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2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题(附原文及答案解析)

2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题PartⅡListening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.B) The man will soon start a business of his own.C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.D) The woman is going to major in child education.2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.B) The sound equipment has to be set up.C) The conference room has to be cleaned.D) The video machine has to be checked.3. A) She is exhausted.B) She is near-sighted.C) She cannot finish work in time.D) She cannot go straight home.4. A) The woman is too particular about food.B) He would rather have a meal an hour later.C) The woman should order her food quickly.D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.5. A) He is not a good mechanic.B) He doesn't keep his promises.C) He spends his spare time doing repairs.D) He is always ready to offer help to others.6. A) Sam has a big family to support.B) Sam is not interested in traveling.C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D) The work hours in the travel agency arc too long7. A) International trade.-B) Product development.C) Financial consulting.D) Domestic retailing.8. A) Go on a business trip.B) Look for a job in Miami.C) Make a ticket reservation.D) Take a vacation.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It is located on Route 18.B) It has an interesting museum.C) It is a beautiful little town.D) It lies seven miles east of Newton.10. A) They are in opposite directions.B) They are fifty-five miles apart.C) They are quite close to each other.D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.11. A) They are connected by RouteB) They are crowded with tourists.C) They have lots of old houses.D) They have many rare plants.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr. Gartner.D) Accompany Mr. Gartner to the Linate airport.13. A) About 8:30. B) About 6:30. C) About 5:30. D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr. Gartner from Milan.B) Gianni Riva at Megastar.C) The company's sales representative.D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15. A) Travel agent. B) Business manager. C) Secretary. D) Saleswoman.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) She had a desire to help others.B) She wanted to find out more about it.C) She needed some overseas experience.D) She was interested in farming.17. A) Carry out a cultural exchange program.B) Work on an agricultural project.C) Learn Portuguese.D) Teach English.18. A) She found it difficult to secure a job in her own country.B) She wanted to renew her contact with the Peace Corps.C) She was invited to work as an English teacher.D) She could not get the country out of her mind.19. A) By teaching additional English classes.B) By writing stories for American newspapers.C) By working part time for the Peace Corps.D) By doing odd jobs for local institutions.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) Time spent exercising.B) Time spent working.C) Time spent on leisure activities.D) Time spent with friends and family.21. A) Reading. B) Surfing the Web. C) Eating out. D) Watching TV.22. A) Driving. B) Gardening. C) Going to the pub. D) Visiting friends.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) The car driver was trying to avoid hitting a rabbit.B) The car driver was partly responsible for the accident.C) McLaughlin was talking to his manager while driving.D) McLaughlin's carelessness resulted in the collision.24. A) He crashed into a car parked there.B) He knocked down several mailboxes.C) He tore down the company's main gate.D) He did serious damage to a loaded truck.25. A) He will lose his job.B) He will have to pay damages.C) He will be fined heavily.D) He will receive retraining.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate __26__, they replied. "Because it is right." If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their menwear pants __27__ skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likelyto get __28__ and very uninformative answers: "Because it's right. " "Because that's the way it's done." "Because it's the __29__. " Or even "I don't know. " The reason for these and countlessother patterns of social behavior is that they are __30__ by social norms-shared rules or guidelines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms __31__ how people "ought" to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform(遵守) to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they __32__. In fact, we are much more likely to notice__33__ from norms than conformity to them. You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little __34__ if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both __35__ Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriatein other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.听力文本及答案Question 1M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a fewminutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?Question 4-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mood for. IceM: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the man mean?Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have beenwell received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?【答案】1.D The woman is going to major in child education.2.B The sound equipment has to be set up.3.A She is exhausted.4.C The woman should order her food quickly.5. B He doesn’t keep his promises.6.C The pay offer by the travel agency is too low.7.A International trade.8.D Take a vacation.【点评】本次四级短对话无论从对话内容还是从题目本身来看，整体难度相对简单，和往年该部分相类似，话题覆盖日常生活（生活琐事、看电影、旅游等）、校园生活、商务工作（会议、求职等）。

