2000年1月大学英语四级考试听力原文
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2000年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .2. A) .B) .C) ’t ’s.D) ’t .3. A) a .B) a .C) .D) .4. A) .B) a .C) .D) a .5. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) ’t a .6. A) . .B) . .C) .D) o’.7. A) .B) .C) .D) ’t .8. A) ’t .B) ’t a .C) a .D) .9. A) a o’ .B) .C) .D) a .10. A) . a .B) . .C) . .D) . a .11 14 .11. A) A .B) A .C) ’s .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14. A) .B) .C) .D) .15 17 .15. A) .B) ’t .C) ’t .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) ’t .C) .D) a .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) .2000年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) a .D) ’t .2. A) .B) .C) .D) .3. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) .D) .4. A) ’t .B) ’t .C) .D) .5. A) .B) a .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) .D) a .7. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .8. A) A .B) A .C) A .D) A .9. A) .B) .C) .D) .10. A) A .B) a .C) a .D) .11 14 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14. A) .B) .C) .D) .15 17 .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) 300 .B) .C) .D) ’s .20. A) .B) 40 .C) .D) 100 .2001年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) ’s .C) a .D) .2. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .3. A) ’s a .B) .C) ’s .D) .4. A) a .B) a .C) ’s .D) ’s .5. A) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) A .C) A .D) .7. A) .B) .C) .D) a .8. A) .B) a .C) .D) .9. A) .B) .C) .10. A) .B) ’t .C) ’s .D) .11 13 .11. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a India.12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) ’s .14 16 .14. A) .B) a .C) .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) ’ .20. A) .B) .C) ’s .D) ’ .2001年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) A .B) A .C) A a .D) A .2. A) .B) .C) .D) .3. A) a .B) .C) ’t .D) a a .4. A) .B) .C) a .D) .5. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .6. A) .B) .C) ’t .D) .7. A) 5:10.B) 5:00.C) 4:30.D) 5:15.8. A) .B) .C) .D) .9. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .10. A) .B) .C) .D) .2002年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’t .2. A) ’t .B) .C) .D) .3. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .4. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) .D) ’s .5. A) .B) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) .D) a .7. A) .B) .C) .D) .8. A) .B) .C) a .D) .9. A) . ’s .B) .C) . ’s .D) ’t .10. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .11 13 .11. A) ’t ’s .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) .B) .C) .D) a .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) a .B) .C) London .D) .18. A) .B) .C) a .D) .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) ’t ’ .B) .C) .D) .2002年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) .2. A) A .C) A .D) .3. A) a .B) .C) .D) a .4. A) .B) ’t .C) .D) .5. A) .B) .C) .D) ’t ’s .6. A) .B) .C) .7. A) .B) ’s .C) .D) ’s .8. A) a .B) .C) 9:14.D) ’s .9. A) a .B) a ’s.C) a .D) a .10. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .11 13 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) –’t .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 17 .14. A) A .B) A .C) A .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18 20 .18. A) .B) .C) .D) 14 .19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) a .2003年1月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) .2. A) ’s , .C) ’s .D) ’s .3. A) .B) .C) .D) .4. A) .B) .C) .D) .5. A) .B) a .C) .D) .6. A) ’s .B) .C) .7. A) .B) 7 o’.C) ’t 7 o’.D) ’t .8. A) ’s a .B) ’s .C) ’s ’s .D) ’s a .9. A) .B) .C) .D) .10. A) .B) ’t .C) a .D) ’s .2003年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .2. A) .B) .C) a .D) .3. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) a .D) .4. A) .B) .C) .D) .5. A) a .B) a .C) .D) ’t .6. A) 8 .B) .C) .D) .7. A) .B) .C) .D) a .8. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) .9. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .10. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .11 13 .11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) a .B) ’t .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .15. A) .B) .C) .D) .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) .B) .C) .D) .18. A) .B) .C) .D) .19. A) a .B) .C) .D) a Britain.20. A) .B) 1948.C) .D) 1881.2003年9月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) a .B) .C) .D) .2. A) .B) .C) .D) ’s .3. A) a .B) a .C) a .D) a .4. A) .B) a .C) a .D) .5. A) .B) .C) .D) .6. A) .B) .C) a .D) a .7. A) .B) .D) a .8. A) .B) a .C) .D) ’s .9. A) .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) .10. A) ’s .B) ’s .C) ’s .D) ’s .11 13 .11. A) .B) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) .B) .C) .D) .14 17 .14. A) .B) a .C) .D) .15. A) AB) A .C) A .D) A .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17. A) .B) .C) 55,000.D) .18 20 .18. A) A Bridge.B) A .C) A .D) A Bridge.19. A) .B) .C) .D) .20. A) .B) .C) .D) .2003年12月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) .C) .D) a a .2. A) .B) .C) ’t a .D) .3. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) .4. A) a .B) a .C) .D) a .5. A) .B) .C) ’s .D) .6. A) . .B) . ’s .C) .D) . ’s .7. A) ’t .B) a .C) .D) a .8. A) ’t .B) ’s .C) .D) .9. A) a .B) .C) a .D) .10. A) .B) .C) .D) .11 13 . 11. A) .B) .C) .D) .12. A) .B) .C) .D) .13. A) a .B) .C) .D) .14 16 .14. A) ’t .B) .C) .D) .15. A) .B) .C) .D) a .16. A) .B) .C) .D) .17 20 .17. A) ’s .B) .C) .D) ’s a .18. A) a .B) A a .C) A .D) A a .19. A) A .B) .C) A .D) .20. A) .B) London.C) a .D) .2004年6月大学英语四级(4)真题试卷1. A) .B) 'sC) a .D) .2. A) .B) . .C) . .。
2000年英语专业四级考试听力试题附答案
2000年英语专业四级考试听力试题附答案2000年英语专业四级考试听力试题附答案Part Ⅱ 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 read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage w ill be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seco nds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time yo u 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 TWO???Part Ⅲ LISTENING COMPREHENSION ［20 MIN.］?In Sections A, B, and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully an d then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question o n your answer sheet.??? Section A STATEMENT??In this section you will hear nine statements. At the end of the statement you w ill be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following nine questions.??1. What is said about Harry’s brother??A. He is happy with his job.?B. He is a very ambitious man.?C. He is too ambitious to be an engine driver.?D. He doesn’t like to be an engine driver. ?2. What do you learn about Ms. Ellis??A. She has been waiting.?B. She is examining her patient.?C. She is seeing her doctor.?D. She wouldn’t mind waiting. ?3. Joan is probably a___.?A. nurseB. doctorC. lawyerD. s aleswoman ?4. The speaker sees Mary wear ___ different silk scarves in a wee k.?A. 2B.5C.7D. 6 ?5. Where will the passengers change trains to go to Gilford??A. East Croydon.B.Victoria.C. Southeast.D.Red Hill. ? 6. What is the speaker probably doing??A. Interviewing a clerk.?B. Writing a job ad.?C. Dismissing a clerk.?D. Making inquires ?7. What does the speaker mean??A. Emily is neither honest nor trustworthy.?B. Emily used to be honest only.?C. Emily used to be trustworthy only.?D. Emily is more than honest and trustworthy. ?8. When does the next train leave??A. 6:56.B. 7:00.C.7:28.D.8:38.9. What was wrong with Malcolm??A. He had trouble working hard.?B. He didn’t know where to go.?C. He never went anywhere.?D. He worked hard but never succeeded. ??SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear eight short conversations between two speakers.A t the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following eight questions.??10. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers??A. Teacher and student.?B. Doctor and patient.?C. Lawyer and client.?D. Boss and secretary. ?11. What is the weather usually like in November??A. Hotter than the present weather.?B. More humid than the present weather.?C. Drier than the present weather.?D. Cooler than the present weather. ?12. What conclusion can we draw from this conversation??A. Public buses are fast and cheap.?B. Parking is becoming a big problem.?C. Subway trains are even safer than taxis.?D. Taxis are more convenient than buses. ?13. What are the two speakers talking about??A. Fixing the woman’s computer.?B. Ordering some new parts by Friday.?C. Getting the new parts ready by Friday.?D. Sending the woman’s computer for repair. ?14. What can we learn from the conversation??A. Neither of them has a favourable opinion of the service.?B. The woman is having a terrible time serving in the restaurant.?C. Both agree it’s time for the restaurant to fire some staff.?D. The man thinks the restaurant is all right, but the woman doesn’t. ?15. Who will pay for the call??A. The man.B. The operator.?C. The man’s sister.D. The man and his sister. ?16. What does the man think of the woman’s choice of clothing??A. He thinks her choice is good.?B. He thinks her choice is terrible.?C. He doesn’t like the colour.?D. He doesn’t l ike the style. ?17. What happened to Mr. Runt’s project??A. It was fairly successful.?B. It was hard and futile.?C. It failed for lack of fund.?D. It stopped for lack of land. ??SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST?Question 18 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you wil l be given 1O seconds to answer the question.?Now listen to the news.??18. According to the news, NATO and Russia___.?A. have finalized a charter on their new relationship?B. still have differences in military and political issues?C. will hold a fifth round of talks in Luxembourg?D. made no progress in this round of talks ?Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item , you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.?Now listen to the news.??19. ___ people were killed during the air crash.A. 61B. 51C. 41D. 1020. According to the news, the plane crashed___.?A. shortly before it landedB. minutes after it took off?C. after it cleared the mountainsD. at the foot of the mountains ?Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item , you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.?Now listen to the news.??21. Which of the following is NOT listed as a terrorist group by the US ??A. The pro-Iranian Hezbollah.B. The Palestinian group Hamas.?C. The Irish Republican Army.D. The Basque separatist group ETA. ?22. The affected groups will be prevented from___.?A. entering the United States legallyB. freezing US financial assets abroad?C. receiving support from other countriesD. giving weapons to other terrorist groups ?Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you wil l be given 1O seconds to answer the question.?Now listen to the news.??23. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu___.?A. has been prosecuted by the Justice Ministry?B. may be prosecuted by the Justice Ministry?C. has been prosecuted by the police?D. will be prosecuted on Monday ?Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item , you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.?Now listen to the news.??24. The winners of the reported elections are___.?A. the left-wing ConservativesB. the left-wing Socialists?C. the centre-right ConservativesD. the centre-right Socialists ?25. If the left secures the parliamentary majority,___.?A. Chirac will share his presidential power with Jospin?B. Jospin will share his prime ministerial power with Chirac?C. Jospin will become prime minister, and Chirac will remain?D. Jospin will become prime minister, and Chirac will resign ?听力原文??PART Ⅱ DICTATION?What We Know About Language?Many things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. No human race anywhere on earth is so backward that it has no language of itsown at all. Second , there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.?PART Ⅲ LISTENING COMPREHENSION?SECTION A STATEMENT?1. Harry’s brother would not remain an engine driver if he were ambitious.?2. Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Ms Ellis is being examined by her physician at this moment.?3. Joan is in hospital. I’d like to send her a handbag she can use later in the law office, where she is employed.?4. Mary and I work in the same office. We are on five days and off two days ina week. Every time I see her, she is wearing a different silk scarf.?5. We’ll come aboard Southeast Service to Red Hill, East Corydon and Victoria, with changes in Red Hill for Gilford.?6. What we need here is a clerk who is careful and CONSIDERATE. Let’s write that in the ad: carefulness and consideration are a must.?7. I used to think Emily was honest and trust-worthy, but now I know better. ?8. The first train to Green Hill leaves at 6:28. There is a train every hour on the hour and every 28 minutes PAST the hour. ?9. The trouble is no matter how hard he tried, Malcolm didn’t seem to get anywhere.? SECTION B CONVERSATION?10. M：What do you think? Am I OK??W: Well, there is some information that seems to me ... I want to have a thorough checkup and do some tests. ?11. M: It’s hot! I wish it would rain and cool off!?W: This isn’t usual for November. I don’t remember i t ever being so hot and dry in November before. ?12. M: Many people prefer taking public buses or the subway or even taxis because parking is getting to be a real headache in some parts of the city.? W: That doesn’t surprise me.?13. M: Hello, Good mornin g, I’m calling to check on the status of my computer.? W: Well, the new parts have just been coming in,so it should be ready by Friday.?14. M： My goodness, the service in this restaurant is really terrible,a lot worse than before.?W: Right. It’s high time they got rid of half the staff here if you ask me.?15. M: Operator, I booked a long-distance collect call for my sister in Switzerland 25 minutes ago, but I haven’t got a reply yet.?W: Sorry， I ring it for you right now.? 16. W: I’ll wear this blue jacket. I like the color on me, don’t you think?? M: I think it looks terrific on you,really.?17. M: How did Mr. Hunt’s project turn out? I heard he had trouble with the financing, but then he could get the loan he wanted.?W: It’s true. He did have difficulties at first. But all in all, the project couldn’t have turned out better.?SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST?News Item One (18)?NATO and Russia are reporting some progress in efforts to finalize a charter governing their post-cold-war relationship. But they stressed more work must be done to settle their differences in military and political issues. A fifth round of talks between the Russian foreign minister and NATO Secretary General ended Tuesday in Luxembourg.?News Item Two (19-20)?A Boeing 727 aircraft with 51 passengers and 10 crew on board has crashed into a mountain side just outside the Columbia capital, Bogota. Police and rescue workers said everyone was killed when the plane exploded scattering wreckage over a wide area. The crash happened shortly after take-off when the plane was unable to gain enough height to clear the mountains. The aircraft belonged to Ecuadorian Airline, but it had been chartered by Air-France for the route from Bogota to Ecuadorian Capital, Quito.?News Item Three (21-22)?The US has designated thirty international groups as terrorist organizations, barring them from receiving money, weapons or other support from US citizens. The new terrorist list includes a Palestinian group Hamas, the Pro-Iranian Hezbollah, Cambodian’s Khmer Rouge, the Basque separatist group ETA, Sri Lanka’s Tamitigers, and Peru-based Shining Path and Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement. The list does not include the Irish Republican Army or the Palestinian Liberation Organization. US Secretary of State Maddine Albright says the affected groups will have their US visas revoked and US financial assets frozen.?News Item Four (23)?Israeli prosecutors are reviewing charges against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after Israeli police called off his indictment. Justice Ministry officials say they hope a decision on whether to bring charges against the Israeli leader will be announced Sunday. The case stems from the appointment of Runny Barong as Israeli attorney general. Critics charged the appointment was part of a conspiracy to end the trial of Netanyahu’s political ally.?News Item Five (24-25)?The combined left-wing opposition in France has defeated President Jaque Chirac’s ruling conservative coalition in the first round of the country’s parliamentary elections. Projections by French TV give the Socialist-l ed opposition 40% of the vote and Mr. Chirac’s center-right coalition 37%. If the left secures the majorityof seats in parliament, Socialist leader Leono Jospin would likely became prime minister in the power-sharing arrangement with President Chirac.参考答案1~5 ACCBD 6~10 BABDB11~15 DBAAC 16~20 AABAB 21~25 CABBC。
2000年1月大学英语四级听力原文
W: Certainly. In fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. I still remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day of school.
