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2024年06月大学英语四级听力真题第1套...................................1
2024年06月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套.................................. 4
2023年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第1套.................................. 7
2023年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套..................................10
2023年06月大学英语四级听力真题第1套..................................13
2023年06月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套..................................16
2023年03月大学英语四级听力真题全1套..................................19
2022年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 22
2022年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 25
2022年09月大学英语四级听力真题全1套................................. 28
2022年06月大学英语四级听力真题全1套................................. 31
2021年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 34
2021年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 37
2021年06月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 40
2021年06月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 43
2020年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 46
2020年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 49
2020年09月大学英语四级听力真题全1套................................. 52
2020年07月大学英语四级听力真题全1套................................. 55
2019年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 58
2019年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 61
2019年06月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 64
2019年06月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 67
2018年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 70
2018年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 73
2018年06月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 76
2018年06月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 79
2017年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 82
2017年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 85
2017年06月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 88
2017年06月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 91
2016年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第1套................................. 94
2016年 12月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套................................. 97
2016年06月大学英语四级听力真题第1套.................................100
2016年06月大学英语四级听力真题第2 套.................................103
淘宝店铺：叮当助考 温馨提示：历年历次四级考试共有3 套听力题目，其
中第2、3 套试题共用1套听力。另2023年 3 月、2022年 9 月和6 月，2020年 7
月、9 月考试特殊，实考1套听力。2024年 06月大学英语四级听力真题第1 套
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Due to a fire alarm in their apartments.
B) Because of the smoke and heat damage.
C) Due to the water used to extinguish the flames.
D) Because of the collapse of the three-story building.
2. A) Investigating the cause of the incident.
B) Helping search fbr the suspect of the crime.
C) Rescuing the businessmen trapped in the building.
D) Checking town records fbr the property developer.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) It plays a less important role in one's health than nutrient intake.
B) It impacts people's health to a lesser degree than sun exposure.
C) It is associated with people's mental health conditions.
D) It is linked with older adults9 symptoms of depression.
4. A ) It was indefinite. C) It was straightforward.
B) It was systematic. D) It was insignificant.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It has helped solve several murder cases.
B) It has become a star office dog in Beijing.
C) It has surpassed its mother in performance.
D) It has done better than naturally bom dogs.
6. A) To speed up investigation into criminal cases. C) To cut down training expenses.
B) To test the feasibility of cloning technology. D) To reduce their training time.
7. A) Cloning is too complicated a process. C) Cloning is ethically controversial.
B) The technology is yet to be accepted. D) The technology is too expensive.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 1 页 共 108页spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 -with
a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) He read it somewhere online. C) He read an article reviewing it.
B) He heard about it from a coworker. D) He watched a TV series based on it.
9. A) His publications. C) His address.
B) His first book. D) His name.
10. A) Collect a lot more data. C) Clarify many new concepts.
B) Relax a bit less often. D) Read more reference books.
11. A) Find out the show9s most interesting episodes.
B) Watch the series together with the woman.
C) Get an e-copy of the book to read.
D) Check to see when the show starts.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) To check the prices of his farm produce.
B) To ask the way to the Newcastle City Hall.
C) To inquire about the vegetarian food festival.
D) To seek the man's help with her work on the farm.
13. A) Bakers. C) Vegetarians.
B) Vendors. D) Organisers.
14. A) The issuing of certificates to vendors. C) The festival they are organising.
B) The completion of the baking task. D) The deadline fbr application.
15. A) The closing date of submission. C) The details of the ceremony.
B) The website of his company. D) The organiser's address.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through
the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Most scenic sites have been closed.
B) Access to official campsites is limited.
C) Health experts advise going outdoors.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 2 页 共 108页D) People have more time during the summer.
17. A) It is strongly opposed by nearby residents.
B) It leads to much waste of public money.
C) It has caused environmental concerns.
D) It has created conflicts among campers.
18. A) Look for open land in Scotland. C) Avoid getting close to wilderness.
B) Leave no trace of their camping. D) Ask fbr permission from authorities.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) They outcompete mythical creatures.
B) They usually mind their own business.
C) They truly exist in the Amazon region.
D) They resemble alarmingly large snakes.
20. A) Scar tissue from dolphins9 fighting.
B) Skin infection from water pollution.
C) Unhealed wounds from snake bites.
D) Swimming along in seasonal floods.
21. A) It has been shrinking at an astonishing pace.
B) It has been placed under international protection.
C) It has been appealing to both freshwater and sea dolphins.
D) It has been abandoned as a battleground fbr male dolphins.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) About 58% of young adults call parental support the new normal.
B) Most adult children enjoy increasing sources of financial support.
C) A full 70% of the young adults cannot afford to buy a car by themselves.
D) Most early adults cannot sustain their lifestyles without parental support.
23. A) It renders them dependent. C) It makes them mentally immature.
B) It causes them to lose dignity. D) It hinders them from getting ahead.
24. A) It challenges one's willpower. C) It calls for due assistance.
B) It results from education. D) It defines adulthood.
25. A) Current lifestyles. C) College loans.
B) Poor budgeting. D) Emergency expenses.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions yvill be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) It hit a bird shortly after takeoff.
B) Its crew members went on strike.
C) It narrowly escaped a plane crash when turning around.
D) Its captain got slightly injured during the forced landing.
2. A) Panic. C) Relieved.
B) Nervous. D) Contented.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) He is now kept in a secure area. C) He has been caught a second time.
B) He has escaped the zoo once again. D) He finally disappeared six days ago.
4. A) Squeezed. C) Disappointed.
B) Threatened. D) Frustrated.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It is condemned as a crazy idea. C) It is questioned by local residents.
B) It is enriching the city's night life. D) It is giving rise to safety concerns.
6. A) Avoid entering one-way streets. C) He has been caught a second time.
B) Follow all the traffic rules drivers do. D) Give way to automobiles at all times.
7. A) To ease the city's busy traffic. C) To add a new means of transport.
B) To bring new life into the city. D) To reduce the city9 s air pollution.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Take it seriously. C) Make it sound scary.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 4 页 共 108页B) Discuss it regularly. D) Talk about it openly.
9. A) By shopping around for the best deals. C) By citing concrete examples.
B) By making abstract sums relevant. D) By visiting discount stores.
10. A) Paying their kids to help with housework.
B) Setting kids a good example by sharing chores.
C) Giving kids pocket money according to their needs.
D) Urging kids to deposit some of their gift money.
11. A) The importance of cutting down family expenses.
B) The need to learn important lessons from her elders.
C) The delight in seeing their savings grow.
D) The necessity of saving into a pension.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He is a successful businessman. C) He has published a new bestseller.
B) He reviews books on political affairs. D) He has worked in several banks.
13. A) The man's ideas about education.
B) The man's academic background.
C) The man's attempts at drawing public attention.
D) The man's proposals to solve economic problems.
14. A) To reduce students9 financial burden.
B) To motivate all students to be successful.
C) To give students incentive to excel in economics.
D) To provide remedies fbr students9 poor performance.
15. A) Improving school budgeting. C) Seeking donations.
B) Increasing tuition fees. D) Raising taxes.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once After
you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)
and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the
centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) To show his sympathy towards people always being busy.
B) To prevent people from complaining about being "busy".
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 5 页 共 108页C) To call on busy people to take care of themselves.
D) To help busy people to sort out their priorities.
17. A) Avoid saying we are busy. C) Describe our schedule in detail.
B) Reflect on their true purpose. D) Respond as most busy people do.
18. A) To show their achievements resulted from great efforts.
B) To prove they stand out as accomplished professionals.
C) To cover up their failure to achieve some purpose.
D) To tell others a complete lie about their inability.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) They will help one reduce fear
B) They should become so popular.
C) They will be less challenging after a time.
D) They should cover so many different types.
20. A) To break one's ultimate limits. C) To avoid dangerous mistakes.
B) To stop being extremely afraid D) To enjoy the sports to the full.
21. A) By allowing our motivation to be at an all-time high.
B) By stopping us hurting the same muscles repeatedly.
C) By burning as many as 300 calories per hour.
D) By enabling us to get an all-over workout.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It is natural. C) It is personal.
B) It is instrumental. D) It is vital.
23. A) To guard against being perceived negatively.
B) To prevent themselves from being isolated.
C) To conceal personality preferences.
D) To maintain workplace harmony.
24. A) It helps to enhance team spirit. C) It helps to resolve problems.
B) It stimulates innovative ideas. D) It facilitates policy-making.
25. A) An innovative mind. C) Mutual trust.
B) Corporate culture. D) A healthy mentality.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions yvill be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) He noticed the driver was too young to drive.
B) He found there was no one sitting at the wheel.
C) He thought something must be wrong with the driver.
D) He saw the driver changing lanes much too frequently.
2. A) Buy a sports car. C) Leave California.
B) Drive across town. D) Visit his sister.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) How they change the way we shop.
B) How they alter human skeletons.
C) How they cause increased headaches.
D) How they affect our communication.
4. A) It loosens. C) It hardens.
B) It brightens. D) It softens.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Create Internet pages for him. C) Name an orange tree after him.
B) Ask a local pet shop to adopt him. D) Hold a birthday party fbr him.
6. A) He is a bold and aggressive pet.
B) He pays regular visits to village shops.
C) He once bit a doctor's receptionist.
D) He likes to sit on the hairdresser9 chair.
7. A) He is fbnd of luxury cat food.
B) He likes to stay in villagers5 houses.
C) He knows everybody in the village.
D) He often seeks food around her pub.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 7 页 共 108页a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Who to order the food. C) When to go fbr their meal.
B) Whether to have sandwiches. D) Where to have their lunch.
9. A) In the shopping center nearby.
B) In the expensive Italian style diner.
C) At the Sandwich Place on Camden Street.
D) At the American restaurant they frequent.
10. A) There is to be a conference call.
B) She has to meet with her boss then.
C) There will be crowds of people waiting fbr her.
D) She will have a photo taken with Brigette Clark.
11. A) She doesn't deem homemade soup tasty.
B) She doesn't think his wife cooks well.
C) She feels Jeremy would rather dine out.
D) She has found the soup smells terrible.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) A landlady. C) A receptionist.
B) A waitress. D) A saleswoman.
13. A) He was involved in a terrible car accident last April.
B) He has much difficulty getting up and down stairs.
C) He is expected to undergo a knee operation.
D) He prefers to stay next door to the children.
14. A) To please his parents-in-law. C) To satisfy his curiosity.
B) To find the best trip for his kids. D) To compare prices.
15. A) Visit a local art gallery. C) Take some photos of the islands.
B) Go on a boat trip. D)Try her hand-made clothing.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once After
you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)
and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the
centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) They are more intelligent than many of us.
B) They have already become our new friends.
C) They have begun to affect our social behavior.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 8 页 共 108页D) They play increasingly more important roles.
17. A) Whether it might have any effect on the way we negotiate.
B) Whether it might actually outperform human negotiators.
C) Whether it can facilitate business transactions.
D) Whether it can speed up legal procedures.
18. A) Choose to be tough. C) Use deceptive strategies.
B) Sympathize with their opponent. D) Appear to be pleasant.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) They were perceived differently by some academics.
B) They still existed six months after the course ended.
C) They varied greatly among the course participants.
D) They were only measurable within seven weeks.
20. A) They can be easily seen among participants in a healthy weight range.
B) They should be attributed to participants9 change in diet behaviors.
C) They are linked to cooking confidence and cooking satisfaction.
D) They actually result from eating more fruits and vegetables.
21. A) Gender. C) Health.
B) Confidence. D) Practice.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It keeps others away. C) It remains visible.
B) It causes discomfort. D) It varies in size.
23. A) It makes us feel uncomfortable.
B) It renders the acquaintance a stranger.
C) It brings the acquaintance closer to us.
D) It causes the bubble around us to vanish.
24. A) In personal space.
B) In social space.
C) Within a distance of 18 inches.
D) Over 2 feet away from one another.
25. A) When we begin to feel fear.
B) When we develop a sense of space.
C) When we are 3 or 4 years old.
D)When we enter our teens.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Their interests are quite similar.
B) They are generally the same age.
C) Their brains work in harmony.
D) They have the same ethnic background.
2. A) It can work both ways. C) It is hard to predict.
B) It can be touching. D) It resembles family ties.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Identify their biological fathers. C) See whether they are actually related.
B) Search fbr their half-brothers. D) Find out more about their ancestry.
4. A) They were both 60 years of age. C) They flew 737 airplanes as pilots.
B) They were bom to the same mother. D) They were both given up for adoption.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) The kilometer-long beach was practically deserted.
B) The beautiful beach was spoiled with lots of trash.
C) Other tourists refused to join in the cleanup.
D) One of his friends was caught littering.
6. A) The beach authorities. C) A passerby.
B) One of the five tourists. D) A local woman.
7. A) It was tourists not natives who were cleaning up the beach.
B) The number of tourists to the be ach is on a steady decline.
C) Some natives were selling poor-quality food to tourists.
D) The tourists9 good deed was not noticed by the locals.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 10页 共 108页8. A) He has to play football with workmates. C) He is going to visit a friend.
B) He has got some books to read. D) He is physically unfit for it.
9. A) To teach kids about animal protection. C) To see some rare animals in cages.
B) To learn how popular zoos could be. D) To give her little nephew a treat.
10. A) He enjoys excellent health. C) He coaches tennis players every week.
B) He is keen on extreme sports. D) He spends most of his time in the gym.
11. A) Tending to his swollen ankle. C) Writing three book reports.
B) Concentrating on reading. D) Planning Christmas celebrations.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) It is being debated by hundreds of retirees.
B) It is attracting many people's attention.
C) It partly records his own experience.
D) It argues for postponing retirement.
13. A) One should foresee a financial crisis.
B) One should trust financial planners9 figures.
C) One should have one million dollars to retire.
D) One should start saving as early as possible.
14. A) It doesn,t need to be permanent. C) It helps to reduce travel expenses.
B) It shouldn't be considered risky. D) It is the way to quit a job one hates.
15. A) By keeping close contact with one's employers.
B) By following the counsel of financial planners.
C) By retiring when one reaches sixty years old.
D) By investing half of one's monthly income.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through
the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) They tended to be arbitrarily judged by individuals of opposing groups.
B) They tended to be easily anticipated by those belonging to their own race.
C) They were influenced by the presence of someone from an outsider group.
D) They were readily shared among members of the same social or racial group.
17. A) When an unknown student from another university was present.
B) When an experimenter from the research team took notice.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 11页 共 108页C) When they were offered both candy and fruit as a snack.
D) When they tried to make a positive impression on the researchers.
18. A) By maintaining its positive image.
B) By advertising its social benefits.
C) By supporting struggling consumers.
D) By teaching consumers diet strategies.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) The academic and learning issues struggling students encounter.
B) The risk students face due to a history of mental health problems.
C) The work universities are doing to help students succeed academically.
D) The effect of interacting with therapy dogs on students under pressure.
20. A) Their executive functioning. C) Their academic networking.
B) Their communicative skills. D) Their leadership capacities.
21. A) Rid students of their anxiety.
B) Add to some students9 stress.
C) Contribute little to typical student's success.
D) Help students with mental issues pull through.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Work hard and plan carefully.
B) Attempt to succeed at any cost.
C) Aim high and expect great results.
D) Remain optimistic even in difficulty.
23. A) Regarding failure as something inevitable.
B) Trying out innovative marketing strategies.
C) Venturing into sectors never explored before.
D) Being willing to experiment with novel ideas.
24. A) Expect future success so as to move forward .
B) Learn from our failure and fbrge ahead.
C) Distinguish between good and bad risks.
D) Examine our strategies and find out weaknesses.
