2014专四听力

2014年西班牙语专四真题(带答案)El día de los Reyes Magos es muy importante para los niños españoles。

ya que ellos son los que traen los regalos de Navidad。

Según la leyenda católica。

los ___。

En la víspera de la fiesta。

los niños dejan sus zapatos en un lugar visible para ___。

Por lamañana。

los niños se despiertan nados al encontrar que los Reyes___.___。

especialmente para los niños。

A diferencia de otrospaíses。

donde Papá Noel es el que trae los regalos de Navidad。

___ la tradición católica。

los ___。

En la víspera de la fiesta。

losniños dejan sus zapatos en un lugar visible para ___。

Por lamañana。

los niños se despiertan nados al encontrar que los Reyes___.El día de los Reyes Magos es una de las fiestas más importantes en España。

2014年四级听力原文【听力长对话原文】Conversation 1M:That’s Marria’s families and we want to be engaged.W:It’s wonderful, Erik! Congratulations!M: I really like her families, too, very nice. Ms Comona speaks four languages and Mr. Comona a diplomat. In fact, he gives the speech at the Saturday morning.W: OH, that’s was N’s father? I heard the speech.M: You did?W: Well, I heard part of it and listened to it for ten minutes, and then I fell asleep. I saw it was in class. Anyway, tell me about your weekend.M:Saturday evening we saw a play. And Sunday afternoon we saw the soccer game. Then Sunday night we all went out for dinner. Marria, her parents, and me. That was the first chance we had to talk.W: Would you know this?M: That’s first I was. We didn’t say much. Mr. Comona told some good stories about his experiences as a diplomat and he asked about my hobbies.W: And what did you say?M: Well, I didn’t tell him about my flying lessons. I told him about my chess play and my classical music collection.W: Good idea! Her parents really approval of you. Don’t they?M: I guess so. Marria called this morning and said,” My father toldme he’ll like you sunny right now”W: That was great.M: Not exactly. I want to get married after I graduated school in about three years.Q9: what does the conversation about Marria’s father?Q10:What does Marria and Erik do last Sunday afternoon?Q11:What do we learn from Marria’s phone call this morning?Conversation 2M:Yo u’re going to wear out 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 merely midnight.W: Really? I didn’t know it was so late.M: Don’t you have an early class to teach tomorr ow morning?W: Yes, at seven o’clock, my computer class. The students go to work right after their lesson.M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing anyway?W: An article, I hope I can sell.M:Oh, another view of newspaper pieces. Wh at’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 high-way and the changes is making in the Amazon valley.W:It should be interesting.W:It is. I guess that’s why I forgot all about the time.M:How many articles have you solve now?W:About a dozen so far.M:What kind of newspapers by them?W:The paper is carrying a lot of foreign news. They usually appear in the big Sunday editions where they need a lot background stories to help develop 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 papers will be published in several papers winter.W: that’s the idea. And they might even be able to do other stories the on a regular basis.M:That would be great.Q12: what is the woman’s occupation?Q13:what is the woman writing about?Q14:where did the woman’s articles usually appear? Q15:what does the woman expect?。

