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2011年大学英语四级考试已结束，优习英语网第一时间收集整理试题及参考答案，供考生参考，以下为昂立版听力短对话11-14题原文及解析。
11. M：Sean has been trying for month to find a job, but I wonder how he could geta job when he looks like that。
W: Oh, poor guy, he really should shave himself every other day at least, and put on something clean。
Q: What do we learn about Sean?12. W: I wish Jane would call when she know she’ll be late. This is not the first time we had to wait for her。
M: I agree, but she does have to drive through very heavy traffic to get here。
Q: What does the man imply?13. M: Congratulations. I heard your baseball team is going to the Mid-Atlantic Championships。
W: Yeah. We are all working real hard right now。
Q: What is the woman’s team doing?14. W: John has been looking after his mother in the hospital. She was injured ina car accident two weeks ago and is still in critical condition 。
标准听力（一）听力原文及答案解析Part III Listening Comprehension Section A…………………………………………………………………………………………………11. W: I have to think about your offer. I can‟t say “yes”or “no” at the moment.M: You can take your time. It will do if you let me know your decision in a day or two.Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 【听前预测】选项中的The man thinks，the woman should save his time，The woman need not hurry等表明，本题可能与男士给女士的建议有关。
【解析】选[D]。
女士说她现在还不能马上对男士的提议给予回复，男士让女士不必着急，还说她在一两天内给他答复就行了，由此可知，女士不必立刻做出决定，故答案为[D]。
12. M: Here comes my secretary. She‟s an extremelygood-looking young woman, don‟t you think?W: Yes, but I heard that her work isn‟t as good as her appearance.Q: What does the woman think of the secretary? 【听前预测】选项中的She is，good-looking，perfect，good at work等表明，本题与对女士的评价有关。
【解析】选[D]。
男士提到自己的秘书长得很漂亮，女士表示同意，但接着用but转折提到她听说她（即男士的秘书）的工作能力没有外表那么好（her work isn‟t as good as her appearance），言外之意就是男士的秘书的工作能力不行，故答案为[D]。
短文理解巅峰讲座四级听力短文理解共3篇，每篇短文的长度大约在200到250词之间，后设3-4题，3篇共10题。
问题全部是特殊疑问句，要求考生从所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Lecture 1第一讲11大敏感设题题眼短文理解篇幅较长，而且问题是在整篇短文读完之后提出，因此考生只有熟悉短文理解常见的设题题眼，才能锁定听音重点，抓住关键信息。
一、短文首尾处短文的开头是重要的设题处，经常考查考生对短文主旨或重要细节的把握。
短文的主题句一般都出现在开头，而且常常是第一道题的答案出处。
短文的结尾往往对整篇文章的内容起一个概括和提示的作用，经常会得出结论或是提出某种建议或希望，同样不可忽视。
【例1】（11-6-26）［A］Its protection is often neglected by children.［B］It cannot be fully restored once damaged.［C］There are many false notions about it.［D］There are various ways to protect it.There are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age.26.What does the speaker want to tell us about eyesight?27.【解析】主旨题。
一、短对话对于绝大多数英语学习者来说，从刚接触英语听力考试开始就有短对话这种最常见、最固定的题型。
短对话共有8个题目，占卷面总分的8%。
该部分一般是日常生活中的对话，即衣、食、住、行、工作、学习、生活等话题。
短对话具有如下特点：对话是一男一女的形式，每人说一句，然后提问，卷面只有选项，没有问题;美式英语发音和英式英语发音的混合对话。
短对话按题型分类主要有地点题、人物关系或身份职业题、数字计算题、请求和建议题、判断推理题、因果关系题、词汇和习惯用语理解题、观点态度题等。
各种题型的答题技巧在第二节中会作详细的讲解。
在做这部分题目的时候，除了要有扎实的听力基本功之外，还要掌握一定的方法。
1 熟悉常考场景及常用词汇大学英语四级听力短对话的场景每年都是比较固定的，在相同的场景中会使用到相同或相近的词汇，因此如果掌握了这些场景中的常用词汇，这对于提高听力理解能力起着非常重要的作用。
四级对话中常涉及的场景包括：诊所或医院(clinic or hospital)、餐馆(restaurant)、学校或校园(school or campus)、书店(bookstore)、火车站(railway station)、机场(airport)、图书馆(library)、邮局(post office)、银行(bank)、旅馆(hotel)等。
2 .预览选项，预测谈话内容，抓住重点最重要的是好好把握播音之前的时间，我们应该利用好这段时间来阅读选项。
阅读选项的过程中要注意以下两个方面的问题。
首先，根据选项预测对话内容和提问内容。
通过四个选项的对比和对关键词的研究，我们就会预测出对话的内容和将要提问到的问题，在听的过程中就会抓住重点，解答试题就会事半功倍。
【典型例题】(2006年6月)12. A) The woman does her own housework.B) The woman needs a housekeeper.C) The woman’s house is in a mess.D) The woman works as a housekeeper.显而易见，此题是有关housework的问题，因为四个选项中分别出现了does housework, needs housekeeper, house mess, work as housekeeper;由此推断此题是关于做家务方面的一个谈话，在听这则对话时，就可以轻而易举地对号入座了。
可编辑修改精选全文完整版大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析Rome wasn't built in a day.work harder and practice more.your hardworking will be rewarded by god one day.god is equal to everyone!以下是店铺为大家搜索整理的大学英语四级听力考试套题练习及原文解析，希望能给大家带来帮助!Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35 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 the best answer is. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.11. A) Get some small change. B) Find a shopping center.C) Cash a check at a bank. D) Find a parking meter.12. A) Shopping with his son. B) Buying a gift for a child.C) Promoting a new product. D) Bargaining with a salesgirl.13. A) Taking photographs. B) Enhancing images.C) Mending cameras. D) Painting pictures.14. A) He moved to Baltimore when he was young.B) He can provide little useful information.C) He will show the woman around Baltimore.D) He will ask someone else to help the woman.15. A) He is rather disappointed. B) He is highly ambitious.C) He can’t face up to the situation D) He knows his own limitation.16. A) She must have paid a lot B) She is known to havea terrific figure.C) Her gym exercise has yielded good results.D) Her effort to keep fit is really praiseworthy.17. A) Female students are unfit for studying physics.B) He can serve as the woman’s tutor.C) Physics is an important course at school.D) The professor’s suggestion is constructive.18. A) Indifferent. B) Doubtful. C) Pleased. D) Surprised.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) He prefers the smaller evening classes. B) He has signed up for a day course.C) He has to work during the day. D) He finds the evening course cheaper.20. A) Learn a computer language. B) Learn data processing.C) Buy some computer software. D) Buy a few coursebooks.21. A) Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45. B) From September 1 to New Year’s eve.C) Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks. D) Three hours a week,45 hours in total.22. A) What to bring for registration. B) Where to attend the class.C) How he can get to Frost Hall. D) Whether he can use a check.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you havejust heard.23. A) A training coach. B) A trading adviser.C) A professional manager. D) A financial trader.24. A) He can save on living expenses. B) He considers cooking creative.C) He can enjoy healthier food. D) He thinks take-away is tasteless.25. A) It is something inevitable.B) It is frustrating sometimes.C) It takes patience to manage. D) It can be a good thing.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 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) There were no planets without moons. B) There was no air or water on Jupiter.C) Life was not possible in outer space. D) The mystery of life could not be resolved.27. A) It has a number of active volcanoes. B) It has an atmosphere like the earth’s.C) It has a large ocean under its surface. D) It has deep caves several miles long.28. A) Light is not an essential element to it. B) Life can form in very hot temperatures.C) Every form of life undergoes evolution. D) Oxygen is not needed for some life forms.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Whether they should take the child home.B) What Dr. Mayer’s instructions exactly were.C) Who should take care of the child at home.D) When the child would completely recover.30. A) She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt.B) She makes them write down all her instructions.C) She has them act out what they are to do at home.D) She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do.31. A) It lacks the stability of the printed word. B) It contains many grammatical errors.C) It is heavily dependent on the context. D) It facilitates interpePassage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Job security. B) Good labour relations.C) Challenging work. D) Attractive wages and benefits.33. A) Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually.B) More and more unskilled workers will lose jobs.C) Computers will change the nature of many jobs.D) Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable.34. A) Offer them chances of promotion.B) Improve their working conditions.C) Encourage them to compete with each other.D) Give them responsibilities as part of a team.35. A) They will not bring real benefits to the staff.B) They concern a small number of people only.C) They are arbitrarily set by the administrators.D) They are beyond the control of ordinary workers.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 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。
四级听力答案及解析Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes）Section A11. [A] Both speakers think half of the staff are efficient.[B] The woman has a favorable opinion of the staff.[C] Neither of them has a favorable opinion of the staff.[D] The woman is a restaurant manager herself.12. [A] In a bike parking lot. [B] At a bike repair shop.[C] In a bike showroom. [D] In a bike factory.13. [A] Shop for new clothes. [B] Lose some weight.[C] Have his jeans altered. [D] Wear clothes that fit more tightly.14. [A] Paul should take over his uncle’s business now.[B] He doesn’t agree with the woman’s remarks.[C] Paul should stay another year for his studies.[D] He felt upset by Paul’s hasty decision.15. [A] Go cross the bridge. [B] Repeat the experiment.[C] Come to the bridge game. [D] Wait and see what will happen.16. [A] It wasn’t good investment.[B] It should have lasted longer.[C] The man should buy new parts for it.[D] The man won’t be able to get it repaired.17. [A] Nick repaired it himself.[B] Nick now works in a garage.[C] Nick had his motorcycle fixed.[D] Nick wasted his money.18. [A] He wishes to have more courses like it.[B] He finds it hard to follow the teacher.[C] He wishes the teacher would talk more.[D] He doesn’t like the teacher’s accent.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The man’s pay raise.[B] A career ladder for the man.[C] The man’s educ ation.[D] A new chance for everyone to be promoted.20. [A] Three years. [B] Four years.[C] Five years. [D] Six years.21. [A] The person who has the strong will.[B] The person who has attended the adult school.