大学英语听力试卷A
广东外语外贸大学成人高等教育2012学年第二学期《大学英语听力2》期末试卷 A卷考核对象：业余专科 12级考试时间：90分钟班级：学号：姓名：成绩：一：听录音选出正确答案（本题共25段小对话录音，根据录音内容选出正确答案，注意录音内容只放两遍共25题，每题2分，共50分）（）1: What does the woman want to do?A. She wants to return the skirt her husband bought.B. She wants to buy another skirt.C. She wants to change the blue skirt for a yellow one.D. She wants to change the yellow skirt for a blue one.（）2: What is the man doing?A. WalkingB. BoatingC. DrivingD. Shopping（）3: What does the woman want to do next weekend?A. To go to see a performanceB. To get some ticketsC. To go to buy a new dressD. To do some sewing at home（）4: What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. husband and wifeB. boss and secretaryC. teacher and studentD. doctor and patient（）5: Who is the man?A. a dentistB. a dietitianC. a cookD. a tailor（）6: What is the probable relationship between the 2 speakers?A. manager and clerkB. dierctor and secretaryC. doctor and nurseD. professor and student（）7: What relation is Ted to the woman?A. aunt and nephewB. aunt and nieceC. grandmother and granddaughterD. teacher and pupil（）8: What is the probable relationship between the 2 speakers?A. man and wifeB. customer and sales girlC. manager and secretaryD. customer and manufacturer（）9: What is the probable relationship between the 2 speakers?A. librarian and studentB. operator and callerC. boss and secretaryD. customer and repairman（）10: What is the woman's job?A. a shop assistantB. a telephone operatorC. a waitressD. a clerk（）11: What is Susan Green?A. a writerB. a teacherC. a reporterD. a student（）12: Who is the woman most probably speaking to?A. a railway porterB. a taxi driverC. bus conductorD. post clerk（）13: Where is George now?A. EuropeB. hereC. CanadaD. California（）14: Where does the man live now?A. in New YorkB. In BostonC. in NewportD. in Washington （）15: Where does the woman think the noise is coming from?A. from upstairs.B. from next doorC. from the Nancy's houseD. from the back door（）16: Where is the conversation probably taking place?A. in a restaurantB. in an airplaneB. at a political convention D. at a movie theatre（）17: Where is the conversation probably taking place?A. in the woman's houseB. in the man's houseC. in the laboratoryD. in the library（）18: Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. in a gardenB. in a woodsC. at the flower's shopD. at the post office（）19: What time did the conversation take place?A. 5:00B. 5:15C. 5:30D. 5:45（）20: How long did it take the man to write his paper?A. more than 1.5 hoursB. not more than half an hourC. more than 2 hoursD. less than 1.5 hours（）21: When is Bob going home this afternoon?A. around fiveB. around threeC. at 2:00D. at 1:00（）22: What does the man mean?A. The doctor won't see her tomorrow.B. The doctor is busy tomorrow.C. The doctor is busy all day today.D. The doctor will see her today.（）23: What are they talking about?A. A mystery story.B. The hiring of a shop assistant.C. The search for a reliable witness.D. An unsolved case of robbery.（）24: What does the man mean?A. She can tell Joan when she sees her at noon.B. She should tell Joan's brother about the reception.C. She must call on Joan after the reception.D. She may see Joan's brother at lunch.（）25：What does the woman mean?A. Dr. Lemon is waiting for a patient.B. Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment.C. Dr. Lemon has lost his patience.D. Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient.二．听录音回答下列问题（本段录音共15个对话，每段录音放两遍15题每题2分共30分）答案写在空白处。
26: What do we learn from the conversation?27: What does the man think of Professor White's presentation?28: What do we learn from the conversation?29: What do we learn from the conversation?30: What do we learn from the conversation?31: What does the conversation tell us about Mr. lee?32: What do we learn about Robert?33. What does the woman mean?34. What can be learned from the conversation?35. What can we infer from the conversation?36. What can we learn about the man?37. How does the man feel?38. What does the man mean?39. What does the woman mean?40. What does the man mean?三．听10个录音对话，根据录音内容判断下列回答是否正确，正确的打对号错误的打叉号，10题，每题2分共20分。
注意录音内容只放一遍。
（）1：The teacher chose George to do the job.（）2: Keats writes to his parents when he gets low marks.（）3: The young singer has a ring on his long finger（）4: George’s young son is a new student at the university.（）5:She wants to return the skirt her husband bought（）6:He has left the woman a good impression.（）7: The restaurant is too far from their school（）8: The woman is watching an exciting film with the man.（）9: He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.（）10: The man had hurt the woman’s feelings。
2023年六级考试听力第一套试卷
2023年六级考试听力第一套试卷大学英语六级考试听力试卷（第一套 - 2023年）Part I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section A.Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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.Conversation One.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1. A) He is a tour guide.B) He is a flight attendant.C) He is a hotel receptionist.D) He is a travel agent.2. A) Book a flight for the woman.B) Recommend a hotel to the woman.C) Provide some travel brochures for the woman.D) Tell the woman about the local attractions.3. A) Its location.B) Its price.C) Its facilities.D) Its service.4. A) By phone.B) By email.C) Through an app.D) In person.Conversation Two.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.5. A) She is preparing for a job interview.B) She is writing a research paper.C) She is studying for an exam.D) She is working on a project.6. A) Look for relevant information online.B) Read some books in the library.C) Ask her professor for advice.D) Interview some experts in the field.7. A) It is too broad.B) It is too narrow.C) It is not relevant.D) It is not original.8. A) Narrow down the topic.B) Change the research method.C) Find more sources.D) Revise the outline.Section B.Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three 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 One.