body liquids and chemicals produced by animals. Sharks also sense electrical and magnetic power linked to nerves and muscles of living animals. These powerful senses help them find their food. Some sharks will eat just about anything. Many unusual things have been found in the stomachs of some tiger sharks. They include shoes, dogs, a cow's foot and metal protective clothing.About forty percent of the different kinds of sharks lay eggs. The others give birthto live young. Some sharks carry their young inside their bodies like humans do.Scientists are beginning to understand the importance of sharks to humans. (15) Medical researchers want to learn more about the shark's body defense system against disease. They know that sharks recover quickly from injuries. Sharks appear never to suffer infections, cancer or heart diseases.Key: 14.B 15.B 16.DQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage.Not every service or product meets your satisfaction. When you are dissatisfied, you should voice your dissatisfaction. (17) One reason for doing so is to help the vendor know there is a problem. The problem may have been created at a lowerlevel in the vendor's company, and the vendor himself may know nothing about it &t all. You help him when you bring weaknesses or failures to his attention.A second reason for writing a letter of complaint to a vendor is to seek compensation. You may not wish to pursue the matter so far as to take legal action, but you may wish to give the vendor the opportunity of making good. ( 18) Most vendors value your business and their reputation sufficiently to replace defective goods on their own initiative or refund money when necessary. This is the preferred way of making a vendor answer your complaint. No vendor likes to do so, but (19) your carefully worded letter of complaint may motivate him to do so.When you write a letter of complaint, you'd better keep these tips in mind: ( 20 ) First, be polite though firm. You will not win a vendor's cooperation by anger. Secondly, be reasonable. Show logically and factually that the fault lies with the vendor. Thirdly, be specific about what is wrong and what you want done about it. Lastly, tell how you have been hurt or inconvenienced by the problem. This strengthens your argument for compensation.Key: 17.A 18. C 19.D 20.DSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IBritain has announced that it decided to cancel about 200 million pounds of world debts owed to it by poor common-wealth countries. The international development secretary says (21) the relief has been offered to countries committed to eliminating poverty, and pursuing good sovemment. These would include taking actions against corruption. At the same time, common market finance ministers are meeting in Malaysia. Britain is expected to put forth a fresh initiative on reducing the debts of the poorest countries. (22) The Charles Levine strategist has indicated that they plan to revive the scheme put forward last year by the International Monetary Fund, which has not yet provided any relief.Key: 21.D 22.BNews Item 2(23) An underground train derailed at the station in central Paris yesterday, injuring 23 people and just missing another underground train standing on the opposite track. French emergency services said the train was traveling at 35 kilometers per hour when it derailed as it entered the station. No one has been killed and no one was trapped in train during the accident. Ambulances rushed to the scene and doctors began treating casualties in the station. In a nearby cafe, some people have broken limbs and others have suffered bruising. (24) None was in a critical condition. Last night, it was not known why the train came off the tracks.Key: 23.C 24.ANews Item 3(25) Argentina civil servants held a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest pay cuts of 12-15% for anyone earning more than 1 000 V. S. dollars a month. Public service unions and the local teamsters planned to hold the protest rally in front ofthe government house. (26) The work stoppage comes after last Friday's general strike when many of Argentina's 12 millions workers stayed home after the nation's powerful General Workers Confederation, the nation's largest union group, called a one-day strike to protest spending cuts and free market reforms.Key: 25.C 26.ANews Item 4(27) Germany was due to strike a deal yesterday to close down its 19 nuclear power plants, making it the first major industrial nation to commit to withdrawing from nuclear energy. The talks between chancellor of the Kern government and the chiefs of the German energy industry began at 8: 30 p.m. (28) Closure of Germany's 19 reactors, which provided around a third of the country's electricity needs, was the key pledge of the Greenes, the junior partner in this coalition government.Key: 27.D 28.CNews Item 5(29) The UN children's program UNICEF says it plans to help millions of African children return to school or start classes for the first time next year. The agency's executive director says more than twenty-four million children in Africa are not in school because of discrimination, school fees or other factors. Meanwhile the chief UN office for refugees (30)is asking for additional fifty-six million dollars for food and housing for people fleeing ethnic violence in Sudan's western Darfur region. A spokesman says Secretary General Kofi Annan is planning to visit the region soon.Key: 29.C 30.D。

