2014年专四真题听力及原文

2014年专四真题听力及原文(附mp3)

2014年专四真题听力及原文(附mp3)

Part I DICTATION (15MIN)

Listen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will beread to you four times.Duri ng the first reading,which will bedone at normal speed,listen and try to understand them eaning.For the second and third readings,the passage will beread sentence by sentence,

or phrase by phrase,with intervals of15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal s peed againand during this time you should check your work.You will then be given 2 min utes to checkthrough your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.Now,listen to the passage.

PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN)

In sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then an swer thequestions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet.

SECTION A CONVERSATIONS

In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully a nd thenanswer the questions that follow.

Questions l to 3 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation , you willbe given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation.

1. What are they mainly talking about in the conversation?

A. Transport.

B. Customers.

C. Relocation.

D. Restaurants.

2. Which of the following is mentioned by Tim as a good reason for moving?

A. More office space.

B. Convenient parking.

C. Fewer office workers.

D. A near-by train station.

3. Why is Jane worried about winter in the new location?

A. It is much colder there.

B. There are few activities.

C. There are no good restaurants.

D. There is no cinema or theatre.

Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversation，youwill be given 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation．

4. Miss Parkinson became interested in her own business _______.

A. before she worked for the media company

B. when she was on holiday five years ago

C. after she went to therapists and classes

D. after her friend recommended it to her

5. Why did she ask her teachers to teach her at home?

A. She was busier than before.

B. It was more convenient.

C. She liked to exercise at home.

D. She was given a promotion.

6. Which of the following is NOT true according to the conversation?

A. She recommended people to take classes.

B. She was willing to pay more for classes a t home.

C. She left her job immediately after her promotion.

D. She regarded the business as a p astime atfirst.

7. Why did she finally leave her job?

A. She got bored with her job.

B. She saw an opportunity.

C. She needed the money.

D. She was forced to leave.

Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation．At the end of the conversati on，youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the conversation．

8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the single-lens reflex?

A. Different lenses can be used.

B. Focusing is easier.

C. You can see what you are taking.

D. It is cheaper and lighter.

9. According to the shop assistant, the main difference between the two types of camera s lies in_______.

A. lens

B. price

C. weight

D. size

10. It can be inferred from the conversation that the customer is more likely to buy ____ ___ inthe end.

A. a single-lens camera

B. nothing

C. a rangefinder camera

D. several lenses instead

SECTION B PASSAGES

In this section ,you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answerthe questions that follow.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．

11. Which of the following details about the front of the house is CORRECT?

A. The front is pink.

B. The curtain is drawn.

C. No window can be seen.

D. There are two doors.

12. What is to the immediate left side of the house?

A. A washing line.

B. Another house.

C. A flat area.

D. A chimney.

13. Where is the small town in the picture?

A. Between two hills.

B. Further to the left of the house.

C. At the back of the house.

D. At the side of a hill.

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．

14. When did Ben first become interested in Mongolia?

A. When he grew up.

B. When he learned Mongolian.

C. When he returned home.

D. When he was nine years old.

15. Where did he spend most of his teenage years?

A. In Mongolia.

B. In the Arab world.

C. In his hometown.

D. In some other regions.

16. We learn from the passage that Ben _______ while doing his master’s degree.

A. became interested in classical Mongolian

B. learned classical and modern Mongolian

C. gave up modern Mongolian

D. mastered modern Mongolian

17. Which of the following details is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Ben wants to visit Mongolia when the weather is warm.

B. Ben considers the travel ex pensereasonable.

C. The trip today is expensive considering inflation.

D. Ben was unable to travel to Mong olia in1971.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage．At the end of the passage, you will be

given 15 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the passage．

18. Which is the height of towers at Sky Greens vertical farm?

A. 9 meters.

B. 20 meters.

C. 100 meters.

D. 40 meters.

19. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. The farm sells its vegetables to a local supermarket.

B. The farm uses less water and energy togrow vegetables.

C. The farm causes less pollution in its production.

D. The farm sells at the same price as importedproduce

20. According to the passage, one particular advantage of the Sky Green is _______.

A. local climate

B. local support

C. plan for expansion

D. closeness to the city

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

In this section ,you will hear several news items. Listen to themcarefully and then answer the que

stions that follow.

Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At theend of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to thenews．

21. According to the passage, Turkish police were unsure about_______.

A. when the woman was killed

B. the main cause of the death

C. the woman’s identity

D. why she failed to return home

22. How many people had been detained by Turkish police?

A. 9.

B. 19.

C.22.

D. 33.

Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item．you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．

23. What is the situation now in Kidal according to the news?

A. Islamist militants are still in control of the town.

B. French forces have entered the town.

C. French are going to land at the airport.

D. Islamist militants are attacking the airport.

24. Why did the French launch the military operation?

A. To control Kidal airport.

B. To protect the town.

C. To protect the capital Bamako.

D. To fight against Islamist militants.

Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．

25. Which of the following is TRUE about the immigration reform?

A. It was proposed by a group of senators.

B. Mr Obama had carried out the reform.

C. Illegal immigrants would soon be given citizenship.

D. The reform failed to improve the current system.

26. According to Obama’s 2011 blueprint, how long would it take for illegal immigrants to gainciti zenship?

A. Eight years.

B. Five years.

C. Thirteen years.

D. Eleven years.

Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．

27. What is Lorraine Melvill’s business?

A. Running a plastic surgery clinic.

B. Arranging for surgery and safaris.

C. Providing consultancy to local people.

D. Organizing trips to UK and American.

28. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the news item?

A. Local African clients helped keep her business going.

B. Her clients were unable to pay her the money.

C. Her business was affected by the global financial crisis.

D. She still had as many European client sas before.

Questions 29 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5sec onds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.

29. What is the main idea of the news item?

A. Foreign investment in unstable regions.

B. BP’s presence in North Africa.

C. Security concerns in risky countries.

D. Protection for foreign oil workers.

Questions 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5sec onds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.30. What is the main message of thenews it em?

A. London attracts shoppers from all over the world.

B. Most people in Nigeria live in poverty.

C. Wealthier Nigerians become a big spender.

D. People from the Middle East are the mostwealth y.

PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A 1-5. CBBBD 6-10. CCDBC;

SECTION B 11-15. BAADB 16-20. BCACB; SECTION C 21-25. BABBB 26-30. CBBAC

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PART Ⅱ LISTENING COMPREHE (20 MIN)

SECTION A CONVERSATIONS

Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.

M: We have to move the company to a new office.

W: I think that's a great idea, Tim.

M: Good.

W: We should be in the centre of town.We'll be nearer to our customers.

M: Jane, I...

W: The transport is better...

M: Jane, I...

W: ... and there are lots of good restaurants.

M: Jane, I think we should move to the country.

W: Oh!

M: For... against.For: cheaper rent,cheaper houses,cleaner air.It's quieter.There's not so muchnois e.And parking's easier.Do you agree that these are all good reasons for moving?

W: Yes, I agree.But let's talk about the things against moving.Number one.A long way from somec lients.

M: Yes, but that's not a problem.

W: What about communications?

M: There's an airport near the new location as well as a motorway.And there are fast trains toeve rywhere from there.

W: So communications are better than they are from here?

M: I think so.

W: But what do we do with our spare time?I know we can go for walks in the country.Perhaps go horse-riding.But we can only do that in summer.What do we do in winter? When it's cold andwet. It's not like here in the city, is it?

M: I agree.But in the town over there---twenty minutes by car---there are cinemas,theatres, good restaurants and there's a jazz club.So, I think our company should move to the country.Do youagr ee?

W: I am afraid I don't.

Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.

M: So, Miss Parkinson,you organize fitness training and beauty treatments for working women? W: That's right, Mr. Cruise.

M: Could you tell me how you first got the idea for the business?

W: Certainly. I suppose it all started about 5 years ago.I was on holiday and had a very bad skiinga ccident.I found that the only thing that helped the pain was massage and gentle exercise,likeyoga or stretching exercises.So I used to go to therapists and classes after work.

M: Where did you work at that time?

W: In the training department of a media company.

M: I see.

W: But then I got a promotion to training manager.That meant I worked longer hours and wasdiffi cult to get to classes.I asked some of my teachers if they would come to my house instead,andmo st of them agreed.It was more expensive but I thought it was worth it.Lots of my friends lovedthe idea too.So I recommended people to them.That's when I began to realize that maybe I couldma ke a business out of it.

M: Did you give up your job then?

W: No, not immediately.The idea was too scary.I had a good job with a good salary,and startingmy own business seemed a bit risky.So I just did it at a hobby really.