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.9. A) The development of modern technology.B) The increasing number of elderly people.C) The shortage of medical resources.D) The high cost of health care.10. A) Robots can perform complex surgeries.B) Robots can provide 24 - hour care.C) Robots can reduce medical errors.D) Robots can communicate with patients better.11. A) Ethical issues.B) Technical problems.C) High cost.D) Lack of training.Passage Two.Questions 12 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.12. A) It is a new form of energy.B) It is a traditional cooking method.C) It is a popular sport in some countries.D) It is a unique cultural heritage.13. A) It is time - consuming.B) It is environmentally friendly.C) It is difficult to learn.D) It is dangerous.14. A) To promote cultural exchange.B) To protect the environment.C) To improve people's health.D) To develop the tourism industry.Section C.Directions: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played 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.Recording One.Questions 15 to 17 are based on the recording you have just heard.15. A) The origin of a certain language.B) The features of a particular culture.C) The history of a specific region.D) The development of a certain art form.16. A) Through archaeological excavations.B) Through analyzing ancient texts.C) Through studying folklores.D) Through interviewing local people.17. A) It has a long and complex history.B) It is influenced by many other languages.C) It is difficult to learn for foreigners.D) It is losing its popularity among the young.Recording Two.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the recording you have just heard.18. A) How to improve urban planning.B) The importance of green spaces in cities.C) The challenges of building sustainable cities.D) Different types of urban landscapes.19. A) They can reduce air pollution.B) They can increase property values.C) They can improve mental health.D) All of the above.20. A) Encourage more private investment.B) Strengthen government regulations.C) Promote public awareness.D) Collaborate with international organizations.Recording Three.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the recording you have just heard.21. A) The causes of climate change.B) The effects of climate change on wildlife.C) The solutions to climate change.D) The current situation of climate change.22. A) Migration patterns are changing.B) Habitats are being destroyed.C) Food sources are decreasing.D) All of the above.23. A) Protecting natural habitats.B) Reducing carbon emissions.C) Promoting sustainable development.D) All of the above.Recording Four.Questions 24 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.24. A) The significance of a historical event.B) The life and works of a famous writer.C) The evolution of a literary genre.D) The influence of a cultural movement.25. A) By reading his/her major works.B) By studying his/her personal letters.C) By analyzing his/her contemporaries.D) By researching his/her family background.。
大学英语听力A卷及答卷
大学英语听力A卷及答卷Part I(40%)Directions: It consists of 2 sections.Section A(20%)Directions:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) given in your test paper. Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example: You will hear:You will read: A) New York City.B) An evening party.C) An air trip.D) The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York. Therefore, C) An air trip is the correct answer. You should mark C) on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1.A) In a bookstoreB) In a bankC) In a snack barD) In a library2.A) Because he will write a reportB) Because he will be with his friendsC) Because he does not like the gameD) Because he does not know the players3.A) FlowersB) GlassesC) A blouseD) A dress4.A) The man can use her computerB) The man can help himself to some foodC) The man should put the computer on the tableD) The man should help her to move the table5.A) Because she likes to live near a playgroundB) Because the new apartment is cheaperC) Because she need a quieter placeD) Because the present apartment is too smallSection B (20%)Directions:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questionswill be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) given in your test paper. TConversation 16.A) To the Science MuseumB) To the History MuseumC) TO the Art MuseumD) To the Space Museum7.A) About every four minutesB) About every five minutesC) About every six minutesD) About every seven minutesConversation 28.A) The designB) The priceC) The colorD) The size9.A) BlackB) BrownC) WhiteD) Gray10.A) The discountB) The weightC) The quantityD) The distancePart II(60%)Directions: It consists of 3 sections.Section A (20%)Directions:This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There are 5 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) given in your test paper.1. A) Fixing an engine.B) Repairing a car.C) Cashing a check.D) Buying some wheels.2. A) Visit Japan.B) Cook some food.C) Travel abroad.D) Eat outside.3. A) One of a cheaper price.B) One of a different color.C) One of a fashionable style.D) One of a smaller size.4. A) He has changed his plan.B) He has canceled his trip.C) He is arriving this afternoon.D) He forgot to arrange his trip.5. A) They had lost their way.B) They were told it would rain.C) They were caught in the rain.D) They had taken an umbrellaSection B (20%)Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are 2 recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are some recorded questions. Both the conversations and questions will be spoken only two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D) given in your test paper.6. A) Going shopping.B) Staying at a hotel.C) Taking a trip.D) Buying a book.7. A) By check.B) In cash.C) By credit card.D) By mail.8. A) Buying an apartment.B) Repairing her apartment.C) Renting an apartment.D) Painting her apartment.9. A) One near a park.B) A larger one.C) A cheaper one.D) One with a good view.10. A) The size.B) The furniture.C) The location.D) The rent.Section C(20%)Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read two times. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in not more than 3 words). The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper. You should write your answer on the Answer Sheet correspondingly. Now the passage will begin.11. Why did Tina come to the Employment Agency?To look for_____________.12. What did she do in the Employment Agency?She filled out___________.13. What was the problem with Tina?She had little__________________.14. What job did she get at a supermarket?A job as a______________.15. How did she feel about her new job a few months later?She felt it was very___________________.2013/2014学年第一学期期末试卷（A）适考专业：热能与动力1班试卷编号：考试科目：大学英语听力与会话考试类型：期末考试﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎﹎Part I1-5:6-10:Part II1-5:6-10:1112131415。
2023年12月大学英语三级考试A真题及解析
2023年12月大学英语三级考试A真题及解析第一部分：听力题目1听下面一段对话，回答第1至2小题。
1.What time is it now?2.What does the woman suggest they do?答案及解析：1.It is 2:30. 解析：答案直接在对话中提到，所以我们可以直接定位到对应问题的答案。
2.She suggests they go jogging in the park. 解析：在对话中，女士提到她在电影院工作很累，暗示她需要放松身心。
她建议去公园慢跑，这是个放松身心的好方法。
题目2听下面一段对话，回答第3至5小题。
