英语四级考试听力模拟试题(二)

Passage Three Despite the presence of workaholics, there is a growing realization in the United States that too much work demand can be physically and mentally harmful. Many people have been rebelling against the work ethic, saying that no job is so important as to damage personal relationships and rob people of relaxation. There has been a shift in values, with more emphasis being given to personal relationships and relaxation. Leisure time provides opportunities to find personal satisfaction and freedom from the routine of work. Increased leisure time in the United States has not altered the idea that work and play are distinct activities. This distinction is clear-cut; there are “work-hours” and “afterwork-hours”. There is a belief that it is desirable “to work hard and play hard” and undesirable to combine the two. In many offices, stores, and factories socializing among employees is discouraged. An employee under pressure at work often cannot afford to respond to social calls and visits. However, the amount of personal contact on the job depends on the nature of the work. There may be more social interaction between teachers in a school than between scientists doing independent research. Nevertheless, work and play are usually perceived and maintained as separate activities. Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. What is the result of too much work demand? 【解析】选[C]。

Section B Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. [A] The degree of violence in programs is too high. [B] There shouldn’t be any commercials on television. [C] Watching too much television is undesirable for children. [D] Television programs in the United States are of low quality. 27. [A] A recreational program.[B] An educational program. [C] A program for cartoons.[D] A program for commercials. 28. [A] They will become inactive and dull. [B] They will not go to cinemas as often. [C] They will forget to do their homework. [D] They will imitate what they see in the programs. Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. [A] Different kinds of crimes. [B] Increasingly high crime rate in the U.S. [C] Seasonal changes in the natural environment. [D] The relations between changes in the season and crime patterns. 30. [A] February. [B] May. [C] July. [D] August. 31. [A] Few people get married in June. [B] Most people read serious books in summer. [C] More people have mental problems in June than in other months. [D] One is most likely to make the best performance on examinations in summer. Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. [A] It is harmful to the body only. [B] It is good to personal relationship. [C] It is harmful to the body and mind. [D] It is a good change after idling for a long time. 33. [A] Personal relationships should come after one’s job. [B] People should care more about their personal relationships and relaxation. [C] When a job is very important, relaxation should be forgotten. [D] Personal relationships can help people do their jobs well. 34. [A] He should relax and have a chat with friends while working. [B] He should not relax until he finishes his work. [C] He should play hard to fully relax himself. [D] He should shift some of his work to his colleagues. 35. [A] Work and play are different activities. [B] Work and play should be combined together. [C] People should play more and work less. [D] People should work more and play less.。

