学校______  专业________ 考号_____________  姓名______________

 

题 号	I	II	III	IV	总 分
满 分	30	30	20	20	100
得 分

 

 

Part Ⅰ Short Conversations (30 points, 2 points for each)  

 

Directions: In this section, you will hear 15 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C, and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

 

1. A In a hotel.

B In a library

C In a bank.

D In a restaurant. 

2. A The loss of some TV equipment. 

B The delay in the delivery of certain goods. 

C The improper functioning of the audit department. 

D The mistake made in the Atlantic Company’s order. 

3.      A 215

B 250

C 430

D 500 

4.      A At a travel agency.

B At a sporting goods store. 

C At a gymnasium.

D At a body building center. 

5.      A 5 kilometers.

B 10 kilometers. 

C 15 kilometers

D 20 kilometers. 

6.      A She agrees with the man. 

B The man missed the last study session. 

C She didn’t understand the last chemistry class. 

D The man should be more serious about his studies. 

7.      A He has just recovered from the flu. 

B He won’t be able to go to the play. 

C He heard that the play isn’t very good. 

D He has already seen the play. 

8.      A She likes swimming

B She isn’t hungry.

C She likes the man’s idea.

D She already has had supper.

9.      A tourist guide.      

B. A travel agent.    

C. A receptionist.    

D. A clerk in a ticket office. 

10.  A Paul usually flies to Japan with Betty.   

B Paul changed his mind at the last minute.   

C Paul persuaded Betty to change her mind.   

D Paul planed to go to Japan with Betty by sea. 

11. A The interview is very important to her. 

B She has to go through an important interview. 

C She is not ready for the interview. 

D The interview is probably too difficult for her to handle.

12. A In 1978.       

B In 1971.       

C In 1984.       

D In 1985.  

13.  A The woman can change American dollars into RMB at any bank.         B The woman can change money at the bank next to the Peace Hotel. 

C The bank next to the Peace Hotel closes early. 

D Most banks do not have the service of changing money. 

14.  A The air quality in the city is not as serious as the woman says.   

B There were no factories in the city in the past.    

C The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.   

D They should move to another city. 

15. A In Rome.       

B In Paris.      

C In Madrid.     

D In London.

 

Part Ⅱ Long Conversations (30 points, 2 points for each)  

 

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

 

Questions1 to 5 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 25 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.

 

1.Why is Ann calling?

A. To find about a professor.

B. To ask if she can register for a course.

C. To transfer to another school.

D. To find out about the botany department.

2.What problem is involved in attending the class?

A. It’s too advanced.

B. It’s for medical students.

C. It’s inappropriate.

D. It’s already full.

3.Why is Ann interested in taking the course?

A. It isn’t taught at her university.

B. It was recommended to her.

C. It’s required for her major.

D. She can’t take Professor Chambers’ course.

4.What does Professor Ward ask Ann to do?

A. Change her major botany.

B. Leave his office.

C. Get approval from Professor Chambers.

D. Get a letter from her university.

5.What can Ann do if she can’t take Professor Ward’s class?

A. Register for a related course with Professor Chambers.

B. Take a similar class in the spring.

C. Do an independent study program.

D. Register for a similar class at her university.      

 

Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 25 seconds to answer the questions. Now listento the conversation.

 

6.What is the man looking for?

A. The bookstore.

B. The telephone company.

C. A map of the town.

D. A shoe repair shop.

7.What can best be said about the way the woman speaks to the man?

A. She seems to be in a hurry to leave.

B. She seems to be curious about him.

C. She seems to be happy to assist him.

D. She seems to be unfamiliar with the town.

8.Which source of information about the town does the woman recommend?

A. A guidebook.

B. A police report.

C. The newspaper.

D. The telephone company.

9.Where is the shoe shop?

A. Right down the street.

B. Next to a bookstore.

C. About four blocks away.

D. Across town.

10.What can be best said about the instructions given here?

A. They had to be repeated.

B. They were easy for the man to remember.

C. The woman made a mistake.

D. The woman took them from a book.

 

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 25 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.

 

11. A. Tow sports fans.

B. Tow old friends. 

C. Customers and shop assistant.

D. Foreign tourist and his local guide. 

12. A. He plays ball games only. 

B. He goes to places where major sports games are held. 

C. He never plays any sports. 

D. He talks a lot about sports and watches sports games on TV at home.

13.   A. He has never missed watching any important tennis games. 

B. He has never missed watching any tennis games held at Wimbledon. 

C. He goes to Wimbledon every year when the international tennis   championships are held. 

D. He isn’t really interested in the sport and has never learned to play it

 

Question 14 to 15 is based on the second conversation.  At the end of the conversation, you will be given 25 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.

 

14. A. She is shy when speaking in front of people. 

B. She forgot to prepare the class. 

C. She made a serious mistake in front of people. 

D. She forgot to give a presentation. 

15. A. A common habit.

B. A common behavior. 

C. A learned behavior.

D. A learned habit.

 

Part III Passages (20 points, 2 points for each)

 

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

 

Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the  passage.

 

1. People choose London for post-Christmas shopping because

A. shops open early in the morning.

B. shops stay open for longer hours.

C. they can buy really cheap things.

D. they can shop with their friends.

2. We learn from the passage that

A. people are very keen on sales.

B. post-Christmas sales start at 3:30am.

C. post-Christmas sales last for a day.

D. sales include only a few items.

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Some people buy Christmas presents in the sales.

