2014年英语四级考试模拟试题及答案(第六套)_第3页

　　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 questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer for the four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line though the center.

　　Passage One

　　Questions16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　16. A) Whether it’s necessary to place labels on foods.

　　B) What the daily requirements for certain nutrients should be.

　　C) What information food manufacturers should provide to consumers.

　　D) How to get consumers to read labels more carefully.

　　17. A) To explain that current consumers tend to be more curious.

　　B) To indicate that most consumers research the products they buy.

　　C) To compare current consumer trends with those of the past.

　　D) To show that there has been a decrease in consumer awareness.

　　18. A) Stricter quality standards for prepared foods.

　　B) Regular inspection of food products.

　　C) Reasonable pricing of food products.

　　D) More detailed labels on food.

　　19. A) They were not able to comprehend a label without percentages.

　　B) They preferred more attractive labels.

　　C) They were more willing to read simple, concise labels.

　　D) They thought the description on labels was too technical.

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　20. A) Enthusiastic.

　　B) Disapproving.

　　C) Objective.

　　D) Supportive.

　　21. A) It is much more dangerous than any other sports.

　　B) It takes must shorter time to get excitement.

　　C) It is harder to find a proper place for it.

　　D) It costs much more to organize it.

　　22. A) They want to escape from modern life.

　　B) They have more free time and money.

　　C) They want to maintain an adventurous spirit.

　　D) They are searching for excitement.

　　Passage Three

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

　　23. A) Leaves that have an offensive taste.

　　B) Leaves that have turned brown.

　　C) Leaves that smell awful.

　　D) Leaves that bees find disgusting.

　　24. A) By waving their branches.

　　B) By giving off a special vapor.

　　C) By changing the color of its leaves.

　　D) By changing the chemistry of its trunk.

　　25. A) It seems perfectly reasonable.

　　B) It is unbelievable.

　　C) It is more complicated than the communication system among bees.

　　D) It is as interesting as human communication.