2007年英语四级考试听力部分综合指导(三)

3）偏难固定短语

8. W: Hello, this is Dr. Gray's office. We're calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual checkup tomorrow.

    M: Oh, thanks. It's a good thing you called. I thought it was 4:15 today.

    Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

    [A] The man was confused about the date of the appointment.

    [B] The man wants to change the date of the appointment.

    [C] The man is glad he's got in touch with the doctor.

    [D] The man can't come for the appointment at 4:15.

3. Man: If you are not to do anything particular, shall we see the new play at the grand theater tonight?

   Woman: Sounds great. But I've got to go over my notes for tomorrow's midterm.

    Q: What does the woman imply?

    A) She has to study for the exam.

    B) She is particularly interested in plays.

    C) She's eager to watch the new play.

    D) She can lend her notes to the man.
 

4. Man: what do you think of the prospects for online education? Is it going to replace the traditional school?

    Woman: I doubt it. Schools are hate to stay. Because they are much more than just book learning. Even now more and more kids are going online, I believe fewer of them will quit school altogether.

    Q: what does the woman think of the conventional schools?

    A) They will be replaced by on-line education sooner or later.

    B) They will attract fewer kids as on-line education expands.

    C) They will continue to exist along with on-line education.

    D) They will limit their teaching to certain subjects only.
 

5. M: How do most students find a job after they graduate?

    W: They usually look for a job by searching the want ads in newspapers.

    Q: what does the woman mean?

    A) Most students would like to work for a newspaper.

    B) Most students find a job by reading advertisements.

    C) Most students find it hard to get a job after they graduate.

    D) Most students don't want jobs advertised in the newspapers.
 

4. W: You've got your apartment furnished, haven't you?

    M: Yeah. I've bought some used furniture from Sunday market. And it was a real bargain.

    Q: What does the man mean?

    A) The furnished apartment was inexpensive.

    B) The apartment was provided with some old furniture.

    C) The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday.

    D) The furniture he bought was very cheap.

9. M: Would you pass me the sports section please?

    W: Sure, If you give me the classified ads and local-news section.

    Q: what are the speakers doing?

    A) Talking about sports.         B) Writing up local news.

    C) Reading newspapers.         D) Putting up advertisements

10. W: If the weather is this hot tomorrow, we may as well give up the idea of playing tennis in the afternoon.

       M: o. I don't think it'll last long. The weather forecast says it will cloud-over by mid－afternoon.

      Q: What does the man mean?

      A) They shouldn't change their plan.

      B) They'd better change their mind.

      C) The tennis game won't last long.
 

2. M: Mr. Brown asked me to tell you that he is sorry he can’t come to meet you in person. He is really too busy to make the trip.

    W: That’s Okay. I’m glad you’ve come in his place.

    Q: What do we learn form 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.
 

4. W: So you finally listened to your wife’s advice and gave up smoking.

    M: It was my doctor’s advice. I’m suffering high blood pressure.

    Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

    [A] The man no longer smokes.

    [B] The man is under pressure from his wife.

    [C] The man usually follows his wife's advice.

    [D] The man refuses to listen to his doctor's advice.