CET-4考前听力精讲班
一、短对话解题策略：
1、宏观定向解题原则
2、经典场景复现原则
1）用餐
三星：
canteen, cafeteria, Chinese\western restaurant, a table for three, reserve a table\reservation\book, window seat\corner table, hungry\starving, order, menu, waiting line\queue, try something French\Italian, appetizer, vegetables, pork\lamb\beef chop\steak, salad, soup, main dish, side dish, dessert, French fries, pizza, apple pie, spaghetti\pasta, Thai food, sea food, sushi, salmon, set meal, refreshment, vegetarian\vegetable only\vegan, no red meat, breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, meal, stand treat\my turn\on me, go Dutch
五星：
2）住宿
三星：
landlord,landlady, tenant, neighbour, resident\dweller\inhabitant\denizen, inmate, water bill, electricity bill, utility bill, gas bill, telephone bill, laundry fee, rent, deposit, rural\country\village, suburb\outskirts, city centre\urban\downtow, address, living quarte, road\street\avenue/lane\drive, alley, for sale, for lease\rent, refundable, noisy, inconvenient, shade, blackout, house alteration, room allocation, property enquiry, settle, contract, contact numbe, dormitory\dorm\student hostel, homestay, youth hostel, bungalow, inn, flat\apartment, studio apartment, single bedroom, double bedroom, twin room, bedsit\bedsitting room, living room, shared kitchen, bathroom, shower space, garage, study, storeroom, laundry room, entrance hall\lobby\foyer, courtyard,basement, fire door\escape\exit, corridor\hallway\porch\aisle, sloping ramp, balcony, fountain, estate, air conditioner\conditioning, heater\stove\radiator, fireplace, heating, stuffy, airy, ventilation, unfurnished, gas cooker, utensils, spoon, kettle, pot, jar, water pipe, running water, dishwasher, squeezer, microwave oven, toaster, refrigerator\fridge\freezer, shower, mirror, basin, bathtub, detergent, soap, shampoo, sponge, toilet, lotion, towel, mop, broom, razor\shaver, dryer, vacuum cleaner,
washing machine, water heater, ashtray
五星：
3）职场
三星：
company\corporation\firm, department\division\section, surname, full name, birth date contact, letterbox, employment background, unemployed, qualification, colleague\workmate, prestige, competitive, cooperative, teamwork, requirements, workload, challenging, well-paid, previous position, job responsibilities, routine work, workshop, showroom, duty, day shift, night shift, part-time, promotion, raise, ambition, project\program, salary\wage\pay\income, allowance, bonus, commission, insurance, further education, holiday, coffee break\tea time, pension, retire, welfare, staffing, newsletter, profit, blue collar, white collar, office work, tour guide, travel agent, doctor, nurse, computer programmer, administrator, designer, writer, editor, reporter\journalist, photographer, Personnel Manager, researcher, accountant , engineer, cleaner, receptionist, assistant, networker, secretary, businessman\merchant, attendant, physical therapist, stockbroker, salesman, cashier, dietician, hospitality, staff, chef, kitchen hand厨房帮工
五星：
求职：resume\C.V.、application，newspaper、classified ad.、help and wanted section 供求关系版、flier传单、bulletin board，identification、certificate证书、reference letter推荐信，考虑中或被录取（be up to\be qualified for）；工作：工期紧、加班加点，proposal合理、倾向于采纳，meeting特别多，不同部门之间、男搭讪女
4）学习
三星：
required\compulsory course, selective\optional course, day course, evening course, Chinese, English, mathematic, history, geography, chemistry, physics, literature, psychology, quiz, test, pop test, oral test, final exam, middle exam, retake\make up, delay\defer\hold up\postpone, put off\be off\suspend, public school, private school, church\religious school, president, dean, professor, tutor, lecturer, coordinator, freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, bachelor, master, doctor, have\attend a lecture, skip\cut a class, miss a class, scholarship, assistantship, teaching assistant, research assistant, semester, school\academic year
五星：
上课：课程——course\curriculum、class，选课——take\take up\enroll in\register for\sign up for（requird\compulsory\mandatory course必修,
