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1 高等教育 十二五 规划教材 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 ) ( 第二版 ) 韩伟司爱侠主编 省级精品课程 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 北 京

2 内容简介 本书旨在较短时间内通过强化训练提高应试者的听力能力, 突破听力难关, 帮助应试者顺利通过新题型的考试 本书共分 32 个单元, 每个单元都包括短对话 长对话 短文理解和复合式听写四大新题型 听力材料主要以历年真题为基础, 同时补充了一定量的具有趣味性 时代性 难易恰当的预测材料, 内容丰富充实, 给考生提供一个演习的训练场, 从数量上保证练习的充分性, 从质量上保证练习的高效性 本书主要适用于考生对新题型四级听力部分的训练, 适应于具有中级英语水平学生自学之用, 尤其适合四级强化班教师参考之用 书繁体字版名为 SolidWorks 2001 PLUS 教学范本, 由知城数位科技股份图书在版编目 (CIP) 数据大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )/ 韩伟, 司爱侠主编. 2 版. 北京 : 科学出版社,2013 ( 高等教育 十二五 规划教材 ) ISBN Ⅰ. 1 大 Ⅱ. 1 韩 2 司 Ⅲ. 1 大学英语水平考试 - 听说教学 - 习题集 Ⅳ. 1H319.6 中国版本图书馆 CIP 数据核字 (2013) 第 号 责任编辑 : 杨阳王彦 / 责任校对 : 马英菊责任印制 : 吕春珉 / 封面设计 : 科地亚盟 出版北京东黄城根北街 16 号邮政编码 : 北京双清印刷厂印刷科学出版社发行各地新华书店经销 * 2008 年 8 月第一版 2013 年 7 月第二版 2013 年 7 月第一次印刷 开本 : /16 印张 :21 1/4 字数 : 定价 :39.00 元 ( 含光盘 ) ( 如有印装质量问题, 我社负责调换 < 环伟 >) 销售部电话 编辑部电话 版权所有, 侵权必究举报电话 : ; ;

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4 前 言 本书旨在较短时间内通过强化训练提高应试者的听力能力, 突破听力难关, 帮助应试者顺利通过新题型的考试 本书把握四级考试最新脉搏, 完全以 2005 年教育部颁布的大学英语四级新样卷为蓝本, 准确反映四级考试大纲要求 最新变化和命题趋势 与同类书籍相比, 本书具有选材新颖 趣味性强 难易适当 针对性强 练习高效等特点, 是四级备考的必备用书 全书结合新题型真题及历年典型真题, 将最近几年的真题详细分类, 对短对话 长对话 短文理解和复合式听写分别进行真题透析和强化训练, 同时结合一定量的模拟 预测题进一步对应试者进行强化训练 本书附有听力文字材料并配有 MP3 光盘, 练习部分完全按照四级听力考试的语速录制, 使应试者如同亲临大学英语四级听力考场, 真切地感受考场气氛 本书共分 32 个单元, 每个单元都包括短对话 长对话 短文理解和复合式听写四大新题型 其中每单元短对话 8 个, 长对话 2 个, 短文 3 篇和 1 篇复合式听写 四大题型的听力材料主要以历年真题为基础, 同时补充了一定量的具有趣味性 时代性 难易恰当的预测材料, 内容丰富充实, 给考生提供一个演习的训练场, 从数量上保证练习的充分性, 从质量上保证练习的高效性 本书主要适用于考生对新题型四级听力部分的训练, 也适应于具有中级英语水平学生自学之用, 尤其适合四级强化班教师参考之用

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6 iv 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) 附录 年 6 月大学英语四级考试真题听力部分 听力文稿 Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit 附录 年 6 月大学英语四级考试真题听力部分 附录 年 12 月大学英语四级考试真题听力部分 附录 年 6 月大学英语四级考试真题听力部分...326

