大学英语四级听力-1

(总分：252.00，做题时间：90分钟)

一、{{B}}Listening Comprehension{{/B}}(总题数：3，分数：105.00)

Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

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A.The man wants to attend tomorrow's show.

B.There aren't any tickets left for tonight's show. √ C.There aren't any tickets left for tomorrow's show. D.The man doesn't want to attend tomorrow's show.

解析：[听力原文] M: I would like two tickets for the 9 o'clock show this evening. W: I'm sorry, Sir. They are sold out. But we have a few left for tomorrow. Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

A.The woman insists on going out. √ B.The woman doesn't like watching TV.

C.The man promised her a gift on her birthday. D.The man is too tired to go out.

解析：[听力原文] M: I don't feel like going out. Why don't we just stay home and watch TV instead? W: Come on! You promised to take me out for dinner and to the theatre on my birthday. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

A.The woman is meeting the man at the airport. B.The man is seeing the woman off. √

C.They are complaining about the poor airport service. D.They are discussing their plan for Christmas.

解析：[听力原文] W: Airports are sad places. M: Sometimes, I guess. But we'll keep in touch. And I will fly over to see you at Christmas. Q: What are the speakers doing? A.To put him through to the director.

B.To have a talk with the director about his work. C.To arrange an appointment for him with the director. √ D.To go and see if the director can meet him fight now.

解析：[听力原文] M: I'd like to have a talk with your director sometime this week. Could you arrange it for me? W: He's rather busy these days. But I'll see what I can do. Q: What's the man asking the woman to do?

A.She does not agree with Jack. √ B.Jack's performance is disappointing. C.Most people will find basketball boring. D.She shares Jack's opinion.

解析：[听力原文] M: Jack seems to think this year's basketball season will be disappointing. W: That's his opinion. Most others think differently. Q: What does the woman mean? A.It is quite cold in London now.

B.The man is planning to visit London. √ C.The woman will stay in London for a long time. D.The woman likes the weather in London very much.

解析：[听力原文] M: What was the weather like when you left London last Tuesday? W: It was very much like the weather here in Beijing. So you needn't take a lot of clothes if you just plan to stay there for a week. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? A.The woman doesn't think it is exciting to travel by air. B.They'll stay at home during the holidays.

C.They are offered some plane tickets for their holidays. D.They'll be flying somewhere for their vacation. √

解析：[听力原文] M: Well, the holiday will soon be here. W: Yes, isn't it exciting? By this time next week we'll be on the plane. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? A.She didn't like the books the man bought. B.There wasn't a large selection at the bookstore. C.The man bought a lot of books. √ D.She wanted to see what the man bought.

解析：[听力原文] M: I bought a few books at the new bookstore. Would you like to have a look at them? W: A few? It looks like you bought out the bookstore. Q: What does the woman mean?

Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

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A.International trade. B.Business studies. √ C.Information technology. D.English.

解析：[听力原文]9-12 W: Tang Lin? M: Yes! W: Please sit down. M: Thank you very much. W: So first of all, what is your field? M: Well. I am majoring in business studies, but the course also involves a great deal of information technology. W: I see. But what makes you think that you should apply for this ESP course in Australia? M: Well, it seems to me that language improvement is very important and helpful in business studies, especially with the development of international trade. But I think that an overseas course is particularly important because of the cultural insights it can provide. W: Oh, it sounds interesting. Would you please explain it further? M: Yeah, for example, I am very interested in contrasting negotiation styles. From what I've read, it seems that attitudes and approaches vary a lot from one culture to another. W: That's a quite interesting point. Well, now is there anything that you would like to ask me? M: Yes. I wonder whether there are courses on ESP for business students in this college. W: As fas as I know, there are a number of fields in ESP, and business is definitely one of them. M: I see. Thanks a lot. W: It's nice meeting you. We'll let you know if you are on the short list by the end of this month. M: Thanks a lot. 9. What is the man's major? A.Prestigious certificate. B.Overseas living experience. C.Cultural insights. √ D.New perspective on life.

解析：[听力原文] What is the great advantage an overseas course can offer according to the man? A.By the end of next month. B.By the end of this month. √ C.Next week. D.Early next month.

解析：[听力原文] When will the man know whether he is considered suitable for the ESP course? A.Interviewer and applicant. √

B.Teacher and student. C.Colleagues.

D.Salesperson and customer.

解析：[听力原文] What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?

Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

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A.In a shopping mall. √ B.In the dormitory. C.In the office. D.In a library.

