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2004年英语专业四级考试听力原文

PART Ⅱ DICTATIONMoneyMoney is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. People use money to buy food, clothes and hundreds of other things. In the past, many different things were used as money. People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods. The Chinese used cloth and knives. In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used. Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt. Coins were first invented by the Chinese. Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center, so that a piece of string could keep them together. This made doing business much easier, but people still found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive. To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with the solution. They began to use paper money for coins. Now paper notes are used throughout the world.PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A1. Lily studied drama at the university but she used to work as a policewoman. Now she is a teacher b2. May I have your attention, please? Flight 5125 scheduled to take off at 11:30 will be delayed for20 minutes. Please check-in half an hour prior to departure.3. There is a railway strike in the south region and several trains have been cancelled, however, the4. Latest reports from the northeast provinces say that at least sixteen people lost their lives in Sunday’s floods. A further nine people, mostly children are r5. John, your paper must be revised over the weekend and handed in its final form on Monday. Ifyou have any problem, call the office directly.6. My discovery of Mary Jackson was as a matter of fact, a gift from a friend. Years ago I was7. Oh! Talking about money, it’s terrible when you think how tiring the work is.It’s only with8. A lot of drugs are missing from the cupboard here in this room so I think we will have to lookSECTION B9. W: Would you mind if we discussed tomorrow’s agenda before dinner this evening?M: Not at all. I certainly don’t want to talk about it during ou r meal.10. W:11. W: It’s so hot today, I can’t work.M: So do I, I’ll fall as12. W: I can’t imagine what happened to Janet.13. W: Check in here?M: Yes, can I see your flight ticket please?W: Here it is. I14. W: I heard that PICC is going to hold interviews on campus next week.M: Yeah, what day? I’d like to talk to them and drop my resume.15. W: There must be a thunderstorm in some place because the picture isn’t very sharp an d thesound isn’t very clear.M: I think you’re right, they said on the radio last night that a storm was coming in from the16. W: The party will start at 6:30 but there are a lot of preparations to make and I need your help.Can I expect you at 5:00?17. M: Excuse me, I’m enrolled to take Professor Lee’s literature course 102 and I hear somechanges have been made.W: Yes, the class has been moved to the north building. Also it is now on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m., instead of being held on Monday and Friday from 2 to 3 p.M: What changes!SECTION CNews Item One (18-A court in Zimbabwe is due to deliver its verdict today in a trial of a journalist who works for the British newspaper The Guaidian. The trial is seen as a test case for the country’s strict new media laws. Andrew Meldrum, an American w ho’s lived in Zimbabwe for over twenty years is accused of publishing an untrue story and faces up to two years in prison if found guilty. A dozen other journalists have also been charged with offenses relating to the new laws. In court Mr. Meldrum’s defe nse argued that his story was published in Britain. It was beyond the jurisdiction ofNews Item Two (20-Kuala Lumpur Afghanistan will play soccer at the Asian games. Mongolia’s withdrawal has given the war-torn nation a confidence boost. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced in a statement yesterday that Afghanistan would play in the under-twenty-three tournament at the games in Bussan. Afghanistan’s first match will be against Iran on September 28. The group’s other teams are Qatar and Lebanon. Afghanistan was a founding member of the confederation in the 1950s, before entering long periods of war and factional fighting. The country’s chaos was largely ended after US led forces overthrew the Taliban regime last year in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States. During the Soccer World Cup in June, the President of Afghanistan’s Football Aociation (AFA), Abdul Aleem-Kohistani said he hoped his country would be able to take part in theNews Item Three (22-23)The expected life span of Beijing residents has gone up to 75.5 years old, compared with 74.4 years old, a decade earlier. While the death rate of middle-aged residents increased dramatically, according to recent official report. The report made public by the Beijing Disease Control and Prevention Center said the past mortality of people age between 35 to 54 years old had gone up 58.5% during the past ten years, from 158 people per 100,000 in 1991 to 251 people per 100,000 last year. Infant and maternal mortality rates went down 132% and 147% respectively. Health experts said chronic non-infectious diseases were the main causes of death covering 60% of the total number of deaths. The male mortality is higher than that of females and the death rateNews Item Four (24-25)Islamabad-Pakistani President, Purvez Musherof said yesterday there was no danger of thecountry going to war with neighboring India but that Pakistani forces would be ready to repel any aggression. There is no danger of war, Musherof told reporters in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. We should have confidence in ourselves. We are not sitting idle. We are prepared for everything. There should not be any misunderstanding. Tensions were raised this week as the two accused each other of links to killings in the two countries. India suspects the two gunmen who killed twenty-based Islamic militant groups. Pakistan denied any involvement in the temple massacre and police in Karachi said there were indications of India intelligence agents behind the murder of seven Christian charity workers in the city, but India rejects the charges yesterday.。

04年西语专业四级试题

⼝语听⼒试卷听写（Dictado）（10 puntos）（我们先完整的听⼀遍，然后断句读两遍，最后再完整的听⼀遍。

现在开始）⼝头作⽂（Expresión oral）（20 puntos）（现在请监考⽼师关闭录⾳机，给学⽣10分钟的时间进⾏准备。

⼗分钟后再开机。

让学⽣录⾳）听⼒理解（Comprensión auditiva）（20 puntos）（⽂章听完三遍后，根据理解笔头回答10个问题，回答⼀律写在答纸上）笔试试卷I. Rellene donde sea necesario los espacios en blanco con artículos (6 puntos):El inspector RodríguezEl inspector Rodríguez estaba desesperado. _______ciudad sufría_______verdadera ola de robos. En _______últimos seis meses, habían robado joyas por valor de quinientos millones de pesetas. Nunca robaban en joyerías, siempre en_______ casas particulares. El inspector no sabía si era_______ladrón o toda una banda de_______ladrones la querealizaba_______robos.Entraban en_______casas cuando no había nadie o había poca gente. Nunca había violencia, ni puertas destrozadas,ni_______heridos, ni_______muertos. Todos los trabajos habían sido realizados limpiamente.El inspector Rodríguez era_______encargado de descubrir quién robaba las joyas. No sabía cómo hacerlo y por eso estaba desesperado. Hasta ese momento sus investigaciones habían resultado inútiles. Tenía que volver a empezar. Estaba sentado detrás de_______mesa de su despacho. Hacía _______calor, se quitó_______chaqueta. Eran_______primerosdías del mes de mayo, pero hacía tanto calor como en agosto.II. Rellene los espacios en blanco con las preposiciones adecuadas(8 puntos):(1) No está Juan en casa, dicen que ha salido_______viaje.(2) Les voy a explicar la razón_______la que falté a la reunión.(3) _______mi mode de ver, tu hermana no podrá llegar a tiempo, puesto que ha salido muy tarde.(4) _______la fecha no tenemos ninguna noticia de él, lo que nos preocupa mucho.(5) Estaba gravemente herido y no podía ni siquiera caminar, por eso lo bajamos del coche_______mi hermano y yo.(6) _______todo, quería presentarles a mi compañero de trabajo, el Sr. Antonio López.(7) El perro corría_______el niño y los dos jugaban muy divertidos.(8) _______la carta de invitación, no os dejarán entrar en la conferencia.(9)¡Pobre_______mí! ¿Qué voy a hacer_______este loco?(10) Ahora pasamos_______hablar un poco de la música española, que podrá interesarles a ustedes.(11) El autobús iba tan lleno que tuve que ir_______pie durante todo el viaje.(12) Heroicamente, Liu Hulan salió_______ _______la multitud para enfrentarse al enemigo.(13) El niño comía las uvas _______dos_______dos.(14) _______su opinión, el enfermo ya no tiene salvación, puesto que ha tardado demasiado_______llegar al hospital.(15) Quedamos_______reunirnos mañana_______la noche.III. Ponga en el modo, el tiempo y la persona correspondiente el infinitivo que va entre paréntesis (16 puntos):(1) Todos temíamos que la situación (cambiar) __________.(2) (Hacerme,tú) __________el favor de decirles que nos (dejar) __________en paz.(3) --¿Por qué Juan no vino a la fiesta?--Pues no sé. (Estar) __________en el trabajo.(4) Le expliqué la situación hasta que él no (tener) __________otro remedio que aceptar mis sugerencias.(5) ¡Oye mujer! Te (ver) __________un poco pálida. ¿(Estar) __________ enferma?(6) Él dijo que todos sus compañeros (estar) __________locos, y no se daba cuenta de que el único loco (ser)__________él mismo.(7) Que yo (saber) __________,vamos a tener exámenes finales dentro de dos semanas.(8) No hay remedio, aunque no (comer) __________nada, no conseguiré reducir el peso.(9) ¡(Salir) __________de aquí ahora mismo! Si no quieres que yo te (castigar) __________.(10) Lamento mucho que (tratar,tú) __________a mi amigo Juan de esta forma.(11) (Casarse, yo) __________si (encontrar) __________a una mujer que me hubiera convenido.(12) ¿Quieres que yo te (llevar) __________a la ópera? No (preocuparse) __________. Lo (hacer) __________ con mucho gusto.(13) Ayer (encontrarme) __________con Luisa en la calle, pero ésta, como si no me (conocer) __________, ni siquiera me (saludar) __________.(14) Ellos nos prometieron que (plantar) __________ los árboles antes de que (llegar) __________el verano.(15) Si tú no me (echar) __________una mano, no podré terminarlo todo a tiempo.(16) Era un lugar muy hermoso, donde él (ver) __________ por primera vez a la chica que más tarde (convertirse)__________en su novia.(17) ¡Maldita (ser) __________! ¡Qué mala suerte tengo!(18) ¡(Tener,tú) __________cuidado con el niño! (Ser) __________muy travieso, que (poder) __________hacer cualquiera cosa.IV. Hay un error gramatical en cada una de las siguientes oraciones. Escriba la oración correcta debajo de la oración (8 puntos):(1) La gente no siempre sabe apreciar lo rico que es esta comida.。