7 Unit 1 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) At 10:30. B) At 10:25. C) At 10:40. D) At 10: A) 5:15. B) 5:10. C) 4:30. D) 5: A) More than an hour and a half. B) Not more than half an hour. C) More than two hours. D) Less than an hour and a half. 4. A) Around 5:00. B) Around 3:00. C) At 2:00. D) At 1: A) Five lessons. B) Three lessons. C) Twelve lessons. D) Fifteen lessons. 6. A) Once a week. B) Twice a week. C) Three times a week. D) Four times a week. 7. A) $1.40. B) $4.30. C) $ D) $ A) 7. B) 9. C) 11. D) 15. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) To find out if the book she ordered is in. B) To ask him to attend a Student Federation meeting. C) To get his schedule of classes for next semester. D) To see if he has time to welcome new students. 10. A) Many of them work full-time. B) They usually arrive on the weekend. C) They have volunteered for the orientation. D) They will need new textbooks. 11. A) Orientation will have to start sooner. B) The bookstore will place its orders earlier. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

8 4 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) C) Ken will call Tim about the orientation. D) The Student Federation will meet on Fridays. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Go to summer school. B) Take a vacation. C) Stay at home. D) Earn some money. 13. A) They hired someone to stay in their home. B) They left their pets with neighbors. C) They rented their house to a student. D) They asked their gardener to watch their home. 14. A) Walking the dog. B) Cutting the grass. C) Watching the children. D) Feeding the fish. 15. A) They attend a house-sitter s party. B) They check a house-sitter s references. C) They interview a house-sitter s friends. D) They look at a house-sitter s transcripts. 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 center. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) In about 20 years. B) Within a week. C) In a couple of weeks. D) As early as possible. 17. A) Yes, of course. B) Possibly not. C) Not mentioned. D) Definitely not. 18. A) Her complaint was ignored. B) The store sent her the correct order. C) The store apologized for their mistake. D) The store picked up the wrong items. Passage Two Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) The prison gates always open. B) Its prisoner can work outside. C) The prison has no armed guards. D) The prison is open to the public.

9 20. A) The prisoners are provided with jobs on release. 听力试题 5 B) Its prisoners are seldom made to work overtime. C) It is run on the principle of trusting prisoners. D) It has no security measures. 21. A) One year. B) Two years. C) Thirteen years. D) Fourteen years. 22. A) Doubtful. B) Positive. C) Critical. D) Indifferent. Passage Three Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 23. A) It s good for training one s character but not good for one s health. B) It cannot prepare pupils to be good citizens. C) It has less effect on a child s character than sports and games. D) It s as important as after-class activities. 24. A) Because pupils there have to spend most of the time studying. B) Because the school authorities insist on traditional ways of teaching. C) Because the school authorities have neglected discipline. D) Because pupils there are too fond of playing. 25. A) Practical work. B) Collective activities. C) Teacher's encouragement. D) Book knowledge. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 There is something hard to (26) about cherries. The small red fruit is a popular (27) food around the world. In northern areas, cherry trees are just beginning to produce flowers. Cherries are thought to be native to western Asia. There are two major kinds of cherries (28) in the world: sour and sweet. Sour cherries are not eaten fresh because they contain little sugar. Instead, they are (29) to make (30) foods like jellies and pies and to make (31) drinks. The United States is a major producer of sour cherries. Among the states,

10 6 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) Michigan is the top producer. Russia, Poland and Turkey are other important (32) nations. Sweet cherries contain much more sugar than their sour (33) and are usually eaten fresh. Washington State is the biggest American producer, followed by California and Oregon. The United States, Iran and Turkey are major producers of sweet cherries. (34). Fresh cherries do not store well. (35). Cherry trees are also valued for their springtime blossoms. (36).