2014年12月英语四级听力真题原文(文本)Short conversations1.Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?Man: When was the last time my mother came over?Question: What does the man imply?2.Woman: Hurry up Mark, there’s a bus coming now.Man: Why run? T here’ll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes.Question: What does the man mean?3.Man: Laura, it seems that you are up to your neck in work, how come you’ve been sobusy?Woman: Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave, and I have to take over her work for a coupleof days Question: What do we learn about the woman?4.Woman: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring.Man: Why don’t you quit and deliver the flowers with me?Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?5.Woman: Rod, you said you’d take this package to the post office yesterday.Man: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind.Question: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?6.Man:I’m not surprised that you didn’t like that movie. I find it really scary myself.Woman: So did I. I don’t care much for horror movies as a rule.Question: What do we learn from the conversation?7.Man: My life experience tells me that love is filled with happiness but it hurts you too.Woman: Your words remind me of the saying honey is sweet but the bee stings.Question: What do we learn from the conversation?8.Man: How many more chairs should I bring in for the forum, six or seven?Woman: Bring in all you can find. I’m expecting at least 20 participants.Question: What are the speakers talking about?Conversation 1Man: Do you think there's discrimination against women in England today?Woman: Certainly, and not just in education and work either, in many other fields as well.The tax situati on for women is very unfair, for example.Man: Are women better off in other countries then?Woman: It depends on the country. There's certainly much less discrimination inScandinavia, and ma ybe in America, too.Man: Do you think the position of English women will improve?Woman: In some ways it will of course. I'm sure more women will go out to work in thenext 20 years. Bu t the women have a much greater problem than this to solve.Man: What's that?Women: The problem of men's attitudes. We can earn more money in the future, but I'mnot sure we ca n change men' attitudes. You see, most men really think that women are inferior. Maybe we are physic ally weaker, but I don't think this means we are inferior. Thenthere's another problem.Man: Yes?Women: The problem of women's attitudes. Lots of women are unhappy with theirpresent situation, but most of them probably don't want to fight for change. It could be thatthe women's liberation movement has to spend more time changing women's attitudes than itspends in changing men's.Man: One last question, some supporters of the woman's liberation movement believedthat marriages should be abolished. You agree?Women: No, I don't. It can't happen. What may and should happen is that we teach mento spend more time looking after children and doing housework.9. Where are women said to be less discriminated against?10. What will happen in England in 20 years according to the conversation?11. What does the woman think the women's liberation movement should do?Conversation 2Man: Cheers, ShirleyWomen: Cheers, Paul. What a lovely place for a business lunch. I hope I can concentrate in this heat. Man: I will sure you will when I tell you about my ideas.Woman: You know, I must say I was pleased to hear from you, but from what you said onthe phone, ev erything is so sudden.Man: Well, my father-in-law, who is also the managing director of J.R. Motives, has givenme two week s to prepare a report on the possibility of moving into the export market.Woman: Ah, now, just one thing Paul. Have you really thought the whole idea through?Man: Of course I have.Woman: Now the key thing in the whole operation is to get a good import agent, and yousay the bank will help?Man: I'm almost sure of it.Woman: Preliminary studies are very good, Paul. But if the product can't sell, then there'slittle use in ex panding the factory.Man: Yes, I realize that, Shirley. But we have a very good product. The chief designer hasjust complet ed a new improved model.Woman: I know your bikes have a very good reputation here, but you have to build up a reputation an d mark it in Africa.Man: Yes, of course. But the immediate problem is that my father-in-law wants a detailed report by nex t Monday. Two weeks isn't enough time to prepare a report, so I need your help.Woman: OK, Paul, you've convinced me. I must say I admire your determination.12. Where does the conversation most probably take place?13. What do we learn about the men's father-in-law?14. What does the woman think is important in the whole operation?15. What does the woman admire in the man?2014年12月英语四级听力真题短文第一篇Passage 1Scientists know how twins were born, now though, they are trying to explain how being halfof the bi ological pair influences a twin’s identity. They want to know why many identical twinsmake similar choi ces even when they don’t leave near each other. For example, Jim Springer andJim Louis are identical twins. They were separated when they were only 4 months old. Thetwo Jims grew up in different famili es and did not meet for 39 years. When they finally met, theydiscovered some surprising similarities bet ween them. Both men were married twice, their firstwives were named Linda, and their second wives w ere both named Betty. Both twins namedtheir first sons James Allen. Scientists want to know what influ ences are personality. They studypairs of identical twins who