大学英语四级听力CET4真题(2000年-2010年)

大学英语四级听力CET4真题(2000年-2010年) 2000年1月CET-4真题 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) The woman is a close friend of the man. B) The woman has been working too hard. C) The woman is seeing a doctor. D) The woman is tired of her work. 2. A) This apple pie tastes very good. B) His mother likes the pie very much. C) This pie can’t match his mother’s. D) His mother can’t make apple pies. 3. A) Take a walk. B) Give a performance. C) Listen to the music. D) Dance to the music. 4. A) Read an article on political science. B) Present a different theory to the class. C) Read more than one article. D) Choose a better article to read. 5. A) The woman would understand if she did Mary’s job. B) The woman should do the typing for Mary. C) The woman should work as hard as Mary. D) The woman isn’t a skillful typist. 6. A) He wants to make an appointment with Mr. Smith. B) He wants to make sure that Mr. Smith will see him. C) He wants to change the time of the appointment. D) He wants the woman to meet him at three o’clock. 7. A) He gets nervous very easily. B) He is an inexperienced speaker. C) He is an awful speaker. D) He hasn’t prepared his speech well. 8. A) She didn’t like the books the man bought. B) There wasn’t a large selection at the bookstore. C) The man bought a lot of books. D) She wanted to see what the man bought. 9. A) Buy a ticket for the tem o’clock flight. B) Ask the man to change the ticket for her. C) Go to the airport immediately. D) Switch to a different flight. 10. A) Dr. Lemon is waiting for a patient. B) Dr. Lemon is busy at the moment. C) Dr. Lemon has lost his patience. D) Dr. Lemon has gone out to visit a patient. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage one Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) A car outside the supermarket. B) A car at the bottom of the hill. C) Paul’s car. D) The sports car. 12. A) Inside the car. B) At the foot of the hill. C) In the garage. D) In the supermarket. 13. A) The driver of the sports car. B) The two girls inside the car. C) The man standing nearby. D) The salesman from London. 14. A) Nobody. B) The two girls. C) The bus driver. D) Paul. Passage Two Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 15. A) His friend gave him the wrong key. B) He didn’t know where the back door was. C) He couldn’t find the key to his mailbox. D) It was too dark to put the key in the lock. 16. A) It was getting dark. B) He was afraid of being blamed by his friend. C) The birds might have flown away. D) His friend would arrive any time. 17. A) He looked silly with only one leg inside the window. B) He knew the policeman wouldn’t believe him. C) The torch light made him look very foolish. D) He realized that he had made a mistake. Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. A) The threat of poisonous desert animals and plants. B) The exhaustion of energy resources. C) The destruction of oil wells. D) The spread of the black powder from the fires. 19. A) The underground oil resources have not been affected. B) Most of the desert animals and plants have managed to survive. C) The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating. D) The underground water resources have not been polluted. 20. A) To restore the normal production of the oil wells. B) To estimate the losses caused by the fires. C) To remove the oil left in the desert. D) To use the oil left in the oil lakes. 2000年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) She is not interested in the article. B) She has given the man much trouble. C) She would like to have a copy of the article. D) She doesn’t want to take the trouble to read the article. 2. A) He saw the big tower he visited on TV. B) He has visited the TV tower twice. C) He has visited the TV tower once. D) He will visit the TV tower in June. 3. A) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time. B) The woman regrets having taken up much of the professor’s time. C) The woman knows the professor has been busy. D) The woman knows the professor has run into trouble. 4. A) He doesn’t enjoy business trips as much as he used to. B) He doesn’t think he is capable of doing the job. C) He thinks the pay is too low to support his family. D) He wants to spend more time with his family. 5. A) The man thought the essay was easy. B) They both had a hard time writing the essay. C) The woman thought the essay was easy. D) Neither of them has finished the assignment yet. 6. A) In the park. B) Between two buildings. C) In his apartment. D) Under a huge tree. 7. A) It’s awfully dull. B) It’s really exciting. C) It’s very exhausting. D) It’s quite challenging. 8. A) A movie. B) A lecture. C) A play. D) A speech. 9. A) The weather is mild compared to the past years. B) They are having the coldest winter ever. C) The weather will soon get warmer. D) The weather may get even colder. 10. A) A mystery story. B) The hiring of a shop assistant. C) The search for a reliable witness. D) An unsolved case of robbery. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage one Questions 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) They want to change the way English is taught. B) They learn English to find well-paid jobs. C) They want to have an up-to-date knowledge of English. D) They know clearly what they want to learn. 12. A) Professionals. B) College students. C) Beginners. D) Intermediate learners. 13. A) Courses for doctors. B) Courses for businessmen. C) Courses for reporters. D) Courses for lawyers. 14. A) Three groups of learners. B) The importance of business English. C) English for Specific Purposes. D) Features of English for different purposes. Passage Two Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 15. A) To show off their wealth. B) To feel good. C) To regain their memory. D) To be different from others. 16. A) To help solve their psychological problems. B) To play games with them. C) To send them to the hospital. D) To make them aware of its harmfulness. 17. A) They need care and affection. B) They are fond of round-the-world trips. C) They are mostly form broken families. D) They are likely to commit crimes. Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. A) Because it was too heavy. B) Because it did not bend easily. C) Because it did not shoot far. D) Because its string was short. 19. A) It went out of use 300 years ago. B) It was invented after the short bow. C) It was discovered before fire and the wheel. D) It’s still in use today. 20. A) They are accurate and easy to pull. B) Their shooting range is 40 yards. C) They are usually used indoors. D) They took 100 years to develop. 2001年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) Get some change form Jane. B) Use the woman’s phone. C) Go look for a pay phone. D) Pay for the phone call. 2. A) At a bookstore. B) In a workshop. C) At an art gallery. D) In a department store. 3. A) She’s bought the man a pair of glasses today. B) She will help the man to catch up. C) She is worried about the man’s health. D) She has bought the man an up-to-date map. 4. A) He is going to give a talk on fishing. B) He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time. C) He has the same hobby as Susan’s father. D) He is eager to meet Susan’s parents. 5. A) He finds the presentation hard to follow. B) He considers the presentation very dull. C) He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic. D) He speaks highly of the presentation. 6. A) High quality paper. B) A typewriter. C) A bookshelf. D) Some stocks. 7. A) They go to the seaside. B) They set off early. C) They go sightseeing. D) They wait for a fine day. 8. A) He was late for school on the first day. B) He had a funny face. C) He was the first person she met at school. D) He liked to show off in class. 9. A) Her car can stand any crash. B) Her car is not as good as his. C) Her car is maintained as well as his. D) Her car is kept in good condition. 10. A) She is too busy to go. B) She doesn’t want to wait long. C) She’s willing to go swimming. D) She enjoys the wonderful weather. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage one Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) He was once a friend of the ruler. B) He was a tax collector. C) He was a government official. D) He was once a school teacher in India. 12. A) To declare new ways of collecting tax. B) To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government. C) To collect money from the persons invited. D) To reward outstanding tax collectors. 13. A) They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for. B) They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler. C) They were excused from paying income tax. D) They enjoyed being invited to dinner at the ruler’s palace. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) They liked traveling. B) They wanted to find a better place to live in. C) They were driven out of their homes. D) The reasons are unknown. 15. A) They try to put up with Gypsies. B) They are envious of Gypsies. C) They are unfriendly to Gypsies. D) They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies. 16. A) Special schools have been set up for them. B) Permanent homes have been built for them. C) They are now taught in their own language. D) They are now allowed to attend local schools. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) The causes are obvious. B) The causes are very complicated. C) The causes are familiar. D) The causes are not well understood. 18. A) Regular driver training. B) Improved highway design. C) Stricter traffic regulations. D) Better public transportation. 19. A) Highway crime. B) Poor traffic control. C) Confusing road signs. D) Drivers’ errors. 20. A) Designing better cars. B) Building more highways. C) Increasing people’s awareness of traffic problems. D) Enhancing drivers’ sense of responsibility. 2001年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) A math teacher and his colleague. B) A teacher and his student. C) A librarian and a student. D) A student and his classmate. 