英语四级听力真题及答案
【篇一：历年英语四级听力真题及答案】
iii listening comprehension (35 minutes)
section a
directions: 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 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11. [a] the man should visit the museums. [c] the beach resort is a good choice.
[b] she can’t stand the hot weather. [d] she enjoys staying in washington.
12. [a] her new responsibilities in the company.
[b] what her job prospects are.
[c] wha t the customers’ feedback is.
[d] the director’s opinion of her work.
13. [a] combine her training with dieting.
[b] repeat the training every three days.
[c] avoid excessive physical training.
[d] include weightlifting in the program.
14. [a] when she will return home.
[b] whether she can go by herself.
[c] whether she can travel by air.
[d] when she will completely recover.
15. [a] the woman knows how to deal with the police.
[b] the woman had been fined many times before.
[c] the woman had violated traffic regulations.
[d] the woman is good at finding excuses.
16. [a] switch off the refrigerator for a while.
[b] have someone repair the refrigerator.
[c] ask the man to fix the refrigerator.
[d] buy a refrigerator of better quality.
17. [a] he owns a piece of land in the downtown area.
[b] he has got enough money to buy a house.
[c] he can finally do what he has dreamed of.
[d] he is moving into a bigger apartment.
18. [a] she is black and blue all over.
[b] she has to go to see a doctor.
[c] she stayed away from work for a few days.
[d] she got hurt in an accident yesterday.
questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. [a] she was a bank manager.
[b] she was a victim of the robbery.
[c] she was a defence lawyer.
[d] she was a witness to the crime.
20. [a] a tall man with dark hair and a moustache.
[b] a youth with a distinguishing mark on his face.
[c] a thirty-year-old guy wearing a light sweater.
[d] a medium-sized young man carrying a gun.
21. [a] identify the suspect from pictures. [c] have her photo taken for their files.
[b] go upstairs to sign some document. [d] verify the record of what she had said.
questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. [a] by reading a newspaper ad. [c] by listening to the morning news.
[b] by seeing a commercial on tv. [d] by calling an employment service.
23. [a] she could improve her foreign languages.
[b] she could work close to her family.
[c] she could travel overseas frequently.
[d] she could use her previous experiences.
24. [a] taking management courses. [c] working as a secretary.
[b] teaching english at a university. [d] studying for a degree in french.
25. [a] prepare for an interview in a couple of days.
[b] read the advertisement again for more details.
[c] send in a written application as soon as possible.
[d] get to know the candidates on the short list.
section b
directions: in this section, you will hear 3 short passages. at the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. after you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked [a], [b], [c] and [d]. then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
passage one
questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.
26. [a] they cannot see the firefighters because of the smoke.
[b] they do not realize the danger they are in.
[c] they cannot hear the firefighters for the noise.
[d] they mistake the firefighters for monsters.
27. [a] he travels all over america to help put out fires.
[b] he often teaches children what to do during a fire.
[c] he teaches spanish in a san francisco community.
[d] he provides oxygen masks to children free of charge.
28. [a] he saved the life of his brother choking on food.
[b] he rescued a student from a big fire.
[c] he is
very good at public speaking.
[d] he gives informative talks to young children.
29. [a] firefighters play an important role in america.
[b] kids should learn not to be afraid of monsters.
[c] carelessness can result in tragedies.
[d] informative speeches can save lives.
passage two
questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
30. [a] to satisfy the needs of their family.
[b] to fully realize their potential.
[c] to make money for early retirement.
[d] to gain a sense of their personal worth.
31. [a] they may have to continue to work in old age.
[b] they may regret the time they wasted.
[c] they may have nobody to depend on in the future.
[d] they may have fewer job opportunities.
32. [a] making wise use of your time.
[b] enjoying yourself while you can.
[c] saving as much as you can.
[d] working hard and playing hard.
passage three
questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
33. [a] hardworking students being accused of cheating.
[b] boy students being often treated as law-breakers.
[c] innocent people being suspected groundlessly.
[d] junior employees being made to work overtime.
34. [a] forbidding students to take food out of the restaurant.
[b] requesting customers to pay before taking the food.
[c] asking customers to leave their bags on the counters.
[d] allowing only two students to enter at a time.
35. [a] he was taken to the manager. [c] he was asked to leave.
[b] he was closely watched. [d] he was overcharged.
section c
directions: in this section, you will hear a passage three times. when the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. when the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. for blanks numbered from 44 to 46 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. 注意：此部分试题在答题卡2上作答。
writing keeps us in touch with other people. we write to communicate with relatives and friends. we write to (36)
_____________ our family histories so
our children and grandchildren can learn and (37)
_____________their heritage (传统). with computers and internet connections in so many (38) _____________, colleges, business, people e-mailing friends and relatives all the time—or talking to them in writing in online (39) _____________ rooms. it is cheaper than calling long distance, and a lot more
(40) _____________ than waiting until sunday for the telephone
(41) _____________ to drop. students are e-mailing their professors to (42) _____________ and discuss their classroom assignments and to (43) _____________ them. they are e-
mailing classmates to discuss and collaborate (合作) on homework. (44)
______________________________________________________ ____.
despite the growing importance of computers, however, there will always be a place and need for the personal letter. (45)
____________________________________________________. no matter what the content of the message, its rea l point is, ―i want you to know that i care about you.‖ (46)
______________________________________________________ ______________, but only in the success of human relationships.
答案：
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12.b, buying
13.a, taking p
14.b, he
15.d, he
16.c, her gym
17.d, the
18.a，indifferent.
