2012年TEM4真题听力

2012专四听写参考答案Nowadays, many of us try to live in a way that will damage the environment as little as possible. We recycle our newspapers and bottles, we take public transport to get to work, we try to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables，and we want to take these attitudes on holiday with us. This is why alternative forms of tourism are becoming popular in the world. There are a lot of names for these new forms of tourism: responsible tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, educational tourism and more.Although everyone may have a different definition, most people agree that these new forms of tourism should do the following: first, they should conserve the wildlife and culture of the area; second, they should benefit the local people; third, they should make a profit without destroying natural resources; and finally they should provide an experience that tourists want to pay for.2012专四听力参考答案说明：由于是一次性听力并作答，没有反复斟酌，不能保证答案百分百正确，但是能保证百分之九十以上正确。

2012-TEM 4-ListeningPART I DICTATION [15 MIN]PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]Conversation 1l．The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers on A．product price．B．product quality．C．manufacturers．D．production methods．2．According to the conversation，an ethical shopper shouldA．ask for others' advice before buying things．B．consider the worth of something to be bought．C．postpone buying things whenever possible．D．search for things that are less costly．3．According to the conversation，ethical shoppers can be best described as A．shrewd．B．thrifty．C．extravagant． D．cautious．Conversation 24．Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A．She is enjoying her language study．B．She is enjoying her management study．C．She is not feeling very well at the moment．D．She is not happy about her study pressure．5．What does Mary think of the course initially?A．It is useful． B．It is difficult．C．It is challenging． D．It is interesting．6．What is Mary's problem of living in a family house?A．She dislikes the food she eats． B．She is unable to sleep well．C．She has no chance to make friends． D．She finds the rent high．7．Which of the following is Mr．Davies'advice?A．To tryto make more friends．B．To try to change accommodation．C．To spend more time on English．D．To stop attending language classes．Conversation 38．According to the conversation，the day is special becauseA．many people are surfing the net on that day．B．it is an anniversary of the internet．C．the net brought about no changes until that day．D．big changes will take place on that day．9．We learn from the conversation that peopleA．cannot Jive without the internet．B．cannot work without the internet．C．all use the internet to keep in touch．D．have varied opinions about internet use．10．At the end of the conversation．the speakers talk aboutA．the future of the internet．B．the type of office furniture．C．when changes will come．D．how people will use the internet．SECTION B PASSAGESPassage 111．In order to open a bank account，you need to produce ____ in addition to your passport．A．a library card B．a registration formC．a telephone bill D．a receipt12．Which of the following might NOT be included in the "utility bill"?A．Rent． B．Gas． C．Water．D．Telephone．13．According to the passage，what can one do in the post office?A．Getting contact details． B．Obtaining tax forms．C．Paying housing rents．D．Applying for loans．Passage 214．According to the passage，"scheduling" means that youA．need to be efficient in work．B．plan your work properly．C．try to finish work ahead of time．D．know how to work in teams．15．According to the passage, one of the activities to relax could beA．protecting wild animals．B．spending time with your family．C．learning how to read efficiently．D．learning how to do gardening．16．One of the ways to reduce stress is toA．do better than anyone else．B．fulfill high ambitions in one's work．C．work and have reasonable aims．D．start with a relatively low aim．17．According to the passage，to reduce stress has something to do with the followingEXCEPT A．one's position． B．one's interest．C．one's health．D．one's mood．Passage 318．According to the passage，new words tend to come fromA．world politics． B．advances in science．C．areas of life．D．all the above．19．The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from aviewpoint．A．historical B．cultural C．commercial D．colonial 20．According to the passage，which of the following statements best describes the Englishlanguage?A．It is outdated in grammar．B．It accepts new words from science．C．It has begun taking in new words．D．It tends to embrace new words．SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item 121．Where was the marble statue found?A．Out in the sea． B．Inside a bath house．C．On a cliff along the coast． D．On the coast outside Jerusalem．22．Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue?A．It was incomplete．B．It was recent artwork．C．It was fairly tall．D．It was in pieces．News Item 223．The rescue efforts concentrated mainly onA．the U．S．-Canada border B．snow-stricken regions．C．highways． D．city streets．24．According to the news，the last group of people might have been stranded in theirvehicles for more than ____ hours before being rescued．A．24 B．25 C．40 D．48News Item 325．According to the 2006 anti-smoking restrictions，smoking was NOT allowed in A．offices． B．restaurants． C．bars． D．school playgrounds．26．According to the news，which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law?A．Television producers． B．Hotel owners．C．Medical workers．D．Hospital management．News Item 427．According to the news，who first discovered the fraud?A．A client． B．A bank manager．C．The police． D．Bank headquarters．28．When did the bank employee hand himself in?A．A month before the fraud was discovered．B．A day before the fraud was discovered．C．A day after the police launched investigation．D．A month after he transferred the money．News Item 529．What is this news item mainly about?A．How to open Hotmail accounts．B．How to retrieve missing e-mails．C．New e-mail service by Microsoft．D．Problems and complaints about e-mails．News Item 630．Compared with 2009，which of the following figures remained about the same in 2010?A．Number of tickets sold． B．Box office revenues．C．Attendance rate． D Number of cinemas．。

2012年西班牙语专业四级考试听力真题(总分20, 做题时间60分钟)Comprensión auditiva考生将听到两篇短文，文章和问题均连续听三遍。

每道题给出 A、B、C、D 四个答案，根据所听短文的内容，请在其中选择 1 个正确答案，在机读卡上将相应的代码涂黑。

SSS_TEXT_QUSTIPreguntas：¿Cómo trataba el rey a su cuarta esposa? (2 puntos, 60 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:El rey amaba a su cuarta esposa más que a las demás y la adornaba con ricas vestiduras y la complacía con las joyas más finas. Sólo le daba lo mejor.听力原文：考生将听到一篇500字左右的文章，连续听三遍。

之后，笔头回答与本文相关的问题。

生词：confidente: 心腹、密友entristecido: 伤心的devastar: 破坏、摧毁ego: 自我Las cuatro esposasHabía una vez un rey que tenía cuatro esposas. Él amaba a su cuarta esposa más que a las demás y la adornaba con ricas vestiduras y la complacía con las joyas más finas. Sólo le daba lo mejor.También amaba mucho a su tercera esposa y siempre la exhibía en los reinos vecinos. Sin embargo, temía que algún día ella se fuera con otro.Amaba también a su segunda esposa. Ella era su confide nte y siempre se mostraba bondadosa, respetuosa y paciente con él. Cada vez que el rey tenía un problema, confiaba en ella para que le ayudara a salir de los tiempos difíciles.La primera esposa del rey era **pañera muy leal y había hecho grandes contribuciones para mantener tanto la **o el reino del monarca. Sin embargo, él no amaba a su primera esposa y aunque ella lo amaba profundamente, apenas se fijaba en ella.Un día, el rey estaba muy enfermo y se dio cuenta de que le quedaba poco tiempo de vida. Pensando acerca de su vida lujosa, se dijo: “Ahora tengo cuatro esposas conmigo, pero, cuando muera, estaré solo”.Así que le preguntó a su cuarta esposa: “Te he amado más que a las demás, te he dotado con las mejores vestiduras y te he cuidado con mucho cariño. Ahora que estoy muriendo, ¿estarías dispuesta a seguirme y ser mi compañía?” “¡Ni pensarlo!” Contestó la cuarta esposa y se alejó sin decir más palabra.Entristecido, el monarca le preguntó a su tercera esposa: “Te he amado toda mi vida. Ahora que esto y muriendo, ¿estarías dispuesta a seguirme y ser mi compañía?” “¡No!” Contestó su tercera esposa. “¡La vida es demasiado buena! Cuando mueras, pienso volverme a casar”.Muy desesperado, preguntó a su segunda esposa: “Siempre he venido a ti por tu ayuda y s iempre has estado allí para mí. Cuando muera,¿estarías dispuesta a seguirme y ser mi compañía?” “Lo siento, ¡no puedo ayudarte esta vez!”, contestó la segunda esposa. “Lo más que puedo hacer por ti es enterrarte”. Su respuesta **o un relámpago que devastó al rey.Entonces escuchó una voz: “Me iré contigo y te seguiré donde quiera que vayas”. El rey dirigió la mirada en dirección de la voz y allí estaba su primera esposa. Se veía tan vieja, flaca y pálida.Profundamente afectado, el monarca dijo: “¡Debería haberte atendido mejor cuando tenía la oportunidad de hacerlo!”En realidad, todos tenemos cuatro esposas en nuestra vida. Nuestra cuarta esposa es nuestro cuerpo. No importa cuánto tiempo y esfuerzo invirtamos en hacerlo lucir bien, nos dejará cuando mura mos. Nuestra tercera esposa son nuestras posesiones, condición social y riqueza. Cuando muramos, irán a parar a otros. Nuestra segunda esposa es nuestra familia y amigos. No importa cuánto nos hayan sido de apoyo en nuestra vida, lo más que podrán hacer es acompañarnos hasta el entierro.Y nuestra primera esposa es nuestra alma, frecuentemente ignorada en la búsqueda de la fortuna, el poder y los placeres del ego. Sin embargo, nuestra alma es la única que nos acompañará donde quiera que vayamos. Así que, ¡cultívala, fortalécela y cuídala ahora! Es el más grande regalo que puedes ofrecerle al mundo.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI¿Qué es lo que temía el rey de su tercera esposa? (1.5 punto, 50 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:Temía que algún día ella se fuera con otro.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI¿A quién acudía el rey cada vez que tenía un problema? ¿Por qué le confiaba sus problemas? (2 puntos, 70 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:El rey acudía a su segunda esposa cada vez que tenía un problema porque ella siempre se mostraba bondadosa, respetuosa y paciente con él.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI¿Qué pensaba hacer la tercera esposa cuando el rey muriera? (1.5 punto, 50 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:Pensaba volver a casarse cuando el rey muriera.SSS_TEXT_QUSTISegún la segunda esposa, ¿qué es lo que podía hacer por el rey cuando éste muriera? (1.5 punto, 60 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:Según ella, lo más que podía hacer por el rey es enterrarlo.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI¿Quién se ofreció a acompañar al rey en la muerte y cómo se veía? (2 puntos, 60 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:La primera esposa se ofre ció a acompañarle en la muerte. Se veía vieja, flaca y pálida.SSS_TEXT_QUSTIEn la vida cotidiana, ¿qué simboliza la cuarta esposa para nosotros? Y, ¿por qué? (2.5 puntos, 70 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:Nuestra cuarta esposa es como nuestro cuerpo, porque no importacuánto tiempo y esfuerzo invirtamos en hacerlo lucir bien, nos dejará cuando muramos.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI¿Qué es la tercera esposa para nosotros? Y, ¿por qué? (2.5 puntos, 70 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:Nuestra tercera esposa son nuestras posesiones, condición social y riqueza, porque cuando muramos,irán a parar a otros.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI¿Por qué nuestra segunda esposa es nuestra familia y amigos? (2.5 puntos, 70 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:Porque no importa cuánto nos hayan sido de apoyo en nuestra vida, lo más que podrán hacer es acompañarnos hasta el entierro.SSS_TEXT_QUSTI¿Por qué nuestra alma es frecuentemente ignorada por nosotros? (2 puntos,60 segundos)该问题分值: 2答案:Porque frecuentemente nos ocupamos en la búsqueda de la fortuna, el poder y los placeres del ego.1。

