2012年大学英语四级听力模拟训练(5)

范文：Education Pays, published every three years, presents detailed evidence of the private an d public benefits of higher education. It also sheds light on the distribution of these benefi ts by examining both the increases and the persistent disparities in college participation a nd completion. In the three years between the publication of Education Pays 2007 and Ed ucation Pays 2010, median earnings for four-year college graduates increased more rapidl y than those of high school graduates and the gap between the unemployment rates of th e two groups grew. In addition to earnings comparisons, the report documents differences in lifestyles, health, and other outcomes for people with and without college education. Dif ferences in enrollment and completion patterns across demographic groups highlight the r eality that gaps in educational attainment are explained by a combination of money and ot her factors.快速阅读卷一题目The Magician 这篇1.showman2.she started3.he keen4.one5.an inspire6.he command7.many8.closed and inflexiblebined 10.putting a diny in the universe快速阅读二1、soil erosion2、The protection3、plant and animal.4、Because they can help5、Because of human6、the conservation of7、increase species8、the likelihood of soil erosion, landslides and floods9、the forest is key to many of the planet's natural cycle, such as carbon and water cycles快速阅读三1, a, ensuring no child is left behind。

11. A)Trying to sketch a map C)Discussing a house plan.B)Painting the dining room. D)Cleaning the kitchen.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.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.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.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.A) Its price. C)Its comfort.B)Its location D)Its facilities.17.A)Travel overseas. C)Take a photo.B)Look for a new job. D)Adopt a child.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.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you .19.A）Hosting an evening TV program. C)Lecturing on business management.B) Having her bicycle repaired. D)Conducting a market survey.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.A) He wanted to be his own boss.B) He found it more profitableC)He didn't want to start from scratch.D)He didn't want to be in too much debt.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.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.A)It has gradually given way to service industry.B)It remains a major part of industrial activity.C)It has a history as long as paper processing.D)It accounts for 80 percent of the region's GDP.24.A) Transport problems. C)Lack of resources.B)Shortage of funding. D)poor management.25.A) Competition from rival companies. C)Possible locations for a new factoryB)Product promotion campaigns. D)Measures to create job opportunities.Section BPassage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.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.A)At a local club. B)At the sports center.B)At Joe's house. D)At the bearing school.28.A)Durable friendships can be very difficult to maintainB)One has to be respectful of other people in order to win respect.C)It is hard for people from different backgrounds to become friendsD)Social divisions will break down if people get to know each otherPassage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based as the passage you have just heart.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.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 place31. A)At the Greenville center. C)In a neighboring town.B) At a public parking lot. D)In a the city garage.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32.A)Famous creative individuals. C)A major scientific discovery.B)The mysteriousness of creativity. D)Creativity as shown in arts.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.A) Creative imagination. C) Natural curiosity.B) Logical reasoning D) Critical thinking.35.A)It is beyond ordinary people. C)It is part of everyday life.B)It is yet to be fully understood. D)It is a unique human trait.Section CStudents have been complaining more and more about stolen property. Radios, cell phones, bicycles, pocket(36) ,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(37)crime, accidents lost and found(38) ,and traffic problems on campus. More than half of their time is spent directing traffic and writing parking tickets.(39) promptly to accidents and other(40) is important, but it is their smallest job.Dealing with crime takes up the rest of their time. Very(41) do any violent crimes actually(42) .In the last five years there have been no(43) .seven robberies and about 60 other violent attacks, most of these involving fights at parties. On the other hand,(44),which usually involves breaking windows or lights or writing on walls. The thefts are not the carefully planned burglaries(入室盗窃)that you see in movies.(45).Do we really need more police? Hiring more campus police would cost money, possibly making our tuition go up again.(46).answers11-35 AAABABADACABBACBBDBCDBDAC36. calculators37. handle38. items39. Responding40. emergencies41. rarely42. occur43. Murders44. there have been hundreds of thefts and cases of deliberate damaging of public property45. Things get stolen when it is easy to steal them because they are left lying around unwatched46. A better way to solve this problem might be for all of us to be more careful with ourthings。

