2007年英语专业四级听力及其答案
2007年专四真题及答案
07试题PARTⅠDICTIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. Which of the following is NOT needed for the Lost Property Form?B.NationalityC. AddressD.Phone number2.From the conversation we know that Mark Adams comes fromA.EssexB.EdinburghC.LondonD.The US.3.What will Mark Adams do the day after tomorrow?A.To come to the office againB.To wait for the phone callC.To call the officeD.To write to the officeQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.Members of the club are required toA.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 change for the use of the lockerB.Showers are installed in the changing rooms.C.Lockers are located in the changing roomsD.Lockers are used to store personal belongings.6.According to the club’s rules, members can playA.for 30minutes 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?A.Players can eat in the club room.B.Players have to leave the club by ten o’clock.C.The courts are closed earlier than the club room.D.Players can use both the club room and the courts.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.8.At the university Mr. Robinson specialized inA.mathsB.physicsC.water managementD.geography9.Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because ofA.university links.ernment agreements.pany projects.D.degree reuirements.10.After Mr. Robinson returned from India, heA.changed jobs several times.B.went to live in Manchester.C.did similar work as in India.D.became head of a research team.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.According to the talk, the owner of a bike has toA.register his bike immediatelyB.put his bike on a list at onceC.have it stamped with a numberD.report to the police station12.The speaker in the talk recommendsA.two locks for all expensive bikes.B.a good lock for an expensive bike.C.cheap locks for cheap bikes.D.good locks for cheap bikes.13.What is the main idea of the talk?A.How to have the bike stamped.B.How to protect your bike.C.How to buy good locks.D.How to report your lost bike to the police.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.Which course(s) runs or run for one hour each time?A.Conversation class.B.Writing Skills class.C.Examination Skills class.D.All of the three courses.15.Which course(s) does or do NOT require enrolment beforehand?A.Conversation class.B.Writing Skills class.C.Examination Skills class.D.All of the three courses.16.Which course(s) is(are) designed especially for students of economics and social sciences?A.Conversation class.B.Writing Skills class.C.Examination Skills class.D.All if the three courses.17.Which course(s) is(are) the shortest?A.Conversation class.B.Writing skills classC.Examination Skills class.D.All language courses.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he moved to Milan?A.25.B.30.C.35.D.40.19.Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci worked as all the following EXCEPTA.a painterB.an engineerC.an architectD.a builder20.Where did Leonardo da Vinci die?A.In FranceB.In MilanC.In FlorenceD.In TuscanySECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 22are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.Who had to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?A.The Israeli army.B.The Jewish settlers.C.The Palestinians.D.The Israeli Prime Minister.22.How many settlements would have to be removed altogrther in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?A.2B.4C.21D.25Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.23. Which of the following in NOT mentioned in the news?A.The agreement has to be approved by Romania.B.The agreement has to be approved by Bulgaria.C.The agreement has to be approved by some EU states.D.The agreement has to be approved by all the EU states.24.Romania and Bulgaria can not join the EU in 2007 unless they carry out reforms in the following areas EXCEPTA.manufacturing.B.border control.C.adminstration.D.justice.Questions 25 to 26are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.25.What is the theme of the forum?A.Business leadership.B.Global business community.C.Economic prospects in China.D.Business and government in China.26.According to the news, the first forum was heldA.10 years ago.B.3 years ago.C.in 1999.D.in 2001.Questions 27to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.27.About ______of the 15000 visitors on the opening day of HongKong Disneyland came from the mainland.A.4000B.5000C.6000D. 700028.According to the news, residents in ______showed least interest in visiting the theme park.A.BeijingB.GuangzhouC.ShanghaiD.HongKongQuestions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.29.What is the news mainly about?A.Religious violence.B.Refugee issues.C.A ferry disaster.D.A rescue operation30.The ferry boat was designed to carry______passengers.A.198B.200C.290D.500PART III CLOSE [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.Until I took Dr Offutt’s class in DeMatha High school , I was an underachieving student,but I left that class (31)_______never to underachieve again.He not onlyTaught me to think,he convinced me,(32)________by example as words that it was my moral (33)_______to do so and to serve others.(34)_____of us could know how our relationship would(35)_______over the years .When I came back to DeMatha toteach English, I worked for Dr Offutt,the department chair.My discussions with him were like graduate seminars in adolescent(36)______,classroom management and school leadership.After several years,I was (37) _______department chair,and our relationship (38)________ again. I thought that it might be (39)______chairing the department ,since all of my (40)______English teachers were(41)_______there,but Dr. Offutt supported me(42)_______.He knew when to give me advice(43)_______curriculum,texts personnel ,and when to let me (44)______my own course.In 1997,I needed his (45)______about leaving DeMatha to become principal at another school.(46)_______he had asked me to stay at DeMatha,I might have .(47)_______,he encouraged me to seize the opportunity.Five years ago ,I became the principal of DeMatha.(48)________,Dr Offutt was there for me,letting me know that I could (49)_______him. I have learned from him that great teachers have an inexhaustible(50)________of lessons to teach.31. A.concerned B.worried C.determined D.decided32. A. as much B. much as C. as such D. such as33.A. work B. job C. duty D.obligation34.A. Both B. Neither C. Either D. Each35. A. evolve B. stay C. remain D. turn36.A.process B.procedure C.development D.movement37.A.called d C.asked D.invited38.A. moved B. altered C. went D. shifted39.A.awkward B.uneasy C.unnatural D.insensitive40.A. older B.experienced C.former D. /41. A. / B.still C.even D.already42. A.through B.throughout C.at the beginning D.all the way43. A.for B.at C.over D.about44. A.chart B.head C.describe D.manage45.A.opinion B.request C.permission D.order46.A.Even if B.Although C.If D.When47.A.Naturally B.Instead C.Consequently D.Still48.A.Once again B.Repeatedly C.Unusally D.Unexpectedly49.A.count in B.count down C.count out D.count on50.A.stock B.bank C.wealth D.storePART IV GRAMMER &VOCABULARY [15MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentences.51. There are as good fish in the sea _____ever came out of it .A.thanB.likeC.asD.so52.All the President’s Men ______one of the important books for historians who study the Watergate Scandal.A.remainB.remainsC.remainedD.is remaining53.“You ______ borrow my notes provided you take care of them,”I told my friend.A.couldB.shouldC.mustD.can54.If only the patient ______a different treatment instead of using the antibiotics, he might still be alive now.A.had receivedB.receivedC.should receiveD.were receiving55.Linda was _____the experiment a month ago,but she changed her mind at the last minute.A. to startB.to have startedC.to be startingD.to have been starting56.She _____fifty or so when I first met her at the conference.A. must beB.had beenC.could beD.must have been57.It is not ______much the language as the background that makes the book difficult to understand.A.thatB.asC.soD.very58.The comminttee has anticipated the problems that ________in the road construction project.A.ariseB.will ariseC.aroseD.have arisen59.The student said there were a few points in the essay he _______impossible to comprehend.A.had foundB.findsC.has foundD.would find60.He would have finished his college education,but he _______to quit and find a job to support his family.A.had hadB.hasC.hadD.would have61.The research requires more money than ________.A.have been put inB.has been put inC.being put inD.to be put in62.Overpopulation poses a terrible threat to the human race.Yet it is probably ________a threat to the human race than enviromental destruction.A.no moreB.not moreC.even moreD.much more63.It is not uncommon for there _______problems of communication between the old and the young.A.beingB.would beC.beD.to be64.________at in his way,the situation does not seem so desperate.A.LookingB.lookedC.Being lookedD.to look65.It is absolutely essential that William________his study in spite of some learning difficulties.A.will continueB.continuedC.continueD.continues66.The painting he bought at the street market the other day was a_______forgery.A.man-madeB.naturalC.crudeD.real67.She’s always been kind to me –I can’t just turn ______on her now that she needs my help.A.my backB.my headC.my eyeD.shoulder68.The bar in the club is for the ______use of its members.A.extensiveB.exclusiveC.inclusiveprehensive69.The tutition fees are ______to students coming from low-income families.A.approachableB.payableC.reachableD.affordable70.The medical experts warned the authorities of the danger of diseases in the _______of the earthquake.A.consequenceB.aftermathC.resultsD.effect71.This sort of rude behaviour in public hardly ______a person in your position.A.becomesB.fitsC. supportsD.improves72.I must leave now._______,if you want that book I’ll bring it next time.A.AccidentallyB.IncidentallyC.EventuallyD.Naturally73.After a long delay,she ______replying to my e-mail.A.got away withB.got back atC.got byD.got round to74.Personal computers are no longer something beyond the ordinary people;they are________available these days.A.promptlyB.instantlyC.readilyD.quickly75.In my first year at the university I learnt the _______of journalism.A.basicsB.basicC.elementaryD.elements76.According to the new tax law,any money earned over that level is taxed at the ______of 59 percentA.ratioB.percentageC.proportionD.rate77.Thousands of _______at the stadium came to their feet to pay tribute to an outstanding performance.A.audienceB.participantsC.spectatorsD.observers78.We stood still ,gazing out over the limitless ______of the dessert.A.spaceB.expanseC.stretchnd79.Doctor often ______uneasiness in the people they deal with.A.smellB.hearC.senseD.tough80.Mary sat at the table, looked at the plate and ______her lips.A.smackedB.openedC.partedD.seperatedPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25MIN]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 AIf you like the idea of staying with with a family,living in house might be the answer.Good landladies---those who are superb cooks and launderers,are figures as popular in fiction as the bad ones who terrorize their guests and overcharge them at the slightest opportunity.The truth is probably somewhere between the two extremes.If you are lucky,the food will be adequate, some of your laundry may be done for you and you will have a reasonable amount of comfort and companionship .For the less fortunate ,house rules may restrict the freedom to invite friends to vistit,and shared cooking and bathroom facilities can be frustrating and row-provoking if tidy and untidy guests are living under the same roof.The same disadvantages can apply to flat sharing,with the added difficulties that arise from deciding who pays for what,and in what proportion.One person may spend hours on the phone,while another rarely makes calls. If you want privacy with a guest , how do you persuade the others to go out; how do you persuade them to leave you in peace,especially if you are student and want to study?Conversely,flat sharing can be cheap,there will always be someone to talk to and go out with,and the chores,in theory,can be shared.81.According to the passage ,landladies are ________ually strict.B.always mean.C.adequately competent.D.very popular with their guests.82.What is the additional disadvantage of flat sharing ?A.Problems of sharing and paying.B.Differences in living habits.C.Shared cooking and bathroom facilities.D.Restriction to invite friends to visit.83.What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of flat sharing?A.Rent is affordableB.There is companionship.C.Housework can be shared.D.There is peace and quiet.TEXT B(1) Travelling through the country a couple of weeks ago on business,I was listening to the talk of the late UK writer Douglas Adams’ masterwork “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” on the radio and thought-I know,I’ll pick up the next h itchhikers I see and ask them what the state of real hitching is today in Britain.(2)I drove and drove on main roads and side roads for the next few days and never saw a single one.(3)When I was in my teens and 20s ,hitchhiking was a main form of long-distance transport.The kindness or curiosity of strangers took me all over Europe,North America,Asia and southern Africa,Some of the lift-givers became friends ,many provided hospitality on the road.(4)Not only did you find out much more about a country than when traveling by train or plane ,but there was that element of excitement about where you would finish up that night.Hitchhiking featured importantly in Western culture.It has books and songs about it .So what has happened to it?(5)A few years ago ,I asked the same question about hitching in a column of a newspaper.Hundreds of people from all over the world responded with their view on the state of hitchhiking .(6)Rural Ireland was recommended as a friendly place for hitching,as was Quebec,Canada-“if you don’t mind being criticized for not speaking French”.(7)But while hitchhiking was clearly still alive and well in some places ,the general feeling was that throughtout much of the west it was doomed.(8)With so much news about crime in the media,people assumed that anyone on the open road without the money for even a bus ticket must present a danger.But do we need to be so wary both to hitch and to give a lift?(9)In Poland in the 1960s,according to a Polish woman who e-mail me ,＂the authorities introduced t he Hitchhiker’s Booklet.The booklet contained coupons for drivers,so each time a driver picked somebody ,he or she received a coupon.At the end of the season,drivers who had picked up the most hikers were rewarded with various prizes.Everyone was hitchhiking then”.(10)Surely this is a good idea for society.Hitchhiking would increase respect by breaking down barriers between strangers.It would help fight global warming by cutting down on fuel consumption as hitchhikers would be using existing fuels.It would also improve educational standards by delivering instant lessons in geography ,history,politics and sociology.(11)A century before Douglas Adams wrote his “Hitchhiker’s Guide”,another adventure story writer,Robert Louis Stevenson, gave us that what shou ld be the hitchhiker’s motto:＂To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive.” What better time than putting a holiday weekend into practice. Either put it to the test yourself, or help out someone who is trying to travel hopefully with thumb outstretched.84. In which paragraph(s) does the writer comment on his experience of hitchhiking?A. (3)B. (4)C. (3) and (4)D. (4) and (5)85. What is the current situation of hitchhiking?A. It is popular in some parts of the world.B. It is popular throughout the west.C. It is popular only in the North Amercia.D.It’s still popular in Poland.86. What is the writer’s attitude towards the practice in Poland?A. Critical.B. Unclear.C. Somewhat favourable.D. Strongly favourable.87. The writer has mentioned all the following benefits of hitchhiking EXCEPTA. promoting mutual respect between strangers.B. increasing one’s confidence in strangers.C. protecting enviroment.D. enriching one’s knowledge.88.＂Either put it to the test yourself…”in P aragraph (11) meansA. to experience the hopefulness.B. to read Adams’ book.C. to offer someone a lift.D.to be a hitchhiker.TEXT CI am afraid to sleep. I have been afraid to sleep for the last few weeks. I am so tired that,finally, I do sleep, but only for a few minutes. It is not a bad dream that wakes me ; it is the realiry I took with me into sleep . I try to think of something else.Immediately the woman in the marketplace comes into my mind.I was on my way to dinner last night when I saw her . She was selling skirts. She moved with the same ease and loveliness I often saw in the women of Laos. Her long black hair was as shiny as the black silk of the skirts she was selling . In her hair, she wore three silk ribbons, blue ,green, and white. They reminded me of my childhood and how my girlfriends and I used to spend hours braiding ribbons into our hair.I don’t know the word for “ribbons”, so I put my hand to my own hair and , with three fingers against my head , I looked at her ribbons and said “Beautiful.” She lowered her eyes and said nothing. I wasn’t sure if she understood me (I don’t speak Laotian very well).I looked back down at the skirts. They had designs in them: squares and triangles and circles of pink and green silk. They were very pretty. I decided to buy one of those skirts, and I began to bargain with her over the price. It is the custom to bargain in Asia. In Laos bargaining is done in soft voices and easy moves with the sort of quiet peacefulness.She smiled, more with her eyes than with her lips. She was pleased by the few words I was able to say in her language, although they were mostly numbers, and she saw that I understood something about the soft playfulness of bargaining. We shook our heads in disagreement over the price; then, immediately, we made another offer and then another shake of the head. She was so pleased that unexpectedly, she accepted the last offer I made. But it was too soon. The price was too low. She was being too generous and wouldn’t make enough money. I moved quickly and picked up two more skirts and paid for all three at the price set; that way I was able to pay her three times as much before she had a chance to lower the price for the larger purchase. She smiled openly then, and, for the first time in months, my spirit lifted. I almost felt happy.The feeling stayed with me while she wrapped the skirts in a newspaper and handed them to me. When I left, though, the feeling left, too. It was as though it stayed behind in the marketplace.I left tears i n my throat. I wanted to cry. I didn’t , of course.I have learned to defend myself against what is hard; without knowing it, I have also learned to defend myself against what is soft and what should be easy.I get up, light a candle and want to look at the skirts. They are still in the newspaper that the woman wrapped them in. I remove the paper, and raise the skirts up to look at them again before I pack them. Something falls to floor. I reach down and feel something cool in my hand. I move close to the candlelight to see what I have. There are five long silk ribbons in my hand, all different colours. The woman in the maketplace! She has given these ribbons to me!There is no defense against a generous spirit, and this time I cry, and very hard, as if I could make up for all the months that I didn’t cry.89.According to the writer, the woman in the marketplaceA refused to speak to her.B was pleasant and attractive.C was selling skirts ribbons.D recognized her immediately.90. Which of the following in NOT corret?A. The writer was not used to bargaining.B. People in Asia always bargain when buying things.C. Bargaining in Laos was quiet and peaceful.D.The writer was ready to bargain with the woman.91. The writer assumed that the woman accepted the last offer mainly because the womanA. thought that the last offer was reasonable.B.thought she could still make much money.C.was glad that the writer knew their way of bargaining.D. was tired of bargaining with the writer any more.92. Why did the writer finally decide to buy three skirts?A.The skirts were cheap and pretty.B.She liked the patterns on the skirts.C.She wanted to do something as compensation.D.She was fed up with further bargainning with the woman.93.When the writer left the marketplace, she wanted to cry, but did not becauseA. she had learned to stay cool and unfeeling.B. she was afraid of crying in public.C.she had learned to face difficulties bravely.D. she had to show in public that she was strong.94. Why did the writer cry eventually when she looked at the skirts again?A.she suddently felt very sad.B.she liked the ribbons so much.C.she was overcome by emotion.D.she felt sorry for the woman.TEXT DThe kids are hanging out. I pass small bands of students, on my way to work these mornings.They have become a familiar part of the summer landscape.These kids are not old enough for jobs. Nor are they rich enough for camp. They are school children without school. The calendar called the school year ran out on them a few weeks ago. Once supervised by teachers and principals, they now appear to be “self care”.Passing them is like passing through a time zone. For much of our history, after all, Americans arranged the school year around the needs of work and family. In 19th century cities, schools were open seven or eight hours a day, 11 months a year.In rural America, the year was arranged around the growing season. Now, only 3 percent of families follow the agricultural model, but nearly all schools are scheduled as if our children went home early to milk the cows and took months off to work the crops. Now, three-quarters of the mothers of school-age children work, but the calendar is written as if they were home waiting for the school bus.The six-hour day, the 180-day school year is regarded as something holy. But when parents work an eight-hour day and a 240-day year, it means something different. It means that many kids go home to empty houses. It means that, in the summer, they hang out.