四级真题听力原题

2024-10-22 资格考试

　　同学们，在进行本次四级真题听力练习时，请大家模拟真实考试环境，全神贯注地投入其中。听力是英语学习的重要环节，通过这些真题练习，能够有效提升你们的听力技巧和理解能力。本次听力内容涵盖了丰富的话题和情境，希望大家认真对待，在练习结束后，仔细分析错题原因，不断积累经验。让我们现在开始吧。

　　四级真题听力原题 1

　　NEWS 1

　　Six people had to move away from their home toanother place after a fire broke out in a building onMain Street Saturday,officials said.Firefightersresponded to the three story building shortly after 1p.

　　m.for a reported structure fire.According to NorwalkDeputy FireChief Adam Markiewicz.

　　Markiewicz said crews encountered heavy smokecoming from the second floor when they arrived.Ateam of about 25 firefighters then spent about 25minutes extinguishing the flames.Officials describedthe structure as a mixed use building that featurescommercial businesses on the first floor andresidential on the second and third floors.

　　Town records list four apartments in the building.Dueto smoke and heat damage,the four apartments weredeclared uninhabitable,and the six residents had tomove to another place,officials said.No injuries werereported in connection with the fire.The Norwalk FireMarshal is investigating the cause and origin of thefire.

　　Q1:Why did the 6 residents haveto find another placeto stay?

　　Q2:What does the news report say the Norwalk FireMarshal is doing?

　　NEWS 2

　　A new study has cast doubt on historic research,suggesting that the season or month of someones birth isassociated with an increased risk of certain mental healthconditions.The study looks at symptoms of anxiety anddepression among more than 70,000 older adults inEurope.A number of past studies have found the linkbetween season of birth and mental health diagnoses.

　　Researchers have suggested that such links could arisefrom various things.These include nutrient intake,sunexposure,climate,and disease exposure varying across thecourse of the year.However,evidence has been mixed.More recent studies have suggested thatfactors such associal class oreconomicbackground have more to do withthese diagnoses thanmonth of birth.

　　Overall,the new study found no significant relationshipbetween participants month of birth and symptoms ofdepression or anxiety.There was some variability in somecountries.In Poland,depressive symptoms fluctuated alittle depending on birth month.In the Czech Republic,thesame was true of anxiety symptoms.But on the whole,there was no systematic pattern.

　　Q3:What have a number of past studies found aboutseason of birth?

　　Q4:What did the new study find about the relationshipbetween participantsmonth of birth and symptoms ofdepression?

　　NEWS 3

　　Genetic researchers in China have made a clone of astar police dog.The clone was born in a laboratory inBeijing in December.Tests show that the clone andher mother are almost identical genetically.Themother dog helped solve multiple murders and manyother crimes.The clone has already performed betterthan traditionally bred dogs on several tests.

　　If the clone continues to perform as well as expected,itcould mean a huge reduction in thetraining time forpolice dogs,which usually takes about fiveyears.Theultimate goal of scientists is to produce clones oftalented police dogs that can be trained in monthsinstead of years.However,this goal is not yet possibledue to thecurrent costs ofthe technology.

　　This is not the first time a clone has been made of astar police dog.In South Korea,six clones beganworking with the police in 2008.

　　Q5:What do the researchers tests show about thecloned dog?

　　Q6:What is the scientists purpose in cloning policedogs?

　　Q7:Why does the news report say the scientists goal isnot yet possible?

　　Conversation 1

　　W:Tom,did you see the article online about the new TV seriesbased on the book The Three Body Problem?

　　M:A colleague mentioned the book,but Ive been so busywritingmythesis that I havent been able to read for pleasure in months.W:Well,soundslike if youre going to read anything for fun,this isthe book.Its written by a Chinese science fiction writer.I cantremember his name,but hes written three books in all,and TheThree Body Problem is the first inthe series.I dont wantto say toomuch and spoil it for you,but its definitely got some amazingtechnological and sociological concepts in it.

　　M:It does soundlike itwould suit my taste,but if they are makingaTV series based on it now,I dont know ifI should read the book orwatch the show first.