25. A) Fresher offers.
B) Safer operation.
C) More challenges.
D) Less competition.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) She was involved in a conflict with bird lovers.
B) She was charged with mistreating animals.
C) She was on bad terms with her neighbors.
D) She was accused of violating a city law.
2. A) It will take time to solve the rat problem.
B) All wild animals should be well protected.
C) The woman was not to blame for the situation.
D) No one should go unpunished for violating law.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Communicate with astronauts in Mars Dune Alpha.
B) Work in an environment resembling Mars.
C) Build a Martian habitat in Houston.
D) Send in applications before Friday.
4. A) Ready-made food. C) Food they grow.
B) Food that is organic. D) Potatoes mostly.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) He apologized for scratching an athlete's gold medal.
B) He was asked to present a gold medal to Miu Goto.
C) He bit a softball player9s Olympic gold medal.
D) He attracted public attention at a media event.
6. A) Have another picture taken with the Olympic medalist.
B) Apologize to the International Olympic Committee.
C) Get the damaged medal repaired.
D) Pay for the cost of a new medal.
7. A) Allow no one to touch them. C) Treat them as treasures.
B) See them as symbols of honor. D) Keep them in a safe place.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
a single line through the centre.
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8. A) She covered its screen with a plastic sheet.
B) She connected it with her smartphone.
C) She decorated it with colorful stickers.
D) She bought some new software for it.
9. A) It may not be simply blue.
B) It includes unnatural light.
C) It is more harmful to young people.
D) It induces people to fall asleep.
10. A) He has had much trouble falling asleep.
B) He has had some sort of health problems.
C) He has stayed up playing computer games.
D) He has been burdened with excessive work.
11. A) Exposure to blue light is the chief cause of obesity.
B) Sleep may be more important than people assumed.
C) Sleep may also be negatively affected by natural light.
D) Overuse of electronic devices may cause heart disease.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) What they wanted to be when grown up.
B) What their favorite cartoon character was.
C) What they learned from computer games.
D) What they liked to do most after school.
13. A) A stock broker. C) A mechanical engineer.
B) A pop singer. D) A basketball player.
14. A) Ambitious. C) Imaginative.
B) Sensible. D) Practical.
15. A) Relax their strict control of their kids.
B) Help their kids understand themselves.
C) Impose their own dreams on their kids.
D) Dismiss their high expectations of their kids.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through
the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Set up company branches.
B) Improve its infrastructure.
C) Introduce iPhones into its markets.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 14页 共 108页D) Promote Internet-ready phones.
17. A) They cater to Africans9 needs.
B) They are more expensive models.
C) They are more powerful and capable
D) They boast the longest battery life.
18. A) A large touchscreen. C) A voice-response device.
B) An old-school keypad. D) A digitally-designed system.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) It ensured sustainable economic growth.
B) It was strongly opposed by manufacturers.
C) It was cheaper than using fossil fuel plastic.
D) It satisfied consumer demands on the whole.
20. A) The capacity to mass produce it.
B) The U.S. federal government9s regulations.
C) A boom in market demand fbr clear plastic bottles.
D) A rapid increase in U.S. petroleum chemical production.
21. A) Require companies to use 30% of new plastic.
B) Increase the supply of new plastic in the market.
C) Reduce the amount of plastic pollution in local areas.
D) Take measures to promote the use of recycled plastic.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It studies dreams.
B) It rents a place for nap-takers.
C) It is a hotel fbr business people.
D) It is a nap research institute.
23. A) To find out creative people's work performance.
B) To see how many people can go without napping.
C) To understand the obvious importance of napping.
D) To feel how difficult it is to get his idea across.
24. A) They decline due to pointless meetings.
B) They depend on his ability to concentrate.
C) They enable him to enjoy a creative career.
D) They are affected by the overuse of social media.
25. A) Some bosses associate napping with laziness.
B) Many office workers nap during work hours.
C) Some bosses can concentrate without napping.
D) Many of his friends daydream in the office.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions yvill be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) A man was bitten by a snake.
B) A man was taken to a hospital.
C) A man kept a 4-fdot snake as a pet.
D) A man fell off his toilet seat.
2. A) Where the snake had been taken. C) How the snake was captured.
B) Whether the snake was infected. D) Who owned the snake.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Taking her trash out in fancy dresses.
B) Amusing herself by going to ball parties.
C) Sharing her photos with famous movie stars.
D) Posting her daughter's photos on social media.
4. A) To make herself popular. C) To please her daughter.
B) To amuse people. D) To record her achievements
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Eat as much as they want fbr $10.
B) Have a chance of winning a $100 prize.
C) Have a meal even if they have no money.
D) Get a free meal after answering some questions.
6. A) It was brought up by two staffers.
B) It helped to popularize her restaurant.
C) It originated from a donation to her staff.
D) It was suggested by some of her customers.
7. A) Fifty customers have offered donations.
B) More people have been giving than taking.
C) Many people have come to eat at the restaurant.
D) Most staffers have received messages of kindness.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
a single line through the centre.
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8. A) He is a psychologist.
B) He is a famous writer.
C) He is a host for a TV program.
D) He is a primary school teacher.
9. A) Why social media accounts vanish without a trace.
B) Why parents raise their children in different ways.
C) Why people fail to respond to emails promptly.
D) Why friends break off contact all of a sudden.
10. A) They simply shut themselves down.
B) They avoid showing their emotions.
C) They scream to get their parents back.
D) They attempt to ignore the whole situation.
11. A) They may regard any difference as the end of a relationship.
B) They are on better terms with friends and romantic partners.
C) They try to express their feelings and thoughts effectively.
D) They attach more value to their relationships with others.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Their price. C) Their quality.
B) Their color. D) Their design.
13. A) Jeans are a typical American garment.
B) America makes the best-known brands of jeans.
C) America has the best weaving tools in the world.
D) Jeans are available in a greater variety in America.
14. A) They are artificial. C) They are unique.
B) They are natural. D) They are special.
15. A) They are for casual wearing. C)They are much too pricey.
B) They are popular with boys. D)They are worth the price.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once After
you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)
and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the
centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) He desires more in life.
B) He wants to see it again.
C) He feels as inspired as other audience members.
D) He longs to become a superstar himself.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 17页 共 108页17. A) It is rather unrealistic.
B) It is extremely artistic.
C) It is somewhat complicated.
D) It is relatively predictable.
18. A) They are biased against women. C) They are full of shootings.
B) They are basically misleading. D) They are too simple.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) It can highlight leadership.
B) It can help connect people.
C) It is a means to inspire creative thinking.
D) It is an intuitive way to solidify friendship.
20. A) Allow them to recite data points.
B) Make them more open to learning.
C) Enable them to remember the main idea.
D) Stimulate them to engage in discussions.
21. A) Inspire listeners9 imagination.
B) Enrich their own experience.
C) Convey fundamental values.
D) Explain insightful ideas.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Immigrants outnumber U.S.-bom Americans.
B) Immigrants have been contributing to the U.S.
C) Another wave of immigrants is hitting the U.S.
D) The number of immigrants to the U.S. is declining.
23. A) More of them expect their children to succeed in business.
B) They have fewer chances to be hired by U.S. companies.
C) They have founded most Fortune 500 companies.
D) More of them are successful business people.
24. A) They have higher installment loan debt than native-born Americans.
B) Nineteen percent of them borrow money from friends and family.
C) Their level of debt is lower than that of native-born Americans.
D) Thirty-four percent of them use credit fbr their daily purchases.
25. A) Keep their traditional values and old habits.
B) Find employment in competitive businesses.
C) Borrow money from financial institutions.
D) Collaborate with native-born Americans.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) A proposed policy allowing Africans to travel in Africa without a visa.
B) An agreement among 13 African countries to set up a free-trade zone.
C) A plan to invite all African countries to join the African Union.
D) An important initiative to permit tourists to visit Africa without a visa.
2. A) It will attract more investments from all over the world.
B) It will help many African countries reduce trade deficits.
C) It will reduce the cost of trade between African countries.
D) It will allow Africans to play a bigger role in world trade.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Cooling down volcanic rock with sea water.
B) Storing carbon dioxide underground as a gas.
C) Capturing carbon dioxide and burying it under the sea.
D) Pumping carbon dioxide underground to form stone.
4. A) Lack of burying ground. C) High consumption of water.
B) Long time for processing. D) Enormous cost of energy.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It varies with the seasons. C) It has caused nationwide concern.
B) It has been on the decline. D) It is ninety grams daily on average.
6. A) They emphasize food variety. C) They do more cooking than men.
B) They prefer French stick loaves. D) They favor diets lower in calories.
7. A) They bake more bread at home.
B) They spend less time eating breakfast.
C) They eat more fruit than they used to.
D) They put jam instead of butter on bread.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 19页 共 108页a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) After the rush hour. C)As soon as possible.
B) Early in the morning. D) Around lunch time.
9. A) Two first class seats. C) One window seat.
B) Two seats together. D) One seat near the exit.
10. A) In the middle of the platform. C) Behind the yellow line.
B) At the far end of the platform. D) In the waiting room.
11. A) Wait in a queue for his turn. C) Pay an extra fee for the service.
B) Go to the baggage claim area. D) Give the ticket to the train guard.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Almost all of them were operating at a deficit.
B) They have all been turned into movie theatres.
C) Nearly all of them closed down decades ago.
D) They have adapted to meet fashion changes.
13. A) It shows foreign movies exclusively. C) It is the oldest theatre in London.
B) It shows movies from the 1950s. D) It is located next to a hat factory.
14. A) They wear hats on social occasions.
B) They don't speak foreign languages.
C) They enjoy watching foreign movies.
D) They don't go to movie theatres often.
15. A) They are meant mostly for immigrants.
B) They attract large crowds of young Londoners.
C) They are hard fbr English people to appreciate.
D) They have an English translation on the screen.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through
the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) She doesn't think smartphones can replace tablets.
B) She incorporates smartphones into her teaching.
C) She cannot stop children using smartphones.
D) She regards smartphones as a distraction.
17. A) To enforce school discipline.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 20页 共 108页B) To make students concentrate.
C) To help children grow up to be professionals.
D) To cultivate children's good study habits.
18. A) Use books and pens only.
B) Cut down their screen time.
C) Make full use of electronic devices.
D) Learn to use the internet for research.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) By cleaning the kitchen floor.
B) By looking after her baby brother.
C) By helping her mother do the dishes.
D) By helping her brother wash windows.
20. A) She ordered a large number of dolls.
B) She checked if a purple doll was ordered.
C) She mistakenly canceled her mom's order.
D) She ordered a more expensive doll instead.
21. A) They asked the children's hospital to pick them.
B) They took all of them to the children's hospital.
C) They opened all of them one by one.
D) They discussed where to keep them.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard .
22. A) The time one starts school.
B) The classroom atmosphere.
C) The school that one attends.
D) The relationship with classmates.
23. A) To help parents decide when to send their children to school.
B) To find causes fbr differences in the participants9 performance.
C) To identify students having potential to be professional athletes.
D) To offer constructive suggestions for making educational policies.
24. A) Political leaders. C) Professional athletes.
B) Financial analysts. D) High-school students.
25. A) Leadership ability. C) Risk-taking.
B) Commitment to work. D)Self-confidence.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Part of its dam wall collapsed.
B) It released a lot of harmful gases.
C) It was destroyed by an earthquake.
D) Some miners were trapped underground.
2. A) It posed a safety threat to the miners.
B) It caused damage too heavy to assess.
C) It brought the mine's operations to a halt.
D) It was followed by two more earthquakes.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) It prepared beds fbr all the six new citizens.
B) It assigned a team of doctors fbr each expected baby.
C) It made ample preparations fbr various possibilities.
D) It brought in the most advanced instruments.
4. A) They had to undergo 2-3 physical checkups.
B) They were all of normal size except the sixth.
C) They could go home together with their mother a day later.
D) They needed to stay in the hospital fbr a couple of months.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It is owned by the local government. C) It has been bought by an American.
B) It has been turned into a public park. D) It is a perfect tourist destination.
6. A) Its seafood. C) Its unspoiled beaches.
B) Its unusual coastline. D) Its architecture.
7. A) It has an unmatched location.
B) It is worth over 18 million euros.
C) It has beautiful weather all year round.
D) It is an ideal place to meet famous stars.
Section B
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 22页 共 108页Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) She has been attending some group classes.
B) She has registered fbr two new gym classes.
C) She became a member of the gym two months ago.
D) She is entitled to a discount on all the gym exercises.
9. A) Considering the promotion of its regular classes.
B) Taking measures to expand its exercise programs.
C) Recruiting coaches fbr hot yoga and advanced spinning.
D) Offering existing members a discount off two new classes.
10. A) She missed the deadline fbr the 10-week course.
B) She missed out on the gym's general discount.
C) She didn't sign up for membership in time.
D) She wasn't so much interested in hot yoga.
11. A) She doesn't want to reveal her card details over the phone.
B) She doesn't think it wise to pay before attending any class.
C) She might have to cancel her registration any minute.
D) She prefers to have the fee added to her monthly bill.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) To make investments. C) To research new markets.
B) To sign a business contract. D) To open a new office.
13. A) Dubai. C) Amsterdam.
B) Beijing. D) Earl's Court.
14. A) Rent a bike for him to get around the town.
B) Reserve a meeting room in the head office.
C) Help him prepare his presentation.
D) Send him a map of the hotel area.
15. A) Bring his projector. C) Submit his claims form.
B) Keep all his receipts. D) Pay with his credit card.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage^you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After
you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)
and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the
centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Whether a country's educational level is linked to women's rights.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 23页 共 108页B) Whether women's rights are making good progress around the world.
C) Whether a country's protection of women's rights is related to its public health.
D) Whether women's rights are more often overlooked in less-developed countries.
17. A) Their people still have better health if women's rights are respected.
B) They must make efforts to increase women's access to health care.
C) Their people tend to attach importance to women's rights.
D) They need to invest more in hospital staff and facilities.
18. A) Their link with a country's public health.
B) Their potential impact on social progress.
C) Their value to a country's international image.
D) Their positive effect on economic development.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) It creates a wonderful setting for dating. C) It turns parks into picnic sites.
B) It may cause strange physical reactions. D) It may result in a crowded beach.
20. A) Breathing difficulty. C) Excessive sweating.
B) Bad breath. D) High blood pressure.
21. A) It protects people against bacteria.
B) It enables people to build up endurance.
C) It accelerates people's blood circulation.
D) It provides people with extra energy.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) They are more likely to win in combat sports.
B) They are in the minority among the population.
C) They have a higher chance of joining sports teams.
D) They have more disadvantages in getting ahead.
23. A) Their brain is more powerful than that of right-handed people.
B) The left side of their brain is more powerful than its right side.
C) They tend to be a lot more aggressive than right-handed people.
D) Their brain has a stronger connection between its two sides.
24. A) They have a larger brain.
B) It still remains unknown.
C) It is related to their genes.
D) They are better at reasoning.
25. A) Teach them how to perform tasks with their right hand.
B) Help them fully develop their mathematical abilities.
C) Encourage them to play fast-paced interactive sports.
D) Advise them to choose jobs that require quick reactions.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) A free car show. C) A sports competition.
B) A yearly concert. D) A pipe band contest.
2. A) Improve the image of Glasgow city.
B) Enrich the local culture of Glasgow.
C) Contribute a lot to the local economy.
D) Entertain people in local communities.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Surprising rise in global sea levels.
B) Dangerous ice melts in Greenland.
C) Changing weather patterns in summer.
D) Record growth of Greenland's ice sheets.
4. A) It began in late May.
B) It lasted three months.