专四1995_2004历年真题听力Dictation部分

Unidentified Flying ObjectsThere are many explanations for why UFOs exist on earth. The most popular one is that they may contain visitor from other planets. To fly such an aircraft the builders must develop different forms of aviation, because they seem to fly much faster than normal aircraft. The UFOs, it is believed, must contain scientists from other planets who are studying life on earth. It is even believed that several such aircraft may have landed on earth and the space visitors may be living among us. But there are also less fantastic explanations available. Although some sightings of UFO are difficult to explain, most can be explained quite easily. In many cases the observers might have made a mistake. They might have seen a weather balloon or an aircraft. Or the light they saw in the sky might have been light from the ground reflected onto the clouds. However, the exact cause of many sightings still remains a mystery.1996The Indian Medicine ManAmong the Indians of North America, the medicine-man was a very important person. He could cure illnesses and he could speak to the spirits. The spirits were the super-natural forces that controlled the world. The Indians believed that had spirits made people ill. So when people were ill. The medicine man tried to help them by using magic. He spoke to the good spirits and asked for their help.Many people were cured because they thought that these spirits were helping them. But, really, these people curded themselves. Sometimes, your mind is the best doctor for you. The medicine-men were often successful for other reason, too. They knew about plants that really can cure illnesses. A lot of modern medicines are made from plants that were used by medicine-men hundreds of years ago.1997Legal Age for MarriageThroughout the United States, the legal age for marriage shows some difference. The most common age without parents’ consent is 18 for both females and males. However, persons who are under age in their home state can get married in another state, and then return to the home state legally married. Each state issues its own marriage license. Both residents and non-residents are qualified for such a license. The fees and ceremonies vary greatly from state to state. Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not. Most states permit either a civil or religious ceremony, but a few require the ceremony to be religious. In most states a waiting period is required before the license is issued. This period is from one to five days depending on the state. A three-day-wait is the most common. In some states there is no required waiting period.1998The Railway in BritainThe success of early railways, such as the lines between big cities, led to a great increase in railway building in Victorian times. Between 1835 and 1865 about 25000 kilometers of track were built, and over 100 railway companies were created.Railway travel transformed people’s lives. Trains were first designed to carry to goods. However, a law in the 19th century forced railway companies to run one cheap train a day which stopped at every station and cost only a penny a mile. Soon working class passengers found they could afford to travel by rail. Cheap day excursion trains became popular and seaside resorts grew rapidly. The railways also provided thousands of new jobs: building carriages, running the railways and repairing the tracks. Railways even changed the time. The need to run the railways on time meant that local time was abolished and clocks showed the same time all over the country.United Nations DayThe 24th of October is celebrated as United Nations Day. It is a day that belongs to everyone. And it is celebrated in most countries of the world. Some countries celebrate for a week instead of a day. In many parts of the world, schools have special programs for the day. Boys and girls in some communities decorate a UN tree. In other communities, young people put on plays about the UN. Some libraries exhibit children’s art works from around the world. Schools celebrate with the songs. No matter how the day is celebrated, the purpose of these celebrations is to help everyone understand the UN, and the important roles it plays in world affairs. The UN encourages people to learn about other lands and their customs. In this way, people can gain a better understanding and appreciation of peoples all over the world.2000What We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort, No human race anywhere no earth is so backward that it has no language of its own at all. Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. In all the languages existing in the world today, there are complexities that must have been developed for years. Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate. Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. And finally, we know that language changes over time, which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. The Language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead.2001Characteristics of A Good ReaderTo improve your reading habits, you must understand the characteristics of a good reader. First, the good reader usually reads rapidly. Of course, he does not read every piece of material at the same rate. But whether he is reading a newspaper of a chapter in a physics text, his reading rate is relatively fast. He has learned to read for ideas rather than words one at a time. Next, the good reader can recognize and understand general ideas and specific details. Thus he is able to comprehend the material with a minimum of effort and a maximum of interest. Finally, the good reader has in his command several special skills, the most helpful of these skills include making use of the various aids to understanding that most text books provide and skim-reading for a general survey.2002Disappearing ForestsThe world’s forests are disappearing. As much as 1/3 of the total tree cover has been lost since agriculture began some ten thousand years age. The remaining forests are home to half of the world species, thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. Tropical rainforests once covered 12% of the land of the planet. As well as supporting at least half of the world species of plants and animals, these rainforests are home to millions of people. But there are other demands on them. For example, much has been cut for timber. An increasing amount of forestland has been used for industrial purposes or for agriculture development such as crop growing. By 1990s less than half of the earth original rainforests remained, and they continued to disappear at the alarming rate every year. As a result, the world’s forests are now facing gradual extinction.The Importance of Keeping a Good MoodModern people are supposed to endure a lot of pressure, from education, career, or family. However, not all people can manage to tide them over. There are often reports of someone going insane or someone committing suicide. Those unfortunate people are not intelligently poor. Yet they were doomed only because they suffered troubled minds or mixed feelings. From their experiences, I would argue that keeping a good mood is all too important.Living in a good mood under whatsoever circumstances is important in at least two ways. For one thing, it can help one foster friendly interpersonal relation.Instead of treating colleagues or classmates as rivals or opponents, one will try to cooperate with them and benefit from them. One will work harder to keep paces with others or surpass them rather than complaining or get consumed by jealousy all the time. For another, a good mood can help one put disappointments and frustrations in the right perspective. Thinking that failure is the mother of success, one can well survive the temporary blows and look forward to the bright future. Both friendship and optimism derived from keeping a good mood or mentality are effective outlets for pressures whatsoever.Thus, we need not only to build a strong body but also keep a good mood in order to face the pressures or challenges of modern society. While most people are aware of the importance of the former, quite a proportion of people fail to recognize the significance of the latter.2004.MoneyMoney is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. People use money to buy food, clothes and hundreds of other things. In the past, many different things were used as money. People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods. The Chinese used cloth and knives. In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used. Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt. Coins were first invented by the Chinese. Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center, so that a piece of string could keep them together. This made doing business much easier, but people still found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expensive. To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with the solution. They began to use paper money for coins. Now paper notes are used throughout the world.。