11 Unit 2 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) On a busy street. B) In a Hong Kong hotel. C) At an airport. D) At a booking office. 2. A) The man went to a wrong check-in counter. B) The man has just missed his flight. C) The plane will leave at 9:14. D) The plane s departure time remains unknown. 3. A) Grocery. B) Shoe. C) Drug. D) Stationery. 4. A) At a publishing house. B) In a school. C) At the gas station. D) In a barbershop. 5. A) At a newsstand. B) At a car dealer s. C) At a publishing house. D) At a newspaper office. 6. A) In a bank. B)At a bookstore. C) In a clothing store. D)In prof. Jordan s office. 7. A) In a hotel. B) In a laboratory. C) In a teacher s office. D) In a library. 8. A) In the library. B) In the theatre. C) In the cafeteria. D) In the post office Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) They are always accurate. B) They are never accurate. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

12 8 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) C) They are not always accurate. D) In some seasons, they are accurate; in some seasons, they are not. 10. A) Staying at home. B) Playing ball. C) Going skating. D) Going swimming. 11. A) From newspaper. B) From magazine. C) From shopping mall. D) From police station. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) A doctor. B) A hotel manager. C) A medical receptionist. D) A hospital official. 13. A) Something is stuck in his ear. B) His ears are ringing. C) He s in considerable pain. D) He has fluid in his ears. 14. A) In his office. B) At home. C) At a convention. D) At the hospital. 15. A) Call a doctor. B) Go to the hospital. C) Get some rest. D) Take some medication. 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 center. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Unusual bones. B) Common bones. C) Human bones. D) Usual bones. 17. A) Because her husband was busy at work. B) Because she liked doing this. C) Because her husband collected the bones. D) Because she taught biology. 18. A) He wanted to break his feet. B) Mrs. Grey told him to be gentle. C) He thought Mr. Grey was in the box. D) He wasn t very strong.

13 听力试题 9 Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) She takes flu virus as an example. B) It is sometimes harmful. C) It destroys important information. D) She says that it is an organism of body. 20. A) They have side effects on computers. B) They are what the computer owners don t want. C) They are an influenza that a computer suffers. D) They are a kind of infectious disease passed on by human beings. 21. A) They are making a law to punish virus creators. B) They are using their discs very carefully. C) They are looking for ways to prevent computer viruses from spreading. D) They have no idea of what to do about the computer viruses. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) They can easily learn quite long poems by heart. B) They can remember long stories by heart. C) They can remember almost everything they have read. D) They can remember things they have only read once. 23. A) Because they are too small to understand the rules. B) Because they are absent-minded. C) Because they have so little time for it. D) Because they are not interested in it. 24. A) Photo. B) Film. C) Picture. D) Camera. 25. A) Time. B) Textbooks. C) Memory. D) Habit. Section C 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard

14 10 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Looking to improve your language skills, but you don t have the time to go overseas to attend school? More and more universities around the world are (26) opportunities for students to obtain degrees online from the comfort of their own homes, and many of these (27) are accredited, meaning that they have met (28) standards of excellence. If you decide to take language courses online, be sure to (29) the benefits of studying online (30) going abroad. The advantages of studying online are that the costs are usually lower, you can study at your own pace, and you have (31) to the materials 24-hours-a-day from almost any computer in the world. However, you won t get the (32) interaction of meeting people face to face like you would if you were (33) attending a school overseas. On the other hand, the advantages of going overseas may include day-to-day opportunities to learn a new culture, (34), and chances to see different parts of the world. However, there may be a number of disadvantages for some including expense, time away from one s school, family, or work life, and (35). Whatever you do, consider a distance education program that meets your educational needs, is within your budget, and equally important, provides you with opportunities to (36).

15 Unit 3 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) Colleagues. B) Husband and wife. C) Employer and employee. D) Mother and son. 2. A) A math teacher and his colleague. B) A teacher and his student. C) A librarian and a student. D) A student and his classmate. 3. A) Relatives. B) Roommates. C) Colleagues. D) Neighbors. 4. A) A waiter. B) A teacher. C) A reporter. D)A student. 5. A) A railway porter. B) A bus conductor. C) A taxi driver. D)A postal clerk. 6. A) Librarian and student. B) Operator and caller. C) Boss and secretary. D) Customer and repairman. 7. A) They are twins. B) They are classmates. C) They are friends. D) They are colleagues. 8. A) Teacher and student. B) Doctor and patient. C) Manager and office worker. D) Travel agent and customer. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 9. A) The welcome party for new students. B) Academic plan for new students. C) Overseas students entertainment. D) Tips to organize a party. 10. A) Dancing. B) Singing. C) Chatting. D) Getting to know one another. 11. A) The woman is not interested in the activity.