B. Some people shop online during the sales.

C. Some people buy presents for next Christmas.

D. Online retailers offer better post-Christmas sales.

 

Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.

 

4. Ballroom dancing used to be associated with______.

A. TV shows       B. old people

C. celebrities       D. professional dancers

5. According to the passage, recent popularity of ballroom dancing is the result of________.

A. the participation of celebrities

B. the designing of colorful costumes

C. the benefits it brings

D. a TV program

6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the TV show?

A. Performers have to be formally dressed on the show.

B. Each professional dancer dances with a celebrity.

C. People on the show perform a different dance every week.

D. The show runs for about four months.

7. According to the passage, the TV show has the greatest impact on______.

A. old people                        B. middle-aged people

C. kids and young people              D. all of the above

 

Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.

 

8. According to New Zealand’s rules about naming children, which of the foll   owing names is NOT acceptable?

A. Spiderman.     B. Gandalf.       C. 2 win.      D. Arsenal.

9. According to the passage, unusual names come from______.

A. popular culture      B. parents’ invention

C. sports                     D. all of the above 　

10. All of the following countries have strict rules about naming children EXC  EPT

A. Algeria.      B. Germany.         C. Japan.          D. Argentina

 

Part Ⅳ News Report (20 points, 2 points for each)

 

Directions: In this section, you will hear several 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 with a single line through the centre.

 

Directions: Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard

 

Question 1 

A How college students can improve their sleep habits. 

B Why sufficient  sleep is important for college students. 

C Why college students are more likely to have stress  problems. 

D How college students can handle their psychological  problems.

 

Question 2 

A It is not easy to improve one's sleep habits. 

B It is not good for students to play video games. 

C Students who are better prepared generally get higher scores in                         examinations.

D Making last-minute preparations for tests may be less effective                         than sleeping.

 

Directions: Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 

 

Question 3 

A Whether more airports should be built around London. 

B Whether adequate investment is being made to improve airport facilities.        C Whether the British Airports Authority should sell off some of its assets.      D Whether the Spanish Company could offer better service. 

 

Question 4 

A Inefficient management. 

B Poor ownership structure. 

C Lack of innovation and competition. 

D Lack of runway and terminal capacity.

 

Directions: Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

Question 5 

A Report the nicotine content of their cigarettes. 

B Set a limit to the production of their cigarettes. 

C Take steps to reduce nicotine in their products. 

D Study the effects of nicotine on young smokers. 

 

Question 6 

A The biggest increase in nicotine content tended to be in brands young             smokers like. 

B Big tobacco companies were frank with their customers about the 

hazards of smoking. 

C Brands which contain higher nicotine content were found to be much 

more popular. 

D Tobacco companies refused to discuss the detailed nicotine content of 

their products. 

 

Question 7 

A They promised to reduce the nicotine content in cigarettes. 

B They have not fully realized the harmful effect of nicotine. 

C They were not prepared to comment on the cigarette study.

D They will pay more attention to the quality of their products.

 

Directions:Questions 8 to 9 are based on the news report you have just heard.

Question 8 

A Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels. 

B An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. 

C The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala. 

D Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capital. 

 

Question 9 

A On Christmas Eve.                           

B During a security check. 

C Just before midnight.                       

D In the small hours of the morning.

 

Directions: Questions 10 are based on the news report you have just heard.

Question 10 

A It is likely to close many of its stores. 

B It is known for the quality of its goods. 

C It remains competitive in the recession. 

D It will expand its online retail business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

湖北文理学院专升本《英语听力》考试

ANSWER SHEET

 

 

   

   学校______  专业________ 考号_____________  姓名______________

 

题 号	I	II	III	IV	总 分
满 分	30	30	20	20	100
得 分

 

得    分	评卷人

 

Part I. Short Conversations (30 points, 2 point for each)

 

01.[A][B][C][D]  02.[A][B][C][D]  03.[A][B][C][D]  04.[A][B][C][D]  05. [A][B][C][D]

06.[A][B][C][D]  07.[A][B][C][D]  08.[A][B][C][D]  09.[A][B][C][D]  10. [A][B][C][D]

11.[A][B][C][D]  12.[A][B][C][D]  13.[A][B][C][D]  14.[A][B][C][D]  15. [A][B][C][D]

 

得    分	评卷人

 

Part II. Short Conversations (30 points, 2 point for each)

 

01.[A][B][C][D]  02.[A][B][C][D]  03.[A][B][C][D]  04.[A][B][C][D]  05. [A][B][C][D]

06.[A][B][C][D]  07.[A][B][C][D]  08.[A][B][C][D]  09.[A][B][C][D]  10. [A][B][C][D]

11.[A][B][C][D]  12.[A][B][C][D]  13.[A][B][C][D]  14.[A][B][C][D]  15. [A][B][C][D]

 

得    分	评卷人

 

Part III. Passages (20 points, 2 point for each)

 

01.[A][B][C][D]  02.[A][B][C][D]  03.[A][B][C][D]  04.[A][B][C][D]  05. [A][B][C][D]

06.[A][B][C][D]  07.[A][B][C][D]  08.[A][B][C][D]  09.[A][B][C][D]  10. [A][B][C][D]

 

得    分	评卷人

 

Part IV. News Report (20 points, 2 point for each)

 

01.[A][B][C][D]  02.[A][B][C][D]  03.[A][B][C][D]  04.[A][B][C][D]  05. [A][B][C][D]

06.[A][B][C][D]  07.[A][B][C][D]  08.[A][B][C][D]  09.[A][B][C][D]  10. [A][B][C][D]