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2018年6月英语四级听力真题及答案:第1套

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter. B) A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife. C) A father's message for his daughter. D) The history of a century-old motel.

2. A) She wanted to show gratitude for his kindness. B) She wanted to honor her father's promise. C) She had been asked by her father to do so. D) She was excited to see her father's handwriting.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A) People were concerned about the number of bees. B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified. C) Two million bees were infected with disease. D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms. 4. A) It apologized to its customers. B) It was forced to kill its bees. C) It lost a huge stock of bees.

D) It lost 2.5 million dollars.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours. B) It took off and landed on a football field. C) It proved to be of high commercial value. D) It made a series of sharp turns in the sky. 6. A) Engineering problems. B) The air pollution it produced. C) Inadequate funding.

D) The opposition from the military. 7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology. B) It flies faster than a commercial jet. C) It is a safer means of transportation. D) It is more environmentally friendly.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the

four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A) It seems a depressing topic. B) It sounds quite alarming.

C) It has little impact on our daily life. D) It is getting more serious these days. 9. A) The man doesn't understand Spanish. B) The woman doesn't really like dancing. C) They don't want something too noisy. D) They can't make it to the theatre in time.

10. A) It would be more fun without Mr. Whitehead hosting. B) It has too many acts to hold the audience's attention. C) It is the most amusing show he has ever watched. D) It is a show inappropriate for a night of charity. 11. A) Watch a comedy. B) Go and see the dance. C) Book the tickets online. D) See a film with the man.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A) Most of her schoolmates are younger than she is. B) She simply has no idea what school to transfer to. C) There are too many activities for her to cope with. D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student. 13. A) Seek advice from senior students. B) Pick up some meaningful hobbies. C) Participate in after-school activities. D) Look into what the school offers. 14. A) Give her help whenever she needs it. B) Accept her as a transfer student. C) Find her accommodation on campus. D) Introduce her to her roommates. 15. A) She has interests similar to Mr. Lee's. B) She has become friends with Catherine. C) She has chosen the major Catherine has. D) She has just transferred to the college.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you

will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health. B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful. C) To discover what most mice like to eat. D) To determine what feelings mice have. 17. A) When they are hungry. B) When they are thirsty. C) When they smell food. D) When they want company. 18. A) They search for food in groups. B) They are overweight when food is plenty. C) They prefer to be with other mice. D) They enjoy the company of other animals.

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

19. A) Its construction started before World War I. B) Its construction cost more than $ 40 billion. C) It is efficiently used for transport. D) It is one of the best in the world.

20. A) To improve transportation in the countryside. B) To move troops quickly from place to place. C) To enable people to travel at a higher speed. D) To speed up the transportation of goods. 21. A) In the 1970s. B) In the 1960s. C) In the 1950s. D) In the 1940s.

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

22. A) Chatting while driving. B) Messaging while driving. C) Driving under age. D) Speeding on highways.

23. A) A gadget to hold a phone on the steering wheel. B) A gadget to charge the phone in a car. C) A device to control the speed of a vehicle.

D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands. 24. A) The car keeps flashing its headlights. B) The car slows down gradually to a halt. C) They are alerted with a light and a sound. D) They get a warning on their smart phone. 25. A) Installing a camera. B) Using a connected app. C) Checking their emails. D) Keeping a daily record.

答案1. A) The return of a bottled message to its owner's daughter. 2. B) She wanted to honor her father's promise. 3. B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified. 4. C) It lost a huge stock of bees.

5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours. 6. C) Inadequate funding.

7. D) It is more environmentally friendly. 8. A) It seems a depressing topic.

9. D) They can't make it to the theatre in time.

10. C) It is the most amusing show he has ever watched. 11. B) Go and see the dance.

12. D) She worries she won't fit in as a transfer student. 13. C) Participate in after-school activities.

14. A) Give her help whenever she needs it. 15. D) She has just transferred to the college.

16. B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful. 17. A) When they are hungry.

18. C) They prefer to be with other mice. 19. D) It is one of the best in the world.

20. B) To move troops quickly from place to place. 21. A) In the 1970s.

22. B) Messaging while driving.

23. D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands. 24. C) They are alerted with a light and a sound. 25. B) Using a connected app.

