2013年12月英语四级听力
2013年12月英语四级听力
Question 1
M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.
W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Question 2
W: Is everything ready for the conference?
M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a few minutes.
Q: What preparations have yet to be made?
Question 3
W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.
M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.
Q: What is the woman’s problem?
Question 4
W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mood for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.
M: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.
Q: What does the man mean?
Question 5
W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.
M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.
Q: What does the man imply about Tom?
Question 6
W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.
M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Question 7
M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?
W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have been well received.
Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?
Question 8
W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.
M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.
Q: What is the woman going to do?
1. A) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.
B) The man will soon start a business of his own.
C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.
D) The woman is going to major in child education.
2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.
B) The sound equipment has to be set up.
C) The conference room has to be cleaned.
D) The video machine has to be checked.
3. A) She is exhausted. B) She is near-sighted. C) She cannot finish work in time.
D) She cannot go straight home.
4. A) The woman is too particular about food. B) He would rather have a meal an hour later. C) The woman should order her food quickly. D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.
5. A) He is not a good mechanic. B) He doesn't keep his promises.
C) He spends his spare time doing repairs. D) He is always ready to offer help to others.
6. A) Sam has a big family to support. B) Sam is not interested in traveling.
C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.
D) The work hours in the travel agency arc too long,
7. A) International trade. B) Product development. C) Financial consulting.
D) Domestic retailing.
8. A) Go on a business trip. B) Look for a job in Miami. C) Make a ticket reservation.
D) Take a vacation.。
2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题(附原文及答案解析)
2013年12月大学英语四级听力真题PartⅡListening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.B) The man will soon start a business of his own.C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.D) The woman is going to major in child education.2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.B) The sound equipment has to be set up.C) The conference room has to be cleaned.D) The video machine has to be checked.3. A) She is exhausted.B) She is near-sighted.C) She cannot finish work in time.D) She cannot go straight home.4. A) The woman is too particular about food.B) He would rather have a meal an hour later.C) The woman should order her food quickly.D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.5. A) He is not a good mechanic.B) He doesn't keep his promises.C) He spends his spare time doing repairs.D) He is always ready to offer help to others.6. A) Sam has a big family to support.B) Sam is not interested in traveling.C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D) The work hours in the travel agency arc too long7. A) International trade.-B) Product development.C) Financial consulting.D) Domestic retailing.8. A) Go on a business trip.B) Look for a job in Miami.C) Make a ticket reservation.D) Take a vacation.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It is located on Route 18.B) It has an interesting museum.C) It is a beautiful little town.D) It lies seven miles east of Newton.10. A) They are in opposite directions.B) They are fifty-five miles apart.C) They are quite close to each other.D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.11. A) They are connected by RouteB) They are crowded with tourists.C) They have lots of old houses.D) They have many rare plants.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr. Gartner.D) Accompany Mr. Gartner to the Linate airport.13. A) About 8:30. B) About 6:30. C) About 5:30. D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr. Gartner from Milan.B) Gianni Riva at Megastar.C) The company's sales representative.D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15. A) Travel agent. B) Business manager. C) Secretary. D) Saleswoman.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. A) She had a desire to help others.B) She wanted to find out more about it.C) She needed some overseas experience.D) She was interested in farming.17. A) Carry out a cultural exchange program.B) Work on an agricultural project.C) Learn Portuguese.D) Teach English.18. A) She found it difficult to secure a job in her own country.B) She wanted to renew her contact with the Peace Corps.C) She was invited to work as an English teacher.D) She could not get the country out of her mind.19. A) By teaching additional English classes.B) By writing stories for American newspapers.C) By working part time for the Peace Corps.D) By doing odd jobs for local institutions.Passage TwoQuestions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.20. A) Time spent exercising.B) Time spent working.C) Time spent on leisure activities.D) Time spent with friends and family.21. A) Reading. B) Surfing the Web. C) Eating out. D) Watching TV.22. A) Driving. B) Gardening. C) Going to the pub. D) Visiting friends.Passage ThreeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.23. A) The car driver was trying to avoid hitting a rabbit.B) The car driver was partly responsible for the accident.C) McLaughlin was talking to his manager while driving.D) McLaughlin's carelessness resulted in the collision.24. A) He crashed into a car parked there.B) He knocked down several mailboxes.C) He tore down the company's main gate.D) He did serious damage to a loaded truck.25. A) He will lose his job.B) He will have to pay damages.C) He will be fined heavily.D) He will receive retraining.