　　W:I think its better to read the book first.Its rare for the show ormovie to be better than the book.And then,you just end upruining the book for yourself,ifthe show isntvery good.

　　M:When is the show supposed to start?Im a bit overwhelmed withthe amount of data I still need to collect to finish my thesis.But Istill need to relax sometimes.

　　W:I cant remember exactly.Its pretty soon,and its going to bequite long.There are 24 episodes.Well,maybe you coulddownload an electronic copyof the book and try to read it beforethe show starts

　　M:Thats a good idea.And then,maybe we can watch the seriestogether.Thanks forthe tip,Alice.No problem.

　　Q8:How did the man getto know aboutthe book The Three BodyProblem?

　　Q9:What does the woman say she cant remember about thebooks author?

　　Q10:What does the man haveto do tofinish his thesis?

　　Q11:What will the man most probably do first aftertheconversation?

　　Conversation 2

　　W:Hello,good afternoon.I have an inquiry to make.Itsabout thevegetarian food festival you are holding on the 19thof August at the Newcastle City Hall.

　　M:Yes,ofcourse.My names Philip.How can I help you?

　　W:It says on your website that you are still looking forvendors,and I grow organic vegetables on my farm,as well asdoing my own home baking.Would I be able to sell both thevegetables and items baked from them at the festival?

　　M:Thats exactly the type of thing we are looking for.Weregetting close to the deadline,however.Do you prefer to fillout an application on the web,or to print it out and fill it in byhand and then post it back to us?Remember that you willhave to have all your certificates to hand when you are fillingout the forms,as the standards are high and they will becarefully checked before anyone will be able to sell theirproduce at the event.

　　W:I should be fine with doing it on your website,and I alreadyhave all my certificates,as we run a small farm shop too.Butcan you give me yourdetails anyway?

　　M:Sure.Please address it to the Organic Organization,VendorApplications,112 Queens Road,Newcastle,Northumbria.The postcode is NU 293LJ.Remember that the closing dateis next Tuesday,the 28th of June.

　　W:Thats absolutely wonderful.Thank you so much for yourhelp.Goodbye.

　　Q12:why does the woman call the man?

　　Q13:what is the man still lookingfor?

　　Q14:what does the man say?They are getting close to.

　　Q15:what does the man finallyask the woman to remember?

　　Passage 1

　　Supporters call it wild camping.Opponents call itillegal camping.What both sides accept is that there has been a boom in the pastfew months,with increasing numbers of visitors pitching theirtents on any bit of land theyfancy in the UK.In part,this reflectsthe factthat official campsites have been wholly or partiallyclosed,or are overflowing,in a summer when fewer people aregoing abroad.

　　It is also cheap,at a time when many are worried about whattheeconomic future holds.Butit may alsobe an expression ofadesire forgoingoutdoors.Aresponse to themonths of lockdown.Most of the coverage ofthe boom in wild campinghas beennegative.Camping in public parks has now been banned forAugust and the early part of September because campers dumplitter,human waste,and even their tents on the grassland.

　　Similar action has been taken even in Scotland,wherecamping isusually permitted on most of its open land.Clearly,there have tobe rules.It would make sensethatwild campers need to ask forpermission to camp from landowners,especially outside Scotland,wherethe law is far more restrictive.It would be common senseforpeople to use small tentsand leave no trace of their visit.

　　They have been attracted by a patch ofland that is close towilderness,and itis their responsibility to keep it that way.

　　Q16:Why has wild camping become popular in the UK?

　　Q17:Why is campingbanned for partof the summer in publicparks?

　　Q18:What does the speaker suggestcampers do?

　　Passage 2

　　Imagine boating down the Amazon River,minding your ownbusiness,calmly keepingan eye outfor alarmingly large snakes,and a curious pink dolphin appears to swim alongside.While thismay seem like a mythical creature,pink dolphinsdo exist in theAmazon region.The Amazon River Dolphin is a giant among itsspecies.

　　It can measure up to2 meters long and weigharound 204kilograms.Size isnt the only thing that setsthe Amazon RiverDolphin apart.Thriving in South American rivers and temporarylakes caused byseasonal flooding,this freshwater dolphin issometimes shockingly pink.Although born gray,males of thespecies are easilyidentified as they enter adulthood bya decisivepinkshade.

