英语四级听力模拟训练试题(十二)

四级听力模拟试题第一节 (共5小题)现在你将听到一篇短文，请根据短文内容，选择正确的答案。

短文听两遍。

Question 1：What is the topic of the talk?A. Stress management.B. Time management.C. Procrastination.Question 2：What does the speaker suggest doing to manage time effectively?A. Setting priorities.B. Avoiding distractions.C. Breaking tasks into small steps.Question 3：According to the speaker, what is the downside of multitasking?A. It reduces efficiency.B. It increases stress.C. It causes distraction.Question 4：When should you tackle difficult tasks, according to the speaker?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon.C. In the evening.Question 5：What is the speaker's final advice?A. Be flexible with your plan.B. Avoid taking breaks.C. Seek help when needed.第二节 (共5小题)现在你将听到一段对话，请根据对话内容，选择正确的答案。

对话听两遍。

Question 6：What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends.B. Colleagues.C. Customer and salesperson.Question 7：Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a library.C. In a café.Question 8：What does the man think of the book?A. It's confusing.B. It's informative.C. It's entertaining.Question 9：What does the woman think of the book?A. It's well-written.B. It's difficult to follow.C. It's not worth reading.Question 10：What is the man going to do?A. Borrow the book from the woman.B. Look for other books by the same author.C. Recommend the book to his friend.第三节 (共5小题)现在你将听到一篇对话，请根据对话内容，选择正确的答案。

Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. A. Read the notice on the window B. Get a new bus scheduleC. Go and ask the staffD. Board the bus to Cleveland12. 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 specialD. 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 boat15. 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 placeD. 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 tool 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.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A. H e likes Sweden better than England.B. He prefers hot weather to cold weather.C. He is an Englishman living in Sweden.D. He visits London nearly every winter.20. A. The bad weather B. The gloomy winter C. The cold houses D. The long night21. A. Delightful B. Painful C. Depressing D. Refreshing22. A. They often stay up late reading B. They work hard and play hardC. They like to go camping in summerD. They try to earn more and spend more Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A. English Literature B. Management C. French D. Public Administration24. A. English teaching B. Staff trainingC. Careers guidanceD. Psychological counseling25. A. Its generous scholarships B. Its worldwide fameC. Its well-designed coursesD. Its pleasant environmentSection BPassage One26. A. Characteristics of Japanese artists B. Some features of Japanese cultureC. The art of Japanese brush paintingD. The uniqueness of Japanese art27. A. To calm themselves down B. To enhance concentrationC. To show their impatienceD. To signal lack of interest28. A. How listeners in different cultures show respectB. How speakers can win approval from the audienceC. How speakers can misunderstand the audienceD. How different Western and Eastern art forms arePassage Two29. A. Directing personnel evaluation B. Buying and maintaining equipmentC. Drawing up plans for in-service trainingD. Interviewing and recruiting employees30. A. Some of his equipment was damaged in a fireB. The training program he ran was a failureC. Two of his workers were injured at workD. Two of his employees committed theft31. A. A better relationship with his boss B. Advancement to a higher positionC. A better-paying job in another companyD. Improvement in the company’s management32. A. She has more self-confidence than ChrisB. She works with Chris in the same divisionC. She has more management experience than ChrisD. She is competing with Chris for the new jobPassage Three33. A. They help us see the important values of a cultureB. They guide us in handling human relationshipsC. They help us express ourselves more effectivelyD. They are an infinite source of human knowledge34. A. Their wording may become different B. The values they reflect may changeC. Their origins can no longer be tracedD. They may be misinterpreted occasionally35. A. Certain values are shared by a large number of culturesB. Some proverbs are assuming more and more importanceC. Old proverbs are constantly replaced by new onesD. Certain values have always been central to a cultureSection CDictationOur lives are woven together. As much as I enjoy my own 36________. I no longer imagine I can get through a 37________ day, much less all my life, 38________ on my own. Even if I am on 39________ in the mountains, I am eating food someone else has grown, living in a house some else has built, wearing clothes someone else has 40________ from cloth woven by others, using 41________ someone else is distributing to my house. 42________ of interdependence is everywhere. We are on this 43________ together.As I was growing up, 44______________________________________________________. “Make your own way”, “stand on your own two feet”, or my mother’s favorite remark when I was face-to-face with consequences of some action: “Now that you’ve made your bed, lie on it!” Total independence is a dominant theme in our culture, I imagine that 45________________________ ________________________________. But the teaching was shaped by our cultural images, and instead I grew up believing that I was supposed to be totally “independent”and consequently became very reluctant to ask for help.46________________________________________________________________________.12月四级真题参照答案完整版听力Section A：11. B) Go and ask the staff。