2013年6月四级英语真题与听力原文及答案解析

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Part I Writing (多题多卷写作题 1) (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importanee of doing small thi ngs before un dertak ing someth ing big. You should write at least 120 words but no more tha n 180 words.Part I Writing (多题多卷写作题 2) (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importanee of readi ng literature. You should write at least 120 words but no more tha n 180 words.」thi nk of it a* if you're reding A long text-message.s limited budget, typically cosisigfhuonars says Kalp They wererPart II Reading Comprehension （Skimming and Scanning ）（15 minutes ）Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ）, B ）, C ） and D ）. For questio ns 8-10, complete the senten ces with the in formatio n give n in the passage.Can Digital Textbook Truly Replace the Print Kind?The shortcomings of traditional print edition textbooks are obvious: For starters they' re with the average physics textbook weighing 3.6 pounds. They' re also expensive, especially when you factor in the average college stude ntevery semester.But the worst part is that print version of textbooks are constantly undergoing revisions. Many professors require that their stude nts use only the latest vers ions in the classroom, essentially rendering older texts unusable. For students, it means they ' basically stuck with a four pound paper-weight that they can ' t sell back.Which is why digital textbooks, if they live up to their promise, could help ease many of these shortcomings. But till now, they' ve beerkeomimiilnEi]g|3pli （幻影）in the distanee, more like a hazy （模糊的） dream than an actual reality. Imagine the promise: Carrying all yourtextbooks in a 1.3 pound iPad? It sounds almost too good to be true.But there are a few pilot schools already making the transition （过渡）over to digital books. Un iversities like Corn ell and Brow n have jumped on board. And one medical program at the Uni versity of California, Irvi ne, gave their en tire class iPads with which to dow nl oad textbooks just last year.But not all were eager to jump aboard.“ People were tired of using the iPad textbook besides using it for reading, who will be going into his secondyear at Irvine ' s medical program this fall.it as a source of com muni cati on because they could n ' t read or write in it. So a third of the people in my program were using the iPad in class to take no tes, the other third were using laptops and the last third were using paper and pen cil. ”The reason it hasn ' t caught on yet, he tells me, is that telehuality of e-edition textbooksis in credibly limited, and some stude nts just aren' t motivated to lear n new study behavior. But a new application called Inkling might change all that. The company just released an updated version last week, and it utilized ihbsver 50 un dergraduate and graduate classrooms this coming school year.“ Digital textbooks are not going to catch on,” says Inkling CEO Matt Maclnnis as he' me a demo （演示） over coffee. “ Whatl mean by that is the current perspective of the digital textbook is it ' s an exact copy of theprint book. There' s Course Smart, etc., these guys who take any image of the page and put it on a screen. If that' s how we ' re defining digital textbooks, there no hope of that beco ming a main stream product. ” He calls In kli ng a platform for publishers to build rich multimedia content from the gro undup, with a heavy emphasis on real-world fun ctio nality. The traditi onal textbook merely serves as a skelet on.At first glanee Inkling is an impressive experienee. After swiping （敲击）into the iPad app （应用软件）,which you can get for free here, he ope ns up a few differe nt types of textbooks.Up first is a chemistry book. The boot time is pretty fast, and he navigates through （浏9览）afew chapters before swipi ng into a fully ren dered 3D molecule that can be spun around to view its various building blocks. “ Publisherggive us all of the source media, artwork, videos, he says,“ We help them think through how to actually build someth ing for this platform.” Next he pulls u p a music composition textbook, complete with playable demos. It ' s a learning experie nee that attacks you from multiple sen sory direct ions. It ' dear why this would be someth ing a music major would love.A) But the most exciting part about Inkling, to me, is itsnotation (批注) system. Here ' s how itworks! When you purchase a used print book, it comes with its previous owner ' highlights and no tes in the margin s. It uses the experie nee of some one who already went through the class to help improve your readi ng (how much you trust each no tati on is obviously up to you).But with Inkling, you can highlight a piece of content and make notes. Here ' s where thir get in terest ing, though: If a particularly importa nt passage is highlighted by multiple In kli ng users, that in formati on is stored on the cloud and is available for anyone read ing the same textbook to come across. That means users have access to no tes from not only their classmates and Facebook frien ds, but anyone who purchased the book across the coun try. The best comme nts are the n sorted democratically by a voti ng system, meaning that your social lear ning experie nee is shared with the best and brightest thin kers.As a bonus, professors can even chime in (插话 )on discussions. They ' ll be able to answer the questi ons of stude nts who are in their class directly via the in teractive book.Of course, Inkling addresses several of the other shortcomings in traditional print as well. Textbook vers ions are con sta nly updated, motivati ng publishers by mini miz ing product ion costs(the big ones like McGraw-Hill are already on board). Furthermore, stude nts will be able to purchase secti ons of the text in stead of buying the whole thing, with in dividual chapters cost ing as little as $2.99.There are, however, challe nges."It takes efforts to build each book,” Maclnnis tells me. And it ' s clear why. Each in teractive textbook is a media-heavy experie nee built from the ground up, and you can tell that it takes a respectableamount of man power to put together each one. For now the app is also iPad-exclusive, and though a few of these educati onal in stituti ons are giving the hardware away for free, for other students who don' t have such a luxury it ' slayer of cost — and an expe nsive one at that.But this much is clear. The traditi onal textbook model is and has bee n broke n for quite some time. Whether digitally interactive ones like In kli ng actually take off or not remai ns to be see n, and we probably won ' t have a definite answer for the next few years.However the solutio n to any problem begi ns with a step in a directi on. And at least for now, that hazy mirage in the distanee?A little more tangible (可触摸的 ),a little less of a dream. 1. The biggest problem with traditi onal print textbooks is that ________A) they are not reused once a new editi on comes outB) they cost hun dreds of dollars every semesterC) they are too heavy to carry aroundD) they take a Ion ger time to revise2. What does the author say about digital textbooks?A) It ' s not likehey will replace traditional textbooks.B) They haven ' t fixed all the shortcomings of print books.C) Very few of them are available in the market.D) Many people still have difficulty using them.3. Accord ing to Kalpit Shah, some stude nts still use paper and pencil because ___________ .A) they find it troublesome to take no tes with an iPadB) they are un willi ng to cha nge their study behaviorC)they have get tired of read ing on the iPadD)they are not used to readi ng on the scree n4.Inkling CEO Matt Maclnnis explains that the problem with Course Smart ' current digitaltextbooks is that _______ .A)they have to be revised repeatedlyB)they are inconvenient to use in classC)they are differe nt from most mai nstream productsD)they are no more tha n print versions put on a scree n5.Matt Maclnnis describes the updated version of In kli ng as ________ .A) a good example of the main stream productsB) a marvelous product of many creative ideasC) a platform for buildi ng multimedia contentD) a mere skelet on of traditi onal textbooks6.The author is most excited about Inkling 'notation system because one can _____________________________ .A)share his lear ning experie nee with the best and brightest thi nkersB)participate in discussi ons with classmates and Facebook friendsC)vote for the best lear ners democraticallyD)store in formatio n on the cloud7.One additi onal adva ntage of the in teractive digital textbook is that ________ .A)stude nts can switch to differe nt discussi ons at any pointB)stude nts can dow nl oad releva nt critical comme ntsC)professors can join in stude nts ' on li ne discussi onsD)professors can give prompt feedback to stude nts ' homework8.One of the challe nges to build an in teractive digital textbook from the ground up is that is takesa great deal of ________ .9.One problem for stude nts to replace traditi onal textbooks with in teractive digital ones is thehigh ________ of the hardware.10.Accord ing to the author, whether digital textbooks will catch on still ________ .Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the con versati on and the questi ons will be spoke n only once. After each questio n there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the cen tre.B) At the hotel recepti on. D) At an airport.11. A) Childre n should be taught to be more careful.B) Children shouldn ' t drink so much orange juice.C) There is no n eed for the man to make such a fuss.D) Timmy should lear n to do thi ngs in the right way.12. A) Fit ness training.C) Computer program ming.13. A) He n eeds to buy a new sweater.C) The fuel price has skyrocketed.14. A) Committi ng theft.C) Window shopp ing.15. A) She is tak ing some medici ne.B) The new job offer. D) Directorship of the club. B) He has got to save on fuel bills. D) The heating system doesn ' t work.B) Taking pictures. D) Posing for the camera. B) She has not see n a doctor yet.C) She does not trust the man ' s adviceD) She has almost recovered from the cough16. A) Pamela ' s report is not finished as scheduled.B) Pamela has a habit of doing things in a hurry.C) Pamela is not good at writi ng research papers.D) Pamela ' s mistakes could hab e en avoided.17. A) In the left-luggage office.C) In a hotel room. 18. A) She was an excelle nt stude nt at college. B) She works in the en terta inment bus in ess.C) She is fond of tell ing stories in her speech.D) She is good at con vey ing her message. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) Arranging the woman ' s appointment with Mr. Romero.B) Fix ing the time for the desig nerfashi'onsslaow.t C) Talk ing about an importa nt gatheri ng on Tuesday.D) Prepari ng for the filming on Mon day morning.20. A) Her travel to Japa n.B) The awards ceremony.C) The proper hairstyle for her new role.D) When to start the makeup sessi on.21. A) He is Mr. Romero ' s age nt.B) He is an en terta inment journ alist.C) He is the woman ' s assistant.D) He is a famous movie star.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.A) Make an appo in tme nt for an in terview.B)Send in an applicati on letter.C)Fill in an applicati on form.D)Make a brief self- in troduct ion on the phone.23.A) Some one hav ing a college degree in advertis ing.B)Some one experie need in bus in ess man ageme nt.C)Some one ready to take on more resp on sibilities.D)Some one willi ng to work bey ond regular hours.24.A) Travel opport un ities.B)Han dsome pay.C)Prospects for promoti on.D)Flexible work ing hours.25.A) It depe nds on the work ing hours.B)It ' s about 500 pound a week.C)It will be set by the Huma n Resources.D)It is to be n egotiated.Section BDirections: In this section you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questi ons. Both the passage and the questi ons will be spoke n only once. After you hear a questi on, you must choose the best an swer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A) To give customers a wider range of choices.B)To make shoppers see as many items as possible.C)To supply as many varieties of goods as it can.D)To give space for more profitable products.27.A) On the top shelves.B)On the bottom shelves.C)On easily accessible shelves.D)On clearly marked shelves.28.A) Many of them buy things on impulse.B) A few of them are fathers with babies.C) A majority of them are young couples.D)Over 60% of them make shopp ing lists.29.A) Sales assista nts promoti ng high margin goods.B)Sales assista nts followi ng customers around.C)Customers compet ing for good barga ins.D)Customers los ing all sense of time.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.A) Teach ing mathematics at a school.B)Doing research in an in stitute.C)Study ing for a college degree.D)Work ing in a high-tech compa ny.31.A) He studied the desig ns of various choices.B)He did experime nts to differe nt materials.C)He bought an alarm clock with a pig face.D)He asked differe nt people for their opinions.32.A) Its automatic mecha ni sm.B)Its manu facturi ng patter n.C)Its way of wak ing people up.D)Its funn y-look ing pig face.Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.A) It ' s often caused by a change of circumstances.B)It usually doesn ' t require any special attention.C)It usually appears all of a sudde n.D)It usually lasts for several years.34.A) They can ' t nalXvwth others.B)They emoti on ally receive their frien ds.C)They depe nd severely on family members.D)They share similar in terests with frien ds.35.A) They lack con siste nt support from peers.B)They doubt their own popularity.C)They were born psychologically weak.D)They focus too much atte nti on on themselves.Section CDirections: In this sect ion, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should liste n carefully for its gen eral idea. When the passage is read for the sec ond time, you are required to fill in the bla nks nu mbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For bla nks nu mbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the miss ing in formati on. For these bla nks you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write dow n the main points in your own words. Fin ally whe n the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have writte n.There was a time whe n any pers onal in formati on that was gathered about us was typed on a piece of paper and (36) ______________________ away in a file cab in et. It could rema in there for years and, ofte n (37) ____________ , n ever reach the outside world.Things have done a complete about-face since the n. (38) _______________for the cha nge has bee nthe ast onishin gly (39) ___________ developme nt in rece nt years of the computer. Today, any data thatis(40) ___________ about us in one place or ano ther —and for one reas on or ano ther —can bestored in a computer ban k. It can the n be easily passed to other computer ban ks. They are owned by (41) _____________________ and by private bus in esses and corporati ons, lending (42) ___________________ , direct mailing and telemarketing firms, credit bureaus, credit card companies, and government (43) at the local, state, and federal level.A grow ing nu mber of America ns are see ing the accumulati on and distributio n of computerized date as a frighte ning in vasi on of their privacy. (44) ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ as the computer becomesincreasingly efficient, easier to operate, and less costly to purchase and maintain. In 1970, a n atio nal survey showed that (45)________________________ . Seven years later, 47 perce nt expressed the same worry. (46) ______________________Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this sect ion, there is a passage with ten bla nks. You are required to select one word for each bla nk from a list of choices give n in a word bank follow ing the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresp onding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a si ngle line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Questions 47 to 56 are based on the following passage.Walk ing, if you do it vigorously eno ugh, is the overall best exercise for regular physical activity. It requires no equipme nt, every one knows how to do it and it carries the 47 risk ofinjury. The huma n body is desig ned to walk. You can walk in parks or along a river or in your n eighborhood. To get 48 ben efit from walk ing, aim for 45 mi nu tes a day, an average of five days a week.Stren gth training is ano ther importa nt 49 of physical activity. Its purpose is to build and50_ bone and muscle mass, both of which shrink with age. In general, you will want to do stre ngth trai ning two or three days a week, 51 recovery days betwee n sessi ons.Fin ally, flexibility and bala nee trai ning are 52 importa nt as the body ages. Aches andpains are high on the list of complaints in old age. The result of constant muscle tension and stiffness of joi nts, many of them are 53, and simple flexibility training can 54 these bymaking muscles stronger and keeping joints lubricated (润滑).Some of this you do whenever you stretch. If you watch dogs and cats, you ' ll get an idea of how natueneras . ThS5gis simple: whe never the body has bee n in one positi on for a while, it is good to 56 stretch it in an opposite positi on.Section BDirections: There are 2 passages in this sect ion. Each passage is followed by some questi ons 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 Answer Sheet 2 with a sin gle line through the cen tre.Passage OneQuestions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.Junk food is everywhere. We reeating way too much of it. Most of us know what we' re doing and yet we do it any way.So here ' s a suggestion offered by two researchers at the Rand Corporation: Why not take aless on from alcohol con trol policies and apply them to where food is sold and how it ' s displayed“ Manypolicy measures to control obesity (肥胖症) assume that people consciously andrati on ally choose what and how much they eat and therefore focus on providi ng in formatio n and more access to healthier foods,” note the two researchers."Incon trast, th e researchers continue, “ man yegulati ons that don ' assume people make rati onal choices have bee n successfully applied to con trol alcohol, a substa nee — like food — of which immoder ate consumption leads to serious health problems. ”The research references studies of people ' behavior with food and alcohol and results of alcohol restricti ons, and the n lists five regulati ons that the researchers think might be promis ing if applied to junk foods. Among them:Density restrictions: licenses to sell alcohol aren ' t handed out unplanned to all comers but are allotted (分配) based on the number of places in an area that already sell alcohol. These make alcohol less easy to get and reduce the nu mber of psychological cues to drink.Similarly, the researchers say, being prese nted with junk food stimulates our desire to eat it.So why n ot limit the den sity of food outlets, particularly ones that sell food rich in empty calories?And why not limit sa le of food in places that aren ' t primarily food stores?Display and sales restrict ions: Califor nia has a rule prohibit ing alcohol displays n ear the cash registers in gas stations, and in most places you can ' t b-thiadughcfeatldriveAtsupermarkets, food companies pay to have their wares in places where they ' re easily seen. One could remove junk food to the back of the store and ban them from the shelves at checkout lin es.The other measures in clude restrict ing portion sizes, tax ing and prohibit ing special price deals for junk foods, and placi ng warning labels on the products.57.What does the author say about junk food?A)People should be educated not to eat too much.B)It is widely con sumed despite its ill reputati on.C)Its temptati on is too strong for people to resist.D)It causes more harm tha n is gen erally realized.58.What do the Rand researchers think of many of the policy measures to con trol obesity?A)They should be impleme nted effectively.B)They provide misleadi ng in formati on.C)They are based on wrong assumptio ns.D)They help people make rati onal choices.59.Why do policymakers of alcohol con trol place den sity restricti ons?A)Few people are able to resist alcohol ' s temptations.B)There are already too many stores selli ng alcohol.C)Drinking stro ng alcohol can cause social problems.D)Easy access leads to customers -con sumpeFn.60.What is the purpose of California ' s rule about alcohol display in gas stations?A)To effectively limit the den sity of alcohol outlets.B)To help drivers to give up the habit of drinking.C)To preve nt possible traffic jams in n earby areas.D)To get alcohol out of drivers ' immediate sight.61.What is the gen eral guideli ne the Rand researchers suggest about junk food con trol?A)Guidi ng people to make rati onal choices about food.B)Enhancing people ' s awareness of their own health.C)Borrow ing ideas from alcohol con trol measures.D)Resort ing to econo mic, legal and psychological means.Passage TwoQuestions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage.Kodak' s decisi on to file for ban kruptcy (破产) protect ion is a sad, though not un expected, turning point for a leading American corporation that pioneered consumer photography and domin ated the film market for decades, but ultimately failed to adapt to the digital revoluti on.Although many attribute Kodak' sdownfall to complacency(自满),"that explanationdoesn ' atknow-ledge the lengths to which the company went to reinvent itself. Decades ago, Kodak an ticipated that digital photography would overtake film — and in fact, Kodak inven ted the first digital camera in 1975 —— but in a fateful decisi on, the compa ny chose to shelf its newdiscovery to focus on its traditi onal film bus in ess.It wasn ' t that Kodak was bdirbo the future, said Rebecca Henderson, a professor at Harvard Busin ess School, but rather that it failed to execute on a strategy to confront it. By the time the compa ny realized its mistake, it was too late.Kodak is an example of a firm that was very much aware that they had to adapt, and spe nt a lot of money trying to do so, but ultimately failed. Large companies have a difficult time switching into new markets because there is a temptation to put existing assets into the new bus in esses.Although Kodak an ticipated the in evitable rise of digital photography, its corporate (企业的) culture was too rooted in the successes of the past for it to make the clea n break n ecessary to fully embrace the future. They were a compa ny stuck in time. Their history was so importa nt to them. Now their history has become a liability.Kodak' sdownfall over the last several decades was dramatic. In 1976, the company comma nded 90% of the market for photographic film and 85% of the market for cameras. But the 1980s brought new competition from Japanese film company Fuji Photo, which undermined Kodak by offering lower prices for film and photo supplies. Kodak ' s decision not to pursue therole of official film for the 1984 Los An geles Olympics was a major miscalculati on. The bid went in stead to Fuji, which exploited its spon sorship to win a perma nent foothold in the marketplace.62.What do we learn about Kodak?A)It went ban krupt all of a sudde n.B)It is approach ing its dow nfall.C)It in itiated the digital revoluti on in the film in dustry.D)It is play ing a dominant role in the film market.63.Why does the author mention Kodak ' s invention of the first digital camera?A)To show its early attempt to reinven t itself.B)To show its effort to overcome complace ncy.C)To show its quick adaptation to the digital revolution.D)To show its will to compete with Japan ' s Fuji photo.64.Why do large compa nies have difficulty switch ing to new markets?A)They find it costly to give up their existing assets.B)They tend to be slow in confron ti ng new challe nges.C)They are un willi ng to in vest in new tech no logy.D)They are deeply stuck in their glorious past.65.What does the author say Kodak ' s history has become?A) A burde n.B) A mirror.C) A joke.D) A challe nge.66.What was Kodak ' s fatal mistake?A)Its bli nd faith in traditi onal photography.B)Its failure to see Fuji photo ' s emerge nee.C)Its refusal to spo nsor the 1984 Olympics.D)Its overcon fide nee in its corporate culture.Part V Cloze (15 minutes)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2with a single line through the centre.Whether you think you need daytime rest or not, picking up a nap (午睡) habit is a smart, healthy move. The Mayo Cli nic says n aps 67 relaxati on, better mood and alert ness, and asharper work ing 68 . A 2008 British study found that compared to gett ing more ni ghttime sleep,a mid-day nap was the best way to cope 69 the mid-after noon sleep in ess.According to the Harvard Health Letter, several studies have shown that people _70 new in formatio n better whe n they take a nap shortly after lear ning it. And, most 71 , a 2007study of n early 24,000 Greek adults in the Archives of Internal Medici ne found that people who n apped 72 had a 37 perce nt reduced risk of dying 73 heart disease compared to peoplewho didn ' t nap.Of course, n app ing isn 't 74 for every on e. If you ' reufferi ng from in ability to sleep, naps that are too long or taken too late in the day can 75 with your ability to fall or stay asleep at ni ght.But for most, n aps can make you feel sharper and happier. Naps provide differe nt ben efits 76_ on how long they are. A20-minute nap will boost alertness and concentration; a 90-minute snooze (小睡)can 77 creativity.Accord ing to preve ntio , you 78 a n atural dip in body temperature 79 1 p.m.and 3 p.m. A short nap at this time can boost alert ness 80 several hours and, for most people, shouldn ' t 81 being able to fall asleep at night.Pick a dark, cozy place that ' s not too warm or too chilly. prevention*2)m snapping。