2. A) Tony thought the experiment was well done. B) Tony finished the experiment last night. C) Tony could not continue the experiment. D) Tony had expected the experiment to be easier. 3. A) She wants to save money to buy a piano. B) The present apartment is too expensive. C) She can’t put up with the noise. D) She had found a job in a neighbouring area. 4. A) He has made great progress in his English. B) He is not very interested in English songs. C) He is a student of the music department. D) He is not very enthusiastic about his English lessons. 5. A) In a car. B) On the street. C) In a restaurant. D) At home. 6. A) His injury kept him at home. B) He was too weak to see the doctor. C) He didn’t think it necessary. D) He failed to make an appointment. 7. A) 5:10. B) 5:00. C) 4:30. D) 5:15. 8. A) The man is talking with his boss. B) The man needs help. C) The man is complaining. D) The man likes his job. 9. A) Wear a new dress. B) Attend a party. C) Go shopping. D) Make a silk dress. 10. A) He exaggerated his part. B) He played his part quite well. C) He was not dramatic enough. D) He performed better than the secretary. Section B Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. If you are a young college student, most of your concerns about your health and happiness in life are probably (S1) ________ on the present. Basically, you want to feel good physically, mentally, and (S2) ________ now. You probably don’t spend much time worrying about the (S3) ________ future, such as whether you will develop heart disease, or (S4) ________, how you will take care of yourself in your (S5) ________ years, or how long you are going to live. Such thoughts may have (S6) ________ your mind once in a while. However, if you are in your thirties, forties, fifties, or older, such health-related thoughts are likely to become (S7) ________ important to you. (S8) ________ that will help you feel better physically and mentally. Recently researchers have found that, even in late adulthood, exercise, strength training with weights, and better food can help elderly individuals significantly improve their health and add happiness to their life. (S9) ________, giving us the opportunity to avoid some of the health problems that have troubled them (S10) ________ 2002年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) She has to post a letter instead. B) She has to turn down the man’s request. C) She’s not sure if the computer is fixed. D) She can’t send the message right now. 2. A) He didn’t get the book he needed. B) He had no idea where the book was. C) The library is closed on weekends. D) He was not allowed to check out the book. 3. A) Play a tape recorder. B) Take a picture. C) Repair a typewriter. D) Start a car. 4. A) The woman rejected the man’s apology. B) The woman appreciated the man’s offer. C) The man had forgotten the whole thing. D) The man had hurt the woman’s feelings. 5. A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport. B) They are complaining about the poor airport service. C) They are discussing their plan for Christmas. D) The man is seeing the woman off. 6. A) She plans to go to graduate school. B) She will drop out of school. C) She will stop working and concentrate on her studies. D) She will take a part-time job. 7. A) He needs another job as research assistant. B) He asked Professor Williams for assistance. C) He assists Professor Williams with his teaching. D) He is doing research with Professor Williams. 8. A) She thought there were no tickets left for the show. B) She thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied. C) The show was planned a long time ago. D) The audience were deeply impressed by the show. 9. A) Mr. Long’s briefing was unnecessarily long. B) The woman should have been more attentive. C) Mr. Long’s briefing was not relevant to the mission. D) The woman needn’t have attended the briefing. 10. A) In a bank. B) In a school. C) In a clothing store. D) In a barbershop. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage one Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) Because the bird couldn’t repeat his master’s name. B) Because the bird screamed all day long. C) Because the bird uttered the wrong word. D) Because the bird failed to say the name of the town. 12. A) The cruel master. B) The man in the kitchen. C) The pet bird. D) The fourth chicken. 13. A) The bird bad finally understood his threat. B) The bird managed to escape from the chicken house. C) The bird had learned to scream back at him. D) The bird was living peacefully with the chickens. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) They are kept in open prisons. B) They are allowed out of the prison grounds. C) They are ordered to do cooking and cleaning. D) They are a small portion of the prison population. 15. A) Some of their prisoners are allowed to study or work outside prisons. B) Most of their prisoners are expected to work. C) Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill training. D) Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their families. 16. A) They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training centre. B) Most of them get paid for their work. C) They have to cook their own meals. D) They can choose to do community work. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) Because they have a driving license. B) Because they have received special training. C) Because the traffic conditions in London are good. D) Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex. 18. A) Two to four months. B) About three weeks. C) At least half a year. D) Two years or more. 19. A) Government officers are hard to please. B) The learner has to go through several tough tests. C) The learner usually fails several times before he passes it. D) The driving test usually last tow months. 20. A) They don’t want their present bosses to know what they’re doing. B) They want to earn money from both jobs. C) They cannot earn money as taxi drivers yet. D) They look forward to further promotion. 2002年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) His father. B) His mother. C) His brother. D) His sister. 2. A) A job opportunity. B) A position as general manager. C) A big travel agency. D) An inexperienced salesman. 3. A) Having a break. B) Continuing the meeting. C) Moving on to the next item. D) Waiting a little longer. 4. A) The weather forecast says it will be fine. B) The weather doesn’t count in their plan. C) They will not do as planned in case of rain. D) They will postpone their program if it rains. 5. A) He wishes to have more courses like it. B) He finds it hard to follow the teacher. C) He wishes the teacher would talk more. D) He doesn’t like the teacher’s accent. 6. A) Go on with the game. B) Draw pictures on the computer. C) Review his lessons. D) Have a good rest. 7. A) She does not agree with Jack. B) Jack’s performance is disappointing. C) Most people will find basketball boring. D) She shares Jack’s opinion. 8. A) The man went to a wrong check-in counter. B) The man has just missed his flight. C) The plane will leave at 9:14. D) The plane’s departure time remains unknown. 9. A) At a newsstand. B) At a car dealer’s. C) At a publishing house. D) At a newspaper office. 10. A) He wants to get a new position. B) He is asking the woman for help. C) He has left the woman a good impression. D) He enjoys letter writing. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage one Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) They are interested in other kinds of reading. B) They are active in voluntary services. C) They tend to be low in education and in income. D) They live in isolated areas. 12. A) The reasons why –people don’t read newspapers are more complicated than assumed. B) There are more uneducated people among the wealthy than originally expected. C) The number of newspaper readers is steadily increasing. D) There are more nonreaders among young people nowadays. 13. A) Lowering the prices of their newspapers. B) Shortening their news stories. C) Adding variety to their newspaper content. D) Including more advertisements in their newspapers. Passage Two Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) A basket. B) A cup. C) A egg. D) An oven. 15. A) To let in the sunshine. B) To serve as its door. C) To keep the nest cool. D) For the bird to lay eggs. 16. A) Branches. B) Grasses. C) Mud. D) Straw. 17. A) Some are built underground. B) Some can be eaten. C) Most are sewed with grasses. D) Most are dried by the sun. Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. A) To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age. B) To look into the pattern of solar wind activity. C) To analyze the composition of different trees. D) To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth. 19. A) The lifecycle of trees. B) The number of trees. C) The intensity of solar burning. D) The quality of air. 20. A) It affects the growth of trees. B) It has been increasing since the Ice Age. C) It is determined by the chemicals in the air. D) It follows a certain cycle. 2003年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) They are both anxious to try Italian food. B) They are likely to have dinner together. C) The man will treat the woman to dinner tonight. D) The woman refused to have dinner with the man. 2. A) It’s only for rent, not for sale. B) It’s not as good as advertised. C) It’s being redecorated. D) It’s no longer available. 3. A) Colleagues. B) Husband and wife. C) Employer and employee. D) Mother and son. 4. A) She contacts her parents occasionally. B) She phones her parents regularly at weekends. C) She visits her parents at weekends when the fares are down. D) She often call her parents regardless of the rates. 5. A) The next bus is coming soon. B) The bus will wait a few minutes at the stop. C) There are only two or three passengers waiting for the bus. D) They can catch this bus without running. 