[2012年高考英语模拟试题（四）] 高考英语模拟试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）（略）第二部分英语知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

21．The real name system in which __________ train tickets will be sold based on real names is aimed at fighting ticket scalping, which has long been __________ headache for Chinese travelers.A.不填；不填B. the；aC. the；不填D. 不填；a 22．His __________ to become a pilot was held back by his poor eyesight. A. destination B. inspirationC. ambition D. promotion 23．—How did your final examination go? —I couldn＇t feel any __________ about it! And my parents have been proud of me, too. A. worse B. bestC. better D. worst 24．This young man is very clever; he may be __________ Edison. A. the one B. the otherC. another D. one 25．Your understanding on the theory is __________ satisfactory. You must read more after class. A. far from B. up toC. along with D. free of 26．—I wonder how much you charge for your services. —The first two are free __________ the third costs [WTHZ]$[WTBZ]30. A. while B. untilC. when D. before 27．One primary goal of UNESCO is to __________ modern knowledge societies in which all people can participate in information and knowledge. A. make up B. polish upC. build up D. take up 28．—I wonder if you could go to the movie with me. —Oh, just leave me alone. I __________ a composition all the morning and haven＇t finished yet. A. write B. was writingC. have written D. have been writing 29．They __________ the computer problem, which in turn helped us get back online. A. have solved B. had solvedC. solve D. solved 30．Not having worked out the problem, __________ leave the office. A. so he was not allowed toB. and he didn＇t want to C. the teacher couldn＇t make himD. he couldn＇t free himself to 31．—Be careful! Don＇t forget you are on a ladder. [JP4]—But you are holding it for me, nothing __________. A. worry about B. to worry aboutC. is worried about D. worrying about 32．We＇re still at the airport. If it weren＇t for the delayed flight, we __________ the concert right now.A. can be enjoyingB. must have enjoyedC. would be enjoyingD. should have enjoyed 33．The Gate of Fortune, from __________ top tourists can enjoy a wonderful sea view, will attract lots of people. A. which B. whoseC. where D. it 34．—Why are you staring at me? —You look stupid! The way you wear is __________ annoys me most.。

2012级 四级听力训练 20. 20. A) Buying a pair of gloves. A) Buying a pair of gloves. B) Buying a scarf. C) Choosing a necklace. D) Choosing something nice and expensive. 21. 21. A) Some cosmetics. A) Some cosmetics. B) Some jewelry. C) Some candy. D) Some stylish clothes. 22. 22. A) To use a credit card for payment. A) To use a credit card for payment. B) To choose a suitable greeting card for him. C) To put in a greeting card with the gift. D) To get the present wrapped up. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. 23. A) Work. A) Work. B) Study. C) Eat dinner. D) See a movie. 24. 24. A) Working. A) Working. B) Studying. C) Dancing. D) Eating. 25. 25. A) To complain about school. A) To complain about school. B) To explain working hours. C) To request help in finding books. D) To set a time to meet again. Section B: Passages (10 points) Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. 26. A) Every other day. A) Every other day. B) Twice a week. C) Twice a day. D) Only during the summer. 27. 27. A) The heat of the sun. A) The heat of the sun. B) The pull of the sun and the moon. C) The shape of the moon. D) The light of the moon. 28. 28. A) The moon is directly over it. A) The moon is directly over it. B) The moon disappears over the horizon. C) There is no tide. D) There is a low tide. Passage Two Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. 29. A) Visiting friends. A) Visiting friends. B) Taking pictures. C) Buying presents for his family. D) All of the above. 30. 30. A) A shirt. A) A shirt. B) An alarm clock. C) A woolen sweater. D) A suitcase. 31. 31. A) Because he forgot one of his suitcases. A) Because he forgot one of his suitcases. B) Because he was asked to get off. C) Because he wanted to go out to smoke. D) Because he had lost his passport. 32. 