2003年9月大学英语四级听力真题（听力原文)

Section A
1. M: I can`t understand why Bob isn`t here yet? Do you think we should try to call him or go look for him?
 W: He probably just got held up in traffic. Why don`t we give him a few minutes?
 [Q] What are the speakers probably going to do?

2. M: Hi, Susan! Have you decided where to live when you get married?
 W: I`d like to live in the downtown area near my work but Nelson wants to live in suburbs to save our expenses.
 [Q] Why does Susan want to live in the city?

3. M: I`d like to buy a copy of Professor Franklin`s book on American culture.
 W: I`m sorry. The book has been out of print for sometime now.
 [Q] Where does the conversation probably take place.

4. W: I`ve just locked my keys in my room. Now what should I do?
 M: I can`t believe it. You are always so careless. Anyhow let`s calm down and try to figure things out.
 [Q] What does the man suggest?

5. W: Can you give us your e-mail address, so we can get back to you as soon as possible?
 M: I`ll send you an e-mail so we don`t have to do the spellings on the phone. Okay?
 [Q] What are the speakers doing?

6. W: Hi, George! Could you give me a ride? I want to buy some food for the picnic.
 M: Okay. I`m going home but I can drop you at the supermarket.
 [Q] What does the woman want to do?

7. W: My name is Helen WARE. W-A-R-E. Can I get a class permit for biology?
 M: Oh, no. Not now. Registration for students whose last names begin with W doesn`t start until tomorrow.
 [Q] What does the man mean?

8. M: What was the weather like when you were in New York last week?
 W: It was very much like the weather here in Beijing. So you needn`t take much clothes if you don`t plan to stay there long.
 [Q] What can we learn from the conversation?

9. W: What are the things in our our suitcase? There aren`t any toys at all. Where have you put them?
 M: Oh, no. This is not our suitcase.The old lady must have taken ours by mistake. She was sitting next to us at the restaurant.
 [Q] What can be inferred from the conversation?

10. M: Are you really leaving for Hongkong tomorrow morning?
W: Yeah, I guess so. I got the air tickets. I can`t wait to see Bill there.
[Q] What is the woman going to do?