解放军文职招聘考试2013年6月英语四级听力文本第三套

 

 

 

听力试题

 

    Section A

    注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

 

11.

A) The man hates to lend his tools to other people.

B) The man hasn’t finished working on the bookshelf.

C) The tools have already been returned to the woman.

D) The tools the man borrowed from the woman are missing.

 

12.

A) Save time by using a computer.

B) Buy her own computer.

C) Borrow Martha’s computer.

D) Stay home and complete her paper.

 

13.

A) The man doesn’t have money for his daughter’s graduate studies.

B) The man doesn’t think his daughter will get a business degree.

C) The man insists that his daughter should pursue her studies in science.

D) The man advises his daughter to think carefully before making her decision.

 

14.

A) The cinema is some distance away from where they are.

B) He would like to read the film review in the newspaper.

C) They should wait to see the movie at a later time.

D) He’ll find his way to the cinema.

 

15.

A) He’s been to Seattle many times.

B) He has chaired a lot of conferences.

C) He has a high position in his company.

D) He lived in Seattle for many years.

 

16.

A) Teacher and student.

B) Doctor and patient.

C) Manager and office worker.

D) Travel agent and customer.

 

17.

A) She knows the guy who will give the lecture.

B) She thinks the lecture might be informative.

C) She wants to add something to her lecture.

D) She’ll finish her report this weekend.

 

18.

A) The houses for sale are of poor quality.

B) The houses are too expensive for the couple to buy.

C) The housing developers provide free trips for potential buyers.

D) The man is unwilling to take a look at the houses for sale

 

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

 

19.

A) How to study English well.

B) Which courses to choose.

C) How to write computer games.

D) Which books to read.

 

20.

A) Physical sciences.

B) Maths and physics.

C) Art and design.

D) Electronics and computer-programming.

 

21.

A) Her English is very good.

B) She is interested in English.

C) Her English writing is poor.

D) Her oral English is bad.

 

 

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

 

22.

A) Applying for a work experience.

B) Applying for a part-time job.

C) Taking an exam.

D) Visiting an old friend.

 

23.

A) Students in the first half of their courses.

B) Students who will graduate soon.

C) Students in the second half of their courses.

D) Students who have just graduated from universities.

 

24.

A) Explain the procedures to the students.

B) Work regular hours.

C) Write a comprehensive report.

D) Send a report about the woman’s work.

 

25.

A) In two weeks.

B) In three weeks.

C) In the second half of her course.

D) Not decided yet.

 

Section B 

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

 

Passage One

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

 

26.

A) Synthetic fuel.

B) Solar energy.

C) Alcohol.

D) Electricity.

 

27.

A) Air traffic conditions.

B) Traffic jams on highways.

C) Road conditions.

D) New traffic rules.

 

28.

A) Go through a health check.

B) Carry little luggage.

C) Arrive early for boarding.

D) Undergo security checks.

 

Passage Two

Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.

 

29.

A) In a fast-food restaurant.

B) At a shopping center.

C) At a county fair.

D) In a bakery.

 

30.

A) Avoid eating any food.

B) Prepare the right type of pie to eat.

C) Wash his hands thoroughly.

D) Practice eating a pie quickly.

 

31.

A) On the table.

B) Behind his back.

C) Under his bottom.

D) On his lap.

 

32.

A) Looking sideways to see how fast your neighbor eats.

B) Eating from the outside toward the middle.

C) Swallowing the pie with water.

D) Holding the pie in the right position.

 

 

Passage Three

Questions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

 

33.

A) Beauty.

B) Loyalty.

C) Luck.

D) Durability.

 

34.

A) He wanted to follow the tradition of his country.

B) He believed that it symbolized an everlasting marriage.

C) It was thought a blood vessel in that finger led directly to the heart.

D) It was supposed that the diamond on that finger would bring good luck.

 

 

35.

A) The two people can learn about each other’s likes and dislikes.

B) The two people can have time to decide if they are a good match.