32. A) Alarm clocks are not allowed on board a plane. A) Alarm clocks are not allowed on board a plane. B) The man had a time bomb in his suitcase. C) The ticking of the alarm clock caused him a little trouble. D) The airline official and the police officer played a joke on him. skilled at enjoying the present are often (36) ______________ as "living in the moment." There are two ways of being in the moment, says Jay Koch, a (37)_______________worker and counselor. "One is block out all thoughts and (38) ________________ on an external task, like, say, hitting a golf ball. Another is to det oneself from one's thoughts (39) _______________ negative thoughts in order to achieve a state of (40)____________ The key to more fully experiencing the moment you're in is the ability to relax. Which isn't (41) ________________Koch says setting aside 10 minutes a day to spend alone, in (42) _____________, is the first step. "Then just sit breathe, and each time you exhale, focus your attention on your exhaling breath. As you become (43)_____________ "Observe your thoughts, but don't allow them to stay with you. (44) ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________." Koch says studies have shown that (45) ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________. "This, in turn, helps create the state of mind that allows you to more fully experience the moment," he says. (46) "_ ______________________________________________________________________________________________.”To a great degree, mental health is related to how well you manage your emotions. This (36)________________ bot yourself as well as feeling good about interactions with your family, friends, (37) ______________, is (38)________________ (38)________________ (38)________________ human. of (39) (39) (39) _______________sorrow. _______________sorrow. Emotional adjustment also contributes to (40) ________________ an evenness through the ups and downs of life withou the (41) _______________ of experiencing continual (42) _________________ highs and/or lows. Emotions also warn us of danger and give us a way to express and receive love and (43) _______________, as well as anger and sorrow. (44) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________. This person can prescribe treatment that usually __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Others have somehow learned that we should not even have emotions about certain events. (46) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________. 31. 31. A) The invention of machines. A) The invention of machines. B) The invention of the alphabet. C) The invention of rockets. D) The invention of agriculture. 32. 32. A) They spent all their time looking for food. A) They spent all their time looking for food. B) Men had to go out hunting but women didn't. C) Women stayed at home and looked after the animals. D) They kept animals and killed them for food. Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. 33. A) About 10,000°A) About 10,000°F . B) About 20,000,000F°F . C) About 2,000,000°F . D) About 20,000°F . 34. 34. A) Masses. A) Masses. B) Molten lava. C) Gasses. D) Unknown substances. 35. 35. A) It's a well-known fact. A) It's a well-known fact. B) It's a common assumption. C) It's an unfounded theory. D) It’s a scientific belief. Section C Compound Dictation (10 points)I I asked successful people what asked successful people what the secret of their success was. was. I I I (36) (36) (36) ___________an early ___________an early discussion with a vice president of a large oil company. "Oh, I just keep a To Do List," he said. I passed over that quickly, little (37) _____the importance of what he said. I was in another city the next day and I had lunch with a businessman who (38) _____________ owned the town was chairman of the gas and light company, president of five (39) ________________companies, and had his hand in dozen other enterprise. I asked him how he (40)_________________ to get everything done. "Oh, that's easy. " he said. keep a To Do List." The first thing in the morning, he told me, he would come in and list what he wanted to (41) ________________ day. He would (42)______________ the items in (43) ____________. During the day he would cross off items and a others as they occurred to him. In the evening (44) _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________. His goal was to cross off every single item. (45) ________________________________________________________________________________________, the To Do List has come up. I have found that one difference between people at the top of the ladder and people bottom is that (46) _________________________________________________________________________________. 。

SectionA Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