16 12 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) B) Only overseas students are allowed to go to the party. C) You have to buy tickets for the party. D) The party aims to enable new students adapt themselves to the new environment. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) He is tired of staying in Boston. B) He has to keep an eye on his sick father in New York. C) He is fired by the university committee. D) It is time for him to retire. 13. A) B) C) D) A) By truck. B) By air. C) By train. D) By ship. 15. A) All students are very glad to know Professor is moving. B) Professor will never come back even if his father is well. C) Professor has got everything ready to move. D) The woman is a warm-hearted student. 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 center. Passage One Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) It had many problems. B) It was the most democratic country in the world. C) It was fair to women. D) It had some minor problems to solve. 17. A) The women of some states. B) The women in the state of Wyoming only. C) The members of the National Women s Association. D) The women in the state of Massachusetts only. 18. A) At the very beginning of the 20th century. B) At the end of the 19th century. C) After Susan Anthony s death.

17 听力试题 13 D) Just before Susan Anthony s death. 19. A) She worked on the draft of the American Constitution. B) She was the chairman of the National Women s Association. C) She was born in New York and died in Massachusetts. D) She was an activist in the women s movement for equal rights. Passage Two Questions 20 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 20. A) People with problems. B) Travels around the world. C) Beautiful America. D) People in great cities. 21. A) He spent three months writing Travels with Charley. B) He enjoyed his travels around the United States. C) He was fond of writing about his travels. D) He didn t enjoy the trip as much as Charley. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) The long distance between his hometown and New York. B) His unpopular character. C) The high unemployment rate in New York. D) His criminal record. 23. A) He wanted to be put in prison again. B) He needed the money to support his family. C) He hated the barber there. D) He wanted to make himself well known. 24. A) He went directly to the police station. B) He drove out of the town and tried to escape. C) He waited for the police to arrest him. D) He argued with the police angrily. 25. A) Mr. Spears enjoyed living in prison. B) Mr. Spears was known as a greedy man in his community. C) The police in New York were not very efficient. D) The only way for Mr. Spears to support his family was by going to prison again. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

18 14 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. British Columbia is the third largest Canadian province, both in area and (26). It is nearly 1.5 times as large as Texas, and (27) 800 miles north from the United States border. It (28) Canada s (29) west coast and the islands just off the coast. Most of British Columbia is (30), with long, rugged ranges running north and south. Even the coastal islands are the remains of a mountain range that (31) thousands of years ago. During the last Ice Age, this range was scoured by glaciers until most of it was (32) the sea. Its peaks now show as islands (33) along the coast. The southwestern coastal region has a humid mild marine climate. (34). As a result, winter temperatures average above freezing and summers are mild. These warm western winds also carry moisture from the ocean. Inland from the coast, the winds from the Pacific meet the mountain barriers of the coastal ranges and the Rocky Mountains. (35). On some of the western slopes almost 200 inches of rain fall each year. More than half of British Columbia is heavily forested. On mountain slopes that receive plentiful rainfall, huge Douglas firs rise in towering columns. (36) More lumber is produced from these trees than from any other kind of tree in North America. Hemlock, red cedar, and balsam fir are among the other trees found in British Columbia.

19 Unit 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) He left his notes at home. B) He doesn't know where his notes are. C) He doesn't want to lend his notes to the woman. D) He agrees to lend her notes. 2. A) She felt it was tiring. B) She felt it was very nice. C) She thought it took less time. D) She thought it was expensive 3. A) Skating. B) Swimming. C) Boating and swimming. D) Boating and skating. 4. A) He doesn t like to talk. B) He is a very kind man. C) He is friendly. D) He is not a pleasant person. 5. A) She doesn t need the job. B) She hasn t got a job yet. C) She has got a job. D) She is going to start work soon. 6. A) Do her homework. B) Clean the blackboard. C) Wash clothes. D) Enjoy the beautiful day. 7. A) Because Maria doesn t like football. B) Because Maria felt ill. C) Because he didn t have time. D) Because he can t stand football. 8. A) To make the woman angry. B) To please the man s mother. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