2013年6月英语四级听力答案及解析长对话部分(沪江网校版)

2013年6月英语四级听力答案及解析长对话部分（沪江网校版）以下为2013年6月大学英语四级考试听力长对话答案及解析，由沪江网校提供，考完试的同学可以看一下，备考的同学也可以研究一下考题。

希望大家四级考试顺利通过。

2013年6月大学英语四级考试Part III Listening Comprehension长对话答案+解析Conversation 1【听力原文】W: Good afternoon, Mr. Jones. I am Teresa Chen, and I’ll be interviewing you. How are you today?M: I am fine, thank you. And you, Miss Chen?Good, Thanks.W: Can you tell me something about your experiences in this kind of work?M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan. Now I work part time because I also go to school at night. I’m getting a business degree.W: Oh, how interesting. Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?M: I’ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.W: And why would you like to work for our company?M: Because I know your company’s work, and I like it.W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?M: Of course, I’m good at computers and I can speak Spanish. I used to take classes in Spanish at the local college. And I like travelling a lot.W: Can you give me any references?M: Yes, certainly. You can talk to Mr. McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company. I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.W: All right, Mr. Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?M: Yes, I wonder when I’ll be informed about my application for the job?W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. Let’s stay in touch. Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.M: Thank you.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What does the man say about his working experience?20. Why does the man want to leave his present job?21. What is the man interested in?22. What question did the man ask the woman？【总评】这是一篇以面试为场景的听力对话。

英语四级听力长对话模拟考题详解

英语四级听力长对话模拟考题详解本文为英语四级听力长对话模拟考题的详细解析，将逐一解释每道题目的正确答案和解题思路，帮助读者提高听力技巧和答题能力。

首先，让我们来看一下第一题。

该题为选择题，音频内容主要围绕学生与教授讨论教科书的使用方式展开。

听完对话后，根据教授的观点选择正确的答案。

正确答案是B。

接下来，第二题是填空题。

对话中提到了一个实验项目，讨论了一些相关的细节。

填空题要求填入相应的数字或关键词。

根据对话内容，正确答案是"two"。

第三题是推断题。

从对话中可以推断出女生正在参加哪一门学科的课程。

根据对话内容，正确答案是C，女生正在学习人类心理学。

第四题是匹配题。

对话中提到了四种学习方法，根据对话内容，将每种学习方法与其相应的特点匹配起来。

正确的匹配是：1. Method A - Effective for remembering vocabulary words2. Method B - Useful for improving pronunciation3. Method C - Good for understanding grammar rules4. Method D - Helpful for developing listening skills第五题是选择题。

对话中讨论了住宿问题，需要根据对话内容选择正确的答案。

正确答案是C。

第六题是推断题。

从对话中可以推断出对话发生的场景以及对话人的身份。

根据对话内容，可以推断对话发生在旅行中，对话人是一对夫妇。

第七题是填空题。

对话中提到了一些具体的旅游计划，需要填写相关的信息。

根据对话内容，正确答案是"three"。

第八题是选择题。

对话中涉及到了书店的位置以及自行车租赁服务，需要根据对话内容选择正确的答案。

正确答案是A。

最后，第九题是推断题。

从对话中可以推断出男生对于景点的感受以及女生对于购物的兴趣。

根据对话内容，男生对景点感到"impressed"，而女生则想去购物。

四级听力短文理解 11大敏感设题题眼

短文理解巅峰讲座四级听力短文理解共3篇，每篇短文的长度大约在200到250词之间，后设3-4题，3篇共10题。

问题全部是特殊疑问句，要求考生从所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Lecture 1第一讲11大敏感设题题眼短文理解篇幅较长，而且问题是在整篇短文读完之后提出，因此考生只有熟悉短文理解常见的设题题眼，才能锁定听音重点，抓住关键信息。

一、短文首尾处短文的开头是重要的设题处，经常考查考生对短文主旨或重要细节的把握。

短文的主题句一般都出现在开头，而且常常是第一道题的答案出处。

短文的结尾往往对整篇文章的内容起一个概括和提示的作用，经常会得出结论或是提出某种建议或希望，同样不可忽视。

【例1】（11-6-26）［A］Its protection is often neglected by children.［B］It cannot be fully restored once damaged.［C］There are many false notions about it.［D］There are various ways to protect it.There are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age.26.What does the speaker want to tell us about eyesight?27.【解析】主旨题。

四级英语听力的四大题设点

四级英语听力的四大题设点题设点1.开头处如果将长对话比作一场战争，那么开头处历来是兵家必争之地，并且长对话开头部分一般会涉及全文主旨。

例1：What is the purpose of Doctor Jarvis Bastian’s experiment?A) To test how responsive dolphins are to various signals.B) To examine how long it takes dolphins to acquire a skill.C) To find out if the female dolphin is cleverer than the male one.D) To see if dolphins can learn to communicate with each other.原文: W: One of the most interesting experiments with dolphins must be one done by Doctor Jarvis Bastian. What he tried to do was to teach a male dolphin called Bass and a female called Doris to communicate with each other across a solid barrier.答案：D)。

对话开头女士指出，Jarvis Bastian博士所做试验的目的就是训练雄海豚Bass和雌海豚Doris隔着固体障碍物进行交流，故D)为答案。

题设点2.信息集中处谈话双方交谈最热烈的地方往往也是设题的热点所在，并且因为其信息较集中，往往会多次设题。

因此要注意除了做好听音前的预览选项、听音时的适当笔记外，还需要对整个对话有较好的把握，在细节信息集中的地方认真聆听。

例2：What were the dolphins supposed to do when they saw the steady light?A) Press the right-hand lever first. C) Raise their heads above the water.B) Produce the appropriate sound. D) Swim straight into the same tank.原文：W: Well, first of all, he kept the two dolphins togetherin the same tank and taught them to press levers whenever they saw alight. The levers were fitted to the side of the tank next to each other. If the light flashed on and off several times, the dolphins were supposed to press the left-hand lever followed by the right-hand one. If the light was kept steady, the dolphins were supposed to press thelevers in reverse order. Whenever they responded correctly, they were rewarded with fish.答案：A)。

2013-2015大英四级听力真题(长对话、篇章、复合式听写)

