2016英语四级考试听力预测试题(12)

　　"Why should you, (1)-{who are like us in so many things

　　not be entirely of one mind with us

　　(2)-{and live with us as brothers should

　　We differ from you in one point only.

　　We live in freedom, but (3)-{you bow down to

　　and (4)-{slave for men

　　who in turn (5)-{for your services,flog you with whips and put collars on your necks

　　They (6)-{make you also guard their sheep

　　and while they eat the mutton

　　throw only the bones to you.

　　If (7)-{you will be persuaded by us

　　you will give us the sheen

　　and (8)-{we will enjoy them in common,} till we all are surfeited.

　　"The dogs listened favorably to these proposal

　　and (9)-{entering the den of the wolves

　　they were set upon and (10)-{torn to pieces}.

　　Passage One

　　In the living-room the voice-clock san

　　"Tick-tock, seven o'clock,time to get up,seven o'clock.

　　as if it were afraid that nobody would.

　　The house lay empty

　　the clock ticked on

　　repeating its sounds into the empties

　　"Seven-nine,breakfast time,seven-nine

　　In the kitchen the stove ejected from its warm interiors eight pieces of perfectly browned toast

　　eight eggs sunny-side up

　　sixteen slices of bacon, two coffee

　　and two cool glasses of milk

　　"Today is August 5,2026" said a second voice from the kitchen ceiling

　　"in the city of Allendale, California

　　"Today is Mr. Featherstone's birthday.

　　Today is the anniversary of Tillta's marriage.

　　Insurance is payable,as are the water

　　gas,and light bill

　　Somewhere in the walls,relay clicker

　　memory tapes glided under electric eyes

　　"Eight-one,tick-tock

　　eight one o'clock,off to school,off to work

　　run, run, eight-one

　　but no doors slammer

　　no carpets took the soft tread of rubber heels.

　　the weather box on the front door sang quietly

　　"Rain, rain, go away

　　rubbers, raincoats for today..."

　　Questions:

　　11. What does "as if it were afraid that nobody would" mean?

　　12. Who prepared the rich breakfast?

　　13. How many special devices are mentioned in the passage?

　　14. What can you learn from this passage?

　　Passage Two

　　The immensity of the United States makes air travel common place.

　　The passenger train network cannot compare with its European counter part

　　in terms of density and quality standard

　　On major routes between large centers there are even shuttle services---up to 50 flights dairy

　　--- which make one think of bus more than air transport.

　　All you need is a boarding pass to get a seat on the next plan

　　You'll pay on rout

　　Fares are comparatively low

　　and numerous discount air fares are available.

　　Safety regulations limit the sizes of carry-on luggage and personal belongings such as briefcase

　　umbrellas,hat boxes,cameras,musical instrument

　　packages,etc.so that they may be put under a passenger seat or in an overhead cabin compartment.

　　Acceptability for storage in the overhead compartment is dependent on the weight of the baggage.

　　Baggage that does not qualify as free allowance will be charged for published tariff rates.

　　Questions:

　　15. Why is the air travel more common in the United States?

　　16. How does the Americans pay for flight?

　　17. Which of the following is not true?

　　Passage Three

　　Let's take the average person

　　who goes to a gambling resort for a vacation

　　The choice is a good one whether it be Las Vegas

　　Reno,Lake Tahoe or for that matter

　　any legalized gambling center

　　High level hotels,delicious food

　　first-rate entertainment,golf,tennis,swimming

　　complimentary cocktails and buffets and other lavish treatment all add up

　　to an outstanding value for them----the guest.

　　And they are probably paying one half of what the accommodation would cost at a non-gambling resort.

　　Merely walking around the casino morning,

　　afternoon,evening will get them all the complimentary cocktails they can drink.

　　Cigarettes are available at the tables

　　just help yourselves,cigars are yours for the asking.

　　They are enjoying all of these luxuries and having a supper time.

　　But soon they find that they too

　　are parts of the throngs that are practically throwing their money away at the roulette wheel

　　or shooting craps

　　And what they lost at the gambling tables is more than half of the big value they receive as guests.

　　Questions:

　　18. Which place will be chosen if somebody wants to enjoy himself in a gambling resort?

　　19. Why do people want to spend their vacations at a gambling resort?

　　20. What is the fact or result in the end?