20 16 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) C) David is the man s good friend. D) David is good at carrying on conversations. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) Write a book. B) Attend an afternoon meeting. C) Enroll in another class. D) Go to the art museum. 10. A) A text-book. B) Some paintbrushes. C) A bouquet of flowers. D) Some drawings. 11. A) Encouraged. B) Annoyed. C) Surprised. D) Confused. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Their neighbour. B) Their children. C) Their schoolmates. D) Their parents. 13. A) Because Peter had a new girlfriend. B) Because Peter no longer cared for the children. C) Because Mary wanted another child. D) Because Peter didn t like children. 14. A) Three. B) Four. C) Two. D) One. 15. A) A few years. B) A few months. C) A few days. D) A few weeks. 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 center. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Its grace in the air. B) Its height in the sky. C) Its flying speed. D) Its size. 17. A) Fish. B) Snake. C) Birds. D) Butterflies. 18. A) Rectangle. B) Circular. C) Square. D) Triangle.

21 听力试题 17 Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) Lord Sandwich. B) Some inventors. C) The friends of Lord Sandwich. D) Some scientists. 20. A) To collect rents and taxes. B) The harsh land agent. C) The English landowner. D) To speak. 21. A) He dismissed the captain. B) He made the word boycott popular. C) He removed the poor tenants. D) He increased the rents and taxes. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) July 20th, B) July 16th, C) July 11th, D) July 21st, A) kilometers. B) kilometers. C) kilometers. D) kilometers. 24. A) They tied some equipment to the rock there. B) They put up a tent there for rest. C) They worked on the moon for three days. D) They brought back some rock from the moon. 25. A) On top of a mountain. B) In the Sea of Tranquility. C) By the side of Cape Kennedy. D) In the middle of desert. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

22 18 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Welcome to the University of Oxford. Oxford is the (26) university in the English-speaking world and lays (27) to nine centuries of (28) existence. As an (29) renowned center for teaching and research, Oxford (30) students and scholars from across the globe, with almost a (31) of our students from overseas. More than 130 nationalities are represented among a student population of over Oxford is a collegiate university, with 39 self-governing colleges (32) to the University in a type of federal system. There are also seven Permanent Private Halls (33) by different Christian denominations. (34) for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. (35) ; one has Fellows only, and one (36).

23 Unit 5 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) Spending more time on sightseeing. B) Visiting the city with a group. C) Touring the city on a fine day. D) Taking the man with her on a fine day. 2. A) Having a break. B) Continuing the meeting. C) Moving on to the next item. D) Waiting a little longer. 3. A) Save time by using a computer. B) Buy her own computer. C) Borrow Martha s computer. D) Stay home and complete her paper. 4. A) There are too many courses offered to students. B) The woman should take fewer courses next term. C) The man will take four courses next semester. D) It is wiser to take more than four courses. 5. A) Find a larger room. B) Sell the old table. C) Buy two bookshelves. D) Rearrange the furniture. 6. A) Place another order. B) Call to check on it. C) Wait patiently. D) Go and find the furniture. 7. A) Coming back for a later show. B) Coming back in five minutes. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

24 20 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) C) Waiting in a queue. D) Not going to the movie today. 8. 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. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) She ll ride with Jack s roommate. B) She ll drive her own car. C) She ll fly. D) She ll take a train. 10. A) At a concert. B) On a train. C) At camp. D) At Jack s party. 11. A) They both live in New York. B) They both know Jack. C) They are both interested in music. D) They both enjoy camping. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) Salesperson and customer. B) Old school friends. C) Fellow workers. D) Brother and sister. 13. A) She is fond of her work. B) She is tired of traveling. C) She is interested in law. D) She is happy with the law firm. 14. A) A company manager. B) A salesperson. C) A lawyer. D) A teacher. 15. A) To send him a book. B) To give a present to him. C) To repair something at his home. D) To get together with him. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you

