英语四级听力练习(16)
新题型大学英语四级听力全真模拟试题听力原文16
新题型大学英语四级听力全真模拟试题听力原文16TEST 15Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 longconversations. At the end of eachconversation, one or more questionswill be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and thequestions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be apause. During the pause, you mustread the four choices marked A), B),C), and D), and decide which is thebest answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through thecenter.1. W: I thought you were going to pick up some strawberries to have after dinner.M: I went by Bailey’s Market to get some, but they were fresh out.Q: What does the man mean?2. M: I hate missing breakfast!W: Me too, but if we’d stopped for breakfast, we would have missed the appointment.Q: What did the speakers do this morning?3. M: Is this Dr. Goldsmith’s office?W: No. This is room 301. Dr. Goldsmith’s office is right downstairs from here.Q: Where is Dr. Goldsmith’s office?4. W: What did you think of Brenda’s story?M: To tell you the truth, I found it hard to keep a straight face while she was telling it.Q: How did the man feel about the story? 5. W: Excuse me, sir. You are not supposed to be here. This area is for airport staff only.M: I’m sorry. I didn’t notice the sign.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6. M: I would like to move to the suburbs, but I don’t have enough money to pay the hightaxes.W: I wish you could. It’s nice to live there.Q: Why isn’t the man moving to the suburbs?7. M: Good morning. This is John Parker speaking. I’m just ringing to confirm myappointment with Mr. Smith for this afternoon.W: Yes. Mr. Smith’s expecting you at three o’clock.Q: Why is the man making the phone call?8. M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them?W: A few? It looks like you bought out the bookstore!Q: What does the woman mean?Now you will hear two long conversations.Conversation OneM: And now here’s our guest, Jane Thomas, to tell us about Montreal’s famous yearly island Bicycle Tour, which is coming up in June.Good morning, J ane. What’s the bike tour all about?W: Well, Peter, it’s an event that’s open to anybody who’d like to ride a bicycle through the streets of Montreal. The tour covers a standard distance of 65 kilometers, but the route’s quite different every year, so eve n people who have already done it might enjoy doing it again.M: How long does it take to go the whole distance?W: It varies … Cyclists are free to go as fast or as slow and do as much or as little of the course as they like.M: Well, what’s the typical p ace for aparticipant?W: Between 12 and 30 kilometers per hour.Some cyclists stop along the way and don’t cross the finish line until early evening. But the whole point is that there’s no rush—it’s not a race.M: I understand last year’s tour had 45,000 cyclists and was the largest mass cycling event in the world. How many do you expect this year?W: The same as last year. And since we regularly have so many participants, can I take this opportunity to remind our listeners to sign up early? We filled up quickly last year, and we had to refuse lots of applications.M: Before we close, any other tips for prospective cyclists?W: Yes. Take water with you. It is available at the relay stations, but it helps to have an additional supply. And pack a good lunch with plenty of fruit for energy. Candy andchocolate don’t do the trick.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What is the main subject of the conversation?10. According to the woman, what is different every year?11. What is provided at the relay stations?Conversation TwoM: Mummy, I’ve been thinking I might go to London at the end of the week.W: Oh yes?M: Yes, a friend of mine wants someone to sharea flat and I thought it would be a goodopportunity for me.W: Well, that sounds good. Where exactly is this flat?M: Well, we haven’t exactly got one, but I thought I might go and look.W: But I hear it’s very difficult to find flats in London these days.M: Not at all, people get themselves fixed up in no time.W: Oh well, I suppose you know better than me. What will you live on while you’re there?M: I’ll get a job. I’ll write to the Appointments Board.W: Just any sort of job?M: Whatever there is.W: I’m not sure I like the idea of your going off all the way to London without a proper joband with nowhere to live... That’s what I say.No one can accuse me of trying to keep youat home. Who is this friend of yours?M: A boy called Ted Slater. He was at Oxford... and he is a sort of research student.W: Well, it sounds like a very nice idea. After all, you won’t want to stay here all your life withyour poor old mother, will you? It seemsyou’re very eager to be off.M: Well, it’s just that I can’t stay here all my life, can I?W: O f course you can’t. Have I ever t ried to keep you at home? It was always me whosaid you must go. And your father wasn’tany too keen, believe me.M: Well, you had to cope with both of us.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the conversation mainly about?13. What is the greatest problem Tom might meet in London?14. What is the attitude of Tom’s mother toward his plan to live in London?15. What is the attitude of his father toward his eagerness to leave home?