C) It started a month earlier than usual.
D) It ended a month earlier than before.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Bundles of £20 notes kept turning up.
B) A villager was searching fbr his lost cash.
C) Local policemen came across bundles of £20 notes.
D) A bundle containing thousands of pounds got stolen.
6. A) They give it to charity.
B) They return it to the finder.
C) They hand it over to the local government.
D) They place a notice in The Northern Echo.
7. A) They cooperated well with the police. C) They were puzzled by the mystery.
B) They enjoyed a fairly affluent life. D) They had a strong community spirit.
Section B
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 25页 共 108页Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Excited. C) Indifferent.
B) Delighted. D) Strange.
9. A) Search for the meaning of their life. C) Call on their relatives and friends.
B) Look back on their years at school. D) Talk about future plans with friends.
10. A) He prefers to have them shown on social media.
B) He loves them but does not want to make a fuss.
C) He enjoys celebrating others* birthdays rather than his own.
D) He looks forward to receiving presents from his close friends.
11. A) Hold it on a modest scale to remove birthday anxieties.
B) View it as a chance fbr people to socialize and have fun.
C) Extend invitation to those he trusts most.
D) Make it an occasion to collect donations.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) It was absolutely exhausting. C) There was too long a delay.
B) There was a terrible smell. D) She got off at the wrong station.
13. A) She hasn't saved enough money. C) She hasn't passed the driving test yet.
B) She is worried about traffic jams. D) She is used to taking public transport.
14. A) They are popular. C) They are a bit expensive for her.
B) They are dangerous. D) They are environmentally friendly.
15. A) By bus. C) By renting a bike.
B) By jogging. D) By sharing a ride.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through
the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) He is a sign language interpreter. C) He doesn,t like speaking at meetings.
B) He is a deaf person working in IT. D) He doesn't use email or text messages.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 26页 共 108页17. A) Improved communication skills. C) Big advances in sign language.
B) Speech recognition technology. D) Transformation in the IT industry.
18. A) He can avoid being mistaken. C) He can understand with ease.
B) He can take notes on the spot. D) He can see the speakers9 images.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) To find pure white walls shining. C) To get a hug from family members.
B) To enter a house well looked after. D) To see cheerful colours all around.
20. A) Choosing a colour because it is fashionable.
B) Painting the interior of their cupboards.
C) Doing the painting job all by themselves.
D) Designing all window frames the same way.
21. A) Fit most of the cupboards into walls.
B) Hang landscape paintings all around.
C) Match the room's ceiling with all the furniture in colour.
D) Paint the wooden frameworks and walls the same colour.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Children must read at least 3 times a week .
B) Reading is a habit every child can develop.
C) Reading to their children is important.
D) Children should start reading at age 3.
23. A) The number of books they have read by age four.
B) The speed of their brain development in infancy.
C) The number and quality of books parents read to them in infancy.
D) The quality and quantity of time parents spend playing with them.
24. A) Books with specifically labeled images.
B) Books with pictures of dolls and toys.
C) Books describing the lives of animals.
D) Books telling very interesting stories.
25. A) Read as many books as possible to their children.
B) Choose carefully what to read to their children.
C) Share experience with other parents.
D) Create picture books fbr their children.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) It examines the effect of cholesterol on people's health.
B) Its participants all had high blood cholesterol levels.
C) It questions the benefits of a vegetarian protein diet.
D) Its finding came as a surprise to the researchers.
2. A) They do not know all the effects of eating meat.
B) Red meat itself does not cause heart diseases.
C) White meat may be healthier than red meat.
D) Vegetarian protein may be easier to absorb.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) It may have been due to the lorry driver's drunk driving.
B) It may affect the local supply of turkeys fbr Christmas.
C) It interrupted traffic fbr several hours running.
D) It was caused by a lorry running into a trailer.
4. A) It has been the scene of several fatal accidents recently.
B) It is the spot that causes the local police a lot of worry.
C) It has witnessed several traffic accidents this year.
D) It is a location frequented by local traffic police.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Get approval to add more routes. C) Advertise it through a mobile app.
B) Attract more international tourists. D) Make it affordable to common folk.
6. A) 11 costs more than twice as much as a car ride.
B) It is gaining popularity among ordinary Indians.
C) It symbolizes India's advancement in high-tech.
D) It ca n get any where in the city within 15 minutes.
7. A) International tourists. C) Prominent superstars.
B) High-class travelers. D) Customers in a hurry.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 28页 共 108页conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Treat her friends in a bar. C) Make some cheese.
B) Take a trip to Washington. D) Throw a party.
9. A) Spend no more than 30 dollars. C) Help him prepare t he barbecue.
B) Buy different kinds of cheese. D) Find out different people's tastes.
10. A) It is the best kind of hard cheese. C) It is more delicious than honey.
B) It is the most popular in Spain. D) It is a good choice fbr children.
11. A) Buy what the man recommended. C) Choose one o f the two types of cheese.
B) Have a taste of both of the cheeses. D) Ask the man to cut the cheese into slices.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) New teachers and staff have to be recruited.
B) It might take some time fbr students to adapt.
C) It involves buying lots of tablets and software.
D) The software has to be constantly upgraded.
13. A) It can greatly improve their learning efficiency.
B) It can help them to interact more with teachers.
C) It can save their trouble of carrying printed books.
D) It can develop their skills in using electronic devices.
14. A) They may have trouble comprehending texts.
B) They may encounter technological problems.
C) They may pay less respect to teachers.
D) The y may get distracted more easily.
15. A) It generate s a great deal of electronic garbage.
B) It does a lot of damage to the environment.
C) It emits huge a mounts of harmful radiation.
D) It accelerates the exhaustion of rare minerals.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After
you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C)
and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the
centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 29页 共 108页16. A) Communicate with our coworkers.
B) Encounter people in different places.
C) Judge people based on our first impressions.
D) Engage in a variety of psychological activities.
17. A) It is an objective evaluation of a person's character.
B) It is a mental process influenced by many factors.
C) It contributes to the formation of personal traits.
D) It varies greatly among different social groups.
18. A) It can lead to incorrect judgments. C) It can result in instant losses.
B) It can cause mistrust among people. D) It can give rise to gender bias.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) Both groups spend a lot of time on mobile devices.
B) Both groups attach importance to social connections.
C) They are equally competent in using new technology.
D) They are similar in terms of social skills.
20. A) Their social skills were negatively affected.
B) Their school performance was slightly lower.
C) Their emotions were much harder to regulate.
D) Their relations with peers were badly strained.
21. A) It may pose a threat to their children's safety.
B) It may affect society's traditional values.
C) It may hurt their relations with children.
D) It may change their children's ethical values.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It is motivating. C) It is incredible.
B) It is passive. D) It is impracticable.
23. A) It results in short-term excitement.
B) It helps us avoid making mistakes.
C) It breeds long-term passion and enthusiasm.
D) It is bound to help us achieve greater success.
24. A) Drive us forward. C) Spur us to action.
B) Bring us power. D) Give us ideas.
25. A) Listening to success stories. C) Following the advice of experts.
B) Applying ideas to one's life. D) Consuming the world around us
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) It studied the effects of exercise on sleep.
B) Its participants came from various walks of life.
C) Its findings confirmed those of previous studies.
D) It ran for as long as some thirty years.
2. A) Eating more vegetables instead of meats.
B) Drinking water instead of beverages with added sugar.
C) Consuming more energy drinks and sports drinks.
D) Forming the habit of exercising regularly.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) He asked them about his lost paintings.
B) He knew the owner of two missing paintings.
C) He left his paintings at a highway rest stop.
D) He found two 17th-century oil paintings.
4. A) They are imitations. C) They were stolen by an Italian boy.
B) They are originals. D) They came from the same artist.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Look after her grandfather. C) Save her sick grandmother.
B) Leave the remote cold region. D) Flee from the threat of bears.
6. A) She has to face a criminal charge.
B) She was found lying motionless in the snow.
C) She searched for her daughter in freezing cold.
D) She works in childcare services.
7. A) She was found in a forest after three days.
B) She lay totally unconscious fbr three days.
C) She suffered from the effects of severe cold.
D) She was finally rescued by her relatives.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 31页 共 108页a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) She shows a real passion fbr taking photos.
B) She has just returned from her hometown.
C) She comes from the city of Cape Town.
D) She has a truly amazing appearance.
9. A) It is as famous as Cape Town. C) It is green and free from pollution.
B) It has a flat surface at the top. D) It was named by European settlers.
10. A) She has British ancestors. C) She grew up in India.
B) She is of mixed blood. D) She speaks several languages.
11. A) It is an extremely violent sport. C) It is originated in New Zealand.
B) It is becoming a national sport. D) It is more popular than football.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Prepare a study guide. C) Go over his notes regularly.
B) Consult his advisors. D) Take stress-relief sessions.
13. A) His worksheets are terribly messy. C) His study folder is badly disorganized.
B) He finds the workload too heavy. D) He has difficulty taking notesquickly.
14. A) A visual learner. C) An organized learner.
B) An emotional learner. D) A logical learner.
15. A) Arrange them using color and pictures.
B) Restructure them in a logical way.
C) Commit them to memory after class.
D) Organize them into a well-connected story.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through
the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) It is mainly based on a society's religion.
B) It is interpreted differently in different times.
C) It is a code of conduct based on laws and ethics.
D) It is a moral principle to guide people's behavior.
17. A) It may lead to misunderstanding despite good intentions.
B) It assumes that human beings are all good-natured.
C) It may sometimes produce undesirable outcomes.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 32页 共 108页D) It fails to consider the complexity of human relationships.
18. A) The golden rule is often in conflict with certain laws and ethical principles.
B) The golden rule must sometimes give way to more important principles.
C) Failure to follow the golden rule may lead to violation of laws and ethics.
D) Observing the golden rule is the first step to becoming a responsible citizen.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) Many of them find it rather difficult to manage.
B) They have not seen as much diversity as desired.
C) Many of them have an increasingly diversified staff.
D) They have not quite grasped the concept of diversity.
20. A) Initiatives to achieve diversity in large corporations.
B) Advantages and disadvantages of a diversified team.
C) People's attitudes towards diversity at the workplace.
D) Innovative ideas and solutions resulting from diversity.
21. A) People prefer to work with team members similar to themselves.
B) Employers attach great importance to their corporations9 diversity.
C) Employers differ from employees in their perspectives on diversity.
D) Doubts about the practicability of diversity are gradually disappearing.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Choosing the best time for signing a business contract.
B) Changing one's form of communication from time to time.
C) Laying equal stress on written and spoken communication.
D) Using different forms of communication appropriately.
23. A) They are regarded as seriously binding.
B) They are seldom honored by business partners.
C) They are taken as memos of understanding.
D) They are to be confirmed in written form.
24. A) It has reached the highest level of evolution.
B) It places a high value on written contracts.
C) It regards written contracts as unalterable.
D) It has seen a decline in verbal agreements.
25. A) Its details cannot be renegotiated.
B) It has to be carried out to the letter.
C) It strengthens business partnerships.
D) Its terms may not be strictly binding.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you -will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) It found a pet dog on board a plane to a city in Texas.
B) It had one of its cargo planes land at a wrong airport.
C) It sent two dogs to the wrong destinations.
D) It had two of its domestic flights mixed up.
2. A) Correct their mistake as soon as possible.
B) Give the two pets a physical checkup.
C) Hire a charter jet to bring the pets back.
D) Send another plane to continue the flight.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) She weighs 130 kilograms. C) She was brought from Africa.
B) She has had babies before. D) She has a big family of six.
4. A) It took 22 hours. C) It was smooth.
B) It had some complications. D) It was monitored by Dr.Sue Tygielski.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It enjoyed great popularity. C) It was frequented by newly-weds.
B) Tt started business three years ago. D) It was built above the sea-water.
6. A) Expand his business on the beach.
B) Replace the restauranfs wooden deck.
C) Post a picture of his restaurant online.
D) Celebrate his silver wedding anniversary.
7. A) She sold it fbr two thousand dollars. C) She posted its picture on Facebook.
B) She took it to the restaurant manager. D) She returned it to its owner right away.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
a single line through the centre.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 34页 共 108页Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) The number of ducks has declined sharply in recent years.
B) Climate change has little effect on the lives of wild ducks.
C) Duck meat is not eaten in Australia, Canada and the U.S.
D) Duck hunting remains legal in many parts of the world.
9. A) Droughts. B) Bushfires. C) Farming. D) Hunting.
10. A) They are not easy to domesticate. C) It is not environmentally friendly.
B) Their meat is not that popular. D) It is not considered cost-effective.
11. A) They hunted ducks as a traditional sport.
B) They killed wild ducks and geese for food.
C) They raised ducks and geese fbr their eggs.
D) They poisoned wild ducks in large numbers.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Have her house repainted. C) Move into a newly-painted house.
B) Replace some of her old furniture. D) Calculate the cost of the paintjob.
13. A) How long the work will take. C) How the paintjob is to be done.
B) How much the work will cost. D) How many workers are needed.
14. A) Cover up her furniture. C) Stay somewhere else.
B) Ask some friends fbr help. D) Oversee the work herself.
15. A) She could have asked a friend fbr help with the paintjob.
B) Painting a house involves more trouble than she thought.
C) She should have repainted her house much earlier.
D) Moving her furniture is harder than the paintjob.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through
the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) To cultivate good habits. C) To review what is learned in class.
B) To prepare for secondary school. D) To stimulate interest in learning.
17. A) Discuss their academic achievements with them.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 35页 共 108页B) Create an ideal study environment for them.
C) Allow them to learn independently.
D) Check their homework promptly.
18. A) Finish them before they get tired.
B) Tackle the most difficult task first.
C) Start with something they enjoy.
D) Focus on the most important ones.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) Workers who meet its body weight standards.
B) Workers who can lose 30 pounds in a year.
C) Workers who try the hardest to lose weight.
D) Workers who are in the top 10% of the slimmest.
20. A) Impractical. C) Unmanageable.
B) Inconsistent. D) Unfair.
21. A) Offer them much fatter bonuses. C) Encourage healthy behaviors.
B) Improve working environment. D) Provide free lunch and snacks.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It has not done enough to help left-handed children.
B) It has treated left-handed children as being disabled.
C) It has not built facilities specially fbr the left-handed.
D) It has ignored campaigns on behalf of the left-handed.
23. A) They are as intelligent as other children.
B) They have a distinctive style of handwriting.
C) They sometimes have psychological problems.
D) They tend to have more difficulties in learning.
24. A) Punish teachers discriminating against left-handed students.
B) Lay more emphasis on improving children's mental health.
C) Encourage students to develop various professional skills.
D) Keep track of left-handed children's school performance.
25. A) How they can be reduced in number.
B) Why their numbers are so high.
C) What percentage they account fbr.
D) If their percentage keeps increasing.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single
line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) She was pierced by a chicken bone. C) She suffered from lung cancer.
B) She was coughing all the time. D) She suffered from shock.
2. A) By eating chicken soup daily. C) Through a surgical operation.
B) Through regular exercising. D) By using traditional Chinese medicine.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) It was bom 13 years ago. C) It got injured in a big bushfire.
B) It was Alice Gray's lovely pet. D) It ran away into a nearby forest.
4. A) They rebuilt the fencing around their farm.
B) They spent seven years replanting their farm.
C) They claimed damages for their heavy losses.
D) They installed a camera to monitor sheep activity.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) The disappearance of some gold and diamonds.
B) The transfer of tons of precious metal by air.
C) The crash of a Russian cargo airplane.
D) The loss of gold from an airplane.
6. A) It made an emergency landing. C) It contacted the goldmine company.
B) It informed the local police at once. D) It had a crew member fix the problem.