[C] The person who can pass the test of arithmetic.[D] The person who can work at computers quickly after a two-day training.22. [A] The man is eager to attend the training.[B] The man is not very interested in this chance for promotion.[C] The man has been training for computer work since last year.[D] The man is not confident in his chance to be promoted to the Grade 7.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] To see his tutor for help.[B] To help the woman with her report.[C] To find some materials for his essay.[D] To read books on the effect of smoking by parents on their children.24. [A] The computer doesn’t work properly.[B] Peter is writing an essay on environment.[C] Mary is much better than Peter in using computers.[D] Peter is taking a computer class which is helpful.25. [A] Stand in the queue.[B] Wait for a free computer.[C] Ask his tutor to recommend him some books.[D] Use the computer to find the needed information.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Remember the entire trade route.[B] Know the making of products.[C] Receive certain special training.[D] Deal with a lot of difficulties.27. [A] It was made up of different routes.[B] Silk trading became less popular.[C] Sea travel provided easier routes.[D] People needed fewer foreign goods.28. [A] People learned from one another.[B] People shared each other’s beliefs.[C] People traded goods along the route.[D] People earned their living by traveling.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] They worry about school.[B] They dislike living with their parents.[C] They have to be locked in to avoid troubles.[D] They quarrel a lot with other family members.30. [A] They don’t want to make family decisions.[B] They don’t want to share family responsibility.[C] They don’t want to go boating with their family.[D] They don’t w ant to cause trouble in their families.31. [A] They give their children more freedom.[B] They care less about their children’s life.[C] They are much stricter with their children.[D] They go to clubs more often with their children.32. [A] Negotiation in family. [B] Education in family.[C] Harmony in family. [D] Teenage trouble in family.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Amery was fond of games. [B] Amery was of similar size.[C] Amery was good at sports. [D] Amery looked like an animal.34. [A] He was laughed at by other boys.[B] He pushed Amery hard and hurt him.[C] He played a joke on an outstanding athlete.[D] Amery turned out to be in the same grade.35. [A] The speaker could run faster than Amery.[B] The speaker liked playing on boys of all sizes.[C] Amery was a student in Grade Four.[D] Amery forgave the speaker for his rude behavior.Section CSixteen-year-old Michael Viscardsi of San Diego won first prize in the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology. He showed (36) ________ to a nineteen-century math problem.Michael has been (37) ________ by his mother, who has a doctorate in neuroscience. He also worked on his project with a professor at a university.The National Center for Education Statistics did its (38) ________ research onhome-schooling in 2003. Researchers (39) ________ that more than one million American students learned at home. That was more than two percent of the school-age population.Michael Viscardsi, for example, has been taught mostly at home, but with (40) ________ math classes at a local university.The researchers asked parents why they home-schooled their children. Thirty-one percent said the most important reason was (41) ________ about the environment of the local schools. Thirty percent said it was to provide (42) ________ instruction. Sixteen percent said they were not satisfied with the quality of the (43) ________ in the local schools.(44) _________________________________________________________. An education expert said much of this increase was in cities with histories of racial tension. Also, (45) ________________________________________________________________.Critics of home-schooling say children need to attend school to help them learn social skills. They also say that home-schooled children do not get a very good education. Still, (46) ________________________________________________________________.补充听力（七）Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] The man was confused about the date of the appointment.[B] The man wants to change the date of the appointment.[C] The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor.[D] The m an can’t come for the appointment at 4:15.12. [A] Wait for him until he finishes his class.[B] Invite Judie to play instead.[C] Cancel the game and stay at home.[D] Go to attend the class with him.13. [A] She was considerate. [B] She was unforgiving.[C] She was apologetic. [D] She was sympathetic.14. [A] It is totally different this time.[B] It has nothing to do with the textbook.[C] Most of the questions aren’t from the textbook.[D] Half of the questions are in the textbook.15. [A] He can’t afford to buy the ticket.[B] He needs a break from the math problem.[C] He doesn’t want to go to the opera.[D] He’ll meet the woman when he has finished the math problem.16. [A] Professor Harrison doesn’t teach well.[B] The woman doesn’t have to borrow notes from Jim.[C] Jim’s notes are good for the woman to borrow.[D] The woman shouldn’t have been absent-minded in the lecture.17. [A] She would mark the exam papers herself.[B] She would not give her students an exam.[C] She would collect the exam papers herself.[D] Her teaching assistant would grade the exam papers.18. [A] He’s eager to start his new job.[B] His job starts early next week.[C] He believes the job interview went well.[D] His professor was mistaken about the job.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] The country. [B] Another country.[C] Cornfield. [D] Birmingham.20. [A] He might get his passport.[B] He might get some money and clothes.[C] He might make himself armed.[D] He might make a call.21. [A] He will meet her in another country.[B] They will go to another country together.[C] He will leave her in the country.[D] He will appear somewhere near her.22. [A] By air. [B] By car.[C] By sea. [D] By train.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] They left their pets with neighbors.[B] They rented their house to a student.[C] They hired someone to stay in their home.[D] They asked their gardener to watch their house.24. [A] They look at a house sitter’s score report.[B] They interview a house sitter’s friends.[C] They check a house sitter’s references.[D] Th ey attend a house sitter’s party.25. [A] The homeowner is afraid of being accused.[B] The house sitter pleads again and again.[C] Most house-sitters are very poor.[D] The homeowner doesn’t want to bother.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Neutral. [B] Opposed.[C] Approving. [D] Supportive.27. [A] Because FDA approved them.[B] Because they cannot read the labels.[C] Because they support the new technique.[D] Because they cannot tell which one is the cloned food.28. [A] More and more people accept cloned milk and meat.[B] FDA approved that cloned food is safe for human beings.[C] American farmers produce more milk than the people can consume.[D] Because more milk is produced by cloned cows, the milk price is reduced.29. [A] It may cause unintended bad results to human beings.[B] It is developed well enough to clone human beings.[C] It will bring more unexpected economic benefits.[D] It is supported by ethicists and religious leaders.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] To tell us how much time the new bridge will spend.[B] To tell us how much money the new bridge will cost.[C] To tell us China has started to build the longest bridge across the sea in the world.[D] To tell us why China began to build the longest bridge across the sea in the world.31. [A] 120kms. [B] 184kms.[C] 268kms. [D] 304kms.32. [A] To make it easy to enjoy the beautiful scene of the sea.[B] To show China’s growing economic power.[C] To help develop economy.[D] To do wonders.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Ask for their names. [B] Name babies after them.[C] Put down their names. [D] Choose names for them.34. [A] If the family tree is fairly limited.[B] If the family tie is strong enough.[C] If the name is commonly used.[D] If nobody in the family complains.35. [A] It will show the beauty of its own.[B] It will develop more associations.[C] It will lose the original meaning.[D] It will help form the baby’s personality.Section CWith the start of BBC World Service Television, millions of viewers in Asia and America can now watch the Corporation’s news (36) ________.And of course in Britain listeners and viewers can (37) ________ into two BBC television channels, five BBC national radio services and dozens of local radio stations. They are brought sport, comedy, drama, music, news and current affairs, education, religion, parliamentary coverage, children’s programs and films for an (38) ________ license fee of ￡83 per household.It is a remarkable record, (39) ________ back over 70 years —yet the BBC’s future is now in (40) ________. The Corporation will survive as a publicly-funded broadcasting organization, at least for the time being, but its role, its size and its programs are now the subject of a (41) ________ debate in Britain.The debate was (42) ________ by the Government, which invited anyone with an opinion of the BBC — (43) ________ ordinary listeners and viewers — to say what was good or bad about the Corporation. (44) ________________________________________________________________.Defenders of the Corporation of whom there are many are fond of quoting the American slogan “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” The BBC “isn’t broke”, they say, by which they mean it is not broken, so why bother to change it? (45) ________________________________________________________________. The commercial TV channels were required by the Thatcher Government’s Broadcasting Act to become more commercial, competing with each other for advertisers, and cutting costs and jobs. (46) ________________________________________________________________.