第一篇：大学英语四级2008年12月听力原文
Short Conversations
11．M: I just received an Email from one of my former classmates.I was surprised, I hadn’t heard from him for ages.W: Well, I’ve been out of touch with most of my old friends, only one or two still drop me a line occasionally, Q: What does the woman mean?
A)Only true friendship can last long.B)Letter writing is going out of style.C)she keeps in regular touch with her classmates.D)She has lost contact with most of her old friends.12.M: If you can make up your mind about the color, I can start on the outside of your house early next week.W: Well, right now I think I want white for the window frames and yellow for the walls, but I’ll let you know tomorrow.Q: Who is the woman talking to?
A)A painter.B)A porter.C)A mechanic.D)A carpenter.13.W: Excuse me, do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month? I need to move in next week when my new job starts.M: The only vacant one I have is 600 dollars, have you inquired at the apartment complex down the street? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
A)Look for a place near her office.B)Find a new job down the street.C)Make inquiries elsewhere.D)Kent the $600 apartment.14.W: You bought a pair of jeans yesterday, didn’t you? What are they like? M: Oh, they are pretty much like my other ones, except with a larger waist.I guess I haven’t spent much time exercising lately.Q: What can we infer from the conversation about the man?
A)He prefers to wear jeans with a larger waist.B)He has been extremely busy recently C)He has gained some weight lately.D)He enjoyed going shopping with Jane yesterday.15.W: I really like those abstract paintings we saw yesterday.What do you think? M: I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet.Q: What does the man imply?
A)The woman possesses a natural talent for an.B)Women have a better artistic taste than men.C)He isn t good at abstract thinking.D)He doesn t like abstract paintings.16.W: You haven’t seen a blue notebook, have you? I hope I didn’t leave it in the reading room.M: Did you check that pile of journals you’ve borrowed from the library the other day? Q: What is the man trying to say to the woman?
A)She couldn t have left her notebook in the library.B)She may have put her notebook amid the journals.C)She should have made careful notes while doing reading.D)she shouldn t have read his notes without his knowing it.17.M: How about joining me for a cup of coffee? W: I’d love to, but I’m exhausted.I was up till 3 this morning, writing a paper for my literature class.Q: Why does the woman decline the man’s invitation?
A)She wants to gel some sleep.B)She needs time to write a paper.C)She has a literature class to attend.D)She is troubled by her sleep problem.18.W: You had a job interview yesterday, didn’t you? How did it go? M: Not too bad, I guess.There were about 20 candidates competing for the sales manager’s job.And finally it was down to three of us, but the other two seems better qualified.Q: What does the man imply?
A)He is confident he will get the job.B)His chance of getting the job is slim C)It isn t easy to find a quaiified sales manager.D)The interview didn t go as well as he expected.听力长对话1
F: Simon, how does it feel to be retired? M: Well, not so bad.F: How have you been spending your time? M: I have been spending more time with my family.I’ve also travelled a bit, you know, off season when everywhere is less crowded and hotels cost less.F: Great.M: You know I haven’t stopped work completely.F: Yes, could you tell us more about this? M: I’m on a scheme that’s called phased retirement;I had a six-month break from work, after that I could apply for project work with the company I used to work for.F: How does the scheme work? M: Well, it’s a trial at the moment.Instead of hiring temporary stuff, the company advertises posts on its website that retired employees like myself can access.F: What sort of works advertised? M: Well, all sorts of things, really.Administrative work and more specialized work, the sort of thing I can do.Some of the projects can last five or six months, and others can just be a couple of days.I can decide more or less when to work.So I can manage my own time.F: I can see it’s good for you.What is your company get out of this? M: Well, I still have all my old contacts at work, so I know who to contact to get something done.The company gets flexibility, too.Once the job’s over, that’s it.I’m not on their books any more.Questions 19-21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.Why does Simon find his retired life enjoyable? 20.How does Simon get to know about the company’s available posts? 21.Why does the company adopt the phased retirement scheme?