2002年6月英语四级真题及答案含阅读翻译原文

2002年6月四级试题Part ⅠListening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office. C) At the airport.B) In the waiting room. D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) His father.B) His mother.C) His brother.D) His sister.2. A) A job opportunity.B) A position as general manager.C) A big travel agency.D) An inexperienced salesman.3. A) Having a break.B) Continuing the meeting.C) Moving on to the next item.D) Waiting a little longer.4. A) The weather forecast says it will be fine.B) The weather doesn’t count in their plan.C) They will not do as planned in case of rain.D) They will postpone their program if it rains.5. A) He wishes to have more courses like it.B) He finds it hard to follow the teacher.C) He wishes the teacher would talk more.D) He doesn’t like the teacher’s accent.6. A) Go on with the game.B) Draw pictures on the computer.C) Review his lessons.D) Have a good rest.7. A) She does not agree with Jack.B) Jack’s performance is disappointing.C) Most people will find basketball boring.D) She shares Jack’s opinion.8. A) The man went to a wrong check-in counter.B) The man has just missed his flight.C) The plane will leave at 9:14.D) The plane’s departure time remains unknown.9. A) At a newsstand.B) At a car dealer’sC) At a publishing house.D) At a newspaper office.10. A) He wants to get a new position.B) He is asking the woman for help.C) He has left the woman a good impression.D) He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage oneQuestion 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) They are interested in other kinds of reading.B) They are active in voluntary services.C) They tend to be low in education and in income.D) They live in isolated areas.12. A) The reasons why people don’t read newspapers are more complicated than assumed.B) There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected.C) The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing.D) There are more nonreaders among young people nowadays.13. A) Lowering the prices of their newspapers.B) Shortening their news stories.C) Adding variety to their newspaper content.D) Including more advertisements in their newspapers.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) A basket.B) A cupC) An egg.D) An oven.15. A) to let in the sunshine.B) To serve as its door.C) To keep the nest cool.D) For the bird to lay eggs.16. A) Branches.B) Grasses.C) Mud.D) Straw.17. A) Some are built underground.B) Some can be eaten.C) Most are sewed with grasses.D) Most are dried by the sun.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.B) To look into the pattern of solar wind activity.C) To analyze the composition of different trees.D) To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth.19. A) The lifecycle of trees.B) The number of trees.C) The intensity of solar burning.D) The quality of air.20. A) It affects the growth of trees.B) It has been increasing since the Ice Age.C) It is determined by the chemicals in the air.D) It follows a certain cycle.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Direction: 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 center.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:In the 1960s, medical researchers Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed a checklist of stressful events. They appreciated the tricky point that any major change can be stressful. Negative events like “serious illness of a family member” were high on the list, but so were some positivelife-changing events, like marriage. When you take the Holmes-Rahe test you must remember that the score does not reflect how you deal with stress — it only shows how much you have to deal with. And we now know that the way you handle these events dramatically affects your chances of staying healthy.By the early 1970s, hundreds of similar studies had followed Holmes and Rahe. And millions of Americans who work and live under stress worried over the reports. Somehow, the research got boiled down to a memorable message. Women’s magazines ran headlines like “Stress causes illnes s!” If you want to stay physically and mentally healthy, the articles said, avoid stressful events.But such simplistic advice is impossible to follow. Even if stressful events are dangerous, many —like the death of a loved one —are impossible to avoid. Moreover, any warning to avoid all stressful events is a prescription (处方) for staying away from opportunities as well as trouble. Since any change can be stressful, a person who wanted to be completely free of stress would never marry, have a child, take a new job or move.The notion that all stress makes you sick also ignores a lot of what we know about people. It assumes we’re all vulnerable (脆弱的) and passive in the face of adversity (逆境). But what about human initiative and