补充听力（八）Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] The woman is an unusual student.[B] The man is a rigid person.[C] The woman’s request will be grant ed.[D] No make-up exam will be given.12. [A] He does want the woman to pay.[B] He doesn’t understand the woman.[C] He is wondering what the woman is thinking.[D] He is surprised that the woman would think that.13. [A] He probably has a poor memory.[B] He is very forgiving and tolerant.[C] He is well liked by his customers.[D] He has been introduced to the staff.14. [A] The man doesn’t want to see Mr. Williams.[B] Mr. Jones is in an inferior position.[C] Mr. Jones used to be in charge.[D] Mr. Williams doesn’t want to do it tomorrow.15. [A] It will probably be cold. [B] It will be mild as usual.[C] It will probably rarely be cold. [D] It will be warm and comfortable.16. [A] Ask someone to help the woman.[B] Give the woman the notes for her reference.[C] Lend the woman his pencil and paper.[D] Feel sorry that he can’t help the woman.17. [A] The dirty street. [B] The noisy place.[C] The low voice of the man. [D] The crowded park.18. [A] The woman should join the chess club.[B] The woman needs a lot of time to play chess.[C] He himself is not a very good chess player, either.[D] He’s willing to teach the woman how to play chess.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] More work as a teaching assistant.[B] A higher salary.[C] A longer vacation period.[D] A research assignment.20. [A] He’ll start next week. [B] He wouldn’t enjoy it.[C] He would like time to decide. [D] He wants his adviser’s opinion.21. [A] Finish his degree in the fall.[B] Let someone else read his evaluation.[C] Consider taking fewer courses.[D] Get more teaching experience.22. [A] Frank’s talent for teaching.[B] Frank’s interest ing approach to research.[C] A present Frank will receive for graduation.[D] A congratulatory letter from the department.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] He is sad to have lost his job.[B] He total ly supports the woman’s choice.[C] He insists that the woman major in business.[D] He doesn’t believe in his wife.24. [A] He is out of employment.[B] He lets the woman down.[C] He has to delay the woman’s study.[D] The woman chooses the wrong major.25. [A] In their home. [B] In the school.[C] At a grocery. [D] On the telephone.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] More than 12%. [B] Almost 50%.[C] Nearly 60%. [D] About 70%.27. [A] They are self-evident.[B] They are yet to be proved.[C] They are to be further studied.[D] They are supported by scientific evidence.28. [A] Different Forms of Exercise[B] Exercise — The Road to Health[C] Running — A Popular Form of Sport[D] Scientific Evidence of Health BenefitsPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. [A] To improve her computer program.[B] To find out their attitudes towards food.[C] To find out details she can make use of.[D] To predict what food they’ll like in the future.30. [A] People believe what the computer tells them.[B] People can be led to believe in something false.[C] People tend to forget their childhood experiences.[D] People are not always aware of their personalities.31. [A] If they learn it is harmful for health.[B] If they lie to themselves that they don’t want it.[C] If they are willing to let doctors control their minds.[D] If they think they once had a bad experience of eating it.32. [A] Whether it is moral. [B] Who it is best for.[C] When it is effective. [D] How it should be used.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Helicopters have only been worked on by man since 1940.[B] Chinese children were the first to achieve flight in helicopters.[C] Helicopters were considered more dangerous than the early airplanes.[D] Some people thought they would become widely used by average individuals.34. [A] They are used for rescue work.[B] They are taking the place of high-flying jets.[C] They have been widely used for various purposes.[D] They are now used exclusively for commercial projects.35. [A] For high-speed transportation.[B] For extremely high altitude flights.[C] For overseas passenger transportation.[D] For urgent mission to places inaccessible to other kinds of craft.Section CProspective students should bear in mind that housing will be an expensive item in their budget, (36) ________ in magnitude the cost of tuition and food. In (37) ________, the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to (38) ________ one-fifth or one-fourth of the total (39) ________ for living expenses (as opposed to educational expenses, such as tuition and fees). If the amount spent for housing reaches one-third of the total (40) ________ for living expenses, the student is certainly spending too much; however, if it drops to one-sixth, it is possible that the quarters are unsafe, unhealthy, and possibly (41) ________.For detailed information on local housing (42) ________, students should contact the housing office or the foreign student adviser of the institution that has (43) ________ them. (44) _________________________________________________________________, because public transportation in many towns and cities in the United States is simply not adequate or convenient.(45) _________________________________________________________; the housing office of the institution; bulletin boards located in dormitories, cafeterias, libraries, etc. on the campus; the “for rent” columns of campus or community newspapers; fellow students who attend the institution; and a host family in the community. (46) ________________________________________________________________.补充听力（九）Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] The man must be an excellent student.[B] The man’s idea is probably a good one.[C] The man had better drop more than one course.[D] The man would not have dropped the best course of the four.12. [A] The movie was really wonderful.[B] The movie was so full of violent scenes.[C] The movie wasn’t as good as he had expected.[D] The movie was overly concerned with romantic relationships.13. [A] She wasn’t able to manage the project well.[B] She’s not sure how she was able to finish so early.[C] She’s not sure how to solve the mystery.[D] She still hasn’t heard what was shocking.14. [A] He thinks the woman is unfair.[B] He agrees that the workload is heavy.[C] He feels the assignment is reasonable.[D] He won’t be able to go to the lab today.15. [A] Lose weight. [B] Quit smoking.[C] Weigh himself frequently. [D] Have a talk with the doctor.16. [A] Getting dressed. [B] Collecting old clothes.[C] Trying out new clothes. [D] Looking for her black dress.17. [A] The man should go to bed at eleven.[B] The man should give up watching the movie.[C] The man should stay up and watch the program.[D] The man should read something exciting instead.18. [A] She was born there.[B] Her children were born there.[C] She has lived there since 1970.[D] Her husband was teaching English there.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] They are looking for an apartment to live in.[B] They are discussing living places and children’s education.[C] They are complaining about their children.[D] They are planning for the next weekend.20. [A] There’s much to do besides work and study.[B] It’s convenient for people to go anywhere.[C] The natural environment is beneficial to children.[D] The countryside is a perfect place for weekends.21. [A] The children are too young to benefit from city life.[B] Even adults themselves cannot go everywhere in the city.[C] There is a lot to see and do for children and adults.[D] There isn’t a lot to see and do for children.22. [A] She is a full-time housewife.[B] She does not care for her children.[C] She used to live in the suburbs in her childhood.[D] She will go to a museum next weekend.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] She couldn’t go to Spain for holiday this summer.[B] She couldn’t communicate with Spanish people very well.[C] She didn’t learn enough Spanish vocabulary.[D] She had few chances to speak Spanish in Spain.24. [A] By reading the BBC book.[B] By going to an evening class of BBC.[C] By watching BBC programs.[D] By going to Spain to talk with Spanish people.25. [A] Learn more grammar and vocabulary.[B] Watch more BBC television programs.[C] Understand Spanish cultures well.[D] Do more practice in speaking Spanish.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Opera is only for rich people.[B] Opera is famous for its history.[C] Young people are not interested in operas.[D] Opera companies are trying to keep operas alive.27. [A] Because it is hard to find long versions.[B] Because they can make people interested.[C] Because short versions are easy to perform.[D] Because they can be performed in public libraries.28. [A] To reduce the cost. [B] To attract young people.[C] To make Cinderella popular. [D] To celebrate its 75th anniversary.29. [A] Opera is not so popular an art form today.[B] Students enjoy performing operas very much.[C] The tickets for opera are very expensive at present.[D] Opera is performed in a language difficult to understand.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] Because it is part of a historical cave system.