英语周报：2009年6月英语四级听力全真模拟题(四)

　　Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard。

　　32. What three groups of people are introduced in this passage?

　　33. For what purpose do Chinese-Hawaiians hold the Moon Festival?

　　34. What do the moon-shaped cakes represent?

　　35. How did the ancient Chinese win their war against to the emperor?

　　Section C

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written。

　　Of the thousands of different kinds of animals that exist in the world man has learned to make friends with an (36) enormous number. Some are pets, and offer him (37) companionship; some give him protection, and some do hard work which man cannot do for himself. The (38) inhabitants of certain countries are (39) dependent for their very lives on the camel, the yak, or the reindeer. In the West Indies the little donkey, strong and sure-footed, carrying heavy loads even in (40) mountainous places, is a familiar sight。

　　Trained and tamed for many generations, domestic animals are not (41) accustomed to roaming in search of food and (42) shelter. They look to their masters to provide for their needs, and as long as these are (43) supplied, they are content to do what their maters required。

　　(44) All domestic animals need proper food. It must be suitable for them, sufficient in quantity, fresh and clean. The quantity of food depends on the size of the animal and the amount of exercise it takes. (45) Containers for food and water must be washed regularly if the animal is to maintain good health。

　　Even well cared-for animals may sometimes fall ill. If this happens, the wise master seeks the best advice he can get. (46) All sorts of medicines and treatments are available for sick animals, and in some countries, organizations exist to provide them free or at cheap prices. Useful, friendly, hardworking animals deserve to have some time, money and attention spent on their health.