2010專四真題

SECTION A CONVERSATIONS

In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and

then answer the questions that follow.

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

1. The following details have been checked during the conversation EXCEPT

A. number of travelers.

B. number of tour days.

C. flight details.

D. room services.

2. What is included in the price?

A. Air tickets and local transport.

B. Local transport and meals.

C. Air tickets, local transport and breakfast.

D. Air tickets, local transport and all meals.

3. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A. The traveler is reluctant to buy travel insurance.

B. The traveler is ready to buy travel insurance.

C. The traveler doesn't have to buy travel insurance.

D. Travel insurance is not mentioned in the conversation.

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

4. Which of the following details is CORRECT?

A. Mark knows the exact number of airport buses.

B. Mark knows the exact number of delegates' spouse.

C. Mark doesn't know the exact number of delegates yet.

D. Mark doesn't know the number of guest speakers.

5. What does Linda want to know?

A. The arrival time of guest speakers.

B. The departure time of guest speakers.

C. The type of transport for guest speakers.

D. The number of guest speakers.

6. How many performances have been planned tbr the conference?

A. One.

B. Two.

C. Three.

D. Not mentioned.

7. Who will pay for the piano performance?

A. Pan-Pacific Tours.

B. Johnson & Sons Events.

C. Conference delegates.

D. An airline company.

Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of'the conversation,

you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.

8. What is NOT missing in Mary's briefcase?

A. Her cheque book.

B. Her papers for work.

C. Her laptop.

D. Her appointment book.

9. Where was Mary the whole morning?

A. At the police station.

B. At a meeting.

C. In her client's office.

D. In the restaurant.

10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end?

A. The papers inside had the company's name.

B. The briefcase was found in the restaurant.

C. The restaurant manager telephoned James.

D. The cheque book inside bore her name.

SECTION B PASSAGES

In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, yott will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.

11. We learn from the passage that about two-thirds of the courses are taught through

A. the School of Design and Visual Arts.

B. the School of Social Work.

C. the School of Business.

D. the Arts and Sciences program.

12.What is the cost of undergraduate tuition?

A. Twenty thousand dollars.

B. Thirty thousand dollars.

C. Twenty-seven thousand dollars.

D. Thirty-eight thousand dollars.

13.International students can receive all the following types of financial assistance EXCEPT

A. federal loans.

B. private loans.

C. scholarships.

D. monthly payment plans.

Questions 14 to 17 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.

14. According to the passage, mothers in ____ spend more time looking after children.

A. France

B. America

C. Denmark

D. Australia

15. Which of the following activities would Australian fathers traditionally participate in?

A. Feeding and playing with children.

B. Feeding and bathing children.

C. Taking children to the park and to school.

D. Taking children to watch sports events.

16. According to the study, the "new man" likes to

A. spend more time at work.

B. spend more time with children.

C. spend time drinking after work.

D. spend time on his computer.

17.It is suggested in the passage that the "new man" might be less acceptable in

A. France.

B. Britain.

C. Australia.

D. Denmark.

Questions 18 to 20 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.

18.The services of the new partnership are provided mainly to

A. mothers of infected babies.

B. infected children and women.

C. infected children in cities.

D. infected women in cities.

19.Which of the following details about Family Health International is INCORRECT?

A. It is a nonprofit organization.

B. It provides public health services.

C. It carries out research on public health.

D. It has worked in five countries till now.

20.The example of Cambodia mainly shows

A. the importance of government support.

B. the importance of public education efforts.

C. the progress the country has made so far.

D. the methods used to fight AIDS.

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the

questions that follow.

Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.

21. According to the news, the victim was

A. a 17-year-old girl.

B. a 15-year-old boy.

C. a 23-year-old woman.

D. an l 8-year-old man.

22.We learn from the news that the suspects were arrested

A. one month later.

B. two months later.

C. immediately.

D. two weeks later.

Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be

given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.

23.The Iraqi parliament can vote on the security agreement only after

A. all parties have agreed on it.

B. the US troops have pulled out.

C. the cabinet has reviewed it.

D. the lawmakers have returned from Mecca.

24.According to the news, the US troops are expected to completely pull out by

A. mid-2009.

B. the end of 2009.

C. mid-2011.

D. the end of 2011.

Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be

given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.

25.The following are involved in the operations to rescue the children in Honduras EXCEPT

A. the police.

B. the district attorney.

C. the prison authorities.

D. Institute of Childhood and Family.

26. What punishment would parents face if they allowed their children to beg?

A. To be imprisoned and fined.

B. To have their children taken away.

C. To be handed over to the authorities.

D. None.

Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item. you will be given 5

seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.

27.What is the news item about?

A. Coastlines in Italy.

B. Public use of the beach.

C. Swimming and bathing.

D. Private bathing clubs.

Question 28 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5

seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.

28.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?

A. The airport was shut down for Friday.

B. There was a road accident involving two buses.

C. Local shops were closed earlier than usual.

D. Bus service was stopped for Friday.

Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be

given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.

29.How many people were rescued from the apartment building?

A. 17.

B. 24.

C. 21.

D. 41.

30.Which of the following details in the news is CORRECT?

A. The rescue operation involved many people.

B. The cause of the explosions has been determined.

C. Rescue efforts were stopped on Thursday.

D. The explosions didn't destroy the building.