6. A) The assignment looks easy but actually it’s quite difficult. B) The assignment is too difficult for them to complete on time. C) They cannot finish the assignment until Thursday. D) They have plenty of time to work on the assignment. 7. A) The man will go to meet the woman this evening. B) The man and the woman have an appointment at 7 o’clock. C) The woman can’t finish making the jam before 7 o’clock. D) The woman won’t be able to see the man this evening. 8. A) She’s learned a lot from the literature class. B) She’s written some books about world classics. C) She’s met some of the world’s best writers. D) She’s just back from a trip round the world. 9. A) The exam was easier than the previous one. B) Joe is sure that he will do better in the next exam. C) Joe probably failed in the exam. D) The oral part of the exam was easier than the written part. 10. A) She is tired of driving in heavy traffic. B) She doesn’t mind it as the road conditions are good. C) She is unhappy to have to drive such a long way every day. D) She enjoys it because she’s good at driving. Section B Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. It’s difficult to imagine the sea ever running out of fish. It’s so vast, so deep, so (S1) ________. Unfortunately, it’s not bottomless. Over-fishing, (S2) ________ with destructive fishing practices, is killing off the fish and (S3) ________ their environment. Destroy the fish, and you destroy the fishermen’s means of living. At least 60 (S4) ________ of the world’s commercially important fish (S5) ________ are already over-fished, or fished to the limit. As a result, governments have had to close down some areas of sea to commercial fishing. Big, high-tech fleets (S6) ________ that everything in their path is pulled out of water. Anything too small, or the wrong thing, is thrown back either dead or dying. That’s an (S7) ________ of more than 20 million metric tons every year. (S8) ________. In some parts of the world, for every kilogram of prawns (对虾) caught, up to 15 kilograms of unsuspecting fish and other marine wildlife die, simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. True, (S9) ________, then catch them in a way that doesn’t kill other innocent sea life. 2003年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. A) At a theatre. B) At a booking office. C) At a railway station. D) At a restaurant. 2. A) The man is inviting the woman to dinner. B) The woman is too busy to join the man for dinner. C) The woman is a friend of the Stevensons. D) The man is going to visit the Stevensons. 3. A) The professor’s presentation was not convincing enough. B) The professor’s lecture notes were too complicated. C) The professor spoke with a strong accent. D) The professor spoke too fast. 4. A) The furnished apartment was inexpensive. B) The apartment was provided with some old furniture. C) The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday. D) The furniture he bought was very cheap. 5. A) The man is thinking about taking a new job. B) The man likes a job that enables him to travel. C) The man is sure that he will gain more by taking the job. D) The man doesn’t want to stay home and take care of their child. 6. A) Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B) Call to check his scores. C) Be patient and wait. D) Inquire when the test scores are released. 7. A) She read it selectively. B) She went over it chapter by chapter. C) She read it slowly. D) She finished it at a stretch. 8. A) He was kept in hospital for a long time. B) He was slightly injured in a traffic accident. C) He was seriously wounded in a mine explosion. D) He was fined for speeding. 9. A) Wait for a taxi. B) Buy some food. C) Go on a trip. D) Book train tickets. 10. A) It’s not as hard as expected. B) It’s too tough for some students. C) It’s much more difficult than people think. D) It’s believed to be the hardest optional course. 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 choice marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) Anxious and worried. B) Proud and excited. C) Nervous and confused. D) Inspired and confident. 12. A) His father scolded him severely. B) His father took back the six dollars. C) His father made him do the cutting again. D) His father cut the leaves himself. 13. A) One can benefit a lot from working with his father. B) Manual labourers shouldn’t be looked down upon. C) One should always do his job earnestly. D) Teenagers tend to be careless. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) He ran a village shop. B) He worked on a farm. C) He worked in an advertising agency. D) He was a gardener. 15. A) It was stressful. B) It was colorful. C) It was peaceful. D) It was boring. 16. A) His desire to start Iris own business. B) The crisis in his family life. C) The decline in his health. D) His dream of living in the countryside. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) Because there are no signs to direct them. B) Because no tour guides are available. C) Because all the buildings in the city look alike. D) Because the university is everywhere in the city. 18. A) They set their own exams. B) They select their own students. C) They award their own degrees. D) They organize their own laboratory work. 19. A) Most of them have a long history. B) Many of them are specialized libraries. C) They house more books than any other university library. D) They each have a copy of every book published in Britain. 20. A) Very few of them are engaged in research. B) They were not awarded degrees until 1948. C) They have outnumbered male students. D) They were not treated equally until 1881. 2003年9月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversation. At the end of each conversation, a question wilt be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). and decide which is the best answer Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. A) Give Bob a phone call. B) Go and pick Bob up. C) Go look for Bob. D) Wait for Bob. 2. A) She is working in the city. B) Life in the suburbs is lonely. C) Jobs are easier to find in the city. D) It’s less expensive living in the city. 3. A) In a printing shop. B) At a publishing house. C) At a bookstore. D) In a library. 4. A) The woman be more careful next time. B) They try to think of a solution. C) The woman find a spare key. D) They come downstairs. 5. A) Sending an e-mail. B) Working in an office. C) Talking on the phone. D) Doing spelling practice. 6. A) Buy something for the picnic. B) Go shopping with the man. C) Go for a ride around town. D) Have a picnic. 7. A) The woman misplaced her class permit for biology. B) The woman arrived for registration too early. C) The woman missed registration for the biology course. D) The woman got a wrong class permit. 8. A) The woman likes the weather in New York very much. B) The woman will stay in New York a long time. C) The man is planning to visit New York. D) It’s quite cold in New York now. 9. A) The old lady sitting next to the couple likes toys very much. B) An old lady took the couple’s suitcase for her own. C) The couple’s suitcase was stolen in the restaurant. D) The man forgot to put the toys in their suitcase. 10. A) She’s flying to Hong Kong. B) She’s going to buy an air ticket. C) She’s going to say good-bye to Bill. D) She’s leaving for Hong Kong with Bill. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) They him only retired workers. B) They each do jobs they are good at. C) They close the hotel during low seasons. D) They employ as few workers as possible. 12. A) Staff training. B) Book-keeping. C) Cleaning and washing up. D) Gardening and flower arranging. 13. A) They have their hotel beautifully decorated. B) They provide delicious food. C) They make their guests feel at home. D) They give parties regularly for their visitors. Passage Two Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) To withdraw his deposit. B) To cash a cheek. C) To rob the bank. D) To get his prize. 15. A) A radio announcer B) A bank employee. C) A car mechanic. D) A movie actor. 16. A) They let him do what he wanted to. B) They helped him find large bills. C) They pressed the alarm. D) They called the police. 17. A) He was afraid that be would be caught on the spot. B) Large bills were not within his reach. C) The maximum sum allowed was 55,000. D) He was limited by time and the size of his pockets. Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 18. A) A rescuer on the Golden Gate Bridge. B) A professional diver. C) A telephone operator. D) A guard on the Golden Gate Bridge. 19. A) Someone ham fallen off the bridge. B) Someone on the bridge is being attacked. C) Someone is threatening to destroy the bridge. D) Someone on the bridge is attempting to kill himself. 20. A) Call the mother to come fight away. B) Try to communicate with them first. C) Help them to get out of their misty. D) Remind them that they have children to take care of. 2003年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. 1. A) The man could come some time later. B) The size the man wants will arrive soon. C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man. D) The man could buy a shirt of a different color. 2. A) The woman is filming the lake. B) The woman is running toward the lake. C) The woman can’t take a photo of the man. D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man. 3. A) It’s quiet in the restaurant. B) The restaurant is too far from their school. C) The price is high in the restaurant. D) The restaurant serves good food. 4. A) On a busy street. B) In a Hong Kong hotel. C) At an airport. D) At a booking office. 5. A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor. B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier. C) The woman’s headache will go away by itself. D) The woman has been complaining too much. 6. A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson. B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson’s office. C) Help the woman move the items. D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson’s office. 