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1、-大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷-第 9 页大学英语四级考试听力预测模拟卷Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you he

2、ar a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.1. A) 10 B) 15 C) 56 D) 652. A) He warmed up the animal

3、s with hot water. B) He fed the animals with high-energy food. C) He rewired the electricity lines in the zoo. D) He opened the zoo despite the big loss.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item.3. A) It is nasty. B) It is a surprise. C) It is predicted. D) It is deadly.4. A) One da

4、y. B) Two days. C) More than three days. D) One week.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.5. A) White ash. B) High temperature gas. C) Fires. D) Earthquake.6. A)Less than 10. B)About 20. C) About 120. D) More than 750.7. A) Because they have found too many dead bodies. B) Becaus

5、e they want to persuade people to move away. C) Because they dont know what might happen next. D) Because they need space to carry out the research.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conv

6、ersation 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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneQuestions 8 to 11 are based on th

7、e conversation you have just heard.8. A) Job hopping. B) Putting up a notice. C) Traveling by plane.D) Learning a foreign language.9. A)It has a small size. B)It will fire some employees. C) It will give him a promotion.D) It is an overseas company.10. A) He will learn English for it. B) He will wor

8、k in another country. C) He will travel a lot.D) He will get a much higher salary.11. A) Recommend her to his new company. B) Give her some advice on her work. C) Get her promoted to be the manager.D) Write her a letter of recommendation.Conversation TwoQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversati

9、on you have just heard.12. A)In the second week of August. B) In early August. C) In the last week of August.D) Before August.13. A) Get a visa. B) Buy a plane ticket. C) Register for classes. D) Pack his things.14. A) He doesnt know what he likes. B) He hasnt made the final decision yet. C)He needs

10、 advice from the admissions counselor. D) He wants to change his major in his first year.15. A) Foundation courses are optional. B) There are no foundation courses. C) Foundation courses are in high school.D) Foundation courses need more tuition.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear th

11、ree 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 Answer Sheet 1 with a

12、single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She is a big film fan. B) Her favorites are normal. C) She looks older than her age. D) She likes dressing up herself.17. A) She worries that Esther cant care of herself. B) She doesnt be

13、lieve Esthers learning ability. C)She pushes her to start as early as possible. D) She disagrees at first but finally agrees.18. A) Esther doesnt like the private school. B)Esther likes talking with people a lot.C) Esther is much better than expected.D) Esther has a natural aptitude for science.Pass

14、age TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) To cheer ourselves up. B) To forget the anger. C) To relax ourselves. D) To have a rest.20. A) People with stress prefer to listen to music. B) People can release stress by listening to music. C) People who dont listen to

15、music get more stressed. D) People get stressed after working for a long time.21. A) No hormone is released any more. B) The body cannot feel the stress. C) A new hormone is released. D) A hormone causing stress is reduced. Passage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard

16、.22. A) They are natural and healthy food. B) They help people lose weight. C) They are lowest in calories. D) They are popular with most people.23. A) Eat it in the early morning. B) Include various nutrients. C) Eat something low in calories. D) Eat much for the whole morning.24. A) Using new cups

17、 and spoons. B) Eating meals at the right time. C) Stopping eating after feeling full. D) Working hard after meals.25. A) Appetite is the highest when sleeping. B) People will spend less time eating food. C) The body needs to relax after exercise. D) Energy is needed for the next days exercise. 预测模拟

18、卷听力文本Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked

19、A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item.An icy cold front that swept through northern Mexico over the weekend left 65 zoo animals dead, the zoos owner told CNN on Monday.

20、Parrots, crocodiles and peacocks were among the victims of temperatures that dropped as low as minus 15 degrees Celsius early Saturday morning at the Chihuahua Zoo in the city of Aldama, about an hour north of Chihuahua. The alarming number of deaths, which represents about 10% of all the zoos anima

21、ls, was the result of several compounding factors, owner Alberto Hernandez said. The zoo faced other challenges. Frozen water pipes meant that hoses couldnt be used to fill animals food bowls. Warm water had to be brought in from outside, Hernandez said. Electricity was not restored until Sunday, he

22、 said. Nonetheless, the zoo opened for business as usual Monday, though Hernandez said he expected an economic hit from the loss of the animals. 1. How many animals were killed due to the cold weather?2. What did the zoos owner do after the tragedy happened?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the fol

23、lowing news item.U.S. forecasters yesterday admitted that the deadly snowstorm that has swept along the east coast was a nasty surprise. “Were really cursing those computer models, ” said Andrew Woodcock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia. “They had the low pres

