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1、书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟。祝愿天下莘莘学子：学业有成，金榜题名！语言类考试复习资料大全大学英语四级听力分类模拟题712大学英语四级听力分类模拟题712Listening ComprehensionSection A (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.A.It allows him to make a lot of friends.B.It requires him to work long hours.C.It enables him to apply theoI7 to practice.D.It helps him understand people better.答案:
2、B听力原文 W: What sort of hours do you work, Steve? M: Well, I have to work very long hours, about eleven hours a day. W: What time do you start? M: I work 9 to 3, then I start again at 5:30 and work until 11, six days a week. So I have to work very unsocial hours. W: And do you have to work at the week
3、end? M: Oh, yes, thats our busiest time. I get Wednesdays off. W: What are the things you have to do and the things you dont have to do? M: Uh, I dont have to do the washing-up, so thats good. I have to wear white, and I have to keep everything in the kitchen totally clean. W: Whats hard about the j
4、ob? M: You are standing up all the time. When we are busy, people get angry and sharp, but thats normal. W: How did you learn the profession? M: Well, I did a two-year course at college. In the first year we had to learn the basics, and then we had to take exams. W: Was it easy to find a job? M: I w
5、rote to about six hotels and one of them gave me my first job, so I didnt have to wait too long. W: And whats the secret of being good at your job? M: Attention to detail. You have to love it. You have to show passion for it. W: And what are your plans for the future? M: I want to have my own place
6、when the time is right. What does the man say about his job? 解析 细节判断题。本题的解答重点是对于对话者前两句话的理解，女士问男士工作的时间多长，男士回答Well, I have to work very long hours, about eleven hours a day，这与B项意思一致。A、C和D项均未提及。2.A.It is intellectually challenging.B.It requires him to do washing-up all the time.C.It exposes him to oily
7、 smoke all day long.D.It demands physical endurance and patience.答案:D听力原文 What does the man think is the hardest part of his job? 解析 细节判断题。问题中的hardest是关键词，在原文有明显的提示，即：Whats hard about the job? You are standing up all the time. When we are busy, people get angry and sharp, but thats normal，这与D项意思一致，所
8、以正确答案是D项。其他选项均未提及。3.A.In a hospital.B.At a coffee shop.C.At a laundry.D.In a hotel.答案:D听力原文 Where did the man get his first job after graduation? 解析 细节判断题。问题中的his first job是关键词。根据原文I wrote to about six hotels and one of them gave me my first job, so I didnt have to wait too long. 可知，正确答案应该是hotel，所以D
9、项是正确答案。4.A.Getting along well with colleagues.B.Paying attention to every detail.C.Planning everything in advance.D.Knowing the needs of customers.答案:B听力原文 What does the man say is important to being good at his job? 解析 细节判断题。问题中的important to being good at his job是关键词。据此可在原文中定位，即：“And whats the secr
10、et of being good at your job? Attention to detail. You have to love it. You have to show passion for it. ”，所以正确答案是B项，其他三项均未提及。 (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 5.A.Americans had no interest in making whiskey.B.The government prohibited drinking in the 1930s.C.Rules were made to support wine making 80 years ago.
11、D.It was illegal to produce and sell alcohol for a period.答案:D听力原文 The United States has a long history of making whiskeya kind of alcohol. Many people across the country made the drink before the age of Prohibition. Prohibition was a 13-year period in the early 20th century when the government bann
12、ed people from producing and selling alcoholic drinks. The government ended Prohibition in the early 1930s. Now, over 80 years later, the state of New York has made it legal for small distillers not only to operate, but also to sell their whiskey and have tasting rooms. Mr. Katzs New York Distilling
13、 Company is one of more than 30 manufacturers in the state. Another business, Breuckelen Distilling, works with local farmers to create a regional flavora taste found only in the New York area. It and other companies operate under a specialty Farmers Distillery License. The license requires at least
14、 71 percent of local grains in the products they make. What can we learn about alcohol in America history? 6.A.To apply for a distillery license.B.To open up some tasting rooms.C.To create a new whiskey flavor.D.To produce more local grains.答案:C听力原文 What does Breuckelen Distilling work with local fa
15、rmers to do? (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 7.A.It has gradually given way to service industry.B.It remains a major part of industrial activity.C.It has a history as long as paper processing.D.It accounts for 80 percent of the regions GDP.答案:B听力原文 W: Well, the main activities in the region were historically s
