大学英语4级听力新题型15套试题

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。

大学英语四级模拟试卷15(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. Writing 2. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 3. Listening Comprehension 4. Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) 6. Error Correction 8. TranslationPart I Writing (30 minutes)1．For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic: Computers or Books. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below. 1. 一些人认为图书馆应该购买更多电脑 2. 另一些人认为应该购买更多图书 3. 你的看法Computers or Books正确答案：Computers or Books As most libraries’ funds are limited, some people insist that libraries’money be spent on purchasing computers. They argue that computers and the Internet provide people with a massive amount of Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-7, mark：Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage.Advertising and Public Relations: The Pretty Package Back in 1960, when the role of advertising and public relations in politics first became apparent, Life magazine quoted one campaign strategist as saying, “I can elect any person to office if he has $60,000, an IQ of at least 120, and can keep his mouth shut.”Since the 1896 campaign, the election of a President has been determined largely by the ability of information specialists to generate favorable publicity. In recent years that publicity has been supplanted(代替) by heavy spot buying on electronic media. So many factors are involved in choosing a President that it is hard to say with any real empirical confidence how important any single medium is. The most talked-about medium in American politics is television. Highly publicized debates between candidates in 1960, 1976, and 1980 appear to have affected the outcomes. Richard Nixon(the early favorite) would probably not have lost to Kennedy if it were not for his poor showing on TV. Similarly, the 1976 debates probably clinched Jimmy Carter’s narrow victory over Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan appeared to be the victor in the 1980 debates. Yet there were other elections where, according to political analyst Edward Chester, no amount of TV exposure could have changed the outcome. Goldwater versus Johnson in 1964 and Nixon versus McGovern in 1972, both cases contain overwhelming winning. Television commercials seem to work best in close elections or in those where there is a large undecided vote. According to theAssociated Press, Ford’s TV spots during the 1976 campaign probably swung over 100,000 undecided voters a clay during the last few months of the campaign. What effect does television have on the candidates themselves? It establishes orders of importance that are different from those of an earlier day. The physical appearance of the candidate is increasingly important. Does he or she look fit, well-rested, secure? Losing candidates like Adlai Stevenson, Hubert Humphrey, and Richard Nixon all seemed to look “bad”on TV. Nixon overcame this problem in 1972 with ads that featured longer shots of him being “presidential”—flying off to China. Close-ups were avoided. Both John F. Kennedy and Jimmy Carter seemed more at time with the medium, perhaps because both were youthful, informal, and physically active outdoor types. Dwight Eisenhower and Lyndon Johnson seemed to have a paternal, fatherly image on the small screen. All of the recent Presidents have learned how to use the medium to their advantage, to “stage”events so as to receive maximum favorable coverage. Television has changed the importance of issues. It can be argued that since the 1960 presidential debates we have elected people, not platforms. This is a major departure from earlier years. Franklin Roosevelt’s radio charm cannot be denied, but he came to power with great success by one issue—the Great Depression. All the print information we now receive is simpler and more condensed than ever before. Issues and print go together. Television is images, not issues. We develop a more personal, emotional feeling about the candidates. Jimmy Carter’s spectacular rise to power was a testament to this new image orientation. No one really knew what he was going to do when he took office, since his entire campaign had been geared toward developing a relationship of trust with the electorate, “Trust me,” he said. “I’ll never lie to you.”Another example was the election of Reagan in 1980. For some this represented the ultimate television victory. After all, what other country can claim that it has actually elected an actor President? It can be argued that Americans were tired of Carter and that Reagan simply offered an alternative. Yet throughout the campaign he offered us a media “vision”of a “shining city on a hill.” And what about his constant references to John Wayne, one of the “last great Americans”? My father, a long-time politician in southern California, has a favorite saying—”The worst thing a candidate can do is get stuck in the issues. “This trend has alarmed countless media critics. Politicians, newscasters, and others have stood in line to denounce it. They assert that the important thing is what candidates stand for, not the candidates themselves. Almost everyone seems to agree that television has been harmful to American politics; it has clouded the issues and confused the electorate. Media researchers Thomas E. Patterson and Robert D. McClure say the power of TV has been overrated and that (1)”Viewers of the nightly network newscasts learn almost nothing of importance about a presidential election,”and (2)”People are not taken in by advertising images exaggerated and created in the minds...exposure to televised ads has no effect on voters’ images of the candidates.” I disagree on both counts. If the Watergate mess proved anything, it was that we need a President we are comfortable with, one we feel we know and can trust. Print afforded us no opportunity to get a “feel” for the person. We could study the issues, read the speeches, yes—but how would we “know” the candidate as wemight a neighbor or casual acquaintance? Television(and television advertising) provides an audiovisual record of the candidate under all sorts of circumstances. It is with that knowledge that we can choose someone of integrity, at least someone with honorable intentions. Of course, TV cannot guarantee honest candidates, but we rejected Richard Nixon in 1960 and we might have again had he not so successfully avoided any informal coverage.( Remember—he wouldn’t let TV newscasters near him unless he had a suit on. For all we knew he wore a suit while walking on the beach.) Once he was President it was the intimate nature of the medium that helped bring him down. Even his well-rehearsed Watergate denials wouldn’t work. He would sit there, surrounded by flags and piles of transcripts, and swear he was innocent. Yet the profuse sweat on his brow and the look in his eyes seemed to confirm his guilt. Issues come and go, but we elect people to the presidency. In this fastmoving information environment, today’s burning issue is tomorrow’s historical footnote. It’s far more important to develop a sense of what kind of person we are electing to the nation’s highest office. Television affords us that opportunity in a way no other medium can.2．It can be inferred from the article about the impact of electronic media on presidential elections that before 1960 TV had little or no role in the outcome of an election.A．YB．NC．NG正确答案：A解析：由文中第一句话可知直到1960年，广告和公共关系所扮演的角色才“first became apparent”，故由此可推知在1960年以前，这种电子媒介对选举结果的影响是很小的，故此判断正确。