“We have a huge mismatch between the school calendar and the realisties of family life,”says Dr. Ernest Boyer ,head of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Dr. Boyer is one of many who believe that a radical revision of the school calendar is inevitable.＂School, whether we like it or not, is educational. It always has been.”His is not popular idea. Schools are routinely burdened with the job of solving all our social problems. Can they be asked to meet the needs of our work and family lives?It may be easier to promote a longer school year on its educational merits and, indeed, the educational case is compelling. Despite the complaints and studies about our kids’ lack of learning, the United State still has a shorter school year than any industrial nation. In most of Europe, the school year is 220 days. In Japan, it is 240 days long. While classroom time alone doesn’t produce a well-educated child, learning takes time and more learning takes more time. The long summers of forgetting take a toll.The opposition to a longer school year comes from families that want to and can provide other experiences for their children. It comes from teachers. It comes from tradition. And surely from kids. But the most important part of the conflict has been over the money.95. Which of the following is an opinion of the autho r’s?A.＂The kids are hanging out.”B.＂They are school children without school.”C.＂These kids are not old enough for jobs.”D.“The calendar called the school year ran out on them a few weeks ago.”96. The current American school calendar was developed in the 19th century according toA.the growing season on nation’s form.B.the labour demands of the industrial age.C.teachers’ demands for more vacation time.D. parents’ demands for other experiences for their kids.97. The author thinks that the current school calendarA. is still valid.B. is out of date.C.can not be revised.D.can not be defended.98. Why was Dr. Boyer’s idea unpopular?A. He argues for the role of school in solving social problems.B. He supports the current school calendar.C. He thinks that school year and family life should be considered separately.D. He strongly believes in the educational role of school.99.“The long summers of forgetting take a toll ”in the last paragraph but one means thatA. long summer vacation slows down the progress of learning.B. long summer vacation has been abandoned in Europe.C. long summers result in less learning time.D. long summers are a result of tradition.100. The main purpose of the passage isA. to describe how American children spend their summer.B. to explain the needs of the modern working families.C. to discuss the problems of the current school calendar.D. to persuade parents to stay at home to look after their kids.PART VI WRITINGSECTION A COMPOSITION [35 MIN]Nowadays the Internet has become part of people’s life , and million s of young people have made friends online.Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following。
2007年12月CET4听力真题及答案
2007年12月CET4听力真题及答案Part ⅢListening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirection: In his section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A),B),C) and D),and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. A) She used to be in poor health. C) She was somewhat overweightB) She was popular among boys. D) She didn’t do well at high school.12. A) At he airport. C) In a booking office.B) In a restaurant. D) At the hotel reception.13. A) Teaching her son by herself. C) Asking the teacher for extra help.B) Having confidence in her son. D) Telling her son not to worry.14. A) Have a short break. C) Continue her work outdoors.B) Take two weeks off. D) Go on vacation with the man.15. A) He is taking care of this twin brother. C) He is worried about Rod’s health.C) He ha been feeling ill all week. D) He has been in perfect condition.16. A) She sold all her furniture before she moved house.B) She still keeps some old furniture in her new house.C) She plans to put all her old furniture in the basement.D) She brought a new set of furniture from Italy last month.17. A) The woman wondered why the man didn’t return the book.B) The woman doesn’t seem to know what the book is about.C) The woman doesn’t find the book us eful any more.D) The woman forgot lending the book to the man.18. A) Most of the man’s friends are athletes.B) Few people share the woman’s opinion.C) The man doesn’t look like a sportsman.D) The woman doubts the man’s athletic ability. Questions19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have heard.19. A) She has packed it in one of her bags.B) She has probably left it in a taxi.C) She id going to get it the airport.D) She is afraid that she has lost it.20) A) It ends in winter.B) It will cost her a lot.C) It will last one week.D) It depends on the weather.21. A) The plane is taking off soon.B) There might be a traffic jam.C) The taxi is waiting for them.D) There is a lot of stuff to pack.22. A) At home.B) In the man’s car.C) At the airport.D) By the side of a taxi.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) She is thirsty for promotion.B) She wants a much higher salary.C) She is tired of her present work.D) She wants to save travel expenses.24. A) Translator.B) Travel agent.C) Language instructor.D) Environment engineer.25. A) Lively personality and inquiring mind.B) Communication skills and team spirit.C) Devotion and work efficiency.D) Education and experience.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passage. 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 questions. , you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A）,B）,C）and D）. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2007年专业四级参考答案
I. DictationAdvertisingAdvertising has already become a specialized activity in modern times. In today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand. There is great competition between manufacturers of the same kind of product because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand. They always have to remind their customers of the name and qualities of their products by advertising. The manufacture advertises in newspapers and on the radio. He sometimes employs sales girls to distribute samples of their products. He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well. In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them. Manufactures often spend huge sums of money on advertisements. We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. We usually think so because the advertisements say so. People often don’t ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth when they buy advertised products from shops.II.01-05 BDACA 06-10 DBCAC11-15 AABAC 16-20 BCBDA21-25 BDCAC 26-30 ABACBIII.31-35 CADBA 36-40 CBDAC41-45 BBDAA 46-50 CBADCIV.51. There are as good fish in the sea __C__ ever came out of it.A.thanB.likeC.asD. so52. All the President’s Men __B__one of the important books for historians who study the Watergate Scandal.A.remainB. remainsC.remainedD. is remaining53. “You __A__ borrow my notes provided you take care of them.” I told my friend.A.couldB.shouldC.mustD. can54. If only the patient __A__ a different treatment instead of using the antibofies he might still be alive now.A.had receivedB.receivedC.should receiveD. were receiving55.Linda was __B__ the experiment a month ago but she changed her mind at the last minute.A.to startB. to have startedC.to be startingD. to have been starting56. She __D__ fifty or so when I first met her at the conference.A. must beB.had beenC.could beD. must have been57. It is not __C__ much the language as the background that makes the book difficult to understand.A. thatB.asC.soD. very58.The committee has anticipated the problems that __D__ in the road construction project.A. ariseB.will ariseC.aroseD. have arisen59. The student said there were a few points in the essay he __A__ impossible to comprehend.A. had foundB.findsC.has foundD. would find60. He would have finished his college education, but he __C__ to quit and find a job to support his family.A. had hadB. hasC.hadD. would have61. The research requires more money than __B__ has been put in.A. have been put inB.has been put inC.being put inD. to be put in62. Overpopulation poses a terrible threat to the human race. Yet it is probably __B__ a threat to the human race than environmental destruction.A.no moreB. not moreC. even moreD. much more63. It is not uncommon for there __D__ problems of communication between the old and the young.A.beingB.would beC.beD. to be64. __B__ at in his way, the situation doesn’t seem so desperate.A. LookingB.LookedC.Being lookedD. To look65. It is absolutely essential that William __C__ his study in spite of learning difficulties.A.will continueB.continuedC.continueD. continues66. The painting he bought at the street market the other day was a __D__ forgery.A.man-madeB.naturalC.crudeD. real67. She’s always been kind to me- I can’t just turn __A__ on her now that she needs my help.A. my backB.my headC.my eyeD. my shoulder68. The bar in the club is for the __B__ use of its members.A.extensiveB.exclusiveC.inclusiveD. comprehensive69. The tuition fees are __D__ to students coming from low-income families.A.approachableB.payableC.reachableD. affordable70.The medical experts warned the authorities of the danger of disease in the __B__ of the earthquake.A.consequenceB.aftermathC.resultD. affect71. This sort of rude behavior in public hardly __B__ a person in your position.A.becomesB.fitsC.sopportsD. improves72. I must leave now. __B__ if you want that book I’ll bring it next time.A.AccendentallyB.IncidentallyC.EventuallyD. Naturally73. After a long delay, she __D__ replying to my e-mail.A.got away withB. got back atC.got byD. got round to74. Personal computers are no longer sth beyond the ordinary people. They are __C__ available these days.A.gwowinglyB.instantlyC.readilyD. quickly75. In my first year at the university I learnt the __A__ of journalism.A. basicsB. basicC.elementaryD. elements76. According to the new tax law, my money earned over that level is taxed at the __D__ of 39%.A. ratioB. percentageC. proportionD. rate77. Thousands of __C__ at the stadium came to their feet to pay tribute to an outstanding performance.A.audienceB. participantsC.spectatorsD. observers78. We stood still, gazing out over the limitless __C__ of the desert.A. spaceB.expanseC.stretchD. land79. Doctors often __C__ uneasiness in the people they deal with.A.smeltB.hearC.senseD. touch80. Mary sat at the table, looked at the glare and __A__ her lips.A. smackedB. openedC.partedD. separated51-55 CBAAB 56-60 DCDAC61-65 BBDBC 66-70 DABDA71-75 BBDCA 76-80 DCCCAV.81-85 DADCA 86-90 DBDBA91-95 BCDCB 96-100 ABDCCVI.SECTION ANowadays the Internet has become part of people's life, and millions of young people have made friends online.Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:Is It Wise to Make Friends Online?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:Your classmate, Jimmy, is head of the university's swimming club. He has invited you to join the club, but you like some other sport. Write him a note, declining his invitation and explaining why.Marks will be awarder for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.。
2007年12月全国大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案范文
2007 年 12 月全国大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) Section A Direction: In his section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. A t the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was sai d. both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will 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 Ans wer Sheet2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。
11. A) She used to be in poor health. C) She was somewhat overweight B) She was popular among boys. D) She didn’t do well at high school. 12. A) At he airport. B) In a restaurant. C) In a booking office. D) At the hotel reception. 13. A) Teaching her son by herself. B) Having confidence in her son.wxyTASF51PjD-IRz ckvW ofsuprtandhgeCbliqm 鉴 血 史 历 刻 深 下 留 后 ,也 失 损 和 难 灾 前 空 来 带 民 人 国 中 给 略 场 .这 争 战 华 侵 的 久 已 谋 蓄 了 动 发 本 日C) Asking the teacher for extra help. D) Telling her son not to worry. 14. A) Have a short break. B) Take two weeks off. C) Continue her work outdoors. D) Go on vacation with the man. 15. A) He is taking care of this twin brother. B) He ha been feeling ill all week. C) He is worried about Rod’s health. D) He has been in perfect condition. 16. A) She sold all her furniture before she moved house. B) She still keeps some old furniture in her new house. C) She plans to put all her old furniture in the basement. D) She brought a new set of furniture from Italy last month. 17. A) The woman wondered why the man didn’t return the book. B) The woman doesn’t seem to know what the book is about. C) The woman doesn’t find the book useful any more. D) The woman forgot lending the book to the man. 18. A) Most of the man’s friends are athletes. B) Few people share the woman’s opinion.wxyTASF51PjD-IRz ckvW ofsuprtandhgeCbliqm 鉴 血 史 历 刻 深 下 留 后 ,也 失 损 和 难 灾 前 空 来 带 民 人 国 中 给 略 场 .这 争 战 华 侵 的 久 已 谋 蓄 了 动 发 本 日C) The man doesn’t look like a sportsman. D) The woman doubts the man’s athletic ability.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have heard. 19. A) She has packed it in one of her bags. B) She has probably left it in a taxi. C) She id going to get it the airport. D) She is afraid that she has lost it. 20) A) It ends in winter. B) It will cost her a lot. C) It will last one week. D) It depends on the weather. 21. A) The plane is taking off soon. B) There might be a traffic jam. C) The taxi is waiting for them. D) There is a lot of stuff to pack. 22. A) At home. B) In the man’s car. C) At the airport. D) By the side of a taxi.wxyTASF51PjD-IRz ckvW ofsuprtandhgeCbliqm 鉴 血 史 历 刻 深 下 留 后 ,也 失 损 和 难 灾 前 空 来 带 民 人 国 中 给 略 场 .这 争 战 华 侵 的 久 已 谋 蓄 了 动 发 本 日Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) She is thirsty for promotion. B) She wants a much higher salary. C) She is tired of her present work. D) She wants to save travel expenses. 24. A) Translator. B) Travel agent. C) Language instructor. D) Environment engineer. 25. A) Lively personality and inquiring mind. B) Communication skills and team spirit. C) Devotion and work efficiency. D) Education and experience.Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passage. 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 questions , you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedwxyTASF51PjD-IRz ckvW ofsuprtandhgeCbliqm 鉴 血 史 历 刻 深 下 留 后 ,也 失 损 和 难 灾 前 空 来 带 民 人 国 中 给 略 场 .这 争 战 华 侵 的 久 已 谋 蓄 了 动 发 本 日A),B),C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single lin e through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。
2007年6月英语四级听力真题及答案
2007年6月英语四级听力真题及答案第一部分、2007年6月23日英语四级听力真题短对话11.W: Did you watch the 7 o* clock program on channel 2 yesterday evening? I was about to watch it when someone came to see me. M: Yeah! It reported some major breakthrough in cancer research. People over 40 would find a program worth watching.Q: What do we learn from the conversation about the TV program?12.W: I won a first prize in the National Writing Contest and I got this camera as an awards I M: It' s a good camera! You can take it when you travel. I had no idea you were a marvelous writer.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?13.M: I wish I hadn' t thrown away that reading list!W: I though you might regret it. That* s why I picked it up from the waste paper basket and left it on the desk.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?14.W: Are you still teaching at the junior high school?M: Not since June. My brother and I opened a restaurant as soon ashe got out of the army. Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?15.: Hi, Susan! Have you finished reading the book Professor Johnsoi recommended?W: Oh, I haven' t read it through the way I read a novel. I just read a few chapters which interested me.Q: What does the woman mean?16.M: Jane missed the class again, didn* t she? I wonder why?W: Well, I knew she had been absent all week. So I called her this morning to see if she was sick. It turned out that her husband was badly injured in a car accident.Q:What does the woman say about Jane?17.W: I' m sure the Smiths' new house is somewhere on the street,but I don‘ t know exactly where it is.M: But I’ m told it' s two blocks from their old home.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18.W: I’ ve been waiting here almost half an hour! How come it took you so long?M: Sorry, honey! I had to drive two blocks before I spotted a place to park the car.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?第二部分、2007年6月英语四级听力长对话原文Conversation One:M: Hello, I have a reservation for tonight.W: Your name, please.M: Nelson, Charles Nelson.W: Ok, Mr. Nelson. That' s a room for five and...M: But excuse me, you mean a room for five pounds? I didn' t know the special was so good.W: No, no, hold no-according to our records, a room for 5 guests was booked under your name.M: No, no---hold on. You must have two guests under the name.W: Ok, let me check this again. Oh, here we are.M:Yeah?W: Charles Nelson, a room for one for the 19th...M: Wait, wait. It' s for tonight, not tomorrow night.W: Em..., I don' t think we have any rooms for tonight. There' sa conference going on in town and---er, let' s see...yeah, no rooms.M: Oh, come on! You must have something, anything!W: Well, let---let me check my computer here...Ah!M: What?M: Oh, come on! You must have something, anything!W: There has been a cancellation for this evening. A honeymoonsuite is now available.M: Great, I' II take it.W: But, I 'II have to charge you 150 pounds for the night.M: What? I should have a discount for the inconvenience!W: Well, the best I can give you is a 10% discount plus a ticket for afree continent breakfast.M: Hey, isn' t the breakfast free anyway?W: Well, only on weekends.M: I want to talk to the manager.W: Wait, wait, wait...Mr. Nelson, I think I can give you an additional 15% discount... Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you' ve just heard:19. What' stheman' s problem?20. Why did the hotel clerk say they didn' t have any rooms for that night?21. What did the clerk say about the breakfast in the hotel?22. What did the man imply he would do at the end of the conversation? Conversation Two:M: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, don' t you?W: Yes, I' nvHp ve been here ten years as assistant director.M: Really? What does that involve?W: Well, T m in charge of all the admissions of postgraduatestudents in the universit.M: Only postgraduates?W: Yes, postgraduates only. I have nothing at all to do withundergraduates.M: Do you find that you get particular-sort of...different national groups? I mean, do you get large numbers from Latin America or... W: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half werefrom overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, theMiddle East, and Latin America.M: Em. But have you been doing just that for the last 10 years, or,have you done other things?W: Well, I' ve been doing the same job. Er, before that, I was secretary of the medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government.M: Oh, I see.W: So T ve done different types of things.M: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something...W: Oh, yeah, from October 1,I' II be doing an entirely different job.There' s going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunately-T II miss my contact with students.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you' ve just heard:23. What is the woman' s present position?24. What do we learn about the postgraduates enrolled last year in the woman' s university?25. What will the woman' s new job be like?