selective\elective\optional course选修），退课——dorp course，逃课——skip course，目的——credit或实用知识（园艺、修车），等级——intorductory course、intermediate course、advanced course(易birdcourse、难)，迟到或缺课——illness、over-sleep、traffic jam、break down，犯困——doze off\take a nap；作业：assignment\project、reading assignment、reading list多、难，presentation\report\speech\address口头报告、着装相对正式且有些紧张nervous；论文：paper\essay\theme\thesis小论文、term paper学期论文、dissertation毕业论文；教授：faculty教职员工（professor、associate professor、teaching fellow、teaching assistant、staff普通员工）, tutor\director\instructor\mentor\supervisor导师, major-advisor辅导员, department dean, college dean, president；考试：quiz、pop quiz 突击小测试、open-book exam、make-up exam、comprehensive exam（multiple choise+essay）、standardized test（公共课）、achievement test（专业课）、score\grade\mark、passing grade
5）搬家
五星：
6）借书
三星：lend\borrow\check out, reference book, renew, overdue, return, return area, fine 五星：
7）日程
五星：
8）购物
三星：
shopping\purchase, mall, customer, budget, subscription, retail, wholesale, bargain, discount\concession, rebate, receipt, invoice, price tag, label, sale price, promotion, article\item, window-shopping, convenience store, boutique, grocery, grocer, green grocer, newsagent's\paper shop, checklist, household electrical appliances, cosmetics, souvenir, daily necessities, perfume, stationery, ink, paper clip, balloon, string, metal work, frame, leather\hide, motor, component, rear wheels, engine, brake, wheel chair, container, grill, heat indicator\thermometer, chewing gum, mat, nail, lid, handicraft, baby cot, iron, fabrics, helmet, tent, sleeping bag
五星：
9）迷路
三星：
direction, arrow, sign, opposite, intersection\crossroad\junction, T-road, fork road, path, pedestrian\zebra crossing, pavement\sidewalk, overpass, underpass, block, signpost, gas station, small supermarket, canteen, phone box\telephone booth
五星：
10）咨询
五星：
11）看病
三星：
hospital, health center, clinic, see a doctor, send for a doctor, physician, surgeon, dentist, make an appointment, emergency, check up\examine, cold, flu, headache, sore throat, cough, fever, toothache, stomachache, twist\sprain ankle, prescribe, pill\tablet, liquid, injection\shot, operation, diagnosis\medical result
五星：
医院：hospital、clinic诊所、emergency department急诊室、infirmary校内医务室、ward病房、medical center医疗中心、student health center 学生健康中心；医生：很难预约make an appointment，doctor、physician、surgeon、dentist；病情：toothache ——gum infection、tooth decay, headache、sore throat、cough——cold、flu、fever\temperature；治疗：treat，prescribe、fill the prescription、refill the prescription，operation，bandage，cure，check out办理出院，medical insurance
12）装修
三星：
decorate, occupancy, wall,ceiling, roof, sun sheet, skylight, switch, gate\door, doorbell, peephole, fence\barrier, chimney (stack), tile, brick, Facility\Equipment\Apparatus, close circuit television\video surveillance, digital TV set, stair, escalator, lift\elevator, ladder, pool, padding pool, swimming pool, rubbish\dust\garbage\litter\contaminant, carpet\rug, lamp, cushion, fireplace, table, chair, sofa\couch, coffee table, armchair, stereo system, personal computer, (ceiling) fan, bookcase, cabinet, wardrobe, closet, double decker / bunk bed, pillow, pillow case, sheet, mattress, blanket, curtain
五星：
13）娱乐
五星：
14）机场
三星：
(aero)plane\(air)plane\(air)craft, airport, terminal building, book, timetable, destination, open ticket one way ticket, round trip ticket, direct\non-stop flight, transfer\lay over\stop over, first \business\economy cabin, confirm the flight, check in, boarding card, security check, see off, keep in touch, board, VIP passage, take off, departure, safety\seat belt, safe landing, arrival, pick up, flight number, on schedule, flight delay, airport bus
五星：
15）约人
五星：
电话问题：基本流程——look up the number、pick up the receiver、drop the coins in the slot、dial the number、telephone box\toll\booth\stand电话亭，打错了，打不通——busy、not in service、check it for me、operator接线员；没钱了——run out of coins、not have any more coins、cut（off）、have to hang up挂断
16）琐碎
五星：
3、七道辅助提分原则
1）因果关系
2）无疑而问
3）建议看法
4）转折强调
5）今昔对比
6）谚语习语
7）人物关系
二、短对话实战演练：
第一组
11.
