爱思英语网 WWW.24EN.COM收集整理2010年英语专业四级真题深色标志的为答案QUESTION BOOKLETTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2010) -GRADE FOUR-TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN PART I DICTATION 15 MIN Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence,orphrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing.October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshers Week for their newcomers. Its a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Dont rush into anything that youll regret for the next three years.PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION 20 MINIIn Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In 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, 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 doesnt 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 ofthe 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 doesnt know the exact number of delegates yet. D. Mark doesnt 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 ofthe conversation,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.8. What is NOT missing in Marys 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 clients office. D. In the restaurant.10. Why was Mary sure that the briefcase was hers in the end? A. The papers inside had the companys 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 PASSAGESIn 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