11. A) Look for a more suitable job. B) Accept the extra work willingly. C) Trade places with someone else. D) Ask his boss for a lighter schedule. 12. A) He does not believe what the woman has told him. B) He is uncertain where his wife is at the moment. C) It is unusual for his wife to be at home now. D) It is strange for his wife to call him at work. 13. A) The man is going to send out the memo tomorrow. B) The man will drive the woman to the station. C) The woman is concerned with the man’s health. D) The speakers are traveling by train tomorrow morning. 14. A) A suite was booked instead of a double room. B) The room booked was on a different floor. C) The room booked was not spacious enough. D) The suite booked was for a different date. 15. A) The fierce competition they face. B) The reason for low profits. C) The company’s sales policy. D) The lack of effective promotion. 16. A) Do some shopping on their way home. B) Have the groceries delivered to them. C) Go and get the groceries at once. D) Manage with what they have. 17. A) The problem with the air conditioner. B) The hot weather in summer. C) The atmosphere in the office. D) The ridiculous rules of the office. 18. A) Find the priceless jewel she lost. B) Buy a ring with precious diamond. C) Set a new stone in her ring. D) Shop on Oxford Street for a decent gift. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) Damaging public facilities C) Organizing rallies in the park B) Hurting baby animals in the zoo D) Destroying urban wildlife 20. A) The serious consequences of his doings were not fully realized. B) His behaviour was thought to have resulted from mental illness. C) He had bribed the park keepers to keep quiet. D) People had differing opinions about his behaviour 21. A) Brutal C) Justifiable B) Too Harsh D) Well-deserved 22.A) Organising people against the authorities. B) Stealing endangered animals from the zoo. C) Encouraging others to follow his wrong doing. D) Attacking the park keepers in broad daylight. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23.A) She is good at foreign languages. C) She is fond of practical courses. B) She has already left school. D) She works for the handicapped. 24.A) He speaks French and German. C)He is interested in science courses. B)He attends a boarding school. D)He is the brightest of her three kids. 25.A) Comprehensive schools do not offer quality education. B) Children from low income families can’t really choose schools. C) Public schools are usually bigger in size than private schools. D) Parents decide what schools their children are to attend. 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 center. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

听录音，回答11-47题：Part Ⅲ Listening Comprehension：11-3511、A．He needs another week for the painting．B．The painting was completed just In time．C．The building won’t open until next week．D．His artistic work has been well received．12、A．Go camping．B．Decorate his house.C．Rent a tent．D．Organize a party．13、A．She talked with Mr．Wright on the phone．B．She is about to call Mr．Wright’s secretary．C．She will see Mr．Wright at lunch time．D．She failed to reach Mr．Wright．14、A．He is actually very hardworking．B．He has difficulty finishing his project．C．He needs to spend more time in the lab．D．He seldom tells the truth about himself．15、A．Rules restricting smoking．B．Ways to quit smoking．C．Smokers’ health problems．D．Hazards of passive smoking．16、A．He is out of town all morning．B．He is tied up in family matters．C．He has been writing a report．D．He has got meetings to attend．17、A．He is not easy—going．B．He is the speakers’boss．C．He is not at home this weekend．D．He seldom invites people to his home．18、A．Take a break．B．Refuel his car．C．Ask the way．D．Have a cup of coffee．19、Questions l9 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard．A．They are as good as historical films．B．They give youngsters a thrill．C．They have greatly improved．D．They are better than comics on film．20、A．The effects were very good．B．The acting was just so—so．C．The plot was too complicated．D．The characters were lifelike．21、A．They triumphed ultimately over evil in the battle．B．They Flayed the same role in War of the Worlds．C．They are popular figures among young people．D．They are two leading characters in the film．22、Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard．A．It is scheduled on Thursday night．B．It is supposed to last nine weeks．C．It takes place once a week．D．It usually starts at six．23、A．To make good use of her spare time in the evening．B．To meet the requirements of her in—service training．C．To improve her driving skills as quickly as possible．D．To get some basic knowledge about car maintenance．24、A．Partic pate in group discussions．B．Take turns to make presentations．C．Listen to the teacher’s explanation．D．Answer the teacher’s questions．25、A．Most of them are female．B．Some have a part—time job．C．They plan to buy a new car．D．A few of them are old chaps．26、Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．She is not good at making friends．B．She is not well off．C．She enjoys company．D．She likes to go to concerts alone．