3.What does the woman want to know?4.What is the man’s plan for tonight?5.Why did the man decide to go home after work?答案及解析：3.She wants to know if the man is free tonight. 解析：题目提到女士问到男士今晚有没有空，所以可以直接定位到这个问题的答案。
4.The man plans to watch a movie with his friends. 解析：在对话中，男士提到他计划和朋友一起去看电影，所以这个选项是正确答案。
5.Because it is getting late. 解析：男士提到因为天已经晚了，所以他决定下班后直接回家。
这个是导致他决定回家的原因。
第二部分：阅读理解题目1阅读下列短文，回答第6至8小题。
Donald Trump (1946-) was the 45th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. Trump is a businessman and television personality who wasborn and raised in Queens, New York City. He gained national attention as the host of the reality TV show。
2022年6月23日大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷(A卷)
大学英语六级听力真题试题SectionADirections:Inthissection,youwillhear8shortconversationsand2long conversations.Attheendofeachconversation,oneormorequestionswillbeaskedaboutwhatsaid.Both theconversationandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Aftereachquestion therewillbeapause.Duringthepause,youmustreadthefourchoicesmarkedA)B) C)andD),anddecidewhichisthebestanswer.Thenmarkthecorrespondingletter onAnswerSheet2withasinglelinethroughthecentre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。
11.A)Surfingthenet.B)Watchingatalkshow.C)Packingabirthdaygift.D)Shoppingatajewelrystore.12.A)Heenjoysfindingfaultwithexams.B)Heissureofhissuccessintheexam.C)Hedo esn’tknowifhecandowellintheexa m.D)HeusedtogetstraightA’sintheexamshetook.B)Thewomanisunsureiftherewillbepeaceintheworld.C)Thewomanisdoubtfulaboutnewspaperstories.D)Themanisquiteoptimisticabouthumannature.14.A)Studyforsomeprofession.B)Attendamedicalschool.C)Stayinbusiness.D)Sellhisshop.15.A)Moremoney.B)Fairtreatment.C)Acollegeeducation.D)Shorterworkhours.16.A)Shewasexhaustedfromhertrip.六级听力真题试题C)ShewasimpressedbyMexicanfood.D)ShewillnotgotoMexicoagain.17.A)Cheerherselfupabit.B)Findamoresuitablejob.C)Seekprofessionaladvice.D)Takeapsychologycourse.18.A)Hedressesmoreformallynow.B)Whathewearsdoesnotmatchhisposition.C)Hehasignoredhisfriendssincegraduation.D)Hefailedtodowellatcollege.Questions19to22arebasedontheconversationyouhavejustheard.19.A)Togosightseeing.B)Tohavemeetings.C)Topromoteanewchampagne.D)Tojoininatrainingprogram.B)Itcanmakeairtravelmoreentertaining.C)Itcancutdowntheexpensesforairtravel.21.A)Tookbalancedmealswithchampagne.B)Atevegetablesandfruitonly.C)Refrainedfromfishormeat.D)Avoidedeatingrichfood.22.A)Manyofthemfounditdifficulttoexerciseonaplane.B)Manyofthemwereconcernedwiththeirwell-being.C)Notmanyofthemchosetodowhatshedid.D)Notmanyofthemunderstoodtheprogram.Questions23to25arebasedontheconversationyouhavejustheard.23.A)Atafair.B)Atacafeteria.D)Inashoppingmall.六级听力真题试题B)Theorganizingofanexhibition.C)Thepurchasingofsomeequipment.D)Thedramaticchangesinthejobmarket.25.A)Datacollection.B)Trainingconsultancy.C)Corporatemanagement.D)Informationprocessing.SectionBDirections:Inthissection,youwillhear3shortpassages.Attheendofeachpassage, youwillhearsomequestions.Boththepassageandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce. Afteryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthefourchoice markedA)B)C)andD).ThenmarkthecorrespondingletteronAnswerSheet2 withasinglelinethroughthecentre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 2 上作答。
大学英语试卷A2
大学英语试卷A2注意事项：本试卷共两部分，满分100分，考试时间为120分钟。
第一部分：听力理解（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）请听下面的对话和短文，选择正确答案。
1. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Buy a new laptop.B. Look for a repair shop.C. Restart his laptop.2. What is the man's occupation?A. Engineer.B. Salesperson.C. Teacher.3. What does the woman mean?A. She likes the idea of going to the park.B. She wants to stay at home.C. She is tired of going to the park.4. What is the weather like?A. Sunny.B. Cloudy.C. Rainy.5. What do we learn about the man?A. He forgot to bring the book.B. He lent his book to someone.C. He left his book at home.听第一段对话，回答第6至第7题。
6. Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a hotel.C. At a supermarket.7. What is the man's plan?A. To stay at home.B. To eat out.C. To cook at home.听第一段对话，回答第8至第9题。
8. When will the woman attend the party?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.9. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Decorate the room.B. Pick up the cake.C. Invite more friends.听一篇新闻，回答第10至第12题。
高等学校英语应用能力考试A级新题型试卷（一）听力
⾼等学校英语应⽤能⼒考试A级新题型试卷（⼀）听⼒⾼等学校英语应⽤能⼒考试A 级新题型试卷（⼀）PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEST FOR COLLEGESLevel A答案详解Part I Listening ComprehensionSection A1. M: I need three stamps on the envelope, please.W: Sorry, Sir. You are at the wrong window. Go to Window Seven, please.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?【答案】C【考点】对地点的推断【解析】对⽅在对话中提到了stamps 和envelope 等与邮局相关的关键词汇，可以推断对话发⽣在邮局。
所以正确答案为C。
2. W: How about going to the concert tonight? There’s a world-famous band playing.M: It would be fine, but I’ve got a lot of homewor k to do.Q: What does the man mean ?【答案】D【考点】对话语的推断【解析】⼥孩建议男⼠今晚去听⾳乐会，男⼠表⽰有很多作业要完成，⾔外之意是说⾃⼰有时间去听⾳乐会。
所以正确答案是D。
3. W: How much does the skirt cost?M: Seven dollars for one, but you can save two dollars if you buy two.Q: How much can the woman save if she buys two skirts?【答案】A【考点】对信息的掌握【解析】⼥⼠询问衬衫的价格，男⼠回答说，⼀件七美元，如果买两件可以省两美元。
2023年12月全国高等英语A级考试含答案详解
高等学校英语应用能力考试(A级)(2023年12月)Part I Listening Comprehension (15minutes)Directions: This part is to test your listening ability.It consists of 3 sections.Section ADirections: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues.There are 5 recorded dialogues in it.After each dialogue, there is a recorded question.Both the dialogues and questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read: A.New York City. B.An evening party.C.An air trip.D.The man’s job.From the dialogue we learn that the man is to take a flight to New York.Therefore, C.An air trip is the correct answer.You should mark C on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.[A] [B] [C] [D]Now the test will begin.1. A.Have a holiday. B.Fly to Beijing.C.Travel on business with him.D.Prepare some documents.C.In a store..D.In a bank.3. A.He likes watching football games. B.He likes traveling with his friends.C.He prefers to go traveling alone.D.He prefers to stay at home with his family.4. A.He wants to get a ticket. B.He has finished a report.C.He cannot go to see the movie.D.He has already seen the movie.5. A.She was making a phone call. B.She was driving to the airport.C.She was working in her office.D.She was having a meeting.Section BDirection: This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations.There are 2 recorded conversations in it.After each conversation, there are some recorded questions .Both the conversations and questions will be spoken two times.When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D given in your test paper.