专四听力真题的原文-2004

[ti:TEM4-2004][al:英语专业四级真题][00:12.02]TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2004)[00:15.88]-GRADE FOUR-[00:17.36]PART I DICTATION[00:20.39]Listen to the following passage.[00:22.77]Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.[00:26.68]During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed,[00:30.75]listen and try to understand the meaning.[00:33.54]For the second and third readings,[00:36.58]the passage will be read sentence by sentence,[00:39.69]or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds.[00:44.20]The last reading will be read at normal speed again[00:48.09]and during this time you should check your work.[00:51.34]You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. [00:56.28]Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.[01:00.62]Now, listen to the passage.[01:03.73]Money[01:05.29]Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. [01:10.45]People use money to buy food, clothes, and hundreds of other things. [01:16.08]In the past, many different things were used as money.[01:20.00]People on Pacific Islands once exchanged shells for goods.[01:25.09]The Chinese used cloth and knives.[01:28.14]In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used.[01:31.76]Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt.[01:36.22]Coins were first invented by the Chinese.[01:39.54]Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the centre [01:44.13]so that a piece of string could keep them together.[01:47.24]This made doing business much easier,[01:50.11]but people still found coins inconvenient to carry[01:54.82]when they wanted to buy something expensive.[01:57.51]To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with a solution. [02:02.74]They began to use paper money for coins.[02:06.15]Now paper notes are used throughout the world.[02:09.71]The second and third readings. You should begin writing now.[02:15.88]Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. [02:33.90]Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. [02:56.43]People use money to buy food, clothes, and hundreds of other things. [03:16.24]People use money to buy food, clothes, and hundreds of other things. [03:37.83]In the past, many different things were used as money.[03:55.81]In the past, many different things were used as money.[04:15.90]People on Pacific Islands once exchanged shells for goods.[04:35.30]People on Pacific Islands once exchanged shells for goods.[04:56.45]The Chinese used cloth and knives.[05:14.23]The Chinese used cloth and knives.[05:32.76]In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used.[05:49.62]In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used.[06:11.17]Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt.[06:30.37]Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt.[06:49.91]Coins were first invented by the Chinese.[07:08.04]Coins were first invented by the Chinese.[07:26.46]Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the centre [07:46.58]Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the centre [08:07.67]so that a piece of string could keep them together.[08:24.21]so that a piece of string could keep them together.[08:43.94]This made doing business much easier,[09:00.73]This made doing business much easier,[09:19.02]but people still found coins inconvenient to carry[09:37.53]but people still found coins inconvenient to carry[09:58.03]when they wanted to buy something expensive.[10:14.37]when they wanted to buy something expensive.[10:33.14]To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with a solution. [10:55.10]To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with a solution. [11:12.97]They began to use paper money for coins.[11:32.46]They began to use paper money for coins.[11:50.69]Now paper notes are used throughout the world.[12:08.02]Now paper notes are used throughout the world.[12:26.28]The last reading.[12:30.79]Money is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. [12:36.35]People use money to buy food, clothes, and hundreds of other things. [12:42.16]In the past, many different things were used as money.[12:45.89]People on Pacific Islands once exchanged shells for goods.[12:50.90]The Chinese used cloth and knives.[12:54.23]In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used.[12:58.25]Even today, some people in Africa are still paid in salt.[13:02.56]Coins were first invented by the Chinese.[13:05.99]Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the centre [13:10.42]so that a piece of string could keep them together.[13:13.58]This made doing business much easier,[13:16.70]but people still found coins inconvenient to carry[13:21.12]when they wanted to buy something expensive.[13:23.82]To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with a solution. [13:28.89]They began to use paper money for coins.[13:32.38]Now paper notes are used throughout the world.[13:35.91]Now you have two minutes to check through your work.[15:38.46]That is the end of part 1 dictation.[15:43.16]PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION[15:48.01]SECTION A CONVERSATIONS[15:51.19]Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.[15:55.92]W: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you?[15:59.88]M: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March. [16:04.15]W: Okay. Let me check our books here for a moment.[16:07.67]The 21st of May, right?[16:10.28]M: No. March, not May.[16:12.52]W: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm.[16:16.33]M: Are you all booked that night?[16:18.59]W: Well, we do have one suite available,[16:22.07]complete with a kitchenette and sauna bath.[16:25.00]And the view of the city is great, too.[16:27.75]M: How much is that?[16:29.40]W: It's only $200, plus a 10% room tax.[16:34.42]M: Oh, that's a little too expensive for me.[16:37.67]Do you have a cheaper room available either on the 20th or the 22nd? [16:42.45]W: Well, would you like a smoking or non-smoking room?[16:47.21]M: Non-smoking, please.[16:49.09]W: Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th;[16:53.60]we're full on the 22nd, unless you want a smoking room.[16:57.58]M: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?[17:01.41]W: $80, plus the 10% room tax.[17:05.34]M: Okay, that'll be fine.[17:07.64]W: All right.[17:09.13]Could I have your name, please?[17:11.00]M: Yes. Bob Maexmer.[17:13.44]W: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Maexmer?[17:16.93]M: M-A-E-X-M-E-R.[17:22.63]W: Okay, Mr. Maexner, we look forward to seeing you on March 20th. [17:27.52]M: Okay. Goodbye.[17:40.02]Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation.[17:48.27]M: Hi Randall.[17:50.46]W: Hi.[17:51.34]M: Come on in.[17:52.65]W: Uh, yeah, uh, I stopped by[17:56.26]to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house. [18:00.13]M: Hey, let me show you the place.[18:02.52]Uh, here's the living room.[18:04.70]W: Oh. It looks like you could use a new carpet... and those stains? [18:10.51]M: Well. I've had a few problems with some former roommates.[18:14.28]I know it needs to be cleaned,[18:16.10]but I just don't have the money to do it right now.[18:18.16]W: Oh. And what about the kitchen?[18:21.03]M: Well, the refrigerator door is broken... a little bit...[18:25.54]and it won't shut all the way.[18:27.24]It needs fixing, but don't worry.[18:29.59]I've just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut. [18:33.59]W: Hmm. Great.[18:35.45]M: Ah. It isn't that bad.[18:37.74]W: Well how about the bathroom?[18:40.47]M: Well...[18:41.91]W: No, no. Don't tell me.[18:44.24]The toilet is stuffed or the sink has a few leaks.[18:48.34]M: No, those work fine, but the window needs fixing.[18:52.00]W: The window? Where's the window pane?[18:55.16]M: Well, that's a little slight problem.[18:57.09]I've put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the rain and snow, [19:00.85]and if it gets a little cold, you can always turn up the heat.[19:04.47]W: Hey, I think I've seen enough.[19:20.58]Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation.[19:27.01]M: Hi, Mandy.[19:28.87]How's everything going?[19:30.02]W: Not too good, I suppose.[19:32.55]M: What happened?[19:34.10]W: Well, you know I moved out from Mrs.Henzer's nine months ago. [19:39.11]And all along I forgot to inform the registration office[19:43.32]to get my address changed.[19:45.09]Guess what? The library sent three reminder notices[19:49.45]on the fines incurred on the overdue books[19:52.32]and Mrs.Henzer kept the letters without returning them to the senders. [19:56.98]M: How did you find out?[19:59.12]W: Well, I went to the registration to get my transcript[20:03.53]but they said there are some outstanding fines[20:06.42]that I have to settle before they can release it.[20:09.32]M: Then just pay the fine and you can get your transcript.[20:12.58]What's the big problem?[20:14.00]W: Well... Yeah, that's exactly what I thought[20:17.09]but the fine came to $150 and that was a shock to me.[20:21.90]I didn't expect it to come to that much.[20:24.99]M: Ooh. That's a bit of a bite![20:27.86]Did you keep the book for long?[20:30.12]That's the first time I've come across such a big fine on the library loan.[20:33.97]W: Guess what? I checked with the library[20:37.56]and they told me three books are still outstanding.[20:40.75]They're from 8 months ago. I thought I'd returned them.[20:44.90]M: Are you sure you returned the books yourself[20:47.55]or did you get someone to do it?[20:49.61]W: Well, hard to recall now since it was so long ago.[20:54.01]At that time I was holding two jobs and had to juggle with school. [20:58.92]I really thought I had returned them.[21:01.75]M: Tell you what. Why don't you go back to Mrs. Henzer[21:05.55]and see if the books are still there?[21:07.52]Otherwise, you'll have to pay for the lost books[21:10.73]and I'm sure they will cost more than $150.[21:13.97]W: I guess that's the only choice I'm left with right now.[21:31.09]SECTION B PASSAGES[21:41.00]Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.