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Why did the ancestors of Gypsies leave their home?
15. What is the attitude of some people toward Gypsies?
Q: What does the woman mean?
Passage One
A friend of mine told me that when he was a young man, he went to work as a teacher in one of the states of India. One day, he received an invitation to dinner at the ruler’s palace. Very pleased, he went to tell his colleagues. They laughed, and told him the meaning of the invitation. They had all been invited, and each person who was invited had to bring with him a certain number of silver and gold coins. The number of coins varied according to the person’s position in the service of the government. My friend’s income was not high, so he did not have much to pay. Each person bowed before the ruler, his gold went onto one hip, his silver went onto another hip. And in this way he paid his income tax for the year. This was a simple way of collecting income tax. The tax on property was also collected simply. The ruler gave a man the power to collect a tax from each owner of land or property in a certain area, if this man promised to pay the ruler a certain amount of money. Of course, the tax collector managed to collect more money than he paid to the ruler. The difference between the sum of money he collected and the sum of money he gave to the ruler was his profit.
2000年英语专业四级考试听力原文
Part ⅡDICTATIONWhat We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. No human race anywhere on earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT1. Harry’s brother would not remain an engine driver if he were ambitious.2. Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Ms Ellis is being examined by her physician at this moment.3. Joan is in hospital. I’d like to send her a handbag she can use later in the law office, where she is employed.4. Mary and I work in the same office. We are on five days and off two days in a week. Every timeI see her, she is wearing a different silk scarf.5. We’ll come aboard Southeast Service to Red Hill, East Corydon and Victoria, with changes in Red Hill for Gilford.6. What we need here is a clerk who is careful and CONSIDERA TE. Let’s write that in the ad: carefulness and consideration are a must.7. I used to think Emily was honest and trust-worthy, but now I know better.8. The first train to Green Hill leaves at 6:28. There is a train every hour on the hour and every 28 minutes PAST the hour.9. The trouble is no matter how hard he tried, Malcolm didn’t seem to get anywhere. SECTION B CONVERSA TION10. M：What do you think? Am I OK?W: Well, there is some information that seems to me ... I want to have a thorough checkup and do some tests.11. M: It’s hot! I wish it would rain and cool off!W: This isn’t usual for November. I don’t remember it ever being so hot and dry in November before.12. M: Many people prefer taking public buses or the subway or even taxis because parking is getting to be a real headache in some parts of the city.W: That doesn’t surprise me.13. M: Hello, Good morning, I’m calling to check on the status of my computer.W: Well, the new parts have just been coming in,so it should be ready by Friday.14. M：My goodness, the service in this restaurant is really terrible, a lot worse than before.W: Right. It’s high time they got rid of half the staff here if you ask me.15. M: Operator, I booked a long-distance collect call for my sister in Switzerland 25 minutes ago, but I haven’t got a reply yet.W: Sorry，I ring it for you right now.16. W: I’ll wear this blue jacket. I like the color on me, don’t you think?M: I think it looks terrific on you,really.17. M: How did Mr. Hunt’s project turn out? I heard he had trouble with the financing, but then he could get the loan he wanted.W: It’s true. He did have difficulties at first. But all in all, the project couldn’t have turned out better.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (18)NATO and Russia are reporting some progress in efforts to finalize a charter governing their post-cold-war relationship. But they stressed more work must be done to settle their differences in military and political issues. A fifth round of talks between the Russian foreign minister and NATO Secretary General ended Tuesday in Luxembourg.News Item Two (19-20)A Boeing 727 aircraft with 51 passengers and 10 crew on board has crashed into a mountain side just outside the Columbia capital, Bogota. Police and rescue workers said everyone was killed when the plane exploded scattering wreckage over a wide area. The crash happened shortly after take-off when the plane was unable to gain enough height to clear the mountains. The aircraft belonged to Ecuadorian Airline, but it had been chartered by Air-France for the route from Bogota to Ecuadorian Capital, Quito.News Item Three (21-22)The US has designated thirty international groups as terrorist organizations, barring them from receiving money, weapons or other support from US citizens. The new terrorist list includes a Palestinian group Hamas, the Pro-Iranian Hezbollah, Cambodian’s Khmer Rouge, the Basque separatist group ETA, Sri Lanka’s Tamitigers, and Peru-based Shining Path and Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement. The list does not include the Irish Republican Army or the Palestinian Liberation Organization. US Secretary of State Maddine Albright says the affected groups will have their US visas revoked and US financial assets frozen.News Item Four (23)Israeli prosecutors are reviewing charges against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after Israeli police called off his indictment. Justice Ministry officials say they hope a decision on whether to bring charges against the Israeli leader will be announced Sunday. The case stems from the appointment of Runny Barong as Israeli attorney general. Critics charged the appointment was part of a conspiracy to end the trial of Netanyahu’s political ally.News Item Five (24-25)The combined left-wing opposition in France has defeated President Jaque Chirac’s ruling conservative coalition in the first round of the country’s parliamentary elections. Projections by French TV give the Socialist-led opposition 40% of the v ote and Mr. Chirac’s center-right coalition 37%. If the left secures the majority of seats in parliament, Socialist leader Leono Jospin would likely became prime minister in the power-sharing arrangement with President Chirac.。
年月份四级第一套听力原文
年月份四级第一套听力原文以下是四级第一套听力原文的部分内容：Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)， B)， C) and D)News Report OneA 21-yearold runner, Tom Smith, has become an overnight sensation after winning the city's marathon with a recordbreaking time Smith completed the 42195-kilometer course in just 2 hours, 15 minutes and 30 seconds, beating the previous record by over two minutesThe race started at 8 am on a sunny Sunday morning Thousands of runners took part in the event, but it was Smith who led the pack from the start He maintained a steady pace throughout the race and crossed the finish line to the cheers of the crowdAfter the race, Smith said he was overwhelmed by the support and was grateful for the months of training that had gone into this achievement ＂I never thought I could do it, but I just kept telling myself to keep going,＂ he said1、 What did Tom Smith do?A) He won a city marathonB) He set a new world recordC) He completed a 10-kilometer raceD) He participated in a running event for the first time2、 How long did it take Tom Smith to finish the race?A) 2 hours, 13 minutes and 30 secondsB) 2 hours, 15 minutes and 30 secondsC) 2 hours, 17 minutes and 30 secondsD) 2 hours, 19 minutes and 30 secondsNews Report TwoA major fire broke out at a factory in the industrial area of the city late last night Firefighters were called to the scene at around 11 pm and spent several hours trying to bring the blaze under controlThe fire is believed to have started in the storage area of the factory, where flammable materials were kept Strong winds made the situation worse, spreading the fire quickly to other parts of the buildingFortunately, there were no casualties reported, but the damage to the factory is extensive The cause of the fire is still under investigation3、 When did the fire break out?A) At around 9 pmB) At around 10 pmC) At around 11 pmD) At around 12 pm4、 Where did the fire start?A) In the office areaB) In the storage areaC) In the production areaD) In the staff rest areaNews Report ThreeA new study has found that spending time in nature can have a positive impact on mental health Researchers conducted a survey of over 1,000 people and found that those who spent at least two hours a week in natural environments such as parks and forests reported lower levels of stress and anxietyThe study also suggested that activities like walking, hiking, or simply sitting and enjoying the scenery can have therapeutic benefits Experts recommend that people make an effort to incorporate nature into their daily lives for better wellbeing5、 What did the new study find?A) Spending time in nature can improve physical healthB) Spending time in nature can boost creativityC) Spending time in nature can benefit mental healthD) Spending time in nature can enhance social skills6、 How many people were surveyed in the study?A) Over 500、B) Over 800、C) Over 1,000、D) Over 1,500、7、 How much time in nature is recommended for better wellbeing?A) At least one hour a weekB) At least two hours a weekC) At least three hours a weekD) At least four hours a weekSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions Both the conversationand the questions will be spoken only once After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)， B)， C) and D)Conversation OneW: Hi, Tom How was your weekend?M: It was great I went hiking with some friends in the mountainsW: That sounds like fun How was the weather?M: It was perfect Sunny and not too hot We had a wonderful timeW: Where did you go exactly?M: We went to a place called Mount Blue It's about two hours' drive from hereW: Oh, I've heard of it But I've never been there What did you do there?M: We walked along the trails, enjoyed the beautiful views, and had a picnic by a lakeQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard8、 What did Tom do over the weekend?A) He went shoppingB) He went hikingC) He stayed at homeD) He visited a friend9、 How was the weather during Tom's weekend?A) It was rainyB) It was cloudyC) It was sunnyD) It was windy10、 Where did Tom go hiking?A) Mount GreenB) Mount RedC) Mount WhiteD) Mount Blue11、 What did Tom and his friends do by the lake?A) They swamB) They had a picnicC) They took photosD) They played gamesConversation TwoM: Hi, Mary I'm thinking of buying a new laptop Do you have any suggestions?W: Well, it depends on your needs What are you going to use it for mainly?M: Mostly for work and some entertainment like watching movies and playing gamesW: In that case, you might want to look for one with a good processor and a decent graphics card Also, make sure it has enough storage spaceM: How much do you think I should spend?W: It could range from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand, depending on the features you wantM: Hmm, that's a wide range What about brands? Are there any that you recommend?W: Some popular brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo are usually reliable But it's still important to read reviews and compare different modelsQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard12、 Why does the man want to buy a new laptop?A) For studyB) For work and entertainmentC) For communicationD) For traveling13、 What should the man consider when buying a laptop?A) Processor and graphics cardB) Screen size and weightC) Battery life and priceD) Brand and color14、 How much might the man spend on a laptop?A) A few tens of dollarsB) A few hundred dollarsC) A few thousand dollarsD) Over ten thousand dollars15、 Which brands are usually reliable according to the woman?A) Dell, HP, and AppleB) Dell, HP, and LenovoC) Sony, Toshiba, and DellD) Lenovo, Acer, and AsusSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)， B)， C) and D)Passage OneScientists have long been interested in the relationship between sleep and memory A recent study has shed new light on this topic The study found that sleep plays a crucial role in consolidating memoriesDuring sleep, the brain processes and stores the information acquired during the day This helps to strengthen the connections between neurons and make the memories more durableThe researchers conducted experiments on a group of volunteers They had the participants learn a set of tasks and then divided them into two groups One group was allowed to sleep normally, while the other group was deprived of sleepThe next day, the participants were tested on their ability to recall the tasks The results showed that those who had slept performed significantly better than those who had notQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard16、 What is the recent study about?A) The relationship between sleep and healthB) The relationship between sleep and creativityC) The relationship between sleep and memoryD) The relationship between sleep and mood17、 How does sleep help consolidate memories?A) By relaxing the bodyB) By strengthening neural connectionsC) By eliminating unnecessary informationD) By increasing the brain's capacity18、 What did the researchers do in the experiments?A) They asked the participants to do different tasksB) They observed the participants' sleeping patternsC) They compared two groups of participantsD) They measured the participants' brain activityPassage TwoThe Internet has changed the way we communicate and access information It has brought countless benefits, but it also poses some challengesOne of the major challenges is the issue of online privacy With the increasing amount of personal data being shared and stored online, there is a greater risk of it being misused or stolen Another concern is the spread of false information It can be difficult to distinguish between reliable sources and misinformation, which can lead to confusion and wrong decisionsHowever, the Internet also offers great opportunities It enables people to connect with others from all over the world, share ideas, and collaborate on projects It has also made education more accessible, allowing people to learn new skills and knowledge at their own paceQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard19、 What is one of the challenges of the Internet?A) Slow connection speedB) Online privacyC) Limited access to informationD) High cost20、 What is a concern regarding the spread of information on the Internet?A) It is too complexB) It is too slowC) It may be falseD) It may be outdated21、 What are the opportunities offered by the Internet?A) Making education more expensiveB) Limiting communicationC) Making education more accessibleD) Causing more privacy issuesPassage ThreeExercise is essential for maintaining good health It not only helps to keep our bodies fit but also has numerous benefits for our mental wellbeingRegular physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity It also boosts the immune system, making us less prone to illnessesIn addition to physical health, exercise has a positive impact on mental health It can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression It can also improve sleep quality and enhance cognitive function, such as memory and concentrationTo get the most benefits from exercise, it's important to find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your routine It doesn't have to be intense or timeconsuming; even a short walk or some light stretching can make a differenceQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22、 What is the passage mainly about?A) The benefits of exercise for physical healthB) The benefits of exercise for mental healthC) The importance of exercise for overall healthD) The types of exercise suitable for different people23、 How can exercise reduce the risk of chronic diseases?A) By strengthening the musclesB) By boosting the immune systemC) By regulating the metabolismD) By improving the digestive system24、 What impact does exercise have on mental health?A) It causes more stressB) It increases anxietyC) It reduces depressionD) It leads to sleep disorders25、 What is important for getting the most benefits from exercise?A) Doing intense exerciseB) Spending a lot of time exercisingC) Choosing an enjoyable activityD) Following a strict exercise plan。