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions. Boththe passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices markedA), B), C), and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet2 with a single line through thecenter.Passage OneA couple of months ago, I went to a department store to buy a few things for the house. I needed a set of curtains for the living room, two table lamps, a rug and several cushions. I asked them to deliver the things as soon as possible, but they said that they wereunable to send them out until 20 days later. After about 3 weeks, I received only the curtains and table lamps. I was a little disappointed when I didn’t receive all the items I had bought. But nevertheless, I was eager to see what the curtains and lamps looked like. I first opened the package with the curtains. I had bought a lovely light blue, and instead they had sent me a horrible dark purple. Well, you can just imagine how angry I was. Then I opened the boxes with the lamps. They were exactly what I’d ordered. But one of the lamp shades was damaged. The next thing I did was to telephone them to complain. They promised to come and pick them up immediately and also to replace them with the correct order. It has been two weeks since my complaint. They have neither picked up the wrong items nor sent me the rest of my order.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. When did the woman want the store to deliver the items?17. Was the woman pleased when she saw the items they had delivered?18. What happened in the end?Passage TwoIn the West, land was always cheap. Every man was his own master. Yet, he was faced with the problem that he would have to learn to do everything by himself. He had to be his own doctor, mechanic, priest, soldier, and governor. His wife had to make the family’s clothes, teach her children, and help her husband in the fields. She kept a rifle behind the door to protect her children from wild animals. And she knew how to use it. Such was life in the Old West.Those early Americans were not afraid to work. Men who didn’t work didn’t eat. Workwas necessary and honorable. With so much to do, Americans kept trying to find quicker and better ways of doing things. They brought eastern ways and experiments with new ways of farming, new religions, new machines, and new types of government. They made many mistakes, but they kept on learning.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What was always cheap in the West?20. What was the early Americans’ attitude towards work?21. What was their life like in the West?Passage ThreeLast summer I visited Mexico City to see the ancient art in museums there. I was surprised at how well I managed to get around even though I don’t speak a word of Spanish. You just have tobe able to make the right decision in a tough situation. The manager of my hotel gave me a map of the city and told me that the best way to get to the museum was by subway. I didn’t know where the nearest subway was. But I was sure I would find it if I walked a little. After an hour I was still walking. I was completely lost. Just then a policeman came over and showed me the nearest station. I looked at the subway map and wall and didn’t know which line to take. In fact I wasn’t shown which station I was in. Most people would give up in that situation but not me. After I thought it over, I knew exactly what to do. I went upstairs and took a taxi.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. Why did the speaker go to the Mexico City?23. What was the best way to the museum according to the hotel manager?24. Why did the speaker take a taxi?25. How did the speaker feel about his trip to the museum?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When thepassage is read for the first time youshould listen for its general idea.Then listen to the passage again.When the passage is read for thesecond time, you are required to fill inthe blanks numbered from 26 to 33with the exact words you have justheard. For the blanks numbered from34 to 36 you are required to fill in themissing information. For these blanks,you can either use the exact wordsyou have just heard or write down themain points in your own words.Finally, when the passage is read forthe third time, you should check whatyou have written.Two more people have died of the H5N1 strain of bird flu in China, making the death toll five out of eight human cases (26) reported so far in the country. The Ministry of Health has announced Wednesday the two (27) victims, first reported last month, were a 10-year-old girl in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and a 35-year-old man in eastern Jiangxi Province. They had died on December 16th and 30th (28) respectively after all medical treatment measures failed. A (29) spokesman for the Ministry says the current bird flu situation is “not optimistic”, and is calling on people to remain (30) vigilant.“Although there hasn’t been any human-to-human case of bird flu reported so far, as the danger of bird flu not only exists in China but also threatens other countries, (31) measures to prevent and control the epidemic must be (32)strengthened.” Among the eight human cases of bird flu in China, the (33) latest victim is a six-year-old boy from Central China’s Hunan Province, who is now in the hospital. The boy is in critical condition. The Ministry warns (34) human cases of bird flu may continue to increase in China if there are more bird flu outbreaks.The United Nations agriculture agency warns the bird flu virus (35) could become widespread among animals in Turkey and pose a serious risk to neighboring countries. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says there have been more outbreaks than expected in Turkey. (36) The FAO also calls on Turkey’s neighbors to put surveillance and control measures in place and make sure the public is fully informed about bird flu risks.。
2016年6月英语四级听力真题试卷及答案