7. A) They will cooperate with the police.
B) They had checked the plane carefully.
C) They will be questioned by the police.
D) They took some gold bars and diamonds.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with
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Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) For the company's records. C) To follow the company's rule.
B) For future training purposes. D) To ensure information security.
9. A) To check her customer reference number.
B) To inquire about the price of office chairs.
C) To get her money back fbr the returned chair.
D) To make complaints about its customer service.
10. A) She had to update its information. C) She lost it about three days ago.
B) She forgot where she had left it. D) She was issued a new card.
11. A) Reconsider her options for payment methods.
B) Make a specific note on the company's system.
C) Update her bank card details on the company's website.
D) Upload her personal information to the company's website.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He is feeling exhausted. C) He has to work late.
B) He is tired of cooking. D) He wants to try Asian foods.
13. A) Book a table. C) Download a menu.
B) Order a delivery. D) Locate a restaurant.
14. A) It is not tasty. C) It is too oily.
B) It is not healthy. D) It is too spicy.
15. A) She is too concerned about money. C) She is too picky about food.
B) She is too weight-conscious. D) She is too eager to please.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will
hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),
C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through
the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Owners9 personalities affect their cats' behaviour and wellbeing.
B) Parents' personalities can affect the personalities of their children.
C) Parents and cat owners alike experience high levels of anxiety.
D) More and more people are treating pet cats like their children.
17. A) Give their pets behavioural training.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 38页 共 108页B) Provide their pets with the best care.
C) Know their pets' feelings and desires.
D) Interact with their pets in novel ways.
18. A) More convincing explanation. C) Collection of more data.
B) More extensive sampling. D) Further investigation.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) People should do more running than mere walking.
B) Running is the best exercise fbr extending one's life.
C) People should exercise at least 60 minutes every day.
D) Running is the easiest form of exercise fbr most people.
20. A) Improving their brain function.
B) Regulating their breathing rate.
C) Slowing down their ageing process.
D) Accelerating their blood circulation.
21. A) They found it easy to control their emotions.
B) They struggled to handle negative emotions.
C) They were more eager to enjoy a movie.
D) They were less affected by sad movies.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) He is a tour guide.
B) He is a famous architect.
C) He is a local entrepreneur.
D) He is the owner of the Hill House.
23. A) He studied the blueprints of other famous buildings.
B) He inquired about his clienfs family background.
C) He observed his clienfs life and habits.
D) He took a tour of his clienfs old home.
24. A) A house made of timber and brick.
B) A house with a lot of free space.
C) A house of the current fashion.
D) A house of a unique design.
25. A) They are well preserved and in pretty good shape.
B) They are copies built to the architecfs designs.
C) They were designed by another architect.
D) They were badly damaged but restored.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Enrol him in a Newcastle football club. C) Forbid him to draw in his workbook.
B) Send him to an after-school art class. D) Help him post his drawings online.
2. A) Contacted Joe to decorate its dining-room.
B) Hired Joe to paint all the walls of its buildings.
C) Renovated its kitchen and all the dining-rooms.
D) Asked Joe for permission to use his online drawings.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Get her pet dog back.
B) Beg for help from the police.
C) Identify the suspect on the security video.
D) Post pictures of her pet dog on social media.
4. A) It is suffering a great deal from the incident.
B) It is helping the police with the investigation.
C) It is bringing the case to the local district court.
D) It is offering a big reward to anyone who helps.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Provide free meals to the local poor.
B) Help people connect with each other.
C) Help eliminate class difference in his area.
D) Provide customers with first-class service.
6. A) It does not supervise its employees. C) It does not use volunteers.
B) It donates regularly to a local charity. D) It is open round the clock.
7. A) They will realize the importance of communication.
B) They will come to the cafe even more frequently.
C) They will care less about their own background.
D) They will find they have something in common.
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Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) A surprise party fbr Paul's birthday.
B) Travel plans fbr the coming weekend.
C) Preparations for Saturday's get-together.
D) The new market on the other side of town.
9. A) It makes the hostess's job a whole lot easier.
B) It enables guests to walk around and chat freely.
C) It saves considerable time and labour.
D) It requires fewer tables and chairs.
10. A) It offers some big discounts. C) It is more spacious and less crowded.
B) It is quite close to her house. D) It sells local wines and soft drinks.
11. A) Cook a dish fbr the party. C) Prepare a few opening remarks.
B) Arrive 10 minutes earlier. D) Bring his computer and speakers.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) For commuting to work. C) For getting around in Miami.
B) For long-distance travel. D) For convenience at weekends.
13. A) They are reliable. C) They are spacious.
B) They are compact. D) They are easy to drive.
14. A) Buy a second-hand car. C) Seek advice from his friend.
B) Trust her own judgement. D) Look around before deciding.
15. A) He sells new cars. C) He is starting a business.
B) He can be trusted. D) He is a successful car dealer.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 41页 共 108页Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Many escaped from farms and became wild.
B) They were actually native to North America.
C) Many got killed in the wild when searching fbr food.
D) They were hunted by Spanish and Russian explorers.
17. A) They often make sudden attacks on people.
B) They break up nature's food supply chain.
C) They cause much environmental pollution.
D) They carry a great many diseases.
18. A) They lived peacefully with wild pigs. C) They fell victim to eagles.
B) They ran out of food completely. D) They reproduced quickly.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A)Taste coffee while in outer space.
B) Roast coffee beans in outer space.
C) Develop a new strain of coffee bean.
D) Use a pressurised tank to brew coffee.
20. A) They can easily get burned. C) They have to be heated to 360℃.
B) They float around in the oven. D) They receive evenly distributed heat.
21. A) They charged a high price for their space-roasted coffee beans.
B) They set up a branch in Dubai to manufacture coffee roasters.
C) They collaborated on building the first space coffee machine.
D) They abandoned the attempt to roast coffee beans in space.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It is the best time for sightseeing.
B) A race passes through it annually.
C) They come to clean the Iditarod Trail.
D) It is when the villagers choose a queen.
23. A) Its children's baking skills. C) Its tasty fruit pies.
B) Its unique winter scenery. D) Its great food variety.
24. A) The contestants. C) Jan Newton and her friends.
B) The entire village. D) People from the state of Idaho.
25. A) She owned a restaurant in Idaho.
B) She married her husband in 1972.
C) She went to Alaska to compete in a race.
D) She helped the village to become famous.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
yvith a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) See the Pope. C) Travel to Germany.
B) Go to Newcastle. D) Tour an Italian city.
2. A) He was taken to hospital in an ambulance. C) His GPS system went out of order.
B) His car hit a sign and was badly damaged. D) He ended up in the wrong place.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Scotland will reach the national target in carbon emissions reduction ahead of schedule.
B) Glasgow City Council has made a deal with ScottishPower on carbon emissions.
C) Glasgow has pledged to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions in the UK.
D) First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged ScottishPower to reduce carbon emissions.
4. A) Glasgow needs to invest in new technologies to reach its goal.
B) Glasgow is going to explore new sources of renewable energy.
C) Stricter regulation is needed in transforming Glasgow9 s economy.
D) Ifs necessary to create more low-emission zones as soon as possible.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It donates money to overpopulated animal shelters.
B) It permits employees to bring cats into their office.
C) It gives 5,000 yen to employees who keep pet cats.
D) It allows workers to do whatever their hearts desire.
6. A) Keep cats off the street. C) Volunteer to help in animal shelters.
B) Rescue homeless cats. D) Contribute to a fund fbr cat protection.
7. A) It has contributed tremendously to the firm's fame.
B) It has helped a lot to improve animals9 well-being.
C) It has led some other companies to follow suit.
D) It has resulted in damage to office equipment.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 43页 共 108页spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Find out where Jimmy is. C) Make friends with Jimmy.
B) Borrow money from Jimmy. D) Ask Jimmy what is to be done.
9. A) He was unsure what kind of fellow Jimmy was.
B) He was working on a study project with Jimmy.
C) He wanted to make a sincere apology to Jimmy.
D) He wanted to invite her to join in a study project.
10. A) He got a ticket for speeding. C) He was involved in a traffic accident.
B) He got his car badly damaged. D) He had an operation fbr his injury.
11. A) He needed to make some donation to charity.
B) He found the 60 pounds in his pocket missing.
C) He wanted to buy a gift for his mother's birthday.
D) He wanted to conceal something from his parents.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Shopping delivery. C) Where he goes shopping.
B) Shopping online. D) How often he does shopping.
13. A)Searching in the aisles. C) Driving too long a distance.
B) Dealing with the traffic. D) Getting one's car parked.
14. A) The after-sales service. C) The quality of food products.
B) The replacement policy. D) The damage to the packaging.
15. A) It saves money. C) It increases the joy of shopping.
B) It offers more choice. D) It is less time-consuming.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) They have little talent fbr learning math.
B) They need medical help for math anxiety.
C) They need extra help to catch up in the math class.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 44页 共 108页D) They have strong negative emotions towards math.
17. A) It will gradually pass away without teachers9 help.
B) It affects low-performing children only.
C) It is related to a child's low intelligence.
D) It exists mostly among children from poor families.
18. A) Most of them have average to strong math ability.
B) Most of them get timely help from their teachers.
C) They will regain confidence with counselling.
D) They are mostly secondary school students.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) Social media addiction is a threat to our health.
B) Too many people are addicted to smartphones.
C) Addiction to computer games is a disease.
D) Computer games can be rather addictive.
20. A) They prioritize their favored activity over what they should do.
B) They do their favored activity whenever and wherever possible.
C) They are unaware of the damage their behavior is doing to them.
D) They are unable to get rid of their addiction without professional help.
21. A) It may be less damaging than previously believed.
B) There will never be agreement on its harm to people.
C) It may prove to be beneficial to developing creativity.
D) There is not enough evidence to classify it as a disease.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) They are relatively uniform in color and design.
B) They appear more formal than other passports.
C) They are a shade of red bordering on brown.
D) They vary in color from country to country.
23. A) They must endure wear and tear.
B) They must be of the same size.
C) They must be made from a rare material.
D) They must follow some common standards.
24. A) They look more traditional. C) They are favored by airlines.
B) They look more official. D) They are easily identifiable.
25. A) For beauty. C) For visibility.
B) For variety. D) For security.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Many people have been attacked by Devil Firefish.
B) The Mediterranean is a natural habitat of Devil Firefish.
C) Invasive species are driving away certain native species.
D) A deadly fish has been spotted in the Mediterranean waters.
2. A) It could badly pollute the surrounding waters.
B) It could pose a threat to other marine species.
C) It could disrupt the food chains there.
D) It could add to greenhouse emissions.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Cars will not be allowed to enter the city.
B) Pedestrians will have free access to the city.
C) About half of its city center will be closed to cars.
D) Buses will be the only vehicles allowed on its streets.
4. A) The unbearable traffic noise. C) The ever-growing cost of petrol.
B) The worsening global warming. D) The rising air pollution in Paris.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) His house was burnt down in a fire. C) His good luck charm sank into the sea.
B) Many of his possessions were stolen. D) His fishing boat got wrecked on a rock.
6. A) Change his fishing locations. C) Sell the pearl he had kept fbr years.
B) Find a job in a travel agency. D) Spend a few nights on a small island.
7. A) His pearl could be displayed in a museum.
B) His monstrous pearl was extremely valuable.
C) The largest pearl in the world weighs 14 pounds.
D) A New York museum has the world's biggest pearl.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 46页 共 108页conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) It boasts a fairly long history. C) It has 75 offices around the world.
B) It has over 50 business partners. D) It produces construction materials.
9. A) It was started by his father. C) It is over 100 years old.
B) It has about 50 employees. D) It is a family business.
10. A) Outdated product design. C) Shortage of raw material supply.
B) Loss of competitive edge. D) Legal disputes in many countries.
11. A) Introducing innovative marketing strategies.
B) Seeking new ways to increase its exports.
C) Providing training for its staff members.
D) Conducting a financial analysis fbr it.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) She is a real expert at house decorations.
B) She is really impressed by the man's house.
C) She is well informed about the design business.
D) She is attracted by the color of the sitting room.
13. A) From a construction businessman. C) From home design magazines.
B) From his younger brother Greg. D) From a professional interior designer.
14. A) The cost was affordable. C) The effort was worthwhile.
B) The style was fashionable. D) The effect was unexpected.
15. A) She'd like him to talk with Jonathan about a new project.
B) She'd like to show him around her newly-renovated house.
C) She wants to discuss the house decoration budget with him.
D) She wants him to share his renovation experience with her.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 47页 共 108页16. A) Paying hospital bills fbr emergency cases.
B) Doing research on ear, nose and throat diseases.
C) Removing objects from patients9 noses and ears.
D) Providing routine care fbr small children.
17. A) Children aged one to four are often more curious than older children.
B) Five-to nine-year-olds are the most likely to put things in their ears.
C) Many children like to put foreign objects in their mouths.
D) Many children like to smell things they find or play with.
18. A) They want to attract attention. C) They are unaware of the potential risks.
B) They tend to act out of impulse. D) They are curious about these body parts.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) It gave her a used bicycle. C) It delivered her daily necessities.
B) It paid fbr her English lessons. D) It provided her with physical therapy.
20. A) Expanding bike-riding lessons. C) Offering walking tours to visitors.
B) Providing free public transport. D) Asking local people fbr donations.
21. A) It is a sports club. C) It is a counseling center.
B) It is a language school. D) It is a charity organization.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) How animals deal with lack of gravity.
B) How mice interact in a new environment.
C) How low gravity affects the human body.
D) How mice imitate human behavior in space.
23. A) They found the space in the cage too small to stay in.
B) They found it difficult to figure out where they were.
C) They were not used to the low-gravity environment.
D) They were not sensitive to the changed environment.
24. A) They continued to behave as they did in the beginning.
B) They already felt at home in the new environment.
C) They had found a lot more activities to engage in.
D) They tried everything possible to escape from the cage.
25. A) They changed their routines in space.
B) They began to eat less after some time.
C) They behaved as if they were on Earth.
D) They repeated their activities every day.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) He wanted to buy a home. C) He lost a huge sum of money.
B) He suffered from a shock. D) He did an unusual good deed.
2. A) Invite the waiter to a fancy dinner. C) Give some money to the waiter.
B) Tell her story to the Daily News. D) Pay the waiter5s school tuition.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Whether or not to move to the state's mainland.
B) How to keep the village from sinking into the sea.
C) Where to get the funds for rebuilding their village.
D) What to do about the rising level of the seawater.
4. A) It takes too long a time.
B) It costs too much money.
C) It has to wait fbr the state's final approval.
D) It faces strong opposition from many villagers.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) To investigate whether people are grateful fbr help.
B) To see whether people hold doors open fbr strangers.
C) To explore ways of inducing gratitude in people.
D) To find out how people express gratitude.
6. A) They induced strangers to talk with them.
B) They helped 15 to 20 people in a bad mood.
C) They held doors open for people at various places.
D) They interviewed people who didn't say thank you.
7. A) People can be educated to be grateful.
B) Most people express gratitude fbr help.
C) Most people have bad days now and then.
D) People are ungrateful when in a bad mood.
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Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) To order a solar panel installation.
B) To report a serious leak in his roof.
C) To enquire about solar panel installations.
D) To complain about the faulty solar panels.
9. A) He plans to install solar panels. C) He saves $ 300 a year.
B) He owns a four-bedroom house. D) He has a large family.
10. A) The service of the solar panel company. C) The maintenance of the solar panels.
B) The cost of a solar panel installation. D) The quality of the solar panels.
11. A) One year and a half. C) Roughly six years.
B) Less than four years. D) About five years.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) At a travel agency. C) At an airline transfer service.