大学英语四级考试听力新题型模拟试题一Listening Comprehension (25 minutes) Part IISection ADirections:In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1.A) In a jewelry shop.B) In the City Mall.C) Near a lorry.D) In a parking lot.2.A) They left the lorry together.B) They left the lorry without hoods.C) They run back to the lorry separately.D) They run back to the lorry without hoods.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3.A) The heart of London was flooded.B) An emergency exercise was conducted.C) 100 people in the suburbs were drowned.D) One of the bridges between north and south London collapsed.4.A) A flood wall was built.B) Rescue teams were formed.C) An alarm system was set up.D) 50 underground stations were made waterproof.Questions 5 and 7 will be based on the following news item.5.A) Through the School of Design and Visual Arts.B) Through the School of Social Work.C) Through the School of Business.D) Through the Arts and Sciences program.6.A) About 20,000 dollars.B) About 27,000 dollars.C) About 38,000 dollars.D) About 50,000 dollars.7.A) Federal ones.B) Private loans.C) Scholarships.D) A monthly payment plan.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A) Colleagues.B) Instructor and student.C) Neighbors.D) Anchor and guest.9.A) Baby-sitting the children.B) Documenting the children.C) Complaining about the difficulty of living.D) Teaching teenagers.10.A) Sensitive groups.B) Disadvantaged groups.C) Rich groups.D) Complicated groups.11.A) Kids are facing big issues in life.B) Life is moving fast recently.C) Kids can not earn the living.D) Kids are growing up quickly.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A) Employer and employee.B) Professor and student.C) Classmates.D) Colleagues.13.A) She appreciates them.B) She thinks they are very interesting.C) She expects to buy some.D) She finds they are high-priced.14.A) She was late for the interview.B) She missed yesterday’s class.C) She lost her part-time job in IKEA.D) She gave up the chance to work in IKEA.15.A) Those who pursue fame and money only.B) Those who dream of owning a flash car.C) Those who are highly-skilled and focus on high-end markets.D) Those who value and abide by the company’s philosophy.Section CDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A) The problems of the elderly.B) The employment of graduates.C) The classes for retired people.D) Education programs for adults.17.A) Spending more time with their peers.B) Making as many friends as possible.C) Learning something new.D) Killing time.18.A) The fierce competition in the market.B) The big numbers of retired people.C) The reform of education systemD) The great pressure of work.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A) Plants and animals.B) Plants and fungi.C) Plants and human beings.D) Plants and earth.20.A) Plants cannot see.B) Plants are invisible.C) Human beings cannot recognize certain species of plants.D) Plants are damaged rather than protected by human beings.21.A) Plant more crops in the countryside.B) Build more habitat regions for human beings.C) Work out more plant protection and regeneration methods.D) Ensure great advancement in technology and economy.PassageThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22.A) Unconscious biasesB) Mental difference.C) Intelligence difference.D) Physical difference.23.A) 162B) 116C) 126D) 2624.A) Female students like male lectures better than female ones.B) Female students and male students prefer lecturers of their own gender.C) Male students think female lectures are much better than male ones.D) Male students see no difference between male lecturers and female ones.25.A) Legal aspect.B) Economic aspect.D) Social security.。