2016年6月英语四级听力真题试卷及答案【完整版】News Report 1The International Labor Organization says the number of people without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240 million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars per day in the past three years. The director general of the International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global crisis.However, he points out that many countries have not done so. And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels. Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing a global jobs' agreement to deal with unemployment. 'It's key objective is to play so the center of recovery efforts, measures that would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social protection for the most vulnerable.'Q1. What is the news report mainly about?Q2. What does, Juan Somavia, the director general of the International Labor Organization say?1.C)Risingunemploymentworldwide.2.A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.kind rule, requiring themCathy Nurses is with the New York City department of health, 'We wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see the calories before they purchased the food and make a decision and inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice, if they want to eat fewer calories they can. And we expect this will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes and heart disease and high blood pressure. 'The new rules will introduce as a part of anti-obesity campaign. That also includes a recent citywide ban and artificial trans-fats in restaurant food. The menu roll only applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have fifty more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties about 2000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus preferably next to the price.Q3. What are big fast food chains in New York City require to do according to the new rule?Q4. What would happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new rule?3.B)Putcalorieinformationonthemenu.4.A)Theywillbefined.Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation today. But not many are able to integrate innovation into their business.A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that innovation doesn't mean piles of documents. It is something more practical. The article says many people tend to assume that innovation just means creating something new, but actually it's more than that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business models and processes.The article cites the global giant Procter & Gamble as an example, saying a real innovative company should develop an innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter & Gamble has a “Corporate Innovation Fund” which offers big rewards for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released from their daily jobs for weeks and spend their time interacting in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion,the article says innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. It's pointless unless there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into financial performance.Q5. What is the problem with many companies according to the news report?Q6. What do many people tend to think of innovation?Q7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?5.D)Failuretointegrateinnovationintotheirbusiness6.B)Itisthecreationofsomethingnew.7.C)Itsinnovationculture.Conversation OneM: So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?W: Yeah, I text message a lot.M: I don't do it so much. I prefer to make a call if I'm in a hurry.W: Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don’t really want to talk to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it's much easier for me just to text message. If I call them, I'll have to have a long conversation.M: Yeah, I can see what you mean. But I get off the phone pretty quickly when I call. I'm not a big talker.W: Yeah, that's true. You don't talk a lot.M: So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?W: Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought I would never text message. But then people kept text messaging me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I'm pretty fast. What about you?M: Actually I have the opposite problem. When I first got my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then. But it seems like now I don't use it so much, I've got slower actually.W: Yeah, I think text messaging actually is what you have to do with your age. For example, people in high school, they text message a lot. But I ask my father if he texted messages, and guess what he said?M: What?W: He said he'd never text message.He thinks it's very childish and unprofessional to text message.M: Yeah, I can see what he means. It's considered pretty informal to text message to someone.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q8: What does the man say about himself?Q9: What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?Q10: Why did the man text message all his friends when he first got his cell phone?Q11: What does the woman's father think of text messaging?Conversation TwoW: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?M: Well, I'd like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department manager.W: What seems to be the problem?M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department, I feel like I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. I'm expected to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of my time doing unnecessary paper work.W: I'm sorry to hear that.M: And, on top of that, I'd specifically asked if I could leave early last Friday as I done a lot of overtime during the week. But that afternoon, even though I'd finished my