[B] Because it is the largest body of water in Tennessee.[C] Because it is the biggest underground lake in the world.[D] Because it is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.31. [A] By diving into the water.[B] From “The Council Room”.[C] By riding far out onto the lake.[D] From an opening in a mountainside.32. [A] They serve as a tourist attraction.[B] They serve as an Indian meeting ground.[C] They serve as an underground testing site.[D] They serve as a motorboat race course.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] Because only rich people can afford the watches.[B] Because the watches were made many years ago.[C] Because only a few watches of the kind were made.[D] Because the watches were made by a Swiss watchmaker.34. [A] Its new uses. [B] Its splendid color.[C] Its fashionable style. [D] Its mechanical movement.35. [A] Buy the watch. [B] Return the watch.[C] Wear the watch. [D] Receive the service.Section CThe family in Britain is changing. The once typical British family headed by two parents has (36) ________ substantial changes during the twentieth century. In particular there has been a rise in the number of single-person households, which (37) ________ from 18 to 29 percent of all households between 1971 and 2002. By the year 2020, it is (38) ________ that there will be more single people than (39) ________ people. Fifty years ago this would have been socially (40) ________ in Britain.In the past, people got married and stayed married (41) ________ was very difficult, expensive and took a long time. Today, people’s views on marriage are changing. Many (42) ________, mostly in their twenties or thirties, live together without getting married. Only about 60%of these couples will (43) ________ get married.In the past, people married before they had children, but now about 40%of children in Britain are born to unmarried parents. In 2000, (44) _________________________________________________________________. Before 1960 this was very unusual. People are generally getting married at a later age now and many women do not want to have children immediately. (45) _________________________________________________________________. The number of single-parent families is increasing. This is mainly due to more marriages ending in divorce, (46) ________________________________________________________________.补充听力（十）Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section A11. [A] Talking about their house. [B] Looking for a place to live in.[C] Walking on the campus. [D] Reading a newspaper.12. [A] He lent her his extra pen.[B] He offered her a pencil.[C] He was afraid of losing his pen.[D] He said he didn’t have any extra ink.13. [A] They should wait patiently.[B] They should ask that man to leave.[C] They should serve that man immediately.[D] That man is old enough to order things he likes.14. [A] Change a partner.[B] Ask the teacher for advice.[C] Meet his partner in the mid-town.[D] Make a compromise with his partner.15. [A] Go to the game. [B] Have her supper.[C] Miss her class. [D] Meet her friends any minute.16. [A] It was burned down. [B] It was robbed.[C] It was blown up. [D] It was closed down.17. [A] He takes it as a kind of exercise.[B] He wants to save money.[C] He loves doing anything that is new.[D] His office isn’t very far.18. [A] The ass ignment looks easy but actually it’s quite difficult.[B] The assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time.[C] They cannot finish the assignment until Thursday.[D] They have plenty of time to work on the assignment.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Her roommate won’t share expenses.[B] The apartment needs a lot of repair work.[C] The apartment is too far from the campus.[D] She’s having trouble with the owner of the apartment.20. [A] Paula doesn’t pay the rent on time.[B] She has to buy a new dishwasher.[C] Paula repairs the dishwasher without her permission.[D] She can’t find anyone to repair the dishwasher.21. [A] Friends. [B] Classmates.[C] Lawyer and client. [D] Lifesaver and drowned victim.22. [A] He can bring a lawsuit against the owner.[B] He has some knowledge of the law.[C] He once had the same problem.[D] He knows the owner.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. [A] Making a travel to Finland. [B] How to post a letter.[C] Reserving airline tickets. [D] Booking a train ticket.24. [A] Flight 1070 and 90. [B] Flight 1017 and 19.[C] Flight 1070 and 19. [D] Flight 1017 and 90.25. [A] At 10:00 a.m. on the 23rd of this month.[B] At 10:00 a.m. on the 22nd of this month.[C] At 4:35 p.m. on the 29th of this month.[D] At 5:55 p.m. on the 22nd of this month.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] Pollution in the air. [B] A lack of parking.[C] A lack of bridges. [D] Accidents with bicycles.27. [A] The law of the road. [B] International law.[C] Federal law. [D] Local law.28. [A] To reduce the number of cars.[B] To train bicyclists.[C] To help build special bike paths.[D] To help buy more bikes.29. [A] Bicycles are causing all the problems.[B] Bicycling would be safer in the future.[C] There are special paths set aside for bicycles.[D] Bicycles cannot help clean up the environment.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] Space Travel [B] Problems of Astronauts[C] Water Pollution [D] The Spaceship Earth31. [A] The present population on earth is fourteen billion.[B] Water is recycled every seventy million years.[C] The planet earth travels around the sun at 18 miles per second.[D] The earth is compared to a spaceship because they both travel around the sun.。
大学英语四级（听力篇章）专项练习试卷11(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1.听力原文：How much living space does a person need? What happens when his space requirements are not adequately met? Sociologists and psychologists are conducting experiments on rats to try to determine the effects of overcrowded conditions on man. Recent studies have shown that the behavior of rats is greatly affected by space. If rate have adequate living space, they eat well, sleep well, and reproduce well. However, if their living conditions become too crowded, their behavior pattern and even their health perceptibly change. They cannot sleep and eat well, and signs of fear and tension become obvious. The more crowded they are, the more they tend to bite each other and even kill each other. Thus for rats, population and violence are directly related. Is this a natural law for human society as well? Is adequate space not only desirable, but essential for human survival? 16. What affects rats’ behavior?17. What effect may inadequate living space have on rats according to the passage?18. What is the experiment done on rats intended to prove?1．A．Diet.B．Sleep.C．Space.D．Stress.正确答案：C解析：听到“最近研究表明：鼠类行为受空间影响颇大”，可判断C(空间)正确。
2012年12月四级听力与阅读答案与解析Part ⅢListening Comprehension Section A短对话（11~18）答案及解析：11. A) The man should visit the museums. B) She can‟t stand the hot weather. C) The beach resort is a good choice. D) She enjoys staying in Washington. 答案：D解析：Woman最后说到I‟ll be happy here no matter what the temperature. 这表明了她待在这里很愉快，很享受待在华盛顿，故选D。
12. A) Her new responsibilities in the company.B) What her job prospects are.C) What the customers‟feedback is. D) The director‟s opinion of her work. 答案：D解析：Woman说到but I wish the director would give me some feedback. 这表明了她希望得到director的意见（即反馈），故选D。
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. 答案：C解析：Man以自己上次因运动（举重）过量而受伤为例，建议女士应该量力而行，避免过量运动，故选C。
14. A) When she will return home. B) Whether she can go by herself. C) Whether she can travel by air. D) Whether she will completely recover. 答案：C解析：Man开头就说到I‟m worried about her going on a plane. 从中可知，他担心的是年老的母亲能不能乘飞机，故选C。
四六级听力答案及试题解析一、短对话理解（共8题，每题1分）1. A) The man is going to the library.B) The woman is looking for a book.C) The man is asking for directions.D) The woman is planning to study abroad.答案：A2. A) The woman forgot to bring her camera.B) The man is not interested in photography.C) The woman is upset about the weather.D) The man is late for the photography class.答案：C3. A) The man is worried about the exam.B) The woman is confident about her performance.C) The woman is going to help the man study.D) The man is considering dropping the course.答案：B4. A) The woman is a college professor.B) The man is a high school student.C) The woman is a university student.D) The man is a graduate student.答案：D5. A) The man is going to the beach.B) The woman is inviting the man to a party.C) The man is busy with his work.D) The woman is not interested in going out.答案：C6. A) The man is looking for a job.B) The woman is offering the man a job.C) The man is applying for a scholarship.D) The woman is asking for a raise.答案：B7. A) The woman is a vegetarian.B) The man is allergic to seafood.C) The woman is on a diet.D) The man is not hungry.答案：A8. A) The man is a professional athlete.B) The woman is a sports coach.C) The man is a sports fan.D) The woman is a fitness instructor.答案：C二、长对话理解（共7题，每题1分）9. What is the main topic of the conversation?A) A new restaurant in town.B) A cooking class.C) A cooking competition.D) A cooking show on TV.答案：B10. Why does the man want to take the cooking class?A) To learn how to cook for his family.B) To impress his girlfriend.C) To improve his cooking skills.D) To meet new people.答案：C11. What does the woman think about the cooking class?A) It's too expensive.B) It's not suitable for beginners.C) It's a good opportunity to learn.D) It's not worth the time.答案：C12. What is the man's concern about the cooking class?A) The class size is too large.B) The class schedule conflicts with his work.C) The class location is inconvenient.D) The class instructor is not experienced.答案：B13. What does the woman suggest the man do?A) Look for a different class.B) Talk to the instructor about his schedule.C) Ask his employer for a schedule change.D) Give up the idea of taking the class.答案：B14. What is the man's final decision?A) He will take the class.B) He will look for another class.C) He will discuss his schedule with his employer.D) He will wait until the next session.答案：A15. What is the woman's opinion about the cooking competition?A) It's a great opportunity to showcase talent.B) It's too competitive and stressful.C) It's only for professional chefs.D) It's not worth the effort.答案：A16. What is the man's reason for not being interested in the competition?A) He doesn't have enough experience.B) He doesn't like the competitive atmosphere.C) He's not confident in his cooking skills.D) He's already committed to another event.答案：C17. What does the woman suggest the man do if he wants to participate in the competition?A) Practice more and gain confidence.B) Find a partner to compete with.C) Join a cooking club to improve his skills.D) Take the cooking class to learn new techniques.答案：A三、短文理解（共10题，每题1分）18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A) The importance of teamwork in sports.B) The role of a team captain in sports.C) The qualities of a good sports team.D) The impact of sports on personal development。