　　Their unusual coloringis believed to be the result ofscar tissuefromdolphin fights,whetherplay fighting or a seriousbid for amate.The deeper the pink,the more attractivethe males arebelieved to be,and the older the male,the more pink he will have.Theres also a theory that this color helps thedolphins more readilyblend in withtheir surroundings.

　　During heavy rains,rivers along the Amazon rainforestturn a pinkshade,and with Male dolphins are harderto detect.The Amazonwetland system,fed by the Amazon River,is a crucial place for pinkdolphinsto breed.And,since 2018,has been grantedinternationally protected status.

　　Q19:Whatdoes the passage say about pink dolphins?

　　Q20:What is the unusual coloring of pink dolphins believed tooriginate in?

　　Q21:What has become of the Amazon wetland system since 2018?

　　Passage 3

　　In a new Merrill Lynch Age Wave survey,a full 70 percent of the earlyadults said theyve received financial support from their parents inthe past year,and 58 percent said they couldnt afford their currentlifestyles without it.The most common types of financial supportinclude cell phone plans,food,school costs and car expenses.

　　Parental financial support of early adults,said Ken Dichtwald,CEO ofAge Wave,is the new normal.But 64 percent of theyoung adultssurveyed said parents financial support to children aged 25-34 is abad thing,because it makes thosekids dependent.By contrast,only29 percentthought supporting men and women aged 18-24 is bad.

　　The remaining 71 percent thought that assistance helps the adultchildren get ahead.Dick Fould believes the young women and mensurveyed were saying that by 25,young adultsought to be financiallyindependent.In fact,the respondents said financial independencedefines adulthood.Financial independence is something they werestruggling with and challengedby.

　　And it scared them a bit,Dichtwald said.One big reason theyrestruggling is attributed to college loans,of which the averageamounts to $37,000.Many ofthe parents havetaken on college loansfor the kids too,sometimes at the expense of their own finances.Inthe survey,60 percent of early adults define financial success asbeing debt-free.Whether thats likely,or even possible,anytimesoon,is anyones guess.

　　Q22:What do we learn from a new survey by Merrill Lynch Age Wave?

　　Q23:Why did most young adults in the survey sayfinancialsupport tochildren aged 25-34 is a bad thing?

　　Q24:What did the respondents in the survey say regarding financialindependence?

　　Q25:What is one big reason young adults are struggling?

　　四级真题听力原题 2

　　Secetion A:新闻听力

　　新闻1

　　A police officer in the us stopped a large SUv car 【1】 that was going very slow and drifting across lanes on a highway.He expected to find the driver who was either very drunk or having a medical emergency,Instead,the officer discovered a five-year-old boy sat on the edge of the drivers seat.His feet could barely reached the brake,and his head was only high enough to see out of the windows.The child had taken the keys to the family car while his teenage sister was napping.He then drove 3 kilometers across town before getting on the highway.The boy later told confused officers that 【2】 he was planning the travel to California and buy a Lamborghini sports car.Although he only had 3 dollars in his wallet,at least he was driving in the right direction.

　　Q1.Why did the police officer stopped the SUV car?

　　Q2.What did the boy tell the police officer he was planning to do?

　　Section A:新闻听力

　　新闻2

　　Mobile phones have changed the way we live.iiow we read,work,communicate and shop,but_wealready know this.Q3.what We have not yet understood is the way the tiny machines in front of us are changing our skeletons,possibly altering not just the way we behave,but even the very shape of our pddies.

　　New scientific researchn attheUniversity of the Sunshine Gbast in Queensland Australia,suggests that young people are developing extra pieces of bone at the backs of their heads.These pieces of bone are caused by the way people bend their heads when they use the phone.Thisshifts weight onto the muscles at theback of the head and causes the bone to grow in a way that is not normal.This process can be compared to the way the skin hardens in response to constant rubbing or pressure.Q4.Theresulitisa piece of bone like a horn thatsticks autfram the head by the neck.

　　Question 3.What does the report say we have not yet understood about mobile phones?

　　Question 4.What happens to the skin when rubbed or pressed canstantly?