2012年12月四级考试真题汇总版Part I Writing汀仁业弔分试!ML 聲题匸T I'.DirectionFor this part, you are allowed 30 minu tes to write a short essayentitled Education PaysYou should write at least 120 words but no more than Education PaysPart II Readi ng Comprehe nsion (Skim ming and Scanning)Why In tegrity MattersWhat is In tegrity?"Integrity" is defined as "adherenee to moral and ethical principles; The key to in tegrity is con siste ncy--not only sett ing high pers onal sta ndards for on eself (hon esty, resp on sibility, respect for others, fair ness) but also to those sta ndards each day. One who has in tegrity is bound by and follows moral and ethical standards even when making life's hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptati on.What happe ns if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical sta ndards? We feeldisappo in ted in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse of in tegrity also affects our relati on ships with others. Trust is esse ntial in any importa nt relati on ship, whether pers onal or professi on al. Whoca n trust some one who is dish on est Thus, in tegrity must be one of our most importa nt goals.Risky Businesswwkiy gmi 叩t In IQll (in 沖 DwistAl A H }** U** Sanw nddhqvw I h4k>Mf > -1 謝 180 words.hon esty." livi ng up or unfair?We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decision-making process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of characteris whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did, and then exploring ways to avoid similar problems in the future.Making ethical decisions is a critical part of avoiding future problems. We must learn to recognize risks, because if we can't see the risks we're taking, we can't make responsible choices. To identify risks, we need to know the rules and be aware of the facts. For example, one who doesn't know the rules about plagiarism may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit, or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is "unintentional" does not excuse the misconduct. Ignorance is not a defense."But Everybody Does It"Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts, but manage to fool themselves about the risks they ' re taking by using excuses: "Everyone else doesit," "I'm not hurting anyone," or "I really need this grade." Excuses can get very elaborate: "I know I'm looking at another's exam, even though I'm supposed to keepmy eyes on myown paper, but that's not cheating because I'm just checking myanswers, not copying." We must be honest about our actions, and avoid excuses. If we fool ourselves into believing we're not doing anything wrong, we can't see the real choice we're making--and that leads to bad decisions.To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public, and anyone could be watching over your shoulder. Would you feel proud or ashamed of your actions? If you'd rather hide your actions, that's a good indication that you're taking a risk and rationalizing it to yourself.Evaluating RisksTo decide whether a risk is worth taking, you must examine the consequences, in the future as well as right now, negative as well as positive, and to others as well as to yourself. Those who take risks they later regret usually focus on immediate benefits ("what's in it for me"), and simply haven't considered what might go wrong. The consequences of getting caught are serious, and may include a "0" on a test or assignment; an "F" in the class; Suspension or Dismissal from school; transcript notation; and a tarnished reputation. In fact, when you break a rule or law, you lose control over your life, and give others the power to impose punishment: you have no control over what that punishment might be. This is an extremely precarious and vulnerable position. There may be some matters of life and death, or highest principle, which might justify such a risk, but there aren't many things that fall in this category.Getting Away With It--Or NotThose who don't get caught pay an even higher price. A cheater doesn't learnfrom the test, depriving him/herself of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys self-esteem and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty, and afraid of getting caught. Worst of all, a cheater who doesn't get caught the first time usually cheats again, not only because he/she is fartherbehind, but also because it seems "easier." This slippery slope of eroding ethics and bigger risks leads only to disaster. Eventually, the cheater gets caught, and the later he/she gets caught, the worse the consequences. Students have been dismissed from school because they didn't get this simple message: Honesty is the ONLY policy that works.Cheating Hurts Others, TooCheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions "don't count" and don't really hurt anyone. But individual choices have a profound cumulative effect. Cheating can spread like a disease, and a cheater can encourage others just by being seen from across the room. Recent statistics suggest 30%or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others' grades. Even if there is no curve, cheating "poisons" the classroom, and others may feel pressured to join in. ("If I don't cheat, I can't compete with those who do.") Cheating also has a destructive impact on teachers. The real reward of good teaching is seeing students learn, but a cheater says, "I'm not interested in what you're trying to teach; allI care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others." The end result is a blatant and destructive attack on the quality of your education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the University, and harm those who worked hardfor their degree.Why Integrity MattersIf cheating becomes the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others every day. If not, we couldn't put money in the bank, buy food, clothing, or medicine from others, drive across a bridge, get on a plane, go to the dentist--the list is endless. There are many examples of the vast harm that is caused when individuals forget or ignore the effect their dishonesty can have. The savings and loan scandal, the stock market and junk bond swindles, and, of course, Watergate, have undermined the faith of many Americans in the integrity of political and economic leaders and society as a whole. Such incidents take a tremendous toll on our nation's economy and our individual well-being. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education.In sum, we all have a commonstake in our school, our community, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live.1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also .A) sticks to them in their daily lifeB) makes them known to othersC) understands their true valuesD) sees that others also follow them2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships?A) It helps to create team spiritB) It facilitates communicationC) It is the basis of mutual trustD) It inspires mutual respect3. why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take ？A. To ensure we make responsible choices.B. To avoid being overwhelmed by stress.C. so that we don ' t break any rules.D. so that we don t run into trouble.4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if ____ ?A. it has caused no harm.B. it is claimed to be unintentional.C. it has gone unnoticed.D. it is committed with good intentions.5. What should one do if he doesn ' t wish to fool himself?A. Avoid making excuses.B. Listen to other people ' s advice.C. Make his intensions public.D. Have others watch over his shoulder.6. Those who take risks they regret later on ____ .A. will often become more cautiousB. are usually very aggressiveC. value immediate benefits most.D. may lose everything in the end7. According to the author, a cheater who doesn ' t get caught right away willA) pay more dearlyB) become more confidentC) be widely admiredD) feel somewhat lucky8. Cheaters at exam don ' t care about their education, all they care about is how to9. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people ' s _______10. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of .Part III Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 longconversations. 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.11.W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in the east end of the town. There are a lot of roses in bloom.M: Why don ' t we walk over there and see for ourselves?Q: What will the speakers probably do?12.M: My presentation is scheduled for 9:30 tomorrow morning at the lecture hall.I hope to see you there.W: Oh, sorry. I was about to tell you that I have an appointment with my dentist at 9:00 o ' clock tomorrow.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13.W: How long have you been running this company?M: Twenty years if you can believe that. I brought it from a small operationto what it is today.Q: What do we learn about the man?14.M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.Q: What does the woman mean?15.W: Taking a bus to Miami, it ' s cheaper than going by train.M: That 's true. But I ' d rather pay a little more for the added comfort and convenience.Q: What does the man mean?16.M: I think it ' s time we got rid of all this old furniture.W: You' re right. Weneed to promote our image besides it 's not a real antique.Q: What do the speakers mean?17.M: That was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldn ' t make it home.W: Yeah, most of the roads to my house were flooded. I didn ' t get home fromthe lab until midnight.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?18.W: My boys are always complaining that they ' re bored.M: Whydon't you get them into some team sports? My son and daughter play soccer every Saturday. And they both look forward to it all week.Q: What does the man mean?Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: I don ' t know what to do. I can ' t seem to get anyone in the hospital tolisten to my complaints and this outdated equipment is dangerous. Just look at it.M: Hmm, uh, are you trying to say that it presents a health hazard?W: Yes, I am. The head technician in the lab tried to persuade the hospital administration to replace it, but they are trying to cut costs.M: You are pregnant, aren ' t you?W: Yes, I am. I made an effort to get my supervisor to transfer me to another department, but he urged me not to complain too loudly. Because the administration is more likely to replace me than an X-ray equipment, I ' m afraid to refuse to work. But I ' m more afraid to expose my unborn child to the radiation.M: I see what you mean. Well, as your union representative, I have to warn you that it would take quite a while to force management to replace the old machines and attempt to get you transferred may or may not be successful.W: Oh, what am I supposed to do then?M: Workers have the legal right to refuse certain unsafe work assignments under two federal laws, the Occupation or Safety and Health Act and the National Labor Relations Act. But the requirements of either of the Acts may be difficult to meet.W: Do you think I have a good case?M: If you do lose your job, the union will fight to get it back for you along with back pay, your lost income. But you have to be prepared for a long wait, maybe after two years.Q19. What does the woman complain about?Q20. What has the woman asked her supervisor to do?Q21. What does the man say about the two federal laws?Q22. What will the union do if the woman loses her jobQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Mr. Green, is it fair to say that negotiation is an art?M: Well, I think it ' s both an art and science. You can prepare for a negotiation quite scientifically, but the execution of the negotiation has quite a lot to do with one' s artistic q uality. The scientific part of a negotiation is in determiningyour strategy. What do you want out of it? What can you give? Then of course there are tactics. Howdo you go about it? Do you take an opening position in a negotiation which differs from the eventual goal you are heading for? And then of course there are the behavioral aspects.W: What do you mean by the behavioral aspects?M: Well, that ' s I think where the art comes in. In your behavior, you can either be an actor. You can pretend that you don' t like things which you are actually quite pleased about. Or you can pretend to like things which you are quite happy to do without. Or you can be the honest type negotiator who ' s known to his partners in negotiation and always plays everything straight. But the artistic part of negotiation I think has to do with responding immediately to cues one gets in the process of negotiation. These can be verbal cues or even body language. This is where the artistic quality comes in.W: So really, you see two types of negotiator then, the actor or the honest one.M: That ' right. And both can work. I would say the honest negotiator can be quite effective in some circumstances. In other circumstances you need an actor.Q23. When is a scientific approach best embodied in a negotiation according to the man?Q24. In what way is a negotiator like an actor according to the man?Q25. What does the man say about the two types of negotiator?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 center.Passage 1Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.Since I started working part-time at a grocery store, I have learned that a customer is more than someonewho buys something. To me, a customer is a person whose memory fails entirely once he or she starts to push a shopping cart. One of the first things customers forget is how to count. There is no other way to explain how so many people get in their express line, which is clearly marked 15 items or less, with 20, 25 or even a cart load of items. Customers also forget why they came to the store in the first place. Just as I finish ringing up an order, a customer will say, “ Oops, I forgot to pick up a fresh loaf of bread. I hope you don' t mind waiting while I go get it. ” Five minutes later, he is back with the bread, a bottle of milk, and three rolls of paper towels. Strange as it seems, customers also seem to forget that they have to pay for their groceries. Instead of writing a check or looking for a credit card while I am ringing up the groceries, my customers will wait untilI announce the total. Then, in surprise, she says, “ Oh no, what did I do with my check book?” After 5 minutes of digging through her purse, she borrows my pen because she' s forgotten hers. But I have to be tolerant of customers because they pay my salary, and that ' s something I can ' t afford to forget.Q26. What does the speaker say about customers ' entering the grocery store?Q27. Which customers are supposed to be in the express line?Q28. What does the speaker say some customers do when they arrive at the check-out counter?Q29. What does the speaker say about his job at the end of the talk?Passage 2Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.The speech delivery style of Europeans and Asians tends to be very formal.Speakers of these cultures often read oral presentations from carefully written manuscripts. On the other hand, American speakers are generally more informal relative to speakers in other cultures. American audiences prefer natural, spontaneous delivery that conveys a lively sense of communication. They don't relate well to speakers who read from a manuscript. If you use an outline of your ideas instead of a prepared text, your speech will not only sound more natural, but you will also be able to establish better relationship with your listeners and keep their attention. The language and style you use when making an oral presentation should not be the same as the language and style you use when writing. Well-written information, that is meant to be read, does not work as well when it is heard. It is, therefore, important for you to adapt written texts or outlines for presentations.Good speakers are much more informal when speaking than when writing. They also use their own words and develop their own speaking styles. Whenever possible, they use short words. Listeners appreciate it when speakers use simple, everyday words in a presentation. One advantage is that it' s much easier for speakers to pronounceshort words correctly. Another is that long and sophisticated vocabulary choices make listening more difficult.Question 30 to 3230. What does the speaker say American audiences prefer?31. What should one pay attention to when making an oral presentation?32. What does the speaker focus on in the talk?Passage 3Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does notlearn by being corrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He compares a thousand times a day the difference between language as he uses it and language as those around him use it. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people 's. In the same way, kids learning to do all the other things they learn without adult teachers, to walk, run, climb, ride a bike, play games, compare their own performance with what more skilled people do, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never give a child a chance to detect his mistakes. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought he would never noticea mistake unless it was pointed out to him. Soon he becomes dependent on the expert. Weshould let him do it himself. Let him figure out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what is the answer to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or that. If right answers need to be given, as in mathematics or science, give him the answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such tedious work? Our job should be to help children when they tell us that they can ' t find a way to get the right answer.Question 33 to 3533. How does a child learn to do something according to the speaker?34. What belief do teachers commonly hold according to the speaker?35. What does the speaker imply about the current way of teaching?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 to43 with the exact words you have just heard. Fo r blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing inform ation. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just hear d or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage i s read for the third time, you should check what you have written.(听力原文)Time is, for the average American, of utmost importanee. To theforeig n visitor, America ns seem to be more concerned with gett ing things accomplished on time (accord ing to a predeterm ined schedule) tha n they are with developing deep interpersonalrelations. Schedules, for the American, are meant tobe pla nned and the n followed in the smallest detail. It may seem to you that most America ns are completely con trolled by the little mach ines they wear on their wrists,cutting their discussions off abruptly to make it to their next appointment on time. America ns ' Ian guage is filled with refere nces to time, givi ng a clear in dicati onof how muchit is valued. Time is something to be “on, ” to be “kept, ”“filled, ”saved, wasted, gain ed, pla nn ed, give n, made the most of,even “ killed. ” The international visitor soon learns that it is considered very rude to be late -- even by 10 minutes -- for an appointment in America. Time is so valued in America, because by considering time to be important one can clearly achieve more than if one “ wastes ” time and doesn ' t keep busy. This philosophyhas prove n its worth. It has en abled America ns to be extremely productive, and productivity itself is highly valued in America. Many American proverbs stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely, and setting and working toward specific goals. America ns believe in spe nding their time and en ergy today so that the fruits of their labor may be enjoyed at a later time.Part IV Read ing Comprehe nsion (Readi ng in Depth)Sectio n ADirections: In this sect ion, there is a passage with ten bla nks. You are required to select one word for each bla nk from a list of choices give n in a wordbank follow ing the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making yourchoices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the correspondingletter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may notuse any of the words in the bank more tha n once.Questi ons 47 to 56 is based on the follow ing passage.So many people use the cell phones so freque ntly every day. But 47 little _________is certa in about the health effects of its use. Manufacturers 48 that cell ___________phones meet gover nment sta ndards for safe radio-freque ncy radiati on emissi on, but eno ugh studies are begi nning to docume nt a possible 49 in rare brain tumors (脑瘤),headaches and behavioral disorders in children to cause concern. So far, theevide nee isn ' t 50 on whether the use of cell phones 51 to any in creasedrisk of can cer . In a new trial, researchers asked 47 volun teers to 52 in a _______ project to censure glucose (葡萄糖)consumption in the brain by scanning the brain to see how cells use energy. For both 50-minute scans, the volunteers had a cellphone 53 to each ear. During the first scan, the devices were turned off, but for the sec ond sca n, the phone on the right ear was 54 on and received arecorded-message call, although the volume was muted (消音) so the no ise would n 't bias the results. The results of the second scan showed that the 55 of the brain n earest to the device had higher rates of glucose con sumpti on tha n the restof the brain. The study shows that cell phones can cha nge brain activity,and 56 a whole new avenue for scientific inquiry, though it doesn ' t say anything about whether cell-ph one radiati on can cause cancer.Section B ( 略)Part V Cloze (略)Part W Tran slati onDirections: Complete the sentences by tran slat ing into En glish the Chin esegive n in brackets. Please write your tran slati on on An swer Sheet 2注意：此部分试题清在答题卡2上作答，只需写出译文部分。

2012年12月四级考试真题（第二套）作文及听力试题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 is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on AnswerSheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. [A] Find a shortcut to the park. [B] Buy some roses from the market.[C] Plant trees in the east end of town. [D] Go to the park to enjoy the flowers.12. [A] She has been invited to give a talk. [B] She is going to meet the man at 9:30.[C] She cannot attend the presentation. [D] She cannot work because of her toothache.13. [A] He is a very successful businessman. [B] He has changed his business strategy.[C] He is making plans to expand his operation. [D] He was twenty when he took over the company.14. [A] She has every confidence in Susan. [B] She has not read the news on the Net.[C] She is a little bit surprised at the news. [D] She is not as bright and diligent as Susan.15. [A] It is more comfortable and convenient to take a bus. [B] It is worth the money taking a train to Miami.[C] It is not always cheaper going by bus. [D] It is faster to go to Miami by train.16. [A] Antiques can improve their image. [B] Preservation of antiques is important.[C] The old furniture should be replaced. [D] They should move into a new office.17. [A] All roads were closed because of the flood. [B] The man stayed at the lab the whole night.[C] The man got home late due to the storm. [D] The storm continued until midnight.18. [A] Many children feel bored when left alone. [B] The woman’s sons might enjoy team sports.[C] The woman’s kids can play soccer with his son.[D] Children should play sports at least once a week. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] Make phone calls to promote sales. [B] Arrange business negotiations.[C] Handle complaints from customers. [D] Take orders over the phone.20. [A] They had different business strategies. [B] Customers often mistook one for the other.[C] Conflicts between them could not be properly solved.[D] Customers’ questions could not be answered on the same day.21. [A] They each take a week. [B] They like to spend it together.[C] They have to take it by turns. [D] They are given two weeks each.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] At a road crossing. [B] Outside a police station.[C] Near a school. [D] In front of a kindergarten.23. [A] He drove too fast to read it. [B] He did not notice it.[C] It says 45 miles an hour. [D] It is not clearly visible.24. [A] It should have been renewed two months ago. [B] It actually belongs to somebody else.[C] It is no longer valid. [D] It is not genuine.25. [A] He got a ticket. [B] He was fined $ 35.[C] He had his driver’s license canc eled [D] He had to do two weeks’ community service.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 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. [A] They care more about an item’s price than its use. [B] They grab whatever they think is a good bargain.[C] They become excited as if they had never been there. [D] They behave as if their memories have failed totally.27. [A] Those with a VIP card. [B] Those with 15 items or less.[C] Those needing assistance. [D] Those paying in cash.28. [A] Go back and pick up more items. [B] Take out some unwanted purchases.[C] Change the items they have picked up. [D] Calculate the total cost of the groceries.29. [A] It calls for carefulness. [B] It requires tolerance.[C] It needs a good knowledge of math. [D] It involves communication skills.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. [A] A package of ideas formally presented. [B] A short presentation clearly delivered.[C] A natural and spontaneous style of speech. [D] A clever use of visual aids in presentation.31. [A] The skillful use of gestures and facial expressions.[B] Differences in style between writing and speaking.[C] Different preferences of audiences. [D] The importance of preparation.32. [A] The differences between American and Asian cultures.[B] The significance of cross-cultural communication.[C] The increasing importance of public speaking. [D] The key to becoming a good speaker.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. [A] By compari ng his performance with others’.[B] By being repeatedly corrected by adults.[C] By observing what their teachers do. [D] By being given constant praise.34. [A] The best students are usually smart by nature. [ B] It is only natural for children to make errors.[C] Children cannot detect their own mistakes. [D] All children should have equal opportunities.35. [A] It is favorable to knowledge accumulation. [B] It is beneficial to independent children.[C] It is unhealthy to stude nts’ upbringing.[D] It is unhelpful to students’ learning.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 46you 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.Time is, for the average American, of utmost importance. To the (36) _______ visitor, Americans seem to be more concerned with getting things (37) _______ on time (according to a predetermined schedule) than they are with developing deep (38) _______ relations. Schedules, for the American, are meant to be planned and then followed in the smallest (39) _______.It may seem to you that most Americans are completely (40) _______ by the little machines they wear on their wrists, cutting their discussions off (41) _______ to make it to their next appointment on time.Americans’ language i s filled with (42) _______ to time, giving a clear (43) _______ of how much it is valued. Time is something to be “on,” to be “kept,” “filled,” “saved,” “wasted,” ‘gained,” “planned,” “given,” “made the most of,” even ‘killed. “The international visitor soon learns that (44) ____________________________________________________________________________________.Time is so valued in America because by considering time to be important one can clearly achieve more than if one “wastes” time and doesn’t keep bus y. This philosophy has proven its worth. (45) ____________________________________________________________________________________. Many American proverbs (谚语) stress the value of guarding time, using it wisely and setting and working toward specific goals. (46) ____________________________________________________________________________________.Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11. W: I just heard about a really beautiful park in theeast end of the town. There are a lot of rosesin bloom.M: Why don’t we walk over there and see for ourselves?Q: What will the speakers probably do? 11.【听前预测】选项描述的都是人的行为动作，由重复出现的to the park推测，本题可能考查去公园做某事。