听力复习资料参考答案Key to Test 1Section A: DCBC B DAC CC DB DBCSection B: BCB CB C CBBASection C:A new report says the Himalayan mountains are threatened by the warming of the Earth's climate. The report says human activities are partly (36) responsible for the warming temperatures. The climate changes (37) threaten people's lives, the local economy and the (38) environment.The Himalayas are the highest mountain system in the world. A team of mountain (39) climbers from Britain, New Zealand and Chile recently travelled to the Himalayas. They (40) gathered information about the environment. They spoke to local people and other travellers about the condition of the world's most famous mountains. Their findings (41) confirmed the above report. They found that warmer weather has been (42) melting huge mountains of ice in the Himalayas. These melting glaciers are creating lakes that could overflow and flood wide areas. Temperatures in the area have risen one degree Celsius during the past thirty years. Satellite maps show that the glaciers are (43) shrinking at a rate of thirty to forty meters each year.The study identified almost 5,000 glacier lakes in Nepal and Bhutan. (44) Researchers say forty-four of these lakes could overflow during the next five years. UN officials say this flooding could have serious effects on local communities and the environment. (45) However, they say it may be possible to remove water from the lakes before they overflow and use that water to create energy.Observers say community action is helping to restore the mountain environment. (46) However, researchers say the Himalayas have been harmed by an increase in visitors to the area. over-cutting of trees and other environmental destruction. UN officials say the glacier melt in the Himalayas should be a warning to industrial countries to reduce heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.Test 21—5 AACDB 6—10 BCADC 11—15 BCBBB 16—20 DADCA 21—25 BBACC (26) immaturity(27) struggling (28) 18-year-old (29) serious(30) Generally(31) rose-colored(32) ready (33) attributed(34) The youth culture in our society is another possible cause.(35) Anybody who admits too early that he is old has had it.(36) If you are young, attractive and dynamic, you’ve got it made in this societyTest 31—5 BACAC 6—10 ADDCC 11—15 ACBDD 16—20 BACAB21—25 CBDCD26. believed 27. Speaking 28. intense 29. responsible 30. stressed31. bombings 32. district 33. exploded34. A third bomb on another underground train tore a hole through a tunnel wall35. The attacks were timed to cause maximum disruption during the morning rush hour.36. with the underground network still shut down the city’s workers are faced with a long walk home.Test 41—5 BCDDC 6—10 ACDBB 11—15 BADAC 16—20 CADAD21—25 ABCAB26. flow 27. ensuring 28. conception 29. powerful 30. alongside31. Monetary 32. dates 33. established34. the GATT had two major drawbacks—the limited areas of trade it covered, and the lack of a binding mechanism to settle disputes35. Thus it was complete with a binding dispute mechanism and new rules covering trade in services and intellectual property36. The WTO, headquartered in Geneva, has now 135 members with 30 more waiting to joinTest 51—5 DADCA 6—10 BABAD 11—15 BBADB 16—20 BDCBD21—25 ACBAC26. precious 27. trust 28. win 29. entrusted 30. indispensable31. devote 32. severe 33. contrast34. if he deceives his customers into buying fake or poor-quality products35. Ruin of reputations, destruction of friendship or loss of profits36. in dealing with people, whether they are above us, around us or below us, honesty is the best policyTest 61—5 DDBAC 6—10 ADACD 11—15 CCBAD 16—20 DBCBC21—25 ABACD26. scale 27. bringing 28. hit 29. coastal 30. spared 31. without32. what 33. heavily34. Hurricane Dennis is one of the strongest storms to form this early in the hurricane season.35. has declared a state of emergency, and ordered the evacuation of all non-residents of the Florida Keys36. Florida was hit by four hurricanes last year, and Dennis is on track to strike the northernpart of the state by SundayTest 71—5 ABBAD 6—10 DDCBB 11—15 ADDBC 16—20 BCABC21—25 ABBAC26. guaranteed 27. fashioned 28. Certainly 29. survives30. fitting 31. carbon 32. millionths 33. thicker34. showing the brushes can be used to sweep up tiny pieces of nanodust on dirty surfaces35. by coating the hairs with absorbent compounds, they could soak up toxins from water36. they could one day find medical uses painting protective materials onto tiny parts in our bodiesTest 81—5 DDCCA 6—10 CBDAB 11—15 ABACC 16—20 DADAB21—25 DDCAB26. score 27. intense 28. quarter 29. Challenging 30. fist31. released 32. eventually 33. given34. Nineteen years later, speaking on his own television show, Maradona has finally admitted that a truth which everyone knew35. his second goal against England in the same match was one of the finest individual efforts in World Cup historyTest 91—5 DBAAB 6—10 CDBBC 11—15 DABAC 16—20 ADACD21—25 ADBCB26. populous 27. assets 28. swung 29. billion 30. assessing31. fierce 32. secure 33. ever-increasing34. there have been calls for the two countries to cooperate rather than compete in their search for new energy assets.35. He says he will visit Beijing in November to discuss the two countries mounting joint bids.36. India and China have invested in the same oil fields, with the Indians holding a smaller stake than the Chinese.Test 101—5 DCADB 6—10 DABBD 11—15 BCDDA 16—20 DACAB21—25 BCDCC26. flow 27. soaring 28. negotiated 29. follow 30. sweaters 31. blocked 32. leaving33. specializing34. the June agreement did not take into consideration the buying cycle of European retailers35. They’re lying in stocks in warehouse s and they have to be in the shops next week36. An editorial Thursday in the official China Daily newspaper urged the European Union to honor the principles of fair tradeTest 111—5 DAACB 6—10 CADBD 11—15 ACCBC 16—20 BACDA21—25 CBCDB26. strategies 27. dealing 28. stage 29. involved 30. 128,00031. right 32. prospect 33. budgeting34. What we are trying to do is to make it easier for teachers35. It could be citizenship; it could be the personal and social health education36. might find it useful to explore the moral dimensions of the religious educationTest121—5 BBACB 6—10 BDCDD 11—15 BDACC 16—20 CADCA21—25 BCDBA26. ultimately 27. waging 28.delicacy 29. properties30. associate 31. attraction’s 32. publicized 33. sensitivi ty34. their argument does not justify over-fishing shark populations for what they call a vanity dish.35. Central to this conflict between culture, commerce and conservation is the decline of shark populations around the globe.36. the number of sharks worldwide has dropped by half over the past 15 years, and some species may have declined by more than 70 percent.Test 131—5 AAABA 6—10 DCCAD 11—15 BDCBD16—20 BBADC 21—25 DCBAD(26) contrary (27) witness (28) kilograms (29) accused (30) claimed (31) containing(32) solid (33) resembling(34) the defense lawyers asked a university professor to test the material, and he said in court that it definitely was not hemp.(35) The police then called in another professor and his verdict was the same.(36) The judge acquitted the two sailors and warned the police to be careful when making their investigation.Test 141—5 DADBB 6—10 CBCAA 11—15 DBCAD 16—20 ABCCB21—25 DBADC(26) sales (27) unsafe (28) adults (29) spending (30) employees (31) failed(32) earnings (33) September(34) It does not sell anything; instead, it provides a way for others to sell goods and services.(35) People who want to buy something make competing offers through online auctions.(36) stores from the smallest to the biggest sell on the Internet and these include the biggest of all,Test 151—5 DCCDD 6—10 BBAAB 11—15 ACCBD 16—20 DDACB21—25 ACBBC(26) reported (27) victims (28) respectively (29) spokesman (30) vigilant (31) measures (32) strengthened (33) latest(34) human cases of bird flu may continue to increase in China if there are more bird flu outbreaks.(35) could become widespread among animals in Turkey and pose a serious risk to neighboring countries.(36) The FAO also calls on Turkey’s neighbors to put surveillance and control measures in place and make sure the public is fully informed about bird flu risks.。