2018年6月英语四级听力真题及答案:第2套

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A) Annoyed. B) Scared. C) Confused. D) Offended.

2. A) It crawled over the woman's hands.

B) It wound up on the steering wheel. C) It was killed by the police on the spot. D) It was covered with large scales.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A) A study of the fast-food service. B) Fast food customer satisfaction. C) McDonald's new business strategies. D) Competition in the fast-food industry. 4. A) Customers' higher demands. B) The inefficiency of employees. C) Increased variety of products. D) The rising number of customers.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A) International treaties regarding space travel programs. B) Legal issues involved in commercial space exploration. C) U.S. government's approval of private space missions. D) Competition among public and private space companies. 6. A) Deliver scientific equipment to the moon.

B) Approve a new mission to travel into outer space. C) Work with federal agencies on space programs. D) Launch a manned spacecraft to Mars. 7. A) It is significant. B) It is promising. C) It is unpredictable. D) It is unprofitable.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A) Visiting her family in Thailand. B) Showing friends around Phuket. C) Swimming around a Thai island. D) Lying in the sun on a Thai beach.

9. A) She visited a Thai orphanage. B) She met a Thai girl's parents. C) She learned some Thai words. D) She sunbathed on a Thai beach. 10. A) His class will start in a minute. B) He has got an incoming phone call. C) Someone is knocking at his door. D) His phone is running out of power. 11. A) He is interested in Thai artworks. B) He is going to open a souvenir shop. C) He collects things from different countries. D) He wants to know more about Thai culture.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A) Buying some fitness equipment for the new gym. B) Opening a gym and becoming personal trainers. C) Signing up for a weight-loss course. D) Trying out a new gym in town. 13. A) Professional personal training. B) Free exercise for the first week. C) A discount for a half-year membership.

D) Additional benefits for young couples. 14. A) The safety of weight-lifting. B) The high membership fee. C) The renewal of his membership. D) The operation of fitness equipment. 15. A) She wants her invitation renewed. B) She used to do 200 sit-ups every day. C) She knows the basics of weight-lifting. D) She used to be the gym's personal trainer.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) They tend to be nervous during interviews. B) They often apply for a number of positions.

C) They worry about the results of their applications. D) They search extensively for employers' information. 17. A) Get better organized. B) Edit their references. C) Find better-paid jobs.

D) Analyze the searching process. 18. A) Provide their data in detail. B) Personalize each application. C) Make use of better search engines. D) Apply for more promising positions.

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

19. A) If kids did not like school, real learning would not take place. B) If not forced to go to school, kids would be out in the streets. C) If schools stayed the way they are, parents were sure to protest. D) If teaching failed to improve, kids would stay away from school. 20. A) Allow them to play interesting games in class. B) Try to stir up their interest in lab experiments. C) Let them stay home and learn from their parents. D) Design activities they now enjoy doing on holidays. 21. A) Allow kids to learn at their own pace.

B) Encourage kids to learn from each other. C) Organize kids into various interest groups. D) Take kids out of school to learn at first hand.

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

22. A) It is especially popular in Florida and Alaska. B) It is a major social activity among the young. C) It is seen almost anywhere and on any occasion. D) It is even more expressive than the written word. 23. A) It is located in a big city in Iowa. B) It is really marvelous to look at. C) It offers free dance classes to seniors. D) It offers people a chance to socialize. 24. A) Their state of mind improved. B) They became better dancers. C) They enjoyed better health. D) Their relationship strengthened. 25. A) It is fun. B) It is life. C) It is exhausting. D) It is rhythmical.

答案1. B) Scared.

2. D) It was covered with large scales. 3. A) A study of the fast-food service. 4. C) Increased variety of products.

5. C) U.S. government's approval of private space missions. 6. A) Deliver scientific equipment to the moon. 7. B) It is promising.

