大学英语专业四级考试共有六个部分:听写、听力理解、完型填空、语法与词汇、阅读理解、写作。整个考试需时130分钟。听力的比重是30%，主观性试题和客观性试题各占一半。与四六级考试不同，专四、专八考试首先考听力而不是写作。
I. 听写(PART I: Dictation)
1.测试要求:
(a )能在全面理解内容的基础上逐字逐句写出所听材料.
(b)拼写和标点符号正确无误,错误率不超过8%
(c)考试时间15分钟
2. 测试形式:
本部分为主观试题.所听材料共念四遍.第一遍用正常语速朗读,录音语速为每分钟120个单词,让学生听懂材料大意.第二三遍朗读时意群分句和句子之间留出约15秒的空隙,让学生书写.第四遍再用正常语速朗读,让学生检查.
3. 测试目的:
测试学生听力理解能力拼写熟练程度以及正确运用标点符号的能力.
4. 选材原则:
(a )题材广泛体裁多样.
(b)听写材料难度以不超过<<大纲>>规定为准.
(c) 听写材料长度约150个单词
II 听力理解(Part II : Listening Comprehension)
1. 测试要求:
(a )能听懂英语国家人士关于日常生活和社会生活的谈话,以及中等难度(如TOEFL中的短文)的听力材料.能理解大意,领会说话者的态度感情和真实意图. (b)能听懂相当于VOA正常语速和BBC新闻节目的主要内容
(c)能辨别各种英语变体(如美国英语英国英语澳大利亚英语等)
(d)考试时间约15分钟
2.测试形式:
本部分采用多项选择题,分三节:Section A, Section B, Section C,共30题.
Section A: Conversations
本部分含有若干组对话,每组约为200个单词.每组对话后有若干道题.本部分共有10题.
Section B: Passages
本部分含有若干篇短文,每篇长度约为200个单词.每篇后有若干道题.本部分共有10题
Section C: News Broadcast
本部分含有若干段VOA或BBC新闻,每段新闻后有若干道题.本部分共有10题..
本部分后有5秒的间隙,要求学生从所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案.录音语速为每分钟约120个单词,念一遍.
3.测试目的:
测试学生获得口头信息的能力.
4.选材原则:
(a )对话和短文中的部分内容与日常生活和学习活动相关.
(b)VOA和BBC新闻材料为学生所熟悉的一般新闻报道短评或讲话等.
(c) 听写材料中所出现的词语原则上不超出<<>大纲>规定的范围.
英语专业四级听力部分常考题型及技巧
听力理解--对话
对话的常考题型
1．主旨要义题：问对话讨论的是什么。
a. 尽量在脑海中描述出正进行的对话：对谁在进行对话，在哪里进行对话做一定的假设；
b. 尤其注意听一些关键词，被重复的词等等；
c. 对所听到的内容进行归纳，什么是中心思想；
d. 特别注意提问句，因为对话通常是一问一答，答的内容通常是围绕问题展开的。
常见的就对话主题而提的问题有：
What is the main topic of the conversation?
What are the speakers mainly discussing?
What is the subject of this conversation?
What is the main idea of the conversation?
Which of the following best summarizes the conversation?
2．身份职业题：问说话者的身份、职业以及两者的关系等。
常见的就身份、职业及人物关系而提的问题有：
What is the person's probable vocation/job?
Who are the speakers?
What is the relationship between the two speakers? Who is the woman/man speaking to?
常见的身份、职业及其相关的词语和句子：
Customer and shop-assistant (salesgirl)
for sale on sale discount 30 percent off
selling season size style fashion
in stock out of stock price change
refund warranty deliver 交付 sales slip 销货单,销售发票What can I do for you? I'm looking for...
I'd like to have ... How much ...?