湖南农业大学2007 级大学英语四级听力专题材料第一讲、地点、方向类短对话1 A. At the bookstore. B. At the library. C. At the travel agency. D. At the hospital.2 A. In a parking lot. B. On a hill. C. At a service station. D. On the road.3 A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. In a cinema. D. In a University office.4 A. In a department store. B. In a bank. C. In an airport. D. In a hotel.5 A. At a science exhibit. B. At a bookstore. C. Near an art gallery. D. Near a paint store.6 A. To a museum. B. To a wedding. C. To New York. D. To visit a friend in Arizona.7 A. In a post office. B. In Professor Peterson’s office.C. In a publisher’s office.D. In a university bookstore.8 A. In an airport. B. In a store . C. In a police station. D. On a subway.9 A. In New York. B. In Washington. C. In Boston. D. At a bus stop.10 A. In a classroom. B. In an office. C. In a shop. D. On their way home.11 A. At a concert. B. Inside a movie theater. C. At a violin shop. D. At a museum.12 A. They are asking for direction. B. They are dating with each other.C. They are looking for Tom.D. They are talking on the phone.13 A. At a newsstand. B. A t a car dealer’s C. At a publishing house. D.At a newspaper office.14 A. Straight ahead on the street. B. On the right. C. On the left. D. Over there.15 A. In a bank. B. In a department store. C. In a grocery store. D. In a post office.16 A. In a shop. B. In a bookstore. C. In a library. D. In a school.17 A. In a fishing boat. B. On a farm. C. At a restaurant. D. In a luggage store.18 A. In a bookstore. B. In a library. C. In a post office. D. In a furniture store.19 A. At home. B. In the office. C. In a phone box. D. In a friend’s house.20 A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In the classroom. D. In a department store.21 A. At home. B. At work. C. At the store. D. In the hospital.22 A. In the woman’s house. B. In the man’s colleague’s office. C. Over the phone. D. In a restaurant.23 A. At a theatre. B. At a booking office. C. At a railway station. D. At a restaurant.24 A. In a kitchen. B. In an orchard. C. In a garden. D. At a picnic.25 A. A meeting room. B. A library. C. A shop. D. The bathroom.26 A. In the street. B. At a dinner table. C. In the hotel. D. At the mans house.27 A. America. B. England. C. Switzerland. D. Sweden.28 A. From next door. B. From upstairs. C. From the back door. D.From the Nelson’s house.29 A. At a cafeteria. B. At a supermarket. C. At a theater. D. At a travel agency.30 A. Under a huge tree. B. Between two buildings. C. In the park. D. In his apartment.第二讲、数字、时间类短对话1 A. Four nights. B. The whole night. C. Fourteen days. D. Forty nights.2 A. The man went to a wrong check-in counter. B. The man has just missed his flight.C. The plane will leave at 9:14.D. The plane’s departure time remains unknown.3 A. The plane took off at 8:00. B. The flight arrived on time at 8:15.C. The woman missed the plane by half an hour.D. The plane will arrive at 8:45.4 A.100. B.400. C.500. D.300.5 A. 1 dollar. B.3 dollars. C. 3 dollars 1 cent. D.1 dollar 30 cents.6 A.500. B.600. C.1000. D.1100.7 A. Altogether these books cost 17 dollars. B. It is 4.45 dollars after discount.C. It has 6 dollars discount.D. The original price is 15 dollars.8 A. 50 minutes. B. 35 minutes. C. 15 minutes. D.30 minutes.9 A. 15 students asked for leave today. B. There are only 14 girls among the students.C. 29 students attend the class today.D. All the 35 students show up in the class today.10 A. 6. B. 24. C. 18. D. 12.11 A. Monday evening. B. Wednesday evening. C. Thursday morning. D. Thursday evening.12 A. 8:05. B. 8:15. C. 8:25. D. 8:35.13 A. Adam left by 6:15 and arrived at the railway station on time. C. Adam got on the train at 7:00.B. The train left at 6:45 before Adam arrived. D. The train left at 7:15.14 A.12:00. B. 11:00. C. 1:15. D. 11:45.15 A. She is not competent as an English teacher.B. She is fifty years old and going to retire three years later.C. She has the teaching experience of thirty years.D. She has been working for fifty-three years.16 A.5:15. B. 5:10. C. 4:30. D. 5:00.17 A.2.40. B.17.60. C.8.30. D.8.80.18 A.Once a week. B. Twice a week. C.Three times a week. D.Four times a week.19 A. Two years. B. Twenty years. C. Forty years. D. A hundred years.20 A. The woman will pay 120 dollars for four chairs. B. The woman will have to repair the case.C. Each chair costs sixty dollars to repair.D. Both the chair and case is sold on discount.21 A. 500. B. 1000. C. 1,500. D. 2,000.22 A. 11:00. B. 11:45. C. 11:15. D. 11:30.23 A. She gets her house rent from the man every month.B. Her income is seven hundred and twenty dollars a month.C. She pays three hundred dollars for the house rent every six month.D. She also thinks it’s not much to pay three hundred a nd sixty dollars for the house rent.24 A. Ten. B. Eight. C. Two. D. Twelve.25 A. 20. B. 40. C. 100. D. 200.26 A. 900 yuan. B. 1,000 yua C. Less than 1,000 yuan. D. More than 1,000 yuan.27 A. They all get to class 10 minutes before the class begins.B. John always gets here right on time.C. The class will not begin at 8:00 today as an exception.D. John will probably get to class at 8:10 as usual.28 A. Two blocks. B. Three blocks. C. Four blocks. D. Five blocks.29 A. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. B. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. C. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. D. Closed.30 A. It’s 14°C below zero. B. It’s 14°C. C. It’s 14°C lower. D. It’s 14°C higher.第三讲人物、身份类短对话1 A. He is a sewer. B. He is an engineer. C. He is an electrician. D. He is a plumber.2 A. Dressmaker and customer. B. Tourist guide and tourist.C. Museum curator and visitor.D. Sales clerk and customer.3 A. Son and mother. B. Client and agency. C. Patient and doctor. D. Athlete and coach.4 A. Teacher and student. B. Lawyer and client. C. Customer and waitress. D. Boss and secretary.5 A. Colleagues. B. Husband and wife. C. Employer and employee. D. Mother and son.6 A. A bank teller. B. A policewoman. C. An accountant. D. A card collector.7 A. Saleswoman and customer. B. Daughter and father.C. Airline clerk and customer.D. Casual acquaintances.8 A. A downstairs neighbor. B. A stranger. C. Mr.Collins’ wife. D. A policewoman.9 A. A dentist. B. A patient. C. A librarian. D. A salesperson.10 A. A dramatist. B. An actor. C. A farmer. D. A worker.11 A. Her husband. B. A house painter. C. The landlord. D. A salesman.12 A. Mother and son. B. Postman and customer. C. Doctor and patient. D. Teacher and student.13 A. She is teaching how to be a good nurse. B. She likes to be a teacher rather than a nurse.C. She is very nervous to be a teacher.D. She is a nurse with a part time job as a babysitter.14 A. A waiter. B. A salesperson. C. A dressmaker. D. A hairdresser.15 A. A barber. B. A pilot. C. A taxi driver. D. A watchmaker.16 A. A stranger. B. A classmate. C. A friend. D. A colleague.17 A. A math teacher and his colleague. B. A teacher and his student.C. A student and his classmate.D. A librarian and a student.18 A. Twin sisters. B. Brothers. C. Close friends. D. They are colleagues.19 A. Relatives. B. Roommates. C. Colleagues. D. Neighbors.20 A. A shop assistant. B. A telephone operator. C. A waiter. D. A waitress.21 A. Husband and wife. B. Employer and employee. C. Classmates. D. Colleagues.22 A. Bank teller and customer. B. Hotel receptionist and customer.C. Landlady and tenant.D. Salesperson and customer.23 A. A writer. B. A teacher. C. A reporter. D. A student.24 A. His boss. B. His employee. C. His partner. D. His teacher.25 A. She is a garage worker. B. She is a car dealer. C. She is a taxi driver. D. She is a bodyguard.26 A. Chinese. B. British. C. German. D. Spanish.27 A. Husband and wife. B. Coach and student.C. Customer and shop assistant.D. Employer and employee.28 A. Policeman and thief. B. Teacher and pupil. C. Policeman and driver. D. Director and actress.29 A. A policeman. B. A robber. C. A military man. D. A detective.30 A. Air stewardess. B. Ship stewardess. C. Air pilot. D. Bus conductor.第四讲否定、转折、比较类短对话1 A. He would like to go other country on vacation.B. He would save every penny he earns in order to go abroad.C. He is not able to go abroad because he’ll buy a car.D. He’d like to drive his car to go abroad.2 A. She has worked there longer than I have. B. She hasn’t worked anywhere for a long time.C. She doesn’t work there anymore.D. She finds a job before long with that company.3 A. She was disappointed. B. She felt very bad.C. She was very confident.D. She was unprepared.4 A. The exam was easy. B. The exam was hard.C. The exam time was too long.D. The last question was especially hard.5 A. He did very well in science courses this semester. B. He hasn’t taken enough courses in math.C. He likes math enough to continue with other science courses.D. He doesn’t want to have any more science course.6 A. Wait for his cousin. B. Go to the airport. C. Prepare dinner. D. Do homework.7 A. Go to a game. B. Eat her supper. C. Miss her class. D. Meet her friends any time.8 A. It is going to be held as planned. B. It is postponed till next week.C. It is supposed to be held at seven o’clock.D. It is replaced by a mask ball tonight.9 A. She must be very careful. B. She will be affected.C. Both A and B.D. She is not doing her job well.10 A. The man will take the apartment. B. The man will not sleep well.C. The apartment is not good.D. The man will find an apartment elsewhere.11 A. He should make an interesting decision between them.B. He should take neither of them since they are both difficult.C. He should decide by his interest that which language he would learn.D. He should not make decision before he know more about them.12 A. This summer is terribly hot. B. Last summer was even hotter.C. Today is the hottest day in this summer.D. The sun was brighter this morning than it is now.13 A. It is not disgusting at all. B. It is more disgusting than expected.C. It is usually called disgusting.D. It is the most disgusting she has ever seen.14 A. They should ask for the assignment after next week.B. They should remember the significant date.C. She should keep the minute of her clock correct.D. She should finish her homework early.15 A. It was in a quiet surrounding. B. It was very comfortable.C. It was not too far.D. It was inconvenient.16 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.17 A. She is not interested in the papers. B. She has given the man much trouble.C. She would like to have a copy of the papers.D. She doesn’t want to take the trouble.18 A. Neither of them is successful. B. One of them is not very successful.C. Both plays are successful.D. They are a great failure.19 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.20 A. It has been reprinted four times. B. It is no longer available.C. It is temporarily out of stock in the store.D. This is a book out of date.21 A. She saw on TV the big tower she visited. B. She has visited the TV tower twice.C. She has visited the TV tower once.D. She will visit the TV tower in June.22 A. It’s too far away from them and they have to get up very early.B. It’s better to set off early to avoid being hold up by traffic.C. It will not be a good whether tomorrow for sightseeing.D. It might be very cold tomorrow and they’d better stay home.23 A. Mary will do the laundry. B. Mary is too busy to help.C. Mary will delay her written work.D. The man will do the laundry.24 A. The man wants to go to the movies. B. The man is too tired to go to the movies.C. The man does not want to go to the movies.D. The woman wants to go out for dinner.25 A. Type letters. B. Go back home. C. Give the man a hand. D. Talk to Mr. Mark.26 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.27 A. The man is looking for quality product. B. The woman is selling more products for good money.C. They are making coat out of pure silk.D. They are talking about products’ qualities and costs.28 A. It has two editions with the same cover. B. Both editions are the same price now.C. The paperback edition is on sale.D. The hardcover edition is more expensive.29 A. Most people killed in traffic accidents are heavy drinkers.B. People should pay more attention to the danger of drunk driving.C. Drunk drivers are not guilty.D. She does not agree with the man.30 A. The professor’s lectures are more informative than books.B. The professor’s lectures can give you the same thing as books.C. The professor’s lectures are less informative than books.D. Reading books is worthless.