解析：[听力原文]13-15 M: Hi, Linda. W: Hi, James. What are you doing in the mall? I thought you said you avoid these places. M: Oh, I still do, but it's my roommate's birthday tomorrow and I am looking around to get him a present. He's not exactly the easiest person to find a present for. W: Have you had any ideas of what to get? M: Not really. I want to get him something he will be able to use instead of something he'lI just put into the closet. W: That's true. I know often I get something from somebody I hardly ever use. And they stay in the closet or garage before they get thrown away. M: I know. That's the problem. That's why I hate buying gifts for people because it can never be perfect. W: Perhaps you are trying too hard to get something very impressive or decorative. I always think a gift should be practical. M: Oh, I know. His bag is almost wrecked. Maybe I should get him a new one instead. W: It sounds like a good gift. M: Gosh, now I am wondering which color I should pick. He is really picky about the color. W: That's not difficult. What was the last color he chose? He obviously chose it for a reason. 13. Where does the conversation take place?

A.Because he has no extra money to buy gifts.

B.Because it's almost impossible to pick a perfect gift. √ C.Because it takes a lot of time to choose gifts. D.Because his gifts are often put into the closet.

解析：[听力原文] Why does the man hate buying gifts for people? A.A gift should be perfect. B.A gift should be impressive. C.A gift should be decorative. D.A gift should be practical. √

解析：[听力原文] What suggestion does the woman give the man about choosing a gift?

二、{{B}}Section B{{/B}}(总题数：3，分数：70.00)

{{B}}Passage One

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.{{/B}}

{{B}}Passage One

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.{{/B}}

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A.Huge increase in the number of public relations companies. B.Shrinking cultural differences. C.New communications technologies.

D.PR efforts in other countries. √

解析：[听力原文]16-18 The rise of multinational companies, global marketing, new communications technologies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in global public relations or PR. Surprisingly, since modern PR was largely an American invention, the US leadership in PR is being threatened by PR efforts in other countries. Ten years ago, for example, the world's top five public relations agencies were American-owned. In 1991, only one was. The British in particular are becoming more sophisticated and creative. A recent survey found that more than half of all British companies include PR as part of their companies planning activities, compared to about one third of US companies that do so. It may not be long before London replaces New York as the capital of PR. Why is America lagging behind in the global PR race? First, Americans as a whole tend to be fairly provincial and take more interest in local affairs. Knowledge of world geography, for example, has never been strong in this country. Secondly, Americans lag behind their European and Asian counterparts in knowing a second language. Finally, people involved in PR abroad tend to keep a closer eye on international affairs. In the financial area, for instance, most Americans read The Wall Street Journal. Overseas, their counterparts read the Journal as well as the Financial Times of London and The Economist, the latter two being publications not often read in this country. 16. What is threatening US leadership in public relations? A.Because British companies are more ambitious than US companies.

B.Because British companies place more importance on PR than US companies. √ C.Because British companies are heavily involved in planning activities. D.Because four of the world's top PR agencies are British-owned.

解析：[听力原文] Why could London possibly soon replace New York as the center of PR? A.The Wall Street Journal. √ B.The Financial Times. C.The Economist. D.The Observer.

解析：[听力原文] What do most Americans read in the financial area?

{{B}}Passage Two

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.{{/B}}

{{B}}Passage Two

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.{{/B}}

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A.He didn't like physics any more. B.His eyesight was too poor. C.Physics was too hard for him.

D.He had to work to support himself. √

解析：[听力原文]19-21 When I was at school, my ambition was to be a pilot in the Air Force. But my eyesight wasn't good enough. So I had to give up the idea. I went to university and studied physics. I wanted to stay on there and do research, but my father died at about that time. So I thought I'd better get a job and earn my living. I started working in an engineering firm. I expected to stay in that job for a long time. But then, they appointed a new managing director. I didn't get on with him, so I resigned and applied for a job with another engineering company. I would certainly have accepted the job if they had offered it to me, but on my way to the interview I met a friend who was working for a travel agency. He offered me a job in Spain. And I've always liked Spain, so I took it. I worked in the travel agency for two years and then they wanted to send me to South America. But I had just got married. So I decided to stay here. Then we had a baby and I wasn't earning enough to support the family. So I started giving English lessons at

a school in the evening. I liked the English teaching more than working for the travel agency, and then the owner of the school offered me a full-time job as a teacher. So I resigned from the agency. Two years later, the owner of the school wanted to retire, so he asked me to take over as the director. And here I am. 19. Why did the man give up studying physics? A.He was not happy with the new director. √ B.He was not qualified to be an engineer. C.He wanted to travel. D.He found his job boring.