19.A)He can manage his time more flexibly.B)He can renew contact with his old friends.C)He can concentrate on his own projects.D)He can learn to do administrative work.20.A)Reading its ads in the newspapers.B)Calling its personnel department.C)Contacting its manager.D)Searching its website.21.A)To cut down its production expenses.B)To solve the problem of staff shortage.C)To improve its administratve efficiency.D)To utilize its retired employees resources.长对话2
W: Oh, where are we going? M: I want to show you something.W: I know, but what is it? M: A farm.It’s just down this road.It’s a small place, but at least it would be our own.W: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm? M: It isn’t very large, only 40 acres.We wouldn’t have to pay very much right now.W: Is there a house on the place? M: A small one, two bedrooms, but it needs to be fixed up a little.I can do the job myself.W: OK.Is there enough space for a kitchen garden? M: There is about half an acre around the house.That’s plenty of space.W: Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables.And maybe keep a few chickens, couldn’t we?
M: Yes, and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.W: What are you thinking about growing, if we do take this place? M: Well, it really isn’t big enough for corn.I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.W: Potatoes? There are a lot of work.M: We are used to hard work, aren’t we? W: Yes, we are, but the money.Do we have enough to get started? It seems like a dream.M: I think we’ve saved enough.We can pay a little on the farm and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor, too.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q 22:What are the speakers going to do at the time of the conversation? Q 23:What does the man say about the farm? Q 24:Why does the man intend to grow potatoes rather than corn on the farm?
22.A)Buy a tractor.B)Fix a house.C)See a piece of property.D)Sign a busines contract.23.A)It is only forty miles from where they live.B)It is a small one with a two-bedroom house.C)It was bought at a price lower than expected.D)It has a large garden with fresh vegetables.24.A)Growing potatoes will involve less labor.B)Its soil may not be very suitable for corn.C)It may not be big enough for raising corn.D)Raising potatoes will be more profitable.25.a)Finances b)Labor c)Equipment d)Profits Passage One
Members of the city council and distinguished guests, it is my privilege to introduce to you today Mr.Robert Washington, chief of our city’s police force.He will address us on the subject of the Community Policing Program.Most of you know that Mr.Washington has a distinguished record as head of our police force for more than ten years.However, you may not know that he also holds a master’s degree in criminology and studied abroad for a year with the international police force which deals with crimes around the world.Mr.Washington first introduced the Community Policing Program 8 years ago.The idea behind the program is to get the police officers out of their cars and into our neighborhood when they can talk directly to merchants and residents about the real dynamics of our city.These officers do more than make arrests.They try to find ways to help solve the problems that contribute to crime in the first place.Often that means hooking people up with services offered by other city agencies, such as schools, hospitals, housing, drug treatment centers.And the program seems to be working: crime is down and our citizens report that they feel more secure.Today Mr.Washington is going to tell us more about this program.Now let’s welcome Mr.Robert Washington.26.What is the purpose of the speaker’s remarks?
He will address us on the subject of community policing program.27.What does the speaker say about Mr.Robert Washington?
Most of you know that Mr.Washington has a distinguished record as head of our police force for more than ten years.However, you may not know that he also holds a master’s degree in criminology and studied abroad for a year with the international police force which deals with crimes around the world.Mr.Washington first introduced the community policing program 8 years ago.28.What is the idea behind the Community Policing Program?
The idea behind the program is to get the police officers out of their cars and into our neighborhood when they can talk directly to merchants and residents about the real dynamics of our city.29.How has the Community Policing Program turned out to be?
