四级听写与听力理解单项练习 (2).doc

Conversation 11. The conversation takes place_.A. after the first week of classes B. in the middle of the termC. just before the term begins D. at the end of the term2. The woman comes to see Dr. Madison because _.A. she needs his approval for her coursesB. she wants to ask for an extension for her paper.C. she has been sick D. she had already made the promise3. What does Dr. Madison seem most concerned about?A. She already knew the material. B. Her course load was too heavy.C. She entered the hospital. D. The introductory courses are too easy for her.Conversation 24. Why does the woman make the telephone call?A. She hopes to find a job in Washington.B. She plans to go to evening class.C. She wants to know more about the club.D. She wants to join the club.5. What will members do on Thursday evening?A. Theyll have sports. B. Theyll have language classes.C. Theyll have dinner together. D. Theyll go to the club together.6. What language does the woman speak besides English?A. Spanish B. French C. Italian D. GermanConversation 37. The conversation takes place _.A. in the class room B. in the libraryC. on the campground D. in the dormitory8. The woman comes to talk to the man_.A. to discuss his trip to Beijing B. to bring him a message from Professor JohnsonC. to give the man some suggestionsD. to see what progress hes made on his paper9. What seems to be the mans problem?A. He cant find a quiet place to study.B. He cant narrow down his research topic.C. He cant sleep at night.D. He finds the classroom too noisy.Conversation 410. The man is famous for _.A. doing business B. teaching physics C. collecting coins D. giving lectures11. How does the man get the coins for his collection?A. He asks for some from his friends B. He trades for rare and old ones.C. His uncle often gives him some D. He buys some from shops12. The woman is _.A. a salesgirl B. a journalist C. a collector D. a teacherConversation 513. What did the woman think of the new wing of the museum?A. She was impressed by it. B. It was a waste of money.C. She was amazed it had opened so soon.D. She didnt like it as much as the other wings.14. How had the man learnt about the museum?A. He took a tour of the city. B. He read about it.C. He wrote an article about it. D. He worked there as a guide.15. According to the woman, what do the paving stones, skylights and mobile have in common?A. They came from the original writing. B. Theyre made of the same material.C. Theyre similar in shape.D. They were designed by the same person.16. What was the problem with the original mobile?A. It was made of aluminum. B. It wasnt large enough.C. It wouldnt move in the wind. D. It was too heavy to put up.Conversation 617. What problem at the office are Cathy and Stan discussing?A. There is too much noise. B. There are too many teachers there.C. Jack is always too busy. D. They do not have enough space.18. Why do Jacks students come to see him?A. They want to do him a favor. B. Jack needs their help.C. Jack asks them to do so. D. They need his help.19. What does Stan suggest they do?A. Ask for a small meeting room. B. Go to the meeting room.C. Go to the storage room. D. Go to the office.Conversation 720. Why was the woman in Florida?A. She had her vacation there. B. She took a diving course there.C. She was there on a field trip. D. She visited a marine exhibition.21. Where did the woman spend most of there time while she was in Florida?A. She spent most of her time under the sea.B. She spent most of her time lying in the sun.C. She spent most of her time looking for sunken treasure.D. She spent most of her time taking photographs of the sea.22. What is NOT true about plankton according to the woman?A. Plankton are too small to be seen.B. Most Plankton have transparent tissues.C. Most plankton are practically invisible to predators.D. Plankton are fascinating organisms.Conversation 823. Whats the relationship between these two speakers?A. They are friends. B. They are counselor and client.C. They are teacher and student. D. They are colleagues.24. What does the woman mean when she says “ an interesting grocery list”?A. There are some interesting items on the grocery list.B. There are some mistakes in the list.C. It is actually his notice.D. Shes never seen a grocery list before.25. What makes the woman believe that it is the man who wrote the list?A. The list appears on the mans desk.B. The man says he has to buy some things.C. The man has made some mistakes in the list.D. The handwriting is identical to the mans.Conversation 926. The conversation is mainly about _.A. a more economical diesel fuel B. characteristics of a new type of fuelC. where a new energy source is locatedD. the introduction of a new kind of energy27. Why is the woman giving the man the information?A. Hes studying for a test. B. He lost his notes.C. He missed the class. D. Hes doing research on alternative fuels.28. What effect will the increase use of DME instead of diesel fuel probably have?A. It will reduce the amount of pollutants in the air.B. It will increase the amount of unpleasant odors C. It will eventually destroy the ozone layer.D. It will reduce the cost of running large vehicles.29. According to the conversation, why wont DME be on the market soon?A. Its expensive to manufacture. B. It hasnt been adequately tested.C. It damages car engines. D. Its dangerous to transport.Conversation 1030. The woman learned about scorpions_.A. from a special seminar B. from her professorC. from a magazine D. from her Canadian friend31. The students probably live _.A. in New Mexico B. in British Columbia