大学英语四级听力及答案

大学英语四级听力及 Listening Comprehension Unit 1场景类型 1. A) In the library B) In the bank, C) In the clinic D) In the accounting office 2. A) Hospital B) Police office C) Cinema D) Department store 3. A) Library B) Book store C) Classroom D) Clinic 4. A ) Classroom B) Bank C) Theater D) Hotel. 5. A) Restaurant B) Railway station C) Hotel D) Book store AABAC 6. A) Europe B) Here C) Canada D) California 7. A) In a cotton field B) At a railway station C) on a farm D) on a train 8. A) in the park B) Between two buildings C) In his apartment D) Under a huge tree 9. A) At a n art gallery B) In a department store C) At a bookstore D) in a workshop 10. A) at a bookstore B) at a bank C) at a club D) at a grocery store CDDAB Unit 2 职业身份题型 1. A) A physician. B) A dentist. C) A surgeon. D) A pediatrician. 2. A) A writer. B) A teacher. C) A reporter. D) A student. 3. A) A saleswoman. B) A waitress. C) A nurse. D) A taxi driver. 4. A) An airhostess. B) A teacher. C) A waitress. D) A receptionist. 5. A) A tailor. B) An accountant. C) A hotel attendant. D) A nurse. BCDAC 6. A) Husband and wife. B) Father and daughter. C) Doctor and patient. D) Teacher and student. 7. A) Relatives. B) Roommates. C) Colleagues D) Neighbors. 8. A) Teacher and student. B) Doctor and patient. C) Waiter and customer. D) Wife and husband. 9. A) Porter and passenger B) Receptionist and guest C) operator and caller D) Typist and customer 10. A) Customs officer B) Teacher C) Policeman D) Editor CDCBA Unit 3 时间和数字运算 1. A) 170 dollars B) 320 dollars C) 200 dollars D) 230 dollars 2. A) 1975 B) 1977 C) 1979 D) 1985. 3. A) More than one and half weeks. B) Not more than half a week. C) More than two weeks. D) Less than a week and a half. 4. A) 38042. B) 388042. C) 3888042. D) 8880042. 5. A) 11:00. B) 11:30. C) 11:40. D) 10:20. DCDDC 6. A) 1:30. B) 12:30. C) 1:10. D) 12:10. 7. A) A quarter to nine. B) Half past eight. C) Twenty minutes to D) 25 minutes to nine 8. A) 9:00. B) 9:30 C) 8:00. D) 8:30 9. A) September 15th. B) September 21st. C) September 9th. D) September 6th 10. A) Five lessons. B) Three lessons. C) Twelve lessons. D) Fifteen lessons BDACB Unit 4 日常活动 1. A) To have lunch outside. B) To go to a cafeteria. C) To continue working in the company. D) To suggest their company cooking better food 2. A) To go dancing with the woman. B) To take examinations. C) To prepare for the report. D) To listen to a lecture. 3. A) By air. B) By sea. C) By bus. D) Driving there by 4. A) Jim painted his house himself. B) Jim asked somebody to paint his house. C) Jim didn't paint his house because he was very bus: D) Jim didn't want to paint his house. 5. A) She would type the letter first. B) She would help the man immediately. C) She would go back home at once. D) She would meet Mr. Black at home. ACCBA 6. A) He is often late for meals. B) He is expecting a letter from abroad. C) He wrote to his family last month. D) He is anxious to go back home. 7. A) The man went to Australia during Christmas. B) The man visited Australia during the summer vacation. C) The man didn't have a good time because of the different weather. D) The man remained uncle. 8. A) A concert B) A fashion show C) A TV program D) A lecture 9. A) The tape was missing. B) The tape had been returned to Paul. C) Jack lent his tape to Paul. D) Jack brought the tape to the party. 10. A) Clean her house while she is away. B) Buy her some plants and take care of them C) Water her plants while she is away. D) Water her plants when he is not at work. BACAC Unit 5 因果关系 1. A) Bill was always late for work. B) Bill made a serious error in accounting. C) Bill was sick for a long time. D) Bill did not cooperate with his colleagues 2. A) She is going to have the final exam. B) She has to study on Sunday. C) She doesn't like beaches. D) She would rather stay at home, 3. A) She can't get the books she needs. B) She is required to read a lot of books. C) She doesn't like reading history books. D) She does have some time to read history books. 4. A) It will be very hot. Besides, she can' t swim. B) She doesn't like beach picnic. C) She doesn't like picnic though she loves swimming. D) It will be too hot for a beach clinic. 5. A) To invite the man to join them. B) To ask him to help cook. C) To suggest politely that he leave. D) To encourage him to have another drink. BBBAC 6. A) It is windy. B) The air in the room is free, C) The room is full of stuff. D) Many people are smoking 7. A) He doesn’t' 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. 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) Because Maria doesn’t' t like football. B) Because Maria fell iii. C) Because he didn't have the time. D) Because he can' t stand football. 10. A) To make the woman angry. B) To please the man's mother. C) David is the man's good friend. D) David is good at carrying on conversations DDDAB Unit 6 建议请求 1. A) By bus. B) By bike C) Drive by herself. D) On foot 2. A) Pay more attention to the music. B) Stop talking so much. C) Play the music more quietly. D) Look at something for the man. 3. A) It's too cold and rainy to go. B) He thinks it's a good idea, C) He doesn’t' t have the time. D) He doesn’t' t like museums. 4. A) She doesn’t' t know why the food is bad. B) She wonders if something happened at corner. C) She only wants drinks because she isn' t hungry. D) She thinks that they ought to go to the restaurant at the come 5. A) Go swimming. B) Stay at home. C) Attend a football game. D) Buy something golden. CCBDB 6. 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 than reception. D) She may see Joan's brother at lunch. 7. 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. 8. A) Take a walk B) Listen to the music. C) Dance to the music. D) Give a performance. 9. A) Read more than one article. B) Choose a better article to read. C) Present a different theory to the class. D) Read an article on political science. 10. A) They set off early. B) They wait for a fine day. C) They go sightseeing. D) They go to the seaside. ABCAA 有关“否定”的四六级听力试题 特点: 第二位说话者直接或间接地否定第一位说话者的询问或提议，间接否定是测试的重点， 即不出现否定词，或者用其他事实加以否定。 例句1: M: Wow, that’s a big assignment we got for the English class. W: Well, it’s not as bad as it looks. It isn’t due until Thursday morning. Q: What does the woman mean? A. The assignment looks easy but actually it’s quite difficult. A. The assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time. B. They cannot finish the assignment until Thursday. D. They have plenty of time to work on the assignment. (2003年1月) 例句2: M: Let’s see if the basketball game has started yet. W: Started? It must be clear who is winning by now. Q: What does the woman mean? A. She is sure who is going to win. B. Now it is a good time to start the game. C. The game has been going on for a long time. D. The same team always win. (1996年1月) 技巧: 不被回答者的第一句话迷惑，这句话往往是对第一说话者的话语的客套，常为肯定性话语。