2009年12月英语四级考试听力真题原文(短对话)
11.
Man: Excuse me, do you have change for a ten-dollar note? I need to pay the parking meter.
Woman: I'm sorry. But I think you can get it through the money changer, in the shopping center across the street.
Question: What is the man trying to do?
12.
Man: Can you recommend something that a school boy of seven or eight will really like?
Woman: I suggest this toy train, sir. It's an excellent brand, very popular, all over the world these days.
Question: What is the man doing?
13.
Woman: Do you let people know when you are taking pictures of them?
Man: I try not to. You know, any picture of a person who poses for the camera would look dull and unnatural.
Question: What are the speakers talking about?
14.
Woman: I need to talk to someone who knows Baltimore well. I'm told you lived there.
Man: Oh, but I was really young at the time.
Question: What does the man mean?
15.
Woman: Aren't you disappointed that you didn't get the promotion?
Man: Maybe a little. But I know I need more experience before I'm ready for that kind of responsibility.
Question: What do we learn about the man from this conversation?
16.
Woman: I've been working out the gym since January. I was a bit out of shape.
Man: You look terrific! It seems that your effort has paid off.
Question: What does the man imply about the woman?
17.
Woman: Prof. Clark suggested that I get a tutor for advanced physics.
Man: Well, that might help. Advanced physics is a pretty difficult course.
Question: What does the man mean?
18.
Woman: Bill, have you heard the latest news? It appears we two won't be laid off after all.
Man: Oh, I'm somewhat tired of working here. I've been wondering whether I should resign. Anyway, the news seems to be good for you.
Question: How does the man feel about the news?