4级听力真题和答案解析在大学生英语四级考试中，听力部分是其中一项相对较难的部分。
考生需要在较短的时间内，准确地理解并记忆听到的英语对话或短文，然后选择正确的答案。
为帮助考生更好地备考和应对听力部分的挑战，本文将介绍一些常见的四级听力真题和对答案的解析。
第一篇短文主要讲述了鲸鱼在北极地区的生存状态和习性。
从听力材料中可以得知，北极地区是鲸鱼的一个重要栖息地，鲸鱼会不断迁徙以寻找更合适的生存环境。
此外，由于气候变暖和人类活动的干扰，鲸鱼的数量不断减少。
问题一是关于鲸鱼为何会在北极地区迁徙，答案为寻找更适合的环境。
问题二是问鲸鱼的数量为何减少，答案是因为气候变暖和人类活动的干扰。
第二篇对话是关于两位学生讨论送什么礼物给他们的导师。
一位学生提议送鲜花，因为他们导师喜欢花。
而另一位学生则认为应该送一本有关他导师研究领域的书籍。
问题一是问学生们为何要送礼物给导师，答案是因为导师在他们的学术生涯中起到了重要的指导作用。
问题二是问学生们最终决定送什么礼物，答案是送一本有关导师研究领域的书籍。
第三篇对话是关于一个男孩向他的朋友询问如何与一个女孩搭讪。
听力材料中，男孩表示他对这个女孩有好感，但不知道如何与她搭讪。
女孩给了他一些建议，如在认识她的共同朋友的聚会上主动搭讪、找到共同话题等。
问题一是问男孩为何向他的朋友寻求帮助，答案是因为他对女孩有好感，希望能与她搭讪。
问题二是问女孩给了男孩什么建议，答案是在共同朋友的聚会上主动搭讪、找到共同话题。
第四篇短文主要介绍了电子邮件的功能和应用。
从听力材料中可以得知，电子邮件是一种快速、廉价的沟通方式，可以用于发送照片、文件等。
此外，电子邮件还可以设置自动回复和组织会议等功能。
问题一是问电子邮件的主要功能是什么，答案是沟通方式的快速和廉价。
问题二是电子邮件还具备哪些功能，答案是发送照片、文件，以及设置自动回复和组织会议等。
以上是四级听力的一些常见题型和答案解析。
在备考过程中，考生可以通过大量的听力练习，提高自己对听力材料的理解能力和判断能力。
关于大学英语四级听力Section C短文篇章提分技巧及答题步骤大解读今天我们就来说说关于英语四级听力的那点事，我们都知道四级英语短文听力部分文章篇幅长、信息量大、题材范围广、题型变化多、句子结构更为复杂，有时会夹杂一些专业术语，这些都增加了听力的难度。
但如果我们注意分析，还是有规律，有技巧可循的。
一、大常考题型01细节辨认题细节辨认题在历年四级短文听力中所占比例最大。
它涉及面广，题目的形式多种多样，且多以wh-问题为主(即who, what, when, where, why等)，所提问的内容涉及人物、种类、时间、地点、年代、数字、原因、结果、目的等。
根据题干及选项设置的不同，此类题型可分为普通类、关键词类和词义转化类。
需要注意的是，很多题有时是其中两种或三种题型的综合。
(1) 普通类细节题此类题在问题设置上是直接对原文中某一句子中包含的人物、地点、时间、年代、数字、原因、材料、方式等信息进行提问。
(2) 关键词类细节题此类题大体可分为以下两种情况:① 在短文中会听到多次出现的一个或几个词语(一般是全篇文章讨论的中心话题)，而且在设置问题时也是围绕这几个关键词提问，因此听音时需要以此为线索找出答案。
② 听短文时要按题干中的关键词直接定位短文中相关的信息句，回答有关的细节问题。
(3) 词义转化类细节题此类题在选项设置时将原文中部分词语或词组转化成另一种说法。
常见提问方式如下：Which of the following is TRUE?When was the first…probably made?Why did the speaker say…?02主旨大意题主旨大意题一般要求考生根据录音信息归纳出短文的主题或中心思想等。
主旨即短文的中心思想，它通常是以主题句的形式出现在短文中。
准确把握主题句是解答主旨题的关键。
由于短文听力的篇幅较长，提供的信息较多，因此在听短文之前先看选项有助于加深对短文主题的理解，同时也可以帮助考生预测题目。
第一讲6大设提点一、首尾处常考【真题示例1】(06-6-20)[A] It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries.[B] It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world.[C] It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America.[D] It has promoted international exchange of farming technology.…This concept helps communities become self-supporting.20. What is the major achievement of Heifer International?【真题示例2】(05-12-17)[A] They wanted to follow his example.[B] They fully supported his undertaking.[C] They were puzzled by his decision.[D] They were afraid he wasn’t fully prepared.When my interest shifted from space to the sea, I never expected it would cause such confusion among my friends, yet I can understand their feelings….17. How did the speaker’s friends respond to his change of interest?二、列举和举例处常考【真题示例】（05-12-18）[A] It is more exciting than space travel.[B] It is much cheaper than space travel.[C] It is much safer than space travel.[D] It is less time-consuming than space travel.…The first excuse I give is an economic one. Underwater exploration is so much cheaper than space flight….18. What is one of the reasons for the speaker to switch his interest to underwater exploration?三、并列、转折、因果、条件等逻辑关系常考【真题示例】(新06-6-31)[A] They can make friends with people from other countries.[B] They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.[C] They can practice speaking foreign languages there.[D] They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.…Americans enjoy the foods in these restaurants as well as the opportunity to better understand the people and their way of life.31. Why do Americans like to go to international restaurants apart from enjoying the foods there?四、强调的地方常考【真题示例】(06-6-16)[A] Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.[B] Its largest expansion took place during that period.[C] Small universities combined to from bigger ones.[D] Its role in society went through a dramatic change.…It was in the 1960s that the largest expansion of bigger education took place in Britain. This expansion took three basic forms….15. Why was the 1960s so significant for British Higher Education?五、比较处常考【真题示例】(06-6-16)[A] Private donations.[B] Fees paid by students.[C] Government funding.[D] Grants from corporations.…In Britain finance for universities comes from three sources: the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations…16. What is main financial source for Britain universities?六、含有年代、数量、价格等数字的地方常考【真题示例】（06-6-17）[A] He was interested in the study of wild animals.[B] He started the organization Heifer International.[C] He was wounded in the Spanish civil war.[D] He sold his cows to many countries in the world.…An American farmer Dan West developed the idea for Heifer International in the 1930s….17. What does the speaker tell us about Mr. West?Exercise 专项练习Passage One1.[A] The vocabulary of English is almost the largest in the world.[B] The vocabulary of English is a mixture of words from Latin and Greek.[C] Most of the English words come from Chinese and French.[D] English words from dead languages are no longer used.2. [A] Because other languages were much more widely used than English in the past.[B] Because British people like to learn foreign languages.[C] Because people from many different countries have settled down in Britain.[D] Because the Romans forced the British to learn other languages.3. [A] About nine hundred years ago.[B] About one thousand years ago.[C] About seven hundred years ago.[D] About two thousand years ago.Passage Two4. [A] Seasonal variations in nature.[B] How intelligence changes with the change of seasons.[C] How we can improve our intelligence.[D] Why summer is the best season for vacation.5. [A] Summer. [B] Winter.[C] Fall. [D] Spring.6. [A] All people are less intelligent in summer than in the other seasons of the year.[B] Heat has no effect on people’s mental abilities.[C] People living near the equator are the most intelligent.[D] Both climate and temperature exert impact on people’s intelligence.Passage Three7. [A] Around 1400. [B] Around 1900.[C] Around 400. [D] Around 900.8. [A] China. [B] Sweden.[C] Egypt. [D] Japan.9. [A] More and more paper is being consumed nowadays.[B] Paper enables people to receive education more easily.[C] The invention of paper is of great significance to man.[D] Paper contributes a lot to the keeping of historical records.【答案与解析】Passage One【听力原文】Many people think the English do not like to speak other languages. In fact, English is a mixture of words from many different languages. Because of this, [1] the vocabulary of the English language is very large. It is much larger than almost every other language in the world.Many English words come from Latin and Greek. Because these two languages are dead, the words have most often come through other languages such as French, or the old German languages.Many common English words come from other places, like “tea” from China, and “banana”from West Africa. [2] One reason why the English language has so many words from other languages is that people from many different countries have come to live in Britain.Two thousands years ago the Romans came from Italy, and stayed for over four hundred years. After they left, the Angles, Saxons and Jutes came from the northern part of modern Germany. In the ninth and tenth centuries Scandinavians came into the northern and eastern partsof the country. Finally, [3] in the eleventh century William of Normandy came from France, and became King of England. With him came French civilization and the French language.【答案】1．A 2.C 3.BPassage Two【听力原文】[4] If you are like most people, your intelligence varies from season to season. You are probably a lot sharper in the spring than you are at any time of a year. [6] A noted scientist, Ellsworth Huntington, concluded from other men’s work and his own that different climates and temperatures have a definite effect on our mental abilities.He found that cool weather is much more favorable for creative thinking than is summer heat. This does not mean that all people are less intelligent in summer than they are during the rest of the year. It does mean, however, that the mental abilities of large numbers of people tend to be lowest in summer.[5] Spring appears to be the best period of the year for thinking. One reason may be that in the spring man’s mental abilities are affected by the same factors that bring about great changes in all nature.Fall is the next best season, then winter. As for summer, it seems to be a good time to take a long vacation from thinking.