目录2013年12月英语四级听力填空原文1四级改革之后复合式听写模拟题10四级听力考试技巧19英语四级听力提分技巧332013年12月英语四级听力填空原文When Captain Cook asked the chiefs in Tahiti why they always ate apart and alone, they replied, “Because it is right.” If we ask Americans why they eat with knives and forks, or why their men wear pants instead of skirts or why they may be married to only one person at a time, we are likely to get similar and very uninformative answers because its right, because thats the way its done, because its the custom or even I dont know. The reason for these and countless other patterns of social behavior is that they are controlled by social norms shared rules or guide lines which prescribe the behavior that is appropriate in a given situation. Norms define how people ought to behave under particular circumstances in a particular society. We conform to norms so readily that we are hardly aware they exist. In fact we are much more likely to notice departures from norms than conformity to them. You will not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little startled if they bowed, started to stroke you or kissed you on both cheeks. Yet each of these other forms of greeting is appropriate in other parts of the world. When we visit another society whose norms are different, we quickly become aware that things we do this way, they do that way.2013年秋季四级强化阶段讲义Listening 2主讲人：周澜【2010年6月CET4真题】Now youll hear the two long conversations.Conversation 1Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) He prefers the smaller evening classes. B) He has signed up for a day course.C) He has to work during the day. D) He finds the evening course cheaper.20. A) Learn a computer language. B) Learn data processing.C) Buy some computer software. D) Buy a few coursebooks.21. A) Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 9:45. B) From September 1 to New Years eve.C) Every Monday, lasting for 12 weeks. D) Three hours a week, 45 hours in total.22. A) What to bring for registration. B) Where to attend the class.C) How he can get to Frost Hall. D) Whether he can use a check.原文：Conversation 1W: Hello, Clarkson College, may I help you?M: Yes. Im looking for information on courses in computer programming. I would need it for the fall semester.W: Do you want a day or evening course?M: Well, it would have to be an evening course since I work during the day.W: Uh-huh. Have you taken any courses in data processing?M: No.W: Oh! Well, data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.M: Oh, I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not on Thursdays.W: Well, theres a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7:00.M: Just once a week?W: Yes. But thats almost 3 hours from 7:00 to 9:45.M: Oh! Well, thats all right, I could manage that.How many weeks does the course last?W: En, let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first weekends September and finishOh.just before Christmas, December 21st. M: And how much is the course?W: Thats 300 dollars including the necessary computer time.M: Aha. Okay, En, where do I go to register?W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6:00 and 9:00 in Frost Hall.M: Is that the round building behind the parking lot?W: Yes, thats the one.M: Oh, I know how to get there. Is there anything that I should bring with me?W: No, just your check book.M: Well, thank you so much.W: Youre very welcome. Bye!M: Bye!Q19: Why does the man choose to take an evening course?Q20: What does the man have to do before taking the course of computer programming?Q21: What do we learn about the schedule of evening course?Q22: What does the man want to know at the end of the conversation?Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) A training coach. B) A trading adviser. C) A professional manager. D) A financial trader.24. A) He can save on living expenses. B) He considers cooking creative.C) He can enjoy healthier food. D) He thinks take-away is tasteless.25. A) It is something inevitable. B) It is frustrating sometimes.C) It takes patience to manage. D) It can be a good thing.原文：Conversation 2W: So, why exactly does your job have reputation for being stressful?M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation and the feeling of a situation controlling you. Trading in financial markets combines both.W: How do you relax in the evening?M: I very rarely do anything work-related so its easy to escape the markets. I generally go to the gym or go for a run, especially if I had a bad day. I always cook a meal rather than have a take-away. To do something my brain will regard as creative.W: Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?M: I dont think there is a specific rule about how to beat stress. I generally find out what I do is eff