专四听力练习题4(2)

4. What does the woman think Billy’s problem is?

A. He doesn’t obey. B. He needs glassed.

C. He doesn’t do his homework. D. He’s shy.

5. Which grade is Billy in?

A. Fifth B. Sixth

C. Fourth D. Eighth

6. Why is Billy allowed to be absent from school?

A. He’s shy. B. He has to see a doctor.

C. He doesn’t like school. D. He doesn’t do his homework.

Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.

7. The speakers are talking about_________.

A, the President’s portraits B. symbols on money

C. Abraham Lincoln D. the value of coins

8. Why weren’t Presidents featured on coins until 1909?

A. Lincoln was more important than the others.

B. There were not enough coins in circulation.

C. The people did not want a king-like figure.

D. The money was not valuable.

9. President________ was first featured on a coin.

A. Washington B. Lincoln

C. Roosevelt D. Kennedy

10. What does the woman say about bills?

A. She didn’t hear anything about them. B. They were used before coins.

C. They had many different names. D. They are less interesting than coins.

Section B Passages

In 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, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage.

11. How many new dwellings were completed in Great Britain in 1999?

A. 98,000 B. 89,000

C. 198,000 D. 189,000

12. What percentage was owner-occupation at the end of 1999?

A. 3.6% B. 50%

C. 75% D. 67%

13. Local authorities are encouraged to_______.

A. build more dwellings B. provide housing for every family