Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each newsreport, you will hear too or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Ansuer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Ship traffic in the Atlantic.
B) Warm currents on the ocean.
C) Exhaust from cars in Europe.
D) Particles emitted by power plants.
2. A) They need to be taken seriously.
B) They have a huge effect on fishery.
C) They might be causing trouble to air fights.
D) They may be affecting the world's climate.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) To appeal for higher wages.
B) To demand better health care.
C) To call for a permnanent security guard.
D) To dismiss the bad-tempered supervisor.
4. A) It had already taken strong action.
B) It would put customers' needs fiust.
C) It would take their appeal seriously.
D) It was seeking help from the police.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) The road was flooded.
B) The road was blocked.
C) The road was frozen with snow.
D) The road was covered with spilled gas.
6. A) A truck plunged into a pool of liquid chocolate.
B) The heavy snow made driving very difficult.
C) The truck driver dozed off while driving.
D) A truck hit a barrier and overtumed.
7. A) It was a long time before the clean up was finished.
B) It was a hard task to remove the spilled substance.
C) It was fortunate that no passenger got injured.
D) It was difficult to contact the manufacturer.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you wil hear twoo long conversations. At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questioms will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices markedA), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding Letter on Ansuer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) She wanted to save for a new phone.
C) She could enjoy discounts with cash.
B) She found it much safer to use cash.
D) She had been cheated using phone apps.
9. A) They can save a lot more time and trouble.
B) They find it less difficult to make purchases.
C) They derive greater pleasure from buying things.
D) They are less aware of the value of their money.
10. A) More valuable items.
B) More non-essential things.
C) Everyday necessities.
D) Electronic devices.
11. A) It can improve shopping efficiency.
B) It is altering the way of shopping.
C) It may lead to excessive spending.
D) It appeals more to younger people.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He wanted to order some wooden furniture.
B) He had to change the furniture delivery time.
C) He had a problem with the funiture delivered.
D) He wanted the furniture store to give him a refund.
13. A) Send the furniture back to the store.
B) Describe the funiture he received.
C) Collect the funiture he ordered.
D) Buy another brand of funiture.
14. A) Correct their mistake.
B) Improve their service.
C) Apologize to his wife.
D) Give the money back.
15. A) She recommended a new style.
B) She offered some gift to the man.
C) She apologized to the man once more.
D) She checked all the items with the man.四级听力
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best ansuwer. from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Ansuer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Reading books of wisdom.
B) Tidying up one's home.
C) Sharing with others.
D) Donating to charity.