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation 16. A.He is a sportsman. B.He is a sports writer.C.He is a tour guide.D.He is a bus driver.7. A.Exciting. B.Dangerous.C.Unpleasant.D.Boring.Conversation 2C.Five years.D.Seven years.9. A.Because he expects a better salary. B.Because he is tired of his boss.C.Because he doesn’t like traveling.D.Because he likes to work in a big company.10. A.In three working days. B.Within two weeks.C.The next day.D.A month later.Section CDirections: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages.You will hear a recorded passage.After that you will hear five questions.Both the passage and the questions will be read two times.When you hear a question .you should complete the answer to it with a word or a short phrase (in no more than 3 words).The questions and incomplete answers are printed in your test paper.You should write your answers on the answer sheet correspondingly.Now listen to the passage11.Who is being introduced at the meeting?Mr.John Smith, the new __________________.12.How long did Mr.John Smith work in Chicago?For over_______________________________.13.What position did Mr.John Smith hold in his previous company?He worked as the _____________________________________.14.What kind of knowledge does John Smith have that is very important to the company?His knowledge of _____________________________________.15.What kind of business does the speaker’s company do?It is an ______________________________ business.Part II Structure (15 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.It consists of 2 sections.Section ADirections: In this section, there are 10 incomplete sentences.You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.Then you should mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.16.If Jack ________ the real situation, he would have made a different plan.A.knowsB.knewC.will knowD.had known17.In the last few years, our company ________ a great deal of attention to building up company culture.A.paysB.would payC.is payingD.has been paying18.We take great pride in our campus, ________is one of the most beautiful university settings in the country.A.whereB.whichC.whatD.when19.We will provide you with tips to help you keep your stress levels________ control.A.forB.onC.underD.with20.Sometimes ________ a business can feel like a tough decision to make, no matter how goodyour idea is.A.startingB.being startedC.startD.to be started21.They still have some problems ________in designing the new energy vehicles.A.overcomeB.overcomingC.to overcomeD.overcomes22.It was not until yesterday ________the business negotiation finally came to a successful end.A.whenB.thatC.sinceD.after23.The program _______to help students prepare for their first year at our college.A.is designedB.designedC.designsD.has designed24.As soon as we ________ your order, we will process it and deliver your package immediately.A.receiveB.had receivedC.receivedD.will receive25.No sooner ________ his job in a small company than he received an offer from a big international firm.A.he quitB.he had quitC.had he quitD.does he quit Section BDirections: There are 10 incomplete statements here.You should fill in each blank with the proper form of the word given in brackets.Write the word or words in the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet.26.We make every effort to ensure that our transaction process is safe and that your (person)__________ information is secure.27.Sales in the first half of the year were (slow) __________than expected, but they are expectingstronger sales in the second half.28.It is not (surprise) __________ that this new style of handbag is mainly purchased by youngwomen.29.(obvious) __________, the company does not seem to care much about its customer services.30.Employers in a small (organize) __________are especially interested in individuals with goodcommunication skills.31.Most customers were satisfied with the way their complaints (handle) __________by thecompany last month. universities should focus on (provide) __________overseas students with English languagesills and British culture as well.33.A completely new idea (deal) __________ with air pollution in big cities attracted much publicattention.34.He is one of the most qualified engineers our company (employ) __________ in the last tenyears.35.If you successfully complete the training program, you will (interview) __________ by thecompany for the final decision.Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Directions: This part is to test your reading ability.There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill.You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed.Task 1Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 36 to 40.For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A,B, C and D.You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Finding a good work-at-home job is not easy.Although you see all the online advertising, there aren’t that many of them.Those that are available may require that you live in a certain area or spend at least some time in the office.Others man be only part-time jobs.Keep in mind that the skills needed for home employment are similar to those needed for working in an office.You’ll also need a home office with a high speed internet connection, phone, fax, computer, printer, and other basic office equipment.To get started, consider your job search as your job.Spend as many hours per week on your job search as you would spend working.If you’re looking for full-time work, you should be spending full-time hours seeking a job.Networking ( 人际联络)remains the top way to find a job and it does work.Develop contacts—friends, family, even the other job seekers—anyone who might have the information you need.You can take a direct approach and ask for job information or try a less formal approach and ask for information and advice.Contact everyone you know and tell them you want to work from home.You may be surprised by the people they know and the job information they can provide.36.According to the first paragraph, it is not easy to find good work-at-home jobs because __________.A.they are seldom advertised online or in newspapersB.they may require that you live in a certain placeC.you are always asked to work full-timeD.you need to have a college degreepared with those needed for working in an office, the skills for working at home are_________.A.much easierB.totally differentC.almost the sameD.more challenging38.To