Unit One
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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. A)    She had taken plenty of pictures.
B)    She didn’t have enough film.
C)    She left his camera in the hall.
D)    She couldn’t record every detail because he had to run away.
2. A)    Andre’s knee should be better by now.            B)    This isn’t good time for Andre to quit.
C)    The news about Andre is quite a surprise.        D)    Andre should have stopped playing earlier.
3. A)    By two o’clock.    B)    By three o’clock.        C)    By nine o’clock.    D)    By twelve o’clock.
4. A)    The choice of courses.                        B)    A day course.
C)    An evening course    .                        D)    Their work.
5. A)    The advertised jobs are in France and Japan.
B)    The notice appeared in French and Japanese newspapers.
C)    French and Japanese are necessary for the job.
D)    She would like to teach the man French and Japanese.
6. A)    Paul doesn’t like picnics after all.                B)    Paul had previously said he wouldn’t come.
C)    Paul doesn’t mind arriving late.                D)    Paul is always changing his mind.
7. A)    The plane’s departure time remains unknown.    B)    The man went to a wrong check-in counter.
C)    The man has just missed his flight.                D)    The plane will leave at 9:14.
8. A)    He didn’t get the book he needed.                B)    He had no idea where the book was.
四级听力练习C)    The library is closed on weekends.                D)    He was not allowed to check out the book.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9. A)    They don’t get rid of flabby arms.                B)    They can damage arm muscles.
C)    They aren’t acceptable to most people.            D)    They can raise one’s blood pressure.
10. A)    By talking to an expert.                        B)    By reading an article.
C)    By attending an exercise class.                D)    By listening to the radio.
11. A)    Exercising the entire body.                    B)    Having your blood pressure taken daily.
C)    Losing weight prior to exercising.                D)    Weighting in before each exercise session.
12. A)    Wearing arm weights while you are swimming.
B)    Jogging vigorously in one place for a long time.
C)    Using bicycles that require you to use both your arms and legs.
D)    Walking slowly while swinging your arms back and forth.
Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
13. A)    Searching for reference material.                B)    Watching a film of the 1930s’.
C)    Writing a course book.                        D)    Looking for a job in a movie studio.
14. A)    It’s too broad to cope with.                    B)    It’s a bit outdated.
C)    It’s controversial.                            D)    It’s of little practical value.
15. A)    At the end of the online catalogue.                B)    At the Reference Desk.
C)    In the New York Times.                        D)    In the Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages.  At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.  Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only on
ce.  After you hear a question, you must choose the answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).  Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) To find out the origin of carbon-14 on Earth.
B) To analyze the composition of different trees.
C) To look into the pattern of solar wind activity.
D) To examine the chemical elements in the Ice Age.
17. A) The quality of air.                        B) The number of trees.       
C) The lifecycle of trees.                        D) The intensity of solar burning.
18. A) It follows a certain cycle.                    B) It affects the growth of trees.
C) It has been increasing since the Ice Age.        D) It is determined by the chemicals in the air.
Passage Two
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) The importance of eating a balanced breakfast.
B) The role of minerals in maintaining good health.
C) Calorie counting at meals.
D) Health problems associated with overeating.
20. A) One-half          B) One-third.          C) One-fourth.              D) One-fifth.
21. A) Plenty of sleep.          B) A variety of foods.    C) Occasional exercises.      D) Suffici
ent body fat.