新四级样题及答案含听力录音材料大学英语四级考试试点考试样卷 (试题册)Part ? Writing (30 minutes)注意:此部分试题在答题卡1上。

Part ? Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.For questions 1-7, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given inthe passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the informationgiven in the passage.LandfillsYou have just finished your meal at a fast food restaurant and you throw your uneaten food, food wrappers, drink cups, utensils and napkins into the trash can. You don’t think aboutthat waste again. On trash pickup day in your neighborhood, you push your can out to the curb, and workers dump the contents into a big truck and haul it away. You don’t have to think about that waste again,either. But maybe you have wondered, as you watch the trash truck pull away, just where that garbage ends up.Americans generate trash at an Astonishing rate of four pounds perday per person; which translates to 600,000 tons per day or 210 million tons per year! This is almost twice as much trash per person as most other major countries. What happens to this trash? Some gets recycled (回收利用) or recovered andsome is burned, but the majority is buried in landfills.How Much Trash Is Generated?Of the 210 million tons of trash, or solid waste, generated in the United States annually, about 56 million tons, or 27 percent, is either recycled (glass, paper products, plastic, metals) or composted (做成堆肥) (yard waste). The remainingtrash, which is mostly unrecyclable, is discarded.How Is Trash Disposed of ?The trash production in the United States has almost tripled since 1960. This trash is handled in various ways. About 27 percent of the trash is recycled or composted, 16 percent is burned and 57 percent is buried in landfills. The amount of trash buried in landfills has doubled since 1960. The United States ranks somewhere in the middle of the major countries (United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France and Japan) inlandfill disposal. The United Kingdom ranks highest, burying about 90 percent of its solid waste in landfills.What Is a Landfill?There are two ways to bury trash:Dump—an open hole in the ground where trash is buried ?and that is full of various animals (rats, mice, birds). (This is most people’s idea of a landfill!)Landfill—carefully designed structure built into or on top of the ground in which trash is isolated from the surrounding environment (groundwater, air, rain). This isolation is accomplished with a bottom liner and daily covering of soil.Sanitary landfill—land fill that uses a clay linerto isolate the trash from the environmentMunicipal solid waste (MSW) landfill—landfill thatuses a synthetic (plastic) liner to isolate the trash from the environmentThe purpose of a landfill is to bury the trash in such a way that it will be isolated from groundwater, will be kept dry and will not be in contact with air. Under these conditions, trash will not decompose (腐烂) much. A landfill is not likea compost pile, where the purpose is to bury trash in such a waythat it will decompose quickly.Proposing the LandfillFor a landfill to be built, the operators have to make sure thatthey follow certain steps. In most parts of the world, there are regulations that govern where a landfill can be placed and how it can operate. The whole process begins with someone proposing the landfill.In the United States, taking care of trash and building landfillsare local government responsibilities. Before a city or other authority can build a landfill, an environment impactstudy must be done on the proposed site to determine:the area of land necessary for the landfillthe composition of the underlying soil and bedrockthe flow of surface water over the sitethe impact of the proposed landfill on the local environment and wildlifethe historical value of the proposed siteBuilding the LandfillOnce the environmental impact study is complete, the permits are granted and the funds have been raised, then construction begins. First, access roads to the landfill site must be built if they do not already exist. There roads will be used by construction equipment, sanitation (环卫) servicesand the general public. After roads have been built, digging can begin. In the North Wake Country Landfill, the landfill began 10 feet below the road surface.What Happens to Trash in a Landfill?Trash put in a landfill will stay there for a very long time. Inside a landfill, there is little oxygen and little moisture. Under these conditions, trash does not break down very rapidly. In fact, when old landfills have been dug up or sampled, 40-year-old newspapers have beenfound with easily readable print. Landfills are not designed to break down trash, merely to bury it. When a landfill closes, the site, especially the groundwater, must be monitored and maintained for up to 30 years!How Is a Landfill Operated?A landfill, such as the North Wake County Landfill, must be open and available every day. Customers are typically municipalities and construction companies, although residents may also use the landfill.Near the entrance of the landfill is a recycling center where residents can drop off recyclable materials (aluminum cans, glass bottles, newspapers and paper products). This helps to reduce the amount of material in the landfill. Some of these materials are banned from landfills by law because they can be recycled.As customers enter the site, their trucks are weighed at the scale house. Customers are charged tipping fees for using the site. Thetipping fees vary from $10 to $40 per ton. These fees are used to payfor operation costs. The North Wake County Landfill has an operating budget of approximately $4.5 million, and part of that comes fromtipping fees.Along the site, there are drop-off stations for materials that are not wanted or legally banned by the landfill. A multi-material drop-off station is used for tires, motor oil, lead-acid batteries. Some of these materials can be recycled.In addition, there is a household hazardous waste drop-off stationfor chemicals (paints, pesticides, other chemicals) that are banned from the landfill. These chemicals are disposed of by private companies. Some paints can be recycled and some organic chemicals can be burned in furnaces or power plants.Other structures alongside the landfill are the borrowed area that supplies the soil for the landfill, the runoff collection pond and methane (甲烷) station.Landfills are complicated structures that, when properly designed and managed, serve an important purpose. In the future,new technologies called bioreactors will be used to speed the breakdown of trash in landfills and produce more methane.10题在答题卡1上。