【答案】4.B5.D6.DPassage Three【听力原文】[9] Paper is one of the most important products ever invented by man. Widespread use of written language would not have been possible without some cheap and practical material to write on. The invention of paper meant that more people could be educated because more books could be printed and distributed. Together with the printing press, paper provided an extremely important way to communicate knowledge.How much paper do you use every year? Probably you cannot answer that question quickly. In 1900 the world’s use of paper was about one kilogram for each person a year. Now some countries use as much as 50kilograms of paper for each person a year. [8] Countries like the United States, England and Sweden use more paper than other countries.Paper, like many other things that we use today, was first made in China. [7] In Egypt and the West, paper was not very commonly used before the year 1400. The Egyptians wrote on a kind of material made of a water plant. Europeans used parchment for many hundreds of years. Parchment was very strong; it was made from the skin of certain young animals. We have learnt of the most important facts of European history from records that were kept on parchment.【答案】7.A 8.B 9.C第二讲3招掌握主旨题一、留意首尾处1.主题句在开头【真题示例】(06-6-11)[A] It has done more harm than good in the southern USA.[B] It has brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers.[C] It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds.[D] It can be used by farmers to protect large building.Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees….11. What do we learn about “Kudzu” from the passage?2．主题句在结尾【真题示例】（03-6-13）[A] One can benefit a lot from working with his father.[B] Manual laborers shouldn’t be looked down upon.[C] One should always do his job earnestly.[D] Teenagers tend to be careless.…The message was clear. Today I stress the importance of doing a job right the first time. In every job I have held, from cutting lawns to washing dishes to working a machine on a construction site, I have learned something that helped me in my next job. If you work hard enough, you can learn from any job you do.13. What did the speaker want to tell us in this passage?二、根据各题选项推测主题【真题示例】（05-6 Passage One）14. [A] In a fast-food restaurant.[B] At a shopping center.[C] At a country fair.[D] In a bakery.15. [A] Avoid eating any food.[B] Prepare the right type of pie to eat.[C] Wash his hands thoroughly.[D] Practice eating a pie quickly.16. [A] On the table.[B] Behind his back.[C] Under his bottom.[D] On his lap.17. [A] Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.[B] Eating from the outside toward the middle.[C] Swallowing the pie with water.[D] Holding the pie in the right.三、留意重复频率较高的词或短语【真题示例】(04-1-11)[A] The art of saying thank you.[B] The secret of saying pretty.[C] The importance of good manners.[D] The difference between elegance and good manners.Do you remember a time when people were a little nicer and gentler with each other? …The fact is that no matter how nicely we dress or how beautifully we decorate our homes, we can’t be truly elegant without good manners because elegance and good manners always go hand in hand. In fact, I think of good manners as a sort of hidden beauty secret,…Getting into the habit of saying “think you” can make you feel better about yourself. Good manners add to your image while an angry.11. What is the passage mainly about?Exercise 专项练习Passage One1.[A] Computers have become part of our daily lives.[B] Computers have advantages as well as disadvantages.[C] People have different attitudes to computers.[D] More and more families will own computers.2. [A] Computers may change the life they have been accustomed to.[B] Spending too much time on computers may spoil people’s relationship.[C] Buying computers may cost a lot of money.[D] Computers may take over from human beings altogether.3. [A] Affectionate. [B] Disapproving.[C] Approving. [D] Neutral.Passage Two4. [A] Bicycles and cars. [B] Building codes.[C] Energy conservation. [D] New housing construction.5. [A] To limit discussion on heating bills.[B] To prevent heat loss.[C] To determine the temperature in homes.[D] To convert homes to electric heating.6. [A] To avoid direct sunlight.[B] To limit space used.[C] To keep out the cold.[D] To conform to other houses.Passage Three7. [A] Students. [B] Officials.[C] Bankers. [D] Lawyers.8. [A] They could not find the furniture they like at the market.[B] They don’t want to waste their money buying furniture.[C] They couldn’t afford to buy furniture they really want.[D] Renting furniture is fashionable among young couples.9. [A] A New Trend－Renting of Home Furnishings.[B] Some Suggestions about Renting Home Furnishings.[C] How to Furnish Your House Attractively.[D] Advantages of Renting Home Furnishings.Passage One【听音验证】For good or bad, computers are now part of our daily lives. With the price of a small home computer now being lower, experts predict that before long all schools and businesses and most families in the rich parts of the world will own a computer of some kind. [1] Among the general public, computers arouse strong feelings－people either love them or hate them. The computer lovers talk about how useful computers can be in business, in education and in the home－apart from all the games, you can do your accounts on them, use them to control your central heating, and in some places even do your shopping with them. Computers, they say, will also bring some leisure, as more and more unpleasant jobs are taken over by computerized robots. The haters, on the other hand, argue that computers bring not leisure but unemployment. They worry, too, that people who spend all their time talking to computers will forget how to talk to each other. And anyway, they ask, what’s wrong with going shopping and learning languages in a classroom with real teachers? [2] But their biggest fear is that computers may eventually take over from human beings altogether.【答案】1．C 2.D 3.DPassage Two【听音验证】For the past few weeks we have been discussing national energy conservation alternatives for the future. [4] Today, I’m going to talk about what one community is presently doing to conserve energy. The people of Davis, California have succeeded in cutting their energy consumption by one-third since 1973. The first energy saving act on that was taken in the early 70’s with the legislation of strict building codes. [5] All new houses in Davis must have the proper insulation, sothat heat will not escape unnecessarily during the winter. [6] New houses must also face north or south so that they will not be over-heated by the sun in summer. The laws have had a definite effect. Since 1976, there has been a 50% savings in the amount of electricity and natural gas used. There are 24 miles of bicycle paths, and today there are twice as many bicycles as cars in the city. By reducing the available parking space, the City Council has succeeded in reducing the number of cars in the city every day. Another benefit of the reduced parking is the greater number of small cars. People are saving gas because they are choosing not to drive or because an energy saving model for other cities. Time is up for today. Next week we’ll return to our regular topic of national energy alternatives.【答案】4. C5.B6.APassage Three【听音验证】When John and Victoria Church arrived in New York from London for a one-year stay, they brought no furniture with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new way of furnishing an apartment or a house that more and more people are using. [9] The renting of home furnishings has become one of America’s fastest growing businesses.Why do people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? [7] Many kinds of people : international businessmen , government officials, airline workers, young married couples －the people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city or one country to another－find they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy. [8] Young people with little money do not want to buy7 cheap furniture that they will soon grow to dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they rent. And people whose work takes them from place to place are saved the trouble of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new home.【答案】7.B 8.C 9.A第三讲4招攻克推断题一、听到的往往不是解二、根据选项确定应关注的重点细节三、注意关联词，把握短文发展的脉落四、注意与主题关系密切的选项【真题示例】（新06-6月Passage One）26. [A] Rent a grave.[B] Burn the body.[C] Bury the dead near a church.[D] Buy a piece of land for a grave.29. [A] Burning dead bodies to ashes.[B] Storing dead bodies in a remote place.[C] Placing dead bodies in a bone room.[D] Digging up dead bodies after three years.【听音验证】In Greece, [26(1)] only rich people will rest in place foe ever when they die….If the body has only partially decayed, it is reburied in a smaller cheaper grave, but not for long, the body will be dug up again some time later when it has fully decayed. [26(2)] Buying a piece od land for a grave is the only way to avoid this process,…The city is so overcrowded that sometimes dead bodies are kept in hospitals for over a week until a grave is found. Amphons city council wants to introduce [29(1)] cremation that is burning the dead bodies as a means of dealing with the problem. [29(2)] But the Greek Church resists this practice; they believe the only place where people burn is a hell, [29(3)] so burning dead bodies is against the Greek concept of life after death….【答案】26．D 29.AExercise 专项练习Passage One1.[A] They are very old.[B] They are very young.[C] They are quite experienced.[D] They have special assignments.2. [A] Two. [B] Three. [C] Four. [D] Five.3. [A] He is only good at cultural affairs.[B] He is quite competent in his work.[C] He is too ambitious.