2023年英语专业四级真题2.pdf

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS(2023)PART I DICTATION 15 MINListen to the following passage.Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.Duringthe first reading,which will be done at normal speed,listen and try to understand the meaning.Forthe second and third readings,the passage will be read sentence by sentence,or phrase by phrase,with intervals of 15 seconds.The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during thistime you should check your work.You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your workonce more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION 20 MINIn Sections A,B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY.Listen carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations.Listen to the conversations carefully andthen answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation,youwill be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the conversation.1.The Ethical Consumer Research Association will provide information to shoppers onA.product price.B.product quality.C.manufacturers.D.production methods.2.According to the conversation,an ethical shopper shouldA.ask for othersdvice before buying things.B.consider the worth of something to be bought.C.postpone buying things whenever possible.D.search for things that are less costly.3.According to the conversation,ethical shoppers can be best described asA.shrewd.B.thrifty.C.extravagant.D.cautious.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation,youwill be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the conversation.4.Which of the following statements is CORRECT about Mary?A.She is enjoying her language study.B,She is enjoying her management study.C.She is not feeling very well at the moment.D.She is not happy about her study pressure.5.What does Mary think of the course initially?A.It is useful.B.It is difficult.C.It is challenging.D.It is interesting.6.What is Marys problem of living in a family house?A.She dislikes the food she eats.B.She is unable to sleep well.C.She has no chance to make friends.D.She finds the rent high.7.Which of the following is Mr.Daviesadvice?A.To tryto make more friends.B.To try to change accommodation.C.To spend more time on English.D.To stop attending language classes.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.According to the conversation,the day is special becauseA.many people are surfing the net on that day.B.it is an anniversary of the internet.C.the net brought about no changes until that day.D.big changes will take place on that day.9.We learn from the conversation that peopleA.cannot Jive without the internet.B cannot work without the internet.C.all use the internet to keep in touch.D.have varied opinions about internet use.10.At the end of the conversation,the speakers talk aboutA.the future of the internet.B.the type of office furniture.C.when changes will come.D.how people will use the internet.SECTION B PASSAGESIn this section,you will hear several passages.Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.At the end of the passage,you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the passage.11.In order to open a bank account,you need to produce in addition to your passport.A.a library card B.a registration formC.a telephone bill D.a receipt12.Which of the following might NOT be included in theutility bilP?A.Rent.B.Gas.C.Water.D.Telephone.13.According to the passage,what can one do in the post office?A.Getting contact details.B.Obtaining tax forms.C.Paying housing rents.D.Applying for loans.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.At the end of the passage,you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the passage.14.According to the passage,scheduling9means that youA.need to be efficient in work.B plan your work properly.C.try to finish work ahead of time.D.know how to work in teams.15.According to the passage,one of the activities to relax could beA.protecting wild animals.B.spending time with your family.C.learning how to read efficiently.D.learning how to do gardening.16.One of the ways to reduce stress is toA.do better than anyone else.B.fulfill high ambitions in ones work.C.work and have reasonable aims.D.start with a relatively low aim.17.According to the passage,to reduce stress has something to do with the followingEXCEPTA.onefs position.B.ones interest.C.ones health.D.ones mood.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.At the end of the passage,you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now,listen to the passage.18.According 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