四级听力补充材料(2).doc

听力文字材料与答案Short ConversationsUnit 1Q1.M: Where have you been all this time? The train is about to leave.W: Im sorry Im late, but I was waiting for you at the information desk upstairs.M: Why was the woman late?Q2.M: It is such a nice warm day. I think. Ill go to write my report under the tree.W: Id like to join you, but I find it hard to work outside.M: What will the woman do next?Q3.M: You always bring a lunchbox, why?W: Dont tell anyone, but I am on a diet. Fast food will make you fat.M: What do we know about the woman?Q4.W: Can I help you?M: Yes. I bought this radio two days ago, but Im afraid it doesnt work. Id like to change it for another one.W: What does the man intend to do?Q5.M: Why dont you help me save money? You are always spending money.W: I know that I should learn how to save more, but I hope that we can spend a little on ourselves sometimes.M: What are the speakers talking about?Q6.M: Susan, I am inviting you and Frank to our house warming party this weekend.W: A house warming party? Congratulations! Thats wonderful. I bet both of you are quite happy.M: What do we learn from the conversation?Q7.M: Rebecca, I got a D in math this term. What can I do?W: Sorry about that, Freddie. Cheer up! You can make it next term. But frankly speaking, youd better have more time for studying.M: What does the woman suggest the man to do?Q8.M: Sally, I was wondering if I, I could borrowWell I meanI mean borrowW: Money? Me lend you money! Not a chance!M: What can be inferred from the conversation?BADCABCDUnit 2Q1.W: Is the interview over? Did you get all the information you need?M: You bet. Thanks for your time.W: What do we learn from the conversation?Q2.M: I knew if I kept at it, Id eventually finish writing my book.W: Where there is a will, there is a way.M: What does the woman imply?Q3.W: Why was Tom banned? Hes so talented! I thought he had a great chance of winning a gold medal!M: If he didnt have any drug problems, he would have won.W: What does the man mean?Q4.W: I thought everyone liked basketball. Why dont you like it?M: I used to play basketball when I was little, and I never scored a goal. Whenever I watch a basketball game, I think about how horrible I was at it.W: What do we learn about the man?Q5.W: Do you think children watch too much TV?M: I dont think that TV is bad for kids. I think that kids should be active and not become couch potatoes.W: What does the man mean?Q6.W: Whats your working day like? M: I have a typical 9 to 5 job. Actually, I work a little longer than 9 to 5 most days.W: What does the man mean?Q7.M: When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight?W: Not tonight. I promised to go to a concert with my sister.M: What is the woman going to do next?Q8.W: I need to get car insurance. Could you please give me some advice?M: Well, perhaps you can try our company. We will offer you a fair rate.W: What are the speakers talking about?CACBDCBAUnit 3Q1.W: I dont think I can handle all of these books for this course. M: I found that you dont have to read them thoroughly. Just skim through and get the major points.W: What does the man suggest the woman do?Q2.M: Good morning. Could you ring Mr. Grant for me? I have an appointment. He said to get reception to ring when I arrived.W: Yes, just let me look. Ah, Mr. Grant, Room 117.M: What do we learn from the conversation?Q3.W: How long do you think itll take to fix it?M: Hard to tell. Sometimes we can find the problem right away and sometimes it may take an hour or two.W: What can be inferred from the conversation?Q4.W: Is this where I catch the bus for the zoo?M: You can take a T-30 from here, but then you have to walk about six blocks.W: What does the man suggest?Q5.W: Toms house is a mess! Doesnt he ever clean it?M: I guess he just has too much else on his mind with that new job of his.W: What do we learn from the conversation?Q6.W: Hey, George, I cant get to sleep with the lights so near my bed. Can you study someplace else?M: Sorry, there is a party going on down in the lounge. I suppose I can check the dining room though.W: What can be inferred from the conversation?Q7.W: Cant we go someplace and talk? Its so crowded in here.M: Well, theres a little park down the street about three blocks. Its usually not crowded this time of day.W: What does the man suggest?Q8.W: Can I help you?M: Yes, please. Yesterday my daughter bought this skirt from this shop. Id like to change it. Here, Ive got the receipt.W: Where does the conversation most probably take place?BBDBDDACLong ConversationsUnit 1Conversation 1M: Hi Margaret! Where were you at lunchtime? I was saving a seat for you in the cafeteria.W: Oh! Sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my feelings of hunger!M: I never had that problem! So where were you?W: My political science class ran overtime. M: Thats been happening quite a bit lately, hasnt it?W: I guess so. Actually what happens is that a bunch of us hang around for a while after class to talk with our professor and ask him questions. M: Who is this 20th century philosopher?W: Professor Taylor. Have you heard of him?M: Hmm. He does have a good reputation in the political science department.W: And a well-deserved one! The same students who fall asleep in discussion groups fight for front-row seats in his lectures. M: Oh no! I hope this isnt catching!W: You can joke! But its great to have a professor whos not only interesting, but prepared to give up time for students.M: I know. Theyre a rare type! Maybe I should sit on his class sometime. Do you think hed care?W: Not at all. Lots of students bring their friends, and he says he feels pleased.M: Hmm. I think Ill do that next week.