1998年12月大学英语四级考试真题与答案_第2页

　Section B
　　Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

　　Passage one
　　Question 11 to 14 are based on the passage you have just heard.
　　11. A) She sat back and relaxed.
　　B) She decided to retire.
　　C) She entered university.
　　D) She worked out a new English program.

　　12. A) 8 years.
　　B) 20 years.
　　C) 16 years.
　　D) 30 years.

　　13. A) Bring a great deal of useful experience to the university.
　　B) Improve human relationships in the university.
　　C) Bring a fear of aging among young students on the campus.
　　D) Improve the reputation of the university.

　　14. A) She is learning English and Drama.
　　B) She is learning how to make sound judgments.
　　C) She is learning how to teach minority students.
　　D) She is learning to perceive, not to judge.

　　Passage Two
　　Questions 15 to 17 are based on the passage you have just heard.
　　15. A) The difference between classical music and rock music.
　　B) Why classical music is popular with math students.
　　C) The effects of music on the results of math tests.
　　D) How to improve your reasoning ability.

　　16. A) Because it stimulates your nerve activity.
　　B) Because it keeps you calm.
　　C) Because it strengthens your memory.
　　D) Because it improves your problem solving strategies.

　　17. A) Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.
　　B) The effects of music do not last long.
　　C) The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.
　　D) Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.

　　Passage Three
　　Questions 18 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
　　18. A) To drive the car automatically.
　　B) To measure the driver's pulse.
　　C) To prevent car accidents.
　　D) To monitor the driver's health.

　　19. A) It sends out signals for help.
　　B) It sounds an alarm to warn the driver.
　　C) It takes over the driving immediately.
　　D) It stops the car automatically.

　　20. A) It monitors the signals transmitted from the driver's brain.
　　B) It can measure the driver's alcohol level in the blood.
　　C) It can quicken the driver's response to emergencies.
　　D) It bases its analysis on the driver's heartbeat.