历年英语四级听力真题2000--2009

历年四级考试听力真题 历年英语四级考试听力真题 CET4-2000.01 Part I  Listening Comprehension                  Section A  Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 centre. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) At the office.     B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport.    D) In a restaurant. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office.Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) The woman is close friend of the man. B) The woman has been w orking too hard.      C) The woman is seeing a doctor.          D) The woman is tired of her work.  2. A) This apple pie tastes very good.        B) His mother likes the pie very much.     C) This pie can’t match his mother’s.      D) His mother can’t make apple pies.  3. A) Take a walk.                           B) Give a performance.     C) Listen to the music.                   D) Dance to the music. 4. A) Read an article on political science.     B) Present a different theory to the class.     C) Read more than one article.              D) Choose a better article to read.  5. A) The woman would understand if she did Mary’s job.     B) The woman should do the typing for Mary.     C) The woman should work as hard as Mary.     D) The woman isn’t a skillful typist.  6. A) He wants to make an appointment with Mr.Smith.     B) He wants to make sure that Mr.Smith will see him.     C) He wants to change the time of the appointment.     D) He wants the woman to meet him at three o’clock.  7. A) He gets nervous vesily. .  B) He is an inexperienced speaker.      C) He is an awful speaker.                  D) He hasn’t prepared his speech well.  8  A) She didn’t like the books the man bought.     B) There wasn’t a large selection at the bookstore.     C) The man bought a lot of books.     D) She wanted to see what the man bought.  9. A) Buy a ticket for the ten o’clock flight.     B) Ask the man to change the ticket for her.     C) Go to the airport immediately.     D) Switch to a different flight.  10. A) Dr.Lemon is waiting or 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.  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 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.  11. A) A car outside the supermarket.         B) A car at the bottom of the hill.      C) Paul’s car.                            D) The sports car.  12. A) inside the car.                        B) At the foot of the hill.      C) In the garatge.                        D) In the supermarket.  13. A) The driver of the sports car.          B) The two girls inside the car.      C) The bus driver.                        D) Paul.  14. A) Nobody.                                B) The two girls.      C) The man standing nearby.               D) The salesman from London.  Passage Two  Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.  15. A) His friend gave him the wrong key.      B) He didn’t know where the back door was.      C) He couldn’t find the key to his mailbox.      D) It was too dark to put the key in the lock.  16. A) It was getting dark.      B) He was afraid of being blamed by his friend.      C) The birds might have flown away.      D) His friend would arrive any time.  17. A) He looked silly with only one leg inside the window.      B) He knew the policeman would’t believe him.      C) The torch light made him look very foolish.      D) He realised that he had made a mistake. Passage Three  Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.  18. A) The threat of poisonous desert animals and plants.      B) The exhaustion of energy resources.      C) The destruction of oil wells.      D) The spread of the black powder from the fires.  19. A) The underground oil resources have not been affected.      B) Most of the desert animals and plants have managed to survive.      C) The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating.      D) The underground water resources have not been polluted..  20. A) To restore the normal production of the oil wells.      B) To estimate the losses caused by the fires.      C) To remove the oil left in the desert.      D) To use the oil left in the oil lakes.  CET4 –2000.06 Part I     Listening Comprehension        (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 centre. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) At the office.     B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport.    D) In a restaurant. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office.Therefore, A) "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1.A) She is not interested in the article. B) She has given the man much trouble. C) She would like to have a copy of the article. D) She doesn't want to take the trouble to read the article. 2.A) He saw the big tower he visited on TV. B) He has visited the TV tower twice. C) He has visited the TV tower once. D) He will visit the TV tower in June. 3.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. 4.A) He doesn't enjoy business trips as much as he used to. B) He doesn't think he is capable of doing the job. C) He thinks the pay is too low to support his family. D) He wants to spend more time with his family. 5 A) The man thought the essay was easy. B) They both had a hard time writing the essay. C) The woman thought the essay was easy. D) Neigther of them has finished the assignment yet. 6.A) In the park.            B) Between two buildings. C) In his apartment.       D) Under a huge tree. 7.A) It's awfully dull.      B) It's really exciting. C) It's very exhausting.   