PART I DICTATION [15 MIN]Listen to the following passage．Altogether the passage will be read to you four times．During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning．For the second and third readings，the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase，with intervals of 15 seconds．The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work．You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more．Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE．PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two．SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations．Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions l to 3 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation.l．The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers onA．product price．B．product quality．C．manufacturers．D．production methods．2．According to the conversation，an ethical shopper shouldA．ask for others’advice before buying things．B．consider the worth of something to be bought．C．postpone buying things whenever possible．D．search for things that are less costly．3．According to the conversation，ethical shoppers can be best described asA．shrewd． B．thrifty．C．extravagant． D．cautious．Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the conversation．4．Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A．She is enjoying her language study．B．She is enjoying her management study．C．She is not feeling very well at the moment．D．She is not happy about her study pressure．5．What does Mary think of the course initially?A．It is useful． B．It is difficult．C．It is challenging． D．It is interesting．6．What is Mary’s problem of living in a family house?A．She dislikes the food she eats． B．She is unable to sleep well．C．She has no chance to make friends． D．She finds the rent high．7．Which of the following is Mr．Da vies’advice?A．To tryto make more friends．B．To try to change acmodation．C．To spend more time on English．D．To stop attending language classes．Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now,listen to the conversation．8．According to the conversation，the day is special becauseA．many people are surfing the net on that day．B．it is an anniversary of the internet．C．the net brought about no changes until that day．D．big changes will take place on that day．9．We learn from the conversation that peopleA．cannot Jive without the internet．B．cannot work without the internet．C．all use the internet to keep in touch．D．have varied opinions about internet use．10．At the end of the conversation．the speakers talk aboutA．the future of the internet．B．the type of office furniture．C．when changes will e．D．how people will use the internet．SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section，you will hear several passages．Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．11．In order to open a bank account，you need to produce____in addition to your passport．A．a library card B．a registration formC．a telephone bill D．a receipt12．Which of the following might NOT be included in the‘ut ility bill’?A．Rent． B．Gas． C．Water． D．Telephone．13．According to the passage，what can one do in the post office?A．Getting contact details． B．Obtaining tax forms．C．Paying housing rents． D．Applying for loans．Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．14．According to the passage，‘scheduling’means that youA．need to be efficient in work．B．plan your work properly．C．try to finish work ahead of time．D．know how to work in teams．15．According to the passage, one of the activities to relax could beA．protecting wild animals．B．spending time with your family．C．learning how to read efficiently．D．learning how to do gardening．16．One of the ways to reduce stress is toA．do better than anyone else．B．fulfill high ambitions in one's work．C．work and have reasonable aims．D．start with a relatively low aim．17．According to the passage，to reduce stress has something to do with the following EXCEPTA．one's position． B．one's interest．C．one's health． D．one's mood．Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．18．According to the passage，new words tend to e fromA．world politics． B．advances in science．C．areas of life． D．all the above．19．The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from a viewpoint．A．historical B．culturalC．mercial D．colonial20．According to the passage，which of the following statements best describes the English language?A．It is outdated in grammar．B．It accepts new words from science．C．It has begun taking in new words．D．It tends to embrace new words．SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section，you will hear several news items．Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to the news．21．Where was the marble statue found?A．Out in the sea． B．Inside a bath house．C．On a cliff along the coast． D．On the coast outside Jerusalem．22．Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue?A．It was inplete． B．It was recent artwork．C．It was fairly tall． D．It was in pieces．Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item．you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．23．The rescue efforts concentrated mainly onA．the U．S．-Canada border B．snow-stricken regions．C．highways． D．city streets．24．According to the news，the last group of people might have been stranded in their vehiclesfor more than ____ hours before being rescued．A．24 B．25 C．40 D．48Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．25．According to the 2006 anti-smoking restrictions，smoking was NOT allowed inA．offices． B．restaurants． C．bars． D．school playgrounds．26．According to the news，which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law?A．Television producers． B．Hotel owners．C．Medical workers． D．Hospital management．Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．27．According to the news，who first discovered the fraud?A．A client． B．A bank manager．C．The police． D．Bank headquarters．28．When did the bank employee hand himself in?A．A month before the fraud was discovered．B．A day before the fraud was discovered．C．A day after the police launched investigation．D．A month after he transferred the money．Question 29 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．29．What is this news item mainly about?A．How to open Hotmail accounts．B．How to retrieve missing e-mails．C．New e-mail service by Microsoft．D．Problems and plaints about e-mails．Question30 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．30．Compared with 2009，which of the following figures remained about the same in 2010?A．Number of tickets sold． B．Box office revenues．C．Attendance rate． D Number of cinemas．PART III CLOZE 【15 MIN】Decide which of the choices given below would best plete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks．Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two．The earthquake of 26th December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory．It was a (31) _____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean．It (32) ____ coastlines，munities and brought death to many people．Why do earthquakes happen?The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today；it is moving(33)____ (although very slowly)and has done so for billions of years．This is one(34)____ of earthquakes，when one section of the earth (tectonic plate)(35)____ another．Scientists can predict where but not(36)____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line．On one fault line in Kobe，Japan in 1923 over 200,000 people were killed．(37)____，earthquakes do not alwayshappen on fault lines，(38)____ is why they are so dangerous and (39)____．Where do volcanoes happen?Volcanoes happen where the earth's(40)____ is thin：lava，dust and gases(41)____ from beneath the earth．They can rise into a huge cone shape like a mountain and erupt，(42)____ they can be so violent(43)____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning．There are1511(44)'____' volcanoes in the world．This means that they may(45)____ be dangerous．In 1985 the Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted．The lava melted a glacier and sent tones of mud(46)____ the town below．Twenty thousand people died．Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable．We regularly do not know when they(47)____ pen，or (48)____ where they will happen．In the future，scientists may be able to watch and predict(49)____ before they happen．This could(50)____ many lives．31．A．massive B．significant C．great D．grand32．A．changed B．converted C．destroyed D．transformed33．A．frequently B．continuously C．regularly D．periodically34．A．source B．reason C．movement D．cause35．A．collides with B．confronts with C．meets with D．faces with36．A．how B．why C．when D．what37．A．Generally B．However C．Similarly D．Anyway38．A．that B．it C．this D．which39．A．unpredictable B．unaccountable C．inevitable D．irresistible40．A．surface B．appearance C．crust D．cover41．A．flowed out B．burst out C．1eaked out D．trickled out42．A．or B．and C．nor D．but43．A．like B．for C．as D．that44．A．living B．active C．alive D．live45．A．relatively B．hardly C．still D．gradually46．A．down B．on C．across D．beyond47．A．are to B．should C．must D．might48．A．else B．even C．though D．whether49．A．accidents B．incidents C．occasions D．events50．A．rescue B．save C．preserve D．shelterPART IV GRAMMAR ＆VOCABULARY 【15 MIN】There are thirty sentences in this section．Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A，B, C and D．Choose one word, phrase or statement that best pletes the sentence．Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two．51．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A．Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him．B．No one except his supporters agree with him．C．Neither Julia nor I were going to the party．D．Few students in my class are really lazy．52．Which of the following determiners(限定词)can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns?A．many a B．few C．such D．the next53．Which of the following reflexive pronouns(反身代词)is used as an appositive(同位语)?A，He promised himself rapid progress．B．The manager herself will interview Mary．C．I have nothing to say for myself．D．They quarreled themselves red in the face．54．My boss ordered that the legal documents ____ to him before lunch．A．be sent B．were sent C．were to be sent D．must be sent55．Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS?A．By now she will be eating dinner．B．I shall never do that again．C．My brother will help you with the luggage．D．You shall get a promotion．56．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?A．How strange feelings they are!B．How dare you speak to me like that!C．What noise they are making!D. What a mess we are in!57．which of the italicized parts functions as a subject?A．We never doubt that her brother is honest．B．The problem is not who will go but who will stay．C．You must give it back to whoever it belongs to。

Eco-tourismNowadays, many of us try to live in a way/that would damage theenvironment as little as possible. / We recycle/we take public transport to get to /and we try to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables. / And we want to take these attitudes on holiday with us. / This is why alternative forms of tourism are becoming popular in the world. / There are lots of names for these new forms of/ responsible tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism,educational tourism and more. / Although everyone may have a different definition, / most people agree that these new forms of tourism should do/ first, they should conserve the wildlife and culture of the/ third, they shouldmake a profit without destroying natural /and finally they should provide an experience that tourists want to pay for. /PART ⅡLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A CONVERSATIONSM: Ruth, do you know something about the Ethical Consumer ResearchAssociation?W: Yes. So far as I know, it’s an organization that provides informationfor shoppers.M: Oh, what kind of information?W: Well, like letting shoppers know what the companies are doing behind the products that they see on the store shelves.And, and these shoppers are concerned with some ethical issues.M: For example?W: Well, they may want to know that the product they a re buying hasn’t been made at the expense of the people who are producing it, whether it’s in this country or abroad. They might also be concerned with other kinds of issues, for example, whether the company is involved in selling arms.M: But, how can one become an ethical shopper when buying things? W: One way of thinking about ethical shopping is thinking about buying less.M: Oh, how?W: Well, you see sometimes we buy a lot more than we need. We buy more items of clothing than we need. So being an ethical shopper really means ]thinking a bit before you go and spend your money in the shops. M: Could you give me some advice?W: You see, some things may cost a bit more in the short run,but be worth it in the long run. So if you are paying for quality, something will last you longer and then save your money.M: Hmm.W: And sometimes you can buy things second-hand and the quality in most second-hand shops is really very good these days.So it’s about thinking before you shop.M: Ruth, thanks for your advice.M: Pleasure.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.W: Thanks, Mr. Davies.M: Now which course are you doing?W: I’m doing management studies with English and German.M: Huh, how is it all going?W: Well, it’s not going too well.I’m not really enjoying the course and, well, I’m not very happy.M: All right. Let’s take things slowly.Tell me something about the course.W: Well, there is so much work. I thought that to do two languages with management studies would be very useful.But I find the management course very difficult sometimes and in the study of English and German, too.It means I’m working all the time and I never have time to relax.M: What about your accommodation? Are you happy with that?W: Not really. I mean the other students on my course are living in a student dormitory. So they see each other all the time. I’m living in arented room in a family house. I eat breakfast and dinner with the family, but I get lonely in the evenings and at weekends.M: So making friends is a problem, too.W: Yes.M: OK, I’m going to make two suggestions.W: All right?M: First, which of the two languages do you enjoy most?W: English. I find it easier, too.M: So I’d like you to go and see your German tutor, and say that you are going to stop attending German classes for the moment.W: OK.M: Next, I think you should go to each of the five student dormitories. Choose the one you like best and ask if you could move in there. Students are always moving in and out, so there shouldn’t be a pro blem.W: Thanks a lot for your advice.M: Not at all.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.M: Hello, Evan.W: Hello, Bob.M: You know today is a very special day. That is the 20th anniversary of the World Wide Web.W: Ah, the World Wide Web. It’s really changed our lives, and, and in such a short space of time.M: Hmm, definitely. Now do you know on average how long does someone spend surfing the net each day?W: Umm, honestly I don’t know. But I guess people must spend a lot of time on things like Facebook.M: Hmm, that’s true.W: And I’m sure almost everyone uses the Internet now.But I wonder how we cope without it.M: Well it might be a bit difficult without it.W: I guess so. For instance, some people need it for social relationships. M: Yes, especially those who are far away.Keeping in contact with friends and family would be impossible without the Internet.W: But are there people who would cope without Internet?M: Yes, there are. These people have some alternatives.W: What kind?M: For example, we could write to each other like we used to before we have the Internet. It would be lovely to get more hand-written letters from friends and family rather than just e-mails, I think.W: That’s what we call “snail mail”.But of course, lots more paper would mean that we need bigger file cabinets.M: Yes, well, it’s still incredible how the World Wide Web has expandedin 20 years and how much we now rely on it.I wonder what it would be like after another 20 years.W: Well, for better or worse, the Web will have a greater impact on our life and society.SECTION B PASSAGESQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.If you are a resident, you’ll find it useful to open a bank account. All the large banks have a network of branches across the country and all offer similar services. A visit to any one of them will be a friendly experience. However, to open an account, you have to be prepared to prove your identity in a number of ways. You’ll find your passport useful,but the bank will also want to see some form of proof that you are living where you say you are. This can be proved by a housing rent book, a tax form, water or electricity bill for the property, as long as it’s in your name. In a bank and elsewhere, you may hear the term “utility bill”—this simply refers to bills relating to the provision of services to your home, such as electricity, gas, water and telephone. There are other local facilities, such as post offices, where you can save your money and have access to affordable low cost loans.Where they exist in your local area, contact details can be obtained from the Citizens Advice Bureau.[23:58.57]Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.Life is very stressful nowadays, so it is useful for us to talk about how to cope with stress. If you want to reduce some stress, you can reduce this by the word S-T-R-E-S-S, that’s stress. Let’s begin with the “S”.“S” is that you can have the “scheduling”,for example, you don’t have to schedule too many things in your day and if you feel you are too busy, you can cut out an activity or two.And “T” is “treat your body well”, because experts say that exercise c an reduce stress and also if you eat healthy food, then your brain and your body get the nourishment they need. The next letter is “R”. “R” means “relax”. You can do an activity you enjoy or that relaxes you, maybe you can read a book or learn a new hobby and even spend time with your pet and that could make a difference. And the next letter is “E”.“E” is about expectations. This means “be realistic about yourself and others”. So you can just do your best and don’t try to be perfect and don’t expect others to be, too. That will release and reduce a lot of stress for you and the people around you. And the next le tter is “S”. “S” stands for “sleep”.If you get a good night’s sleep, ]then it will keep your mind and your body in shape. And the last letter is “S” again, which means “smile”. If you smile and have confidence, you’ll think in a more positive way and then you’ll feel more comfortable when you are coping with the stress.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.New words enter the English language all the time. In fact, English has always been in a state of evolution.And in recent years, more and more words and phrases have entered the language. But where do all these new words come from? Words come out of the culture that they represent and they describe. So if you’ve got a new development in medicine,for example bird flu, then you’ll get a new word coming out of that. If there’s a military conflict that may well bring all sorts of new words to the fore. Going back in time，the First and Second World Wars were times of great creativity of language because people from different countries met each other and exchanged their words and words developed from there.So words come from the playground. They come from politics. They come from any area of life because every area of life is changing from day to day. And does English have more words than any other language? It certainly has more than other European languages and probably more than any other language in the world. English is put together from so many different bits. Originally it was a Germanic language and then after the Norman Conquest in 1066there was an enormous influx of French words. And it comes from a country, the United Kingdom, which was quite an expansive, trading, colonial power in the past and all these have brought all sorts of other new words into the language.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTQuestions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.A huge storm that collapsed part of a cliff on Israel’s central coast led to the discovery of a statue dating back to the Roman period, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Tuesday. The white marble statue of a woman ]is estimated to be 2,000 years old.It stands 1.2 meters tall, weighs about 200 kilograms and was found with no head or arms, according to a news release by the authority. A person walking on the shore at Ashkelon on the west coast of Jerusalem made the discovery, the authority said. The statue fell into the sea when the cliff collapsed as a result of the storm. The collapse also ruined a bath house and mosaics that had been in the cliff for many hundreds of years. The storm, one of the strongest Israel has experienced in recent years, brought winds of more than 100 kilometer per hour that sent 10-meter waves crashing into Israel’s coast.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.Canadian police and military teams were working Tuesday afternoon to rescue about 300 people stranded after what a local official termed the most brutal storm to hit the Ontario region in 25 years. Some people had been stuck in their vehicles for more than 24 hours following blinding snow that piled up so high it made it almost impossible to open vehicledoors. Ontario Provincial Police initially reported about 360 vehicles and about 300 people had been stranded near Sarnia, Ontario, on Highway 402—a major thoroughfare linking the U.S.-Canada border to London, Ontario. Some of those people have since been rescued, but Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley said it could be another 24 hours before everyone is taken to safety.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news.A tough anti-smoking law has taken effect in Spain. The ban—one of the strictest in Europe—outlaws smoking in all bars and restaurants. Smokers will also be prohibited on television broadcasts, near hospitals or in school playgrounds. The law tightens anti-smoking restrictions introduced in 2006. The anti-smoking rules introduced in 2006 outlawed smoking only in the workplace, but let bar and restaurant owners choose whether or not to allow it. Most chose not to impose any ban. Only large restaurants and bars were obliged to provide a smoke-free area. Now, hotel, restaurant and bar owners have said they could face a 10% drop in trade with the new rules.The industry has already seen a sharp fall in sales due to Spain’s economic problems.But doctors argue the new legislation will help smokers give up.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news.Police in India have arrested a Citibank employee accused of cheating clients out of millions of dollars. Shivraj Puri, 32, who is expected to appear in court later, told an Indian newspaper he was innocent. The alleged fraud was discovered earlier this month in a branch of the global bank in Gurgaon, a wealthy suburb of Delhi. The bank has said investors were promised quick, high returns from a bogus financial scheme. It is alleged that Mr. Puri transferred the money into accounts controlled by three relatives. Mr. Puri reportedly handed himself in on Thursday, a day after police said he was wanted for questioning. The alleged fraud came to light earlier this month when a client mentioned the scheme to a senior bank manager.Question 29 is based on the following news.Some Hotmail users are reporting that their e-mails are missing from their accounts. A number of people with Hotmail accounts have posted complaints on Microsoft forums complaining that their e-mails have been deleted. Users around the world said e-mails were missing from their inbox and other folders within their Hotmail accounts. A spokeswoman for Microsoft said that the issue of missing e-mails was not a widespread problem. By Sunday evening the issue was “fully resolved”, she said. The company apologized for any inconvenience.Question 30 is based on the following news.The number of North Americans who went to the cinema in 2010 was around 5% down on the 2009 total, figures show. Box office analysts forecast 1.35bn tickets will be sold by the end of the year, down on 1.42bn sold in 2009. It is the biggest year-on-year drop since 2005, making 2010 the second-lowest attended year of the decade.Yet box office revenues remained about the same at $10.6bn,due to increased ticket prices. Animated movie Toy Story 3 was the highest-grossing film of the year at the U.S. box office, earning nearly $415m. The Pixar sequel, like second highest-grossing title Alice in Wonderland, was one of several hit movies released in 3D. It is thought attendance figures in the U.S. and Canada will rise next year, when sequels to hit comedy The Hangover and Pirates of the Caribbean are released.。