creativity? Many come through periods of stress with more physical and mental vigor than they had before. We also know that a long time without change or challenge can lead to boredom, and physical and metal strain.21. The result of Holmes-Rahe’s medical research tells us __________.A) the way you handle major events may cause stressB) what should be done to avoid stressC) what kind of event would cause stressD) how to cope with sudden changes in life22. The studies on stress in the early 1970’s led to _________.A) widespread concern over its harmful effectsB) great panic over the mental disorder it could causeC) an intensive research into stress-related illnessesD) popular avoidance of stressful jobs23. The score of the Holmes-Rahe test shows ________.A) how much pressure you are underB) how positive events can change your lifeC) how stressful a major event can beD) how you can deal with life-changing events24. Why is “such simplistic advice” (Line 1, Para. 3) impossible to follow?A) No one can stay on the same job for long.B) No prescription is effective in relieving stress.C) People have to get married someday.D) You could be missing opportunities as well.25. According to the passage people who have experienced ups and downs may become________.A) nervous when faced with difficultiesB) physically and mentally strainedC) more capable of coping with adversityD) indifferent toward what happens to themPassage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Most episodes of absent-mindedness —forgetting where you left something or wondering why you just entered a room —are caused by a simple lack of attention, says Schacter. “You’re supposed to remember something, but you haven’t encoded it deeply.”Encoding, Schacter explains, is a special way of paying attention to an event that has a major impact on recalling it later. Failure to encode properly can create annoying situations. If you put your mobile phone in a pocket, for example, and don’t pay att ention to what you did because you’re involved in a conversation, you’ll probably forget that the phone is in the jacket now hanging in you wardrobe (衣柜). “Your memory itself isn’t failing you,” says Schacter. “Rather, you didn’t give your memory system th e information it needed.”Lack of interest can also lead to absent-mindedness. “A man who can recite sports statistics from 30 years ago,” says Zelinski, “may not remember to drop a letter in the mailbox.” Women have slightly better memories than men, possibly because they pay more attention to their environment, and memory relies on just that.Visual cues can help prevent absent-mindedness, says Schacter. “But be sure the cue is clear and available,” he cautions. If you want to remember to take a medication (药物) with lunch, put the pill bottle on the kitchen table —don’t leave it in the medicine chest and write yourself a note that you keep in a pocket.Another common episode of absent-mindedness: walking into a room and wondering why you’re there. Most l ikely, you were thinking about something else. “Everyone does this from time to time,” says Zelinski. The best thing to do is to return to where you were before entering the room, and you’ll likely remember.26. Why does the author think that encoding properly is very important?A) It helps us understand our memory system better.B) It enables us to recall something form our memory.C) It expands our memory capacity considerably.D) it slows down the process of losing our memory.27. One possible reason why women have better memories than men is that ________.A) they have a wider range of interestsB) they are more reliant on the environmentC) they have an unusual power of focusing their attentionD) they are more interested in what’s happening around them28. A note in the pocket can hardly serve as a reminder because _________.A) it will easily get lostB) it’s not clear enough for you to readC) it’s out of your sightD) it might get mixed up with other things29. What do we learn from the last paragraph?A) If we focus our attention on one thing, we might forget another.B) Memory depends to a certain extent on the environment.C) Repetition helps improve our memory.D) If we keep forgetting things, we’d better return to where we we re.30. What is the passage mainly about?A) The process of gradual memory loss.B) The causes of absent-mindedness.C) The impact of the environment on memory.D) A way if encoding and recalling.