find a good work-at-home job, you are advised to_________.A.create a website of your ownB.contact as many companies as you canC.Try your best to look for full- time employmentD.spend as much time as possible on your job search39.According to the passage, the best way to find a work-at-home job is_________.A.through networkingB.by personal visitsC.by online applicationD.through e-mailing40.The passage is mainly about __________.A.How to build a work-at-home officeB.How to look for a work-at-home jobC.the equipment needed for home workingD.the skills required for working from homeTask 2Directions: This task is the same as Task 1.The 5 questions or unfinished statements arenumbered 41 to 45.Running your small business requires good staff.Once you find them, you don’t want to let them go elsewhere.During an employee’s time with a company, there are a number of forces that influence his or her behavior.I like to refer to them as “push”and “pull”.You’re either pushing an employee towards the door, or pulling them deeper into your organization.Suppose that you’ve made a good hire and you want to keep the employees, the trick is to recognize individual needs of employees and satisfy those needs, within reason, on order to keep pulling them away from the door.Even if you can’t pull them away from the door, at least don’t do things to push them out the door.Recognize that some employees will lose interest and need something fresh to keep their interest.If you can’t continually provide challenges, opportunities for promotion and other interesting and rewarding opportunities, then you’ll have some employees leave through no fault of your own,The important thing is to identify your key employees and make certain they are being treated municate with them on a regular basis to make certain that you understand what makes them behave in a particular way, and be aware of concerns they may have about job satisfaction.41.The author uses the word “push”(Para.2) to mean the force that _______.A.makes employees satisfied with their workB.drives employees to work more efficientlyC.causes employees to leave their companyD.keep employees to remain in their company42.To keep your employees, you are advised to _______.A.recognize and meet their needsB.identify and overcome their faultsC.offer them a salary as high as possibleD.provide them with a better working condition43.According to the passage, when is it possible for some employees to lose interest ?A.they have no rewarding opportunities.B.The company is located in a remote area.C.They make an mistakes in their workD.The company is not big enough for development44.How should you deal with your key employees according to the last paragraph?A.Make them behave well.B.Meet with them every day.C.Pay regular visits to their familyD.Make sure they are well-treated.45.The passage is mainly about __________.A.how to keep your employeesB.the importance of key employeesC.how to challenge your employeesD.the difference between “push”and “pull”Task 3Directions: Read the following passage.After reading it, you are required to complete the outline below it (No.46 to No.50).You should write your answers briefly (in not more than three words)on the Answer Sheet correspondingly.Deutsche Bahn AGDeutsche Bahn (DB) AG was found in 1994.Today, it is one of the world’s leading passenger and logistics (物流) companies and operates in 130 countries.Every day about 290 000 employees provide passenger transportation and logistics services for customers around the world, as well as controlling and operating the relater transport networks in the rail, land, ocean, and air transport.In the 2023 financial year, DB AG posted revenues（总收入）of about 34.4 billion euros (欧元).The company’s railway activities in Germany——with about seven million passengers and1 138 000 tons of goods transported every day——are its core business.Moreover, every day DB transports more then two million customers by bus.And every day DB AG operates over 26 000 train trips on its modern 33 000 kilometer long track network.DB’s main strategy, in addition to increasing its international activities, is to link together all modes of transport and building new travel and logistics chains worldwide.Task 4Directions: The following is a list of items related to museum visiting.After reading it, youare required to find the items equivalent to (与…等同) those given in Chinese in the table below.Then you should put the corresponding letters in the brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 through 55.A—Admission information J—No AdmissionB—Adult admission K—Group tour entranceC—Student admission L—Audio guideD—Opening hours M—Family visitE—National museum N—Floor plans and galleriesF—Visitor route O—Multimedia guideG—Museum collection P—Group ticketH—Ticket desk Q—Information deskI—Please do not touchTask 5Directions: Read the following passage.After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.56 to No.60) that follow.The answers (in not more than three words) should be written after the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet.Lost Property OfficeOpening hoursThe office is open every day from 08:00-19:00Contacting the lost property officeTelephonenumber************(UKonly).If you are calling from outside the UK, please call +44 (0) 20 8634 4130Phone lines are open every day 09:00-17:00E-mail: lhr.Where to find usWe are by the Heathrow Express ticket office near terminal (航站楼)3.Just follow the signs for “Lost Property”in the underground passageway.We also have an office in terminal 5 for any items lost here or on a British Airways flight operating from this terminal.Find us near domestic arrivals.Hold baggage (托运行李) enquiriesBaggage delivery is the responsibility of each airline.For inquiries relating to hold baggage please contact your airline directly.Items left on aircraft, in airline lounges(候机厅) or on airline busesIf anything is left on an aircraft, in an airline lounge or on an airline bus, please contact your airline.However, for Arik Air, Blue One, British Airways, SAS, Swissair, Tap Air Portugal and Virgin Atlantic Airways, please contact lost property above.56.What are the opening hours for the lost property office?From __________________________________every day.57.What is the telephone number of the lost property office for calling from outside the UK?______________________.58.Where can you find the lost property office near Terminal 3?By the Heathrow Express ___________________.59.How can you get to the lost property office near Terminal 3?By following the signs for “Lost Property” in ____________________.60.Whom should you contact if you left something on an airline bus?Your ______________.Part IV Translation -- English into Chinese (25 minutes)Directions: This part, numbered 61 through 65, is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese.After each of the sentences numbered 61 to 64, you will read four choices of suggested translation.You should choose the best translation and mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet.And for the paragraph numbered 65, write your translation in the corresponding space on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.61.A careers adviser provides information, advice and guidance to help people make realistic choices about their education, training and work.A.职业顾问向人们提供信息和征询, 并予以指导, 协助人们规划他们旳教育培训和职业。