第五讲明辨观点态度、行为方式、请求建议类短对话1 A. It’s a nice day outside but the woman prefers to stay at home.B. On such a cold day, it’s nice to stay in a warm and comfortable house.C. The weather is warm now like before.D. No matter what the weather is, it’s better to stay inside rather than go outside.2 A. Tony should invest his money again this year since it’s better than last year.B. Tony should be careful in investing money in the business.C. Tony invested twice in this company’s busine ss.D. Tony made some profit in his investment last year.3 A. She had read the article without any difficulty.B. Her German teacher helped her with the vocabulary.C. The back of her German dictionary fell apart when she dropped it.D. She needs to look up some words in order to comprehend the article.4 A. They should buy a monthly meal ticket.C. The price of a meal varies from month to month. B. It is no good buying meals separately.D. Since neither way helps save money, they can do it either way.5 A. He will not rest during the holiday next week.B. He wants to have one day for rest after the holiday.C. He will set off for his holiday next week.D. He needs a long time to relax himself.6 A. Looking for a timetable. B. Buying some furniture.C. Reserving a table.D. Window shopping.7 A. She will eat less meat. B. She will eat less food.C. She will drink lots of water.D. She will eat more outside.8 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.9 A. He likes the cream very much. B. He wants to have the ice cream as dessert.C. He doesn’t like to eat ice cream.D. He wants to take the dessert at last.10 A. Ask Tom to send an invitation. B. Get the Johnson’s address from Tom.C. Invite Tom to the party.D. Tell Tom to pick up the Johnsons.11 A. She should work on her paper. B. She shouldn’t wear the pair of shoes.C. She should go to the concert.D. She should repair the shoes at first.12 A. Using tape for the poster. B. Not hanging the poster.C. Peeling off the wallpaper.D. Never mind the damage.13 A. He’ll go to bed before eleven o’clock. B. He has to stay up to finish his homework.C. He’ll go to the bed and finish his homework later.D. He went to bed before he finished his homework.14 A. Buy some clothes first. B. Go to the university directly.C. Take her clothes first.D. Go to the university on the way.15 A. The woman should buy an apartment. B. The woman should save money.C. The woman should buy a house on the outskirts.D. The woman should live in the city center.16 A. His car can stand any crash. B. His car is maintained as well as hers.C. His car is not as good as hers.D. His car is kept in good condition.17 A. One of them cheated. B. John copied it from Jim.C. Jim copied it from John.D. He doesn’t like either of them.18 A. Because he’s daughter’s birthday is on 28th, June too. B. Because he is not keen on parties.C. Because he has to attend his daughter’s graduation ceremony.D. Because his birthday is on 28th, June too.19 A. The woman has finished her shopping for the upcoming holiday.B. The woman doesn’t want to do any more sho pping for her husband.C. The man will give her wife a necklace as his Christmas present.D. The man has problem with his wife and would not buy anything for her.20 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.21 A. Wear a new dress. B. Attend a party. C. Go shopping. D. Make a silk dress.22 A. Take the subway as often as they used to. D. They are not used to go to work by subway.B. It would be faster to take the subway especially on rush hours.C. They often felt the work terrible especially on Monday mornings.23 A. The celebration would be very interesting. B. They would serve a meal as the celebration.C. He is going to the celebration if there is meal.D. He would not attend the celebration because it is not interesting.24 A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By taxi. D. On foot.25 A.To attend a party at a classmate’s home. B. To do homework with her classmate.C. To attend an evening class.D. To have supper out with her classmate.26 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.27 A.Ask John to lunch tomorrow afternoon. B. Tell John at lunch about the exhibition.C. Call her brother to tell John at lunch.D. Meet John tomorrow afternoon at the exhibition.28 A. To put him through to the director. B. To have a talk with the director about his work.C. To arrange an appointment for him with the director.D. To go and see if the director can meet him right now.29 A. Put her report on his desk. B. Read some papers he recommended.C. Improve some parts of her paper.D. Mail her report to the publisher.30 A. Give her a ride to work. B. Wake her up in the morning.C. Repair her car.D. Show her a special university.第六讲、识别因果、条件、推断归纳类短对话1 A. Her roommate stays awake all night. B. She needs a quieter place.C. She wants to play the piano.D. The present apartment is too expensive.2 A. He was speeding. B. He turned too fast at a corner.C. He ran a red light.D. He went through a zebra cross.3 A. The man should make a right turn if he wants to be on time.B. The man was still on time although he went to the wrong route.C. The man was late because he went to the wrong way.D. The man was five minutes before the film began.4 A. Fruits and water. B. Eating everything. C. Practice. D. Taking off quickly.5 A. To please Alex. B. To please the woman and her sister.C. To plea se the woman’s sister.D. To please the man’s girlfriend.6 A. The bank is closed on weekends and she can only go to the bank on weekdays.B. She knew the bank would be closed on weekends.C. She didn’t get her money from the bank because it was closed before she got there.D. She would go to the bank early on weekends.7 A. She has no computer at the moment. B. She has only one computer.C. She will lend the man her computer.D. Her computer has broken down.8 A. He has failed the grammar exam. B. He has passed the grammar exam.C. His teacher hasn’t offered help to him.D. His teacher feels sorry for his English.9 A. He’s unable to appear in court. B. He’s not so enthusiastic about academics.C. She wishes he could be a better student.D. He plays tennis better than others.10 A. Go home. B. See a film. C. Avoid them. D. Attend the party.11 A. The woman is talking with her boss. B. The woman needs help.C. The woman is complaining.D. The woman likes her job.12 A. All of his classmates like it very much. B. Many of his classmates didn’t like it.C. They got there early before it began.D. It is delayed and they have to leave there.13 A.He would rest at home and not go to the meeting. B. He will go the meeting after he had a rest.C.The meeting place is a million miles away from him.D. He’s very familiar with the meeting place.14 A. The woman shouldn’t be taking the train tom orrow.B. The woman should see the game afterward.C. The woman should step over the volleyball.D. The woman shouldn’t be playing so soon.15 A. Bald. B. Overweight. C. Thin. D. Healthy.16 A. He was late for school on the first day. B. He had a funny face.C. He was the first person he met at school.D. He liked to show off in class.17 A. The light hurts his eyes. B. His ears hurt. C. He can’t hear. D. He can’t see.18 A. He will only be available in the afternoon. B. It’s not his office hour.C. He doesn’t have time right now.D. He is too tired after class.19 A. Short hair looks fashionable. B. Short hair is more comfortable.C. Short hair looks nicer.D. She doesn’t have an air conditioner.20 A. He takes it as a kind of exercise. B. He wants to save money.C. He loves doing anything that is new.D. His office isn’t very far21 A. The woman has trouble getting along with the professor.B. The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time.C. The woman knew the professor had been busy.D. The woman knows the professor has run into trouble.22 A. He forgot his wallet and his money at home.B. He left his purse at home but takes some money with him.C. He would not forget his money if he checked his purse at home.D. He checked his wallet and found he forgot his money at home.23 A. He got home before 9 o’clock. B. He had a bad cold.C. He had a car accident.D. He was delayed.24 A. The woman would understand if she did Mary’s job. D. Mary isn’t a skillful typist.B. The woman should do the typing for Mary.C. The woman should work as hard as Mary.25 A. Clean his house while he is away. B. Buy him some plants and take care of them.C. Water his plants while he is away.D. Water his plants when she is not at work.26 A. He doesn’t like the books the woman bought. C. The woman bought a lot of books.B. Th ere wasn’t a large selection at the bookstore.D. He thinks the woman wants to own the bookstore.27 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.28 A. He must hand in a report about the museum. B. He has already visited the museum.C. He is not interested in her proposal.D. He is too busy to go with her.29 A. He enjoyed his outing. B. His outing was better than his previous ones.C. He hated the rain and mosquitoes.D. He found his outing very bad.30 A. An interesting movie. B. A poor taste audience. C. A successful play. D. An unsuccessful play.07短对话部分阶段测试(Test One)1 A. In Spring. B. In Summer. C. In Autumn. D. In Winter.2 A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Colleagues. D. Classmates.3 A. He hates it. B. He likes it better than the blue dress.C. He does n’t know which dress she means.D. He doesn’t like it as well as the blue one.4 A. In a cotton field. B. At a railway station. C. On a farm. D. On a train.5 A. It’s larger than the old one. B. It’s smaller t han the old one.C. It’s closer to the university than the old one.D. It’s as large as the old one.6 A. 6. B. 24. C. 12. D. 3.7 A. Rose didn’t finish the test in half an hour. B. Rose finished the test in half an hour.C. Rose found the test was very easy for her.D. Rose found the test very difficult.8 A. The man should quit the job. B. The man should think before quitting.C. The man shouldn’t quit the job.D. The job isn’t dull, exacting, and lowly paid.08短对话部分阶段测试(Test Two)1 A. 7:30 B. 8:00 C. 8:50 D. 8:152 A. She was very kind. B. She was apologetic. C. She was unforgiving. D. She was well spoken.3 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.4 A. To get his car repaired by another mechanic. B. To keep this car and buy a new one.C. To ask the mechanic to fix it at any lost.D. To sell the car and buy a new one.5 A. The man will go to meet the woman this evening.B. The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o’clock.C. The woman can’t finish making the jam before 7 o’clock.D. The woman won’t be able to see the man this evening.6 A. The woman will probably go to Paris. B. The man has no time to go to London.C. The man and the woman will stay at home.D. The man and the woman will go to Paris together.7 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.8 A. Wait for a taxi. B. Buy some food. C. Go on a trip. D. Book train tickets.长对话7 学会听前读题并预测内容与问题19. A.To go boating on the St. Lawrence River. B.To go sightseeing in Quebec Province.C.To call on a friend in Quebec City.D.To attend a wedding in Montreal.20. A.Study the map of Quebec Province. B.Find more about Quebec City.C.Brush up on her French.D.Learn more about the local customs.21.A.It’s most beautiful in summer. B.It has many historical buildings.C.It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.D.It’s the only French speaking city in Canada.22. A.It was about a little animal. B.It took her six years to write.C.It was adapted from a fairy tale.D.It was about a little girl and her pet.23.A. She knows how to write best-selling novels. B.She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.C. She is able to win enough support from publishers.D. She can make a living by doing what she likes.24. A. The characters. B. The readers. C. Her ideas. D. Her life experiences.25. A. She doesn’t really know where they originated. B. She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.C. They popped out of her childhood dreams.D. They grew out of her long hours of thinking.快速浏览下面的题目，对磁带上将要播放的内容先有个大概的预测，然后听录音。