grew up in different surroundings, like Ji m Springer and Jim Louis.These twins help scientists understand the connection between environme nt and biology.Researchers at the University of Minnesota, studies 350 sets of identical twins who did notgrow up together. They discovered many similarities in their personalities. Scientists believedthat per sonality characteristics such as friendliness, shyness and fears are not result of environment. These characteristics are probably inherited. Scientists continue to study identical twins because they are un certain about them and have many questions. Forexample, they want to know ‘can twins really commu nicate without speaking’,can one twinreally feel another twin’s pain’. Perhaps with more research, scien tists will find the answers.16. What are scientists trying to explain according to the passage?17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?18. Why are scientists interested in studying identical twins raised in different families?2014年12月英语四级听力真题短文第二篇Passage 2Today I’m going to talk about tents. Camping is still one of the cheapest ways of having aholiday. A nd each year, over 3 million people take camping vocations, either here in Britain oraboard, mostly on the continent. Obviously, camping can’t be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but modern t ents can be very comfortable indeed, with windows,bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. The most po pular tent sold in Britain is the frame tent with 2 bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for 4 people. There is usually an outer tent ofwater-proofed fabric and a lighter inner tent or tents with a built-in gro und sheet. The outer tent fits over the frame work. This is made of metal poles which are fitted together. The inner tent is attached to this frame. Generally, the inner tent is about half the area of the outer tent. The other half of the outer tent is the living area. This doesn’t usually have a groundsheet but you can buy one to fit, though it costs extra. The ordinary 4 bed frame tent doesn’tusually have a separate kitc hen area, but the larger ones often do. You can buy a kitchenextension for many tents, and it’s worth buying one if you plan to stay camping in one placefor more than a few days.19. What does the speaker say about camping?20. What does the passage tell us about the most popular tent sold in Britain?21. What does the speaker suggest buying if you plan to stay camping in one place formore than a few days?2014年12月英语四级听力真题短文第三篇Passage 3Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world, is located high in the mountainsbetween Franc e and Spain. The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half thesize of New York City. High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. Until the 1930s, travelers haddifficulty in reaching the country . Up until that time, people in Andorra lived in the way they hadlived for centuries. Most Andorrans work ed as farmers. Things did not change quickly. Whenroads were built from France and Spain to Andorra in the 1930s, life picked up speed. Touristbegan to visit the small country. These tourists brought in a lo t of money to spend whilevisiting. Many people in Andorra found new jobs in shops or hotels. These ch anges helped tokeep young people in Andorra. There were many more jobs than before the roads were built.Today tourists provided 80 to 90 percent of Andorra’s income. More than a million people visiteac h year. They come to view the rough mountains. They enjoy the quiet way of life. Mostpeople are also i nterested in the ancient buildings. There are many shops for tourists to browsein, clothes, watches, win es and other items are sold at low prices in Andorra. Import fees arelow, so tourists enjoy the inexpens ive shopping. Most of the businesses in Andorra are ownedby its citizens. There are not many foreign businesses. Some Andorrans still farm and raisesheep and cattle. But most are now involved with the to urist trade.22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?23. What can be said about Andorra before the 1930s?24. What event changed the situation in Andorra?25. What do most people do in Andorra do nowadays?Dictation：Compound DictationDon’t take may English courses, they won’t help you get a decent job. Sign up formanagement cla sses, so you will be ready to join the family business when you graduate.Sound familiar? Many of us ha ve heard suggestions like these put forward by parents or othersclose to us. Such comments often see m quite reasonable. Why then should suggestions likethese be taken with caution? The reason is they relate to the decisions you should make. Youare the one who must live with their consequences. One of the worst reasons to follow a particular path in life is that other people want you to. Decisions that affe ct your life should beyour decisions. Decisions you make after you’ve considered various alternatives a nd chosen thepath that suits you best. Making your own decisions does not mean that you should ignor e thesuggestions of others. For instance, your parents do have their own unique experiences thatmay make their advice helpful and having participated in a great deal of your personal history.They may hav e a clear view of your strength and weaknesses. Still, their views are notnecessarily accurate. They ma y still see you as a child, and need care and protection. Or theymay see only your strength or in some unfortunate cases, they may focus only on your flawsand shortcomings. People will always be giving y our advice, ultimately, though you have tomake your own judgments.。