8. D) Lying in the sun on a Thai beach. 9. A) She visited a Thai orphanage. 10. D) His phone is running out of power. 11. C) He collects things from different countries. 12. D) Trying out a new gym in town. 13. C) A discount for a half-year membership. 14. A) The safety of weight-lifting.

15. C) She knows the basics of weight-lifting. 16. B) They often apply for a number of positions. 17. A) Get better organized. 18. B) Personalize each application.

19. B) If not forced to go to school, kids would be out in the streets. 20. D) Design activities they now enjoy doing on holidays. 21. D) Take kids out of school to learn at first hand. 22. C) It is seen almost anywhere and on any occasion.

23. D) It offers people a chance to socialize. 24. A) Their state of mind improved. 25. B) It is life.

2017年12月英语四级听力真题及答案:第1套

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A) Her grandfather. B) Her grandmother. C) Her friend Erika. D) Her little brother.

2. A) By taking pictures for passers-by. B) By selling lemonade and pictures. C) By working part time at a hospital. D) By asking for help on social media.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A) Testing the efficiency of the new solar panel. B) Providing clean energy to five million people. C) Generating electric power for passing vehicles. D) Finding cheaper ways of highway construction.

4. A) They are made from cheap materials. B) They are only about half an inch thick.

C) They can be laid right on top of existing highways. D) They can stand the wear and tear of natural elements.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A) The lack of clues about the species. B) Inadequate funding for research. C) Endless fighting in the region. D) The hazards from the desert.

6. A) To observe the wildlife in the two national parks. B) To study the habitat of lions in Sudan and Ethiopia. C) To identify the reasons for the lions' disappearance. D) To find evidence of the existence of the \7. A) Lions' tracks. B) Lions walking.

C) Some camping facilities. D) Traps set by local hunters.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A) A special gift from the man. B) Her wedding anniversary. C) A call from her dad. D) Her 'lucky birthday'.

9. A) Threw her a surprise party. B) Took her on a trip overseas. C) Bought her a good necklace. D) Gave her a big model plane.

10. A) What her husband and the man are up to. B) What has been troubling her husband. C) The trip her husband has planned. D) The gift her husband has bought.

11. A) He wants to find out about the couple's holiday plan. B) He is eager to learn how the couple's holiday turns out.

C) He will tell the women the secret if her husband agrees. D) He will be glad to be a guide for the couple's holiday trip.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A) They take the rival's attitude into account. B) They know when to adopt a tough attitude. C) They see the importance of making compromises. D) They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation. 13. A) They know when to stop. B) They know how to adapt.

C) They know when to make compromises. D) They know how to control their emotion. 14. A) They are patient. B) They learn quickly.

C) They are good at expression. D) They uphold their principles. 15. A) Clarify items of negotiation. B) Make clear one's intentions. C) Get to know the other side. D) Formulate one's strategy.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) How space research benefits people on Earth. B) When the International Space Station was built. C) How many space shuttle missions there will be. D) When America's earliest space program started. 17. A) They tried to make best use of the latest technology. B) They tried to meet astronauts' specific requirements. C) They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space. D) They accurately calculated the speed of the orbiting shuttles. 18. A) They are expensive to make. B) They are extremely accurate. C) They were first made in space. D) They were invented in the 1970s.

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

19. A) Everything was natural and genuine then. B) People had plenty of land to cultivate then. C) It marked the beginning of something new. D) It was when her ancestors came to America. 20. A) They were known to be creative. B) They enjoyed living a life of ease. C) They had all kinds of entertainment. D) They believed in working for goals. 21. A) Chatting with her ancestors. B) Doing needlework by the fire. C) Furnishing her country house. D) Polishing all the silver work.

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

22. A) Sit down and try to calm yourself. B) Call your family or friends for help. C) Use a map to identify your location. D) Try to follow your footprints back.

23. A) You may end up entering a wonderland. B) You may get drowned in a sudden flood.

C) You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers. D) You may find a way out without your knowing it. 24. A) Walk uphill. B) Look for food. C) Start a fire. D) Wait patiently.