第三部分、2007年6月英语四级听力段落原文passage1PIMy mother was born in a small town in northern Italy. She was three when her parents immigrated to America in 1926. They lived in Chicago when my grandfather worked making ice cream. Mama thrived in the urban environment. At 16, she graduated first in her high school class, went onto secretarial school, and finally worked as an executive secretary for a railroad company. She was beautiful too. When a local photographer used her pictures in his monthly window display, she felt pleased. Her favorite portrait showed her sitting by Lake Michigan, her hair went blown, her gaze reaching toward the horizon. My parents were married in 1944. Dad was a quiet and intelligent man. He was 17 when he left Italy. Soon after, a hit-and-run accident left him with a permanent limp. Dad worked hard selling candy to Chicago office workers on their break. He had little formal schooling. His English was self-taught. Yet he eventually built a small successful wholesale candy business. Dad was generous and handsome. Mama was devoted to him. After she married, my mother quit her job and gave herself to her family. In 1950, with three small children, dad moved the family to a farm 40 miles from Chicago. He worked land and commuted to the city to run his business. Mama said goodbye to her parents and friends,and traded her busy city neighborhood for a more isolated life. But shenever complained.26 What does the speaker tells us about his mother's early childhood?27 What do we learn about the speaker' s father?28 What does the speaker say about his mother?P2During a 1995 roof collapse, a firefighter named Donald Herbert was left brain damaged. For ten years, he was unable to speak. Then, one Saturday morning, he did something that shocked his family and doctors. He started speaking. " I want to talk to my wife." Donald Herbert said out of the blue. Staff members of the nursing home where he has lived for more than seven years, raced to get Linda Herbert on the telephone. "It was the first of many conversations the 44-year-old patient had with his family and friends during the 14 hour stretch" Herbert' s uncle Simon Menka said. "How long have I been away?" Herbert asked. "We told him almost ten years," the uncle said, "he thought it was only three months." Herbert was fighting a house fire December 29,1995 when the roof collapsed, burying him underneath. After going without air for several minutes, Herbert was unconscious for two and a half months and has undergone therapy ever since. News accounts in the days and years after his injury, described Herbert as blind and with little if any memory. A video shows him receiving physical therapy but apparently unable to communicate and with little awareness of his surroundings. Menka declined to discuss his nephew' s current condition or whether the apparent progress is continuing. "The family was seeking privacy while doctors evaluated Herbert" , he said. As word of Herbert' s progress spread, visitors streamed into the nursing home. "He' s resting comfortably," the uncle told them.29 What happened to Herbert ten years ago?30 What surprised Donald Herbert' s family and doctors one Saturday?31 How long did Herbert remain unconscious?32 How did Herbert' s family react to the public attention?P3Almost all slates in America have a state fair. They last for one, two or three weeks. The Indiana state fair is one of the largest and oldest state fairs in USA. It is held every summer. It started in 1852. Its goals were to educate, share ideas, and present Indiana' sbest products. The cost of a single ticket to enter the fair was 20 cents. During the early 1930* s, officials of the fair ruled that the people could attend by paying with something other than money. For example, farmers brought a bag of grain in exchange for a ticket. With the passage of time, the fair has grown and changed a lot, but it' s still one of Indiana' s most celebrated events. People from all over Indiana and from many other states attend the fair. They can do many things al the fair. They can watching the judging of the price cows, pigs, and other animals; they can see sheep getting their wool cut, and they can learn how that wool is made into clothing; they can watch cows giving birth. In fact, people can learn about the animals they would see except at the fair. The fair provides a chance for the farming communities to show its skills and farming products. For example, visitors might see the world' s largest apple, or the tallest sunflower plant. Today, children and adults at the fair can play new computer games, or attend more traditional games of skill. They can watch performances performed by famous entertainers. Experts say such fairs are important, because people need to remember that they' re connected to the earth and its products, and they depend on animals for many things.33. What were the main goals of the Indiana' s state fair when it started?34. How did some farmers gain the entrance to the fair in the early1930's?35. Why state fairs are important events in the America?第四部分、2007年6月英语四级听力复合式听写原文Students' pressure sometimes comes from their parents. Most parents are well meaning, but some of them aren' i very helpful with the problems their sons and daughters have in adjusting to college. And a few of them seem to go out of their way to add to their children' s difficulties. For one thing, parents are often not aware of the kinds of problems their children face. They don' t realize that the competition is keener, that the required standards of work are higher, and that their children may not be prepared for the change. Accustomed to seeing A' sandB' s on the high school report cards, they may be upset when their children' s first semester college grades are below that level. At their kindest, they may gently inquire why John or Mary isn' t doing better, whether he or she is trying as hard as he or she should, and so on. At their worst, they may threaten to take theirchildren out of college, or cut off funds. Sometimes parents regard their children as extensions of themselves, and think it only right and natural that they determine what their children do with their lives. In their involvement and identification with their children, they forget that everyone is different, and that each person must develop in his or her own way. They forget that their children, who are now young adults, must be the ones responsible for what they do and what they are.参考答案：Section C compound dictation36 meaning37 adjusting38 aware39 competition40 standards41 accustomed42 semester43 inquire44 at their worst, they may threaten to take their children out of college or cut off funds.45 think it only right and natural that they determine what their children do with their lives.46 who are now young adults, must be the ones responsible for what they do and what they are.。
2007年英语专业四级听力及其答案
2007年英语专业四级考试全真试卷及其参考答案SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. 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 US.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.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation4. 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 arrival5. which of the following details about the changing rooms in 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?(A) Players can eat in the club room.(B) Players have to leave the club by ten o’clock.(C) The courts are closed earlier than the club room.(D) Players can use both the club room and the courts.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation8. At the university Mr. Robinson specialized in.(A) maths.(B) physics.(C) water management.(D) geography.9. Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because of.(A) univers ity links.(B) government agreements.(C) company projects.(D) degree requirements.10. After Mr. Robinson returned from India, he.(A) charged jobs several times.(B) went to live in Manchester.(C) did similar work as in India.(D) became head of a research team.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the talk, the owner of a bike has to.(A)register his bike immediately.(B) put his bike on a list at once.(C) have it stamped with a number.(D) report to the police station.12. The speaker in the talk recommends.(A) two locks for an expensive bike.(B) a good lock for an expensive bike.(C) cheap locks for cheap bikes.(D) good locks for cheap bikes.13. What is the main idea of the talk?(A) How to have the bike stamped.(B) How to protect your bike.(C) How to buy good locks.(D) How to report your lost bike to the police.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passages.14. Which course(s) runs or run for one hour each time?(A) Conversation class.(B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class.(D) All of the three courses.15. Which course(s) does or do NOT require enrolment beforehand?(A) Conversation class.(B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class.(D) All of the three courses.16. Which course(s) is (are) designed especially for students of economics and social sciences?(A) Conversation class.(B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class.(D) All of the three courses.17. Which course(s) are the shortest?(A) Conversation class.(B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class.(D) All language courses.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he moved to Milan?(A) 25.(B) 30.(C) 35(D) 4019. Throughout his life, Leonardo daVinci worked as all the following EXCEPT〖CD#15mm〗.(A) a painter.(B) an engineer.(C) an architect.(D) a builder20. Where did Leonardo da Vinci die?(A) In France.(B) In Milan.(C) In Florence.(D) In Tuscany.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. Who had to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?(A) The Israeli army.(B) The Jewish settlers.(C) The Palestinians.(D) The Israeli Prime Minister.22. How many settlements would have to be removed altogether in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?(A) 2(B) 4(C) 21(D) 25Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?(A) The agreement has to be approved by Romania.(B) The agreement has to be approved by Bulgaria.(C) The agreement has to be approved by some RU states.(D) The agreement has to be approved by all the RU states.24. Romania and Bulgaria cannot join the EU in 2007 unless they carry out reforms in the following areas EXCEPT.(A) manufacturing.(B) border control.(C) administration.(D) justice.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will he given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. What is the theme of the forum?(A) Business leadership.(B) Global business community.(C) Economic prospects in China.(D) Business and government in China.26. According to the news, the firs forum was held _.(A) 10 years ago.(B) 3 years ago.(C) in 1999.(D) in 2001.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. About of the 15,000 visitors on the opening day of Hong Kong Disney land came from the mainland.(A) 4000(B) 5000(C) 6000(D) 700028. According to the news, residents in showed least interest in visiting the theme park.(A) Beijing(B) Guangzhou(C) Shanghai(D) Hong KongQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. What is the news mainly about?(A) Religious violence.(B) Refugee issues.(C) A ferry disaster.(D) A rescue operation.30. The ferry boat was designed to carry passengers.(A) 198(B) 200(C) 290(D) 50001-05 BDACA 06-10 DBCAC11-15 CABAC 16-20 BCBDA21-25 BDCAC 26-30 ABACB。
07年英语专四听力原文和答案
2007年专四听力答案PART Ⅰ DICTATIONAdvertisingAdvertising has alreadly become a very specialized activity in modern times./ in today’s business world, supply is usuallly greater than demand. / There is great competition between manufactures of the same kind product/ because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand./ They always have to remaind their customers/ of the name and qualities of their products by advertising.The manufacturer advertises in newspapers and on the radio. / He sometimes employs salesgirls to distribute the samples of his products. / He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well. / In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them./ Manufacturers often spend huge sums of money on advertisements./ We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. / We usually think so, because the advertisements say so. / People often don't ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth / when they buy advertised products from shops.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. Receptionist: Good evening, sir. Can I help you?Mark: Yes. I think I left my digital camera on the train from London earlier today.Receptionist: Did you, sir? Oh, well, in that case, we'd better fill in a Lost Property Form. (I) Can you tell me your name?Mark: Yes, it's Mark Adams.Receptionist: OK. (1) Your address?Mark: (2) You mean in Britain or in the States?Receptionist: How long are you staying?Mark: (2) Oh, I've still got a few months in Britain.Receptionist: OK, then can you give me your address here?Mark: Right. It's 18 Linden Drive, Laten Essex. (1) Do you want the phone number?Receptionist: Yes, I'd better have that too.Mark: OK,0809 45233.Receptionist: Thanks. And you say it was a digital camera. What make and model?Mark: It's Samsung J302.Receptionist: OK, got that. Now, you say it was the London train. What time did it arrive in Edinburgh?Mark: At 4:45 this afternoon.Receptionist: Well then, if we find it, sir, shall we phone you or write to you?Mark: No. (3) I think I will drop in the day after tomorrow to check out. Receptionist: Right you are, sir. We'll do our best.Key: 1.B 2.D 3.AQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.M: Right, this is the tennis club reception area. As a member, you don't have to register when you arrive. (4) But you must remember to register your guests. And you must be able to produce your membership card if a club official asks to see it.W: How many guests can I bring with me?M: You can bring up to 3 at any one time.W: Hum .that's good.M: Yes. Well, we want to attract people to our club. Now, (5) here are the changing rooms with showers and lockers for your clothes and things. Obviously, you don't have to leave your clothes in the lockers. But we strongly advise you to. It's much safer. W: How much do the lockers cost?M: Forty cents. But (5)you get the coin back when you take your things out. Right, and the tennis courts are round here to the left.W: Hum. And we can play for an hour at a time?M: (6)You can book the courts for thirty minutes or an hour. But you can carry on play until the next players arrive.W: Of course. What about cafe or bar?M: Yes, we have a club room which serves food and drink behind the reception. (7) The club room is open until 11 o'clock. But all players must leave the courts by 10 o'clock.W: Hum. That seems very good. Thank you very much for showing us around.M: Pleasure.Key: 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.BQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.W: Ah, good morning. It's Mr. Robinson, isn't it?M: Yes.W: Have a seat.M: Thank you.W: OK. I've got your letter of application. Now, as you know, when you apply for a post with our company, we need to find out a few things about both your academic background and recent work experience.M: Sure.W: First ofall.A-levels?M: Yes, I've got three. Geography, maths and physics.W: Geography, maths and physics. OK. And what about your degree?M: I went to Manchester University and (8) got an engineer degree with water management as my specialization.W: A-ha,l see.M: And as for work experience, I started it out after graduating in 1996 in India, working for the Indian Government.W: Did you work as a volunteer?M: ( 10) No, it was a three-year water irrigation project.W: That sounds fascinating. How did you organize that? You see, it wasn't a British company then.M: No, (9)1 know. My university had links with an Indian engineering university. So it was organized that level.W: And after that?M: Then I came back, moved to Sheffield and have been working with Latimer Engineering since then.W: And what exactly are you doing for Latimer?M: Ah, (10) I'm working in water irrigation again, this time as a project research assistant.W: Great. I've got your details. Now, let's move on to a more general discussion about what we are looking for here.Key:8.C 9.A 10.CSECTION B PASSAGESQuestions II to 13 are based on the following passage.Hello everybody. Thank you very much for inviting me here. It's very pleasant to have a chance to talk to you about something that is obviously very much on everybody's minds. (13)1 want to talk about an area of security or safety -bicyclesI know a lot of you have bikes. First, when you get your bike .whether it's new or second hand, bring it as soon as possible to us. We will be able to stamp it with a serial number. We actually stamp it into the metal. (11) We'll register the number, put it on our list. This can frighten criminals away if they realize there is a number stamped on it.Second, make sure you buy a good lock. It can be expensive. But it's never a waste of money, (12) If you have an expensive bike, it's worth buying two locks. Do spend money on the good lock, because the cheap ones can be very very easy to cut. Also, make sure you lock the bike to something permanent .though do be considerate to pedestrians. And if the worst happens-you lose your bike, you should immediately report it to the police station calling the serial number that should been stamped.Key: 11.A 12. A 13. BQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the English for Academic Purpose Center. I'd like to begin by briefly introducing the services we offer here at our center. First of all, we have wide range of language courses. In the first semester, (14)we run an 8-week conversation class for students of non-English speaking backgrounds. We wish to improve their fluency, grammar and pronunciation in English. (14) The course is held on Tuesdays between 12:30 and 1:30. So that's one hour once a week. Pleaseenroll with the secretary before Friday this week. For those of you who are interested in developing your writing skills, we have a 6-week course which runs for 2 hours between 4 and 6 on Wednesday afternoons, beginning in Week One. (16) They concentrate on the writing skills needed for assignments in the departments of economics and social sciences. Students must be enrolled in either of these departments. You probably not thinking about taking examinations yet. (17) But later on, towards the end of the term, you might like to enroll in our examination skills class. The course runs for 5 weeks, and two hours in a week. The course deals with the skills you need, in both written tests and oral examinations. (15)It is not necessary to enroll before the course starts. Just turn up for the first class.Key: 14. A 15.C 16.B 17.CQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.(18)Leonar do da Vinci was born in1452inTuscany.Asearlyas 1466,hewasworkinginaworkshop.Then,(18)in 1482 he moved to Milan. After the plague had swept the city of Milan in 1484-85, he turned his attention to town planning and made several designs for churches and other buildings. He moved to Florence, another city in Italy in 1500 where he (19) painted the famous Mona Lisa in 1503. Then he returned to Milan. Between 1510 and 1515, ( 19) after he had been working as an architect and engineer to the French King Louis X B , he devoted himself to painting again and produced two great works St. Anne Mane & Child and St. John the Baptist. In 1515, ( 20 ) the King of France invited Leonardo to live in France. He moved to a castle there where he spent his last years, carrying out his own research. He died in 1519.Key: 18.B 19.D 20.ASECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item IIsrael's army entered the West Bank area on Tuesday to (21 ) evacuate the last two Jewish settlements there. This ended Israel's decades-long occupation in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Conflicts between the Israelis and Palestinians have been called a major stumbling block to the Middle East peace. Israel formally began the pullout operation last Monday. Israeli Prime Minister put forward the disengagement plan in 2003. It asked Israel to remove (22) all 21 settlements in the Gaza Strip and 4 in the West Bank.Key: 21.B 22.DNews Item 2Romania and Bulgaria on Monday signed an agreement to join the European Union on January 1st, 2007. That will bring the number of EU states to 27. (23) The agreement has to be approved by Romania and Bulgaria, as well as parliaments of all 25 EU states. The two states will join the 25-nation block provided they carry out reforms. (24) They neefl to fight corruption, strengthen border controls and improvejustice, administration and state industrial support rules.If they do not,the membership could be delayed until 2008.Key: 23.C 24. A.News Item 3(25) An economic forum on opportunities in China is expected to bring scholars, business leaders and government officials to Beijing next week. More than 800 delegates are expected to attend 3-day Fortune Global Forum which opens on Monday. More than 250 foreign companies including 76 of the Global 500 will be represented.(26)1Tie forum is held annually by the US' Fortune Magazine. This will be the forum's 10th year and third in China. Shanghai hosted it in 1999 and Hong Kong in 2001.Key:25.C 26.ANews Item 4Hong Kong Disneyland opened on Monday (27) with a total of 15 OOP visitors. Visitors from the mainland accounted for one third of the total. Most were from Guangdong. According to a survey, more than (28)55 percent of Guangzhou residents showed interest in visiting the theme park. (28) Some 22 percent of Shanghai residents and 20 percent of Beijingers also said they planed to visit it. Disneyland is expected to receive at least 1.5 million visitors between September and December.Key: 27.B 28. ANews Item 5(29) An Indonesia ferry packed with hundreds of refugees fleeing violence in the ravaged Spice Island, sank yesterday. And it was not clear whether anyone has survived, rescue official said. (30) Official said the ship had a capacity of 200 passengers. But around 500 were believed to have been on board after hundreds of refugees forced their way on to the ferry on the Island of Halmahera, seeing of bloody religious violence this month. There were about 198 passengers in crew on top of around 290 refugees. Selamen.head of the search and rescue team in the north of Celebes capital of Manado told the reporters.Key: 29.C 30.B。