通常通过but, however, 虚拟条件句等方式否定第一说话者的意思，说出自己的意思。 Unit 7 赞成和否定 1. A) He wants a copy of the article. B) It doesn't matter to him. C) The article is much difficult to understand. D) The woman shouldn't have any trouble with the copies. 2. A) Once it starts raining, it'll rain a lot. B) They are ready to catch the train. C) It has been raining for some time. D) The train has just started off. 3. A) He will come to this Mexican restaurant again. B) He thinks the smell there is good. C) He loves the food there. D) He will never come to the Mexican restaurant at any time. 4. A) She thought they were expensive. B) She thought they were cheap. C) She liked the books. D) She didn't like the books. 5. A) The man asked why he should offer a hand. B) The man was sure about the hand. C) The man was willing to help. D) The man didn' t like to help. 1.A 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.C 6. A) She agrees to lend him the car. B) She offers him the car. C) She refuses to lend him the car. D) To a restaurant. 7. A) Do her homework. B) Clean the backyard. C) Wash clothes. D) Enjoy the beautiful day. 8. 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 9. A) Ed likes music very much. B) He wants to give Ed other things. C) A record is too expensive. D) Ed is not a musician. 10. A) He didn' t like any fruit. B) He wanted other kinds of fruit. C) He liked banana more than any other fruit. D) He liked all sorts of fruit except for apple and orange. 6.A 7.C 8.B 9.B 10.C Unit 8 虚拟语气 1( A) She's Willing to lend her bicycle. B) She refuses to lend him her bicycle. C) She doesn't have a bicycle. D) She has lent her bicycle to someone else. 2( A) The woman will help him. B) He wants the woman to help him. C) The woman has helped him. D) The woman would help him if he had wanted. 3( A) The weather was quite bad. B) The weather was too hot. C) It was cold during Spring Festival. D) It was not cold during Spring Festival. 4( A) She would go with him. B) She would stay at home. C) She would go with the kids. D) She would visit their friends. 5( A) He was confident. B) He was comfortable. C) He lacked confidence. D) He performed well in the interview. 1.C 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.C 6( A) She knows the discussion. B) She knows the meaning of life. C) She wants to join the man's association. D) She regrets having not discussed with them. 7( A) They will take the translation work even if they had taken the night class. B) They will not accept the translation work because they do not have enough time. C) They will not accept the translation work even if they hadn't taken the night class. D) They took the night class to accept the translation work. 8. A) The woman has finished her paper on time. B) The tutor has finished the paper on time C) The woman is writing her paper now. D) The woman is trying hard to see her tutor. 9. 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. 10. A) She is going to pardon the man. B) She thinks the man is telling lies. C) She is unhappy for the man is late. D) She does not prefer going out by bike. 6.D 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.C Unit 9 含义推断 1. A) He enjoys reading letters. B) He has been job-hunting. C) He is offering the woman a job. D) He is working for a company. 2. A) His mother can't make apple pies. B) This pie can't match his mother's. C) His mother likes the pie very much. D) This apple pie tastes very good. 3. A) He is an awful speaker. B) He gets nervous very easily. C) He is an inexperienced speaker. D) He hasn' t prepared his speech well, 4. A) The child is a boy. B) The child's name is Bill, C) The child is 3 years old. D) The child is lovely. 5. A) The man is not happy with the woman's promise. B) The man believes the man will play tennis with him tomorrow. C) The man played tennis with the woman yesterday. D) The man forgot to play tennis with the woman. BDCAA 6. A) Jim will get well soon. B) Jim doesn’t' t like school. C) The teacher is glad to hear that Jim can' t come to school D) Jim won't go hack to school any 7. A) Mothers are usually good wives. B) Mary is a very good wife, C) Mary is a considerate wife. D) Mary is both a good wife and mother. 8. A) She is too busy to go. B) She' s willing to go swimming. C) She dosn' t want to wait long. D) She enjoys the wonderful weather. 9. A) Young people are too quick in making decision. B) Young people seldom stay long on the same job, C) Young people are too eager to succeed, D) Young people lose their jobs easily. 10. A) He is afraid he won' t be chosen for the trip. B) The boss has not decided where to go. C) Such a trip is necessary for the company. D) It's not certain whether the trip will take place BBBBD Unit 10 特殊短语 1. A) She will help the man. B) She will never lend the man any money. C) She thinks it no problem to tend the man 100 dollars. D) She will lend the man some money later. 2. A) lie disagrees with the woman. B) He wants to buy more cars. C) He agrees with the woman. D) He scolds her for such a silly suggestion. 3. A) A lot of people want to see the woman now. B) The woman is waiting for someone not mentioned in the conversation. C) The woman is annoyed and doesn't want to see her boyfriend at present. D) The woman's boyfriend should wait if he really wants to see her. 4. A) He likes it. B) He doesn’t' t like it. C) He says the car is out of date. D) Be says the car does not run well. 5. A) He needs more practice. B) He shouldn’t' t be so ambitious. C) Be is very good at his study. D) He'd better take care of his health. BCCAA 6. A) To ask the speaker to help him. B) To ask the speaker to do it instead of him. C) To ask the speaker to go away. D) To ask the speaker not to say anything. 7. A) She can never recall the title of the book. B) The title is rather difficult to pronounce. C) She has temporarily forgotten the title. D) It's a bestseller of the year. 8. A) They are pleased. B) They are undecided. C) They are regretful. D) They are dreadful. 9. A) Larry earns enough money to buy a new car. B) Larry can' t have enough money to buy a new car. C) Larry, together with somebody, will buy a new car. D) Larry doesn't want to buy a new car. 10. A) He works three times as much as he did before. B) Fie has two free days for every three days he works. C) He works three nights every two weeks. D) He has twice as much work as he used to have. ACABB Unit 11 社会问题类短文 Passage One Questions 1 - 3 are based on the passage you have just heard. 1. A) To show of their wealth. B) To feel good. C) To regain their memory, D) To be different from others. 