And the program seems to be working, crime is down and our citizens report that they feel more secure.26 A)To introduce the chief of the city’s police force B)To comment on a talk by a distinguished guest C)To address the issue of community security D)To explain the functions of the city council 27 A)He has distinguished himself in city management B)He is head of the International Police Force C)He completed his higher education abroad D)He holds a master’s degree in criminology 28 A)To coordinate work among police departments B)To get police officers closer to the local people C)To help the residents in times of emergency D)To enable the police to take prompt action 29 A)Popular B)discouraging C)effective D)controversial
Passage Two
There are between 3000 and 6000 public languages in the world, and we must add approximately 6 billion private languages since each one of us necessarily has one.Considering these facts, the possibilities for breakdowns in communication seem infinite in number.However, we do communicate successfully from time to time.And we do learn to speak languages.But learning to speak languages seems to be a very mysterious process.For a long time, people thought that we learned a language only by imitation and association.For example, a baby touches a hot pot and starts to cry.The mother says, “Hot, hot!” And the baby, when it stops crying, imitates the mother and says, “Hot, hot!” However, Noam Chomsky, a famous expert in language, pointed out that although children do learn some words by imitation and association, they also combine words to make meaningful sentences in ways that are unique, unlearned and creative.Because young children can make sentences they have never heard before, Chomsky suggested that human infants are born with the ability to learn language.Chomsky meant that underneath all the differences between public and private languages, there is a universal language mechanism that makes it possible for us, as infants, to learn any language in the world.This theory explains the potential that human infants have for learning language.But it does not really explain how children come to use language in particular ways.Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.Question 30.Why does the speaker say there are great possibilities for communication breakdowns?
There are numerous public and private languages.Question 31.What is Chomsky’s point on the ability to learn a language?
Human infants are born with the ability to learn language and the potential to learn any language in the world.Question 32.What does Chomsky’s theory fail to explain according to the speaker? It does not really explain how children come to use language in particular ways.30 A)people differ greatly in their ability to communicate B)there are numerous languages in existence C)Most public languages are inherently vague D)Big gaps exist between private and public languages 31 A)it is a sign of human intelligence B)in improves with constant practice C)it is something we are born with D)it varies from person to person 32 A)how private languages are developed B)how different languages are related C)how people create their languages D)how children learn to use language
参考答案：
26.A)To introduce the chief of the city police force.27.D)He holds a master s degree in criminology.28.B)To get police officers closer to the local people.29.C)Effective.30.B)There are numerous languages in existence.31.C)It is something we are born with.32.D)How children learn to use language.Passage Three
When US spacewoman Joan Higginbotham is not flying and working in space, she might be found somewhere on earth giving a speech.Higginbotham, who grew up in Chicago and became an engineer before joining NASA, that is the National Air and Space Administration, gives about a dozen speeches a year.Each speech is different because she tailors her remarks to each audience.Through interviews and E-mails, she finds out in advance her listeners educational level and what information they want to know.On the subject of space walks, for example, audiences vary in their interests and how much complexity they can comprehend.To elementary school children, Higginbotham may discuss a problem that many kids want to know about.“How do spacemen in a spacesuit eat, drink, and go to the bathroom?” Her answer is “the spacesuit is really a small spacecraft with room for food and water-containers, and a waste-collection system.” To a high school audience, she might satisfy a curiosity that often arises in her pre-speech interviews with students who obviously have seen many science fiction movies.“Do spacemen carry weapons in case they encounter enemies in space?” Her answer is “No”.To scientists, she might provide technical details on such topics as the design of spacesuits that protects spacemen from the deadly temperature extremes of space.Just as elaborate preparation is required for success in space, Higginbotham says that it’s important for speakers to learn as much as possible about their listeners before a speech because every audience is different.33.What did Joan Higginbotham do before joining in NASA? 34.How does Higginbotham prepare her speech on space walks? 35.What does the high school audience want to know about space travel? 33.A)she was a tailor B)she was an engineer C)she was an educator D)she was a public speaker 34.A)Basing them on science-fiction movies.B)Including interesting examples in them C)Adjusting them to different audiences D)Focusing on the latest progress in space science 35.A)Whether spacemen carry weapons B)How spacesuits protect spacemen C)How NASA trains its spacemen D)What spacemen cat and drink Section C 复合式听写
Crime is increasing worldwide.There is every reason to believe the(36)trend will continue through the next few decades.Crime rates have always been high in multicultural industrialized societies such as the United States.But a new(37)phenomenon has appeared on the world(38)scene-rapidly rising crime rates in nations that previously reported few(39)offenses.Street crimes such as robbery, rape,(41)murder and auto theft are clearly rising,(41)particularly in eastern European countries such as Hungary and in western European nations such as the United Kingdom.What is driving this crime(42)explosion? There are no simple answers.Still, there’re certain conditions(43)associated with rising crime.Increasing heterogeneity of populations, greater cultural pluralism, higher immigration, democratization of governments,(44)changing national borders, greater economic growth, and the lack of accepted social ideas of right and wrong.These conditions are increasing observable around the world.For instance, cultures that were previously isolated and homogeneous(同种类的)such as Japan, Denmark, and Greece(45)are now facing the sort of cultural variety that has been common in America for most of its history.Multiculturalism can be a rewarding, enriching experience, but it can also lead to a clash of values.Heterogeneity in societies will be the rule in the 21st century, and(46)failure to recognize and plan for such diversity can lead to serious crime problems.