M: So why did you leave your job in the end?

W: Well, the decision was made for me really.My company decided to relocate to a differenttown. They offered me the choice of relocating with themor quite a large sum of money if Ipreferred to leave.I know an opportunity when I see it.So I took the money!

M: Good for you.

Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.

M: Good afternoon, madam.

W: Good afternoon.I'd like to buy a camera.

M: We have all kinds of cameras here, madam.What sorts of camera are you thinking you arebuyi ng?

W: Well, I don't know anything about cameras.But my friend tells me that 35-millimeter cameras are the best.

M: Well, they are certainly the much popular.Would you like a rangefinder type or a single-lensref lex?

W: What's the difference?

M: With a single-lens reflex,you actually look through the lens when you're taking a photo.So you can see exactly what you are taking.

W: That seems a good idea.

M: Yes, focusing is easier, too.Try this one.It's a good mate.

W: Yes, I see what you mean.The image is very clear and bright.

M: That's right.Moreover,you can use a number of different lenses.Let me put a telephoto lens on for you to try.

W: My world! That's very good.I can see the people across the street as if they are inside theshop!

M: Being able to change the lens is very important,in my opinion.You can't do that with mostrang efinder cameras though they smaller and cheaper.

W: How much is this camera?

M: The list price is 5,000.But I can let you have it for 4,500.

W: That's far too much! Did you say that rangefinder cameras are cheaper?

M: Yes, they are much cheaper.

W: Good! Show me some, please.

SECTION B PASSAGES

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.

This is a picture.In the foreground there's a house built into the side of a bare hill.The house isact ually cut out of the rock,and the front is painted white.There's a single window with a pinkcurtain across it and a wooden door.This rock house is clearly inhabited because in front of thehousether e is washing hanging on a washing line in what looks like the front yard.Then, above thepainted fr ont of the house,they've built a chimney.It's quite possible that at the back of this samehill there' s another door---or the front of another house, perhaps.At the side of the house,to theleft there' s a flat area.They've got chairs there and one person appears to be serving food.They'rewearing c asual summer clothes.Further to the left is another chimney,which probably belongs to adifferent house.In the background of the picture,a long way from this particular bare hill,there'sanother hi ll.Then, in between there's a relatively flat plain,and then there's a small town.It lookslike a town because there are a lot of white housesand each one is quite close to the nextbuilding.This must be a hot country because the sky is blue and there isn't much vegetation.Ishould think that rock h ouses are actually really cool and pleasant to live in.

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.

Ben became interested in Mongolia early in life.When he was nine years old he read a book about Marco Polo,about how Marco Polo traveled with his uncles on the ultimate business tripto theMo ngol Empire at its height.Marco Polo's trip lasted almost a quarter of a century,during which hegr ew up,mastered Mongolian,gained the confidence of the Mongol emperor,and then eventuallyret urned home with fantastic tales of strange lands and stranger people.The story of Marco Polofasci nated Ben.Ben tried to save money from his first job delivering newspaperswith an eye towarda $ 3,000 trip to Mongolia.But in those days it would take him years to have the money ready.Sohe c ontinued to read about Mongolia in the meantimebut spent most of his teenage years in theArab world,where he learned the language and became interested in journalism.He took courses incla ssical and modern Mongolianwhile studying for his master's degree and found it verydifficult.But he still wants to visit Mongolia in the spring or summer, he said."Mongolianwinters,when temper atures drop to -30 °C are not for me."The price today with an upscalecompany is reasonable, Ben said,"compared to the $3,000 it was back in 1971.Today the sametrip is around $5,000,which tho ugh still a large sum,is, in terms of inflation,a good bargain."

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.

Less than 20 miles from Singapore's skyscrapers is a completely different set of high-risetowers.M uch smaller in scale but with a big ambition,over 100 nine-meter tall towers at SkyGreens vertical

farmoffer a new vision of urban sustainability.Green vegetables like Chinesecabbage are grown,st acked in greenhouses,and sold at local supermarkets.The farm was built in2009 and since Octobe r this yearthe fully operating farm has been supplying one of city'ssupermarketswith weekly deliv eries of its greens.The Sky Greens produce costs around 40% morethan an imported equivalent.H owever, the small amount of energy and water needed to grow thevegetables,and the close proxi mity to the consumer,means that carbon dioxide emitted inproduction and transportation is kept to a minimum.The Sky Greens venture is supported by theSingaporean governmentand has anoth er advantage over other urban farms around theworld:abundant natural heating and light.Singap ore has year-round temperatures of around 30degrees Celsiusand the farm is set in an open area designated by the government as an agro-technology park,miles away from the shadow of city sk yscrapers.And there are plans for thecurrent site to expand to produce up to two tons of greensa week next year and build over 2,000towers in the next few years.