2014年6月英语四级听力真题（第2套）1. A.They came in five different colors.B.They were good value for money.C.They were a very good design.D.They were s01d out very quickly.2. A.Ask her roommate not to speak loudly on the phone.B.Ask her roommate to make her phone calls outside.C.Go and find a quieter place to review her lessons.D.Report her problem to the dorm management.3. A.The washing machine is totally beyond repair.B.He will help Wendy prepare her annual report.C.Wendy should give priority to writing her. report.D.The washing machine should be checked annually.4. A.The man fell down when removing the painting.B.The wall will be decorated with a new painting.C.The woman likes the painting on the wall.D.The painting is now being reframed.5. A.It must be missing. B.It was left in the room.C.The man took it to the market.D.She placed it on the dressing table.6. A.Go to a play.B.Meet Janet.C.Book some tickets.D.Have a get-together.7. A.One box of books is found missing.B.Some of the boxes arrived too late.C.Replacements have to be ordered.D.Some of the books are damaged.8. A.The man will pick up Professor Johnson at her office.B.The man did not expect Iris paper to be graded too soon.C.Professor Johnson has given the man a very high grade.D.Professor Johnson will talk to each student in her office. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A.To buy a present for his friend who is getting married.B.To find out the cost for a complete set of cookware.C.To see what he could ask his friends to buy for him.D.To make inquiries about the price of an electric cooker.10. A.To teach him how to use the kitchenware.B.To discuss cooking experiences with him.C.To tell him how to prepare delicious dishes.D.To recommend suitable kitchenware to him.11. A.There are so many different sorts of knives.B.Cooking devices are such practical presents.C.A mixer can save so much time in making cakes.D.Saucepans and frying pans are a must in the kitchen.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A.Some new problems in her work.B.Cooperation with an international bank.C.Her chance for promotion in the bank.D.Her intention to leave her present job.13. A.The World Bank.B.Bank of Washington.C.A U.S. finance corporation.D.An investment bank in New York14. A.Supervising financial transactions.B.Taking charge of public relations.C.Making loans to private companies in developing countries.D.Offering service to international companies in the United States.15. A.It is a first major step to realizing the woman's dream.B.It is an honor for the woman and her present employer.C.It is a loss for her current company.D.It is really beyond his expectation.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 1 with a single line throughthe centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年6月四级听力原文Short Conversation1. M: Did you buy any of the sweater s that were on sale? W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain. Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?2. W: I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talks so loud on her mobile phone. M: Why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Wendy’s in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine. M: Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report? Q: What does the man mean?4. W: What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall? M: It fell down and the glass broke. I’ m having it reframed. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 5. M: You must have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensive camera you know. W: But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table. Q: What does the woman say about the camera? 6. W: There is a good comedy on at the Theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like,I can book four seats for us. M: All right. I’ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ll let you know tomorrow. Q: What does the woman suggest they do next Saturday? 7. W: We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked. M: They should’ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It’s too late to order replacements. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 8. W: Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office. M: So she has grade d it?Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Long Conversation 1 W: Can I help you?M: Well. I’m not sure. I hope so. You see, actually, I’m getting married soon.And my friends want to buy me presents and things. W: And would you like some things for the kitchen? M: Yes, that’s right. I thought if I could find out about kitchen things. They would be the best sorts of presents. W: Well. I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you want an electric one or a gas one? M: Em. I think I’d probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive, aren’t they? How much is this one? W: It’s one hundred and seventy five pounds, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though. M: But it’s a lot of money, isn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper. W: Well. You need some pans, won’t you? A set of saucepans, I suppose. And frying pans. Do you like cooking? M: Yes. I suppose so. W: Well. In that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that, it’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. That’s good if you make soup and things. M: Em. That’s a thought. W: Something else you might use is a set of these knives, you know, carving knives, bread knives, steak knives, fruit knives, potato peeling knives. M: Heavens! I never knew that there were so many sorts. W: Oh, yes. Come over here and I’ll show you some more. 9-11 Q9 Why is the man in the kitchenware shop? Q10 Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking?Q11 What does the man say he has never realized?Long Conversation 2M: Good morning, Mrs. Thompson.W: Oh, Mr. Minizuka, please come in and sit down. I want to talk to you about something that’s come up.M: What’s up? Anyway I will be glad to help you with anything I can.W: Some advice, Mr. Minizuka. I’ve been offered a new job.M: A new job?W: As a matter of fact, it isn’t the bank in New York.M: Is the offer from another bank?W: It’s from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Washington.M: You mean the World Bank?W: That’s right. And it is really very unexpected I must say.M: You’ve established a reputation in international banking circles. May I ask what kind of position they’ve offered you?W: A rather important one, as a matter of fact, deputy director of the InternationalFinance Corporation.M: Isn’t that the part of the bank that makes loan to private companies in the developing countries?W: Yes, it is. It is a job that certainly offers a chance for public service.M: It seems to me that it is a real honor for you.W: Yes, it is. But I have been with this bank for so many years ever since I graduated from college, in fact.M: But it is an honor for the bank, too, for the training and experience it’s given you. W: Yes, I suppose I can think of it that way.M: Then you’ve decided to accept the offer?W: Probably yes. Almost certainly, I’d like to think I can do some work that will contribute to international corporation and understanding.12-1512. What does the woman want to discuss with the man?13. Who offered the woman the new job?14. What will be the woman’s main responsibility as a deputy director?15. What does the man think of the job offer?Passage 1Good transportation is very important in winter. If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not attempt to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in your car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off your car and lock you inside. Run the engine and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much. Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone, stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This would make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with your car.16-1816. What does the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?17. What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?18. Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts. Right? So you may think that gift giving is a universal custom. But actually the rules of gift giving vary quite a lot. And not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. InNorth America the rules are fairly simple. If you’re invited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from your country. Among friends and family and business associates, we generally don’t give gifts on other occasions except on someone’s birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift giving in Japan is very ancient. There are many detailed rules for everything: from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don’t usually change business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning. Today, we have seen some broad differences in gift giving. I couldn’t want with additional examples. But let’s not miss the main point here. If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities from miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learned about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors. 19-2119. 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 3Claudette Rigo is a reporter for a French newspaper. Her assignment for the last five years has been Washington and American politics. She reports the current political news for her paper. In addition, she writes the column that is published every week. The column explains American politics to her readers in France. They often find it very difficult to understand the United States and the Americans. Claudette lives in a small house in a fashionable section of Washington. She entertains a great deal. Her guests are usually government official, diplomats, lawyers and other newspaper people. When she isn’t entertaining, she goes out to dinners and parties. In spite of her busy social life, Claudette works very hard. The parties are really work for her, because reporters frequently get new stories just by talking and listening to people. Claudette also has a small office in a building downtown. She goes there every morning to write up her stories and send them to Pairs. Her column is published every Monday, so she usually spends a large part of the weekend working on it at home. Claudette spends a month in France every year, so that she won’t forget how to speak French. In spite of all her experience in Washington, Claudette may be transferred. This is the election year in the United States when the people elect a new president. When the election is over, Claudette thinks that her newspaper in Pairs may change her assignment.22-2522. What do we learn about the column Claudette writes?23. What does Claudette usually do on weekends?24. Why does Claudette spend a month in France every year?25. What might happen to Claudette after this year’s American presidential election? Section C Dictation According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he is considered innocent until the court proves the person is guilty. To arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been committed. The police must give the suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then, the police take the suspect to the police station where the name of the person and the charges against him are formally listed. The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or released. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to court rather than run away, he can go free. Otherwise the suspect must put up bail. At this time too, the judge will appoint a court lawyer to defend the suspect if he can’t afford one. The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney’s office presents a case against the suspect. The attorney may present evidence as well as witnesses. The judge then decides whether there is enough reason to hold a trial. The American Justice System is very complex, and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is designed to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the foundation of the American government.。

