2014年12月英语四级听力真题及答案：第2套

2014年12月大学英语四级听力真题(第2套)

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Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)　　

Section A 

Directions: In this section, you will bear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each questions there 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer sheet 1 with a single line through the center.

Now let’s begin with the eight shortconversations.

1.

Woman: When was the last time you dusted the apartment?
Man: When was the last time my mother came over?
Question: What does the man imply?

A) He was ordered to clear the apartment by his mother last time.
B) He has not cleared the apartment since his mother's visit.
C) He has cleared the apartment several times since his mother's visiting.
D) He asked his mother to clear the apartment last time.
2.

Woman: Hurry up Mark, there's a bus coming now。
Man: Why run? There'll be another one in 2 or 3 minutes。
Question: What does the man mean?

A) They might as well catch the coming bus.
B) They will also miss the next bus.
C) They might as well take the next bus.
D) They hurry up to catch the coming bus.
3.

Man: Laura, it seems that you are up to your neck in work, how come you've been so busy?
Woman: Ms Smith has asked for a sick leave, and I have to take over her work for a couple of days。
Question: What do we learn about the woman?

A) She asked for a sick leave because of neck pain.
B) Mrs. Smith will take over her work for several days.
C) She has to do extra work for a few days.
D) Mrs. Smith was too busy to take over her work.
4.

Woman: Washing dishes at the cafeteria every day is really boring。
Man: Why don't you quit and deliver the flowers with me?
Question: What does the man suggest the woman do?

A) Change her job.
B) Sell her cafeteria.
C) Plant flowers.
D) Wash dishes.
5.

Woman: Rod, you said you'd take this package to the post office yesterday。
Man: Oh, no, it must have slipped my mind。
Question: What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

A) He remembered to take the package to the post office.
B) He was told to have something wrong with his mind.
C) He is a deliver man working in the post office.
D) He failed to do what he promised to do.
6.

Man: I'm not surprised that you didn't like that movie. I find it really scary myself。
Woman: So did I. I don't care much for horror movies as a rule。
Question: What do we learn from the conversation?

A) The woman has a rule to select horror films.
B) The woman does not like horror films.
C) The woman cares much for horror films.
D) The woman like the film the man mentioned.
7.

Man: My life experience tells me that love is filled with happiness but it hurts you too。
Woman: Your words remind me of the saying honey is sweet but the bee stings。
Question: What do we learn from the conversation?

A) The speakers disagree with each other about love.
B) Love in the woman's eye is happy and sweet.
C) The speakers share a common view on love.
D) Love hurts the man from time to time.
8.

Man: How many more chairs should I bring in for the forum, six or seven?
Woman: Bring in all you can find. I'm expecting at least 20 participants。
Question: What are the speakers talking about?
A) Preparations for a forum.
B) Preparations for an interview.
C) Preparations for a banquet.
D) Preparations for making chairs.

Now you’ll hear the two long conversations.

Conversation One 

Man: Do you think there's discrimination against women in England today?
Woman: Certainly, and not just in education and work either, in many other fields as well. The tax situation for women is very unfair, for example。
Man: Are women better off in other countries then?
Woman: It depends on the country. There's certainly much less discrimination in Scandinavia, and maybe in America, too。
Man: Do you think the position of English women will improve?
Woman: In some ways it will of course. I'm sure more women will go out to work in the next 20 years. But the women have a much greater problem than this to solve。
Man: What's that?
Women: The problem of men's attitudes. We can earn more money in the future, but I'm not sure we can change men' attitudes. You see, most men really think that women are inferior. Maybe we are physically weaker, but I don't think this means we are inferior. Then there's another problem。
Man: Yes?
Women: The problem of women's attitudes. Lots of women are unhappy with their present situation, but most of them probably don't want to fight for change. It could be that the women's liberation movement has to spend more time changing women's attitudes than it spends in changing men's。
Man: One last question, some supporters of the woman's liberation movement believed that marriages should be abolished. You agree?
Women: No, I don't. It can't happen. What may and should happen is that we teach men to spend more time looking after children and doing housework。
9. Where are women said to be less discriminated against?

A) England. B) Scandinavia. C) South America. D) Scotland.
10. What will happen in England in 20 years according to the conversation?

A) More women will stay at home.
B) More women will run for higher posts.
C) Marriages will be abolished.
D) More women will work outside the family.
11. What does the woman think the women's liberation movement should do?

