2023年12月大学英语四级听力真题+答案+原文+评析
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真题：Part III Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
Section A
Directions:In this section,you will hear 8 shortconversations and 2 long conversations.At the endof each conversation,one or more questions will beasked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken onlyonce.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choicesmarked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
1.
A) The woman is now working in a kindergarten.
B) The man will soon start a business of his own.
C) The man would like to be a high school teacher.
D) The woman is going to major in child education.
2.
A) The furniture has to be rearranged.
B) The sound equipment has to be set up.
C) The conference room has to be cleaned.
D) The video machine has to be checked.
3.
A) She is exhausted.
B) She is near-sighted.
C) She cannot finish work in time.
D) She cannot go straight home.
4.
A) The woman is too particular about food.
B) He would rather have a meal an hour later.
C) The woman should order her food quickly.
D) He usually prefers ice-cream to sandwiches.
5.
A) He is not a good mechanic.
B) He doesnt keep his promises.
C) He spends his spare time doing repairs.
D) He is always ready to offer help to others.
6.
A) Sam has a big family to support.
B) Sam is not interested in traveling.
C) The pay offered by the travel agency is too low.
D) The work hours in the travel agency arc too long.
7.
A) International trade.
B) Product development.
C) Financial consulting.
D) Domestic retailing.
8.
A) Go on a business trip.
B) Look for a job in Miami.
C) Make a ticket reservation.
D) Take a vacation.
Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9.
A) It is located on Route 18.
B) It has an interesting museum.
C) It is a beautiful little town.
D) It lies seven miles east of Newton.
10.
A) They are in opposite directions.
B) They are fifty-five miles apart.
C) They are quite close to each other.
D) They are a long drive from Norwalk.
11.
A) They are connected by Route 7.
B) They are crowded with tourists.
C) They have lots of old houses.
D) They have many rare plants.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12.
A) Bring him up to date on the current situation in Milan.
B) Inform him of the arrangements for his trip in Italy.
C) Fetch the documents signed by Mr Gartner.
D) Accompany Mr Gartner to the Linate airport.
13.
A) About 8:30.
B) About 6:30.
C) About 5:30.
D) About 4:15.
14.
A) Mr Gartner from Milan.
B) Gianni Riva at Megastar.
C) The companys sales representative.
D) Gavin from the Chamber of Commerce.
15.
A) Travel agent.
B) Business manager.
C) Secretary.
D) Saleswoman.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 shortpassages. At the end of each passage, you will hearsome questions. Both the passage and thequestions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
Passage One
Questions 16 to 19 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
16.
A) She had a desire to help others.
B) She wanted to find out more about it.
C) She needed some overseas experience.
D) She was interested in farming.
17.
A) Carry out a cultural exchange program.
B) Work on an agricultural project.
C) Learn Portuguese.
D) Teach English.
18.
A) She found it difficult to secure a job in her own country.
B) She wanted to renew her contact with the Peace Corps.
C) She was invited to work as an English teacher.
D) She could not get the country out of her mind.
19.
A) By teaching additional English classes.
B) By writing stories for American newspapers.
C) By working part time for the Peace Corps.
D) By doing odd jobs for local institutions.
Passage Two
Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.
20.
A) Time spent exercising.
B) Time spent working.
C) Time spent on leisure activities.
D) Time spent with friends and family.
21.
A) Reading.
B) Surfing the Web.
C) Eating out.
D) Watching TV.
22.
A) Driving.
B) Gardening.
C) Going to the pub.
D) Visiting friends.
Passage Three
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
23.
A) The car driver was trying to avoid hitting a rabbit.
B) The car driver was partly responsible for the accident.
C) McLaughlin was talking to his manager while driving.
D) McLaughlins carelessness resulted in the collision.
24.
A) He crashed into a car parked there.
B) He knocked down several mailboxes.
C) He tore down the companys main gate.
D) He did serious damage to a loaded truck.
25.
A) He will lose his job.
B) He will have to pay damages.
C) He will be fined heavily.
D) He will receive retraining.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passagethree times. When the passage is read for the firsttime，you should listen carefully for its generalidea.When the passage is read for the secondtime，you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate __26__, they replied. Because it is right. If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their menwear pants __27__ skirts, or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we arelikely to get __28__ and very uninformative answers: Because its right. Because thats theway its done. Because its the __29__. Or even I dont know. The reason for these andcountless other patterns of social behavior is that they are __30__ by social norms-sharedrules or guidelines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation.Norms __31__ how people ought to behave under particular circumstances in a particularsociety. We conform(遵守) to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they __32__. In fact,we are much more likely to notice __33__ from norms than conformity to them. You would notbe surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be alittle __34__ if they bowed, started to stroke you, or kissed you on both __35__ Yet each ofthese other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world. When we visitanother society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do thisway, they do that way.
答案：
1-25 DBACB CADBA CBDDC ABDBC ACDBA
26. apart and alone
27. instead of
28. Similar
29. custom
30. Controlled
31. Define
32. exist
33. Departures
34. startled
35. Cheeks
原文：听力短对话
Question 1
M: After high school, Id like to go to college andmajor in business administration.
W: But Id rather spend my college days finding outhow children learn.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Question 2
W: Is everything ready for the conference?
M: The only thing left to do is set up the microphones and speakers. Theyll be here in a fewminutes.
Q: What preparations have yet to be made?