C) The two people can have time to shop for their new home.

D) The two people can earn enough money for their wedding.

 

 

Section C

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。

 

In the center of a big city there are usually dozens of large office buildings that house big banks, corporation headquarters, and government (36) _____. Thousands of people work in these buildings. People who do all the office work are called white-collar workers. (37) ______ and receptionists, bookkeepers and computer operators work for many different kinds of companies.

Many office workers dream of working their way up to the top, from clerk to (38) _______ of a corporation. The way lies through middle management. Middle management includes junior executives, who may fill (39) _______ jobs, supervise other workers in the company. (40) _______ action to top management, or see that the company’s policies are being carried out. At the very top are the senior executives. They (41) _______ the policies for their own companies, especially (42) _______ matters. The Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, of a large (43) _______ has a great deal of power and influence.

(44)____________________________. Because financial matters are so important, some accountants become top executives. In companies where technology is important, people with an engineering background can also rise to the top. Nowadays, however, (45)____________________________. Universities in many countries offer courses in business administration. The graduates of these courses often start out in middle management jobs. From there, (46) ____________________________.

 

 

 

 

 

 

听力原文

 

【听力短对话】

 

11.

 

W: Simon,could you return the tools I lent you for building the bookshelf last month?

 

M: Oh,well, I hate to tell you this, but I can’t seem to find them.

 

Q: Whatdo we learn from the conversation?

 

12.

 

W: I amgoing to Martha’s house. I have a paper to complete. And I need to use hercomputer.

 

M: Whydon’t you buy one yourself? Think howmuch time you could save.

 

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

 

13.

 

W: Daddy,I’ve decided to give up science and go to business school.

 

M: Well, it is yourchoice as long as you pay your own way, but I should warn you that not everyonewith a business degree will make a successful manager.

 

Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

 

14.

 

W: I justread in the newspaper that The Lord of the Rings is this year’s greatest hit. Whydon’t we go and see it at the Grand Cinema?

 

M: Don’tyou think that cinema is a little out of the way?

 

Q: Whatdoes the man mean?

 

15.

 

W: Bobsaid that Seattle is a great place for conferences.

 

M: He iscertainly in the position to make that comment. He has been there so often.

 

Q: Whatdoes the man say about Bob?

 

16.

 

W: Mr.Watson, I wonder whether it’s possible for me to take a vacation early nextmonth?

 

M: Didyou fill out a request form?

 

Q: Whatis the probable relationship between the two speakers?

 

17.

 

M: Do youwant to go to the lecture this weekend? I hear that the guy who is going todeliver the lecture spent a year living in the rainforest.

 

W: Great,I am doing a report on the rainforest. Maybe I can get some new information toadd to it.

 

Q: Whatdoes the woman mean?

 

18.

 

M: Thisarticle is nothing but advertising for housing developers. I don’t think thehouses for sale are half that good.

 

W: Comeon, David. Why so negative? We are thinking of buying a home, aren’t we? Just atrip to look at the place won’t cost us much.

 

Q: What can be inferredfrom the conversation? Now you will hear the two long conversations.

 

【听力长对话】

 

Conversation One

 

M: OK.Now we’d better make sure you enjoy your studies. We offer a wide range ofoptions on the foundation course, but you can only take five courses. What haveyou selected?

 

W:Physical sciences, basic electronics, art and design CAD…

 

M: Oh,right. CAD and … English. That’s quite strange. Don’t you want to do maths, orcomputer programming, for example? Why did you choose art and design?

 

W: Well,I’m interested in electronics and in writing computer games. I’d like toproduce educational software and educational games. I’ve taught myself a lot ofprogramming. So I don’t think I’d benefit much from a foundation level course.

 

M: Oh,no. I see that. Go on, please.

 

W: So, Iwant the basics-the physical science and electronics. I was hopeless at physicsin school and we didn’t have electronics. But I was good at maths. I don’tthink I need that.

 

M: Thenwhat about the art and design?