2023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力Part I Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) A book.B) A mobile phone.C) A bag.D) An umbrella.2. A) The man doesn't like the woman's new haircut.B) The woman asks how the man likes her new haircut.C) The man thinks the woman's new haircut is stylish.D) The woman went to the hair salon on Thursday.3. A) The woman should set up an appointment.B) There's no need for the woman to change the time.C) The woman should have arrived on time.D) The woman will have to wait.4. A) She thought the class was interesting.B) She found the class too difficult.C) She didn't understand the teacher very well.D) She didn't learn anything in the class.5. A) The woman saw a movie with the same actor.B) The man recommended a new movie to the woman.C) The woman doesn't like the actor in the movie.D) The woman hasn't watched the movie yet.6. A) She has finished writing her report.B) She is too busy to finish her report.C) She should ask Mark for help.D) She needs more time to work on her report.7. A) Eating out.B) Cleaning the dishes.C) Shopping.D) Doing gardening.8. A) She doesn't have a good relationship with her roommate.B) She is looking for a new roommate.C) She doesn't know her roommate very well.D) She is happy with her current roommate.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 onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage One9. A) She is keen on cooking and baking.B) She is going to open a new bakery.C) She wants to take a cooking class.D) She recently discovered a new recipe.10. A) It's easy for beginners to follow.B) It seldom comes out right the first time.C) It comes in different versions.D) It's considered a basic one that everyone should know.Passage Two11. A) Grand Canyon National Park.B) Monument Valley Tribal Park.C) Mesa Verde National Park.D) Yellowstone National Park.12. A) It was built by Native Americans.B) It was created by volcanic activity.C) It was destroyed in a major earthquake.D) It was named after a famous explorer.Passage Three13. A) To win a scholarship.B) To become a guest lecturer.C) To share her experience of studying abroad.D) To give the closing speech at an award ceremony.14. A) Her grades improved.B) She made new friends.C) She got involved in the student union.D) She became more confident and independent.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. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 15 to 20 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numberedfrom 21 to 25 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.PassageIf you're planning a stay in a hotel that has a gym with (15)___________ _______, the rules and regulations can feel a bit daunting. But it doesn't have to be this way. With a bit of(16)_________________, you can balance your workout regimen witha bit of relaxation and still make time for good food.The first thing you'll need to do is pack the right(17)____________, for the activities you're planning to do. If you're going to (18)____________ the pool or relax in the spa, make sure that you pack your swimsuit and robe.When you arrive at the hotel, you'll likely be given a tour of the facilities. Take (19)_________ of this opportunity to learn where everything is. Make a note of the opening hours of the gym andpool, and ask where you can find the gym's changing rooms. You never know, you might be (20)_________ to use them.After sampling hotel gyms across the country, I can tell you that they're not as (21) __________ as you might expect. They're equipped with a variety of cardio machines and weights, along with personal training sessions. Some will even offer yoga or Pilates classes.But if you prefer (22)_________ exercise back home, there's a good chance that you can enjoy it on vacation, too. You can take a run through the local park or spend some time in the hotel's swimming pool. You may also want to consider visiting the (23)________ while you're away.When it comes to the food available in the hotel,(24)__________ breakfast is usually included in the price of your stay. However, when it (25) ________ to lunch and dinner, it often makes sense to heading out and finding a nearby restaurant.Part II Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 every year, and it is a day dedicated to love and romance. Traditionally, peoplehave celebrated this day by exchanging cards, flowers, and other gifts with their loved ones. The history of Valentine's Day can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where February 14 was a day dedicated to Juno, the goddess of love and marriage. Over time, the celebration evolved into a day honoring St. Valentine, a Roman priest who was martyred for secretly marrying couples against the emperor's orders. Today, Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world with various customs and traditions.26. What was Valentine's Day originally dedicated to?A) Juno, the goddess of love.B) St. Valentine.C) The Roman Empire.D) The exchange of gifts.27. Who was St. Valentine?A) A Roman emperor.B) The god of love and marriage.C) A Roman priest.D) The god of Valentine's Day.28. What is the passage mainly about?A) The history of Valentine's Day.B) Roman gods and goddesses.C) The customs and traditions of Valentine's Day.D) How to celebrate Valentine's Day.29. How did St. Valentine die?A) He was martyred for secretly marrying couples.B) He was executed by the emperor.C) He died of natural causes.D) He was killed in a battle.30. What is the significance of February 14 in Roman history?A) It was the day of the Roman Empire.B) It was the day of Juno, the goddess of love.C) It was the day of St. Valentine's death.D) It was the day of St. Valentine's marriage.Passage TwoQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Over the past few decades, the internet has become an essential part of our daily lives. It has revolutionized how we communicate, shop, work, and entertain ourselves. However, the rise of the internet has also brought about new challenges and risks, such as online privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and misinformation. As we navigate the digital world, it is important to be aware of these risks and take steps to protect ourselves online.31. What has the internet revolutionized?A) How we communicate.B) How we entertain ourselves.C) How we work.D) All of the above.32. What are some of the risks associated with the internet?A) Online privacy concerns.B) Cyberbullying.C) Misinformation.D) All of the above.33. What does the passage suggest about navigating the digital world?A) We should be cautious about sharing personal information online.B) We should protect ourselves from cyberbullying.C) We should avoid using the internet altogether.D) We should trust all information we find online.34. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The benefits of the internet.B) The challenges of the internet.C) How to use the internet safely.D) The history of the internet.35. Why is it important to be aware of online risks?A) To protect yourself online.B) To avoid using the internet.C) To decrease internet usage.D) To increase online shopping.......Overall, the 2023 December CET-4 listening exam had a variety of topics covered, ranging from everyday conversations to informational passages. Test-takers needed to demonstrate their ability to comprehend spoken English across different contexts. The exam aimed to assess students' listening skills and their ability to understand and interpret spoken English accurately. It provided a challenging yet engaging experience for students preparing to take the exam, helping them improve their English proficiency and readiness for real-life situations where English is spoken.