大学英语a级真题考试题及答案2021
大学英语a级真题考试题及答案2021一、听力理解（共20分）1. What does the man mean?A) He has already finished his homework.B) He is going to do his homework.C) He has not started his homework yet.D) He is doing his homework now.答案：C2. How much did the woman pay for the coat?A) $20B) $40C) $60D) $80答案：B3. Where are the speakers probably?A) In a restaurantB) In a libraryC) In a classroomD) In a supermarket答案：A4. What is the man's suggestion?A) To take a taxi.B) To walk.C) To wait for another bus.D) To take the next bus.答案：D5. What does the woman think of the movie?A) It's too long.B) It's boring.C) It's exciting.D) It's too short.答案：B二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1In a recent study, researchers found that people who eat chocolate regularly are less likely to be obese than thosewho don't. The study, which involved over 1,000 participants, showed that chocolate eaters had a lower body mass index (BMI) compared to non-chocolate eaters.6. What did the study find?A) Chocolate causes obesity.B) Chocolate can help lose weight.C) Regular chocolate eaters are less likely to be obese.D) Chocolate has no effect on weight.答案：C7. How many participants were there in the study?A) Less than 500B) 500C) Over 1,000D) 1,000答案：CPassage 2The local government has decided to build a new park in the city center. The park will include a playground, a garden, and a small lake. The construction is expected to begin in June and will be completed by the end of the year.8. What will the new park have?A) A libraryB) A playgroundC) A cinemaD) A restaurant答案：B9. When will the construction start?A) In MayB) In JuneC) In JulyD) In August答案：B10. When is the park expected to be finished?A) In MayB) In JuneC) In JulyD) By the end of the year答案：D三、词汇与语法（共20分）11. The teacher asked the students to ________ the homework before handing it in.A) reviewB) reviseC) previewD) preview答案：B12. The company has ________ a new marketing strategy to increase sales.A) implementedB) performedC) conductedD) achieved答案：A13. Despite the heavy rain, they ________ the mountain successfully.A) climbedB) conqueredC) ascendedD) rose答案：B14. The book is ________ interesting that I can't put it down.A) soB) suchC) tooD) very答案：A15. He ________ to the meeting this afternoon.A) is invitedB) was invitedC) will be invitedD) has been invited答案：D四、翻译（共30分）16. 他决定放弃这份工作，去寻找新的机会。
大学英语试题及答案a卷
大学英语试题及答案a卷一、听力理解（共20分）1. What is the woman going to do tonight?A. Go to a concertB. Go to the cinemaC. Go to a partyD. Stay at home答案：C2. How much did the man pay for the tickets?A. $20B. $40C. $60D. $80答案：B3. What time does the library open?A. 8:00 a.m.B. 9:00 a.m.C. 10:00 a.m.D. 11:00 a.m.答案：A4. Where are the speakers?A. In a bookstoreB. In a classroomC. In a restaurantD. In a museum答案：D5. What does the woman suggest doing?A. Taking a taxiB. Waiting for the busC. Walking to the stationD. Calling a friend答案：A二、阅读理解（共30分）Passage 1It was a sunny day when John decided to go for a walk in the park. He enjoyed the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. As he was walking, he came across a small pond with ducks swimming in it. John sat down on a bench to watch them.Question 6: What was the weather like when John went to the park?A. SunnyB. CloudyC. RainyD. Snowy答案：AQuestion 7: What did John see in the park?A. A pond with ducksB. A group of children playingC. A dog running aroundD. A couple having a picnic答案：APassage 2Mary had always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. She finally decided to take lessons and was very excited about it. Her first lesson was scheduled for the following week. Mary practiced every day, looking forward to the day she couldplay her favorite songs.Question 8: Why did Mary decide to take guitar lessons?A. She wanted to perform in a concertB. She wanted to impress her friendsC. She had always wanted to learnD. She needed a new hobby答案：CQuestion 9: What did Mary do before her first lesson?A. She bought a new guitarB. She practiced every dayC. She listened to guitar musicD. She watched online tutorials答案：B三、词汇与语法（共20分）10. The weather turned out to be very _______; it was hot and sunny all day.A. pleasantB. awfulC. dullD. gloomy答案：A11. She has a good _______ of humor and often makes people laugh.A. senseB. feelingC. touchD. taste答案：A12. The teacher asked the students to _______ the essay in two parts.A. divideB. separateC. splitD. tear答案：A13. The old man _______ his son's letter with great interest.A. looked throughB. glanced atC. stared atD. read over答案：D14. The meeting will be held on _______.A. next MondayB. the next MondayC. the Monday afterD. the following Monday答案：D四、完形填空（共15分）In the small town of Green Valley, there was a legend about a hidden treasure. Many people had tried to find it, but no one had ever succeeded. One day, a young man named Tom decided to go on an adventure to find the treasure. He 15 an old mapthat showed the location of the treasure and started his journey.15. A. foundB. lostC. stoleD. bought答案：A五、翻译（共15分）16. 随着科技的发展，远程工作变得越来越普遍。
2024年6月大学英语四级考试听力样题