25 听力试题 21 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 center. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) He fell into the river but couldn t swim. B) He fell into the river together with his bike. C) He had his foot caught between two posts in the river. D) He dived into the river but couldn t reach the surface. 17. A) He jumped into the river immediately. B) He took off his coat and jumped into the water. C) He dashed down the bridge to save the boy. D) He shouted out for help. 18. A) He asked what the young man s name was. B) He asked the young man to take him home. C) He gave his name and then ran away. D) He thanked the young man and then ran away. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) Alcohol helps develop people s intelligence. B) Heavy drinking is not necessarily harmful to one s health. C) Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits as they age. D) Drinking, even moderately, may harm one s health. 20. A) Worried. B) Pleased. C) Surprised. D) Unconcerned. 21. A) At a conference. B) In a newspaper. C) On television. D) In a journal. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) To seek adventure there. B) To be with her mother on Christmas. C) To see the animals and plants there. D) To join her father on Christmas. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

26 22 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) 23. A) She was seriously injured. B) She survived the accident. C) She lost consciousness. D) She fell into a stream. 24. A) To avoid hostile Indians. B) To avoid the rain. C) To avoid the strong sunlight. D) To avoid wild animals. 25. A) They gave Julia food to eat. B) They drove Julia to a hospital. C) They invited Julia to their hut. D) They took Julia to a village by boat. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and (26) ; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly (27) in their minds: What kind of (28) am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing (29) clothes? It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people (30). A person s self-concept is (31) in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people s (32). In general, the way people think about themselves has a (33) effect on all areas of their lives. Shy people are very sensitive to criticism; they feel it confirms their inferiority. (34). A shy person may respond to a compliment with a statement like this one: You re just saying that to make me feel good. I know it s not true. (35). Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? (36). People s expectations of themselves must be realistic. Living on the impossible leads to a sense of inadequacy.

27 Unit 6 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) They went a long way to attend the party. B) They didn t think much of the food and drinks. C) They knew none of the other guests at the party. D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests. 2. A) Jessie always says what she thinks. B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind. C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss. D) Jessie should know the marketing director better. 3. A) The man regrets being absent-minded. B) The woman saved the man some trouble. C) The man placed the reading list on a desk. D) The woman emptied the waste paper basket. 4. A) The woman does her own housework. B) The woman needs a housekeeper. C) The woman s house is in a mess. D) The woman works as a housekeeper. 5. A) Priority should be given to listening. B) It s most helpful to read English newspapers every day. C) It s more effective to combine listening with reading. D) Reading should come before listening. 6. A) Clean her house while she is away. B) Buy her some plants and take care of them. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

28 24 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) C) Water her plants while she is away. D) Water her plants when he is not at work. 7. A) The weather forecast says it will be fine. B) The weather doesn t count in their plan. C) They will not do as planned in case of rain. D) They will postpone their program if it rains. 8. A) The woman has trouble getting along with the professor. B) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor s time. C) The woman knows the professor has been busy. D) The woman knows the professor has run into trouble. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) Teacher and student. B) Nurse and patient. C) Friends. D) Colleagues. 10. A) 7 and 9 am. B) 11 and 1 pm. C) 5 and 7 pm. D) Not mentioned. 11. A) Reading books and magazines. B) Watching TV. C) Making calls. D) Smoking. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) In a shoe-making factory. B) In a department store. C) At the man s home. D) On a bus. 13. A) It s too small. B) It s too large. C) It s too expensive. D) It s of poor quality. 14. A) $15. B) $8. C) $16.2. D) $ A) The woman is impatient. B) The man is a careless person. C) The man finally gets three pairs of shoes. D) The woman makes a mistake when she gives the man change. 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 center.