　　新闻3

　　News Report 3

　　A village iis igoing to [Q5]throw a birthday party for an orange cat named Wilbur,who has become famous for making a regular appearance at local shops.Wilbur has his own internet pages as he approaches his 10th birthday on July 7.

　　[Q6]wilbur is both bold and friendly.He spends most of his time in shops and businesses around the cillage.Hell just take himself into any shop anywhere.There was one time when the doctors receptionist came back and he was sitting on her chair.Among his favorite haunts,are a local hairdresser,two pubs,and the Nottingham Primary School.

　　Leslie Harper,who runs one of the pubs said the cat has been a big hit with their customers.[Q7]" Hes been a regular visiton for most of this year,"she told the Press Association.“Hes a very relaxed.cat happy for customers and vizis jhung and old tocome in and say hello.”

　　She also said he is [Q6]a cat of expensive tastes who likes his high-priced cat foodsSara Godfreyirwhb is organizing Wilbers party,told the local newspaper,"Wilbur is part of our lives as he is for everyone who lives in the village."

　　Question 5.What does the report say the village is going to do for the cat Wilbur?

　　Question 6 What do we learn from the report about the cat?

　　Question 7 What does the pub owner Leslie Harper say about the cat?

　　Section B:长对话1

　　M:So,【8】where do you want to gofor lunch?

　　W:I dont know.Do you have anythingin mind?

　　M:What about 【9】 the sandwich place on Camden Street?

　　W:No,sorry.I dont feel like sandwiches today.Its a great place,but I think we go there too often.

　　M:Thats true.Remember thats where we saw"Bridget Clark,the famous movie star.

　　W:Of course.How could le erforget?There were crowds of people around her asking for a photo with her.

　　M:What about hamburgers,Then?Theres that American style diner on the way to the mall.

　　W:I like that place.Their chips are great,but their service takes a long time.And I need to get back by 2:30【10】 for a conference call.How about trying something new?We could try Marios,the new Italiarestaurant on the comer.t looks allight.Have you been there?

　　M:No,I havent,but Ive noticed that it has gktlreviews on the Internet.Its supposed to be one of the best ltalians in town.I think Jeremy has been there and said it was amazing.Im up for that.

　　W:Cool.Have you asked emy if he would like to come with us?

　　M:i already have.He says he cant.He has brought his own lunch today,so he will stay in.I think his wife made him soup

　　W:Poor Jeremy.【11】His wife is a terrible cook.He should throw that soup in the bin and join us.

　　Question 8.What are the speakers talking about in this conveetion?

　　Question 9.Where did the speakers see Bridget Clark,the famous movie star?

　　Questin 10.Why does the woman say she needs to get back by 2:30?

　　Question 11.Why does the woman say Jeremy should throw his soup in the bin?

　　Section B:长对话

　　长对话2

　　W:Hi there.How are you today?[Q12]Do yeiTa reservation with us already?

　　M:Good afternoon.Yes.We reserved our rooms yesterday morning on your website for three nights.The names Patterson.

　　W:Okay.Let me have a look.Yes,we have it here.You brought the whole family with you.I see.

　　M:Yes.The two kids,my wife and I,and her parents too.

　　W:Great.So we have a famlly room for you and your wife and the kids,and another double room for your parents-in-law.They are right next to each other on the ground floor Since you mentioned in your message that they have trouble with stairs.

　　M:Thats wonderful.[Q13]My father-in-law has had terrible problems getting up and down stairs since his knee operation last April.

　　W:Im sorry to hear that.AndF You need any help to find transportation for the whole family,we can definitely recommend someone for you.

　　M:We were thinking of renting a car,but we will explore all the options available for sure.So yes,that would be very helpful [Q14]in comparing prices.Were also wondering what tours and day trips are available.

　　W:We have bunches of brochures here.I would recommend getting out on a boat trip.The kids will love it and there are so many islands nearby to explore.Theres also a great night market further into town that has all kinds of food and cool little shops selling souvenirs and local jewelry and clothing made by hand.

　　M:That all sounds marvelous.

　　W:[Q15]Now all I need is to photocopy your passports and then I can get you all checked in and show you to yourrooms.

