2018年12月大学英语四级模拟题及答案_第2页

　　Part II Listening Comprehension

　　Section A (15%)

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 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 question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

　　11. A. To reach US$13 million. B. To reach US$30 million.

　　C. To reach US$300 million. D. To reach US$3 million.

　　12. A. 80%. B. 60%. C. 50%. D. 70%.

　　13. A. 160. B. 60. C. 116. D. 106.

　　14. A. Meet Mr. Wilson. B. Make a cup of tea.

　　C. Give Mr. Milson a call. D. Write down the number.

　　15. A. The man does not need a car to get around.

　　B. The man lives far away from the subway.

　　C. The man is not good at driving.

　　D. The man enjoys driving a car.

　　16. A. It is attractive. B. It is exciting.

　　C. It is boring. D. It is important.

　　17. A. Stay at home and complete the paper on her own.

　　B. Save time by using Mary’s computer.

　　C. Buy a computer herself.

　　D. Borrow Mary’s computer.

　　18. A. Talk to the boss. B. Restart the discussion.

　　C. Have a fresh mind. D. Have a break.

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

　　19. A. Her mother. B. Her friend.

　　C. Her husband. D. Herself.

　　20. A. A 40 percent discount. B. A 10 percent discount.

　　C. A 15 percent discount. D. A 20 percent discount.

　　21. A. 40 dollars. B. 48 dollars.

　　C. 60 dollars. D. 54 dollars.

　　22. A. Because the woman has only 47 dollars.

　　B. Because there’s a button missing on the blouse.

　　C. Because it is the last blouse.

　　D. Because it is the special offer for this week.

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

　　23. A. In the dining hall. B. In the room.

　　C. In the Rainbow Bar. D. Not given.

　　24. A. Room 610. B. Room 061.

　　C. Room 106. D. Room 601.

　　25. A. In a motel. B. In a hotel.

　　C. In a dormitory. D. In a bar.

　　Section B (10%)

　　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 center.

　　Passage One

　　Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　26. A. Many foreign tourists visit the United States every year.

　　B. Americans enjoy eating out with their friends.

　　C. The United States is a country of immigrants.

　　D. Americans prefer foreign foods to their own food.

　　27. A. They can make friends with people from other countries.

　　B. They can get to know people of other cultures and their lifestyles.

　　C. They can practice speaking foreign languages there.

　　D. They can meet with businessmen from all over the world.

　　28. A. The couple cooks the dishes and the children help them.

　　B. The husband does the cooking and the wife serves as the waitress.

　　C. The mother does the cooking while the father and the children wait on the guests.

　　D. A hired cook prepares the dishes and the family members serve the guests.

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　29. A. Their family members. B. Their relatives.

　　C. Their closed friends. D. Strangers.

　　30. A. To get advice. B. To subscribe.

　　C. To place an advertisement. D. To apply for membership.

　　31. A. They are two well-known writers who give advice.

　　B. They are two famous doctors.

　　C. They are two lawyers.

　　D. They are two professors at the New York State University.

　　Passage Three

　　Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　32. A. At 7:00. B. At 7:50.

　　C. On time. D. Behind its time.

　　33. A. To take a taxi to St. Louis.

　　B. To take a bus to St. Louis.

　　C. To carry his bags and hurry to the Union Station.

　　D. To get off before Union Station and take a taxi.

　　34. A. He managed to catch the train he needed.

　　B. He failed to catch the train to St. Louis.

　　C. As soon as he got on the train it began to leave the station.

　　D. Thanks to the porter’s help, he was in time for the train.

　　35. A. Late Again. B. A Helpful Conductor.

　　C. At the Union Station. D. Conductor, Porter and I.

　　Section C (10%)

　　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 numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. (答案请写在答题纸上)

　　Americans are used to traveling. Some people make long-distance commutes to work (36) __________. Their jobs may even require them to take (37) __________ business trips. Most companies provide an (38) __________ vacation for their employees and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friends or relatives in distant states. Others go on low-budget (39) __________ excursions and stay in economy motels. Those with more (40) __________ tastes choose luxurious resorts and hotels. Camping out in the great (41) __________ appeals to adventurous types.

　　Most Americans prefer to travel within their nation’s borders. Why? For one thing, it’s cheaper than traveling (42) __________ and there’s no language problems. But besides that, the vast American territory offers numerous tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, canyons, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. (43) __________ cities offer visitors a multitude of urban delights. The convenience of modern freeways, (44) ___________________ makes travel in America as easy as pie.

　　Many American vacations are as unique as unique as the people who take them. Families often plan their trips with (45) _____________________. More and more “family friendly” vacation resorts offer special programs for children. History buffs seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists prefer “green vacations”. Some people find sea cruises (46) _______________________________. Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing or white-water rafting.