英语周报：2008年12月四级听力模拟试题(十一)

　　听力部分

　　English Weekly CET-4 Listening Practice Test 11

　　Part III Listening Comprehension

　　Section A

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.

　　11. M: I’ve been trying to solve this puzzle for hours, but I just can’t seem to get it.

　　W: Well, if you can’t, I won’t stand a chance.

　　Q: What does the woman imply?

　　12. W: I think this coat is a great color. And the price is certainly right.

　　M: How about the weight, though? Remember we’re supposed to have a really severe winter this year.

　　Q: What does the man imply about the coat?

　　13. M: These cookies are wonderful and the price is reasonable. Are they made by Johnson Corporation?

　　W: You’re welcome to one if you’d like. They have just been delivered here.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　14. M: I spend so much time polishing my letter of application.

　　W: It’s worthwhile to make the effort. You know just how important it is to give a good first impression.

　　Q: What do we know about the man?

　　15. M: Those trees in front of your house are beautiful.

　　W: Yeah, and useful as well. They cut down on the need for air conditioning.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

　　16. W: How do you like the car I just bought?

　　M: Well, it seems to run well, but I think it needs a new paint job.

　　Q: What does the man think of the car?

　　17. W: When I go on a diet, I eat only fruit, and that takes off weight quickly.

　　M: I prefer to eat whatever I want, and then run regularly to lose weight.

　　Q: How does the man control his weight?

　　18. W: All of your classmates seemed so enthusiastic about running in the race.

　　M: But in the end , three of them actually took part in it.

　　Q: What does the man say about his classmates?

　　Now you’ll hear two long conversations.

　　Conversation One

　　W: Hello, Walker Company, can I help you?

　　M: Yes, is Mr. Walker there?

　　W: Sorry, he is not in at the moment.