篇22023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力Part I Short Conversation1. M: Did you remember to bring your umbrella?W: No, I forgot it. Do you think it will rain?Q: What does the woman imply about the weather?2. M: Do you want to go to the movies tonight?W: I’d love to, but I have to study for my exam.Q: What is the woman’s plan for the night?3. M: The concert starts at 7. Would you like to go with me?W: I’d love to, but I have a meeting that evening.Q: What is the woman’s response?4. M: I can’t believe my flight got delayed again.W: That’s too bad. When is the next one?Q: What can be inferred about the man?5. M: I’m thinking about getting a new car. What do you think?W: I suggest you look into hybrid cars. They are more environmentally friendly.Q: What does the woman advise the man to do?Part II Passage ListeningPassage 1Remembering things can be difficult, especially when you have so much to remember in your daily life. One way to improve your memory is to create a routine. By establishing a set routine for daily tasks, you can improve your ability to recall information. Another technique is to associate new information with things you already know. This can help to strengthen your memoryconnections, making it easier to retrieve the information when needed.Passage 2Having a healthy lifestyle is key to a happy and fulfilling life. Exercise, a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep are crucial for physical and mental well-being. It is important to make time for activities that you enjoy and that help you relax. Taking care of your body and mind will lead to a more positive outlook on life and better overall health.Part III Long ConversationAt a job interviewM: Good m orning, my name is John and I’ll be interviewing you today for the marketing position.W: Good morning, it’s nice to meet you. I’m Sarah.M: Sarah, can you tell me about your previous experience in marketing?W: Sure, I have worked in marketing for five years at a large corporation. I have experience in developing marketing strategies and managing campaigns.M: That’s impressive. Can you give me an example of a successful marketing campaign you were a part of?W: Of course. One campaign that I worked on increased the company’s sales by 20% within six months.M: That’s great to hear. What do you think sets you apart from other candidates for this position?W: I believe my creativity and ability to think outside the box will bring a fresh perspective to your marketing team.Part IV LectureToday we will be discussing the importance of time management in college. College life can be overwhelming with classes, assignments, and extracurricular activities. It is crucial for students to learn how to manage their time effectively in order to succeed academically and maintain a healthy balance in their lives. One tip for time management is to create a schedule and prioritize your tasks. This can help you stay organized and ensure that you are meeting deadlines. Another important aspect of time management is to avoid procrastination. By tackling tasks head-on and breaking them down into smaller steps, you can stay on top of your workload and reduce stress.Overall, the key to successful time management in college is planning ahead, staying organized, and being proactive in managing your responsibilities.In conclusion, the 2023 December CET-4 listening test will cover a wide range of topics, including everyday conversations, passages on memory improvement and healthy lifestyles, job interviews, and lectures on time management in college. Prepare and practice for the test by listening to a variety of English audio materials, taking notes, and practicing your listening skills. Good luck on the exam!篇32023年12月大学英语四级考试真题听力Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.1. A) Charles is good at playing the piano.B) Alice is the man’s first name.C) The man knows very little about classical music.D) The man isn’t very interested in concert.2. A) The woman needs help with her reading.B) The woman has something to read on the bus.C) They are both going to work by car.D) The man will give the woman a lift.3. A) To get some gas.B) To have the tank inspected.C) To get the car fixed.D) To have the tires changed.4. A) The man can’t afford to go to Rome.B) The man would like to visit Rome.C) The man went to Rome last summer.D) The man doesn’t like Rome.5. A) Get some information about Flights.B) Collect something from the man’s office.C) Reserve two tickets for the woman.D) Look up material for the man.6. A) Go to their cottage.B) Attend a reunion.C) Take a trip.D) Celebrate their anniversary.7. A) By enjoying the food.B) By dieting and exercising.C) By eating everything but less.D) By cutting out junk food.8. A) He is very upset.B) He is going to be fired.C) He has just been promoted.D) He has a proposal to suggest.9. A) The woman should buy a new bookshelf.B) The woman already has a bookshelf.C) The woman should organize her books better.D) The woman’s room is too small for a bookshelf.10. A) He has some fruit trees in his garden.B) He has tasted the woman’s delicious salad.C) He is much better than the woman at cooking.D) He is happy to give the woman some fruit.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 marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage One11. A) Soft drinks and juices.B) Fruit and vegetables.C) Fast food and snacks.D) Milk and yogurt.12. A) They must offer 3 milk products.B) They have to change their logos.C) They are urged to increase vegetable servings.D) They are encouraged to add calorie counts on menus.13. A) The marketing strategies of food companies.B) The importance of a balanced diet for children.C) The impact of government control on food sale.D) The high level of obesity among American children. Passage Two14. A) She is selling out her art collection.B) She is moving to a new house.C) She is donating some money to charity.D) She is marrying an art dealer.15. A) They must have an expert write an appraisal.B) They can sell the valuable items at an auction.C) They need to have their collections evaluated.D) They can have the items insured for free.16. A) To apply for free insurance.B) To ask a neighbor to help evaluate her possessions.C) To get an appraisal before giving any kind of donation.D) To have the valuable items written into the will. Passage Three17. A) Install security cameras.B) Rent a safe deposit box.C) Store cash in a safe place.D) Keep valuable belongings in the office.18. A) Electronic devices.B) Jewelry and documents.C) Stocks and bonds.D) Family photograph.19. A) How to stop money-related arguments.B) How to protect your assets at home.C) How to save in the event of a fire.D) How to agree on what to buy with your spouse.Questions:20. What is the main idea of the talk?21. What does the speaker recommend doing first if you find your things missing?22. How does the speaker suggest protecting valuables?23. Who is likely to lose items in a house fire according to the speaker?That is the end of the listening section. You now have 5 minutes to transfer your answers to Answer Sheet 1.---This is just a sample of what the listening section of the 2023 December CET-4 exam could look like. The actual exam may vary in terms of content and difficulty. Good luck to all test-takers!。

