201312四級(jí)真題聽(tīng)力第一套.doc

Part Listening 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：此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}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 doesnt 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 companys 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：此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡1上作答。Passage OneQuestions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She had a desire to help others.C) She needed some overseas experience.B) She wanted to find out more about it.D) She was interested in farming.17. A) Carry out a cultural exchange program.C) Learn Portuguese.B) Work on an agricultural project.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.C) Time spent on leisure activities.B) Time spent working.D) Time spent with friends and family.21. A) Reading.C) Eating out.B) Surfing the Web.D) Watching TV.22. A) Driving.C) Going to the pub.B) Gardening.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) McLaughlins carelessness resulted in the collision.24. A) He crashed into a car parked there.C) He tore down the companys main gate.B) He knocked down several mailboxes.D) He did serious damage to a loaded truck.25. A) He will lose his job.C) He will be fined heavily.B) He will have to pay damages.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.注意：此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡1上作答。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 men wear pants 27 skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likely to get 28 and very uninformative answers： “Because its right.” “Because thats the way its done.” “Because its the 29.” Or even “I dont know.” The reason for these and countless other patterns of social behavior is that they are 30 by social normsshared 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 appropriate in 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. 2013年12月份英語(yǔ)四級(jí)聽(tīng)力短對(duì)話原文及答案Question 1M: After high school, Id like to go to college and major in business administration.W: But Id 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. Theyll be here in a few minutes.Q: What preparations have yet to be made?Question 3W: Is it almost time to go home now? Im so tired. I can hardly see straight.M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.Q: What is the womans problem?Question 4W: Im not sure what Im 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 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 wouldnt 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 been well received.Q: What business is the womans 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 havent 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 doesnt keep his promises.6.C The pay offer by the travel agency is too low.7.A International trade.8.D Take a vacation.2013年12月份英語(yǔ)四級(jí)聽(tīng)力長(zhǎng)對(duì)話：長(zhǎng)對(duì)話1M: Excuse me, I need some information about some of the towns near here.W: What would you like to know?M: Well, first, Id like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there. It isnt far, is it?W: No, not at all. Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. And youre right. Its a wonderful little museum.M: Oh good. Now what about Amitsville? I have some friends. Id like to visit there and I also want to get to Newton. They are near each other, arent they?W: Hmm. well, they are actually in opposite directions. Amitsville is northeast. Its about thirty five miles northeast of here.M: Huh-uh, thirty five miles northeast. And how about Newton?W: Well, Newton is in the other direction. Its southwest, so it isnt really very close to Amitsville at all and its a long drive. Its about fifty five miles southwest from here and the road is not at all straight.M: Fifty five miles southwest! Well, maybe I wont go there this time.W: Id recommend visiting 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. 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 thats all the information I need for a while. Thank you. Youve been very helpful.W: Youre welcome, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.Q9: What does the man know about Norwalk?Q10: What does the woman say about Amitsville and Newton?Q11: What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?【答案】9. B) It has an interesting museum.10. A) They are in opposite directions.11. C) They have lots of old houses.2013年12月份英語(yǔ)四級(jí)聽(tīng)力長(zhǎng)對(duì)話原文及答案：長(zhǎng)對(duì)話2 M: Err. Sandra, Ive finished with Mr. Gartner now. Do you think you could pop through in bringing me up-to-date on their arrangements for the Italian trip?W: Certainly, Mr. Wilkinson. Ill bring everything with me.M: Right, take a seat. Now my first meeting is when?W: Your first meeting is on Monday the 21st at 9a.m. with Dr. Gucci of Bancos en Piedra in Milan.M: OK, so can I fly out early Monday morning?W: Well, there is a flight to Lenarty Airport which leaves at six thirty London time and gets in at eight thirty 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 five thirty, which means leaving home at about four fifteen.W: Im afraid so.M: Hmm. not so keen on that. Whats the program for the rest of that day?W: Its quite full, Im afraid. At eleven, youre seeing Gianni Riva at Megastar and then youll have a lunch engagement with Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce at one.M: Wheres that?W: Youre meeting him at his office and then hes taking you somewhere.M: Good, that sounds fine. What about the afternoon?W: Well, at three thirty, youre seeing our sales representative there and then youre free till evening.M: I see. I seem to remember that Im having a dinner with someone from Bergamo.W: Thats right. And Mr. Betty from SAP Industries at eight.Q12: What would the man like the woman to do?Q13: At what time is Mr. Wilkinson going to leave home for the airport?Q14: Who is Mr. Wilkinson going to have a lunch with on Monday?Q15: What is most probably the womans job?【答案】12. B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.13. D) About 4:15.14. D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.15. C) Secretary.2013年12月份英語(yǔ)四級(jí)聽(tīng)力短文答案及點(diǎn)評(píng)：短文1 Passage 1Donna Fredricks served with the Peace Corps for two years in Brazil. She joined the Peace Corps after she graduated from the college because she wanted to do something to help other people. She had been brought up on a farm, so the Peace Corps assigned her to an agricultural project. Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese for three months. She also learnt a great deal about its history and culture. During her two years with the Peace Corps, Donna lived in 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 organise an irrigation project, and she also advised them on planting crops that didnt require much water. When Donna returned to the States, she couldnt settle down. She tried several jobs, but they seemed very boring to her. She couldnt get Brazil out of her mind. Finally, one day she got on a plane and went back to Brazil. She wasnt sure what shes 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 doesnt make much money. She shares a small apartment with another teacher. 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.Question 16Why did Donna join the Peace Corps after she graduated from college?Question 17What was Donna assigned to do in Brazil?Question 18Why did Donna go back to Brazil once again?Question 19How did Donna make extra money to support herself?答案：16. A She had a desire to help others.17. B Work on an agricultural project.18. D She could not get the country out of her mind.19. B By writing stories for American newspaper.2013年12月份英語(yǔ)四級(jí)聽(tīng)力短文原文及答案：短文2Passage 2Results of a recent Harrys 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, theres 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 pressures 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 a Harrys poll showed that 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, the most popular free time activity was eating out. The second most popular activity was driving. There were also differences in the most popular outdoor pursuits between the three countries. The most popular outdoor activity for Americans 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, theres 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.Question 20What is the recent Harrys poll about?Question 21What was the most popular leisure activity in the US?Question 22What was the most popular outdoor pursuit in the UK? 答案：20. C Time spent on leisure activities.21. A Reading.22. C Going to the pub.2013年12月份英語(yǔ)四級(jí)聽(tīng)力短文原文及答案：短文3On March 13th, while on duty Charles Mclaughlin, a very careless driver employed by the company Lummis was involved in another accident. The accident occurred in Riverside California. Not paying attention to his driving, Mclaughlin 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 committee correctly determined that Mclaughlin had been quite careless. As a result of the committees conclusion, the branch manager Mr. David Rossi reported that he had talked with Mclaughlin about his extremely poor driving record. Further evidence of Mclaughlins 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, Mclaughlin once again demonstrated his carelessness by knocking down several mail boxes near the edge of the companys 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 three preventable accidents in one year could lead to his discharge, as indeed it should.23. What did the Lummis accident committee find out about the accident that occurred on March 13th?24. What did Mclaughlin do on June 7th near the edge of the