大学英语四级考试听力快速突破原文及答案详解

1、Listening Comprehension Exercises for CET IVShort Conversations Directions: In each exercise, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question the

2、re will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.Exercise 11. A. The woman had forgotten Maxims phone number.B. The man saw Maxim on the street 2 months ago.C. Maxim and the woman had not been in touch for some time.D. The

3、 woman made a phone call to Maxim yesterday.2. A. The library is close on weekends.B. He was not allowed to check out the book.C. He had no idea where the book was.D. He didnt get the book he needed.3. A. In a clothing store.B. In a barberstore.C. In a bank.D. In a school.4. A. They will limit their

4、 teaching to certain subjects only.B. They will be replaced by online education sooner or later.C. They will continue to exist along with online education.D. They will attract fewer kids as online education expands.5. A. He didnt like it at all.B. He liked some parts of it.C. He didnt think much of

5、it.D. He enjoyed it as a whole.6. A. Bring her flowers everyday.B. Leave his job to work for her.C. Quit delivering flowers.D. Work at a restaurant.7. A. The woman missed registration for the biology course.B. The woman got a wrong class permit.C. The woman misplaced her class permit for biology.D.

6、The woman arrived for registration too early.8. A. Drop one course and do it next semester.B. Do the assignments towards the end of the semester.C. Take courses with a lighter workload.D. Quit the history course and choose another one instead.Exercise 21. A. The woman should have been more attentive

7、.B. The woman neednt have attended the briefing.C. Mr. Robins briefing was not relevant to the mission.D. Mr. Robins briefing was unnecessarily long.2. A. Repair a typewriter.B. Start a car.C. Play a tape recorder.D. Take a picture.3. A. The couples suitcase was stolen in the restaurant.B. An old la

8、dy took the couples suitcase for her own.C. The man forgot to put the toys in their suitcase.D. The old lady sitting next to the couple likes toys very much.4. A. Shes going to say good-bye to Bill.B. Shes leaving for Hong Kong with Bill.C. Shes flying to Hong Kong.D. Shes going to buy an air ticket

9、.5. A. The two speakers are seniors at college.B. The woman regrets spending her time idly.C. The two speakers are at a loss about what to do.D. The man is worried about his future.6. A. She can recall the names of most characters in the novel.B. She has learned a lot from the novel.C. She usually h

10、as difficulty remembering names.D. She also found the plot difficult to follow.7. A. Shes also in need of a textbook.B. She can help the man out.C. She picked up the book from the bus floor.D. She can find the right person to help the man.8. A. Theyd better change their mind.B. The tennis game wont

11、last long.C. Weather forecasts are not reliable.D. They shouldnt change their plan.Exercise 31. A. She cant send the message right now.B. Shes not sure if the computer is fixed.C. She has to turn down the mans request.D. She has to post a letter instead.2. A. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Fred in pe

12、rson.B. The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Fred.C. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Fred is unable to come.D. The man is late for the trip because he is busy.3. A. At a publishing house.B. In a library.C. At a bookstore.D. In a printing shop.4. A. She suggested a way out of the difficulty f

13、or the man.B. She promised to help the man.C. She came a long way to meet the man.D. She took the man to where he wanted to go.5. A. Most students dont want jobs advertised in the newspapers.B. Most students find a job by reading advertisements.C. Most students find it hard to get a job after they g

14、raduate.D. Most students would like to work for a newspaper.6. A. She will drop out of school.B. She plans to go to graduate school.C. She will stop working and concentrate on her studies.D. She will take a part-time job.7. A. A student.B. A reporter.C. A visitor.D. A lecturer.8. A. The man cant com

15、e for the appointment at 4:15.B. The man is glad hes got in touch with the doctor.C. The man wants to change the date of the appointment.D. The man was confused about the date of the appointment.Exercise 41. A. Go look for Mike.B. Go and pick Mike up.C. Wait for Mike.D. Give Mike a phone call.2. A.