A) Spending more time improving women's income.
B) Spending more time changing men's attitudes.
C) Spending more time improving marriage quality.
D) Spend more time changing women's attitudes.

Conversation Two 

Man: Cheers, Shirley
Women: Cheers, Paul. What a lovely place for a business lunch. I hope I can concentrate in this heat。
Man: I will sure you will when I tell you about my ideas。
Woman: You know, I must say I was pleased to hear from you, but from what you said on the phone, everything is so sudden。
Man: Well, my father-in-law, who is also the managing director of J.R. Motives, has given me two weeks to prepare a report on the possibility of moving into the export market。
Woman: Ah, now, just one thing Paul. Have you really thought the whole idea through?
Man: Of course I have。
Woman: Now the key thing in the whole operation is to get a good import agent, and you say the bank will help?
Man: I'm almost sure of it。
Woman: Preliminary studies are very good, Paul. But if the product can't sell, then there's little use in expanding the factory。
Man: Yes, I realize that, Shirley. But we have a very good product. The chief designer has just completed a new improved model。
Woman: I know your bikes have a very good reputation here, but you have to build up a reputation and mark it in Africa。
Man: Yes, of course. But the immediate problem is that my father-in-law wants a detailed report by next Monday. Two weeks isn't enough time to prepare a report, so I need your help。
Woman: OK, Paul, you've convinced me. I must say I admire your determination。
12. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

A) In a restaurant.
B) In a meeting room.
C) In an office.
D) In a factory.
13. What do we learn about the men's father-in-law?

A) He is a salesman of J.R. Motors.
B) He is the boss of the restaurant.
C) He is the Managing Director of J.R. Motors.
D) He is the managing director of the big factory.
14. What does the woman think is important in the whole operation?

A) To get a good export agent.
B) To expand the factory.
C) To get a good import agent.
D) To design a new product.
15. What does the woman admire in the man?

A) His family background.
B) His reputation.
C) His designing talent.
D) His determination.

Section B 

Directions: In this section, you will hear3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Boththe passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),C), and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1with a singleline through the centre.

Passage One 

Scientists know how twins were born, now though, they are trying to explain how being half of the biological pair influences a twin's identity. They want to know why many identical twins make similar choices even when they don't leave near each other. For example, Jim Springer and Jim Louis are identical twins. They were separatedwhen they were only 4 months old. The two Jims grew up in different families and did not meet for 39 years. When they finally met, they discovered some surprising similarities between them. Both men were married twice, their first wives were named Linda, and their second wives were both named Betty. Both twins named their first sons James Allen. Scientists want to know what influences are personality. They study pairs of identical twins who grew up in different surroundings, like Jim Springer and Jim Louis. These twins help scientists understand the connection between environment and biology. Researchers at the University of Minnesota, studies 350 sets of identical twins who didnot grow up together. They discovered many similarities in their personalities. Scientists believed that personality characteristics such as friendliness, shyness and fears are not result of environment. These characteristics are probably inherited. Scientists continue to study identical twins because they are uncertain about them and have many questions. For example, they want to know 'can twins really communicate without speaking', 'can one twin really feel another twin's pain'. Perhaps with more research, scientists will find the answers。
16. What are scientists trying to explain according to the passage?

A) How being an identical twin influences one's identity.
B) How twins are born and have the same identity.
C) Why many identical twins make different choices.
D) Why many identical twins don't live near each other.
17. What do we learn about the twin Jims?

A) They didn't meet each other for 4 months.
B) They grew up in different surroundings.
C) They were separated when they are 39 years old.
D) They all have two wives and two daughters.
18. Why are scientists interested in studying identical twins raised in different families?

A) They want to find out the relationship between environment and biology.
B) They want to find out the connection between hobby and personalities.
C) They want to find out the connection between surroundings and personality characteristics.
D) They want to find out the connection between communication and talents.