7. A) The man didn’t practice hard enough. B) The man should find a new partner. C) The man should not give up. D) The man should not dream of being a superstar. 8. A) It doesn’t appeal to her. B) It’s incredibly delicious. C) She has already tasted it. D) There is no more left. 9. A) The man is a diligent student. B) The man has bad study habits. C) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam. D) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper. 10. A) The man has finished Ms assignment. B) The man is willing to help the woman. C) The man will drive the woman to school. D) The man is losing patience with the woman. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) The importance of good manners. B) The art of saying thank you. C) The secret of staying pretty. D) The difference between elegance and good manners. 12. A) They were willing to spend more money on clothes. B) They paid more attention to their appearance. C) They were more aware of changes in fashion. D) They were nicer and gentler. 13. A) By putting on a little make-up. B) By decorating our homes. C) By being kind and generous. D) By wearing fashionable clothes. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) Children don’t get enough education in safety. B) The playgrounds are in poor condition. C) The playgrounds are overcrowded. D) Children are keen on dangerous games. 15. A) They should help maintain the equipment. B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment. C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders. D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children. 16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure. B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment. C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground. D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) It’s admired worldwide. B) It takes skill. C) It pays well. D) It’s a full-time job. 18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left. B) A mother with a baby in her arms. C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front. D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side. 19. A) A side pocket of his jacket. B) The top pocket of his jacket. C) A side pocket of his trousers. D) The back pocket of his tight trousers. 20. A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard. B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London. C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage. D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards. 2004年6月19日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) The man saw Mark on the street two months ago. B) The woman had forgotten Mark’s phone number. C) The woman made a phone call to Mark yesterday. D) Mark and the woman had not been in touch for some time. 2. A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy. B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person. C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown. D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come. 3. A) At 10:30. B) At 10:25. C) At 10:40. D) At 10:45. 4. A) The man no longer smokes. B) The man is under pressure from his wife. C) The man usually follows his wife’s advice. D) The man refuses to listen to his doctor’s advice. 5. A) Move to a big city. B) Become a teacher. C) Go back to school. D) Work in New York. 6. A) Quit delivering flowers. B) Work at a restaurant. C) Bring her flowers every day. D) Leave his job to work for her. 7. A) She can find the right person to help the man. B) She can help the man out. C) She’s also in need of a textbook. D) She picked up the book from the bus floor. 8. A) The man was confused about the date of the appointment. B) The man wants to change the date of the appointment. C) The man is glad he’s got in touch with the doctor. D) The man can’t come for the appointment at 4:15. 9. A) The two speakers are at a loss what to do. B) The man is worried about his future. C) The two speakers are seniors at college. D) The woman regrets spending her time idly. 10. A) She has learned a lot from the novel. B) She also found the plot difficult to follow. C) She usually has difficulty remembering names. D) She can recall the names of most characters in the novel. Section B Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. The Library of Congress is America’s national library. It has millions of books and other objects. It has newspapers, (S1) ________ publications as well as letters of (S2) ________ interest. It also has maps, photographs, art (S3) ________, movies, sound recordings and musical (S4) ________. All together, it has more than 100 million objects. The Library of Congress is open to the public Monday through Saturday, except for public holidays. Anyone may go there and read anything in the collection. But no one is (S5) ________ to take books out of the building. The Library of Congress was (S6) ________ in 1800. It started with eleven boxes of books in one room of the Capitol building. By 1814, the collection had increased to about 3,000 books. They were all (S7) ________ that year when the Capitol was burned down during America’s war with Britain. To help re-build the library, Congress bought the books of President Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson’s collection included 7,000 books in seven languages. (S8) ________. Today, three buildings hold the library’s collection. (S9) ________. It buys some of its books and gets others as gifts. It also gets materials through its copyright office. (S10) ________. This means the Library of Congress receives almost everything that is published in the United States. 2005年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) The man enjoys traveling by car. B) The man lives far from the subway. C) The man is good at driving. D) The man used to own a car. 2. A) Tony should continue taking the course. B) She approves of Tony’s decision. C) Tony can choose another science course. D) She can’t meet Tony so early in the morning. 3. A) She has to study for the exam. B) She is particularly interested in plays. C) She’s eager to watch the new play. D) She can lend her notes to the man. 4. A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later. B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands. C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education. D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only. 5. A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper. B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements. C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate. D) Most students don’t want jobs advertised in the newspapers. 6. A) Move the washing machine to the basement. B) Turn the basement into a workshop. C) Repair the washing machine. D) Finish his assignment. 7. A) Some students at the back cannot hear the professor. B) The professor has changed his reading assignment. C) Some of the students are not on the professor’s list. D) The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment. 8. A) She doesn’t want to talk about the contest. B) She’s modest about her success in the contest. C) She’s spent two years studying English in Canada. D) She’s very proud of her success in the speech contest. 9. A) Talking about sports. B) Writing up local news. C) Reading newspapers. D) Putting up advertisements. 10. A) They shouldn’t change their plan. B) They’d better change their mind. C) The tennis game won’t last long. D) Weather forecasts are not reliable. Section B Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. There are a lot of good cameras available at the moment—most of these are made in Japan but there are also good (S1) ________ models from Germany and the USA. We have (S2) ________ a range of different models to see which is the best (S3) ________ for money. After a number of different tests and interviews with people who are (S4) ________ with the different cameras being assessed, our researchers (S5) ________ the Olympic BY model as the best auto-focus camera available at the moment. It costs $200 although you may well want to spend more—(S6) ________ as much as another $200—on buying (S7) ________ lenses and other equipment. It is a good Japanese camera, easy to use. (S8) ________ whereas the American versions are considerably more expensive. The Olympic BY model weighs only 320 grams which is quite a bit less than other cameras of a similar type. Indeed one of the other models we looked at weighed almost twice as much. (S9) ________. All the people we interviewed expressed almost total satisfaction with it. (S10) ________. 2005年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A 1. A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people. B) The man hasn’t finished working on the bookshelf. C) The tools have already been returned to the woman. D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing. 2. A) Give the ring to a policeman. B) Wait for the owner of the ring in the rest room. C) Hand in the ring to the security office. D) Take the ring to the administration building. 3. A) Save time by using a computer. B) Buy her own computer. C) Borrow Martha’s computer. D) Stay home and complete her paper. 4. A) The man doesn’t have money for his daughter’s graduate studies. B) The man doesn’t think his daughter will get a business degree. C) The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science. D) The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision. 5. A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are. B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper. C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time. D) He’ll find his way to the cinema. 6. A) He’s been to Seattle many times. B) He has chaired a lot of conferences. C) He has a high position in his company. D) He lived in Seattle for many years. 7. A) Teacher and student. B) Doctor and patient. C) Manager and office worker. D) Travel agent and customer. 