Section ADirections:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.after each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D),and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11.A.She wants to have fair skin.B.Her eyes don't feel comfortable.C.She wants to wash something away in her stomach.D.She has a digestion problem.12.A.He is seriously ill and still in hospital.B.Mary will do his work instead.C.Morrision is his doctor.D.He will go to work tomorrow.13.A.She is expecting her turn.B.She has found valuable information.C.She needs another week to prepare.D.She has not prepared yet.14.A.The A41 at the Dome corner has few cars.B.The A1M near Hatfield,Harrow Road has heavy traffic.C.The A404,Harrow Road is very busy with many cars.D.The A1M is now flowing freely without problems.15.A.They will play tennis or baseball.B.They will go bicycling or hiking.C.They will go bowling.D.They will not have sports.16.A.Dr.Johnson's class is already full.B.The reserved seats are for faculty only.C.He will give the woman a chance after she waits a while.D.No exceptions can be made with regard to registration policy.17.A.The two speaker will continue talking and become friends.B.The two speaker will spend their vacation together.C.the woman is not interested in the talk.D.The man will tell the woman his business major.18.A.The man should go and enjoy the performance.B.The man could play games on the Internet.C.The man should go to bed early.D.The man can enjoy the performance without going out. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.A.She decided to throw it away and buy a new one.B.She took it to the repair shop but refused to have it repaired.C.She didn't take it to the repair shop at all.D.She turned to mechanics for help but they could do nothing with it.20.A.The traffic is very heavy.B.The transportation is convenient.C.The bus service is bad.D.Few taxis can be seen there.21.A.She will get him to do his assignment.B.She will complete his homework for him.C.She will help him put his things in order.D.She will tell him how to maintain his car.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.A.The National Bank.B.The Spanish department.C.The Jones and French Company.D.A company in Rome.23.A.He can speak a little Italian.B.He knows a lot of German.C.He is good at French.D.He speaks Spanish fluently.24.A.There are four children in the family.B.Tom is too young to start schooling.C.Jane must be the eldest in the family.D.Bill would be a student next year.25.A.She is in the third grade.B.She is in the second grade.C.She is in the kindergarten.D.She is still at home.Section BDirections: In this section,you will hear 3 short passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.A.Listening to adults' advice.B.Asking adults many questions.C.Learning from mistake.D.Doing what adults do.27.A.Teach students the right way of thinking.B.Point out students' mistake and correct them.C.Give students correct answers and let them work out on their own.D.Ask students work out the right answer first and explain to them later.28.A.Tell students to learn from others.B.Teach students more knowledge from books.C.Set good examples for students.D.Point out students' mistake whenever found.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29.A.They will find out what its people like.B.They will know how to live in another way.C.They will know the country and its people better.D.They will like its inhabitants and their language.30.A.It is second-hand information and uselessB.It is gathered from other source rather than from its inhabitants.C.It is from the arguments about the country.D.It is different from what one had before the travel.31.A.Differences between people will gradually disappear.B.The tourism industry will become flourishing.C.The world will become more and more interesting.D.People in different countries will keep their own customs.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A.Because the fibers of his muscles are very thick.B.Because he has more muscles .C.Because his muscles are made of more stringy fibers.D.Because he number of his muscles was fixed during his childhood.33.A. More muscles than average people.B.A strong heart.C.Strength,fitness and endurance.D.A strong heart.34.A.With an increase in the amount of blood.B.With more muscles.C.With vigorous trial.D.With routine exercise.35.A.The source of strength.B.Body building.C.Strong heart.D.Strength,fitness and endurance.Section CDirections:In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard.For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information.For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.Finally, when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.With the assassination of President McKinley,Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43,became the youngest President in the Nation’s history.He brought new excitement and power to t he Presidency,as he (36)______ led Congress and the American public toward progressive (37)_____and a strong foreign policy.He took the view that the President should take whatever (38)______necessary for the public good unless expressly (39)______by law or the Constitution.“ I did not (40)______ power, ” he wrote,“but I did greatly (41)______the use of executive power.”Roosevelt’s youth differed sharply from that of the log cabin Presidents.He was born in New Y ork City in 1858 into a (42)_____family,but he too struggled against ill health and in his triumph became an advocate of the (43)______ life.As President, Roosevelt held the ideal that(44)___________________.Roosevelt’s achievements are numerous.He won the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War,reached a Gentleman’s Agreement on immigration with Japan,and sent the Great White Fleet on a goodwill tour of the world.Some of his most effective achievements were in conservation.(45)____________________.Leaving the Presidency in 1909,Roosevelt went on an African journey and then jumped back into politics.While running for President again,he was shot in the chest.(46)_______________:"No man has had a happier life than I have led;a happier life in every way.”。