历年英语四级听力原文_(00-12年)
2012年6月短对话11:M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside。
W: The door into the family room isn’t big enough. Could it be made wider?Q: What are the speakers doing?12.M: I’m thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara?W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, I’ve had enough of our canteen food。
Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.W: Hey, if you can’t enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why not use earphones? I’m preparing for the speech contest。
M: Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize I’ve being bothering you all this time。
Q: What is the man probably doing?14.M: Finally, I’ve go t the chance to put on my new suit tonight. I hope to make a good impression on your family。
CET-4-2000-1
2000年1月4级听力原文Section A1. M: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?W: I don't know what's the matter with me? I'm always feeling tired, I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myself.M: Very delicious indeed. Even my mother's cannot match this.Q: What does the man mean?3. M: The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance. But I don't know the steps.W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in his crowd.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?4. M: I'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.W: You can't read just one. They say each presents a different theory.Q: What does the woman tell the man he must do?5. W: Mary is always complaining about her job.M: Maybe if you try typing letters every day, you'd see what it's like.Q: What does the man mean?6. M: Good morning. This is John Parker speaking. I'm just ringing to confirm my appointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.W: Yes. Mr. Smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.Q: Why is the man making the phone call?7. W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?M: Yes. I'm afraid he is not used to making speeches.Q: What do they think of Tom?8. M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them?W: A few? It looks like you bought out the bookstoreQ: What does the woman mean?9. M: Jane, you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o'clock flight.W: I realize that now. I'll have to get my ticket changes.Q: What will the woman have to do?10. M: Would you get me through to Dr. Lemon please?W: I'm sorry. He's with a patient.Q: What does the woman mean?Sections BPassage onePaul, a salesman from London, was driving past a sports car parked outside a supermarket, when he saw it start to roll slowly down the hill. Inside the car were two young girls on the passenger seat — but no driver Paul stopped quickly, jumped in front of the sports car and tried to stop it, pushing against the front of the car. Another man who was standing nearby got into the car and put on the handbrake, saving the girls from injury.It was at this point that Paul noticed his own car rolling slowly down the hill and going too fast for him to stop it. It crashed into a bus at the bottom of the hill and was so badly damaged that it had to be pulled away to a garage.As if this was not bad enough, Paul now found he had no one to blame. He was so busy chasing his car that he didn't get the name of the driver of the sports car, who just came out of the supermarket and drove away without realizing what, had happened.11. Which car was badly damaged?12. Where was the driver of the sports car when the accident happened?13. Who did Paul think was to blame for the accident?14. Who was injured in the accident?Passage TwoMy friend, Vemon Davies kept birds. One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox.Unfortunately, I forgot all about the birds until the night before Vemon was going to return. What was worse, it was already dark when I arrived at his house. I soon found the key Vernon gave me could not unlock either the front door or the back door. I was getting desperate. I kept thinking of what Vemon would say when he came back.I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. I found a barrel and pushed it under the window. As the barrel was very heavy, I made a lot of noise. But in the end, I managed to climb up and open the window.I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realized that someone was shininga torch up at me. I looked down and saw a policeman and an old lady, one of V erno's neighbors. “What are you doing up there?" said the policeman. Feeling lies a complete fool, I replied, “I was just going to feed Mr. Davies's birds.15. Why couldn't the man open the door?16. Why did the man feel desperate?17. Why did the man feel like a fool?Passage ThreeWhen Iraqi troops blew up hundreds of Kuwaiti oil well at the end of Gulf War, scientists feared environmental disaster. Would black powder in the smoke from the fires circles the globe and block out the sun?Many said “No way? Rain would wash the black powder from the atmosphere. But in America, air sampling balloons have detected high concentrations of particles similar to those collected in Kuwait. Didn’t catch fire. It has formed huge lakes in the Kuwaiti desert. They trap insects and birds, and poison a variety of other desert animals and plants.The only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. So far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.Nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. The resulting poisonous gases are choking nearby residents.Officials are trying to organize a quick cleanup, but they are not sure how to do it. One possibility is to burn the oil. Get those black-powder detectors ready.18. What were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War?19. What was the good news for scientists?20. What are the officials trying to do at the moment?。
2000年英语全国卷听力文稿
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.15.C. ￡9.18.答案是B1. Where are the two speakers?A. In a department store.B. In a clothes factory.C. On a playground.2. What time does the train leave?A. At 6:15.B. At 6:25.C. At 6:50.3. What are the two speakers doing?A. Enjoying meeting each other.B. Saying goodbye to each other.C. Planning to see each other again.4. What’s the man doing?A. He’s working in a hotel.B. He’s visiting a young couple.C. He’s traveling around.5. When should Susan go to meet Professor Brown?A. At 10:00.B. At 10:30.C. At 11:00.第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至8题6. Where does this conversation take place?A. At a booking office.B. At a museum.C. In a record store.7. On which day will the Japanese Music Concert be held?A. The 28th.B. The 30th.C. The 15th.8. How does the man pay for the tickets?A. By credit card.B. With U.S. dollars.C. By cheque.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题9. Where is the man going?A. Bridge Street.B. The cinema.C. The station.10. Where is the cinema?A. On the corner of Bridge Street.B. Next to the station.C. On Station Street.11. Which turning should the woman take on Bridge Street?A. The first on the right.B. The first on the left.C. The second on the left.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题12. Who are the speakers?A. A man and his wife.B. A man and his sister.C. A man and his girlfriend.13. Why is the man unhappy about their weekends?A. They seldom invite friends over.B. They seldom go out for a picnic.C. They seldom spend the weekends together.14. On which aspect of the picnic do the two speakers differ?A. Who should get the car ready.B. How many friends they should invite.C. What food and drink they should prepare.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题15. What is Mary's plan for Saturday?A. Visit her mother.B. Cook dinner for Tom.C. Ask John and his wife to dinner.16. What does John say to Mary about the invitation?A. He's not free.B. He'll certainly go.C. He's not sure.17. What has John promised to do?A. Phone back with an answer.B. Persuade Jane to join him.C. Visit Mary's mother on Saturday.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题18. Why are many roads closed in the north?A. Because of heavy rain.B. Because of strong winds.C. Because of fallen stones from mountains.19. In which part of the country have fifty houses been flooded?A. In the south.B. In the north.C. In the east.20. What happened in the west?A. Many boats were missing.B. Four people died in a river.C. Two villages were under water.答案：1.A2.B3.B4.C5.B6.A7.B8.C9.C 10.A11.B 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.C16.C 17.A 18.B 19.A 20.C。
2000年1月大学英语四级考试试题听力原文及参考答案
2000年1月大学英语四级考试试题听力原文及参考答案2000年1月大学英语四级考试听力原文Section A1. M: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?W: I don't know what's the matter with me? I'm always feeling tired, I'm usuallyworn out at the end of the day.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myself.M: Very delicious indeed. Even my mother's cannot match this.Q: What does the man mean?3. M: The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance. But I don't know the ste ps.W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in his crowd.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?4. M: I'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.W: You can't read just one. They say each presents a different theory.Q: What does the woman tell the man he must do?5. W: Mary is always complaining about her job.M: Maybe if you tries typing letters every day, you'd see what it's like.Q: What ies the man mean?6. M: Good morning. this is John Parker speaking. I'm just ringing to confirm myappointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.W: Yes. Mr. Smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.Q: Why is the man maiking the phone call?7. W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?M: Yes. I'm afraid he is not used to maing speeches.Q: What do they think of Tom?8. M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them?W: A few? It looks like you bought out the bookstoreQ: What does the woman mean?9. M: Jane, you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o'clockflight.W: I realize that now. I'll have to get my ticket changes.Q: What will the woman have to do?10. M: Would you get me through to Dr. Lemon please?W: I'm sorry. He's with a patient.Q: What does the woman mean?Sections BPassage onePaul, a salesman from London, was driving past a sports car parked outside a supemarket, when he saw it start to rool slowly down the hill. Inside the car were two young girls on the passenger seat — but no driver Paul stpped quickly, jumped in front of the sports car and tried to stop it, pushing against the fron t of the car. Another man who was standing nearby got into the car and put on th e handbrake, saving the girls from injury.It was at this point that Paul noticed his own car rolling slowly down the hill and going too fast for him to stop it. It crashed into a bus at the bottom of the hill and was so badly damaged that it had to be pulled away to a garage.As if this was not bad enough, Paul now found he had no one to blame. He was so busy chasing his car that he didn't get the name of the driver of the sports car, who just came out of the supermarket and drove away without realizing what had happened.11. Which car was badly damaged?12. Where was the driver of the sports car when the accident happened?13. Who did Paul think was to blame for the accident?14. Who was injured in the accident?Passage TwoMy friend, Vemon Davies kept birds. One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox.Unfortunately, I forgot all about the birds until the night before Vemon was going to return. What was worse, it was already dark when I arrived at his hous e. I soon found the key Vernon gave me could not unlock either the front door or the back door. I was getting desperate. I kept thinking of what Vemon would say when he came back.I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. I found a barrel and pushed it under the window. As the barrel was ver y heavy, I made a lot of noise. But in the end, I managed to climbe up and open the window.I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realized that someone was shining a torch up at me. I looked down and saw a policemna and an old lady, one of Verno's neighbours. “What are you doing up there?" said the policeman. Feeling lise a complete fool, I replied, “I was just going to feed Mr. Davies's birds."15. Why couldn't the man open the door?16. Why did the man feel desperate?17. Why did the man feel like a fool?Passage ThreeWhen Iragi troops blew up hundreds of Kuwaiti oil well at the end of Gulf War, scientists feared environmental disaster. Would black powder in the smoke from the fires circles the globe and block out the sun?Many said “No way?; rain would wash the black pwder from the atmosphere. But in America, airsampling balloons have detected high concentrations of particles similar to those collected in Kuwait. didn't catch fire. It has formed huge lakes in the Kuwaiti dersert. They trap insects and birds, and poison a veriety of other desert animals and plants.The only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. So far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.Nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. The resulting poisonous gases are choking nearby residents.Officials are trying to organize a quick cleanup, but they are not sure how to do it. One possibillity is to burn the oil. Get those black-powder detectors ready.18. What were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War?19. What was the good news for scientists?20. What are the officials trying to do at the moment? 2001年1月大学英语四级考试参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension1-10: CADCABBCDB11-20: CDAAABBDDCPart II Reading Comprehension21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C26. A 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. B31. D 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A36. A 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. DPart III V ocabulary and Structure41. A 42. B 43. B 44. D 45. A46. C 47. B 48. D 49. B 50. B51. C 52. D 53. D 54. D 55. A56. C 57. A 58. B 59. C 60. B61. D 62. C 63. A 64. D 65. D66. A 67. C 68. C 69. A 70. DPart IV Cloze71. C 72. B 73. A 74. C 75. D76. A 77. B 78. C 79. D 80. B81. C 82. B 83. A 84. D 85. A86. C 87. A 88. D 89. B 90. DPart V Writing（略）。
2000年1月大学英语四级考试试题及答案