27、A．Their similar social status．B．Their interdependence．C．Their common interest．D．Their identical character．28、A．Invite Pat to a live concert．B．Buy some gifts for Pat’s kids．C．Help take care of Pat’s kids．D．Pay for Pat’s season tickets．29、A．It can develop between people with a big difference in income．B．It can be maintained among people of different age groups．C．It cannot last long without similar family background．D．It cannot be sustained when friends move far apart．30、Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．Priority of students’academic achievements．B．Equal education opportunities to all children．C．Social equality between teachers and students．D．Respect for students’individuality．31、A．EfficientB．ComplicatedC．LengthyD．Democratic32、A．To help them acquire hands—on experience．B．To try to cut down its operational expenses．C．To provide part—time jobs for needy students．D．To enable them to learn to take responsibility．33、Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard．A．The best way to work through a finger maze．B．Individuals doing better in front of an audience．C．Researchers having contributed greatly to psychology．D．Improvements on the classification of human behavior．34、A．When you feel encouraged by the audience．B．When you try to figure out a confusing game．C．When you already know how to do something．D．When you complete with other people in a group．35、A．Practicing constantly．B．Working by oneself．C．Learning by doing．D．Using proven methods．Part ⅢListening Comprehension：36-4636、Americanstoday have different eating habits than they had in the past．There is awide(36)______ offood available．They have a broader(37)______ of nutrition(营养)，so they buy more fresh fruitand(38)______than ever before．At the same time，Americans(39)______increasing quantities of sweetsand sodas．Statisticsshow that the way people live(40)______the way they eat．American lifestyles havechanged．There are now growing numbers of people wholive alone，(41)______parents and children，and double-income families．These changinglifestyles are(42)______ for the increasing number of people who must(43)______mealsor sometimes simply go without them．Many Americans haveless time than ever before to spend preparingfood．(44)_____________________weekon average．It iseasy to study the amounts and kinds of food that peopleconsume．(45)________________uswhat people are eatin9，but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes．(46)____________．Instead，chicken，turkey and fish have become morepopular．Sales of these foods have greatly increased inrecent years．第(36)题_________37、第(37)题_________38、第(38)题_________39、第(39)题_________40、第(40)题_________41、第(41)题_________42、第(42)题_________43、第(43)题_________44、第(44)题_________45、第(45)题_________46、第(46)题_________听力参考答案听力AB11. B12. A13. D14. A15. A16. D17. B18. B19. C20. A21. D22. C23. D24. C25. A26. B27. C28. D29. A30. C31. D32. D33. C34. C35. B听力C36. selection37. Knowledge38. vegetables39. purchase40. determines41. single42. responsible43. rush44. Partly as a consequence of this limitedtime,over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens．45. The United States t of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records．46. Red meat,which used to be the most popular choice for dinner,is no longer an American favorite．。

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 。

四级听力模拟训练Practice Test OneSection A: Conversations (15 points)Part I: Short Conversations (8 points)11. A) She is very much afraid. B) She has never heard of the place.C) She is not familiar with the place. D) She has never taken the bus before.12. A) Two boys and a girl. B) Four boys and a girl.C) Two boys and three girls. D) Two boys and two girls.13. A) Yes, he did. B) No, he didn't.C) Yes, he has. D) No, he hasn't.14. A) The rooms are better but not the service. B) The service is better but the rooms are dirty.C) It is even worse. D) Both the rooms and the service are better.15. A) She doesn't want to see the game; she prefers to stay at home.B) She thinks it's going to be difficult to get tickets.C) She already has got tickets for both of them.D) Anyway, they can have the chance of watching the game on TV.16. A) Forty-five minutes. B) Fifteen minutes.C) Five minutes. D) Ten minutes.17. A) The woman tells the man where to have a snack.B) The man wants to know how to get to Joe's house.C) The woman tells the man how to get to a cinema.D) The man lost his way in the street.18. A) Even though finals are over, they still have to study for a few more weeks.B) They've been in school a few weeks.C) They are studying hard for their- finals.D) The school year seemed to go by very quickly.Part II: Long Conversations (7 points)Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To do some window-shopping. B) To do some shopping with his girlfriend.C) To buy a birthday present for his girlfriend. D) To look for some gifts for his friends.