Professor/teacher and student
course assignment credit tuition
freshman sophomore junior senior
undergraduate postgraduate register graduate graduation ceremony term paper mid-exam final
summer course grade semester/term quiz
vacation scholarship
Customer and waiter/waitress
menu order dessert main course
delicious taste reservation bill
Can I help you, sir/madam? Are you ready to order?
May I take your order now? I'd like to try...
Can I have my bill, please? How would you like your beef? Doctor and patient
headache stomachache backache catch a cold
flu running nose fever run a temperature
symptom examination check-up take one's temperature
X-ray indigestion blood pressure infection
diagnose prescribe(prescription) medicine pill
tablet give an injection operation recover
What's the matter with you?
Postman and customer
parcel/package postcard stamp telegram
postage airmail registered letter
Bank clerk and customer
deposit withdraw draw out savings
account account number open an account balance
cash traveler's check cash a check interest rate
Airport staff and traveler
check in check out first class economy
Single/return flight number reservation book a ticket Confirm/confirmation arrival departure delay
Boarding card boarding gate take off transit
Librarian and student
Library card periodical journal magazine
Catalogue call number due renew
Overdue over-due time
Hotel staff and customer
lobby front desk reservation reception desk
receptionist check in check out single room
double room rate key card Room Service
3．地点方位问题：问对话发生的地点与场景。
School: assignment, lecture, paper, exam, campus, dorm, grades
Bank: account, cash, check, deposit, savings
Hospital/Clinic: prescription, symptom, temperature, cold, fever, stomachache, pain, trouble Restaurant: menu, soup, drink, beverage, dish, beef, chicken, order, bill
Airport/Station: train, coach, car, timetable, take off, passenger
Post Office: parcel, package, stamp, letter, airmail, regular mail, postage, rate
关于地点的提问形式通常为：
Where does/did the conversation probably take place?
Where are the man and woman speaking?
Where are the speakers now?
Where will the man/the woman go?
Where is the man/the woman?
VOA轻松听懂美国标准新闻英语
4．时间数字计算题：对对话中出现的一些时间和数字进行提问，通常要经过一些简单的运算。
听力试题所涉及的数字包括：年代、时间、年龄、距离、速度、价格、数量等，要求回答对话或某事在什么时间发生；或某人在什么时间做某事；或价格、数量等。在做数字计算题时，考生除了应该听清具体的数字，还应该注意表示倍数、百分率等的量词，例如： double, half, dozen, couple, thirty percent, three times, decade, century等等。同时，还要注意与数字有关的词，例如：more, less, before, ago, later等等。此外还要注意文中较长的数字。
此类问题的提问形式通常为：
When/ At what time did the conversation/dialogue take place?
When is the man/ the woman going to...?
How much/How many...?
How long...?
How often...?
另外，当对时间进行提问时，也可能不用数字而用表示时间的短语来表示，考生应注意以下几点：
a. 根据表示时间的关联词来判断事件发生的时间，如：before, after, when, while, then, until, later, right away, immediately, as soon as possible等。
b. 掌握年、月、日、星期等时间的表达方法。注意一些表示时间的词，如 quarter, a couple of days, twilight, eve, fortnight(two weeks), dawn(daybreak), dusk(time just before it gets quite back)等。同时注意英、美不同的时间表达方式，如：2：15读作 a quarter past two(英)或 two fifteen（美）；2：30读作 half past two(英) two thirty（美）等。
c. 有时候，文中通过从句或短语表示时间，而不出现具体表示时间的数字或表示时间概念的单词，这种情况也要引起注意。例如："Aren't you glad the semester's over?"可以判断出时间为"at the end of the semester"。
d. 从选择项看到时间和数字题型后，要集中精力获取时间和数字的信息。把听到的表示时间的数字顺序记下来，并理解各项数字之间的关系。这样做是因为文中有时不仅仅出现一个表示时间的数字。如果单靠听而不做任何记录，最后很容易混淆数字间的关系，无法正确回答问题。
e. 听的时候注意近音的干扰要能准确区分：-teen /′ti:n/和/ti/。它们的区别不仅在于一个是长元音
/i:/，另一个是短元音/i/；而且/′ti:n/是重读音节，而/ti/不重读。
f. 时间推算也是对话题目中的考点，同学们要学会英语中表示时间提前或推后的方法，如：提前或提早5分钟 five minutes ahead of time; five minutes ahead of schedule; five minutes early; early by five minutes.推迟或吃到5分钟 five minutes later; five minutes behind schedule; late by five minutes; be delayed/postponed for five minutes.