2007年英语专业四级真题听力答案
2007年专业四级参考答案仅供参考I. DictationAdvertisingAdvertising has already become a very specialized activity in modern times. In today’s business world, supply is usually greater than demand. There is great competition between manufacturers of the same kind of product because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand. They always have to remind their customers of the name and qualities of their products by advertising. The manufacturer advertises in newspapers and on the radio. He sometimes employs sales girls to distribute samples of their products. He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well. In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them. Manufacturers often spend huge sums of money on advertisements. We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. We usually think so because the advertisements say so. People often don’t ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth when they buy advertised products from shops.II.01-05 BDACA 06-10 DBCAC11-15 AABAC 16-20 BCBDA21-25 BDCAC 26-30 ABACBIII.31-35 CADBA 36-40 CBDAC41-45 BBDAA 46-50 CBADCIV.51-55 CBAAB56-60 DCDAC61-65 BBDBC66-70 DABDA71-75 BBDCA76-80 DCCCAV.81-85 DADCA 86-90 DBDBA91-95 BCDCB 96-100 ABDCCVI.SECTION ANowadays the Internet has become part of people's life, and millions of young people have made friends online.Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:Is It Wise to Make Friends Online?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION B NOTE-WRITINGWrite on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your classmate, Jimmy, is head of the university's swimming club. He has invited you to join the club, but you like some other sport. Write him a note, declining his invitation and explaining why. Marks will be awarder for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.。
2007年专业四级听力
PART I DICTATION (15 MIN.)Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this mime you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN.)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET. SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. 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 US.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.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation4. 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 arrival5. which of the following details about the changing rooms in 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?(A) Players can eat in the club room.(B) Players have to leave the club by ten o’clock.(C) The courts are closed earlier than the club room.(D) Players can use both the club room and the courts.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation8. At the university Mr. Robinson specialized in.(A) maths. (B) physics.(C) water management. (D) geography.9. Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because of.(A) university links. (B) government agreements.(C) company projects. (D) degree requirements.10. After Mr. Robinson returned from India, he.(A) charged jobs several times. (B) went to live in Manchester.(C) did similar work as in India. (D) became head of a research team.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the talk, the owner of a bike has to.(A)register his bike immediately. (B) put his bike on a list at once.(C) have it stamped with a number. (D) report to the police station.12. The speaker in the talk recommends.(A) two locks for an expensive bike. (B) a good lock for an expensive bike.(C) cheap locks for cheap bikes. (D) good locks for cheap bikes.13. What is the main idea of the talk?(A) How to have the bike stamped. (B) How to protect your bike.(C) How to buy good locks. (D) How to report your lost bike to the police.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passages.14. Which course(s) runs or run for one hour each time?(A) Conversation class. (B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class. (D) All of the three courses.15. Which course(s) does or do NOT require enrolment beforehand?(A) Conversation class. (B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class. (D) All of the three courses.16. Which course(s) is (are) designed especially for students of economics and social sciences?(A) Conversation class. (B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class. (D) All of the three courses.17. Which course(s) are the shortest?(A) Conversation class. (B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class. (D) All language courses.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he moved to Milan?(A) 25. (B) 30. (C) 35 (D) 4019. Throughout his life, Leonardo daVinci worked as all the following EXCEPT〖CD#15mm〗.(A) a painter. (B) an engineer.(C) an architect. (D) a builder20. Where did Leonardo da Vinci die?(A) In France. (B) In Milan.(C) In Florence. (D) In Tuscany.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. Who had to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?(A) The Israeli army. (B) The Jewish settlers.(C) The Palestinians. (D) The Israeli Prime Minister.22. How many settlements would have to be removed altogether in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 21 (D) 25Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?(A) The agreement has to be approved by Romania.(B) The agreement has to be approved by Bulgaria.(C) The agreement has to be approved by some RU states.(D) The agreement has to be approved by all the RU states.24. Romania and Bulgaria cannot join the EU in 2007 unless they carry out reforms in the following areas EXCEPT.(A) manufacturing.(B) border control.(C) administration.(D) justice.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will he given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. What is the theme of the forum?(A) Business leadership. (B) Global business community.(C) Economic prospects in China. (D) Business and government in China.26. According to the news, the firs forum was held _.(A) 10 years ago. (B) 3 years ago.(C) in 1999. (D) in 2001.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. About of the 15,000 visitors on the opening day of Hong Kong Disney land came from the mainland.(A) 4000 (B) 5000 (C) 6000 (D) 700028. According to the news, residents in showed least interest in visiting the theme park.(A) Beijing (B) Guangzhou (C) Shanghai (D) Hong KongQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. What is the news mainly about?(A) Religious violence. (B) Refugee issues.(C) A ferry disaster. (D) A rescue operation.30. The ferry boat was designed to carry passengers.(A) 198 (B) 200 (C) 290 (D) 5002007年专业四级听力试题参考答案：AdvertisingAdvertising has already become a very specialized activity in modern times. In today's business world, supply is usually greater than demand. there is great competition between manufacturers of the same kind of products because they want to persuade customers to buy their particular brand. They always have to remind their customers of the name and qualities of their products by advertising. The manufacturer advertises in newspapers and on the radio. He sometimes employs salesgirls to distribute samples of his products. He sometimes advertises on the Internet as well. In addition, he always has advertisements put into television programs that will accept them. Manufacturers often spend huge sums of money on advertisements. We buy a particular product because we think that is the best. We usually think so because the advertisements say so. People often don't ask themselves if the advertisements are telling the truth when they buy advertise products from shops.广告已经成为一种非常专业活动在现代。
2007年英语专业四级真题+答案
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2007)PART III CLOZE [15 MIN]Until I took Dr Offutt’s class in DeMatha High school, I was an underachieving student, but I left that class (31) _______never to underachieve again. He not only taught me to think, he convinced me, (32) ________by example as words that it was my moral (33) _______to do so and to serve others. (34) _____of us could know how our relationship would (35) _______over the years. When I came back to DeMatha to teach English, I worked for Dr Offutt, the department chair. My discussion with him were like graduate seminars in adolescent (36) ______, classroom management and school leadership.After several years, I was (37) _______department chair, and our relationship (38)________again. I thought that it might be (39)______chairing the department, since all of my (40)______English teachers were (41)_______there, but Dr Offutt supported me (42)_______.He knew when to give me advice (43)_______curriculum, texts and personnel, and when to let me (44)______my own course. In 1997, I needed his (45)______about leaving DeMatha to become principal at another school.(46)_______he had asked me to stay at DeMatha,I might have .(47)_______, he encouraged me to seize the opportunity.Five years ago, I became the principal of DeMatha.(48)________, Dr Offutt was there for me, letting me know that I could (49)_______ him. I have learned from him that great teachers have an inexhaustible (50)________of lessons to teach.31. A. concerned B. worried C. determined D. decided32. A. as much B. much as C. as such D. such as33.A. work B. job C. duty D. obligation34.A. Both B. Neither C. Either D. Each35. A. evolve B. stay C. remain D. turn36.A. process B. procedure C. development D. movement37.A. called B. named C. asked D. invited38.A. moved B. altered C. went D. shifted39.A. awkward B. uneasy C. unnatural D. former40.A. older B. experienced C. former D. /41. A. / B. still C. even D. already42. A. through B. throughout C.at the beginning D. all the way43. A. for B. at C. over D. about44. A. chart B. head C. describe D. manage45.A. opinion B. request C. permission D. order46.A. Even if B. Although C. If D. When47.A. Naturally B. Instead C. Consequently D. Still48.A. Once again B. Repeatedly C. Unusually D. Unexpectedly49.A. count in B. count down C. count out D. count on50.A. stock B. bank C. wealth D. storePART IV GRAMMER &VOCABULARY [15MIN]51. There are as good fish in the sea _____ever came out of it.A. thanB. likeC.asD.so52.All the President’s Men ______one of the important books for historians who study the Watergate Scandal.A. remainB. remainsC. remainedD.is remaining53.’You ______ borrow my notes provided you take care of them,’ I told my friend.A. couldB. shouldC. mustD. can54.If only the patient ______a different treatment instead of using the antibiotics, he might still be alive now.A. had receivedB. receivedC. should receiveD. were receiving55.Linda was _____the experiment a month ago, but she changed her mind at the last minute.A.to startB.to have startedC.to be startingD.to have been starting56.She _____fifty or so when I first met her at the conference.A. must beB. had beenC. could beD. must have been57.It is not ______much the language as the background that makes the book difficult to understand.A. thatB.asC.soD. very58.The committee has anticipated the problems that ________in the road construction project.A. ariseB. will ariseC. aroseD. have arisen59.The student said there were a few points in the essay he _______impossible to comprehend.A. had foundB. findsC. has foundD. would find60.He would have finished his college education, but he _______to quit and find a job to support his family.A. had hadB. hasC. hadD. would have61.The research requires more money than ________.A. have been put inB. has been put inC. being put inD.to be put in62.Overpopulation poses a terrible threat to the human race. Yet it is probably ________a threat to the human race than environmental destruction.A.no moreB. not moreC. even moreD. much more63.It is not uncommon for there _______problems of communication between the old and the young.A. beingB. would beC.beD.to be64.________at in his way, the situation does not seem so desperate.A. LookingB. LookedC. Being lookedD.to look65.It is absolutely essential that William ________ his study in spite of some learning difficulties.A. will continueB. continuedC. continueD. continues66.The painting he bought at the street market the other day was a _______forgery.A. man-madeB. naturalC. crudeD. real67.She’s always been kind to me –I can’t just turn ______on her now that she needs my help.A.my backB.my headC.my eyeD. shoulder68.The bar in the club is for the ______use of its members.A. extensiveB. exclusiveC. inclusiveD. comprehensive69.The tuition fees are ______to students coming from low-income families.A. approachableB. payableC. reachableD. affordable70.The medical experts warned the authorities of the danger of diseases in the _______of the earthquake.A. consequenceB. aftermathC. resultsD. effect71.This sort of rude behaviour in public hardly ______a person in your position.A. becomesB. fitsC. supportsD. improves72.I must leave now. _______,if y ou want that book I’ll bring it next time.A. AccidentallyB. IncidentallyC. EventuallyD. Naturally73.After a long delay, she ______replying to my e-mail.A. got away withB. got back atC. got backD. got round to74.Personal computers are no longer something beyond the ordinary people; they are______ available these days.A. promptlyB. instantlyC. readilyD. quickly75.In my first year at the university I learnt the _______of journalism.A. basicsB. basicC. elementaryD. elements76.According to the new tax law, any money earned over that level is taxed at the ______of 59 percentA. ratioB. percentageC. proportionD. rate77.Thousands of _______at the stadium came to their feet to pay tribute to an outstanding performance.A. audienceB. participantsC. spectatorsD. observers78.We stood still, gazing out over the limitless ______of the dessert.A. spaceB. expanseC. stretchD. land79.Doctor often ______uneasiness in the people they deal with.A. smellB. hearC. senseD. tough80.Mary sat at the table, looked at the plate and ______her lips.A. smackedB. openedC. partedD. separatedPART V READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]TEXT AIf you like the idea of staying with a family, living in house might be the answer. Good landladies – those who are superb cooks and launderers, are figures as popular in fiction as the bad ones who terrorize their guest and overcharge them at the slightest opportunity. The truth is probably somewhere between the two extremes. If you are lucky, the food will be adequate, some of your laundry may be done for you and you will have a reasonable amount of comfort and companionship. For the less fortune, house rules may restrict the freedom to invite friends to visit, and shared cooking and bathroom facilities can be frustrating and row-provoking if tidy and untidy guest are living under the same roof.The same disadvantages can apply to flat sharing, with the added difficulties that arise from deciding who pays for what, and in what proportion. One person may spend hours on the phone, while another rarely makes calls. If you want privacy with guest, how do you persuade the others to go out; how do you persuade them to leave you in peace, especially if you are student and want to study?Conversely, flat sharing can be very cheap, there will always be someone to talk to and go out with, and the chores, in theory, can be shared.81.According to the passage, landladies are ________.A. usually strictB. always meanC. adequately competentD. very popular with their guest82.What is the additional disadvantage of flat sharing?A. Problems of sharing and paying.B. Differences in living habits.C. Shared cooking and bathroom facilities.D. Restriction to invite friends to visit.83.What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of flat sharing?A. Rent is affordable.B. There is companionship.C. Housework.D. There is peace and quiet. TEXT B1. Travelling through the country a couple of weeks ago on business, I was listening to the talk of the late UK writer Douglas Adams' master work "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" on the radio and thought-I know, I'll pick up the next hitchhikers I see and ask them what the state of real hitching is today in Britain.2. I drove and drove on main roads and side roads for the next few days and never saw a single one.3. When I was in my teens and 20s, hitchhiking was a main form of long-distance transport. The kindness or curiosity of strangers took me all over Europe, North America, Asia and southern Africa, some of the lift-givers became friends, many provided hospitality on the road.4. Not only did you find out much more about a country than when traveling by train or plane, but there was that element of excitement about where you would finish up that night. Hitchhiking featured importantly in Western culture. It has books and songs about it. So, what has happened to it?5. A few years ago, I was asked the same question about hitching in a column of a newspaper. Hundreds of people from all over the world responded with their view on the state of hitchhiking.6. Rural Ireland was recommended as a friendly place for hitching, as was Quebec, Canada-"if you don't mind being criticized for not speaking French".7. But while hitchhiking was clearly still alive and well in some places, the general feeling was that throughout much of the west it was doomed.8. With so much news about crime in the media, people assumed that anyone on the open road without the money for even a bus ticket must present a danger. But do we need to be so wary both to hitch and to give a lift? 9. In Poland in the 1960s, according to a Polish woman who e-mail me,＂the authorities introduced the Hitchhiker's Booklet. The booklet contained coupons for drivers, so each time a driver picked somebody, he or she received a coupon. At the end of the season, drivers who had picked up the most hikers were rewarded withvarious prizes. Everyone was hitchhiking then".10. Surely this is a good idea for society. Hitchhiking would increase respect by breaking down barriers between strangers. It would help fight global warming by cutting down on fuel consumption as hitchhikers would be using existing fuels. It would also improve educational standards by delivering instant lessons in geography, history, politics and sociology.11. A century before Douglas Adams wrote his "Hitchhiker's Guide", another adventure story writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, gave us that what should be the hitchhiker's motto:＂To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." What better time than putting a holiday weekend into practice. Either put it to the test yourself or help out someone who is trying to travel hopefully with thumb outstretched.84.In which paragraph (s) does the writer comment on his experience of hitchhiking?A. （3）B. （4）C. （3）and （4）D. （4）and （5）85.What is the current situation of hitchhiking?A. It is popular in some parts of the world.B. It is popular throughout the west.C. It is popular in Poland.86.What is the writer's attitude towards the practice in Poland?A. Critical.B. Unclear.C. Somewhat favourable.D. Strongly favourable.87.The writer has mentioned all the following benefits of hitchhiking EXCEPTA. promoting mutual respect between strangersB. increasing one's confidence in strangersC. protecting environmentD. enrich one's knowledge88. "Either put it to the test yourself…"in Paragraph mea nsA. to experience the hopefulnessB. to read Adams' bookC. to offer someone a liftTEXT CI am afraid to sleep. I have been afraid to sleep for the last few weeks. I am so tired that, finally, I do sleep, but only for a few minutes. It is not a bad dream that wakes me; it is the reality I took with me into sleep. I try to think of something else.Immediately the woman in the marketplace comes into my mind.I was on my way to dinner last night when I saw her. She was selling skirts. She moved with