2000年1月大学英语四级考试试题试卷一Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutesSection A1. A) The woman is s close friend of the man.B) The woman has been working too hard.C) The woman is seeing a doctor.D) The woman is tired of her work.2. A) This apple pie tastes very good.B) His mother likes the pie very muchC) This pie can’t match his mother’s.D) His mother can’t make apple pies.3. A) Take a walk. B) Give a performance.C) Listen to the music. D) Dance to the music.4. A) Read an article on political science.B) Present a different theory to the class.C) Read more than one article.D) Choose a better article to read.5. A) The woman would understand if she did Ma ry’s job.B) The woman should do the typing for Mary.C) The woman should work as hard as Mary.D) The woman isn’t a skillful typist.6. A) He wants to make an appointment with Mr. Smith.B) He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him.C) He wants to change the time of the appointment.D) He wants the woman to meet him at three o’clock.7. A) He gets nervous vastly. B) He is an inexperienced speaker.C) He is an awful speaker. D) He hasn’t prepar ed his speech well.8. A) She didn’t like the books the man bought.B) There wasn’t a large selection at the bookstore.C) The man bought a lot of books.D) She wanted to see what the man bought.9. A) Buy a ticket for the ten o’clock flight.B) Ask the man to change the ticket for her.C) Go to the airport immediately.D) Switch to a different flight.10. A) Dr. Lemon is waiting for a patient.B) Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment.C) Dr. Lemon has lost his patience.D) Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) A car outside the supermarket. B) A car at the bottom of the hill.C) Paul’s car. D) The sports car.12. A) Inside the car. B) At the foot of the hill.C) In the garage. D) In the supermarket.13. A) The driver of the sports car. B) The two girls inside the car.C) The bus driver. D) Paul.14. A) Nobody. B) The two girls.C) The man standing nearby. D) The salesman from London.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.15. A) His friend gave him the wrong key.B) He didn’t know where the back door was.C) He couldn’t find the key to his mailbox.D) It was too dark to put the key in the lock.16. A) It was getting dark.B) He was afraid of being blamed by his friend.C) The birds might have flown away.D) His friend would arrive any time.17. A) He looked silly with only one leg inside the window.B) He knew the policeman wouldn’t believe him.C) The torchlight made him look very foolish.D) He realized that he had made a mistake.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.18. A) The threat of poisonous desert animals and plants.B) The exhaustion of energy resources.C) The destruction of oil wells.D) The spread of the black powder from the fires.19. A) The underground oil resources have not been affected.B) Most of the desert animals and plants have managed to survive.C) The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating.D) The underground water resources have not been polluted.20. A) To restore the normal production of the oil wells.B) To estimate the losses caused by the fires.C) To remove the oil left in the desert.D) To use the oil left in the oil lakes.Part ⅡReading Comprehension (35 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Unless we spend money to spot and prevent asteroids(小行星)now, one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it, say some scientists.Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids(流星)that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don’t threaten us. But there are also thousands whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth.Buy $50 million worth of new telescopes right now. Then spend $10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks. By the time we spot a fatal one, the scientists say, we’ll have a way to change its course.Some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with nuclear weapons. But the cost wouldn’t be cheap.Is it worth it? Two things experts consider when judging any risk are: 1) How likely the event is; and 2) How bad the consequences if the event occurs. Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500,000 years. Sounds pretty rare—but if one did fall, it would be the end of the world. “If we don’t take care of these big asteroids, they’ll take care of us,” says one scientist. “It’s that simple.”The cure, though, might be worse than the disease. Do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons sitting around on Earth? “The world has less to fear from doomsday(毁灭性的) rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against them,” said a New York Times article.21. What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids?A) They are heavenly bodies different in composition.B) They are heavenly bodies similar in nature.C) There are more asteroids than meteoroids.D) Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids.22. What do scientists say about the collision of an asteroid with Earth?A) It is very unlikely but the danger exists.B) Such a collision might occur once every 25 years.C) Collisions of smaller asteroids with Earth occur more often than expected.D) It’s still too early to say whether such a collision might occur.23. What do people think of the suggestion of using nuclear weapons to alter the course of asteroids?A) It sounds practical but it may not solve the problem.B) It may create more problems than it might solve.C) It is a waste of money because a collision of asteroids with Earth is very unlikely.D) Further research should be done before it is proved applicable.24. We can conclude from the passage that .A) while pushing asteroids off course nuclear weapons would destroy the worldB) asteroids racing across the night sky are likely to hit Earth in the near futureC) the worry about asteroids can be left to future generations since it is unlikely to happen in our lifetimeD) workable solutions still have to be found to prevent a collision of asteroids with Earth.25. Which of the following best describes the auth or’s tone in this passage?A) Optimistic. B) Critical. C) Objective. D) Arbitrary.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Believe it or not, optical illusion (错觉) can cut highway crashes.Japan is a case in point. It has reduced automobile crashes on some roads by nearly 75 percent using a simple optical illusion. Bent stripes, called chevrons (人字形) painted on the roads make drivers think that they are driving faster than they really are, and thus drivers slow down.Now the American Association Foundation for Traffic Safety in Washington D.C is planning to rep eat Japan’s success. Starting next year, the foundation will paint chevrons and other patterns of stripes on selected roads around the country to test how well the patterns reduce highway crashes.Excessive speed plays a major role in as much as one fifth of all fatal traffic accidents, according to the foundation. To help reduce those accidents, the foundation will conduct its tests in areas where speed-related hazards are the greatest-curves, exit slopes, traffic circles, and bridges.Some studies suggest that straight, horizontal bars painted across roads can initially cut the average speed of drivers in half. However, traffic often returns to full speed within months as drivers become used to seeing the painted bar. Chevrons, scientists say, not only give drivers the impression that they are driving faster than they really are but also make a lane spear to be narrower. The result is a longer lasting reduction in highway speed and the number of traffic accidents.26. The passage mainly discusses .A) a new way of highway speed controlB) a new pattern for painting highwaysC) a new approach to training driversD) a new type of optical illusion27. On roads painted with chevrons drivers tend to feel that .A) they should avoid speed-related hazardsB) they are driving in the wrong laneC) they should slow down their speedD) they are approaching the speed limit28. The advantage of chevrons over straight, horizontal bars is that the former .A) can keep drivers awakeB) can cut road accidents in halfC) will have a longer effect on driversD) will look more attractive29. The American Association Foundation for Traffic Safety plans to .A) try out the Japanese method in certain areasB) change the road signs across the countryC) replace straight, horizontal bars with chevronsD) repeat the Japanese road patterns30. What does the author say about straight, horizontal bars painted across roads?A) They are falling out of use in the United States.B) They tend to be ignored by drivers in a short period of time.C) They are applicable only on broad roads.D) They cannot be applied successfully to traffic circles.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Amtrak (美国铁路客运公司) was experiencing a downswing in ridership (客运量) along the lines comprising its rail system. Of major concern to Amtrak and its advertising agency DDB Needham，were the long-distance western routes where ridership had been declining significantly.At one time, trains were the only practical way to cross the vast areas of the west. Trains were fast, very luxurious, and quite convenient compared to other forms of transportation existing at the time. However, times change and automobile became America’s standard of convenience. Also, air travel had easily established itself as the fastest method of traveling great distances. Therefore, the task for DDB Needham was to encourage consumers to consider other aspects of train travel in order to change their attitudes and increase the likelihood that trains would be considered for travel in the west.Two portions of the total market were targeted: 1) anxious fliers-those concerned with safety, relaxation, and cleanliness and 2) travel-lovers-those viewing themselves as relaxed, casual, and interested in the travel experience as part of their vacation. The agency then developed a campaign that focused on travel experiences such as freedom, escape, relaxation, and enjoyment of the great western outdoors. It stressed experiences gained by using the trains and portrayed western train trips as wonderful adventures.Advertisements showed pictures of the beautiful scenery that could be enjoyed along some of the more famous western routes and emphasized the romantic names of some of these trains (Empire Builder, etc.). These ads were strategically placed among family-oriented TV shows and programs involving nature and America in order to most effectively reach target audiences. Results were impressive. The Empire Builder, which was focused on in one ad, enjoyed a 15 percent increase in profits on its Chicago to Seattle route.31. What’’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A) To show the inability of trains to compete with planes with respect to speed and convenience.B) To stress the influence of the automobile on America’s standard of convenience.C) To emphasize the function of travel agencies in market promotion.D) To illustrate the important role of persuasive communication in changing consumer attitudes.32. It can be inferred from the passage that the drop in Amtrak rider ship was due to the fact that .A) trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportationB) trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportationC) trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to beD) trains could not compete with planes in terms of luxury and convenience33. To encourage consumers to travel by train, DDB Needham emphasized .A) the freedom and convenience provided on trainsB) the practical aspects of travelC) the adventurous aspects of train tripsD) the safety and cleanliness of train trips34. The train ads were placed among family-oriented TV programs involving nature and America because .A) they could focus on meaningful travel experiencesB) they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programsC) their profits could be increased by some 15 percentD) most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed to be among the audiences35. According to the passage, the Empire Builder enjoyed an increase in rider ship and profits because .A) the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertisedB) it provided an exciting travel experienceC) its passengers could enjoy the great western outdoorsD) it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in Chicago and SeattlePassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.Why does cream go bad faster than butter? Some researchers think they have the answer, and it comes down to the structure of the food, not its chemical composition—a finding that could help rid some processed foods of chemical preservatives.Cream and butter contain pretty much the same substances, so why cream should sour much faster has been a mystery. Both are emulsions—tiny globules (小球体) of one liquid evenly distributed throughout another. The difference lies in what’s in the globules and what’s in the surrounding liquid, says Brocklehurst, who led the investigation.In cream, fatty globules drift about in a sea of water. In butter, globules of a watery solution are locked away in a sea of fat. The bacteria which make the food go bad prefer to live in the watery regions of the mixture. “This means that in cream, the bacteria are free to grow throughout the mixture,” he says.When the situation is reversed, the bacteria are locked away in compartments (隔仓室) buried deep in the sea of fat. Trapped in this way, individual colonies cannot spread and rapidly run out of nutrients (养料). They also slowly poison themselves with their waste prod ucts. “In butter, you get a self-limiting system which stops the bacteria growing.” says Brocklehurst.The researchers are already working with food companies keen to see if their products can be made resistant to bacterial attack through alterations to th e food’s structure. Brockiehurst believes it will be possible to make the emulsions used in salad cream, for instance, more like that in butter. The key will be to do this while keeping the salad cream liquid and not turning it into a solid lump.36. The significance of Brocklehurst’s research is that.A) it suggested a way to keep some foods fresh without preservativesB) it discovered tiny globules in both cream and butterC) it revealed the secret of how bacteria multiply in cream and butterD) it found that cream and butter share the same chemical composition37. According to the researchers, cream sours faster than butter because bacteria .A) are more evenly distributed in creamB) multiply more easily in cream than is butterC) live on less fat in cream than in butterD) produce less waste in cream than in butter38. According to Brocklehurst, we can keep cream fresh by .A) removing its fat B) killing the bacteriaC) reducing its water content D) altering its structure39. The word “colonies”(Line 2, Para.4) refers to.A) tiny globules B) watery regionsC) bacteria communities D) little compartments40. Commercial application of the research finding will be possible if salad cream can be made resistant tobacterial attack .A) by varying its chemical composition B) by turning it into a solid lumpC) while keeping its structure unchanged D) while retaining its liquid formPart ⅡVocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)41. She ought to stop work; she has a headache because she too long.A) has been reading B) had readC) is reading D) read42. Niagara Falls is a great tourist , drawing millions of visitors every year.A) attention B) attraction C) appointment D) arrangement43. I don’t mind the decision as long as it is not too late.A) you to delay making B) your delaying makingC) your delaying to make D) you delay to make44. The hopes, goals, fears and desires widely between men and women, between the rich and the poor.A) alter B) shift C) transfer D) vary45. Corn originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus found it in Cuba.A) being cultivated B) been cultivated C) having cultivated D) cultivating46. The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience on benches, chairs or boxes.A) having seated B) seating C) seated D) having been seated47. This kind of glasses manufactured by experienced craftsmen comfortably.A) is worn B) wears C) wearing D) are worn48. Some diseases are by certain water animals.A) transplanted B) transformed C) transported D) transmitted49. Wouldn’t you rather your child to bed early?A) go B) went C) would go D) goes50. Although Anne is happy with her success, she wonders will happen to her private life.A) that B) what C) it D) this51. The words of his old teacher left a impression on his mind. He is still influenced by them.A) long B) lively C) lasting D) liberal52. Mike’s uncle insists in this hotel.A) staying not B) not to stayC) that he would not stay D) that he not stay53. We agreed to accept they thought was the best tourist guide.A) whatever B) whomever C) whichever D) whoever54. It is our policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means.A) consistent B) continuous C) considerate D) continual55. Between 1974 and 1997, the number of overseas visitors expanded 27%.A) by B) for C) to D) in56. Although many people view conflict as bad, conflict is sometimes useful it forces people to test therelative merits of their attitudes and behaviors.A) by which B) to which C) in that D) so that57. He is about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year.A) optimistic B) optional C) outstanding D) obvious58. Sometimes I wish I in a different time and a different place.A) be living B) were living C) would live D) would have lived59. The director was critical the way we were doing the work.A) at B) in C) of D) with60. In a sudden of anger, the man tore up everything within reach.A) attack B) burst C) split D) blast61. she realized it was too late to go home.A) No sooner it grew dark than B) Hardly did it grow dark thatC) Scarcely had it grown dark than D) It was not until dark that62. In Britain people four