音频：08年大学英语四级考试模拟试题(31)

《英语周报大学综合版》大学英语四级考试模拟试题（31）

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English Weekly CET-4  Listening Practice Test  31

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 centre.

11. M: Excuse me, could you tell me which waiting room shall I go to? I’m going to take T109 to Shanghai. The train is supposed to leave in 15 minutes.

   W: Sorry, the train hasn’t arrived yet due to the snow storm. Passengers are required to be waiting patiently in the 5^th waiting room for further announcements.

   Q: What does the woman mean?

12. M: Hi, Lucy! How about the performance shown in the Baoli Theatre last night?

   W: Well, it was worth neither the time nor the money.

   Q: What does the woman mean?

13. W: I’ve come to get my physical examination result. Is there anything seriously wrong with my stomach?

   M: I’m happy to say that it’s nothing serious.

   W: Oh, that’s the best news I have heard today.

   Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?

14. M: Is it true you can’t take this medicine?

   W: Yes. It works well, but the side effects are really strong.

   Q: Why doesn’t the woman use the medicine?

15. M: Excuse me, are there any bookstores around here?

   W: What kind of books do you want?

M: Nothing in particular. I just want to kill time.

   Q: What do we know about the man?

16. M: I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon. Are you going to be here, or do you have a meeting?

W: I'll be here. And, don't worry. I don't have much on for today, so I'll handle all of your calls.

Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place?

17. M: We should think about finding another restaurant for lunch.

   W: Why? The food and service here are great.

   M: Yes, but the prices are going up every week.

Q: Why is this man unhappy with the restaurant?

18. W: How is your new job going?
M: The hours are quite long, but I really like the people I work with.
W: Don't worry; the situation will be better in the winter.

Q: How does the man feel about his job?

Now you’ll hear two long conversations.

Conversation One

W: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.

M: Help. Help. Please help me!

W: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.

M: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's badly ill.

W: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are.

M: I'm . . . I'm in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait.

W: Okay. What's your name, sir, and your passenger’s?

M: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me.

W: Okay, now what's the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention.

M: Umm, I see golden arches . . . McDonalds.

W: Okay, is there anyone else with you?

M: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. How soon can someone get here?

W: I've just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there in a few seconds.

M: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance?

W: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm.

M: Okay. Please hurry.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. What is the problem with the lady passenger in the car?

20. Where is the car now?

21. What does the operator tell the man to do?

Conversation Two

W: English Language Center. How may I help you?

M: Yes. I'm calling to find out more information about your program. For example, what kind of courses do you offer?

W: Well, first of all, the purpose of our program is to provide language learning opportunities to this area's community, whether a student's goal is to master basic functional language skills, let's say, for his or her job, or to study intensively to enter a US college or university.

M: Okay. I'm calling for a friend who is interested in attending a US university.

W: And that's the kind of, uh, instruction that we provide, from basic communication courses to content-based classes such as computer literacy, intercultural communication, and business English.

M: Great. What are your application deadlines for the next semester?

W: Well, we ask applicants to apply no later than two months before the semester begins. [Uh-hum] This gives us time to process the application and issue the student's I-20.

M: An I-20?

W: Oh, an I-20 is a form that indicates that we are giving permission for the student to study in our program, and then the student takes this form to the US embassy in his or her home country to apply for the F-1 student visa.

M: All right. What is the tuition for a full-time student?

W: It's two thousand thirty dollars.

M: And how does one apply?

W: Well, we can send you an application and you can mail it back to us, or you can fill out our application that's on our Web site.

M: And are there other materials I would need to send in addition to the application form?

W: Uh, yes. You would need to send a $35 non-refundable application fee [Uh-huh], a sponsorship form indicating who will be responsible financially for the student while studying in our program, and a bank statement showing that you or your sponsor has sufficient funds to cover tuition expenses and living costs for the entire year of study.

M: And how can I send these materials to you?

W: You can either send the application packet by regular mail or you can fax it.

M: And the application fee?

W: Except money orders, traveler’s checks, or credit cards.

M: Alright. I think that's about it.

W: Okay great.

M: Oh and what is your name?

W: Ok. My name is Helen Green. You can just call and ask for me.

M: Great. Thank you for help.

W: No problem and please don't hesitate to call again if you have any other questions.

M: Okay. Goodbye.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

22. Which was NOT mentioned as part of the purpose of the English Language Center?

23. If the Fall semester begins on August 29th, by what date should one apply to the program?

24. What is the tuition for a full-time student?

25. Which one was NOT mentioned as part of the application packet a student must send to the center?

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

In sports, having clothes and equipment that fit your body and performing perfectly can be a key part in doing your best, and running is no exception. If you're determined to run competitively or just train efficiently, you'll need a top quality pair of running shoes that's designed to fit your needs.