25. A) Check the local weather. B) Find a map and a compass. C) Prepare enough food and drink. D) Inform somebody of your plan. 答案1. D) Her little brother.

2. B) By selling lemonade and pictures.

3. B) Providing clean energy to five million people. 4. C) They can be laid right on top of existing highways. 5. C) Endless fighting in the region.

6. D) To find evidence of the existence of the \7. A) Lions' tracks. 8. D) Her 'lucky birthday'. 9. A) Threw her a surprise party. 10. C) The trip her husband has planned.

11. B) He is eager to learn how the couple's holiday turns out. 12. D) They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation. 13. A) They know when to stop. 14. B) They learn quickly. 15. C) Get to know the other side.

16. A) How space research benefits people on Earth.

17. C) They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space. 18. B) They are extremely accurate.

19. C) It marked the beginning of something new. 20. D) They believed in working for goals. 21. B) Doing needlework by the fire. 22. A) Sit down and try to calm yourself.

23. C) You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers. 24. A) Walk uphill.

25. D) Inform somebody of your plan.

2017年12月英语四级听力真题及答案:第2套

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A) It tries entertain its audience. B) It tries to look into the distance. C) It wants to catch people's attention.

D) It has got one of its limbs injured.

2. A) It was spotted by animal protection officials. B) It was filmed by a local television reporter. C) Its videos Were posted on social media. D) Its picture won a photography prize.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A) The distance travelled. B) The incidence of road accidents. C) The spending on gas.

D) The number of people travelling. 4. A) Fewer people are commuting. B) Gas consumption is soaring. C) Job growth is slowing down. D) Rush-hour traffic is worsening.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A) He told a stranger the sad story about himself. B) He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car. C) He went up to a stranger and pulled at his sleeves.

D) He washed a stranger's car in return for some food. 6. A) He ordered a lot of food for his family. B) He gave him a job at his own company. C) He raised a large sum of money for him. D) He offered him a scholarship for college. 7. A) He works hard to support his family. B) He is an excellent student at school. C) He is very good at making up stories. D) He has been disabled since boyhood.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A) Attended an economics lecture. B) Taken a walk on Charles Street.

C) Had a drink at Queen Victoria. D) Had dinner at a new restaurant. 9. A) Treat a college friend to dinner. B) Make preparations for a seminar. C) Attend his brothers birthday party. D) Visit some of his high school friends. 10. A) Gather statistics for his lecture. B) Throw a surprise birthday party.

C) Meet with Jonathan's friends on the weekend. D) Join him in his brother's birthday celebration. 11. A) By car. B) By train. C) By taxi. D) By bus.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A) Taking a vacation abroad. B) Reviewing for his last exam.

C) Saving enough money for a rainy day. D) Finding a better way to earn money. 13. A) Preparing for his final exams.

B) Negotiating with his boss for a raise. C) Working part time as a waiter. D) Helping the woman with her courses. 14. A) Finish her term paper. B) Save enough money. C) Learn a little bit of Spanish. D) Ask her parent's permission. 15. A) He has rich sailing experience. B) He speaks Spanish fluently. C) He is also eager to go to Spain. D) He is easy to get along with.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) She went to the same university as her mother. B) She worked as a nurse in the First World War. C) She won the Nobel Prize two times. D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.

17. A) She fought bravely in a series of military operations. B) She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals. C) She helped to set up several military hospitals. D) She made donations to save wounded soldiers. 18. A) Both died of blood cancer. B) Both fought in World War I. C) Both won military medals. D) Both married their assistants.

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

19. A) They were the first settlers in Europe. B) They were the conquerors of Norway. C) They discovered Iceland in the ninth century. D) They settled on a small island north of England. 20. A) It was some five hundred miles west of Norway. B) It was covered with green most time of the year. C) It was the Vikings' most important discovery.

D) It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice. 21. A) The Vikings' ocean explorations. B) The making of European nations. C) The Vikings' everyday life. D) The Europeans' Arctic discoveries.

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

22. A) Work hard for a better life. B) Make mistakes now and then. C) Dream about the future. D) Save against a rainy day.