[D] He needs further guidance from others.Passage Two4. [A] War of the Stars. [B] War of the Worlds.[C] War of the Mars. [D] War of the Worlds.5. [A] Mars. [B] Venus.[C] Jupiter. [D] The Moon.6. [A] They were killed by the navy.[B] They were killed by the army.[C] They were killed by the air force.[D] They were killed by a germ.Passage Three7. [A] A laboratory experiment.[B] The layout of the laboratory.[C] A piece of equipment.[D] The workbook for the laboratory course.8. [A] Few instructions are given for the activities.[B] Students are not required to do the activities.[C] The activities take less time.[D] The activities are to be done during class.9. [A] When the students have done good work.[B] After the first laboratory session.[C] A t the beginning of the semester.[D] When the students need to be motivated.【听音验证】Sekou Coumbassa is a diplomat who represents one of the new African nations. At present he is working on special assignment to his country’s embassy in Washington. [1] Like many African diplomats, he is very young－only 28years old. Before coming to Washington, he had a year of diplomatic experience in another African country and then one more year in Paris.[2(1)] Sekou speaks two African languages. In addition, he speaks French fluently because it is the language used in the secondary schools in his country. [2(2)] He also studied English when he was in school. When he first came to Washington, his English was stiff and formal. It sounded like English that had been learned from a book. Sekou has an appetite for languages; however, it was one of the reasons he became a diplomat. After six months in Washington, he had become fluent in English.Sekou is in charge of cultural affairs for the embassy. [3] The Ambassador Sekou works for is quite impressed with his work and has recommended him highly to the government at home. Sekou is very happy, and he hopes to be an ambassador himself some day in the future.【答案】1. B2.C3.BPassage Two【听音验证】In 1938, [4] a play called The War of the Worlds was broadcast on the radio. [5] The play started with a newsflash about a mysterious explosion on the planet Mars. Then was a report about a burning object falling over a farm in New Jersey.At the same time the play began, America’s most popular radio show was ending on another station. Many listeners missed the beginning of The War of the Worlds. When they changed stations, they thought what they were hearing was really happening.As the play continued, a reporter described the strange object. He said it was shining brightly and was hard to look at. Suddenly a door opened. There was a scream, and the reporter was dead. Six thousand soldiers attacked the object, but only 120 lived to tell about it. Of the six million people who heard the play, more than two million thought it was a true news report. People anxiously telephoned the radio station for news. Thousands left their homes to escape the Martian invaders. It was many days before life was back to normal.How did the play end? Neither the army, nor the nor force, nor the navy could stop the Martians. Finally, [6] the invaders were ki8lled by a little germ. It was harmless to the people of the earth, but deadly to the Martians.【答案】4．B 5.A 6.DPassage Three[7] [9] Before we start our first lab, I’d like to tell you a little bit about the workbook we'll be using.The first thing I’d like to point out is that the workbook contains a very large amount of material－far more than you could ever handle in a single semester. What you’re supposed to do is to choose the experiments and activities that you want to do －within a certain framework, of course. Part of my job is to help you make your choices.Next, I’d like to mention that in each chapter, there are usually two subsections. The first is called “Experiments” and the second is called “Activities”.In the “Experiments”section, [8(1)] the workbook gives full instructions for all the experiments, including alternate procedures. Choose the procedure you wish－there’s plenty of equipment available.In the “Activities”section, you will find suggestions for projects that you can do on your own time. [8(2)] You’ll see that there are usually no detailed instructions for the activities－you’re supposed to do them in your own way. If there are no questions, let’s turn to Chapter One now.【答案】7.D 8.A 9.C第四讲5招突破细节题一、捕捉列举和举例处二、捕捉强调处三、捕捉比较处四、捕捉含有年代、数量、价格等数字的句子五、捕捉转折、因果、条件等逻辑关系处听力中常出现的关联词：表并列：and, also, besides, furthermore, in addition, what’s more, as well as, apart from表转折：although, but, however, in spite of, otherwise, instead表因果：because, therefore, since, for, why, as表顺序：first, last, before, after, next, then表举例或解释：such as, namely, that is, for example, for instance表对比或比较：compared with, while, whereas【真题示例1】（06-6 Passage Two）14. [A] The universe as a whole.[B] A society of legal professionals.[C] An association of teachers and scholars.[D] A business corporation.15. [A] Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities.[B] Its largest expansion took place during that period.[C] Small universities combined to from bigger ones.[D] Its role in society went through a dramatic change.16. [A] Private donations.[B] Fees paid by students.[C] Government funding.[D] Grants from corporations.【听音验证】The word “university comes from the Latin word “universities’, meaning “the whole”. Later, in Latin legal language, “universities” meant a society or corporation. [14] In the Middle Ages, the word meant “ an association of teachers and scholars”. The origins of universities can be traced back to the 12th to 14th centuries. In the early 12th century, long before universities were organized in the modern sense, students gathered together for higher studies at certain centers of learning. The earliest centers in Europe were at Bologna in Italy, founded in 1088. Other early centers wereset up in France, the Czech Republic, Australia and Germany from 1150 to 1386. The first universities in Britain were Oxford and Cambridge. They were established in 1185 and 1209 respectively. The famous London University was founded in 1836. This was followed by the foundation of several universities such as Manchester and Birmingham, which developed from provincial colleges. [15] It was in the 1960s that the largest expansion of higher education took place in Britain. This expansion took three basic forms: existing universities were enlarged, new universities were developed from existing colleges and completely new universities were set up. In Britain finance for universities comes from three sources: [16] the first, and the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is fees paid by students and the third one is private donations. All the British universities except one receive some government funding. The exception is Buckingham which is the Britain’s only independent university.【答案】14.C 15.B 16.C【真题示例2】(新06-6月Passage Two)30. [A] Many foreign tourists visit the United States every year.[B] Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.[C] The United States is a country of immigrants.[D] Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.31. [A] They can make friends with people from other countries.[B] They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.[C] They can practice speaking foreign languages there.[D] They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.32. [A] The couple cook the dishes and the children help them.[B] The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the waitress.[C] The mother does the cooking while the father and children wait on the guests.[D] A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.【听音验证】If you visit a big city anywhere in the world, you will probably find a restaurant would serve the food of your own native country. Most large cities in the United States offer international sample of foods. Many people enjoy eating the food of other nations. This is probably one reason why there are so many different kinds of restaurant in the United States. [30] A second reason is that many Americans come from other parts of the world. They enjoy tasting the foods of their native lands. In the city of Detroit, for example, there are many people from Western Europe, Greece, Latin America, and the Far East. There are many restaurants in Detroit which serve the foods of these areas. There are many other international restaurants too. Americans enjoy the foods in these restaurants [31] as well as the opportunity to better understand the people and their way of life. One of the most common international restaurants to be found in the United States is the Italian restaurant. The restaurant may be a small business run by a single family. [32] The mother of the family cooks all of the dishes, and the father and children serve the people who come to eat there. Or it may be a large restaurant owned by several different people who worked together in the business. Many Italian dishes that Americans enjoy are made with meats, tomatoes and cheese. They are very delicious and tasty.【答案】30.C 31.B 32.CExercise 专项练习Passage One1. [A] From television.[B] From the cinema advertisement.[C] From the film column of a newspaper.[D] From the girl sitting in front of him.2. [A] Before the film began.[B] When the film ended.[C] In the middle of the film.[D] During the five minutes’ interval.3. [A] Frightened. [B] Excited.[C] Angry. [D] Surprised.Passage Two4. [A] Guarding the coasts of the United States.[B] Being part of the United States Navy.[C] Guiding people along the coast.[D] Protecting people from army attacks.5. [A] 700. [B] 1,700.[C] 70,000. [D] 7,000.6. [A] Dangerous. [B] Hard.[C] Exciting. [D] Dull.Passage Three7. [A] Gold was discovered.[B] The Transcontinental Railroad was completed.[C] The Golden Gate Bridge was constructed.[D] Telegraph communication were established with the East.8. [A] Two million. [B] Five million.[C] Three million. [D] Six million.9. [A] Nineteen million dollars.[B] Thirty-two million dollars.[C] Thirty-seven million dollars.[D] Forty- two million dollars.【听音验证】[1] Learning in the film column of a newspaper that “Gone with the Wind” was on again. I got very excited. My wife and I had long been looking forward to seeing the film. Now that the chance had come, how could we let it slip? So immediately we decided to go to the cinema that very evening.When we were all eyes at the screen in the theatre, a girl in front of me frequently turned and whispered to a long-haired strong young man beside her. Every time something was going to happen on the screen, she would tell her boyfriend in advance. Then, as her “prediction”did。
