1989年1月四级参考答案

Part I

 

 

Part II

 

 

Part III

 

 

Part IV

 

 

1989年1月四级听力原文

Section A

Example:

M: Is it possible for you to work late, Miss Grey?

W: Work late? I suppose so, if you really think it’s necessary.

Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?

1. W: Could you lend me a pen? Mine has just run out of ink.

M: I’m afraid I don’t have an extra one. Would a pencil do?

Q: How did the man respond to the woman’s request?

2. W: What did you do in class today?

M: The teacher went over last Friday’s lesson.

Q: What did the teacher do?

3. W: It looks like the English course is going to be a lot of work.

M: Didn’t you see the reading list is enormous?

Q: What did they think of the English course?

4. M: Can I use your new car, Auntie?

W: Yes, of course, if you drive it carefully.

Q: What’s the aunt’s answer?

5. M: The Golden Lion sounds like a nice place to eat.

W: Ok, let’s go there. I hear that they have a complete menu and a warm atmosphere.

Q: Where are the man and woman going?

6. M: Why didn’t you stop when we first signaled?

W: I’m sorry. Will I have to pay a fine?

Q: What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?

7. M: I haven’t heard from my family since last month.

W: Don’t worry, Bill. Overseas mail is often slow.

Q: What can we learn about the man from the conversation?

8. W: Jack, how are you doing with your paper?

M: I’ve written and rewritten it so many times that I wonder when I can finish it.

Q: What can we learn about the man?

9. M: Has George returned from Europe yet?

W: Yes, but he had been only here for three days before his company sent him to Canada.

Q: Where is George now?

10. W: Excuse me. Do you know when the train will arrive?

M: I’m sorry. The train is behind schedule. You have to wait another twenty minutes.

Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

Section B

Passage 1

The earth is composed of several layers. The top layer of the earth is called the earth’s crust. The earth’s crust is divided into seven sections. These sections are called plates.

When two plates push against each other, or when two plates rub against each other, an earthquake will occur. An earthquake causes the ground above the plate to shake. The shaking is caused by the motion of two plates.

Earthquakes are likely to happen at the boundaries of the earth’s plates. Each of these plates is about 70 kilometers thick. Let’s take a look at the general boundaries of one of these seven major plate.

Take the North American plate for an example. The left boundary of this plate is the west coat of North America and the east boundary of this plate is through the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. That is, this plate extends from the west coast of North America to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. What is the top layer of the earth called?

12. How many major sections is the earth’s crust divided into?

13. Which of the following is the left boundary of the North American plate?

Passage 2

Nowadays motorcycling is fast becoming one of America’s most popular sports. However, there are several things about motorcycling that the average citizen dislikes. Motorcyclists frequently look dirty; in fact, there are dirty. On the road there is little to protect them from mud, insects, and bird droppings. For practical reasons they often dress in old clothing which looks much less respectable than the clothing of people who ride in cars. For the same reason motorcyclists usually wear dark colors.

Of course the danger of motorcycling also helps account for many people’s low opinion of the sport. Its defenders, however, claim that careful cyclists are in less danger than is commonly believed. A cyclist must drive s if everybody around him wanted to kill him. He must pay careful attention to his driving. From that point of view, a man on a motorcycle is safer than a man in a car.

Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

14. Why do motorcyclists often dress in old and dark clothing?

15. What is the average citizen’s opinion about motorcycling?

16. How can a motorcyclist be safer than a car driver?

Passage 3

Robert Edwards was blinded in an automobile accident nine years age. He was also partially deaf because of old age. Last week, he was walking near his home when a thunder-storm approached. He took shelter under a tree and was struck by lightning. He was knocked to the ground and woke up some 20 minutes later, lying face down in water below a tree. He went into the house and lay down in bed. A short time later, he awoke; his legs couldn’t move and he was trembling, but, when he opened his eyes, he could see the clock across the room in front of him. When his wife entered, he saw her for the first time in nine years. Doctors confirm that he has regained his sight and hearing apparently from the flash of lightning, but they are unable to explain the reason. The only possible explanation offered by one doctor was that, since Edwards lost his sight as a result of a hard blow in a terrible accident, perhaps the only way it could be restored was by another blow.

Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.

17. What caused Robert Edwards’s blindness?

18. Which was the first thing that he saw after being struck by lightning?

19. What was Edwards doing when he was struck by lightning?

20. What caused Edwards to regain his sight according to one of the doctors?