million tons of potatoes every year.A) swallow B) dispose C) consume D) exhaust63. I’d his reputation with other farmers and business people in the community, and then make a decisionabout whether or not to approve a loan.A) take into account B) account for C) make up for D) make out64. It is essential that these application forms back as early as possible.A) must be sent B) will be sent C) are sent D) be sent65. She cooked the meat for a long time so as to make it enough to eat.A) mild B) slight C) light D) tender66. We take our skin for granted until it is burned repair.A) beyond B) for C) without D) under67. The computer revolution may well change society as as did the Industrial Revolution.A) certainly B) insignificantly C) fundamentally D) comparatively68. in this way, the situation doesn’t seem so disappointing.A) To look at B) Looking at C) Looked at D) To be looked at69. A lot of ants are always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough .A) nuisance B) trouble C) worry D) anxiety70. Some women a good salary in a job instead of staying home, but they decided not to work for the sake ofthe family.A) must make B) should have made C) would make D) could have made试卷二Part IV Cloze (15 minutes)In a telephone survey of more than 2,000 adults, 21% said they believed the sun revolved (旋转) around the earth. An 71 7% did not know which revolved around 72 . I have no doubt that 73 all of these people were 74 in school that the earth revolves around the sun 75 may even have written it 76 at east. But they never 77 their incorrect mental models of planetary (行星的) 78 because their every day observations didn’t support 79 their teachers told them: People see the sun “moving 80 ” the sky as morning turns to night, and the earth seems stationary (静止的) 81 that is happening. Students can learn the right answers 82 heart in class, and yet never combined them 83 their working models of the world. The objectively correct answerthe professor accepts and the 84 personal understanding of the world can 85 side by side, each unaffected by the other.Outside of class, the student continues to use 86 model because it has always worked well 87 that circumstance. Unless professors address 88 errors in students’ personal models of the world, students are not 89 to replace them with the 90 one.71. A) excessive B) extra C) additional D) added72. A) what B) which C) that D) other73. A) virtually B) remarkably C) ideally D) preferably74. A) learned B) suggested C) taught D) advised75. A) those B) these C) who D) they76. A) on B) with C) under D) for77. A) formed B) altered C) believed D) thought78. A) operation B) position C) motion D) location79. A) how B) which C) that D) what80. A) around B) across C) on D) above81. A) since B) so C) while D) for82. A) to B) by C) in D) with83. A) with B) into C) to D) along84. A) adult’s B) teacher’s C) scientist’s D) student’s85. A) exist B) occur C) survive D) maintain86. A) private B) individual C) personal D) own87. A) in B) with C) on D) for88. A) general B) natural C) similar D) specific89. A) obliged B) likely C) probable D) partial90. A) perfect B) better C) reasonable D) correctPart V Writing (30 minutes)D i r e c t i o n s:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic How I Financemy College Education. You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on theoutline (given in Chinese) below:1.上大学的费用( tuition and fees )可以通过多种途径解决。
2000年专业四级真题听力原文
听力原文2000What We Know About Language (2000)Many things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. No human race anywhere on earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many peoples whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STATEMENT 1. Harry’s brother would not remain an engine driver if he were ambitious. 2. Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Ms Ellis is being examined by her physician at this moment. 3. Joan is in hospital. I’d like to send her a handbag she can use later in the law office, where she is employed. 4. Mary and I work in the same office. We are on five days and off two days in a week. Every time I see her, she is wearing a different silk scarf. 5. We’ll come aboard Southeast Service to Red Hill, East Corydon and Victoria, with changes in Red Hill for Gilford. 6. What we need here is a clerk who is careful and CONSIDERATE. Let’s write that in the ad: carefulness and consideration are a must. 7. I used to think Emily was honest and trust-worthy, but now I know better. 8. The first train to Green Hill leaves at 6:28. There is a train every hour on the hour and every 28 minutes PAST the hour. 9. The trouble is no matter how hard he tried, Malcolm didn’t seem to get anywhere.SECTION B CONVERSATION10. M：What do you think? Am I OK? W: Well, there is some information that seems to me (I)want to have a thorough checkup and do some tests.11. M: It’s hot! I wish it would rain and cool off! W: This isn’t usual for November. I don’t remember it ever being so hot and dry in November before.12. M: Many people prefer taking public buses or the subway or even taxis because parking is getting to be a real headache in some parts of the city. W: That doesn’t surprise me.13. M: Hello, Good morning, I’m calling to check on the status of my computer. W: Well, the new parts have just been coming in,so it should be ready by Friday.14. M：My goodness, the service in this restaurant is really terrible, a lot worse than before. W: Right. It’s high time they got rid of half the staff here if you ask me.15. M: Operator, I booked a long-distance collect call for my sister in Switzerland 25 minutes ago, but I haven’t got a reply yet. W: Sorry，I ring it for you right now.16. W: I’ll wear this blue jacket. I like the color on me, don’t you think? M: I think it looks terrific on you,really.17. M: How did Mr. Hunt’s project turn out? I heard he had trouble with the financing, but then he could get the loan he wanted. W: It’s true. He did have difficulties at first. But all in all, the project couldn’t have turned out better.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (18)NATO and Russia are reporting some progress in efforts to finalize a charter governing their post-cold-war relationship. But they stressed more work must be done to settle their differences in military and political issues. A fifth round of talks between the Russian foreign minister and NATO Secretary General ended Tuesday in Luxembourg.News Item Two (19-20)A Boeing 727 aircraft with 51 passengers and 10 crew on board has crashed into a mountain side just outside the Columbia capital, Bogota. Police and rescue workers said everyone was killed when the plane exploded scattering wreckage over a wide area. The crash happened shortly after take-off when the plane was unable to gain enough height to clear the mountains. The aircraft belonged to Ecuadorian Airline, but it had been chartered by Air-France for the route from Bogota to Ecuadorian Capital, Quito.News Item Three (21-22)The US has designated thirty international groups as terrorist organizations, barring them from receiving money, weapons or other support from US citizens. The new terrorist list includes a Palestinian group Hamas, the Pro-Iranian Hezbollah, Cambodian’s Khmer Rouge, the Basque separatist group ETA, Sri Lanka’s Tamitigers, and Peru-based Shining Path and Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement. The list does not include the Irish Republican Army or the Palestinian Liberation Organization. US Secretary of State Maddine Albright says the affected groups will have their US visas revoked and US financial assets frozen.News Item Four (23)Israeli prosecutors are reviewing charges against Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after Israeli police called off his indictment. Justice Ministry officials say they hope a decision on whether to bring charges against the Israeli leader will be announced Sunday. The case stems from the appointment of Runny Barong as Israeli attorney general. Critics charged the appointment was part of a conspiracy to end the trial of Netanyahu’s political ally.News Item Five (24-25)The combined left-wing opposition in France has defeated President Jaque Chirac’s ruling conservative coalition in the first round of the country’s parliamentary elections. Projections by French TV give the Socialist-led opposition 40% of the vote and Mr. Chirac’s center-right coalition 37%. If the left secures the majority of seats in parliament, Socialist leader Leono Jospin would likely became prime minister in the power-sharing arrangement with President Chirac.。
2000年1月大学英语四级真题及答案
D) The woman isn't a skillful typist.
6. A) He wants to make an appointment with Mr.Smith.
B) He wants to make sure that Mr.Smith will see him.
3. A) Take a walk. B) Give a performance.
C) Listen to the music. D) Dance to the music.
4. A) Read article on political science.
B) Presenta different theory to the class.
C) He is an awful speaker. D) He hasn't prepared his speech well.
8 A) She didn't like the books the man bought.
B) There wasn't a large selection at the bookstore.
C) The man bought a lot of books.
D) She wanted to see what the man bought.
9. A) Buy a ticket for the ten o'clock flight.
B) Ask the man to change the ticket for her.
2. A) This apple pie tastes very good. B) His mother likes the pie very much.
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大学英语四级真题2000年01月(总分100, 做题时间90分钟)Part Ⅰ Listening ComprehensionSection ASSS_SINGLE_SEL1.A The woman is seeing a doctor.B The woman is a close friend of the man.C The woman is tired of her work.D The woman has been working too hard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL2.A His mother can't make apple pies.B This pie can't match his mother's.C His mother likes the pie very much.D This apple pie tastes very good.SSS_SINGLE_SEL3.A Take a walk.B Listen to the music.C Dance to the music.D Give a performance.SSS_SINGLE_SEL4.A Read more than one article.B Choose a better article to read.C Present a different theory to the class.D Read an article on political science.SSS_SINGLE_SEL5.A The woman isn't a skillful typist.B The woman should work as hard as Mary.C The woman should do the typing for Mary.D The woman would understand if she did Mary's job.SSS_SINGLE_SEL6.A He wants to make an appointment with Mr. Smith.B He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him.C He wants to change the time of the appointment.D He wants the woman to meet him at three o'clock.SSS_SINGLE_SEL7.A He gets nervous very easily.B He is an inexperienced speaker.C He is an awful speaker.D He hasn't prepared his speech well.SSS_SINGLE_SEL8.A She didn't like the books the man bought.B There wasn't a large selection at the bookstore.C The man bought a lot of books.D She wanted to see what the man bought.SSS_SINGLE_SEL9.A Buy a ticket for the ten o'clock flight.B Ask the man to change the ticket for her.C Go to the airport immediately.D Switch to a different flight.SSS_SINGLE_SEL10.A Dr. Lemon is waiting for a patient.B Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment.C Dr. Lemon has lost his patience.D Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient.Section BPassage OneQuestions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL11.A A car outside the supermarket.B A car at the bottom of the hill.C Paul's ear.D The sports car.SSS_SINGLE_SEL12.A Inside the car.B At the foot of the hill.C In the garage.D In the supermarket.SSS_SINGLE_SEL13.A The driver of the sports car.B The two girls inside the ear.C The man standing nearby.D The salesman from London.SSS_SINGLE_SEL14.A Nobody.B The two girls.C The bus driver.D Paul.Passage TwoQuestions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL15.A His friend gave him the wrong key.B He didn't know where the back door was.C He couldn't find the key to his mailbox.D It was too dark to put the key in the lock.SSS_SINGLE_SEL16.A It was getting dark.B He was afraid of being blamed by his friend.C The birds might have flown away.D His friend would arrive any time.SSS_SINGLE_SEL17.A He looked silly with only one leg inside the window.B He knew the policeman wouldn't believe him.C The torch light made him look very foolish.D He realized that he had made a mistake.Passage ThreeQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL18.A The threat of poisonous desert animals and plants.B The exhaustion of energy resources.C The destruction of oil wells.D The spread of the black powder from the fires.SSS_SINGLE_SEL19.A The underground oil resources have not been affected.B Most of the desert animals and plants have managed to survive.C The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating.D The underground water resources have not been polluted.SSS_SINGLE_SEL20.A To restore the normal production of the oil wells.B To estimate the losses caused by the rims.C To remove the oil left in the desert.D To use the oil left in the oil lakes.Part Ⅱ R eading ComprehensionPassage OneQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:Unless we spend money to spot and prevent asteroids (小行星) now, one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it, say some scientists.Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids (流星) that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don't threaten us, But there are also thousands of asteroids whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth.Buy $ 50 million worth of new telescopes fight now. Then spend $ 10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks. By the time we spot a fatal one, the scientists say, we'll have a way to change its Course.Some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with nuclear weapons. But the cost wouldn't be cheap.Is it worth it? Two things experts consider when judging anyrisk are: 1 ) How likely the event is; and2) How bad the consequencesff the event occurs. Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500,000 years. Sounds pretty rare m but if one did fall, it would be the end of the world. "If we don't take care of these big asteroids, they'll take care of us," says one scientist. "It's that simple."The cure, though, might be worse than the disease. Do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons sitting a- round on Earth? "The world has less to fear from doomsday (毁灭性的) rocks than from a great nuclear fleet set against them," said a New York Times article.21.What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids?SSS_SINGLE_SELA They are heavenly bodies different in composition.B They are heavenly bodies similar in nature.C There are more asteroids than meteoroids.D Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids.22.What do scientists say about the collision of an asteroid with Earth?SSS_SINGLE_SELA It is very unlikely but the danger exists.B Such a collision might occur once every 25 years.C Collisions of smaller asteroids with Earth occur more often than expected.D It's still too early to say whether such a collision might occur.23.What do people think of the suggestion of using nuclear weapons to alter the course of asteroids?SSS_SINGLE_SELA It sounds practical but it may not solve the problem.B It may create more problems than it might solve.C It is a waste of money because a collision of asteroids with Earth is very unlikely.D Further research should be done before it is proved applicable.24.We can conclude from the passage that _________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA while pushing asteroids off course nuclear weapons would destroy the worldB asteroids racing across the night sky are likely to hit Earth in the near futureC the worry about asteroids can be left to future generations since it is unlikely to happen in our lifetimeD workable solutions still have to be found to prevent acollision of asteroids with Earth25.Which of the following best describes the author's tone in this passage?SSS_SINGLE_SELA Optimistic.B Critical.C Objective.D Arbitrary.Passage TwoQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:Believe it or not, optical illusion (错觉) can cut highway crashes.Japan is a case in point. It has reduced automobile crashes on some roads by nearly 75 percent using a simple optical illusion. Bent stripes, called chevrons (人字形), painted on the roads make drivers think that they are driving faster than