1、英语四级听力原文06Section 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
2、a pause . During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A),B),C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) She expected more people at her party.B) She enjoys entertaining small children.C)
3、 She threw a surprise party for her friendD) She has always enjoyed great popularity.12. A) They are not used to living in a cold place.B) They feel lucky to live in Florida.C) They are going to have a holiday.D) They have not booked their air tickets yet.13. A) He was pleased to get the medal. C) H
4、e used to be a firefighter.B) He was very courageous. D) He was accused of causing a fire.14. A) Make a profitable investment. C) Get parts for the machine from Japan.B) Buy a new washing machine D) Have the old washing machine fixed.15. A) He is pleased with his exciting new job.B) He finds the hug
5、e workload unbearable.C) He finds his office much too big for him.D) He is not so excited about his new position.16. A) The woman is going to hold a big party tomorrow.B) The man has no idea what the right thing to do is.C) The woman doesnt know how to get to the party.D) The man offers to drive the
6、 woman to the party.17. A) Drawing up a business plan. C) Finalizing a contract.B) Discussing a term paper. D) Reviewing a co-authored article.18. A) She ordered some paper. C) She chatted online with a friendB) She had the printer repaired. D) She filled in an application formQuestions 19 to 22 are
7、 based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) His health is getting worse. C) His past life upsets him a good deal.B) He can no longer work at sea. D) He has not got the expected pension.20. A) She passed away years ago. C) She has been working at a clinic.B) She used to work as a model. D)
8、She has been seriously ill for years.21. A) She has made lots of money as a doctor.B) She is going to take care of her old dad.C) She has never got on with her father.D) She is kind and generous by nature.22. A) He dines out with his wife every weekend.B) He is excellent but looks had-tempered.C) He
9、 does not care about his appearance.D) He is not quite popular with his patients.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) The man has sent the order to the woman by mistakeB) Some of the telephone systems dont work properlyC) Some of the packs do not contain any ma
10、nuals.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.24. A) Send a service engineer to do the repairs.B) Consult her boss about the best solution.C) Pass the mans order to the right person.D) The quality of the goods is not up to the standard.25. A) Ideal. C) PartialB) Temporary D) Creative S
11、ection BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages .At the end of each passage .You will hear some questions. Boss 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 th
12、e corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) It is entertaining. C) It takes lots of time.B) It is a costly hobby. D) It requires training.27. A) They can harm nearby plants. C) They
13、fight each other for food.B) They may catch some disease. D) They may pollute the environment.28. A) Place the food on warmer spots. C) Avoid using any contaminated food.B) Use prepared feed mixtures only. D) Continue the feeding till it gets warm.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are based on the passa
14、ge you have just heard.29. A) He will betray even his best friends.B) He is able to make up good excuses.C) He will lie whenever he wants.D) He tries to achieve his goal at any cost30. A) She made him apologize C) She broke up with him.B) She readily forgave him D) She refused to answer his calls.31
15、. A) Buy her a new set of tires. C) Lend her his batteries. B) Help clean her apartment. D) Move furniture for her.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The atmosphere they live in is rather unreal.B) Their parents put too much pressure on them.C) Its ha
16、rd for them to get along with other kids. D) They have to live in the shadow of their parents.33. A) He always boasts about his rich father.B) He will grow up to be good for nothing.C) He has too much to know the value of things.D) He is too young to manage his inherited property.34. A) She wants Am
17、anda to get professional care. B) She has no experience in raising children.C) She wants to show off her wealth.D) She has no time to do it herself.35. A) The lifestyle depicted in Hollywood movies.B) The worship of money, beauty and pleasure.C) The attention the media focuses on them.D) The pursuin
18、g of perfection in performance.Section CDirections : In this section , you will hear a passage three times .When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea . When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered fr
19、om 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for
20、 the third time, you should check what you have written . Around 120 years ago, Ebbinghaus began his study of memory. He(36) .on studying how quickly the human mind can remember (37) . One result of his research is known as the total time hypothesis(假设), which simply means the amount you learn (38)
21、on the time you spend trying to learn it . This can be taken as our first rule of learning.Although it is usually true that studying for four hours is better than studying for one, there is still the question of how we should use the four hours. For example, is it better to study for four hours (39)
22、 or to study for one hour a day for four days in a (40) ?. The answer, as you may have (41) , is that it is better to spread out the study times. This (42) , through which we can learn more (43) .by dividing our practice time, is known as the distribution of practice effect. Thus, (44) But were not
23、finished yet. We havent considered how we should study over very short periods of time. (45) .Should you look at the same word in rapid succession, or look at the word and then have some delay before you look at it again ?(46)Short Conversations11. W: There were more than a hundred people at Kates b
24、irthday party. How come shes got so many friends?M: Its really no surprise. You know she was popular even when she was a childQ: What does the man imply about Kate?12. M: They say therell be a snow-storm tonight, and the cold weather will last quite a few days.W: Oh! Were so lucky, well be getting a
25、way for a while, and having a holiday in Florida. But lets call right now to confirm our flight.Q: What do we learn about the two speakers?13. W: Tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire.M: I really admire his courage.Q: What do we learn about Tony from the convers
26、ation?14. M: My washing machine is more than fifteen years old and it has worked just fine until last night.W: Youll never be able to get parts for it, even from Japan. So it might be time to invest a more recent model.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?15. W: I heard about your promotion, yo
27、u must be thrilled. M: Not really, the new office is huge, but the word load has doubled.Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?16. W: I cant decide what to do about the party tomorrow.M: You dont have to go if you dont want to, but Ill be glad to give you a ride if you do.Q: What d
28、o we learn from the conversation?17. M: Now if you have any questions about the contract. Ill be happy to answer them.W: Nothing comes to mind right now, but Id like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it.Q: What are the speakers doing right now?18. M: We are out of
29、paper for the printer. Can you please order some?W: I completed the order form online yesterday and it will be here by noon. Ill let you know when it comes in.Q: What did the woman do?Long ConversationConversation OneW: Bob, do you know who I saw the other day? Old Jake, looking terribly depressed.
30、Did he get pensioned off at last?M: Yes. They made him retire after 50 years at sea. He is pretty upset about it, but what can you do? He really is pasted.W: He is all alone, isnt he?M: Yes, his wife has been dead for years. They had one daughter, Dories. But she went off to town as soon as she left
31、 school. And he hasnt heard from her since. I hear she is making good money as a model.W: Maybe someone could get in touch with her. Get her to come back for a while to help?M: I dont suppose she come. She never got on with her father. He is bit of a tough character and she is rather selfish. Oh, I
32、expect old Jake will get by. He is healthy at least, comes into a clinic for a check regularly.W: Are you his doctor?M: No, my partner doctor Johnson is. W: That bad-tempered old thing?M: Oh, he isnt bad-tempered. He just looks it. He is an excellent doctor, taught me a lot, and he has a very nice family. His wife invites me over there to supper every week. Very pleasant.W: yes. I teach their daughter Pen at
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