19.c ，he has
20.b，learn
21.c, every
22.a, what to
23.d. a financial trader
24.b, he considers
25. d, it can
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37 revolution
38 emphasized
39 poor-paying
40 effectively
41 freelancewriter
42 conditioned
43 reasonably
44 the earthquake left thousands of people in urgent need of medicar care.
45 there is no denying the fact that he has directed the most popular film in ten years.
46 a lighted cigarette thrown out of a car or train window can star a fire.
2010年06月大学英语四级考试听力真题及答案
part iii listening comprehension (35 minutes)
section a
directions: 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 2 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
11.a) he has proved to be a better reader than the woman.
b) he has difficulty understanding the book.
【篇二：2015年6月英语四级听力真题及答案】
ss=txt>short conversations
1.
w: i’m going to give up playing chess. i lost again today.
m: just because you lost? is that any reason to quit?
q: what does the man imply?
2.
m: do you know sally’s new address? she’s got some mail here, and i’d like to forward it to her.
w: well, we’ve not been in touch for quite a while. let’s see. mary should know it. q: what does the woman mean?
3.
w: i missed classes this morning. could you please lend me your notes?
m: my notes? you’ve never see my handwriting, have you?
q: what does the man imply?
4.
m: i’m taking my girlfriend to the fancy new restaurant for her birthday tonight. w: i went there last weekend, i found it rather disappointing.
q: what does the woman mean?
5.
w: winter is over at last. time to put away my gloves and boots. m: i’ve been waiting for this for months.
q: what does the man mean?
6.
w: thank you for bringing the books back.
m: i thought you need them over the weekend. many thanks for letting me use them. q: what do we learn from the conversation?
thank和选项中的appreciate为同义词
7.
w: are you working flexible hours?
m: no, i’m not. the weather today is so nice, so i decided to walk to work, and that meant i had to leave an hour earlier than usual.
q: what did the man decided to do?
walk to work.和选项中的go on foot. 为同义表达
8.
w: our plane has been circling for a long time. why the delay? m: the airport is closed
for a while this morning, and things are still not back to normal.
q: what does the man mean?
closed for a while和选项中的temporary closing同义
长对话一
woman: morning, this is tgc!
man: good morning, walter barry here, calling from london. could i speak to mr. grand, please?
woman: who’s calling, please?
man: walter barry, from london.
woman: what is it about, please?
man: 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’d like to speak to mr. grand to discuss ways in which we could help tgc to protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.
woman: yes, i see. well, mr. grand is not available just now.
man: can you tell me when i could reach him?
woman: he’s very busy for the next few days. then he’ll be away in new york. so it’s difficult to give you a time.
man: could i speak to someone else, perhaps?
woman: who, in particular?
man: a colleague, for example?
woman: you are speaking to his personal assistance. i can deal with calls for mr. grand. man: yes, well, could i ring him tomorrow?
woman: 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.
man: yes, that’s very kind of you. i have your address. woman: very good, mr…?
man: barry. walter barry, from lcp in london.
woman: right, mr. barry. we look forward to hearing from you. man: thank you, goodbye.
woman: bye.
9. what do we learn about the woman’s company?
10. what do we learn about the man?
11. what’s the woman’s position in her company?
12. what does the woman suggest the man do?
长对话二
man: miss yamada, did you ever think that you would find yourself living and working in the western world?
woman: no, not really, although i’ve always listened to recordings of great orchestras from europe.
man: so you enjoyed classical music even when you were very young?
woman: oh, yes. i was an only child.
man: you were born in 1955, is that right?
woman: yes, i began violin lessons at school when i was 6.
man: as young as that, did you like it?
woman: oh, yes, very much.
man: when did you first play on your own? i mean, when did you give your first performance?
woman: i think i was 8…? no, nine. i just had my birthday a week before, and my father had bought me a new violin. i played a small piece at the school concert.
man: did you know then that you would become a professional violinist?
woman: yes, i think so. i enjoy playing the violin very much, and i didn’t mind practicing, sometimes three or four hours a day.
man: and when did you first come to europe?
woman: i was very lucky. when i was fifteen, i won a scholarship to a college in paris. that was for a three-year course.
man: how did your parents feel about that?
woman: i think they were pleased and worried at the same time. it was the chance of a lifetime. but of course i would be thousands of miles from home. anyway, i studied in paris for three years and then went back to tokyo.
13. what do we know about the woman before she went to europe?
14. what does the woman say about her music experience?
15. what does the woman say about her study in paris?