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate __26__, they replied. "Because it is right." If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their menwear pants __27__ skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likelyto get __28__ and very uninformative answers: "Because it's right. " "Because that's the way it's done." "Because it's the __29__. " Or even "I don't know. " The reason for these and countlessother patterns of social behavior is that they are __30__ by social norms-shared rules or guidelines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms __31__ how people "ought" to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform(遵守) to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they __32__. In fact, we are much more likely to notice__33__ from norms than conformity to them. You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little __34__ if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both __35__ Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriatein other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.听力文本及答案Question 1M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 2W: Is everything ready for the conference?M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They'll be here in a fewminutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? I'm so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?Question 4-cream or sandwiches? They are both really good here.W: I'm not sure what I’m in a mood for. IceM: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make a decision.Q: What does the man mean?Question 5W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?Question 6W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Question 7M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products have beenwell received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?Question 8W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?【答案】1.D The woman is going to major in child education.2.B The sound equipment has to be set up.3.A She is exhausted.4.C The woman should order her food quickly.5. B He doesn’t keep his promises.6.C The pay offer by the travel agency is too low.7.A International trade.8.D Take a vacation.【点评】本次四级短对话无论从对话内容还是从题目本身来看，整体难度相对简单，和往年该部分相类似，话题覆盖日常生活（生活琐事、看电影、旅游等）、校园生活、商务工作（会议、求职等）。
2013.12四级真题听力第一套
Part ⅡListening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.B) The man will soon start a business of his own.C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.D) The woman is going to major in child education.2. A) The furniture has to be rearranged.C) The conference room has to be cleaned.B) The sound equipment has to be set up.D) The video machine has to be checked.3. A) She is exhausted.C) She cannot finish work in time.B) She is near-sighted.D) She cannot go straight home.4. A) The woman is too particular about food.C) The woman should order her food quickly.B) He would rather have a meal an hour later.D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.5. A) He is not a good mechanic.C) He spends his spare time doing repairs.B) He doesn’t keep his promises.D) He is always ready to offer help to others.6. A) Sam has a big family to support.B) Sam is not interested in traveling.C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D) The work hours in the travel agency are too long.7. A) International trade.C) Financial consulting.B) Product development.D) Domestic retailing.8. A) Go on a business trip.C) Make a ticket reservation.B) Look for a job in Miami.D) Take a vacation.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) It is located on Route 18.C) It is a beautiful little town.B) It has an interesting museum.D) It lies seven miles east of Newton.10. A) They are in opposite directions.C) They are quite close to each other.B) They are fifty-five miles apart.D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.11. A) They are connected by Route 7.C) They have lots of old houses.B) They are crowded with tourists.D) They have many rare plants.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr Gartner.D) Accompany Mr Gartner to the Linate airport.13. A) About 8:30.C) About 5:30.B) About 6:30.D) About 4:15.14. A) Mr Gartner from Milan.C) The company’s sales representative.B) Gianni Riva at Megastar.D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15. A) Travel agent.C) Secretary.B) Business manager.D) Saleswoman.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2013年12月英语四级真题及答案 (2)
