2022年12月英语四级听力音频第2套

2022年12月英语四级听力原文第2套

　　Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)

　　Section A

　　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).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.

　　Questions1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　1.A)Prioritizing happiness over money.

　　B)Joining the club to get her new book.

　　C)Managing one's personal finances wisely.

　　D)Consuming more only when earning more.

　　2.A)She was in debt.

　　B)She was a financial adviser.

　　C)She earned $30,000 a month.

　　D)She enjoyed a happy life.

　　3.A)It reflects one's earning power.

　　B)It varies with one's environment.

　　C)It mirrors one's sense ofwellbeing.

　　D)It changes with one's goals in life.

　　4.A)It would give him more time to be with his loved ones.

　　B)It would be good for those who value relationships.

　　C)It would mean major sacrifices for him.

　　D)It would deprive him of his individuality.

　　Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　5.A)It was the artist's first landscape.

　　B)It was a painting by Christopher.

　　C)It was donated by the artist herself.

　　D)It was displayed at a retirement party.

　　6.A)It was the painting that instantly made her rich.

　　B)It has cost him a lot of money to purchase it.

　　C)It was recently purchased by the gallery.

　　D)It is owned by an anonymous collector.

　　7.A)It reflects her emotions.

　　B)It contains ample details.

　　C)It appears perfectly symmetrical.

　　D)It depicts the beauty of desolation.

　　8.A)She is eccentric like any other artist.

　　B)She is a very nice and intelligent artist.

　　C)She is as lucky as any acclaimed artist.

　　D)She is one of the most productive artists.

　　Section B

　　Directions:In this section,you will hear two passages.At the end ofeach passage,you vill hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once.Afier 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 Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.

　　Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　9.A)It is vital to one's mental health.

　　B)It leads to reconciliation and peace.

　　C)It promotes interpersonal relationship.

　　D)It keeps one from traumatic experience.

　　10.A)When the offender has power over the victim.

　　B)When the offender is not willing to apologize.

　　C)When the offender is not duly penalized.

　　D)When the offender adds insult to injury.

　　11.A)Talk with the offender calmly.

　　B)Accept the offender's apology.

　　C)Find out why he committed the offense.

　　D)Determine how serious the offense was.

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

　　12.A)The number of passengers dropped sharply.

　　B)It served more and more commuters.

　　C)The number of stations increased to 50.

　　D)It became the longest in the United Kingdom.

　　13.A)To increase capacity to meet growing needs.

　　B)To make way for other means of transport.

　　C)To have its systems modernised.

　　D)To avoid further financial losses.

　　14.A)It is generally recognised as a world heritage site.

　　B)It is the fastest way to reach the city's south side.

　　C)It constitutes a source of revenue for the city.

　　D)It helps reduce traffic jams in the city centre.

　　15.A)They are usually crowded.

　　B)They use high-tech systems.

　　C)They accept smartcards only.

　　D)They are colourfully decorated.

　　Section C

　　Directions: In this section,you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed by three or four questions.The recordings will be played 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 Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.

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

　　16.A)They are quite friendly to humans.

　　B)They are shrinking in numbers.

　　C)They are unafraid of humans.

　　D)They are especially fond of garbage.

　　17.A)It is strictly forbidden.

　　B)It is an uncommon sight.

　　C)It is a gesture of human generosity.

　　D)It is allowed only in certain areas.

　　18.A)Share their food with the bear they see.

　　B)Be prepared to run into a hungry bear.

　　C)Try to be friendly with the bear they meet.

　　D)Refrain from teasing bears with cubs.

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

　　19.A)It refers to opinions that are radical and widespread.

　　B)It means making judgments without adequate knowledge.

　　C)It refers to deep-rooted beliefs about someone or something.

　　D)It means sticking to one's judgments even when proved wrong.

　　20.A)They often lead to war between religious groups.

　　B)They keep certain occupations from thriving.

　　C)They allow myths and half-truths to persist.

　　D)They prevent us from getting to the truth.

　　21.A)When we start to feel superior.

　　B)When we mix with prejudiced people.

　　C)When we live in an isolated neighborhood.

　　D)When we try to keep up with those around us.

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

　　22.A)Motivated.

　　B)Disappointed.

　　C)Perplexed.

　　D)Shocked.

　　23.A)They would change with the passage of time.

　　B)They would benefit young people's adult life.

　　C)They would help kids grow.

　　D)They would last a lifetime.

　　24.A)He had become mature.

　　B)He suffered poor health.

　　C)He had lots of stories to tell.

　　D)He regretted leaving Vietnam.

　　25.A)Make friends with his students.

　　B)Show his students how to do their best.

　　C)Help his students get through the growing pains.

　　D)Share his personal experience with his students.