the same ease and loveliness I often saw in the women of Laos. Her long black hair was as shiny as the black silk of the skirts she was selling. In her hair, she wore three silk ribbons, blue, green, and white. They reminded me of my childhood and how my girlfriends and I used to spend hours braiding ribbons into our hair.I don't know the word for "ribbons", so I put my hand to my own hair and, with three fingers against my head, I looked at her ribbons and said "Beautiful." She lowered her eyes and said nothing. I wasn't sure if she understood me (I don't speak Laotian very well).I looked back down at the skirts. They had designs in them: squares and triangles and circles of pink and green silk. They were very pretty. I decided to buy one of those skirts, and I began to bargain with her over the price. It is the custom to bargain in Asia. In Laos bargaining is done in soft voices and easy moves with the sort of quiet peacefulness.She smiled, more with her eyes than with her lips. She was pleased by the few words I was able to say in her language, although they were mostly numbers, and she saw that I understood something about the soft playfulness of bargaining. We shook our heads in disagreement over the price; then, immediately, we made another offer and then another shake of the head. She was so pleased that unexpectedly, she accepted the last offer I made. But it was too soon. The price was too low. She was being too generous and wouldn't make enough money. I moved quickly and picked up two more skirts and paid for all three at the price set; that way I was able to pay her three times as much before she had a chance to lower the price for the larger purchase. She smiled openly then, and, for the first time in months, my spirit lifted. I almost felt happy.The feeling stayed with me while she wrapped the skirts in a newspaper and handed them to me. When I left, though, the feeling left, too. It was as though it stayed behind in marketplace. I left tears in my throat. I wanted tocry. I didn't, of course.I have learned to defend myself against what is hard; without knowing it, I have also learned to defend myself against what is soft and what should be easy.I get up, light a candle and want to look at the skirts. They are still in the newspaper that the woman wrapped them in. I remove the paper and raise the skirts up to look at them again before I pack them. Something falls to floor. I reach down and feel something cool in my hand. I move close to the candlelight to see what I have. There are five long silk ribbons in my hand, all different colours. The woman in the marketplace! She has given these ribbons to me!There is no defense against a generous spirit, and this time I cry, and very hard, as if I could make up for all the months that I didn't cry.90.Which of the following in NOT correct?A. The writer was not used to bargaining.B. People in Asia always bargain when buying things.C. Bargaining in Laos was quiet and peaceful.D. The writer was ready to bargain with the woman.91.The writer assumed that the woman accepted the last offer mainly because woman ________.A. thought that the last offer was reasonableB. thought she could still make much moneyC. was glad that the writer knew their way of bargainingD. was tired of bargaining with the writer any more92.Why did the writer finally decide to buy three skirts?A. The skirts were cheap and pretty.B. She liked the patterns on the skirts.C. She wanted to do something as compensation.D. She was fed up with further bargaining with the woman.93.When did the writer left the marketplace, she wanted to cry, but did not because ________.A. she had learned to stay cool and unfeelingB. she was afraid of crying in publicC. she had learned to face difficulties bravelyD. she had to show in public that she was strong94. Why did the writer cry eventually when she looked at the skirts again?A. she suddenly felt very sadB. she liked the ribbons so muchC. she was overcome by emotionD. she felt sorry for the womanTEXT DThe kids are hanging out. I pass small bands of students, in my way to work these mornings. They have become a familiar part of the summer landscape.These kids are not old enough for jobs. Nor are they rich enough for camp. They are school children without school. The calendar called the school year ran out on them a few weeks ago. Once supervised by teachers and principals, they now appear to be "self-care".Passing them is like passing through a time zone. For much of our history, after all, Americans arranged the school year around the needs of work and family. In 19th-century cities, schools were open seven or eight hours a day, 11 months a year. In rural America, the year was arranged around the growing season. Now, only 3 percent of families follow the agricultural model, but nearly all schools are scheduled as if our children went home early to milk the cows and took months off to work the crops. Now, three-quarters of the mothers of school-age children work, but the calendar is written as if they were home waiting for the school bus.The six-hour day, the 180-day school year is regarded as something holy. But when parents work an eight-hourday and a 240-day year, it means something different. It means that many kids go home to empty houses. It means that, in the summer, they hang out."We have a huge mismatch between the school calendar and realities of family life, “says Dr. Ernest Boyer, head of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Dr. Boyer is one of many who believe that a radical revision of the school calendar is inevitable.＂School, whether we like it or not, is educational. It always has been."His is not popular idea. School are routinely burdened with the job of solving all our social problems. Can they be asked to meet the needs of our work and family lives?It may be easier to promote a linger school year on its educational merits and, indeed, the educational case is compelling. Despite the complaints and studies about our kids' lack of learning, the United State still has a shorter school year than any industrial nation. In most of Europe, the school year is 220 days. In Japan, it is 240 days long. While classroom time alone doesn't produce a well-educated child, learning takes time and more learning takes more time. The long summers of forgetting take a toll.The opposition to a longer school year comes from families that want to and can provide other experiences for their children. It comes from teachers. It comes from tradition. And surely from kids. But the most important part of the conflict has been over the money.95.Which of the following is an opinion of the author’s?A. "The kids are hanging out."B. "They are school children without school."C. "These kids are not old enough for jobs."D. "The calendar called the school year ran out on them a few weeks ago."96.The current American school calendar was developed in the 19th century according to ________.A. the growing season on nation's formB. the labour demands of the industrial ageC. teachers' demands for more vacation timeD. parents' demands for other experiences for their kids97.The author thinks that the current school calendar ________.A. is still validB. is out of dateC. cannot be revisedD. cannot be defended98. Why was Dr. Boy's idea unpopular?A. He argues for the role of school in solving social problems.B. He supports the current school calendar.C. He thinks that school year and family life should be considered separately.D. He strongly believes in the educational role of school.99."The long summers of forgetting take a toll" in the last paragraph but one means thatA. long summer vacation slows down the progress go learningB. long summer vacation has been abandoned in EuropeC. long summers result in less learning timeD. long summers are a result of tradition100.The main purpose of the passage is ________.A. to describe how American children spend their summerB. to explain the needs of the modern working familiesC. to discuss the problems of the current school calendarD. to persuade parents to stay at home to look after their kidsIII.31-35 CADBA 36-40 CBDAC 41-45 BBDAA 46-50 CBADC IV.51-55 CBAAB 56-60 DCDAC 61-65 BBDBC 66-70 DABDA 71-75 BBDCA 76-80 DCCCAV.81-85 DADCA 86-90 DBDBA 91-95 BCDCB 96-100 ABDCC。
2007年6月英语四级听力真题以及答案
Listing ComprehensionSection A11.A)It could help people of all ages to avoid cancer.B)It was mainly meant for cancer patients..(C)It might appeal more to viewers over40D)It was frequently interrupted by commercials12.A)The man is fond of traveling.B)The woman is a photographer..C)The woman took a lot of pictures at the contest D)The man admires the woman’s talent in writing.13.A)The man regrets being absent-minded.B)The woman saved the man some trouble.C)The man placed the reading list on a desk.D)The woman emptied the waste paper basket.14.A)He quit teaching in June.B)He has left the army recently.C)He opened a restaurant near the school.D)He has taken over his brother’s business.15.A)She seldom reads books from cover to cover.B)She is interested in reading novels.C)She read only part of the book D)She was eager to know what the book was about.16.A)She was absent all week owing to sickness.B)She was seriously injured in a car accident.C)She called to say that her husband had been hospitalized.D)She had to be away from school to attend to her husband.17.A)The speakers want to rent the Smiths’old house.B)The man lives two blocks away from the Smiths.C)The woman is not sure if she is on the right street.D)The Smiths’new house is not far from their old one.18.A)The man had a hard time finding a parking space.B)The woman found they had got to the wrong spot.C)The woman was offended by the man’s late arrival.D)The man couldn’t find his car in the parking lot. Questions19to22are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A)The hotel clerk had put his reservation under another name.B)The hotel clerk insisted that he didn’t make any reservation.C)The hotel clerk tried to take advantage of his inexperience.D)The hotel clerk couldn’t find his reservation for that night.20.A)A grand wedding was being held in the hotel.B)There was a conference going on in the city.C)The hotel was undergoing major repairs.D)It was a busy season for holiday-makers.21.A)It was free of charge on weekends.B)It had a15%discount on weekdays.C)It was offered to frequent guests only.D)It was10%cheaper than in other hotels.22.A)Demand compensation from the hotel.B)Ask for an additional discount.C)Complain to the hotel manager.D)Find a cheaper room in another hotel. Questions23to25are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A)An employee in the city council at Birmingham.B)Assistant Director of the Admissions Office.C)Head of the Overseas Students Office.D)Secretary of Birmingham Medical School.24.A)Nearly fifty percent are foreigners.B)About fifteen percent are from Africa.C)A large majority are from Latin America.D)A small number are from the Far East.25.A)She will have more contact with students.B)It will bring her capability into fuller play.C)She will be more involved I policy-making.D)It will be less demanding than her present job. Section BPassage OneQuestions26to28are based on the passage you have just heard.答案11-15CDBAC16-20DDADB21-25ACBAC26-30CBDCA31-35BDABD petition40.Standards41.Accustomed42.Semester43.inquire44.at their worst,they may threaten to take their children out of college or cut off funds45.think it only right and natural that they determine what their children do with their lives46.who are now young adults must,be the ones responsible for what they do and what they are。
2007.12四级真题听力答案及原文
2007.12四级真题听力答案及原文2007.12四级听力答案及原文Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. C) 12. D) 13. B) 14. A) 15. D) 16. B) 17.D) 18. C) 19. A) 20. C) 21. B) 22. A) 23. C)24. A) 25. D)Section B26. A) 27. B) 28. C) 29. D) 30. B) 31. A) 32.D) 33. C) 34. A) 35. B)Section C36. alarming 37. increased 38. sheer 39. disturbing 40. comparison 41. proportion 42. workforce 43. reverse44. The percentage of people living in cities is much higher than the percentage working in industry.45. There is not enough money to build adequate houses for the people that live there, let alone the new arrivals.46. So the figures for the growth of towns and cities represent proportional growth of unemployment and underemployment听力原文Section A ConversationsShort Conversations11. W: I ran into Sally the other day. I could hardly recognize her. Do you remember her from high school?M: Yeah, she was a little out of shape back then. Well, has she lost a lot of weight?Q: What does the man remember of Sally? 12. W: We don’t seem to have a reservation for you, sir. I’m sorry.M: But my secretary said that she had reserved a room for me here. I phoned her from the airport this morningjust before I got on board the plane.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?13. W: What would you do if you were in my place?M: If Paul were my son, I’d just not worry.Now that his teacher is giving him extrahelp and he is working hard himself, he’sroom only.Q: What does the woman mean?17. M: I’ve brought back your OxfordCompanion to English literature. Ithought you might use it for yourpaper.Sorry not to have returned it earlier.W: I was wondering where that book was.Q: What can we infer from that conversation?18. W: To tell the truth, Tony, it never occurs to me that you are an athlete.M: Oh, really? Most people who meet me, including some friends of mine, don’t think so either.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Long ConversationsConversation 1M: Mary, I hope you are packed and ready to leave.W: Yes, I’m packed, but not quite ready. I can’t find my passport.M: Your passport? That’s the one thing you mustn’t leave behind.W: I know. I haven’t lost it. I’ve packed it, but I can’t remember which bag it’s in.M: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting.W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.M: Yes, well, I had planned to, but I’ll explain later. You’ve got to be there in an hour.W: The plane doesn’t leave for two hours. Anyway, I’m ready to go now.M: Well, now you are taking just one case, is that right?W: No, there is one in the hall as well.M: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You are taking enough for a month instead of a week.W: Well, you can’t depend on the weather. It might be cold.M: It’s never cold in Rome. Certainly not inMay. Come on, we really must go.W: Right, we are ready. We’ve got the bags, I’m sure there is no need to rush.M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty.W: Look, I’m supposed to be going away to relax. You are making me nervous.M: Well, I want you to relax on holidays, but you can’t relax yet.W: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport and I find my passport.Q19: What does the woman say about her passport?Q20: What do we know about the woman’s trip?Q21: Why does the man urge the woman to hurry?Q22: Where does the conversation most probably take place?Conversation 2W: Oh, I’m fed up with my job.M: Hey, there is a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be interested.W: Oh, what is it? What do they want?M: Wait a minute. Eh, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting translators.W: The European Space Agency?M: Well, that’s what it says. They need an English translator to work from French or German.W: So they need a degree in French orGerman, I suppose. Well, I’ve got that.What’s more, I have plenty of experience.What else are they asking for?M: Just that. A university degree and threeor four years’ experience as a translatorin a professional environment. They alsosay the person should have a lively andenquiring mind, effective communicationskills and the ability to work individuallyor as a part of the team.W: Well, if I stay on my present job much longer, I won’t have any mind or skillsleft. By the way, what about salary? Ijust hope it isn’t lower than what I getnow.M: It’s said to be negotiable. It depends on the applica nt’s education andexperience. In addition to basic salary,there is a list of extra benefits. Have alook yourself.W: Um, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey, this isn’t bad.I really want the job.Q23: Why is the woman trying to find a new job?Q24: What position is being advertised in the paper?Q25: What are the key factors that determine the salary of the new position? Section B Short PassagesPassage 1When couples get married, they usually plan to have children. Sometimes, however, a couple can not have a child of their own. In this case, they may decide to adopt a child. In fact, adoption is very common today. There are about 60 thousand adoptions each year in the US alone. Some people prefer to adopt infants, others adopt older children. Some couples adopt children from their own countries, others adopt children from foreign countries. In any case, they all adopt children for the same reason ----they care about children and want to give their adopted child a happy life.Most adopted children know that they are adopted. Psychologists and child-care experts generally think this is a good idea. However, many adopted children or adoptees have very little information about their biological parents. As a matter of fact, it is often very difficult for adoptees to find out about their birth parents because the birth records of most adoptees areusually sealed. The information is secret so no one can see it.Naturally, adopted children have different feelings about their birth parents. Many adoptees want to search for them, but others do not. The decision to search for birth parents is a difficult one to make. Most adoptees have mixed feelings about finding their biological parents. Even though adoptees do not know about their natural parents, they do know that their adoptive parents want them, love them and will care for them.Questions 26-29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. According to the speaker, why do some couples adopt children?27. Why is it difficult for adoptees to find out about their birth parents?28. Why do many adoptees find it hard to make the decision to search for their birth parents? 29. What can we infer from the passage? Passage 2Katherine Graham graduated from the University of Chicago in 1938 and got a job as a news reporter in San Francisco. Catherine’s father used to be a successful investment banker. In 1933, he bought a failing newspaper, The Washington Post. Then Katherine returned to Washington and got a job, editing letters in her father’s newspaper. She married Philip Gra ham, who took over his father-in-law’s position shortly after and became publisher of The Washington Post. But for many years, her husband suffered from mental illness and he killed himself in 1963.After he r husband’s death, Katherine operated the newspaper. In the 1970s, the newspaper became famous around the world and Katherine was also recognized as an important leader in newspaper publishing. She was the first woman to head a major American publishing company, The Washington Post Company. In a few years, she successfullyexpanded the company to include newspaper, magazine, broadcast and cable companies.She died of head injuries after a fall when she was 84. More than 3 thousand people attended her funeral, including many government and business leaders. Her friends said she would be remembered as a woman who had an important influence on events in the United States and the world. Katherine once wrote, “The world without newspapers would not be the same kind of world”. After her death, the employees of The Washington Post wrote, “The world without Katherine would not be the same at all.”Questions 30-32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. What do we learn from the passage about K atherine’s father?31. What does the speaker tell us about Katherine Graham?32. What does the comment by employees of The Washington Post suggest?Passage 3Obtaining good health insurance is a real necessity while you are studying overseas. It protects you from minor and major medical expenses that can wipe out not only your savings but your dreams of an education abroad.There are often two different types of health insurance you can consider buying: international travel insurance and student insurance in the country where you will be going. An international travel insurance policy is usually purchased in your home country before you go abroad. It generally covers a wide variety of medical services and you are often given a list of doctors in the area where you will travel who may even speak your native language. The drawback might be that you may not get your money back immediately In other words, you may have to pay all you medical expenses and then later submit your receipt to the insurance company.On the other hand, getting student heath insurance in the country where you will study might allow you to only pay a certain percentage of the medical cost at the time of service and thus you don’t have to have sufficient cash to pay the entire bill at once.Whatever you decide, obtaining some forms of health insurance is something you should consider before you go overseas. You shou ldn’t wait until you are sick with a major medical bills to pay off.Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. Why does the speaker advice the overseas students to buy health insurance?34. What is the drawback of the students buying international travel insurance?35. What does the speaker say about students getting health insurance in the country where they will study?Section C Compound DictationMore and more of the world’s population are living in towns or cities. The speed at which cities are growing in the less developed countries is (36) alarming. Between 1920 and 1960, big cities in developed countries (37) increased two and a half times in size, but in other parts of the world the growth was eight times their size.The (38) sheer size of growth is bad enough, but there are now also very (39) disturbing signs of trouble in the (40) comparison of percentages of people living in towns and percentages of people working in industry. During the 19th century, cities grew as a result of the growth of industry. In Europe, the (41) proportion of people living in cities was always smaller than that of the (42) workforce working in factories. Now, however, the (43) reverse is almost always true in the newly industrialized world: (44) the percentage of people living in cities is much higher than the percentage working in industry. Without a base of people working in industry, these cities cannot pay for their growth；(45)There is not enough money to build adequate houses for the people that live there, let alone the new arrivals. There has been little opportunity to build water supplies or other facilities. (46) So the figures for the growth of towns and cities represent proportional growth of unemployment and underemployment, a growth in the number of hopeless and despairing parents and starving children.。