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:It is hard to track the blue whale, the ocean’s largest creature, which has almost been killed off by commercial whaling and is now listed as an endangered species. Attaching radio devices to it is difficult, and visual sightings are too unreliable to give real insight into its behavior.So biologists were delighted early this year when, with the help of the Navy, they were able to track a particular blue whale for 43 days, monitoring its sounds. This was possible because of the Navy’s f ormerly top-secret system of underwater listening devices spanning the oceans.Tracking whales is but one example of an exciting new world just opening to civilian scientists after the cold war as the Navy starts to share and partly uncover its global network of underwater listening system built over the decades to track the ships of potential enemies.Earth scientists announced at a news conference recently that they had used the system for closely monitoring a deep-sea volcanic eruption (爆发) for the first time and that they plan similar studies.Other scientists have proposed to use the network for tracking ocean currents and measuring changes in ocean and global temperatures.The speed of sound in water is roughly one mile a second —slower than through land but faster than through air. What is most important, different layers of ocean water can act as channels for sounds, focusing them in the same way a stethoscope (听诊器) does when it carries faint noise s from a patient’s chest to a doctor’s ear. This focusing is the main reason that even relatively weak sounds in the ocean, especially low-frequency ones, can often travel thousands of miles.31. The passage is chiefly about ________.A) an effort to protect an endangered marine speciesB) the civilian use of a military detection systemC) the exposure of a U.S. Navy top-secret weaponD) a new way to look into the behavior of blue whales32. The underwater listening system was originally designed ________.A) to trace and locate enemy vesselsB) to monitor deep-sea volcanic eruptionsC) to study the movement of ocean currentsD) to replace the global radio communications network33. The deep-sea listening system makes use of ________.A) the sophisticated technology of focusing sounds under waterB) the capability of sound to travel at high speedC) the unique property of layers of ocean water in transmitting soundD) low-frequency sounds traveling across different layers of water34. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A) new radio devices should be developed for tracking the endangered blue whalesB) blue whales are no longer endangered with the use of the new listening systemC) opinions differ as to whether civilian scientists should be allowed to use militarytechnologyD) military technology has great potential in civilian use35. Which of the following is true about the U.S. Navy underwater listening network?A) It is now partly accessible to civilian scientists.B) It has been replaced by a more advanced system.C) It became useless to the military after the cold war.D) It is indispensable in protecting endangered species.Passage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:The fitness movement that began in the late 1960s and early 1970s centered around aerobic exercise (有氧操). Millions of individuals became engaged in a variety of aerobic activities, and literally thousands of health spas developed around the country to capitalize (获利) on this emerging interest in fitness, particularly aerobic dancing for females. A number of fitness spas existed prior to this aerobic fitness movement, even a national chain with spas in most major cities. However, their focus was not on aerobics, but rather on weight-training programs designed to develop muscular mass, strength, and endurance in their primarily male enthusiasts. These fitness spas did not seem to benefit financially form the aerobic fitness movement to better health, since medical opinion suggested that weight-training programs offered few, if any, health benefits. In recent years, however, weight training has again become increasingly popular for males and for females. Many current programs focus not only on developing muscular strength and endurance but on aerobic fitness as well.Historically, most physical-fitness tests have usually included measures of muscular strength and endurance, not for health-related reasons, but primarily because such fitness components have been related to performance in athletics. However, in recent years, evidence has shown that training programs designed primarily to improve muscular strength and endurance might also offer some health benefits as well. The American College of Sports Medicine now recommends that weight training be part of a total fitness program for healthy Americans. Increased participation in such training is one of the specific physical activity and fitness objectives of Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives.36. The word “spas” (Line 3, Para. 1) most probably refers to _________.A) sports activitiesB) places for physical exerciseC) recreation centersD) athletic training programs37. Early fitness spas were intended mainly for __________.A) the promotion of aerobic exerciseB) endurance and muscular developmentC) the improvement of women’s figuresD) better performance in aerobic dancing38. What was the attitude of doctors towards weight training in health improvement?A) Positive.B) Indifferent.C) Negative.D) Cautious.39. People were given physical fitness tests in order to find out ________.A) how ell they could do in athleticsB) what their health condition was likeC) what kind of fitness center was suitable for themD) whether they were fit for aerobic exercise40. Recent studies have suggested that weight training __________.A) has become an essential part of people’s lifeB) may well affect the health of the traineesC) will attract more people in the days to comeD) contributes to health improvement as wellPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes) Directions:There are 3.0. 