 

W: Thatwill be good for my graphics. I need that to produce games，and CAD too-I’ve never done CAD before.

 

M: Right.They’ve got some powerful packages in the computer graphics and CAD offices. You’llenjoy that. Then English. I know your English is very good, but why did youtake it?

 

W: Infact, I don’t have any problem in speaking, but my writing is terrible.

 

M: Then Isuggest you join the study skills class. They’ll have lectures on reportwriting and that may help you with how to structure your essays and so on.

 

W: Right.That sounds good.

 

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

 

19. Whatare the two speakers talking about?

 

20. Whatis the woman’s favorite course?

 

21. Why did the woman takean English course?

 

Conversation Two

 

W: Goodmorning, Mr. Johnson. I’m Diana Huston.

 

M: Goodmorning. What can I do for you?

 

W: I’m acollege student. I’m taking a business course which needs three weeks’ workexperience. My lecturer, Mr. Armstrong, suggested I contact you as you’veallowed students before to practice in your company. I’ve brought a letter ofreference from Mr. Armstrong for you.

 

M:Thanks. Yes, our company has a good relationship with the university. We’ve hadmany students here over the past years. We usually take students who are in thesecond half of their courses. What about you?

 

W: I’malmost at the halfway mark. I’ve got some exams in two weeks. Then I’ll beready to start before the beginning of the second semester. But I thought I’dget this organized before the exams start.

 

M: That’sa very responsible way of thinking. It’s a good idea to get in early. I’m surethere will be many students soon.

 

W: Icould start in three weeks if you like.

 

M: Do youunderstand what’s involved in the practice?

 

W: Ithink so. Mr. Armstrong explained the procedures to us. I have to work regularhours, and write a comprehensive report on what I’ve learnt as an assignmentfor Mr. Armstrong and the personnel department of the company as well. And youwill send a report about my work to Mr. Armstrong and that will also be part ofmy assessment.

 

M: That’sright. But I’ll have to discuss this application with the personnel department.And I will let you know as soon as possible if you’ve been accepted.

 

W: Yes,please. If I’m not accepted, I’ll have to apply somewhere else.

 

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

 

22.What’sthe woman’s main purpose of the visit?

 

23. Whichkind of students will the company usually accept?

 

24. Whatwould the man do for the woman’s practice if she were accepted?

 

25. Whenwill the woman’s practice begin?

 

【听力短文】

 

Passage One

 

In thenext few decades, people are going to travel very differently from the way theydo today. Everyone is going to drive electrically-powered cars, so in the fewyears, people won’t worry about running out of gas. Some of the largeautomobile companies are really moving ahead with this new technology. F&CMotors, a major auto company, for example, is holding a press conference nextweek. After the press conference, the company will present its newelectronically-operated models. Transportation in the future won’t be limitedto the ground, many people predict that traffic will quickly move to the sky. Inthe coming years, instead of radio reports about road conditions and highwaytraffic, news reports will talk about traffic jams in the sky. But the skyisn’t the limit. In the future, you will probably even be able to take a tripto the moon. Instead of listening to regular airplane announcements, you willhear someone say: the spacecraft to the moon leaves in ten minutes. Please check your equipment. And remember no more than ten ounces of carry-onbaggage are allowed.

 

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

 

26. What will be used to power cars in the next few decades?

 

27. What will future news reports focus on when talking about transportation?

 

28. What will passengers be asked to do when they travel to the moon?

 

Passage Two

 

Countyfairs are a tradition in New England towns. They offer great entertainment. Onepopular event is the pie-eating contest. If you want to take part in thecontest, it is a good idea to remember these guidelines: first, make sure yourstomach is nearly empty of food. Eating a whole pie can be hard if you havejust finished a meal. Next, it is helpful to like the pie you are going to eat.The cream types are a good choice. They slide down the throat more easily. Placingyour hands in the right position adds to the chances of winning. There is atemptation to reach out and help the eating process. This will result inbecoming disqualified. Don’t just sit on your hands, if your hands are tiedbehind your back, you will not be tempted to make use of them. Now you areready to show your talent at eating pies. The object, of course, is to get tothe bottom of the pie plate before the other people. It is usually better tostart at the outside and work toward the middle. This method gives you a goalto focus on. Try not to notice what the other people near you are doing. Letthe cheers from the crowd spur you on. But do not look up. All you should thinkabout is eating that pie.

