2006年6月新四级真题答案及听力原文

　　2006年6月新四级真题答案及听力原文

　　Short conversations

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　　M: What was it like working with those young stars?

　　W: It was a great group. I always got mad that people said that we didn't get along just because we are girls. There was never a fight. We had a great time.

　　Q: What does the woman mean?

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　　M: Are you telling me you don't have a housekeeper?

　　W: No we don't. If you make a mess you clean it up yourself..

　　Q: What do we learn from this conversation?

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　　W: I hear that Edwards is thinking of buying another house.

　　M: Should they be doing that with all the other expenses they have to pay? Anyhow they are over 70 now. Their present house is not too bad.

　　Q: What does the man imply?

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　　M: You look like you're freezing to death. Why don't you put this on?

　　W: Thank you, it was so warm at noon. I didn't expect the weather to turn so quickly.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

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　　M: I have the steak, French fries and let's see chocolate ice cream for dessert.

　　W: Uh -oh, you know these things will ruin your health too much fat and sugar how about ordering some vegetables and fruits instead?

　　Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place?

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　　M: What was it like growing up in New York's Bronx District, was it safe?

　　W: To me it was. It was all I knew. My mum was sending me to the shop and I'd go and buy when I was about 8years old.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

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　　M: Nice weather, isn't it? I've seen you around the office but I don't think we've met I am Henry Smith I work in the market research section.

　　W: Nice to meet to you Henry. I am Helen Grant. I am in the advertising section on the 9th floor.

　　Q: What can we infer from the conversation?

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　　M: Mam, I hear you have an apartment to rent. Can I take a look at it?

　　W: Sure, you are welcome any time by appointment but I have to tell you the building is close to a railway and if you can't put up with the noise, you might at all save the trip.

　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　Longer conversation one

　　W: Please have a seat, Mr. Sanders. I've received your resume last week and was very impressed.

　　M: Thank you.

　　W: We are a small financial company trading mostly stocks and bonds May I ask why you are interested in working for us?

　　M: Your company has an impressive reputation and I've always wanted to work for a smaller company.

　　W: That's good to hear. Would mind telling me a little about your present job?

　　M: I am currently working in a large international company in charge of a team of eight brokers. We buy and sell stocks for major clients worldwide.

　　W: Why do you think you are the right candidate for this position?

　　M: As a head broker, I have a lot of experience in the stock market. I deal with the client with the daily bases and I enjoy working with people.

　　W: Well, you might just be the person we've been looking for. Do you have any questions?

　　M: If I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?

　　W: You'd be working with other two head brokers and in other words you will be handling a third of our clients.

　　M: And who would I report to?

　　W: Directly to me.

　　M: I see. What kind of benefit package do you offer?

　　W: Two weeks of paid vacation of your first year of employment you will also be entitled to medical and dental insurance. But this is something you should discuss with our personnel department. Do you have any other questions?

　　M: No, not at the moment.

　　W: Well, I have to discuss your application with my colleagues and we will get back to you early next week.

　　M: Ok, thanks. It' been nice meeting you.

　　W: Nice meeting you too, and thanks for coming in today.

　　19 What's the purpose of Mr. Sanders' visit?

　　20 What is Mr. Sanders' current job?

　　21 What can we conclude from the conversation?

　　Longer conversation two

　　M: Hey, Karen, you are not really reading it, are you?

　　W: Pardon?

　　M: The book, you haven't turned page in the last ten minutes.

　　W: No Jim, I suppose I haven't. I need to get through it though but I keep drifting away.

　　M: So it doesn't hold your interest?

　　W: No, not really. I wouldn't bother with it, to be honest. But I have to read it for a seminar I met in the university.

　　M: It a labor of labor then rather than a labor of love.