[21:45.65]Animation means making things which are lifeless come alive and move. [21:51.29]From earliest times, people have always been fascinated by movement. [21:55.91]But not until this century have we managed to capture movement, [21:59.83]to record it,[22:00.60]and in the case of animation, to reinterpret it and recreate it. [22:05.52]To do all this, we use a movie camera and a projector.[22:09.89]In the world of cartoon animation, nothing is impossible.[22:14.48]You can make the characters you create do exactly what you want them. [22:18.63]A famous early cartoon character was Felix the Cat,[22:22.54]created by Pat Sullivan in America in the early 1920s.[22:26.65]Felix was a marvelous cat.[22:28.86]He could do all sorts of things no natural cat could do[22:32.37]like taking off his tail,[22:34.04]using it as a handle and then putting it back.[22:36.96]Most of the great early animators lived and worked in America,[22:40.98]the home of the moving picture industry.[22:43.50]The famous Walt Disney cartoon characters came to life after 1928. [22:48.20]Popeye the Sailorman and his girlfriend Olive Oyl[22:52.06]were born at the Max Fleischer studios in 1933.[22:56.38]But to be an animator, you don't have to be a professional.[23:00.46]It is possible for anyone to make a simple animated film[23:04.45]without using a camera at all.[23:06.65]All you have to do is draw directly on to blank film[23:10.92]and then run the film through a projector.[23:26.37]Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.[23:33.13]The world's smartest adolescence in mathematics[23:38.56]and science are in Singapore,[23:39.89]according to a global survey of educational achievement.[23:43.81]In the 3rd International Mathematics and Science Study,[23:48.34]13-year-olds from Singapore[23:50.98]achieved the best scores in standardized tests of maths and science [23:55.88]that were administered to 287,896 students[24:03.02]in 41 countries in 1994 and 1995.[24:08.66]The survey suggests that science and maths education[24:13.68]is especially strong in the Far East.[24:16.47]While well behind those top scores,[24:20.38]students from Australia earned higher marks in maths[24:25.10]than their counterparts in England,[24:27.86]who in turn did better than American students.[24:31.76]The study collected information on the students, teachers and homes. [24:38.10]Not surprisingly, the highest-scoring students had well-educated parents [24:44.69]or came from homes containing study-aids such as computers,[24:49.36]dictionaries or even such elemental facilities as desks.[24:54.37]The study shows that boys generally did better than girls in science, [24:59.50]but there was little difference between them in maths.[25:03.01]Boys scored better than girls in physics and chemistry.[25:07.63]There were no sex differences in the life and environmental sciences. [25:13.30]In addition to being tested, students in the project[25:18.19]were asked how proficient they thought they were in maths and science. [25:22.58]Students in some countries, such as Columbia and Kuwait,[25:27.93]had an overly optimistic view of their skills.[25:31.50]Meanwhile, some of the best students from Japan and Korea,[25:36.52]for example, were needlessly pessimistic[25:40.01]even though they did far better in maths[25:42.73]than almost all of other students.[25:56.85]Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.[26:09.56]As the pace of life continues to increase,[26:13.67]we are fast losing the art of relaxation.[26:16.38]Once you are in the habit of rushing through life,[26:19.49]being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. [26:23.48]But relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.[26:27.64]Stress is a natural part of everyday life[26:31.17]and there is no way to avoid it.[26:33.40]In fact, it is not the bad thing that is often supposed to be.[26:38.04]A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation[26:41.78]and give purpose to life.[26:43.50]It is only when the stress gets out of control[26:46.86]that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.[26:50.13]The amount of stress a person can withstand[26:53.24]depends very much on the individual.[26:55.29]Some people are not afraid of stress,[26:58.25]and such characters are obviously prime material[27:01.55]for managerial responsibilities;[27:03.92]others lose heart at the first sign of unusual difficulties.[27:08.13]When exposed to stress, in whatever form,[27:11.93]we react both chemically and physically.[27:14.95]In fact we make choice between "flight or fight"[27:19.83]and in more primitive days the choices made the difference[27:23.16]between life or death.[27:24.67]The crises we meet today are unlikely to be so extreme,[27:29.68]but however little the stress, it involves the same response.[27:33.54]It is when such a reaction lasts long,[27:36.79]through continued exposure to stress,[27:39.23]that health becomes endangered.[27:41.40]Since we can't remove stress from our lives[27:44.85]and it would be unwise to do so even if we could,[27:47.89]we need to find ways to deal with it.[28:04.33]SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST[28:09.09]Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.[28:15.01]A court in Zimbabwe is due to deliver its verdict today[28:19.58]in the trial of a journalist[28:21.20]who works for the British newspaper the Guardian.[28:24.07]The trial is seen as a test case for the country's strict new media laws. [28:29.35]Andrew Melltrin, an American,[28:32.12]who's lived in Zimbabwe for over 20 years,[28:35.14]is accused of publishing an untrue story[28:38.14]and faces up to two years in prison if found guilty.[28:41.33]A dozen other journalists[28:43.65]have also been charged with fantasies relating to the new laws. [28:47.48]In court, Mr. Melltrin's defence[28:50.09]argued that his story was published in Britain.[28:52.68]It was beyond jurisdiction of Zimbabwe in laws.[29:03.97]Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.[29:12.03]Afghanistan will play soccer at the Asian Games.[29:16.65]Mongolia's withdrawal has given the war-torn nation a confidence boost. [29:21.42]The Asian Football Confederation, AFC,[29:24.88]announced in the statement yesterday[29:27.13]that Afghanistan would play on the Under-23 Tournament[29:30.70]at the Games in Busan.[29:32.17]Afghanistan's first match will be against Iran on September 28th. [29:37.49]The group's other teams are Qatar and Lebanon.[29:40.59]Afghanistan was a founding member of the Confederation in the 1950s [29:45.71]before entering long periods of war and fractional fighting.[29:49.79]The country's chaos was largely[29:52.34]ended after US-led forces overthrew the Taliban regime last year [29:56.85]in response to September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States. [30:01.53]During the soccer World Cup in June,[30:04.43]the president of Afghanistan Football Association, AFA,[30:08.59]Abdul Alim Kohistani[30:10.79]said he hoped his country would be able to take part in the Asian Games. [30:23.36]Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news.[30:30.03]The expected life-span of Beijing residents has gone up to 75.5 yearsold[30:37.29]compared with 74.4 years old a decade earlier,[30:41.52]while the death rate of middle-aged residents increased dramatically [30:45.83]according to recent official report.[30:48.47]The report, made public by the Beijing Disease Control and Prevention Centre,[30:54.06]said the past mortality of people aged between 35 to 54 years old, [31:00.01]had gone up 58.5% during the past 10 years[31:04.90]from 158 people per 100,000 in 1991[31:10.35]to 251 people per 100,000 last year.[31:15.06]Infant and maternal mortality rates went down 132% and 147% respectively. [31:23.69]Health experts said chronic non-infectious diseases[31:28.24]were the main causes of death,[31:30.17]covering 60% of the total number of death.[31:33.81]The male mortality rate is higher than that of females.[31:37.53]And the death rate among rural residents[31:40.33]is higher than that of the urban ones.[31:50.44]Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news.[31:57.80]Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf[32:00.89]said yesterday there was no danger of the country going to war with neighbouring India.[32:05.36]But the Pakistani forces would be ready to repel any aggression. [32:09.60]"There is no danger of war,"[32:11.88]Musharraf told reporters in the Pakistani capital Islamabad.[32:15.70]"We should have confidence in ourselves we are not sitting idle. [32:19.72]We're prepared for everything.[32:21.72]There should not be any misunderstanding."[32:24.22]Tensions were raised this week[32:26.92]because the two accused each other of links to killings in the two countries.[32:30.71]India says it suspects the two gunmen who killed 28 people[32:34.87]at Indian Temple on Tuesday[32:36.87]had links to Pakistan-based Islamic militant groups.[32:40.65]Pakistan has denied any involvement in the Temple Massacre.[32:44.76]And police in Karachi said there were indications of[32:48.05]Indian Intelligence Agency[32:49.97]behind the murder of 7 Christian charity workers in the city.[32:54.18]But India rejected the charges yesterday.[33:04.67]Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news.[33:11.79]Three bombs have exploded outside a police station[33:16.47]in the Greek capital Athens.[33:18.74]The police say no one was killed or injured,[33:22.38]but there was a lot of damage to the building.[33:25.52]The attack comes exactly 100 days before the Olympics begin in Athens.[33:31.52]All three bombs exploded within half an hour of each other[33:36.41]outside the police station south of the city centre.[33:40.49]A national newspaper received an anonymous phone call warning[33:45.62]about the attack just minutes before the first device exploded[33:50.37]in the early hours of the morning.[33:51.93]A fourth device was found by the bomb squad[33:55.80]and destroyed in a controlled explosion.[33:58.62]The whole area has been cordoned off[34:01.93]and the anti-terrorism unit of the police has begun an investigation. [34:07.71]This is the end of Listening Comprehension.[34:20.10]。