2013-2015年大学英语四级考试听力真题（长对话、篇章）2013年6月份大英四级听力（第一套）Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A. He has taught Spanish for a couple of years at a local school.B. He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.C. He owned a small retail business in Michigan years ago.D. He has been working part-time in a school near Detroit.20.A. He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.B. He is eager to find a job with more responsibility.C. He likes to work in a company close to home.D. He would rather get a less demanding job.21.A. Sports.B. Travel.C. Foreign languages.D. Computer games.22.A. When he is supposed to start workB. What responsibilities he would have.C. When he will be informed about his application.D. What career opportunities her company can offerQuestions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A. She is pregnant.B. She is over 50.C. She has just finished her project.D. She works as a sales manager.24.A. He takes good care of Lisa.B. He is the CEO of a giant company.C. He is good at business management.D. He works as a sales manager.25.A. It is in urgent need of further development.B. It produces goods popular among local people.C. It has been losing market share in recent years.D. It is well positioned to compete with the giants.Section BQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A. It is lined with tall trees.B. It was widened recently.C. It has high buildings on both sides.D. It used to be dirty and disorderly.27.A. They repaved it with rocks.B. They built public restrooms on it.C. They beautified it with plants.D. They set up cooking facilities near it.28.A. What makes life enjoyable.B. How to work with tools.C. What a community means.D. How to improve health.29.A. They were obliged to fulfill the signed contract.B. They were encouraged by the city officials’ praise.C. They wanted to prove they were as capable as boys.D. They derived happiness from the constructive work.Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.A. The majority of them think it less important than computers.B. Many of them consider it boring and old-fashioned.C. The majority of the find it interesting.D. Few of them read more than ten books a year.31.A. Novels and stories.B. Mysteries and detective stories.C. History and science books.D. Books on culture and tradition.32.A. Watching TV.B. Listening to music.C. Reading magazines.D. Playing computer games.Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.A. Advice on the purchase of cars.B. Information about the new green-fuel vehicles.C. Trends for the development of the motor car.D. Solutions to global fuel shortage.34.A. Limited driving range.B. Huge recharging expenses.C. The short life of batteries.D. The unaffordable high price.35.A. They need to be further improved.B. They can easily switch to natural gas.C. They are more cost-effective than vehicles powered by solar energy.D. They can match conventional motor cars in performance and safety.2013年6月份大英四级听力（第二套）Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A) Arranging the woman’s appointment with Mr. Romero.B) Fixing the time for the designer’s latest fashion show.C) Talking about an important gathering on Tuesday.D) Preparing for the filming on Monday morning.20.A) Her travel to Japan.B) The awards ceremony.C) The proper hairstyle for her new role.D) When to start the makeup session.21.A) He is Mr. Romero’s agent.B) He is an entertainment journalist.C) He is the woman’s assistant.D) He is a famous movie star.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.A) Make an appointement for an interview.B) Send in an application letter.C) Fill in an application form.D) Make a brief self-introduction on the phone.23.A) Someone having a college degree in advertising.B) Someone experienced in business management.C) Someone ready to take on more responsibilities.D) Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.24.A) Travel opportunities.B) Handsome pay.C) Prospects for promotion.D) Flexible working hours.25.A) It depends on the working hours.B) It is about 500 pounds a week.C) It will be set by the Human Resources.D) It is to be negotiated.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

大学英语四级听力中的长对话篇有什么好的解题技巧吗？

大学英语四级听力中的长对话篇有什么好的解题技巧吗？我们都知道四级长对话部分共包含两篇对话，每篇对话的长度在250~300词之间，对话后有8道选择题。

从题型上看，每篇对话中可能有一个考查对话主题的试题，其余为具体细节的试题，并且问题和选项大部分都经过同义转述，即没有直接使用原对话中的句子，因此这部分试题有一定的难度。

从内容上看，一般涉及社会生活、校园生活、工作商务等方面，对话中的语言有些具有专业性，不是普通的口语词汇。

一、3大常考场景01社会生活社会生活类题材一般是围绕某个与社会生活有关的话题来展开，一般涉及的情景包括购物、休闲、家庭生活、时尚和社会热点等。

02校园生活校园生活指发生在校园内的一些话题，题材与学生的学习和生活密切相关。

它涉及专业的选择、课程与教学情况、宿舍的管理、作业或论文、假期安排、学生中普遍存在的现象、师生对话或是学习中出现的问题等内容。

03工作商务工作商务类题材主要涉及求职招聘、面试以及工作安排变更或工作中出现的问题等内容。

而一般在听力考试中工作商务类题材的情景设置多以招聘、面试、工作安排、工作交流以及商务谈判为主。

二、5大设题点01开头处设题如果将长对话比作一场战争，那么开头处历来是兵家必争之地。

并且长对话开头部分一般会涉及谈话主题。

例1： What is the woman doing?A) Having her bicycle repaired. C) Lecturing on business management.B) Conducting a market survey. D) Hosting an evening TVprogram.原文：W: Good evening, and welcome to this week’s Business World, the program for and about business people. Tonight, we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established a bicycle shop. T ell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run your own store?答案：D)。

2013四级听力—6大听前预测方法(长对话)

四级听力——长对话巅峰讲座+练习Lecture 2第二讲6大听前预测方法长对话的篇幅较长，涉及的信息较多，想要抓住所有的信息几乎是不可能的，因此，在听音前阅读选项、利用选项信息推测对话或问题内容，就变得尤为重要。

听力题中很多选项都有比较明显的特点，或者使用某种专门的表达形式，如均为动词原形或均为人物角色等；或者含有一些标志性的词语。

通过这些选项特点我们便可以推测问题可能考查的核心内容，从而在听音时更有针对性。

方法一：各题主题揭示对话主题将各题所考查的主题内容结合在一起，往往可以大致推出整篇对话的主题。

如果某一题目是考查对话主题，而该题中某一选项明显能够概括其他各题选项的内容，那么该选项很可能为答案。

【例1】【预览选项】23. ［A］The man has sent the order to the woman by mistake.［B］Some of the telephone systems don’t work properly.［C］Some of the packs do not contain any manuals.［D］The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.24. ［A］Send a service engineer to do the repairs.［B］Consult her boss about the best solution.［C］Pass the man’s order to the right person.［D］Solve the problem at her company’s cost.25. ［A］Ideal.［B］Temporary.［C］Partial.［D］Creative.【预测信息】预览三道题各选项，packs，goods，quality，not up to the standard，solve the problem等词语表明，对话可能与产品问题及解决方案有关。

2013年12月四级听力真题解析

2013年12月四级听力真题解析作者：耿龙来源：《新东方英语》2014年第05期2013年岁末的四级考试早已落下帷幕，此次考试曾引发一轮广泛关注。

因为这是全国大学英语四级考试改革后的首次考试，所有人都想一睹“新四级”的真面目。

从考生反馈和网络上的相关讨论可以看出，此次“新四级”是稳中求改。

从听力部分来看，原复合式听写改为短文听写，其中句子听写改为词组听写，其余题型保持不变。

虽然改革后的听力考试没有预留涂答题卡的时间，做题时间缩短，但题目设置仍符合四级考试一贯的命题方向和规律，因此大部分考生还是能适应的。

下面笔者就以此次四级考试使用相对广泛的一套试卷中的听力题目为例进行详解。

短对话此次短对话的出题规律与以往相同，难度也基本没有变化。

从考查重点来看，绝大部分题目考查的是第二个说话人的“弦外之音”，这要求考生在理解录音原文信息的基础上揣摩说话人的真实意图。

从选项设置来看，大部分选项遵循视听反向原则，即正确选项中的核心词往往是对原文重点信息的同义替换，考生不能从原文中直接听出；而错误选项中的核心词却明显地出现在录音中，从而干扰考生的判断。

从考查场景来看，日常生活场景占绝大部分，共五道题；工作求职场景共两道题；校园场景则只考了一道题。

下面笔者将重点分析短对话的第3、6和7题。

例1 What is the woman’s problem？（选自2013年12月四级听力Section A Question 3）A. She is exhausted.B. She is near-sighted.C. She cannot finish work in time.D. She cannot go straight home.解析：该题是为数不多的一道将考查重点和难点放在第一个说话人上的短对话题目。

在对话开头，考生会听到一位女士说：“Is it almost time to go home now？I’m so tired. I can hardly see straight.”这道题的题干问的是这位女士怎么了，因此考生应重点理解这位女士说的三句话。

13年专四真题答案解析

13年专四真题答案解析随着国内外多元化的交流和合作，越来越多的中国学生选择参加雅思、托福等留学考试来证明自己的英语水平。

而对于专四考试，也是中国大学生所面临的另一项英语考试，是考生应对留学申请和就业市场的重要门槛。

下面，我们将针对2013年专四真题给出详细的答案解析，帮助考生更好地应对这一考试。

听力部分听力部分是专四考试中较为重要的一个部分，得分占比较大。

在2013年的专四听力部分，主要包括短对话和长对话两个部分。

在短对话中，考生需要通过倾听对话者的言语和语气来推断对话的主题和关键信息。

同时，要注意对话者之间的关系以及表达态度的变化。

在长对话中，考生需要关注对话者的观点和论证方式，以及对话之间的逻辑关系。

长对话通常包括一个问题和两个或者更多个对话，考生需要听完对话之后回答问题。

阅读部分阅读部分是专四考试中另一个重要的部分。

在2013年的专四阅读部分，主要分为短文阅读和长篇文章阅读两个部分。

在短文阅读中，考生需要迅速抓住文章的主旨和关键信息，理解作者的观点以及对事实和细节的描述。

同时，要注意文章之间的逻辑关系和词义的推断。

在长篇文章阅读中，考生需要更加关注文章所讲述的主题、作者的观点以及事实和细节的支持。

可以通过快速阅读和精读相结合的方式提高阅读理解的效率。

写作部分写作部分是专四考试中比较具有挑战性的部分之一。

在2013年的专四写作部分，题目要求考生写一篇关于如何保护环境的文章。

考生需要在限定的时间内完成一篇约300字的作文。

在写作过程中，要注意图表或者数据的运用，注意表达论点的合理性和连贯性。

同时，还要注意语法和拼写的正确性。

综合部分综合部分是专四考试中比较特殊的部分。

在这一部分中，考生需要根据所给资料，进行信息整合和分析。

2013年的专四综合部分主要包括医院接诊，酒店服务以及广告分析。

考生需要通过整合各个方面的信息，形成自己的观点和理解。

对于文章之间的逻辑关系和主题的把控能力要求较高。

总结专四考试作为中国大学生的重要英语考试之一，对于考生来说具有一定的难度。

2013年12月14日大学英语四级考试听力答案(镐京版)