第二篇：2013年12月英语四级听力原文
2013年12月英语四级听力填空原文 When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate apart and alone, they replied, “Because it is right.” If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their men wear pants instead of skirts or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likely to get similar and very uninformative answers because it’s right, because that’s the way it’s done, because it’s the custom or even I don’t know.The reason for these and countless other patterns of social behavior is that they are controlled by social norms shared rules or guide lines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation.Norms define how people ought to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society.We conform to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they exist.In fact we are much more likely to notice departures from norms than conformity to them.You will not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little startled if they bowed, started to stroke you or kissed you on both cheeks.Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world.When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.
第三篇：2011年12月英语四级听力原文
2011年12月英语四级听力原文
11：W: This crazy bus schedule has got mecompletely confused.I can’t figure out when my bus to Cleveland leaves?
M: Why don’t you just go to the ticket window and ask?
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
12.W: I really enjoyed the TV Special about giraffes lastnight.Did you get home in time to see it?
M: Oh, yes.But I wish I could have stayed awake long enoughto see the whole thing。
Q: What does the man mean?
13.W: Airport, please.I’m running a little late, so justtake the fastest way even if it’s not the most direct。
M: Sure, but there’s a lot of traffic everywhere todaybecause of the football game。
Q: What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?
14.W: May I make a recommendation, sir? Our sea food with thisspecial sauce is very good。
M: Thank you.But I don’t eat shellfish, I’m allergic to it。
W: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
15.W: Now one more question if you don’t mind, what position ina company appeals to you most?
M: Well, I’d like the position of sales manager if thatposition is still vacant。
Q: What do we learn about the man?
16.M: I don’t think I want to live in the dormitory next year.I need more privacy。
W: I know what you mean but check out the cost of renting anapartment first, I won’t be surprised if you change your mind。
Q: What does the woman imply?
17.M: You’re on the right track.I just think you need to narrowthe topic down。
W: Yeah, you’re right.I always start by choosing too broad a topic whenI’m doing your research paper。
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
18.W: This picnic sure beats the last one we went to, doesn’tit?
M: Oh, yeah.We had to spend the wholetime inside.Good thing the weather was cooperative this time。
Q: What do we learn about the speakers from theconversation?
第四篇：大学英语四级听力教案
第四节听力课教案
一、教学目标
1.巩固四级听力的技巧
2.通过听力笔记，完成相关的听力理解题目
3.通过对题目的分析，能够预测听力内容，通过第一遍听，验证自己猜测的内容。
4.通过对听力中的技巧再次综合讲解，帮助学生增强速记能力，结束听力的全部内容
二、教学重点难点
在听力的过程中将重点信息记录下来，利用笔记答题
三、教学方法
PWP教学模式，纸质试卷
四、教学过程
第一步：Pre-listening(5mins)
下发综合了前几部分所讲的板块的试卷，让同学们先根据题目来猜测对话的想要讲些什么。（设计说明：培养学生的预测能力，加速对文章大意的理解）
第二步：While-listening(30mins)
1.进行第一遍听力，让同学们先听懂文章的大意，同时验证自己刚才的猜测。
（设计说明：检验自己的猜测，获得听力的喜悦，同时对听力内容有了大致的了解，为具体的细节和听力理解做好准备）
2.听第二遍，同时记录下听力中与题目相关的重要信息点。
（设计说明：听第二遍，学会在听力中抓住重点听，学会重点记录，为下面做听力题做好准备）
3.听第三遍磁带，完善笔记，并且根据笔记回答问题。
（设计说明：听第三遍，将前一次没有听清楚的内容听清，补充完善听力笔记，根据听力笔记完成听力理解题目。通过这一活动，学生不仅要能够利用听力笔记完成学习任务，更要形成听大意获取信息的听力策略。）
4.点出听力中涉及到的一些新词汇，常用词组，语法点，选取几题难度较大的听力题进行详解，一句一句断开来重新听听力，找到自己错误的信息。（扩大学生的词汇量，增强同学们听音辨音的能力）
第三步：Post-listening
总结听力中主要碰到的一些问题，以及需要掌握的一些听力技巧，结束阶段课程。
附：听力材料：
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 through the center.11.W: What are you doing in here, Sir? Didn't you see the private sign over there?