2007年专业英语四级真题及答案（4）
TEXT B(1) Travelling through the country a couple of weeks ago on business,I was listening to the talk of the late UK writer Douglas Adams’ master work “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” on the radio and thought-I know,I’ll pick up the next hitchhikers I see and ask them wahat the state of real hitching is today in Britain.(2)I drove and drove on main roads and side roads for the next few days and never saw a single one.(3)When I was in my teens and 20s ,hitchhiking was a main form of long-distance transport.The kindness or curiosity of strangers took me all over Europe,North America,Asiaand southern Africa,Some of the lift-givers became friends ,many provided hospitality on the road.(4)Not only did you find out much more about a country than when traveling by train or plane ,but there was that lelement of excitement about where you would finish up that night.Hitchhiking featured importantly in Western culture.It has books and songs about it .So what has happened to it?(5)A few years ago ,I was asked the same question about hitching in a column of a newspaper.Hundreds of people from all over the world responded with their view on the state of hitchhiking .(6)Rural Ireland was recommended as f friendly place for hitching,as was Quebec,Canada-“if you don’t mind being criticized for not speaking French”.(7)But while hitchhiking was clearly still alive and well in some places ,the general feeling was that throughtout much of the west it was doomed.(8)With so much news about crime in the media,people assumed that anyone on the open road without the money for even a bus ticket must present a danger.But do we need to be so wary both to hitch and to give a lift?(9)In Poland in the 1960s,according to a Polish woman who e-mail me ,＂the authorities introduced the Hitchhiker’s Booklet.The booklet contained coupons for drivers,so each time a driver picked somebody ,he or she received a coupon.At the end of the season,drivers who had picked up the most hikers were rewarded with various prizes.Everyone was hitchhiking then”.(10)Surely this is a good idea for society.Hitchhiking would increase respect by breaking down barriers between strangers.It would help fight global warming by cutting down on fuel consumption as hitchhikers would be using existing fuels.It would also improveeducational standards by delivering instant lessons in geography ,history,politics and sociology.(11)A century before Douglas Adams wrote his “Hitchhiker’s Guide”,another adventure story writer,Robert Louis Stevenson, gave us that what should be the hitchhiker’s motto:＂To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive.” What better time than putting a holiday weekend into practice. Either put it to the test yourself, or help out someone who is trying to travel hopefully with thumb outstreched.84. In which paragraph(s) does the writer comment on his experience of hitchhiking?A. (3)B. (4)C. (3) and (4)D. (4) and (5)85. What is the current situation of hitchhiking?A. It is popular in some parts of the world.B. It is popular throughout the west.C. It is popular in Poland.86. What is the writer’s attitude towards the practice in Poland?A. Critical.B. Unclear.C. Somewhat favourable.D. Strongly favourable.87. The writer has mentioned all the following benefits of hitchhiking EXCEPTA. promoting mutual respect between strangers.B. increasing one’s confidence in strangers.C. protecting enviroment.D. enrich one’s knowledge.88.＂Either put it to the test yourself…”in Paragraph (11) meansA. to experience the hopefulness.B. to read Adams’ book.C. to offer someone a lift.。
2007年6月英语四级听力及答案
2007年6月英语四级听力及答案附：2006年12月听力答案Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. B 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. D 16. B 17. D 18.A 19.D 20.C 21.B 22.A 23.D 24.B 25.ASection B26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. ASection C36. natural 37. usage 38. exception 39. particular 40. reference 41. essays 42. colleagues 43. personal44. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite45. but to a stranger, I probably would say "would you mind closing the door?"46. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal.2007年6月英语四级听力11. A) It could help people of all ages to avoid cancer.B) It was mainly meant for cancer patients.C) It might appeal more to viewers over 40.D) It was frequently interrupted by commercials.12. A) The man is fond of traveling.B) The woman is a photographer.C) The woman took a lot of pictures at the contest.D) The man admires the woman’s talent in writing.13. A) The man regrets being absent-minded.B) The woman saved the man some trouble.C) The man placed the reading list on a desk.D) The woman emptied the waste paper basket.14. A) He quit teaching in June.B) He has left the army recently.C) He opened a restaurant near the school.D) He has taken over his brother’s business.15. A) She seldom reads books from cover to cover.B) She is interested in reading novels.C) She read only part of the book.D) She was eager to know what the book was about.16. A) She was absent all week owing to sickness.B) She was seriously injured in a car accident.C) She called to say that her husband had been hospitalized.D) She had to be away from school to attend to her husband.17. A) The speakers want to rent the Smiths’ old house.B) The man lives two blocks away from the Smiths.C) The woman is not sure if she is on the right street.D) The Smiths’ new house is not far from their old one.18. A) The man had a hard time finding a parking space.B) The woman found they had got to the wrong spot.C) The woman was offended by the man’s late arrival.D) The man couldn’t find his car in the parking lot. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) The hotel clerk had put his reservation under another name.B) The hotel clerk insisted that he didn’t make any reservation.C) The hotel clerk tried to take advantage of his inexperience.D) The hotel clerk couldn’t find his reservation for thatnight.20. A) A grand wedding was being held in the hotel.B) There was a conference going on in the city.C) The hotel was undergoing major repairs.D) It was a busy season for holiday-makers.21. A) It was free of charge on weekends.B) It had a 15% discount on weekdays.C) It was offered to frequent guests only.D) It was 10% cheaper than in other hotels.22. A) Demand compensation from the hotel.B) Ask for an additional discount.C) Complain to the hotel manager.D) Find a cheaper room in another hotel.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) An employee in the city council at Birmingham.B) Assistant Director of the Admissions Office.C) Head of the Overseas Students Office.D) Secretary of Birmingham Medical School.24. A) Nearly fifty percent are foreigners.B) About fifteen percent are from Africa.C) A large majority are from Latin America.D) A small number are from the Far East.25. A) She will have more contact with students.B) It will bring her capability into fuller play.C) She will be more involved I policy-making.D) It will be less demanding than her present job.Section BQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Her parents thrived in the urban environment.B) Her parents left Chicago to work on a farm.C) Her parents immigrated to America.D) Her parents set up an ice-cream store.27. A) He taught English in Chicago.B) He was crippled in a car accident.C) He worked to become an executive.D) He was born with a limp.28. A) She was fond of living an isolated life.B) She was fascinated by American culture.C) She was very generous in offering help.D) She was highly devoted to her family.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) He suffered a nervous breakdown.B) He was wrongly diagnosed.C) He was seriously injured.D) He developed a strange disease.30. A) He was able to talk again.B) He raced to the nursing home.C) He could tell red and blue apart.D) He could not recognize his wife.31. A) Twenty-nine days.B) Two and a half months.C) Several minutes.D) Fourteen hours.32. A) They welcomed the publicity in the media.B) The avoided appearing on television.C) They released a video of his progress.D) They declined to give details of his condition. Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) For people to share ideas and show farm products.B) For officials to educate the farming community.C) For farmers to exchange their daily necessities.D) For farmers to celebrate their harvests.34. A) By bringing an animal rarely seen on nearby farms.B) By bringing a bag of grain in exchange for a ticket.C) By offering to do volunteer work at the fair.D) By performing a special skill at the entrance.35. A) They contribute to the modernization of American farms.B) They help to increase the state governments’ revenue.C) They provide a stage for people to give performances.D) They remind Americans of the importance of agriculture. Section C注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上；请在答题卡2上作答。
2007年英语专业四级考试试题及答案
2007年英语专业四级考试试卷TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN.PART I DICTATION ［15 MIN.］Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this mime you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION ［20 MIN.］In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. 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 US.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.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation4. 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 arrival5. which of the following details about the changing rooms in 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?［A］Players can eat in the club room.［B］Players have to leave the club by ten o clock.［C］The courts are closed earlier than the club room.［D］Players can use both the club room and the courts.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation8. At the university Mr. Robinson specialized in.［A］maths. ［B］physics.［C］water management. ［D］geography.9. Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because of.［A］university links. ［B］government agreements.［C］company projects. ［D］degree requirements.10. After Mr. Robinson returned from India, he.［A］charged jobs several times. ［B］went to live in Manchester.［C］did similar work as in India. ［D］became head of a research team.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the talk, the owner of a bike has to.［A］register his bike immediately. ［B］put his bike on a list at once.［C］have it stamped with a number. ［D］report to the police station.12. The speaker in the talk recommends.［A］two locks for an expensive bike. ［B］ a good lock for an expensive bike. ［C］cheap locks for cheap bikes. ［D］good locks for cheap bikes.13. What is the main idea of the talk?［A］How to have the bike stamped. ［B］How to protect your bike.［C］How to buy good locks. ［D］How to report your lost bike to the police.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passages.14. Which course(s) runs or run for one hour each time?［A］Conversation class. ［B］Writing Skills class.［C］Examination Skills class. ［D］All of the three courses.15. Which course(s) does or do NOT require enrolment beforehand?［A］Conversation class. ［B］Writing Skills class.［C］Examination Skills class. ［D］All of the three courses.16. Which course(s) is (are) designed especially for students of economics and social sciences? ［A］Conversation class. ［B］Writing Skills class.［C］Examination Skills class. ［D］All of the three courses.17. Which course(s) are the shortest?［A］Conversation class. ［B］Writing Skills class.［C］Examination Skills class. ［D］All language courses.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he moved to Milan?［A］25. ［B］30. ［C］35 ［D］40 19. Throughout his life, Leonardo daVinci worked as all the following EXCEPT〖CD#15mm〗. ［A］a painter. ［B］an engineer.［C］an architect. ［D］a builder20. Where did Leonardo da Vinci die?［A］In France. ［B］In Milan.［C］In Florence. ［D］In Tuscany.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. Who had to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?［A］The Israeli army. ［B］The Jewish settlers.［C］The Palestinians. ［D］The Israeli Prime Minister.22. How many settlements would have to be removed altogether in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?［A］2 ［B］4 ［C］21 ［D］25Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?［A］The agreement has to be approved by Romania.［B］The agreement has to be approved by Bulgaria.［C］The agreement has to be approved by some RU states.［D］The agreement has to be approved by all the RU states.24. Romania and Bulgaria cannot join the EU in 2007 unless they carry out reforms in the following areas EXCEPT.［A］manufacturing.［B］border control.［C］administration.［D］justice.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will he given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. What is the theme of the forum?［A］Business leadership. ［B］Global business community.［C］Economic prospects in China. ［D］Business and government in China. 26. According to the news, the firs forum was held _.［A］10 years ago. ［B］3 years ago.［C］in 1999. ［D］in 2001.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. About of the 15,000 visitors on the opening day of Hong Kong Disney land came from the mainland.［A］4000 ［B］5000 ［C］6000 ［D］700028. According to the news, residents in showed least interest in visiting the theme park. ［A］Beijing ［B］Guangzhou ［C］Shanghai ［D］Hong KongQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. What is the news mainly about?［A］Religious violence. ［B］Refugee issues.［C］A ferry disaster. ［D］A rescue operation.30. The ferry boat was designed to carry passengers.［A］198 ［B］200 ［C］290 ［D］500PART III CLOZE ［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.Until I took Dr Offutt s class in DeMatha High School, I was an underachieving student, but I left that class _31 never to underachieve again. He not only taught me to think, he convinced me, __32 by example as words that it was my moral_33 _to do so and to serve others._34 of us could know how our relationship would _35__over the years. When I came back to Teach English, I worked for Dr Offutt. The department chair. My discussions with him were like graduate seminars in adolescent _36_, classroom management and school leadership.After several years, I was __37_ department chair, and our relationship _38 again. I thought that it might be 39 chairing the department, since all of my __40__ English teachers were __41 _there, but Dr Offutt supported me _42 . He knew when to give me advice _43__ curriculum, texts and personnel, and when to let me _44_ my own course.In 1997, I needed his __45__ about leaving DeMatha to become principal at another school. __46 _ He had asked me to stay at DeMatha, I might have, __47 _, he encouraged me to seize the opportunity.Five years ago, I became the principal of DeMatha. __48 , Dr Offutt was there for me, letting me know that I could 49 him. I’ve learned from him that great teachers have an inexhaustible __50_ of lessons to teach.31. A. concerned B. worriedC. determinedD. decided32. A. as much B. much asC. as suchD. such as33. A. work B. jobC. dutyD. obligation34. A. Both B. NeitherC. EitherD. Each35. A. evolve B. stayC. remainD. turn36. A. process B. procedureC. developmentD. movement37. A. called B. namedC. askedD. invited38. A. moved B. alteredC. wentD. shifted39. A. awkward B. uneasyC. unnaturalD. insensitive40. A. older B. experiencedC. formerD. /41. A. / B. stillC. evenD. already42.A. through B. throughoutC. at the beginningD. all the way43. A. for B. atC. overD. about44. A. chart B. headC. describeD. manage45. A. opinion B. requestC. permissionD. order46. A. Even if B. AlthoughC. IfD. When47. A. Naturally B. InsteadC. ConsequentlyD. Still48. A. Once again B. RepeatedlyC. UnusuallyD. Unexpectedly49. A. count in B. count downC. count outD. count on50. A. stock B. bankC. wealthD. storePART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY ［15 MIN.］There are thirty sentences in this section Beneath each sentence marked ［A］, ［B］, ［C］and ［D］. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET.51. There are as good fish in the sea ever came out of it.［A］than ［B］like ［C］as ［D］so52. All the President’s Men one of the important books for historians who study the Watergate Scandal.［A］remain ［B］remains ［C］remained ［D］is remaining53. ‘You borrow my notes provided you take care of them, I told my friend.［A］could ［B］should ［C］must ［D］can54. If only the patient a different treatment instead of using the antibiotics, he might still be alive now.［A］had received ［B］received ［C］should receive ［D］were receiving 55. Linda was the experiment a month ago, but she changed her mind at the last minute. ［A］to start ［B］to have started ［C］to be starting ［D］to have been starting 56. She fifty or so when I first met her at the conference.［A］must be ［B］had been ［C］could be ［D］must have been57. It is not much the language as the background that makes the book difficult to understand.［A］that ［B］as ［C］so ［D］very58. The committee has anticipated problems that in the road construction project. ［A］arise ［B］will arise ［C］arose ［D］have arisen59. The student said there were a few points in the essay he impossible to comprehend. ［A］had found ［B］finds ［C］has found ［D］would find60. He would have finished his college education, but he to quit and find a job to support his family.［A］had had ［B］has ［C］had ［D］would have61. The research requires more money than .［A］have been put in ［B］has been put in［C］being put in ［D］to be put in62. Overpopulation poses a terrible threat to the human race. Yet it is probably a threat to the human race than environmental destruction.［A］no more ［B］not more［C］even more ［D］much more63. It is not uncommon for there Problems of communication between the old and the young.［A］being ［B］would be ［C］be ［D］to be64. at in his way, the situation doesn’t so desperate.［A］Looking ［B］Looked ［C］Being looked ［D］To look65. It is absolutely essential that William his study in spite of some learning difficulties. ［A］will continue ［B］continued ［C］continue ［D］continues66. The painting he bought at the street market the other day was a forgery.［A］man made ［B］natural ［C］crude ［D］real67. She’s always been kind to me, I can’t just turn on her now that she needs my help. ［A］my back ［B］my head ［C］my eye ［D］my shoulder68. The bar in the club is for the use of its members.［A］extensive ［B］exclusive ［C］inclusive ［D］comprehensive 69. The tuition fees are to students coming from low-income families.［A］approachable ［B］payable ［C］reachable ［D］affordable70. The medical experts warned the authorities of the danger of diseases in the of the earthquake.［A］consequence ［B］aftermath ［C］result ［D］effect71. This sort of rude behaviour in public hardly a person in your position.［A］becomes ［B］fits ［C］supports ［D］improves72. I must leave now , if you want that book I’ll bring it next time.［A］Accidentally ［B］Incidentally ［C］Eventually ［D］Naturally 73. After a long delay she replying to my e-mail.［A］got away with ［B］got back at ［C］got by ［D］got round to 74. Personal computers are no longer something beyond the ordinary people; they are _ available these days.［A］promptly ［B］instantly ［C］readily ［D］quickly75. In my first year at the university 1 learnt the of journalism.