短对话原题：1 A go to a place he has visited B make her own arrangementsC join in a package tourD consult a travel agent2 A they are stuck in a traffic jam B They are on a long trip by carC They are used to getting up earlyD they are tired of eating out at night3 A he is a person difficult to deal with B He is unwilling to speak in publicC He dislikes any formal gatheringD he often keeps a distance from others4 A Pursue further education B Recruit graduate studentsC Work in another departmentD Take an administrative job5 A he is not qualified for the art director positionB He would like to leave some more time for himselfC He would not be available to start the job in time.D He will get his application letter ready for before May.16 A mechanic B porter C salesman D cleaner7 A Get Laula to clean the apartment herself this timeB help Laula with his term paper due this weekendC request one of the roommates to do the cleaningD Ask Laula to put off the cleaning until another week8 A An accident that occurred on the bridge B A problem caused by the constructionC the public transportation conditionsD The building prospect they are working on短对话答案：1. Consult a travel agent.2. They are on a long trip by car.3. He is unwilling to speak in public.4. Pursue further education.5. He would not be available to start the job in time.6. Mechanic.7. Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A problem caused by the construction.长对话原题：9. A) To look for a job as a salesperson.B) To have a talk with Miss Thompson.C) To place an order for some products.D) To complain about a faulty appliance.10. A) The person in charge is not in the office.B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment.C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price.D) The company in re-cataloging the items.11. A) 0743,12536 extension 15.C) 0734,38750 extension 15.B) 0734,21653 extension 51.D) 0743,62135 extension 51.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Since he found a girlfriend.C) Since he began to exercise regularly.B) Since he took to heavy smoking.D) Since he started to live on his own.13. A) He is getting too fat.B)He doesn’t eat vegetables.B) He smokes too much.D) He doesn’t look well at all.14.A)They are overweight for their age.C) They are still in their early twenties.B) They are respectful to their parents.D) They dislike doing physical exercise.15. A) To quit smoking.C) To find a girlfriend.B) To reduce his weight.D) To follow her advice.长对话答案：9. To place an order for some products.10. The person in charge is not in the office.11. 0734, 21653 extension 51.12. Since he took to heavy smoking.13. He is getting too fat.14. They dislike doing physical exercise.15. To find a girlfriend.短文理解原题：Passage One：16. A) They have destroyed several small towns.B) They will soon spread to San Francisco.C) They have injured many residents.D) They are burning out of control.17. A) They have been hospitalized.B) They have got skin problems.C) They were chocked by the thick smoke.D) They were poisoned by the burning chemicals.18. A) It failed because of a sudden rocket explosion.B) It has been re-scheduled for a midday takeoff.C) It has been canceled due to technical problems.D) It was delayed for eleven hours and thirty minutes.19.A) They made frequent long-distance calls to each other.B) They illegally used government computer in New Jersey.C) They were found to be smarter than computer specialists.D) They were arrested for stealing government information.Passage Two20.A) Peaceful. B) Generous.C) Considerate. D) Cooperative.21.A) Someone dumped the clothes left in the water and dryer.B) Someone broke the washer and dryer by overloading them.C) Mindy Lance’s laundry blocked the way to the laundry room.D) Mindy Lance threatened to take revenge on her neighbors.22.A) Asking the neighborhood committee for help.B) Limiting the amount of laundry for each wash.C) Informing the building manager of the matter.D) Installing a few more washers and dryers.Passage Three23. A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B) She is the most loved African novelist of all times.C) She is the most influential author since the 1930’s.D) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.24. A) The Book Critics Circle Award.B) The Nobel prize for literature.C) The Pulitzer prize for fiction.D)The National Book Award.25. A) She is a relative of Morrison’s.B) She is a slave from Africa.C) She is a skilled storyteller.D)She is a black woman.16. They are burning out of control.17. They have got skin problems.18. It has been canceled due to technical problems.19.They were arrested for stealing government information.20. Considerate.21. Someone dumped the clothes left in the washer and dryer.22. Informing the building manager of the matter.23. She is both a popular and a highly respected author.24. The Nobel Prize for literature.25. She is a black woman.复合式听写原题：Many college students today owe personal computers that cost anywhere from $1,000 to perhaps $5,000 or more.(26)_________,at is not uncommon for them topurchase(27)_________costing another several hundred dollars. Twenty years ago, computers were(28)_________, but they were very large and extremely expensive. Few, if any,(29)_________purchased computers for home use . Over the years, the price of the “gats”of a computer-its memory-has declined to less than a thousandth of the price per unit of memory that prevailed twenty years ago. This is the main reason why computers cost so much less today than they used to. Moreover, (30)_________improvements have made it possible to (31)_________memory circuitry that is small enough to fit into the portable personal computers that many of us own and use. (32)_________, as the price of computation has declined the average consumer and business have spent more on purchasing computers.(33)_________, improved agricultural technology, hybrid(杂交)seeds,(34)_________animal breeding, and so on have vastly increased the amount of output a typical farmer can produce. The prices of goods such as meats and grains have fallen sharply relative to the prices of most other goods and services. As agricultural prices have fallen, many households have decreased their total expenses on food. Even though the(35)_________of a product purchased generally increases when its price falls, total expenses on it may decline.复合式听写答案：26. In addition 27. software 28. available 29. individuals30. technological 31. manufacture 32. In short 33. By contrast34. scientific 35. quantity。

2013年英语四级听力试题的命题规律和解题技巧

全日制英语学习，选择尚语国际语言村一、四级英语听力的考查模式对话听力部分一般是20个小题，由A和B两部分组成。

第一部分通常是10个对话，每个对话设一个小题，要求同学们根据对话内容从四个选项中选择正确答案。

2.短文B部分有两种形式，一是听短文。

一般是三篇120-140字之间的短文，每篇短文后有三到四个问题，共10道小题。

该部分主要测试同学们的整体理解能力。

3.复合式听写B部分的另一种是复合式听写。

复合式听写由两部分组成。

一是单词听写，要求同学们毫无差错地填出短文所缺单词。

另一种是补全信息。

一般是，每段的第一句主题句已经给出，要求填出具体细节内容说明主题，可以使用听到的原话，也可以使用自己的语言。

二、四级英语听力的命题规律和测试重点对话对话部分考查的重点有：1）地点根据对话内容判断对话发生的地点或对话中所提事件发生的地点是四六级英语听力测试中常见的也是比较重要的一个题型。

地点题一般有以下几种：（1）根据信息词设题① W： Dear， I feel hungry now. How about you？M： So do I.Let me call room service.Hello，room service.Pleasesend a menu to 320 right away.Q： Where are the two speakers？A. In a hotel.B. At a dinner table.C. In the street.D. At the man's house.全日制英语学习，选择尚语国际语言村该题通过hungry 和menu来迷惑同学们，引导大家选择B，其实，本题所借助的信息词是room service 和320这个房间号，答案是A.② M： Can you stay for dinner？W： I'd love to. But I have to go and send some registered mailbefore picking up the children from school.Q： Where will the woman go first？A. To the schoolB. To a friend's house.C. To the post office.D. Home本题借助registered mail设题，答案是C.但这里同样也有地点的辨析问题，要求同学们能听出是“首先到……地方”。

2013年专四听力原文及答案

2013年专四听力原文及答案（注：由于本文主题的时效性，本文只是生成模型的一次尝试，不代表人工智能的立场或观点）2013年专四听力原文及答案是许多考生备考专业四级考试时会去查看的资料。

在备考过程中，了解往年真题对于考生来说是非常必要的，因为它可以帮助考生深入了解考试的题型及大概的难度水平，并帮助考生更好地备考。

因此，本文将从听力考试的角度出发，探讨2013年专四听力试题及答案的相关内容。

首先，从听力部分的整体难度来看，2013年专四听力的难度属于中等偏上水平。

相比于某些年份听力试题过于简单或者过于复杂的情况，2013年的专四听力试题对大多数考生来说都属于有一定难度的难度水平。

此外，在试题出题时间上，2013年专四听力试题的出题时间是比较合理的，听力原文的语速和时长都适中，整个听力测试的时间控制得也比较合理。

其次，从试题考察的范围来看，2013年专四听力原文涉及的内容非常全面，包括文化、科技、娱乐等多个领域。

这也从一个侧面反映了专四考试的核心目的——测试考生的英语综合素质，考查考生的英语阅读和听力能力，考察考生对英语自然语言的理解与运用能力，并不仅仅是测试考生的语法和词汇量。

因此，考生备考时不仅需要注重丰富词汇量和用词准确性，还要注重阅读能力和听力理解能力的提升。

最后，从答案解析来看，2013年专四听力答案解析非常详细。

答案解析给出了正确答案以及对每个题目的解释，让考生有一个更清晰的思路和了解答题的细节。

同时，答案解析还提供了一些解题技巧和口诀，可以帮助考生更好地掌握答题技巧和方法。

因此，考生在备考过程中一定要认真对照答案解析，掌握题目的答案和解题技巧，这样才能在考试中得高分。

综上所述，2013年专四听力试题虽然难度属于中等偏上水平，却非常全面，考察的内容也涵盖多个领域。

对于备考专四考生来说，通过对2013年专四听力试题的学习和理解，可以更好地了解专四考试的难度水平和题型分布，有助于备考过程中的有针对性和高效性。

2013年6月英语四级听力及答案

听录音，回答11-47题：Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension：11-3511、A．Children should be taught to be more careful. B．Children shouldn't drink so much orange juice. C．There is no need for the man to make such a fuss. D．Timmy should learn to do things in the right way.12、A．Fitness training．B．The new job offer.C．Computer programming．D．Directorship of the club.13、A．He needs to buy a new sweater．B．He has got to save on fuel bills.C．The fuel price has skyrocketed．D．The heating system doesn't work.14、A．Committing theft．B．Taking pictures.C．Window shopping,D．Posing for the camera.15、A．She is taking some medicine．B．She has not seen a doctor yet.C．She does not trust the man's advice．D．She has almost recovered from the cough.16、A．Pamela's report is not finished as scheduled．B．Pamela has a habit of doing things in a hurry. C．Pamela is not good at writing research papers．D．Pamela's mistakes could have been avoided.17、A．In the left-luggage office．B．At the hotel reception.C．In a hotel room．D．At an airport.18、A．She was an excellent student at college．B．She works in the entertainment business.C．She is fond of telling stories in her speech．D．She is good at conveying her message.19、Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. A．Arranging the woman's appointment with Mr. Romero.B．Fixing the time for the designer's latest fashion show.C．Talking about an important gathering on Tuesday.D．Preparing for the filming on Monday morning.20、A．Her travel to Japan．B．The awards ceremony.C．The proper hairstyle for her new role．D．When to start the makeup session.21、A．He is Mr. Romero's agent．B．He is an entertainment journalist.C．He is the woman's assistant．D．He is a famous movie star.22、Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.A．Make an appointment for an interview．B．Send in an application letter.C．Fill in an application form．D．Make a brief self-introduction on the phone.23、A．Someone having a college degree in advertising.B．Someone experienced in business management.C．Someone ready to take on more responsibilities.D．Someone willing to work beyond regular hours.24、A．Travel opportunities．B．Handsome pay.C．Prospects for promotion．D．Flexible working hours.25、A．It depends on the working hours．B．It's about 500 pound a week.C．It will be set by the Human Resources．D．It is to be negotiated.26、Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. A．To give customers a wider range of choices.B．To make shoppers see as many items as possible.C．To supply as many varieties of goods as it can.D．To give space for more profitable products.27、A．On the top shelves,B．On the bottom shelves.C．On easily accessible shelves．D．On clearly marked shelves.28、A．Many of them buy things on impulse．B．A few of them are fathers with babies.C．A majority of them are young couples,D．Over 60% of them make shopping lists.29、A．Sales assistants promoting high margin goods.B．Sales assistants following customers around.C．Customers competing for good bargains,D．Customers losing all sense of time,30、Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. A．Teaching mathematics at a school．B．Doing research in an institute.C．Studying for a college degree．D．Working in a high-tech company.31、A．He studied the designs of various choices．B．He did experiments to different materials.C．He bought an alarm clock with a pig face．D．He asked different people for their opinions.32、A．Its automatic mechanism．B．Its manufacturing pattern.C．Its way of waking people up．D．Its funny-looking pig face.33、Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.A．It's often caused by a change of circumstances.B．It usually doesn't require any special attention.C．It usually appears all of a sudden．D．It usually lasts for several years.34、A．They can't mix well with others,B．They emotionally receive their friends.C．They depend severely on family members．D．They share similar interests with friends.35、A．They lack consistent support from peers．B．They doubt their own popularity.C．They were born psychologically weak．D．They focus too much attention on themselves.Part ⅢListening Comprehension：36-4636、根据以下内容，回答问题。