大学英语四级考试听力样题及答案2016大学英语四级考试听力样题及答案Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) 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.2. A) On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. A) A low interest loan scheme. C) Taxi passengers’ complaints.B) Environmentalists’ protests. D) Permission for car advertising.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It has a partnership with LCP. C) It specializes in safety from leaks.B) It is headquartered in London. D) It has a chemical processing plant.9. A) He is a chemist. C) He is a safety inspector.B) He is a salesman. D) He is Mr. Grand’s friend.10. A) The public relations officer. C) Director of the safety department.B) Mr. Grand’s personal assistant. D) Head of the personnel department.11. A) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.B) Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C) Provide details of their products and services.D) Send a comprehensive description of their work.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Teacher. C) Editor.B) Journalist. D) Typist.13. A) Some newly discovered scenic spot.B) Big changes in the Amazon valley.C) A new railway under construction.D) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.14. A) In news weeklies. C) In newspapers’ Sunday editions.B) In a local evening paper. D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15. A) To become a professional writer. C) To get her life story published soon.B) T o be employed by a newspaper. D) To sell her articles to a news service.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.C) She is the most loved African novelist of all times.D) She is the most influential author since the 1930’s.17. A) The Book Critics Circle Award. C) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.B) The Nobel Prize for literature. D) The National Book Award.18. A) She is a relative of Morrison’s. C) She is a skilled storyteller.B) She is a slave from Africa. D) She is a black woman.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They are very generous in giving gifts.B) They refuse gifts when doing business.C) They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D) They give gifts only on special occasions.20. A) They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B) They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C) They have to follow many specific rules.D) They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21. A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D) Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have justheard.22. A) She tenderly looked after her sick mother.B) She developed a strong interest in finance.C) She learned to write for financial newspapers.D) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.23. A) She inherited a big fortune from her father.B) She sold her restaurant with a substantial profit.C) She got 7.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D) She made a wise investment in real estate.24. A) She was dishonest in business dealings.B) She frequently ill-treated her employees.C) She abused animals including her pet dog.D) She was extremely mean with her money.25. A) She carried on her family’s tradition.B) She made huge donations to charities.C) She built a hospital with her mother’s money.D) She made a big fortune from wise investments.Tape Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, theSomali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan 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 journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hours earlier, 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?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It’s been in business nearly a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company’s decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token £1 failed.The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain’s slide toward recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group’s 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, th ey don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What helped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choosethe best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneW: Morning, this is TGC.M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?W: Who’s calling, please?M: Walter Barry, from London.W: What is it about, please?M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing.I would like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?W: He’s very busy for the ne xt few days –then he’ll be away in New York. So it’s difficult to give you a time.M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?W: Who in particular?M: A colleague for example?W: You’re speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?W: No, I’m sorry he won’t be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we’ll contact you.M: Yes, that’s very kind of you. I have your address.W: Very good, Mr….M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Bye.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What do we learn about the woman’s company?9. What do we learn about the man?10. What is the woman’s position in her company?11. What does the woman suggest the man do?Conversation TwoM: You’re going to wear out the computer’s keyboard!W: Oh, hi.M: Do you have any idea what time it is?W: About ten or ten-thirty?M: It’s nearly midnight.W: Really? I didn’t know it was so late.M: Don’t you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning?W: Yes, at seven o’clock. My commuter class, the s tudents who go to work right after their lesson.M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anyway?W: An article I hope I can sell.M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces? What’s this one about?W: Do you remember the trip I took last month?M: The one up to the Amazon?W: Well, that’s what I’m writing about—the new highway and the changes it’s making in the Amazon valley.M: It should be interesting.W: It is. I guess that’s why I forgot all about the time.M: How many articles have you sold now?W: About a dozen so far.M: What kind of newspapers buy them?W: The papers that carry a lot of foreign news. They usually appear in the big Sunday editions where they need a lot of background stories to help fill up the space between the ads.M: Is there any future in it?W: I hope so. There’s a chance I may sell this article to a news service.M: Then your story would be published in several papers, wouldn’t it?W: That’s the idea. And I might even be able to do other stories on a regular basis.M: That would be great.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the woman’s occupation?13. What is the woman writing about?14. Where do the woman’s articles usually appear?15. What does the woman expect?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneIn today’s class, we’ll discuss T oni Morrison’s novel Beloved. As I’m sure you all know, Morrison is both a popular and a h ighly respected author, and it’s not easy to be both. Born in 1931, Morrison has written some of the most touching and intelligent works on the African-American experience ever written by anyone, and yet to call her an “African-American writer” doesn’t seem to do her justice. In many ways, she’s simply an American writer—and certainly one of our best.Beloved is a truly remarkable work. It was recommended for nearly every major literary prize, including the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and it in fact won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1988. Morrison herself is distinguished for having won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1993.What makes Beloved unique is the skillful, sure way in which Morrison blends intensely personal storytelling and American history, racial themes and gender themes, the experience of Blacks with the experience of all people everywhere, the down-to-earth reality of slavery with a sense of mysterious spirituality.We’ll be paying special attention to these themes as we discuss this work. I’m particularly interested in your views on the relative importance of race and gender in this book. Is it more important that Sethe, the main character, is black or that she’s a woman? Which contributes more to her being? What does Morrison tell us about both?Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we learn about Toni Morrison?17. What honor did Toni Morrison receive in 1993?18. What does the speaker tell us about Sethe, the main character in Morrison’s novelBeloved?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may think that gift-giving is a universal custom. But actually, the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot, and not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America, the rules are fairly simple. If you’re invited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from your country. Among friends, family, and business associates, we gen erally don’t give gifts on other occasions except on someone’s birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving in Japan is very ancient. There are many detailed rules for everything from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don’t generally exchange business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning.Today we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additional examples. But let’s not miss the main point here: If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learn about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have justheard.19. What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?20. What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?21. What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage ThreeHetty Green was a very spoilt, only child. She was born in Massachusetts, USA, in 1835. Her father was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two her father took her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six she started reading the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account.Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited $7.5 million. She went to New York and invested on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15 cents. She became one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she married Edward Green, a multi-millionaire, and had two children, Ned and Sylvia.Hetty’s meanness was well known.She always argued about prices in shops. She walked to the local grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone for her much loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. She never bought clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when her son Ned fell and injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking for free medical help. In the end Ned lost his leg.When she died in 1916 she left her children $100 million. Her daughter built a hospital with her money.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we learn about Hetty Green as a child?23. How did Hetty Green become rich overnight?24. Why was Hetty Green much hated?25. What do we learn about Hetty’s daughter?参考答案Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. CSection B8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. A13. B 14. C 15. DSection C16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C21. B 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C。

