1、一、2009 年 12 月大学英语四级考试真题听力长对话长对话 1W: Hello, Cartson 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:
2、 Aha. 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.M: Just once a w
3、eek?W: Yes. But thats almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45.M: Oh! Well, thats all right, I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last?W: Mm, 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
4、 dollars including the necessary computer time.M: Ah-hum. Okay, Eh, where do I go to register?W: Registration is on the second and third of September between 6 and 9 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 anyt
5、hing that I should bring with me?W: No, just your check book.M: Well, thank you so much.W: You re very welcome. Bye!M: Bye!Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.Q19: Why does the man choose to take an evening course?Q20: What does the man have to do before taking the c
6、ourse 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?长对话 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 o
7、f 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
8、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 effective for me.W: Would you consid
9、er changing your job because of the high stress factor?M: I have considered leaving my job due to stress-related factors. However, I do think that an element of stress is a good thing. And if used the right way can actually be a positive thing.W: What do you enjoy about the stressful aspects of your
10、 job?M: Having said all that, I do actually enjoy an element of uncertainty. I enjoy mental challenge. Trading generates a wide range of emotions second by second. How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short,medium and long term trading performance and success.Q23-25Q23. What is the man s job?Q24. Why does the man prefer to cook a meal rather than have a take-away?Q25. What does the man say about an element of stress in his job?