M: I'm sorry.I didn't notice it when I came in.I'm looking for the manager's office.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
12.W: Mike, what's the problem? You've known from month the report is due today.M: I know, but I'm afraid I need another few days.The data is hard to interpret than I expected.Q: What does the man mean?
13.W: Excuse me, Tony.Has my parcel from New York arrived?
M: Unfortunately, it's been delayed due to the bad weather.Q: What is the woman waiting for?
14.W: Pam said we won't have the psychology test until the end of next week.M: Ellen, you should know better than to take Pam's words for anything.Q: What doesthe man imply about Pam?
W: Tom, would you please watch my suitcase for a minute? I need to go make a quick phone call.M: Yeah, sure.Take your time.Our train doesn’t leave for another twenty minutes.Q: What does the man mean?
M: Frankly, Mary is not what I'd called easy-going.W: I see.People in our neighborhood find it hard to believe she's my twin sister.Q: What does the woman imply?
M: How soon do you think this can be cleaned?
W: We have same day service, sir.You can pick up your suit after five o'clock.Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
W: I really enjoy that piece you just play on the piano.I bet you get a lot of requests for it.M: You said it.People just can't get enough of it.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
长对话1
Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W: Good afternoon, Mr.Jones.I am Teresa Chen, and I’ll be interviewing you.How are you today?
M: I am fine, thank you.And you, Miss Chen?
W: Good, Thanks.Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work?
M: Well, for several years, I managed a department for the Brownstone Company in Detroit, Michigan.Now I work part time because I also go to school at night.I’m getting a business degree.W: Oh, how interesting.Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job?
M: I’ll finish school in a few months, and I’d like a full-time position with more responsibility.W: And why would you like to work for our company?
M: Because I know your company’s work and I like it.W: Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests?
M: Of course, I’m good at computers and I can speak Spanish.I used to take classes in Spanish at the local college.And I like travelling a lot.W: Can you give me any references?
M: Yes, certainly.You can talk to Mr.McCaw, my boss, at the Brownstone Company.I could also give you the names and numbers of several of my teachers.W: All right, Mr.Jones, and would you like to ask me any questions?
M: Yes, I wonder when I’ll be informed about my application for the job.W: Well, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.Let’s stay in touch.Thank you very much for coming this afternoon.M: Thank you.Questions 19-22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19.What does the man say about his working experience?
20.Why does the man want to leave his present job? 21.What is the man interested in? 22.What question did the man ask the woman? 【总评】
这是一篇以面试为场景的听力对话。与采访类对话相似的是，发问者的问题往往是题目定位的关键点，而被采访者的回答往往是题目的答案。所以，对于考生来说，根据题干信息，准确定位是解题的关键。
19.B.He worked at the Brownstone Company for several years.【解析】细节题。根据题干关键词working experience可定位至Can you tell me something about your experience in this kind of work? 根据男士的回答可知，他曾在Brownstone Company工作了很多年。因此，正确答案为B。
20.D.He prefers a full-time job with more responsibility.【解析】细节题。根据题干关键词leave his present job可定位至Tell me, why do you want to leave your present job? 根据男士的回答可知，他想要一份全职的工作。因此，正确答案为D。
21.A.Travel.【解析】细节题。根据题干关键词interested in可定位至Could you please tell me about your special skills and interests? 根据男士的回答可知，他喜欢旅游。因此，正确答案为A。
22.C.When he will be informed about his application.【解析】细节题。根据题干可定位至would you like to ask me any questions? 根据男士的回答可知，男士想知道的是何时通知面试结果。因此，正确答案为C。
长对话2
Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.M: Lisa, Lisa!Over here, darling!It's wonderful to see you.Oh, Lisa, you look marvelous.W: Oh, Paul, you look tired.Two months away in the capital? Paul, I think you've been working too hard.M: I'm fine.The city is very hot this time of the year.It's good to get back to some fresh air.You know, Lisa, what they say about pregnant women really is true.W: What's that Paul?