xx年12月英语四级听力专项练习题在准备四级听力的过程中，首先保证每天都有听英语。

建议每天抽出40分钟时间专攻听力，新闻，综艺节目，有声读物或者电影等，但是你一定要集中注意力，沉浸在英文环境中。

以下是网的关于听力专项练习题，供大家备考。

Directions: In this part, you will hear a passage. After the passage, you will be asked some questions. You will hear the passage and the questions about it just one time. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the fpur choices marked A, B, C and D.1. A) One.B) Two.C) Three.D) Four.2. A) To live in the same area as their parents.B) To live in the different area from their parents.C) To live in their friends' home.D) To live with people their parents have met.3. A) To find better jobs.B) To make more money.C) To do all the things they were unable to do.D) All of the above.4. A) Because changes take place very quickly.B) Because young people don't learn new things.C) Because old people don't learn new things.D) The reason is not mentioned in the passage.Directions: Learn the following words and phrase. Then listen to the passage for the second time and write "A" (true) or "B" (false) for each statement you hear.approve of 同意oupation n. 职业mobile a. 流动的ambition n. 奢望，野心division n. 分裂，不一致value vt. 尊重obsolete a. 过时的5. ( )A) trueB) false6. ( )A) trueB) false7. ( )A) trueB) false8. ( )A) trueB) falseDirections: Listen to the passage for the third time and write down the missing words aording to what you have just heard.1. Often, however, the ambitions that parents have their children are another cause of them.2. In a traditional culture, elderly people their wisdom, but in our society the knowledge of a lifetime may bee obsolete .。