8. A) She knows the guy who will give the lecture. B) She thinks the lecture might be informative. C) She wants to add something to her lecture. D) She’ll finished her report this weekend. 9. A) An art museum. B) A beautiful park. C) A college campus. D) An architectural exhibition. 10. A) The houses for sale are of poor quality. B) The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy. C) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers. D) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale. Section B Passage 1 11. A) Synthetic fuel B) Solar energy C) Alcohol D) Electricity 12. A) Air traffic conditions B) Traffic jams on highways C) Road conditions D) New traffic rules 13. A) Go through a health check B) Carry little luggage C) Arrive early for boarding D) Undergo security checks Passage 2 14. A) In a fast-food restaurant B) At a shopping center C) At a county fair D) In a bakery 15. A) Avoid eating any food B) Prepare the right type of pie to eat C) Wash his hands thoroughly D) Practice eating a pie quickly 16. A) On the table B) Behind his back C) Under his bottom D) On his lap 17. A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats. B) Eating from the outside toward the middle. C) Swallowing the pie with water. D) Holding the pie in the right position. Passage 3 18. A) Beauty B) Loyalty C) Luck D) Durability 19. A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his country. B) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage. C) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart. D) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck. 20. A) The two people can learn about each other’s likes and dislikes. B) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match. C) The two people can have time to shop for their new home. D) The two people can earn enough money for their wedding. 2005年12月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A 1. A) See a doctor. B) Stay in bed for a few days. C) Get treatment in a better hospital. D) Make a phone call to the doctor. 2. A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier. B) The 2:30 train has a dining car. C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train. D) they are gong to have some fast food on the train 3. A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University. B) She’ll consider the man’s suggestion carefully. C) She has finished her project with Dr. Garcia’s help. D) She’ll consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school. 4. A) Alice didn’t seem to be nervous during her speech. B) Alice needs more training in making public speeches. C) The man can hardly understand Alice’s presentation. D) The man didn’t think highly of Alice’s presentation. 5. A) It’s worse than 30 years ago. B) It remains almost the same as before. C) There are more extremes in the weather. D) There has been a significant rise in temperature. 6. A) At a publishing house. B) At a bookstore. C) In a reading room. D) In Prof. Jordan’s office. 7. A) The man can stay in her brother’s apartment. B) Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel. C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man. D) The man should have booked a less expensive hotel. 8. A) Priority should be given to listening. B) It’s most helpful to read English newspapers every day. C) It’s more effective to combine listening with reading. D) Reading should come before listening. 9. A) It can help solve complex problems. B) It will most likely prove ineffective. C) It is a new weapon against terrorists. D) It will help detect all kinds of liars. 10. A) Help the company recruit graduate students. B) Visit the electronics company next week. C) Get apart-time job on campus before graduation. D) Apply for a job in the electronics company. Section B Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) It ha been proven to be the best pain-killer. B) It is a possible cure for heart disease. C) It can help lower high body temperature effectively. D) It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients. 12. A) It keeps blood vessels from being blocked. B) It speeds up their recovery after surgery. C) It in creases the blood flow to the heart. D) It adjusts their blood pressure. 13. A) It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding. B) It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation. C) It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses. D) It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) They strongly believe in family rules. B) They are very likely to succeed in life. C) They tend to take responsibility for themselves. D) They are in the habit of obeying their parents. 15. A) They grow up to be funny and charming. B) They often have a poor sense of direction. C) They get less attention from their parents. D) They tend to be smart and strong-willed. 16. A) They usually don’t follow family rules. B) They don’t like to take chances in their lives. C) They are less likely to be successful in life. D) They tend to believe in their parent’s ideas. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) They wanted to follow his example. B) They fully supported his undertaking. C) They were puzzled by his decision. D) They were afraid he wasn’t fully prepared. 18. A) It is more exciting than space travel. B) It is much cheaper than space travel. C) It is much safer than space travel. D) It is less time-consuming than space travel. 19. A) They both attract scientists’ attention. B) They can both be quite challenging. C) They are both thought-provoking. D) They may both lead to surprising findings. 20. A) To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be. B) To provide an excuse for his changeable character. C) To explore the philosophical issues of space travel. D) To explain why he took up underwater exploration. 2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what war said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once: After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you maxi read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is, the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. 1. A) They went a long way to attend the party. B) They didn’t think much of the food and drinks. C) They knew none of the other guests at the party. D) They enjoyed the party better than the other guests. 2. A) To the bookstore. B) To the dentist’s. C) To the market. D) To the post office. 3. A) Dr. Andrews has been promoted for his thoroughness. B) She disagrees with Dr. Andrews on many occasions. C) Dr. Andrews used to keep his patients waiting. D) She dislikes Dr. Andrews as much as the new physician. 4. A) Tom is usually talkative. B) Tom has a very bad temper. C) Tom has dozens of things to attend to. D) Tom is disliked by his colleagues. 5. A) To pickup the woman from the library. B) To make a copy of the schedule for his friend. C) To find out more about the topic for the seminar. D) To get the seminar schedule for the woman. 6. A) The woman has to get the textbooks in other ways. B) The woman has sold her used textbooks to the bookstore. C) The man is going to buy his textbooks from a bookstore. D) The man doesn’t want to sell his textbooks to the woman. 7. A) Attend a conference. B) Give a speech. C) Meet his lawyer. D) Make a business trip. 8. A) Jessie always says what she thinks. B) Jessie seems to have a lot on her mind. C) Jessie is wrong to find fault with her boss. D) Jessie should know the marketing director better. 9. A) Helen is talkative. B) Helen is active. C) Helen is sociable. D) Helen is quiet. 10. A) Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman. B) Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house. C) Jimmy is not serious in making decisions. D) Jimmy’s words are often not reliable. 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) It can be used by farmers to protect large buildings. B) It was brought to the northern USA by Asian farmers. C) It has done more harm than good in the southern USA. D) It was introduced into the USA to kill harmful weeds. 12. A) People will have to rely on kudzu for a living. B) They will soon be overgrown with kudzu. C) They will become too hard to plough. D) People will find it hard to protect the soil. 13. A) The farmers there have brought it under control. B) The factories there have found a good use for it. C) The climate there is unfavorable to its growth. D) The soil there is not so suitable for the plant. Passage Two Questions 14 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) A business corporation. B) The universe as a whole. C) A society of legal professionals. D) An association of teachers and scholars. 15. A) Its largest expansion took place during that period. B) Its role in society went through a dramatic change. C) Small universities combined to form bigger ones. D) Provincial colleges were taken over by larger universities. 16. A) Private donations. B) Government funding. C) Grants from corporations. D) Fees paid by students. Passage Three Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) He was wounded in the Spanish civil war. B) He was interested in the study of wild animals. C) He started the organization Heifer International. D) He sold his cows to many countries in the world. 18. A) To help starving families to become self-supporting. B) To make plans for the development of poor communities. C) To teach people how to use new skills to raise animals. D) To distribute food to the poor around the world. 19. A) They should help other families the way they have been helped. B) They should offer all baby animals to their poor neighbors. C) They should submit a report of their needs and goals. D) They should provide food for the local communities. 20. A) It has improved animal breeding skills all over the world. B) It has helped relieve hunger in some developing countries. C) It has promoted international exchange of farming technology. D) It has bridged the gap between the rich and the poor in America. 2006年6月24日大学英语新四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part III Listening Comprehension 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 though the centre. 