they really are, and thus drivers slow down.Now the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety in Washington D.C. is planning to repeat Japan's success. Starting next year, the foundation will paint chevrons and other patterns of stripes on selected roads around the country to test how well the patterns reduce highway crashes.Excessive speed plays a major role in as much as one fifth ofall fatal traffic accidents, according to the foundation. To help reduce those accidents, the foundation will conduct its tests in areas where speed-related hazards are the greatest — curves, exit slopes, traffic circles, and bridges.Some studies suggest that straight, horizontal bars painted across roads can initially cut the average speed of drivers in half. However, traffic often returns to full speed within months as drivers become used to seeing the painted bar.Chevrons, scientists say, not only give drivers the impression that they are driving faster than they really are but also make a lane spear to be narrower. The result is a longer lasting reductionin highway speed and the num- her of traffic accidents.26.The passage mainly discusses ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA a new way of highway speed controlB a new pattern for painting highwaysC a new approach to training driversD a new type of optical illusion27.On roads painted with chevrons, drivers tend to feel that __________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA they should avoid speed-related hazardsB they are driving in the wrong laneC they should slow down their speedD they are approaching the speed limit28.The advantage of chevrons over straight, horizontal bars is that the former __________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA can keep drivers awakeB can cut road accidents in halfC will have a longer effect on driversD will look more attractive29.The American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety Plans to ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA try out the Japanese method in certain areasB change the road signs across the countryC replace straight, horizontal bars with chevronsD repeat the Japanese road patterns30.What does the author say about straight ,horizontal bars painted across roads?SSS_SINGLE_SELA They are falling out of use in the United States.B They tend to be ignored by drivers in a short period of time.C They are applicable only on broad roads.D They cannot be applied successfully to traffic circles.Passage ThreeQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Amtrak (美国铁路客运公司) was experiencing a downswing in ridership (客运量) along the **prising its rail system. Of major concern to Amtrak and its advertising agency DDB Needham, were the long-distance western routes where ridership had been declining significantly.At one time, trains were the only practical way to cross the vast areas of the west. Trains were fast, very luxurious, and quite **pared to other forms of transportation existing at the time. However, times change and the automobile became America's standard of convenience. Also, air travel had easily established itself as the fastest method of traveling great distances. Therefore, the task for DDB Needham was to encourage consumers to consider other aspects of train travel in order to change their attitudes and increase the likelihood that trains would be considered for travel in the west.Two portions of the total market were targeted: 1 ) anxious fliers — those concerned with safety, relaxation, and cleanliness and 2) travel-lovers — those viewing themselves as relaxed, casual, and interested in the travel experience as part of their vacation. The agency then developed a campaign that focused on travel experiences such as freedom, escape, relaxation, and enjoyment of the great western outdoors. It stressed experiences gained by using the trains and portrayed western train trips as wonderful adventures.Advertisements showed pictures of the beautiful scenery that could be enjoyed along some of the more famous western routes and emphasized the romantic names of some of these trains ( Empire Builder, etc. ). These ads were strategically placed among family-oriented TV shows and programs involving nature and America in order to most effectively reach target audiences. Results were impressive. The Empire Builder, which was focused on in one ad, enjoyed a 15 percent increase in profits on its Chicago to Seattle route.31.What's the author's purpose in writing this passage?SSS_SINGLE_SELA To show the inability of trains to compete with planes with respect to speed and convenience.B To stress the influence of the automobile on America's standard of convenience.C To emphasize the function of travel agencies in market promotion.D To illustrate the important role of **munication in changing consumer attitudes.32.It can be inferred from the passage that the drop in Amtrak ridership was due to the fact that __________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportationB trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportationC trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to beD trains could **pete with planes in terms of luxury and convenience33.To encourage consumers to travel by train, DDB Needham emphasized___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the freedom and convenience provided on trainsB the practical aspects of train travelC the adventurous aspects of train tripsD the safety and cleanliness of train trips34.The train ads were placed among family-oriented TV programs involving nature and America becauseSSS_SINGLE_SELA they could focus on meaningful travel experiencesB they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programsC their profits could be increased by some 15 percentD most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed to be among the audiences35.According to the passage, the Empire Builder enjoyed an increase in ridership and profits because__________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertisedB it provided an exciting travel experienceC its passengers could enjoy the great western outdoorsD it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in Chicago and SeattlePassage FourQuestions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:Why does cream go bad faster than butter? Some researchersthink they have the answer, and it comes down to the structure of the food, not its **position — a finding that could help rid some processed foods of chemical preservatives.Cream and butter contain pretty much the same substances, so why cream should sour much faster has been a mystery. Both are emulsions — tiny globules (小球) of one liquid evenly distributed throughout another. The difference lies in what's in the globules and what's in the surrounding liquid, says Brocklehurst, who led the investigation.In cream, fatty globules drift about in a sea of water. In butter, globules of a watery solution are locked away in a sea of fat. The bacteria which make the food go bad prefer to live in the watery regions of the mixture. "This means that in cream, the bacteria are free to grow throughout the mixture," he says.When the situation is reversed, the bacteria are locked away in compartments (密封仓) buried deep in the sea of fat. Trapped in this way, individual colonies cannot spread and rapidly run out of nutrients. They also slowly poison themselves with their waste products. "In butter, you get a serf-limiting system which stops the bacteria growing," says Brocklehurst.The researchers are already working with **panies keen to seeff their products can be made resistant to bacterial attack through alterations to the food's structure. Brocklehurst believes it will be possible to make the emulsions used in salad cream, for instance, more like that in butter. The key will be to do this while keeping the salad cream liquid and not turning it into a solid lump.36.The significance of Broaklehurst's research is that ____________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA it suggested a way to keep some foods fresh without preservativesB it discovered tiny globules in both cream and butterC it revealed the secret of how bacteria multiply in cream and butterD it found that cream and butter share the same **position37.According to the researchers, cream sours faster than butter because bacteria ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA are more evenly distributed in creamB multiply more easily in cream than in butterC live on less fat in cream than in butterD produce less waste in cream than in butter38.According to Brocklehurst, we can keep cream fresh by ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA removing its fatB killing the bacteriaC reducing its water contentD altering its structure39.The word "colonies" ( Line 2, Para. 4) refers to ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA tiny globulesB watery regionsC **munitiesD **partments40.Commercial application of the research finding will be possible if salad cream can be made resistant to bacterial attack ___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA by varying its **positionB by turning it into a solid lumpC while keeping its structure unchangedD while retaining its liquid formPart Ⅲ Vocabulary a nd Structure41.She ought to stop work; she has a headache because she ___________ too long.SSS_SINGLE_SELA has been readingB had readC is readingD read42.Niagara Falls is a great tourist ___________ drawing millions of visitors every year.SSS_SINGLE_SELA attentionB attractionC appointmentD arrangement43.I don't mind ___________ the decision as long as it is not too late.SSS_SINGLE_SELA you to delay makingB your delaying makingC your delaying to makeD you delay to make44.The hopes, goals, fears and desires widely ___________ between men and women, between the rich and the poor.SSS_SINGLE_SELA alterB shiftC transferD vary45.Corn originated in the New World and thus was not known in Europe until Columbus found it ___________ in Cuba.SSS_SINGLE_SELA being cultivatedB been cultivatedC having cultivatedD cultivating46.The sale usually takes place outside the house, with the audience___________ on benches, chairs or boxes.SSS_SINGLE_SELA having seatedB seatingC seatedD having been seated47.This kind of glasses manufactured by experienced craftsmen___________ comfortably.SSS_SINGLE_SELA is wornB wearsC wearingD are worn48.Some diseases are ___________ by certain water animals.SSS_SINGLE_SELA transplantedB transformedC transportedD transmitted49.Wouldn't you rather your child ___________ to bed early?SSS_SINGLE_SELA goB wentC would goD goes50.Although Anne is happy with her success she wonders ___________ will happen to her private life.SSS_SINGLE_SELA thatB whatC itD this51.The Words of his old teacher left a ___________ impression on his mind. He is still influenced by them.SSS_SINGLE_SELA longB livelyC lastingD liberal52.Mike's uncle insists ___________ in this hotel.SSS_SINGLE_SELA staying notB not to stayC that he would not stayD that he not stay53.We agreed to accept ___________ they thought was the best tourist guide.SSS_SINGLE_SELA whateverB whomeverC whicheverD whoever54.It is our ___________ policy that we will achieve unity through peaceful means.SSS_SINGLE_SELA consistentB continuousC considerateD continual55.Between 1974 and 1997, the number of overseas visitors expanded___________ 27%.SSS_SINGLE_SELA byB forC toD in56.Although many people view conflict as bad, conflict is sometimes useful ___________ it forces people to test the relative merits of their attitudes and behaviors.SSS_SINGLE_SELA by whichB to whichC in thatD so that57.He is ___________ about his chances of winning a gold medal in the Olympics next year.SSS_SINGLE_SELA optimisticB optionalC outstandingD obvious58.Sometimes I wish I ___________ in a different time and a different place.SSS_SINGLE_SELA be livingB were livingC would liveD would have lived59.The director was critical ___________ the way we were doing the work.SSS_SINGLE_SELA atB inC ofD with60.In a sudden ___________ of anger, the man tore up everything within reach.SSS_SINGLE_SELA attackB burstC splitD blast61.In a sudden ___________ of anger, the man tore up everything within reach.SSS_SINGLE_SELA attackB burstC splitD blast62.___________ she realized it was too late to go home.SSS_SINGLE_SELA No sooner it grew dark thanB Hardly did it grow dark thatC Scarcely had it grown dark thanD It was not until dark that63.I'd ___________ his reputation with other farmers and business people in **munity, and then make a decision about whether or not to approve a loan.SSS_SINGLE_SELA take into accountB account forC make up forD make out64.It is essential that these application forms ___________ back as early as possible.SSS_SINGLE_SELA must be sentB will be sentC are sentD be sent65.She cooked the meat for a long time so as to make it ___________ enough to eat.SSS_SINGLE_SELA mildB slightC lightD tender66.We take our skin for granted until it is burned ___________ repair.SSS_SINGLE_SELA beyondB forC withoutD under67.**puter revolution may well change society as ___________ as did the Industrial Revolution.SSS_SINGLE_SELA certainlyB insignificantlyC fundamentallyD comparatively68.___________ in this way, the situation doesn't seem so disappointing.SSS_SINGLE_SELA To look atB looking atC Looked atD To be looked at69.A lot of ants are always invading my kitchen. They are a thorough___________.SSS_SINGLE_SELA nuisanceB troubleC worryD anxiety70.Some women ___________ a good salary in a job instead of staying home, but they decided not to work for the sake of the family.SSS_SINGLE_SELA must makeB should have madeC would makeD could have madePart Ⅳ ClozeIn a telephone survey of more than 2,000 adults, 21% said they believed the sun revolved (旋转) around the earth. An (71) 7% did not know which revolved around (72) I have no doubtthat (73) all of these people were (74) in school that the earth revolves around the sun; (75) may even have writtenit (76) a teat. But they never (77) their incorrect mentalmodels of planetary (行星的) (78) because their everyday observations didn't support (79) their teachers told them: people see the sun "moving (80) the sky as momin8 turns to night, and the earth seems stationary (静止的) (81) that is happening.Students can leant the right answers (82) heart in class, and yet **bined them (83) their working models of the world. The objectively correct answer the professor accepts andthe (84) personal understanding of the world can (85) side by side, each unaffected by the other.Outside of class, the student continues to usethe (86) model because it has always worked well (87) that circumstance. Unless professors address (88) errors instudents' personal models of the world, students arenot (89) to replace them with the (90) one.71.SSS_SINGLE_SELA excessiveB extraC additionalD added72.SSS_SINGLE_SELA whatB whichC thatD other73.SSS_SINGLE_SELA virtuallyB remarkablyC ideallyD preferably74.SSS_SINGLE_SELA learnedB suggestedC taughtD advised75.SSS_SINGLE_SELA thoseB theseC whoD they76.SSS_SINGLE_SELA onB withC underD for77.SSS_SINGLE_SELA formedB alteredC believedD thought78.SSS_SINGLE_SELA operationB positionC motionD location79.SSS_SINGLE_SELA howB whichC thatD what80.SSS_SINGLE_SELA aroundB acrossC onD above81.SSS_SINGLE_SELA sinceB soC whileD for82.SSS_SINGLE_SELA toB byC inD with83.SSS_SINGLE_SELA withB intoC toD along84.SSS_SINGLE_SELA adult'sB teacher'sC scientist'sD student's85.SSS_SINGLE_SELA existB occurC surviveD maintain86.SSS_SINGLE_SELA privateB individualC personalD own87.SSS_SINGLE_SELA inB withC onD for88.SSS_SINGLE_SELA generalB naturalC similarD specific89.SSS_SINGLE_SELA obligedB likelyC probableD partial90.SSS_SINGLE_SELA perfectB betterC reasonableD correctPart Ⅴ WritingDirections: For this part ,you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic How I Finance my College Education.9 You should write at least 100 words ,and base **position on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.1.上大学的费用（tuition and fees）可以通过多种途径解决2.哪种途径适合我（说明理由）How I Finance My College Education?SSS_TEXT_QUSTI1。
2000年1月听力原文
