1、大学英语4级-听力长对话-真题调研大学英语四级考试最四级第二节 听力长对话真题调研Now you hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW:What sort of hours do you work,Steve?M:Well,I have to work very long hours,about eleven hours a day.W:What time do you start?M:I work 9 to 3,then I start again at 5:30 and work until 11,six days a week
2、.So I have to work very unsocial hours.W:And do you have to work at the weekend?M:Oh,yes,thats our busiest time.I get Wednesdays off.W:What are the things you have to do and the things you dont have to do?M:Uh,I dont have to do the washing-up,so thats good.I have to wear white,and I have to keep eve
3、rything in the kitchen totally clean.W:Whats hard about the job?M:You are standing up all the time.When we are busy,people get angry and shout,but thats normal.W:How did you learn the profession?M:Well,I did a two-year course at college.In the first year we had to learn the basics,and then we had to
4、 take exams.W:Was it easy to find a job?M:I wrote to about six hotels and one of them gave me my first job,so I didnt have to wait too long.W:And whats the secret of being good at your job?M:Attention to detail.You have to love it.You have to show passion for it.W:And what are your plans for the fut
5、ure?M:I want to have my own place when the time is right.Quetions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation youve just heard.Q19:What does the man say about his job?Q20:What does the man think is the hardest part of his job?Q21:Where did the man get his first job after graduation?Q22:What does the man
6、say is important to being good at his job?Conversation TwoW:Now youve seen this table of figures about the pocket money children in Britain get?M:Yes.I thought it was quite interesting,but I dont quite understand the column entitled change.Can you explain what it means?W:Well,I think it means the ch
7、ange from the year before.I am not a mathematician,but I assume the rise from 70p to 90p is a rise of 25 percent.M:Oh yes,I see.And the inflation rate is there for comparison.W:Yes.Why do you think the rise in pocket money is often higher than inflation?M:I am sorry Ive no idea.Perhaps parents in Br
8、itain are too generous.W:Perhaps they are.But it looks as if children were not better off in 2001 than they were in 2002.Thats strange,isnt it?And they seem to have been better off in 2003 than they are now.I wonder why that is.M:Yes,I dont understand that at all.W:Anyway,if you had children,how muc
9、h pocket money would you give them?M:I dont know.I think Ill probably give them 2 pounds a week.W:Would you?And what would you expect them to do with it?M:Well,out of that,they have to buy some small personal things,but I wouldnt expect them to save to buy their own socks,for example.W:Yes,by the wa
10、y,do most children in your country get pocket money?M:Yeah,they do.Quetions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation youve just heard.Q23:What is the table of figures about?Q24:What do we learn from the conversation about British childrens pocket money?Q25:Supposing the man had children,what would he
11、expect them to do with their pocket money?Now you hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW:Bob,do you know who I saw the other day?Old Jake,looking terribly depressed.Did he get pensioned off at last?M:Yes.They made him retire after 50 years at sea.He is pretty upset about it,but what can y
12、ou do?He really is pasted.W:He is all alone,isnt he?M:Yes,his wife has been dead for years.They had one daughter,Dories.But she went off to town as soon as she left school.And he hasnt heard from her since.I hear she is making good money as a model.W:Maybe someone could get in touch with her.Get her
13、 to come back for a while to help?M:I dont suppose she come.She never got on with her father.He is bit of a tough character and she is rather selfish.Oh,I expect old Jake will get by.He is healthy at least,comes into a clinic for a check regularly.W:Are you his doctor?M:No,my partner doctor Johnson
14、is.W:That bad-tempered old thing?M:Oh,he isnt really bad-tempered.He just looks it.He is an excellent doctor,taught me a lot,and he has a very nice family.His wife invites me over there to supper every week.Very pleasant.W:yes.I teach their daughter Pen at school.She is a bit careless and lazy about
15、 her school work,but a bright little thing and very popular with her age group.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation youve just heard.19.Why does old Jake look terribly depressed?20.What do we learn about Jakes wife?21.What does the man say about Jakes daughter?22.What does the man say ab
16、out Jakes doctor?Conversation TwoW:Hello,Mr.Summerfield.How are you today?M:Very well.Thank you,Ms.Green.W:What can I do for you?M:Well,unfortunately,there is a problem with the order we received from you yesterday.It seems weve not seen the right quantity of manuals to support the telephone system.