2012年12月四级考试真题听力原文Section A ConversationsShort Conversations11.- W:Have you finished that painting for the new student center?M: Just this morning, I’ve been working extra hours all week, you know the building opens tomorrow.Q: What does the man mean?12. M: Do you sell camping gear? W: Yes, we have tents, sleeping bags, just about everything you might need, including stoves. Q: What is the man probably going to do?13. M: Hi Jenny have you talked to Mr Wright about the new sports program? W: well, I contacted his office half an hour ago, and his secretary said he was out for lunch until 2:00. Q: What does the woman mean?14．M：Bill says he’s not working so hard on his biology project. W: But he spends a lot of time in the lab, doesn’t he? Q: What does the woman imply about Bill?15.M: I have to say i find the new smoking regulations too strict.W: Well, they are for everyone’s health. I have no complaints.Q: What are the speakers talking about?16.W: Jack asked me to drop off this report. He’s tight up in meetings all morning.M: I was hoping he brings it in himself, I need to talk with him about it.Q: Why can’t Jack come in person?17.M: Should we invite Mr.Smith to join us for dinner this weekend,he has just come back from England.W: You can have a try, but as far as i know,he seldom accepts invitations from his employeesQ: What can we infer about Mr.Smith？18.W: This place doesn’t look familiar at all, we must be lost.M：Yes，it seems so. Let’s pull in here, while i’m filling in the tank,you go ask the way and get me something to drink please.Q: What does the man going to do first?Long Conversation 1M: Well ,did you enjoy it?W: Yes, I enjoy it much more that I thought I would.M: Really?W: Yes, I don’t usually go to science fiction films.I don’t think they are much better than comics on film, if you know what I mean.M : Yes, sure.And a few years ago,they were certainly like that. But they’ve got a lot better now.W: Yes, and historical films, that’s what I really like. I never miss a good film set in middle ages. Oh, and love stories, I never miss one on TV.M: Fondly enough, I don’t like those kinds of films at all. But to come back to this one, I personally didn’t think it was very good . It certainly wasn’t as good as other science fiction films I’ve ever seen.W: Wasn’t it?M: No, not at all. Oh, the effects were very good.W: Yes, I thought they were marvelous. Especially the battle in space, incredable.M: Yes, but I was going to say I thought the acting was terrible.W: Yes. I suppose Jason was too good to be true. And what was the name of the Baddy?M: Cargon?W: Yeah. Cargon was really evil, wasn’t he? But I suppose that’s what these films are all about—good triumphing over evil. And the characters have to be black and white.M: Well ,yes, but not always. Worth the well wasn’t like for example. Anyway, you enjoy the film. That’s the most important.W: Yes, I did. Thanks for taking me.Q:19. What does the man say about the science fiction films?20. What opinion did the speakers share about the film they just seen?21. What to be learned about Jason and Cargon?Long Conversation 2M: Can I ask you about your evening class? What class do you go to?W: Car maintance.M: What night of the week it on?W: Wednesday night.M: And how long does it last?M: Well, it supposed to start at 6, but that’s a bit of problem because people have difficulty getting through the traffic. So we start at 6: 30 and then it goes on until the 9 o’clock.M: And what was your reason for wanting to do the class?W: Well, I just bought my first car and I don’t know anything about cars. So I thought it was a good opportunity to learn. I guess most of the peole in the class are in the same situation.M: Um, and what do you actually do? Do you bring the car along to the class?W: Yes, we do. And in the first part of the lesson, the first half hour, the man who runs the class will go though some particular part of the car, and we’ll learn about it. And then we spend the rest of the time, actually working on my own cars, the same problem.M: And how many people are there in the class?W: Mm, I think 16, but 3 quarters of them are women. It’s quite interesing because the man is obiously used to teaching man. And he always starts his sentence by saying, ” Wow, your chops were slow.” And then he stops and says “Oh, any woman, you ladies, but...ur..”M: Mm..sounds funny.Q:22. What does the woman say about her evening class?23. Why did the wman want to attend to the class?24.What do the people who attend the class do in the first part of the lesson?25. What do we learn about participants in the class?Section B PassagesPassage 1We don’t choose friends on the basis of how much money they have, ofcourse, but lots of differences can be disturbing to both sides. Aaron, forexample,was single, and earns a very good salary. Her friend, Pat, thedivorced mother of three, is struggling to make ends meet. “We are bothfrequent theater-goers,” Aaron explains, “ and I’ll gladly pay for two tickets,just to have pass company it plays in concerts , but she won’t go anywhereunless she can pay her own way. I hate to go alone, so we both stay home. Itall seems so silly.” Pat sees the situation differently. After her unhappymarrige to a man who was trying to control her without considering herwishes and feelings ,she says, “ it’s very important to me to carry my ownweight. I’m not comfortable in any relationship where all I do is take. ”The difficult situation finally changed when Aaron moved recently. Pat’schildren were with their father, so she took a picnik lunch to her friends newplays, then spend the day helping her unpack and get settled. “ I was sograteful, ” Aarons says, “ but I persuaded Pat to let me return the favour inmy own way with season tickets to our little theater group. I think she’sbeginning to recognize that she contributes as much to our friendship, but Ido”26. What do we learn about Pat?27. What draws Aaron and Pat together?28. What does Aaron do to return Pat’s favor?29. What do we learn friendship from the passage?Passage 2Sun School in the town of Ashbert in England is a day school for children age 10 to 18 It offers a variety oflessons and activities for students to choose from. In free time for children to follow their o cleaning stuff,these jobs are done by students and teachers.Decorating and simple repairs a take responsibility for its maintenance.30. what value is Sun School based on?31. what is characteristic of the school decision making processur program?32. why does sun school ask the students to do the maintainance?Passage 3Well, to continue, as i mentioned earlier, there is also research thatdemonstrates that individuals perform worse, not better on tasks when other people are there. R.W.Harburt did an interesting experiment. He had his sujects learn a finger maze. This is a game in which you indicate with your finger the way through a complex system of passages or paths.The subjects who had an audience did worse than the subjects who did alone.Now how can we explain these very different results? It seemed very confusing for a long time. Social psychologist, John Roberts, finally cleared up the confusion about why people sometimes perform better and sometimes worse in front of an audience. Roberts found that the presence of an audience facilitates what you already know how to do. That is, if you know what you are doing, having an audience helps you do it better.But if you don’t already know how to do something, you will probably make some mistakes and you will make mistakes for a longer time if you have an audience. That’s exactly what happened to the subjects who were learning the finger maze.So, if you were doing well, having an audience increases the chances that you will continue to do well. If you were doing badly, having an audience increases the chances that you will continue to do badly. Roberts cleverly pointed out that when you are first learning something, you are better off working alone than practicing with other people.33. What did the speaker probably discuss before coming to this part of the talk?34. When does the presence of an audience facilitate your performance according to Roberts?35. What does Roberts think as a better way to learn new things?Section C Compound DictationAmericans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide selection of food available. They have a broader knowledge of nutrition, so they buy more fresh fruit and vegetables than ever before. At the same time, Americans purchase increasing quantities of sweets and sodas.Statistics show that the way people live determines the way they eat. American life-styles have changed. There are now growing numbers of people who live alone, single parents and children, and double-income families. These changing life styles are responsible for the incresing number of people who must rush meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to spend preparing food. Partly as a consequence of this limited time, over half of all American homes nowhave microwave ovens. Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average. It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. The United States Department of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records. This information not only tells us what people are eating but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes. Red meat, which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American favorite. Instead, chicken, turkey, and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years.。

2012年6月英语四级听力真题原文：短对话月英语四级听力真题原文：短对话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. 11: M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside. W: The door into the family room isn ’t big enough. Could it be made wider? Q: What are the speakers doing? 12, M: I ’m thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara? W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, I ’ve had enough of our canteen food. Q: What do we learn about the woman? 13, W: Hey, if you can ’t enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why not use earphones? I ’m preparing for the speech contest. M: Oh, sorry. I didn ’t realize I ’ve being bothering you all this time. Q: What is the man probably doing? 14. M: M: Finally, Finally, Finally, I I ’ve ve got got got the the the chance chance chance to to to put put put on on on my my my new new new suit suit suit tonight. tonight. tonight. I I I hope hope hope to to to make make make a a a good good impression on your family. W: Come on! It ’s only a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine. Q: What does the woman mean? 15. M: Would you like to see those pants in brown and navy blue? These two colors are coming in this season. W: Oh, actually grey is my favourite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean. Q: What is the woman looking for? 16. W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them. M: That ’s why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland. Q: What is the man ’s chief consideration in choosing the lodge? 17. M: What do I have to do to apply for a passport? W: W: You Y ou need need need proof proof proof of of of citizenship, citizenship, citizenship, either either either an an an old old old passport passport passport or or or a a a birth birth birth certificate certificate certificate and and and three three photographs. Then you must complete this form and pay a fee. Q: What is the man most probably going to do? 18. M: Miss, can I interest you in a pork special with serving tonight? It ’s only 799, half the usual price and it ’s very tasty. W: Oh really? I will try it. Q: What does the man say about the dish? [NextPage] 2012年6月英语四级听力真题原文：长对话月英语四级听力真题原文：长对话Section A Conversation 1 W ：Good evening, and welcome to this week ’s business world, the program for and about business business people. people. people. Tonight Tonight Tonight we we we have have have Mr. Mr. Mr. Steven Steven Steven Kayne, Kayne, Kayne, who who who has has has just just just taken taken taken over over over and and and established established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run your own store? M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I ’ll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn’t let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I’d love being my own boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want. W: You mean you don ’t keep regular hours? M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business is slower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early. W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet? M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It ’s great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers. W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business. Question 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19.What is the woman doing? 20.What did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop? 21.Why did the man take over a bicycle shop? 22.What do we learn about the people working in the shop? Conversation 2 W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think. M: Yes, but I ’m not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that? W: W: Yes, Y es, of of of course. course. course. In In In fact, fact, fact, they they they are are are less less less significant, significant, significant, but but but steel-related steel-related steel-related manufacturing manufacturing manufacturing still still accounts accounts for for for 44% 44% 44% of of of industrial industrial industrial activity. activity. activity. So So So it it ’s s still still still very very very important. important. important. In In In fact, fact, fact, 80% 80% 80% of of of Spain Spain ’s machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing , there’s still a little. But it’s no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear? M: Yes, thanks. W: W: Now, Now, Now, to to to get get get back back back to to to what what what I I I was was was saying, saying, saying, there there ’s s a a a lot lot lot of of of unemployment unemployment unemployment as as as well well well as as geographical problems in the region. M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems? W: W: Well, Well, Well, what what what I I I mean mean mean is is is the the the area area area is is is very very very hilly, hilly, hilly, mountainous mountainous mountainous in in in parts. parts. parts. So So So there there there used used used to to to be be transport problems, now though there are new train links and better roads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we’ll see this in more detail, so we’ll come back to this question, OK? M: OK, right. W: W: So So So I I I was was was about about about to to to say say say something something something about about about the the the work work work force force force in in in the the the region region region and and and the the the level level level of of training and education. In general, it ’s very good and improving. Question 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in the region? 24. What problems hinder the region ’s development? 25. What will the speakers discuss later? [NextPage] Part III Listening Comprehension 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 。

Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11:M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside. W: The door into the family room isn 'bitg enough. Could it be made wider?Q: What are the speakers doing?11. A)Trying to sketch a map. C)Discussing a house plan.B) Painting the dining room. D)Cleaning the kitchen.12M: I ' m thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara? W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, I've had enough of our canteen food.Q: What do we learn about the woman?12. A)She is tired of the food in the canteen.B) She often eats in a French restaurant.C) She usually takes a snack in the KFC.D) She in very fussy about what she eats.13, W: Hey, if you can ' t enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why notuse earphones? I 'm preparing for the speech contest.M: Oh, sorry. I didn t realize I ve being bothering you all this time.Q: What is the man probably doing?13. A) Listening to some loud music. C)Talking loudly on the telephone.B) Preparing for as oral examination. D)Practicing for a speech contest.14, M: Finally, I ' ve got the chance to put on my new suit tonight. I hope tomake a good impression on your family.W: Come on! It 'osnly a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine.Q: What does the woman mean?14. A)The man has left a good impression on her family.B)The man can dress casually for the occasion.C) The man should buy himself a new suit.D) The man's jeans and T-shirts are stylish.15. M: Would you like to see those pants in brown and navy blue? These two colors are coming in this season.W: Oh, actually grey is my favourite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean.Q: What is the woman looking for?15. A)Grey pants made from pure cotton. C)100% cotton pants in dark blue.B) Fashionable pants in bright colors. D)Something to match her brown pants.16. W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them. M: That 'wshy I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland.Q: What is the man ' s chief consideration in choosing the lodge?16. A) Its price. C)Its comfort.B)Its location. D)Its facilities.17. M: What do I have to do to apply for a passport?W: You need proof of citizenship, either an old passport or a birth certificate and three photographs. Then you must complete this form and pay a fee.Q: What is the man most probably going to do?17. A)Travel overseas. C)Take a photo.B)Look for a new job. D)Adopt a child.18. M: Miss, can I interest you in a pork special with serving tonight? It only 799, half the usual price and it ' s very tasty. W: Oh really? I will try it.Q: What does the man say about the dish?18. A)It is a routine offer. C)It is quite healthy.B)It is new on the menu. D)It is a good bargain.Conversation 1W：Good evening, and welcome to this week's business world, the program for and about business people. Tonight we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run your own store?M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to getmy own business going, I ' ll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didnanything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I ' d love being my own boss. Now my time is myown. I open the store when I want and leave when I want.W: You mean you don ' t keep regular hours?M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if businessis slower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do.They help me out a few days a week. It ' s great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business. Question 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. What is the woman doing?19. A ) Hosting an evening TV program. C)Lecturing on business management.B) Having her bicycle repaired. D)Conducting a market survey.20. W hat did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop?20. A) He repaired bicycles. C)He worked as a salesman.B) He served as a consultant. D)He coached in a racing club.21. Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?21. A) He wanted to be his own boss. C)He didn't want to start from scratch.B) He found it more profitable. D)He didn't want to be in too muchdebt.22. W hat do we learn about the people working in the shop?22. A)They work five days a week. C)They are paid by the hour.B)They are all the man's friends. D)They all enjoy gambling.Conversation 2W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.M: Yes, but I 'm not quite sure about the status of those industries now.Could you tell us something about that?W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it 'stsill very important. In fact, 80% of Spain 'msachine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing,there ' s still a little. But it ' s no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?M: Yes, thanks.W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there ' s a lot of unemploymen as well as geographical problems in the region.M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and better roads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we ' ll see this indetail, so we 'll come back to this question, OK?M: OK, right.W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and the level of training and education. In general, it 'vesry good and improving.Question 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in the region?23. A)It has gradually given way to service industry.B)It remains a major part of industrial activity.C) I t has a history as long as paper processing.D) It accounts for 80 percent of the region's GDP.24. What problems hinder the region' s development? 24. A ) Transport problems. C)Lack of resources.B)Shortage of funding. D)poor management. 25. What will the speakers discuss later?25. A) Competition from rival companies. C)Possible B)Productpromotion campaigns. D)Measures Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of eachpassage,you will hear some questions. Both the passageand 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 OneI first met Joe Gumps when we were both 9 years old, which is probably the onlylocations for a new factory. to create job opportunities.reason he is one of my best friends. If I had first met Joe as a freshman in high school, we wouldn ' t even have had the chance to get to know each other. Joe is a day student, but I am a boarding student. We haven 'bteen in the same classes, sports or extra curriculum activities. Nonetheless, I spend nearly every weekend at his house, and we talk on the phone every night. This is not to say that we would not have been compatible if we had first met in our freshman year. Rather, we would not have been likely to spend enough time getting to know each other, due to the lack of immediately visible mutual interests.In fact, to be honest, I struggle even now to think of things we have in common, but maybe that 's what makes us enjoy each other ' s company much. When I look at my friendship with Joe, I wonder how many peopleI ' ve known whom I never disliked but simply didn ' t take the time to get to know. Thanks to Joe, I have realized how little basis there is, for the social divisions that exist in every community. Since this realization, I have begun to make an even more determined effort to find friends in unexpected people and places.Questions:26. Why does the speaker say Joe Gumps become one of his best friends?26. A)They shared mutual friends in school. B)They had known each other since childhood.C) They shared many extracurricular activities.D) They had many interests in common.27. Where does the speaker spend most of his weekends?27. A)At a local club. B)At the sports center.B)At Joe's house. D)At the bearing school.28. What has the speaker learned from his friendship with Joe?28. A)Durable friendships can be very difficult to maintain.B)One has to be respectful of other people in order to win respect.C) It is hard for people from different backgrounds to become friends.D) Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other.Passage 2It was a bad night for Louis. His research in the neighboring town had taken longer than he expected. It was late and he was very tired when he drove home. He turned into his building ' s parking lot, but all the spaces were full. He drove back out onto the street looking for a parking space.The first block was full. The next block was almost empty. Louis didn ' t see a no-parking sign, but he suspected that if parking were allowed there, most of the spaces would be filled. Then he saw a small parking lot with two free spaces. He was so glad to see them that he didn ' t even thin read the sign by the entrance. He drove in, parked, and hurried home to go to bed. The next morning he went back to the lot to get his car. It wasgone. He ran home and telephoned the city police to say that his car had been stolen. It took the police only a minute to tell him what had happened. His car had been on a private lot. It had been taken away by the police. Louis had to take a taxi to the citygarage far from the center of town. He had to pay a fee of $40 to get his car back. Inaddition, he got a parking ticket --- his first one ever in Greenville.29. Where did Louis intend to park his car when he came back from work one night?29. A)Near the entrance of a park. C)At a parking meter.B)In his building's parking lot. D)At a street corner.30. What did Louis think had happened to his car the next morning?30. A)It had been taken by the police C)In had been stolen by someone.B)it had keen moved to the next block. D)it had been parked at a wrong place.31. Where did Louis finally get his car back?31. A)At the Greenville center. C)In a neighboring town.B) At a public parking lot. D)In a the city garage.Passage 3Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I believe we agreed the creativity is a mysterious idea. It's one of those things we all recognized when we see it. But we don't really understand what it is. We seem to feel that some people are naturally creative, but we don't know how they got that way. Is creativity a natural gift like good looks? Or is it something that can be acquired like knowledge? Perhaps if we analyze the creative process carefully, we might get some insight into what it is and how it might work in our lives. The creative process has always been accepted as a source of all important work in the arts. But we should not think the creativity play the role only in the arts. Every major scientific discovery began with someone imagining the world to look differently from the way others saw it. And this is what the creativity is all about. Imagining theworld in a new way, and despite what you may believe about the limits of your own creative imaginations, we all have the potential to imagine the world in an absolute new way.In fact, you were born with it. It is your birth right as a human being. And what's more, you use it every day almost every moment of your life. Your creative imagination is what you use to make sense of your experiences. It's your creative mind to get the meaning from the chaos of your experiences and brings order to your world.32: What did the speaker most probably discuss last time?32. A)Famous creative individuals. C)A major scientific discovery.B)The mysteriousness of creativity. D)Creativity as shown in arts.33: What is a widely accepted idea about the creative process?33. A)It is something people all engage in. C) It starts soon after we are born.B) It helps people acquire knowledge. D) It is the source of all artistic work.34: What leads to major scientific discoveries according to the speaker?34. A) Creative imagi nati on. C) Natural curiosity.B) Logical reas oning. D) Critical thinking.35: What does the speaker imply about the creative process?35. A)It is bey ond ordinary people. C)It is part of everyday life.B)It is yet to be fully un derstood. D)It is a unique huma n trait.Stude nts have bee n complai ning more and more about stole n property. Radios, cell phones, bicycles, pocket (calculators ) and books have all bee n reported stole n. Are there eno ugh campus police to do the job? There are 20 officers in the campus security division. Their job is to(handle) crime, accidents, lost and found (items), and traffic problems on campus. More than half of their time is spent directing traffic and writing parking tickets. Responding promptly to accidents and other(emerge ncies is importa nt, but it is their smallest job. Deali ng with crime takes up the rest of their time. Very (rarely) did any violent crimes actually (occur).In the last five years there have been no(murders) , seven robberies, and about sixty other viole nt attacks, most of these inv olvi ng fights at parties. On the other hand, (there have been hundreds of thefts and casesof deliberate damaging of public property , which usually invoIves breaking windows or lights, or writing on walls. The thefts are not the carefully planned burglaries that you see in movies.( Things getstolen when it is just easy to steal them because they are left lying around unwatche)d.Do we really need more police？Hiring more campus police would cost money, possibly making our tuition go up again. ( A better way to solve this problem might be for all of us to be more careful with our things.)短对话：15. A. 100% cotton pants in dark blue.18. A. It is a fair bargain11. A) Discussing a house plan.12. A) She is tired of the food in the canteen.13. A) Listening to some loud music.14. B) The man can dress casually for the occasion.15. A) Grey pants made from pure cotton.16. B) Its location.17. A) Travel overseas.18. D) It is a good bargain.19. A) Hosting an evening TV program.20. C) He worked as a salesman.21. A) He wanted to be his own boss.22. B) They are all the man ' s friends.23. B) It remains a major part of industrial activity.24. A) Transport problems.25. C) Possible locations for a new factory.26. B) They had known each other since childhood.27. B) At Joe ' s house.长对话：25. D Measures to create job opportunities短文：28. D) Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other.29. B) In his building ' s parking lot.30. C) It had been stolen by someone.31. D) In the city garage.32. B) The mysteriousness of creativity.33. D) It is the source of all artistic work.34. A) Creative imagination.35. C) It is part of everyday life.。

Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11:M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside.W: The door into the family room isn’t big enough. Could it be made wider?Q: What are the speakers doing?12M: I’m thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara?W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, I’ve had enough of our canteen food.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13,W: Hey, if you can’t enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why not use earphones? I’m preparing for the speech contest. M: Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize I’ve being bothering you all this time.Q: What is the man probably doing?14,M: Finally, I’ve got the chance to put on my new suit tonight.I hope to make a good impression on your family.W: Come on! It’s o nly a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine.Q: What does the woman mean?15.M: Would you like to see those pants in brown and navy blue? These two colors are coming in this season.W: Oh, actually grey is my favourite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean.Q: What is the woman looking for?16.W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them.M: That’s why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland.Q: What is t he man’s chief consideration in choosing the lodge?17.M: What do I have to do to apply for a passport?W: You need proof of citizenship, either an old passport or a birth certificate and three photographs. Then you must complete this form and pay a fee.Q: What is the man most probably going to do?18.M: Miss, can I interest you in a pork special with serving tonight? It’s only 799, half the usual price and it’s very tasty.W: Oh really? I will try it.Q: What does the man say about the dish?Conversation 1W：Good evening, and welcome to this week’s business world, the program for and about business people. Tonight we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run your own store?M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I’ll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn’t let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I’d love being my own boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want.W: You mean you don’t keep regular hours?M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business is slower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It’s great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business.Question 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What is the woman doing?20.What did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop?21.Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?22.What do we learn about the people working in the shop? Conversation 2W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.M: Yes, but I’m not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that? W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it’s still very important. In fact,80% ofSpain’s machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing, there’s still a little. But it’s no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?M: Yes, thanks.W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there’s a lot of unemployment as well as geographical problems in the region. M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems? W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and better roads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, we’ll see this in more detail, so we’ll come back to this question, OK?M: OK, right.W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and the level of training and education. In general, it’s v ery good and improving.Question 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in the region?24. Wh at problems hinder the region’s development?25. What will the speakers discuss later?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 OneI first met Joe Gumps when we were both 9 years old, which is probably the only reason he is one of my best friends. If I had first met Joe as a freshman in high school, we wouldn’t even have had the chance to get to know each other. Joe is a day student, but I am a boarding student. We haven’t been in the same classes, sports or extra curriculum activities. Nonetheless, I spend nearly every weekend at his house, and wetalk on the phone every night. This is not to say that we would not have been compatible if we had first met in our freshman year. Rather, we would not have been likely to spend enough time getting to know each other, due to the lack of immediately visible mutual interests.In fact, to be honest, I struggle even now to think of things we have in common, but maybe that’s what makes us enjoy each other’s company so much. When I look at my friendship with Joe, I wonder how many people I’ve known whom I never disliked but simply didn’t take the time to get to know. Thanks to Joe, I have realized how little basis there is, for the social divisions that exist in every community. Since this realization, I have begun to make an even more determined effort to find friends in unexpected people and places.Questions:26. Why does the speaker say Joe Gumps become one of his best friends?27. Where does the speaker spend most of his weekends?28. What has the speaker learned from his friendship with Joe? Passage 2It was a bad night for Louis. His research in the neighboring town had taken longer than he expected. It was late and he was very tired when he drove home. He turned into his building’s parking lot, but all the spaces were full. He drove back out onto the street looking for a parking space. The first block was full. The next block was almost empty. Louis didn’t see a no-parking sign, but he suspected that if parking were allowed there, most of the spaces would be filled. Then he saw a small parking lot with two free spaces. He was so glad to see them that he didn’t even think to read the sign by the entrance. He drove in, parked, and hurried home to go to bed. The next morning he went back to the lot to get his car. It was gone. He ran home and telephoned the city police to say that his car had been stolen. It took the police only a minute to tell him what had happened. His car had been on a private lot. It had been taken away by the police. Louis had to take a taxi to the city garage far from the center of town. He had to pay a fee of $40 to get his car back. In addition, he got a parking ticket --- his first one ever in Greenville.29. Where did Louis intend to park his car when he came back from work one night?30. What did Louis think had happened to his car the next morning?31. Where did Louis finally get his car back?Passage 3Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I believe we agreed the creativity is a mysterious idea. It's one of those things we all recognized when we see it. But we don't really understand what it is. We seem to feel that some people are naturally creative, but we don't know how they got that way. Is creativity a natural gift like good looks? Or is it something that can be acquired like knowledge? Perhaps if we analyze the creative process carefully, we might get some insight into what it is and how it might work in our lives. The creative process has always been accepted as a source of all important work in the arts. But we should not think the creativity play the role only in the arts. Every major scientific discovery began with someone imagining the world to look differently from the way others saw it. And this is what the creativity is all about. Imagining the world in a new way, and despite what you may believe about the limits of your own creative imaginations, we all have the potential to imagine the world in an absolute new way.In fact, you were born with it. It is your birth right as a human being. And what's more, you use it every day almost every moment of your life. Your creative imagination is what you use to make sense of your experiences. It's your creative mind to get the meaning from the chaos of your experiences and brings order to your world.32: What did the speaker most probably discuss last time? 33: What is a widely accepted idea about the creative process? 34: What leads to major scientific discoveries according to the speaker?35: What does the speaker imply about the creative process?Students have been complaining more and more about stolen property. Radios, cell phones, bicycles, pocket calculators and books have all been reported stolen. Are there enough campus police to do the job? There are 20 officers in the campus security division. Their job is to handle crime, accidents, lost and found items, and traffic problems on campus. More than half of their time is spent directing traffic and writing parking tickets. Responding promptly to accidents and other emergencies is important, but it is their smallest job. Dealing with crime takes up the rest of their time. Very rarely did anyviolent crimes actually occur.In the last five years there have been no murders, seven robberies, and about sixty other violent attacks, most of these involving fights at parties. On the other hand, there have been hundreds of thefts and cases of deliberate damaging of public property, which usually involves breaking windows or lights, or writing on walls. The thefts are not the carefully planned burglaries that you see in movies. Things get stolen when it is just easy to steal them because they are left lying around unwatched. Do we really need more police？Hiring more campus police would cost money, possibly making our tuition go up again.A better way to solve this problem might be for all of us to be more careful with our things.短对话：11. D. Discussing a house plan.12. D. She is tired of the food in the canteen.13. C. Listening to some loud music.14. C. The man can dress casually for the occasion.15. A. 100% cotton pants in dark blue.16. C. Its location.17. C. Travel overseas.18. A. It is a fair bargain长对话：19. D Hosting an evening TV program20. A He worked as a salesman21. B He wanted to be his own boss22. A They are all the man’s friends23. B It remains a major of industrial activity24. C Transport problem25. D Measures to create job opportunities短文：26．B. They had known each other since childhood.27．B. At Joe’s houses.28．A. Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other.29. A. In his building’s parking lot.30. A. It had been stolen by someone.31. B. In the city garage.32. D. The mysteriousness of creativity.33. A. It is the source of all artistic work.34. D. Creative imagination.35. A. It is part of everyday life.（注：可编辑下载，若有不当之处，请指正，谢谢!）。