B) At an Australian airport. D) At a local transportation authority.
13. A) She would be able to visit more scenic spots.
B) She wanted to save as much money as possible.
C) She would like to have everything taken care of.
D) She wanted to spend more time with her family.
14. A) Four days. C) One week.
B) Five days. D) Two weeks.
15. A) Choosing some activities herself. C) Driving along the Great Ocean Road.
B) Spending Christmas with Australians. D) Learning more about wine making.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
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16. A) Bring their own bags when shopping. C) Dispose of their trash properly.
B) Use public transport when traveling. D) Pay a green tax upon arrival.
17. A) It has not been doing a good job in recycling.
B) It has witnessed a rise in accidental drowning.
C) It has not attracted many tourists in recent years.
D) It has experienced an overall decline in air quality.
18. A) To charge a small fee on plastic products in supermarkets.
B) To ban single-use plastic bags and straws on Bali Island.
C) To promote the use of paper bags for shopping.
D) To impose a penalty on anyone caught littering.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) It gives birth to several babies at a time.
B) It is the least protected mammal species.
C) Its breeding grounds are now better preserved.
D) Its population is now showing signs of increase.
20. A) Global warming. C) Commercial hunting.
B) Polluted seawaters. D) Decreasing birthrates.
21. A) To mate. C) To escape hunters.
B) To look for food . D) To seek breeding grounds.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) They prefer to drink low-fat milk.
B) They think milk is good fbr health.
C) They consume less milk these days.
D) They buy more milk than the British.
23. A) It is not as healthy as once thought. C) It benefits the elderly more.
B) It is not easy to stay fresh fbr long. D) It tends to make people fat.
24. A) They drink too many pints every day.
B) They are sensitive to certain minerals.
C) They lack the necessary proteins to digest it.
D) They have eaten food incompatible with milk .
25. A) It is easier fbr sick people to digest.
B) It provides some necessary nutrients.
C) It is healthier than other animal products.
D) It supplies the body with enough calories.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Ship traffic in the Atlantic. C) Exhaust from cars in Europe.
B) Warm currents in the ocean. D) Particles emitted by power plants.
2. A) They need to be taken seriously.
B) They have a huge effect on fishery.
C) They might be causing trouble to air flights.
D) They may be affecting the world's climate.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) To appeal for higher wages. C) To call fbr a permanent security guard.
B) To demand better health care. D) To dismiss the bad-tempered supervisor.
4. A) It had already taken strong action. C) It would take their appeal seriously.
B) It would put customers9 needs first. D) It was seeking help from the police.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) The road was flooded. C) The road was frozen with snow.
B) The road was blocked. D) The road was covered with spilled gas.
6. A) A truck plunged into a pool of liquid chocolate.
B) The heavy snow made driving very difficult.
C) The truck driver dozed off while driving.
D) A truck hit a barrier and overturned.
7. A) It was a long time before the cleanup was finished.
B) It was a hard task to remove the spilled substance.
C) It was fortunate that no passenger got injured.
D) It was difficult to contact the manufacturer.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 52页 共 108页with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) She wanted to save fbr a new phone.
B) She found it much safer to use cash.
C) She could enjoy discounts with cash.
D) She had been cheated using phone apps.
9. A) They can save a lot more time and trouble.
B) They find it less difficult to make purchases.
C) They derive greater pleasure from buying things.
D) They are less aware of the value of their money.
10. A) More valuable items. C) Everyday necessities.
B) More non-essential things. D) Electronic devices.
11. A) It can improve shopping efficiency. C) It may lead to excessive spending.
B) It is altering the way of shopping. D) It appeals more to younger people.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He wanted to order some wooden furniture.
B) He had to change the furniture delivery time.
C) He had a problem with the furniture delivered.
D) He wanted the furniture store to give him a refund.
13. A) Send the furniture back to the store. C) Collect the furniture he ordered.
B) Describe the furniture he received. D) Buy another brand of furniture.
14. A) Correct their mistake. C) Apologize to his wife.
B) Improve their service. D) Give the money back.
15. A) She recommended a new style.
B) She offered some gift to the man.
C) She apologized to the man once more.
D) She checked all the items with the man.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 53页 共 108页16. A) Reading books of wisdom. C) Sharing with others.
B) Tidying up one's home. D) Donating to charity.
17. A) Things that make one happy. C) Things that occupy little space.
B) Things that are becoming rare. D) Things that cost a lot of money.
18. A) It joined the city's clean-up campaign.
B) It sold as many as fifty boxes of books.
C) It received an incredibly large number of donated books.
D) It did little business because of the unusual cold weather.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) Give free meals to the homeless.
B) Provide shelter for the homeless.
C) Help the vulnerable to cook lunches.
D) Call for change in the local government.
20. A) Strengthen co-operation. C) Win national support.
B) Promote understanding. D) Following his example.
21. A) Spreading news of his deeds. C) Following the example he sets.
B) Writing him thank-you notes. D) Sending him hand-made bags.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) To solve word search puzzles.
B) To send smartphone messages.
C) To test their eyesight using a phone app.
D) To install some audio equipment in a lab.
23. A) They could not go on until the ringing stopped.
B) They could no longer concentrate on their task.
C) They grabbed the phone and called back right away.
D) They asked their experimenter to hang up the phone.
24. A) A rise in emotional problems.
B) A decline in sports activities.
C) A reduction in the amount of sleep.
D) A decline in academic performance.
25. A) Protect the eyesight of the younger generation.
B) Take effective measures to raise productivity.
C) Realize the disruptive effects of technology.
D) Ensure they have sufficient sleep every day.
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8. A) Her children's disruption. C) A sense of isolation.
B) Quiet atmosphere. D) Longer working hours.
9. A) It doesn,t offer coffee. C) It doesn't have free Wi-Fi.
B) It's too quiet. D) It lacks the material he needs.
10. A) The sense of being out in the world. C) The coffee table.
B) The coffee it provides. D) The comfortable working condition.
11. A) People don't order anything.
B) People bring their laptops and paperwork.
C) People occupy valuable table space in quiet times.
D) People of two occupy a table fbr six.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) She is not satisfied with the salary.
B) She is not capable of the job.
C) She often works overtime.
D) She's received a job offer from another company.
13. A) They may be considered as less loyal.
B) They won't get the promotion opportunities.
C) They should take more responsibility at work.
D) They will be given hiring priority.
14. A) She might have to do extra work every day.
B) She might not get a pay rise.
C) She might not get enough vacation.
D) She might not gain more experience.
15. A) Experience. C) Fortune.
B) Confidence. D) Opportunity.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) It's a horrible feeling. C) Ifs boring and dangerous.
B) It can be a blessing. D) It's the most comfortable state.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 56页 共 108页17. A) To be active. C) To travel abroad.
B) To meet up with your friends. D) To seek advice from others.
18. A) It provides a chance fbr people to think deeply.
B) It makes us treasure the time.
C) It enables one to identify true friends.
D) It helps us take care of problems more efficiently.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) He is a harsh person. C) He is very demanding in his work.
B) He is mean to others. D) He usually works very late.
20. A) He moved out and divorced.
B) It was plagued by drugs and gang violence.
C) He lived there fbr 20 years.
D) His parents would move into his new house.
21. A) He was only responsible fbr unloading food.
B) He had to sign his name on every label.
C) It was a hard and tedious job.
D) He was required to work on Friday night.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) By recording the time people spend on TV.
B) By tracking people's living habits.
C) By using memory and fluency tests.
D) By scanning people's brains.
23. A) Watching television fbr hours.
B) Playing video games.
C) Reading books and magazines.
D) Surfing the Internet.
24. A) Television viewing may be a potential factor fbr Alzheimer's disease.
B) Alzheimer's patients tend to watch television more than 3 hours a day.
C) Some research has confirmed the link between them.
D) Television watching is beneficial to Alzheimer's patients.
25. A) Watch television no more than 3 hours each day.
B) Balance television viewing with other contrasting activities.
C) Watch some educational TV programs.
D) Take more physical exercise.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Many facilities were destroyed by a wandering cow.
B) A wandering cow knocked down one of its fences.
C) Some tourists were injured by a wandering cow.
D) A wandering cow was captured by the police.
2. A) It was shot to death by a police officer.
B) It found its way back to the park's zoo.
C) It became a great attraction for tourists.
D) It was sent to the animal control department.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) It is the largest of its kind. C) It is displaying more fossil specimens.
B) It is going to be expanded. D) It is starting an online exhibition.
4. A) A collection of bird fossils from Australia.
B) Photographs of certain rare fossil exhibits.
C) Some ancient wall paintings from Australia.
D) Pictures by winners of a wildlife photo contest.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Pick up trash. C) Deliver messages.
B) Amuse visitors. D) Play with children.
6. A) They are especially intelligent. C) They are quite easy to tame.
B) They are children's favorite. D) They are clean and pretty.
7. A) Children may be harmed by the rooks.
B) Children may be tempted to drop litter.
C) Children may contract bird diseases.
D) Children may overfeed the rooks.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 58页 共 108页conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) It will be produced at Harvard University.
B) It will be hosted by famous professors.
C) It will cover different areas of science.
D) It will focus on recent scientific discoveries.
9. A) It will be more futuristic. C) It will be more entertaining.
B) It will be more systematic. D) It will be easier to understand.
10. A) People interested in science. C) Children in their early teens.
B) Youngsters eager to explore. D) Students majoring in science.
11. A) Offer professional advice. C) Help promote it on the Internet.
B) Provide financial support. D) Make episodes fbr its first season.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Unsure. B) Helpless. C) Concerned. D) Dissatisfied.
13. A) He is too concerned with being perfect.
B) He loses heart when faced with setbacks.
C) He is too ambitious in achieving goals.
D) He takes on projects beyond his ability.
14. A) Embarrassed. C) Miserable.
B) Unconcerned. D) Resentful.
15. A) Try to be optimistic whatever happens.
B) Compare his present with his past only.
C) Always learn from others9 achievements.
D) Treat others the way he would be treated.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 59页 共 108页16. A) They have a stronger sense of social responsibility.
B) They are more likely to succeed in the humanities.
C) They are more likely to become engineers.
D) They have greater potential to be leaders.
17. A) Praise girls who like to speak up frequently.
B) Encourage girls to solve problems on their own.
C) Insist that boys and girls work together more.
D) Respond more positively to boys' comments.
18. A) Offer personalized teaching materials. C) Place great emphasis on test scores.
B) Provide a variety of optional courses. D) Pay extra attention to top students.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) It often rains cats and dogs.
B) It seldom rains in summer time.
C) It does not rain as much as people think.
D) It is one of the most rainy cities in the US.
20. A) They drive most of the time. C) They have got used to the rain.
B) The rain is usually very light. D) The rain comes mostly at night.
21. A) It has a lot of places fbr entertainment.
B) It has never seen thunder and lightning.
C) It has fewer cloudy days than any other coastal city.
D) It has mild weather both in summer and in winter.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It occurs when people are doing a repetitive activity.
B) It results from exerting one's muscles continuously.
C) It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity.
D) It comes from straining one's muscles in an unusual way.
23. A) Blood flow and body heat increase in the affected area.
B) Body movements in the affected area become difficult.
C) They begin to make repairs immediately.
D) They gradually become fragmented.
24. A) About one week. C) About ten days.
B) About two days. D) About four weeks.
25. A) Apply muscle creams. C) Have a hot shower.
B) Drink plenty of water. D) Take pain-killers.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) The number of nurses has dropped to a record low.
B) There is a growing shortage of medical personnel.
C) There is discrimination against male nurses.
D) The number of male nurses has gone down.
2. A) Cultural bias. C) Educational system.
B) Inadequate pay. D) Working conditions.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) He fell out of a lifeboat. C) He was almost drowned.
B) He lost his way on a beach. D) He enjoyed swimming in the sea.
4. A) The beach is a popular tourist resort.
B) The emergency services are efficient.
C) The beach is a good place to watch the tide.
D) The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It became an online star. C) It escaped from a local zoo.
B) It broke into an office room. D) It climbed 25 storeys at one go.
6. A) Send it back to the zoo. C) Return it to its owner.
B) Release it into the wild. D) Give it a physical checkup.
7. A) A raccoon can perform acts no human can.
B) A raccoon can climb much higher than a cat.
C) The raccoon became as famous as some politicians.
D) The raccoon did something no politician could.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 61页 共 108页choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) She got a well-paying job in a bank.
B) She received a bonus unexpectedly.
C) She received her first monthly salary.
D) She got a pay raise fbr her performance.
9. A) Several years ago. C) Right after graduation.
B) Two decades ago. D) Just last month.
10. A) He sent a small check to his parents. C) He immediately deposited it in a bank.
B) He took a few of his friends to a gym. D) He treated his parents to a nice meal.
11. A) Buy some professional clothes. C) Join her colleagues fbr gym exercise.
B) Budget her salary carefully. D) Visit her former university campus.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He has a difficult decision to make. C) He has just quarreled with his girlfriend.
B) He has been overworked recently. D) He has just too many things to attend to.
13. A) Give priority to things more urgent.
B) Turn to his girlfriend for assistance.
C) Think twice before making the decision.
D) Seek advice from his family and advisor.
14. A) His parents and advisor have different opinions.
B) He is not particularly keen on the job offered.
C) He lacks the money fbr his doctoral program.
D) His girlfriend does not support his decision.
15. A) They need time to make preparations. C) They haven't started their careers yet.
B) They need to save enough money fbr it. D) They haven't won their parents9 approval.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Acquiring information and professional knowledge.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 62页 共 108页B) Using information to understand and solve problems.
C) Enriching social and intellectual lives.
D) Expressing ideas and opinions freely.
17. A) Improving mind-reading strategies.
B) Reading classic scientific literature.
C) Playing games that challenge one's mind.
D) Traveling to different places in the world.
18. A) Give others freedom to express themselves.
B) Expose themselves to different cultures.
C) Discard personal biases and prejudices.
D) Participate in debates or discussions.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) The nature of relationships between dogs.
B) The reason a great many people love dogs.
C) Why dogs can be faithful friends of humans.
D) How dogs feel about their bonds with humans.
20. A) They have an unusual sense of responsibility.
B) They can respond to humans' questions.
C) They can fall in love just like humans.
D) They behave like other animals in many ways.
21. A) They have their own joys and sorrows. C) They help humans in various ways.
B) They experience true romantic love. D) They stay with one partner fbr life.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) A cow bone. C) A historical site.
B) A rare animal. D) A precious stone.
23. A) Measuring it. C) Dating it.
B) Preserving it. D) Identifying it.
24. A) The site should have been protected.
B) The boy's family had acted correctly.
C) The boy should have called an expert.
D) The channel needs to interview the boy.
25. A) Search for similar fossils elsewhere.
B) Ask the university to reward Jude.
C) Conduct a more detailed search.
D) Seek additional funds fbr the search.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) He set a record by swimming to and from an island.
B) He celebrated his ninth birthday on a small island.
C) He visited a prison located on a faraway island.
D) He swam around an island near San Francisco.
2. A) He doubled the reward. C) He cheered him on all the way.
B) He set him an example. D) He had the event covered on TV.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) To end the one-child policy. C) To increase working efficiency.
B) To encourage late marriage. D) To give people more time to travel.
4. A) They will not be welcomed by young people.
B) They will help to popularize early marriage.
C) They will boost China9 s economic growth.
D) They will not come into immediate effect.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Cleaning service in great demand all over the world.
B) Two ladies giving up well-paid jobs to do cleaning.
C) A new company to clean up the mess after parties.
D) Cleaners gainfully employed at nights and weekends.