2014年6月四级听力原文Short Conversation1. M: Did you buy any of the sweater s that were on sale? W: Buy any? I got five of them. They were such a good bargain. Q: What does the woman say about the sweaters?2. W: I have trouble concentrating when my roommate talks so loud on her mobile phone. M: Why don’t you just ask her to lower her voice? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?3. W: Wendy’s in the basement, trying to fix the washing machine. M: Shouldn’t she be working on her annual report? Q: What does the man mean?4. W: What happened to the painting that used to be on the wall? M: It fell down and the glass broke. I’ m having it reframed. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 5. M: You must have left the camera in the market. It’s a very expensive camera you know. W: But I tell you that I didn’t take it. I remember clearly that you put it on the dressing table. Q: What does the woman say about the camera? 6. W: There is a good comedy on at the Theatre Royal next Saturday. If you like,I can book four seats for us. M: All right. I’ll ask Janet if she is free then. I’ll let you know tomorrow. Q: What does the woman suggest they do next Saturday? 7. W: We’ve opened the first box. Look! Some of these books are soaked. M: They should’ve used waterproof wrappings. What are we going to do about it? It’s too late to order replacements. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 8. W: Professor Johnson said you can pick up your term paper at her office. M: So she has grade d it?Q: What can we infer from the conversation?Long Conversation 1 W: Can I help you?M: Well. I’m not sure. I hope so. You see, actually, I’m getting married soon.And my friends want to buy me presents and things. W: And would you like some things for the kitchen? M: Yes, that’s right. I thought if I could find out about kitchen things. They would be the best sorts of presents. W: Well. I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you want an electric one or a gas one? M: Em. I think I’d probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive, aren’t they? How much is this one? W: It’s one hundred and seventy five pounds, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though. M: But it’s a lot of money, isn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper. W: Well. You need some pans, won’t you? A set of saucepans, I suppose. And frying pans. Do you like cooking? M: Yes. I suppose so. W: Well. In that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that, it’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. That’s good if you make soup and things. M: Em. That’s a thought. W: Something else you might use is a set of these knives, you know, carving knives, bread knives, steak knives, fruit knives, potato peeling knives. M: Heavens! I never knew that there were so many sorts. W: Oh, yes. Come over here and I’ll show you some more. 9-11 Q9 Why is the man in the kitchenware shop? Q10 Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking?Q11 What does the man say he has never realized?Long Conversation 2M: Good morning, Mrs. Thompson.W: Oh, Mr. Minizuka, please come in and sit down. I want to talk to you about something that’s come up.M: What’s up? Anyway I will be glad to help you with anything I can.W: Some advice, Mr. Minizuka. I’ve been offered a new job.M: A new job?W: As a matter of fact, it isn’t the bank in New York.M: Is the offer from another bank?W: It’s from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Washington.M: You mean the World Bank?W: That’s right. And it is really very unexpected I must say.M: You’ve established a reputation in international banking circles. May I ask what kind of position they’ve offered you?W: A rather important one, as a matter of fact, deputy director of the InternationalFinance Corporation.M: Isn’t that the part of the bank that makes loan to private companies in the developing countries?W: Yes, it is. It is a job that certainly offers a chance for public service.M: It seems to me that it is a real honor for you.W: Yes, it is. But I have been with this bank for so many years ever since I graduated from college, in fact.M: But it is an honor for the bank, too, for the training and experience it’s given you. W: Yes, I suppose I can think of it that way.M: Then you’ve decided to accept the offer?W: Probably yes. Almost certainly, I’d like to think I can do some work that will contribute to international corporation and understanding.12-1512. What does the woman want to discuss with the man?13. Who offered the woman the new job?14. What will be the woman’s main responsibility as a deputy director?15. What does the man think of the job offer?Passage 1Good transportation is very important in winter. If you have a car, make sure it is ready for the cold weather. Keep the gas tank as nearly full as you can. This will keep water out of the tank and will be a reserve in case you get into trouble. If a storm traps you in your car, there are some steps you should take for your own safety. Do not attempt to walk to find help. You may quickly lose your way in blowing and drifting snow. Your chances of being found are better if you stay in your car. Keep a downwind window open slightly for fresh air. Freezing rain can seal off your car and lock you inside. Run the engine and heater once in a while. Keep the same downwind window open while the engine is running. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. Clap your hands and move your arms and legs from time to time. Do not stay in one position too long. But, do not move too much. Exercise warms you up, but it also causes you to lose body heat. If more than one person is in the car, do not sleep at the same time. One person should always be awake. If you are alone, stay awake as long as you can. Turn on the inside light at night. This would make your car more visible to rescue crews. Don’t panic. Stay with your car.16-1816. What does the speaker say you should do in winter with your car?17. What should you avoid doing if a storm traps you in the car?18. Why is too much exercise undesirable when you are trapped in a car by a winter storm?Passage TwoThe topic of my talk today is gift giving. Everybody likes to receive gifts. Right? So you may think that gift giving is a universal custom. But actually the rules of gift giving vary quite a lot. And not knowing them can result in great embarrassment. InNorth America the rules are fairly simple. If you’re invited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from your country. Among friends and family and business associates, we generally don’t give gifts on other occasions except on someone’s birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone for their kindness. The tradition of gift giving in Japan is very ancient. There are many detailed rules for everything: from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. And while Europeans don’t usually change business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning. Today, we have seen some broad differences in gift giving. I couldn’t want with additional examples. But let’s not miss the main point here. If we are not aware of and sensitive to cultural differences, the possibilities from miscommunication and conflict are enormous. Whether we learned about these differences by reading a book or by living abroad, our goal must be to respect differences among people in order to get along successfully with our global neighbors. 19-2119. 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 3Claudette Rigo is a reporter for a French newspaper. Her assignment for the last five years has been Washington and American politics. She reports the current political news for her paper. In addition, she writes the column that is published every week. The column explains American politics to her readers in France. They often find it very difficult to understand the United States and the Americans. Claudette lives in a small house in a fashionable section of Washington. She entertains a great deal. Her guests are usually government official, diplomats, lawyers and other newspaper people. When she isn’t entertaining, she goes out to dinners and parties. In spite of her busy social life, Claudette works very hard. The parties are really work for her, because reporters frequently get new stories just by talking and listening to people. Claudette also has a small office in a building downtown. She goes there every morning to write up her stories and send them to Pairs. Her column is published every Monday, so she usually spends a large part of the weekend working on it at home. Claudette spends a month in France every year, so that she won’t forget how to speak French. In spite of all her experience in Washington, Claudette may be transferred. This is the election year in the United States when the people elect a new president. When the election is over, Claudette thinks that her newspaper in Pairs may change her assignment.22-2522. What do we learn about the column Claudette writes?23. What does Claudette usually do on weekends?24. Why does Claudette spend a month in France every year?25. What might happen to Claudette after this year’s American presidential election? Section C Dictation According to American law, if someone is accused of a crime, he is considered innocent until the court proves the person is guilty. To arrest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been committed. The police must give the suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then, the police take the suspect to the police station where the name of the person and the charges against him are formally listed. The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or released. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to court rather than run away, he can go free. Otherwise the suspect must put up bail. At this time too, the judge will appoint a court lawyer to defend the suspect if he can’t afford one. The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorney’s office presents a case against the suspect. The attorney may present evidence as well as witnesses. The judge then decides whether there is enough reason to hold a trial. The American Justice System is very complex, and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is designed to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the foundation of the American government.。