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

News Item 1 (For Questions 21 and 22)

The family of Sarai Sierra, an American womanwho wentmissing in Istanbul nearly two weeks ago ,is in mourning afterlearning that Turkish police found her body Saturday.Turkishpolice found the woman's body near ancient stone walls inIstanbul's Sarayburnu district.Police suspected she had beenkilled at another location.Police told CNN's sister network CNNTurkthat the body of the 33-y ear-old mother of two showedsigns of stab wounds.However, the police chief of Istanbul,Huseyin Capkin,said Sierra died from ablow to her head.Nine suspects had been detained in connection with the woman's disappearanceand death.Sierra's family and friends first sounded the alarm las t weekafter she did not arrive on areturn flight from Istanbul on January 22.

News Item 2 (For Questions 23 and 24)

French forces say they have entered Kidal in the north of Mali,the last major town they have yet t osecure in their drive against Islamist militants.French forces now control Kidal airport after anum ber of aircraft,including helicopters,landed there last night.Islamist militants were reported tohav e already left the townand it was unclear who was in charge.France --- the former colonialpower i n Mali--- launched a military operation this month after Islamist militantsappeared to bethreateni ng the south.French army spokesman confirms that "French troops were deployedovernight in Ki dal".One regional security source told the Press that French aircraft had landed atKidaland that pr otection helicopters are in the sky.Kidal,

930 miles north-east of the capitalBamako,was until recently under the control of the Islamist mil itants.

News Item 3 (For Questions 25 and 26)

US President Barack Obama has said the time has comefor a review on the US immigrationsystem .He made his case at a high school in Las Vegas,Nevada, a day after a group of senatorsoutlined a framework for reform.The White House and senators envisage a path to citizenshipformany of an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US.He noted that the currentsystem was " out of date and badly broken".Mr Obama's case for an immigration reform reflects ablueprint he rolled out in 2011,though that did not go far.Mr Obama now backs the Senate planincluding maki ng illegal immigrants pay taxes and fines,and sending them to the back of thequeue before they c an become American citizens.His 2011 blueprint also focused on a path topermanent residency a

nd eventual citizenship.After eight years,individuals would be allowed tobecome legal permanent residentsand would eventually become citizens five years later,accordingto his 2011 blueprint.

News Item 4 (For Questions 27 and 28)

In a suburb in northern Johannesburg South Africa, Lorraine Melvillis running around trying toorg anize hospital visits for her clients staying in her guest house.She started herbusiness,"Surgeon an d Safari,"back in 2000 and since then she has had people from all over theworldcome to her to fa cilitate their cosmetic procedures,and perhaps go on safari too."For mostpeople in the first-world economies like the UK,and especially in America,their biggest desire is togo on African safari," sh e explains,"and yet their greatest want in their life was to have plasticsurgery,so why not put the t wo together?" Like most companies,however, Surgeon and Safariwas hit by the global financial cri sis,particularly as a number of Melvill's clients were borrowingmoney to afford their procedures. However, whilst the United States and eurozone economies mayhave languished,Melvill says that she has benefited from the growth of some African countries'economies."There is a huge emerg ence of local Africansthat chose to come to South Africa forelective surgery,whether it be breast r eduction,tummy tucks," she says.

News Item 5 (For Question 29)

The bloodshed at In Amenas has left the oil and gas industrystruggling to come to terms withwha t it might mean for investment in risky countries.Bob Dudley,BP's chief executivesays thecompany is "reviewing security" at its other facilities in the region and around the world.The attackis the w orst tragedy of its kind in living memorydespite the energy industry's presence in manyunstable r egions.BP has "never experienced an attack on this scale before",Mr Dudleysays.Security remains a top priority in countries such as Iraq,where there have been instances ofworkers being kidnapp ed.The perception of risk for foreign oil workers and their families in NorthAfrica,has soared.

News Item 6 (For Question 30)

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