例题：

　　2008年12月四级考试第17题

　　A) She wants to get some sleep. B) She needs time to write a paper.

　　C) She has a literature class to attend. D) She is troubled by her sleep problem.

　　原文：

　　M: How about joining me for a cup of coffee?

　　W: I'd love to, but I'm exhausted.(疲惫) I was up till 3 this morning writing a paper for my literature class.

　　Q: Why does the woman decline the man's invitation?

　　解析：准确答案A。用来替换I'm exhausted(疲倦)，同义替换，听到的慎选。

　　长对话和短文听力：视听基本一致原则

　　视听基本一致的含义是指，听到的原文和看到的选项若基本一致，则选项容易为正确选择。这一点和短对话的原则恰恰相反，请考生一定注意。

　　例题：

　　2007年12月四级考试第2道长对话：

　　23. A)She is thirsty for promotion. C)She is tired of her present work.

　　B)She wants a much higher salary. D)She wants to save travel expenses.

　　24. A)Translator. C)Language instructor.

　　B)Travel agent. D)Environmental engineer.

　　25. A)Lively personality and inquiring mind.

　　B)Communication skills and team spirit.

　　C)Devotion and work efficiency.

　　D)Education and experience.

　　答案：CAD