2000年1月听力原文Section A1. M: I hope I won’t oversleep. I’ve simply got to catch the first flight to New York.W: If I were you, I’d request the wake-up call from the hotel reception.Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?2. M: Next, shouldn’t we get a telephone installed in the hall?W: Fixing the shower pipe is far more important.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: I’ve noticed that you get letters form Canada from time to time. Would youmind saving the stamps for me? My sister collects them.W: My roommate already asked for them.Q: What does the woman imply?4. M: What’s the matter? You’ve been sitting there for ages, just staring into space.W: I told the Brownings I’d send them a postcard. Now I don’t know what to say.Q: What’s the woman doing?5. M: My chemistry project is in trouble. My partner and I have totally differentideas about how to proceed.W: You should try to meet each other halfway.Q: What does the woman suggest?6. M: I’m frustrated. We’re supposed to do our assignment on the computer, but Ihave difficulty getting access to the computers in the library.W: I understand the way you feel. I’m looking forward to the day when I can afford to get my own.Q: What does the woman mean?7. M: The visiting economist is speaking tonight, but Dr. Johnson doesn’t seem tothink much of him.W: That’s because Dr. Johnson comes from an entirely different school of thought.Q: What do we learn from the woman’s remark?8. M: I’m sorry I missed the football game, but I had a terrible cold.W: You didn’t miss anything. We couldn’t have played worse.Q: What does the woman imply?9. M: I think I’m going to give up playing tennis. I lost again today.W: Just because you lost? It that the reason to quit?Q: What does the woman imply?10. M: Jane, what would you do if you were on vacation overseas and lost all yourmoney and credit cards?W: Well, I guess I’d probably sell my watch and camera... Or I might get a job asa waitress somewhere till I made enough money to buy a plane ticket to returnhome.Q: What are they talking about?Section BPassage 1Most people know what a hot dog is. It’s a sausage in a roll. But do you know why it’s called a hot dog? Well, the long red sausage which goes into a hotdog is called a Frankfurter. It got its name from the German town Frankfurt. The sausages were very popular, but hot frankfurters were difficult to sell in crowds. One man, Harry Stevens, had the job of feeding the crowds in baseball games. He had an idea. Why not put the frankfurters in long, hot bread rolls? This made them easy to sell. The “red hot” had a hot and attractive taste and became very popular. But in 1903, an American cartoonist drew a long German sausage dog in place of the frankfurter so a frankfurter in a roll soon became known as a “hot dog”. It was a joke, but some people really thought the sausages contained dog meat. For a while, sales of hotdogs failed, but not for long.11. What is a frankfurter?12. What was Harry Stevens’ job?13. Why did sales of hot dogs decrease for some time?Passage 2We all scream for water when thirsty, but do you know in very hot, dry weather, plants also make faint sounds—as if they are crying out for help?You see, in a plant’s stem there are hundreds of “water pipes” that bring water and minerals from the soil all the way up to the leaves. As the ground turns dry, it becomes harder and harder for the plants to do this.In severe droughts, plants have to fight to pull out any water available. Scientist Robert winter has found out that when it is really bad their water pipes snap from the tension like rubber bands. When that happens, the whole plant vibrates a little. The snapping pipes make noises ten thousand times more quiet than a whisper.Robert knows that healthy, well-watered plants are quiet. He also knows that many insects prefer attacking dry plants rather than healthy plants. How do the insects know which are healthy plants and which are not? Robert thinks that the insects may listen for the plants that cry and then they may buzz in to kill.To test his theory, Robert is using a device that can imitate plant cries. He attaches it to a quiet, healthy plant so the plant sounds thirsty. Then he watches insects to see if they attack more often than usual.If he is right, scientists could use the insects’ability against them. They could build traps that imitate crying plants. So when the insects buzz in to eat, they won’t buzz out.14. What do plants do when they are thirsty?15. What plants do many insects tend to attack?16. What could scientists do if Robert’s theory proves to be true?Passage 3People enjoy taking trips, but what are the reasons they leave home? One reason is for education. People travel because they want to broaden their horizons to learn about other people and other places. They are curious about other cultures. When people are tourists, they get a quick look at different ways of living. Even a short lookat another kind of lifestyle is an important lesson.On a trip, a person can learn directly—by visiting museums and historic spots. What does a tourist learn who sees the art museums, visits the historical palaces and other scenic spots in Paris, and shops along the River Seine? He gets a vivid picture—a real-life—one of the French people. He learns about their attitudes, how they feel about business, beauty and history.What about the tourist who goes to Hong Kong? Does he get the same information that he could get from a book? he might read that Hong Kong is crowded, that there is less than 200 square meters of space for each person, but seeing and feeling the lack of space will impress him much more. He might read that there are nearly 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway, but the sight of so many vehicles parked along the roadside will be a much more vivid lesson. The tourist to Hong Kong will never forget the contrasts—the straight vertical lines of the tall modern buildings and the moving lines of boats that people live in.17. Why do people leave home to travel according to the passage?18. What do we learn from the passage about Paris?19. What impression will a tourist get of Hong Kong?20. What does the passage tell us about travelling?。
2000年1月四级考试真题
[真题] 2000年1月四级考试真题Part I Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In this section,you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversaiton, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.第1题：A.The woman is seeing a doctor.B.The woman is a close fiend of the man.C.The woman is tired of her work.D.The woman has been working too hard.参考答案：A答案解析：M:Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you ?W:I don’t know what’s the matter with me. I’m always feeling tired. I’m usually worn out at the end of the day.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?第2题：A.His mother can't make apple pies.B.This pie can't match his mother's.C.His mother likes the pie very much.D.This apple pie tastes very good.参考答案：D答案解析：w:What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myselfM:Very delicious indeed. Even my mother’s can’t match this.Q:What does the man mean?第3题：A.Take a walk.B.listen to the music.C.Dance to the music.D.Give a performance.参考答案：C答案解析：M:The music is so beautiful that I’d like to dance, but! don’t know the steps. W:It doesn’t matter. No one will be looking at us in the crowd.Q:What does the woman suggest they do?第4题：A.Read more than one article.B.Choose a better article to read.C.Present a different theory to the class.D.Read an article on political science.参考答案：D答案解析：M:I’d better read one of the articles for our Political Science class.W: You can’t read just one. They say each presents a different theory.Q: What does the woman tell the man he must do?第5题：A.The woman isn't a skillful typist.B.The woman should work as hard as Mary.C.The woman should do the typing for Mazy.D.The woman would understand if she did Mary's job.参考答案：D答案解析：W:Mary is always complaining about her job.M: Maybe if you try typing letters every day you’d see what it’s like.Q What does the man mean?第6题：A.He wants to make an appointment with Mr. Smith.B.He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him.C.He wants to change the time of the appointment.D.He wants the woman to meet him at three o'clock.参考答案：B答案解析：M:Good morning! This is John Parker speaking. I' m just ringing to confirm my appointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.W:Yes ,Mr Smith's expecting you at 3o’clock.Q:Why is the man making the phone call?第7题：A.He gets nervous very easily.B.He is an inexperienced speaker.C.He is an awful speaker.D.He hasn't prepared his speech well.参考答案：B答案解析：W:Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?M:Yes, I’m afraid he is not used to making speeches.Q:What do they think of Tom?第8题：A.She didn't like the books the man bought.B.There wasn't a large selection at the bookstore.C.The man bought a lot of books.D.She wanted to see what the man bought.参考答案：C答案解析：M:I bought a few books at the new bookstore, Would you like to have a look at them? W:A few! It looks like you bought out the whole bookstore.Q: What does the woman mean?第9题：A.Buy a ticket for the ten o'clock flight.B.Ask the man to change the ticket for her.C.Go to the airport immediately.D.Switch to a different flight.参考答案：D答案解析：M:Jane, you won’t be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o’clock flight.W: I realize that now. I’ll have to get my ticket changed.Q: What will the woman have to do?第10题：A.Dr. Lemon is waiting for a patient.B.Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment.C.Dr. Lemon has lost his patience.D.Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient.参考答案：B答案解析：M:Would you get me through to Doctor Lemon Please? W:I’m sorry . He is with a patient .Q:What does the woman mean?Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.[听力原文]Paul, a salesman from London, was driving past a sports car parked outside a supermarket when he saw it start to roll slowly down the hill. Inside the car were two young girls on the passenger seat but no driver. Paul stopped quickly, jumped in front of the sports car and tried to stop it, pushing against the front of the car. Another man, who was standing nearby, got into the car and put on the hand brake, saving the girls from injuiy. It was at this pint that Paul noticed his own car rolling slowly down the hill and going too fast for him to stop it. It crashed into a bus at the bottom of the hill and was so baled away to a garage. As if this was not bad enough, Paul now found he had no one to blame. He was so busy chasing his car, that he did not get the name of the driver of the sports car who just came out of the supermarket and drove away without realizing what had happened. 第11题：A.A car outside the supermarket.B.Acar at the bottom of the bill.C.Paul’s car.D.The sports car参考答案：C答案解析：Which car was badly damaged?第12题：A.Inside the car.B.At the foot of the hill.C.In the garage.D.In the supermarket.参考答案：D答案解析：Where was the driver of the sports car when the accident happened?第13题：A.The driver of the sports.B.The two girls inside the car.C.The man standing nearby.D.The salesman from London.参考答案：A答案解析：Who did Paul think was to blame for the accident?第14题：A.Nobody.B.The two girls.C.The two girls.D.Paul.参考答案：A答案解析：Who was injured in the accident?[听力原文]My friend Vernon Davie kept birds. One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his font door in my mail box. Unfortunately, I forgot all about the birds until the night before Vernon was going to return. What was worse; it was already dark when I arrived at his house. I soon found that the key Vernon gave me could not unlock either the front door or the back door. I was getting desperate. I kept thinking of what Vernon would say when he came back.I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. I found a barrel and pushed it under the window. As thebarrel was very I made a lot of noise. But in the end I managed to climb up and open the window. I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realized that someone was shining a torch up at me I looked down and saw a policeman and an old lady, one of Vernon's neighbours."What are you doing up there?" said the policeman.Feeling like a complete fool, I replied, "I was just going to feed Mr. Davies' birds."第15题：A.His friend gave him the wrong key.B.He didn't know where the back door was.C.He couldn't find the key to his mailbox.D.It was too dark to put the key in the lock.参考答案：A答案解析：Why couldn't the man open the door?第16题：A.lt was getting dark.B.He was afraid o( being blamed by his friend.C.The birds might have flown away.D.His Mend would arrive any time.参考答案：B答案解析：Why did the man feel desperate?第17题：A.He looked silly with only one leg inside the window.B.He knew the policeman wouldn't believe him.C.The torch light made him look veruy foolish.D.He realized that he had made a mistake.参考答案：B答案解析：Why did the man feel like a fool?[听力原文]When Iraqi troops blew up hundreds of Kuwaiti oil wells at the end of the Gulf War, scientists feared an environmental disaster. Would black powder and the smoke from the fires circle the globe and block out the sun? Many said “No way.” Rain would wash the black powder from the atmosphere. But in America air sampling balloons have detected high concentrations of particles, similar to those collected in Kuwait. Now that the fires are out, scientists are turning their attention to yet another threat； the oil that didn't catch fire. It has formed huge lakes in the Kuwait desert. They trap insects and birds and poison a variety of other desert animals and plants. The only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. So far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.Nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. The resulting poisonous gas are choking nearby residents. Officials are trying to organize a quick cleanup, but they are not sure how to do it. One possibility is to burn the oil. Get those black powder detectors ready! 第18题：A.The threat of poisonous desert animals and. plants.B.The exhaustion of energy resources.C.The destruction of oil wells.D.The spread of the black powder from the fires.参考答案：D答案解析：What were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War?第19题：A.The undergmund oil resources have not been affected.B.Most of the desert animals and plants have managed to survive.C.The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating.D.The underground water resources have hot been polluted.参考答案：D答案解析：What was the good news for scientists?第20题：A.To restore the normal production of the oil wells.B.To estimate the losses caused by the fires.C.To remove the oil left in the desert.D.To use the oil left in the oil lakes.参考答案：C答案解析：What are the officials trying to do at the moment?Part II Reading Comprehension Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked [A]、[B]、[C] and [D]. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Unless we spend money to spot and prevent asteroids( 小行星 ) now one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it, say some scientists.Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids (流星) that race across the night sky Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don't threaten us But there are also of asteroids whose orbits put them on a collision course with Earth.Buy $50 million worth of new telescopes right now. Then spend $ 10 million a year for the next 25 years to locate most of the space rocks By the time we Spot a fatal one, the scientists say,we'll have a way to change its course.Some scientists favor pushing asteroids off course with unclear weapons. But the cost wouldn't be cheap.Is it worth it? Two things experts consider when judging any risk are: 1) How likely the event is；and 2) How bad the consequences if the occurs.Experts think an asteroid big enough to destroy lots of life might strike Earth once every 500,000 years Sound pretty rare--but if one th4thll ft ld of the world.“If we don’t take care of these big asteroids, they'll take care of us” says one scientist“It's that simple”The cure, though, might be worse than the disease. Do we really want fleets of nuclear weapons around on Earth? “The world has less to fear from doomsday (毁灭性的) rocks Than from a great nuclear set against them,”said a New York Times article.第21题：What does the passage say about asteroids and meteoroids?A.They are heavenly bodies. different in composition.B.They are heavenly bodies similar in nature.C.There are more asteroids than meteomids.D.Asteroids are more mysterious than meteoroids.参考答案：B答案解析：B) 在文章第二段中明确指出：小行星是一种穿越夜空的更大型的流星。