2023年6月英语四级听力考试真题及答案（第二套）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 thefour choices marked A.，B)，C)and D). and decide which is the bestanswer.Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet l with a single line through the centre.B.He iS willing to offer the woman a hand.C.He will tell the woman his decision later.2.A.Their planned trip to Vancouver is obviously overpriced.B.They should borrow a guide book instead of buying one.C.The guide books in the library have the latest information.D.The library Can help order guide books about Vancouver.3.A.He regrets having taken the history course.B.He finds little interest in the history books.C.He has trouble finishing his reading assignments.D.He has difficulty writing the weekly book report.4.A.The man had better choose another restaurant.B.The new restaurant is a perfect place for dating.C.The new restaurant caught her fancy immediately.D.The man has good taste in choosing the restaurant.5.A.He has been looking forward to spring.B.He has been waiting for the winter sale.C.He will clean the woman，s boots for spring.D.He will help the woman put things away.6.A.At a tailor’s.B.At Bob’s home.C.In a clothes store.D.In a theatre.7.A.His guests favor Tibetan drinks.B.His water is quite extraordinary.C.Mineral water is good for health.D.Plain water will serve the purpose.8.A.Report the result of a discussion.B.Raise some environmental issues.C.Submit an important document.D.Revise an environmental report.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9.A.They pollute the soil used to cover them.B.They are harmful to nearby neighborhoods.C.The rubbish in them takes long to dissolve.D.The gas they emit is extremely poisonous.10.A.Growing population.B.Packaging materials.C.Changed eating habits.D.Lower production cost.11.A.By saving energy.B.By using less aluminum.C.By reducing poisonous wastes.D.By making the most of materials.12.A.We are running out of natural resources soon.C.The waste problem will eventually hurt all of us.D.All of us can actually benefit from recycling.Questions l3 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.13.A.Miami.B.Vancouver.C.Belling ham.D.Boston.14.A.To get information on one—way tickets to Canada.B.To inquire about the price of“Super Saver”seats.C.To get advice on how to fly as cheaply as possible.D.To inquire about the shortest route to drive home.15.A.Join a tourist group.B.Choose a major airline.C.Avoid trips in public holidays.D.Book tickets as early as possible.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 l with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions l6 t0 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A.There are mysterious stories behind his works.B.There are many misunderstandings about him.C.His works have no match worldwide.D.His personal history is little known.17.A.He moved to Strat ford—on—Avon in his childhood.B.He failed to go beyond grammar sch001.C.He was a member of the town council.B.Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire.C.His works were adapted beyond recognition.Passage TwoQuestions l9 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard19.A.It shows you have been ignoring your healthB. It can seriously affect your thinking processC.It is an early warning of some illness.D.It is a symptom of too much pressure.20.A.Reduce our workload.B.Control our temper.e painkillers for reliefD.Avoid masking syrup toms_21.A. Lying down and having some sleep.B.Rubbing and pressing one’s back.C.Going out for a walkD.Listening to light musicPassage ThreeQuestions 22 t0 25 are based on the passage you have just heard22.A.Depending heavily on loans.B.Having no budget plans at all.C.Spending beyond one's meansD.Leaving no room for large bills23.A.Many of them can be cut.B. All of them have to be covered.C.Their payment cannot be delayed24.A.Rent a house instead of buying one.B. Discuss the problem in the family.C.Make a conservation planD.Move to a cheaper Place25.A.Financial issues plaguing a family.B.Difficulty in making both ends meet.C.Family budget problems and solutionsSection CPerhaps because going to college is so much a part of the American dream，many people go for no(26) reason. Some go because their parents expect it，others because it's what their friends are doing.Then，there，s the belief that a college degree will(27)ensure a good job and high pay.Some students(28) through four years，attending classes，or skipping(逃课)them as the case may be，reading only what can’t be avoided，looking forless(29)courses，and never being toucned or changed in any important way.For a few of these people，college provides no( 30)，yet.Because of parental or peer pressure，they cannot voluntarily leave.They stop trying in the hope that their tea。

Section B Passage One Children in the United States are exposed to many influences other than that of their families. Television is the most significant of these influences, because the habit of watching television usually begins before children start attending school. And, by the time that the average child finishes high school, he or she will have spent 18,000 hours in front of a television set as opposed to 12,000 hours in a classroom. Parents are concerned about these figures. They are also concerned about the lack of quality in television programs for children. The degree of violence in many of these shows also worries them. Even if it is unreal — a cartoon cat beating up a cartoon mouse with a baseball bat — this violence may have a negative effect on the young minds exposed to it. Studies indicate that, when children are exposed to violence, they may become aggressive or insecure. Parents are also concerned about the commercials that their children see on television. Many parents would like to see fewer commercials during programs for children. And some parents feel that these shows should not have commercials at all because young minds are not mature enough to deal with the claims made by advertisers. Educational television has no commercials and has programs for children that many parents approve of. The most famous of these is “Sesame Street”, which tries to give preschool children a head start in learning the alphabet and numbers. It also tries to teach children useful things about the world in which they live. Even though most parents and educators give “Sesame Street” and shows like it high marks for quality, some critics argue that all television, whether educational or not, is harmful to children. These critics feel that the habit of watching hours of television a day turns children into bored and passive consumers of their world rather than encouraging them to become active explorers of it. Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. What is the main idea of the passage? 【解析】选[C]。

