[新东方]09年12月英语四级听力详解

Now you hear the two long conversations

Conversation One
W: Hello, Cartson College, may I help you?
M: Yes. I’m 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 19题出题标志since(因果常考)(前二后二回合常考)(听见什么选什么 I work during the day.
W: 20题出题标志Aha(停顿常考)(听见什么选什么)(重复常考) . Have you taken any courses in data processing?
M: No.
W: Oh! Well, data processing(重复)is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming.
M: Oh, 21题出题标志(停顿常出)(听见什么选什么)I see. Well, when is it given? I hope it is not onThursdays.
W: Well, there’s a class that meets on Monday evenings at 7.
M: Just once a week?
W: Yes. But that’s almost 3 hours from 7 to 9:45.
M: Oh! Well, that’s all right, I could manage that. How many weeks does the course last?
W: Mm, 21题出题标志(停顿常出)(听见什么选什么)let me see. 12 weeks. You start the first weekends September and finish…Oh.. just before Christmas, December 21st.
M: And how much is the course?
W: That’s 300 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, that’s the one.
M: Oh, I know how to get there. 22题出题标志(前二后二回合必出))(听见什么选什么)Is there anything 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?
has to work during the day
答案标志:1.前二后二必出;2.因果标志词必出;3听见什么选什么

Q20: What does the man have to do before taking the course of computer programming?
data processing
答案标志:1.停顿常考;2.重复必出;3听见什么选什么

Q21: What do we learn about the schedule of evening course?
Monday, lasting for 12 weeks
答案标志:1.停顿常考;2听见什么选什么

Q22: What does the man want to know at the end of the conversation?
to bring for registration.
答案标志:1.前二后二必出;2听见什么选什么

Conversation Two
W: So, why exactly does your job have reputation for being stressful?
M: Stress is generally driven by the feeling of being out of control of a situation and the feeling of a situation controlling you. 23题出题标志(前二后二常考)(听见什么选什么)Trading in financial markets combines both.
W: How do you relax in the evening?
M: I very rarely do anything work-related so it’s 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 cook a meal rather than have a take-away. To do something my brain 24题出题标志（听见什么选什么） will regard as creative9（与选项的同义替换都是如此模式化）.
W: Do you think what you do to relax is an effective way to beat stress?
M: I don’t 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 consider 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 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. 25题出题标志（前二后二回合必出）How you deal with and manage those emotions dictates short medium and long term trading performance and success（仅此一字足以解题）.

Q23-25
Q23. What is the man’s job?
D.A financial trader
答案标志:1.前二后二必出;2听见什么选什么

Q24. Why does the man prefer to cook a meal rather than have a take-away?
B.He considers cooking creative
答案标志:1.听见什么选什么

Q25. What does the man say about an element of stress in his job?
D.It can be a good thing
答案标志:1.前二后二必出