16、teel and paper processing, I think. M: Yes, but Im not quite sure about the status of those industries now. Could you tell us something about that? W: Yes, of course. In fact, they are less significant, but steel-related manufacturing still accounts for 44% of industrial activity. So its still very
17、important. In fact, 80% of Spains machine tools are from the Basque country. As for paper processing, theres still a little. But its no longer what it once was in the region. So, is that clear? M: Yes, thanks. W: Now, to get back to what I was saying, theres a lot of unemployment as well as geograph
18、ical problems in the region. M: Sorry, Victoria. What do you mean by geographical problems? W: Well, what I mean is the area is very hilly, mountainous in parts. So there used to be transport problems, now though there are new train links and better roads, but it may be that some smaller towns inlan
19、d remain not very well connected, is that OK? Does that make sense? When we talk about specific location suggestions for the factory, well see this in more detail, so well come back to this question, OK? M: OK, right. W: So I was about to say something about the work force in the region and the leve
20、l of training and education. In general, its very good and improving. What does the woman say about the steel-related manufacturing in the region? 解析 女士说尽管钢铁生产和纸张加工没有以前重要了(less significant)，但钢铁生产仍然占到整个工业的44%，仍然很重要(still very important)，选项B中的major part和这一点的论述是相同的。8.A.Transport problems.B.Shortage of
21、funding.C.Lack of resources.D.poor management.答案:A听力原文 What problems hinder the regions development? 解析 女士提到该地区有失业(unemployment)和地理问题(geographical problems)。之后解析地理问题实际上是指运输问题(transport problems)：尽管现在有了新的火车线路和更好的公路，但一些内陆小镇还是交通不太便利，因此选项A是正确答案。9.A.Competition from rival companies.B.Product promotion ca
22、mpaigns.C.Possible locations for a new factory.D.Measures to create job opportunities.答案:D听力原文 What will the speakers discuss later? 解析 在对话的最后，女士提到将要提一下这个地区的劳动力，以及培训和教育水平的问题，这和采取措施创造工作机会有关，因此选项D是正确答案。Section B (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.A.Because he has finished his study of advanced Mathematics.B.Becau
23、se he wants to enjoy himself before examination.C.Because he wants to take a break from the difficult Math.D.Because he wants to have some fun before going to sleep.答案:C听力原文 W: Hi, Kevin. Your roommate told me that I could find you in the TV room. What are you doing here? M: What does it look like I
24、 am doing? W: Well, it looks like you are watching television. But we have an advanced Mathematics midterm tomorrow, so I thought youd be studying for it and maybe I can study with you. M: Oh, well, I was just taking a break. This advanced Mathematics stuff gives me a headache if I work on it too lo
25、ng. W: I know what you mean. Ive been working on it for three hours already. Im beginning to go cross-eyed. Id been theorizing at the sample problems. I just dont get some of them. M: But I cant believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, dont you? W: Yeah, I know.
26、You told me. I just thought two heads might be better than one. M: Yeah, thats a nice idea. But. you know, I wish I knew that person in our class who got a hundred on the last test. She didnt miss a question. Umm. was it Elizabeth? W: Oh yeah, Elizabeth! She is a friend of mine. Shed be a big help r
27、ight now. Why dont we give her a call? M: What! At this hour? Its already ten thirty. I dont want to impose on her. W: Yeah, I guess you are right. But you know that she owes me a big favor. Lets at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problems with us would help
28、 her review the material. M: Well, its worth a try. Why is the man watching television? 解析 本题问的是男士为什么看电视，由原文可知他学习累了，在休息。故答案为C。2.A.To ask him some questions about the exam.B.To watch television together with him.C.To check on the mans headache.D.To study advanced Mathematics with him.答案:D听力原文 What is
29、 the womans purpose in finding the man? 解析 问的是女士找男士的目的。原文提到的谚语two heads might be better than one意为“三个臭皮匠顶个诸葛亮”。由此可以推测出女士的目的是要和他一起学习数学。故答案为D。3.A.Because she wants Elizabeth to help them with their study.B.Because she wants Elizabeth to do her a favor.C.Because she thinks Elizabeth will be happy to he
30、lp her.D.Because she thinks Elizabeth will study with them together.答案:A听力原文 Why does the woman want to call Elizabeth? 解析 问的是打电话的原因，由原文中的a big help可知女士认为Elizabeth可以帮助他们学习，所以想打电话给她。故答案为A。4.A.8: 30.B.10:30.C.9:30.D.7:30.答案:B听力原文 Whats the time during the day when this conversation takes place? 解析 对话最
31、后，女士打算打电话给她朋友寻求帮助，但男士表示太晚不好意思致电。此时提到时间是十点半。所以答案是B。 (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 5.A.They think they should follow the current trend.B.Nursing homes are well-equipped and convenient.C.Adult day-care centers are easily accessible.D.They have jobs and other commitments.答案:D听力原文 When people care for an elderly