11. A) The girls got on well with each other. B) It’s understandable that girls don’t get along. C) She was angry with the other young stars. D) The girls lacked the courage to fight. 12. A) The woman does her own housework. B) The woman needs a housekeeper. C) The woman’s house is in a mess. D) The woman works as a housekeeper. 13. A) The Edwards are quite well-off. B) The Edwards should cut down on their living expenses. C) It’ll be unwise for the Edwards to buy another house. D) It’s too expensive for the Edwards to live in their present house. 14. A) The woman didn’t expect it to be so warm at noon. B) The woman is sensitive to weather changes. C) The weather forecast was unreliable. D) The weather turned cold all of a sudden. 15. A) At a clinic. B) In a supermarket. C) At a restaurant. D) In an ice cream shop. 16. A) The woman did not feel any danger growing up in the Bronx. B) The man thinks it was quite safe living in the Bronx district. C) The woman started working at an early age to support her family. D) The man doesn’t think it safe to send an 8-year-old to buy things. 17. A) The man has never seen the woman before. B) The two speakers work for the same company. C) The two speakers work on the same floor. D) The woman is interested in market research. 18. A) The woman can’t tolerate any noise. B) The man is looking for an apartment. C) The man has missed his appointment. D) The woman is going to take a train trip. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) To make a business report to the woman. B) To be interviewed for a job in the woman’s company. C) To resign from his position in the woman’s company. D) To exchange stock market information with the woman. 20. A) He is head of a small trading company. B) He works in an international insurance company. C) He leads a team of brokers in a big company. D) He is a public relations officer in a small company. 21. A) The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer. B) Mr. Saunders will share one third of the woman’s responsibilities. C) Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations. D) The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders’ past experience. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 22. A) She’s worried about the seminar. B) The man keeps interrupting her. C) She finds it too hard. D) She lacks interest in it. 23. A) The lecturers are boring. B) The course is poorly designed. C) She prefers Philosophy to English. D) She enjoys literature more. 24. A) Karen’s friend. B) Karen’s parents. C) Karen’s lecturers. D) Karen’s herself. 25. A) Changing her major. B) Spending less of her parents’ money. C) Getting transferred to the English Department. D) Leaving the university. 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 the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) Rent a grave. B) Burn the body. C) Bury the dead near a church. D) Buy a piece of land for a grave. 27. A) To solve the problem of lack of land. B) To see whether they have decayed. C) To follow the Greek religious practice. D) To move them to a multi-storey graveyard. 28. A) They should be buried lying down. B) They should be buried standing up. C) They should be buried after being washed. D) They should be buried when partially decayed. 29. A) Burning dead bodies to ashes. B) Storing dead bodies in a remote place. C) Placing dead bodies in a bone room. D) Digging up dead bodies after three years. Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 30. A) Many foreign tourist visit the Unite States every year. B) Americans enjoy eating out with their friends. C) The United States is a country of immigrants. D) Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food. 31. A) They can make friends with people from other countries. B) They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles. C) They can practise speaking foreign languages there. D) They can meet with businessmen from all over the world. 32. A) The couple cook the dishes and the children help them. B) The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the waitress. C) The mother does the cooking while the father and children serving the guests. D) A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests. Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A) He took them to watch a basketball game. B) He trained them to play European football. C) He let them compete in getting balls out of a basket. D) He taught them to play an exciting new game. 34. A) The players found the basket too high to reach. B) The players had trouble getting the ball out of the basket. C) The players had difficulty understanding the complex rules. D) The players soon found the game boring. 35. A) By removing the bottom of the basket. B) By lowering the position of the basket. C) By simplifying the complex rules. D) By altering the size of the basket. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. For Americans, time is money. They say, ―you only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely.‖ The (36) ________ will not be better than the past or present, as American are (37) ________ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activity. Thus Americans (38) ________ a ―well-organized‖ person, one who has a written list of thins to do and a (39) ________ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (40) ________ of other people’s time. They do not (41) ________ people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no (42) ________ beneficial outcome. The American attitude toward time is not (43) ________ shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as (44) ________________________________. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the states is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day. In the contest (45) ________________________________, McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants (46) ________________________________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness. 2006年12月23日大学英语新四级(CET4)试卷 Part III Listing Comprehension (35 minutes) 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 though the centre. 11. A) Plan his budget carefully. B) Give her more information. C) Ask someone else for advice. D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend. 12. A) She’ll have some chocolate cake. B) She’ll take a look at the menu. C) She’ll go without dessert. D) She’ll prepare the dinner. 13. A) The man can speak a foreign language. B) The woman hopes to improve her English. C) The woman knows many different languages. D) The man wishes to visit many more countries. 14. A) Go to the library. B) Meet the woman. C) See Professor Smith. D) Have a drink in the bar. 15. A) She isn’t sure when Professor Bloom will be back. B) The man shouldn’t be late for his class. C) The man can come back sometime later. D) She can pass on the message for the man. 16. A) He has a strange personality. B) He’s got emotional problems. C) His illness is beyond cure. D) His behavior is hard to explain. 17. A) The tickets are more expensive than expected. B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price. C) It’s difficult to buy the tickets on the spot. D) It’s better to buy the tickets beforehand. 18. A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree. B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck. C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck. D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) To go boating on the St. Lawrence River. B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province. C) To call on a friend in Quebec City. D) To attend a wedding in Montreal. 20. A) Study the map of Quebec Province. B) Find more about Quebec Province. C) Brush up on her French. D) Learn more about the local customs. 21. A) It’s most beautiful in summer. B) It has many historical buildings. C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century. D) It’s the only French-speaking city in Canada. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 22. A) It was about a little animal. B) It took her six years to write. C) It was adapted from a fairy tale. D) It was about a little girl and her pet. 23. A) She knows how to write best-selling novels. B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults. C) She is able to win enough support from publishers. D) She can make a living by doing what she likes. 24. A) The characters. B) The readers. C) Her ideas. D) Her life experiences. 25. A) She doesn’t really know where they originated. B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints. C) They popped out of her childhood dreams. D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking. 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 the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage One 26. A) Monitor students’ sleep patterns. B) Help students concentrate in class. C) Record students’ weekly performance. D) Ask students to complete a sleep report. 27. A) Declining health. B) Lack of attention. C) Loss of motivation. D) Improper behavior. 28. A) They should make sure their children are always punctual for school. B) They should ensure their children grow up in a healthy environment. C) They should help their children accomplish high-quality work. D) They should see to it that their children have adequate sleep. Passage Two Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) She stopped being a homemaker. B) She became a famous educator. C) She became a public figure. D) She quit driving altogether. 30. A) A motorist’s speeding. B) Her running a stop sign. C) Her lack of driving experience. D) A motorist’s failure to concentrate. 31. A) Nervous and unsure of herself. B) Calm and confident of herself. C) Courageous and forceful. D) Distracted and reluctant. 32. A) More strict training of women drivers. B) Restrictions on cell phone use while driving. C) Improved traffic conditions in cities. D) New regulations to ensure children’s safety. Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A) They haven’t devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel. B) Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify. C) It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold. D) They believe people can recover without treatment. 34. A) They reveal the seriousness of the problem. B) They indicate how fast the virus spreads. C) They tell us what kind of medicine to take. D) They show our body is fighting the virus. 35. A) It actually does more harm than good. B) It causes damage to some organs of our body. C) It works better when combined with other remedies. D) It helps us to recover much sooner. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways depending on the situation they are in. This is very (36) ________. All languages have two general levels of (37) ________: a formal level and an informal level. English is no (38) ________. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a (39) ________ level. Formal language is the kind of language you find in textbooks, (40) ________ books and in business letters. You would also use formal English in compositions and (41) ________ that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with (42) ________, family members and friends, and when we write (43) ________ notes or letters to close friends. Formal language is different from informal language in several ways. First, formal language tends to be more polite. (44) ________________________________. For example, I might say to a friend or a family member ―Close the door, please,‖ (45) ________________________________. Another difference between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. (46) ________________________________. Let’s say that I really like soccer. If I am talking to my friend I might say ―I am just crazy about soccer!‖ But if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say ―I really enjoy soccer.‖ 2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part III Listing Comprehension (35 minutes) 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 though the centre. 11. A) It could help people of all ages to avoid cancer. B) It was mainly meant for cancer patients. C) It might appeal more to viewers over 40. D) It was frequently interrupted by commercials. 12. A) The man is fond of traveling. B) The woman is a photographer. C) The woman took a lot of pictures at the contest. D) The man admires the woman’s talent in writing. 13. A) The man regrets being absent-minded. B) The woman saved the man some trouble. C) The man placed the reading list on a desk. D) The woman emptied the waste paper basket. 14. A) He quit teaching in June. B) He has left the army recently. C) He opened a restaurant near the school. D) He has taken over his brother’s business. 15. A) She seldom reads books from cover to cover. B) She is interested in reading novels. C) She read only part of the book. D) She was eager to know what the book was about. 16. A) She was absent all week owing to sickness. B) She was seriously injured in a car accident. C) She called to say that her husband had been hospitalized. D) She had to be away from school to attend to her husband. 17. A) The speakers want to rent the Smiths’ old house. B) The man lives two blocks away from the Smiths. C) The woman is not sure if she is on the right street. D) The Smiths’ new house is not far from their old one. 18. A) The man had a hard time finding a parking space. B) The woman found they had got to the wrong spot. C) The woman was offended by the man’s late arrival. D) The man couldn’t find his car in the parking lot. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) The hotel clerk had put his reservation under another name. B) The hotel clerk insisted that he didn’t make any reservation. C) The hotel clerk tried to take advantage of his inexperience. D) The hotel clerk couldn’t find his reservation for that night. 20. A) A grand wedding was being held in the hotel. B) There was a conference going on in the city. C) The hotel was undergoing major repairs. D) It was a busy season for holiday-makers. 21. A) It was free of charge on weekends. B) It had a 15% discount on weekdays. C) It was offered to frequent guests only. D) It was 10% cheaper than in other hotels. 22. A) Demand compensation from the hotel. B) Ask for an additional discount. C) Complain to the hotel manager. D) Find a cheaper room in another hotel. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) An employee in the city council at Birmingham. B) Assistant Director of the Admissions Office. C) Head of the Overseas Students Office. D) Secretary of Birmingham Medical School. 24. A) Nearly fifty percent are foreigners. B) About fifteen percent are from Africa. C) A large majority are from Latin America. D) A small number are from the Far East. 25. A) She will have more contact with students. B) It will bring her capability into fuller play. C) She will be more involved I policy-making. D) It will be less demanding than her present job. 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 the Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) Her parents thrived in the urban environment. B) Her parents left Chicago to work on a farm. C) Her parents immigrated to America. D) Her parents set up an ice-cream store. 27. A) He taught English in Chicago. B) He was crippled in a car accident. C) He worked to become an executive. D) He was born with a limp. 28. A) She was fond of living an isolated life. B) She was fascinated by American culture. C) She was very generous in offering help. D) She was highly devoted to her family. Passage Two Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) He suffered a nervous breakdown. B) He was wrongly diagnosed. C) He was seriously injured. D) He developed a strange disease. 30. A) He was able to talk again. B) He raced to the nursing home. C) He could tell red and blue apart. D) He could not recognize his wife. 31. A) Twenty-nine days. B) Two and a half months. C) Several minutes. D) Fourteen hours. 32. A) They welcomed the publicity in the media. B) The avoided appearing on television. C) They released a video of his progress. D) They declined to give details of his condition. Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A) For people to share ideas and show farm products. B) For officials to educate the farming community. C) For farmers to exchange their daily necessities. D) For farmers to celebrate their harvests. 34. A) By bringing an animal rarely seen on nearby farms. B) By bringing a bag of grain in exchange for a ticket. C) By offering to do volunteer work at the fair. D) By performing a special skill at the entrance. 35. A) They contribute to the modernization of American farms. B) They help to increase the state governments’ revenue. C) They provide a stage for people to give performances. D) They remind Americans of the importance of agriculture. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Students’ pressure sometimes comes from their parents. Most parents are well (36) ________, but some of them aren’t very helpful with the problems their sons and daughters have in (37) ________ to college, and a few of them seem to go out of their way to add to their children’s difficulties. For one thing, parents are often not (38) ________ of the kinds of problems their children face. They don’t realize that the (39) ________ is keener, that the required (40) ________ of work are higher, and that their children may not be prepared for the change. (41) ________ to seeing A’s and B’s on high school report cards, they may be upset when their children’s first (42) ________ college grades are below that level. At their kindest, they may gently (43) ________ why John or Mary isn’t doing better, whether he or she is trying as hard as he or she should, and so on. (44) ________________________________. Sometimes parents regard their children as extensions of themselves and (45) ________________________________. In their involvement and identification with their children, they forget that everyone is different and that each person must develop in his or her own way. They forget that their children, (46) ________________________________. 2007年12月22日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) 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. A) She used to be in poor health. B) She didn’t do well at high school. C) She was popular among boys. D) She was somewhat overweight. 12. A) At the airport. B) At the hotel reception. C) In a restaurant. D) In a booking office. 13. A) Having confidence in her son. B) Telling her son not to worry. C) Teaching her son by herself. D) Asking the teacher for extra help. 14. A) Have a short break. B) Take two weeks off. C) Go on vacation with the man. D) Continue her work outdoors. 15. A) He is taking care of his twin brother. B) He is worried about Rod’s health. C) He has been in perfect condition. D) He has been feeling ill all week. 16. A) She bought a new set of furniture from Italy last month. B) She sold all her furniture before she moved house. C) She plans to put all her old furniture in the basement. D) She still keeps some old furniture in her new house. 17. A) The woman forgot leading the book to the man. B) The woman doesn’t find the book useful any more. C) The woman doesn’t seem to know what the book is about. D) The woman wondered why the man didn’t return the book. 18. A) Most of the man’s friends are athletes. B) The man doesn’t look like a sportsman. C) Few people share the woman’s opinion. D) The woman doubts the man’s athletic ability. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) She is afraid that she has lost it. B) She is going to get it at the airport. C) She has packed it in one of her bags. D) she has probably left it in a taxi. 20. A) It will cost her a lot. B) It will last one week. C) It ends in winter. D) It depends on the weather. 