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1989年12月大学英语四级听力真题
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the centre.
Example:
You will hear:
You will read:
A) At the office.
B) In the waiting room.
C) At the airport.
D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. There fore, A) At the office is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
1. A) He lent her his extra pen.
B) He was afraid of losing his pen.
C) He offered her a pencil.
D) He said he didnt have any extra ink.(C)
2. A) The teacher reviewed a previous lesson.
B) The teacher taught a new lesson.
C) The teacher postponed the class until Friday.
D) The teacher made the students write in class.(A)
3. A) Its going to attract a lot of students.
B) Its going to be a lot of fun.
C) Its going to require a lot of reading.
D) Its going to work out quite well.(C)
4. A) She agrees to lend him the car.
B) She offers him the car.
C) She refuses to lend him the car.
D) She is pleased to lend him the car.(A)
5. A) To the beach.
B) To a movie theatre.
C) To a play.
D) To a restaurant.(D)
6. A) Policeman and driver.
B) Policeman and thief.
C) Teacher and pupil.
D) Director and actress.(A)
7. A) He is often late for meals.
B) He is expecting a letter from abroad.
C) He wrote to his family last month.
D) He is anxious to go back home.(B)
8. A) He is modest.
B) He is satisfied.
C) He is proud.
D) He is upset.(D)
9. A) Europe.
B) Here.
C) Canada.
D) California.(C)
10. A) The train is crowded.
B) The train is late.
C) The train is on time.
D) The train is out of order.(B)
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. A) The crust.
B) The ground.
C) The plate.
D) The boundary.(A)
12. A) Two.
B) Seventy.
C) Seven.
D) Twelve.(C)
13. A) The east coast of North America.
B) The west coast of North America.
C) The middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
D) The middle of the Pacific Ocean.(B)
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. A) They want to attract attention.
B) It is fashionable to wear such clothes.
C) The appear respectable in such clothes.
D) Riding a motorcycle makes one dirty.(D)
15. A) It is efficient.
B) It is exciting.
C) It is convenient.
D) It is dangerous.(D)
16. A) If he always wears protective clothing.
B) If he can see everything around him clearly.
C) If he is very careful.
D) If he has a lot of defenders.(C)
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. A) He was struck by lightning.
B) He had a car accident.
C) He was very old.
D) He fell down in his yard.(B)
18. A) His wife.
B) A clock.
C) A tree.
D) Lightning.(B)
19. A) Hiding under a tree.
B) Entering the house.
C) Driving a car.
D) Lying on the ground.(A)
20. A) A fall from the tree.
B) The unexpected return of his wife.
C) Another flash of lightning.
D) Another heavy blow.(D)
1989年1月大学英语四级听力原文
Section A
Example:
M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?
W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think its necessary.
Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?
1. W: Could you lend me a pen? Mine has just run out of ink.
M: Im afraid I dont have an extra one. Would a pencil do?
Q: How did the man respond to the womans request?
2. W: What did you do in class today?
M: The teacher went over last Fridays lesson.
Q: What did the teacher do?
3. W: It looks like the English course is going to be a lot of work.
M: Didnt you see the reading list is enormous?
Q: What did they think of the English course?
4. M: Can I use your new car, Auntie?
W: Yes, of course, if you drive it carefully.
Q: Whats the aunts answer?
5. M: The Golden Lion sounds like a nice place to eat.
W: Ok, lets go there. I hear that they have a complete menu and a warm atmosphere.
Q: Where are the man and woman going?
6. M: Why didnt you stop when we first signaled?
W: Im sorry. Will I have to pay a fine?
Q: What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?
7. M: I havent heard from my family since last month.
W: Dont worry, Bill. Overseas mail is often slow.
Q: What can we learn about the man from the conversation?
8. W: Jack, how are you doing with your paper?
M: Ive written and rewritten it so many times that I wonder when I can finish it.
Q: What can we learn about the man?
9. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?
W: Yes, but he had been only here for three days before his company sent him to Canada.
Q: Where is George now?
10. W: Excuse me. Do you know when the train will arrive?
M: Im sorry. The train is behind schedule. You have to wait another twenty minutes.
Q: What do we learn from this conversation?
Section B
Passage 1
The earth is composed of several layers. The top layer of the earth is called the earths crust. The earths crust is divided into seven sections. These sections are called plates.
When two plates push against each other, or when two plates rub against each other, an earthquake will occur. An earthquake causes the ground above the plate to shake. The shaking is caused by the motion of two plates.
Earthquakes are likely to happen at the boundaries of the earths plates. Each of these plates is about 70 kilometers thick. Lets take a look at the general boundaries of one of these seven major plate.
Take the North American plate for an example. The left boundary of this plate is the west coat of North America and the east boundary of this plate is through the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. That is, this plate extends from the west coast of North America to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11. What is the top layer of the earth called?
12. How many major sections is the earths crust divided into?
13. Which of the following is the left boundary of the North American plate?
Passage 2
Nowadays motorcycling is fast becoming one of Americas most popular sports. However, there are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. Motorcyclists frequently look dirty; in fact, there are dirty. On the road there is little to protect them from mud, insects, and bird droppings. For practical reasons they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars. For the same reason motorcyclists usually wear dark colors.
Of course the danger of motorcycling also helps account for many peoples low opinion of the sport. Its defenders, however, claim that careful cyclists are in less danger than is commonly believed. A cyclist must drive s if everybody around him wanted to kill him. He must pay careful attention to his driving. From that point of view, a man on a motorcycle is safer than a man in a car.
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14. Why do motorcyclists often dress in old and dark clothing?
15. What is the average citizens opinion about motorcycling?
16. How can a motorcyclist be safer than a car driver?
Passage 3
Robert Edwards was blinded in an automobile accident nine years age. He was also partially deaf because of old age. Last week, he was walking near his home when a thunder-storm approached. He took shelter under a tree and was struck by lightning. He was knocked to the ground and woke up some 20 minutes later, lying face down in water below a tree. He went into the house and lay down in bed. A short time later, he awoke; his legs couldnt move and he was trembling, but, when he opened his eyes, he could see the clock across the room in front of him. When his wife entered, he saw her for the first time in nine years. Doctors confirm that he has regained his sight and hearing apparently from the flash of lightning, but they are unable to explain the reason. The only possible explanation offered by one doctor was that, since Edwards lost his sight as a result of a hard blow in a terrible accident, perhaps the only way it could be restored was by another blow.
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17. What caused Robert Edwardss blindness?
18. Which was the first thing that he saw after being struck by lightning?
19. What was Edwards doing when he was struck by lightning?
20. What caused Edwards to regain his sight according to one of the doctors?
1989年12月大学英语四级听力答案
Part I
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. D
15. D
16. C
17. B
18. B
19. A
20. D