2012英语专业四级考试真题及答案PART I DICTATION ［15 MIN］Listen to the following passage．Altogether the passage will be read to you four times．During the first reading， which will be done at normal speed， listen and try to understand the meaning．For the second and third readings，the passage will be read sentence by sentence， or phrase by phrase，with intervals of 15 seconds．The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work．You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more．Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE．PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION ［20 MIN］In Sections A，B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two．SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations．Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions l to 3 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation， you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now， listen to the conversation.l．The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers onA．product price．B．product quality．C．manufacturers．D．production methods．2．According to the conversation，an ethical shopper shouldA．ask for others’advice before buying things．B．consider the worth of something to be bought．C．postpone buying things whenever possible．D．search for things that are less costly．3．According to the conversation，ethical shoppers can be best described asA．shrewd． B．thrifty．C．extravagant． D．cautious．Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now，listen to the conversation．4．Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary？A．She is enjoying her language study．B．She is enjoying her management study．C．She is not feeling very well at the moment．D．She is not happy about her study pressure．5．What does Mary think of the course initially？A．It is useful． B．It is difficult．C．It is challenging． D．It is interesting．6．What is Mary’s problem of living in a family house？A．She dislikes the food she eats． B．She is unable to sleep well．C．She has no chance to make friends． D．She finds the rent high．7．Which of the following is Mr．Davies’advice？A．To tryto make more friends．B．To try to change accommodation．C．To spend more time on English．D．To stop attending language classes．Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now，listen to the conversation．8．According to the conversation，the day is special becauseA．many people are surfing the net on that day．B．it is an anniversary of the internet．C．the net brought about no changes until that day．D．big changes will take place on that day．9．We learn from the conversation that peopleA．cannot Jive without the internet．B．cannot work without the internet．C．all use the internet to keep in touch．D．have varied opinions about internet use．10．At the end of the conversation．the speakers talk aboutA．the future of the internet．B．the type of office furniture．C．when changes will come．D．how people will use the internet．SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section，you will hear several passages．Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage， you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now， listen to the passage．11．In order to open a bank account，you need to produce____in addition to your passport．A．a library card B．a registration formC．a telephone bill D．a receipt12．Which of the following might NOT be included in the‘utility bill’？A．Rent． B．Gas． C．Water． D．Telephone．13．According to the passage，what can one do in the post office？A．Getting contact details． B．Obtaining tax forms．C．Paying housing rents． D．Applying for loans．Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage， you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now， listen to the passage．14．According to the passage，‘scheduling’means that youA．need to be efficient in work．B．plan your work properly．C．try to finish work ahead of time．D．know how to work in teams．15．According to the passage， one of the activities to relax could beA．protecting wild animals．B．spending time with your family．C．learning how to read efficiently．D．learning how to do gardening．16．One of the ways to reduce stress is toA．do better than anyone else．B．fulfill high ambitions in one‘s work．C．work and have reasonable aims．D．start with a relatively low aim．17．According to the passage，to reduce stress has something to do with the following EXCEPTA．one’s position． B．one‘s interest．C．one’s health． D．one‘s mood．Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage， you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now， listen to the passage．18．According to the passage，new words tend to come fromA．world politics． B．advances in science．C．areas of life． D．all the above．19．The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from a viewpoint．A．historical B．culturalC．commercial D．colonial20．According to the passage，which of the following statements best describes the English language？A．It is outdated in grammar．B．It accepts new words from science．C．It has begun taking in new words．D．It tends to embrace new words．SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section，you will hear several news items．Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to the news．21．Where was the marble statue found？A．Out in the sea． B．Inside a bath house．C．On a cliff along the coast． D．On the coast outside Jerusalem．22．Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue？A．It was incomplete． B．It was recent artwork．C．It was fairly tall． D．It was in pieces．Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item．you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now， listen to the news．23．The rescue efforts concentrated mainly onA．the U．S．-Canada border B．snow-stricken regions．C．highways． D．city streets．24．According to the news，the last group of people might have been stranded in their vehiclesfor more than ____ hours before being rescued．A．24 B．25 C．40 D．48Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item， you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now， listen to the news．25．According to the 2006 anti-smoking restrictions，smoking was NOT allowed inA．offices． B．restaurants． C．bars． D．school playgrounds．26．According to the news，which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law？A．Television producers． B．Hotel owners．C．Medical workers． D．Hospital management．Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now， listen to the news．27．According to the news，who first discovered the fraud？A．A client． B．A bank manager．C．The police． D．Bank headquarters．28．When did the bank employee hand himself in？A．A month before the fraud was discovered．B．A day before the fraud was discovered．C．A day after the police launched investigation．D．A month after he transferred the money．Question 29 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item， you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now， listen to the news．29．What is this news item mainly about？A．How to open Hotmail accounts．B．How to retrieve missing e-mails．C．New e-mail service by Microsoft．D．Problems and complaints about e-mails．Question30 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item， you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now， listen to the news．30．Compared with 2009，which of the following figures remained about the same in 2010？A．Number of tickets sold． B．Box office revenues．C．Attendance rate． D Number of cinemas．PART III CLOZE 【15 MIN】Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks．Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two．The earthquake of 26th December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory．It was a （31） _____ underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean．It （32） ____ coastlines，communities and brought death to many people．Why do earthquakes happen？The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today；it is moving（33）____ （although very slowly）and has done so for billions of years．This is one（34）____ of earthquakes，when one section of the earth （tectonic plate）（35）____ another．Scientists can predict where but not（36）____ this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line．On one fault line in Kobe，Japan in 1923 over 200，000 people were killed．（37）____，earthquakes do not alwayshappen on fault lines，（38）____ is why they are so dangerous and （39）____．Where do volcanoes happen？Volcanoes happen where the earth’s（40）____ is thin：lava，dust and gases（41）____ from beneath the earth．They can rise into a huge cone shape like a mountain and erupt，（42）____ they can be so violent （43）____ they just explode directly from the earth with no warning．There are 1511（44）‘____’ volcanoes in the world．This means that they may（45）____ be dangerous．In 1985 the Colombian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted．The lava melted a glacier and sent tones of mud（46）____ the town below．Twenty thousand people died．Natural disasters like volcanic eruptions are often unpredictable．We regularly do not know when they（47）____ pen，or （48）____ where they will happen．In the future，scientists may be able to watch and predict（49）____ before they happen．This could（50）____ many lives．31．A．massive B．significant C．great D．grand32．A．changed B．converted C．destroyed D．transformed33．A．frequently B．continuously C．regularly D．periodically34．A．source B．reason C．movement D．cause35．A．collides with B．confronts with C．meets with D．faces with36．A．how B．why C．when D．what37．A．Generally B．However C．Similarly D．Anyway38．A．that B．it C．this D．which39．A．unpredictable B．unaccountable C．inevitable D．irresistible40．A．surface B．appearance C．crust D．cover41．A．flowed out B．burst out C．1eaked out D．trickled out42．A．or B．and C．nor D．but43．A．like B．for C．as D．that44．A．living B．active C．alive D．live45．A．relatively B．hardly C．still D．gradually46．A．down B．on C．across D．beyond47．A．are to B．should C．must D．might48．A．else B．even C．though D．whether49．A．accidents B．incidents C．occasions D．events50．A．rescue B．save C．preserve D．shelterPART IV GRAMMAR ＆VOCABULARY 【15 MIN】There are thirty sentences in this section．Beneath each sentence there are four words， phrases or statements marked A，B， C and D．Choose one word， phrase or statement that best completes the sentence．Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two．51．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT？A．Twenty miles seems like a long walk to him．B．No one except his supporters agree with him．C．Neither Julia nor I were going to the party．D．Few students in my class are really lazy．52．Which of the following determiners（限定词）can be placed before both singular count nouns and plural count nouns？A．many a B．few C．such D．the next53．Which of the following reflexive pronouns（反身代词）is used as an appositive（同位语）？A，He promised himself rapid progress．B．The manager herself will interview Mary．C．I have nothing to say for myself．D．They quarreled themselves red in the face．54．My boss ordered that the legal documents ____ to him before lunch．A．be sent B．were sent C．were to be sent D．must be sent55．Which of the following sentences expresses WILLINGNESS？A．By now she will be eating dinner．B．I shall never do that again．C．My brother will help you with the luggage．D．You shall get a promotion．56．Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT？A．How strange feelings they are！B．How dare you speak to me like that！C．What noise they are making！D. What a mess we are in！57．which of the italicized parts functions as a subject？A．We never doubt that her brother is honest．B．The problem is not who will go but who will stay．C．You must give it back to whoever it belongs to。

2012年英语专四真题及答案完整版2012专四听写参考答案Nowadays, many of us try to live in a way that will damage the environment as little as possible. We recycle our newspapers and bottles, we take public transport to get to work, we try to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables，and we want to take these attitudes on holiday with us. This is why alternative forms of tourism are becoming popular in the world. There are a lot of names for these new forms of tourism: responsible tourism, nature tourism, adventure tourism, educational tourism and more.Although everyone may have a different definition, most people agree that these new forms of tourism should do the following: first, they should conserve the wildlife and culture of the area; second, they should benefit the local people; third, they should make a profit without destroying natural resources; and finally they should provide an experience that tourists want to pay for.2012专四听力参考答案说明：由于是一次性听力并作答，没有反复斟酌，不能保证答案百分百正确，但是能保证百分之九十以上正确。

2012英语专四听力真题及答案--后附答案PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]In Sections A,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two．SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations．Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions l to 3 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation.l．The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers onA．product price．B．product quality．C．manufacturers．D．production methods．2．According to the conversation，an ethical shopper shouldA．ask for others’ advice before buying things．B．consider the worth of something to be bought．C．postpone buying things whenever possible．D．search for things that are less costly．3．According to the conversation，ethical shoppers can be best described asA．shrewd．B．thrifty．C．extravagant．D．cautious．Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation．4．Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A．She is enjoying her language study．B．She is enjoying her management study．C．She is not feeling very well at the moment．D．She is not happy about her study pressure．5．What does Mary think of the course initially?A．It is useful．B．It is difficult．C．It is challenging．D．It is interesting．6．What is Mary’s problem of living in a fa mily house?A．She dislikes the food she eats．B．She is unable to sleep well．C．She has no chance to make friends．D．She finds the rent high．7．Which of the following is Mr．Davies’ advice?A．To try to make more friends．B．To try to change accommodation．C．To spend more time on English．D．To stop attending language classes．Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation．8．According to the conversation，the day is special becauseA．many people are surfing the net on that day．B．it is an anniversary of the internet．C．the net brought about no changes until that day．D．big changes will take place on that day．9．We learn from the conversation that peopleA．cannot Jive without the internet．B．cannot work without the internet．C．all use the internet to keep in touch．D．have varied opinions about internet use．10．At the end of the conversation．the speakers talk aboutA．the future of the internet．B．the type of office furniture．C．when changes will come．D．how people will use the internet．SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section，you will hear several passages．Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．11．In order to open a bank account，you need to produce____in addition to your passport．A．a library card B．a registration formC．a telephone bill D．a receipt12．Which of the following might NOT be included in the‘ utility bill’?A．Rent．B．Gas．C．Water．D．Telephone．13．According to the passage，what can one do in the post office?A．Getting contact details．B．Obtaining tax forms．C．Paying housing rents．D．Applying for loans．Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．14．According to the passage，‘scheduling’ means that youA．need to be efficient in work．B．plan your work properly．C．try to finish work ahead of time．D．know how to work in teams．15．According to the passage, one of the activities to relax could be A．protecting wild animals．B．spending time with your family．C．learning how to read efficiently．D．learning how to do gardening．16．One of the ways to reduce stress is toA．do better than anyone else．B．fulfill high ambitions in one's work．C．work and have reasonable aims．D．start with a relatively low aim．17．According to the passage，to reduce stress has something to do with the following EXCEPTA．one's position．B．one's interest．C．one's health．D．one's mood．Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．18．According to the passage，new words tend to come fromA．world politics．B．advances in science．C．areas of life．D．all the above．19．The passage explains the larger and richer vocabulary of English mainly from a viewpoint．A．historical B．culturalC．commercial D．colonial20．According to the passage，which of the following statements best describes the English language?A．It is outdated in grammar．B．It accepts new words from science．C．It has begun taking in new words．D．It tends to embrace new words.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section，you will hear several news items．Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow．Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to the news．21．Where was the marble statue found?A．Out in the sea．B．Inside a bath house．C．On a cliff along the coast．D．On the coast outside Jerusalem．22．Which of the following best describes the condition of the statue?A．It was incomplete．B．It was recent artwork．C．It was fairly tall．D．It was in pieces．Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item．you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．23．The rescue efforts concentrated mainly onA．the U．S．-Canada border B．snow-stricken regions．C．highways．D．city streets．24．According to the news，the last group of people might have been stranded in their vehiclesfor more than ____ hours before being rescued．A．24 B．25 C．40 D．48Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．25．According to the 2006 anti-smoking restrictions，smoking was NOT allowed inA．offices．B．restaurants．C．bars．D．school playgrounds．26．According to the news，which of the following groups reacts negatively to the new law?A．Television producers．B．Hotel owners．C．Medical workers．D．Hospital management．Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．27．According to the news，who first discovered the fraud?A．A client．B．A bank manager．C．The police．D．Bank headquarters．28．When did the bank employee hand himself in?A．A month before the fraud was discovered．B．A day before the fraud was discovered．C．A day after the police launched investigation．D．A month after he transferred the money．Question 29 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．29．What is this news item mainly about?A．How to open Hotmail accounts．B．How to retrieve missing e-mails．C．New e-mail service by Microsoft．D．Problems and complaints about e-mails．Question30 is based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．30．Compared with 2009，which of the following figures remained about the same in 2010?A．Number of tickets sold．B．Box office revenues．C．Attendance rate．D Number of cinemas2012年英语专四听力参考答案：1）manufacturers 2）consider 3）thrifty 4）She is not happy 5）It is useful 6）She has 7）To try to change 8）it is an 9）have varied 10）the future11）a telephone bill 12）rent 13）Applying 14）plan 15）learning how to do gardening 16）work 17）one‟s position 18）all the 19）historical 20）It tends 21）On the coast 22）It was incomplete 23）highways 24）48，25）offices 26）Hotel 27）A client 28）A day after 29）Problems 30）Box。