 

Questions 29 to 32 are based on the passage you havejust heard.

 

29. Whereis the pie-eating contest usually held?

 

30. Whatshould a person do before entering a pie-eating contest?

 

31. Whereis the person advised to put his hands during the contest?

 

32. Whatsuggestion is offered for eating up the pie quickly?

 

Passage Three

 

Theperiod of engagement is the time between the marriage proposal and the weddingceremony. Two people agree to marry when they decide to spend their livestogether. The man usually gives the woman a diamond engagement ring. Thattradition is said to have started when an Austrian man gave a diamond ring tothe woman he wanted to marry. The diamond represented beauty. He placed it onthe third finger of her left hand. He chose that finger because it was thoughtthat the blood vessel in that finger went directly to the heart. Today we knowthat this is not true, yet the tradition continues. Americans generally areengaged for a period of about one year if they are planning a wedding ceremonyand a party. During this time, friends of the bride may hold a party at whichwomen friends and family members give the bride gifts that she will need as awife. These could include cooking equipment or new clothing. Friends of the manwho is getting married may have a bachelor party for him. This usually takesplace the night before the wedding. Only men are invited to the bachelor party.During the marriage ceremony, the bride and her would-be husband usuallyexchange gold rings that represent the idea that their un ion will continueforever. The wife often wears both the wedding ring and the engagement ring onthe same finger. The husband wears his ring on the third finger of his lefthand. Many people say the purpose of the engagement period is to permit enoughtime to plan the wedding. But the main purpose is to let enough time pass, sothe two people are sure they want to marry each other. Either person may decideto break the engagement, if this happens, the woman usually returns the ring tothe man. They also return any wedding gifts they have received.

 

Questions33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

 

33. Whatwas the diamond ring said to represent?

 

34. Whydid the Austrian man place the diamond ring on the third finger of the lefthand of his would-be wife?

 

35. What is the chiefadvantage of having the engagement period?

 

【听力填空】

 

In the centerof a big city there are usually dozens of large office buildings that house bigbanks, corporation headquarters, and government agencies. Thousands of peoplework in these buildings. People who do all the office work are calledwhite-collar workers. Secretaries and receptionists, bookkeepers and computeroperators work for many different kinds of companies. Many office workers dreamof working their way up to the top, from clerk to president of a corporation. Theway lies through middle management. Middle management includes juniorexecutives, who may fill specialized jobs, supervise other workers in thecompany, recommend action to top management, or see that the company’s policiesare being carried out. At the very top are the senior executives. Theyestablish the policies for their own companies, especially financial matters. TheChief Executive Officer, or CEO, of a large corporation has a great deal ofpower and influence. It is believed that one can start out at the bottom and goall the way to the top. Because financial matters are so important, someaccountants become top executives. In companies where technology is important, peoplewith an engineering background can also rise to the top. Nowadays, however,education plays a central part in the selection of people for management jobs. Universitiesin many countries offer courses in business administration. The graduates ofthese courses often start out in middle management jobs. From there, they caneasily get promoted if they show the necessary personality and ability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

听力答案

 

 

 

 

【听力部分：短对话】

11. D 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. D

【长对话】

19. B 20. D 21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D

【篇章听力】

26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. B

33. A 34. C 35. B

【复合式听写】

36. agencies

37. Secretaries

38. president

39. specialized

40. recommend

41. establish

42. financial

43. corporation

44. It is believed that one can start out at the bottom and go all the way to the top

45. education plays a central part in the selection of people for management jobs

46. they can easily get promoted if they show the necessary personality and ability