17、W:Oh,dear,thats bad news.Im very sorry to hear that,and you dont know how many packs are without manuals?M:No.Because we havent opened every pack.But in several of those that have been opened there are none,no manuals.W:Im very sorry about this inconvenience,Mr.Summerfield.Well send out the manuals
18、this afternoon by express mail entirely at our cost,and the manuals should arrive tomorrow or the day after at the latest.M:All of them,right?W:Yes.It maybe that some have them already,but we cannot be sure.So the best thing is to send out the manual for every pack.M:Yes.Yes,I see.That would be grea
19、t.W:Please accept our apologies for this mix-up.I assure you we will do everything possible to find out why the mistake happened.M:Right.Thanks for your swift action.W:Not at all.Thank you and goodbye for now.Do call if there is anything else.M:All right.Thank you.Goodbye,Ms Green.W:Goodbye.Question
20、s 23 to 25 are based on the conversation youve just heard.23.What problems are the speakers discussing?24.What does the woman promise to do?25.What does the man think of the solution?Now you hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW:Simon,how does it feel to be retired?M:Well,not so bad.W:Ho
21、w have you been spending your time?M:I have been spending more time with my family.Ive also travelled a bit,you know,off season when everywhere is less crowded and hotels cost less.W:Great.M:You know I havent stopped work completely.W:Yes,could you tell us more about this?M:Im on a scheme thats call
22、ed phased retirement;I had a six-month break from work,after that I could apply for project work with the company I used to work for.W:How does the scheme work?M:Well,its a trial at the moment.Instead of hiring temporary stuff,the company advertises posts on its website that retired employees like m
23、yself can access.W:What sort of works advertised?M:Well,all sorts of things,really.Administrative work and more specialized work,the sort of thing I can do.Some of the projects can last five or six months,and others can just be a couple of days.I can decide more or less when to work.So I can manage
24、my own time.W:I can see its good for you.What is your company get out of this?M:Well,I still have all my old contacts at work,so I know who to contact to get something done.The company gets flexibility,too.Once the jobs over,thats it.Im not on their books any more.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the
25、 conversation you have just heard.19.Why does Simon find his retired life enjoyable?20.How does Simon get to know about the companys available posts?21.Why does the company adopt the phased retirement scheme?Conversation TwoW:Oh,where are we going?M:I want to show you something.W:I know,but what is
26、it?M:A farm.Its just down this road.Its a small place,but at least it would be our own.W:A farm?How can we afford to buy a farm?M:It isnt very large,only 40 acres.We wouldnt have to pay very much right now.W:Is there a house on the place?M:A small one,two bedrooms,but it needs to be fixed up a littl
27、e.I can do the job myself.W:OK.Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?M:There is about half an acre around the house.Thats plenty of space.W:Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables.And maybe keep a few chickens,couldnt we?M:Yes,and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.W:What are you thin
28、king about growing,if we do take this place?M:Well,it really isnt big enough for corn.I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes.W:Potatoes?There are a lot of work.M:We are used to hard work,arent we?W:Yes,we are,but the money.Do we have enough to get started?It seems like a dream.M:I think
29、weve saved enough.We can pay a little on the farm and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor,too.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22.What are the speakers going to do at the time of the conversation?23.What does the man say about the farm?24.Why does the man
30、intend to grow potatoes rather than corn on the farm?25.What is the womans greatest concern about the mans plan?Now you hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneW:Gosh!Have you seen this,Richard?M:See what?W:In the paper,it says there is a man going around pretending hes from the electricity
31、board.Hes been calling at peoples homes,saying he is coming to check that all their appliances are safe.Then he gets around them to make him a cup of tea,and while they are out of their room he steals their money,handbag,whatever and makes off with it.M:But you know,Jane,its partly their own fault.Y
32、ou should never let anyone like that in unless youre expecting them.W:Its all very well to say that.But someone comes to the door,and says electricity or gas and you automatically think they are OK,especially if they flash a card to you.M:Does this man have an ID then?W:Yes,thats just it.It seems he
33、 used to work for the electricity board at one time.According to the paper,the police are warning people,especially pensioners,not to admit anyone unless they have an appointment.Its a bit sad.One old lady told them shed just been to the post office to draw her pension when he called.She said he mus