—————————————————————————————————————————————————20. A) Buying a pair of gloves. B) Buying a scarf.C) Choosing a necklace. D) Choosing something nice and expensive.21. A) Some cosmetics. B) Some jewelry.C) Some candy. D) Some stylish clothes.22. A) To use a credit card for payment. B) To choose a suitable greeting card for him.C) To put in a greeting card with the gift. D) To get the present wrapped up.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Work. B) Study. C) Eat dinner.D) See a movie.24. A) Working. B) Studying. C) Dancing.D) Eating.25. A) To complain about school. B) To explain working hours.C) To request help in finding books. D) To set a time to meet again.Section B: Passages (10 points)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Every other day. B) Twice a week.C) Twice a day. D) Only during the summer.27. A) The heat of the sun. B) The pull of the sun and the moon.C) The shape of the moon. D) The light of the moon.28. A) The moon is directly over it. B) The moon disappears over the horizon.C) There is no tide. D) There is a low tide.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) Visiting friends. B) Taking pictures.C) Buying presents for his family. D) All of the above.30. A) A shirt. B) An alarm clock.C) A woolen sweater. D) A suitcase.31. A) Because he forgot one of his suitcases. B) Because he was asked to get off.C) Because he wanted to go out to smoke. D) Because he had lost his passport.32. A) Alarm clocks are not allowed on board a plane.B) The man had a time bomb in his suitcase.C) The ticking of the alarm clock caused him a little trouble.D) The airline official and the police officer played a joke on him.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) There are basically two types of work. B) There are thousands of types of work.C) There are many different kinds of work. D) There arc only two basic jobs.34. A) It gives you only a small income. B) It offers good wages but no interest.C) It gives you a lot of responsibility but not much money.D) It is unrewarding in every way.35. A) He feels the factory girl should earn more. B) He envies the factory girl.C) He feels his own salary is far too much. D) He feels work in a factory is absurd.Section C Compound Dictation (10 points)Most of us are burdened by the past and anxious about the future, making it difficult to enjoy the present. People skilled at enjoying the present are often (36) ______________ as "living in the moment."There are two ways of being in the moment, says Jay Koch, a(37)_______________worker and counselor. "One is to block out all thoughts and(38) ________________ on an external task, like, say, hitting a golf ball. Anotheris to detach oneself from one's thoughts (39) _______________ negative thoughts in order to achieve a state of (40)____________. The key to more fully experiencing the moment you're in is the ability to relax. Which isn't (41) __________________ easy in our complex, stress-filled lifestyles."Koch says setting aside 10 minutes a day to spend alone, in (42) _____________, is the first step. "Then just sit and breathe, and each time you exhale, focus your attention on your exhaling breath. As you become(43)_____________ of negative feelings or thoughts, just picture them beingexpelled with each breath."Observe your thoughts, but don't allow them to stay with you. (44) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________."Koch says studies have shown that (45) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________."This, in turn, helps create the state of mind that allows you to more fully experience the moment," he says. (46) "____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________.”四级听力模拟训练Practice Test TwoSection A: Conversations (15 points)Part I: Short Conversations (8 points)11. A) At 4:15. B) At4:00. C) At 4:45.D) At 5:00.12. A) He'll try hard to attend the conference. B) He has to go somewhere else.C) He doesn't like commitments. D) He has forgotten the conference call.13. A) He is working in a hospital. B) He is doing business with his brother now.C) He is going to graduate from college in July. D) He is going to do business with his brother.14. A) Rest a few hours. B) Go to the concert immediately.C) Send an e-mail. D) Go to get some tickets for the concert.15. A) At the hotel. B) At the railway station.C) At the airport. D) At the cinema.16. A) Lisa is having a hard time in school. B) Lisa is expecting a baby.C) Lisa is often very tired. D) Lisa is very busy this term.17. A) $6.80. B) $7.20. C) $6.30.D) $3.15.18. A) It ran into another car. B) It fell into a river.C) It was badly damaged. D) It left the road and landed in a field.Part II: Long Conversations (7 points)Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation yon have just heard.19. A) Because she failed her last exam. B) In order to complete her homework.C) In order to prepare for her exams. D) Because she has fallen behind in her work.20. A) To her room. B) To the dining hall.C) To the swimming pool. D) To the gymnasium.21. A) Eating dinner. B) Swimming.C) Studying for an exam. D) Taking a nap.22. A) The man and the woman will have lunch together.B) The man will have an exam.C) The man will be in a swim meet at noon.D) The man and the woman will study together.