bern7月英语四级真题听力原文

2021年1月14日发(作者：安国善)

Part III Listening Comprehension
11. W: I ran into Sally the other day. I could hardly recognize her. Do
you remember her from high school?
M: Yeah, she was a little out of shape back then. Well, has she lost
a lot of weight?
Q: What does the man remember of Sally?
12. W: We don’t seem to have a reservation for you, sir. I’m sorry.
M: But my secretary said that she had reserved a room for me here.
I phoned her from the airport this morning just before I got on board the
plane.
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place?
13. W: What would you do if you were in my place?
M: If Paul were my son, I’d just not worry. Now that his teacher
is giving him extra help and he is working hard himself, he’s sure to
do well in the next exam.
Q: What’s the man’s suggestion to the woman?
14. M: You’ve had your hands full and have been overworked during the
last two weeks. I think you really need to go out and get some fresh air
and sunshine.
W: You are right. That’s just what I’m thinking about.
Q: What’s the woman most probably going to do?
15. W: Hello, John. How are you feeling now? I hear you’ve been ill.
M: They must have confused me with my twin brother Rod. He’s been
sick all week, but I’ve never felt better in my life.
Q: What do we learn about the man?
16. M: Did you really give away all your furniture when you moved into
the new house last month?
W: Just the useless pieces, as I’m planning to purchase a new set
from Italy for the sitting room only.
Q: What does the woman mean?
17. M: I’ve brought back your Oxford Companion to English Literature.
I thought you might use it for your paper. Sorry not to have returned it
earlier.
W: I was wondering where that book was.
Q: What can we infer from that conversation?
18. W: To tell the truth, Tony, it never occurs to me that you are an
athlete.
M: Oh, really? Most people who meet me, including some friends of
mine, don’t think so either.
Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

Conversation One
M: Mary, I hope you are packed and ready to leave.
W: Yes, I’m packed, but not quite ready. I can’t find my passport.
M: Your passport? That’s the one thing you mustn’t leave behind.
W: I know. I haven’t lost it. I’ve packed it, but I can’t remember which
bag it’s in.(19)
M: Well, you have to find it at the airport. Come on, the taxi is waiting.
(21)
W: Did you say taxi? I thought we were going in your car.
M: Yes, well, I had planned to, but I’ll explain later. You’ve got to
be there in an hour.
W: The plane doesn’t leave for two hours. Anyway, I’m ready to go now.
M: Now you are taking just one case, is that right?
W: No, there is one in the hall（客厅、门厅）as well. (22)
M: Gosh, what a lot of stuff! You’re taking enough for a month instead
of a week. (20)
W: Well, you can’t depend on the weather. It might be cold.
M: It’s never cold in Rome. Certainly not in May. Come on, we really must
go.
W: Right, we are ready. We’ve got the bags. I’m sure there is no need
to rush. (21)
M: There is. I asked the taxi driver to wait two minutes, not twenty. (21)
W: Look, I’m supposed to be going away to relax. You’re making me
nervous.
M: Well, I want you to relax on holidays, but you can’t relax yet.
W: OK, I promise not to relax, at least not until we get to the airport
and I find my passport.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What does the woman say about her passport?
20. What do we know about the woman’s trip?
21. Why does the man urge the woman to hurry?
22. Where does the conversation most probably take place?

Conversation Two
W: Oh, I’m fed up with my job. (23)
M: Hey, there is a perfect job for you in the paper today. You might be
interested.
W: Oh, what is it? What do they want? (24)
M: Wait a minute. Er, here it is. The European Space Agency is recruiting
translators. (24)
W: The European Space Agency?
M: Well, that’s what it says. They need an English translator to work
for French or German. (24)
W: So they need a degree in French or German, I suppose. Well, I’ve got
that. What’s more, I have plenty of experience. What else are they asking
for?
M: Just that. A university degree and three or four years of experience
as a translator in a professional environment, They also say the person
should have a lively and enquiring mind, effective communication skills
and the ability to work individually or as a part of the team.
W: Well, if I stay at my present job much longer, I won’t have any mind
or skills left. By the way, what about salary? I just hope it isn’t lower
than what I get now.
M: It’s said to be negotiable. It depends on the applicant’s education
and experience. (25) In addition to basic salary, there is a list of extra
benefits. Have a look yourself.
W: Hmm, travel and social security plus relocation expenses are paid. Hey
this isn’t bad. I really want the job.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard
23. Why is the woman trying to find a new job?
24. What position is being advertised in the paper?
25. What are the key factors that determine the salary of the new position?

Section B
Passage One
When couples get married, they usually plan to have children. Sometimes,
however, a couple can not have a