Part II Listening ComprehensionSection A1.W: I can’t seem to reach the tea at the back of the cupboard.M: Oh…Why don’t you use the ladder? You might strain your shoulder.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?2.W: Since it’s raining so hard, let’s go in and see the new exhibits.M: That’s a good idea. Mary Johnson is one of my favorite painters.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?3.M: I hear the students gave the new teacher an unfair evaluation.W: It depends on which students you are talking about.Q: What does the woman imply?4.W: It must take you have a long time to fix up these bookshelves.M: It was n’t too bad. I got Doris to do some of them.Q: What does the man mean?5.W: Rod, I hear you’ll be leaving at the end of this month. Is it true?M: Yeah. I’ve been offered a much better position with another firm.I’d be a fool to turn it down.Q: Why is the man quitting his job?6.W: I honestly don’t want to continue the gard ening tomorrow, Tony?M: Neither do I. But I think we should get it over with this weekend.Q: What does the man mean?7.W: You’ve already furnished your apartment?M: I found some used furniture that was dirt cheap.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?8.W: Has the mechanic called about he calls.M: Not yet. I’ll let you know when he calls.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?Conversation oneM: Hello. Matt Ellis speaking.W: Hello, Dr. Ellis my name’s Pan Johnson. My roommate, Janet Holmes, want me to call you.M: Janet Holmes? Oh, that’s right. She’s in my Shakespearean English class. Has anything happened to her?W: Nothing. It’s just that she submitted a job application yesterday and the company asked her in for an interview today. She’s afraid she won’t be able to attend your class this afternoon though. I’m calling to see whether it would be Ok if I gave you her essay. Janet said it’s due today. M: Certainly, that would be fine. Uh, you can either drop it off at my class or bring it to my office.W: Would it be all right to come by your office around 4 o’clock? I’m afraid I can’t come any earlier because I have three classes this afternoon. M: Uh, I won’t be here when you come. I’m supposed to be at a meeting from 3:00 to 6:00, but how about leaving it with my secretary? Sheusually stays until 5 o’clock.W: Fine. Please tell her I’ll be there at 4 o’clock. And Dr. Ellis, one more thing, could you tell me where your office is? Janet told me where your class is, but she didn’t give up me direction to your office.M: Well, I’m in Room 302 of the Gregory Building. I’ll tell my secretary to put the paper in my mail box, and I’ll get it when I return.W: I sure appreciate it. Goodbye, Dr. Ellis.M: Goodbye, Miss Johnson.9.Why couldn’t the woman’s roommate attend the ShakespeareanEnglish class that afternoon?10.W hat favor is the woman going to do for her roommate?11.W hat does the woman want to know at the end of the conversation? Conversation TwoW: How are things going, Rod?M: Not bad, Jane. I’m involved in several projects and it’s a long working day. But I’m used to that so it doesn’t bother me too much.W: I heard you have moved to a new house in the suburb. How do you like commuting to London every day? Don’t you find it a strain?M: It was terrible at first, especially getting up before dawn to catch that 6:30 train. But it’s bearable now that I’m used to it.W: Don’t you think it’s an awful waste of time? I couldn’t bear to spend three hours sitting in a train every day.M: I used to feel the same as you. But now I quite enjoy it.W: How do you pass the time? Do you bring some work with you to do on the train?M: Ah, that’s a good question. In the morning, I just sit in comfort and read the papers to catch up with the news. On the way home at night, I relax with a good book or chat with friends or even have of bridge.W: I suppose you know lots of people on the train now.M: Yes, I bump into someone I know on the platform every day. Last week I came across a couple of old school friends and we spend the entire journey in the bar.W: It sounds like a good club. You never know. I may join too.12.W hat does the man say about his job?13.W hich train does the man take to work every day?14.H ow does the man feel about commuting to work every day now?15.H ow does the man spend his time on the morning train?Section BMost American college students need to be efficient readers. This is necessary because full-time students probably have to read several hundred pages every week. They don’t have time to read a chapter three or four times. They need to extract as much information as possible form the first or second reading.An extraordinarily important study skill is knowing how to mark abook. Student mark the main ideas and important details with a pen or pencil, yellow or blue or orange. Some students mark mew vocabulary in a different color. Most students write question or short notes in the margins.Marking a book is a useful skill, but it’s important to do it right. First, read a chapter with one pen in your hand and others next to you on the desk. Second, read a whole paragraph before you mark anything. Don’t mark too much. Usually you will mark about 10% of a passage. Third, decide on your own system for marking. For example, maybe you will mark main ideas in yellow, important details in blue and new words in orange. Maybe you will put question marks in the margins when you don’t understand something.When your chapter is a rainbow of marking, you don’t have ti read all of it again before an exam. Instead, you just need to review your marks and you can save a lot time.16.W hat should American college students do to cope with their heavyreading assignments?17.W hat suggestion does the speaker give about marking a textbook?18.H ow should students prepare for an exam according to the speaker? Passage TwoThe thought of having no sleep for 24 hours or more isn’t a pleasant one for most people. The amount of sleep that each person needs varies.In general, each of us needs about 8 hours of sleep each day to keep us healthy and happy. Some people, however, can get by with just a few hours of sleep at night.It doesn’t matter when of how much a person sleeps. But everyone needs rest to stay alive. Few doctors would have thought that there might be an exception to this. Sleep is, after all, a very basic need. But a man named Al Herpin turned out to be a real exception, for, supposedly, he never slept!Al Herpin was 90 years old when doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They hoped to challenge the claim that he never slept. But they were surprised. Though they watched him every hour of the day, they never saw Herpin sleeping. He did not even own a bed. He never needed one.The closest that Herpin came to resting was to sit in a rocking chair and read a half dozen newspapers. His doctors were puzzled by the strange case of permanent sleeplessness. Herpin offered the only clue to his condition. He remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he had been born. Herpin died at the age of 94, never, it seems, having slept at all.19.W hat is taken for granted by most people?20.W hat do doctors think of Al Herpin’s case?21.W hat could have accounted for Al Herpin’s sleeplessness?Passage ThreeHetty Green was a very spoiled, only child. She was born in Massachusetts USA in 1835. Her father was a millionaire businessman. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two her father took her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six she started reading the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account. Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited 7.5 million dollars. She went to New York and invested on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15 cents. She became one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she married Edward Green, a multi-millionaire, and has two children, Ned and Sylvia.Hetty’s meanness was well-known. She always argued about prices in shops. She walked to the local grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone for her much loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. She never bought clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when her son, Ned, fell and injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking for free medical help. In the end Ned lost his leg. When she died in 1916 she left her children 100 million dollars. Her daughter built a hospital with her money.22.W hat do we learn about Hetty Green as a child?23.H ow did Hetty Green become rich overnight?24.W hy was Hetty Green much hated?25.W hat do we learn about Hetty’s daughter?。