四级听力题目讲解-CAL-FENGHAI-(2020YEAR-YICAI)_JINGBIANSection A news report 1-7 71.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.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.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 Science 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 loans. B)Private loans.C)Scholarships. D)A monthly payment plan. Section B conversation 8-15 88.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.12.A)He has a lot of free time.B) Many of his friends are actors.C)She knows he likes acting.D)He’s looking for an acting job.13.A)One night a week.B)Every Wednesday for three hours.C)Every other Thursday.D)Three times a week.14.A)He has to rearrange his evening schedule.B)His schoolwork takes up most of his time.C)He hasn’t been in a play for a long time.D)He might not like the way the group works.15.A)See her on Wednesday. B)Learn his part quickly.C)Enjoy the rehearsal. D)Pick her up on Thursday.Section C passage 16-25 1016.A)Summer vacation. B)The housing office.C)Resident advisers. D)Check-out procedures.17.A)Register for summer school.B)Repair holes in room walls.C)Remove personal property.D)Call the housing office.18.A)Their summer addresses.B)Any damage to their rooms.C)When the plan to leave.D)Questions for the housing office.19.A)Your heart rate is lowered.B)It becomes harder for you to relax.C)You become too tired to sleep.D)Your sleeping rhythms are disrupted.20.A)Failure to rest during the day.B)Lack of sleep on weekends.C)Vigorous exercise in the evening.D)Eating cheese before going to bed.21. A)They might eventually cause you to lose sleep.B)They help produce a neurotransmitter in the brain.C)You must not drink milk if you take them.D)They make it unnecessary to take naps.21.A)Characteristics of sand.B)How animals live in the desert.C)A snake’s special way of moving.D)Techniques of skiing.23.A)To climb hills. B)To gain traction.C)To fool its enemies. D)To rest as it moves.24.A)Wavy lines. B)Circular lines.C)Perpendicular lines. D)Parallel lines.25.A)Lower body temperatures.B)Decreased energy consumption.C)Greater ability to conceal itself.D)Wider range of vision.。
对于PASSAGE部分，虽然难度也⽐以往有所加⼤，尤其体现在难词的使⽤上，以及题材的选择上，然⽽它⼀如既往地继承了以往考试的种种特点和思路。
⾸先，三篇⽂章都以说明⽂的形式出现，正如笔者在对2005年6⽉的PASSAGE题的分析中提出的：“对于听⼒短⽂部分，本次考试三篇⽂章以长度递增顺序排布，⽽题量则按照3、4、3的顺序安排，3篇⽂章都以说明⽂的体裁出现。
”(摘⾃《由2005年6⽉⼤学英语四级听⼒考题看听⼒考试发展趋势与变化》⼀⽂)，这已经成了现在四级考试听⼒PASSAGE部分的⼀个趋势了。
当然，虽然是以说明⽂的形式出现，⽂章中记叙、议论的内容也时有出现，所以更精确的说，现在的⽂章形式是越来越综合的。
其次，⽂章的复杂度并为影响到出题的思路与解体的思维模式。
出题点仍偏爱⽂章开头与结尾，⽂章中⽐较典型的、⽐较重要的分⽀结构，以及转折关系、因果关系的表达。
下⽂将对本次考试的3篇⽂章分别作这⽅⾯的详细分析： Passage One (1)A new study reports the common drug aspirin greatly reduces life-threatening problems after an operation to replace blocked blood vessels to the heart. More than 800,000 people around the world have this heart surgery each year. (2)The doctors who carried out the study say giving aspirin to patients soon after the operation could save thousands of lives. People usually take aspirin to control pain, and reduce high body temperature. Doctors also advise some people to take aspirin to help prevent heart attacks. About 10~15% of these heart operations end in death or damage to the heart or other organs. (3)The new study shows that even a small amount of aspirin reduced such threats. (4)The doctors said the chance of death for patients who took aspirin would fall by 67%. They claimed this was true if the aspirin was given within 48 hours of the operation. The doctors believe aspirin helps heart surgery patients (5)because it can prevent blood from thickening, and blood vessels from being blocked. (6)However, the doctors warned that people who have stomach bleeding or other bad reactions from aspirin should not take it after heart surgery. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. What is the finding of the new study of aspirin? 12. In what way can aspirin help heart surgery patients according to the doctors? 13. What warning did the doctors give about the use of aspirin? ⽂章本⾝阅读难度较⼤，因为牵涉到⼀些学术词汇的运⽤，诸如：blood vessel, organ, heart surgery, blood thickening, stomach bleeding等。
四级听力短文理解第11堂短文理解常设题处了解短文理解的常设题处，明确听音时应该重点关注哪些地方。
一、短文首尾处短文的开头与结尾是重要的设题处之一，经常是考查对短文主旨或重要细节的把握。
短文的主题句一般都出现在开头，而且常常是第一道题的答案出处；短文的结尾往往对整篇文章的内容起一个概括和提示的作用，同样不可忽视。
【例1】(10-6-26）［A］District managers.［B］Regular customers.［C］Sales directors.［D］Senior clerks. As the new sales director for a national computer firm, Alex Gordon was looking forward to his first meeting with the company’s district managers. Everyone arrived on time, and Alex’s presentation went extremely well……26.Who did Alex Gordon speak to at the first meeting?27.【提示】选项均为人物身份，但均为复数，故应该不是考查某个人的职业或身份，而更可能是某件事的行为主体或客体。
听音时留意选项中的人物身份，并注意相关信息。
【解析】选［A］。
细节题。
本题的设题处在短文开头。
短文第一句提到，作为新的销售总监(sales directer)，Alex Gordon正在期待着和公司的区域经理们(district managers)的第一次会议，由此可知，Alex Gordon在第一次会议上要对区域经理们讲话，故答案为［A］。
【例2】(07-12-32)［A］People came to see the role of women in the business world.［B］Katharine played a major part in reshaping American’s mind. …Her friends said she would be remembered as a woman who had an important influence on events in the United States and the world. Katharine once wrote, “The world without［C］American media would be quite different without Katharine.［D］Katharine had exerted an important influence on the world. newspapers would not be the same kind of world.” After her death, the employees of The Washington Post wrote: “The world without Katharine will not be the same at all.”32.What does the comment by employees of The Washington Post suggest?33.【提示】选项中的Katharine played a major part, important influence表明，问题应该与Katharine的重要地位有关。
【解析】选［D］。
推断题。
本题的设题处在短文结尾。
短文末句提到，the employees of The Washington Post 曾经写到：“没有Katharine的世界将会与现在完全不同”，由此可推知，Katharine对世界产生了重要的影响(exerted an important influence)，故答案为［D］。
二、短文中因果或目的处短文后的问题所使用的疑问词中，除了what以外，出现最多的就是why，而what提问也有很多是考查原因的，可见，因果关系是短文理解的考查重点之一。
另外，短文中涉及到目的、目标的地方也经常会受到出题人的青睐，这类题目的选项多为动词原形或不定式短语。
因此，当短文中出现because, since, so，lead to, result from/in, contribute to, aim to, in order to, so as to等词或短语时，需重点关注。
【例3】(09-6-34)［A］She wants Amanda to get professional care.［B］She has no experience in raising children.［C］She wants to show off her wealth.［D］She has no time to do it herself.Parents buy care and attention for their children because they have no time to give it themselves. Amanda’s mother employs a personal trainer, a bodyguard, a singing coach and a councilor to look after all her fifteen year old daughter’s needs.34. Why does Amanda’s mother employ other people to look after her needs?【提示】选项［A］、［B］提示，She应该是一位母亲，Amanda很可能是她的女儿，wants to，has no以及professional care, show…wealth提示，问题可能是问Amanda的母亲请专人照看Amanda的原因。
【解析】选［D］。
细节题。
本题的设题处在因果处。
文中提到，好莱坞的父母都会雇人来照顾他们的孩子，因为他们自己没有时间，接着举出Amanda的事例来说明这一点，由此可知，Amanda的母亲是因为自己没有时间照顾Amanda所以才雇人来照顾她，故答案为［D］。
三、短文中并列、转折、条件处表示并列、转折、条件等其他逻辑关系的地方也往往是短文理解的出题重点。
因此，当短文中出现as well as, not only…but also, but, however, if, even if/even though等表示逻辑关系的连接词的时候，需重点关注。
【例4】(06-12-34)［A］They reveal the seriousness of the problem.［B］They indicate how fast the virus spreads.［C］They tell us what kind of medicine to take.［D］They show our body is fighting the virus.You feel terrible because you can’t br eathe well, but your body is actually eating the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a running nose to stop the virus from getting to your cells.34.What does the speaker say about the symptoms of the common cold?35.【提示】选项中的reveal, indicate, tell, show表明，问题与They能表明什么有关，seriousness, virus spreads, medicine to take, fighting the virus提示，They可能与某种疾病表现有关。
【解析】选［D］。
细节题。
本题的设题处在转折处。
作者在提到各种感冒症状(can’t breathe well, temperature rises，have a running nose)之后又通过but转折句强调，出现这些症状的时候，你的身体其实正在吃掉、杀死、阻拦病毒，由此可知答案为［D］。
四、短文中含有年代、数量、价格、时间等信息处当听到录音中出现这些数字信息时，除了关注数字本身以外，还要注意记录与数字相联系的重要信息。
【例5】(10-6-28）［A］Some of them were political minded.［B］Fifty percent of them were female.［C］One third of them were senior managers.［D］Most of them were rather conservative.“Things were going so well until the end”, Alex said disappointedly. “Obviously, I said the wrong thing.” “Yes”, the district manager replied. “Half of our managers are women…”28.What do we learn about the audience at the meeting?29.【提示】选项中的some, fifty percent, one third, most表明，本题应该考查与数量相关的信息，听音时除了留意表示数量的信息以外，还要注意与数字相关联的其他信息。
【解析】选［B］。
细节题。
本题的设题处在数字信息处。
短文中提到，Alex跟一位区域经理说，他觉得自己说错了什么，经理回答说“是的”，并向其解释了原因：“有一半的区域经理都是女性。
…”，由此可知答案为［B］。
五、短文中比较或对比处短文中的形容词、副词的比较级和最高级，以及as…as, compared with, while, whereas等引出的比较或对比结构经常被作为设题点。
【例6】(06-6-16)［A］Private donations.［B］Fees paid by students.［C］Government funding.［D］Grants from corporations.In Britain finance for universities comes from three sources: the first, an d the largest source, is grants from the government, the second source is… and the third one is …16.What is the main financial source for British universities?17.【提示】选项均表示资金来源，［B］项提示，本题可能是关于学校的资金来源。