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) She is a receptionist. B) She is a painter.C) She is a color consultant. D) She is a psychologist.24. A) Colorful clothes make you feel more energetic.B) Wearing a bright color can make you look more energetic and capable.C) Bright colors tend to bring out your personality.D) Different colors help you express different shades of your message.25. A) Choose the right colors for your personality.B) Make a special effort to learn the language of color.C) Wear bright colors to make you look energetic and capable.D) It might be helpful to know something about how colors affect people around. Section B: Passages (10 points)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) He wanted to buy a hearing-aid. B) He wanted to have a hearing-aid repaired.C) He wanted to get a pen and a piece of paper. D) He wanted to solve his own problem.27. A) He explained it in words. B) He made some gestures.C) He wrote it on a piece of paper. D) He drew a picture about it.28. A) He was deaf, but not dumb. B) He was dumb, but not deaf.C) He was deaf and dumb.D) He couldn't speak because he had just had a throat operation.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) About fifty years before the first modern Olympics.B) Fifty years ago.C) When the crawl was developed. D) After the breast stroke was developed.30. A) They learned the English way of swimming.B) They beat an English team easily in a competition.C) They introduced breast stroke to England.D) They failed in the competition.31. A) An Australian family. B) An American family.C) An English family who moved to Australia. D) An Australian family who moved to England.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) $1,000. B) $10,000.C) $15,000. D) All their life savings.33. A) Two gamblers. B) A newly-married couple.C) Close friends. D) Tourists on vacation.34. A) He was very generous by nature.B) He was drawn by the pretty young woman.C) He was touched by her made-up story.D) He was amused by this unusual happening.35. A) Immediately after he gave back the money.B) As soon as he saw the young man at the roulette table.C) On reading the "Thank-you" note.D) When he heard the young man's response.Section C Compound Dictation (10 points)To a great degree, mental health is related to how well you manage your emotions. This (36)________________ both feeling good about yourself as well as feeling good about interactions with your family, friends, (37) ______________, and co-workers. The ability to experience and express emotions is (38)________________ human. Our emotional make-up is that part of us that contributes to the elation of great joy or the depths of (39) _______________sorrow. Emotional adjustment also contributes to (40) ________________ an evenness through the ups and downs of life without the(41) _______________ of experiencing continual (42) _________________highs and/or lows. Emotions also warn us of danger and give us a way to express and receive love and (43) _______________, as well as anger and sorrow.(44)_________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________. This person can prescribe treatment that usually alleviates the problem. Therefore, physical illness has a fairly direct relationship between symptom and cure. (45) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________. Others have somehow learned that we should not even have emotions about certain events.(46)_________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________. The assumption is that the world is better dealt with on the basis of logic rather than feelings.四级听力模拟训练Practice Test ThreeSection A: Conversations (15 points)Part I: Short Conversations (8 points)11. A) He left his lab and went on vacation. B) He locked his lab.C) He came back to work early. D) He went to give a lecture.12. A) $ 120. B) $ 240. C) $ 60.D) $ 180.13. A) A lot of people are sick during the season. B) The afternoon will be less crowded.C) The doctors kept talking to her for three hours. D) It's a busy year for the clinic.14. A) He didn't stay up late last night. B) He didn't sleep at all last night.C) He was apologizing for disturbing her last night. D) He slept comfortably all night.15. A) The end surprised everyone. B) She fell asleep duringthe movie.C) The complete movie was not shown. D) She wants to see the film again tonight.16. A) To clean out the refrigerator. B) To telephone for a