Part ⅡListening Comprehension (30 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A．, B．, C．andD．, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

1. A．The woman is fussy about the cleanness of the apartment.B．He has not cleaned the apartment since his mother's visit.C．He does not remember when his mother canoe over.D．His mother often helps him to clean the apartment.2. A．The bus stop is only two minutes' walk.B．The nmning made him short of breath.C．They might as well take the next bus.D．The woman is late by a couple of minutes.3. A．She is suffering a pain in her neck.B．She is likely to replace Miss Smith.C．She has to do extra work for a few days.D．She is quite sick of working overtime.4. A．Change her job.B．Buy a dishwasher.C．Open a flower shop.D．Start her own business.5. A．He forgot where he had left the package.B．He slipped on his way to the post office.C．He wanted to deliver the package himself.D．He failed to do what he promised to do.6. A．The speakers do not agree with each other.B．The woman does not like horror films.C．The man pays for the tickets as a rule.D．The speakers happened" to meet in the cinema.7. A．The woman is just as unlucky as the man.B．The woman is more sensitive than the man.C．The speakers share a common view on love.D．The speakers are unhappy with their marriage.8. A．Preparations for a forum.B．Participants in the forum.C．Organizers of a forum.D．Expectations of the forum.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.9. A．France.B．Scandinavia.C．Russia.D．East Europe.10. A．More women will be promoted in the workplace. B．More women will overcome their inadequacies.C．More women will receive higher education.D．More women will work outside the family.11. A．Try hard to protect women's rights.B．Educate men to respect women more.C．Help women acquire more professional skills.D．Spend more time changing women's attitudes.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A．In a restaurant.B．In a hotel lobby.C．At the man's office.D．At the woman's place.13. A．He is the chief designer of the latest bike model.B．He has completed an overseas market survey.C．He is the Managing Director of Jayal Motors.D．He has just come back from a trip to Africa.14. A．To select the right model.B．To get a good import agent.C．To convince the board members.D．To cut down production costs.15. A．His flexibility.B．His vision.C．His intelligence.D．His determination.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hoar 3 short passages. At tho end of each passage, you will hoar some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose tho best answer from tho four choices marked A．, B．, C．andD．. Then mark tho corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through tho centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