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 corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.41. You would be ______ a risk to let your child go to school by himself.A) omitting B) attaching C) affording D) running42. He is always here; it’s ______ you’ve never met him.A) unique B) strange C) rare D) peculiar43. There has been a great increase in retail sales, ______?A) does there B) isn’t there C) hasn’t there D) isn’t it44. We’d like to ______ a table for five for dinner this evening.A) preserve B) retain C) reserve D) sustain45 Although a teenager, Fred could resist ______ what to do and what not to do.A) being told B) telling C) to be told D) to tell46. The European Union countries were once worried that they would not have ______ supplies ofpetroleum.A) proficient B) efficient C) potential D) sufficient47. In fact, Peter would rather have left for San Francisco than ______ in New York.A) to stay B) stayed C) staying D) having stayed48. He soon received promotion, for his superiors realized that he was a man of considerableA) ability B) future C) possibility D) opportunity49. Britain ahs the highest __ of road traffic in the world -- over 60 cars for every mile of road.A) popularity B) density C) intensity D) prosperity50. How is it ______ your roommate’s request and yours are identical?A) if B) so C) what D) that51. In my opinion, he’s ______ th e most imaginative of all the contemporary poets.A) in all B) at best C) for all D) by far52. He didn’t have time to read the report word for word: he just ______ it.A) skimmed B) observed C) overlooked D) glanced53. The leader of the expedition ______ everyone to follow his example.A) promoted B) reinforced C) sparked D) inspired54. What a lovely party! It’s worth ______ all my life.A) remembering B) to rememberC) to be remembered D) being remembered55. Who would you rather ______ with you, George or me?A) going B) to go C) have gone D) went56. The ______ goal of the book is to help bridge the gap between research and teaching,particularly between researchers and teachers.A) intensive B) concise C) joint D) overall57. The owner and editor of the newspaper ______ the conference.A) were attending B) were to attend C) is to attend D) are to attend58. We left the meeting, there obviously ______ no point in staying.A) were B) being C) to be D) having59. Their products are frequently overpriced and ______ in quality.A) influential B) inferior C) superior D) subordinate60. The neighborhood boys like to play basketball on that ______ lot.A) valid B) vacant C) vain D) vague61. These people once had fame and fortune; now ______ is left to them is utter poverty.A) all that B) all what C) all which D) that all62. To our ______, Geoffrey’s illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared.A) anxiety B) relief C) view D) judgment63. Many people like white color as it is a ______ of purity.A) symbol B) sign C) signal D) symptom64. The residents, ______ had been damaged by the fire, were given help by the Red Cross.A) all of their homes B) all their homesC) whose all homes D) all of whose homes65. This research has attracted wide ______ coverage and has featured on BBC television’sTomorrow’s World.A) message B) information C) media D) data66. I would never have ______ a court of law if I hadn’t been so desperate.A) sought for B) accounted for C) turned up D) resorted to67. Investigators agreed that passengers on the airliner ______ at the very moment of the crash.A) should have died B) must be dying C) must have died D) ought to die68. The energy ______ by the chain reaction is transformed into heat.A) transferred B) released C) delivered D) conveyed69. ______ their work will give us a much better feel for the wide differences between the twoschools of thought.A) To have reviewed B) Having reviewed C) Reviewing D) Being reviewed70. During the process, great care has to be taken to protect the ______ silk from damage.A) sensitive B) tender C) delicate D) sensiblePart IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions: In this part there is a short passage -with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words (not exceeding 10 words).As researchers learn more about how children's intelligence develops, they are increasingly surprised by the power of parents. The power of the school has been replaced by the home. To begin with, all the factors which are part of intelligence — the child's understanding of language, learning patterns, curiosity — are established well before the child enters school at the age of six. Study after study has shown that even after school begins, children's achievements have been far more influenced by parents than by teachers. This is particularly true about learning that is language- related. The school rather than the home is given credit for variations in achievement in subjects such as science.In view of their power, it's sad to see so many parents not making the most of their child's intelligence. Until recently parents had been warned by educators who asked them not to educate their children. Many teachers now realize that children cannot be educated only at school and parents are being asked to contribute both before and after the child enters school.Parents have been particularly afraid to teach reading at home. Of course, children shouldn't be pushed to read by their parents, but educators have discovered that reading is best taught individually — and the easiest place to do this is at home. Many four-and five-year-olds who have been shown a few letters and taught their sounds will compose single words of their own with them even before they have been taught to read.Questions: (注意：答题尽量简短，超过10个词要扣分。