M: They say they look beautiful.W: Well, I had a lot of tension while you've been studying hard on your course in D.C.M: Oh?
W: Oh, don't worry, all from a man over 50.Father has told all his business friends the good news about the baby.And the phone hasn't stopped ringing.M: Oh, look, darling.There's a taxi.W: Paul, tell me about the special project you mentioned on the phone.You sounded very excited about it!
M: You know, I've learned a lot from the project.I'm surprised that was still in business.W: That's because we have a wonderful sales manager ——you!
M: Thanks.But that's not the problem at all.Lisa, our little company, and it is little compared to the giants in the city.Our little company's in danger.We are out of date.We need to expand.If we don't, we will be swallowed up by one of the giants.Questions 23-25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23.What do we learn about Lisa?
24.What do we learn about the man from the conversation?
25.What does the man say about his company?
【总评】 这是一段夫妇间的日常对话。丈夫出差归来，对话前半部分谈论双方的近况，后半部分则将话题转移到公司的商业项目上。考生解题的关键在于，抓住对话中的提示词，定位或推测答案。
23.B.She is pregnant.【解析】推测题。根据对话前半段的提示信息，如what they say about pregnant women really is true.及Father has told all his business friends the good news about the baby.可推测出，Lisa怀孕了。因此，正确答案为B。
24.A.He works as a sales manager.【解析】细节题。根据女士说的That's because we have a wonderful sales manager —— you.可知，男士是一个sales manager。因此，正确答案是A。
25.D.It is in urgent need of further development.【解析】细节题。根据题干关键词his company可定位至最后一轮对话。根据男士所说的Our little company's in danger.We are out of date.We need to expand.可知，公司需要扩张，further development是对expand的同义置换。因此，正确答案是D。
Section B
Passage 1
Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.Farmington, Utah, is a more pleasant community since a local girls' 4-H club improved Main Street.Six 4-H girls worked to clean the 72 foot curbside that was covered with weeds, rocks and trash.Each member volunteered to clean up and to dig in plot, five flats of flowers.They also took terms in watering, weeding and maintaining the plot.Participation in this project helped the girls developed a new attitude towards their parents of their own homes;they've learned how to work with tools, and improve their work habits.One mother said that before her daughter was involved in this project, she would not even pour a weed.The experience on Main Street stimulated self-improvement, and encouraged members to take pride in their home grounds and the total community.City officials cooperated with the 4-H members in planting trees, building cooking facilities, pick-me tables, swings and public rest rooms.The 4-H girls planted trees and took care of them during the early stages of growth.The total park project needed more plantings in the following years.Members of the 4-H club agreed to follow the project through to completion, because they receive satisfaction from the results of constructive work.The project is a growing one and is spread from the park to the school and the shopping center.Trees and flowers have all been planted in the shopping center, making the atmosphere pleasant.Questions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26.What do we learn about Main Street in Farmington?
27.What do the 4-H club members do about the curbside?
28.What have the 4-H girls learned from the project?
29.Why do the 4-H girls agree to follow the park project through to complete.Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage 2
According to a survey on reading conducted in 2001 by the U.S.National Education Association(NEA), young Americans say reading is important, more important than computers and science.Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot.79% find it stimulating and interesting.And 87% think it is relaxing.About 68% of those surveyed disagreed with the opinion that reading is boring or old-fashioned.Over half teenagers interviewed said they read more than ten books a year.The results also show that middle school students read more books than high schoolers.Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories.Over 26% are interested in non-fiction, such history books.64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age.That's a favorite topic.Mysteries and detective stories came second on the list at 53%.Just under 50% said they were interested in reading about their own culture in tradition.Of the teenagers who participated in the survey, 49% said that libraries are where they get most of their books.However, many complain that their school libraries do not have enough up-to-date interesting books and magazines.Even though many teenagers in the US enjoy reading, they still have other interests.When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music.TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.Question 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.30.What does the survey on teenager reading show?