［A］basics ［B］basic ［C］elementary ［D］elements 76. According to the new tax law, any money earned over that level is taxed at the___ of 59 per cent.［A］ratio ［B］percentage ［C］proportion ［D］rate.77. Thousands of at the stadium came to their feet to pay tribute to an outstanding performance.［A］audience ［B］participants ［C］spectator. ［D］observers.78. We stood still, gazing out over the limitless of the desert.［A］space ［B］expanse ［C］stretch ［D］land79. Doctors often uneasiness in the people they deal with.［A］smell ［B］hear ［C］sense ［D］touch80. Mary sat at the table, looked at the plate and her lips.［A］smacked ［B］opened ［C］parted ［D］separatedPART V READING COMPREHENSION ［25 MIN.］In this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked ［A］, ［B］, ［C］and ［D］. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on your answer sheet.TEXT AIf you like the idea of staying with a family, living in a house might be the answer. Good landladies those who are superb cooks and launderers, are figures as popular in fiction as the bad ones who terrorize their guests and overcharge them at the slightest opportunity. The truth is probably somewhere between the two extremes. If you are lucky, the food will be adequate, some of your laundry may be done for your and you will have a reasonable amount of comfort and companionship .For the less fortune, house rules may restrict the freedom to invite friends to visit, and shared cooking and bathroom facilities can be frustrating and row-provoking if tidy and untidy guests are living under the same roof.The same disadvantages can apply to flat sharing, with the added difficulties that arise from deciding who pays for what, and in what proportion. One person may spend hours on the phone. While another rarely makes calls. If you want privacy with a guest, how do you persuade the others to go out, how do you persuade them to leave you in peace, especially if you are a student and want to study?Conversely, flat sharing can be very cheap, there will always be someone to talk to and goout with, and the chores, in theory, can be shared.81. According to the passage, landladies are.［A］usually strict. ［B］always mean.［C］adequately competent. ［D］very popular with their guests.82. What is the additional disadvantage of flat sharing?［A］Problems of sharing and paying.［B］Differences in living habits.［C］Shared cooking and bathroom facilities.［D］Restriction to invite friends to visit.83. What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of flat sharing?［A］Rent is affordable. ［B］There is companionship.［C］Housework can be shared. ［D］There is peace and quiet.TEXT B(1) Traveling through the country a couple of weeks ago on business, I was listening to the talk of the late UK writer Douglas Adams’masterwork “ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the G alaxy” on the radio and though,I know, I’ll pick up the next hitchhikers I see and ask them what the state of real hitching is today in Britain.(2) I drove and drove on main roads and side roads for the next few days and never saw a single one.(3) When I was in my teens and 20s, hitchhiking was a main form of long-distance transport. The kindness or curiosity of strangers took me all over Europe, North America, Asia and southern Africa. Some of the lift-givers became friends, many provided hospitality on the road.(4) Not only did you find out much more about a country than when traveling by train or plane, but there was that element of excitement about where you would finish up that night. Hitchhiking featured importantly in Western culture. It has books and songs about it. So what has happened to it?(5) A few years ago, I asked the same question about hitching in a column of a newspaper. Hundreds of people from all over the world responded with their view on the state of hitchhiking.(6) Rural Ireland was recommended as a friendly place for hitching, as was Quebec, Canada “if you don’t mind being criticized for not speaking French”.(7) But while hitchhiking was clearly still alive and well in some places, the general feeling was that throughout much of the west it was doomed.(8) With so much news about crime in the media, people assumed that anyone on the open road without the money for even a bus ticket must present a danger. But do we need to be so wary both to hitch and to give a lift?(9) In Poland in the 1960s, according to a Polish woman who e-mailed me, “the authorities introduced the Hitchhiker’s Booklet. The booklet contained coupons for drivers, so each time a driver picked somebody, he or she received a coupon. At the end of the season, drivers who had picked up the most hikers were rewarded with various prizes. Everyone was hitchhiking then.”(10) Surely this is a good idea for society. Hitchhiking would increase respect by breaking down barriers between strangers. It would help fight global warming by cutting down on fuel consumption as hitchhikers would be using existing fuels. It would also improve educational standards by delivering instant lessons in geography, history, politics and sociology.(11) A century before Douglas Adams wrote his “Hitchhiker’s Guide”, another adventure story writer, Robert Louis Stevenson, gave us that what should be the hitchhiker’s motto: “To travel hopeful ly is a better thing than to arrive.” What better time than putting a holiday weekend into practice. Either put it to the test yourself, or help out someone who is trying to travel hopefully with his thumb outstretched.84. In which paragraph(s) does the writer comment on his experience of hitchhiking?［A］(3) ［B］(4) ［C］(3)and(4) ［D］(4)and (5).85. What is the current situation of hitchhiking?［A］It’s popular in some parts of the world. ［B］It’s popular throughout the west. ［C］It’s popular only in North America. ［D］It’s still popular in Poland.86. What is the writer’s attitude towards the practice in Poland?［A］Critical. ［B］Unclear. ［C］Somewhat favourable. ［D］Strongly favourable.87. The writer has mentioned all the following benefits of hitchhiking EXCEPT.［A］promoting mutual respect between strangers.［B］increasing one’s confidence in strangers.［C］protecting environment.［D］enriching one’s knowledge.88. “Either. Put it to the test yourself…” in Paragrap h (11) means.［A］to experience the hopefulness. ［B］to read Adams’ book.［C］to offer someone a lift. ［D］to be a hitchhiker.TEXT CI am afraid to sleep. I have been afraid to steep for the last few weeks. I am so tired that, finally, I do sleep, but only for a few minutes. It is not a bad dream that wakes me; it is the reality I took with me into sleep. I try to think of something else.Immediately the woman in the marketplace comes into my mind.I was on my way to dinner last night when I saw her. She was selling skirts. She moved with the same ease and loveliness I often saw in the women of Laos. Her long black hair was as shiny as the black silk of the skirts she was selling. In her hair. She wore three silk ribbons, blue, green, and white. They reminded me of my childhood and how my girlfriends and I used to spend hours braiding ribbons into our hair.I don’t know the work for “ribbons”, so I put my hand to my own hair and, with three fingers against my head, I l ooked at her ribbons and said “Beautiful” She lowered her eyes and said nothing. I wasn’t sure if she understood me (I don’t speak Laotian very well).I looked back down at the skirts. They had designs on them: squares and triangles and circles of pink and green silk. They were very pretty. I decided to buy one of those skirts, and I began to bargain with her over the price. I t is the custom to bargain in Asia. In Laos bargaining is done in soft voices and easy moves with the sort of quiet peacefulness.She smiled, more with her eyes than with her lips. She was pleased by the few words I was able to say in her language, although they were mostly numbers. And she saw that I understood something about the soft playfulness of bargaining. We shook our heads in disagreement over the price then, immediately, we make another offer and then another shake of the head. She was so pleased that unexpectedly, she accepted the last offer I made. But it was too soon. The price was too low. She was being too generous and wouldn’t make enough money. I moved quickly andpicked up two more skirts and paid for all three at the price set that way I was able to pay her three times as much before she had a chance to lower the price for the larger purchase She smiled openly then and, for the first time in months, my spirit lifted. I almost felt happy.The feeling stayed with me while she wrapped the skirts in a newspaper and handed them to me. When I left, though, the feeling left, too. It was as though it stayed behind in the marketplace.I felt tears in my throat. I wanted to cry. I didn’t, of course.I have learned to defend myself against what is hard; without knowing it, I have also learned to defend myself against what is soft and what should be easy.I get up, light a candle and want to look at the skirts. They are still in the newspaper that the woman wrapped them in. I remove the paper, and raise the skirts up to look at them again before I pack them. Something falls to the floor. I reach down and feel something cool in my hand I move close to the candlelight to see what I have. There are five long silk ribbons in my hand, all different colours. The woman in the marketplace! She has given these ribbons to me!There is no defense against a generous spirit, and this time I cry, and very hard, as if I could make up for all the months that didn’t cry.89. According to the writer, the woman in the marketplace［A］refused to speak to her. ［B］was pleasant and attractive.［C］was selling skirts and ribbons. ［D］recognized her immediately.90. Which of the following is NOT correct?［A］The writer was not used to bargaining.［B］People in Asia always bargain when buying things.［C］Bargaining in Laos was quiet and peaceful.［D］The writer was ready to bargain with the woman.91. The writer assumed that the woman accepted the last offer mainly because the woman ［A］thought that the last offer was reasonable.［B］thought she could still make much money.［C］was glad that the writer knew their way of bargaining.［D］was tired of bargaining with the writer any more.92. Why did the writer finally decide to buy three skirts?［A］The skirts were cheap and pretty.［B］She liked the patterns on the skirts.［C］She wanted to do something as compensation.［D］She was fed up with further bargaining with the woman.93. When the writer left the marketplace, she wanted to cry, but did not because［A］she had learned to stay cool and unfeeling.［B］she was afraid of crying in public.［C］she had learned to face difficulties bravely.［D］she had to show in public that she was strong.94. Why did the writer cry eventually when she looked at the skirts again?［A］She suddenly felt very sad. ［B］She liked the ribbons so much.［C］She was overcome by emotion. ［D］She felt sorry for the woman.TEXT DThe kids are hanging out. I pass small bands of students, on my way to work these mornings.They have become a familiar part of the summer landscape.These kids are not old enough for jobs. Nor are they rich enough for camp. They are school children without school. The calendar called the school year ran out on them a few weeks ago. Once supervised by teachers and principals. They now appear to be in “self care”.Passing them is like passing through a time zone. For much of our history, after all, Americans arranged the school year around the needs of work and family. In 19th century cities, schools were open seven or eight hours a day, 11 months a year. In rural America, the year was arranged around the growing season. Now, only 3 percent of families follow the agricultural model, but nearly all schools are scheduled as if our children went home early to milk the cows and took months off to work the crops. Now, three quarters of the mothers of school age children work, but the calendar is written as if they were home waiting for the school bus.The six hour day, the 180day school year is regarded as something holy. But when parents work an eight hour day and a 240day year, it means something different. It means that many kids go home to empty houses. It means that, in the summer, they hang out.“We have a huge mismatch between the school calendar and the realities of family life,” says Dr. Ernest Boyer, head of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Dr. Boyer is one of many who believe that a radical revision of the school calendar is inevitable. “School, whether we like it or not, is educational. It always has been.”His is not a popular idea. Schools are routinely burdened with the job of solving all our social problems. Can they be asked to meet the needs of our work and family lives?It may be easier to promote a longer school year on its educational merits and indeed, the educational case is compelling. Despite the complaints and studies about our kids lack of learning, the United States still has a shorter school year than any industrial nation. In most of Europe, the school year is 220 days. In Japan, it is 240 days long. While classroom time alone doesn t produce a well educated child, learning takes time and more learning takes more time. The long summers of forgetting take a toll.The opposition to a longer school year comes from families that want to and can provide other experiences for their children. It comes from teachers. It comes from tradition. And surely from kids. But the most important part of the conflict has been over money.95. Which of the following is an opinion of the author’s?［A］“The kids are hanging out.”［B］“They are school children without school.”［C］“These kids are not old enough for jobs.”［D］“The calendar called the school year ran out on them a few weeks ago.”96. The current American school calendar was developed in the 19th century according to［A］the growing season on the nation s farm［B］the labour demands of the industrial age.［C］teachers demands for more vacation time［D］parents demands for other experiences for their kids.97. The author thinks that the current school calendar.［A］is still valid. ［B］is out of date.［C］can not be revised. ［D］can not be defended.98. Why was Dr, Boyer’s idea unpopular?［A］He argues for the role of school in solving social problems.。
07年专四真题及答案详解
2007年专四真题及答案PARTⅠ DICTIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.1. Which of the following is NOT needed for the Lost Property Form?B.NationalityC. AddressD.Phone number2.From the conversation we know that Mark Adams comes fromA.EssexB.EdinburghC.LondonD.The US.3.What will Mark Adams do the day after tomorrow?A.To come to the office againB.To wait for the phone callC.To call the officeD.To write to the officeQuestions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.Members of the club are required toA.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 change for the use of the lockerB.Showers are installed in the changing rooms.C.Lockers are located in the changing roomsD.Lockers are used to store personal belongings.6.According to the club’s rules, members can playA.for 30minutes 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?A.Players can eat in the club room.B.Players have to leave the club by ten o’clock.C.The courts are closed earlier than the club room.D.Players can use both the club room and the courts.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.8.At the university Mr. Robinson specialized inA.mathsB.physicsC.water managementD.geography9.Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because ofA.university links.ernment agreements.pany projects.D.degree reuirements.10.After Mr. Robinson returned from India, heA.changed jobs several times.B.went to live in Manchester.C.did similar work as in India.D.became head of a research team.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.11.According to the talk, the owner of a bike has toA.register his bike immediatelyB.put his bike on a list at onceC.have it stamped with a numberD.report to the police station12.The speaker in the talk recommendsA.two locks for all expensive bikes.B.a good lock for an expensive bike.C.cheap locks for cheap bikes.D.good locks for cheap bikes.13.What is the main idea of the talk?A.How to have the bike stamped.B.How to protect your bike.C.How to buy good locks.D.How to report your lost bike to the police.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.Which course(s) runs or run for one hour each time?A.Conversation class.B.Writing Skills class.C.Examination Skills class.D.All of the three courses.15.Which course(s) does or do NOT require enrolment beforehand?A.Conversation class.B.Writing Skills class.C.Examination Skills class.D.All of the three courses.16.Which course(s) is(are) designed especially for students of economics and social sciences?A.Conversation class.B.Writing Skills class.C.Examination Skills class.D.All if the three courses.17.Which course(s) is(are) the shortest?A.Conversation class.B.Writing skills classC.Examination Skills class.D.All language courses.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.18.How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he moved to Milan?A.25.B.30.C.35.D.40.19.Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci worked as all the following EXCEPTA.a painterB.an engineerC.an architectD.a builder20.Where did Leonardo da Vinci die?A.In FranceB.In MilanC.In FlorenceD.In TuscanySECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 22are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.Who had to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?A.The Israeli army.B.The Jewish settlers.C.The Palestinians.D.The Israeli Prime Minister.22.How many settlements would have to be removed altogrther in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?A.2B.4C.21D.25Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.23. Which of the following in NOT mentioned in the news?A.The agreement has to be approved by Romania.B.The agreement has to be approved by Bulgaria.C.The agreement has to be approved by some EU states.D.The agreement has to be approved by all the EU states.24.Romania and Bulgaria can not join the EU in 2007 unless they carry out reforms in the following areas EXCEPTA.manufacturing.B.border control.C.adminstration.D.justice.Questions 25 to 26are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.25.What is the theme of the forum?A.Business leadership.B.Global business community.C.Economic prospects in China.D.Business and government in China.26.According to the news, the first forum was heldA.10 years ago.B.3 years ago.C.in 1999.D.in 2001.Questions 27to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.27.About ______of the 15000 visitors on the opening day of HongKong Disneyland camefrom the mainland.A.4000B.5000C.6000D. 700028.According to the news, residents in ______showed least interest in visiting the theme park.A.BeijingB.GuangzhouC.ShanghaiD.HongKongQuestions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.29.What is the news mainly about?A.Religious violence.B.Refugee issues.C.A ferry disaster.D.A rescue operation30.The ferry boat was designed to carry______passengers.A.198B.200C.290D.500PART III CLOSE [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.Until I took Dr Offutt’s class in DeMatha High school , I was an underachieving student,but I left that class (31)_______never to underachieve again.He not only Taught me to think,he convinced me,(32)________by example as words that it was my moral (33)_______to do so and to serve others.(34)_____of us could know how our relationship would(35)_______over the years .When I came back to DeMatha to teach English, I worked for Dr Offutt,the department chair.My discussions with him were like graduate seminars in adolescent(36)______,classroom management and school leadership.After several years,I was (37) _______department chair,and our relationship (38)________ again. I thought that it might be (39)______chairing the department ,since all of my (40)______English teachers were(41)_______there,but Dr. Offutt supported me(42)_______.He knew when to give me advice(43)_______curriculum,texts personnel ,and when to let me (44)______my own course.In 1997,I needed his (45)______about leaving DeMatha to become principal at another school.(46)_______he had asked me to stay at DeMatha,I might have .(47)_______,he encouraged me to seize the opportunity.Five years ago ,I became the principal of DeMatha.(48)________,Dr Offutt was there for me,letting me know that I could (49)_______him. I have learned from him that great teachers have an inexhaustible(50)________of lessons to teach.31. A.concerned B.worried C.determined D.decided32. A. as much B. much as C. as such D. such as33.A. work B. job C. duty D.obligation34.A. Both B. Neither C. Either D. Each35. A. evolve B. stay C. remain D. turn36.A.process B.procedure C.development D.movement37.A.called d C.asked D.invited38.A. moved B. altered C. went D. shifted39.A.awkward B.uneasy C.unnatural D.insensitive40.A. older B.experienced C.former D. /41. A. / B.still C.even D.already42. A.through B.throughout C.at the beginning D.all the way43. A.for B.at C.over D.about44. A.chart B.head C.describe D.manage45.A.opinion B.request C.permission D.order46.A.Even if B.Although C.If D.When47.A.Naturally B.Instead C.Consequently D.Still48.A.Once again B.Repeatedly C.Unusally D.Unexpectedly49.A.count in B.count down C.count out D.count on50.A.stock B.bank C.wealth D.storePART IV GRAMMER &VOCABULARY [15MIN]There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentences.51. There are as good fish in the sea _____ever came out of it .A.thanB.likeC.asD.so52.All the President’s Men ______one of the important books for historians who study the Watergate Scandal.A.remainB.remainsC.remainedD.is remaining53.