2. 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. 3. 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 Two Questions 4 - 7 are based on the passage you have just heard. 4. A) The generation gap has suddenly appeared. B) The generation gap is the characteristics of a modern society, C) How people can narrow the gap. D) People complain about the gap. 5. A) Modern education makes people think differently. B) Young people are expected to do what they like. C) Young people have to choose their own life style. D) Few parents place high expectations on their children. BC 6. A) To go their own way. B) To live with their parents. C) To be polite to their parents. D) To do what they are told. 7. A) Parents should be more tolerable toward their child. B) Parents and children should be mutually respected. C) Children should be more obedient. D) Parents and children should study together. Passage Three Questions 8 - 10 are based on the passage you have just heard. 8. A) Who does the housework in the family? B) Do husbands help their wives in the house? C) How many husbands do housework in your country? D) What's the reaction of women's movement? 9. A) Italy. B) Britain. C) Denmark. D) None of them. 10. A) Danish men are the best husbands in Europe. B) British and Italian men are not truthful. C) Housework is endless and tiresome. D) European women are still doing most of the housework home. DBABD 12 人物历史类短文(1) Passage One Questions 1 - 4 are based on the passage you have just heard. 1. A) She kept writing letters to persuade people to love and respect their mothers. B) She kept writing letters and making speeches for people to support her idea. C) She declared the 2nd Sunday in May as Mother's Day. D) She did her best to let people accept the 2~ Sunday in May as Mother' s Day. 2. A) To let people show their love and respect to their mother B) To let people spend some time with their mothers. C) To let people offer some precious gifts to their mothers. D) To let people eat together with their mothers in restaurants. 3. A) They are closed. B) They have fewer customers. C) They are full of people. D) They have only women customers. 4. A) All women, young or old, receive gifts. B) Families gather together. C) All people go to shops. D) No one goes to work. Passage Two Questions 5 - 7 are based on the passage you have just heard. 5. A) They liked traveling. B) The reasons are unknown. C) They were driven out of their homes. D) They wanted to find a better place to live in. BACBB 6. 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. 7. 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 8 - 10 are based on the passage you have just heard, 8. A) It can be cooked in many ways. B) It is delicious but inexpensive. C) It gives higher yields than other grain crops. D) It grows easily in various conditions. 9. A) Fried potatoes. B) Tomato juice. C) Sweet corn. D) Chocolate beans. 10. A) They/ed to the discovery of America, B) They made native American foods popular. C) They brought great wealth to Spain. D) They made native American life styles well known. ACDBB Unit 13人物历史类短文 (2) Passage One Questions 1 - 3 are based on the passage you have just heard. 1. A) Human personality. B) His conscious theory. C) His free will. D) Personality theory. 2. A) He was joking with Freud. B) He played in Freud' s office. C) He unconsciously revealed his intention of refusing to pay. D) He only made his empty promise to Freud, 3. A) Money. B) Jewish independence. C) University setting. D) Theory. Passage Two Questions 4 - 6 are bused on the passage you have just heard. 4. A) He was good at writing about interesting people. B) It was much easier to write stories about people. C) He believed that people are always eager to learn about other people. D) He thought people played an important role in world events. 5. A) Action. B) World News. C) Enterprise. D) Faces and Places. DCDCA 6. A) He is a sportsman. B) He is an actor. C) He is a photographer. D) He is a publisher. Passage Three Questions 7 - 10 are based on the passage you have just heard 7. A) Dijon. B) Paris. C) France. D) America. 8. A) To put him off the train if he didn' t wake up. B) To wake him up when the train got to his destination. C) To tell him when they arrive in Paris D) To take care of him during the trip. 9. A) Because the conductor was very rude to him. B) Because the conductor put another man off the train. C) Because the conductor did not wake him up when they his destination. D) Because the conductor made a lot sleeping. 10.A) Mark Twain was very hot-tempered. B) The conductor was quite careless. C) The service on the train was had. D) The man who was put off the train was a little bit angry. DABCB Unit 14 故事类短文(1) Passage One Questions 1 - 3 are based on the passage you have just heard. 1. A) $8.80 B) $0.88 C) $10 D) $5 2. A) They can be used normally to mail a letter. B) They can only be used for exhibition. C) They are used to attract more tourists. D) They are used to post on famous buildings. 3. A) Because the Japanese like taking photographs. B) Because the Japanese like writing letters to each other C) Because the Japanese postal officials want to print a special stamp to catch worldwide attention. D) Because the Japanese postal officials hope these stamps will help promote interests in letter writing. Questions 4-7 are based on the passage you have just heard. 4. A) 34 years ago. B) 39 years ago. C) 61 years ago. D) 3 years ago. 5. A) 4 B) 3 C) 2 D) 1 BADAB 6. A) His son happened to be the passenger in his taxi. B) His son's girlfriend knew him. C) He was the chef in his son' s house. D) He and his son served in the same army. 7. A) Taxi driver B) Chef. C) Porter D) Reporter. Passage Three Questions 8- I0 are based on the passage you have just heard. 8. A) Her husband had got a higher position. B) Her husband had lost his job. C) She wanted to have a cleaner house. D) She wanted to move to New York. 9. A) His telephone went out of order. B) The buyers had to leave soon. C) He began to work at 8 a.m. D) He had made an appointment with her for 8 a. m. 10. A) They considered her lazy. B) They saw something they had never seen. C) They considered her foolish. D) They saw something familiar to them. ABABD Unit 15故事类短文(2) Passage One Questions 1 - 3 are based on the passage you have just heard, 1. A) It was too dark to put the key in the lock. B) lie didn't know where the back door was. C) lie couldn't find the key to his mailbox. D) His friend gave him the wrong key. 2. A) His friend would arrive any time. B) The birds might have flown away. C) lie was afraid of being blamed by his friend D) It was getting dark. 3. A) He realized that he had made a mistake. B) He knew the policeman wouldn't believe him C) The torch light made him look very foolish. D) He looked silly with only one leg inside the window. Passage Two Questions 4 - 6 are based on the passage you have just heard. 