专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷2(题后含答案及解析)题型有：1. DICTATIONPART I DICTATION (15 MIN)Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read 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 read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute1．Drink to Your Health正确答案：Drink to Your Health Since all living things need it, / and it makes up two-thirds of our bodies, / it seems obvious that water is vital to our health./ Most people, however, drink fewer than the eight recommended glasses each day. / So why is drinking enough water so important? / A minor water deficiency can lead to headaches, sleepiness, and moodiness ,/ while losing a large amount of water for a long time can cause high blood pressure / and other serious problems. / Drinking water helps our bodies in a variety of ways. / It helps us get rid of toxic substance, / which helps our kidneys to do a better job, / and it helps prevent bladder infections / It improves digestion and helps us develop substances / that our body produces in the blood to fight diseases. / Finally, water can give our skin a healthy glow. / Drinking water throughout the day is an important habit to pick up. / For your health, give this simple substance the importance it deserves. 涉及知识点：听写2．Golf; There’s Nothing Like It!正确答案：Golf: There’s Nothing Like It! It is generally agreed that golf was first played in Scotland1’ in the 15th century. / Its popularity spread throughout the 16th century, / and the first international golf match took place in 1682 / between players from England and Scotland. / Clubs began forming soon after, / and concrete rules of the game were established. / Golf was made an Olympic sport in 1900,/ and by that time there were already more than 1 ,000 golf courses in the United Slates./ The famous PGA was formed in 1916,/ and by 1944, the equally famous PGA tour consisted of 22 events and was held8 throughout the year. / These days, it is up to current stars to keep spectators glued to the TV set. / Even if you are not a big fan, / why not head off to the driving range and have a go? / More than 23 million players exist in the United States alone, / and they are all likely to tell you the same thing about golf;/ There’s nothing like it! 涉及知识点：听写3．Happy Fourth of July!正确答案：Happy Fourth of July! Most people are probably aware of the significance of July 4 to Americans . /They might not know, however, about the origins of some of the traditions /associated with Independence Day in the United States. / July 4 is, of course, a holiday from work, / and the occasion for all-day picnics in most communities. / Having eaten their fill of hot dogs, burgers, and potato salad, /everyone eagerly throws themselves into a program of often strange activities /like three-legged races and pie-eating contests. / A visitor to Boston , /a city strongly associated with the events leading up to independence, / will certainly come away with a lasting impression of the Fourth of July. / The highlight of the day’s celebrations is a local orchestra playing a melody /as one hundred and fifty thousand spectators watch fireworks burst over the harbor. 涉及知识点：听写4．Thanksgiving Day正确答案：Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day, / is a legal holiday observed annually in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. / In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday in October. / Most people celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family or friends for a holiday least . / Thanksgiving was first celebrated by Pilgrims and native Americans in colonial New England in the early 17 th century. / Today Thanksgiving is mainly a celebration of domestic life, /centered on the home and family. /Thanksgiving parades often feature children dressed in Pilgrim costume,/ complete with tall hats, dark clothes, /and shoes with large silver-colored buckles . / In keeping with the idea of celebrating a plentiful harvest, / preparing and eating a large meal is a central part of most Thanksgiving celebrations. / The meal usually includes the pumpkin pie, cornbread, roasted turkey, etc. / These simple foods recall the old virtues of the Pilgrims, /emphasizing the natural gifts that greeted early settlers in their adopted homeland. 涉及知识点：听写5．Cell Phone Disturbance正确答案：Cell Phone Disturbance Nowadays, / more people are using cell phones and there is also an increase in traveling by air. / Naturally, more people want to use their cell phone while traveling by plane. / However, they cannot. / The funny thing is that there has been no evidence of a cell phone signal causing a disturbance in the flight. / If you use the fixed-line telephone on the plane, / it can be really expensive. / In America, this kind of telephone charges three dollars a minute, / and 15% of the income of the flight comes from the telephone bill. / In 1998, / an Englishman was sent to prison for one year / because he refused to turn off the cell phone./ Last month, a plane suddenly became alarmed and was forced to land. / Investigators found a cell phone in a piece of luggage that had been left on. / Flight crew insisted that using cell phone during the flight is very dangerous, / and many facts support that claim. /Although there is no factual evidence to prove this, / cell phone disturbance can affect the plane in some circumstances 涉及知识点：听写。