短文点评
passage one
what makes a person famous? this is a mystery that many people have carefully thought about. all kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people.
most people are familiar with the works of william shakespeare, one of the greatest english writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. yet how many know shakespeare the person, the man behind the works?
after centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover shakespeares personal history. it is not easily found in his writings. authors of the time could not protect their works. an acting company, for example, could change a play if they wanted to. nowadays, writers have copyrights that protect their work.
many myths arose about shakespeare. some said he had no formal education. others believe that he began his career by tending the horses of wealthy men. all of these myths are interesting, but are they true? probably not. shakespeares father was a respected man in stratford-on-avon, a member of the town council. he sent young william to grammar school. most people of elizabethan times did not continue beyond
grammar school; so, shakespeare did have, at least, an average education.
some parts of shakespeares life will always remain unknown. the great london fire of l666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues. we will always be left with many questions and few facts.
question16 what does the speaker say about william shakespeare?
question 17 what do we learn about shakespeares father?【篇三：2008年6月英语四级听力真题以及答案】section a
11. a) given his ankle a good rest. c) continue his regular activities.
b) treat his injury immediately. d) be careful when climbing steps.
12. a) on a train. b) on a plane. c) in a theater. d) in a restaurant.
13. a) a tragic accident. c) sm ith’s unusual life story.
b) a sad occasion. d) smith’s sleeping problem.
14. a) review the detail of all her lessons. c) talk with her about his learning problems.
b) compare notes with his classmates. d) focus in the main points of her lectures.
15. a) the man blamed the woman for being careless. b) the man misunderstood the woman’s apology.
c) the woman offered to pay for the man’s coffee. d) the woman spilt coffee on the man’s jacket.
16. a) extremely tedious. c) lacking a good plot.
b) hard to understand. d) not worth seeing twice.
17. a) attending every lecture. c) reading very extensively.
b) doing lots of homework. d) using test-taking strategies.
18. a) the digital tv system will offer different programs.
b) he is eager to see what the new system is like.
c) he thinks it uealistic to have 500 channels.
d) the new tv system may not provide anything better.
questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. a) a notice by the electricity board. c) the description of a thief in disguise.
b) ads promoting electric appliances. d) a new policy on pensioners’ welfare.
20. a) speaking with a proper accent. c) making friends with them.
b) wearing an official uniform. d) showing them his id.
21. a) to be on the alert when being followed. c) not to let anyone in without an appointment.
b) not to leave senior citizens alone at home. d) to watch out for those from the electricity board.
22. a) she was robbed near the parking lot. c) the pension she had just drawn was stolen.
b) all her money in the bank disappeared. d) she was knocked down in the post office. questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. a) marketing consultancy. c) luxury hotel management.
b) professional accountancy. d) business conference organization.
24. a) having a good knowledge of its customs. c) having been to the country before.
b) knowing some key people in tourism. d) being able to speak japanese.
25. a) it will bring her potential into full play. c) it will enable her to improve her chinese.
b) it will involve lots of train travel.d) it will give her more chances to visit japan
section b
passage one
questions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
26. a) the lack of time. c) the frustrations at work.
b) the quality of life. d) the pressure on working families.
27. a) they were just as busy as people of today. c) they didn’t complain as much as modern man.
b) they saw the importance of collective efforts.
d) they lived a hard life by hunting and gathering.
28. a) to look for creative ideas of awarding employees.
b) to explore strategies for lowering production costs.
c) to seek new approaches to dealing with complaints.
d) to find effective ways to give employees flexibility.
passage two
questions 29 to 31 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
29. a) family violence. c) her father’s disloyalty.
b) the great depression. d) her mother’s bad temper.
30. a) his advanced age. c) his improved financial condition.
b) his children’s efforts. d) his second wife’s positive influence.
31. a) love is blind.
b) love breeds love.
c) divorce often has disastrous consequences.
d) happiness is hard to find in blended families.
passage three
questions 32 to 35 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
32. a) it was located in a park. c) it went bankrupt all of a sudden.
b) its owner died of a heart attack. d) its potted plants were for lease only.
33. a) planting some trees in the greenhouse. c) putting up a going out of business sign.
b) writing a want ad to a local newspaper. d) helping a customer select some purchases.
34. a) opening an office in the new office park. c) developing fresh business opportunities.
b) keeping better relations with her company. d) building a big greenhouse of his own.
35. a) owning the greenhouse one day.c) cultivating more potted plants.
b) securing a job at the office park.d) finding customers out of town.
section c
we’re now witnessing the emergence of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge. physical (36) ________, raw materials, and capital are no longer the key (37) ________ in the creation of wealth. now, the (38) _______ raw material in o ur economy is knowledge. tomorrow’s wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. and (39) _______ entering the workforce offer their knowledge, not their muscles. knowledge workers get paid for their education
and their ability to learn. knowledge workers (40) ________ in mind work. they deal with symbols: (41) ________, and data.
what does all this mean for you? as a future knowledge worker, you can expect to be (42) ________, processing, as well as exchanging information, (43) _______, three out of hour jobs involve some form of mind work, and that number will increase sharply in the future. management and employees alike
(44)__________________________________________________ _____________________.
in the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training (45)
______________________________________________________ _________. and don’t wait for someone to “empower” you. you have to empower yourself.
答案
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