2009 年年 12 月四级听力原文月四级听力原文 Short conversation11. M: Excuse me, do you have change for a ten-dollar note? I need to pay the parking meter.W: Im sorry, but I think you can get it through the money changer in the shopping center across the street.Q: What is the man trying to do?12. M: Can you recommend something that a school boy of 7 or 8 will really like?W: Id suggest this toy train, sir. Its an excellent brand. Very popular all over the world these days.Q: What is the man doing?13. W: Do you let people know when youre taking pictures of them?M: I try not to. You know any picture of a person who poses for the camera would look dull and unnatural.Q: What are the speakers talking about?14. W: I need to talk to someone who knows Baltimore well. Im told you lived there.M: Oh, but I was really young at the timeQ: What does the man mean?15. W: Arent you disappointed that you didnt get the promotion?M: Maybe a little, but I know I need more experience before Im ready for that kind of responsibility.Q: What do we learn about the man from this conversation?16. W: Ive been working out the gym since January. I was a bit out of shape.M: You look terrific. It seems that your effort has paid off.Q: What does the man imply about the woman?17. W: Professor Clark suggested I get a tutor for advanced physics.M: Well, that might help. Advanced physics is a pretty difficult course.Q: What does the man mean?18. W: Bill, have you heard the latest news? It appears we two wont be laid off after all.M: Oh, Im somewhat tired of working here. Ive been wondering whether I should resign. Anyway, the news seems to be good for you.Q: How does the man feel about the news?09 年 6 月四级听力原文 Short Conversations 11. W: There were more than a hundred people at Kates birthday party. How come shes got so many friends? M: Its really no surprise. You know she was popular even when she was a child Q: What does the man imply about Kate? 12. M: They say therell be a snow-storm tonight, and the cold weather will last quite a few days. W: Oh! Were so lucky, well be getting away for a while, and having a holiday in Florida. But lets call right now to confirm our flight. Q: What do we learn about the two speakers? 13. W: Tony was awarded a medal for rescuing several families from the forest fire. M: I really admire his courage. Q: What do we learn about Tony from the conversation? 14. M: My washing machine is more than fifteen years old and it has worked just fine until last night. W: Youll never be able to get parts for it, even from Japan. So it might be time to invest a more recent model. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? 15. W: I heard about your promotion, you must be thrilled. M: Not really, the new office is huge, but the word load has doubled. Q: What do we learn about the man from the conversation? 16. W: I cant decide what to do about the party tomorrow. M: You dont have to go if you dont want to, but Ill be glad to give you a ride if you do. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 17. M: Now if you have any questions about the contract. Ill be happy to answer them. W: Nothing comes to mind right now, but Id like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it. Q: What are the speakers doing right now? 18. M: We are out of paper for the printer. Can you please order some? W: I completed the order form online yesterday and it will be here by noon. Ill let you know when it comes in. Q: What did the woman do?