2013四级听力对话

四级听力短对话Question 1M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a few minutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?Question 4W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mood for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.M: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the man mean?Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have been well received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?【四级听力长对话原文1】M: Excuse me, I need some information about some of the towns near here.W: What would you like to know?M: Well, first, I'd like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there. It isn't far, is it?W: No, not at all. Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. And you're right. It's a wonderful little museum.M: Oh good. Now what about Amitsville? I have some friends. I'd like to visit there and I also want to get to Newton. They are near each other, aren't they?W: Hmm... well, they are actually in opposite directions. Amitsville is northeast. It's about thirty five miles northeast of here.M: Huh-uh, thirty five miles northeast. And how about Newton?W: Well, Newton is in the other direction. It's southwest, so it isn't really veryclose to Amitsville at all and it's a long drive. It's about fifty five miles southwest from here and the road is not at all straight.M: Fifty five miles southwest! Well, maybe I won't go there this time.W: I'd recommend visiting Westfield or Great Town. They are both very close. Westfield is just seven miles west of here and Great Town is about five miles south. They are really pretty little towns with lots of old houses and beautiful tree-lined streets.M: I see. Seven miles west to Westfield and five miles south to Great Town. Good. Well, I think that's all the information I need for a while. Thank you. You've been very helpful.W: You're welcome, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.Q9: What does the man know about Norwalk?Q10: What does the woman say about Amitsville and Newton?Q11: What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?【四级听力长对话原文2】M: Err... Sandra, I've finished with Mr. Gordon now. Do you think you could pop through in bringing me up-to-date on their arrangements for the Italian trip?W: Certainly, Mr. Wilkinson. I'll bring everything with me.M: Right, take a seat. Now my first meeting is when?W: Your first meeting is on Monday the 21st at 9a.m. with Dr. Gucci of Bancos en Piedra in Milan.M: OK, so can I fly out early Monday morning?W: Well, there is a flight to Lenarty Airport which leaves at six thirty London time and gets in at eight thirty Italian time.M: Yeah, but that only leaves me thirty minutes to clear customs in getting to the city center and it means I have to check in by five thirty, which means leaving home at about four fifteen.W: I'm afraid so.M: Hmm... not so keen on that. What's the program for the rest of that day?W: It's quite full, I'm afraid. At eleven, you're seeing Jeana Rivard at Meg Star and then you'll have a lunch engagement with Gaven from the Chamber of Commerce at one.M: Where's that?W: You're meeting him at his office and then he's taking you somewhere.M: Good, that sounds fine. What about the afternoon?W: Well, at three thirty, you're seeing our sales representative there and then you're free till evening.M: I see. I seem to remember that I'm having a dinner with someone from Bergamo.W: That's right. And Mr. Betty from SAP Industries at eight.Q12: What would the man like the woman to do?Q13: At what time is Mr. Wilkinson going to leave home for the airport?Q14: Who is Mr. Wilkinson going to have a lunch with on Monday?Q15: What is most probably the woman's job?Part III Listening ComprehensionPassage 1Donna Fredrick’s served with the Peace Corps for two years in Brazil. She joined the Peace Corps after she graduated from the college because she wanted to do something to help other people. She had been brought up on a farm, so the Peace Corps assigned her to a agricultural project. Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese for three months. She also learnt a great deal about its history and culture. During her two years with the Peace Corps, Donna lived in a village in northeast Brazil. That part of Brazil is very dry and farming is often difficult there. Donna helped the people of the village to organise an arrigation project, and she also advised them on planting corps. They didn’t require much water. When Donna returned to the States, she couldn’t settle down. She tried several jobs, but they seemed very boring to her. She couldn’t get Brazil out of her mind. Finally, one day she got on an plane and went back to Brazil. She wasn’t sure what she’s going to do. She just wanted to be there. After a few weeks, Donna found a job as an English teacher, teaching five classes a day. Like most of the teachers, she doesn’t make much money. Sheshares a small apartment with another teacher. And she makes a little extra money by sending stories to newspapers in the States. Eventually she wants to quit teaching and work as a full-time journalist.Question 16Why did Donna join the Peace Corps after she graduated from college?Question 17What was Donna assigned to do in Brazil?Question 18Why did Donna go back to Brazil once again?Question 19How did Donna make extra money to support herself?Passage 2Results of a recent Harry’s pool on free time showed that the average work week for many Americans is 50 hours. With the time spent eating, sleeping and taking care of the household duties, there’s little time left for leisure activities for many Americans. However, having free time to relax and pursue hobbies is important. People need time away from the pressures of study or work to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. In many countries free time is spent in different ways. The results of a Harry’s pool showed that reading was the most popular spare time activity in the US. This was followed by watching TV. In aUK survey on leisure time activities, watching TV and videos was the most popular. Listening to the radio came second. In a similar survey conducted in Japan, the most popular free time activity was eating out. The second most popular activity was driving. There were also differences in the most popular outdoor pursuits between the three countries. The most popular outdoor activity for Americans was gardening. In the UK, it was going to the pub. In Japan, going to bars ranked eighth in popularity and gardening ranked ninth. Although people around the world may enjoy doing similar things in their free time, there’s evidence to suggest that these interests are changing. In the US, for example, the popularity of computer activities is increasing. Many more people in the States are spending their free time surfing the web, emailing friends or playing games online.Question 20What is the recent Harry Pole about?Question 21What was the most popular leisure activity in the US?Question 22What was the most popular outdoor pursuit in the UK?Passage 3On March 13th, while on duty Charles Mclaughlin, a very careless driver employed by the company Lummis was involved in another accident. The accident occurred in Riverside California. Not paying attention to his driving,Mclaughlin turned right on main street and 33rd street and hit Volkswagen rabbit. This caused minor damage to his truck and serious damage to the car. On the basis of the police report, the Lummis accident committee correctly determined that Mclaughlin had been quite careless. As a result of the committee’s conclusion, the branch manager Mr. David Rossi reported that he had talked with Mclaughlin about his extremely poor driving record. Further evidence of Mclaughlin's irresponsibility occurred on May 6th when he was returning from his shift. That day he ran into a roll-up door at the Lummis facility in Valero, causing significant damage to the door. Damage to the truck, however, was minor. Finally, on June 7th, Mclaughlin once again demonstrated his carelessness by knocking down several mail boxes near the edge of the company’s parking lot. There was damage to the mailboxes and minor damage to the truck. Mr. David Rossi stated that he had spoken with Mclaughlin on several occasions about his driving record. He added that he had warned Mclaughlin that three preventable accidents in one year could lead to his discharge, as indeed it should.23. What did the Lummis accident committee find out about the accident that occurred on March 13th?24. What did Mclaughlin do on June 7th near the edge of the company’s parking lot?25. What is most probably going to happen to Mclaughlin?听力填空原文When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate apart andalone, they replied, “Because it is right.” If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their men wear pants instead of skirts or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likely to get similar and very uninformative answers because it’s right, because that’s the way it’s done, because it’s the custom or even I don’t know. The reason for these and countless other patterns of social behavior is that they are controlled by social norms shared rules or guide lines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms define how people ought to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they exist. In fact we are much more likely to notice departures from norms than conformity to them. You will not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little startled if they bowed, started to stroke you or kissed you on both cheeks. Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.。