g. 为了快而准地对数字有所反应，同学们要熟悉一些单词和表达方式：
时间：five o'clock sharp (5点整)；on the dot(整点)；the day before yesterday(前天); the day after tomorrow(后天);this time next week(下周此时); a fortnight(两周); weekly(每周); monthly(每月)；quarterly(每季)；yearly/annually(每年); a decade(十年)；B.C.(公元前)。
数字：one half/ a half; one and half; a quarter/ one fourth; five sixths; zero point five(0.5); one point five two(1.52); a couple of; million; billion。
货币：a dollar/ a buck; five cents/ a nickel; a dime; a quarter/twenty-five cents; a pound; penny。
有关计算的表达：plus/add/addition（加）; minus/take off（减）; ,multiply（乘）; divide（除）; double（翻倍）; triple（增加倒三倍）; two more（多两个）; three less（少三个）; half the price （半价）; thirty percent off/ discount of 30%（打七折）; at 15% discount（打八五折）。
5．事实推理题：对对话中出现的一些细节进行提问，或者要求考生通过所听到的细节进行推理。
a. 以事实为依据的问题要求考生回忆对话中的细节；尽量从上下文中推测不熟悉的单词的含义；在听的过程中尽快浏览各项选择，以便预测一些问题；并对听到的信息进行分析、判断。
对事实的提问形式有：
What does sb. do?
What is sb. going to do?
What/Which of the following is not mentioned in the dialogue?
What does the speaker/listener seem most concerned about?
What does the conversation say about...?
Why does sb. do sth.?
What is the purpose of ...?
What is the cause of ...?
b. 推理引申问题要求考生推测出某些细节的结果或对某些细节进行比较。
引申问题要求应试者推测出某些细节的结果或对某些细节进行比较。回答引申问题时应特别注意对话的最后部分。在听的过程中尽快浏览各选择项，以便做出某些预测；运用常识猜测某个细节可能有的结果。
常见的引伸问题有：
It can be inferred from the conversation that...
The man/woman most probably...
What will the man/woman probably do next?
What can be concluded from the dialogue/conversation?
What does the speaker mean?
6．观点态度题：问说话者对某事或者某话题的看法和观点。
对话中经常涉及到一方对另一方或某一事件、观点、言论、行为的态度和反应，或赞成或反对，或满意或失望，喜怒哀乐等各种情绪。此类题目的解题方法有：
a. 语音语调。英语中，语调主要有升调、降调两种，另外还有升降调和降升调。不同的语调表达不同的含义。例如，陈述句用升调表示说话者抱有迟疑、犹豫的态度；用降调表示肯定。反意疑问句如果反意部分是降调，就表示肯定，希望得到赞同或支持；反之，则表示征求对方的意见或不耐烦。
b. 提示词和关键词。考生可以根据一些提示性的语言或一些相关的词语进行判断，如 I think...; It seems to me that...; As far as I'm concerned, I could say...; It is/sounds true that...同时还要注意表示否定、转折和虚拟等含义的指示词。如，I'd be sacked if I accepted your offer.所表达的是拒绝。
c. 从字里行间判断。录音材料的内容、材料中不会直接说明态度，但在字里行间会有渗透，考生在听懂对话的基础上，依据语气，充分理解其言外之意和所反映出来的态度。
常见的就语气而提问的问题有：
What is the man's/woman's attitude toward the conversation?