　　Question 12.Who is the man talking to in the conversation?(预测是酒店前台receptionist /reception desk)

　　Question 13.What do we learn about the mans father-in-law from the conversation?

　　Question 14.Why does the man say they will explore all the options available?

　　Question 15.What does the woman suggest the man and his family do close to the end of the conversation?

　　Section C:短文

　　短文1

　　Artificial intelligence agents play ever more iniluential roles in our lives.[Q16]They do everything from suggesting new friends to recomimending purchases.[Q16]Theyre even beginning to drive our Cars,Another role that they are expected to take over is negotiating on our behalf in compercal transactions or legal disputes. So its important to know[Q17]whether using an artificial intelligence agent might affect how we negotiate.

　　Research indicates that it does.In a new study,participants were told to imagine that they were negotiating for something important to them,like a house.Next,they were told either that they would negotiate for themselves,or they would program an artificial intelligence agent to negotiate for them.Participants then completed a survey indicating how tough,deceptive and pleasant,or otherwise they wanted to be,or one of their agent to be in the negotiations. For example,participants could chodse tb be tough by making an opening demand far greater than what theyd be willing to accept.

　　They could also choose to express sympathy with their oppohent to appear pleasant,but they could also indicate that day or their agent would strategically express anger toward the opponent to gain advantage,or they coulc opt to convey dissatisfaction with the encounter,so that the other party would think they were losing interest.These are both examples of deceptive strategies.[Q18]Participants were more willing to employ deceptive strategies when assigned an agent to negotiate on their behalf.

　　Questions 16.What does the passage say about artificial intelligence agents?

　　Question 17 What does the new study want to find out about using an artificial intelligence agent?

　　Question 18 What did participants tend to do when assigned an Al agent to negotiate on their behalf?

　　Secetion C:短文

　　短文2

　　New research has studied the effects of a Sevenjweek healthy cooking course.Academics measured the programs effect on cooking confidence and self-perceived mental health.Researchers also measured participants overall satisfaction around cooking and diet-related behayiors.What were the findings?[Q19]Course participants saw significant improvements in general health.They also reported improved mental health and subjective vitality immediately after the program.These benefits remained six months after the completion of the course.

　　What caused these improvements?Researchers have previously found a link between eating more fruits and vegetables and improved longer-term mental health.This would imply that the participants in the cucrent study may have felt better due to improved diet.However,the study showed participantsmental health improved even if the reported diets did not change after completing the program.

　　Also,the mental health benefits [Q20]were equal among participants who were overweight or obese and those in a healthy weight range.This suggests a link between cooking confidence and satisfaction around cooking and mental health benefits.

　　Who benefits most from learning to cook?Gender plays a part at the start of the program.77%of female participants were confident about cooking while just 23%of males were confident.At the end of the program.[Q21]Cooking confidence and skills were equal across both counterparts.This changing confidence could lead to a gender balance in home cooking.This,in turn,could reduce consumptioh of unhealthy,high -calorie processed meals.

　　Question 19:What do we learn about the benefits the participants gained from the healthy cooking course?

　　Question 20:What do the new research findings suggest about mental health benefits?

　　Question 21:What plays a role in determining who benefits most from learning to cook?

　　Secetion C:短文3

　　What is personal space?We often think of it as an invisible bubble of spaceCSurrounding us that others cant enter without causing discomfort.Research shows however,【22】 that we actually have bubbles of different sizes.Each of these bubbles applies to a different set of people.

　　The smallest zone called intimate space extends outward from our bodies 18 inches in ever direction.Only family,pets and ones closest friends may enter it.【23】A mere acquaintance entering our intimate space makes us uncomfortable.

　　Next is the bubble called personal space extending from 1.5 feet to 4 feet away.Friends and acquaintances can comfortably occupy this zone,especially during informal conversations,but strangers apre forbidden.

　　【24】 Extending from 4 to 12 feet away Cbir us is social space.Here people feel comfortable conducting routine social interactions with new acquaintances or total strangers.

　　Those are the average siaes of Americas personal bubbles anyway.It is important to keep in mind that personal space varies depending on culture and context.Funhermore,there are signiicant individual differences.As we all know,cultural or individual differences in personal bubble diameters are all too often the cause of discomfort.