assigned work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work, too.W: But surely that's a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond has a lot of trust in you.M: Yes, but other colleagues get to leave early, and they don't have such a lot of work to do.W: So you feel he's really making unrealistic demands on you?M: Yes, absolutely.W: Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?M: I've tried, but it seems like he just has no time for me.W: Well, at this stage, it would be better if you approached him directly. If nothing else showing that you've tried to solve the problem yourself before you take it further. Makes it clear that you're just not a complainer. Why don't you send an email requesting a meeting with him in private?M: Hmm, I've been a bit worried about his reaction. But anyway I'll send him an email to request a meeting, and I'll see what happens from there. Thanks for your advice.W: Good luck. And let us know the outcome.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you've just heard.Q12. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?Q13. What is the man's chief complaint?Q14. How does the woman interpret the fact that the man was asked to help his colleagues with their work?Q15. What did the woman advise the man to do?12.A)Hewantstochangehisjobassignment.（推断）13.A)Hisworkloadwasmuchtooheavy.（细节）14.C)Hisbosshasalotoftrustinhim.（细节）15.D)Talktohisbossinpersonfirst.（细节）PassagesPassage OneThe massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that few seemed to notice the trend. Was it because of the growing attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels? Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even length of life in danger.New evidence shows why getting enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than 7 hours of shut-eye on week nights."The link between sleep and health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer." says Lawrence Alberstaine, a sleep expert at Harvard University. For example, sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in the 1950s to 7 in recent years. At the same time, high blood pressure has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are typically at their lowest levels during sleep. People who sleep less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, weight gain and other problems.Sleeping better may help fight off illness. "When people are sleep-derived, there are higher levels of stress hormones in their bodies which can decrease immune function." says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago. A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well live longer. So say good night sooner and it may help you stay active and vital to a ripe old age.Q16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?Q17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?Q18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?16A)Theimportanceofsleeptoahealthylife17C)Theygetlessandlesssleep18D)TheirbloodpressurewillrisePassage TwoParents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at a university. But in the same breath will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.The first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within reason. Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you. They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.Applicants should be honest. There is no point saying you run marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.Q19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at a university?（细节）Q20. What is the most important part of the application?（细节）Q21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?（推断题）19.B)Whatcourseyouaregoingtochoose20.D)Thepersonalstatement21.C）IndicatetheyhavereflectedandthoughtaboutthesubjectPassage ThreeIt is widely believed that German invented the first car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had 2 seats. There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns.By 1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind screen, rubble tires and number plates. Henry Ford's Model T introduced in America in 1909 was cheaper because it was made on the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became a must in 1903 with the motor car act. Competency tests were introduced in 1935.Today, the legal driving age for a car in the UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening of its first motor way –thePreston Bypass. Until then, no one really understood what a motor way was, not even the laborers who were building it. The bypass held a new era in motor travel and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came with the motor way and the legend of the transport cafe was born. Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether it’s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one thing has remained the same: the prices.Q22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?（四个题全是细节题）Q23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?Q24. Why did Henry Ford's Model T cars cost less?Q25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?22B)Itwasbuiltinthelate19thcentury.23D)Theyoftenbrokedown.24A)Theywereproducedontheassemblyline.25C)Itmarkedanewerainmotortravel.。
新东方四级听力特训20套题第十六套