21. A) There is a lot of stuff to pack. B) There might be a traffic jam. C) The plane is taking off soon. D) The taxi is waiting for them. 22. A) At home. B) In the man’s car. C) By the side of a taxi. D) At the airport. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) She is thirsty for promotion. B) She is tired of her present work. C) She wants a much higher salary. D) She wants to save travel expenses. 24. A) Language instructor. B) Environmental engineer. C) Translator. D) Travel agent. 25. A) Devotion and work efficiency. B) Lively personality and inquiring mind. C) Communication skills and team spirit. D) Education and experience. 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. Passage One Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard. 26. A) They want children to keep them company. B) They want to enrich their life experience. C) They need looking after in their old age. D) They care a lot about children. 27. A) Their birth parents often try to conceal their birth information. B) They are usually adopted from distant places. C) Their birth information is usually kept secret. D) Their adoptive parents don’t want them to know their birth parents. 28. A) They do not want to hurt the feelings of their adoptive parents. B) They have mixed feelings about finding their natural parents. C) They generally hold bad feelings towards their birth parents. D) They are fully aware of the expenses involved in the search. 29. A) Adoption has much to do with love. B) Understanding is the key to successful adoption. C) Most people prefer to adopt children from overseas. D) Early adoption makes for closer parent-child relationship. Passage Two Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard. 30. A) He suffered from mental illness. B) He bought The Washington Post. C) He was once a reporter for a major newspaper. D) He turned a failing newspaper into a success. 31. A) She committed suicide because of her mental disorder. B) She got her first job as a teacher at the University of Chicago. C) She was the first woman to lead a big U.S. publishing company. D) She took over her father’s position when he died. 32. A) Katharine had exerted an important influence on the world. B) People came to see the role of women in the business world. C) American media would be quite different without Katharine. D) Katharine played a major part in reshaping Americans’ mind. Passage Three Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 33. A) It’ll allow them to receive free medical treatment. B) It’ll prevent the doctors from overcharging them. C) It’ll enable them to enjoy the best medical care. D) It’ll protect them from possible financial crises. 34. A) They may not be able to receive timely medical treatment. B) They can only visit doctors who speak their native languages. C) They have to go through very complicated application procedures. D) They can’t immediately get back the money paid for their medical cost. 35. A) They must send the receipts to the insurance company promptly. B) They have to pay a much higher price to get an insurance policy. C) They needn’t pay the entire medical bill at once. D) They don’t have to pay for the medical services. Compound Dictation Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. More and more of the world’s population are living in towns or cities. The speed at which cities are growing in the less developed countries is (36) __________. Between 1920 and 1960 big cities in developed countries (37) ________ two and a half times in size, but in other parts of the world the growth was eight times their size. The (38) __________ size of growth is bad enough, but there are now also very (39) __________ signs of trouble in the (40) __________ of percentages of people living in towns and percentages of people working in industry. During the nineteenth century cities grew as a result of the growth of industry. In Europe the (41) __________ of people living in cities was always smaller than that of the (42) __________ working in factories. Now, however, the (43) __________ is almost always true in the newly industrialised world: (44)-------.Without a base of people working in industry, these cities cannot pay for their growth; (45) _ _ _. There has been little opportunity to build water supplies or other facilities. (46) _ __ _, a growth in the number of hopeless and despairing parents and starving children. 2008 年06月21日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷 Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes) 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. A) Give his ankle a good rest. B) Treat his injury immediately. C) Continue his regular activities. D) Be careful when climbing steps. 12. A) On a train. B) On a plane. C) In a theater. D) In a restaurant. 13. A) A tragic accident. B) A sad occasion. C) Smith’s unusual life story. D) Smith’s sleeping problem. 14. A) Review the details of all her lessons. B) Compare notes with his classmates. C) Talk with her about his learning problems. D) Focus on the main points of her lectures. 15. A) The man blamed the woman for being careless. B) The man misunderstood the woman’s apology. C) The woman offered to pay for the man’s coffee. D) The woman spilt coffee on the man’s jacket. 16. A) Extremely tedious. B) Hard to understand. C) Lacking a good plot. D) Not worth seeing twice. 17. A) Attending every lecture. B) Doing lots of homework. C) Reading very extensively. D) Using test-taking strategies. 18. A) The digital TV system will offer different programs. B) He is eager to see what the new system is like. C) He thinks it unrealistic to have 500 channels. D) The new TV system may not provide anything better. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 19. A) A notice by the electricity board. B) Ads promoting electric appliances. C) The description of a thief in disguise. D) A new policy on pensioners’ welfare. 20. A) Speaking with a proper accent. B) Wearing an official uniform. C) Making friends with them. D) Showing them his ID. 21. A) To be on the alert when being followed. B) Not to leave senior citizens alone at home. C) Not to let anyone in without an appointment D) To watch out for those from the electricity b 22. A) She was robbed near the parking lot. B) All her money in the bank disappeared. C) The pension she had just drawn was stolen. D) She was knocked down in the post office. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 23. A) Marketing consultancy. B) Professional accountancy. C) Luxury hotel management. D) Business conference organization. 24. A) Having a good knowledge of its customs. B) Knowing some key people in tourism. C) Having been to the country before. D) Being able to speak Japanese. 25. A) It will bring her potential into full play. B) It will involve lots of train travel. C) It will enable her to improve her Chinese. D) It will give her more chances to visit Japan. 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. Passage One Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just 26. A) The lack of time. B) The quality of life. C) The frustrations at work. D) The pressure on working families. 27. A) They were just as busy as people of today. B) They saw the importance of collective efforts. C) They didn’t complain as much as modern man. D) They lived a hard life by hunting and gathering. 28. A) To look for creative ideas of awarding employees. B) To explore strategies for lowering production costs. C) To seek new approaches to dealing with complaints. D) To find effective ways to give employees flexibility. Passage Two Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard. 29. A) Family violence. B) The Great Depression. C) Her father’s disloyalty. D) Her mother’s bad temper. 30. A) His advanced age. B) His children’s efforts. C) His improved financial condition. D) His second wife’s positive influence. 31. A) Love is blind. B) Love breeds love. C) Divorce often has disastrous consequences. D) Happiness is hard to find in blended families. Passage Three Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard. 32. A) It was located in a park. B) Its owner died of a heart attack. C) It went bankrupt all of a sudden. D) Its potted plants were for lease only. 33. A) Planting some trees in the greenhouse. B) Writing a want ad to a local newspaper. C) Putting up a Going Out of Business sign. D) Helping a customer select some purchases. 34. A) Opening an office in the new office park. B) Keeping better relations with her company. C) Developing fresh business opportunities. D) Building a big greenhouse of his own. 35. A) Owning the greenhouse one day. B) Securing a job at the office park. C) Cultivating more potted plants. D) Finding customers out of town. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. We’re now witnessing the emergence of an advanced economy based on information and knowledge. Physical (36) ________, raw materials, and capital are no longer the key (37) ________ in the creation of wealth. Now, the (38) ________ raw material in our economy is knowledge. Tomorrow’s wealth depends on the development and exchange of knowledge. And (39) ________ entering the workforce offer their knowledge, not their muscles. Knowledge workers get paid for their education and their ability to learn. Knowledge workers (40) ________ in mind work. They deal with symbols: words, (41) ________, and data. What does all this mean for you? As a future knowledge worker, you can expect to be (42) ________, processing, as well as exchanging information. (43) ________, three out of four jobs involve some form of mind work, and that number will increase sharply in the future. Management and employees alike (44) __________. In the new world of work, you can look forward to being in constant training (45) ___________. You can also expect to be taking greater control of your career. Gone are the nine-to-five jobs, lifetime security, predictable promotions, and even the conventional workplace, as you are familiar with. (46) __________. And don’t wait for someone to ―empower‖ you. You have to empower yourself.