2014年6月英语四级听力长对话真题及录音第一篇：2014年6月英语四级听力长对话真题及录音2014年6月英语四级听力长对话真题及录音W: Can I help you?M: Well.I’ m not.I think so.You see, actually, I’m getting married soon.And my friends want to buy me presents things.W: And would you like somethings for the kitchen.M: Yes, that’s right.I thought if I could find out things about kitchen things.They would be the best sorts of presents.W: Well.I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker.Do you like a electron one or a gas one?M: Em.I think I probably prefer a gas one.But cookers are very expensive.Aren’t they? How much is this one?W: It’s one hundred and seventy five cent, including tax and delivery.It’s a very good one though.M: But It’s a lot of money.Isn’t it?What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper.W: Well.You need some pans.Won’t you? A set of pans, I suppose.and drying pans.Do you like cooking?M: Yes.I suppose so.W: Well.In that case, you might like a mixer.If you make cakes and things like that.It’ll save you a lot of time.And a blender too.That’s good if you make soup and things.M: Em.That’s a sort.W: Something else you might use is a set of these knifes, you know,carving knifes, bread knifes,steak knifes, fruit k nifes, potato peeling knifes.M: Haven’t seen or ever knew so many sorts.W: Oh, e over here and I’ll show you some more.9-11Q9 Why is the man is in the kitchen ware shop?Q10 Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking?Q11 What does the man say he has never realized? 第二篇：英语四级真题听力解析分享英语四级听力真题全有，包括短篇新闻、长对话、听力篇章等国家英语四级考试听力部分所有题型。

英语学习资料：2014年6月四级听力真题原文（PassageThree）Hetty Green was a very spoiled, only child. She was born in Massachusetts USA in 1835. Her father was a millionaire busines *** an. Her mother was often ill, and so from the age of two her father took her with him to work and taught her about stocks and shares. At the age of six she started reading the daily financial newspapers and opened her own bank account. Her father died when she was 21 and she inherited 7.5 million dollars. She went to New York and invested on Wall Street. Hetty saved every penny, eating in the cheapest restaurants for 15 cents. She became one of the richest and most hated women in the world. At 33 she married Edward 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 the local grocery store to buy broken biscuits which were much cheaper, and to get a free bone for her much loved dog. Once she lost a two-cent stamp and spent the night looking for it. She never bought clothes and always wore the same long, ragged black skirt. Worst of all, when her son, Ned, fell and injured his knee, she refused to pay for a doctor and spent hours looking for free medical help. In the end Ned lost his leg. When she died in 1916 she left her children 100 million dollars. Her daughter built a hospital with her money。