英语四级听力全真模拟试下载第2套英语四级听力全真模拟试下载第2套:Section A11. [A] He’ll be able to clean the house in time.[B] He doesn’t have time to take the woman home.[C] It should be easy for the guests to find the house.[D] He needs time to relax before the guests arrive.12. [A] If the game is held there the team will lose.[B] If the game is held there the team will win.[C] It makes no difference since the team will lose.[D] It makes no difference since the team will win.13. [A] Her son’s health.[B] Her son’s studies.[C] Her son’s poor grades.[D] Her son’s competence for the job.14. [A] The shops are not crowded in December.[B] Many people go shopping despite the cold weather in December.[C] Peop le don’t like to do shopping in busy shops in winter.[D] In December people stay at home because of the cold weather.15. [A] The exam questions were too difficult.[B] The questions had little connection with the course.[C] He couldn’t finish the questions within the time allowed.[D] He found the questions confusing.16. [A] The movie was inexpensive.[B] The movie was not worth watching.[C] He didn’t have time to go to the movie.[D] The movie lasted too long.17. [A] He is learning about advertising.[B] He is the new advertising manager.[C] He is interviewing the woman.[D] He is waiting for an interview.18. [A] The man wants to go to San Francisco.[B] There are no flights to Los Angeles for the rest of the day.[C] There are two direct flights to Los Angeles within the next two hours.[D] If the man boards the plane to Los Angeles now, he will have to transfer at San Francisco.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. [A] A novel about a president.[B] A political science book.[C] A listing of election results.[D] A text for one of his courses.20. [A] T o the manager’s office.[B] To the paperback section.[C] To the textbook area.[D] To the publishers’ indexes.21. [A] Only those used in the university.[B] Only those printed at the university.[C] Only those currently available from publishers.[D] Only those in the field of political science.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. [A] The woman is helping the man study for his class.[B] They are visiting a factory Kahn designed.[C] The woman is deciding whether to take history of architecture.[D] The woman is researching Kahn’s work.23. [A] Inventing the assembly line.[B] Building modern factories.[C] Designing early automobiles.[D] Reviving classical architecture.24. [A] Steel manufacturing.[B] Coal mining.[C] Textiles.[D] Transportation.25. [A] They were a fire hazard.[B] They were too spread out.[C] They were designed for efficiency rather than for beauty.[D] They were difficult to heat.答案及解析：Section A11. W: Look at the mess! And the guests will be here soon!M: Take it easy. I’ll make sure the house is spotless.Q: What does the man mean?【解析】选[A]。