C. in Alberta D. in Arizona32. What did the scientific experiments show about the scorpions?A. The prefer cool temperatures B. They can survive extreme conditionsC. They are susceptible to low levels of radiation D. They have a very short life span.Conversation 1133. What is David trying to do?A. Get a ride home with Nancy B. Find a place to liveC. Go to the store before it closes D. Carry his groceries home.34. Why did David think he wouldnt have a problem?A. He didnt expect to buy a lot. B. He had only one bag of groceries.C. The supermarket is just down the block. D. He thought hed get a ride with the Kramers.35. Why is David appreciative of the Kramers?A. They are paying for his education. B. They invited him to their party.C. They took him on a vacation with them. D. They let him live with them for free.Conversation 1236. What does the man want to do this summer?A. Sitting around. B. Baby-sitting. C. Earning some money.D. Mowing the lawn.37. What did the Alexanders do when they went away on holiday last summer?A. They left their house empty. B. They paid Tom to live in their house.C. They asked a friend for help. D. They hired a baby-sitter.38. The house-sitter probably wouldnt have to _.A. mow the lawn B. water the plants C. take care of the children D. feed the pets39. What is NOT required to get the job of a house-sitter?A. Filling a form. B. An interview with the homeowners. C. Three references. D. Relevant experience.Conversation 1340. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. TV programs, B. A math test. C. Their friend. D. An equation.41. Why is the man watching television?A. He has got nothing else to do. B. He does not want to do the math exercises.C. He is trying to get a rest. D. He has made good preparations for the exam.42. Why is the man surprised that the woman wants to study with him?A. His math is very poor. B. They are not on good terms.C. She has to prepare for the exam. D. His math is better than hers.43. What makes the woman insist on calling?A. She owes her a great favor.B. She is sure that Elizabeth would help them.C. Elizabeth has always been so helpful.D. Its still early.Conversation 1444. Whats the mans problem?A. The hotel clerk had put his reservation under another name.B. The hotel clerk insisted that he didnt make any reservation.C. The hotel clerk tried to take advantage of his inexperience.D. The hotel clerk couldnt find reservation for that night.45. Why did the hotel clerk say they didnt have any rooms for that night?A. A grand wedding was being held in the hotel.B. There was a conference going on in the city.C. The hotel was undergoing major repairs.D. It was a busy season for holiday-makers.46. What did the clerk say about the breakfast in the hotel?A. It was free of charge on weekends. B. There was a 15% discount on weekdays.C. It was offered to frequent guests only. D. It was 10% cheaper than in other hotels.47. What did the man imply he would do at the end of the conversation?A. Demand compensation from the hotel. B. Ask for an additional discount.C. Complain to the hotel manager. D. Find a cheaper room in another hotel.Conversation 1548. The woman is visiting Quebec _.A. to go boating on the St. Lawrence River B. to go sightseeing in Quebec ProvinceC. to call on a friend in Quebec City D. to attend a wedding in Montreal49. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?A. Study the map of Quebec Province. B. Find more about Quebec Province.C. Brush up on her French. D. Learn more about the local customs.50. What does the man say about the Quebec City?A. Its most beautiful in summer. B. It has many historical buildings.C. It was greatly expanded in the 18th century. D. Its the only French-speaking city in Canada.Key: 110 CABCC BBDBB1120 BBABC DADAC2130 AACCD BCAAC3140 BBDAD CBCDB4150 CAADB ACDCBPassage 11. What aspect of the United States history does the professor mainly discuss?A. Employment in the fishing the whaling industries.B. Nineteenth-century sea captains.C. The economic importance of sailing ships.D. The development of steamship.2. According to the professor, what may be one reason for the success of the merchant ships of the United States?A. They were protected by a strong United States Navy.B. They were supported by a well-developed railroad system.C. Most crew members had experience on foreign ships.D. As part owners of he ships, captains got some of the profits.3. What does the professor say about clipper ships?A. They carried passengers, but not cargo.B. They were large, but surprisingly fast.C. They were the first successful steam-powered ships.D. They were more reliable than other ships of the 1860s.Passage 24. What does the speaker mainly discuss?A. The diagnosis of asthma. B. How to prevent an asthma attack.C. What asthma is and what happens during an asthma attack.D. They types of medicine available to an asthmatic.5. According to the speaker, what part of asthmatics body is particularly sensitive?A. Inner ears. B. Bronchial tubes. C. Sinuses. D. Tonsils.6. What does the speaker say about the campers who have asthma?A. They shouldnt come to the camp. B. They must limit their activities.C. They will be seen by a doctor every day. D. They should bring their medicine to the camp.7. Why does the speaker mention cigarette smoke?A. It bothers people with asthma. B. Cigarettes arent allowed at the camp.C. It pollutes the air in the tents. D. People who smoke dont come to the camp.Passage 38. What is the speakers job?A. Explaining the campus architecture to visitors.B. Providing orientation for new campus employees.C. Familiarizing new students with