D) It's quite challenging. 8.A) A movie.                B) A lecture.            C) A play.           D) A speech. 9.A) The weather is mild compared to the past years. B) They are having the coldest winter ever. C) The weather will soon get warmer. D) The weather may get even colder. 10.A) A mystery story. B) The hiring of a shop assistant. C) The search for a reliable witness. D) An unsolved case of robbery. 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 14 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11.A) They want to change the way English is taught. B) They learn English to find well-paid jobs. C) They want to have an up to date knowledge of English. D) They know clearly what they want to learn. 12.A) Professionals. B) College students. C) Beginners. D) Intermediate learners. 13.A) Courses for doctors. B) Courses for businessmen. C) Courses for reporters. D) Courses for lawyers. 14.A) Three groups of learners. B) The importance of business English. C) English for Specific Purposes. D) Features of English for different purposes. Passage Two Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 15.A) To show off their wealth. B) To feel good. C) To regain their memory. D) To be different from others. 16.A) To help solve their psychological problems. B) To play games with them. C) To send them to the hospital. D) To make them aware of its harmfulness. 17.A) They need care and affection. B) They are fond of round the world trips. C) They are mostly from broken families. D) They are likely to commit crimes. Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18.A) Because it was too heavy. B) Because it did not bend easily. C) Because it did not shoot far. D) Because its string was short. 19.A) It went out of use 300 years ago. B) It was invented after the shortbow. C) It was discovered before fire and the wheel. D) It's still in use today. 20.A) They are accurate and easy to pull. B) Their shooting range is 40 yards. C) They are usually used indoors. D) They took 100 years to develop. CET4-2001.01 Part Ⅰ            Listening Comprehension             (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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)Get some change from Jane.                      B)Go to look for a payphone. C)Use the woman's phone.                          D)Pay for the phone call. 2.A)At an art gallery.                              B)In a department store. C)At a bookstore.                                 D)In a workshop. 3.A)She will help the man to catch up.            B)She is worried about the man's health. C)She has bought the man an uptodate map.   D)She's bought the man a pair of glasses today. 4.A)He is going to give a talk on fishing.          B)He is eager to meet Susan's parents. C)He has the same hobby as Susan's father.        D)He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time. 5.A)He finds the presentation hard to follow.       B)He speaks highly of the presentation. C)He considers the presentation very dull.        D)He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic. 6.A)A bookshelf.   B)A typewriter. C)Some stocks.         D)High quality paper. 7.A)They set off early.                             B)They wait for a fine day. C)They go sightseeing.                            D)They go to the seaside. 8.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. 9.A)Her car can stand any crash.                    B)Her car is kept in good condition. C)Her car is not as good as his.                  D)Her car is maintained as well as his. 10.A)She is too busy to go.                         B)She's willing to go swimming. C)She doesn't want to wait long.                 D)She enjoys the wonderful weather. 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 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11.A)He was a tax collector.                      B)He was a government official. C)He was once a friend of the ruler.           D)He was once a shcool teacher in India. 12.A)To reward outstanding tax collectors.      B)To declare new ways of collecting tax. C)To collect money from the persons invited. D)To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government. 13.A)They were excused from paying income tax.   B)They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler. C)They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for. D)They enjoyed being invited to dinner at the ruler's palace. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14.A)They liked travelling.                         B)The reasons are unknown. C)They were driven out of their homes.           D)They wanted to find a better place to live in. 15.A)They are unfriendly to Gypsies.                B)They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies. C)They are envious of Gypsies.                   D)They try to put up with Gypsies. 16.A)They are now taught in their own language.     B)They are now allowed to attend local schools. C)Special schools have been set up for them.     D)Permanent homes have been built for them. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17.A)The causes are familiar.                           B)The causes are not well understood. C)The causes are obvious.                            D)The causes are very complicated. 18.A)Improved highway design.                           B)Better public transportation. C)Regular driver training.                           D)Stricter traffic regulations. 19.A)Highway crime.   B)Drivers' errors.      C)Poor traffic control.  