4. A) Illinois. B) Florida. C) Chicago. D) Atlanta. 5. A) He sent an e-mail to his wife. B) He sent a telegraph to his wife. C) He made a long-distance call to his wife D) He wrote a letter to his wife. DCBBA 6. A) The man' s wife received his letter and went to his hotel the next day. B) The man spent his vacation alone in the city. C) The preacher's wife received the e-mail the wife. D) The preacher’s wife received a letter sent by his dead husband. Passage Three Questions 7 - 10 are based on the passage you have heard. 7. A) Because he hoped to get ideas. B) Because he was feeling tired. C) Because he hated to see a visitor. D) Because he couldn’t' t finish his story. 8. A) Steal something. B) Have a drink C) See Tom. D) Read Tom's story. 9. A) It was not well written B) It was quite good. C) It was too short. D) It was not exciting. 10. A) Foolish. B) Helpful. C) Terrible. D) Strange. CDAAB Unit 16 文化教育类短文 passage One Questions 1 - 3 are based on the passage you have just heard. l. A) From the Federal government B) From the state legislatures C) From taxes D) From the parents of the school children 2. A) The Federal government B) Individual school C) Respective state D) Local communities 3. A) 50 B) 2 C) 4 D) 6 Passage Two Questions 4 - 6 are based on the passage you have just heard. 4. A) TV's effect on the film industry. B) The relationship between different media C) Radio takes the place of newspaper. D) Newspaper attracts more readers. 5. A) People who listen to the radio also buy newspapers. B) Newspapers talked people out of listening to radio. C) People prefer newspaper to radio. D) Reports work for both newspaper and radio. CCBBA 6. A) Movie attendance went up due to ads on TV. B) Old films were often played on TV. C) TV had no effect on film attendance, D) Movie popularity declined. Passage Three Questions 7 - 10 are based on the passage you have just heard. 7. 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 for English. D) They know clearly what they want to learn. 8. A) Professionals. B) College students C) Beginners. D) Intermediate learners 9. A) Courses for doctors B) Courses for businessmen C) Courses for reporters. D) Courses for lawyers. 10. A) Three groups of learners. B) The importance of business English. C) English for Specific Purposes. D) Features of English for different purposes DDABC Unit 17 科普类短文(1) Passage One Questions 1 - 4 are based on the passage you have just heard 1. A) It destroyed San Francisco. B) It was predicted successfully by instruments. C) All buildings in California had been leveled to the ground D) People were not warned in advance. 2. A) the effectiveness of instrument B) the clever animals C) the well-trained scientists D) the people's awareness of the unusual behavior of the animals and other signs 3. A) dogs B) horses C) pigs D) geese 4. A) Because they want to build more sensitive and effective instruments to predict the coming earthquake. B) Because they want to build instruments that can analyze the animal sense. C) Because they intend to warn people to pay attention to animals' responses to the earthquake. D) Because they plan to build the instrument that show earthquake signals. Passage Two Questions 5 - 7 are based on the passage you have just heard, 5. A) How to improve your reasoning ability. B) Why classical music is popular with math students. C) The difference between classical music and rock music. D) The effects of music on the results of math tests. DDBAD 6. A) Because it keeps you calm. B) Because it strengthens your memory. C) Because it stimulates your nerve activity. D) Because it improves your problem solving strategies. 7. A) The effects of music do not last long. B) Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability. C) Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory. D) The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be. Passage Three Questions 8 - 10 are based on the passage you have just heard. 8. A) They are in a good temper. B) They like music. C) They want to say something. D) They sing for enjoyment, 9. A) They make some sings. B) They stay away from other birds. C) They keep silent. D) They hide themselves. 10. A) It spreads out its tail. B) It dances. C) It uses shells and flowers to make a garden. D) It files high in the sky. CACAC Unit 18科普类短文(2) Passage One Questions 1 - 4 are based on the passage you hare just heard. 1. A) Children under 16. B) Men between 20 and 33 years old. C) Women. D) Old people with serious diseases. 2. A) At least 2,500,000 people. B) No more than 2,050,000 people. C) At least 250,000 people. D) Exactly 250,000 people. 3. A) The number of smokers has been falling about 2 percent year. B) The number of smokers has been rising 20 percent a year C) The number of smokers has been rising 2 percent a year. D) The number of smokers has been falling 20 percent a year, 4. A) To set a "smoke-free" world. B) To teach the people in developing countries a lesson. C) To forbid farmers to grow tobacco. D) To forbid smokers to buy tobacco products. Passage two Questions 5- 7 are based on the passage you have just heard. 5. A) I should adopt many measures. B) I should be very careful. C) The risk to me was almost nonexistent. D) I could not visit my friend because it was dangerous. CACAC 6. A) It's a common disease. B) It's both mystifying and frightening. C) It's easy to cure. D) 0nly animals catch AIDS. 7. A) 0ur information on AIDS is increasing quickly. B) Doctors know how AIDS spreads. C) There are two areas of contact in catching AIDS. D) Doctors don' t know how to prevent the spread of AIDS to others. Passage Three Questions 8 - 10 are based or the passage you have just heard. 8. 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. 9. A) Worried. B) Pleased. C) Surprised. D) Unconcerned. 10. A) At a conference. B) In a newspaper. C) On television. D) In a journal. BDCBA Key Unit 1 AABAC CDDAB Unit 2 BCDAC CDCBA Unit 3 DCDDC BDACB Unit 4 ACCBA BACAC Unit 5 BBBAC DDDAB Unit 6 CCBDB ABCAA Unit 7 ACDBC ACBBC Unit 8 CCCBC DBCAC Unit 9 BDCAA BBBBD Unit 10 BCCAA ACABB Unit 11 BAABC DBABD Unit 12 BACBB ACDBB Unit 13 DCDCA DABCB Unit 14 BADAB ABABD Unit 15 DCBBA CDAAB Unit 16 CCBBA DDABC Unit 17 DDBAD CACAC Unit 18 CACAC BDCBA Test One (CET4 2004-6) I. Listening Comprehension 1. A) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time. B) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago. C) The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday D) The woman had forgotten Mark's phone number. 