How does the man/woman feel?
The man's/woman's feeling toward the subject can be best described as...?
提高对话的听力技巧及策略
一、利用考试间隙，预读考题
二、掌握出题形式，抓住听的重点
三、把听到的内容做一定的语言代换也是出题的考察意图之一
1、同义词或近义词
You will hear: We'll leave for airport as soon as I finish typing the article.
Correct choice: We'll go to the airport immediately after I complete the typing of this article.
2、反义词选择
You will hear: I was compelled to stay in the hotel.
Correct choice: I was not allowed to leave the hotel.
3、同类词或下义词选择
Scarlet, crimson, red是同类词；cabbage和carrot都归属于vegetable。
4、句子成分转换选择
You will hear: Motorcycles are more dangerous than bicycle.
Correct choice: Bicycles aren't as dangerous as motorcycles.
四、注意语言功底的积累
PART Ⅰ DICTATION 1. Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. In the late 1970s, air travel became affordable for the average family in the UK, and more people started travelling abroad for their summer holidays. After all, the British weather wasn’t ver y good, even in summer, so a lot of people left the country for a vacation. In the 1980s and 1990s, young people in the UK became wealthier on average. As a result, they started to go abroad in groups to places such as Spain and Greece. Once they arrived at their destination, they met with other groups of young people and had one long party. British holidaying habits have begun to change, however. Climate change means that the UK now has a hotter climate, so people do not need to go overseas to find good weather. Also, going abroad is more expensive. As a result, more British people are choosing to spend their summer holidays in the UK. PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSION In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 1. Which of the statements about the auto show is INCORRECT? A The show will have more stands this year. B The show will have more visitors this year. C The number of overseas visitors will be the same this year. D The number of exhibition days will be the same this year. 2. According to the conversation, the price for a stand would include A a catalogue B a poster C two desks D four chairs.
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2006) GRADE FOUR TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN PARTI DICTATION (15 MIN) Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will beread to you four times. During the first reading,which will be read at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence ,or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. Y ou will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) In Sections A ,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 1. How did Mark get there? A. By train and by car. B. By plane and by coach. C. By train and by bus. D. By bus and by plane. 2. Mark used to wear all the following EXCEPT A. short hair. B. glasses. C. moustache. D. beard. 3. Where is the meeting for new students to be held? A. In the third room on the right. B. In the Common Room. C. In a room at the other end. D. In Room 501. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now,listen to the conversation. 4. What did Steve originally plan to do? A. To go to a park near the beach. ' B. To stay at home. C. To see a new film. D. To do some study. 5. Maggie finally decided to go to see a film because A. there was no park nearby. B. the weather wasn't ideal for a walk. C. it would be easier to go to a cinema. D. Steve hadn't seen the film yet. 6. Where did they plan to meet? A. Outside the Town Hall. B. Near the bank. C. In Steve's place. D. At the cinema.