A) Read the notice on the window.
B) Go and ask the staff.
C) Get a new bus schedule.
D) Board the bus to Cleveland.
12.
A) He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.
B) He enjoyed watching the animal performance.
C) He got home too late to see the TV special.
D) He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.
13.
A) She wants to take the most direct way.
B) She may be late for the football game.
C) She is worried about missing her flight.
D) She is currently caught in a traffic jam.
14.
A) At a restaurant.
B) In a fish shop.
C) At a clinic.
D) On a fishing boat.
15.
A) He is an experienced sales manager.
B) He is being interviewed for a job.
C) He is a close friend of the woman.
D) He is good at answering tricky questions.
16.
A) The man should consider his privacy first.
B) The man will choose a low-rent apartment.
C) The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.
D) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.
17.
A) The woman is going to make her topic more focused.
B) The man and woman are working on a joint project.
C) One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.
D) It took a lot of time to get the man on the right track.
18.
A) They went camping this time last year.
B) They didn't quite enjoy their last picnic.
C) They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.
D) They weren't experienced in organizing picnics.
第二组
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
A)The Edwards are quite well-off.
B)The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.
C)It'll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.
D)It's too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.
14.
A)The woman didn't except it to be so warm at noon.
B)The woman is sensitive to weather changes.
C)The weather forecast was unreliable
D)The weather turned cold all of a sudden.
15.
A)At a clinic.
B)At a restaurant.
C)In a supermarket.
D)In an ice cream shop.
16.
A)The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.
B)The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.
C)The woman started working at an early age to support her family .
D)The man doesn't think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.
17.
A)The man has never seen the woman before.
B)The two speakers work for the same company.
C)The two speakers work in the same floor.
D)The woman is interested in market research.
18.
A)The woman can't tolerate any noise.
B)The man is looking foe an apartment.
C)The man has missed his appointment.
D)the woman is going to take a train trip.
第三组
11.
A) She used to be in poor health.
B) She was popular among boys.
C) She was somewhat overweight.
D) She didn't do well at high school.
12.
A) At the airport.
B) In a restaurant.
C) In a booking office.
D) At the hotel reception.
13.
A) Teaching her son by herself.
B) Having confidence in her son.
C) Asking the teacher for extra help.
D) Telling her son not to worry.
14.
A) Have a short break.
B) Take two weeks off.
C) Continue her work outdoors.
D) Go on vacation with the man.
15.
A) He is taking care of his twin brother.
B) He has been feeling ill all week.
C) He is worried about Rod's health.
D) He has been in perfect condition.
16.
A) She sold all her furniture before she moved house.
B) She still keeps some old furniture in her new house.
C) She plants to put all her old furniture in the basement.
D) She bought a new set of furniture from Italy last month.
17.
A) The woman wondered why the man didn't return the book.
B) The woman doesn't seem to know what the book is about.
C) The woman doesn't find the book useful any more.
D) The woman forgot lending the book to the man.
18.
A) Most of the man's friends are athletes.
B) Few people share the woman's opinion.
C) The man doesn't look like a sportsman.
D) The woman doubts the man's athletic ability.
长对话专项特训篇
一、长对话解题策略：
1、非推非引解题原则
2、宏观微观定位原则
3、经典场景复现原则
二、长对话实战演练：
第一组
Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19.
A)To make a business report to the woman .
B)To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.
C)To resign from his position in the woman's company.
D)To exchange stock market information with the woman.
20.
A)He is head of a small trading company.
B)He works in an international insurance company.
C)He leads s team of brokers in a big company.
D)He is a public relations officer in a small company.
21.
A)The woman thinks Mr.Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.
B)Mr.Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.
C)Mr.Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.
D)The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr.Saunders' past experience.
22.