24、sure system way out to the sea. ”The storm raced north along the coast on Monday and Tuesday, leaving nearly two feet of snow in places. Many schools and businesses across the east were closed again yesterday, along with all Philadelphia city offices and courts and most Maryland state offices. 3. Wh

25、ich description is NOT correct about the storm?4. How long did the storm last?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item.Indonesias Mount Merapi has erupted with its biggest explosion in more than a century, killing at least 70 more people, burning down homes and blanketing the region

26、 in white ash. Authorities said Friday this latest in a series of eruptions over the last 11 days was the most ferocious yet. 750 - degree (Celsius) gas flowed down the mountainside in a thunderous roar. The heat was so intense that clothes and blankets were fused to the injured as they fled for saf

27、ety. The death toll from the eruptions has now risen to about 120 and is expected to increase as rescuers pull bodies out of the ash and broken rocks. Volcano experts said the Friday blast was the biggest since the 1870s. With the unpredictability of the volcano, authorities widened the danger zone

28、around the mountain to 20 kilometers. 5. Which of the following is NOT caused by the eruption of Mount Merapi?6. How many people have been killed by the disaster?7. Why did authorities widen the danger zone?Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eac

29、h conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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 Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through t

30、he centre.Conversation One M: Amelia, you seem very busy now. But I do have something to tell you. Could you spare a few minutes?W: Sure. What do you need?M: Well, I wanted to let you know that Ive put in my notice.W: Really? Why?M: Its complicated. But basically it boils down to one thing. This com

31、pany is downsizing and I cant continue working for a company that may let me go.W: But surely they wont fire you! Youre one of the most experienced managers here!M: Well, to be honest, theres another reason. Ive got a better offer.W: Well, thats great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located

32、?M: The head office is in New York, but Ill be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.W: Itll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like youve found yourself a great company. M: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and

33、at the same time having a chance to use English more.W: Im sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?M: Of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, Ill recommend you personally.W: Thanks. I ap

34、preciate that. Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What are the speakers talking about?9. What does the man say about his current company?10. What does the man say about his new job?11. What will the man do for the woman next?Conversation TwoM: Guess what came in t

35、he mail today?W: What?M: My acceptance letter to Yale!W: Wow! Congratulations! When do classes start?M: Freshman orientation is the last week of August, but I want to go two weeks before that to get settled in.W: You are so lucky. Do you have to do many things before you leave?M: Yes, Ill be very bu

36、sy. I have to get a visa, buy a plane ticket and pack my things, but first I want to register for classes.W: When can you do that?M: Well, I think I can start looking now. Do you want to help me decide which classes to take?W: Sure. What can you choose from?M: Well, I have to take all the fundamenta

37、l courses, plus a few from my major.W: What is your major?M: I hope to major in English literature, but the admissions counselor told me that many people changed their major many times in their first year. So well see.W: What are the fundamental courses?M: In order to graduate, every student must ta

38、ke a certain amount of classes in History, Math, English, Philosophy, Science and Art.W: Interesting. Thats very different from the Chinese education system.M: Yes, it is. Its also very different from the British education system.W: Really?M: Oh, sure! In Britain, students dont have to take the fund

39、amental courses.W: Why not?M: Maybe because they think they know everything already. HaaaQuestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. When will the man get settled in?13. What will the man do first?14. What does the man say about his major?15. What do we know about the Br

40、itish education system?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three 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)

41、, B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneAt first glance, Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from “Frozen”, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping.But what make

42、s the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that shes also a university undergraduate.Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UKs West Midlands region, is one of the countrys youngest college freshmen.The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance le

43、arning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam. And in case people think her parents have pushed her into starting university early, Esther emphatically disagrees. “I actually wanted to start when I was seven. But my mum was like youre too yo

44、ung, calm down. ” After three years of begging, mother Efe finally agreed to explore the idea.Esthers mother noticed her daughters talent shortly after she began homeschooling her at the age of three. Initially, Esthers parents had enrolled her in a private school but after a few short weeks, the pa

45、ir began noticing changes in the youngster. Efe says: “One day we were coming back home and she burst out into tears and said I dont ever want to go back to that school-they dont even let me talk! ”Therefore, Efe started by teaching basic number skills at home, but Esther was miles ahead. By four, h

46、er natural aptitude for math had seen the eager student move on to very difficult parts.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. What do we know about Esther?17. What does Efe think about Esthers early university study?18. What did Efe find after homeschooling her daughter?Passage TwoListening to music is one of the most common ways we manage our stress and em