2. A) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person. B) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come. C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown. D) The man is late for the trip because he is busy. 3. A) At 10:25. C) At 10:45. B) At 10:30. D) At 10:40. 4. A) The man refuses to listen to his doctor's advice. B) The man is under pressure from his wife. C) The man usually follows his wife's advice. D) The man no longer smokes. 5. A) Become a teacher. C) Move to a big city. B) Go back to school. D) Work in New York. 6. A) Quit delivering flowers. C) Work at a restaurant. B) Leave his job to work for her. D) Bring her flowers every day. 7. A) She can find the right person to help the man. B) She picked up the book from the bus floor. C) She can help the man out. D) She's also in need of a textbook. 8. A) The man can't come for the appointment at 4:15. B) The man is glad he's got in touch with the doctor. C) The man wants to change the date of the appointment. D) The man was confused about the date of the appointment. 9. A) The man is worded about his future. B) The two speakers are seniors at college. C) The two speakers are at a loss what to do. D) The woman regrets spending her time idly. 10. A) She als0 found the plot difficult to follow. B) She has learned a lot from the novel: C) She usually has difficulty remembering names. D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel. Listening comprehension: 1-5 ACDDA 6-10 BCDCC 2003-09 Part I. Listening Comprehension Section A 1. A) Give Bob a phone call. B) Go and pick Bob up. C) Go look for Bob. D) Wait for Bob. 2. A) She is working in the city. B) Life in the suburbs is lonely. C) Jobs are easier to find in the city. D) Its less expensive l/ring in the city. 3. A) In a printing shop. B) At a publishing house C) At a bookstore. D) In a library. 4. A) The woman be more careful next time. B) They try to think of a solution. C) The woman find a spare key. D) They come downstairs. 5. A) Sending an e-mail. B) Working in an office. C) Talking on the phone. D) Doing spelling practice. 6. A) Buy something for the picnic. B) Go for a ride around. C) Go shopping with the man. D) Have a picnic. 7. A) The woman misplaced her class permit for biology. B) The woman arrived for registration too early. C) The woman missed registration for the biology course. D) The woman got a wrong class permit. 8. A) The woman likes the weather in New York very much. B) The woman will stay in New York a long time. C) The man is planning to visit New York. D) Its quite cold in New York now. 9. A) The old lady sitting next to the couple likes toys very much. B) An old lady took the couple’s suitcase for her own. C) The couples suitcase was stolen in the restaurant. D) The man forgot to put the toys in their suitcase. 10. A) She’s flying to Hong Kong. B) She’s going to buy an air ticket. C) She’s going to say good-bye to Bill. D) She’s leaving for Hong Kong with Bill. 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. 11. A) They him only retired workers. B) They each do jobs they are good at. C) They close the hotel during low seasons. D) They employ as few workers as possible. 12. A) Staff training. B) Book-keeping C) Cleaning and washing up. D) Gardening and flower arranging. 13. A) They have their hotel beautifully decorated. B) They provide delicious food. C) They make their guests feel at home. D) They give parties regularly for their visitors. 14. A) To withdraw his deposit. B) To cash a cheek. C) To rob the bank. D) To get his prize. 15. A) A radio announcer. B) A bank employee. C) A car mechanic. D) A movie actor. 16. A) They let him do what he wanted to. B) They helped him find large bills. C) They pressed the alarm. D) They called the police. 17. A) He was afraid that be would be caught on the spot. B) Large bills were not within his reach. C) The maximum sum allowed was 55,000. D) He was limited by time and the size of his pockets. 18. A) A rescuer on the Golden Gate Bridge. B) A professional diver. C) A telephone operator. D) A guard on the Golden Gate Bridge. 19. A) Someone ham fallen off the bridge. B) Someone on the bridge is being attacked. C) Someone is threatening to destroy the bridge. D) Someone on the bridge is attempting to kill himself. 20. A) Call the mother to come fight away. B) Try to communicate with them first. C) Help them to get out of their misty. D) Remind them that they have children to take care of. Key Listening Comprehension Section A 1. D 2. A 3. C 4.B 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A Listening Comprehension Section B 11. D 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. C 16. A 17. D 19. D 20. B 2003-12 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 conversation 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 man could come some time later. B) The size the man wants will arrive soon. C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man. D) The man could buy a shirt of a different color. 2. A) The woman is filming the lake. B) The woman is running toward the lake. C) The woman can t take a photo of the man. D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man. 3. A) It’s quiet in the restaurant. B) The restaurant is too far from their school. C) The price is high in the restaurant. D) The restaurant serves good food. 4. A) On a busy street. B) In a Hong Kong hotel. C) At an airport. D) At a booking office. 5. A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor. B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier. C) The woman s headache will go away by itself. D) The woman has been complaining too much. 6. A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson. B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson s office. C) Help the woman move the items. D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson s office. 7. A) The man didn’t practice hard enough. B) The man should find a new partner. C) The man should not give up. D) The man should not dream of being a superstar. 8. A) It doesn’t appeal to her. B) It s incredibly delicious. C) She has already tasted it. D) There is no more left. 9. A) The man is a diligent student. B) The man has bad study habits. C) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam. D) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper. 10. A) The man has finished Ms assignment. B) The man is willing to help the woman. C) The man will drive the woman to school. D) The man is losing patience with the woman. Section B 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. 