A)She's worried about the seminar.
B)The man keeps interrupting her.
C)She finds it too hard.
D)She lacks interest in it.
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23.
A)The lecturers are boring.
B)The course is poorly designed.
C)She prefers Philosophy to English.
D)She enjoys literature more.
24.
A)Karen's friend.
B)Karen's parents.
C)Karen's lecturers.
D)Karen's herself.
25.
A)Changing her major.
B)Spending less of her parents' money.
C)Getting transferred to the English Department.
D)Leaving the university.
第二组
Questions 19-22 are based on the questions you have just heard.
19.
A) She has packed it in one of her bags.
B) She is going to get it at the airport.
C) She has probably left it in a taxi.
D) She is afraid that she has lost it.
20.
A) It ends in winter.
B) It will cost her a lot.
C) It will last one week.
D) It depends on the weather.
21.
A) The plane is taking off soon.
B) The taxi is waiting for them.
C) There might be a traffic jam.
D) There is a lot of stuff to pack.
22.
A) At home.
B) At the airport.
C) In the man's car.
D) By the side of a taxi.
Questions: 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23.
A) She is thirsty for promotion.
B) She wants a much higher salary.
C) She is tired of her present work.
D) She wants to save travel expenses.
24.
A) Translator.
B) Travel agent.
C) Language instructor.
D) Environmental engineer.
25.
A) Lively personality and inquiring mind.
B) Communication skills and team spirit.
C) Devotion and work efficiency.
D) Education and experience.
短文专项特训篇
一、短文解题策略：
1、非推非引解题原则
2、宏观微观定位原则
3、篇章脉络框架原则
二、短文实战演练：
Question 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26.
A)Rent a grave.
B) Burn the body.
C) Bury the dead near a church.
D) Buy a piece of land for a grave.
27.
A)To solve the problem of lack of land.
B) To see whether they have decayed.
C) To follow the Greek religious practice.
D) To move them to a multi-Storey
28.
A) They should be buried lying down .
B) They should be buried standing up.
C) They should be buried after being washed.
D) They should be buried when partially decayed.
29.
A)Burning dead bodies to ashes.
B) Storing dead bodies in a remote place.
C) Placing dead bodies in a bone room.
D) Digging up dead bodies after three years.
Passage Two
Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30.
A)Many foreign tourist visit the Unite States every year.
B) Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.
C) The United States is a country of immigrants.
D) Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.
31.
A)They can make friends with people from other countries.
B) They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.
C) They can practice speaking foreign languages there.
D) They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.
32.
A)The couple cook the dishes and the children help them .
B) The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the address.
C) The mother does the cooking while the father and children wait on the guests.
D) A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests. Passage Three
Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33.
A) He took them to watch a basketball game.
B) He trained them to play European football.
C) He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket.
D) He taught them to play an exciting new game.
34.
A) The players found the basket too high to teach.
B) The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket.
C) The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules.
D) The players soon found the game boring.
35.
A) By removing the bottom of the basket.
B) By lowering the position of the basket.
C) By simplifying the complex rules.
D) By altering the size Of the basket.
听写专项特训篇
一、听写解题策略：
1、词性界定解题原则
2、逻辑关联解题原则
3、高频固定搭配原则
二、听写实战演练：
注：由于该部分于上次考试（2013.12）有所调整，故对之前真题进行微调，以满足最新的命题思路.
第一组
For Americans, time is money. They say, “You only get so much time in this life; you'd better use it wisely.” The (36) will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are trained to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans (37) a “well-organized” person, one who has a written list of things to do and a (38) for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (39) of other people's time. They do not (40) people's time with conversation or other activity that has no (41)beneficial outcome.
The American attitude toward time is not (42) shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as something that is simply there (43), not something they can use. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.
In this context, the fast food industry can (44) a clear example of American cultural product. Mc Donald's, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and
eating meals. As McDonald's restaurants spread around the world, they have been viewed as (45) American society and culture, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.