四级原题Part Ⅰ Writing (30minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Excessive Packaging following the outline given below. Y ou should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.1.目前许多商品存在过度包装的现象2.出现这一现象的原因3.我对这一现象的看法和建议On Excessive PackagingPart Ⅱ Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)(15minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer sheet 1. For questions 1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)，B)，C）and D). For questions 8-10,complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Small Schools RisingThis year's list of the top 100 high schools shows that today, those with fewer students are flourishing.Fifty years ago, they were the latest thing in educational reform: big, modern, suburban high schools with students counted in the thousands. As baby boomers(二战后婴儿潮时期出生的人) came of high-school age, big schools promised economic efficiency.A greater choice of courses, and, of course, better football teams. Only years later did we understand the trade-offs this involved: the creation of excessive bureaucracies(官僚机构)，the difficulty of forging personal connections between teachers and students.SAT scores began dropping in 1963;today,on average,30% of students do not complete high school in four years, a figure that rises to 50% in poor urban neighborhoods. While the emphasis on teaching to higher, test-driven standards as set in No Child Left Behind resulted in significantly better performance in elementary(and some middle)schools, high schools for a variety of reasons seemed to have made little progress.Size isn't everything, but it does matter, and the past decade has seen a noticeable countertrend toward smaller schools. This has been due ,in part ,to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has invested $1.8 billion in American high schools, helping to open about 1,000 small schools-most of them with about 400 kids each with an average enrollment of only 150 per grade, About 500 more are on the drawing board. Districts all over the country are taking notice, along with mayors in cities like New York, Chicago and San Diego. The movement includes independent public charter schools, such as No.1 BASIS in Tucson, with only 120 high-schoolers and 18 graduates this year. It embraces district-sanctioned magnet schools, such as the T alented and Gifted School, with 198students, and the Science and Engineering Magnet,with383,which share a building in Dallas, as well as the City Honors School in Buffalo, N.Y., which grew out of volunteer evening seminars for students. And it includes alternative schools with students selectedby lottery(抽签)，such as H-B Woodlawn in Arlington, Va. And most noticeable of all, thereis the phenomenon of large urban and suburban high schools that have split up into smaller units of a few hundred, generally housed in the same grounds that once boasted thousands of students all marching to the same band.Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif, is one of those, ranking No.423-among thetop 2% in the country-on Newsweek's annual ranking of America's top high schools. The success of small schools is apparent in the listings. T en years ago, when the first Newsweek list based on college-level test participation was published, only three of the top 100 schools had graduating Classes smaller than 100 students. This year there are 22. Nearly 250 schools on the full ,Newsweek list of the top 5% of schools nationally had fewer than 200 graduates in 2007.Although many of Hillsdale's students came from wealthy households, by the late 1990 average test scores were sliding and it had earned the unaffectionate nickname (绰号) "Hillsjail. " Jeff Gilbert. A Hillsdale teacher who became principal last year, rememberssitting with other teachers watching students file out of a graduation ceremony and asking one another in astonishment, "How did that student graduate?"So in 2003 Hillsdale remade itself into three "houses," romantically named Florence, Marrakech and Kyoto. Each of the 300 arriving ninth graders are randomly(随机地) assigned to one of the houses. Where they will keep the same four core subject teachers for two years, before moving on to another for 11th and 12th grades. The closeness this system cultivates is reinforced by the institution of "advisory" classes T eachers meet with students in groups of 25, five mornings a week, for open-ended discussions of everything from homework problems to bad Saturday-night dates. The advisers also meet with students privately and stay in touch with parents, so they are deeply invested in the students' success."We're constantly talking about one another's advisers," says Englishteacher Chris Crockett. "If you hear that yours isn't doing well in math, or see them sitting outside the dean's office, it's like a personal failure." Along with the new structure came a more demanding academic program, the percentage of freshmen taking biology jumped from 17 to 95."It was rough for some. But by senior year, two-thirds have moved up to physics," says Gilbert "Our kids are coming to school in part because they know there are adults here who know them and care for them."But not all schools show advances after downsizing, and it remains to be seen whether smaller schools will be a cure-all solution.The Newsweek list of top U.S. high schools was made this year, as in years past, according to a single metric, the proportion of students taking college-level exams. Over the years this system has come in for its share of criticism for its simplicity. But that is alsoits strength: it's easy for readers to understand, and to do the arithmetic for their own schools if they'd like.Ranking schools is always controversial, and this year a group of 38 superintendents(地区教育主管)from five states wrote to ask that their schools be excluded from the calculation."It is impossible to know which high schools are 'the best' in the nation, "their letter read. in part. "Determining whether different schools do or don't offer a high quality of education requires a look at man different measures, including students' overall academic accomplishments and their subsequent performance in college. And taking into consideration the unique needs of their communities."In the end, the superintendents agreed to provide the data we sought, which is, after all, public information. There is, in our view, no real dispute here, we are all seeking the same thing, which is schools that better serve our children and our nation by encouraging students to tackle tough subjects under the guidance of gifted teachers. And if we keep working toward that goal, someday, perhaps a list won't be necessary.注意：此部分试题请在答卡1上作答.1． Fifty years ago. big. Modern. Suburban high schools were established in the hope of __________.A) ensuring no child is left behindB) increasing economic efficiencyC) improving students' performance on SAT TC) improving students' performance on SAD)providing good education for baby boomers2. What happened as a result of setting up big schools?A)Teachers' workload increased.B)Students' performance declined.C)Administration became centralized.D)Students focused more on test scores.3.What is said about the schools forded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation?A)They are usually magnet schools.B)They are often located in poor neighborhoods.C)They are popular with high-achieving students.D)They are mostly small in size.4.What is most noticeable about the current trend in high school education?A)Some large schools have split up into smaller ones.B)A great variety of schools have sprung up in urban and suburban areas.C)Many schools compete for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds.D)Students have to meet higher academic standards.5.Newsweek ranked high schools according to .A)their students' academic achievementB)the number of their students admitted to collegeC)the size and number of their graduating classesD)their college-level test participation6.What can we learn about Hillsdale's students in the late 1990s?A)They were made to study hard like prisoners.B)They called each other by unaffectionate nicknames.C)Most of them did not have any sense of discipline,D)Their school performance was getting worse.7.According to Jeff Gilbert, the "advisory" classes at Hillsdale were set up so that students could .A)tell their teachers what they did on weekendsB)experience a great deal of pleasure in learningC)maintain closer relationships with their teachersD)tackle the demanding biology and physics courses8.________is still considered a strength of Newsweek's school ranking system in spite of the criticism it receives.9.According to the 38 superintendents, to rank schools scientifically, it is necessary to use________.10.To better serve the children and our nation, schools students to take________.Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension (35minutes)Section ADirections: in this section you will hear 8 short conversations, 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：此部分试题请在答案卡2上作案。

Part III Listening ComprehensionSection A11:M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside. W: The door into the family room isn’t big enough. Could it be made wider?Q: What are the speakers doing?12M: I’m thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara?W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, I’ve had enough of our canteen food.Q: What do we learn about the woman?13,W: Hey, if you can’t enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why not use earphones? I’m preparing for the speech contest.M: Oh, sorry. I didn’t realize I’ve being bothering you all this time.Q: What is the man probably doing?14,M: Finally, I’ve got t he chance to put on my new suit tonight. I hope to make a good impression on your family.W: Come on! It’s only a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine.Q: What does the woman mean?15.M: Would you like to see those pants in brown and navy blue? Thesetwo colors are coming in this season.W: Oh, actually grey is my favourite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean.Q: What is the woman looking for?16.W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them.M: That’s why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland.Q: What is the man’s chief consideration in choosing the lodge?17.M: What do I have to do to apply for a passport?W: You need proof of citizenship, either an old passport or a birth certificate and three photographs. Then you must complete this form and pay a fee.Q: What is the man most probably going to do?18.M: Miss, can I interest you in a pork special with serving tonight? It’s only 799, half the usual price and it’s very tasty.W: Oh really? I will try it.Q: What does the man say about the dish?Conversation 1W：Good evening, and welcome to this week’s business world, theprogram for and about business people. Tonight we have Mr. Steven Kayne, who has just taken over and established bicycle shop. Tell us, Mr. Kayne, what made you want to run your own store?M: Well, I always loved racing bikes and fixing them. When I was working full-time as a salesman for a big company, I seldom had time to enjoy my hobby. I knew then that as soon as I had enough money to get my own business going, I’ll do it. I had my heart set on it and I didn’t let anything stand in my way. When I went down to the bank and got a business loan, I knew I’d love being my own boss. Now my time is my own. I open the store when I want and leave when I want.W: You mean you don’t keep regular hours?M: Well, the sign on my store says the hours are ten to six, but if business is slower than usual, I can just lock up and take off early.W: Have you hired any employees to work with you yet?M: Yeah, a couple of friends of mine who love biking as much as I do. They help me out a few days a week. It’s great because we play cards or just sit around and talk when there are no customers.W: Thank you, Mr. Kayne. We wish you success in your new business. Question 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What is the woman doing?20.What did Mr. Kayne do before he took over the bicycle shop?21.Why did the man take over a bicycle shop?22.What do we learn about the people working in the shop? Conversation 2W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically steel and paper processing, I think.M: Yes, but I’m not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that?W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufac turing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So it’s still very important. In fact, 80% of Spain’s machine tools are from the Basque Country. As for paper processing, there’s still a little. But it’s no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear?M: Yes, thanks.W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, there’s a lot of unemployment as well as geographical problems in the region.M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems?W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and better roads, but it may be that some smaller towns inland remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about spec ific location suggestions for the factory, we’ll see this in moredetail, so we’ll come back to this question, OK?M: OK, right.W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and the level of training and education. In general, it’s very good and improving.Question 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in the region?24. What problems hinder the region’s development?25. What will the speakers discuss later?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 OneI first met Joe Gumps when we were both 9 years old, which is probably the only reason he is one of my best friends. If I had first met Joe as a freshman in high school, we wouldn’t even have had the chance to get to know each other. Joe is a day student, but I am a boarding student. We haven’t been in the same classes, sports or extra curriculum acti vities. Nonetheless, I spend nearly every weekend at his house, and we talk on the phone every night. This is not to say that we would not have been compatible if we had first met in our freshman year. Rather, we would not have been likely to spend enough time getting to know each other, due to the lack of immediately visible mutual interests.In fact, to be honest, I struggle even now to think of things we have in common, but maybe that’s what makes us enjoy each other’s company so much. When I look at my friendship with Joe, I wonder how many people I’ve known whom I never disliked but simply didn’t take the time to get to know. Thanks to Joe, I have realized how little basis there is, for the social divisions that exist in every community. Since this realization, I have begun to make an even more determined effort to find friends in unexpected people and places.Questions:26. Why does the speaker say Joe Gumps become one of his best friends?27. Where does the speaker spend most of his weekends?28. What has the speaker learned from his friendship with Joe?Passage 2It was a bad night for Louis. His research in the neighboring town had taken longer than he expected. It was late and he was very tired when he drove home. He turned into his building’s park ing lot, but all the spaces were full. He drove back out onto the street looking for a parking space. The first block was full. The next block was almost empty. Louis didn’t see a no-parking sign, but he suspected that if parking were allowed there, most of the spaces would be filled. Then he saw a small parking lot with two free spaces. He was so glad to see them that he didn’t even think to read the sign by the entrance. He drove in, parked, and hurried home to go to bed. The next morning he went back to the lot to get his car. It was gone. He ran home and telephoned the city police to say that his car had been stolen. It took the police only a minute to tell him what had happened. His car had been on a private lot. It had been taken away by the police. Louis had to take a taxi to the city garage far from the center of town. He had to pay a fee of $40 to get his car back. In addition, he gota parking ticket --- his first one ever in Greenville.29. Where did Louis intend to park his car when he came back from work one night?30. What did Louis think had happened to his car the next morning?31. Where did Louis finally get his car back?Passage 3Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I believe we agreed the creativity is a mysterious idea. It's one of those things we all recognized when we see it. But we don't really understand what it is. We seem to feel that some people are naturally creative, but we don't know how they got that way. Is creativity a natural gift like good looks? Or is it something that can be acquired like knowledge? Perhaps if we analyze the creative process carefully, we might get some insight into what it is and how it might work in our lives. The creative process has always been accepted as a source of all important work in the arts. But we should not think the creativity play the role only in the arts. Every major scientific discovery began with someone imagining the world to look differently from the way others saw it. And this is what the creativity is all about. Imagining the world in a new way, and despite what you may believe about the limits of your own creative imaginations, we all have the potential to imagine the world in an absolute new way.In fact, you were born with it. It is your birth right as a human being. And what's more, you use it every day almost every moment of your life. Your creative imagination is what you use to make sense of your experiences.It's your creative mind to get the meaning from the chaos of your experiences and brings order to your world.32: What did the speaker most probably discuss last time?33: What is a widely accepted idea about the creative process?34: What leads to major scientific discoveries according to the speaker? 35: What does the speaker imply about the creative process?Students have been complaining more and more about stolen property. Radios, cell phones, bicycles, pocket calculators and books have all been reported stolen. Are there enough campus police to do the job? There are 20 officers in the campus security division. Their job is to handle crime, accidents, lost and found items, and traffic problems on campus. More than half of their time is spent directing traffic and writing parking tickets. Responding promptly to accidents and other emergencies is important, but it is their smallest job. Dealing with crime takes up the rest of their time. Very rarely did any violent crimes actually occur.In the last five years there have been no murders, seven robberies, and about sixty other violent attacks, most of these involving fights at parties. On the other hand, there have been hundreds of thefts and cases of deliberate damaging of public property, which usually involves breaking windows or lights, or writing on walls. The thefts are not the carefullyplanned burglaries that you see in movies. Things get stolen when it is just easy to steal them because they are left lying around unwatched. Do we really need more police？Hiring more campus police would cost money, possibly making our tuition go up again. A better way to solve this problem might be for all of us to be more careful with our things.短对话：11. D. Discussing a house plan.12. D. She is tired of the food in the canteen.13. C. Listening to some loud music.14. C. The man can dress casually for the occasion.15. A. 100% cotton pants in dark blue.16. C. Its location.17. C. Travel overseas.18. A. It is a fair bargain长对话：19. D Hosting an evening TV program20. A He worked as a salesman21. B He wanted to be his own boss22. A They are all the man’s friends23. B It remains a major of industrial activity24. C Transport problem25. D Measures to create job opportunities短文：26．B. They had known each other since childhood.27．B. At Joe’s houses.28．A. Social divisions will break down if people get to know each other.29. A. In his building’s parking lot.30. A. It had been stolen by someone.31. B. In the city garage.32. D. The mysteriousness of creativity.33. A. It is the source of all artistic work.34. D. Creative imagination.35. A. It is part of everyday life.出师表两汉：诸葛亮先帝创业未半而中道崩殂，今天下三分，益州疲弊，此诚危急存亡之秋也。