11. A) The importance of good manners. B) The art of saying thank you. C) The secret of staying pretty. D) The difference between elegance and good manners. 12. A) They were willing to spend more money on clothes. B) They paid more attention to their appearance. C) They were more aware of changes in fashion. D) They were nicer and gentler. 13. A) By putting on a little make-up. B) By decorating our homes. C) By being kind and generous. D) By wearing fashionable clothes. 14. A) Children don’t get enough education in safety. B) The playgrounds are in poor condition. C) The playgrounds are overcrowded. D) Children are keen on dangerous games. 15. A) They should help maintain the equipment. B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment. C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders. D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children. 16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure. B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment. C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground. D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents. 17. A) Its admired worldwide. B) It takes skill. C) It pays well. D) Its a full-time job. 18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left. B) A mother with a baby in her arms. C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front. D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side. 19. A) A side pocket of his jacket. B) The top pocket of his jacket. C) A side pocket of his trousers. D) The back pocket of his tight trousers. 20. A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard. B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London. C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage. D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards. Key: Listening Comprehension Section A 1. D 2. C 3. A 4.C 5 B 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. B 10.D Listening Comprehension Section B 11.A 12.D 13.C 14. B 15.D 16. A 17.B 18.D 19.D 20.A 2003-6 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) At a theatre. B) At a booking office. C) At a railway station. D) At a restaurant. 2. A) The man is inviting the woman to dinner. B) The woman is too busy to join the man for dinner. C) The woman is a friend of the Stevenson’s. D) The man is going to visit the Stevenson’s. 3. A) The professors presentation was not convincing enough. B) The professors lecture notes were too complicated. C) The professor spoke with a strong accent. D) The professor spoke too fast. 4. A) The furnished apartment was inexpensive. B) The apartment was provided with some old furniture. C) The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday. D) The furniture he bought was very cheap. 5. A) The man is thinking about taking a new job. B) The man likes a job that enables him to travel. C) The man is sure that he will gain more by taking the job. D) The man doesn’t want to stay home and take care of their child. 6. A) Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B) Call to check his scores. C) Be patient and wait. D) Inquire when the test scores are released. 7. A) She read it selectively. B) She went over it chapter by chapter. C) She read it slowly. D) She finished it at a stretch. 8. A) He was kept in hospital for a long time. B) He was slightly injured in a traffic accident. C) He was seriously wounded in a mine explosion. D) He was fined for speeding. 9. A) Wait for a taxi. B) Buy some food. C) Go on a trip. D) Book train tickets. 10. A) Its not as hard as expected. B) Its too tough for some students. C) Its much more difficult than people think. D) Its believed to be the hardest optional course. 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 choice marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 11. A) Anxious and worried. B) Proud and excited. C) Nervous and confused. D) Inspired and confident. 12. A) His father scolded him severely. B) His father took back the six dollars. C) His father made him do the cutting again. D) His father cut the leaves himself. 13. A) One can benefit a lot from working with his father. B) Manual labourers shouldnt be looked down upon. C) One should always do his job earnestly. D) Teenagers tend to be careless. 14. A) He ran a village shop. B) He worked on a farm. C) He worked in an advertising agency. D) He was a gardener. 15. A) It was stressful. B) It was colorful. C) It was peaceful. D) It was boring. 16. A) His desire to start Iris own business. B) The crisis in his family life. C) The decline in his health. D) His dream of living in the countryside. 17. A) Because there are no signs to direct them. B) Because no tour guides are available. C) Because all the buildings in the city look alike. D) Because the university is everywhere in the city. 18. A) They set their own exams. B) They select their own students. C) They award their own degrees. D) They organize their own laboratory work. 19. A) Most of them have a long history. B) Many of them are specialized libraries. C) They house more books than any other university library. D) They each have a copy of every book published in Britain. 20. A) Very few of them are engaged in research. B) They were not awarded degrees until 1948. C) They have outnumbered male students. D) They were not treated equally until 1881. Listening Comprehension Section A 1. D 2.A 3. D 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. C Listening Comprehension Section B 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. D 18. B 19. D 20. B 2003-1 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 center. 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. There fore, 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 center. Sample Answer [A][B][C][D] 1. A) They are both anxious to try Italian food. B) They are likely to have dinner together. C) The man will treat the woman to dinner tonight. D) The woman refused to have dinner with the man. 2. A) It’s only for rent, not for sale. B) It’s being redecorated. C) It’s not as good as advertised. D) It’s no longer available. 3. A) Colleagues. B) Employer and employee. C) Husband and wife. D) Mother and son. 4. A) She contacts her parents occasionally. B) She phones her parents regularly at weekends. C) She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down. D) She often calls her parents regardless of the rates. 5. A) The next bus is coming soon. B) The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop. C) There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus. D) They can catch this bus without running. 6. A) The assignment looks easy but actually it’s quite difficult. B) The assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time. C) They cannot finish the assignment until Thursday. D) They have plenty of time to work on the assignment. 