32、relative, they often do not use available community services such as adult daycare centers. If the caregivers are adult children, they are more likely to use such services, especially because they often have jobs and other responsibilities. In contrast, a spouse, usually the wife, is much less likel
33、y to use support services or to put the dependent person in a nursing home. Social workers discover that the wife normally tries to take care of her husband herself for as long as she can in order not to use up their life savings. Researchers have found that caring for the elderly can be a very posi
34、tive experience. The elderly appreciated the care and attention they received. They were affectionate and cooperative. However, even when caregiving is satisfying, it is hard work. Social workers and experts on aging offer caregivers and potential caregivers help when arranging for the care of an el
35、derly relative. One consideration is to ask parents what they want before they become sick or dependent. Perhaps they prefer going into a nursing home and can select one in advance. On the other hand, they may want to live with their adult children. Caregivers must also learn to state their needs an
36、d opinions clearly and ask for help from others, especially brothers and sisters. Brothers and sisters are often willing to help, but they may not know what to do. Why are adult children more likely to use community services to help care for elderly parents? 解析 细节推断题。根据选项中的nursing homes, adult day-c
37、are centers等可知该题可能跟护理相关；根据问题可将答案定位在“.because they often have jobs and other responsibilities.”，这与D中的jobs and other commitments同义，所以D是正确答案。6.A.They dont want to use up all their life savings.B.They fear they will regret it afterwards.C.They would like to spend more time with them.D.They dont want to
38、see their husbands poorly treated.答案:A听力原文 Why are most wives unwilling to put their dependent husbands into nursing homes? 解析 细节推断题。根据选项中的their husbands可初步断定they是指wives，有可能是关于其对husbands的某种态度；根据问题可将答案定位在“.the wife, is much less likely to use support services or to put the dependent person in a nursi
39、ng home.in order not to use up their life savings. ”由此可知正确答案是A。7.A.Provide professional standard care.B.Be affectionate and cooperative.C.Be frank and seek help from others.D.Make full use of community facilities.答案:C听力原文 According to the passage, what must caregivers learn to do? 解析 细节推断题。四个选项基本毫无关
40、系，所以关键是听懂题目的问题；问题是caregivers必须学会做什么。根据原文中的“Caregivers must also learn to state their needs and opinions clearly and ask for help from others, especially brothers and sisters. ”可知，正确答案是C。A未提及，B和D与题目无关。Section C (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.A.It is an electronic device that monitors a babys mood.B.It is a t
41、oy that could tell when the baby is hungry.C.It is a device that helps the parents to communicate with their babies.D.It is a piece of clothes that could monitor a babys movement.答案:D听力原文 Wearing your emotions on your sleeve is no longer just a figure of speech. Babies can soon wear their emotionsqu
42、ite literallyin the form of a piece of clothes. The Exmobaby, a tiny shirt designed to monitor an infants heartbeat, skin temperature and movement with updates sent to parents via text message. The technology is designed to give new parents peace of mind. Baby is crying and you are not sure if she m
43、eans Feed me or I am sleepy. Es About section says that its software records previous physical states and attaches a motivation, such as hunger or tiredness, which allows the system to predict likely causes of future events. Over time, the technology can supposedly help predict a babys emotions and
44、behavior. The product is marketed specifically to first-time parents, who are particularly apprehensive about their new role and are overwhelmingly ridden with worry. The website cites an increase of premature births as a reason parents concerns are at an all-time high and even goes so far as to cla
45、im that the technology can reduce the rate of infant deaths. But not everyone is convinced. The antis hold that the Exmobaby is just another product targeted to vulnerable first-time parents who spend too much money on baby crap. If you do want a piece of the Exmobaby action, youll have to wait. Its
46、 only in the investigational stage and cant be purchased yet. What is Exmobaby? 解析 事实细节题。录音开头介绍，Exmobaby是一件衬衣，它可以监测婴儿的心跳、体温和活动等信息，并通过短信将最新信息发给家长。2.A.People who have no time to attend their babies.B.People who become parents for the first time.C.People who have difficulty communicating with their bab
47、ies.D.People who have a heavy burden to support the family.答案:B听力原文 Who are the target customers of Exmobaby? 解析 事实细节题。录音中提到，Exmobaby主要针对的是那些第一次为人父母的人。3.A.It is too expensive for an ordinary family.B.It is dangerous for its an electronic device.C.The information it provides is not convincing.D.It is of little practical use.答案:D听力原文 Wha