6. A) It takes a lot of time to prepare. C) It makes party goers exhausted.
B) It leaves the house in a mess. D) It creates noise and misconduct.
7. A) Hire an Australian lawyer. C) Settle a legal dispute.
B) Visit the U.S. and Canada. D) Expand their business.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 64页 共 108页choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) He had a driving lesson. C) He took the driver's theory exam.
B) He got his driver's license. D) He passed the driver's road test.
9. A) He was not well prepared. C) He was not used to the test format.
B) He did not get to the exam in time. D) He did not follow the test procedure.
10. A) They are tough. C) They are helpful.
B) They are costly. D) They are too short.
11. A) Pass his road test the first time.
B) Test-drive a few times on highways.
C) Find an experienced driving instructor.
D) Earn enough money fbr driving lessons.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Where the woman studies.
B) The acceptance rate at Leeds.
C) Leeds' tuition fbr international students.
D) How to apply for studies at a university.
13. A) Apply to an American university. C) Perform in a famous musical.
B) Do research on higher education. D) Pursue postgraduate studies.
14. A) His favorable recommendations. C) His academic excellence.
B) His outstanding musical talent. D) His unique experience.
15. A) Do a master9s degree. C) Travel widely.
B) Settle down in England. D) Teach overseas.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) They help farmers keep diseases in check.
B) Many species remain unknown to scientists.
C) Only a few species cause trouble to humans.
D) They live in incredibly well-organized colonies.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 65页 共 108页17. A) They are larger than many other species.
B) They can cause damage to people's homes.
C) They can survive a long time without water.
D) They like to form colonies in electrical units.
18. A) Deny them access to any food. C) Destroy their colonies close by.
B) Keep doors and windows shut. D) Refrain from eating sugary food.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) The function of the human immune system.
B) The cause of various auto-immune diseases.
C) The viruses that may infect the human immune system.
D) The change in people's immune system as they get older.
20. A) Report their illnesses. C) Act as research assistants.
B) Offer blood samples. D) Help to interview patients.
21. A) Strengthening people's immunity to infection.
B) Better understanding patients9 immune system.
C) Helping improve old people's health conditions.
D) Further reducing old patients9 medical expenses.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) His students had trouble getting on with each other.
B) A lot of kids stayed at school to do their homework.
C) His students were struggling to follow his lessons.
D) A group of kids were playing chess after school.
23. A) Visit a chess team in Nashville.
B) Join the school9s chess team.
C) Participate in a national chess competition.
D) Receive training fbr a chess competition.
24. A) Most of them come from low-income families.
B) Many have become national chess champions.
C) A couple of them have got involved in crimes.
D) Many became chess coaches after graduation.
25. A) Actions speak louder than words.
B) Think twice before taking action.
C) Translate their words into action.
D) Take action before it gets too late.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Question 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Heavy floods. C) Bad economy.
B) Safety concerns D) Workers9 strikes.
2. A) It is competitive with its numerous tourist destinations.
B) It provides many job opportunities fbr French people.
C) It is the biggest concern of the French government.
D) It plays an important role in the nation's economy.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) To carry out a scientific survey.
B) To establish a new research station.
C) To rescue two sick American workers.
D) To deliver urgent medical supplies.
4. A) The darkness and cold. C) The biting winds.
B) The heavy snow and fog. D) The ice all around.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) By tying it to a door handle. C) With a remote control craft.
B) By shaking it back and forth. D) With a full-sized helicopter.
6. A) He has lots of fans on Facebook.
B) He has rich experience in flying.
C) He often suffers from toothaches.
D) He has learned to pull teeth from a video.
7. A) Spend more time together. C) Do something fun and creative.
B) Tell them adventure stories. D) Play with them in a safe place.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 67页 共 108页choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) To confirm an urgent appointment.
B) To collect a package from the woman.
C) To ask the woman to sign a document.
D) To arrange the delivery of a package.
9. A) She is doing shopping. C) She is not at home.
B) She is visiting a friend. D) She is not feeling well.
10. A) He will be off duty the whole day.
B) He will be working somewhere else.
C) He will have to have his car repaired.
D) He will be too busy to spare any time.
11. A) Sign her name. C) Pay a small fee.
B) Confirm online. D) Show up in person.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Vacation in Italy. C) Throw a farewell party.
B) Study abroad. D) Go to a fashion show in Milan.
13. A) Quite sleepy. C) Rather depressed.
B) Very excited. D) Nearly exhausted.
14. A) He has to attend a party. C) He has to make a presentation.
B) He has to meet a friend. D) He has to finish an assignment.
15. A) Say goodbye to the woman at the airport.
B) Meet the woman at the Black Cat Cafe.
C) Drive the woman to the airport.
D) Have lunch with the woman.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) It has kept growing over the centuries.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 68页 共 108页B) Its top is hidden in clouds of volcanic smoke.
C) Its height changes with each volcanic eruption.
D) It has a recorded history of 1,500 years.
17. A) They are now a tourist destination.
B) They attract a lot of migrating birds.
C) They provide shelter fbr the farmers.
D) They make good fields for farming.
18. A) They nest on the volcano's slopes.
B) They feed on certain small mammals.
C) They compete with each other fbr food.
D) They match large mammals in strength.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) He is self-employed. C) He studies talent.
B) He is a career advisor. D) He owns a magazine.
20. A) Doing what they like best. C) Making no excuses fbr failures.
B) Loving the work they do. D) Following their natural instinct.
21. A) It does not come to anything without hard work.
B) It may prove to be quite different from hard work.
C) It is a natural gift only some special people can possess.
D) It does not come to you until something special happens.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It is a bit difficult to learn. C) It is a traditional type of ballet.
B) It was popular in New Zealand. D) It evolved in the mid-1970s.
23. A) She wanted her to be a ballet dancer.
B) She used to be a ballet dancer herself.
C) She hated to see her idling about.
D) She was too busy to look after her.
24. A) After she started teaching English.
B) Before she left fbr New Zealand.
C) When she moved to New York city.
D) Once she began to live on her own.
25. A) It has renewed her passion fbr life.
B) It has made her happy and energetic.
C) It has helped her make new friends.
D) It has enabled her to start a new career.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Land a space vehicle on the moon in 2019.
B) Design a new generation of mobile phones.
C) Set up a mobile phone network on the moon.
D) Gather data from the moon with a tiny device.
2. A) It is stable. C) It is inexpensive.
B) It is durable. D) It is sophisticated.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) It lasted more than six hours.
B) No injuries were yet reported.
C) Nobody was in the building when it broke out.
D) It had burned fbr 45 minutes by the time firefighters arrived.
4. A) Recruit and train more firefighters.
B) Pull down the deserted shopping mall.
C) Turn the shopping mall into an amusement park.
D) Find money to renovate the local neighborhood.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Shrinking potato farming. C) Widespread plant disease.
B) Heavy reliance on import. D) Insufficient potato supply.
6. A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.
B) It wants to expand its own farming.
C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.
D) It is worried about unfair competition.
7. A) Global warming. C) Government regulation.
B) Ever-rising prices. D) Diminishing investment.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 70页 共 108页conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Informative. C) Dull.
B) Inspiring. D) Shallow.
9. A) She types on a keyboard. C) She takes photos.
B) She does recording. D) She takes notes.
10. A) It keeps her mind active. C) It enables her to think hard.
B) Tt makes her stay awake. D) It helps her kill time.
11. A) It enables her to improve her pronunciation.
B) It helps her better remember what she leams.
C) It turns out to be an enjoyable way of learning.
D) It proves to be far more effective than writing.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) To spend her honeymoon.
B) To try authentic Indian food.
C) To take photos of the Taj Mahal.
D) To trace the origin of a love story.
13. A) In memory of a princess.
B) In honor of a great emperor.
C) To mark the death of an emperor of the 1600s.
D) To celebrate the birth of a princess's 14th child.
14. A) It looks older than expected. C) It stores lots of priceless antiques.
B) It is built of wood and bricks. D) It has walls decorated with jewels.
15. A) Their streets are narrow. C) Each one has a unique character.
B) They are mostly crowded. D) Life can be tedious in some places.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 71页 共 108页16. A) They help spread the latest technology.
B) They greatly enrich people's leisure life.
C) They provide residents with the resources needed.
D) They allow free access to digital books and videos.
17. A) By helping them find jobs.
B) By inspiring their creativity.
C) By keeping them off the streets.
D) By providing a place of relaxation.
18. A) Their interaction with teenagers proved fruitful.
B) They used libraries less often than teenagers.
C) They tended to visit libraries regularly.
D) Their number increased modestly.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) It is the cleverest cat in the world. C) It is an unusual cross breed.
B) It is the largest cat in Africa. D) It is a large-sized wild cat.
20. A) They are as loyal as dogs.
B) They have unusually long tails.
C) They are fond of sleeping in cabinets.
D) They know how to please their owners.
21. A) They shake their front paws. C) They shower with them.
B) They teach them to dive. D) They shout at them.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Anxious and depressed. C) Excited but somewhat sad.
B) Contented and relieved. D) Proud but a bit nervous.
23. A) It is becoming parents9 biggest concern.
B) It is gaining increasing public attention.
C) It depends on their parents fbr success.
D) It starts the moment they are bom.
24. A) Set a good example fbr them to follow.
B) Read books and magazines to them.
C) Help them to learn by themselves.
D) Choose the right school fbr them.
25. A) Their intelligence. C) The effort they put in learning.
B) Their home life. D) The quality of their school.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
yvith a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) A man was pulled to safety after a building collapse.
B) A beam about ten feet long collapsed to the ground.
C) A rescue worker got trapped in the basement.
D) A deserted 100-year-old building caught fire.
2. A) He suffered a fatal injury in an accident. C) He was collecting building materials.
B) He once served in a fire department. D) He moved into his neighbor's old house.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Improve the maths skills of high school teachers.
B) Change British people's negative view of maths.
C) Help British people understand their pay checks.
D) Launch a campaign to promote maths teaching.
4. A) Children take maths courses at an earlier age.
B) The public sees the value of maths in their life.
C) British people know how to do elementary calculations.
D) Primary school teachers understand basic maths concepts.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) He owns a fleet of aircraft. C) He regards his royal duties as a burden.
B) He is learning to be a pilot. D) He held a part-time job for over 20 years.
6. A) He can demonstrate his superior piloting skills.
B) He can change his fbcus of attention and relax.
C) He can show his difference from other royalty.
D) He can come into closer contact with his people.
7. A) They enjoyed his company. C) They rarely recognised him.
B) They liked him in his uniform. D) They were surprised to see him.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you 'will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 73页 共 108页conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) They were skilled carpenters themselves. C) Wood supply was plentiful in Romania.
B) It didn't need much capital to start with. D) They saw a business opportunity there.
9. A) Provide quality furniture at affordable prices.
B) Attract foreign investment to expand business.
C) Enlarge their company by hiring more workers.
D) Open some more branch companies in Germany.
10. A) They are from her hometown. C) They all come from Romania.
B) They are imported from Germany. D) They come from all over the continent.
11. A) All across Europe. C) Mostly in Bucharest.
B) Throughout the world. D) In Romania only.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Go to a concert with him and his girlfriend.
B) Try out a new restaurant together in town.
C) Go with him to choose a pearl fbr Susan.
D) Attend the opening of a local restaurant.
13. A) It is sponsored by local restaurants. C) It is especially popular with the young.
B) It specializes in food advertizing. D) It provides information on local events.
14. A) They design a special set of menus fbr themselves.
B) They treat themselves to various entertainments.
C) They go to eat at different stylish restaurants.
D) They participate in a variety of social events.
15. A) More restaurants will join Restaurant Week.
B) This year's Restaurant Week will start soon.
C) Bigger discounts will be offered this Restaurant Week.
D) More types of food will be served this Restaurant Week.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
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Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Rewarding them fbr eating vegetables.
B) Exposing them to vegetables repeatedly.
C) Improving the taste of vegetable dishes fbr them.
D) Explaining the benefits of eating vegetables to them.
17. A) They were disliked most by children. C) They were least used in Belgian cooking.
B) They were considered most nutritious. D) They were essential to children's health.
18. A) Vegetables differ in their nutritional value.
B) Children's eating habits can be changed.
C) Parents watch closely what children eat.
D) Children's choices of food vary greatly.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) Space exploration has serious consequences.
B) India has many space exploration programs.
C) There is quite a lot to learn about the moon.
D) A lot of garbage has been left on the moon.
20. A) It is costly to bring back. C) It is of no use on Earth.
B) It is risky to destroy. D) It is damaged by radiation.
21. A) Record details of space exploration.
B) Monitor the change of lunar weather.
C) Study the effect of radiation and vacuum on its materials.
D) Explore the possibility of human settlement on the moon.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It is likely to remain a means of business communication.
B) It is likely to be a competitor of various messaging apps.
C) It will gradually be replaced by social media.
D) It will have to be governed by specific rules.
23. A) Save the message in their file. C) Examine the information carefully.
B) Make a timely response. D) See if any action needs to be taken.
24. A) It is to be passed on. C) It requires no reply.
B) It is mostly junk. D) It causes no concern.
25. A) Make it as short as possible. C) Adopt an informal style of writing.
B) Use simple and clear language. D) Avoid using capitals fbr emphasis.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) The return of a bottled message to its owner9 s daughter.
B) A New Hampshire man's joke with friends on his wife.
C) A father^ message for his daughter.
D) The history of a century-old motel.
2. A) She wanted to show gratitude fbr his kindness.
B) She wanted to honor her father9 s promise.
C) She had been asked by her father to do so.
D) She was excited to see her father^ handwriting.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) People were concerned about the number of bees.
B) Several cases of Zika disease had been identified.
C) Two million bees were infected with disease.
D) Zika virus had destroyed some bee farms.
4. A) It apologized to its customers. C) It lost a huge stock of bees.
B) It was forced to kill its bees. D) It lost 2.5 million dollars.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It stayed in the air for about two hours.
B) It took off and landed on a ibotball field.
C) It proved to be of high commercial value.
D) It made a series of sharp turns in the sky.
6. A) Engineering problems. C) Inadequate funding.
B) The air pollution it produced. D) The opposition from the military.
7. A) It uses the latest aviation technology. C) It is a safer means of transportation.
B) It flies faster than a commercial jet. D) It is more environmentally friendly.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear tv long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Boi the conversation and the questions will be
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 76页 共 108页po o n c e . A uh e a a eu e o m a re dA )Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) To investigate how being overweight impacts on health.
B) To find out which physical drive is the most powerful.
C) To discover what most mice like to eat.
D) To determine what feelings mice have.
17. A) When they are hungry. C) When they smell food.
B) When they are thirsty. D) When they want company.
18. A) They search for food in groups.
B) They are overweight when food is plenty.
C) They prefer to be with other mice.
D) They enjoy the company of other animals.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) Its construction started before World War I.
B) Its construction cost more than $ 40 billion.
C) It is efficiently used fbr transport.
D) It is one of the best in the world.
20. A) To improve transportation in the countryside.
B) To move troops quickly from place to place.
C) To enable people to travel at a higher speed.
D) To speed up the transportation of goods.
21. A) In the 1970s. C) In the 1950s.
B) In the 1960s. D) In the 1940s.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Chatting while driving. C) Driving under age.
B) Messaging while driving. D) Speeding on highways.
23. A) A gadget to hold a phone on the steering wheel.
B) A gadget to charge the phone in a car.
C) A device to control the speed of a vehicle.
D) A device to ensure people drive with both hands.
24. A) The car keeps flashing its headlights.
B) The car slows down gradually to a halt.
C) They are alerted with a light and a sound.
D) They get a warning on their smart phone.
