英语四级听力原文及答案199906

1.

A) The area is for passengers only.

B) The woman is asking the man to leave.

C) The woman feels sorry for the man.

D) The man is a member of the staff.

2.

A) Water her plants while she is away.

B) Clean her house while she is away.

C) Water her plants when he is not at work

D) Buy her some plants and take care of them.

3.

A) He doesn't have time.

B) It's not his office hour.

C) He is too tired after class.

D) He will only be available in the afternoon.

4.

A) The man promised her a gift on her birthday.

B) The woman doesn't like watching TV.

C) The woman insists on going out.

D) The man is too tired to go out.

5.

A) It is wiser to take more than four courses.

B) The man will take four courses next semester.

C) There are too many courses offered to students.

D) The woman should take fewer courses next term.

6.

A) Invite Tom to the party.

B) Tell Tom to pick up the Johnsons.

C) Get the Johnsons' address

D) Ask Tom to send an invitation.

7.

A) Jane is on her way home.

B) Jane is looking for a summer job.

C) Jane is packing for the summer vacation.

D) Jane is eager to go home for the vacation.

8.

A) Touring the city on a fine day.

B) Spending more time on sightseeing.

C) Visiting the city with a group.

D) Taking the man with her on the tour.

9.

A) The woman is driving too fast.

B) The woman has broken a traffic rule.

C) The woman is driving at a slow speed.

D) The woman has parked her car in a wrong place.

10.

A) She may see Joan's brother at lunch.

B) She must call on Joan after the reception.

C) She can tell Joan when she sees her at noon.

D) She should tell Joan's brother about the reception.

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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11.

A) To teach and train citizens.

B) To save natural resources for future use.

C) To collect taxes.

D) To protect persons and property.

12.

A) By selling public lands.

B) By selling land containing oil.

C) By selling coal and other natural products.

D) By selling services that make life comfortable.

13.

A) People's attitude toward taxes.

B) Police efforts to protect people.

C) Taxes and services for the public.

D) Environmental pollution and protection.

Passage Two

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14.

A) His eyesight was too poor.

B) He had to work to support himself.

C) Physics was too hard for him.

D) He didn't like physics any more.

15.

A) He wanted to travel.

B) He found his job boring.

C) He was not qualified to be an engineer.

D) He was not happy with the new director.

16.

A) He wanted to go to Spain.

B) He wanted to work with his friend.

C) He enjoyed travelling around the world.