备战英语四级40天攻克英语听力：行为活动题
【例1】 2004.6
M: Mr. Brown asked me to tell you that he is sorry he cant come to meet you in person. He is really too busy to make the trip.
W: Thats Okay. Im glad youve come in his place.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.
B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.
C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.
D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.
【解析】 对话中he cant come to meet you、youve come in his place和答案C中on behalf of 为同义表达方式，都表示替某人去见某人。
【例2】 2001.1
M: Im worried about those classes I missed when I was sick.
W: Ill try to bring you up to date on what weve done.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A) Shes bought the man a pair of glasses today.
B) She will help the man to catch up.
C) She is worried about the mans health.
D) She has bought the man an up-to-date map.
【预测】 选项中都提到she，不难预测判断此题是考女士的行为去向。
【解析】 原文中的bring you up to date和答案B的help the man to catch up都表示帮某人赶上，均为同义转述。A选项的glasses是对原文的classes在读音上的干扰;C、D都是误解。
1. A) They go to the seaside. B) They set off early.
C) They go sightseeing. D) They wait for a fine day.
2. A) Wear a new dress. B) Make a silk dress.
C) Attend a party . D) Go shopping.
3. A) Play a tape recorder. B) Repair a typewriter.
C) Take a picture. D) Start a car.
4. A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport.
B) They are complaining about the poor airport service.
C) They are discussing their plan for Christmas.
D) The man is seeing the woman off.
5. A) She plans to go to graduate school.
B) She will drop out of school.
C) She will stop working and concentrate on her studies.
D) She will take a part-time job.
6. A) Having a break.
B) Continuing the meeting.
C) Moving on to the next item.
D) Waiting a little longer.
7. A) The weather forecast says it will be fine.
B) The weather doesnt count in their plan.
C) They will not do as planned in case of rain.
D) They will postpone their program if it rains.
8. A) They are both anxious to try Italian food.
B) They are likely to have dinner together.
C) The man will treat the woman to dinner tonight.
D) The woman refused to have dinner with the man.
9. A) The man will be punished for his lateness.
B) Proffessor Smith is always punctual.
C) The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.
D) The woman suggests the man give a watch to proffessor Smith.
10. A) The man gave up easily.
B) The woman asked the man to give up looking for a house.
C) Its taken the man much effort and time to find the house.
D) It was the last time the man looked for a house.
1. 【选B】原文重现 2001.1
M: It seems that well have another fine day tomorrow. Lets go to the seaside.
W: Ok, but well have to leave very early, or else well get caught in the traffic.
Q: What does the woman suggest?
2. 【选C】原文重现 2001.6
W: I dont know what Im going to wear to the party. All of my clothes look so old and I cant afford something new.
M: Why dont you wear your black silk dress?
Q: What is the woman going to do?
3. 【选A】原文重现 2002.1
M: Did you check the power plug and press the play button?
W: Yes, the power indicator was on, and it was running, but somehow the sound didnt come through.
Q: What was the woman probably trying to do?
4. 【选D】原文重现 2002.1
W: Airports are sad places.
M: Sometimes, I guess. But well keep in touch. And I will fly over to see you at Christmas.
Q: What are the speakers doing?
听力词汇扩展：
keep in touch 保持联系 keep away 站开;使离开
keep down 控制;压服;缩减开支 keep from 阻止;使免于;隐瞒
keep on 继续(做某事);反复
5. 【选C】原文重现 2002.1
M: Are you going to return to your present job after the vacation?
W: No, I plan to graduate next semester. That means Ill have to be a full-time student.
Q: What will the woman do?
6. 【选A】原文重现 2002.6
W: I think weve covered everything. How about a cup of coffee before we move on the next item?
M: Good idea. I really cant wait another minute.
Q: What does the woman suggest doing?
听力词汇扩展：
move on 继续向前移动 move off 离去，走掉
move over 挪过去 move away 搬开;搬走
7. 【选C】原文重现 2002.6
W: But what happens if it rains? What are we going to do then?
M: Well have to count on good weather. But if it does rain, the whole thing will have to be cancelled.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
听力词汇扩展：
count on 依靠;期待，指望 count in 把计算在内
count out 点的数 count up 把加起来，共计
8. 【选B】原文重现 2003.1
M: Mary, would you join me for dinner tonight?
W: You treated me last weekend, now its my turn. Shall we try something Italian?
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
9. 【选B】原文重现
M: It seems that Im going to be late again. I do hope Proffessor Smith wont start class on time.
W: Are you kidding? You can even set your watch by the time he starts class.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
10. 【选C】原文重现
M: Did I tell you wed found a house finally?