2013年12月英语四级真题及答案一、听力部分Section AA)Move the furniture.B)It is time to pay the rent.C)At the town hall.A)Go abroad.B)He has to do some tasks.A)The woman learned a lot from the trip.C)She prefers reading in silence.A)She doesn’t know where her purse is.B)He’s not sure where his rent check is.C)At a university.Section BB)It is a difficult maze.C)They are almost all identical.A)By writing messages on the walls.C)To confuse predators.D)They could feel it in their bodies.C)They did not notice any difference.B)They use landmarks to find food.C)Birds were attracted to the sound.A)They can guide the whales’ migration.D)She receives the most love from her children. Section CA)The world is full of wonders.C)The photographer’s perseverance.B)It is his most valuable treasure.C)By planning ahead.A)It can make the world a better place.二、阅读部分Passage OneA)To arrange interviews with important people.B)Their personal qualities may have beenoverlooked.D)To discover your own strong points.D) A wide range of skills.C)Set clear goals.Passage TwoB)Expectations for women’s appearances.D)Advertising is everywhere in people’s dailylives.A)How to manipulate women’s insecurities.C)Changing people’s perception of beauty.B)They are knowledgeable about a variety oftopics.Passage ThreeA)They were the first private schools in Britain.D)Those from wealthy families aspired to begentlemen.C)Discipline their bodies and minds.D)English gentlemen could set a good example.D)Influenced by their economic background. Passage FourA)It is often the small things that matter most.B)Men and women respond differently to stress.C)Tenderness is essential for a happyrelationship.D)Show affection and empathy.B)Prolonged stress can weaken the immunesystem.三、写作部分短文写作Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition based on the picture below. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:写作要点：1. 描述图片内容：一辆大货车卡住了一个过道，不能向前行； 2. 分析产生的原因：大货车太大，通道太窄，驾驶员没有及时发现状况； 3. 谈谈你的看法：如何避免这种情况：修建更宽敞的通道、提高驾驶员的观察技巧等。
2013年12月cet4听力真题+答案(第一套)
Part III Listening Comprehension(30minutes)Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear8shortconversations and2long c onversations.At the endof each conversation,one or more questions will beasked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions wil l be spoken onlyonce.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choicesmarked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer S heet1with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1.A)The woman is now working in a kindergarten.B)The man will soon start a business of his own.C)The man would like to be a high school teacher.D)The woman is going to major in child education.2.A)The furniture has to be rearranged.B)The sound equipment has to be set up.C)The conference room has to be cleaned.D)The video machine has to be checked.3.A)She is exhausted.B)She is near-sighted.C)She cannot finish work in time.D)She cannot go straight home.4.A)The woman is too particular about food.B)He would rather have a meal an hour later.C)The woman should order her food quickly.D)He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches. 5.A)He is not a good mechanic.B)He doesn't keep his promises.C)He spends his spare time doing repairs.D)He is always ready to offer help to others.6.A)Sam has a big family to support.B)Sam is not interested in traveling.C)The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.D)The work hours in the travel agency arc too long. 7.A)International trade.B)Product development.C)Financial consulting.D)Domestic retailing.8.A)Go on a business trip.B)Look for a job in Miami.C)Make a ticket reservation.D)Take a vacation.Questions9to11are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9.A)It is located on Route18.B)It has an interesting museum.C)It is a beautiful little town.D)It lies seven miles east of Newton.10.A)They are in opposite directions.B)They are fifty-five miles apart.C)They are quite close to each other.D)They are a long drive from Norwalk.11.A)They are connected by Route7.B)They are crowded with tourists.C)They have lots of old houses.D)They have many rare plants.Questions12to15are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.B)Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.C)Fetch the documents signed by Mr Gartner.D)Accompany Mr Gartner to the Linate airport.13.A)About8:30.B)About6:30.C)About5:30.D)About4:15.14.A)Mr Gartner from Milan.B)Gianni Riva at Megastar.C)The company's sales representative.D)Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15.A)Travel agent.B)Business manager.C)Secretary.D)Saleswoman.Section BDirections:In this section,you will hear3shortpassages.At the end of ea ch passage,you will hearsome questions.Both the passage and thequestio ns will be spoken only once.After you hear aquestion,you must choose t he best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mar k the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet1with a single line through th e centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
13年12月四级听力答案及其汉译英答案和解析
13年12月四级听力答案及其汉译英答案和解析一、短句部分1. A. Shell go without dessert.2. D. The man can speak a foreign language.3. C. See Prof. Smith4 B. She can pass on the message for the man.5. C. Hes got emotional problems.6. A. Its better to buy the tickets beforehand.7. B. He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.8. A. to attend a wedding in Montreal.9. D. Brush up on her French.10. C. It has many historical buildings.11. A. It was about a little animal.12. B. She can make a living by doing what she likes.13. A. Her ideas.14. D. She doesnt really know where they originated.二、段子部分1. D. Record students weekly performance.2. B. Lack of attention.3. D. They should see to it that their children have adequatesleep.4. C. She became a public figure.5. C. A motorists failure to concentrate.6. B. Nervous and unsure of herself.7. D. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.8. A. There are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.9. B. They show our body is fighting the virus.10. C. It actually does more harm than good.三、听写部分1. natural2. usage3. exception4. particular5. reference6. essays7. colleagues8. personal9. What we may find interesting is that it usually takes more words to be polite.10. But to a stranger, I probably would say, Would youmind closing the door?11. There are bound to be some words and phrases that belong in formal language and others that are informal.20xx年新四级考试汉译英部分答案及解析1. Specialists in intercultural studies say that it is not easy to____答案：adapt oneself to life/living in different cultures常考词组adapt oneself to 这是往年词汇部分的常考重点词组，也是我们教学中始终强调的学问点。