D)Confusing road signs.        20.A)Increasing people's awareness of traffic problems. B)Enhancing drivers' sense of responsibility. C)Building more highways.                            D)Designing better cars. CET4-2001.06 Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension Section A 1.A)A math teacher and his colleague.             B)A teacher and his student. C)A student and his classmate                   D)A librarian and a student 2.A)Tony could not continue the experiment        B)Tony finished the experiment last night.  C)Tony thought the experiment was well done.    D)Tony had expected the experiment to be easier. 3.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 a neighbouring area. 4.A)He is not very enthusiastic about his English lessons.    B)He has made great progress in his English.  C)He is a student of the music department.                  D)He is not very interested in English songs. 5.A)At home.  B)In a restaurant. C)In a car  D)On the street. 6.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. 7.A)5:15    B)5:10   C)4:30    D)5:00 8.A)The man needs help.                    B)The man is complaining.  C)The man likes his job.                 D)The man is talking with his boss. 9.A)Wear a new dress.    B)Make a silk dress.      C)Attend a party    D)Go shopping. 10.A)He played his part quite well.              B)He was not dramatic enough.   C)He proformed better than the secretary      D)He exaggerated his part. Section B Compound Dictation If you are a young college student ,most of your concerns about your health and happiness in life are probably(S1)_________on the present.Basically,you want to feel good physically,mentally,and (S2)_______now.You probably don't spend much time worrying about the (S3)_______future,such as whether you will develop heart disease,or (S4)________,how you will take care of yourself in your (S5)_______years,or how long you are going to live.Such thoughts may have (S6)_______your mind once in a while however,if you are in your thirties, forties, fifties ,or older,such health related thoughts are likely to become(s7)________important to you . (s8)_________that will help you feel better physically and mentally .Recently researchers have found that ,even in late adulthood,exercise,strength training with weights,and better food can help elderly individuals significantly improve their health and add happiness to their life.(s9)_________ giving us the opportunity to avoid some of health porblems that have troubled them.(s10)____________   CET4-2002.01 Section A 1.A) She has to post a letter instead. B) She has to turn down the man's request. C) She's not sure if the computer is fixed. D) She can't send the message right now. 2.A) He didn't get the book he needed. B) He had no idea where the book was. C) The library is closed on weekends. D) He was not allowed to check out the book. 3.A) Play a tape recorder. B) Take a picture.　 C) Repair a typewriter. D) Start a car. 4.A) The woman rejected the man's apology. B) The woman appreciated the man's offer. C) The man had forgotten the whole thing. D) The man had hurt the woman's feelings. 5.A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport. B) They are complaining about the poor airport service. C) They are discussing their plan for Christmas. D) The man is seeing the woman off. 6.A) She plans to go to graduate school. B) She will drop out of school. C) She will stop working and concentrate on her studies. D) She will take a part-time job. 7. A) He needs another job as research assistant. B) He asked Professor Williams for assistance. C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching. D) He is doing research with Professor Williams. 8. A) She thought there were no tickets left for the show. B) She thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied. C) The show was planned a long time ago. D) The audience were deeply impressed by the show. 9.A) Mr. Long's briefing was unnecessarily long. B) The woman should have been more attentive. C) Mr. Long's briefing was not relevant to the mission. D) The woman needn't have attended the briefing. 10.A) In a bank.　　　　　　　　　　　　  B) In a school. C) In a clothing store. D) In a barbershop. Section B Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11.A) Because the bird couldn't repeat his master's name. B) Because the bird screamed all day long. C) Because the bird uttered the wrong word. D) Because the bird failed to say the name of the town. 12.A) The cruel master. B) The man in the kitchen. C) The pet bird. D) The fourth chicken. 13.A) The bird had finally understood his threat. B) The bird managed to escape from the chicken house. C) The bird had learned to scream back at him. D) The bird was living peacefully with the chickens. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14.A) They are kept in open prisons. B) They are allowed out of the prison grounds. C) They are ordered to do cooking and cleaning. D) They are a small portion of the prison population. 15. A) Some of their prisoners are allowed to study or work outside prisons. B) Most of their prisoners are expected to work. C) Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill training. D) Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their families. 16.A) They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training centre. B) Most of them get paid for their work. C) They have to cook their own meals. D) They can choose to do community work. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you ha