2003年12月全国大学英语四级考试真题和答案

2003年12月全国大学英语四级考试真题和答案 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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),Cand D), and dead which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre You will hear You will read A)At the office B)In the waiting room C) At the airport D)In a restaurant From the conversation we know that the two were talking about work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the Therefore, A)"At the office"is the best answer. You should choose [a] on the answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre Sample Answer [A][C][D] 1. A) The man could come some time later. BThe size the man wants will arrive soon. c The size of the skirt is ail right for the man D The man could buy a shirt of a different color. 2. A)The woman is filming the lake. B)The woman is running toward the lake. c The woman cant take a photo of the man. D)The woman is watching an exciting film with the man. 3. A)It's quiet in the restaurant. B The restaurant is too far from their school c)The price is high in the restaurant. D) The restaurant serves good food 4. A)On a busy street. BIn a Hong Kong hotel C)At an airport. D) At a booking office. 5. A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor. BThe woman should have seen the doctor earlier. C) The woman's headache will go away by itself. D The woman has been complaining too much. 6. A)Put off his appointment with Mr Johnso B)Help move things to Mr Johnson s office

2003 年 12 月全国大学英语四级考试真题和答案 Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Example: You will hear: You will read: A) At the office. B) In the waiting room. C) At the airport. D) In a restaurant. From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This conversation is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office” is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre. Sample Answer [A] [C] [D] 1. A) The man could come some time later. B) The size the man wants will arrive soon. C) The size of the skirt is ail right for the man. D) The man could buy a shirt of a different color. 2. A) The woman is filming the lake. B) The woman is running toward the lake. C) The woman can’t take a photo of the man. D) The woman is watching an exciting film with the man. 3. A) It’s quiet in the restaurant. B) The restaurant is too far from their school. C) The price is high in the restaurant. D) The restaurant serves good food. 4. A) On a busy street. B) In a Hong Kong hotel. C) At an airport. D) At a booking office. 5. A) The woman should confirm her appointment with the doctor. B) The woman should have seen the doctor earlier. C) The woman’s headache will go away by itself. D) The woman has been complaining too much. 6. A) Put off his appointment with Mr. Johnson. B) Help move things to Mr. Johnson’s office

C)Help the woman move the items. D) Hurry to Mr Johnsons office. 7. A)The man didnt practice hard enough. BThe man should find a new partner. C)The man should not give up. D) The man should not dream of being a superstar. 8. A)It doesnt appeal to her BIt's incredibly delicous. c)she has already tasted it. )There is no more lef 9. A) The man is a diligent student. BThe man has bad study habits. C)The man has made a mess of his midterm exam. D The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper. 10. A) The man has finished Ms assignment. B The man is willing to help the woman. C)The man will drive the woman to school. D) The man is losing patience with the woman. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some 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),Br C)and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard 11. A)The importance of good manners. BThe art of saying thank you C) The secret of staying pretty D The difference between elegance and good manners. 12. A) They were willing to spend more money on cothes B They paid more attention to their appearance. c They were more aware of changes in fashion. D)They were nicer and gentler. 13. A)By putting on a little make-up. B By decorating our homes. C) By being kind and generous. D By wearing fashionable clothes. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard 14. A)Children dont get enough education in safety B The playgrounds are in poor condition C) The playgrounds are overcrowded DChildren are keen on dangerous games

C) Help the woman move the items. D) Hurry to Mr. Johnson’s office. 7. A) The man didn’t practice hard enough. B) The man should find a new partner. C) The man should not give up. D) The man should not dream of being a superstar. 8. A) It doesn’t appeal to her. B) It’s incredibly delicious. C) She has already tasted it. D) There is no more left. 9. A) The man is a diligent student. B) The man has bad study habits. C) The man has made a mess of his midterm exam. D) The man is usually the last to hand in his test paper. 10. A) The man has finished Ms assignment. B) The man is willing to help the woman. C) The man will drive the woman to school. D) The man is losing patience with the woman. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some 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 the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. 11. A) The importance of good manners. B) The art of saying thank you. C) The secret of staying pretty. D) The difference between elegance and good manners. 12. A) They were willing to spend more money on clothes. B) They paid more attention to their appearance. C) They were more aware of changes in fashion. D) They were nicer and gentler. 13. A) By putting on a little make-up. B) By decorating our homes. C) By being kind and generous. D) By wearing fashionable clothes. Passage Two Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. 14. A) Children don’t get enough education in safety. B) The playgrounds are in poor condition. C) The playgrounds are overcrowded. D) Children are keen on dangerous games

15. A) They should help maintain the equipment. B They should teach their children how to use the equipment. C)They should stop their children from climbing ladders. D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children 16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure. B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment. C)They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just hear 17. A)It's admired worldwide. BIt takes skill. C)It pays wel D)It's a full-time job. 18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left. B) mother with a baby in her arms. C)A woman whose bag is hanging in front. DA lone female with a handbag at her right side. 19. A)A side pocket of his jacket. B The top pocket of his jacket. C)A side pocket of his trousers. D The back pocket of his tight trousers. 20. A)Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard B)Hotels and restaurants in southeast London. C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage. D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards. Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),cand D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. I'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that condudes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. while any of these statements might be true they are practically impossi ble to prove scientifically stil, I was struck by a report which concluded that today' s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 19505. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago Why are Americas kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation-brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community among other things-and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place. Given that we cant turn the cock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation

15. A) They should help maintain the equipment. B) They should teach their children how to use the equipment. C) They should stop their children from climbing ladders. D) They should keep a watchful eye on their children. 16. A) They can be creative when they feel secure. B) They may panic in front of high playground equipment. C) They should be aware of the potential risks in the playground. D) They tend to stay within shouting or running distance of their parents. Passage Three Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) It’s admired worldwide. B) It takes skill. C) It pays well. D) It’s a full-time job. 18. A) An old lady carrying a handbag on the left. B) A mother with a baby in her arms. C) A woman whose bag is hanging in front. D) A lone female with a handbag at her right side. 19. A) A side pocket of his jacket. B) The top pocket of his jacket. C) A side pocket of his trousers. D) The back pocket of his tight trousers. 20. A) Clothing stores where people are relaxed and off guard. B) Hotels and restaurants in southeast London. C) Airports where people carry a lot of luggage. D) Theater lobbies with uniformed security guards. Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. Passage One Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. I’m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today’s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children ages 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago. Why are America’s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation—brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things—and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place. Given that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation

At the top of the list is nurturing (H)a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress. To help kids build stronger connections others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep. Limit the amount of virtual (s da)violence your children are exposed to It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news. Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesnt have to ruin your life. 21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people s state of mind are A)surprising B)con c)illogical D)questionable 22. what does the author mean when he says, we cant tum the clock back(Line 1, Para A)It's impossible to slow down the pace of change. B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed C)Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten. DIts impossible to forget the past. 23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago A) were less isolated physically B were probably less self-centered c) probably suffered less from anxiety Were considered less individualistic 24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is A)to provide them with a safer environment Bto lower their expectations for them c)to get them more involved socially D to set a good model for them to follow 25. What condusion can be drawn from the passage? A)Anxiety though unavoidable, can be coped wit B)Children s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated c children s anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care. D Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature. Passage TwO Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage

cope. At the top of the list is nurturing (培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress. To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep. Limit the amount of virtual (虚拟的) violence your children are exposed to. It’s not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news. Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale. Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn’t have to ruin your life. 21. The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people’s state of mind are ________. A) surprising B) confusing C) illogical D) questionable 22. What does the author mean when he says, “we can’t turn the clock back” (Line 1, Para. 3)? A) It’s impossible to slow down the pace of change. B) The social reality children are facing cannot be changed. C) Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten. D) It’s impossible to forget the past. 23. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago ________. A) were less isolated physically B) were probably less self-centered C) probably suffered less from anxiety D) were considered less individualistic 24. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is ________. A) to provide them with a safer environment B) to lower their expectations for them C) to get them more involved socially D) to set a good model for them to follow 25. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage? A) Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with. B) Children’s anxiety has been enormously exaggerated. C) Children’s anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care. D) Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature. Passage Two Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage

It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints(Jx)influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beths story i did not get what I wanted when i did not ask for it. We had cubicle(NAE) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. one by one they were moved into window offices, while i remained in the cubides, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. i guess they thought me content to stay in the cubides since i did not voice my opinion either way. It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but nice"isnt a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it. Performance is your best bargaining chip( 1)when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new dient or a sizable contract, for example)just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want. Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services? Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction 26. According to the passage before taking a job a person should A) demonstrate his capability Bgive his boss a good impression D)ask for the salary he hopes to get 27. What can be inferred from Beth's story? A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations. B)If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it. C) People should not be content with what they have got D People should be careful when negotiating for a job 28. We can learn from the passage that Unfairness exists in salary Bmost people are overworked and underpaid c)one should avoid overstating ones performance D most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises 29. To get a pay raise a person should A)advertise himself on the job market Persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract c)try to get inside information about the organization D)do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions 30. To be successful in negotiations, one must

It is easier to negotiate initial salary requirement because once you are inside, the organizational constraints (约束) influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don’t at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth’s story: I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle (小隔间) offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way. It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but “nice” isn’t a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it. Performance is your best bargaining chip (筹码) when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs (a new client or a sizable contract, for example) just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want. Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services? Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction. 26. According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should ________. A) demonstrate his capability B) give his boss a good impression C) ask for as much money as he can D) ask for the salary he hopes to get 27. What can be inferred from Beth’s story? A) Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations. B) If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it. C) People should not be content with what they have got. D) People should be careful when negotiating for a job. 28. We can learn from the passage that ________. A) unfairness exists in salary increases B) most people are overworked and underpaid C) one should avoid overstating one’s performance D) most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises 29. To get a pay raise, a person should ________. A) advertise himself on the job market B) persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract C) try to get inside information about the organization D) do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions 30. To be successful in negotiations, one must ________