2013年12月四级真题cet4听力原文(第三套)
Section A1.M: Christmas is around the comer and I'm looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?W: Well, you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what's your budget?Q: What d oes the woman want the man to d o? B)。
2. M: What would you like for d essert? I think I'll have appl e pie and ice cream.W: The chocolate cake looks great, but I have to watch my weight. You go ahead and get yours.Q: What would the woman most probably d o? C) 。
3. W: Having visited so many countries, you must be abl e to speak several different languages!M: I wish I could. But Japanese and of course English are the only languages I can speak.Q: What d o we l earn from the conversation? A) 。
4. M: Prof. Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it is impossibl e for me to make it to the bar at i0:00.W: Then it seems well have to meet an hour later at the library.Q: What will the man d o first after class? C) 。
2013年12月四级真题(二)听力原文
Section A1.M: After high school, I’d like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But I’d rather spend my college days finding out how children learn.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?2.M: Is everything ready for the conference?W: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. They’ll be here in a few minutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?3.W: Is it almost time to go home now? I’m so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the woman’s problem?4.W: I’m not sure what I’m in a mood for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both reallygood here.M: The movie stars in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just makea decision.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.Q: What does the man imply about Tom?6.W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?7.M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?W: We mainly deal with large-volume buyers from western countries and our products have been well received.Q: What business is the woman’s company doing?8.W: Yesterday I made reservation for my trip to Miami next month.M: You must really be looking forward to it. You haven’t had any time off for at least two years.Q: What is the woman going to do?Conversation One:M: Excuse me, I need some information about some of the towns near here.W: What would you like to know?M: [9],Well, first, I’d like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there. It isn’t far, is it?W: No, not at all. Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. And you’re right. It’s a wonderful little museum.M: Oh, good. [10] Now what about Amityville? I have some friends I’d like to visit there and I also want to get to Newton. They are near each other, aren’t they?W:Hmm…well, [10] they are actually in opposite directions. Amityville us northeast. It’s about thirty-five miles northeast of here.M: Uh huh, thirty-five miles northeast. And how about Newton?W: Well, Newton is in the other direction. It’s southwest, so it isn’t really very close to Amityville at all and it’s a long drive. It’s about fifty-five miles southwest from here and the road is not at all straight.M: Fifty-five miles southwest! Well, maybe I won’t go there this time.W: I’d recommend visiting [11] Westfield or Great Town. They are both very close. Westfield is just seven miles west of here and Great Town is about five miles south. [11] They are really pretty little towns with lots of old houses and beautiful tree-lined streets.M: I see. Seven miles west to Westfield and five miles south to Great Town. Good. Well, I think that’s all the information I need for a while. Thank you. You’ve been very helpful.W: You are welcome, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. What does the man know about Norwalk?10. What does the woman say about Amityville and Newton?11. What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?Conversation Two:M: Err…Sandra, I’ve finished with Mr. Gartner now.[12]/[15]Do you think you could pop through and bring me up to date on the arrangements for the Italian trip?W: Certainly. Mr. Wilkinson. I’ll bring everything with me.M:[15] Right, take a seat. Now my first meeting is when?W: Your first meeting is on Monday, 21, at 9AM with Dr. Gucci of Bancos de Piedra in Milan. M: Ok, so can I fly out early Monday morning>W: Well, there is flight to Linate Airport which leaves at 6:30 London time and gets in at 8:30 Italian time.M: Yeah, but that only leaves me thirty minutes to clear customs in getting to the city center and it means I have to check in by 5:30, which means [13] leaving home at about 4:15.W: It’s quite full, I’m afraid. At eleven, you’re seeing Gianni Riva at Megastar and then [14] you’ll have a lunch engagement with Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce at one.M: Where’s that?W: You are meeting him at his office and then he’s taking you somewhere.M: Good, that sounds fine. What about the afternoon?W: Well, at 3:30, [15] you are seeing our sales representative there and then you are free till the evening.M: I see. I seem to remember that I’m having dinner with someone from Bergamo.W: That’s right. And Mr. Betty from SAP Industries at eight.