四级听力模拟试题听力部分共包含四个部分，分为短对话、长对话、短文理解和复合式听写。

请根据所听内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

Section A: Short Conversations1. What does the woman mean by saying "It's raining cats and dogs"?A. It's raining very heavily.B. She's very tired.C. She's very angry.D. She's very happy.2. Why does the man refuse to go to the party?A. He has to work late.B. He doesn't like the host.C. He has a cold.D. He has another appointment.3. What is the woman's opinion about the new policy?A. She thinks it's too strict.B. She thinks it's too lenient.C. She thinks it's fair.D. She thinks it's unnecessary.Section B: Long Conversations4. What is the main topic of the conversation?A. A travel plan.B. A business proposal.C. A new restaurant.D. A school project.5. Why does the man suggest going to the beach?A. To relax.B. To meet friends.C. To do some sports.D. To watch a sunset.6. What does the woman agree to do?A. Cook dinner.B. Wash the car.C. Do the laundry.D. Clean the house.Section C: Passages7. What is the speaker's main point in the passage?A. The importance of a healthy diet.B. The benefits of regular exercise.C. The effects of stress on health.D. The role of sleep in well-being.8. According to the passage, what can help reduce stress?A. Listening to music.B. Taking a walk.C. Drinking coffee.D. Working overtime.9. What does the speaker suggest as a way to improve sleep quality?A. Avoiding caffeine.B. Watching TV before bed.C. Eating a large meal.D. Taking a hot bath.Section D: Compound Dictation10. Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the information you hear. Write your answers on the answer sheet.Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the _______ (10) _______ (11) _______ (12) _______ (13) _______ (14) _______ (15) _______ (16) _______ (17) _______ (18) _______ (19)_______ (20) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______。

12月英语四级听力短篇新闻模拟题2016年12月英语四级听力短篇新闻模拟题新闻听力考查重点，简言之，为“3W”，即：时间(when)、事(what)以及原因(why)。

除此之外，听力中涉及到的数字，名词都需要注意到，尤其会在细节题中考到。

以下是yjbys网店铺整理的关于英语四级听力短篇新闻模拟题，供大家备考。

Questions 1 and 2 will be based on thefollowing news item.1A.Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B.An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C.The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D.Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda's capital.2A.On Christmas Eve.B.Just before midnight.C.During a security check.D.At lunch time.News Item One(1) Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26injured in an explosion at a bus station in centralNairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for theUgandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali groupal-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in theUgandan capital which killed more than 70 people.Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journeyfrom Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. (2) Some eyewitnesses report that a bag wasabout to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red buswere left smashed, andblood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hoursearlier, Uganda's police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1.What is the news report mainly about?2.When did the incident occur?短篇新闻(一)肯尼亚警方称内罗毕中部的公交车站里发生了一起爆炸事故，造成了1人死亡，26人受伤。