7. A) The man will go to meet the woman this evening. B) The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 oclock. C) The woman cant finish making the jam before 7 oclock. D) The woman wont be able to see the man this evening. 8. A) She’s learned a lot from the literature class. B) She’s written some books about world classics. C) She’s met some of the world’s best writers. D) She’s just back from a trip round the world. 9. A) The exam was easier than the previous one. B) Joe is sure that he will do better in the next exam. C) Joe probable failed in the exam. D) The oral part of the exam was easier than the written part. 10. A) She is tired of driving in heavy traffic. B) She doesn’t mind it as the road conditions are good. C) She is unhappy to have to drive such a long way every day. D) She enjoys it because she’s good at driving. Compound Dictation 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 s1 to s7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from s8 to s10 you are required to fill in the missing information. 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. It’s difficult to imagine the sea ever running out of fish. It’s so vast, so deep, so (S1) _____________. Unfortunately, it’s not bottomless. Over-fishing,(S2)_____________ with destructive fishing practices, is killing off the fish and(S3) ____________ their environment. Destroy the fish, and you destroy the fishermen’s means of living. At least60 (S4) __________ of the world’s commercially important fish (S5) ______________ are already over-fished, or fished to the limit. As a result, governments have had to close down some areas of sea to commercial fishing. Big, high-tech fleets (S6) _______________ that everything in their path is pulled out of water. Anything too small, or the wrong thing, is thrown back either dead or dying. That’s an (S7) ________________ of more than 20 million metric tons every year.(S8)___ ____ ____ _____ ____ _____.In some parts of the world, for every kilogram of prawns (对虾) caught, up to 15 kilograms of unsuspecting fish and other marine wildlife die, simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. True, (S9) ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ______,before every ocean becomes a dead sea.(S10) _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _______ _______,then catch them in a way that doesn’t kill other innocent sea life. Listening Comprehension Section A 1. B 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B S1. mysterious S2. coupled S3. ruining S4. percent S5. species S6 ensure S7 average S8 When you consider that equals a quarter of the world catch, you begin to see the size of the problem. S9. True, some countires are beginning to deal with this problem, but it’s vital we find a rational way of fishing. S10 Before every ocean becomes a dead sea, it would make sense to give the fish enough time to recover, grow to full size and reproduce 2002-06 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. 1. A) His father. B) His mother. C) His brother. D) His sister. 2. A) A job opportunity. B) A position as general manager. C) A big travel agency. D) An inexperienced salesman. 3. A) Having a break. B) Continuing the meeting. C) Moving on to the next item. D) Waiting a little longer. 4. 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. 5. A) He wishes to have more courses like it. B) He finds it hard to follow the teacher. C) He wishes the teacher would talk more. D) He doesn’t like the teachers accent. 6. A) Go on with the game. B) Draw pictures on the computer. C) Review his lessons. D) Have a good rest. 7. A) She does not agree with Jack. B) Jack’s performance is disappointing. C) Most people will find basketball boring. D) She shares Jacks opinion. 8. 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 planes departure time remains unknown. 9. A) At a newsstand. B) At a car dealers. C) At a publishing house. D) At a newspaper office. 10. A) He wants to get a new position. B) He is asking the woman for help. C) He has left the woman a good impression. D) He enjoys letter writing. Section B In this sectionyou will hear 3 short passage. 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. 11. A) They are interested in other kinds of reading. B) They are active in voluntary services. C) They tend to be low in education and in income. D) They live in isolated areas. 12. A) The reasons why people don’t read newspapers are more complicated than assumed. B) There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected. C) The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing. D) There are more nonreaders among young people nowadays. 13. A) Lowering the prices of their newspapers. B) Shortening their news stories. C) Adding variety to their newspaper content. D) Including more advertisements in their newspapers. 14. A) A basket. B) An egg. C) A cup. D) An oven. 15. A) To let in the sunshine. B) To serve as its door. C) To keep the nest cool. D) For the bird to lay eggs. 16. A) Branches. B) Grasses. C) Mud. D) Straw. 17. A) Some are built underground. B) Some can be eaten. C) Most are sewed with grasses. D) Most are dried by the sun. 18. A) To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age. B) To look into the pattern of solar wind activity. C) To analyze the composition of different trees. D) To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth. 19. A) The lifecycle of trees. B) The number of trees. C) The intensity of solar burning. D) The quality of air. 20. A) It affects the growth of trees. B) It has been increasing since the Ice Age. C) It is determined by the chemicals in the air. D) It follows a certain cycle. Student Use of Computers Listening Comprehension Section A 1. D 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A Listening Comprehension Section B 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. D CET4_2001年6月试题及答案 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. 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 center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. 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. 2. A) Tony thought the experiment was well done. B) Tony finished the experiment last night. C) Tony could not continue the experiment. D) Tony had expected the experiment to be easier. 3. A) She wants to save money to buy a piano. B) The present apartment is too expensive. C) She can’t put up with the noise. D) She had found a job in a neighbouring area. 4. A) He has made great progress in his English. B) He is not very interested in English songs. C) He is a student of the music department. D) He is not very enthusiastic about his English lessons. 