第二组（2013年12月改革后最新考题）
Many college students today own personal computer that cost anywhere from $1,000 to perhaps $5,000 or more. (26)_________, it is not uncommon for them to purchase (27)_________ costing another several hundred dollars. Twenty years ago, computers were (28) ___________, but they were very large and extremely expensive. Few, if any, (29) __________ purchased computers for home use. Over the years, the price of the “guts” of a computer---its memory—has declined to less than a thousandth of the price per unit of memory that prevailed twenty years ago. This is the main reason why computers cost so much less today than they used to. Moreover, (30) _________improvements have made it possible to (31)___________ memory circuitry that is small enough to fit into the portable personal computers that many of us own and use. (32)___________, as the price of computation has declined the average consumer and business have spent more on purchasing computers.
(33)___________, improved agricultural technology, hybrid（杂交）seeds, (34）_________ animal breeding, and so on have vastly increased the amount of output a typical farmer can produce. The prices of goods such as meats and grains have fallen sharply relative to the prices of most other goods and services. As agricultural prices have fallen, many households have decreased their total expenses on food. Even though the (35)______________ of a product purchased generally increases when its price falls, total expenses on it may decline.
附录一：听力原文
短对话
第一组
11.
W: This crazy bus schedule has got me completely confused. I can't figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves?
M: Why don't you just go to the ticket window and ask?
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
A) Read the notice on the window.
B) Go and ask the staff.
C) Get a new bus schedule.
D) Board the bus to Cleveland.
12.
W: I really enjoyed the TV special about drafts last night. Did you get home in time to see it?
W: Oh, yes, but I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.
Q: What does the man mean?
A) He was looking forward to seeing the giraffes.
B) He enjoyed watching the animal performance.
C) He got home too late to see the TV special.
D) He fell asleep in the middle of the TV program.
13.
W: Airport, please. I'm running a little late. So just take the fastest way even if it's not the most direct.
M: Sure, but there is a lot of traffic everywhere today because of the football game. Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?
A) She wants to take the most direct way.
B) She may be late for the football game.
C) She is worried about missing her flight.
D) She is currently caught in a traffic jam.
14.
W: May I make a recommendation, sir? Our seafood with this special sauce is very good.
M: Thank you, but I don't eat shellfish. I'm allergic to it.
Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
A) At a restaurant.
B) In a fish shop.
C) At a clinic.
D) On a fishing boat.
15.
W: now one more question if you don't mind, what position in the company appeals to you most?
M: Well, I'd like the position of sales manager if that position is still vacant.
Q: What do we learn about the man?
A) He is an experienced sales manager.
B) He is being interviewed for a job.
C) He is a close friend of the woman.
D) He is good at answering tricky questions.
16.
M: I don'tthink I want to live in the dormitory next year. I need more privacy.
W: I know what you mean. But check out the cost if renting an apartment first. I won't be surprised if you change your mind.
Q: What does the woman imply?
A) The man should consider his privacy first.
B) The man will choose a low-rent apartment.
C) The man is not certain if he can find a quieter place.
D) The man is unlikely to move out of the dormitory.
17.
M: You're on the right track. I just think you need to narrow the topic down.
W: Yeah, you're right. I always start by choosing two boarder topics when I'm doing a research paper.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The woman is going to make her topic more focused.
B) The man and woman are working on a joint project.
C) One should choose a broad topic for a research paper.
D) It took a lot of time to get the man on the right track.
18.
W: This picnic should beat the last one we went to, doesn't it?
M: Oh, yeah, we had to spend the whole time inside. Good thing, the weather was cooperative this time.
Q: What do we learn about the speakers from the conversation?
A) They went camping this time last year.
B) They didn't quite enjoy their last picnic.
C) They learned to cooperate under harsh conditions.
D) They weren't experienced in organizing picnics.
第二组
11.
M: What would be like working with those young stars?
W: It was a great group, I always got mad when people said that we didn't get along, just because we were girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time.
Q: What does the woman mean?
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.
12.
M: Are you telling me you don't have a house-keeper?
W: No, we don't. If you make a mess, you clean it up yourself.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
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.
13.
W: I hear that the Edwards are thinking of buying another house.
M: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have to pay? Anyhow, they are over 70 now, their present house is not too bad.
Q: What does the man imply?
A)The Edwards are quite well-off.
B)The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses.