　　How did these persong bubbtes arise?According to researcn,we begin to develop our individual sense of personalspace around age 3 or 4.The sizes of our bubbles are fixed 【25】by onn teens.These bubbles are constructed and monitored by the brain region involved in fear.

　　Question 22.What does research show about our personal space?

　　Question 23.What happens if a mere acquaintance enters our intimate space?

　　Question 24.Where do people feel comfortable interacting with new acquaintances or strangers?

　　Question 25.When are the sizes of our bubbles fixed?

　　【四级听力答案】

　　1.C Thought something wrong with the driver.

　　2.A Buy a sports car.

　　3.B Alter human skeleton.

　　4.C It hardens.

　　5.D Hold a birthday party for him.

　　6.B Regular visits to the village shop.

　　7.A Fond of luxury food.

　　8.D Where to launch.

　　9.C Sandwich place on Cameron street.

　　10.A There is to be a conference call.

　　11.B She doesnt think his wife cooks well.

　　12.C Receptionist

　　13.B Difficulty getting up downstairs.

　　14.D Compare price.

　　15.B Go on a boat trip.

　　16.D Increasingly more important.

　　17.A Effect on the way we negotiate.

　　18.C Use deceptive strategies.

　　19.B Six months after The course EN

　　20.D Eat more vegetable and fruits.

　　21.A Gender

　　22.D Varying in size.

　　23.A Makes us feel uncomfortable.

　　24.A Personal space.

　　25.D Enter our teen.

　　四级真题听力原题 3

　　Section A News Reports

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two 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).

　　News Report One

　　The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa is far from over. The number of cases continues to rise, and the virus has spread to several new areas. The WHO says that more resources are needed to control the outbreak and prevent it from spreading further.

　　Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　1. What has the World Health Organization warned about the Ebola virus outbreak?

　　A) It is under control.

　　B) It is spreading rapidly.

　　C) It is far from over.

　　D) It has been contained.

　　Answer: C

　　2. What does the WHO say is needed to control the outbreak?

　　A) More vaccines.

　　B) More hospitals.

　　C) More resources.

　　D) More doctors.

　　Answer: C

　　News Report Two

　　A major earthquake struck a region in Asia, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The quake measured 7.5 on the Richter scale and was felt in several neighboring countries. Rescue teams are working around the clock to search for survivors and provide aid to those affected.

　　Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　3. What happened in the region in Asia?

　　A) A flood.

　　B) A hurricane.

　　C) An earthquake.

　　D) A tsunami.

　　Answer: C

　　4. What are rescue teams doing?

　　A) Evacuating people.

　　B) Providing aid.

　　C) Rebuilding homes.

　　D) Monitoring the situation.

　　Answer: B

　　News Report Three

　　The government has announced a new plan to reduce air pollution. The plan includes measures such as stricter emissions standards for vehicles and factories, and increased investment in public transportation. The goal is to improve air quality and protect public health.

　　Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

　　5. What has the government announced?

　　A) A plan to reduce air pollution.

　　B) A plan to increase energy production.

　　C) A plan to build more factories.

　　D) A plan to improve transportation.

　　Answer: A

　　6. What are some of the measures included in the plan?

　　A) Reduced taxes for businesses.

　　B) Stricter emissions standards.

　　C) Increased subsidies for farmers.

　　D) More investment in housing.

　　Answer: B

　　7. What is the goal of the plan?

　　A) To increase economic growth.

　　B) To improve air quality.

　　C) To create more jobs.

　　D) To reduce poverty.

　　Answer: B

　　Section B Conversations

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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).

　　Conversation One

　　W: Hi, Tom. How was your weekend?

　　M: It was great. I went camping with some friends.

　　W: That sounds like fun. Where did you go?

　　M: We went to a national park. It was beautiful. We hiked, fished, and had a campfire.

　　W: Did you see any wildlife?

　　M: Yes, we saw some deer and a few birds. It was amazing.

　　Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　8. What did Tom do over the weekend?

　　A) He stayed at home.

　　B) He went shopping.

