2010年英语专业四级听力真题及答案
PART I
DICTATION
[15 MIN]
Listen to the following paage.Altogether the paage will be read to you four times.During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning.For the second and third readings, the paage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work.You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole paage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
[20 MINI In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
In this section you will hear several conversations.Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.1.The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPT
A.number of travelers.
B.number of tour days.
C.flight details.
D.room services.2.What is included in the price?
A.Air tickets and local transport.
B.Local transport and meals.
C.Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.
D.Air tickets, local transport and all meals.3.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A.The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.
B.The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.
C.The traveler doesn\'t have to buy travel insurance.
D.Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.
Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.At the end of\'the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.4.Which of the following details is CORRECT?
A.Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.
B.Mark knows the exact number of delegates\' spouse.
C.Mark doesn\'t know the exact number of delegates yet.
D.Mark doesn\'t know the number of guest speakers.5.What does Linda want to know?
A.The arrival time of guest speakers.
B.The departure time of guest speakers.
C.The type of transport for guest speakers.
D.The number of guest speakers.6.How many performances have been planned tbr the conference?
A.One.
B.Two.
C.Three.
D.Not mentioned.7.Who will pay for the piano performance?
A.Pan-Pacific Tours.
B.Johnson & Sons Events.
C.Conference delegates.
D.An airline company.
Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.At the end of\'the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.8.What is NOT miing in Mary\'s briefcase?
A.Her cheque book.
B.Her papers for work.
C.Her laptop.
D.Her appointment book.9.Where was Mary the whole morning?
A.At the police station.
B.At a meeting.
C.In her client\'s office.
D.In the restaurant.10.Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?
A.The papers inside had the company\'s name.
B.The briefcase was found in the restaurant.
C.The restaurant manager telephoned James.
D.The cheque book inside bore her name.SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several paages.Listen to the paages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following paage.At the end of the paage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the paage.11.We learn from the paage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught through
A.the School of Design and Visual Arts.
B.the School of Social Work.
C.the School of Busine.
D.the Arts and Sciences program.12.What is the cost of undergraduate tuition?
A.Twenty thousand dollars.
B.Thirty thousand dollars.
C.Twenty-seven thousand dollars.
D.Thirty-eight thousand dollars.13.International students can receive all the following types of financial aistance EXCEPT
A.federal loans.
B.private loans.
C.scholarships.
D.monthly payment plans.a=MsoNormal>
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following paage.At the end of the paage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the paage.14.According to the paage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children.
A.France
B.America
C.Denmark
D.Australia 15.Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in?
A.Feeding and playing with children.
B.Feeding and bathing children.
C.Taking children to the park and to school.
D.Taking children to watch sports events.16.According to the study, the \"new man\" likes to
A.spend more time at work.
B.spend more time with children.
C.spend time drinking after work.
D.spend time on his computer.17.It is suggested in the paage that the \"new man\" might be le acceptable in
A.France.
B.Britain.
C.Australia.
D.Denmark.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following paage.At the end of the paage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the paage.18.The services of the new partnership are provided mainly to
A.mothers of infected babies.
B.infected children and women.
C.infected children in cities.
D.infected women in cities.19.Which of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT?
A.It is a nonprofit organization.
B.It provides public health services.
C.It carries out research on public health.
D.It has worked in five countries till now.20.The example of Cambodia mainly shows
A.the importance of government support.
B.the importance of public education efforts.
C.the progre the country has made so far.
D.the methods used to fight AIDS.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section, you will hear several news items.Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now.listen to the news.21.According to the news, the victim was
A.a 17-year-old girl.
B.a 15-year-old boy.
C.a 23-year-old woman.
D.an l 8-year-old man.22.We learn from the news that the suspects were arrested
A.one month later.
B.two months later.
C.immediately.
D.two weeks later.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.23.The Iraqi par
liament can vote on the security agreement only after
A.all parties have agreed on it.
B.the US troops have pulled out.
C.the cabinet has reviewed it.
D.the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.24.According to the news, the US troops are expected to completely pull out by
A.mid-2009.
B.the end of 2009.
C.mid-2011.
D.the end of 2011.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.25.The following are involved in the operations to rescue the children in Honduras EXCEPT
A.the police.
B.the district attorney.
C.the prison authorities.
D.Institute of Childhood and Family.26.What punishment would parents face if they allowed their children to beg?
A.To be imprisoned and fined.
B.To have their children taken away.
C.To be handed over to the authorities.
D.None.Question 27 is based on the following news.At the end of the news item.you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.27.What is the news item about?
A.Coastlines in Italy.
B.Public use of the beach.
C.Swimming and bathing.
D.Private bathing clubs.Question 28 is based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.28.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?
A.The airport was shut down for Friday.
B.There was a road accident involving two buses.
C.Local shops were closed earlier than usual.
D.Bus service was stopped for Friday.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.29.How many people were rescued from the apartment building?
A.17.
B.24.
C.21.
D.41.30.Which of the following details in the news is CORRECT?
A.The rescue operation involved many people.
B.The cause of the explosions has been determined.
C.Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.
D.The explosions didn\'t destroy the building.
2010年英语专业四级真题答案
The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world.But to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar.Universities have something called Freshers\' Week for their newcomers.It\'s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking.Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot.So just take it all in slowly.Don\'t rush into anything that you\'ll regret for the next three years.
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