1月大学英语四级考试真题及答案Part 1 Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: 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 center.1. A) See a doctor B) Stay in bed for a few days. C) Get treatment in a better hospital.D) Make a phone call to the doctor.2. A) The 2:00 train will arrive earlier.B) The 2:30 train has a dining car.C) The woman prefers to take the 2:30 train.D) they are gong to have some fast food on the train.3. A) She has been longing to attend Harvard University.B) Shell consider the mans suggestion carefully.C) She has finished her project with Dr. Garcias help.D) Shell consult Dr. Garcia about entering graduate school.4. A) Alice didnt seem to be nervous during her speech.B) Alice needs more training in making public speeches.C) The man can hardly understand Alices presentation.D) The man didnt think highly of Alices presentation.5. A) Its worse than 30 years ago.B) It remains almost the same as before.C) There are more extremes in the weather.D) There has been a significant rise in temperature.6. A) At a publishing house.B) At a bookstore.C) In a reading roomD) In Prof. Jordans office7. A) The man can stay in her brothers apartment.B) Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.C) Her brother can find an apartment for the man.D) The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.8. A) Priority should be given to listening.B) Its most helpful to read English newspapers every day.C) Its more effective to combine listening with reading.D) Reading should come before listening.9. A) It can help solve complex problems.B) It will most likely prove ineffective C) It is a new weapon against terrorists.D) It will help detect all kinds of liars.10. A) Help the company recruit graduate students.B) Visit the electronics company next week.C) Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D) Apply for a job in the electronics companySection BDirections: 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 center.Passage One Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) It ha been proven to be the best painkiller.B) It is a possible cure for heart disease.C) It can help lower high body temperature effectively.D) It reduces the chance of death for heart surgery patients.12. A) It keeps blood vessels from being blocked.B) It speeds up their recovery after surgery.C) It in creases the blood flow to the heart.D) It adjusts their blood pressure.13. A) It is harmful to heart surgery patients with stomach bleeding.B) It should not be taken by heart surgery patients before the operation.C) It will have considerable side effects if taken in large doses.D) It should not be given to patients immediately after the operation.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) They strongly believe in family rules.B) They are very likely to succeed in life.C) They tend to take responsibility for themselvesD) They are in the habit of obeying their parents.15. A) They grow up to be funny and charming.B) They often have a poor sense of direction.C) They get less attention from their parents.D) They tend to be smart and strong-willed.16. A) They usually dont follow family rules.B) They dont like to take chances in their lives.C) They are less likely to be successful in life.D) They tend to believe in their parents ideas.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) They wanted to follow his example.B) They fully supported his undertaking.C) They were puzzled by his decision.D) They were afraid he wasnt fully prepared.18. A) It is more exciting than space travel.B) It is much cheaper than space travel.C) It is much safer than space travel.D) It is less time-consuming than space travel.19. A) They both attract scientists attention B) They can both be quite challenging C) They are both thought-provoking.D) They may both lead to surprising findings.20. A) To show how simple the mechanical aids for diving can be.B) To provide an excuse for his changeable character.C) To explore the philosophical issues of space travel.D) To explain why he