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2000 年专四听力答案 PART I DICTATION What We Know About Language Many things about language are a mystery and will remain so. / However, we now do know something about it. / First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. / No human race anywhere on earth is so backward / that it has no language of its own at all. /Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. / There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped, / but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. / In all the languages existing in the world today,/ there are complexities that must have been developed for years. / Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate./ Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. /And finally, we know that language changes over time, / which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. / The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead. PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. M:Jill,have you registered with the next semester? W:Not yet, there's still something that I'm not sure. Do you know if Professor Smith's economics 102 is still available to all undergraduate students? M:No, I don't think so. Last semester I tried to register in that course but all the other people told me not to. W:Why not? M:They said that my lack of knowledge in higher mathematics might be an obstacle in understanding Professor Smith's theory. W:Really? M:(I ) Jack tqld me that Professor Smith usually uses lots of formulas inside class. So you'd better make sure that you are extremely familiar with these formulas if you are seriously considering taking his course. W:What a shame I (2)My friends all told me that Professor Smith has lots of original ideas and he really can stimulate students to think. But I don't think I have the mathematical skills to keep up with the others. M:lf you want to take the course so much, why don't you register in a course in higher mathematics first? W. But I'm afraid that I will miss Professor Smith's course when I finish the mathematics course. M:Hey, I heard that Professor Smith would give the same course in the semester that starts next fall. ( 3 ) Why don't you take a year's higher mathematics and register in economics 102 the next fall? W:That sounds a good idea. I. [ B] 推断题。根据 ''They said that my lack of knowledge in higher mathematics might be an obstacle in understanding Professor Smith's theory. 可知，缺少高等数学知识会阻碍理解史密斯 教授的理论，所以学习经济学需要有高等数学知识，因而[ B]项伟正确答案。 2. [D] 细节题。文中提到 ''My friends all told me that Professor Smith has lots of original ideas and he really stimulate students to think. ”由此可知，史密斯教授有很很多新颖的观点，斌且
2014年专四真题听力及原文(附mp3) 2014年专四真题听力及原文(附mp3) Part I DICTATION (15MIN) Listen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will beread to you four times.Duri ng the first reading,which will bedone at normal speed,listen and try to understand them eaning.For the second and third readings,the passage will beread sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase,with intervals of15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal s peed againand during this time you should check your work.You will then be given 2 min utes to checkthrough your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.Now,listen to the passage. PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN) In sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then an swer thequestions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully a nd thenanswer the questions that follow. Questions l to 3 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation , you willbe given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation. 1. What are they mainly talking about in the conversation? A. Transport. B. Customers. C. Relocation. D. Restaurants. 2. Which of the following is mentioned by Tim as a good reason for moving? A. More office space. B. Convenient parking. C. Fewer office workers. D. A near-by train station. 3. Why is Jane worried about winter in the new location? A. It is much colder there. B. There are few activities. C. There are no good restaurants. D. There is no cinema or theatre. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，youwill be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation． 4. Miss Parkinson became interested in her own business _______. A. before she worked for the media company B. when she was on holiday five years ago
2000年专四听力答案 PART I DICTATION What We Know About Language Many things about language are a mystery and will remain so. / However, we now do know something about it. / First, we know that all human beings have a language of some sort. / No human race anywhere on earth is so backward / that it has no language of its own at all. /Second, there is no such thing as a primitive language. / There are many people whose cultures are undeveloped, / but the languages they speak are by no means primitive. / In all the languages existing in the world today,/ there are complexities that must have been developed for years. / Third, we know that all languages are perfectly adequate./ Each is a perfect means of expressing its culture. /And finally, we know that language changes over time, / which is natural and normal if a language is to survive. / The language which remains unchanged is nothing but dead. PARTⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. M:Jill,have you registered with the next semester? W:Not yet, there's still something that I'm not sure. Do you know if Professor Smith's economics 102 is still available to all undergraduate students? M: No, I don't think so. Last semester I tried to register in that course but all the other people told me not to. W: Why not? M: They said that my lack of knowledge in higher mathematics might be an obstacle in understanding Professor Smith's theory. W: Really? M: (I ) Jack tqld me that Professor Smith usually uses lots of formulas inside class. So you'd better make sure that you are extremely familiar with these formulas if you are seriously considering taking his course. W:What a shame I (2)My friends all told me that Professor Smith has lots of original ideas and he really can stimulate students to think. But I don't think I have the mathematical skills to keep up with the others. M:lf you want to take the course so much, why don't you register in a course in higher mathematics first? W. But I'm afraid that I will miss Professor Smith's course when I finish the mathematics course. M: Hey, I heard that Professor Smith would give the same course in the semester that starts next fall. ( 3 ) Why don't you take a year's higher mathematics and register in economics 102 the next fall? W:That sounds a good idea.
