1998年6月大学英语四级考试听力材料
　　Section A
　　1. W: I often mistake Jim for Bob. Can you tell them apart?
　　M: No, they look so much alike that they even confused their mother sometimes when
　　they were young. Q: What is the most probable relationship between Jim and Bob? 2. W: I'm thinking of going to Austin for a visit. Do you think it's worth seeing?
　　M: Well, I wish I had been there.
　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　3. M: It's so hot today. I simply can't work. I wish there were a fan in this room.
　　W: So do I. I'll fall asleep if I stay here any longer.
　　Q: What are they complaining about?

　　4. M: Excuse me, I have a ticket for the 6 o'clock flight to New York. But I'm afraid
　　I can't make it. Is there a seat available for tomorrow morning?
　　W: Let me see. I'm sorry. All the morning flights have been booked up. The earliest
　　we can get for you is the two o'clock flight in the afternoon.
　　Q: What does the conversation tell us?

　　5. W: Jack，I can't find Volumn Ten. Could you check for me yho borrowed it?
　　M: Here it is, on the upper shelf, next to Volumn Two.
　　Q: Why can't the woman find the book?

　　6. M: Have you a table for four?
　　W: Certainly, Sir. A corner table or would you rather be near the window?
　　Q: What is the man doing?

　　7. W: It's been very cold in the past two days.
　　M: We haven't seen the worst of it yet. More snow is forecast next week accompanied
　　by strong winds.
　　Q: What will the weather be like?

　　8. W: I'd like to buy a copy of Professor Frankling's book on sea shells.
　　M: I'm sorry. Ms. That book has been out of print for some time now.
　　Q: What does the man say about the book?

　　9. M: Did Henry paint the whole house himself?
　　W: He had it painted, because he doesn't like climbing ladders.
　　Q: What do we learn from the conversation?

　　10.W: Look at that big field of cotton. And there's a farm with some beautiful houses.
　　M: You really get to know the country when you go by train, don't you?
　　Q: Where did the conversation most probably take place?