C)It'll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house.
D)It's too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house.
14.
M: You look like you are freezing to death. Why don't you put this on?
W: Thank you, it was so warm at noon. I didn't expect the weather to change so quickly.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A)The woman didn't except it to be so warm at noon.
B)The woman is sensitive to weather changes.
C)The weather forecast was unreliable
D)The weather turned cold all of a sudden.
15.
M: I'll have the steak, French Fries, and let's see, chocolate ice-cream for dissert.
W: Oh, Oh, you know these things will ruin your health, too much fat and sugar, how about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead?
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A)At a clinic.
B)At a restaurant.
C)In a supermarket.
D)In an ice cream shop.
16.
M: What was it like growing up in New York's Bronx District? Was it safe?
W: To me, it was. It was all I knew. My mom would send me to the shop and I'd go and buy things when I was about 8 years old.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A)The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx.
B)The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district.
C)The woman started working at an early age to support her family .
D)The man doesn't think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things.
17.
M: Nice weather, isn't it? Oh, I've seen you around the office, but I don't think we've met, I am Henry Smith, I work in the Market Research Section.
W: Nice to meet you, Henry. I am Helen Grant, I am in the Advertising Section on the ninth floor.
Q: What can we infer from the conversation?
A)The man has never seen the woman before.
B)The two speakers work for the same company.
C)The two speakers work in the same floor.
D)The woman is interested in market research.
18.
M: Ma'am, I hear you have an apartment for rent, can I take a look at it?
W: Sure, you're welcome any time by appointment, but I have to tell you the building is close to a railway with the noise. You might as well save the trip.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A)The woman can't tolerate any noise.
B)The man is looking foe an apartment.
C)The man has missed his appointment.
D)the woman is going to take a train trip.
第三组
11.
W:I ran into Sally the other day. I could hardly recognize her. Do you remember her from high school ?
M: Yeah, she was a little out of shape back then. Well, has she lost a lot of weight? Q: What does the man remember of Sally?
A) She used to be in poor health.
B) She was popular among boys.
C) She was somewhat overweight.
D) She didn't do well at high school.
12.
W: We don't seem to have a reservation for you, Sir. I'm sorry.
M: But my secretary said that she had reserved a room for me here. I phoned her from the airport this morning just before I got on board the plane.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A) At the airport.
B) In a restaurant.
C) In a booking office.
D) At the hotel reception.
13.
W: What would you do if you were in my position?
M: If Paul were my son, I just not worry. Now that his teacher is giving him extra help and he is working hard himself, he sure to do well in the next exam.
Q: What's the man's suggestion to the woman?
A) Teaching her son by herself.
B) Having confidence in her son.
C) Asking the teacher for extra help.
D) Telling her son not to worry.
14.
M: You had your hands full and have been overworked during the last two weeks. I think you really need to go out and get some fresh air and sunshine.
W: You are right. That's just what I
am thinking about.
Q: What is the woman most probably going to do?
A) Have a short break.
B) Take two weeks off.
C) Continue her work outdoors.
D) Go on vacation with the man.
15.
W: Hello, John, how are you feeling now? I hear you've been ill.
M: They must have confused me with my twin brother Rod. He's been sick
all week, but I've never felt better in my life.
Q: What do we learn about the man?
A) He is taking care of his twin brother.
B) He has been feeling ill all week.
C) He is worried about Rod's health.
D) He has been in perfect condition.
16.
M : Did you really give away all your furniture when you move into the new house last month?
W : Just the useless pieces, as I'm planning to purchase new set from Italy for the sitting room only.
Q : What does the woman mean?
A) She sold all her furniture before she moved house.
B) She still keeps some old furniture in her new house.
C) She plants to put all her old furniture in the basement.
D) She bought a new set of furniture from Italy last month.
17.
M: I've brought back your Oxford Companion to English Literature. I thought you might use it for your paper. Sorry not to have returned it earlier.
W: I was wondering where that book was.
Q: What can we infer from that conversation?
A) The woman wondered why the man didn't return the book.
B) The woman doesn't seem to know what the book is about.
C) The woman doesn't find the book useful any more.
D) The woman forgot lending the book to the man.