Lonny Wilder is a marathon runner and Vice President of Government Services for Workplace Learning in Frisco, Texas. 15 years ago he started running for health reasons, and now he runs 54 miles per week and maintains a rigorous workout schedule and healthy diet. Here, he gives advice for buying the perfect pair of running shoes:

• Shop with professionals. Although discount department stores will offer the lowest prices, Wilder recommends shopping at a specialty running store, where the salespeople will be more knowledgeable and helpful. They might even put you on a treadmill and watch you run to get a better sense of your footwear needs.
• Your old shoes. Wilder suggests bringing your old pair of running shoes with you to the store. A running expert will be able to look at the wear patterns of the shoe and determine if you have problems with your stride. If you run pigeon-toed or outward, you may need special corrective inserts and they can sell those to you.
• Socks. Don't overlook the importance of good socks. Running socks should take the moisture away from the foot so that you don't develop calluses while running. In the end, the perfect combination of running shoes and socks won't magically turn you into a marathon winner, but it will help you become the best runner you can be.

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26. In what kind of shop does Wilder suggest you buy your running shoes?

27. Why does Wilder suggest you bring your old shoes?

28. What is the function of a pair of good socks in your running?

Passage Two

Pierre Coubertin, was born in Paris in 1863. His family originated in Normandy where he spent many of his summers in the family near Le Havre.
  He refused the military career planned for him by his family, as well as giving up a promising political career. By the age of 24 he had already decided the aim of his life: he would help bring back the noble spirit of France by reforming its old-fashioned and unimaginative education system.
  Coubertin, whose father was an artist and mother a musician, was raised in cultivated and noble surroundings. He had always been deeply interested in questions of education. For him, education was the key to the future of society, and he sought the means to make France rise once more after its defeat in the war in 1870.

Coubertin was a very active sportsman and practiced the sports of boxing, fencing, horse-riding and rowing. He was convinced that sport was the springboard for moral energy and he defended his idea with rare tenacity.

It was this conviction that led him to announce at the age of 31 that he wanted to revive the Olympic Games.

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. What did Coubertin’s family plan for his career?

30. By the age of 24, what had been the aim of his life?

31. According to the passage, which of the following sport is not practiced by Coubertin?

Passage Three

It's believed that the continent's first inhabitants walked into North America across what is now the Bering Strait from Asia. For the next 20,000 years these pioneering settlers were essentially left alone to develop distinct and dynamic cultures. By the mid-1550s, a parade of explorers from Spain, Portugal, England and France had been coming to the U.S. The first colonies attracted immigrants looking to get rich quickly and return home, but they were soon followed by migrants whose primary goal was to colonize. The Spanish founded the first permanent European settlement in St Augustine, Florida, in 1565; the French moved in on Maine in 1602, and Jamestown, Virginia, became the first British settlement in 1607. British attempts to assert authority in its 13 North American colonies led to the French and Indian War (1757-63). The British won victory but were left with a large war debt, which they tried to pay by imposing new taxes. The new taxes aroused people’s anger, which led to the union of colonies. The union, led by George Washington as American commander, fought with British general Cornwallis who surrendered five years later at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781.   

Nineteenth-century immigration greatly altered the cultural landscape as settlers of British stock were joined by Central Europeans and Chinese, many attracted by the 1849 gold rush in California. The South remained firmly committed to a farming area heavily reliant on African-American slave labor. Tensions were on the rise when Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860. The South decided to separate from the Union, and the Civil War, by far the bloodiest war in America's history, began the following year. The North prevailed in 1865, freed the slaves and introduced a new country with equal people for equal rights. Lincoln's vision for reconstruction, however, died with his assassination.

Questions 32to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

32. Where did the first inhabitants come from?

33. Who won the French and Indian War?

34. Why did Central Europeans and Chinese come to America in the mid 19^th century?

35. In which year did the Civil war break out?

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.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please. On (36) behalf of the Hospitality Department, may I first of all welcome you to the City Zoo. Now I’d like to explain the (37) program we’ve arranged for you here this afternoon. There’ll be three animal shows. The first show will begin at three o’clock in the (38) marine arena. You’ll certainly be (39)fascinated by the dolphins’ and the (40) killer whales’ funny — and sometimes (41)silly —actions. After that comes the second show. This is feeding the monkeys and apes at four o’clock, in the primate center. Please don’t feed the animals with any (42) sweets, or biscuits or fruits you may have brought with you, because these can upset the animals’ normal diet. You can, of course, (43) assist the staff in feeding the apes and monkeys with specially prepared food, and in playing with the monkeys, too. (44)The last show will begin at 4:30 in the giant bird cage. Dr. Smith will be with you as your guide, he’ll point out to you more than 300 species of birds from Central America and South America. (45)If you have any questions about these shows or other forthcoming events at the zoo, (46) please ask the people at the information desk at the main entrance. They’ll be very happy to help you. I hope you’ll enjoy your visit. Thank you.