23. A) Teach foreign languages for the rest of his life. B) Change what he has for his past imaginary world. C) Exchange his two-story house for a beach cottage. D) Dwell on the dreams he had dreamed when young. 24. A) Criminal law. B) City planning. C) Oriental architecture. D) International business. 25. A) Dream and make plans. B) Take things easy in life.

C) Be content with what you have. D) Enjoy whatever you are doing.

答案1. D) It has got one of its limbs injured. 2. C) Its videos Were posted on social media. 3. A) The distance travelled. 4. D) Rush-hour traffic is worsening.

5. B) He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car. 6. C) He raised a large sum of money for him. 7. B) He is an excellent student at school. 8. A) Attended an economics lecture. 9. C) Attend his brothers birthday party.

10. D) Join him in his brother's birthday celebration. 11. B) By train.

12. A) Taking a vacation abroad. 13. C) Working part time as a waiter. 14. B) Save enough money.

15. A) He has rich sailing experience. 16. D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.

17. B) She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals. 18. A) Both died of blood cancer.

19. C) They discovered Iceland in the ninth century. 20. D) It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.

21. A) The Vikings' ocean explorations. 22. C) Dream about the future.

23. B) Change what he has for his past imaginary world. 24. D) International business. 25. C) Be content with what you have.

2017年6月英语四级听力真题及答案:第1套

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A) The man in the car was absent-minded B) The test driver made a wrong judgement C) The self-driving system was faulty D) The car was moving at a fast speed

2. A) They have done better than conventional cars B) They have caused several severe crashes C) They have posed a threat to other drivers D) They have generally done quite well

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A) He works at a national park B) He is a queen been specialist

C) He removed the beyond from the boot D) He drove the bees away from his car 4. A) They were looking after the queen B) They were making a lot of noise

C) They were looking for a new box to live in D) They were dancing in a unique way

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A) The discovery of a new species of snake B) The second trip to a small remote island C) The finding of 2 new species of frog D) The latest test on rare animal species

6. A) A poisonous snake attacked him on his field trip B) He discovered a rare fog on a deserted C) A snake crawled onto his head in his sleep D) He fell from a tall palm tree by accident 7. A) From its genes B) From its length C) From its origin D) From its colour

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 1with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A) The security check takes time B) He has to check a lot of luggage C) His flight is leaving in less than 2 hours D) The airport is a long way from the hotel 9. A) In cash B) By credit card C) With a traveler's check D) With his smart phone 10. A) Give him a receipt B) Confirm his flight C) Look after his luggage D) Find a porter for him

11. A) Signing up for membership of S Hotel B) Staying in the same hotel next time he comes C) Loading her luggage onto the airport shuttle D) Posting a comment on the hotel's webpage

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A) He is the only boy in his family B) He becomes tearful in wind

C) He has stopped making terrible faces D) He is his teacher’s favorite student 13. A) Tell him to play in her backyard B) Do something funny to amuse him C) Give him some cherry stones to play with D) Warn him of danger by making up a story 14. A) They could break people's legs B) They could sometimes terrify adults C) They could fly against a strong wind D) They could knock people unconscious

15. A) One would get a spot on their tongues if they told a lie deliberately B) One would have to shave their head to remove a bat in their hair C) One would go to prison if they put a stamp on upside down

D) One would have curly hair if they ate too much stale bread

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) Everything seemed to be changing. B) People were formal and disciplined.

C) People were excited to go travelling overseas. D) Things from the Victorian era came back alive. 17. A) Watching TV at home. B) Meeting people. C) Drinking coffee. D) Trying new foods.

18. A) He was interested in stylish dresses. B) He was able to take a lot of money.

C) He was a student in the 1960s. D) He was a man full of imagination.

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

19. A) They avoid looking at them. B) They run away immediately. C) They show anger on their faces. D) They make threatening sounds. 20. A) It turns to its owner for help. B) It turns away to avoid conflict. C) It looks away and gets angry, too. D) It focuses its eyes on their mouths.

21. A) By observing their facial features carefully. B) By focusing on a particular body movement. C) By taking in their facial expressions as a whole. D) By interpreting different emotions in different ways.