25. A) Installing a camera. C) Checking their emails.
B) Using a connected app. D) Keeping a daily record
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Annoyed. C) Confused.
B) Scared. D) Offended.
2. A) It crawled over the woman's hands.
B) It wound up on the steering wheel.
C) It was killed by the police on the spot.
D) It was covered with large scales.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) A study of the fast-food service. C) McDonald9s new business strategies.
B) Fast food customer satisfaction. D) Competition in the fast-fbod industry.
4. A) Customers9 higher demands. C) Increased variety of products.
B) The inefficiency of employees. D) The rising number of customers.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) International treaties regarding space travel programs.
B) Legal issues involved in commercial space exploration.
C) U.S. govemmenfs approval of private space missions.
D) Competition among public and private space companies.
6. A) Deliver scientific equipment to the moon.
B) Approve a new mission to travel into outer space.
C) Work with federal agencies on space programs.
D) Launch a manned spacecraft to Mars.
7. A) It is significant. C) It is unpredictable.
B) It is promising. D) It is unprofitable.
Section B
Directions ： In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 79页 共 108页choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Visiting her family in Thailand. C) Swimming around a Thai island.
B) Showing friends around Phuket. D) Lying in the sun on a Thai beach.
9. A) She visited a Thai orphanage. C) She learned some Thai words.
B) She met a Thai girl's parents. D) She sunbathed on a Thai beach.
10. A) His class will start in a minute. C) Someone is knocking at his door.
B) He has got an incoming phone call. D) His phone is running out of power.
11. A) He is interested in Thai artworks.
B) He is going to open a souvenir shop.
C) He collects things from different countries.
D) He wants to know more about Thai culture.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Buying some fitness equipment for the new gym.
B) Opening a gym and becoming personal trainers.
C) Signing up for a weight-loss course.
D) Trying out a new gym in town.
13. A) Professional personal training.
B) Free exercise for the first week.
C) A discount fbr a half-year membership.
D) Additional benefits fbr young couples.
14. A) The safety of weight-lifting. C) The renewal of his membership.
B) The high membership fee. D) The operation of fitness equipment.
15. A) She wants her invitation renewed.
B) She used to do 200 sit-ups every day.
C) She knows the basics of weight-lifting.
D) She used to be the gym's personal trainer.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
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16. A) They tend to be nervous during interviews.
B) They often apply for a number of positions.
C) They worry about the results of their applications.
D) They search extensively for employers9 information.
17. A) Get better organized. C) Find better-paid jobs.
B) Edit their references. D) Analyze the searching process.
18. A) Provide their data in detail. C) Make use of better search engines.
B) Personalize each application. D) Apply for more promising positions.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) If kids did not like school, real learning would not take place.
B) If not forced to go to school, kids would be out in the streets.
C) If schools stayed the way they are, parents were sure to protest.
D) If teaching failed to improve, kids would stay away from school.
20. A) Allow them to play interesting games in class.
B) Try to stir up their interest in lab experiments.
C) Let them stay home and learn from their parents.
D) Design activities they now enjoy doing on holidays.
21. A) Allow kids to learn at their own pace.
B) Encourage kids to learn from each other.
C) Organize kids into various interest groups.
D) Take kids out of school to learn at first hand.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It is especially popular in Florida and Alaska.
B) It is a major social activity among the young.
C) It is seen almost anywhere and on any occasion.
D) It is even more expressive than the written word.
23. A) It is located in a big city in Iowa. C) It offers free dance classes to seniors.
B) It is really marvelous to look at. D) It offers people a chance to socialize.
24. A) Their state of mind improved. C) They enjoyed better health.
B) They became better dancers. D) Their relationship strengthened.
25. A) It is fun. C) It is exhausting.
B) It is life. D) It is rhythmical.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) Her grandfather. C) Her friend Erika.
B) Her grandmother. D) Her little brother.
2. A) By taking pictures for passers-by. C) By working part time at a hospital.
B) By selling lemonade and pictures. D) By asking for help on social media.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Testing the efficiency of the new solar panel.
B) Providing clean energy to five million people.
C) Generating electric power for passing vehicles.
D) Finding cheaper ways of highway construction.
4. A) They are made from cheap materials.
B) They are only about half an inch thick.
C) They can be laid right on top of existing highways.
D) They can stand the wear and tear of natural elements.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) The lack of clues about the species. C) Endless fighting in the region.
B) Inadequate funding fbr research. D) The hazards from the desert.
6. A) To observe the wildlife in the two national parks.
B) To study the habitat of lions in Sudan and Ethiopia.
C) To identify the reasons fbr the lions9 disappearance.
D) To find evidence of the existence of the "lost lions”.
7. A) Lions' tracks. C) Some camping facilities.
B) Lions walking. D) Traps set by local hunters.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 82页 共 108页choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) A special gift from the man. C) A call from her dad.
B) Her wedding anniversary. D) Her "lucky birthday9,.
9. A) Threw her a surprise party. C) Bought her a gold necklace.
B) Took her on a trip overseas. D) Gave her a big model plane.
10. A) What her husband and the man are up to.
B) What has been troubling her husband.
C) The trip her husband has planned.
D) The gift her husband has bought.
11. A) He wants to find out about the couple's holiday plan.
B) He is eager to learn how the couple's holiday turns out.
C) He will tell the woman the secret if her husband agrees.
D) He will be glad to be a guide for the couple's holiday trip.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) They take the rival's attitude into account.
B) They know when to adopt a tough attitude.
C) They see the importance of making compromises.
D) They are sensitive to the dynamics of a negotiation.
13. A) They know when to stop.
B) They know how to adapt.
C) They know when to make compromises.
D) They know how to control their emotion.
14. A) They are patient. C) They are good at expression.
B) They learn quickly. D) They uphold their principles.
15. A) Clarify items of negotiation. C) Get to know the other side.
B) Make clear one's intentions. D) Formulate one's strategy.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
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16. A) How space research benefits people on Earth.
B) When the International Space Station was built.
C) How many space shuttle missions there will be.
D) When America's earliest space program started.
17. A) They tried to make best use of the latest technology.
B) They tried to meet astronauts9 specific requirements.
C) They developed objects for astronauts to use in outer space.
D) They accurately calculated the speed of the orbiting shuttles.
18. A) They are expensive to make. C) They were first made in space.
B) They are extremely accurate. D) They were invented in the 1970s.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) Everything was natural and genuine then.
B) People had plenty of land to cultivate then.
C) It marked the beginning of something new.
D) It was when her ancestors came to America.
20. A) They were known to be creative. C) They had all kinds of entertainment.
B) They enjoyed living a life of ease. D) They believed in working for goals.
21. A) Chatting with her ancestors. C) Furnishing her country house.
B) Doing needlework by the fire. D) Polishing all the silver work.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Sit down and try to calm yourself.
B) Call your family or friends for help.
C) Use a map to identify your location.
D) Try to follow your footprints back.
23. A) You may end up entering a wonderland.
B) You may get drowned in a sudden flood.
C) You may expose yourself to unexpected dangers.
D) You may find a way out without your knowing it.
24. A) Walk uphill. C) Start a fire.
B) Look for food. D) Wait patiently.
25. A) Check the local weather. C) Prepare enough food and drink.
B) Find a map and a compass. D) Inform somebody of your plan.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) It tries to entertain its audience.
B) It tries to look into the distance.
C) It wants to catch people's attention.
D) It has got one of its limbs injured.
2. A) It was spotted by animal protection officials.
B) It was filmed by a local television reporter.
C) Its videos were posted on social media.
D) Its picture won a photography prize.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) The distance travelled. C) The spending on gas.
B) The incidence of road accidents. D) The number of people travelling.
4. A) Fewer people are commuting. C) Job growth is slowing down.
B) Gas consumption is soaring. D) Rush-hour traffic is worsening.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) He told a stranger the sad story about himself.
B) He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car.
C) He went up to a stranger and pulled at his sleeves.
D) He washed a stranger's car in return fbr some food.
6. A) He ordered a lot of food fbr his family.
B) He gave him a job at his own company.
C) He raised a large sum of money fbr him.
D) He offered him a scholarship fbr college.
7. A) He works hard to support his family. C) He is very good at making up stories.
B) He is an excellent student at school. D) He has been disabled since boyhood.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 85页 共 108页conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Attended an economics lecture. C) Had a drink at Queen Victoria.
B) Taken a walk on Charles Street. D) Had dinner at a new restaurant.
9. A) Treat a college friend to dinner.
B) Make preparations for a seminar.
C) Attend his brother's birthday party.
D) Visit some of his high school friends.
10. A) Gather statistics for his lecture.
B) Throw a surprise birthday party.
C) Meet with Jonathan's friends on the weekend.
D) Join him in his brother's birthday celebration.
11. A) By car. B) By train. C) By taxi. D) By bus.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Taking a vacation abroad.
B) Reviewing fbr his last exam.
C) Saving enough money fbr a rainy day.
D) Finding a better way to earn money.
13. A) Preparing fbr his final exams.
B) Negotiating with his boss fbr a raise.
C) Working part time as a waiter.
D) Helping the woman with her courses.
14. A) Finish her term paper. C) Learn a little bit of Spanish.
B) Save enough money. D) Ask her parents5 permission.
15. A) He has rich sailing experience. C) He is also eager to go to Spain.
B) He speaks Spanish fluently. D) He is easy to get along with.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
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16. A) She went to the same university as her mother.
B) She worked as a nurse in the First World War.
C) She won the Nobel Prize two times.
D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.
17. A) She fought bravely in a series of military operations.
B) She developed X-ray facilities fbr military hospitals.
C) She helped to set up several military hospitals.
D) She made donations to save wounded soldiers.
18. A) Both died of blood cancer. C) Both won military medals.
B) Both fought in World War I. D) Both married their assistants.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) They were the first settlers in Europe.
B) They were the conquerors of Norway.
C) They discovered Iceland in the ninth century.
D) They settled on a small island north of England.
20. A) It was some five hundred miles west of Norway.
B) It was covered with green most time of the year.
C) It was the Vikings' most important discovery.
D) It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.
21. A) The Vikings9 ocean explorations. C) The Vikings' everyday life.
B) The making of European nations. D) The Europeans9 Arctic discoveries.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Work hard fbr a better life. C) Dream about the future.
B) Make mistakes now and then. D) Save against a rainy day.
23. A) Teach foreign languages fbr the rest of his life.
B) Change what he has fbr his past imaginary world.
C) Exchange his two-story house for a beach cottage.
D) Dwell on the dreams he had dreamed when young.
24. A) Criminal law. C) Oriental architecture.
B) City planning. D) International business.
25. A) Dream and make plans. C) Be content with what you have.
B) Take things easy in life. D) Enjoy whatever you are doing.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) The self-driving system was faulty.
B) The car was moving at a fast speed.
C) The man in the car was absent-minded.
D) The test driver made a wrong judgment.
2. A) They have generally done quite well.
B) They have caused several severe crashes.
C) They have posed a threat to other drivers.
D) They have done better than conventional cars.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) He is a queen bee specialist. C) He removed the bees from the boot.
B) He works at a national park. D) He drove the bees away from his car.
4. A) They were making a lot of noise.
B) They were looking after the queen.
C) They were dancing in a unique way.
D) They were looking fbr a new box to live in.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) The latest test on a rare animal species.
B) The finding of two new species of frog.
C) The second trip to a small remote island.
D) The discovery of a new species of snake.
6. A) He fell from a tall palm tree by accident .
B) A snake crawled onto his head in his sleep.
C) He discovered a rare frog on a desertedisland.
D) A poisonous snake attacked him on his field trip.
7. A) From its origin. C) From its colour.
B) From its length. D) From its genes.
Section B
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 88页 共 108页Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) The airport is a long way from the hotel. C) He has to check a lot of luggage.
B) His flight is leaving in less than 2 hours. D) The security check takes time.
9. A) In cash. C) With his smart phone.
B) By credit card. D) With a traveler's check.
10. A) Look after his luggage. C) Give him a receipt.
B) Find a porter for him. D) Confirm his flight.
11. A) Posting a comment on the hotel's webpage.
B) Staying in the same hotel next time he comes.
C) Signing up for membership of Sheraton Hotel.
D) Loading her luggage onto the airport shuttle.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He becomes tearful in wind. C) He is his teacher's favorite student.
B) He is the only boy in his family. D) He has stopped making terrible faces.
13. A) Warn him of danger by making up a story.
B) Give him some cherry stones to play with.
C) Do something funny to amuse him.
D) Tell him to play in her backyard.
14. A) They could knock people unconscious. C) They could sometimes terrify adults.
B) They could fly against a strong wind. D) They could break people's legs.
15. A) One would have curly hair if they ate too much stale bread.
B) One would go to prison if they put a stamp on upside down.
C) One would have to shave their head to remove a bat in their hair.
D) One would get a spot on their tongue if they told a lie deliberately.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 89页 共 108页Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) Everything seemed to be changing.
B) People were formal and disciplined.
C) People were excited to go travelling overseas.
D) Things from the Victorian era came back alive.
17. A) Watching TV at home. C) Drinking coffee.
B) Meeting people. D) Trying new foods.
18. A) He was interested in stylish dresses. C) He was a young student in the 1960s.
B) He was able to make a lot of money. D) He was a man full of imagination.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) They avoid looking at them. C) They show anger on their faces.
B) They run away immediately. D) They make threatening sounds.
20. A) It turns to its owner fbr help. C) It looks away and gets angry too.
B) It turns away to avoid conflict. D) It focuses its eyes on their mouths.
21. A) By observing their facial features carefully.
B) By focusing on a particular body movement.
C) By taking in their facial expressions as a whole.
D) By interpreting different emotions in different ways.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) They have to look for food and shelter underground.
B) They take little notice of the changes in temperature.
C) They resort to different means to survive the bitter cold.
D) They have difficulty adapting to the changed environment.
23. A) They have their weight reduced to the minimum.
B) They consume energy stored before the long sleep.
C) They can maintain their heart beat at the normal rate.
D) They can keep their body temperature warm and stable.
24. A) By staying in hiding places and eating very little.
B) By seeking food and shelter in people's houses.
C) By growing thicker hair to stay warm.
D) By storing enough food beforehand.
25. A) To stay safe. C) To keep company.
B) To save energy. D) To protect the young.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) The majority of drivers prefer to drive and park themselves.
B) Human drivers become easily distracted or tired while driving.
C) Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars.
D) Most drivers have test driven cars with automatic braking features.
2. A) Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices.
B) They would be unpopular with drivers who only trust their own skills.
C) Their increased comfort levels have boosted their sales.
D) They are not actually as safe as automakers advertise.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Thefts of snowmobile dogs in Alaska.
B) A series of injuries to snowmobile drivers.
C) Attacks on some Iditarod Race competitors.
D) A serious accident in the Alaska sports event.
4. A) He stayed behind to look after his injured dogs.
B) He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times.
C) He received a minor injury in the Iditarod Race.
D) He has quit the competition in Alaska for good.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) It sank into the sea due to overloading.
B) It ran into Nicaragua's Big Com Island.
C) It disappeared between two large islands.
D) It turned over because of strong winds.
6. A) 13. B) 25. C) 30. D) 32.
7. A) He has helped with the rescue effort.
B) He is being investigated by the police.
C) He was drowned with the passengers.
D) He is among those people missing.
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Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) At a shopping centre. C) At an accountancy firm.
B) At a community college. D) At an IT company.
9. A) Helping out with data input. C) Sorting application forms.
B) Arranging interviews. D) Making phone calls.
10. A) He enjoys using computers. C) He wants to work in the city centre.
B) He needs the money badly. D) He has relevant working experience.
