2008年12月英语四级听力模拟题(十四)

　　《英语周报大学综合版》大学英语四级考试模拟试题(14)
　　听力部分
　　English Weekly CET-4 Listening Practice Test 14
　　Part III Listening Comprehension
　　Section A
　　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 Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
　　11. M: Where should I change and leave my clothes?
　　W: There is a locker room right past the information desk and main exercise room.
　　Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?
　　12. W: I really don’t see why football players get such high salaries.
　　M: Neither do I. After all, how much work do they do? A couple of hours a week?
　　Q: What can you infer from this conversation?
　　13. W: I don’t think you quite appreciate the way we do things here. You are, if I may say so, a stranger.
　　M: Thank you, but it’s by no means my first trip to the Middle East.
　　Q: What have you learned about the man?
　　14. W: Would you prefer to stay in a house or an apartment?
　　M: My wife would rather stay in a house, but actually I prefer an apartment. Then I don’t have to worry about looking after a garden.
　　Q: Why does the man prefer an apartment to a house?
　　15. W: While the children are at the movie, I think I’ll drop into Drake’s Department store and do a little shopping.
　　M: Good idea. While you’re there, will you pick up a couple of white shirts for me, and I need some cigarettes, too.
　　Q: What is the woman going to buy for herself?
　　16. M: Since you don’t like your boss, why are you still hanging around him?
　　W: I’m not. I’m going to stop hanging around and quit.
　　Q: What does the woman mean?
　　17. W: Dr. Richards wants you to confirm his appointment on the 28th in the morning.
　　M: Yes, that’s OK. Can you wire him?
　　Q: What does the man ask the woman to do?
　　18. W: When I was in Mexico, I was surprised at what real Mexican food is like. It is so different from what the restaurants serve here.
　　M: When I was in Italy, the same thing happened to me, too.
　　Q: What does the man mean?
　　Now you’ll hear two long conversations.
　　Conversation One
　　M: Hello, International Airlines, reservations.
　　W: Hello. I’m calling to reconfirm my flight to London on Monday.
　　M: Your name, please?
　　W: Lydia Smith.
　　M: One moment, please. Yes, Mrs. Smith, your economy class seat has been reconfirmed.
　　W: And my connecting flight to Paris?
　　M: According to my monitor, that hasn’t yet been confirmed on Air Scandia.
　　W: Oh, why is that? I made these reservations last week.
　　M: There have been some computer problems the last few days, but they are being cleared up now.
　　W: It’s vital that I make that connection. What do you suggest I do?
　　M: Don’t worry, Mrs. Smith. I have your telephone number here. As soon as the information comes through, I will personally call you back.
　　W: That’s very kind of you. Thank you very much.
　　M: It’s my pleasure. And thank you for flying International Airlines.
　　Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
　　19. What is the purpose of the telephone call?
　　20. Which of the woman’s flights have been reconfirmed?
　　21. What difficulty with the system does the airline clerk mention?
　　22. How does the airline clerk promise to help?