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

22. A) They have to look for food and shelter underground. B) They take little notice of the changes in temperature.

C) They resort to different means to survive the bitter cold. D) They have difficulty adapting to the changed environment. 23. A) They have their weight reduced to minimum. B) They consume the energy stored before the long sleep. C) They can maintain their heart beat at the normal rate. D) They can keep their body temperature warm and stable. 24. A) By staying in hiding places and eating very little. B) By seeking food and shelter in people's houses. C) By growing thicker hair to stay warm. D) By storing enough food beforehand. 25. A) To stay safe. B) To save energy. C) To keep company. D) To protect the young

答案1. B.The test driver made a wrong judgement 2. D.They have generally done quite well 3. A.He works at a national park 4. B.They were making a lot of noise 5. A.The discovery of a new species of snake 6. C.A snake crawled onto his head in his sleep 7. D.From its colour

8. C.His flight is leaving in less than 2 hours

9. B.By credit card 10. A.Give him a receipt

11. D.Posting a comment on the hotel's webpage 12. C.He has stopped making terrible faces 13. D.Warn him of danger by making up a story 14. A.They could break people's legs

15. B.One would have to shave their head to remove a bat in their hair 16. A.Everything seemed to be changing. 17. B.Meeting people.

18. C.He was a young student in the 1960s. 19. A.They avoid looking at them. 20. D.It focus its eye on their mouths.

21. C.By taking in their facial expressions as a whole. 22. C.They resort to different means to survive the bitter cold. 23. B.They consume the energy stored before the long sleep. 24. D.By storing enough food beforehand 25. A.To stay safe

2017年6月英语四级听力真题及答案:第2套

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A) The majority of drivers prefer to drive and park themselves. B) Human drivers become easily distracted or tired while driving. C) Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars. D) Most drivers have test driven cars with automatic braking features. 2. A) Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices. B) They would be unpopular with drivers who only trust their own skills. C) Their increased comfort levels have boosted their sales. D) They are not actually as safe as automakers advertise.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A) Thefts of snowmobile dogs in Alaska. B) A series of injuries to snowmobile drivers. C) Attacks on some Iditarod Race competitors. D) A serious accident in the Alaska sports event. 4. A) He stayed behind to look after his injured dogs. B) He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times. C) He received a minor injury in the Iditarod Race. D) He has quit the competition in Alaska for good.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A) It sank into the sea due to overloading. B) It ran into Nicaragua's Big Corn Island. C) It disappeared between two large islands. D) It turned over because of strong winds. 6. A) 13. B) 25. C) 30. D) 32.

7. A) He has helped with the rescue effort. B) He is being investigated by the police. C) He was drowned with the passengers. D) He is among those people missing.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 1with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A) At a shopping centre. B) At a community college. C) At an accountancy firm. D) At an IT company.

9. A) Helping out with data input. B) Arranging interviews. C) Sorting application forms. D) Making phone calls.

10. A) He enjoys using computers. B) He needs the money badly. C) He wants to work in the city centre. D) He has relevant working experience. 11. A) Purchase some business suits. B) Learn some computer language. C) Improve his programming skills. D) Review some accountancy terms.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A) They are keen on high technology.

B) They are poor at technology skills. C) They often listen to National Public Radio. D) They feel superior in science and technology. 13. A) Japanese. B) Germans. C) Poles. D) Americans. 14. A) Emailing. B) Texting. C) Science. D) Literacy.

15. A) It is undergoing a drastic reform. B) It lays emphasis on creative thinking. C) It has much room for improvement. D) It prioritizes training of practical skills.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a

single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A) They have small roots. B) They grow white flowers. C) They taste like apples. D) They come from Central Africa.

17. A) They turned from white to purple in color. B) They became popular on the world market. C) They became an important food for humans. D) They began to look like modern-day carrots. 18. A) They were found quite nutritious. B) There were serious food shortages. C) People discovered their medicinal value. D) Farm machines helped lower their prices.

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

19. A) She could update her family any time she liked. B) She could call up her family whenever she liked C) She could locate her friends wherever they were.