2010英语专四听力真题及答案 --后附答案PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MINI] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 1. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPT A. number of travelers. B. number of tour days. C. flight details. D. room services. 2. What is included in the price? A. Air tickets and local transport. B. Local transport and meals. C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast. D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals. 3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance. B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance. C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance. D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.
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2009年专四听力答案 PART I DICTATION New Year's Eve For many people in the west, New Year's Eve is the biggest party of the year. /lt's the time to get together with friends or family/and welcome in the coming year. / New Year's parties can take place in different places. /Some people hold a house party; others attend street parties;/ while some just go for a few drinks with their friends. /Big cities have large and spectacular fireworks displays. / There is one thing that all New Year's Eve parties have in common,/ the countdown to midnight./ When the clock strikes 12, people give a loud cheer and sing songs./ It's also popular to make a promise in the New Year. /This is called a New Year's resolution. / Typical resolutions include giving up smoking and keeping fit. /However, the promise is often broken quite quickly /and people are back into their bad habits within weeks or days. PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. W: Hi, Mark. How are you? M: (2) Actually, I'm really fed up, Linda. It's Jean. W: (2) Jean? Who is Jean? M: Oh, nobody really. (1) Just a most stunningly attractive girl in my year school. W: Oh, is that all? (1) So what's the problem? M: (1) Well, the thing is I just don't know how to make her notice me, or... W: Wait a minute. I've got a brilliant idea I (3) Why don't you try talking to her? M: (3)But I wouldn't know what to say. 1... W: Look, she's in your chemistry class, isn't she? You're good at chemistry. (3) You could offer to help her with her chemistry homework. How about that? M: Not bad. Just one problem. W: What? M: (3) She's better than me at chemistry. W: OK, then? (3) Well, there is that party at John's on Friday night. You could invite her. M: ( 2/3 ) Just another small problem. John's her boyfriend. Key:1.B 2.C 3.A Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. W: Yes, can I help you?
2015年专四真题 2015英语专四听力原文 英语专四听写 Male and Female Roles in Marriage 男性和女性在婚姻中的角色 In the traditional marriage, the man worked to earn money for the family. 在传统婚姻中，男性负责工作养家。 The woman stayed at home to care for the children nand her husband. 女性则留在家里照顾孩子和丈夫。 In recent years, many couples continue to have a traditional relationship of this kind. 近些年，许多夫妻继续这种传统的夫妻关系。 Some people are happy with it, but others think differently. 一些人对这种关系感到满意，但是也有人有不同的看法。 There are two major differences in male and female roles now. 现在男性和女性的角色有两大主要差异。 One is that both men and women have many more choices. 其一，男性和女性都有更多的选择。 They may choose to marry or stay single. 他们可以选择结婚，也可以选择保持单身。 They may choose to work or to stay at home.
2008年英语专四听力真题 Part I DICTATION (15MIN) PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN) SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefullyand then answer the questions that follow. Questions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversat 1. When is Anne available for the meeting? A. The third week of May. B. The third week of June. C. The eleventh of June. D. The eleventh of May. 2. Their meeting will probably take place in A. London. B. Toronto. C. Mexico City. D. Chicago. 3. When is Eric calling back A. Thursday afternoon. B. Friday afternoon. C. Thursday morning. D. Friday morning 4. According to the woman advertisements A. let us know the best product. B. give us sufficient information. C. fail to convince people. D. give misleading information. 5. In the woman's opinion, money spent on advertisements is paid A. by manufacturers. B. by customers. C. by advertisers. D. by all of them. 6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. The woman seems to be negative about advertising. B. The woman appears to know more about advertising. C. The man is to be present at a debate on advertising. D. The man has a lot to talk about on advertising. Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of theconversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 7. Mr. Brown brought with him only a few things because A. there wasn't enough space in the cupboard. B. the hospital would provide him with everything. C. he was to stay there for a very short time. D. visitors could bring him other things. 8. According to the hospital rules, at which of the following hours can visitors see patients?