34、t have followed her home.He stole the whole lot.M:But what does he look like?Surely they must have a description.W:Oh,yes they have.Lets see.In his thirties,tall,bushy dark hair,slight northern accent,sounds a bit like you actually.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard
35、.19.What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper?20.How did the man mention in the newspaper try to win further trust from the victims?21.What is the warning from the police?22.What does the woman speaker tell us about the old lady?Conversation TwoM:Miss Jones,could you tell me more abo
36、ut your first job with hotel marketing concept?W:Yes,certainly.I was a marketing consultant responsible for marketing 10 UK hotels.They were all luxury hotels in a leisure sector,all of a very high standard.M:Which markets were you responsible for?W:For Europe and Japan.M:I see from your resume that
37、 you speak Japanese.Have you ever been to Japan?W:Yes,I have.I spent months in Japan in 2006.I met all the key people in the tourist industry,the big tour operators and the tourist organizations.As I speak Japanese I had a very big advantage.M:Yes,of course.Have you had any contact with Japan in you
38、r present job?W:Yes,Ive had a lot.Cruises have become very popular with the Japanese both for holidays and for business conferences.In fact,the market for all types of luxury holidays for the Japanese has increased a lot recently.M:Really,Im interested to hear more about that,but first tell me,have
39、you ever traveled on the luxury train,the Orient Express,for example?W:No,I havent.But Ive traveled on the Glacial Express to Switzerland and I traveled across China by train about 8 years ago.I love train travel.Thats why Im very interested in this job.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversati
40、on you have just heard.23.What did the woman do in her first job?24.What gave the woman an advantage during her business trip in Japan?25.Why is the woman applying for the new job?Now you hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneM:Mary!I hope youre packed and ready to leave.W:Yes,Im packed,bu
41、t not quite ready.I cant find my passport.M:Your passport?Thats the one thing you mustnt leave behind!W:I know,I havent lost it.Ive packed it,but I can t remember which bag its in.M:Well,youll have to find it at the airport.Come on!The taxi is waiting.W:Did you say the taxi?I thought we were going i
42、n your car.M:Yes,well I had planned,too.But Ill explain later.Youve got to be there in an hour.W:The plane doesnt leave for 2 hours.Anyway,Im ready to go now.M:Now,youve taking just one case.Is that right?W:No,theres one in the hall as well.M:Gosh!What a lot of stuff!Youre taking in for a month inst
43、ead of a week!W:Well,you cant depend on the weather.It might be cold.M:Its never cold in Rome,certainly not in May.Come on,we really must go.W:Right,were ready.Weve got the bags,Im sure theres n need to rush.M:There is.I asked the taxi driver to wait 2 minutes,not 20!W:Look,Im supposed to be going a
44、way to relax,youre making me nervous!M:Well,I want you to relax on holiday,but you cant relax yet.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 base on the conversation youve just heard:19.What does the woman say about her passpo
45、rt?20.What do we know about the womans trip?21.Why does the man urge the woman to hurry?22.Where does the conversation most probably take place?Conversation TwoW:Oh!Im fed up with my job!M:Hey!Theres a perfect job for you in the paper today.You might be interested.W:Oh?What is it?What do they want?M
46、:Wait a minuteAh,here it is.The European Space Agency.Its recruiting translators.W:The European Space Agency?M:Well,the that what it says.They need an English translator to work from French or German.W:So they need a degree in French or German,I suppose.Well,Ive got that.Whats more,Ive plenty of exp
47、erience.What else are they asking for?M:Just that.A university degree,and 3 or 4 years experience as a translator in a professional environment.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.
48、W:Well,if I stay at my present job much longer,I wont have any mind or skills left.By the way,what about salary?I just hope it isnt lower than what I get now.M:Its said to be negotiable.It depends on the applicants education and experience.In addition to basic salary,theres a list of extra benefits.
49、Have a look yourself.W:Entravel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid.Hey,this isnt bad,I really want the job.Questions 23 to 25 are base on the conversation youve just heard:23.Why is the woman trying to find a new job?24.What position is being advertised in the paper?25.What are th
50、e key factors that determine the salary of the new position?Now you hear the two long conversations.Conversation OneM:Hello,I have a reservation for tonight.W:Your name,please.M:Nelson,Charles Nelson.W:Ok,Mr.Nelson.Thats a room for five andM:But excuse me,you mean a room for five pounds?I didnt know