大学英语考试四级听力模拟试卷Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A.,B.,C., and D., and decide which is the best answer.Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.1、A. Basketball. B. A pair of shoes.C. A coat.D. He hadn't decided yet.2、A. At a doctor's. B. At a store.C. At a library.D. At a bank.3、A. Take a walk. B. Give a performance.C. Listen to the music.D. Dance to the music.4、A. Do her homework. B. Clean the backyard.C. Wash clothes.D. Enjoy the beautiful day5、A. Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman.B. Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman.C. Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman.D. Margaret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman.6、A. The man goes to a wrong check-in counter.B. The man has just missed his flight.C. The plane will leave at 9:14.D. The plane's departure time remains unknown.7、A. Go to dance. B. Go to the Student Art Center.C. Go to a lecture.D. Stay at home.8、A. She has none at present. B. She has bought a new one.C. She has only an old one.D. Her brother has given her one.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9、A. The Students' Union. B. The university administration.C. The faculty.D. The senior students.10、A. He is a member of the Students' Union. B. He is the sponsor of the party.C. He is a new student in the university.D. He is a successful graduate of the university.11、A. To provide students with a chance to get to know each other.B. To invite successful students through university to pass on some valuable advice.C. To help new students successfully graduate by sharing other students' experience.D. All of the above.12、A. The man. B. The woman.C. Both the man and the woman.D. Neither the man, nor the woman.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13、A. To make sure you are standing firmly enough at the shore.B. To make sure you are properly equipped.C. To make sure you are properly grounded at the shore.D. To make sure you are properly grounded off the shore.14、A. He should at first do nothing and go with the flow.B. He should paddle hard to move away from the shore.C. He should try to stay where he is.D. He should lean forward.15、A. Never lean forward. B. Never lean backward.C. Never lean away from the shore.D. Never get out of the canoe.Section BDirections: 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 markedA.,B.,C., andD..Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16、A. To support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines.B. To clarify the British government's policy on landmines.C. To investigate the sufferings of landmine victims there.D. To establish her image as a friend of landmine victims.17、A. Because she was ill-informed of the government's policy.B. Because they were actually opposed to banning landmines.C. Because she had not consulted the government before the visit.D. Because they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola.18、A. It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B. It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C. It had greatly promoted her popularity.D. It had affected her relations with the British government.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19、A. Seven-tenths. B. Eight-tenths.C. Nine-tenths.D. Six-tenths.20、A. Antarctica is the coldest place on earth.B. A small group of people live in Antarctica.C. Antarctica has much plant life there.D. The fur seal is the smallest animal in Antarctica.21、A. Penguins are the smallest animals in Antarctica.B. Penguins are the best-known of Antarctic birds.C. Penguins can fly because they have strong wings.D. Penguins can only swim a little distance.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22、A. The world's largest black bears. B. The world's largest brown bears.C. Black wolves.D. Monkeys.23、A. To gain support from the local community.B. To protect it from irresponsible development.C. To make it a better home for wildlife.D. To get funds in developing this area.24、A. More than 14,000 acres. B. About 14,000 acres.C. More than 4,000 acres.D. About 4,000 acres.25、A. Enforcing strict laws against wrong behavior.B. Raising respect for the land among people.C. Working together with the local government.D. Working together with the local community.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 26 to 33 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 34 to 36 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.The National Health Service in Britain was set up in 1948 26 after the end of the Second World War. Its 27 is to provide free medical treatment for all patients who wish to take advantage of the 28 . However, it is still possible to 29 private medical treatment and in this case the doctor charges a fee.To say that the National Health Service is free is not 30 true. Every employed or self-employed person over 16 years of age must put a stamp on an 31 card every week. This card is 32 by a government department called the Department of Health and Social Security. The stamp costs money and the 33 is constantly changing. 34 , and it finances the National Health Service together with many other social security benefits such as retirement pensions, unemployment benefit, sickness benefit and so on.In order to participate in the Health Service, a patient must register with a General Practitioner, usually known as a G.P. 35 .If the doctor feels that the case needs more expert help or the use of greater resources than are at his disposal, 36 .答案:Listening ComprehensionSection A1、D[解析]W: I suppose you have bought some gifts for your family.M: Well, I have bought a pair of shoes for my father, and a coat for my mother. But I haven't decided what to buy for my brother. Probably a basketball.Q: What did the man buy for his brother?2、D[解析]W: What kind of account do you want to open?M: A regular savings account.Q: Where did this conversation probably take place?3、D[解析]M: The music is so beautiful that I'd like to dance. But I don't know the steps.W: It doesn't matter. No one will be looking at us in this crowd.Q: What does the woman suggest they do?4、C[解析]M: It's such a beautiful day. Why not sit out in the backyard for a while and enjoy it?W: I'd love to. But there's a lot of laundry to do.Q: What will the woman probably do?5、D[解析]M: Why did Margaret call yesterday?W: She wanted to pick up some magazines she lent me.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?6、D[解析]M: Is this the check-in counter for Flight 914 to Los Angeles?W: Yes, but I'm sorry that the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice.Q: What do we learn from this conversation?7、C[解析]W: Let's go to the dance at the Student Art Center tomorrow.M: I'd like to, but I'm going to a lecture. Thanks for asking me though.Q: What is the man going to do tomorrow?8、A[解析]M: I wonder if I could borrow your dictionary, please?W: You certainly could if I had one, but I gave my old one to my brother when he went away to school, and I haven't bought a new one yet.Q: What did the woman say about her dictionary?9、A[解析] 9-12M: Excuse me, may I ask some questions about the reception party that you're advertising outside?W: What would you like to know about it?M: Well, I'm not really sure what the purpose of the event is.W: The party will provide students with a chance to get to know each other, and a chance for students who have been successfully through university to pass on some valuable advice.M: Who's organizing the event? Is it the faculty or...W: Actually, it is the Students' Union that's organizing this event.M: I hope we won't have to sit through a lot of boring speeches. What can they actually do to help a guy like me?W: The Students' Union is simply a group of normal, but grateful, students who hope that by sharing their experiences with new students they can help more students to successfully graduate.M: But will we have any time for some fun at this party?W: Most of the time Will be split between eating, dancing, and singing--so not to worry. However, some of the words of wisdom from the former students should not be missed.M: You've got a point. They are, after all, successful stories if they've managed to survive university life. I hear that about only half of all students who start university actually finish it.W: And besides that, there's another reason to go.M: What's that?W: The pie they'll be serving is delicious. I know since I'm the one who will be making it.M: That's great! I am looking forward to the party. Thank you.W: Not at all. May you have a good time.9. Who is organizing the reception party?10、C[解析]What do we know about the man from the conversation?11、D[解析]What is the purpose of the reception party?12、B[解析]Who will make the pie that is to be served at the reception party?13、C[解析] 13-15W: Just a few reminders are necessary before you climb in. First, make sure you are properly grounded at the shore.M: What do you mean by that?W: I mean your canoe should be secure enough so that the moment you get init, it doesn't float away on you.M: But you wouldn't want it to be too grounded, would you? Otherwise, it's a lot of work to push it from the shore.W: Right, so try to have it parked securely enough that a simple shove from your paddle is all it takes to get you offshore.M: What if the currents keep pushing you back to shore, after you've pushed off?W: In that case, you may wish to "go with the flow" and let it glide you along the edges until you come across an area where you can push towards the center.M: OK, got it. So, can we get in and get going? I am dying to try out an Eskimo roll.W: All right, but there are still some other tips I have to remind you of. For example, do you remember what you should never do when you're pushing off?M: Yeah, I remember. Never lean forward. Always lean away from the shore. Let's just get out there so I can practice my Eskimo roll.W: Come on Stan, as they say--walk before you run.M: See you on the other side of the shore.W: OK. Good luck!M: Thank you again!13. What is the first reminder that the woman gives to the man?14、A[解析]What should the man do if the currents keep pushing his canoe back to the shore?15、A[解析]What should the man never do when he is pushing off from the shore?Section B16、A[解析] 16-18It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the Red Cross's campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines.The Princess concluded with a simple message: "We must stop landmines." And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message. But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described her as "very ill-informed" and a "loose cannon".Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princess's trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and thatshe was in fact very well-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British government's policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government.To try and limit the damage, both the Foreign Secretary and the Defense Secretary gave corresponding statements respectively. For the Princess, the trip to this war-tom country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems.16. Why did Princess Diana pay a visit to Angola in 1997?17、B[解析]Why did some members of the British government criticize Diana?18、B[解析]What did Princess Diana think of her visit to Angola?19、C[解析] 19-21Antarctica has nine-tenths of all the world's ice. If all this ice melted, the level of the world's oceans would rise 250 feet. Most cities along the coast would be drowned. In New York Harbor, water would almost cover the Statue of Liberty's head. But the ice in Antarctica does not melt. The temperature stays well below freezing the year round in most places. Antarctica is the coldest place on earth. The temperature there has been known to drop to more than 100 degrees below zero.Antarctica does not have much plant life. Only a few simple plants such as mosses can grow there. The climate is so harsh, and food so scare, that people cannot settle in Antarctica. But along the coasts of the continent there are many birds, fish and animals.Thousands of whales and millions of seals swim in Antarctica seas. Six kinds of seals are found. The fur seal, the smallest, has long been hunted for its silky fur. The tough-skinned elephant seal is the largest. It can weigh as much as four tons.Most of the world's whaling takes place in Antarctica waters. The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived.A number of birds live in Antarctica, and fly over the water and ice. Penguins are the best-known of Antarctic birds. They cannot fly, but they have flipper-wings, which make them strong swimmers.19. How much of all the world's ice does Antarctica have?20、A[解析]Which of the following statements about Antarctica is true according to the passage?21、B[解析]What do we know about the penguins in Antarctica from the passage?22、A[解析] 22-25Two hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia, there live some of the world's largest black bears. They are in northern Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.The streams, lakes, meadows, mountain, ridges and forests that make the Pocono an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats are endangered by highway construction. To protect the Pocono's natural beauty from irresponsible development, the Nature Conservancy named the area one of America's "Last Great Places".Operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, the conservancy's officer Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. By forging partnerships with people the Conservancy has been able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area.Cook attributes the Conservancy's success in the Pocono to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents."The key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with the local community," Cook said. "The people who live there respect the land." They value quiet forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. They are eager to help with the conservation effort.22. Which of the following animals live in northern Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains?23、B[解析]What is the purpose in naming Pocono as one of America's "Last Great Places"?24、A[解析]How many acres of environmentally important land are there in the Pocono area?25、D[解析]What is the key to protecting environmentally important land in Pocono according to Cook?Section C26、shortly[解析] 26-36The National Health Service in Britain was set up in 1948 (26) shortly after the end of the Second World War. Its (27) aim is to provide free medical treatment for all patients who wish to take advantage of the (28) service. However, it is still possible to (29) obtain private medical treatment and in this case the doctor charges a fee.To say that the National Health Service is free is not (30) entirely true. Every employed or self- employed person over 16 years of age must put a stamp on an (31) insurance card every week. This card is (32) issued by a government departmentcalled the Department of Health and Social Security. The stamp costs money and the (33) amount is constantly changing. (34) Part of the cost of this stamp, in fact. the greater part, is borne by the employer, and it finances the National Health Service together with many other social security benefits such as retirement pensions, unemployment benefit, sickness benefit and so on.In order to participate in the Health Service, a patient must register with a General Practitioner, usually known as a G.P. (35) Whenever he is iii or needs to consult a doctor for any reason he will in every case go to see his G.P. If the doctor feels that the case needs more expert help or the use of greater resources than are at his disposal, (36) he will give his patient a letter to take to a hospital where more advanced treatment is available.27、aim 28、service 29、obtain 30、entirely 31、insurance 32、issued 33、amount34、Part of the cost of this stamp, in fact, the greater part, is borne by the employer35、Whenever he is ill or needs to consult a doctor for any reason he will in every case go to see his G.P. 36、he will give his patient a letter to take to a hospital where more advanced treatment is available。

大学英语四级听力分类模拟题（带答案） Listening Comprehension Section A Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 1、 A. 5%. B. 10%. C. 37%. D. 53%. 2、 A. It increased the number of new airports. B. It increased the global unemployment rate. C. It created jobs for people. D. It promoted the growth in daily spending. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. 3、 A. 8.6 millimeters. B. 3.4 millimeters. C. 8.1 millimeters. D. 1.7 millimeters. 4、 A. Greenhouse gases. B. Human activity. C. Climate change. D. Rainfall increase. 5、 A. Cause water to expand. B. More rains. C. Less evaporation. D. Fewer wind. Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. 6、 A. Global warming. B. Nuclear wars. C. Food crisis. D. Economic depression. 7、 A. Decrease economic competition. B. Issue more money. C. Provide more food. D. Reduce carbon emissions.