2004年01月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案

2004年1月大学英语四级试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)1. A) The man could buy a shirt of a different color.B) The size of the shirt is all right for the man.C) The size the man wants will arrive soon.D) The man could come some time later.2. A) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.B) The woman can't take a photo of the man.C) The woman is running toward the lake.D) The woman is filming the lake.3. A) It's quiet in the restaurant. B) The price is high in the restaurant.C) The restaurant serves good food. D) The restaurant is too far from their school.4. A) At a booking office. B) In a Hong Kong hotel.C) On a busy street. D) At an airport.5. A) The woman has been complaining too much.B) The woman's headache will go away by itself.C) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier.D) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor.6. A) Help the woman move the items. B) Hurry to Mr. Johnson's office.C) Help move things to Mr. Johnson's office. D) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson.7. A) The man should not dream of being a superstar. B) The man didn't practice hard enough.C) The man should find a new partner. D) The man should not give up.8. A) There is no more left. B) It doesn't appeal to her.C) It's incredibly delicious. D) She has already tasted it.9. A) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper.B) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam.C) The man has bad study habits.D) The man is a diligent student.10. A) The man will drive the woman to school. B) The man has finished his assignment.C) The man is willing to help the woman. D) The man is losing patience with the woman.11. A) The art of saying thank you. B) The secret of staying pretty.C) The importance of good manners. D) The difference between elegance and good manners.12. A) They were nicer and gentler. B) They paid more attention to their appearance.C) They were willing to spend more money on clothes.D) They were more aware of changes in fashion.13. A) By decorating our homes. B) By being kind and generous.C) By wearing fashionable clothes. D) By putting on a little make-up.14. A) Children don't get enough education in safety.B) Children are keen on dangerous games.C) The playgrounds are in poor condition.D) The playgrounds are overcrowded.15. A) They should help maintain the equipment.B) They should keep a watchful eye on their children.C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders.D) They should teach their children how to use the equipment.16. A) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents.B) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground.C) They may panic in front of high playground equipment.D) They can be creative when they feel secure.17. A) It takes skill. B) It pays well.C) It's full-time job. D) It's admired worldwide.18. A) A mother with a baby in her arms. B) A woman whose bag is hanging in front.C) A lone female with a handbag at her right side.D) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left.19. A) The back pocket of his tight trousers. B) The top pocket of his jacket.C) A side pocket of his jacket. D) A side pocket of his trousers.20. A) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards.B) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard.C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage.D) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London.2004年1月大学英语四级参考答案1. A2. B3. A4. D5. C6. B7. D8. B9. C 10. D11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B16. D 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B2004年1月大学英语四级听力原文1.M: I like the color this shirt, do you have a larger sizeW: This is the largest in this color, other colors coming all sizes.Q: What dose the woman imply2. M: Look, the view is fantastic, could you take a picture for me with the lake in the background W: I am afraid I just ran out of film.Q: What do we learn from the conversation3. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we got to ray's school dining home.W: But the food isn't everything. It isn't nice just to get away from old movieQ. What can we learn from the conversation4.W: Can I help you sirM: Yes, can you show me the way to gate nine for flight 910 to Hong Kong I am quite confused here.Q: What does the man mean5.W: My headache is killing me. I thought it was gong away. But now it is getting worse andworseM: I told you yesterday to make an appointment.Q: what does the man mean6.W: can you give a hand, Mike I want to move a few heavy items to the car.M: I'd like to but I am already five minutes late for my appointment with Mr. Jason, and the office is on the other side of the campus.Q: what would the man most probably do7. M: I think you'd better find another partner. I love table tennis but I don't think I am improving. W: I'm poor, it's still too early to quit, nobody is expected to be a superstar. Just keep going and you get the high of it.Q: what does the woman mean8. M: would you like to try the banana pie It's incredible.W: well, to tell the truth I don't care much dessert.Q: what does the woman say about the banana pie9.M: I exhausted I stayed up the whole night studying for my middle term matches exam.W: But why do you always wait until the last minuteQ:what does the woman imply10.M: I really can afford any more interruptions right now. I got to(设法) finish this assignment.W: Sorry just one more thing, could you give a ride to school tomorrowQ: What can be informed from the conversationSection B Passage OneDo you remember the time when people were a litter nicer and gentler with each other I certainly do. And I feel that much of the world has somehow gotten away form that. Too often I see people rushing into elevators without giving those inside a chance out first, or never saying "Thank you" when others hold the door open for them. We get lazy. And in our laziness, we think that something, like a simple "Thank You" doesn't really matter. But it can matter very much. The fact that no matter how nicely we dress, or how beautifully we decorate we home, we can't be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of the good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret. Haven't you noticed that the kindest, most generous people seem to keep getting prettier It's funny how that happens. But it does. Take the long-lost art of saying "Thank you" like wearing a little makeup or making sure your hair is neat. Getting into the habit of saying "Thank you" can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to you image while an angry face makes the best dressed person look ugly.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q11: What is the passage mainly aboutQ12: What does the speaker say about the people of the pastQ13: According to the speaker, how could we best improve our imagePassage Two"Go to the playground and have fun." Parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each year about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with playground injures. Many injures involve falls from too-high equipment onto too-hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injures happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they maybe badly designed that protective services are inadequate and their equipments is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in playground is safe and thatchildren are playing safely. Last year the national programme for playground safety gave the nation's playground a grade of "C" for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running distance of their children. Young children don't understand cause-and-effect, so they may run in front of moving swings. They're also better at climbing up than getting down, so they may panic at the top of a ladder. It's important for children to know you're watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, that's when they can be creative.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q14: What is the cause of playground injuresQ15: What should parents do to prevent playground injuresQ16: What does the speaker say about young childrenPassage ThreeFor 25 years I was a full-time thief, specializing in picking pockets. Where I come from in southeast London, that's an honorable profession. Anyone can break into a house and steal things. But picking somebody's pocket takes skill. My sister and I were among the most successful pickpocket teams in London. We worked hotel and theatre lobbies, airports, shopping centers, restaurants. Now we don't steal anymore, but this crime is worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself:Professional pickpockets do not see victims, only handbags, jewels and money. Mothers with babies, the elderly, the disabled are all fair game. My preferred target was the lone female, handbag at her side, the right side to be exact. So if I'm next to her I can reach it cautiously with my right hand across my body. Only about one woman in a thousand carries her bag on the left, and I tended to steer clear of them. Women whose bags are hanging in front of them are tricky for the pickpocket, as there isn't a blind side. If you want to make it even harder, use a bag with handles rather than a strap. For men, one of the best places to keep a wallet is in the back pocket of tight trousers. You'll feel any attempts to move it. Another good place is in the buttoned-up inside pocket of a jacket. There's just no way in. Even better, keep wallets attached to a cord or chain that is fasten to a belt.A pickpocket needs targets who are relaxed and off guard. The perfect setting is clothing store. When customs wander among the racks, they are completely absorbed in the items they hold up. The presence of a uniformed security guard is even better. A false sense of security makes a pickpocket's job much simpler.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q17: Why does the speaker say that picking somebody's pocket is an honorable job in southeast LondonQ18: According to the speaker, who is most likely to become a victim of pickpocketsQ19: In the speaker's opinion, what is the best place for a man to keep his walletsQ20: What is the perfect setting for picking pockets, according to the speaker。