Unit 16Section A1 A Go to dinner with the man B Meet Professor SmithimmediatelyC Work on her reportD Go to the laboratory2 A Use the woman's phone. B Pay the phone billC Look for a phone nearby.D Write on the desk3A Change his mind B Study until midnightC Go to bed earlyD Sleep late in the morning4 A In a clothing store B At a cleaner'sC In a garden.D In a printing shop5 A He didn't get the book he needed B He thinks the library is close byC The library doesn't open on weekendsD The book is not available in thelibrary6 A He loves that park so much. B He is too tired to go out.C He is fond of playing tennis.D He'd prefer not to move out.7 A The way to rent a room. B Banking hoursC A hotel regulation.D The price of an apartment8A She is worrying about her homeworkB She will go out for a walk with the man.C She handed in her essay this afternoon.D She will start to write the essay tomorrow.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9 A Giving a lecture. B Discussing political science.D Reading C Working on a science problem. twentieth-centuryliterature B They make no impact on him10 A They make him feel goodD They make him angry C They bore himB Immediately after lunch A In the late morning 11D After the evening meal C In the mid-afternoonB Impersonal 12 A ControversialD Cooperative C PatronizingQuestions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13 A The difficulty of raising animals on farms in colonial AmericaB Traffic problems in colonial American cities.C Population growth in colonial American citiesD Economic conditions in colonial America14A Because carts scared the pigs awayB Because carts injured a large number of peopleC Because carts often moved too slowlyD Because carts broke down too easily15A They used cart for collecting garbage B They used pigs to get rid ofgarbageC They burnt the garbageD They set up trash cansSection BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 16A When they were six years oldB The time when they have to do soC After they've got a clear picture of a particular jobD When they've gained information about their choices17A The fee needed to take special courses B Working hoursC The intensity of the jobD One's qualification18 A Self-evaluation B The consultation from the teacherC The advice from family membersD A lucky chance.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19 A She wrote repeatedly to medical schoolsB She asked for help from a famous doctor.C She tried to get the support from the student bodyD She talked to the dean of the college again and again.20 A He was happy to have Elizabeth studying in this college.B He was supported by a famous doctorC He turned down Elizabeth's applicationD He expected the student body to refuse Elizabeth's application.21 A Her application was quickly accepted by a medical collegeB She was the world's first female student of a medical collegeC She was disappointed with the students' decision.ignored by the student body. D Her application was Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 22A Hot during the day and cold at nightB Cold during the day and hot at nightC Hot day and nightD Cold day and night23 A There are neither rivers nor streams B There is no grass all the yearroundC It is mainly bare rock with little grass.D There are a few streams andrivers24 A With the help of his friendsB By following the tracks of animalsC By using a compass.D With the help of the guide.25A 19 years oldB 16ears oldD 25 years old C 35 years oldSection CMany people who are rich are well known. Ted Sweeney was an 26____________ tothis rule. His family moved to San Francisco from Los Angeles when he was one month old. That ‘s where he grew up. At the age of seventeen he was hit by a train. Although he was not 27___________ hurt, the railroad paid him$ 25,000. Instead of going to college, he bought a small store. Six months later, the government bought his land to build a new 28_________ He sold it for $ 95,000.With this money he moved to Detroit. He started a small company that made partsfor the car 29 __________. It was very successful and by the time he was 23 he was a 30 _________. When he was 24 he got married. He and his wife had three daughters in the next five years. By the time he was 30 he had over ten million dollars.Then 31 _______ struck. He was 32 __________ in a traffic accident. He did notdie but his wife and daughters did. Six months later he sold everything he owned and put his money in stocks. Ted then moved to New York. He lived for the next forty years in a one-room apartment. He spent most of his days 33 __________ though the city looking in garbage cans for food. He never cooked. He rarely talked to anyone except himself. Most people were afraid of him. His clothes were always old and dirty! Shortly before he died, he moved back to Los Angeles. 34_________________________________________. City workers tried to help him. They offered him work but he would not work. Towards the he would not talk to anyone at all. 35 _______________________________________. It was learned that he had put his stocks in a box at a Detroit bank. 36 ______________________________________.。
大学英语新四级考试听力专题训练及参考答案
大学英语新四级考试听力专题训练及参考答案W: I ran into Sally the other day. I could hardlyrecognize her. Do you remember her from highschoolM: Yeah, she was a little out of shape back then.Well, has she lost a lot of weightQ: What does the man remember of SallyA) She used to be in poor health.B) She was popular among boys.C) She was somewhat overweightD) She didnt do well at high school.12.W: We dont seem to have a reservation for you, sir Im sorry.M: But my secretary said that she had reserved a room for me here. I phoned her from theairport this morning just before I got on board the plane.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take placeA) At he airport.B) In a restaurant.C) In a booking office.D) At the hotel reception.答案解析：11.女：我那天遇到萨莉了。
我几乎没认出来她。
你还记得她高中时的样子吗男：嗯，我记得。
她那时身材有些走样。
她现在瘦了很多吗问：男人记得萨莉的什么事情答：out of shape身材走样，lose weight减肥，体重减轻，从男人话中能看出，萨利当年有些胖，因此正确答案为C，她当时有些胖。