31.What books are most popular among teenagers according to the survey?
32.What activity do teenagers find the most difficult to give up for a week?
Passage 2
【总评】本篇文章以阅读调查报告为话题，贴近生活，容易理解。但文章中数据很多，所以边听边适当记录一下数字，便于做题分析。
30.答案：A.The majority of them find it interesting.【解析】细节题。文章开篇谈到根据调查，美国年轻人认为阅读很重要，并进一步强调比电脑和科学更重要。紧接着又摆出数据：Over 50% of the 12 to 18 years old interviewed say they enjoy reading a lot.79% find it stimulating and interesting.超过50%的青少年很喜欢阅读。79%认为阅读很有促进作用、很有趣。因此，正确答案为A。
31.答案：B.Novels and stories.【解析】细节题。文章中间部分谈到读各类书籍的人数比例时，提到Over 66% of teens like to read fiction, such as novels and stories.64% of students listed reading stories about people my own age.That's a favorite topic.超过66%的青少年喜欢读小说和故事。因此，正确答案为B。
32.答案：A.Listening to music.【解析】细节题。文章最后部分谈到最难放弃的活动时，提到一句话―When asked which activity would be the most difficult to give up for a week, 48% said listening to music.TV would be difficult to give up for 25% of those surveyed.‖ 48%认为一周不碰的活动最难舍弃的就是听音乐，25%认为是看电视。因此正确答案为A。
Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.Passage 3
Thank you for coming, everyone.Today’s presentation will show how we see the development of the motor car in the short to medium term, and that is why we have invited all of you here today.Let’s start with power.It’s clear that petrol-driven engines have no future.Already there are many alternative fuel vehicles on the market, powered by anything from solar power to natural gas.Some independent thinkers have even produced cars that run on vegetable oil.But as we all know, of all these alternative fuel vehicles, the most practical are electric vehicles.Sure, in the past electric vehicles have their problems, namely, a limited driving range, and very few recharging points, which limited their use.Now, however, recent developments in electric vehicle technology mean they can match conventional petrol engines in terms of performance and safety.Let’s not forget that electric vehicles are cleaner.Plus, importantly, the power source is rechargeable, so this does not involve using any valuable resources.Moving on to communications, very soon, cars will be linked to GPS satellites, so they’ll do all the driving for you.What controls remain for the users will be audio-based, so, for example, you’ll just have to say ―a bit warmer‖, and the air conditioning will adjust automatically.You’ll also be able to receive email, music and movies, all via an internet link.So just type in the destination you want, sit back, sleep, watch your movie, whatever.Questions 33-35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33.What is the presentation mainly about?
34.What used to restrict the use of electric vehicles?
35.What does the speaker say about electric vehicles of today?