解析：[听力原文] Why did the man resign from the engineering firm? A.He enjoyed teaching English.

B.He wanted to earn more to support his family. √ C.The owner of the school promised him a good position. D.He could earn more as a teacher than as a travel agent. 解析：[听力原文] Why did the man start to teach English part time?

{{B}}Passage Three

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.{{/B}}

{{B}}Passage Three

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.{{/B}}

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A.A terrorist with a gun.

B.A passenger with a portable computer. √ C.A tired pilot. D.A smaller airplane.

解析：[听力原文]22-25 The biggest safety threat facing airlines today may not be a terrorist with a gun, but the man with the portable computer in business class. In the last 15 years, pilots have reported well over 100 incidents that could have been caused by electromagnetic interference. The source of this interference remains unconfirmed, but increasingly, experts are pointing the blame at portable electronic devices such as portable computers, radio and cassette players and mobile telephones. Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics, or RTCA, an organization which advises the aviation industry, has recommended that all airlines ban such devices from being used during \"critical\" stages of a flight, particularly takeoff and landing. Some experts have gone further, calling for a total ban during all flights. Currently, rules on using these devices are left up to individual airlines. And although some airlines prohibit passengers from using such equipment during takeoff and landing, most are reluctant to enforce a total ban, given that many passengers want to work during flights. The difficulty is predicting how electromagnetic fields might affect an aircraft's computers. Experts know that portable devices emit radiation which affects those wavelengths which aircraft use for navigation and communication. But, because they have not been able to reproduce these effects in a laboratory, they have no way of knowing whether the interference might be dangerous or not. 22. What may be the biggest safety threat facing airlines today according to the passage? A.Portable computers. B.Radio.

C.Mobile telephones.

D.The source remains unconfirmed. √

解析：[听力原文] What is the source of electromagnetic interference that could have caused a number of incidents?

A.Because it is extremely dangerous to conduct such research on an airplane.

B.Because it remains a mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with. C.Because scientists have not been able to produce the same effects in labs. √ D.Because experts lack adequate equipment to do such research.

解析：[听力原文] Why it is difficult to evaluate the danger of the electromagnetic interference to an aircraft?

A.All airlines have enforced a total ban on electronic devices during flights. B.Portable computers are confirmed as the greatest cause of aircraft crashes. C.It is difficult to predict how electromagnetic fields might affect an aircraft's computers. √

D.Mobile phones are as dangerous as portable computers on an airplane.

解析：[听力原文] Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

三、{{B}}Section C{{/B}}(总题数：1，分数：77.00)

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There are many women who find that homemaking is boring or who feel imprisoned if they have to stay home with a young child or several children.{{U}} (34) {{/U}}.

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(1).

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填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：survive）

解析：[听力原文]26-36 For many women nowadays, choosing whether to work or not to work outside the home is a luxury: They must work to (26) {{U}}survive{{/U}}. Others face a hard decision. Perhaps the easiest choice has to do with (27) {{U}}economics{{/U}}. One husband said, \"Marge and I decided after careful consideration that for her to go back to work at this moment was an extravagance we couldn't (28) {{U}}afford{{/U}}.\" With two preschool children, it soon became clear in their figuring that with babysitters, (29) {{U}}transportation{{/U}}, and increased taxes, rather than having more money by having a working mother, they might (30) {{U}}actually{{/U}} end up with less. Economic factors are usually the first to be (31) {{U}}considered{{/U}}, but they are not the most important. The most important aspects of the decision have to do with the (32) {{U}}emotional{{/U}} needs of each member of the family. It is in this area that husbands and wives find themselves having to face many confusing and (33) {{U}}conflicting{{/U}} feelings. There are many women who find that homemaking is boring or who feel imprisoned if they have to stay home with a young child or several children. (34) {{U}}On the other hand, there are women who think that homemaking gives them the deepest satisfaction{{/U}}. From my own experience, I would like to suggest that sometimes the decision to go back to work is made in too much haste. (35) {{U}}There are few decisions that I now regret more{{/U}}. I wasn't mature enough to see how much I could have gained at home. I regret my impatience to get on with my career. (36) {{U}}I wish I had allowed myself the luxury of watching the world through my little girl's eyes{{/U}}. 填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：economics） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：afford） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：transportation） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：actually） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：considered） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：emotional） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：conflicting） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：On the other hand, there are women who think that homemaking gives them the deepest satisfaction） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：There are few decisions that I now regret more） 解析：

填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：I wish I had allowed myself the luxury of watching the world through my little girl's eyes） 解析：