大学英语新四级考试听力练习及答案
大学英语新四级考试听力练习及答案大学英语新四级考试听力练习题及答案听力真题：7.Q: What does the woman suggestA) They go to the seaside.B) They set off early.C) They go sightseeing.D) They wait for a fine day.8.Q: Why did the woman remember James so wellA) He was late for school on the first day.B) He had a funny face.C) He was the first person she met at school.D) He liked to show off in class.听力原文：7.M: It seems well have another fine day tomorrow.Lets go to the seaside.W: OK, but well have to leave very early, or else wellget caught in the traffic.Q: What does the woman suggest参考译文：男：看起来明天又是好天。
我们去海边吧。
女：好啊，可是我们必须很早就出发，否则我们会赶上交通堵塞的。
问：女子提出了什么建议答案解析：正确答案为B。
对话中男子说明天是好天，建议去海边。
女子表示同意，提议要早点出发，不然会赶上交通堵塞。
可知，女子的建议是早点出发，因此B项正确，set off是出发，动身的意思。
A，他们去海边，对话中这是男子的建议，因此A项与对话内容不符，排除。
C，他们去观光，对话中未涉及，排除。
D，他们要等个好天，对话中提及明天就是好天，不用再等了，因此可知D 项与对话内容不符，排除。
8.M: Do you know James Hes in your class.W: Certainly, in fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. I still remember the lookon his face when he showed up late on the first day of school.Q: Why did the woman remember James so well参考译文：男：你认识詹姆斯吗他是和你一班的。
【2024版】大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析
可编辑修改精选全文完整版大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析Rome wasn't built in a day.work harder and practice more.your hardworking will be rewarded by god one day.god is equal to everyone!以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析，希望能给大家带来帮助!Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which the best answer is. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11. A) Get some small change. B) Find a shopping center.C) Cash a check at a bank. D) Find a parking meter.12. A) Shopping with his son. B) Buying a gift for a child.C) Promoting a new product. D) Bargaining with a salesgirl.13. A) Taking photographs. B) Enhancing images.C) Mending cameras. D) Painting pictures.14. A) He moved to Baltimore when he was young.B) He can provide little useful information.C) He will show the woman around Baltimore.D) He will ask someone else to help the woman.15. A) He is rather disappointed. B) He is highly ambitious.C) He can’t face up to the situation D) He knows his own limitation.16. A) She must have paid a lot B) She is known to havea terrific figure.C) Her gym exercise has yielded good results.D) Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy.17. A) Female students are unfit for studying physics.B) He can serve as the woman’s tutor.C) Physics is an important course at school.D) The professor’s suggestion is constructive.18. A) Indifferent. B) Doubtful. C) Pleased. D) Surprised.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) He prefers the smaller evening classes. B) He has signed up for a day course.C) He has to work during the day. D) He finds the evening course cheaper.20. A) Learn a computer language. B) Learn data processing.C) Buy some computer software. D) Buy a few coursebooks.21. A) Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45. B) From September 1 to New Year’s eve.C) Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks. D) Three hours a week,45 hours in total.22. A) What to bring for registration. B) Where to attend the class.C) How he can get to Frost Hall. D) Whether he can use a check.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.23. A) A training coach. B) A trading adviser.C) A professional manager. D) A financial trader.24. A) He can save on living expenses. B) He considers cooking creative.C) He can enjoy healthier food. D) He thinks take-away is tasteless.25. A) It is something inevitable.B) It is frustrating sometimes.C) It takes patience to manage. D) It can be a good thing.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) There were no planets without moons. B) There was no air or water on Jupiter.C) Life was not possible in outer space. D) The mystery of life could not be resolved.27. A) It has a number of active volcanoes. B) It has an atmosphere like the earth’s.C) It has a large ocean under its surface. D) It has deep caves several miles long.28. A) Light is not an essential element to it. B) Life can form in very hot temperatures.C) Every form of life undergoes evolution. D) Oxygen is not needed for some life forms.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Whether they should take the child home.B) What Dr. Mayer’s instructions exactly were.C) Who should take care of the child at home.D) When the child would completely recover.30. A) She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt.B) She makes them write down all her instructions.C) She has them act out what they are to do at home.D) She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do.31. A) It lacks the stability of the printed word. B) It contains many grammatical errors.C) It is heavily dependent on the context. D) It facilitates interpePassage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Job security. B) Good labour relations.C) Challenging work. D) Attractive wages and benefits.33. A) Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually.B) More and more unskilled workers will lose jobs.C) Computers will change the nature of many jobs.D) Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable.34. A) Offer them chances of promotion.B) Improve their working conditions.C) Encourage them to compete with each other.D) Give them responsibilities as part of a team.35. A) They will not bring real benefits to the staff.B) They concern a small number of people only.C) They are arbitrarily set by the administrators.D) They are beyond the control of ordinary workers.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上。
大学英语四级听力练习及参考答案
大学英语四级听力练习及参考答案大学英语四级听力练习及参考答案平时大学的日常，多加练习英语听力，到了四级考试时就不用太过为听力仓促焦急了。