16、Tom should continue taking the course.B. Tom can choose another science course.C. She approves of Toms decision.D. She cant meet Tom so early in the morning.3. A. The job of cleaning up the dining room.B. The cost of renting a conference room.C. The decoration of the conference room.D. The organizat

17、ion of a conference.4. A. The woman rejected the mans apology.B. The woman appreciated the mans offer.C. The man had forgotten the whole thing.D. The man had hurt the womans feelings.5. A. Work in New York.B. Become a teacher.C. Go back to school.D. Move to a big city.6. A. Buy the latest issue of t

18、he magazine.B. Find a better science journal in the library.C. Dont miss any chance to collect useful information.D. Dont subscribe to the journal.7. A. Some of the students are not on the professors list.B. Some students at the back cannot hear the professor.C. The professor has changed his reading

19、 assignment.D. The professor has brought extra copies of his assignment.8. A. The woman will stay in New York a long time.B. The woman likes weather in New York very much.C. The man is planning to visit New York.D. It is quite cold in New York now.Exercise 51. A. The man used to own a car.B. The man

20、 lives far from the subway.C. The man is good at driving.D. The man enjoys traveling by car.2. A. Its less expensive living in the city.B. Life in the suburbs is lonely.C. Jobs are easier to find in the city.D. She is working in the city.3. A. At 10:45.B. At 10:25.C. At 10:40.D. At 10:30.4. A. Fix h

21、is car.B. Meet his client.C. Work at his office.D. Prepare the dinner.5. A. She woould talk to the man later.B. Shes never been to the city.C. She would fine someone else to help.D. She doesnt remember much about the city.6. A. An airplane flight.B. The first space flight.C. A scheduled space flight

22、.D. A new shuttle bus.7. A. He is doing research with Professor Williams.B. He needs another job as research assistant.C. He asked Professor Williams for assistance.D. He assists Professor Williams with his teaching.8. A. Shes modest about her success in the contest.B. She doesnt want to talk about

23、the contest.C. Shes spent two years studying English in Canada.D. Shes very proud of her success in the speech contest.Exercise 61. A. No more survivors have been found.B. The plane crashed in the night.C. All the passengers were killed. D. Its too late to search for survivors.2. A. Shell type the l

24、etter for the man.B. Shell teach the man to operate the computer.C. She doesnt think his sister is a good typist.D. She thinks the man should buy a computer.3. A. Ask John to join the band.B. Help him with his stuff.C. Quit the band.D. Learn to be a drummer herself.4. A. The man no longer smokes.B.

25、The man is under pressure from his wife.C. The man usually follows his wifes advice. D. The man refuses to listen to his doctors advice.5. A. The train seldom arrives on time.B. The schedule has been misprinted.C. The speakers arrived at the station late.D. The company has trouble printing a schedul

26、e.6. A. Move the washing machine to the basement.B. Turn the basement into a workshop.C. Repair the washing machine.D. Finish his assignment.7. A. She let the man use her book for the weekend.B. She brought the books the man asked for.C. She borrowed the books from the man.D. She offered to help the

27、 man.8. A. She thought there were no tickets left for the show.B. She thought the seats on the left side were fully occupied.C. The show was planned a long time ago.D. The audience were deeply impressed by the show.Exercise 71. A. The woman is the leader of the class.B. The woman is the bravest one

28、in the class.C. The woman is the smartest one in the class.D. The woman is the most careful one in the class.2. A. Check with the classmates in the classroom.B. Check to see if he left it in the hallway.C. Check the gym room since he has a gym bag.D. Check the classroom to see if he left it there.3.

29、 A. She has to study for the exam.B. She is particularly interested in plays.C. She is eager to watch the new play.D. She can lend her notes to the man.4. A. The woman be more careful next time.B. They try to think of a solution.C. The woman find a spare key.D. They come downstairs.5. A. The woman i

30、s meeting the man at the airport.B. They are complaining about the poor airport service.C. They are discussing their plan for Christmas.D. The man is seeing the woman off.6. A. It looks quite new.B. It needs to be repaired.C. It looks old.D. Its engine needs to be painted.7. A. The deadline is drawi

31、ng near.B. She cant meet the deadline.C. She turned in the proposals today.D. They are two days ahead of time.8. A. Take it back to the store.B. Find the warranty.C. Find the instruction.D. Call for help.Exercise 81. A. He will tell Mary how to operate the dishwasher.B. He will wash the dishes himse

32、lf instead.C. He will help Bill to translate the manual.D. He himself will operate the dishwasher.2. A. Lose weight.B. Quit smoking.C. Weigh himself frequently.D. Have a talk with the doctor.3. A. He believes dancing is enjoyable.B. He definitely does not like dancing.C. He admires those who dance.D