2002年6月大学英语四级听力原文及答案

2002年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.1. W: I suppose you’ve bought some gifts for your family. M: Well, I’ve bought a shirt for my father and two books for my sister. But I haven’t decided what to buy for my mother probably some jewels.Q: Who did the man buy the books for?A) His father.B) His mother.C) His brother.D) His sister.2. W: Look, it says they want a junior sales manager and it seems like it’s a big company. That’ll be good for you might haveto travel a lot.M: Do they say anything about the experience?Q: What are they talking about?A) A job opportunity.B) A position as general manager.C) A big travel agency.D) An inexperienced salesman.3. W: I think we’ve covered everything. What about a cup of coffee before we move onto the next item?M: Good idea. I really can’t wait another minute.Q: What does the woman suggest doing?A) Having a break.B) Continuing the meeting.C) Moving on to the next item.D) Waiting a little longer.4. W: But what happens if it rains. What are we going to do then? M: We’ll have to count on good weather. But if it does rain the whole thing will have to be canceled.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A) The weather forecast says it will be fine.B) The weather doesn’t count in their plan.C) They will not do as planned in case of rain.D) They will postpone their program if it rains.5. W: You took an optional course this semester didn’t you? How is it going?M: Terrible. It seems like the more the professor talks the less I understand.Q: How does the man feel about the course?A) He wishes to have more courses like it.B) He finds it hard to follow the teacher.C) He wishes the teacher would talk more.D) He doesn’t like the teacher’s accent.6. W: Mark is playing computer games.M: Should he do that when the final exam is drawing near? Q: What does the man think Mark should do?A) Go on with the game.B) Draw pictures on the computer.C) Review his lessons.D) Have a good rest.7. M: Jack seems to think this year’s basketball season will be disappointing.W: That’s his opinion. Most others think differently.Q: What does the woman mean?A) She does not agree with Jack.B) Jack’s performance is disappointing.C) Most people will find basketball boring.D) She shares Jack’s opinion.8. M: Is this the check-in counter for Flight 914 to Los Angeles?M: Yes, but I’m sorry the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?A) The man went to a wrong check-in counter.B) The man has just missed his flight.C) The plane will leave at 9:14.D) The plane’s departure time remains unknown.9. M: Excuse me. I’d like to place an advertisement for a used car in this Sunday edition of your paper.W: Ok, but you have to run your advertisement all week. We can’t quote rates for just Sunday.Q: Where is the conversation most probably taking place?A) At a newsstand.B) At a car dealer’s.C) At a publishing house.D) At a newspaper office.10. M: I spend so much time polishing my letter application.W: It’s worthwhile to make the effort. You know just how important it is to give impression.Q: What do we know about the man?A) He wants to get a new position.B) He is asking the woman for help.C) He has left the woman a good impression.D) He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage oneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. Not everybody reads the daily newspaper. People who don’t read newspaper are sometimes referred to as non-readers. Early research has shown that the non-readers are generally low in education low in income either very young or very old. In addition non-readers are more likely to live in rural areas andhave less contact with neighbors and friends. Other studies show that non-readers tend to isolate themselves from the community and less likely to own a home and seldom belong to local voluntary organizationsWhy don’t these people read daily paper? They say they don’t have the time they prefer radio or TV they have no interest in reading a tale and besides they think newspapers are too expensive. Recent surveys however, have indicated the portrait of the non-reader is more complicated than first thought. There appears to be a group of non-readers that do not fit the type mentioned above. They are high in income and fall into the age group of 26 to 65. They are far move likely to report that they don’t have the time to read the papers and they have no interest in the content. Editors and publishers are attempting to win them back. First they are also adding news briefs and comprehensive indexes. This will help overcome the time problem. And they are also giving variety to newspaper content to help build the reader’s interest.