Question 3
W: Is it almost time to go home now? Im so tired. I can hardly see straight.
M: Just a few more minutes, then we can go.
Q: What is the womans problem?
Question 4
W: Im not sure what Im in a mood for. Ice-cream or sandwiches? They are both really goodhere.
M: The movie starts in an hour. And we still have to get there and park. So just make adecision.
Q: What does the man mean?
Question 5
W: Tom said he would come to repair our solar heater when he has time.
M: He often says he is willing to help, but he never seems to have time.
Q: What does the man imply about Tom?
Question 6
W: So you know that Sam turns down the job offered by the travel agency.
M: Yes. The hours were convenient. But if he had accepted it, he wouldnt be able to makeends meet.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
Question 7
M: Could you tell me a bit about the business your company is doing?
W: We mainly deal with large volume buyers from western countries and our products havebeen well received.
Q: What business is the womans company doing?
Question 8
W: Yesterday I made reservations for my trip to Miami next month.
M: You must really be looking forward to it. You havent had any time off for at least twoyears.
Q: What is the woman going to do?
听力长对话原文1
Conversation One
M: Excuse me, I need some information about someof the towns near here.
W: What would you like to know?
M: Well, first, Id like directions to go to Norwalk. I believe there is an interesting museum there.It isnt far, is it?
W: No, not at all. Norwalk is about eighteen miles east of here on Route 7. And youre right.Its a wonderful little museum.
M: Oh good. Now what about Amitsville? I have some friends. Id like to visit there and I alsowant to get to Newton. They are near each other, arent they?
W: Hmm... well, they are actually in opposite directions. Amitsville is northeast. Its about thirtyfive miles northeast of here.
M: Huh-uh, thirty five miles northeast. And how about Newton?
W: Well, Newton is in the other direction. Its southwest, so it isnt really very close toAmitsville at all and its a long drive. Its about fifty five miles southwest from here and the roadis not at all straight.
M: Fifty five miles southwest! Well, maybe I wont go there this time.
W: Id recommend visiting Westfield or Great Town. They are both very close. Westfield is justseven miles west of here and Great Town is about five miles south. They are really pretty littletowns with lots of old houses and beautiful tree-lined streets.
M: I see. Seven miles west to Westfield and five miles south to Great Town. Good. Well, I thinkthats all the information I need for a while. Thank you. Youve been very helpful.
W: Youre welcome, sir. I hope you enjoy your stay.
Q9: What does the man know about Norwalk?
Q10: What does the woman say about Amitsville and Newton?
Q11: What do we learn about Westfield and Great Town?
听力长对话原文2
Conversation Two
M: Err... Sandra, Ive finished with Mr. Gordon now. Do you think you could pop through inbringing me up-to-date on their arrangements for the Italian trip?
W: Certainly, Mr. Wilkinson. Ill bring everything with me.
M: Right, take a seat. Now my first meeting is when?
W: Your first meeting is on Monday the 21st at 9a.m. with Dr. Gucci of Bancos en Piedra inMilan.
M: OK, so can I fly out early Monday morning?
W: Well, there is a flight to Lenarty Airport which leaves at six thirty London time and gets inat eight thirty Italian time.
M: Yeah, but that only leaves me thirty minutes to clear customs in getting to the city centerand it means I have to check in by five thirty, which means leaving home at about four fifteen.
W: Im afraid so.
M: Hmm... not so keen on that. Whats the program for the rest of that day?
W: Its quite full, Im afraid. At eleven, youre seeing Jeana Rivard at Meg Star and then youllhave a lunch engagement with Gaven from the Chamber of Commerce at one.
M: Wheres that?
W: Youre meeting him at his office and then hes taking you somewhere.
M: Good, that sounds fine. What about the afternoon?
W: Well, at three thirty, youre seeing our sales representative there and then youre free tillevening.
M: I see. I seem to remember that Im having a dinner with someone from Bergamo.
W: Thats right. And Mr. Betty from SAP Industries at eight.
Q12: What would the man like the woman to do?
Q13: At what time is Mr. Wilkinson going to leave home for the airport?
Q14: Who is Mr. Wilkinson going to have a lunch with on Monday?
Q15: What is most probably the womans job?
听力短文原文
Passage 1
Donna Fredricks served with the Peace Corps fortwo years in Brazil. She joined the Peace Corps aftershe graduated from the college because she wantedto do something to help other people. She had been brought up on a farm, so the Peace Corpsassigned her to a agricultural project. Before she went to Brazil, she studied Portuguese forthree months. She also learnt a great deal about its history and culture. During her two yearswith the Peace Corps, Donna lived in a village in northeast Brazil. That part of Brazil is very dryand farming is often difficult there. Donna helped the people of the village to organise anarrigation project, and she also advised them on planting corps. They didnt require muchwater. When Donna returned to the States, she couldnt settle down. She tried several jobs,but they seemed very boring to her. She couldnt get Brazil out of her mind. Finally, one dayshe got on an plane and went back to Brazil. She wasnt sure what shes going to do. She justwanted to be there. After a few weeks, Donna found a job as an English teacher, teaching fiveclasses a day. Like most of the teachers, she doesnt make much money. She shares a smallapartment with another teacher. And she makes a little extra money by sending stories tonewspapers in the States. Eventually she wants to quit teaching and work as a full-timejournalist.