W: Really? I thought you finally gave up looking.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
【例1】 2004.6
M: Mr. Brown asked me to tell you that he is sorry he cant come to meet you in person. He is really too busy to make the trip.
W: Thats Okay. Im glad youve come in his place.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
A) The man is late for the trip because he is busy.
B) The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.
C) The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.
D) The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come.
【解析】 对话中he cant come to meet you、youve come in his place和答案C中on behalf of 为同义表达方式，都表示替某人去见某人。
【例2】 2001.1
M: Im worried about those classes I missed when I was sick.
W: Ill try to bring you up to date on what weve done.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A) Shes bought the man a pair of glasses today.
B) She will help the man to catch up.
C) She is worried about the mans health.
D) She has bought the man an up-to-date map.
【预测】 选项中都提到she，不难预测判断此题是考女士的行为去向。
【解析】 原文中的bring you up to date和答案B的help the man to catch up都表示帮某人赶上，均为同义转述。A选项的glasses是对原文的classes在读音上的干扰;C、D都是误解。
1. A) They go to the seaside. B) They set off early.
C) They go sightseeing. D) They wait for a fine day.
2. A) Wear a new dress. B) Make a silk dress.
C) Attend a party . D) Go shopping.
3. A) Play a tape recorder. B) Repair a typewriter.
C) Take a picture. D) Start a car.
4. A) The woman is meeting the man at the airport.
B) They are complaining about the poor airport service.
C) They are discussing their plan for Christmas.
D) The man is seeing the woman off.
5. A) She plans to go to graduate school.
B) She will drop out of school.
C) She will stop working and concentrate on her studies.
D) She will take a part-time job.
6. A) Having a break.
B) Continuing the meeting.
C) Moving on to the next item.
D) Waiting a little longer.
7. A) The weather forecast says it will be fine.
B) The weather doesnt count in their plan.
C) They will not do as planned in case of rain.
D) They will postpone their program if it rains.
8. A) They are both anxious to try Italian food.
B) They are likely to have dinner together.
C) The man will treat the woman to dinner tonight.
D) The woman refused to have dinner with the man.
9. A) The man will be punished for his lateness.
B) Proffessor Smith is always punctual.
C) The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.
D) The woman suggests the man give a watch to proffessor Smith.
10. A) The man gave up easily.
B) The woman asked the man to give up looking for a house.
C) Its taken the man much effort and time to find the house.
D) It was the last time the man looked for a house.
1. 【选B】原文重现 2001.1
M: It seems that well have another fine day tomorrow. Lets go to the seaside.
W: Ok, but well have to leave very early, or else well get caught in the traffic.
Q: What does the woman suggest?
2. 【选C】原文重现 2001.6
W: I dont know what Im going to wear to the party. All of my clothes look so old and I cant afford something new.
M: Why dont you wear your black silk dress?
Q: What is the woman going to do?
3. 【选A】原文重现 2002.1
M: Did you check the power plug and press the play button?
W: Yes, the power indicator was on, and it was running, but somehow the sound didnt come through.
Q: What was the woman probably trying to do?
4. 【选D】原文重现 2002.1
W: Airports are sad places.
M: Sometimes, I guess. But well keep in touch. And I will fly over to see you at Christmas.
Q: What are the speakers doing?
听力词汇扩展：
keep in touch 保持联系 keep away 站开;使离开
keep down 控制;压服;缩减开支 keep from 阻止;使免于;隐瞒
keep on 继续(做某事);反复
5. 【选C】原文重现 2002.1
M: Are you going to return to your present job after the vacation?
W: No, I plan to graduate next semester. That means Ill have to be a full-time student.
Q: What will the woman do?
6. 【选A】原文重现 2002.6
W: I think weve covered everything. How about a cup of coffee before we move on the next item?
M: Good idea. I really cant wait another minute.
Q: What does the woman suggest doing?
听力词汇扩展：
move on 继续向前移动 move off 离去，走掉
move over 挪过去 move away 搬开;搬走
7. 【选C】原文重现 2002.6
W: But what happens if it rains? What are we going to do then?
M: Well have to count on good weather. But if it does rain, the whole thing will have to be cancelled.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
听力词汇扩展：
count on 依靠;期待，指望 count in 把计算在内
count out 点的数 count up 把加起来，共计
8. 【选B】原文重现 2003.1
M: Mary, would you join me for dinner tonight?
W: You treated me last weekend, now its my turn. Shall we try something Italian?
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
9. 【选B】原文重现
M: It seems that Im going to be late again. I do hope Proffessor Smith wont start class on time.
W: Are you kidding? You can even set your watch by the time he starts class.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
10. 【选C】原文重现
M: Did I tell you wed found a house finally?
W: Really? I thought you finally gave up looking.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?