2024年6月高校英语四级考试听力样题Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken onlyonce . After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleline through the c entre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda's capital.2. A) On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. A) A low interest loan scheme. C) Taxi passengers' complaints.B) Environmentalists' protests. D) Permission for car advertising.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation,y ou will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.Aft er 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 throughthe cent re.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It has a partnership with LCP. C) It specializes in safety from leaks.B) It is headquartered in London. D) It has a chemical processing plant.9. A) He is a chemist. C) He is a safety inspector.B) He is a salesman. D) He is Mr. Grand's friend.10. A) The public relations officer. C) Director of the safety department.B) Mr. Grand's personal assistant. D) Head of the personnel department.11. A) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.B) Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C) Provide details of their products and services.D) Send a comprehensive description of their work.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Teacher. C) Editor.B) Journalist. D) Typist.13. A) Some newly discovered scenic spot.B) Big changes in the Amazon valley.C) A new railway under construction.D) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.14. A) In news weeklies. C) In newspapers' Sunday editions.B) In a local evening paper. D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15. A) To become a professional writer. C) To get her life story published soon.B) To be employed by a newspaper. D) To sell her articles to a news service.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will b e spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answ er from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondin g letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.C) She is the most loved African novelist of all times.D) She is the most influential author since the 1930's.17. A) The Book Critics Circle Award. C) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.B) The Nobel Prize for literature. D) The National Book Award.18. A) She is a relative of Morrison's. C) She is a skilled storyteller.B) She is a slave from Africa. D) She is a black woman.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They are very generous in giving gifts.B) They refuse gifts when doing business.C) They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D) They give gifts only on special occasions.20. A) They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B) They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C) They have to follow many specific rules.D) They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21. A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D) Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) She tenderly looked after her sick mother.B) She developed a strong interest in finance.C) She learned to write for financial newspapers.D) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.23. A) She inherited a big fortune from her father.B) She sold her restaurant with a substantial profit.C) She got 7.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D) She made a wise investment in real estate.24. A) She was dishonest in business dealings.B) She frequently ill-treated her employees.C) She abused animals including her pet dog.D) She was extremely mean with her money.25. A) She carried on her family's tradition.B) She made huge donations to charities.C) She built a hospital with her mother's money.D) She made a big fortune from wise investments.Tape Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of eac h newsreport, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report andthe questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must ch oose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mar k the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the ce ntre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, theSomali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed morethan 70 pe ople. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey fromNa irobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to beloade d on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were leftsmashed, a nd blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hours earlier,Uganda's police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. When did the incident occur?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It's been in businessnearl y a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company's decision tocall in ad ministrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token £1 failed.The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain's slidetowar d recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been introuble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition fromsu permarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group's 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areassu ch as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, butals o for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there havebeen si gns of improvement. That's due in part to the removal of many of the capital's old-fashioned blac k and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in apoor state of repai r.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can now travel in air-conditioned comfortan d because the new cabs are metered, they don't have to argue over fares. Banks and carmanufact urers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers,most are deli ghted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a fewcomplaints about switc hing from black and white to a plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What helped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choos e the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark t he correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centr e.Conversation OneW: Morning, this is TGC.M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?W: Who's calling, please?M: Walter Barry, from London.W: What is it about, please?M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company,LCP,Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. Iwould like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself fromsuch pro blems and save money at the same time.W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?W: He's very busy for the next few days – then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to giveyo u a time.M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?W: Who in particular?M: A colleague for example?W: You're speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?W: No, I'm sorry he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send usdetails of your products and services, together with references from other companies and thenwe'll con tact you.M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.W: Very good, Mr….M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Bye.