29 听力试题 25 Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) Interesting stories. B) People s experiences. C) History of a country. D) A certain rhythm. 17. A) What attitudes to adopt towards different things. B) What proper things to say on different occasions. C) How to study history. D) How to act. 18. A) Reading words carefully. B) Finding the rhythm of it. C) Working out the real meaning behind the words. D) Thinking about the history of the country. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) It rarely happens. B) It is a real disaster. C) It is too expensive for airlines to bear. D) Insurance companies will pay a lot of money. 20. A) If a clerk insures himself against death, insurance company will make a profit. B) If a clerk insures himself against death, insurance company will lose money. C) If a clerk insures himself against death, insurance company will hope that he lives until he is at least sixty years old. D) If a clerk insures himself against death, insurance company will help him when he is in need. 21. A) Because it is illegal. B) Because it is not certain whether it will make or lose money. C) Because it needs a lot of calculation work. D) Because it needs a lot of investigations. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) To achieve a new identity. B) To disguise themselves. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

30 26 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) C) To have fun. D) To be warmer. 23. A) To make people frightened. B) To achieve a new identity. C) To have fun. D) To disguise themselves. 24. A) For achieving new identity. B) For protection against poisonous gas. C) For not letting people know their real identity. D) For fun. 25. A) The reason why a robber wears a mask is not for protection. B) The reason why a robber wears a mask is different from that of a soldier s. C) A bank robber usually wears a mask for fun. D) A robber and a soldier have the same reason for wearing masks. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Men sometimes say, We are better and cleverer than women. Women have never (26) things. We have. It is true that men have invented a lot of useful things: the alphabet, machines, (27), and guns, too. But scientists and (28) now agree that women invented one very important thing. It (29) the history. They invented agriculture. Before the invention of agriculture men were (30). They went out every day. Sometimes they killed animals---sometimes animals killed them. Life was (31) and dangerous. Women had to go out every day, too. They (32) roots, fruit and grass. Then, one day, more than years ago, a woman (33) some grass seeds. (34)..They grew and the first wheat was born. The idea grew, too. Women planted roots and fruit trees. (35). Women liked baby animals: dogs, cows, sheep and goats. That idea grew, too. Then their husbands did not have to go hunting for meat. They stayed at home. They built villages and cities. (36).

31 Unit 7 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) It is difficult to identify. B) It has been misplaced. C) It is missing. D) It has been borrowed by someone. 2. A) She was absent all week owing to sickness. B) She was seriously injured in a car accident. C) She called to say that her husband had been hospitalized. D) She had to be away from school to attend to her husband. 3. A) The man had a hard time finding a parking space. B) The woman found they had got to the wrong spot. C) The woman was offended by the man s late arrival. D) The man couldn t find his car in the parking lot. 4. A) He liked to show off in class. B) He was the first person she met at school. C) He had a funny face. D) He was late for school on the first day. 5. A) His injury kept him at home. B) He didn t think it necessary. C) He was too weak to see the doctor. D) He failed to make an appointment. 6. A) He will only be available in the afternoon. B) It s not his office hour. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

32 28 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) C) He doesn t have time. D) He is too tired after class. 7. A) She wants to save money. B) She takes it as a kind of exercise. C) She loves doing anything that is new. D) Her office isn t very far. 8. A) She can t put up with the noise. B) She wants to save money to buy a piano. C) The present apartment is too expensive. D) She has found a job in a neighboring area. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) Speed limits are the same in all areas. B) She d told him what it was. C) There are signs along the road. D) He has recently received his driver s license. 10. A) He s on his way to work. B) He hadn t realized he was speeding. C) He lives on Elm Street. D) His speedometer isn t working. 11. A) She took away the man s license. B) She gives the man a speeding ticket. C) She gave the man a warning. D) She asked the man to be more familiar with the street. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) The woman wants to put an ad about it in the newspaper. B) The woman wants the man to renovate it. C) The man is considering renting it. D) The man is considering buying it. 13. A) It s rather expensive. B) It s too small for the man. C) It has plenty of light. D) It doesn t have many closets. 14. A) Each tenant is given a parking space. B) It s difficult to find a parking place. C) The tenant has to pay to park. D) The tenant can use any space in the parking area.