taxi.C) To pack the clothes. D) To lock the suitcases.17. A) The woman had been to the race and she was very excited.B) The man had been to the race and he was very excited.C) Both of them had been to the race and were very excited.D) Both of them had been to the race but the woman was not excited.18. A) Come back to give it another try.B) Try to get some more training instead of quitting the job.C) Work one more week.D) Think about whether he really wants to resign.Part II: Long Conversations (7 points)Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) The meeting is boring. B) They've had a long day.C) There are many good restaurants in the downtown area.D) Food is an interesting subject.20. A) To look for a place to eat. B) To do some shopping.C) To finish the meeting and go home for a good rest. D) Stay in town for the whole week.21 A) To an Italian restaurant across the street. B) To a French restaurant on Rainbow Avenue.C) To a Mexican restaurant around the corner. D) To an Oriental restaurant on the main street.22. A) She has lived here for a long time. B) She is fond of good food.C) She likes cooking. D) She has friends working there.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The class was added at the last minute at the request of many students.B) Many of the students dropped the class the first day it opened.C) A signature of the teacher was required for the registration of the class.D) It was a compulsory class for college senior students.24. A) He failed to get the teacher's signature in time.B) He got sick the next day.C) He did not turn in the add slip the first day the class opened.D) He took too many classes.25. A) He was dropped from a class he really liked.B) The requirements for the class were ridiculous.C) The teacher refused to take into consideration his special condition.D) He could not carry out his plans as expected.Section B: Passages (10 points)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) They went out for a walk. B) They went to a dark road.C) They stayed at home. D) They went to a movie.27. A) They saw a woman running fast along the road.B) They saw a woman running after a man.C) They saw a woman running and shouting for help.D) They saw a man beating a woman.28. A) Because the man asked him for help.B) Because he thought that the woman might need some help.C) Because he wanted to catch the woman.D) Because the woman was waving to him.29. A) Because the woman's husband was angry with her.B) Because the woman was angry with her husband.C) Because they were trying to catch a bus.D) Because the last one would wash the dishes at home.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30. A) Men are cleverer than women.B) Life was difficult and dangerous in ancient times.C) It was the women's invention that changed history.D) Women's work was at home.31. A) The invention of machines. B) The invention of the alphabet.C) The invention of rockets. D) The invention of agriculture.32. A) They spent all their time looking for food.B) Men had to go out hunting but women didn't.C) Women stayed at home and looked after the animals.D) They kept animals and killed them for food.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) About 10,000°F. B) About 20,000,000F°F.C) About 2,000,000°F. D) About 20,000°F.34. A) Masses. B) Molten lava.C) Gasses. D) Unknown substances.35. A) It's a well-known fact. B) It's a common assumption.C) It's an unfounded theory. D) It’s a scientific belief.Section C Compound Dictation (10 points)I asked successful people what the secret of their success was. I (36)___________an early discussion with a vice president of a large oil company."Oh, I just keep a To Do List," he said. I passed over that quickly, little (37) _________ the importance of what he said.I was in another city the next day and I had lunch with a businessman who(38) _____________ owned the town. He was chairman of the gas and lightcompany, president of five (39) ________________companies, and had his hand in a dozen other enterprise. I asked him how he (40)_________________ to get everything done. "Oh, that's easy. " he said. "I keep a To Do List."The first thing in the morning, he told me, he would come in and list what he wanted to (41) ________________ that day. He would (42)______________ the items in (43) ____________. During the day he would cross off items and add others as they occurred to him. In the evening (44) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. His goal was to cross off every single item.(45)_________________________________________________________________ _______________________, the To Do List has come up. I have found that onedifference between people at the top of the ladder and people at the bottom is that (46)_________________________________________________________________ ________________.[文档可能无法思考全面，请浏览后下载，另外祝您生活愉快，工作顺利，万事如意!]。