11. A) Purchase some business suits. C) Improve his programming skills.
B) Learn some computer language. D) Review some accountancy terms.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) They are keen on high technology.
B) They are poor at technology skills.
C) They often listen to National Public Radio.
D) They feel superior in science and technology.
13. A) Japanese. B) Germans. C) Poles. D) Americans.
14. A) Emailing. B) Texting. C) Science. D) Literacy.
15. A) It is undergoing a drastic reform.
B) It lays emphasis on creative thinking.
C) It has much room for improvement.
D) It prioritizes training of practical skills.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) They have small roots. C) They taste like apples.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 92页 共 108页B) They grow white flowers. D) They come from Central Africa.
17. A) They turned from white to purple in color.
B) They became popular on the world market.
C) They became an important food fbr humans.
D) They began to look like modern-day carrots.
18. A) They were found quite nutritious.
B) There were serious food shortages.
C) People discovered their medicinal value.
D) Farm machines helped lower their prices.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) She could update her family any time she liked.
B) She could call up her family whenever she liked
C) She could locate her friends wherever they were.
D) She could download as many pictures as she liked.
20. A) She liked to inform her friends about her success.
B) She enjoyed reading her friends9 status updates.
C) She felt quite popular among them.
D) She felt she was a teenager again.
21. A) She could barely respond to all her 500 Facebook friends.
B) She spent more time updating her friends than her family.
C) She could barely balance Facebook updates and her work.
D) She didn't seem to be doing as well as her Facebook friends.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) They have strong muscles. C) They eat much less in winter.
B) They live a longer life than horses. D) They can work longer than donkeys.
23. A) It was a pet of a Spanish king.
B) It was bought by George Washington.
C) It was brought over from Spain.
D) It was donated by a U.S. ambassador.
24. A) They met and exchanged ideas on animal breeding.
B) They participated in a mule-driving competition.
C) They showed and traded animals in the market.
D) They fed mules with the best food they could find.
25. A) The wider use of horses. C) A shrinking animal trade.
B) The arrival of tractors. D) A growing donkey population.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) It was dangerous to live in. C) He could no longer pay the rent.
B) It was goingt o be renovated. D) He had sold it to the royal family.
2. A) A strike. C) A forest fire.
B) A storm. D) A terrorist attack.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) They lost contact with the emergency department.
B) They were trapped in an underground elevator.
C) They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.
D) They sent calls for help via a portable radio.
4. A) They tried hard to repair the elevator.
B) They released the details of the accident.
C) They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.
D) They provided the miners with food and water.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Raise postage rates. C) Redesign delivery routes.
B) Improve its services. D) Close some of its post offices.
6. A) Shortening business hours. C) Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.
B) Closing offices on holidays. D) Computerizing mall sorting processes.
7. A) Many post office staff will lose their jobs.
B) Many people will begin to complain.
C) Taxpayers will be very pleased.
D) A lot of controversy will arise.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation,you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 94页 共 108页with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) He will be kept from promotion. C) He will be given a warning.
B) He will go through retraining. D) He will lose part of his pay.
9. A) He is always on time.
B) He is a trustworthy guy.
C) He is an experienced press operator.
D) He is on good terms with his workmates.
10. A) She is a trade union representative.
B) She is in charge of public relations.
C) She is a senior manager of the shop.
D) She is better at handling such matters.
11. A) He is skilled and experienced.
B) He is very close to the manager.
C) He is always trying to stir up trouble.
D) He is always complaining about low wages.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) Open. C) Selfish.
B) Friendly. D) Reserved.
13. A) They stay quiet. C) They talk about the weather.
B) They read a book. D) They chat with fellow passengers.
14. A) She was always treated as a foreigner.
B) She was eager to visit an English castle.
C) She was never invited to a colleague's home.
D) She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.
15. A) Houses are much more quiet. C) They want to have more space.
B) Houses provide more privacy. D) They want a garden of their own.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) They don't have much choice of jobs.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 95页 共 108页B) They are likely to get much higher pay.
C) They don't have to go through job interviews.
D) They will automatically be given hiring priority.
17. A) Ask their professors fbr help. C) Visit the school careers service.
B) Look at school bulletin boards. D) Go through campus newspapers.
18. A) Helping students find the books and journals they need.
B) Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.
C) Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.
D) Providing students with information about the library.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) It tastes better. C) It may be sold at a higher price.
B) It is easier to grow. D) It can better survive extreme weathers.
20. A) It is healthier than green tea. C) It will replace green tea one day.
B) It can grow in drier soil. D) It is immune to various diseases.
21. A) It has been well received by many tea drinkers.
B) It does not bring the promised health benefits.
C) It has made tea farmers9 life easier.
D) It does not have a stable market.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) They need decorations to show their status.
B) They prefer unique objects of high quality.
C) They decorate their homes themselves.
D) They care more about environment.
23. A) They were proud of their creations.
B) They could only try to create at night.
C) They made great contributions to society.
D) They focused on the quality of their products.
24. A) Make wise choices.
B) Identify fake crafts.
C) Design handicrafts themselves.
D) Learn the importance of creation.
25. A) To boost the local economy.
B) To attract foreign investments.
C) To arouse public interest in crafts.
D) To preserve the traditional culture.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D) .Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) To satisfy the curiosity of tourists. C) To enable tourists to visit Goat Island.
B) To replace two old stone bridges. D) To improve utility services in the state.
2. A) Countless tree limbs. C) Lots of wrecked boats and ships.
B) A few skeletons. D) Millions of coins on the bottom.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) It suspended diplomatic relations with Libya.
B) It urged tourists to leave Tunisia immediately.
C) It shut down two border crossings with Libya.
D) It launched a fierce attack against Islamic State.
4. A) Advise Tunisian civilians on how to take safety precautions.
B) Track down the organization responsible fbr the terrorist attack.
C) Train qualified security personnel fbr the Tunisian government.
D) Devise a monitoring system on the Tunisian border with Libya.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) An environment-friendly battery.
B) An energy-saving mobile phone.
C) A plant-powered mobile phone charger.
D) A device to help plants absorb sunlight.
6. A) While sitting in their school's courtyard.
B) While playing games on their phones.
C) While solving a mathematical problem.
D) While doing a chemical experiment.
7. A) It increases the applications of mobile phones.
B) It speeds up the process of photosynthesis.
C) It improves the reception of mobile phones.
D) It collects the energy released by plants.
Section B
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 97页 共 108页Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre .
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) He visited the workshops in the Grimsby plant.
B) He called the woman and left her a message.
C) He used stand-ins as replacements on all lines.
D) He asked a technician to fix the broken production line.
9. A) It is the most modem production line.
B) It assembles super-intelligent robots.
C) It has stopped working completely.
D) It is going to be upgraded soon.
10. A) To seek her permission. C) To request her to return at once.
B) To place an order fbr robots. D) To ask fbr Tom's phone number.
11. A) She is on duty. C) She is on sick leave.
B) She is having her day off. D) She is abroad on business.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He saved a baby boy's life. C) He prevented a train crash.
B) He wanted to be a superhero. D) He was a witness to an accident.
13. A) He has a 9-month-old boy. C) He enjoys the interview.
B) He is currently unemployed. D) He commutes by subway.
14. A) A rock on the tracks. C) A strong wind.
B) A misplaced pushchair. D) A speeding car.
15. A) She stood motionless in shock. C) She called the police at once.
B) She cried bitterly. D) She shouted fbr help.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once.After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) She inherited her family ice-cream business in Billings.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 98页 共 108页B) She loved the ice-cream business more than teaching primary school.
C) She started an ice-cream business to finance her daughter's education.
D) She wanted to have an ice-cream truck when she was a little girl.
17. A) To preserve a tradition. C) To help local education.
B) To amuse her daughter. D) To make some extra money.
18. A) To raise money for business expansion.
B) To make her truck attractive to children.
C) To allow poor kids to have ice-cream too.
D) To teach kids the value of mutual support.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) The reasons fbr imposing taxes.
B) The various services money can buy.
C) The various burdens on ordinary citizens.
D) The function of money in the modem world.
20. A) Educating and training citizens.
B) Improving public transportation.
C) Protecting people's life and property.
D) Building hospitals and public libraries.
21. A) By asking for donations. C) By selling government bonds.
B) By selling public lands. D) By exploiting natural resources.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It is located at the center of the European continent.
B) It relies on tourism as its chief source of revenues.
C) It contains less than a square mile of land.
D) It is surrounded by France on three sides.
23. A) Its beauty is frequently mentioned in American media.
B) Its ruler Prince Rainier married an American actress.
C) It is where many American movies are shot.
D) It is a favorite place Americans like to visit.
24. A) Tobacco. C) Machinery.
B) Potatoes. D) Clothing.
25. A) European history. C) Small countries in Europe.
B) European geography. D) Tourist attractions in Europe.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) The International Labour Organization's key objective.
B) The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.
C) Rising unemployment worldwide.
D) Global economic recovery.
2. A) Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.
B) Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.
C) Few countries have realised the seriousness of the current crisis.
D) Many countries need support to improve their people's livelihood.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Serve standardised food nationwide.
B) Put calorie information on the menu.
C) Increase protein content in the food.
D) Offer convenient food to customers.
4. A) They will be fined. C) They will get a warning.
B) They will be closed. D) They will lose customers.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Inability to implement their business plans.
B) Inability to keep turning out novel products.
C) Lack of a successful business model of their own.
D) Failure to integrate innovation into their business.
6. A) It is the secret to business success.
B) It is the creation of something new.
C) It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.
D) It is an essential part of business culture.
7. A) Its hardworking employees. C) Its innovation culture.
B) Its flexible promotion strategy. D) Its willingness to make investments.
Section B
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 100页 共 108页Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A),B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) He's got addicted to technology. C) He is crazy about textmessaging.
B) He is not very good at socializing. D) He does not talk long on the phone.
9. A) Talk big. C) Gossip a lot.
B) Talk at length. D) Forget herself.
10. A) He thought it was cool. C) He wanted to stay connected with them.
B) He needed the practice. D) He had an urgent message to send.
11. A) It poses a challenge to seniors. C) It is childish and unprofessional.
B) It saves both time and money. D) It is cool and convenient.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) He wants to change his job assignment.
B) He is unhappy with his department manager.
C) He thinks he deserves extra pay fbr overtime.
D) He is often singled out fbr criticism by his boss.
13. A) His workload was much too heavy.
B) His immediate boss did not trust him.
C) His colleagues often refused to cooperate.
D) His salary was too low for his responsibility.
14. A) He never knows how to refuse. C) His boss has a lot of trust in him.
B) He is always ready to help others. D) His boss has no sense of fairness.
15. A) Put all his complaints in writing. C) Learn to say no when necessary.
B) Wait and see what happens next. D) Talk to his boss in person first.
Section C
Directions: In this section,you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage,you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A),B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) The importance of sleep to a healthy life.
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C) Some tips to improve the quality of sleep.
D) Diseases associated with lack of sleep.
17. A) They are more health-conscious.
B) They are changing their living habits.
C) They get less and less sleep.
D) They know the dangers of lack of sleep.
18. A) Their weight will go down. C) Their work efficiency will decrease.
B) Their mind function will deteriorate. D) Their blood pressure will rise.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) How much you can afford to pay.
B) What course you are going to choose.
C) Which university you are going to apply to.
D) When you are going to submit your application.
20. A) The list of courses studied. C) The references from teachers.
B) The full record of scores. D) The personal statement.
21. A) Specify what they would like to do after graduation.
B) Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying.
C) Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject.
D) Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) It was equipped with rubber tyres.
B) It was built in the late 1 9th century.
C) It was purchased by the Royal family.
D) It was designed by an English engineer.
23. A) They consumed lots of petrol. C) They were difficult to drive.
B) They took two passengers only. D) They often broke down.
24. A) They were produced on the assembly line.
B) They were built with less costly materials.
C) They were modeled after British cars.
D) They were made fbr ordinary use.
25. A) It made news all over the world.
B) It was built fbr the Royal family.
C) It marked a new era in motor travel.
D) It attracted large numbers of motorists.
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Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report,
you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken
only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D) Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
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with a single line through the centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1. A) How college students can handle their psychological problems.
B) Why college students are more likely to have stress problems.
C) Why sufficient sleep is important fbr college students.
D) How college students can improve their sleep habits.
2. A) It is not easy to improve one's sleep habits.
B) It is not good fbr students to play video games.
C) Making last-minute preparations fbr tests may be less effective than sleeping.
D) Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in examinations.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A) Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.
B) Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.
C) Whether the Spanish company could offer better service.
D) Whether more airports should be built around London.
4. A) Poor ownership structure. C) Lack of innovation and competition.
B) Inefficient management. D) Lack of runway and terminal capacity.
Questions 5 to7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5. A) Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers.
B) Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes.
C) Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products.
D) Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes.
6. A) The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young smokers like.
B) Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much more popular.
C) Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of their products.
D) Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the hazards of smoking.
7. A) They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.
B) They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.
C) They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes.
D) They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine.
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Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each
conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be
spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. A) Holland. B)Indonesia. C) England. D) Sweden.
9. A) Talking with her boyfriend in Dutch. C) Acquiring the necessary ability to socialize.
B) Getting a coach who can offer real help. D) Learning a language where it is not spoken.
10. A) Practicing reading aloud as often as possible.
B) Listening to language programs on the radio.
C) Trying to speak it as much as one can.
D) Making friends with native speakers.
11. A) It provides opportunities fbr language practice.
B) It trains young people's leadership abilities.
C) It offers various courses with credit points.
D) It creates an environment fbr socializing.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. A) A sense of freedom driving gives.
B) Rules and regulations for driving.
C) The role policemen play in traffic safety.
D) The impact of engine design on road safety.
13. A) Make cars with automatic control. C) Make cars that are less powerful.
B) Make cars with higher standards. D) Make cars that have better brakes.
14. A) They follow traffic rules closely. C) They like to go at high speed.
B) They keep within speed limits. D) They tend to drive responsibly.
15. A) It is a bad idea. C) It is not useful.
B) It is as effective as speed bumps. D) It should be combined with education.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you
will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
英语四级听力真题汇编2016-2024第 104页 共 108页16. A) The card got damaged. C) The card reader broke down unexpectedly.
B) The card was found invalid. D) The card reader failed to do the scanning.
17. A) By seeking help from the card reader maker Verifbne.
B) By covering the credit card with a layer of plastic.
C) By calling the credit card company for confirmation.
D) By typing the credit card number into the cash register.
18. A) Produce many low-tech fixes for high-tech failures.
B) Give birth to many new technological inventions.
C) Change the life style of many Americans.
D) Affect the sales of high-tech appliances.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19. A) They vary among different departments.
B) They leave much room for improvement.
C) They are determined by the advising board.
D) They are set by the dean of the graduate school.
20. A) By consulting the examining committee.
B) By reading the Bulletin of Information.
C) By visiting the university's website.
D) By contacting the departmental office.
21. A) They are harder to meet than those for undergraduates.
B) They specify the number of credits students must earn.
C) They have to be approved by the examining committee.
D) They are the same among various divisions of the university.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22. A) Ph. D. candidates in dieting. C) Students in health classes.
B) Students majoring in nutrition. D) Middle and high school teachers.
23. A) Its overemphasis on thinness. C) Its mistaken conception of nutrition.
B) Its changing criteria fbr beauty. D) Its overestimate of the effect of dieting.
24. A) To demonstrate the magic effect of dieting on women.
B) To explain how computer images can be misleading.
C) To prove that technology has impacted our culture.
D) To illustrate her point that beauty is but skin deep.
25. A) To help students rid themselves of bad living habits.
B) To establish an emotional connection with students.
C) To promote her own concept of beauty.
D) To persuade girls to stop dieting.
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