大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷150(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. What do we learn about Mark’s unusual behavior?12. What solution does the woman sometimes consider?9．A．Unconscious behavior patterns.B．Recent trends in psychology.C．Reasons for certain behavior problems.D．Causes of anxiety.正确答案：C解析：注意本题问的是“杂志里这篇文章的主题是什么”，而不是这篇对话的主题。

对话开头男士询问：“What’sit on?”意思是“它是关于什么的?”女士回答，它是关于消极行为模式的原因。

所以C正确。

知识模块：听力10．A．He feels angry.B．He needs attention.C．He’s too quiet.D．He’s very nervous.正确答案：B解析：男士说，Mark的情况是他想被人注意，女士说这是文章中提到的下一种原因，即对于attention的需要。

因此选B。

知识模块：听力11．A．He’s late for social occasions but not for work.B．He’s a quiet person but likes to make grand entrances.C．He expects others to be on time but usually late himself.D．He loses pay for being late to work but doesn’t seem to mind.正确答案：A解析：女士说，让她生气的是，Mark总是迟到，老让朋友等，而像工作之类的事情却不会迟到。

所以A正确。

知识模块：听力12．A．Trying to get Mark to talk about his problem.B．Helping Mark relax and be more comfortable in a group.C．Leaving a message to Mark instead of waiting for him.D．Telling Mark to come earlier than the planned meeting time.正确答案：D解析：女士说，她有时总想告诉Mark一个比预定时间早的时间，比如说告诉他7点钟到，告诉别人7：15到，这样大家就不用等他太久，因此答案为D。

⼤学英语四级模拟试题⼗五（附含答案解析）⼤学英语四级模拟题⼗五Part I Writing(15’)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express yourthanks to one of your friends who helped you most when you were in difficulty.Youshould write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.Part II Listening Comprehension(25’)Section A (1’×7 =7’)Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the endof each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the newsreport and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) andD). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the center.News Report OneQuestions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.1.A) 250, 000 at 50 centres. C) 255, 000 at 50 centres.B) 250, 000 at 55 centres. D) 255,000 at 55 centres.2.A) Electronic detection.B) Telephone call screening.C) Fingerprints identification.D) Sunday’s dress rehearsal.News Report Two1 / 17Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.3.A) It called for a quality inspection on Peanut Corp. of America.B) It rejected the business request from Peanut Corp. of America.C) It decided not to cooperate with Peanut Corp. of America.D) It decided to have a lawsuit with Peanut Corp. of America.4.A) They have so far caused 691 people to be sick.B) They have so far caused 3, 516 people to be sent to hospital.C) They have so far caused 2 plants to be contaminated.D) They have so far caused 9 foods to be recalled in history.News Report ThreeQuestions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you’ve jus t heard.5. A) Inability to keep turning out novel products.B) Inability to implement their business plans.C) Failure to integrate innovation into their business.D) Lack of a successful business model of their own.6. A) It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.B) It is the secret to business success.C) It is an essential part of business culture.D) It is the creation of something new.7.A) Its hardworking employees.B) Its innovation culture.C) Its flexible promotion strategy.D) Its willingness to make investments.Section B (1’×8 =8’)Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At theend of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.2 / 178.A) She has no time to study.B) She is short of money.C) She hasn’t heard from her parents for a long time.D) She doesn’t know where all her money has gone.9.A) 190 dollars. C) 760 dollars.B) 250 dollars. D) 1, 010 dollars.10.A) He is Carina’s boyfriend.B) He is Carina’s financial consultant.C) He is working in the loan section of a bank.D) He is studying economics at a university.11.A) She has a poor head for economics.B) She wants to ask for a loan from Tim’s bank.C) She earns little but spends far too much money for a student.D) She wants Tim to be her financial consultant.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you’ve just heard.12.A) At a road crossing.B) Near a school.C) In front of a kindergarten.D) Outside a police station.13.A) He did not notice it.B) He drove too fast to read it.C) It says 45 miles an hour.D) It is not clearly visible.14.A) It is not genuine.B) It actually belongs to somebody else.C) It should have been renewed two months ago.D) It is no longer valid.15.A) He was fined 35 dollars.B) He had to do two weeks’ community service.C) He got a ticket.D) He had his driver’s license canceled.Section C (1’×10 =3 / 1710’)Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.16.A) He is short of money.B) He does not think money is everything.C) He works hard for the sake of money.D) He wants to be a successful businessman and has plenty of time for leisure.17.A) People have reasons to seek fame.B) People are advised not to seek fame.C) Fame is less important than money.D) Fame is more important than money.18.A) She is not interested in either money or fame.B) She wants to succeed in doing something more inventive.C) She makes a living by doing research.D) She thinks that those who seek fame will end up with a poor reputation. Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.19.A) Cheating. C) Road accidents.B) Theft. D) Air crash.20.A) Have the right documents.B) Learn the local customs.C) Book tickets well in advance.D) Make hotel reservations.21.A) Get a lift if possible.B) Contact your agent.C) Have a friend meet you.D) Use official transport.4 / 17Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.22.A) It covers 97 square kilometers.B) It covers 179 square miles.C) It is only half the size of Spain.D) It is as big as New York City.23.A) It was cut off from the rest of the world.B) It imported food from foreign countries.C) Its citizens enjoyed a peaceful, comfortable life.D) Its geographic features attracted many visitors.24.A) The increasing investment by developed countries.B) The establishing of diplomatic relations with France and Spain.C) The building of roads connecting it with neighboring countries.D) The fast development of its neighboring countries.25.A) They work on their farms.B) They work in the tourist industry.C) The make traditional handicrafts.D) They raise domestic animals.Part III Multiple Choice(0.5'×20=10')Directions: There are 20 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.26. The knowledge that a rescue team would continue searching for them________ the trapped miners.A) retained B) attained C) maintained D)sustained27. The committee recommends that the budget ________ discussed at the next meeting.A) is B) will be C) be D) are28. Anyone over the age of 18 is ________ to vote.A) illegible B) legible C) eligible D)5 / 17。

大学英语四级听力真题【大学英语四级听力试题及参考答案】大学英语四级听力试题及参考答案大学英语四级听力试题及参考答案大学英语四级听力试题及参考答案听力真题：13. A. Its rapid growth is beneficial to the world. B. It can be seen as a model by the rest of theworld. C. Its success can“t be explained by elementaryeconomics. D. It will continue to surge forward in the future. 14. A. It takes only 5 minutes to reach the campus from the apartments. B. Most students can“t afford to live in the new apartments. C. The new apartments are not available until next month. D. The new apartments can accommodate 500 students. 答案解析：13. W: Professor Stevenson, as an economist, how do you look upon the surging Chinese economy Does it constitute a threat to the rest of the world M: I believe China"s economic success should be seen more as an opportunity than a threat. Those who looked upon it as a threat overlooked the benefit of China"s growth to the world"s economy. They also lack the understanding of elementary economics. Q: What does Professor Stevenson think of China"s economy 正确答案：A 解析：被问及对中国高速发展的经济如何看待时，男士说：“我认为中国经济上的成功更应该被看做是一个机会而不是威胁。