Passage Two 

Today I'm going to talk about tents. Camping is still one of the cheapest ways of having a holiday. And each year, over 3 million people take camping vocations, either here in Britain or aboard, mostly on the continent. Obviously, camping can't be as comfortable as living in a permanent house, but modern tents can be very comfortable indeed, with windows, bedrooms, kitchens and sitting rooms. The most popular tent sold in Britain is the frame tent with 2 bedrooms and sleeping accommodation for 4 people. There is usually an outer tent of water-proofed fabric and a lighter inner tent or tents with a built-in ground sheet. The outer tent fits over the frame work. This is made of metal poles which are fitted together. The inner tent is attached to this frame. Generally, the inner tent is about half the area of the outer tent. The other half of the outer tent is the living area. This doesn't usually have a ground sheet but you can buy one to fit, though it costs extra. The ordinary 4 bed frame tent doesn't usually have a separate kitchen area, but the larger ones often do. You can buy a kitchen extension for many tents, and it's worth buying one if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days.
19. What does the speaker say about camping?

A) It isn't one of the cheapest ways of having a holiday.
B) It is the most comfortable ways of spending a holiday.
C) It is the most popular ways of having a holiday.
D) It is an inexpensive way of spending a holiday.
20. What does the passage tell us about the most popular tent sold in Britain?

A) It is the frame tent for two people.
B) It consists of an inner and an outer tent.
C) It is the kind of the outer tent with a ground sheet.
D) It is comfortable with windows, kitchens and sitting rooms.
21. What does the speaker suggest buying if you plan to stay camping in one place for more than a few days?

A) A ground sheet. B) A bedroom extension. C) A kitchen extension. D) A water-proof

Passage Three 

Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world, is located high in the mountains between France and Spain. The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half the size of New York City. High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. Until the 1930s, travelers had difficulty in reaching the country. Up until that time, people in Andorra lived in the way they had lived for centuries. Most Andorrans worked as farmers. Things did not change quickly. When roads were built from France and Spain to Andorra in the 1930s, life picked up speed. Tourist began to visit the small country. These tourists brought in a lot of money to spend while visiting. Many people in Andorra found new jobs in shops or hotels. These changes helped to keep young people in Andorra. There were many more jobs than before the roads were built. Today tourists provided 80 to 90 percent of Andorra's income. More than a million people visit each year. They come to view the rough mountains. They enjoy the quiet way of life. Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. There are many shops for tourists to browse in, clothes, watches, wines and other items are sold at low prices in Andorra. Import fees are low, so tourists enjoy the inexpensive shopping. Most of the businesses in Andorra are owned by its citizens. There are not many foreign businesses. Some Andorrans still farm and raise sheep and cattle. But most are now involved with the tourist trade.
22. How big does the speaker say Andorra is?

A) It covers 179 square miles.
B) It is larger than New York City.
C) It is located between France and Italy.
D) It only covers 197 square miles.
23. What can be said about Andorra before the 1930s?

A) Travelers were easy to reach the country.
B) The living way of the people changed quickly.
C) It has a small number of farmer population.
D) It was cut off from the rest of the world.
24. What event changed the situation in Andorra?

A) The investment of tourism from its neighboring countries.
B) The lowest import fees for tourists cheapest shopping.
C) The building of roads connecting it with neighboring countries.
D) The permission to visit so many ancient buildings.
25. What do most people do in Andorra do nowadays?

A) They work in foreign business.
B) They work in the tourist industry.
C) They farm and raise sheep.
D) They work in transportation industry.

Section C 

Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time，you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time，you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written.

Don't take many English courses, they won't help you get a decent job. Sign up for management classes, so you will be ready to join the family business when you graduate. Sound __26__? Many of us have heard suggestions like these __27__ by parents or others close to us. Such comments often seem quite reasonable. Why then? Should suggestions like these be taken with __28__? The reason is they relate to the decisions you should make. You are the one who must 29 their consequences. One of the worst reasons to follow a particular path in life is that other people want you to. Decisions that affect your life should be your decisions. Decisions you make after you've considered various __30__ and chosen the path that suits you best. Making your own decisions does not mean that you should __31__ the suggestions of others. For instance, your parents do have their own unique experiences that may make their advice helpful and having __32__ in a great deal of your personal history. They may have a clear view of your strength and weaknesses. Still, their views are not necessarily accurate. They may still see you as a child __33__ caring and protection. Or they may see only your strength, or in some unfortunate cases they may __34__ only your flaws and shortcomings. People will always be giving your advice, ultimately though, you have to make your own __35__.

听力答案 

1-8：BCCADBCA
9-11：BDD
12-15：ACCD
16-18：ABA
19-21：DBC
22-25：ADCB
26. familiar
27. put forward
28. caution
29. live
30. alternatives
31. ignore
32. participated
33. in need of
34. focus
35. judgments