2024年6月高校英语四级考试听力样题Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken onlyonce . After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a singleline through the c entre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B) An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C) The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D) Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda's capital.2. A) On Christmas Eve. C) During a security check.B) Just before midnight. D) In the small hours of the morning.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is likely to close many of its stores.B) It is known for the quality of its goods.C) It remains competitive in the recession.D) It will expand its online retail business.4. A) Expand its business beyond groceries.B) Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C) Cut its DVD publishing business.D) Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) All taxis began to use meters.B) All taxis got air conditioning.C) Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D) Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.6. A) A low interest loan scheme. C) Taxi passengers' complaints.B) Environmentalists' protests. D) Permission for car advertising.7. A) There are no more irregular practices.B) All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C) New cabs are all equipped with meters.D) New legislation protects consumer rights.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation,y ou will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.Aft er you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line throughthe cent re.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) It has a partnership with LCP. C) It specializes in safety from leaks.B) It is headquartered in London. D) It has a chemical processing plant.9. A) He is a chemist. C) He is a safety inspector.B) He is a salesman. D) He is Mr. Grand's friend.10. A) The public relations officer. C) Director of the safety department.B) Mr. Grand's personal assistant. D) Head of the personnel department.11. A) Wait for Mr. Grand to call back.B) Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C) Provide details of their products and services.D) Send a comprehensive description of their work.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Teacher. C) Editor.B) Journalist. D) Typist.13. A) Some newly discovered scenic spot.B) Big changes in the Amazon valley.C) A new railway under construction.D) The beautiful Amazon rainforests.14. A) In news weeklies. C) In newspapers' Sunday editions.B) In a local evening paper. D) In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.15. A) To become a professional writer. C) To get her life story published soon.B) To be employed by a newspaper. D) To sell her articles to a news service.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will b e spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answ er from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondin g letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B) She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.C) She is the most loved African novelist of all times.D) She is the most influential author since the 1930's.17. A) The Book Critics Circle Award. C) The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.B) The Nobel Prize for literature. D) The National Book Award.18. A) She is a relative of Morrison's. C) She is a skilled storyteller.B) She is a slave from Africa. D) She is a black woman.Passage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They are very generous in giving gifts.B) They refuse gifts when doing business.C) They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D) They give gifts only on special occasions.20. A) They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B) They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C) They have to follow many specific rules.D) They pay attention to the quality of gifts.21. A) Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B) We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C) We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D) Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver.Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) She tenderly looked after her sick mother.B) She developed a strong interest in finance.C) She learned to write for financial newspapers.D) She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.23. A) She inherited a big fortune from her father.B) She sold her restaurant with a substantial profit.C) She got 7.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D) She made a wise investment in real estate.24. A) She was dishonest in business dealings.B) She frequently ill-treated her employees.C) She abused animals including her pet dog.D) She was extremely mean with her money.25. A) She carried on her family's tradition.B) She made huge donations to charities.C) She built a hospital with her mother's money.D) She made a big fortune from wise investments.Tape Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of eac h newsreport, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report andthe questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must ch oose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mar k the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the ce ntre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, theSomali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed morethan 70 pe ople. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital.The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey fromNa irobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to beloade d on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were leftsmashed, a nd blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hours earlier,Uganda's police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels.1. What is the news report mainly about?2. When did the incident occur?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It's been in businessnearl y a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company's decision tocall in ad ministrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token £1 failed.The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain's slidetowar d recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been introuble for years.Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition fromsu permarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers.Many of the store group's 25,000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areassu ch as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, butals o for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there havebeen si gns of improvement. That's due in part to the removal of many of the capital's old-fashioned blac k and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in apoor state of repai r.After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $900for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments.The idea has proved popular with customers ― they can now travel in air-conditioned comfortan d because the new cabs are metered, they don't have to argue over fares. Banks and carmanufact urers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers,most are deli ghted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a fewcomplaints about switc hing from black and white to a plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What helped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choos e the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark t he correspondingletter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centr e.Conversation OneW: Morning, this is TGC.M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?W: Who's calling, please?M: Walter Barry, from London.W: What is it about, please?M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company,LCP,Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. Iwould like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself fromsuch pro blems and save money at the same time.W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?W: He's very busy for the next few days – then he'll be away in New York. So it's difficult to giveyo u a time.M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?W: Who in particular?M: A colleague for example?W: You're speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?W: No, I'm sorry he won't be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send usdetails of your products and services, together with references from other companies and thenwe'll con tact you.M: Yes, that's very kind of you. I have your address.W: Very good, Mr….M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London.W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Bye.