the campus.D. Advising students about which classes to take.9. What does the speaker suggest the listeners keep with them?A. Registration forms. B. A library card. C. A list of classes. D. A campus map.10. Where does the speaker say the listeners will spend a lot of time?A. In the registrars office. B. In the library.C. In the math building. D. In the cafeteria.11. According to the speaker, what must the listeners do on their own?A. Move into their dormitories. B. Find their classrooms.C. Memorize campus landmarks. D. Complete their registration materials.Passage 412. What is the main subject of this talk?A. Rock formations in the Nevada desert.B. Graduate studies in anthropology.C. Excavation techniques used in archaeology.D. Prehistoric desert people of Nevada.13. What point does the speaker make about the prehistoric people of the Nevada Desert?A. They planned their migrations. B. They didnt travel far from their base camps.C. They hid from their enemies in caves. D. They planted seeds near their camps.14. Why didnt people live in the cave described by the speaker?A. They had trouble finding it. B. Lack of light made it impossible.C. It was too small for a group to fit into. D. Items stored by others took up most of the space.15. What have archaeologists found in the cave?A. Prehistoric desert people. B. Migratory animals.C. Food supplies and tools. D. Growing plants.16. Why does the speaker show a photo to the class?A. To illustrate the size of some objects. B. To introduce the next assignment.C. To show some artifact on display at the campus museum.D. To demonstrate his photographic ability.Passage 517. What does the professor mainly discuss?A. The development of the modern skyscraper.B. The skyscrapers effect on urban areas.C. Problems with future skyscraper construction.D. Safety regulations for skyscraper design.18. What does the professor say about the invention of the elevator?A. It created design problems for architects.B. It was needed for transporting construction materials.C. It enabled architects to design taller office buildings.D. It made skyscrapers more expensive to build.19. What will the professor probably discuss next?A. Projected changes in the building code. B. Design features of modern skyscrapers.C. Strategies for reducing traffic congestion. D. Ways of reducing the danger of living in skyscrapers.Passage 620. What does the speaker mainly discuss?A. The geological features of Nebraska and Texas.B. Fluctuations in rainfall amounts in the desert.C. An inventive irrigation method.D. A new solution to an environmental problem.21. What benefits have resulted from the technique?A. New varieties of corn have been developed. B. The crops need less fertilizer.C. Farmers can now monitor crop growth. D. Crop yields are much greater.22. What is happening to ground water?A. Its being drained from Nebraska to Texas. B. Its being pumped out.C. Its becoming contaminated with oil. D. Its becoming much warmer.23. What does the speaker imply about ground water?A. It can be seen from an airplane. B. It is most likely polluted.C. Its usually a bright green color. D. The supply may be exhausted soon.Passage 724. What is the main purpose of the talk?A. To discuss how microbes affect plants. B. To introduce the main categories of microbes.C. To demonstrate the use of a microscope. D. To describe the structure of bacteria.25. Why did the speaker take a soil sample from his garden?A. To show how common microbes are.B. To prove how well his gardening methods work.C. To provide an example of an uncommon mold.D. To diagnose why his plants are sick.26. What does the speaker imply about yeasts?A. They are difficult to see in the slide.B. There are an usual number of them in the sample.C. He finds them more interesting than other microbes.D. They are beneficial to people.27. What does the speaker ask the class to look at during the talk?A. A photograph of his garden. B. Microscope slides.C. Drawings of microbes. D. A chart of soil components.Passage 828. Where is Harvard University?A. In Cambridge, England. B. In Cambridge, Massachusetts.C. In Boston, Massachusetts. D. In the state of Cambridge.29. Who were first admitted into Harvard University when it was founded?A. Men. B. Women. C. Young people, D. Both Men and women.30. What is the number of books in the library of Harvard compared with that of those in the library of Cambridge?A. It is much larger. B. It is much smaller. C It is a little larger. D. It is a little smaller.Passage 931. What does the speaker mainly discuss?A. The duties of a ski patroller. B. The health benefits of an outdoor job.C. What ski patrollers teach skiers. D. The importance of first-aid techniques in a ski patrol.32. According to the speaker, what is one advantage of working on a ski patrol?A. High salary. B. Job security. C. Job satisfaction. D. Employee health insurance.33. What does the speaker say she likes most about giving ski lessons?A. It provides an extra source of income. B. It improves her own skiing techniques.C. It gives her the opportunity to meet people. D. It helps her stay in shape.34. According to the speaker, what is one of the main responsibilities of a ski patroller?A. To predict weather patterns. B. To maintain safe skiing conditions.C. To help skiers to improve their physical conditions.D. To compete in ski competitions and races.Passage 1035. What does the speaker mainly discuss?A. The safety record of the railroad industry.B. The reasons railroad regulations were changed.C. The financing of railroad construction.D. The evolution of the railroad industry.36. What development caus