18.
W : To tell the truth, Tony. It never occurred to me that you are an athlete.
M : Oh, really ? Most people who meet me including some friends of mine don't think so either.
Q : What do we learn from the conversation ?
A) Most of the man's friends are athletes.
B) Few people share the woman's opinion.
C) The man doesn't look like a sportsman.
D) The woman doubts the man's athletic ability.
长对话
第一组
Conversation 1
W: Please have a seat, Mr. Thunders. I received your job resume last week, and was very impressed.
M: Thank you!
W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds. May I ask why you are interested in working for us?
M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I always want to work for a smaller company.
W: That's good to hear. Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present
job?
M: I'm currently working in a large international company in charge of team of 8 brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.
W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?
M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experience in the stock market, I deal with the clients on the daily bases, and I enjoy working with people.
W: Well, you might just be the person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions?
M: Uh-hum, if I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?
W: You will be working with two other head brokers, in another words, you will be handling about a third of our clients.
M: And who would I report to?
W: Directly to me.
M: I see. What kind of benefits package do you offer?
W: Two weeks of paid vacation in your first year employment, you are also been entitled to medical and dental insurance, but this is something you should discuss with our Personnel Department. Do you have any other questions?
M: No, not at the moment.
W: Well, I have to discuss your application with my colleagues and we'll get back to you early next week.
M: OK, thanks, it's been nice meeting you!
W: Nice meeting you too! And thanks for coming in today.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What's the purpose of Mr. Thunder's visit?
A)To make a business report to the woman .
B)To be interviewed for a job in the woman's company.
C)To resign from his position in the woman's company.
D)To exchange stock market information with the woman.
20. What is Mr. Thunder's current job?
A)He is head of a small trading company.
B)He works in an international insurance company.
C)He leads s team of brokers in a big company.
D)He is a public relations officer in a small company.
21. What can we conclude from the conversation?
A)The woman thinks Mr.Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.
B)Mr.Saunders will share one third of the woman's responsibilities.
C)Mr.Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.
D)The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr.Saunders' past experience. Conversation 2:
M: Hey, Karen, you are not really reading it, are you?
W: Pardon?
M: The book! You haven't turned the page in the last ten minutes.
W: No, Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through although, but I keep drifting away.
M: So it doesn't really hold your interest?
W: No, not really. I wouldn't bother with it, to be honest, but I have to read it for a seminar. I'm at a university.
M: It's a labor of labor then rather than a labor of love.
W: I should say, I don't like Dickens at all really, the author. Indeed, I am starting to like the whole course less and less.
M: It's not just the book. It's the course as well?
W: Yeah, in a way, although the course itself isn't really that bad, a lot of it is pretty good, in fact, and the lecturers are fine. It's me, I suppose. You see, I want to do philosophy rather than English, but my parents took me out of it.
M: So the courses are OK as such. It's just that hadn't been left to you. You would choose a different one.
W: Oh, they had my best interest at heart, of course, my parents. They always do, don't they? They believe that my job prospect would be pretty limited with the degree of philosophy. Plus, they give me really a generous allowance, but I am beginning to feel that I'm wasting my time and their money. They would be so disappointed though, if I told them I was quitting.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. Why can't Karen concentrate on the book?
A)She's worried about the seminar.
B)The man keeps interrupting her.
C)She finds it too hard.
D)She lacks interest in it.
23. Why is Karen starting to like the course less and less?
A)The lecturers are boring.
B)The course is poorly designed.
C)She prefers Philosophy to English.
D)She enjoys literature more.
24. Who think Philosophy graduates have limited job opportunities?
A)Karen's friend.
B)Karen's parents.
C)Karen's lecturers.
D)Karen's herself.
25. What is Karen thinking of doing?
A)Changing her major.
B)Spending less of her parents' money.
C)Getting transferred to the English Department.
D)Leaving the university.
第二组
Conversation One:
M: Mary! I hope you're packed and ready to leave.
W: Yes, I'm packed, but not quite ready. I can't find my passport.
M: Your passport? That's the one thing you mustn't leave behind!
W: I know, I haven't lost it. I've packed it, but I can't remember which bag it's in.