2004年6月大学英语四级听力试题+答案+原文[1]

2004年6月19日大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear10 short conversations. At the end of eachconversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversationand the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), anddecide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. T herefore, A) “At the office” is the correct answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B) The woman had forgotten Mark’s phone number.C) The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.2. A) The man is late for the trip because he isbusy.B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown inperson.C) The man is meeting the woman on behalfof Mr. Brown.D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown isunable to come.3. A) At 10:30.B) At 10:25.C) At 10:40.D) At 10:45.4. A) The man no longer smokes.B) The man is under pressure from his wife.C) The man usually follows his wife’s advice.D) The man refuses to listen to his doctor’sadvice.5. A) Move to a big city.B) Become a teacher.C) Go back to school.D) Work in New York.6. A) Quit delivering flowers.B) Work at a restaurant.C) Bring her flowers every day.D) Leave his job to work for her.7. A) She can find the right person to help the man.B) She can help the man out.C) Sh e’s also in need of a textbook.D) She picked up the book from the bus floor.8. A) The man was confused about the date of t he appointment.B) The man wants to change the date of theappointment.C) The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.D) The man can’t come for the appointmentat 4:15.9. A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B) The man is worried about his future.C) The two speakers are seniors at college.D) The woman regrets spending her time idly.10. A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B) She also found the plot difficult to follow.C) She usually has difficulty remembering names.D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Section B Compound DictationDirections: In this section, you will heara passage three times. When the passageis read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When thepassage is read for the second time, youare required to fill in the blanks numbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill inthe missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your ownwords. Finally, when the passage is readfor the third time, you should check what you have written.The Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books an d other objects. It has newspapers, (S1) ________ publications as well as letters o f (S2) ________ interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) ________, movie s, sound recordings and musical (S4) ________. All together, it has more than 10 0 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except f or public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) ________ to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was (S6) ________ in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had incre ased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) ________ that year when the Capi tol was burned down during America’s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jeffe rson. Mr. Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8) ________. Today, three buildings hold the library’s collection.(S9) ________. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets m aterials through its copyright office. (S10) ________. This means the Library of C ongress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.2004年6月19日四级听力参考答案Part IS1. popular S2 historical S3 prints S4 instrumentsS5. permitted S6 established S7 destroyedS8. In 1897, the library moved into its own building across the street from the Capitol.S9. The library provides books and materials to the US Congress and also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries.S10. A nyone who wants copyright protection fora publication in the US must send two copiesto the library.2004年6月19日四级听力原文1. M: I ran into our friend Mark yesterday on the street, and he said hehadn’t heard from you in two months.W: Yes, I know. But I’ve been too busy to phone him.Q: What can be inferred from the conversation?2. M: Mr. Brown asked me to tell you that he’s sorry he can’t come tomeet you in person. He’s really too busy to make the trip.W: That’s okay. I’m glad you’ve come in his place.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. M: So, when are the other guys going to get here? The train is leaving in 10 minutes. We can’t wait here forever!W: It’s 10:30 already? They are supposed to be here by now! I told ever ybody to meet here by 10:15.Q: When is the train leaving?4. W: So you’ve finally listened to your wife’s advice and given up smoking?M: It was my doctor’s advice. I’m suffering from high blood pressure.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?5. W: Frank, I thought you were working in New York.M: I was, but I’ve moved back. I just couldn’t get used to living in a big city, so here I am back in school taking courses for a teacher’s certificate.Q: What is Frank planning to do?6. M: Washing dishes at the restaurant every day is really boring.W: Why don’t you quit and deliver flowers for me?Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?7. M: Can I borrow your math textbook? I lost mine on the bus.W: You’ve asked the right person. I happen to have an extra copy.Q: What does the woman mean?8. W: Hello, this is Dr. Gray’s office. We’re calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual checkup tomorrow.M: Oh, thanks. It’s a good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?9. W: I just can’t believe this is our last year. College is goin g by fast.M: Yeah. We’ll have to face the real world soon. So, have you figured o ut what you’re going to do after you graduate?Q: What do we learn from the conversation?10. M: I had a hard time getting through this novel.W: I share your feeling. Who can remember the names of 35 different ch aracters?Q: What does the woman imply?Passage OneThe Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers and popular publications, as well as lette rs of historical interest. It also has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, soun d recordings, and musical instruments. All together, it has more than 100 million objects. The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Sat urday except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in t he collection. But no one is permitted to take books out of the building. The Library of Congress was established in 1800. It started with 11 boxes of book s in one room of the Capitol Building. By 1814, the collection had increased t o about 3,000 books. They were all destroyed that year, when the Capitol was burned down during America’s war with Britain. To help rebuild the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson’s co lle ction included 7,000 books in seven languages. In 1897, the library moved int o its own building across the street from the Capitol. Today, three buildings h old the library’s collection. The library provides books and materials to the U. S. Congress and also lends books to other American libraries, government age ncies, and foreign libraries. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. Anyone who wants copyrig ht protection for a publication in the U. S. must send two copies to the librar y. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is publi shed in the United States.。

2004年全国硕士研究生入学考试统考英语听力试题答案以及录音文稿

2004年全国硕士研究生入学考试统考英语听力试题及答案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.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.Now look at Part A in your test booklet.Part ADirections：For questions 1 – 5, you will hear a talk about the geography of Belgium. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recordingPart BDirections：For Questions 6-10, you will hear an interview with Mr. Saffo from the Institute for the Future. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below.（5 points）6. What is Saffo according to himself？(6) A (technology) forecaster7. The Institute for the Future provides services to private companies and (7) government agencies8. The Institute believes that to think systematically about the long-range future is (8) meaningful9. To succeed in anything, one should be flexible, curious and (9) open to change10. What does Saffo consider to be essential to the work of a team？(10) Trust and cooperation Part CDirections：You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only.（10 points）Questions 11-13 are based on the following talk about naming newborns. Y ou now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11-13.11. What do we often do with the things we love？A．Ask for their names.B．Name babies after them.C．Put down their names.D．Choose names for them.12. The unpleasant meaning of an old family name is often overlooked ifA．the family tree is fairly limited.B．the family tie is strong enough.C．the name is commonly used.D．nobody in the family complains.13. Several months after a baby…s birth, its name willA．show the beauty of its own.B．develop more associations.C．lose the original meaning.D．help form the baby‟s personality.Questions 14-16 are based on the biography of Bobby Moore, an English soccer player. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.14. How many matches did Moore play during his professional career？A．90.B．108.C．180.D．668.15. In 1964, Bobby Moore was madeA．England’s footballer of the year.B．a soccer coach in West Germany.C．a medalist for his sportsmanship.D．a number of the Order of the British Empire.16. After Moore retired from playing，the first thing he did wasA．editing Sunday Sport.B．working for Capital Radio.C．managing professional soccer teams.D．developing a sports marketing company.Questions 17 - 20 are based on the following talk on the city of Belfast. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17 - 20.17. Belfast has long been famous for itsA．oil refinery.B．linen textiles.C．food products.D．deepwater port.18. Which of the following does Belfast chiefly export？A．Soap.B．Grain.C．Steel.D．Tobacco.19. When was Belfast founded？A．In 1177.B．In 1315.C．In the 16th century.D．In the 17th century.20. What happened in Belfast in the late 18th century？A．French refugees arrived.B．The harbor was destroyed.C．Ship building began to flourish.D．The city was taken by the English.You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.2004年全国硕士研究生入学考试统考英语听力材料Part ADirections: For questions 1 to 5, you will hear a talk about the geography of Belgium. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below.Belgium has three main geographic regions: the coastal plain, the central plateau and the highlands. The coastal plain extends inlands 16 to 48 kilometers on the northwest. Along the North Sea is a low lying area consisting mainly of sandy hills and sections of lands reclaimed from the sea. The coastal plain‟s elevation ranges from sea level to 20 meters. The central plateau is a gently rolling, slightly elevated area, irrigated by many waterways and containing a number of wide, fertile valleys with a rich soil. The highland, a densely-wooded plateau, averaging 460 meters in elevation, extends across southeastern Belgium and into northeastern France. Located here is the highest peak in Belgium with an elevation of 694 meters. The climate near the sea is humid and mild. Farther inland, a marked increase in the range of temperature occurs. In the highlands, hot summers alternate with cold winters. Heavy rains are confined almost exclusively to the highlands. Fog and rain are common, and April and November are particularly rainy months. In Brussels, the average temperatures range from 0 to 5 degrees Centigrade in January and from 13 to 22 degrees Centigrade in July. Along the coast, the average range is 1 degree to 5 degrees Centigrade in January and 14 to 20 degrees Centigrade in July.You now have 50 seconds to check your answers to questions 1 to 5.Now you'll hear the recording again.That is the end of Part A.Part BDirections: For questions 6 to 10, you will hear an interview with Mr Saffo from the Institute for the Future. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below.W: Mr. Sa ffo, you‟ve been called the futurist. But you say you hate that term. Talk about that.M:Mm... I dislike the term because it‟s not an accurate description of what I do. For me, futurists are people who‟re excited about the future. They usually have an agenda of some sort. But what I‟m doing is something more boring. That is, I just forecast, I don‟t predict. I‟m a technology forecaster. And I spend most of my time looking at electronic technologies. So I‟m looking at information technology very largely and typically out 5 to 10 years, sometimes as long as 30 years, depending on the project.W: Who pays you to do this? Do you work for companies who need this information? M: The Institute for the Future is a non-profit foundation that does work for private companies and government agencies. A whole variety of different folks pay us to help them understand things. And we also do free work. Being a non-profit foundation, our basic mission is to encourage people to think systematically about the long-range future. The heart of what we try to do is to convince people that it is a meaningful exercise to think systematically about the long-range future.W: What are the personal qualities that make you good at what you do?M: Mm, curiosity, er...what else? Being flexible. Because forecasting is really nothing more than applied common sense. The same qualities that make for a good forecaster are the same qualities that...make one successful in anything? Being flexible, being curious and being open to change.W:You‟ve mentioned that your organization wants to stay small. Why?M: It has to do with community. Our unit of work is the team and you need to have high levels of trust and cooperation among team members. People really need to like and trust each other.You now have 50 seconds to check your answers to questions 5-10Now you'll hear the recording again.That's the end of Part B.Part CDirections: You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following talk about naming newborns. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 11 to 13.One of the first questions anybody asks about a new-born is: “What is the baby‟sname?”Faced with this tiny pink new-born, we want to put a name to it, as if by doing so, we welcome it to this world of individuals. We always name the things we love. A small child will give names even to his tiniest toys or his well-chewed blanket. And the difference between “Blankie” and the blanket is an entire personality. There are many ways to choose a name for a baby. One of the most common ways is to use an old family name. (12)If the family tie is strong enough, parents are often willing to overlook an unpleasant feeling or meaning. If all the men for five generations have been named Branden, who are you to complain that the name means “smelly hair”? Inspiration need not be limited to the family tree. Pick an attribute; pick the name of an Italian city where the baby was born. Name the baby after your favorite poet or interesting scent. It can be difficult to find a perfect name for your baby. But the beauty of the process is this. By the time the baby is a few months old, his personality erases all other associations the name may hold, the evil snake or the much loved poet fades away and the name becomes quite simply the name of your child. And you will have made the right choice.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to questions 11 to 13.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the biography of Bobby Moore, an English soccer player. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 14 to 16.Bobby Moore was a famous English soccer player who led the England team to victory against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup Final. As a superb defender, Moore played 108 games for England‟s national team from 1962 to 1970 and was captain 90 times. His professional soccer career spans 19 years and 668 matches, a record with no match so far in England. Moore was born in Barking, East London, in 1941. His full name was Robert Frederick Moore. He began playing club soccer in the early 1960s. He was named England‟s footballer of the year from 1963 to 1964. Moore was known for his sportsmanship on the field. He was not inclined towards wild celebration of girls. In 1967, he was made a member of the Order of the British Empire. Moore retired from playing in 1977, and after spending brief periods managing professional soccer teams, he concentrated on developing a sport marketing company and doing media work. He was the sports editor of Sunday Sport from 1986 to 1990 and a regular commentator for London‟s Capital Radio Station from 1990 to 1993. After Moore was diagnosed with cancer, he went public with his battle in 1991 and continued to work until his death in 1993.You now have 30 seconds to check your answers to questions 14 to 16.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following talk on the city of Belfast. You now have 20 seconds to read questions 17 to 20.Belfast is the capital of Northern Island and a major city in commerce and industry. It is one of the most important ship-building and repairing centers of the United Kingdom, and has long been known for its linen textiles. Its manufactures include aircraft, guided weapons, and tobacco and food products. A large petroleum refinery here is supplied by imported petroleum which is received at the city‟s deep-water port. Other imports include grain, coal, chemicals and iron and steel. Among the chief exports are petroleum products, soap, food stuffs and textiles. In Belfast, there are the notable Ulster Museum and the Protestant Cathedral of Saint Anne. As an educational center, the city is home to Queen‟s University of Belfast and Belfast College of Technology. Although there‟s evidence that people once settled in this place during the Stone and Bronze Ages, the founding of Belfast dates from 1177 when a Norman castle was erected. Edward Bruce destroyed the settlement in 1315, the year he became the Irish King. The city was taken by the English in the 16th century. In the late 17th century, French refugees arrived here and developed the linen industry. The harbor was improved in the late 18th century and ship-building was begun on a large scale. The city was made the capital of Northern Island 1920. During World War II, Belfast was heavily damaged by German bombing raids. Beginning in 1969, the city was the scene of religious disorder involving civil rights agitation and increased violence.You now have 20 seconds to check your answers to questions17 to 20.That is the end of Part CThat is the end of listening comprehension.。