下面是店铺给大家整理的大学英语四级听力练习及参考答案，供大家参阅!大学英语四级听力练习及参考答案听力真题：17.A. The plane is full.B. The plane is late.C. The plane has broken down.D. The flight is canceled.18.A. All rooms are taken.B. Many spare rooms are available.C. There are only double rooms.D. There is just a single room.答案解析：17.W: Sorry, sir. The flight is somewhat behind schedule.M: Thank you. You will tell us as soon as you know something definite,won't you?Q: What can we learn from the conversation?正确答案：B解析：女士说飞机晚点了，故B正确。
late即behind schedule 的同义表达。
18.M: I sent a letter to make a reservation for a single room a few days ago.W: I'm sorry, but your request arrived too late. There are some conferences in town this week and we're full up.Q: Why couldn't the man book a room as he wished?正确答案：A解析：女士回答说，因为这个星期城里有些会议，所以房间都订满了。
(完整版)历年英语专四听力真题答案和原文
2000 年专四听力答案PART I DICTATIONWhat We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. / However, we now do know something about it. / First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. / No human race anywhere on earth is so backward / that it has no language of its own at all. /Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. / There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped, / but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. / In all the languages existing in the world today,/ there are complexities that must have been developed for years. / Third, we know that all languages areperfectly adequate./ Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. /And finally, we know that language changes over time, / which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. / The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead. PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.M:Jill,have you registered with the next semester?W:Not yet, there's still something that I'm not sure. Do you know if Professor Smith's economics 102 is still available to all undergraduate students?M: No, I don't think so. Last semester I tried to register in that course but all the other people told me not to.W: Why not?M: They said that my lack of knowledge in higher mathematics might be an obstacle in understanding Professor Smith's theory.W: Really?M: (I ) Jack tqld me that Professor Smith usually uses lots of formulas inside class. So you'd better make sure that you are extremely familiar with these formulas if you are seriously considering taking his course.W:What a shame I (2)My friends all told me that Professor Smith has lots of original ideas and he really can stimulate students to think. But I don't think I have the mathematical skills to keep up with the others.M:lf you want to take the course so much, why don't you register in a course in higher mathematics first?W. But I'm afraid that I will miss Professor Smith's course when I finish the mathematics course. M: Hey, I heard that Professor Smith would give the same course in the semester that starts next fall. ( 3 ) Why don't you take a year's higher mathematics and register in economics 102 the next fall?W:That sounds a good idea.I. [ B] 推断题。
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英语四级听力练习(16)
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The political crisis in Ukraine has forced many European nations to reconsider their dependence on Russia for energy. Some nations are looking at new ways to recover natural gas at home, these methods include a disputed process known as hydraulic fracturing or fracking.
The process involves the use of liquid chemicals to break rock. Experts believe Europe might have trillions of cubic meters of shale gas. Shale is a kind of rock.
France, Poland and Ukraine are thought to have the largest amounts of shale gas. Large supplies have been found in Romania, Bulgaria and Britain.
Lucia Seybert is with the the Wilson Center in Washington. She says the presence of large shale gas reserves and political problems in Ukraine have increased interest in Europe's shale gas.
"With energy security it's not just a matter of supply, it's also a question of reliability. And one thing that this may do, it may expedite some of these explorations of shale gas within the European Union," Seybert said.
But Europe is believed to be years away from major shale gas production. Poland, Britain and Romania are expected to start exploration by 2020.
Removing shale gas through hydraulic fracking is the subject of often intense debate. Most drilling areas in Europe are near populated areas and environmental groups have raised concerns about water and air pollution from fracking.
There also are political concerns. Eric Stewart is the president of the Romanian-American and Polish-American Business Councils. He says European taxes and rules on the industry make it difficult for gas removal companies. Energy companies also must battle a strong environmental movement and public opposition.
Keith Smith is a former U.S. ambassador to Lithuania. He says the fracking can help Europe meet its energy needs if the plan includes fossil fuels and renewable sources of energy like solar and wind.
Much of Europe's gas flows through a pipeline from Russia across Ukraine. But Ukraine has had difficulty paying Russia's Gazprom energy company. And earlier this year, Ukrainian protesters ousted the country's pro-Russia president. The new government signed economic agreements with the European Union, over Russian objections. Now Russia has signaled it may cut off gas to Ukraine, and to much of Europe.
The Wilson Center's Lucia Seybert says shale gas exploration will not provide Europe complete energy independence from Russian imports, but it will reduce that dependence in the long-term.。