专业英语四级2013真题及答案解析

专业英语四级真题2013年PART Ⅰ DICTATION1、Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.1、 According to the conversation, an example of "Christmas trimmings" could beA. presentsB. fruitsC. sauceD. meat2、 A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPTA. carrotsB. meatC. sweet potatoesD. roast turkey3、 Why did Helen come to Rob's house?A. She wanted to talk to RobB. She had come to help RobC. She had been invited to lunchD. She was interested in cooking4、 Why did the woman phone the club?A. She wanted to know more about itB. She was a new comer and felt lonelyC. She wanted to learn a new languageD. She was interested in social activities5、 We learn from the conversation that the clubA. mainly organizes language activitiesB. accepts members from local studentsC. has been set up for a long timeD. is increasing its membership6、 According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German onA. WednesdayB. TuesdayC. MondayD. Friday7、 What is the man going to do after the conversation?A. Call up the woman for her addressB. Mail the woman some informationC. Wait for the woman to call him againD. Wait for the woman to pick up a form8、 According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?A. Difficult questions from intervieweesB. Embarrassing requests from intervieweesC. Lack of professional backgroundD. Lack of interviewing skills9、 The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPTA. prospectiveB. usefulC. importantD. tiring10、 We learn from the conversation that the womanA. works better at job fairsB. prefers honest peopleC. often works on her ownD. is experienced in her workSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.11、 According to today's weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?A. Northern EuropeB. Southern EuropeC. Northwestern EuropeD. Scandinavian mountains12、 In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?A. Southern EuropeB. Northern EuropeC. Northwestern EuropeD. Eastern Europe13、 In which region will the weather change tomorrow?A. Central parts of the MediterraneanB. Eastern parts of the MediterraneanC. Southern parts of the MediterraneanD. Northern parts of the Mediterranean14、 According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?A. More useful information to better their lifeB. Greater changes in social organizationC. Better understanding of mass mediaD. Closer contact with modem devices15、 The speaker questions about everybody's access to technological advances. The main reason isA. illiteracyB. food shortageC. povertyD. ignorance16、 According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPTA. giving everyone a radio or TVB. providing more job opportunitiesC. offering internet service to more peopleD. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years17、 What could be the topic of the passage?A. Growth in telecommunicationsB. Technology and the developing worldC. Building an information societyD. Education and medical care18、 People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.A. yellowB. whiteC. redD. new19、 Which of the following New Year's traditions signals friendship?A. Eating round fruitsB. Wearing something redC. Wearing something whiteD. Throwing old dishes20、 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one's own New Year's tradition?A. Watching TV at homeB. Visiting friendsC. Going to bed earlyD. Running and shouting outsideSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.21、 What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?A. 15 schools have started social studiesB. 15 schools have used digital textbooksC. Digital textbooks are used for social studiesD. Students are ready to use electronic resources22、 With digital textbooks, schools have saved about ______ million dollarsA. 1B. 2C. 3D. 423、 Who found the suspicious item at the airport?A. FBI agentsB. TSA agentsC. The policeD. Passengers24、 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwardsB. There was a thorough search inside the airportC. The security authorities identified the explosivesD. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound25、 According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPTA. smokingB. alcohol abuseC. depressionD. schizophrenia26、 Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?A. To prevent patients from smokingB. To better understand patientsC. To teach patients some skillsD. To get patients occupied27、 What is the main purpose of the new rules?A. To reduce the number of pilots on dutyB. To prevent pilots from working overtimeC. To ensure an adequate amount of sleepD. To fix the amount of work for each pilot28、 The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because theyA. had failed to cover all the pilotsB. had only covered cargo plane pilotsC. would be put into effect in two yearsD. would be too costly if implemented29、 Why is increase in livestock production necessary?A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.B. Because more people will become wealthier.C. Because it has fewer ecological risks.D. Because it may help double food production.30、 What does the word "challenge" mean in the news item?A. Conflict between less land and more production.B. Balance between human survival and ecology.C. Difference between present and future needs.D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.PART Ⅲ CLOZEDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two. Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modem state: without it, it (31) not be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) the workers in government offices who (33) our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) taxation, we pay for things that we needjust (35) we need somewhere to live and something to eat.But (36) everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37) taxation should be arranged.In most countries, a direct tax on (38) , which is called income tax, (39) It is arranged in such a (40) that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42) as high as ninety-five per cent!(43) countries with direct taxation nearly (44) have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or "duties." Of course, it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45) really have to pay the duties, in the (46) of higher prices. In some countries, (47) , there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) but the poor people suffer most. If unnecessary things (49) jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) , as the rich pay it.31、 A. can B. mayC. wouldD. could32、 A. neither B. norC. neverD. not33、 A. look after B. look overC. look intoD. look through34、 A. In accordance with B. With reference toC. By means ofD. On account of35、 A. as well as B. as much asC. as such asD. as good as36、 A. if B. whenC. asD. though37、 A. how B. whenC. whyD. which38、 A. communities B. sectorsC. personsD. classes39、 A. remains B. existsC. staysD. happens40、 A. measure B. methodC. formD. way41、 A. more B. largerC. quickerD. speedier42、 A. grows up B. increases upC. goes upD. lifts up43、 A. And B. ConsequentlyC. SimilarlyD. But44、 A. almost B. alwaysC. oftenD. periodically45、 A. which B. whoC. whatD. whom46、 A. manner B. wayC. meansD. form47、 A. either B. alsoC. tooD. often48、 A. collected B. borrowedC. savedD. lent49、 A. as B. forC. alikeD. like50、 A. heavier B. fairerC. finerD. betterPART Ⅳ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51、 Facing the board of directors, he didn't deny ______ breaking the agreement.A. himB. hisC. itD. its52、 Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions asa(n)______in the sentence.A. appositive (同位语)B. objectC. adverbialD. complement53、 Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)?A. NonsmokerB. MeannessC. DeadlineD. Misfit54、 Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o'clock.B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.C. Walk straight ahead, and don't turn till the second traffic lights.D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55、 The following determiners (限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPTA. manyB. enoughC. moreD. such56、 Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?A. She opened the door and quietly went inB. Think it over again and you'll get an answerC. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sportsD. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this57、 Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute (名词替代词)?A. MuchB. NeitherC. OneD. Quarter58、 All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPTA. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at fourB. The school pupils will be home by nowC. The President is coming to the 'UN next weekD. He is going to email me the necessary information59、 Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT?A. Politics are the art or science of governmentB. Ten miles seems like a long walk to meC. Mumps is a kind of infectious diseaseD. All the furniture has arrived undamaged60、 Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?A. The occupation of the islandB. The law of NewtonC. The arrival of the touristsD. The plays of Oscar Wilde61、 Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?A. He is not the man to draw backB. Larry has a large family to supportC. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lieD. There is really nothing to fear62、 Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?A. I wish you could stay behindB. You will mind your own business!C. Come and have dinner with usD. Let me drive you home, shall I?63、 If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.A. was to rainB. were to rainC. was rainingD. had rained64、 Which of the following sentences expresses a fact?A. Mary and her son must be home by now.B. Careless reading must give poor results.C. He must be working late at the office.D. It's getting late, and I must leave now.65、 The following are all dynamic verbs (动态动词) EXCEPTA. remain.B. turn.C. write.D. knock.66、 ______to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected.A. AdheringB. AdjustingC. AdoptingD. Acquainting67、 He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part meansA. hard.B. tiring.C. long.D. dull.68、 At last night's party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part meansA. I couldn't understand.B. I was unable to do.C. I couldn't tolerate.D. I was unable to stop.69、 The couple ______ their old house and sold it for a vast profit.A. did forB. did inC. did upD. did with70、 Sally contributed a lot to the project, but she never once accepted all the ______ for herself.A. creditB. attentionC. focusD. award71、 The child nodded, apparently content with his mother's promise. The underlined part meansA. as far as one has learnt.B. as far as one is concerned.C. as far as one can see.D. as far as one is told.72、 The______that sport builds character is well accepted by people nowadays.A. argumentB. issueC. pointD. sentence73、 Everyone in the office knows that Melinda takes infinite care over her work. The underlined part meansA. limited.B. unnecessary.C. overdue.D. much.74、 The new measure will reduce the chance of serious injury in the event of an accident. The underlined part meansA. if an accident can be prevented.B. if an accident happens.C. before an accident.D. during an accident.75、 Traditionally, local midwives would ______ all the babies in the area.A. deliverB. produceC. handleD. help76、 No food or drink is allowed on the premises. The underlined part meansA. proposition.B. advertisement.C. building.D. street.77、 The court would not accept his appeal unless ______evidence is provided.A. definiteB. conclusiveC. eventualD. concluding78、 As soon as he opened the door, a ______ of cold air swept through the house.A. flowB. movementC. rushD. blast79、 She really wanted to say something at the meeting, but eventually ______ from it.A. refrainedB. preventedC. limitedD. restricted80、 The couple told the decorator that. they wanted their bedroom gaily painted. The underlined part meansA. cheerfully.B. light-heartedly.C. brightly.D. lightly.PART Ⅴ READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are four passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer.Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.TEXT AThe art of public speaking began in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago. Now, twitter, instant messenging, e-mail, blogs and chat forums offer rival approaches to communication-but none can replace the role of a great speech.The spoken word can handle various vital functions: persuading or inspiring, informing, paying tribute, entertaining, or simply introducing someone or something or accepting something.Over the past year, the human voice has helped guide us over the ups and downs of what was certainly a stormy time.Persuasion is used in dealing with or reconciling different points of view. When the leaders met in Copenhagen in December 2009, persuasive words from activists encouraged them to commit themselves to firmer action.Inspirational speeches confront the emotions. They focus on topics and matters that are close to people's hearts. During wars, generals used inspiring speeches to prepare the troops for battle.A speech that conveys knowledge and enhances understanding can inform us. The information must be clear, accurate, and expressed in a meaningful and interesting way. When the HINI pandemic (流行病) was announced, the idea of "swine flu" (猪流感) scared many people. Informative speeches from World Health Organization officials helped people to keep their panic under control so they could take sensible precautions. Sad events are never easy to deal with but a speech that pays tribute to the loss of a loved one and gives praise for their contribution can be comforting. Madonna's speech about Michael Jackson, after his death, highlighted the fact that he will continue to live on through his music.It's not only in world forums where public speaking plays an important role. It can also be surprisingly helpful in the course of our own lives.If you're taking part in a debate you need to persuade the listeners of the soundness of your argument. In sports, athletes know the importance of a pep talk (鼓舞士气的讲话) before a match to inspire teammates. You yourself may be asked to do a presentation at college or work to inform the others about an area of vital importance.On a more personal level, a friend may be upset and need comforting. Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh.Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a brilliant speech, there are rules that you can put togood use. To learn those rules you have to practice and learn from some outstanding speeches in the past.81、 The author thinks the spoken word is still irreplaceable becauseA. it has always been used to inspire or persuade people.B. it has a big role to play in the entertainment business.C. it is of great use in everyday-life context.D. it plays important roles in human communication.82、 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the role of public speaking?A. Speeches at world forums can lead to effective solutions to world problems.B. Speeches from medical authorities can calm people down in times of pandemics.C. The morale of soldiers before a battle can be boosted by senior officers speeches.D. Speeches paying tribute to the dead can comfort the mourners.83、 Public speaking can play all the following roles EXCEPTA. to convince people in a debate.B. to inform people at a presentation.C. to advise people at work.D. to entertain people at a wedding.84、 According to the passage, which of the following best explains the author's view on "great speaking ability"?A. It comes from observing rules.B. It comes from learning and practice.C. It can be perfected with easy effort.D. It can be acquired from birth.85、 What is the main idea of the passage?A. Public speaking in international forums.B. Public speaking in daily life context.C. The many uses of public speaking.D. The rules of public speaking.TEXT BEvery business needs two things, says Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden: inspiration and desperation. In 2001, Alden had both. He'd sold two snowboarding businesses, and he was desperately bored. But he had an idea: He wanted to make a new kind of headphone. "I kept seeing people missing their cell phone calls because they were listening to music," he explains. "Then I'm in a chairlift(索道), I've got my headphones on, and I realize my phone is ringing. As I take my gloves off and reach for my phone, I think, "It can't be that tough to make headphones with two plugs, one for music and one for your cell phone." Alden described what he wanted to a designer, perfected a prototype, and outsourced (外包) manufacturing overseas.Alden then started designing headphones into helmets, backpacks-anywhere that would make it easy to listen to music while snowboarding. "Selling into board and skate shops wasn't a big research effort," he explains. "Those were the only guys I knew! "Alden didn't want to be a manufacturer. And by outsourcing, he'd hoped he could get the business off the ground without debt. But he was wrong. So he asked his wife: "Can I put a mortgage (抵押贷款) on the house? She said, 'What is the worst thing that can happen? We lose the house, we sell our cars, and we start all over again.'I definitelymarried the right woman! "For the next two years, Alden juggled mortgage payments and payments to his manufacturers. "Factories won't ship your product till they get paid," he says. "But it takes four or five months to get a mortgage company so upset that they knock on your door. So we paid the factory first."Gradually, non-snowboarders began .to notice the colourful headphones. In 2006, the company started selling them in 1,400 FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores. "We knew that nine out of ten people walking into that store would be learning about Skullcandy for the first time. Why would they look at brands they knew and take home a new brand instead? We had agreed to buy back anything we didn't sell, but we were dealing with huge numbers. It'd kill us to take back all the products."Alden's fears faded as Skullcandy became the No. 1 headphone seller in those stores and tripled its revenue to $120 million in one year. His key insight was that headphones weren't gadgets; they were a fashion accessory. "In the beginning," he says, "that little white wire that said you had an iPod-that was cool. But now wearing the white bud means you're just like everyone else. Headphones occupy this critical piece of cranial real estate and are highly visible."Today, Skullcandy is America's second-largest headphone supplier, after Sony. With 79 employees, the company is bigger than Alden ever imagined.86、 Alden came up with the idea of a new kind of headphone because heA. was no longer in snowboarding business.B. had no other business opportunities.C. saw an inconvenience among mobile users.D. was very fond of modern music.87、 The new headphone was originally designed forA. snowboarders.B. motor cyclists.C. mountain hikers.D. marathon runners.88、 How did Alden solve the money problem?A. He sold his house and his cars.B. Factories could ship products before being paid.C. He borrowed money from a mortgage company.D. He borrowed money from his wife's family.89、 What did Alden do to promote sales in FYE stores?A. He spent more money on product advertising.B. He agreed to sell products at a discount.C. He improved the colour design of the product.D. He promised to buy back products not sold.90、 Alden sees headphones asA. a kind of device.B. part of fashion.C. a symbol of status.D. a sign of self-confidence.TEXT CI was standing in my kitchen wondering what to have for lunch when my friend Tai called."Sit down," she said.I thought she was going to tell me she had just gotten the haircut from hell. I laughed and said, ."It can't be that bad."But it was. Before the phone call, I had 30 years of retirement savings in a "safe" fund with a brilliant financial guru (金融大亨 ). When I put down the phone, my savings were gone. I felt as if I had died and, for some unknown reason, was still breathing.Since Bernie Madoffs arrest on charges of running a $65 million Ponzi scheme, I've read many articles about how we investors should have .known what was going on. I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before "the Call", but I did not.On New Year's Eve, three weeks after we lost our savings, six of us Madoff people gathered at Tai's house for dinner. As we were sitting around the table, someone asked, "If you could have your money back right now, but it would mean giving up what you have learned by losing it, would you take the money or would you take what losing the money has given you?"My husband was still in financial shock. He said, "I just want my money back." I wasn't certain where I stood. I knew that losing our money had cracked me wide open. I'd been walking around like what the Buddhists call a hungry ghost: always focused on the bite that was yet to come, not the one in my mouth. No matter how much I ate or had or experienced, it didn't satisfy me, because I wasn't really taking it in, wasn't absorbing it. Now I was forced to pay attention. Still, I couldn't honestly say that if someone had offered me the money back, I would turn it down.But the other four all said that what they were seeing about themselves was incalculable, arid they didn't think it would have become apparent without the ground of financial stability being ripped out from underneath them.My friend Michael said, "I'd started to get complacent. It's as if the muscles of my heart started to atrophy (萎缩). Now they're awake, alive-and I don't want to go back."These weren't just empty words. Michael and his wife needed to take in boarders to meet their expenses. Taj was so broke that she was moving into someone's garage apartment in three weeks. Three friends had declared bankruptcy and weren't sure where or how they were going to live.91、 What did the author learn from Taj's call?A. Taj had got an awful haircut.B. They had lost their retirement savings.C. Taj had just retired from work.D. They were going to meet for lunch.92、 How did the author feel in the following weeks?A. Angry.B. Disappointed.C. Indifferent.D. Desperate.93、 According to the passage, to which was she forced to pay attention"?A. Her friends.B. Her husband.C. Her lost savings.D. Her experience.94、 Which of the following statements is CORRECT about her friends?A. Her friends valued their experience more.B. Her friends felt the same as she did.C. Her friends were in a better financial situation.D. Her friends were more optimistic than she.95、 What is the message of the passage?A. Understanding gained is more important than money lost.B. It is natural to see varied responses to financial crises.C. Desire for money is human nature.D. One has to be decisive during crises.TEXT DIn the 19th century, there used to be a model of how to be a good person. There are all these torrents of passion flowing through you. Your job, as captain of your soul, is to erect dams to keep these passions in check. Your job is to just say no to laziness, lust, greed, drug use and the other sins.These days that model is out of fashion. You usually can't change your behaviour by simply resolving to do something. Knowing what to do is not the same as being able todo it. Your willpower is not like a dam that can block the torrent of self-indulgence. It's more like a muscle, which tires easily. Moreover, you're a social being. If everybody around you is overeating, you'll probably do so, too.The 19th-century character model was based on an understanding of free will. Today, we know that free will is bounded. People can change their lives, but ordering change is not simple because many things, even within ourselves, are beyond our direct control.Much of our behavior, for example, is guided by unconscious habits. Researchers at Duke University calculated that more than 40 percent of the actions we take are governed by habit, not actual decisions. Researchers have also come to understand the structure of habits-cue, routine, reward.You can change your own personal habits. If you leave running shorts on the floor at night, that'll be a cue to go running in the morning. Don't try to ignore your afternoon snack craving. Every time you feel the cue for a snack, insert another routine. Take a walk.Their research thus implies a. different character model, which is supposed to manipulate the neural (神经系统的) networks inside.To be an effective person, under this model, you are supposed to coolly examine your own unconscious habits, and the habits of those under your care. You are supposed to devise strategies to alter the cues and routines. Every relationship becomes slightly manipulative, including your relationship with yourself. You're trying to arouse certain responses by implanting certain cues.This is a bit disturbing, because the important habitual neural networks are not formed by mere routine, nor can they be reversed by clever cues. They are burned in by emotion and strengthened by strong yearnings, like the yearnings for admiration and righteousness. If you think you can change your life in a clever way, the way an advertiser can get you to buy an air freshener, you're probably wrong. As the Victorians understood, if you want to change your life, don't just look for a clever cue. Commit to some larger global belief.96、 Which of the following is a key element in the 19th-century character model?。