　　C) He went camping.

　　D) He visited his relatives.

　　Answer: C

　　9. Where did Tom and his friends go camping?

　　A) A beach.

　　B) A mountain.

　　C) A national park.

　　D) A forest.

　　Answer: C

　　10. What did they do while camping?

　　A) Went swimming.

　　B) Played games.

　　C) Hiked, fished, and had a campfire.

　　D) Watched movies.

　　Answer: C

　　11. Did they see any wildlife?

　　A) No, they didnt.

　　B) Yes, they saw some rabbits.

　　C) Yes, they saw some deer and a few birds.

　　D) Yes, they saw a bear.

　　Answer: C

　　Conversation Two

　　M: Hi, Lisa. Have you decided which classes to take next semester?

　　W: Not yet. Im still trying to figure it out. What about you?

　　M: Im thinking about taking a history class and a biology class.

　　W: Those sound interesting. I might take a psychology class and an art class.

　　M: Why are you interested in psychology?

　　W: I find it fascinating to learn about how people think and behave. And art is just something I enjoy.

　　Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　12. What are they talking about?

　　A) Their hobbies.

　　B) Their plans for the weekend.

　　C) Their classes next semester.

　　D) Their favorite subjects.

　　Answer: C

　　13. What classes is the man thinking about taking?

　　A) A history class and a biology class.

　　B) A psychology class and an art class.

　　C) A math class and a physics class.

　　D) A literature class and a music class.

　　Answer: A

　　14. What classes might the woman take?

　　A) A history class and a biology class.

　　B) A psychology class and an art class.

　　C) A math class and a physics class.

　　D) A literature class and a music class.

　　Answer: B

　　15. Why is the woman interested in psychology?

　　A) She wants to become a psychologist.

　　B) She finds it useful in her daily life.

　　C) She finds it fascinating to learn about how people think and behave.

　　D) She had a good psychology teacher in high school.

　　Answer: C

　　Section C Passages

　　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 answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

　　Passage One

　　The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It stretches over 13,000 miles and was built over centuries to protect China from invaders. The wall is made of stone, brick, and earth, and it features watchtowers, gates, and fortresses. Today, the Great Wall is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year.

　　Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　16. What is the Great Wall of China?

　　A) A river.

　　B) A mountain.

　　C) A landmark.

　　D) A city.

　　Answer: C

　　17. What was the Great Wall built for?

　　A) To attract tourists.

　　B) To connect different cities.

　　C) To protect China from invaders.

　　D) To show Chinas power.

　　Answer: C

　　18. What is the Great Wall made of?

　　A) Wood and metal.

　　B) Stone, brick, and earth.

　　C) Glass and steel.

　　D) Concrete and plastic.

　　Answer: B

　　Passage Two

　　Exercise is important for maintaining good health. It can help you lose weight, reduce stress, and improve your mood. There are many different types of exercise, such as running, swimming, cycling, and strength training. You should choose an exercise that you enjoy and that fits your fitness level. Aim to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, most days of the week.

　　Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　19. Why is exercise important?

　　A) To make you look good.

　　B) To help you sleep better.

　　C) To maintain good health.

　　D) To have more energy.

　　Answer: C

　　20. What are some types of exercise?

　　A) Reading and writing.

　　B) Running, swimming, cycling, and strength training.

　　C) Watching TV and playing video games.

　　D) Shopping and cooking.

　　Answer: B

　　21. How much exercise should you aim for?

　　A) At least 30 minutes a day, most days of the week.

　　B) At least an hour a day, every day.

　　C) At least two hours a week.

　　D) As much as possible.

　　Answer: A

　　Passage Three

　　Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. It is caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. The effects of climate change include rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and changes in wildlife habitats. To address climate change, we need to reduce our carbon emissions and protect the environment.

　　Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　22. What is climate change?

　　A) A natural phenomenon.

　　B) A man-made problem.

　　C) A problem that only affects certain countries.

　　D) A problem that can be ignored.

　　Answer: B

　　23. What are some causes of climate change?

　　A) Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

　　B) Solar flares and meteor impacts.

　　C) Burning fossil fuels and deforestation.

　　D) Changes in the Earths orbit.