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What would the man like the woman to do?13. At what time is Mr. Wilkinson going to leave home for the airport?14. Who is Mr. Wilkinson going to have lunch with on Monday?15. What is most probably the woman’s job?Section BPassage One:Donna Fredrick’s served with the Peace Corps for two years in Brazil. [16] She joined thePeace Corps after she graduated from college because she wanted to do something to help other people. She had been brought up on a farm, so [17] the Peace Corps assigned her to an agricultural project. Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese for three months. She also learned a great deal about its history and culture.During her two years with the Peace Corps, Donna lived a village in northeast Brazil. That part of Brazil is very dry and farming is often difficult there. Donna helped the people of the village to organize an irrigation project, and she also advised them on planting cops that didn’t require much water.When Donna returned to the States, she couldn’t settle down. She tried several jobs, but they seemed very boring to her. [18] She couldn’t get Brazil out of her mind. Finally, one day she got on a plane and went back to Brazil. She wasn’t sure what she was going to do. She just wanted to be there.After a few weeks, Donna found a job as an English teacher, teaching five classes a day. Like most of the teachers, she doesn’t make much money. She shares a small apartment with another teacher. [19] And she makes a little extra money by sending stories to newspapers in the States. Eventually she wants to quit teaching and work as a full-time journalist.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.16. Why did Donna join the Peace Corps after she graduated from college?17. What was Donna assigned to do in Brazil?18. Why did Donna go back to Brazil once again?19. How did Donna make extra money to support herself?Passage TwoResults of [20] a recent Harris Poll on free time showed that the average work week for many Americans is 50 hours. With the time spent eating, sleeping and taking care of the household duties, there’s little time left for leisure activities for many Americans. However, having free time to relax and pursue hobbies is important. People need time away from the pressure of study or work to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.In different countries free time is spent in different ways. The results of the Harris Poll showed that [21] reading was the most popular spare time activity in the US. This was followed by watching TV. In a UK survey on leisure time activities, watching TV and videos was the most popular. Listening to the radio came second. In a similar survey conducted in Japan, second most popular activity was driving. There were between the three countries. [22] The most popular outdoor activity for American was gardening. In the UK, it was going to the pub. In Japan, going to bars ranked eighth in popularity and gardening ranked ninth.Although people around the world may enjoy doing similar things in their free time, there’s evidence to suggest that these interests are changing. In the US, for example, the popularity of computer activities is increasing. Many more people in the States are spending their free time surfing the web, emailing friends or playing games online.Questions 20 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.20. What is the recent Harris Poll mainly about?21. What was the most popular leisure activity in the US?22. What was the most popular outdoor pursuit in the UK?Passage Three[23] On March 13th, while on duty, Charles McLaughlin, a very careless driver employed by the company Lummis, was involved in another accident.The accident occurred un Riverside California. Not paying attention to his driving, McLaughlin turned right on main street and 33rd street and hit a V olkswagen rabbit. This caused minor damage to his truck and serious damage to the car. On the basis of the police report, [23] the Lummis accident committee correctly determined that McLaughlin had been quite careless.As a result of the committee’s conclusion, the branch manager Mr. David reported that he had talked with McLaughlin about his extremely poor driving record. Further evidence of McLaughlin’s irresponsibility occurred on May 6th when he was returning from his shift. That day he ran into a roll-up door at the Lummis facility in Valero, causing significant damage to the door. Damage to the truck, however, was minor. Finally, [24] on June 7th, McLaughlin once again demonstrated his carelessness by knocking down several mailboxes near the edge of the company’s parking lot. There was damage to the mailboxes and minor damage to the truck. Mr. David Rossi stated that he had spoken with McLaughlin on several occasions about his driving record. He added that he had warned McLaughlin that [25] three preventable accidents in one year could lead to his discharge, as indeed it should.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What did the Lummis accident committee find out about the accident that occurred in March 13th?24. What did McLaughlin do on June 7th near the edge of the company’s parking lot?25. What is most probably going to happen to McLaughlin?。
2013年12月大学英语四级听力模拟试卷及答案（4）
Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked [A ], [ B], [C] and [ D ], and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. [A] At the dentist’s. [B] At a grocery. [C] At a lawyer’s. [D] At a psychiatrist’s. 12. [A] Purchase some ingredients. [B] Give the man a recipe. [C] Write down the directions to the supermarket. [D] Check to see if the stew is ready. 13. [A] She doesn’t like to watch basketball. [B] She would like the man to accompany her to the game. [C] She doesn’t have a television. [D] She’ll sell the man her ticket. 14. [A] He failed to finish the experiment that day. [B] He hasn’t had time to do the experiment. [C] He did only part of the experiment. [D] The experiment turned out well. 15. [A] The man is a football fan. [B] The man needs the woman’s help. [C] The man didn’t watch TV last night. [D] The man often has power failure at home. 16. [A] An art museum. [B] A beautiful park. [C] A college campus. [D] An architecture exhibition. 17. [A] Mike should have arrived at 8:00. [B] Mike will arrive at 8:30. [C] Mike is usually punctual. [D] Mike is not very punctual. 18. [A] Airplane. [B] Bus. [C] Subway. [D] Car. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. [A] Tobacco advertisement. [B] Tobacco companies. [C] Smoking men. [D] Smoking women. 20. [A] 14,000. [B] 15,000. [C] 140,000. [D] 1,400,000. 21. [A] A light cigarette contains low nicotine. [B] Smoking a light cigarette is different from smoking a regular one. [C] Women who smoke light cigarettes want to get higher levels of nicotine. [D] Tobacco companies advertise cigarettes as "light" to obscure smoking risks. 22. [A] Macho or cool expression. [B] Social and culture events. [C] Sports and entertainment. [D] Social and political issues. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. [A] By train and by car. [B] By plane and by coach. [C] By train and by bus. [D] By bus and by plane. 24. [A] Short hair. [B] Glasses. [C] Moustache. [D] Beard. 25. [A] In the third room on the right. [B] In the Common Room. [C] In a room at this end. [D] In Room 501. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [ A], [ B ],[C]and [D ]. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2013年12月大学英语四级听力试题
2013年12月大学英语四级听力试题Part ⅡListening Comprehension(30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1. A) Go to a place he has visited. C) Consult a travel agent.B) Make her own arrangements. D) Join in a package tour.2. A) They are on a long trip by car. C) They are used to getting up early.B) They are stuck in a traffic jam. D) They are tired of eating out at night.3. A) He is a person difficult to deal with. C) He is unwilling to speak in public.B) He dislikes any formal gathering. D) He often keeps a distance from others.4. A) Work in another department. C) Recruit graduate students.B) Pursue further education. D) Take an administrative job.5. A) He would not be available to start the job in time.B) He is not quite qualified for the art director position.C) He would like to leave some more time for himself.D) He will get his application letter ready before May 1.6. A) Cleaner. B) Mechanic. C) Porter. D) Salesman.7. A) Request one or two roommates to do the cleaning.B) Help Laura with her term paper due this weekend.C) Get Laura to clean the apartment herself this time.D) Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A) A problem caused by the construction. C) The building project they are working on.B) An accident that occurred on the bridge. D) The public transportation conditions. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A) To look for a job as a salesperson. C) To place an order for some products.B) To have a talk with Miss Thompson. D) To complain about a faulty appliance.10. A) The person in charge is not in the office.B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment.C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price.D) The company is re-cataloguing the items.11. A) 0743, 12536 extension 15. C) 0734, 38750 extension 15.B) 0734, 21653 extension 51. D) 0743, 62135 extension 51.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Since he found a girlfriend. C) Since he began to exercise regularly.B) Since he took to heavy smoking. D) Since he started to live on his own.13. A) He is getting too fat. C) He doesn’t eat vegetables.B) He smokes too much. D) He doesn’t look well at all.14. A) They are overweight for their age. C) They are still in their early twenties.B) They are respectful to their parents. D) They dislike doing physical exercise.15. A) To quit smoking. C) To find a girlfriend.B) To reduce his weight. D) To follow her advice.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
英语学习资料：2013年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文Passage3
英语学习资料：2013年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文Passage32013年12月大学英语四级考试听力原文Passage 3Passage 3On March 13th, while on duty Charles Mclocklin, a very careless driver employed by the pany Lummis was involved in another accident. The accident occurred in Riverside California. Not paying attention to his driving, Mclocklin turned right on main street and 33rd street and hit Volkswagen rabbit. This caused minor damage to his truck and serious damage to the car. On the basis of the police report, the Lummis accident mittee correctly determined that Mclocklin had been quite careless. As a result of the mittee’s conclusion, the branch manager Mr. David Rossi reported that he had talked with Mclocklin about his extremely poor driving record. Further evidence of Mclocklin’s irresponsibility occurred on May 6th when he was returning from his shift. That day he ran into a roll-up door at the Lummis facility in Valero, causing significant damage to the door. Damage to the truck, however, was minor. Finally, on June 7th, Mclocklin once again demonstrated his carelessness by knocking down several mail boxes near the edge of the pany’s parking lot. There was damage to the mailboxes and minor damage to the truck. Mr. David Rossi stated that he had spoken with Mclocklin on several occasions about his driving record. He added that he had warned Mclocklin that three preventable accidents in one year could lead to his discharge, as indeed it should.23. What did the Lummis accident mittee find out about the accident that occurred on March 13th?24. What did Mclocklin do on June 7th near the edge of thepany’s parking lot?25. What is most probably going to happen to Mclocklin?。