“You ______ borrow my notes provided you take care of them,” I told my friend.A.couldB.shouldC.mustD.can54.If only the patient ______a different treatment instead of using the antibiotics, he might still be alive now.A.had receivedB.receivedC.should receiveD.were receiving55.Linda was _____the experiment a month ago,but she changed her mind at the last minute.A. to startB.to have startedC.to be startingD.to have been starting56.She _____fifty or so when I first met her at the conference.A. must beB.had beenC.could beD.must have been57.It is not ______much the language as the background that makes the book difficult to understand.A.thatB.asC.soD.very58.The comminttee has anticipated the problems that ________in the road construction project.A.ariseB.will ariseC.aroseD.have arisen59.The student said there were a few points in the essay he _______impossible to comprehend.A.had foundB.findsC.has foundD.would find60.He would have finished his college education,but he _______to quit and find a job to support his family.A.had hadB.hasC.hadD.would have61.The research requires more money than ________.A.have been put inB.has been put inC.being put inD.to be put in62.Overpopulation poses a terrible threat to the human race.Yet it is probably ________a threat to the human race than enviromental destruction.A.no moreB.not moreC.even moreD.much more63.It is not uncommon for there _______problems of communication between the old and the young.A.beingB.would beC.beD.to be64.________at in his way,the situation does not seem so desperate.A.LookingB.lookedC.Being lookedD.to look65.It is absolutely essential that William________his study in spite of some learning difficulties.A.will continueB.continuedC.continueD.continues66.The painting he bought at the street market the other day was a_______forgery.A.man-madeB.naturalC.crudeD.real67.She’s always been kind to me –I can’t just turn ______on her now that she needs my help.A.my backB.my headC.my eyeD.shoulder68.The bar in the club is for the ______use of its members.A.extensiveB.exclusiveC.inclusiveprehensive69.The tutition fees are ______to students coming from low-income families.A.approachableB.payableC.reachableD.affordable70.The medical experts warned the authorities of the danger of diseases in the _______of the earthquake.A.consequenceB.aftermathC.resultsD.effect71.This sort of rude behaviour in public hardly ______a person in your position.A.becomesB.fitsC. supportsD.improves72.I must leave now._______,if you want that book I’ll bring it next time.A.AccidentallyB.IncidentallyC.EventuallyD.Naturally73.After a long delay,she ______replying to my e-mail.A.got away withB.got back atC.got byD.got round to74.Personal computers are no longer something beyond the ordinary people;they are________available these days.A.promptlyB.instantlyC.readilyD.quickly75.In my first year at the university I learnt the _______of journalism.A.basicsB.basicC.elementaryD.elements76.According to the new tax law,any money earned over that level is taxed at the ______of 59 percentA.ratioB.percentageC.proportionD.rate77.Thousands of _______at the stadium came to their feet to pay tribute to an outstanding performance.A.audienceB.participantsC.spectatorsD.observers78.We stood still ,gazing out over the limitless ______of the dessert.A.spaceB.expanseC.stretchnd79.Doctor often ______uneasiness in the people they deal with.A.smellB.hearC.senseD.tough80.Mary sat at the table, looked at the plate and ______her lips.A.smackedB.openedC.partedD.seperated PART V READING COMPREHENSION [25MIN]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 AIf you like the idea of staying with with a family,living in house might be the answer.Good landladies---those who are superb cooks and launderers,are figures as popular in fiction as the bad ones who terrorize their guests and overcharge them at the slightest opportunity.The truth is probably somewhere between the two extremes.If you are lucky,the food will be adequate, some of your laundry may be done for you and you will have a reasonable amount of comfort and companionship .For the less fortunate ,house rules may restrict the freedom to invite friends to vistit,and shared cooking and bathroom facilities can be frustrating and row-provoking if tidy and untidy guests are living under the same roof.The same disadvantages can apply to flat sharing,with the added difficulties that arise from deciding who pays for what,and in what proportion.One person may spend hours on the phone,while another rarely makes calls. If you want privacy with a guest , how do you persuade the others to go out; how do you persuade them to leave you in peace,especially if you are student and want to study?Conversely,flat sharing can be cheap,there will always be someone to talk to and go out with,and the chores,in theory,can be shared.81.According to the passage ,landladies are ________ually strict.B.always mean.C.adequately competent.D.very popular with their guests.82.What is the additional disadvantage of flat sharing ?A.Problems of sharing and paying.B.Differences in living habits.C.Shared cooking and bathroom facilities.D.Restriction to invite friends to visit.83.What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of flat sharing?A.Rent is affordableB.There is companionship.C.Housework can be shared.D.There is peace and quiet.TEXT B(1) Travelling through the country a couple of weeks ago on business,I waslistening to the talk of the late UK writer Douglas Adams’ masterwork “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” on the radio and thought-I know,I’ll pick up the next hitchhikers I see and ask them what the state of real hitching is today in Britain.(2)I drove and drove on main roads and side roads for the next few days and never saw a single one.(3)When I was in my teens and 20s ,hitchhiking was a main form of long-distance transport.The kindness or curiosity of strangers took me all over Europe,North America,Asia and southern Africa,Some of the lift-givers became friends ,many provided hospitality on the road.(4)Not only did you find out much more about a country than when traveling by train or plane ,but there was that element of excitement about where you would finish up that night.Hitchhiking featured importantly in Western culture.It has books and songs about it .So what has happened to it?(5)A few years ago ,I asked the same question about hitching in a column ofa newspaper.Hundreds of people from all over the world responded with their view on the state of hitchhiking .(6)Rural Ireland was recommended as a friendly place for hitching,as was Quebec,Canada-“if you don’t mind being criticized for not speaking French”.(7)But while hitchhiking was clearly still alive and well in some places ,the general feeling was that throughtout much of the west it was doomed.(8)With so much news about crime in the media,people assumed that anyone on the open road without the money for even a bus ticket must present a danger.But do we need to be so wary both to hitch and to give a lift?(9)In Poland in the 1960s,according to a Polish woman who e-mail me ,＂the authorities introduced the Hitchhiker’s Booklet.The booklet contained coupons for drivers,so each time a driver picked somebody ,he or she received a coupon.At the end of the season,drivers who had picked up the most hikers were rewarded with various prizes.Everyone was hitchhiking then”.(10)Surely this is a good idea for society.Hitchhiking would increase respect by breaking down barriers between strangers.It would help fight global warming by cutting down on fuel consumption as hitchhikers would be using existing fuels.It would also improve educational standards by delivering instant lessons in geography ,history,politics and sociology.(11)A century before Douglas Adams wrote his “Hitchhiker’s Guide”,another adventure story writer,Robert Louis Stevenson, gave us that what should be the hitchhiker’s motto:＂To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive.” What better time than putting a holiday weekend into practice. Either put it to the test yourself, or help out someone who is trying to travel hopefully with thumb outstretched.84. In which paragraph(s) does the writer comment on his experience of hitchhiking?A. (3)B. (4)C. (3) and (4)D. (4) and (5)85. What is the current situation of hitchhiking?A. It is popular in some parts of the world.B. It is popular throughout the west.C. It is popular only in the North Amercia.D.It’s still popular in Poland.86. What is the writer’s attitude towards the practice in Poland?A. Critical.B. Unclear.C. Somewhat favourable.D. Strongly favourable.87. The writer has mentioned all the following benefits of hitchhiking EXCEPTA. promoting mutual respect between strangers.B. increasing one’s confidence in strangers.C. protecting enviroment.D. enriching one’s knowledge.88.＂Either put it to the test yourself…”in Paragraph (11) meansA. to experience the hopefulness.B. to read Adams’ book.C. to offer someone a lift.D.to be a hitchhiker.TEXT CI am afraid to sleep. I have been afraid to sleep for the last few weeks. I am so tired that, finally, I do sleep, but only for a few minutes. It is not a bad dream that wakes me ; it is the realiry I took with me into sleep . I try to think of something else.Immediately the woman in the marketplace comes into my mind.I was on my way to dinner last night when I saw her . She was selling skirts. She moved with the same ease and loveliness I often saw in the women of Laos. Her long black hair was as shiny as the black silk of the skirts she was selling . In her hair, she wore three silk ribbons, blue ,green, and white. They reminded me of my childhood and how my girlfriends and I used to spend hours braiding ribbons into our hair.I don’t know the word for “ribbons”, so I put my hand to my own hair and , with three fingers against my head , I looked at her ribbons and said “Beautiful.”She lowered her eyes and said nothing. I wasn’t sure if she understood me (I don’t speak Laotian very well).I looked back down at the skirts. They had designs in them: squares and triangles and circles of pink and green silk. They were very pretty. I decided to buy one of those skirts, and I began to bargain with her over the price. It is the custom to bargain in Asia. In Laos bargaining is done in soft voices and easy moves with the sort of quiet peacefulness.She smiled, more with her eyes than with her lips. She was pleased by the fewwords I was able to say in her language, although they were mostly numbers, and she saw that I understood something about the soft playfulness of bargaining. We shook our heads in disagreement over the price; then, immediately, we made another offer and then another shake of the head. She was so pleased that unexpectedly, she accepted the last offer I made. But it was too soon. The price was too low. She was being too generous and wouldn’t make enough money. I moved quickly and picked up two more skirts and paid for all three at the price set; that way I was able to pay her three times as much before she had a chance to lower the price for the larger purchase. She smiled openly then, and, for the first time in months, my spirit lifted. I almost felt happy.The feeling stayed with me while she wrapped the skirts in a newspaper and handed them to me. When I left, though, the feeling left, too. It was as though it stayed behind in the marketplace. I left tears in my throat. I wanted to cry. I didn’t , of course.I have learned to defend myself against what is hard; without knowing it, I have also learned to defend myself against what is soft and what should be easy.I get up, light a candle and want to look at the skirts. They are still in the newspaper that the woman wrapped them in. I remove the paper, and raise the skirts up to look at them again before I pack them. Something falls to floor. I reach down and feel something cool in my hand. I move close to the candlelight to see what I have. There are five long silk ribbons in my hand, all different colours. The woman in the maketplace! She has given these ribbons to me!There is no defense against a generous spirit, and this time I cry, and very hard, as if I could make up for all the months that I didn’t cry.89.According to the writer, the woman in the marketplaceA refused to speak to her.B was pleasant and attractive.C was selling skirts ribbons.D recognized her immediately.90. Which of the following in NOT corret?A. The writer was not used to bargaining.B. People in Asia always bargain when buying things.C. Bargaining in Laos was quiet and peaceful.D.The writer was ready to bargain with the woman.91. The writer assumed that the woman accepted the last offer mainly because the womanA. thought that the last offer was reasonable.B.thought she could still make much money.C.was glad that the writer knew their way of bargaining.D. was tired of bargaining with the writer any more.92. Why did the writer finally decide to buy three skirts?A.The skirts were cheap and pretty.B.She liked the patterns on the skirts.C.She wanted to do something as compensation.D.She was fed up with further bargainning with the woman.93.When the writer left the marketplace, she wanted to cry, but did not becauseA. she had learned to stay cool and unfeeling.B. she was afraid of crying in public.C.she had learned to face difficulties bravely.D. she had to show in public that she was strong.94. Why did the writer cry eventually when she looked at the skirts again?A.she suddently felt very sad.B.she liked the ribbons so much.C.she was overcome by emotion.D.she felt sorry for the woman.TEXT DThe kids are hanging out. I pass small bands of students, on my way to work these mornings.They have become a familiar part of the summer landscape.These kids are not old enough for jobs. Nor are they rich enough for camp. They are school children without school. The calendar called the school year ran out on them a few weeks ago. Once supervised by teachers and principals, they now appear to be “self care”.Passing them is like passing through a time zone. For much of our history, after all, Americans arranged the school year around the needs of work and family. In 19th century cities, schools were open seven or eight hours a day, 11 months a year.In rural America, the year was arranged around the growing season. Now, only 3 percent of families follow the agricultural model, but nearly all schools are scheduled as if our children went home early to milk the cows and took months off to work the crops. Now, three-quarters of the mothers of school-age children work, but the calendar is written as if they were home waiting for the school bus.The six-hour day, the 180-day school year is regarded as something holy. But when parents work an eight-hour day and a 240-day year, it means something different. It means that many kids go home to empty houses. It means that, in the summer, they hang out.“We have a huge mismatch between the school calendar and the realisties of family life,”says Dr. Ernest Boyer ,head of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Dr. Boyer is one of many who believe that a radical revision of the school calendar is inevitable.＂School, whether we like it or not, is educational. It always has been.”His is not popular idea. Schools are routinely burdened with the job of solving all our social problems. Can they be asked to meet the needs of our work and family lives?It may be easier to promote a longer school year on its educational merits and, indeed, the educational case is compelling. Despite the complaints and studies about our kids’ lack of learning, the United State still has a shorter school year than any industrial nation. In most of Europe, the school year is 220 days. In Japan, it is 240 days long. While classroom time alone doesn’t produce a well-educated。
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2007年英语专业四级考试全真试卷及其参考答案SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1. 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 US.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.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation4. 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 arrival5. which of the following details about the changing rooms in 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?(A) Players can eat in the club room.(B) Players have to leave the club by ten o’clock.(C) The courts are closed earlier than the club room.(D) Players can use both the club room and the courts.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation8. At the university Mr. Robinson specialized in.(A) maths.(B) physics.(C) water management.(D) geography.9. Mr. Robinson worked for the Indian Government because of.(A) univers ity links.(B) government agreements.(C) company projects.(D) degree requirements.10. After Mr. Robinson returned from India, he.(A) charged jobs several times.(B) went to live in Manchester.(C) did similar work as in India.(D) became head of a research team.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.11. According to the talk, the owner of a bike has to.(A)register his bike immediately.(B) put his bike on a list at once.(C) have it stamped with a number.(D) report to the police station.12. The speaker in the talk recommends.(A) two locks for an expensive bike.(B) a good lock for an expensive bike.(C) cheap locks for cheap bikes.(D) good locks for cheap bikes.13. What is the main idea of the talk?(A) How to have the bike stamped.(B) How to protect your bike.(C) How to buy good locks.(D) How to report your lost bike to the police.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passages.14. Which course(s) runs or run for one hour each time?(A) Conversation class.(B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class.(D) All of the three courses.15. Which course(s) does or do NOT require enrolment beforehand?(A) Conversation class.(B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class.(D) All of the three courses.16. Which course(s) is (are) designed especially for students of economics and social sciences?(A) Conversation class.(B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class.(D) All of the three courses.17. Which course(s) are the shortest?(A) Conversation class.(B) Writing Skills class.(C) Examination Skills class.(D) All language courses.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.18. How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he moved to Milan?(A) 25.(B) 30.(C) 35(D) 4019. Throughout his life, Leonardo daVinci worked as all the following EXCEPT〖CD#15mm〗.(A) a painter.(B) an engineer.(C) an architect.(D) a builder20. Where did Leonardo da Vinci die?(A) In France.(B) In Milan.(C) In Florence.(D) In Tuscany.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.21. Who had to leave the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?(A) The Israeli army.(B) The Jewish settlers.(C) The Palestinians.(D) The Israeli Prime Minister.22. How many settlements would have to be removed altogether in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?(A) 2(B) 4(C) 21(D) 25Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?(A) The agreement has to be approved by Romania.(B) The agreement has to be approved by Bulgaria.(C) The agreement has to be approved by some RU states.(D) The agreement has to be approved by all the RU states.24. Romania and Bulgaria cannot join the EU in 2007 unless they carry out reforms in the following areas EXCEPT.(A) manufacturing.(B) border control.(C) administration.(D) justice.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will he given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25. What is the theme of the forum?(A) Business leadership.(B) Global business community.(C) Economic prospects in China.(D) Business and government in China.26. According to the news, the firs forum was held _.(A) 10 years ago.(B) 3 years ago.(C) in 1999.(D) in 2001.Question 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.27. About of the 15,000 visitors on the opening day of Hong Kong Disney land came from the mainland.(A) 4000(B) 5000(C) 6000(D) 700028. According to the news, residents in showed least interest in visiting the theme park.(A) Beijing(B) Guangzhou(C) Shanghai(D) Hong KongQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29. What is the news mainly about?(A) Religious violence.(B) Refugee issues.(C) A ferry disaster.(D) A rescue operation.30. The ferry boat was designed to carry passengers.(A) 198(B) 200(C) 290(D) 50001-05 BDACA 06-10 DBCAC11-15 CABAC 16-20 BCBDA21-25 BDCAC 26-30 ABACB。