英语四级听力长对话模拟训练第9套

　　Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　19.A) He prefers the smaller evening classes.

　　B) He has signed up for a day course.

　　C) He has to work during the day.

　　D) He finds the evening course cheaper.

　　20.A) Learn a computer language.

　　B) Learn data processing.

　　C) Buy some computer software.

　　D) Buy a few coursebooks.

　　21.A) Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45.

　　B) From September 1 to New Years eve.

　　C) Every Monday, Lasting for 12 weeks.

　　D) Three Hours a week, 45 hours in total.

　　22.A) What to bring for registration.

　　B) Where to attend the class.

　　C) How he can get to Frost Hall.

　　D)Whether he can use a check.

　　W: Hello, Parkson college. May I help you?

　　M: Yes. Im looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fourth semester.

　　W: Do you want a day or evening course?

　　M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.

　　W: Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing?

　　M: No.

　　W: Oh. Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.

　　M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope its not on Thursdays.

　　W: Well, theres a class that meets on Monday evenings at seven.

　　M: Just once a week?

　　W: Yes. But thats almost three hours from seven to nine forty-five.

　　M: Oh. Well, thats all right. I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last?

　　W: Mmmm, let me see. Twelve weeks. You start the first week in September, and finish, oh, just before Christmas, December 21st.

　　M: And how much is the course?

　　W: Thats three hundred dollars including the necessary computer time.

　　M: Aha. Okay. Ah, where do I go to register?

　　W: Registration is on the second and third of September, between 6 and 9 in Frost Hall.

　　M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot?

　　W: Yes. Thats the one.

　　M: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me?

　　W: No, just your checkbook.

　　M: Well, thank you so much.

　　W: You are very welcome. Bye!

　　M: Bye!

　　Questions:

　　19. Why does the man choose to take an evening course?

　　20. What does the man have to do before taking the course of computer programming?

　　21. What do we learn about the schedule of the evening course?

　　22. What does the man want to know at the end of the conversation?

　　19．C

　　细节题。对话开始，男士向女士咨询计算机编程课程报名信息。女士问他想白天上课还是晚上上课，男士回答Well，would have to be an evening course，since I work during the day，A是说他更喜欢小班的夜课，对话中未提及；B是说他已经注册选了白天的课，与男士的话事实相反；D是说他认为上夜课更便宜。因此C是正确答案。

　　20．B

　　细节题。对话中女士问男士是否上过数据处理课程，并且说到data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming．A是说学习计算机语言；C是说买些电脑软件；D是说买些教材，对话中均未提及。所以B是正确答案。

　　21．C

　　细节题。对话中提到课程时间为on Monday evenings at seven，once a week，almost 3 hours from 7:00 to 9:45，12 weeks，the first week in September，and finish just before Christmas，December 21st．A是说周四晚7:00到9:45，与男士说的not on Thursdays正相反；B是说从9月1号到新年前夕，而对话中说的是到圣诞前，与对话内容不符。D是说每周3小时，共45小时。而对话中说的是每次将近3个小时，持续12星期，与对话内容不符。因此C是正确答案。

　　22．A

　　推理判断题。此题是问对话末尾男士想知道什么。对话最后男士问道Is there anything that I should bring with me?对方告知携带支票簿即可。B是说去哪上课，此问题在问需带什么东西之前已提出；C是说怎样到达Frost Hall，男士知道这个地方；D是说是否应该用支票，是在女士回答中提及，并不是男士所问。因此A是正确答案。

　　Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　23.A) A training coach.

　　B) A trading adviser.

　　C) A professional manager.

　　D) A financial trader.

　　24.A) He can save on living expenses.

　　B) He considers cooking creative.

　　C) He can enjoy healthier food.

　　D) He thinks take-away is tasteless.

　　25.A) It is something inevitable.

　　B) It is frustrating sometimes.

　　C) It takes patience to manage.

　　D) It can be a good thing.

　　W: So, why exactly does your job have a reputation for being stressful?

　　M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation, and the feeling of a situation controlling you. Trading in financial markets combines both.

　　W: How do you relax in the evening?

　　M: I very rarely do anything work related. So its easy to escape the markets. I generally go to the gym or go for a run, especially if Ive had a bad day. I always cook a meal rather than have a take-away. To do something my brain would regard as creative.

　　W: Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?

　　M: I dont think theres a specific rule about how to beat stress. I generally find that what I do is effective for me.

　　W: Would you consider changing your job because of the high stress factor?

　　M: I have considered leaving my job due to stress related factors. However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing, and if used the right way, can actually be a positive thing.

　　W: What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your job?

　　M: Having said all that, I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty. I enjoy a mental challenge. Trading generates a wide range of emotions second by second. How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short, medium and long term trading performance and success.

　　Questions:

　　23. What is the mans job?

　　24. Why does the man prefer to cook a meal rather than have a take-away?

　　25. What does the man say about an element of stress in his job?

　　23．D

　　细节题。对话开始，女士问男士，为什么他的工作以压力大闻名，男士回答压力主要来源于无法人为控制各种局面以及被各种局面控制的感觉。接着男士说自己的工作Trading in financial markets combines both．由此说明男士做金融交易工作。A是说教练；B是说交易顾问；C是说职业经理，均与对话不符。因此D是正确答案。

　　24．B

　　细节题。男士说他通过去健身房、自己做饭而不是叫外卖等方式来放松自我。紧随其后解释原因To do something my brain would regard as creative，creative是听力的关键 同。A是说节省生活费用；C是说享受更健康的食物；D是说外卖的东西食之无味，对话中均未提及。因此B是正确答案。

　　25．D

　　细节题。注意问题中的关键词element of stress。在对话中，男士说I do think that an element of stress is a good thing，与答案D相符。A是说它是不可避免的；B是说它有时候令人沮丧；C是说需要耐心来控制压力，对话中均未提及。因此D是正确答案。