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What do we learn about the woman's company?9. What do we learn about the man?10. What is the woman's position in her company?11. What does the woman suggest the man do?Conversation TwoM: You're going to wear out the computer's keyboard!W: Oh, hi.M: Do you have any idea what time it is?W: About ten or ten-thirty?M: It's nearly midnight.W: Really? I didn't know it was so late.M: Don't you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning?W: Yes, at seven o'clock. My commuter class, the students who go to work right after theirlesson.M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anyway?W: An article I hope I can sell.M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces? What's this one about?W: Do you remember the trip I took last month?M: The one up to the Amazon?W: Well, that's what I'm writing about—the new highway and the changes it's making in theAmaz on valley.M: It should be interesting.W: It is. I guess that's why I forgot all about the time.M: How many articles have you sold now?W: About a dozen so far.M: What kind of newspapers buy them?W: The papers that carry a lot of foreign news. They usually appear in the big Sunday editionswhe re they need a lot of background stories to help fill up the space between the ads.M: Is there any future in it?W: I hope so. There's a chance I may sell this article to a news service.M: Then your story would be published in several papers, wouldn't it?W: That's the idea. And I might even be able to do other stories on a regular basis.M: That would be great.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the woman's occupation?13. What is the woman writing about?14. Where do the woman's articles usually appear?15. What does the woman expect?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will b e spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answ er from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondin g letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneIn today's class, we'll discuss Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. As I'm sure you all know, Morrisonis both a popular and a highly respected author, and it's not easy to be both. Born in 1931,Morrison has written some of the most touching and intelligent works on the African-Americanexperience ever written by anyone, and yet to call her an “African-American writer” doesn'tseem to do her ju stice. In many ways, she's simply an American writer—and certainly one ofour best.Beloved is a truly remarkable work. It was recommended for nearly every major literary prize,incl uding the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and it in fact wonthe P ulitzer Prize for fiction in 1988. Morrison herself is distinguished for having won the NobelPrize fo r literature in 1993.What makes Beloved unique is the skillful, sure way in which Morrison blends intensely personals torytelling and American history, racial themes and gender themes, the experience of Blackswith the experience of all people everywhere, the down-to-earth reality of slavery with a sense ofmyst erious spirituality.We'll be paying special attention to these themes as we discuss this work. I'm particularlyinterest ed in your views on the relative importance of race and gender in this book. Is it moreimportant t hat Sethe, the main character, is black or that she's a woman? Which contributesmore to her bei ng? What does Morrison tell us about both?Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we learn about Toni Morrison?17. What honor did Toni Morrison receive in 1993?18. What does the speaker tell us about Sethe, the main character in Morrison's novel Beloved?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may thinkth at gift-giving is a universal custom. But actually, the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot, and notkn owing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America, the rules are fairly simple.If yo u're invited to someone's home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from yourcountr y. Among friends, family, and business associates, we generally don't give gifts on otheroccasions except on someone's birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, givegifts quite fre quently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving inJapan is very anc ient. There are many detailed rules for everything from the color of thewrapping paper to the tim e of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don't generallyexchange business gifts, they do fo llow some formal customs when visiting homes, such asbringing flowers. The type and color of flo wers, however, can carry special meaning.Today we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additionalexamples. But let's not miss the main point here: If we are not aware of and sensitive to culturaldifferences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learnabout these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respectdifferences among p eople in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?20. What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?21. What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage ThreeHetty Green was a very spoilt, only child. She was born in Massachusetts, USA, in 1835. Herfather was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two herfather to ok her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six shestarted read ing the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account.Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited $7.5 million. She went to New York andinvest ed on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15cents. She b ecame one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she marriedEdward Green, a multi-millionaire, and had two children, Ned and Sylvia.Hetty's meanness was well known. She always argued about prices in shops. She walked to theloc al grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone forher m uch loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. Shenever bough t clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when herson Ned fell an d injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking forfree medical help. I n the end Ned lost his leg.When she died in 1916 she left her children $100 million. Her daughter built a hospital with herm oney.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we learn about Hetty Green as a child?23. How did Hetty Green become rich overnight?24. Why was Hetty Green much hated?25. What do we learn about Hetty's daughter?参考答案Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. CSection B8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. DSection C16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. B 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C。