2007年12月22日大学英语四级考试AB卷 - 完整篇

   2007.12.22英语四级试卷 - 长对话
   
 Conversation One:
 M: Mary! I hope you're packed and ready to leave.
 W: Yes , I'm packed,but not quite ready. I can' t find my passport.
 M: Your passport? That' s the one thing you mustn' t leave behind!
 W: I know, I haven' t lost it. I' ve packed it, but I can' t
 remember which bag it' s in.
 M: Well, you' II have to find it at the airport. Come on! The taxi
 is waiting.
 W: Did you say the taxi? 1 thought we were going in your car.
 M: Yes, well I had plan ,too. But I'll explain later. you've got to
 be there in an hour.
 W:The plane.doesV^leaa^e!fo,ri2'hours. Anyway, I'm ready to go now.
 M: Now, you' ve taking just one case. Is that right?
 W: No, there' s one in the hall as well.
 M: Gosh! What a lot ol stuff!you,'—fegQig in for a month instead of
 a week
 W: Well, you can' t depend on the weather. It might be cold.
 M: It' s never cold in Rome, certainly not in May. Come on, we
 really must go.
 W: Right, we' re ready. We' ve got the bags, I' m sure there' s no
 need to rush.
 M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait 2 minutes, not 20!
 W: Look, I' m supposed to be going away to relax, you' re making me
 nervous!
 M: Well,I wan you to relax on holiday,but you can' t relax now.
 W:Ok. I promise not to relax,at least not until we get into the
 airport and I find my passport.

 Questions 19 to 22 are based on the cinversation you've just heard:
 19:What does the woman say about her passport?
 20. What do we know about the woman' s trip?
 21. Why does the man urge the woman to hurry?
 22. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

 Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just
heard.
 19.
 a) She is afraid that she has lost it.
 b) she is going to get it at the airport.
 c) she has packed it in one of her bags.
 d) she has probably left it in a taxi.

本题答案:C

 20.
 a) it will cost her a lot.
 b) it will last one week.
 c) it ends in winter.
 d) it depends on the weather.

本题答案:B

 21.
 a) there is a lot of stuff to pack.
 b) there might be a traffic jam.
 c) the plane is taking off soon.
 d) the taxi is waiting for them.

本题答案:D

 22.
 a) at home
 b) in the man's car.
 c) by the side of a taxi
 d) at the airport.

本题答案:A

Conversation Two:
M:Hey! There's a perfect job lor you in the paper today.You might be interested. What.isit?what do they want?
M:Wait a minute...-Ah,here it is.The European Space Agency.It's recruiting translators.
W:The European Space Agency?
M:Well,they that what it says,they need an English transtator to work from French or Germam
W:So they need a degree in Frerich or German, I suppose. Well,I've got that,What's more?I've plenty of

experience. What else are they asking for?
M:Just that. A university degree,and 3 or 4 years experience as a transtator in a professional environment.
W:They also say,the person should have a lively and inquiring mind,effective communication skills,and the

ability to work individually,or as a part of a team.
W: Well,if 1 stay on my present job much longer,I won't have any mind or skills left.By the way,what about

salary?I just hope it isn't lower than what 1 get now.
M:It's said to be negotiable.It depends on theapplicant's educa-tion and experience.In addition to basic

salary,there's a list of extra benefits.Have a look yourself.
W:En---travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey.this isn't bad.really want the job.

 Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you've just heard:

 23. Why is the woman trying to find a new job?
 24. What position is being advertised in the paper?
 25. What i are the key factors that determine the salary of the new
 position?

 Questions 23 to 25 are based on conversation you have just heard.
 23.
 a) she is thirsty for promotion.
 b) she is tired of her presend work.
 c) she wants a much higher salary.
 d) she wants to save travel expenses.

本题答案:B

 24.
 a) language instructor.
 b) environmental engineer.
 c) translator.
 d) travel agent.

本题答案:C

 25.
 a) devotion and work efficiency.
 b) lively personality .
 c) communication skills and team spirit.
 d) education and experience.

本题答案:D