1998年12月大学英语四级考试真题与答案

Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
　　Section A
　　Directions: 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.
　　Example: You will hear:
　　You will read:
　　A) 2 hours.
　　B) 3 hours.
　　C) 4 hours.
　　D) 5 hours.
　　From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) "5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.
　　Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]

　　1. A) He watched television with his friend.
　　B) He stayed at home talking with his friend.
　　C) He went to see a film with his friend.
　　D) He went to see his schoolmate.

　　2. A) When the meeting is to be held.
　　B) Who are going to attend the meeting.
　　C) Where the meeting is to be held.
　　D) What's to be discussed at the meeting.

　　3. A) The necessity of writing to Mr. Johnson.
　　B) Who is going to contact Mr. Johnson.
　　C) The arrangement of the Wednesday meeting.
　　D) Where they are going to meet Mr. Johnson.

　　4. A) Jack brought the tape to the party.
　　B) The tape had been returned to Paul.
　　C) The tape was missing.
　　D) Jack lent his tape to Paul.

　　5. A) The man wants to reserve a room.
　　B) The man reserved a room some time ago.
　　C) The man has booked a room with no bath.
　　D) The man wants to buy a flat on the second floor.

　　6. A) Both editions are the same price now.
　　B) It has two editions with the same cover.
　　C) The paperback edition is on sale.
　　D) The hardcover edition is more expensive.

　　7. A) His TV sets are all of the same brand.
　　B) He doesn't have the newest models right now.
　　C) He has the best TV sets for sale.
　　D) His TV sets have a good sale.

　　8. A) He must hand in a report about the museum.
　　B) He has already visited the museum.
　　C) He has to read a history book.
　　D) He is too busy to go with her.

　　9. A) They are rewarding.
　　B) They are entertaining.
　　C) They are boring.
　　D) They are time-consuming.

　　10. A) A sunny day.
　　B) A raincoat.
　　C) An attractive hut.
　　D) A lovely hat.