D) She could download as many pictures as she liked. 20. A) She liked to inform her friends about her success. B) She enjoyed reading her friends' status updates. C) She felt quite popular among them. D) She felt she was a teenager again.

21. A) She could barely respond to all her 500 Facebook friends. B) She spent more time updating her friends than her family. C) She could barely balance Facebook updates and her work. D) She didn't seem to be doing as well as her Facebook friends.

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

22. A) They have strong muscles. B) They live a longer life than horses. C) They eat much less in winter. D) They can work longer than donkeys. 23. A) It was a pet of a Spanish king. B) It was bought by George Washington. C) It was brought over from Spain. D) It was donated by a U.S. Ambassador.

24. A) They met and exchanged ideas on animal breeding. B) They participated in a mule-driving competition.

C) They showed and traded animals in the market. D) They fed mules with the best food they could find. 25. A) The wider use of horses. B) The arrival of tractors. C) A shrinking animal trade. D) A growing donkey population.

答案1. C.Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars. 2. A.Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices. 3. C.Attacks on some Iditarod race competitors. 4. B.He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times. 5. D.It turned over because of strong winds. 6. D.32.

7. B.He is being investigated by the police. 8. C.At an accountancy firm. 9. A.Helping out with data input. 10. B.He needs the money badly. 11. D.Review some accountancy terms. 12. B.They are poor at technology skills. 13. A.Japanese. 14. D.Literacy.

15. C.It has much room for improvement. 16. A.They have small roots.

17. D.They began to look like modern-day carrots. 18. B.There were serious food shortages.

19. A.She could update her family any time she liked. 20. B.She enjoyed reading her friends' status updates.

21. D.She didn't seem to be doing as well as her Facebook friends. 22. A.They have strong muscles. 23. C.It was brought over from Spain.

24. C.They showed and traded animals in the market. 25. B.The arrival of tractors.

2016年12月英语四级听力真题及答案:第1套

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A. It was dangerous to live in. B. It was going to be renovated. C. He could no longer pay the rent. D. He had sold it to the royal family. 2. A. A strike. B. A storm. C. A forest fire. D. A terrorist attack.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3. A. They lost contact with the emergency department. B. They were trapped in an underground elevator. C. They were injured by suddenly falling rocks. D. They sent calls for help via a portable radio. 4. A. They tried hard to repair the elevator. B. They released the details of the accident. C. They sent supplies to keep the miners warm. D. They provided the miners with food and water.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5. A. Raise postage rates. B. Improve its services. C. Redesign delivery routes. D. Close some of its post offices. 6. A. Shortening business hours. B. Closing offices on holidays.

C. Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays. D. Computerizing mall sorting processes. 7. A. Many post office staff will lose their jobs.

B. Many people will begin to complain. C. Taxpayers will be very pleased. D. A lot of controversy will arise.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 1with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A. He will be kept from promotion. B. He will go through retraining. C. He will be given a warning. D. He will lose part of his pay. 9. A. He is always on time. B. He is a trustworthy guy.

C. He is an experienced press operator. D. He is on good terms with his workmates.

10. A. She is a trade union representative. B. She is in charge of public relations. C. She is a senior manager of the shop. D. She is better at handling such matters. 11. A. He is skilled and experienced. B. He is very close to the manager. C. He is always trying to stir up trouble. D. He is always complaining about low wages.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A. Open. B. Friendly. C. Selfish. D. Reserved.

13. A. They stay quiet. B. They read a book.

C. They talk about the weather. D. They chat with fellow passengers. 14. A. She was always treated as a foreigner. B. She was eager to visit an English castle. C. She was never invited to a colleague's home.

D. She was unwilling to make friends with workmates. 15. A. Houses are much more quiet. B. Houses provide more privacy. C. They want to have more space. D. They want a garden of their own.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A. They don't have much choice of jobs. B. They are likely to get much higher pay. C. They don't have to go through job interviews. D. They will automatically be given hiring priority. 17. A. Ask their professors for help. B. Look at school bulletin boards.

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