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How Will Driverless Technology Change Our Lives?无人驾驶技术将怎样改变我们的生活?Almost every day, we hear about a new development in the world of driverless technology. But how will this technology change our lives when cars no longer need humans to drive them?Major automakers are now researching and testing driverless cars.Technology companies like Apple, Google and Uber are also working to bring driverless technology to market.James Anderson is a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation. He is also an expert on driverless transportation. He said the first stage of the technology is already here. The technology allows cars to change lanes, control speed and warn drivers of hazards.“The idea is that drivers first use these, and then become more confident to use the technology more,” he said. “But the risk of that is that research suggests people tend to over rely on the equipment, and may or may not be able to jump back in and take over on short notice.”Setback for driverless technologyIn May, a driver was killed while using the “Autopilot” feature on a Tesla car. It was the first known U.S. death involving a car operating in self-drive mode.Officials said the crash happened in Florida when a tractor-trailer turned in front of the Tesla Model S. Investigators said it appeared the car’s cameras failed to differentiate bet ween the large white side of the tractor-trailer and the brightly lit sky.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is investigating the accident, as well as the design and performance of Tesla’s Autopilot system.The driver of the truck told the Associated Press the driver of the car was “playing Harry Potter on the TV screen” before the crash.The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed it found a portable DVD player in the car after the accident. But it could not confirm whether a movie was playing at the time of the crash.Tesla’s founder, Elon Musk, expressed condolences for the accident. Tesla said it was the first known death in more than 200 million kilometers driven with its Autopilot system.Autopilot allows the car to steer itself in a lane, change lanes, and speed up or slow down based on nearby traffic. Tesla said the system is designed only to assist drivers, who must manually turn it on.The company tells drivers that even when using Autopilot, they need to keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times.“Autopilot is getting better all the time, but it is not perfect and still requires the driver to remain alert,” Tesla said.Despite these dangers, autonomous cars are expected to greatly reduce accidents. Currently, about 90 percent of crashes are caused by human error.James Anderson said the big automakers have pledged to add anti-crash devices on all vehicles within five years.Driverless technology leads to disruptionEven though few accidents is good, Anderson said this wouldcause a lot of economicdisruption. “There’s a whole crash economy that is dependent on the regular occurrence of automobile crashes.” He said job losses would come in the insuranceindustry and in hospitals where crash victims are treated.In addition, other driving-related jobs would be hurt. There are millions of truck drivers, delivery drivers, taxi drivers, and other driving-related jobs in the U.S. “A lot of those jobs are likely to disappear,” he said.A California company already has plans to sell driverless kits for tractor-trailer trucks. The company, Otto, was started by former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski.Just the thought of an 18-wheel truck speeding down the highway fully loaded with cargo makes many drivers nervous. But Levandowski said the technology is very safe. He says the goal is to make trucks drive as much like humans as possible, but with the reliability of machines.How will technology change our lives?Carlo Ratti heads the SENSEable City Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The lab studies how digital technologies are changing cities and how this will change how people get around in the future.“The most exciting thing about a self-driving car is not really the fact that you don’t need to keep your hands on the steering wheel. For us, the most exciting thing is that it’s going to have a profound impact on mobility in our cities.”Ratti said cars are now only being used about 5 percent of the time. Most of the time they are parked and using up valuable city space.In the future, a self-driving car could give you a ride to workin the morning. But then the same car could be used throughout the day to take other people around the city. This car-sharing model would blur the lines between private and public transportation, Ratti said.“We could potentially share cars and rides better. That means a city where you couldtheoretically make everybody’s destination in Washington or New York, or Singapore – a big city or a small city – with 20 percent of the cars we have today.”He said another major change could be the removal of traffic intersections. “At that point, you could think about autonomous intersections. Intersections where vehicles don’t need to stop at a junction, but they can keep going and simply avoid bumping i nto each other.”Ratti said he believes driverless technology will lead to more efficient and transportation. But it will also leave questions about who will truly benefit.“When you think about building a shared infrastructure, the question is, who’s going to charge or bill other people? Who’s going to enact different transportation policies? So it really becomes much more about how we’re going to distribute the benefits of this new transportation system across society.”Another big question is how ready the public is, or will be, to use driverless technology.Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania are reporting positive results with self-driving vehicles.Lead researcher, Professor Raj Rajkumar, said it really does not take long for people to trust the car enough to let go of the wheel.“They begin to see that the vehicle is exact, very rational, drives safely, and then they begin to relax,” he said.U.S.-based Local Motors has even used 3-D printing technology to produce self-driving vehicles. It recently introduced a new minibus called “Olli” that can carry up to 12 people.The vehicle allows passengers to call for rides with a mobile app similar to Uber. The company says about 75 percent of the entire vehicle can currently be 3-D printed, and it can be fully assembled in 11 hours.I’m Bryan Lynn.And I'm Anne Ball.Bryan Lynn reported this story for VOA Learning English. Additional information came from the Associated Press and . Hai Do was the editor.We want to hear from you. Would you trust a self-driving car enough to take a ride? Write to us in the Comments section, and visit our Facebook page._______________________________________________________Words in This Storytractor-trailer – n. large truck with a trailer attached to the backdisruption – n. an interruption in normal progressblur – v. to make unclear or confusedtheoretically – adv. related to something that is possible, but not yet known to be truesustainable – adj. able to be maintained at a certain rate or levelrational – adj. based on facts or reason and not emotions or feelings【2016年12月英语四级听力模拟试题】。