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What do we learn about the woman's company?9. What do we learn about the man?10. What is the woman's position in her company?11. What does the woman suggest the man do?Conversation TwoM: You're going to wear out the computer's keyboard!W: Oh, hi.M: Do you have any idea what time it is?W: About ten or ten-thirty?M: It's nearly midnight.W: Really? I didn't know it was so late.M: Don't you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning?W: Yes, at seven o'clock. My commuter class, the students who go to work right after theirlesson.M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anyway?W: An article I hope I can sell.M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces? What's this one about?W: Do you remember the trip I took last month?M: The one up to the Amazon?W: Well, that's what I'm writing about—the new highway and the changes it's making in theAmaz on valley.M: It should be interesting.W: It is. I guess that's why I forgot all about the time.M: How many articles have you sold now?W: About a dozen so far.M: What kind of newspapers buy them?W: The papers that carry a lot of foreign news. They usually appear in the big Sunday editionswhe re they need a lot of background stories to help fill up the space between the ads.M: Is there any future in it?W: I hope so. There's a chance I may sell this article to a news service.M: Then your story would be published in several papers, wouldn't it?W: That's the idea. And I might even be able to do other stories on a regular basis.M: That would be great.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What is the woman's occupation?13. What is the woman writing about?14. Where do the woman's articles usually appear?15. What does the woman expect?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each pa ssage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will b e spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answ er from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the correspondin g letter on AnswerSheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneIn today's class, we'll discuss Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. As I'm sure you all know, Morrisonis both a popular and a highly respected author, and it's not easy to be both. Born in 1931,Morrison has written some of the most touching and intelligent works on the African-Americanexperience ever written by anyone, and yet to call her an “African-American writer” doesn'tseem to do her ju stice. In many ways, she's simply an American writer—and certainly one ofour best.Beloved is a truly remarkable work. It was recommended for nearly every major literary prize,incl uding the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, and it in fact wonthe P ulitzer Prize for fiction in 1988. Morrison herself is distinguished for having won the NobelPrize fo r literature in 1993.What makes Beloved unique is the skillful, sure way in which Morrison blends intensely personals torytelling and American history, racial themes and gender themes, the experience of Blackswith the experience of all people everywhere, the down-to-earth reality of slavery with a sense ofmyst erious spirituality.We'll be paying special attention to these themes as we discuss this work. I'm particularlyinterest ed in your views on the relative importance of race and gender in this book. Is it moreimportant t hat Sethe, the main character, is black or that she's a woman? Which contributesmore to her bei ng? What does Morrison tell us about both?Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we learn about Toni Morrison?17. What honor did Toni Morrison receive in 1993?18. What does the speaker tell us about Sethe, the main character in Morrison's novel Beloved?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift-giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts, right? So you may thinkth at gift-giving is a universal custom. But actually, the rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot, and notkn owing them can result in great embarrassment. In North America, the rules are fairly simple.If yo u're invited to someone's home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from yourcountr y. Among friends, family, and business associates, we generally don't give gifts on otheroccasions except on someone's birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, givegifts quite fre quently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift-giving inJapan is very anc ient. There are many detailed rules for everything from the color of thewrapping paper to the tim e of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don't generallyexchange business gifts, they do fo llow some formal customs when visiting homes, such asbringing flowers. The type and color of flo wers, however, can carry special meaning.Today we have seen some broad differences in gift-giving. I could go on with additionalexamples. But let's not miss the main point here: If we are not aware of and sensitive to culturaldifferences, the possibilities for miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learnabout these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respectdifferences among p eople in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What does the speaker say about gift-giving of North Americans?20. What do we learn about the Japanese concerning gift-giving?21. What point does the speaker make at the end of the talk?Passage ThreeHetty Green was a very spoilt, only child. She was born in Massachusetts, USA, in 1835. Herfather was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two herfather to ok her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six shestarted read ing the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account.Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited $7.5 million. She went to New York andinvest ed on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15cents. She b ecame one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she marriedEdward Green, a multi-millionaire, and had two children, Ned and Sylvia.Hetty's meanness was well known. She always argued about prices in shops. She walked to theloc al grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone forher m uch loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. Shenever bough t clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when herson Ned fell an d injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking forfree medical help. I n the end Ned lost his leg.When she died in 1916 she left her children $100 million. Her daughter built a hospital with herm oney.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What do we learn about Hetty Green as a child?23. How did Hetty Green become rich overnight?24. Why was Hetty Green much hated?25. What do we learn about Hetty's daughter?参考答案Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1. B2. C3. A4. D5. D6. A7. CSection B8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. DSection C16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20. C 21. B 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C。