Section C
My favorite TV show? ―The Twilight Zone.‖ I especially like the episode called ―The Printer’s Devil.‖ It’s about a newspaper editor who’s being driven out of business by a big newspaper syndicate – you know, a group of papers owned by the same people.He is about to commit suicide when he is interrupted by an old man who says his name is Smith.The editor is not only offered 5,000 dollars to pay off his newspaper’s debts, but this Smith character also offers his services for free.It turns out that the guy operates the printing machine with amazing speed, and soon he is turning out newspapers with shocking headlines.The small paper is successful again.The editor is amazed at how quickly Smith gets his stories – only minutes after they happen – but soon he is presented with a contract to sign.Mr.Smith, it seems, is really the devil!The editor is frightened by this news, but he is more frightened by the idea of losing his newspaper, so he agrees to sign.But soon Smith is reporting the news even before it happens – and it’s all terrible – one disaster after another.Anyway, there is a little more to tell, but I don’t want to ruin the story for you.I really like these old episodes of the Twilight Zone, because the stories are fascinating.They are not realistic.But then again, in a way they are, because they deal with human nature.听力的场景词汇
一、学校 课程分类
optional course 选修课 required course 必修课 day course 白天的课 evening course 晚上的课 经常出现的科目或专业 Chinese 中文 English 英语 mathematic 数学 history 历史 chemistry 化学 literature 文学 考试
final exam 期终考试 middle exam 期中考试 make up 补考 test测验
pop test 事先没有说好的测验 quiz 测验 oral test 口试
考试延期或取消delay / be off / defer / hold up / postpone / put off / suspend 学校分类
public school 公立学校 private school 私立学校 religious school 教会学校 学校中的人 president 校长 dean 院长 professor 教授 lecturer 讲师 coordinator 管理员 doctor 博士 master 硕士 bachelor 学士 freshman 大一新生 sophomore 大二学生 junior 大三学生 senior 大四学生
图书馆借书lend / borrow / check out 参考书reference book 续借renew 过期overdue 还书return 罚金fine attend / have a lecture 上课 cut a class 逃课 miss a class 错过了课 scholarship 荣誉奖学金 assistantship 助教奖学金 teaching assistant 助教 research assistant 助研 semester 学期
二、飞机场场景 plane / craft 飞机 book 订票 timetable 时间表 destination 目的地
open ticket one way ticket 单程票 round trip ticket 来回票 non-stop / direct flight 直航 transfer / lay over / stop over 转机
first / business / economy cabin 头等/ 商务/ 经济舱 confirm the flight 确认航班 check in 登记 boarding card 登机牌 security check 安检s ee off 送行送别时的祝语 keep in touch 保持联系 safe landing 安全着陆 board 登机 take off 起飞 departure 离港
safety / seat belt 安全带 land 着陆 arrival 进港 pick up 接机
flight attendant空姐
三、医院场景
see a doctor 去医院看医生 send for a doctor 让医生出诊 health center / clinic 卫生所/ 门诊部 physician 内科医生 surgeon 外科医生 dentist 牙医
make an appointment 预约 emergency 急诊 check up / exam 检查 cold感冒 flu 流感 headache 头痛 sore throat嗓子痛 fever发烧 toothache牙疼 stomachache 胃疼 prescribe 开药方 pill / tablet 药片 liquid 药水
injection => shot 注射 operation 手术
medical result 诊断结果
第五篇：大学英语四级短文听力
大学英语四级短文听力：提问方式及解题对策
短文听力的提问方式最常见的有4种类型。
1.中心思想题。这类问题主要是测试文章的主题思想。
提问方式有：What is the main idea of the passage? What can we learn from this passage? What is the best title for this passage? What is the passage mainly about? What is the speaker talking about?等等。
做这一类题时一定要注意集中精力听好短文的开头，因为四级听力短文一般会开门见山，把中心思想置于文章的开头。另外，如果文中反复出现同一词汇或同一类词汇，同样也值得我们特别注意，因为包含有这类词汇的选项能较好地体现中心思想，通常就是正确答案。
2.事实细节题。所考察的细节包括具体时间、地点、主要人物或事件、各种数字等，问题一般为wh-question的形式。
这类题要求我们听到文中出现时间、数字时一定要特别敏感，及时做好笔记；另外，文中一旦出现以因果连词(如because, so, due to等)和转折连词(如but, however, though等)引导的句子也要格外留心，这些地方往往就是考点。
3.对错判断题。这类题常用以下提问方式：Which of the following is true/not true, according to the passage? Which of the following is not mentioned?等等。听到这类题时，一定要听清提问，对于有没有not一词要弄清楚。一般情况下，not一词会重读。
4.推理推测题。这类题需要对文中的信息进行分析推断，才能作出正确的选择。提问方式有：What can be infer from the passage? What does the speaker think about the problem...? What does the speaker most concerned about? How does the writer feel about...?等等。
做这类题时一定要注意与短文内容一样的不是推断，而且一定要根据短文的观点而不是根据自己的观点来推断。
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