5. A) In a car B) On the street. C) In a restaurant. D) At home. 6. A) His injury kept him at home. B) He was too weak to see the doctor. C) He didn’t think it necessary. D) He failed to make an appointment. 7. A) 5:10. B) 5:00. C) 4:30. D) 5:15. 8. A) The man is talking with his boss. B) The man needs help. C) The man is complaining. D) The man likes his job. 9. A) Wear a new dress. B) Attend a party. C) Go shopping. D) Make a silk dress. 10. A) He exaggerated his part. B) He played his part quite well. C) He was not dramatic enough. D) He performed better than the secretary. Section B Compound Dictation 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 S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. 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. 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 the health problems that have troubled them (S10) _____________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. D 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. A S1 focused S2 emotionally S3 distant S4 cancer S5 retirement S6 corssed S7 increasingly S8 Regardless of your age, you can make a number of important changes in your current life style S9 We know much about preventive health today than our parents and grandparents did in the past S10 And this new knowledge can be transmitted to our children to help them become healthier than our generation. 2001年1月试卷 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. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) Get some change form Jane. B) Use the woman’s phone. C) Go look for a pay phone. D) Pay for the phone call. 2. A) At a bookstore. B) In a workshop. C) At an art gallery. D) In a department store. 3. A) She’s bought the man a pair of glasses today. B) She will help the man to catch up. C) She is worried about the man’s health. D) She has bought the man an up-to-date map. 4. A) He is going to give a talk on fishing. B) He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time. C) He has the same hobby as Susan’s father. D) He is eager to meet Susan’s parents. 5. A) He finds the presentation hard to follow. B) He considers the presentation very dull. C) He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic. D) He speaks highly of the presentation. 6. A) High quality paper. B) A typewriter. C) A bookshelf. D) Some stocks. 7. A) They go to the seaside. B) They set off early. C) They go sightseeing. D) They wait for a fine day. 8. A) He was late for school on the first day. B) He had a funny face. C) He was the first person she met at school. D) He liked to show off in class. 9. A) Her car can stand any crash. B) Her car is not as good as his. C) Her car is maintained as well as his. D) Her car is kept in good condition. 10. A) She is too busy to go. B) She doesn’t want to wait long. C) She’s willing to go swimming. 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 Question 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) He was once a friend of the ruler. B) He was a tax collector. C) He was a government official. D) He was once a school teacher in India. 12. A) To declare new ways of collecting tax. B) To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government. C) To collect money from the persons invited. D) To reward outstanding tax collectors. 13. A) They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for. B) They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler. C) They were excused from paying income tax. 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 traveling. B) They wanted to find a better place to live in. C) They were driven out of their homes. D) The reasons are unknown. 15. A) They try to put up with Gypsies. B) They are envious of Gypsies. C) They are unfriendly to Gypsies. D) They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies. 16. A) Special schools have been set up for them. B) Permanent homes have been built for them. C) They are now taught in their own language. D) They are now allowed to attend local schools. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) The causes are obvious. B) The causes are very complicated. C) The causes are familiar. D) The causes are not well understood. 18. A) Regular driver training. B) Improved highway design. C) Stricter traffic regulations. D) Better public transportation. 19. A) Highway crime. B) Poor traffic control. C) Confusing road signs. D) Drivers’ errors. 20. A) Designing better cars. B) Building more highways. C) Increasing people’s awareness of traffic problems. D) Enhancing drivers’ sense of responsibility. 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. C 11. D 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. B 19. D 20. A 2000年6月试卷 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. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) 2 hours. B) 3 hours. C) 4 hours. D) 5 hours. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. 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 regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time. 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) Neither 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 center. Passage one Question 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 form 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. 1. C 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. D 11. D 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. A 2000年1月试卷 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. 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 will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center. Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D] 1. A) The woman is a close friend of the man. B) The woman has been working 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 very easily. 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 tem 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 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. 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 Question 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 garage. D) In the supermarket. 13. A) The driver of the sports car. B) The two girls inside the car. C) The man standing nearby. D) The salesman from London. 14. A) Nobody. B) The two girls. C) The bus driver. D) Paul. 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 wouldn’t believe him. C) The torch light made him look very foolish. D) He realized 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 resto5e 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. 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C 12. D 13. A 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C