[听力原文] 1-3M: Ruth, /do you know /something/ about the/ Ethical Consumer/ Research/ Association/?W: Yes,/ so far/ as I know,/ it's /an organization/ that/ provides/ information/ for shoppers./M: Oh, /what kind/ of information/? W: [1]Well, /like /letting shoppers /know /what/ the companies/ are doing/ behind /the products /that they see/ on /the store shelves./ And.../ and /these shoppers/ are concerned /with some /ethical /issues./ M: For example/?W: [1]Well,/ they/ may want/ to know/ that/ the product /they're buying/ hasn't /been made /at the expense/ of the people /who /are producing it,/ whether/ it's /in this country/ or abroad./ They might /also/ be concerned/ with/ other kinds /of issues:/ for example,/ whether /the company /is involved /in sellingarms/.M: But /how/ can one/ become /an ethical/ shopper/ when/ buying things/? W: One way /of thinking/ about /ethical shopping /is/ thinking /about buying /less./M: Oh, how/?W: Well, /you see,/ sometimes /we buy /a lot more /than/ we need. /We buy /more items /of clothing /than we need/.[2]/[3]So /being /an ethical shopper /really means/ thinking /a bit/ before you go /and spend/ your money /in the shops/.M: Could you /give me/ some advice/? W: You see,/ some things/ may cost/ a bit more/ in the short-run,/ but/ be worth it /in the long-run/. So, if/ you are paying/ for quality,/ something/will last /you/ longer/ and then /save you /money./M：Mmm/...W: And/ sometimes/ you /can buy/things/ second-hand, /and /the quality/ in most /second-hand /shops /is really/ very good /these days./[2]/[3]So/ it's/ about thinking/ before/ you shop./M: Ruth,/ thanks /for your advice./W: Pleasure./[听力原文] 4-7M: Come /sit down,/ Mary.W: Thanks,/ Mr. Davies.M: Now,/ which course /are you doing?/ W: I /am doing/ management studies/ with English/ and German./M: Uh-huh./ How's it/ all going?W: [4]Well,/ it's /not going/ too well./ I'm /not really /enjoying the course. /And../. well,/ I am /not very happy./ M: All right/, let's/ take things/ slowly./ Tell me /something /about the course./ W: [4]Well,/ there is /just /so much/ work/. [5]I thought/ that/ to do/ twolanguages/ with /management studies/ would be /very useful,/ but /I find /the management course/ very difficult /sometimes/. And then /to study/ English/ and German/ too/, it means /I /am working /all the time/ and /I never/ have time /to relax./M: What about/ your accommodation/? Are you/ happy /with that/?W: Not really./ I mean /the other/ students/ on my course/ are living/ in/ the student dormitory/. So /they see/ each other/ all the time./ I/ am living/ in /the rented room/ in a/ family house./ I/ eat breakfast/ and dinner/ with the family./ [6] But/ I /get lonely/ in the evenings/ and /at weekends./M: So, /making friends/ is/ a problem/ too./W: Yes./M: OK./I/ am going/ to make/ two suggestions./W: All right./M: First, /which /of the two /languages /do you enjoy/ most/?W: English/ I/find it /easier /too./M: So/ I'd/ like you/ to go /and see /your German tutor /and say/ that /you /are going/ to stop/ attending /German classes/ for the moment./W: OK./M: Next,/ [7]I think /you should go/ to each/ of the five /student dormitories/, choose/ the one /you like best/ and ask /if you /could move/ in there./Students/ are always /moving in /and out /so /that /shouldn't/ be a problem./W: Thanks /a lot /for your advice./M: Not at all./[听力原文] 8-10M: Hello/, Yvonne./W: Hello,/ Bob./M: [8]You know/ today/ is /a very/special /day./ That's/ the 20th/ anniversary /of the/ World Wide /Web./ W: Ah,/ the World Wide/ Web./ It's/ really/ changed /our lives./ And./.. and /in /such a /short space /of time./M: Hmm../. definitely. /Now, /do you know, /on average,/ how long /does someone/ spend /surfing the net /each day?/W: Umm, /honestly/ I don't know./ But /I guess/ people /must spend /a lot /of time/ on things /like Facebook./M: Hmm.../ that's true./W: And/ I'm sure /almost /everyone/ uses/ the internet /now/-but/ I wonder/ how/ we'd cope /without it?/M: Well/, it /might be/ a bit/ difficult /without it./W: I guess so./ For instance,/ some people/ need it/ for/ social relationships. M: Yes,/ especially/ those/ who are /far away./ Keeping /in contact /with friends/and family/ would be/ impossible /without/ the internet./W: [9]But /are there/ people /who/ would cope/ without the internet?/M: Yes,/ there are/. These people/ have /some alternatives./W: What kind?/M: For example/, we /could write/ to each other/ like we/ used to /before/ we had/ the internet./ It would be /lovely /to get /more /hand-written /letters/ from friends/ and family /rather than /just e-mails, /I think./W: That's /what/ we call/ 'snail-mail'./ But /of course,/ lots /of more/ paper /would mean/ that /we'd need /bigger/ file cabinets/.M: Yes,/ well,/ it's /still incredible /how /the World Wide/ Web/ has expanded /in /twenty years,/ and/ how much/ we now /rely /on it/.[10]I wonder/ what /it will /be like /after /another twenty years./W: Well,/ for better /or worse/, the web /will have/ a greater /impact /on /our life /and society./[听力原文] 11-13If you/ are a/ resident /you /will find/ it /useful/ to open /a bank account/. All /the large/ banks/ have /a network/ of branches/ across the country/ and/ all/ offer/ similar services./A visit /to any one/ of them /will be/ a friendly /experience/. However, /to open /an account, /you have/ to be prepared/ to prove /your identity /in a number /of ways/.[11]You /will find/ your passport /useful/ but/ the bank/ will also/ want /to see/ some form /of proof /that /you/ are living/ where /you say /you are/. This/ can be /proved/ by a/ housing /rent book,/ a tax form,/ water/ or electricity bill /for the property,/ as long as/ it's/ in your name./ [11] /[12]In the bank, /andelsewhere/, you /may hear/ the term /'utility bill'/-this /simply refers /to bills /relating /to the /provision/ of services/ to your home/ such as /electricity/, gas/, water /and telephone/.[13]There are/ other/ local facilities /such as/ post offices/ where/ you /can save /your money /and have /access /to affordable/ low cost/ loans./ Where/ they exist /in your local/ area,/ contact details/ can /be obtained/ from the Citizen's/ Advice Bureau./[听力原文] 14-17Life/ is /very stressful /nowadays, /so /it is useful /for us/ to talk /about /how/ to cope /with stress/. If you want /to reduce /some stress,/ you /can reduce /this /by the word /S-T-R-E-S-S/ that's /stress/. Let's /begin /with the 'S' /.[14]'S' / is/ that/ you can have/ the 'scheduling',/ for example, /you /don'thave/ to schedule /too many /things /in your day/ and /if /you feel /you are /too busy, /you /can cut out /an activity /or two./And /'T' /is / 'treat your body /well',/ because /experts say/ that/ exercise/ can reduce/ stress/ and also /if/ you eat/ healthy food, /then/ your brain /and your body /get/ the nourishment /they need./The next /letter/ is/ 'R'. /'R' /means 'relax'./ [15]/[17]You /can do/ an activity/ you enjoy /or that /relaxes you,/ maybe/ you/ can read/a book /or learn /a new/ hobby /and even /spend time /with your pet /and that/ could make/ a difference./And/ the next/ letter/ is 'E'-/-'E'/ is about /expectations./ [16]This means, /be realistic /about yourself /and others/. So /you /can just /do your best /and /don't try/ to be perfect /and /don'texpect /others /to be too/ That/ will release/ and reduce/ a lot/ of stress /for you /and /the people/ around you./And/ the next/ letter/ is /'S'/ 'S'/ stands/ for sleep'/. If you/ get a /good night's/ sleep,/ [17]then /it /will keep /your mind /and your body/ in shape./And /the last /letter /is 'S' /again/ which means/ 'smile'/. [17]lf/you smile /and /have confidence, /you /will think /in a more /positive/ way/ and then /you/will feel/ more comfortable/ when /you /are coping /with /the stress./[听力原文] 18-20New words /enter /the English language/ all the time/. In fact/English/ has /always been /in a state /of evolution/ and /in recent years/ more /and more /words/ and phrases/ have entered/ the language/. But /where/ do/all these /new words /come from/?Words/ come out /of the culture/ that /they represent/ and /they describe/ [18]so/ if /you've got /a new /development/ in medicine/, for example/ bird flu,/ then/ you'll get /a new word /coming out /of that./ If/ there's/ a military conflict/ that/ may well /bring /all sorts /of new words /to the fore/. Going back/ in time/ the First /and Second /World Wars/ were/ times/ of great /creativity /of language/ because /people/ from different /countries /met /each other/ and exchanged/ their words /and /words /developed /from there/.[18]So /words/ come /from the /playground;/ they come/ from politics;/ they come/ from any area /of life/ because/ every area/ of life /is changing /from day /to day./And /does English/ have/ more words/ than/ any other/ language/?It/ certainly/ has more/ than other /European languages/ and probably /more /than any other /language/ in the world./ [20]English/ is /put together /from /so many /different bits./ [19]Originally/ it was/ a Germanic/ language/ and then/ after the /Norman Conquest/ in 1066 /there was/ an enormous/ influx/ of French words/. And/ it comes/ from a country/, the United Kingdom/, which/ was quite/ an expansive/, trading,/ colonial power/ in the past/ and/ all these /have brought/ all sort/s of other /new words /into the language./[听力原文] 21-22[21] A huge storm that collapsed part of a cliff on Israel's central coast led to the discovery of a statue dating back to the Roman period. the Israel AntiquitiesAuthority said Tuesday.The white marble statue of a woman is estimated to be 2,000 years old. It stands 1.2 meters tall, weighs about 200 kilograms and [22]was found with no head or arms, according to a news release by the authority.A person walking on the shore at Ashkelon on the west coast of Jerusalem made the discovery, the authority said The statue fell into the sea when the cliff collapsed as a result of the storm. The collapse also ruined a bath house and mosaics that had been in the cliff for many hundreds of years.The storm. one of the strongest Israel has experienced in recent years, brought winds of more than 100 kph that sent 10-meter waves crashing into Israel's coast.[听力原文] 23-24[23]Canadian police and military teams were working Tuesday afternoon to rescue about 300 people stranded after what a local official termed the most brutal storm to hit the Ontario region in 25 years.[24]Some people had been stuck in their vehicles for more than 24 hours following blinding snow that piled up so high it made it almost impossible to open vehicle doors.Ontario Provincial Police initially reported about 360 vehicles and about 300 people had been stranded near Sarnia, Ontario, on Highway 402-a major thoroughfare linking the U.S.-Canada border to London, Ontario.[24]Some of those people have since been rescued, but Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley said it could be another 24 hours before everyone is taken to safety.[听力原文] 25-26A tough anti-smoking law has taken effect in Spain. The ban-one of the strictest in Europe-outlaws smoking in all bars and restaurants. Smokers will also be prohibited on television broadcasts, near hospitals or in school playgrounds.The law tightens anti-smoking restrictions introduced in 2006.[25]The anti-smoking rules introduced in 2006 0utlawed smoking only in the workplace. It let bar and restaurant owners choose whether or not to allow it. Most chose not to impose any ban.Only large restaurants and bars were obliged to provide a smoke-free area.[26]Now, hotel, restaurant and bar owners have said they could face a 10% drop in trade with the new rules. Theindustry has already seen a sharp fall in sales due to Spain's economic problems. But doctors argue the new legislation will help smokers give up.[听力原文] 27-28Police in India have arrested a Citibank employee accused of cheating clients out of millions of dollars. Shivraj Puri, 32, who is expected to appear in court later, told an Indian newspaper he was innocent.The alleged fraud was discovered earlier this month in a branch of the global bank in Gurgaon, a wealthy suburb of Delhi.The bank has said investors were promised quick, high returns from a bogus financial scheme.It is alleged that Mr. Puri transferred the money into accounts controlled by three relatives.[28]Mr. Puri reportedly handedhimself in on Thursday, a day after police said he was wanted for questioning.[27]The alleged fraud came to light earlier this month when a client mentioned the scheme to a senior bank manager.[听力原文][29] Some Hotmail users are reporting that their e-mails are missing from their accounts. A number of people with Hotmail accounts have posted complaints on Microsoft forums complaining that their e-mails have been deleted.Users around the world said e-mails were missing from their inbox and other folders within their Hotmail accounts. A spokeswoman for Microsoft said that the issue of missing e-mails was not a widespread problem.By Sunday evening the issue was "fully resolved", she said. The company apologized for any inconvenience.[听力原文]The number of North Americans who went to the cinema in 2010 was around 5% down on the 2009 total, figures show.Box office analysts forecast l.35 billion tickets will be sold by the end of the year, down on the l.42 billion sold in 2009.It is the biggest year-on-year drop since 2005, making 2010 the second-lowest attended year of the decade.[30]Yet box office revenues remained about the same at $10.6bn, due to increased ticket prices.Animated movie Toy Sront 3was the highest-grossing film of the year at the US box office, earning nearly $415m.The Pixar sequel, like second highest-grossing title Alice in Wonderland, was one of several hit movies released in 3D.It is thought attendance figures in the US and Canada will rise next year, when sequels to hit comedy The Hangover and Pirates of the Caribbean are released.。