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2000-2010年大学英语四级听力短对话文本集2010年6月四级第一部分听力Short conversations11. W: Just imagine we have to finish reading 300 pages before Monday, how can the professor expect us todo it in such a short time?M: Y eah, but what troubles me is that I can't find the book in the library or in the university bookstore.Q: what does the man mean?12. M: Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city areso much cheaper. I'd also be happy to pick up anything you need.W: Wow, I don't like to let anyone else to drive my car. Tell you what, why don't we go together?Q: What does the woman mean?13. M: Forgive the mess in here. We had a party last night. There were a lot of people and they all broughtfood.W: Y eah, I can tell. Well, I guess it's pretty obvious what you'll be doing most of today.Q: What does the woman think the man will do？14. W: What time would suit you for the first round talks with John Smith?M: Well, you know my schedule. Other than this Friday, one day is as good as the next.Q: What does the man mean?15. W: I was so angry yesterday. My biology teacher did not even let me explain why I missed the field trip.He just wouldn't let me pass.M: That doesn't seem fair. I'd feel that way too if I were you.Q: What does the man imply?16. M: I really can't stand the way David controls the conversation all the time. If he's going to be at yourChristmas party, I just won't come.W: I'm sorry you feel that way. But my mother insists that he come.Q: What does the woman imply?17. W: Y ou're taking a course with Professor Johnson. What's your impression so far?M: Well, many students can hardly stay awake in his class without first drinking a cup of coffee.Q: What does the man imply?18. W: Have you ever put a computer together before?M: No, never. But I think if we follow these instructions exactly, we won't have much trouble.Q: What are the speakers going to do?长对话原文第一篇：W: What sort of hours do you work, Steve?M: Oh, I have to work very long hours, about 11 hours a day.W: What time do you start?M: I work 9 to 3. Then I start again at 5:30 and work until 11. Six days a week. So I have to work very unsocial hours.W: And do you have to work at the weekend?M: Oh, yes, that's our busiest time. I get Wednesdays off.W: What are the things you have to do, and the things you don't have to do?M: Eh, I don't have to do the washing-up, so that's good. I have to wear white and I have to keep everything in the kitchen totally clean.W: What's hard about the job?M: Y ou're standing up all the time. When we're busy, people get angry and sharp. But that's normal.W: How did you learn the profession?M: Well, I did a two year course at college. In the first year, we had to learn the basics. And then we had to take the exams.W: Was it easy to find a job?M: I wrote to about six hotels. And one of them gave me my first job. So I didn't have to wait too long.W: And what's the secret of being good at your job?M: Attention to detail and you have to love it. Y ou have to show passion for it. And what are your plans for the future?M: I want to have my own place when the time is right.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What does the man say about his job?20. What does the man think is the hardest part of his job?21. Where did the man get his first job after graduation?22. What does the man say is important to being good at his job?长对话原文第二篇：W: Now you've seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get?M: Y es. I thought it was quite interesting, but I don't quite understand the column entitled “change”. Can you explain what it means?W: Well, I think it means the change from the year before. I'm not a mathematician, but I assume the rise from 72p to 90p, is the rise of 25%.M: Oh, yes, I see. And the inflation rate is there for comparison.W: Y es. Why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation?M: I'm sorry, I've no idea. Perhaps parents in Britain are too generous.W: Perhaps they are. But it looks as if children were a lot better off in 2001 than they were in 2002. That's strange, isn't it? And they seemed to have been better off in 2003 than they are now. I wonder why that is.M: Y es, I don't understand that at all.W: Anyway, if you had children, how much pocket money would you give them?M: I don't know. I think I probably give them two pounds a week.W: Would you? And what would you expect them to do with it?M: Well, out of that they have to buy some small personal things. But I wouldn't expect them to save to buy their own socks for example.W: Y es. By the way, do most children in your country get pocket money?M: Y eah, they do.Questions 23 to question 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard:Q 23: What is the table of figures about?Q 24: What do we learn from the conversation about British children's pocket money?Q 25: Supposing the man had children, what would he expect them to do with their pocket money? Passage1 原文As the new sales director for a national computer firm, Alex Gordon was looking forward to his first meeting with the company's district managers. Every one arrived on time and Alex's presentation went extremely well. He decided to end the meeting with a conversation about the importance of the district managers to the company's plans. “I believe we're going to continue to increase our share of the market”, he began, “Because of th e quality of the people in this room. The district manager is the key to the success of the sales representatives in his district. Hesets the tone for everyone else. If he has ambitious goals and is willing to put in long hours, everyone in his unit will follow his example.” When Alex was finished, he received polite applause but hardly the warm response he had hoped for. Later, he spoke with one of the senior managers. “Things were going so well until the end”, Alex said disappointedly, “Obviously I said the wrong thing.” “Y es”, the district manager replied, “ Half of our managers are women. Most have worked the way up from sales representatives and they are very proud of the role they've played in the company's growth. They don't care at all about the political correctness but they are definitely surprised and distressed to be referred to as ”he“ in your speech.”Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. Who did Alex Gordon speak to at the first meeting?27. What did Alex want to emphasize at the end of his presentation?28. What do we learn about the audience at the meeting?29. Why did Alex fail to receive the warm response he had hoped for?Passage2The way to complain is to act business-like and important. If your complaint is immediate, suppose you got the wrong order at a restaurant, make a polite but firm request to see the manager. When the manager comes, ask his or her name and then state your problem, and what you expect to have done about it. Be polite. Shouting or acting rude will get you nowhere. But also be firm in making your complaint. Besides, act important. This doesn't mean to put on airs and say, “Do you know who I am?” What it means is that people are often treated the way they expect to be treated. If you act like someone who expects a fair request be granted, chances are it will be granted. The worst way to complain is over the telephone. Y ou are speaking to a voice coming from someone you can not see, so you can't tell how the person on the line is reacting. It is easy for that person to give you a run-around. Complaining in person or by letter is generally more effective. If your complaint does not require an immediate response, it often helps to complain by letter. If you have an appliance that doesn't work, send a letter to the store that sold it. Be business-like and stick to the point. Don't spend a paragraph on how your Uncle Joe tried to fix the problem and couldn't.Question 30: What does the speaker suggest you do when you are not served properly at a restaurant?Question 31: Why does the speaker say the worst way to complain is over the telephone?Question 32: What should you do if you make a complaint by letter?Passage3 原文：Barbara Santos is a wife and the mother of 2 children, ages 2 and 4. Her husband, Tom, is an engineer and makes an excellent salary. Before Barbara had children, she worked as an architect for the government, designing government housing. She quit her job when she became pregnant, but is now interested in returning to work. She's been offered an excellent job with the government. Her husband feels it's unnecessary for her to work since the family does not need the added income. He also thinks that a woman should stay home with her children. If Barbara feels the need to do socially important work, he thinks that she should do volunteer work one or two days a week. Barbara, on the other hand, has missed the excitement of her profession, and does not feel she would be satisfied doing volunteer work. She would also like to have her own income, so she does not have to ask her husband for money whenever she wants to buy something. She does not think it's necessary to stay home every day with the children, and she knows a very reliable babysitter who's willing to come t o her house. Tom does not think a babysitter can replace a mother, and thinks it's a bad idea for the children to spend so much time with someone who's not part of the family.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. What was Barbara's profession before she had children?34. What does Barbara's husband suggest she do if she wants to work?35. What does Tom think about hiring a babysitter?以下是2010年6月19日四级答案复合式听写“原文”Almost every child, on the first day he sets foot in the school building, is smarter, more curious, less afraid of what he does not know, better in finding and figuring things out, more confident, resourceful, persistent, and independent than he will ever be again in his schooling or unless he is very unusual and very lucky for the rest of his life. Already, by paying close attention to and interacting with the world and people around him, and without any school type formal instruction, he has done a task far more difficult, complicated, and abstract than anything he will be asked to do in school or than any of his teachers have done for years. He has solved the mystery of language. He has discovered it. Babies do not even know that language exists and he has found out how it works and learned to use it appropriately. He has done it by exploring, by experimenting, by developing his own model of the grammar of language, by trying it out and seeing whether it works by gradually changing it and refining it until it does work. And while he has been doing this, he has been learning other things as well, including many of the concepts that the schools think only they can teach him and many that are more complicated than the ones they do try to teach him.2009年12月大学英语四级Part ⅢListening ComprehensionSection A试题详解11. A) Get some small change. A)换取零钱。
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2000年1月大学英语四级考试听力原文Section A1. M: Hello, Mrs. White, what can I do for you?W: I don't know what's the matter with me? I'm always feeling tired, I'm usually worn out at the end of the day.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2. W: What do you think of the apple pie? I made it myself.M: V ery delicious indeed. Even my mother's cannot match this.Q: What does the man mean?3. M: The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance. But I don't know the steps.W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in his crowd.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?4. M: I'd better read one of the articles for our political science class.W: Y ou can't read just one. They say each presents a different theory.Q: What does the woman tell the man he must do?5. W: Mary is always complaining about her job.M: Maybe if you try typing letters every day, you'd see what it's like.Q: What does the man mean?6. M: Good morning. This is John Parker speaking. I'm just ringing to confirm my appointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.W: Yes. Mr. Smith's expecting you at 3 o'clock.Q: Why is the man making the phone call?7. W: Tom looks awfully nervous, doesn't he?M: Y es. I'm afraid he is not used to making speeches.Q: What do they think of Tom?8. M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them?W: A few? It looks like you bought out the bookstoreQ: What does the woman mean?9. M: Jane, you won't be able to get to the airport in time to catch the 10 o'clock flight.W: I realize that now. I'll have to get my ticket changed.Q: What will the woman have to do?10. M: Would you get me through to Dr. Lemon please?W: I'm sorry. He's with a patient.Q: What does the woman mean?Sections BPassage onePaul, a salesman from London, was driving past a sports car parked outside a supermarket, when he saw it start to roll slowly down the hill. Inside the car were two young girls on the passenger seat but no driver. Paul stopped quickly, jumped in front of the sports car and tried to stop it, pushing against the front of the car. Another man who was standing nearby got into the car and put on the handbrake, saving the girls from injury. It was at this point that Paul noticed his own car rolling slowly down the hill and going too fast for him to stop it. It crashed into a bus at the bottom of the hill and was so badly damaged that it had to be pulled away to a garage. As if this was not bad enough, Paul now found he had no one to blame. He was so busy chasing his car thathe didn't get the name of the driver of the sports car, who just came out of the supermarket and drove away without realizing what had happened.11. Which car was badly damaged?12. Where was the driver of the sports car when the accident happened?13. Who did Paul think was to blame for the accident?14. Who was injured in the accident?Passage TwoMy friend, V emon Davies kept birds. One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week. He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox.Unfortunately, I forgot all about the birds until the night before V emon was going to return. What was worse, it was already dark when I arrived at his house. I soon found the key V ernon gave me could not unlock either the front door or the back door. I was getting desperate. I kept thinking of what V emon would say when he came back.I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open. I found a barrel and pushed it under the window. As the barrel was very heavy, I made a lot of noise. But in the end, I managed to climb up and open the window.I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realized that someone was shining a torch up at me. I looked down and saw a policeman and an old lady, one of V erno's neighbors. “What are you doing up there?" said the policeman. Feeling like a complete fool, I replied, “I was just going to feed Mr. Davies's birds."15. Why couldn't the man open the door?16. Why did the man feel desperate?17. Why did the man feel like a fool?Passage ThreeWhen Iraqi troops blew up hundreds of Kuwaiti oil well at the end of Gulf War, scientists feared environmental disaster. Would black powder in the smoke from the fires circles the globe and block out the sun?Many said “No way?; rain would wash the black p owder from the atmosphere. But in America, air sampling balloons have detected high concentrations of particles similar to those collected in Kuwait. didn't catch fire. It has formed huge lakes in the Kuwaiti desert. They trap insects and birds, and poison a variety of other desert animals and plants.The only good news is that the oil lakes have not affected the underground water resources. So far, the oil has not been absorbed because of the hard sand just below the surface.Nothing, however, stops the oil from evaporating. The resulting poisonous gases are choking nearby residents.Officials are trying to organize a quick cleanup, but they are not sure how to do it. One possibillity is to burn the oil. Get those black-powder detectors ready.18. What were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War?19. What was the good news for scientists?20. What are the officials trying to do at the moment?。