英语四级听力试题短对话的原文答案及点评

　　11.

　　M: As you can see from the drawings, the kitchen has one door into the dining room, another into the family room and a third to the outside.

　　W: The door into the family room isnt big enough. Could it be made wider?

　　Q: What are the speakers doing?

　　【答案】D) Discussing a housing plan.

　　【解析】此题为简单的推理题。从drawing，kitchen等关键词可知，两人正在看房间的图纸，并讨论希望family room能够再大点。

　　12.

　　M: Im thinking about where to go for a bite tonight. Any suggestions, Barbara?

　　W: Well, how about the French restaurant near the KFC? Frankly, Ive had enough of our canteen food.

　　Q: What do we learn about the woman?

　　【答案】D) She is tired of the food in the canteen.

　　【解析】此题为推理题。从对话中可知，男子问女子对于晚上到哪里吃饭有没有任何建议。女子回答去KFC旁边的法国餐厅，因为她已经受够了食堂的食物。

　　13.

　　W: Hey, if you cant enjoy the music at a sensible volume, why not use earphones? Im preparing for the speech contest.

　　M: Oh, sorry. I didnt realize Ive being bothering you all this time.

　　Q: What is the man probably doing?

　　【答案】C) Listening to some loud music.

　　【解析】此题为较为简单的推理题。从volume，earphone，bother等关键词可知该男子听音乐时把音量调的很高，从而影响到了女子准备演讲比赛。

　　14.

　　M: Finally, Ive got the chance to put on my new suit tonight. I hope to make a good impression on your family.

　　W: Come on! Its only a family reunion. So jeans and T-shirts are just fine.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　【答案】C) The man can dress casually for the occasion.

　　【解析】此题为推理题。男子想穿新套装给女方家庭留下好印象，但是女子说这只是个家庭聚会，穿牛仔裤和T恤就行，即穿着随意即可。

　　15.

　　M: Would you like to see those pants in brown and navy blue? These two colors are coming in this season.

　　W: Oh, actually grey is my favourite color, but I prefer something made from cotton, 100% cotton I mean.

　　Q: What is the woman looking for?

　　【答案】B) Grey pants made from pure cotton.

　　【解析】此题为细节题。从关键词pants，grey，100% cotton可知，女子想要的是灰色纯棉的短裤。

　　16.

　　W: From here, the mountains look as if you could just reach out and touch them.

　　M: Thats why I chose this lodge. It has one of the best views in Switzerland.

　　Q: What is the mans chief consideration in choosing the lodge?

　　【答案】C) Its location.

　　【解析】此题为细节题。男子说他选择这个旅馆的原因是它有着瑞士最好的视野，所以他最在乎的是位置。

　　17.

　　M: What do I have to do to apply for a passport?

　　W: You need proof of citizenship, either an old passport or a birth certificate and three photographs. Then you must complete this form and pay a fee.

　　Q: What is the man most probably going to do?

　　【答案】C) Travel overseas.

　　【解析】此题为推理题。男子询问女子如何申请护照，女子回答时说的出生证，照片等是申请护照的所需用品。

　　18.

　　M: Miss, can I interest you in a pork special with serving tonight? Its only 799, half the usual price and its very tasty.

　　W: Oh really? I will try it.

　　Q: What does the man say about the dish?

　　【答案】A) It is a good bargain.

　　【解析】此题为细节题。男子在给女子推荐时说该道菜今晚的价格是平时的一般，且很好吃，可见十分划算。