英语四级听力新题型模拟听写训练:第2套短文(2)听力文本：Passage Two短文二Hand washing reduces the spread of germs from one person to the next.经常洗手能有效减少细菌传染。

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,美国疾病控制与预防中心公布称：hand washing is one of the most important means of preventing the spread of infection.洗手是预防传染病最有效的方式之一。

If you track when you wash your hands you may find it is not as often as you think.每次洗手时，你或许会发现自己洗手的次数并不是那么频繁。

A recent survey found that 94% of Americans say that they always wash their hands after going to the bathroom一份报告显示：94%的美国人使用过卫生间后会洗手，but observations in public restrooms show that only 68% of adults did so.但据一项公共厕所相关调查发现，使用过卫生间后洗手的成年人只有68%。

Why should you wash? Germs are so small that you cannot see them.为什么要洗手？因为细菌是肉眼所看不到的。

A few of them can cause serious and life-threatening diseases.有的细菌还会引发严重甚至致命的疾病。

Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Directions:In this section,you will hear ten short conversations.At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C) and D),and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Example:You will hear:You will read:A)At the office. B)In the waiting room.C)At the airport. D)In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they hadto finish in the evening.This is most likely to have taken place at the office.Therefore,A.At the office is the best answer.You should choose 【A】on the AnswerSheet and mark it with a single line through the center.Sample Answer ［A］[KG-1*5]—［B］［C］［D］1.A)3 hours. B)8 hours. C)6 hours. D)9 hours.2.A)Listening to some light music.B)Talking about a jazz record.C)Planning a concert.D)Talking about some of their favorite songs.3.A)She thanks the man for his offer.B)She thanks the man and accepts his offer.C)She is not pleased with the man’s offer.D)She thanks the man but declines his offer.4.A)She doesn’t think painting the wall is necessary.B)She wants their walls to be painted in a darker color.C)She wants their walls to be painted in a lighter color.D)She doesn’t like white color.5.A)He’s fine. B)He’s unhappy.C)He’s still sick in bed. D)He’s better.6.A)Jim survived an accident.B)Jim was killed in an accident.C)Jim fell down from a bike.D)Jim’s bike was accidentally lost.7.A)She’s surprised to meet Andrew.B)She hasn’t seen Andrew recently.C)She and Andrew are close friends.D)Andrew has changed a lot.8.A)Steve was ashamed of himself because he didn’t win a gold medal.B)Steve didn’t win a gold medal because he didn’t do his best.C)Steve failed in the competition.D)Steve didn’t win a gold medal at the Olympics.9.A)She found the show fascinating.B)She showed little interest in the ancient costume.C)She found the constume on display very pretty.D)She had spent many hours at the show.10.A)He sees a nice motorcycle.B)Motorcycles look nicer than cars.C)Motorcycles can be dangerous,too.D)Motorcycles are as fast as cars.SECTION BDirections:You’re going to hear three short passages.Each will be read only once .At the end of each passage you’ll hearsome questions.After you hear a question , you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D).Then mark your answer.Passage 1Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.11.A)Trial producing smaller cars to replace the bigger ones that are used today.B)Mass producing some kinds of cars for tomorrow.C)Trying to make some new style vehicles that would be faster and safer than the ones used today.D)Designing some cars that would have many advantages over the ones used today.12.A)They are pretty,safe and cheap.B)They are cheap and durable.C)They are safe,cheap and clean.D)They are powerful,beautiful and easy to drive.13.A)Both the big and small cars have some defects.B)The speaker is fully optimistic that the new cars will replace the cars in use today.C)The number of cars in use today should be reduced because of the pollution in cities.D)Gasoline is a pollutant,so other kinds of fuel should be found to replace it.Passage 2Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.14.A)Prepare breakfast.B)Have a cup of tea to refresh themselves.C)Set out for their daily destination.D)Look for a suitable place for breakfast.15.A)Swimming and resting.B)Writing diaries.C)Watching birds.D)Catching insects.16.A)They encouraged the team members when they were in danger and difficulties and took care of them.B)They cooked for them.C)They explored the route for them.D)They discussed future plans with them.Passage 3Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you’ve just heard.17.A)He was afraid that he might be too far away from the shore.B)He was afraid of drowning in the sea.C)He was afraid that the tide might suddenly set in.D)He was afraid that the tide would wet his shoes and trousers.18.A)He was tired of the sea,having lived near it for years.B)He had had some terrifying experiences on the sea.C)He knew the sea too well to like it.D)He couldn’t swim well.19.A)The weather was nice and the sea was calm.B)He wanted to humor his children.C)He was in a very good mood that day.D)The bay looked exceptionally beautiful that day.20.A)The sea can hardly be trusted even on a fine day.B)It is not safe for people to go boating in the open sea.C)People who know the sea well do not like it.D)Mr Wilmot wouldn’t want to go to the sea any more.。