33、. He wont dance until he has done his work.4. A. Check the figures later today.B. Do the calculations again tomorrow.C. Bring a calculator tomorrow.D. Calculate the number right now.5. A. Sending an e-mail.B. Working in an office.C. Talking on the phone.D. Doing spelling practice.6. A. She thinks th

34、e man should have helped earlier.B. She doesnt need the mans help.C. She doesnt know the boxes are heavy.D. She wants the man to help with the boxes.7. A. She wants to borrow the mans student ID card.B. The tickets are less expensive than she expected.C. She wont be able to get any discount for the

35、ticket.D. The performance turned out to be disappointing.8. A. He is going to the store and then coming home.B. He has to stay in the library.C. He is going to the train station.D. He is going to the shop and then back to the library.Exercise 91. A. Taking a photo.B. Playing a game.C. Riding a horse

36、.D. Shooting a movie.2. A. Its results were just as expected.B. It wasnt very well designed.C. It fully reflected the students ability.D. Its results fell short of her expectations.3. A. The woman should have complained to her neighbor.B. The woman should stay out until the neighbors are quiet.C. Th

37、e woman should have stayed at the library.D. The lab will be a better place for reading.4. A. His computer doesnt work well.B. He isnt getting along with his staff.C. He didnt register for a proper course.D. He cant apply the theory to a program.5. A. Reading on the campus lawn.B. Depositing money i

38、n the bank.C. Applying for financial aid.D. Reviewing a students application.6. A. Buy something for the picnic.B. Go for a ride around town.C. Go shopping with the man.D. Go to a clinic.7. A. Shell make a better website.B. Shell intoduce a better website.C. Shell find a better name for the website.

39、D. Shell help him look for a better website.8. A. By going on a diet.B. By having fewer meals.C. By doing physical exercise. D. By eating fruit and vegetables.Exercise 101. A. She eats well when she reads.B. Time goes faster when she reads.C. She always has a lovely day she reads.D. She has more abi

40、lity to manage life.2. A. Take a trip to the Great Lakes.B. Take a trip to a nearby place.C. Work hard to earn her tuition.D. Save money and take a trip next year.3. A. John can share the magazine with her.B. She wants to borrow Johns card.C. Shell let John use the journal first.D. John should find

41、another copy for himself.4. A. See if the walkman is working.B. Listen to the radio.C. Listen to some music.D. Fix it if her thinking is right.5. A. He wants her to pick up some stamps.B. He wants her to buy some staples.C. He wants her to buy a stapler.D. He wants her to buy some paper.6. A. She th

42、inks he should wait a minute.B. She thinks its too late anyway.C. She thinks he should do things early.D. She thinks there might still be a chance even if it is last minute.7. A. To turn up the volume.B. To go and see a movie since he has two tickets.C. To go and see the final live since he has two

43、tickets.D. To go and see the concert live since he has two tickets.8. A. Shed like to have the windows open.B. She likes to have the air conditioner on.C. The air is heavily polluted. D. The windows are already open.短对话专项训练答案解析及听力文本Exercise 1答案解析1. C推理题。男士提到Maxim已经有两个月没有女士的消息了，而女士也提到她忙得没时间打电话给Maxim。

44、 2. D言外之意题。男士提到他到图书馆时，已经闭馆了，因此不可能借到书。3. C地点与场所题。重点在于抓住男士为job interview作准备以及学习了很多有关finance and economics知识的信息。4C评论或建议题。女士明确地指出Schools are here to stay，随后给出了较为详尽的理由。5D评论或建议题。从四个选项可以看出该题询问的是某人对某物的态度，听题时抓住表明态度的I like it overall，问题就迎刃而解了。6B评论或建议题。英美人在向他人提出建议或请求时，往往采用委婉的方式来表达，如Why dont you7D言外之意题。男士说姓名以W开

45、头的学生的注册工作doesnt start until tomorrow，即明天才开始，女士来早了。8A评论或建议题。女士用Cant you句型表明自己对男士的建议：暂时放弃一门课，下学期再选修。1. M: I ran into our friend Maxim yesterday on the street and he hadnt heard from you for two months.W: Yes. I know. But Ive been too busy to phone him.Q: What do we know from the conversation?2. W: Did

46、 you find the book for your reading assignment in the library?M: It closed before I got thereI had no idea that it closes so early on weekends.Q：What does the man mean?3. W: You seem very confident about the job interview，dont you?M: Yes. I feel ready for it. I bought a good suit in the clothing store and I had my hair cut. I had studied almost everything abou