2004年6月大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案

2004年6月大学英语四级考试听力附试题和答案时间:2006-4-29 23:35:08 来源:本站原创作者:alex (5天5夜突破英语听说的秘密|英语听写系统助你提升听力)进入MP3下载页面下载到我的手机(不能播放请点击此处)2004年6月大学英语四级考试试题及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension(20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D) and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Example:You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose[A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B) The woman had forgotten Mark's phone number.C) The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday.D) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time.2.A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.3.A) At 10:30.B) At 10:25.C) At 10:40.D) At 10:45.4.A) The man no longer smokes.B) The man is under pressure from his wife.C) The man usually follows his wife's advice.D) The man refuses to listen to his doctor's advice.5.A) Move to a big city.B) Become a teacher.C) Go back to school.D) Work in New York.6.A) Quit delivering flowers.B) Work at a restaurant.C) Bring her flowers every day.D) Leave his job to work for her.7.A) She can find the right person to help the man.B) She can help the man out.C) She's also in need of a textbook.D) She picked up the book from the bus floor.8.A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.B) The man wants to change the date of the appointment.C) The man is glad he's got in touch with the doctor.D) The man can't come for the appointment at 4:15.9.A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do.B) The man is worried about his future.C) The two speakers are seniors at college.D) The woman regrets spending her time idly.10.A) She has learned a lot from the novel.B) She also found the plot difficult to follow.C) She usually has difficulty remembering names.D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.Section B Compound DictationThe Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, (S1) publications as well as letters of (S2) interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) , movies, sound recordings and musical (S4) . All together, it has more than 100 million objects.The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) to take books out of the building.The Library of Congress was (S6) in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol Building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) that year when the Capitol was burned down during America’s war with Britain.To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages.(S8) . Today, three buildings hold the library’s collection.(S9) . It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. (S10) . This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.A is for always getting to work on time.B is for being extremely busy.C is for the conscientious ( 勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job.You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn't ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics—a better job, a raise, praise—many people are still unable—or unwilling—to "play the game.""People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior," says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. "But politics derives from the word 'polite'. It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return."In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment—not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well."The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis," says Neil P. Lewis, a management psychologist. "But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature."Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble withthe concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery(奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.11. "Office politics" (Line 2, Para. 4) is used in the passage to refer to .A) the code of behavior for company staffB) the political views and beliefs of office workersC) the interpersonal relationships within a companyD) the various qualities required for a successful career12. To get promoted, one must not only be competent but .A) give his boss a good impressionB) honest and loyal to his companyC) get along well with his colleaguesD) avoid being too outstanding13. Why are many people unwilling to "play the game" (Line 4, Para. 5)?A) They believe that doing so is impractical.B) They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.C) They are not good at manipulating colleagues.D) They think the effort will get them nowhere.14. The author considers office politics to be .A) unwelcome at the workplaceB) bad for interpersonal relationshipsC) indispensable to the development of company cultureD) an important factor for personal advancement15. It is the author's view that .A) speaking up for oneself is part of human natureB) self-promotion does not necessarily mean flatteryC) hard work contributes very little to one's promotionD) many employees fail to recognize the need of flatteryPassage TwoQuestions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage.As soon as it was revealed that a reporter for Progressive magazine had discovered how to make a hydrogen bomb, a group of firearm (火器) fans formed the National Hydrogen Bomb Association, and they are now lobbying against any legislation to stop Americans from owning one."The Constitution," said the association's spokesman, "gives everyone the right to own arms. It doesn't spell out what kind of arms. But since anyone can now make a hydrogen bomb, the public should be able to buy it to protect themselves.""Don't you think it's dangerous to have one in the house, particularly where there are children around?""The National Hydrogen Bomb Association hopes to educate people in the safe handling of this type of weapon. We are instructing owners to keep the bomb in a locked cabinet and the fuse (导火索) separately in a drawer.""Some people consider the hydrogen bomb a very fatal weapon which could kill somebody."The spokesman said, "Hydrogen bombs don't kill people—people kill people. The bomb is for self-protection and it also has a deterrent effect. If somebody knows you have a nuclear weapon in your house, they're going to think twice about breaking in.""But those who want to ban the bomb for American citizens claim that if youhave one locked in the cabinet, with the fuse in a drawer, you would never be able to assemble it in time to stop an intruder (侵入者).""Another argument against allowing people to own a bomb is that at the moment it is very expensive to build one. So what your association is backing is a program which would allow the middle and upper classes to acquire a bomb while poor people will be left defenseless with just handguns."16. According to the passage, some people started a national association so as to .A) block any legislation to ban the private possession of the bombB) coordinate the mass production of the destructive weaponC) instruct people how to keep the bomb safe at homeD) promote the large-scale sale of this newly invented weapon17. Some people oppose the ownership of H-bombs by individuals on the grounds that .A) the size of the bomb makes it difficult to keep in a drawerB) most people don't know how to handle the weaponC) people's lives will be threatened by the weaponD) they may fall into the hands of criminals18. By saying that the bomb also has a deterrent effect the spokesman means that it .A) will frighten away any possible intrudersB) can show the special status of its ownersC) will threaten the safety of the owners as wellD) can kill those entering others' houses by force19. According to the passage, opponents of the private ownership of H-bombs are very much worried that .A) the influence of the association is too powerful for the less privileged to overcomeB) poorly-educated Americans will find it difficult to make use of the weaponC) the wide use of the weapon will push up living expenses tremendouslyD) the cost of the weapon will put citizens on an unequal basis20. From the tone of the passage we know that the author is .A) doubtful about the necessity of keeping H-bombs at home for safetyB) unhappy with those who vote against the ownership of H-bombsC) not serious about the private ownership of H-bombsD) concerned about the spread of nuclear weaponsPassage ThreeQuestions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.Sign has become a scientific hot button. Only in the past 20 years have specialists in language study realized that signed languages are unique—a speech of the hand. They offer a new way to probe how the brain generates and understands language, and throw new light on an old scientific controversy: whether language, complete with grammar, is something that we are born with, or whether it is a learned behavior. The current interest in sign language has roots in the pioneeringwork of one rebel teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., the world's only liberal arts university for deaf people.When Bill Stokoe went to Gallaudet to teach English, the school enrolled him in a course in signing. But Stokoe noticed something odd: among themselves, students signed differently from his classroom teacher.Stokoe had been taught a sort of gestural code, each movement of the hands representing a word in English. At the time, American Sign Language (ASL) wasthought to be no more than a form of pidgin English (混杂英语). But Stokoe believed the "hand talk" his students used looked richer. He wondered: Might deaf people actually have a genuine language? And could that language be unlike any other on Earth? It was 1955, when even deaf people dismissed their signing as "substandard". Stokoe's idea was academic heresy (异端邪说).It is 37 years later. Stokoe—now devoting his time to writing and editing books and journals and to producing video materials on ASL and the deaf culture—is having lunch at a café near the Gallaudet campus and explaining how he started a revolution. For decades educators fought his idea that signed languages are natural languages like English, French and Japanese. They assumed language must be based on speech, the modulation (调节) of sound. But sign language is based on the movement of hands, the modulation of space. "What I said," Stokoe explains, "is that language is not mouth stuff—it's brain stuff."21. The study of sign language is thought to be .A) a new way to look at the learning of languageB) a challenge to traditional views on the nature of languageC) an approach to simplifying the grammatical structure of a languageD) an attempt to clarify misunderstanding about the origin of language22. The present growing interest in sign language was stimulated by .A) a famous scholar in the study of the human brainB) a leading specialist in the study of liberal artsC) an English teacher in a university for the deafD) some senior experts in American Sign Language23. According to Stokoe, sign language is .A) a substandard languageB) a genuine languageC) an artificial languageD) an international language24. Most educators objected to Stokoe's idea because they thought .A) sign language was not extensively used even by deaf peopleB) sign language was too artificial to be widely acceptedC) a language should be easy to use and understandD) a language could only exist in the form of speech sounds25. Stokoe's argument is based on his belief that .A) sign language is as efficient as any other languageB) sign language is derived from natural languageC) language is a system of meaningful codesD) language is a product of the brainPassage FourQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip co Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. "I knew the statistics," she said. "But putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me; like when I met Sandra, a 13- year-old girl who had lost her leg, and people like her."The Princess concluded with a simple message: "We must stop landmines". And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message.But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angrypoliticians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as "very ill-informed" and a "loose cannon (乱放炮的人).”The Princess responded by brushing aside the criticisms: "This is a distraction (干扰) we do not need. All I'm trying to do is help."Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, the Foreign Secretary, Malcolm Rifkidnd, claimed that the Princess's views on landmines were not very different from government policy, and that it was "working towards" a worldwide ban. The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was "a misinterpretation or misunderstanding."For the Princess, the trip to this war-torn country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.26. Princess Diana paid a visit to Angola in 1997 .A) to voice her support for a total ban of landminesB) to clarify the British government's stand on landminesC) to investigate the sufferings of landmine victims thereD) to establish her image as a friend of landmine victims27. What did Diana mean when she said "... putting a face to those figures brought the reality home to me" (Line 5, Para.1)?A) She just couldn't bear to meet the landmine victims face to face.B) The actual situation in Angola made her feel like going back home.C) Meeting the landmine victims in person made her believe the statistics.D) Seeing the pain of the victims made her realize the seriousness of the situation.28. Some members of the British government criticized Diana because .A) she was ill-informed of the government's policyB) they were actually opposed to banning landminesC) she had not consulted the government before the visitD) they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola29. How did Diana respond to the criticisms?A) She paid no attention to them.B) She made more appearances on TV.C) She met the 13-year-old girl as planned.D) She rose to argue with her opponents.30. What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?A) It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B) It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C) It had greatly promoted her popularity.D) It had affected her relations with the British government.Part III Vocabulary (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. I went along thinking of nothing ______, only looking at things around me.A) in particularB) in harmonyC) in doubtD) in brief32. Critics believe that the control of television by mass advertising has ______ the quality of the programs.A) lessenedB) declinedC) affectedD) effected33. I must congratulate you ______ the excellent design of the new bridge.A) withB) ofC) atD) on34. There is a fully ______ health center on the ground floor of the main office building.A) installedB) equippedC) providedD) projected35. For more than 20 years, we've been supporting educational programs that _____ from kindergartens to colleges.A) moveB) shiftC) rangeD) spread36. The ______ at the military academy is so rigid that students can hardly bear it.A) conventionB) confinementC) principleD) discipline37. The test results are beyond______; they have been repeated in labs all over the world.A) negotiationB) conflictC) bargainD) dispute38. I was so ______in today's history lesson. I didn’t understand a thing.A) amazedB) neglectedC) confusedD) amused39. It ______ you to at least 50% off the regular price of either frames or lenses when you buy both.A) presentsB) entitlesC) creditsD) tips40. Deserts and high mountains have always been a ______ to the movement of people from place to place.A) barrierB) fenceC) preventionD) jam41. In order to make things convenient for the people, the department is planning to set up some ______ shops in the residential area.A) flowingB) driftingC) mobileD) unstable42. Mr. Smith says: "The media are very good at sensing a mood and then______ it."A) overtakingB) enlargingC) wideningD) exaggerating43. This is not an economical way to get more water; ______, it is very expensive.A) on the other handB) on the contraryC) in shortD) or else44. It was the first time that such a ______had to be taken at a British nuclear power station.A) presentationB) precautionC) preparationD) prediction45. ______ that he wasn't happy with the arrangements, I tried to book a different hotel.A) PerceivingB) PenetratingC) PuzzlingD) Preserving46. The board of the company has decided to ______ its operations to include all aspects of the clothing business.A) multiplyB) lengthenC) expandD) stretch47. His business was very successful, but it was at the ______ of his family life.A) consumptionB) creditC) exhaustionD) expense48. First published in 1927, the charts remain an ______ source for researchers.A) identicalB) indispensableC) intelligentD) inevitable49. Joe is not good at sports, but when it ______mathematics, he is the best in the class.A) comes toB) comes up toC) comes on toD) comes around to50. Doctors warned against chewing tobacco as a ______ for smoking.A) reliefB) revivalC) substituteD) succession51. When carbon is added to iron in proper ______the result is steel.A) ratesB) thicknessesC) proportionsD) densities52. You should try to ______ your ambition and be more realistic.A) reserveB) restrainC) retainD) replace53. Nancy is only a sort of ______ of her husband's opinion and has no ideas of her own.A) sampleB) reproductionC) shadowD) echo54. Now that spring is here, you can ______ these fur coats till you need them again next winter.A) put overB) put awayC) put offD) put down55. There is a _____ of impatience in the tone of his voice.A) hintB) notionC) dotD) phrase56. Please ______dictionaries when you are not sure of word spelling or meaning.A) seekB) inquireC) searchD) consult57. At yesterday's party, Elizabeth's boyfriend amused us by ______ Charlie Chaplin.A) copyingB) followingC) imitatingD) modeling58. She keeps a supply of candles in the house in case of power ______.A) failureB) lackC) absenceD) drop59. The group of technicians are engaged in a study which ______ all aspects of urban planning.A) insertsB) gripsC) performsD) embraces60. The lecture which lasted about three hours was so ______ that the audience couldn't help yawning.A) tediousB) boredC) clumsyD) tiredPart IV 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) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Historians tend to tell the same joke when they are describing history education in America. It's the one 61 the teacher standing in the schoolroom door 62 goodbye to students for the summer and calling 63 them, "By the way,we won World War II."The problem with the joke, of course, is that it's 64 funny. The recent surveys on 65 illiteracy (无知) are beginning to numb(令人震惊): nearly one third of American 17-year-olds cannot even 66 which countries the United States 67 against in that war. One third have no 68 when the Declaration of Independence was 69 . One third thought Columbus reached the New World after 1750. Two thirds cannot correctly 70 the Civil War between 1850 and 1900. 71 when they get the answers right, some are 72 guessing.Unlike math or science, ignorance of history cannot be 73 connected to loss of international 74 . But it does affect our future 75 a democratic nation and as individuals.The 76 news is that there is growing agreement 77 what is wrong with the 78 of history and what needs to be 79 to fix it. The steps are tentative (尝试性的) 80 yet to be felt in most classrooms.61.A) aboutB) inC) forD) by62.A) shakingB) wavingC) noddingD) speaking63.A) inC) forD) up64.A) rarelyB) soC) tooD) not65.A) historicalB) educationalC) culturalD) political66.A) distinguishB) acknowledgeC) identifyD) convey67.A) defeatedB) attackedC) foughtD) struck68.A) senseC) reasonD) idea69. A) printedB) signedC) markedD) edited70. A) placeB) judgeC) getD) lock71. A) EvenB) ThoughC) ThusD) So72. A) hardlyB) justC) stillD) ever73. A) exclusivelyB) practicallyC) shortlyD) directly74.A) competitivenessB) comprehensionC) communityD) commitment75.A) ofB) forC) withD) as76.A) fineB) niceC) surprisingD) good77.A) toB) withC) onD) of78.A) consultingB) coachingC) teachingD) instructing79. A) doneB) dealtD) reached80. A) thereforeB) orC) andD) asPart V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition entitled A Brief Introduction to a Tourist Attraction. You should write at least 120 words according to the following guidelines:Your role: a tour guideYour audience: a group of foreign touristsYour introduction should include:● some welcoming words● the schedule for the day● a description of the place the tourists will be visiting(e.g. a scenic spot or a historical site, etc.)You should make the introduction interesting and the arrangements for the day clear to everybody.答案：PartⅠListening Comprehension1.D) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time2.C) The man is meeting the women on behalf of MR. Brown3.C) at 10:404.A) The man no longer smokes5.B) Become a teacher6.D) Leave his job to work for her7.B) She can help the man out8.A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment.9.C) The two speakers are seniors at college10.B) She als0 found the plot difficult to follow.Section BS1. popularS2. historicalS3. printsS4. instrumentsS5. permittedS6. establishedS7. destroyedS8. In 1897, the library moved into its own building across the street from the CapitolS9. The library provides books and materials to the US Congress and also lends books to other American libraries, government agencies and foreign libraries. S10. Anyone who wants copyright protection for a publication in the US must send two copies to the library.PartⅡReading Comprehension。