2013年9月公共英语四级真题及答案解析

Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.If you have any questions, you may raise your hand NOW as you will not be allowed to speak once the test is started.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part AYou will hear a passage. Listen and complete the sentences in questions 1-5 with the information you have heard. Write not more than three words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the questions below.
2013年9月公共英语四级真题及答案解析
(1~5/共5题)Section I Listening ComprehensionDirections:This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. you will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and Part C.

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四级听力——长对话最新巅峰讲座一（附练习）四级听力长对话一共两组，每组长对话由一男一女两人5 - 8轮对话组成，平均长度大约为240词。

长对话的出题方式类似于后面讲到的短文理解，每组对话后设3 - 4题，两组共7题。

Lecture 1第一讲9大敏感设题题眼长对话不同于短对话的一问一答，它包含的信息量较大，而且问题是在整组对话之后提出，所以考生很难准确地捕捉到问题所考查的关键信息。

因此，考生有必要熟悉长对话的常设题处，从而锁定听音重点，抓住关键信息。

一、对话的开头处对话的开头一般都会引出谈话的主题，比较容易设主旨题，主要考查考生对谈话主题或所涉及场景的把握。

需要注意的是，对话开头一般都会有一、两句常规性的问候，主题往往会在常规问候之后提出。

【例1】［A］He can manage his time more flexibly.［B］He can renew contact with his old friends.［C］He can concentrate on his own projects.［D］He can learn to do administrative work.W: Simon, how does it feel to be retired?M: Well, not so bad.W: How have you been spending your time?M: I have been spending more time with my family. I’ve also traveled a bit, you know, off season when everywhere is less crowded and hotels cost less.19. Why does Simon find his retired life enjoyable?【解析】细节题。

本题的设题题眼在对话的开头处。

对话一开始女士问男士(Simon)退休后的感觉如何，男士说感觉不错(not so bad)，接着女士问男士怎样安排他的退休时间，男士说他现在能有更多的时间和家人在一起(spending more time with my family)，而且还能有时间旅行(traveled a bit)，由此可推知，男士在退休后可以更加灵活地安排自己的时间，所以他很享受退休生活，故答案为［A］。

二、对话的结尾处对话结尾往往会涉及对话双方的态度、建议或决定等总结性的内容，而且经常能够再现对话的主题及场景，也是出题者设题时考虑的重点。

【例2】［A］It will bring her potential into full play.［B］It will involve lots of train travel.［C］It will enable her to improve her Chinese.［D］It will give her more chances to visit Japan.M: Really, I’m interested to hear more about that, but first, tell me, have you ever traveled on a luxury train? The Orient Express, for example.W: No I haven’t, but I have traveled on a glacier express to Switzerland and I traveled across China by train about 8 years ago. I love train travel. That’s why I’m very interested in this job.25. Why is the woman applying for the new job?【解析】细节题。

本题的设题题眼在对话的结尾处。

对话结尾处女士说她喜欢train travel（乘火车旅行），所以她才interested in this job（对这份工作感兴趣），由此可知女士应聘这份新工作是因为它involve lots of train travel，故答案为［B］。

三、对话中问答处长对话是以对话的形式出现，对话双方会就对话主题进行讨论，故其中经常会包含一些对话双方的一问一答，这些地方是长对话设题的重点。

而且，很多时候对话后面的问题几乎就是对话中某一方所提问题的照搬，因此，当听到对话中某一方提问时，一定要提高警惕，并重点留意另一方对该问题的回答。

【例3】［A］It is intellectually challenging.［B］It requires him to do washing up all the time.［C］It exposes him to oily smoke all day long.［D］It demands physical endurance and patience.W: What’s hard about the job?M: You are standing up all the time. When we are busy, people get angry and sharp, but that’s normal.20. What does the man think is the hardest part of his job?【解析】细节题。

本题的设题题眼在问答处。

女士问男士觉得工作中最难的是什么，男士回答说，他得一直站着(standing up all the time)，而且忙起来的时候，顾客就会生气或变得尖刻(sharp)，这都很正常，由此可推知，男士的工作既需要身体上的忍耐力(physical endurance)，又需要有足够的耐心(patience)，故答案为［D］。

四、对话中逻辑关系处长对话中经常会涉及到表示并列、转折、因果等逻辑关系的短语或句式，这些地方也很受出题人的青睐。

【例4】［A］Having a good knowledge of its customs.［B］Knowing some key people in tourism.［C］Having been to the country before.［D］Being able to speak Japanese.M: I see from your resume that you speak Japanese. Have you ever been to Japan?W: Yes, I have. I spent a month in Japan in 2006. I met all the key people in the tourist industry, the big tour operators and the tourist organizations. As I speak Japanese, I had a very big advantage.24. What gave the woman an advantage during her business trip in Japan?【解析】细节题。

本题的设题题眼在对话中因果处。

女士说她曾经在日本待了一个月，和旅游业的、包价旅游承包商以及旅游团体的主要人物都会过面。

As引导的原因状语从句解释了女士的优势所在，即being able to speak Japanese，故答案为［D］。

五、对话中建议处对话中一方给另一方提出的建议或意见常常会被作为出题重点，因此，听音时要注意捕捉一些特殊的表达建议的句式，如You’d better…, Why not do…?等。

【例5】［A］Study the map of Quebec Province.［B］Find more about Quebec City.［C］Brush up on her French.［D］Learn more about the local customs.M: …In fact, Montreal is the third largest French-speaking city in the world. So you’d better practise your French before you go.W: Good advice. …20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?【解析】细节题。

本题的设题题眼在对话中建议处。

由男士话中的you’d better…可知，他建议女士在去Montreal旅行前先练习一下法语（practise French ≈brush up on French），故答案为［C］。

六、对话中比较或对比处含有形容词、副词的比较级或最高级，as…as同级比较, 以及while, whereas, compared with, in contrast等词或短语引出的比较或对比结构的句子往往提供重要信息或者就是答案的出处，这些地方也是长对话设题的重点之一。

【例6】［A］She will have more contact with students.［B］It will bring her capability into fuller play.［C］She will be more involved in policy making.［D］It will be less demanding than her present job.M: …Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something…W: Oh, yeah, from October 1, I’ll be doing an entirely different job. There’s going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students, unfortunately. I’ll miss my contact with students.25.What will the woman’s new job be like?【解析】细节题。