国家公共英语（四级）口试模拟试卷12(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. 考生个人情况介绍 2. 考生相互问答 3. 继续性问答考生个人情况介绍1．E First of all, we’d like to know something about you,so I’m going to ask some questions about yourselves.E Are you satisfied with the environment you are living in?E Has your university done anything to protect the campus environment? (If yes, what has it done? /If not, why not?) E Why is environmental protection important?E Is environmental pollution a local or global problem? (Please explain) E Which do you think is more important, environmental protection or economic development?正确答案：Environment protectionPart 1 (2 minutes)E First of all, we’d like to know something about you,so I’m going to ask some questions about yourselves.E Are you satisfied with the environment you are living in?A I’m dissatisfied with the environment I’m living in now. I’m a university student in Beijing. Actually I think the environment on campus is very good, because there are many trees and plenty of grass on campus. For example, at dusk, we can see many birds flying over the campus. It’s very beautiful. What makes me dissatisfied is the environment of Beijing. Some of Beijing’s rivers are very dirty and smell feculent. Beijing also has sensible sandstorms. This environment problem is getting more and more serious. As the suffusing dust blocks out the sky, enshrouding the city, the storm brings much inconvenience and trouble to people’s daily life and work, and even claims lives in regions where the problem is more serious.E Has your university done anything to protect the campus environment? (If yes, what has it done? /If not, why not?) A Yes, my university attaches great importance to the campus environment. There are many lawns and trees in my university. Workers often mow the lawns and clean the streets on campus. So, the campus’s always kept tidy. There is a very beautiful lake on campus. After lunch, students and teachers always go there to have a walk. Three years ago, the water of this lake was very dirty, and teachers and students often complained about it. Then, my university mobilized all the students and teachers to clean this lake. Firstly, they drained all the water. Secondly, they scooped out the garbage that sunk to the bottom of the lake. Finally, they pumped clean water into the lake. Now the lake has restored its beauty. This is one example of what is being done to pro-tect the campus environment, from which we can see all teachers and students are contributing to the campus environment at protection.E Why is environmental protection important?A To know the importance of environmental protection, you should know the damage done by pollution. Pollution is harmful to human beings. Polluted water causes many kinds of diseases. And sometimes these diseases kill people’s lives. Dirty air or garbage causes stinging eyes and running noses. Pollutants are destructive. They eat away the stone and cause iron to rust. Environmentalpollution is more serious in some areas.E Is environmental pollution a local or global problem? (Please explain) B In my opinion, environmental pollution is both a local and global problem. Environmental pollution does great damage to people’s health and drives a growing number of people into poverty. So in many nations, environmental degradation is now recognized as a key barrier to governments’ ability to meet basic needs and sustain living standard. At the global level, almost all of the indicators are negative. Each year now, the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reaches a new high, and the ozone layer grows thinner. Thousands of plant and animal species no longer exist. The world environmental protection has, in a sense, been under way for more than two decades. Grass-roots environmental organizations proliferated in these years. Environmental pollution is a serious problem that needs to be solved by all human beings both on a local and global level.E Which do you think is more important, environmental protection or economic development?B Some people think that the most urgent task is to develop economy on a large scale because many people, especially in rural areas, are living in poverty. They believe only by further balancing and developing our economy can we get rid of poverty and gain overall prosperity. On the other hand, many people insist that environmental protection should be top priority. We have only one mother earth. If our ecological environment is heavily polluted or ruined, we could not survive on this planet. In my opinion, both economy and environment protection are urgent tasks. Without economic development, we would remain backward and possibly be conquered or bullied by other powerful countries. On the other hand without environmental protection, we would lose our home. Therefore, the best solution is to develop environmental-protection-oriented industries and agriculture, killing two birds with one stone.考生相互问答2．E Now, I’d like you to talk about something between yourselves. You should take care to share the opportunity of speaking.正确答案：E Now, I’d like you to talk about something between yourselves. You should take care to share the opportunity of speaking.A I think newspaper is the best way to get the latest news. What happens in a day will be found in the newspaper the next day.B But television can give you the latest news earlier. It’s quicker than newspaper.A I think newspaper is the best way to get the latest news. As for TV, whether we like a particular piece of news or not, all we have to do is sit in front of the tube and “let it happen”. But a newspaper reader can select what he is interested in, skip what he thinks is boring or irrelevant and read it anytime he likes.B Yes, what did you said just now is reasonable, but television news can vividly bring into our living rooms dramatic events of singular importance, such as space launchings, natural disasters, and wars, etc.A But it cannot cover important stories in the depth they may deserve because of its time limitation. On the contrary, print news excels in its ability to devote as much space to a story as necessary, though it cannot compete withtelevision visually.B As for me, I think the Internet is the best way to get the latest news. The news on it can be almost instantaneous especially when a gymnastic contest is held. And there is also enough space to cover anything such as a story. There are also more pictures, which are clearer than those of newspaper. A Oh, I don’t think so. Maybe in the future the Internet will be the best way. But now, there is only a small proportion of people who have computers and access to the Internet. It’s not popular, so it’s not convenient. But the newspaper is very convenient. In a word, newspaper is the best way to get the latest news.A Why did you say that the newspaper is very convenient?B Firstly, you can buy newspaper anywhere at anytime, such as the corner of a street, the subway, the supermarket and so on. Secondly, a newspaper is really very cheap compared with Internet fees. Anyone can afford it no matter how poor he is. It’s only about 1 Yuan. Sometimes you can subscribe one of your favorite newspapers, and the newspaper will be sent to your home every day. Then you need not go out to buy newspapers.B Which newspaper do college students like most? And why?A I just think different students like different newspapers. Sports fan like Sports Weekly most. Students majoring in Economics like 21st Century Economy Report most. Students majoring in International Politics like People’s Daily. Last term, I was the manager of a campus newsstand, so I know which one is the best seller. Besides the newspapers mentioned above, Nanfang Weekly is another newspaper which is popular among college students. The reason is that this newspaper always discloses something secret in economics or politics such as bribery.A Which kind of mass media do you think is most influential, TV, newspapers, the radio or the Internet? (Give your reasons.) B I think newspaper is the most influential mass media. Firstly, the news of TV and radio are subjective and adiaphorous, but in the news of newspaper, the author can express his attitude or opinion towards events through literature. In fact, the newspaper is full of opinions on movie star, football star, famous people and political events. Some newspapers are famous for their critical positions on many e-vents. Nanfang Weekly is a good example. The news on Internet has its own characteristics and sometimes it’s even more detailed than in newspapers. But it is not very popular nowadays, so what people talk about in their office or home is always the viewpoint of some newspapers.继续性问答3．E I’m going to give each of you a picture and I’d like you to first briefly describe and then give your comment on what you see in the picture. Candidate A,this is your picture. You have three minutes to talk about it.E Thank you. Now,candidate B,could you please ask your partner a question?E OK. Candidate B,here is your picture. You also have three minutes to talk about your picture.E Thank you.Now,candidate A,could you please ask your partner a question?正确答案：E I’m going to give each of you a picture and I’d like you to first briefly describe and then give your comment on what you see in the picture. Candidate A,this is your picture. You have three minutes to talk about it.A The pictureshows us a prospect of family reunion. The whole family is getting together and having a wonderful supper. In holidays they choose to stay home to enjoy and relax with the family. Each member of the family appears to be happy and they are toasting to each other’s health. In China family reunion is a traditional way of observing holidays.E Thank you. Now,candidate B,could you please ask your partner a question?B Do you think we should spend our own festivals or western ones?A I’m a more traditional person. I’ve also noticed the change and my attitude toward this phenomenon is just live-and-let-live. People can have their own way of life. If they want to celebrate the western festivals, then just let them do so. But for myself, I prefer celebrating our traditional ones. Chinese are more reserved. And being reserved is not a fault in our character. We just show our love in our own way. It may not be spoken out, but one can feel it. And usually it’s the deepest, and the strongest love. Under the more reserved appearance, there is often a more colorful and richer inner world. So it’s still more important to celebrate our own festivals.E OK. Candidate B,here is your picture. You also have three minutes to talk about your picture.B In the left of pictures, groups of people, mostly women, are shopping in the stories. They are purchasing all kinds of clothes. In holidays people usually stroll along the streets. There are usually many sales for them to get a good bargain. In the right picture, a boy indulges himself in the net. Surfing the net seems to have brought great satisfaction to him. Indeed surfing the net is convenient, but we should be aware of the problems as well. The web can be dangerous because it can be addictive and violent sites are easily accessible and can pollute young minds. Additionally, it influences your working and studying play if you spend too much time on it. So, people should be careful not to be misled.E Thank you.Now,candidate A,could you please ask your partner a question?A What should we do to encounter these phenomenon?B In my opinion, at present, we have two urgent tasks at hand. One is to develop our economy quickly, it can help us win back the youth. The other is to publicize and give more attention to our own culture. We can create a kind of atmosphere with the help of government, and our mass media. We should learn from the foreigners but we should have our own understanding to these festivals. For example, we could have a candle supper with our lovers without rose or chocolate, we could express the same feeling by our own ways.。