33 听力试题 A) He s unimpressed by what the woman told him. B) He doubts he can afford it. C) He doesn t think it suitable for him. D) He s enthusiastic about it. 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 center. Passage One Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. A) He wanted to find a place to read his papers. B) He wanted to kill time before boarding the plane. C) He felt thirsty and wanted some coffee. D) He went there to meet his friends. 17. A) Toys for children. B) Important documents. C) Food and coffee. D) Clothes and scientific papers. 18. A) The woman took his case on purpose. B) All his papers had been stolen. C) He had taken the woman s case. D) The woman played a joke on him. Passage Two Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. A) The liberation movement of British women. B) Rapid economic development in Britain. C) Changing attitudes to family life. D) Reasons for changes in family life in Britain. 20. A) Because millions of men died in the war. B) Because women had proved their worth. 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

34 30 大学英语四级真题模拟训练 ( 听力分册 )( 第二版 ) C) Because women were more skillful than men. D) Because factories preferred to employ women. 21. A) The concept of the family as a social unit. B) The attitudes to birth control. C) The attitudes to religion. D) The ideas of authority and tradition. Passage Three Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. 22. A) Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered. B) Those who expected to have several children but could only have one. C) Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children. D) Those who give birth to their only children when they are below A) Because their parents want them to share the family burden. B) Because their parents are too strict with them in their education. C) Because they have nobody to play with. D) Because their parents want them to grow up as fast as possible. 24. A) Two types of only children. B) Parents responsibilities. C) The necessity of family planning. D) The relationship between parents and children. 25. A) They have no sisters or brothers. B) They are overprotected by their parents. C) Their parents expect too much of them. D) Their parents often punish them for minor faults. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. A few years ago it was (26) to speak of a generation gap, a division between young people and their elders. Parents (27) that children did not show them

35 听力试题 31 proper respect and (28), while children complained that their parents did not understand them at all. What had gone wrong? Why had the generation gap suddenly appeared? (29), the generation gap has been around for a long time. Many (30) argue that it is built into the fabric of our society. One important cause of the generation gap is the opportunity that young people have to choose their own life-styles. In more (31) societies, when children grow up, they are expected to live in the same area as their parents, to marry people that their parents know and (32) of, and often to continue the family occupation. In our society, young people often travel great distances for their (33), move out of the family home at an early age, marry or live with (34). In our upwardly mobile society, parents often expect their children to do better than they did: to find better jobs, to make more money, and to do all the things that they were unable to do. Often, however, the ambitions that parents have for their children are another cause of the division between them. (35). Finally, the speed at which changes take place in our society is another cause of the gap between the generations. In a traditional culture, (36). 科学出版社职教技术出版中心

36 Unit 8 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) The girls got on well with each other. B) It s understandable that girls don t get along. C) She was angry with the other young stars. D) The girls lacked the courage to fight. 2. A) She isn t sure when Professor Bloom will be back. B) The man shouldn t be late for his class. C) The man can come back sometime later. D) She can pass on the message for the man. 3. A) The woman can t tolerate any noise. B) The man is looking for an apartment. C) The man has missed his appointment. D) The woman is going to take a train trip. 4. A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University. B) She ll consider the man s suggestion carefully. C) She has finished her project with Dr. Garcia s help. D) She ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school. 5. A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people. B) The man hasn t finished working on the bookshelf. C) The tools have already been returned to the woman. D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing. 6. A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are. B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.

37 C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time. D) He ll find his way to the cinema. 7. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper. B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements. C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate. D) Most students don t want jobs advertised in the newspapers. 8. A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy. B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person. C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown. D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come. 听力试题 33 Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. A) To graduate from a university. B) To take a course in data-processing. C) To take a test. D) To bring a computer with him. 10. A) It s easy. B) It s difficult. C) It costs more money. D) It takes more weeks. 11. A) The course lasts about 4 months. B) The course has classes twice a week. C) The registration should be finished on the 2nd of September. D) The total cost of this course is $250. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. A) It is expensive. B) It is big and well furnished as well. C) It is near a beautiful park. D) It is new. 13. A) He is married. B) He works as an employee in a company. C) He is not eager to find an apartment to live in. D) He can afford some expensive apartment. 14. A) He will visit the apartment. B) He will ask someone else for advice. C) He has to pay a deposit of $120. D) He will talk with the owner of the apartment. 15. A) On campus. B) At a housing agency. C) In an exhibition. D) At the woman s home. Section B 科学出版社职教技术出版中心 Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you