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. What is typical of non-readers according to early research?A) They are interested in other kinds of reading.B) They are active in voluntary services.C) They tend to be low in education and in income.D) They live in isolated areas.12. What are the finds of recent surveys?A) The reasons why –people don’t read newspapers are more complicated than assumed.B) There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected.C) The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing.D) There are more nonreaders among young people nowadays.13. What are editors and publishers doing to attract the non-readers?A) Lowering the prices of their newspapers.B) Shortening their news stories.C) Adding variety to their newspaper content.D) Including more advertisements in their newspapers. Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. Did you know that there’s a kind of bird that can sew? This called the tailor bird uses its mouth as a needle. It sews leaves together in the shape of a cup then it adds a layer of straw to the inside of the cup and lays its eggs there. Each birdspecies builds its own special kind of nest. The most common materials used for nests are grasses branches and feathers. A bird must weave these materials into a nest. Just imagine building a house without cement or nails to hold together. Another bird is called the weaver bird. The weaver bird builds a nest that looks like a basket the nest shaped like a pear with a hole in the middle. The hole is the door of the nest. A third bird is called the oven bird. The oven bird makes a nest that is very solid. The nest is made of mud. The oven bird forms the mud into the shape of an oven and then let it dry in the sun. The sun bakes the mud making it very hard. Not all birds make their homes in branches. Some birds build their nests on the ground while others bury their eggs under the ground. And some birds do not build nests at all. So when you look for nests and eggs in branches of the trees and bushes remember that some nests may be right your feet.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What does the nest built by tailor bird look like?A) A basket.B) A cup.C) A egg.D) An oven.15. Why is there a hole in the weaver bird’s nest?A) To let in the sunshine.B) To serve as its door.C) To keep the nest cool.D) For the bird to lay eggs.16. What is the oven bird’s nest made of?A) Branches.B) Grasses.C) Mud.D) Straw.17. What might surprise us about birds’ nests according to the speaker?A) Some are built underground.B) Some can be eaten.C) Most are sewed with grasses.D) Most are dried by the sun.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. You can tell the age of a tree by counting its rings but these records of trees’ life really say a lot more. Scientists are using tree rings to learn what’s being happening on the sun’s surface for the last ten thousand years. Each ring representsa year of growth. As the tree grows it adds a layer to its trunk taking up chemical elements from the air. By looking up the elements in the rings for a given year scientists can tell what elements were in the air that year. Doctors Stevenson is analysing one element—carbon-14 in ring from both living and dead trees. Some of the rings go back almost ten thousand years to the end of the Ice Age. When Stevenson followed the carbon-14 trail back in time he found carbon-4 levels change with the intensity of solar burning. You see the sun has cycles. Sometimes it burns fiercely and other times it’s relatively calm. During the sun’s violent periods it throws off charged particles in fast moving strings called solar winds. The particles interfere with the formation of carbon-14 on earth. When there’s more solar wind activity less carbon-14 is produced. Ten thousand years of tree rings show that the carbon-14 level rises and falls about every 420 years. The scientists concluded that the solar wind activity must follow the same cycle.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. What is the purpose of the scientists in studying tree rings?A) To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.B) To look into the pattern of solar wind activity.C) To analyze the composition of different trees.D) To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth.19. What affects the amount of carbon-14 on earth?A) The lifecycle of trees.B) The number of trees.C) The intensity of solar burning.D) The quality of air.20. What do we learn from the passage about the solar wind activity?A) It affects the growth of trees.B) It has been increasing since the Ice Age.C) It is determined by the chemicals in the air.D) It follows a certain cycle.2002年6月四级参考答案Part I1. D2. A3. A4. D5. B6. C7. A8. D9. D 10.A11. C 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. B 16. C 17.A 18. A 19. C 20. D。