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2004年专四听力Part Ⅱ DICTATION ［15 MIN.］Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times: During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO.?Part Ⅲ LISTENING COMPREHENSION ［20 MIN.］In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.SECTION A STATEMENTIn this section you will hear seven statements. At the end of each statement you will be given10 seconds to answer the question.??1.Where is Lily working now??A. In the police department.?B. In a drama society.?C. In a university.?D. In a primary school.?2.Passengers must check in to board Flight 5125 by ____.?A. 11:00B. 11:20C. 11:30D.11:50?3.Which of the following statements is true??A. There is a strike across the country.?B. Many trains have been cancelled.?C. A few trains have been cancelled.?D. There is a strike in the North Region.?4.The death and missing numbers in the floods are respectively ____.?A. 60/9.B. 16/9.C.9/60.D. 9/16.5.What is John supposed to do on Sunday??A. Call the office.B. Revise his paper.?C. Solve the problem.D. Hand in the paper.?6.What do we know about Mary Jackson??A. She is the speaker’s friend.B. She likes stories.?C. She is an author.D. She gave a gift.?7.What do we know about the speaker??A. The speaker can get good tips.?B. The speaker pays for the meals.?C. The speaker can get good wages.?D. The speaker lives comfortably.?8.What will the speaker probably do next??A. To buy some medicine.B. To buy a new cupboard.?C. To ignore the matter.D. To investigate the matter.SECTION B CONVERSATION? In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.??9.When will they discuss the agenda??A. Before dinner.B. During dinner.?C. After dinner.D. Tomorrow.?10.What can be inferred about the woman??A. She’ll be travelling during the vacation.?B. She’ll be working during the vacation.?C. She’s looking forward to going hom e.?D. She will offer her help to Jane.?11.What is the cause of their complaint??A. The place.B. The heat.?C. The workload.D. The facilities.?12.What can be concluded about Janet??A. She has come to the party.B. She is hosting the party.?C. She ha sn’t turned up.D. She is planning a party.?13.Where does the conversation probably take place??A. In a hotel.B. At a bus station.?C. In a restaurant.D. At an airport.?14.What does the woman intend to do??A. Get a job on campus.B. Get her resume ready.?C. Visit the company.D. Apply for a job with PICC.?15.What are the man and woman doing??A. Listening to the radio.B. Looking at the photos.?C. Watching television.D. Reading a newspaper.?16.What does the man mean??A. He hopes the party will be successful.?B. He will see the woman around five.?C. He is eager to help the woman.?D. He is unenthusiastic about the party.?17.What is NOT a change to the literature class??A. Class location.B. Class times.?C. Class length.D. Class size.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST? Questions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.?Now listen to the news.??18.The journalist was brought to court because ____.?A. he was working for a British newspaper.?B. he published an untrue story.?C. the story was published in Britain.?D. he was working with other foreign journalists.?19.How did the lawyer defend for the journalist??A. He was an American journalist.B. He worked for a British newspaper.?C. His story was published elsewhere.D. Foreigners are not subject to local laws.?Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.?Now listen to the news.??20.Afghanistan’s first match will be against ____.?A. Mongolia.B. South Korea.C. Iran.D. Qatar.21.Which of the following statements is NOT true??A. The announcement was made by AFA.?B. Afghanistan was a founding member of AFC.?C. Afghanistan had been in chaos for long.?D. The football player were under 23.?Question 22 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.?Now listen to the news.??22.The expected life-span of Beijing residents has gone up by ____ compared with that a decade earlier.?A. 1.5 yearsB. 1.4 yearsC. 1.2 yearsD. 1.1 years?23.The ____ mortality rate had gone up greatly during the past 10 years.?A. infantB. maternalC. maleD. middle-agedQuestions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.?Now listen to the news.??24.According to Pakistan’s President, the chances of the two countries going to war were ____.?A. greatB. smallC. growingD. greater than before?25.Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result of ____.?A. their border conflictsB. their military build-up?C. killings in the two countriesD. their mutual distrustPART Ⅱ DICTATION MONEYMoney is accepted across the world as payment for goods or services. People use mo ney to buy food, clothes and hundreds of other things. In the past, many different thi ngs were used as money. People on Pacific islands once exchanged shells for goods. T he Chinese used cloth and knives. In Africa, elephant tusks or salt were used. Even to day, some people in Africa are still paid in salt. Coins were first invented by the Chine se. Originally, they were round pieces of metal with a hole in the center, so that a pie ce of string could keep them together. This made doing business much easier, but pe ople still found coins inconvenient to carry when they wanted to buy something expe nsive. To solve this problem, the Chinese again came up with the solution. They bega n to use paper money for coins. Now paper notes are used throughout the world. No w you have two minutes to check through your work.PART Ⅲ LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A STATEMENT1. Lily studied drama at the university but she used to work as a policewoman. Now she is a teacher because she likes children.2. May I have your attention, please? Flight 5125 scheduled to take off at 11:30 will be delayed for 20 minutes. Please check-in half an hour prior to departure.3. There is a railway strike in the south region and several trains have been canceled,however, the strike doesn’t seem to be spreading to other regions.4. Latest reports from the northeast provinces say that at least sixteen people lost th eir lives in Sunday’s floods. A further nine people, mostly children are reported mis sing.5. John, your paper must be revised over the weekend and handed in its final form on Monday. If you have any problem, call the office directly.6. My discovery of Mary Jackson was as a matter of fact, a gift from a friend. Years ago I was given a copy of Tell Me a Riddle, and I liked the stories.7. Oh! Talking about money, it’s terrible when you think how tiring the work is. It’sonly with tips and free meals that I manage to get by.8. A lot of drugs are missing from the cupboard here in this room so I think we will have to lookinto the matter immediately.SECTION B CONVERSATION9. W:Would you mind if we discussed tomorrow’s agenda before dinner thisevening?M: Not at all. I certainly don’t want to talk about it during our meal.10. W:Are you going home for the summer vacation?M: Well, Jane and I have decided to stay on here as research assistants.11. W:It’s so hot today, I cant work. I wish the air conditioner was on in this library.M: So do I, I’ll fall asleep if I don’t get out of this stuffy room soon.12. W:I can’t imagine what happened to Janet.M: Neither can I, but I’m sure she plans to come to the party.13. W:Check in here?M: Yes, can I see your flight ticket please? W: Here it is. I’m going to Lanzhou.14. W:I heard that PICC is going to hold interviews on campus next week.M: Yeah, what day? I’d like to talk to them and drop my resume.15. W:There must be a thunderstorm in some place because the picture isn’t very sh arp and thesound isn’t very clear. M: I think you’re right, they said on the radio last night that a storm was coming in from the mountains and the morning paper forecast heavy rain.16. W:The party will start at 6:30 but there are a lot of preparations to make and Ineed your help. Can I expect you at 5:00?M: I’ll be there around 5:30, all being well that is.17. W:Excuse me, I’m enrolled to take Professor Lee’s literature course 102 and Ihear some changes have been made.M: Yes, the class has been moved to the north building. Also it is now Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4pm. Instead of being held on Monday and Friday from2 to 3pm. What changes!W: Professor Lee will still be teaching the class, right?SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST News Item One (18-19)A court in Zimbabwe is due to deliver its verdict today in a trial of a journalist who works for the British newspaper The Guaidian. The trial is seen as a test case for the country’s strict new media laws. Andrew Meldrum, an American who’s lived in Zimb abwe for over twenty years is accused of publishing an untrue story and faces up to t wo years in prison if found guilty. A dozen other journalists have also been charged with offenses relating to the new laws. In court Mr. Meldrum’s defense argued that hi s story was published in Britain. It was beyond the jurisdiction of Zimbabwean laws.News Item Two (20-21)Kuala Lumpur-Afghanistan will play soccer at the Asian games. Mongolia’s withd rawal has given the wartorn nation a confidence boost. The Asian Football Confeder ation (AFC) announced in a statement yesterday that Afghanistan would play in the u nder-twenty-three tournament at the games in Bussan. Afghanistan’s first match wil l be against Iran on September 28. The group’s other teams are Qatar and Lebanon. Afghanistan was a founding member of the confederation in the 1950s, before enteri ng long periods of war and factional fighting. The country’s chaos waslagely ended after USled forces overthrew the Taliban regime last year in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States. During the Soccer World C up in June, the President of Afghanistan’s Football Aociation (AFA), Abdul Aleem-Kohi stani said he hoped his country would be able to take part in the Asian game.News Item Three (22-23)The expected life span of Beijing residents has gone up to 75.5 years old, compare d with 74.4 years old, a decade earlier. While the death rate of middle- aged resident s increased dramatically, according to recent official report. The report made public by the Beijing Disease Control and Prevention Center said the past mortality of peopl e age between 35 to 54 years old had gone up 58.5% during the past ten years, from 158 people per 100,000 in 1991 to 251 people per 100,000 last year. Infant and mate rnal mortality rates went down 132% and 147% respectively. Health experts said chronic non-infectious diseases were the main causes of death covering 60% of the total number of deaths. The male mortality is higher than that of females and the death rate among rural residents is higher than that of the urban ones.News Item Four (24-25)Islamabad-Pakistani President, Purvez Musherof said yesterday there was no d anger of the country going to war with neighboring India but that Pakistani forces wo uld be ready to repel any aggression. There is no danger of war, Musherof told repor ters in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. We should have confidence in ourselves. We are not sitting idle. We are prepared for everything. There should not be any mis understanding. Tensions were raised this week as the two accused each other of link s to killings in the two countries. India suspects the two gunmen who killed twenty-e ight at an Indian temple on Tuesday have links to Pakistanbased Islamic militant grou ps. Pakistan denied any involvement in the temple massacre and police in Karachi sai d there were indications of India intelligence agents behind the murder of seven Chri stian charity workers in the city, but India rejects the charges yesterday.PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A STATEMENT1. 答案： D问句译文：莉莉现在在那里工作？试题分析：本题为细节题。