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q1. Why didnt the man see Margaret in the cafeteria at lunchtime?Q2. What often happens after the political class recently?Q3. What is Professor Taylors class like?Conversation 2M: I am going door to door tonight to tell people about the student action combination. Do you have a few minutes?W: Sure. You know, I think I read something in the newspaper last week.M: Yeah, there was an article about us since the last issue. See, we are trying to protect some of the open spaces on campus.W: Thats right. You are the group thats opposing the extension of the parking lot next to Smith Hall, right?M: Thats us. We just feel it is important to save some of the natural beauty of the campus, like Over-by Swing. Some of those trees are hundreds of years old.W: It is a pretty spot. My friends and I had picnics over there by the stream.M: Then you understand how we feel. We are organizing a rally on Thursday afternoon to get the administration to reconsider the parking lot plan. W: Well, I have a class on Thursday afternoon.M: But maybe you could sign this request. Were going to submit it to the administration to demonstrate how the students feel about this.W: Sure, let me get a pen and Ill sign it.M: I have a pen right here. And let me leave you this pamphlet about the student action combination. Maybe you could come to some of our meetings. We get together once a month.W: Yeah, Id like to know more about your group. Let me know when the next meeting is and Ill try to be there.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q4. Why does the man go door to door?Q5. What is purpose of the student action combination?Q6. Why will the students have the rally on Thursday?Q7. How can the woman help with the rally? DCACABAUnit 2 Conversation 1M: What did you do over the weekend? W: I went a global warming rally in London. It was fantastic to be around so many people who care about the environment. to reverse the damage thats been done already?W: It might not be possible to fix the problems that weve created for ourselves, but there are lots of things we can do to prevent more damages from happening.M: Like what?W: Well, we can use public transport instead of taking our cars for a start.M: What else can we do to protect the environment?W: If you do have to drive, you should make sure that your car runs on safe petrol. Also, your home should use sources of renewable energy.M: How about recycling? Does that actually help?W: Yes. You should take your glass, paper, plastic, cardboard, and tin cans to a recycling center.M: What do you think is the biggest worry for our future?W: I think that the issue of greatest concern is having enough sources of clean water for everyone.M: I had no idea you were so concerned about the environment before!W: To be honest, in order for the earth to continue to be a habitable place, were all going to have to become more interested in the environment.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q1. What did the woman do on the last weekend?Q2. What does the woman suggest do to prevent the damage?Q3. What does the woman concerned most for our future?Conversation 2M: That is it. I know that it is smaller than you wanted, but it is one of the nicest apartments in the building.W: Does it have three bedrooms?M: No. There are two. The larger bedroom is quite spacious, though. Maybe you could let the children share the larger room and you and your husband could use the smaller one.W: I suppose that I could do that.M: A three-bedroom apartment will be difficult to find. W: Yes I know. I have been looking for over a week. The few three-bed-room apartments that I have found are either extremely expensive or the owner wont allow children.M: Well, the owner allows two children in this apartment.W: Arent you the owner? M: No. I am the manager. I live here, too, on the first floor of this building.W: Oh. Thats nice. Then if anything gets broken.M: Just leave a note on my door.W: You said that the rent would be $350 a month. Does that include any of the utilities?M: Yes. It includes gas. Your furnace and stove are gas. So your other utilities, electric and water, are quite inexpensive.W: This sounds better. But before I sign the contract I would like my husband to see it.M: Why not stop by with him this evening?W: How late are you open? He doesnt get off work until five.M: Come by at six. I will still be in the office. I am sure that you are eager to move from the hotel, and if we get the paperwork out of the way tonight, you can move in tomorrow. W: Oh, that would be wonderful.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q4. What kind of apartment is the woman looking for?Q5. What should the woman do when something breaks?Q6. What does the man say about the utilities?Q7. How does the woman think about the apartment?CADDBDAUnit 3Conversation 1M: This is Jim Evens from Market Research Corporation. Were conducting a nationwide survey of peoples reading habits. May I ask you a few questions?W: OK, I suppose.M: Do you read any newspapers and, if so, which ones?W: I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.M: Okay, do you subscribe to these newspapers?W: I subscribe to the Times. But I get the Wall Street Journal at the office. M: I see. What about magazines? Do you subscribe to any?W: Oh, yeah, I get Fortune and Psychology Today. And my husband gets Esquire, so I read that too, sometimes.M: About how many hours a week do you read magazines then?W: Oh, about two or three.M: All right. Now, do you read books regularly and if so what type?W: Well, novels are my favorite but, to tell you the truth, I havent read one in quite a while. Im taking a class at night, so the only books Ive been reading lately are textbooks.M: I take it dont belong to a book club?W: No, I dont.M: And about how much time do you spend a week reading textbooks?W: Not enough. I guess a couple of hours.M: Well, were just about done. Thank you very much for your time.W: Youre welcome. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q1. What has the man been doing lately?Q2. Which newspapers does the woman subscribe?Q3. Why doesnt the woman read novels recently?Conversation 2W: This food is terrible! I cant even finish my dinner.M: I know. You think with all the money we paid for room and board, the university could hire better food service. Where are you headed next?W: Im going over to the student recreation center to play some bridge. M: You are spending your time on a card game?W: Not just any card game. Its one of the most skillful games there is.M: So I have heard. Dont you play with a partner?W: Yeah! Four people play, two against the other two.M: So, you try to play in cooperation with your partner?W: Actually, the cards of one of the four plays are turned face up. That player is called the model.M: I wouldnt want to be called that. When you are the model, what do you do while the cards are being played?W: Anything you want. Sit there and study, chat, get snacks for everyone. I like to stand behind my partner and watch.M: You know, Ive heard that bridge is a habit forming. You should be careful not to play so much that you dont get your studying done.W: Dont worry about me. I only play Thursdays after dinner, and sometimes when they need a forth player. If you like, I could teach you.M: Thanks, but I have a pretty heavy workload this semester. I already spend my evenings doing things I dont really know how to do yet.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q4. What is the woman going to do?Q5. What is the model supposed to do?Q6. Whats the man suggest the woman do?Q7. When does the woman take part in the game?DACCCDCPassagesPassage OneEven at the age of 75, Thelma was very happy and full of life. When her husband passed away, her children suggested that she should move to a senior living community. A social and life-loving person, Thelma decided to do so. Shortly after she moved in, Thelma became a self-appointed activities director, coordinating all sorts of things for the people in the community to do and quickly became very popular and made many friends. When Thelma turned 80, her newfound friends showed their appreciation by throwing a surprise birthday party for her. When Thelma entered the dining room for dinner that night, she was greeted by a standing applause and one of the coordinators led her to the head table. The night was filled with laughter and entertainment, but throughout the evening, Thelma could not take her eyes off a gentleman sitting at the other end of the table. When the festivities ended, Thelma quickly rose from her seat and rushed over to the man. Pardon me, Thelma said. Please forgive me if I made you feel uncomfortable by staring at you all night. I just couldnt help myself from looking your way. You see, you look just like my fifth husband. Your fifth husband! replied the gentleman. Forgive me for asking, but how many times have you been married? With that, a smile came across Thelmas face as she responded, Four. They were married shortly after. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the passage you have just heard. Q1. What kind of people is Thelma?Q2. How did her new friends show their appreciation when Thelma turned 80?Q3. Why did Thelma stare at the man all night?Passage TwoBesides private bills, there are also public bills that must be paid. Public bills are paid for by the government. In turn, we get these services through taxes. What would happen if everyone in the city stopped paying taxes? The water supply would stop. Water might even become unclean and impure. The streets might not be cleaned. There would be no police force to protect people and property. Schools would be closed. People would become sick and diseases might spread. We would not want to live in such a city. We all want pure water and food, clean streets and good schools. We want the police to protect us from crime. The chief duty of every government is to protect persons and property. More than three fourths of the money spent by our government is used for this purpose. The next large amount of public money goes to teach and train our citizens. Billions of dollars each year are spent on schools and libraries. Public money is used to pay the teachers and all the public officials. Also, a large amount of public funds is spent on roads. The greatest part of the needed funds is raised by taxes. Tax is money that we all must pay to support the government. The law orders us to pay taxes. We have no choice in this matter. Almost everyone pays some tax in one form or another. Questions 4 to 6 are based on the passage you have just heard.Q4. What must be paid according to the passage?Q5. What is the chief duty of every government?Q6. How does the government get most of needed money?Passage ThreeAmericas national symbol, the bald eagle, almost went extinct twenty years ago, but it has made a comeback. In fact, the US Fish and Wild Life Service is considering the possibility of taking it off the Endangered Species List. Once, more than fifty thousand pairs of bald eagles nested across the country, but by 1960 that number had fallen below four hundred. The chief killer was the widely used DDT. Fish soaked up DDT, died, and were washed up on the shores, where bald eagles feasted on them. DDT prevented eagle eggshells from thickening. The shells became so thin that they shattered before the babies hatched. Fortunately, in 1972, a law was passed to ban DDT, which saved the bald eagle from total wipeout. And since then, wild-life biologists