英语四级真题听力是检验学生英语实际应用能力的重要标尺，它不仅考查听力理解能力，更体现了对语言综合运用的挑战。掌握真题听力，对于提升四级成绩至关重要。本次，小编整理了2023年12月大学英语四级真题听力部分卷二的内容及答案，以供大家参考！

Section A

Directions: In this section,you will hearthre news reports.At the end of each news repont,youwill hear two or three questions.Both the news report and the questions will bespoken onby once.Afer you hear a question,you must choasethe best answer from the fourchoices marked A),B),C)and D).Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet I with a single line through the centre.

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1.A)He noticed thedriver was tooyoung todrive.

B)He found therewas noone sittingat the wheel.

C)He thoughtsomething must be wrong with the driver.    

D)He sawthe diver changing lanesmuch too frequently.

2.A)Buy a sports car.

B)Drive across town.

C)Leave Califormia.

D)Visit hissister.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

3.A)Howthey change the way we shop. 

B)How they alter human skeletons.

C)How they cause increasedheadaches. 

D)How they affect our communication. 

4.A)It loosens.

B)It brightens.

C)It hardens.

D)It softens.

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.

5.A)Create Internet pages for him

B)Ask a local pet shop to adopt him. 

C)Name an orange tree after him.

D)Hold a birthday party for him.

6.A)He is a bold and aggressive pet.

B)He pays regular visits to village shops. 

C)He once bit a doctor's receptionist.

D)He likes to sit on the hairdresser's chair. 

7.A)He is fond of luxury cat food.

B)He likes to stay in villagers'houses.

C)He knows everybody in the village.

D)He often seeks food around her pub.

Section B

Directions: In this section,yow will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will bespoken only once.Afer you hear a question,you must choasethe best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8.A)Who to order the food.

B)Whether to have sandwiches. 

C)When to go for their meal.

D)Where to have their lunch.

9.A)In the shopping center nearby.

B)In the expensive Italian style diner. 

C)At the Sandwich Place onCamden Street.

D)At the Americanrestaurant they frequent.

10.A)There is to be a conference call.

B)She has to meet with her bossthen.

C)There will be crowds of people waiting for her.   

D)She will have a photo taken with Brigette Clark.

11.A)She doesn't deem homemade soup tasty.

B)She doesn't think his wife cooks well.

C)She feels Jeremy would rather dine out.

D)She has found the soup smells terible.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have justheard.

12.A)A landlady.

B)A waitress.

C)Areceptionist.

D)A saleswoman.

13.A)He was involved in a terible car accident last April. 

B)He hasmuch difficulty getting up and down stairs.

C)He is expected to undergoaknee operation.

D)He prefers to stay next door to the children.

14.A)To please his parents-in-law.                                      

B)To find the best trip for his kids.                                  

C)To satisfyhis curiosity.

D)To compare prices.

15.A)Visit a local art gallery.

B)Go on a boat trip. 

C)Takesome photos of the islands.

D)Try her hand-made clothing.

Section C

Directions: In thissection,you will hear three passages.At the end ofeach passage,you will hear threeor four questions.Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once.After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding leter on Answer Sheet 1 with asingle line through the centre.

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16.A)They are more intelligent than many of us.                 

B)They have already become our new friends.                

C)They have begun to affectour social behavior.

D)They play increasingly more important roles.

17.A)Whether it might haveany effect on the way we negotiate. 

B)Whether itmightactually outperform human negotiators.  

C)Whether it can facilitate business transactions.

D)Whether it canspeed up legal procedures.

18.A)Choose to be tough.  

B)Sympathizewith their opponent.  

C)Use deceptive strategies.

D)Appear to be pleasant.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have justheard.

19.A)They were perceived differently by some academics. 

B)They still existedsix months after the course ended.  

C)They varied greatly among the course participants.

D)Theywere only measurable within seven weeks.

20.A)They can beeasily seen amongparticipantsina healthy weightrange. 

B)They should be attributed toparticipants'change in diet behaviors.

C)They are linkedtocooking confidence and cooking satisfaction. 

D)Theyactually result from eatingmore fruits and vegetables.

21.A)Gender.

B)Confidence.

C)Health.

D)Practice.

Questions 22to 25 are based on the passageyou have just heard.

22.A)It keeps others away.

B)It causes discomfort.

C)It remains visible.

D)It varies in size.

23.A)It makes us feel uncomfortable.

B)It renders the acquaintance a stranger. 

C)It brings the acquaintance closer to us.

D)It causes the bubble around us to vanish.

24.A)In personal space.

B)In social space.

C)Within a distance of 18 inches.

D)Over 2 feetaway from one another.

25.A)When we begin tofeel fear.

B)When we develop a sense of space

C)When we are3 or 4 years old.

D)When we enter our teens.

Section A

News Report One 

A police officer in the U.S.stopped a large SUVcar that was going very slowly anddritingacrosslanes on a highway.He expected to find a driver who was either very drunk or having a medical emergency.Instead,the  oflcer discovered a five-year-old boysat on the edge of the driver's seat.Hisfeetcould barely reach the brake,and his head was only justhigh enough to se outof the windows.The child had taken the keys tothe family car while his teenage sister was napping.He then drove thre kilometersacross town before getting on the highway.The boy later told confused officers that he wasplanning to travel to California and buy a Lamborghini sports car.Although he onls had three dollars in his wallet,at leasthe wasdriving inthe right direction.

1.Why did the police officer stop the SUV car?

2.Whatdid the boytellthe police officershe was planning to do?

News Report Two

Mobile phoneshave changed theway we live,how we read,work,communicate,and shop.But wealready knowthis.What we have not yet understood is the way the tiny machines in front of us are changing our skeletons possibly alteringnotjust the way we behave but even the very shapeof our bodies.

Newscientific research at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland,Australia,suggest that young people are developing extra pices of bone at the backs of heir heads.These pieces of bone are caused by the way people bend their heads when they use the phone.This shifts weight ontothe muscles at the back of the head andcauses thebonetogrow in a way that is not normal.This process can be compared to the way the skin hardens in responsetoconstant rubbing or pressure.Theresult is a picceof bone like ahomthat sticks out from the head by the neck.

3.What does the report say we have not yet understood about mobile phones? 

4.What happens to the skin when rubbedor pressed constantly?

News Report Three 

A village is going to throw a birthday party for an orange cat named Wilbur,who has become famous for making a regular appearance at local shops.

Wilbur has his own Internetpages as he approaches his 10th birthday onJuly,7.Wilbur is bothbold and friendly. 16] He spends most of his time in shops and businesses around the village.He'll just take himself into any shop anywhere .There was one time when the doctor's receptionist came back andhe wassitting on her chair.Among his favorite haunts are a local hairdresser,two pubs,and the Nottingham Primary School.

Lesley Harper,who nuns one of the pubs,said the cat has been a big hitwiththeir customers."He's been a regular visitor for mostof this year,"she told the Press Asociation."He's a very reaxed cat,happy for customers and villgers young and old to come in and say hello.” She also said he is a cat of expensive tastes who likes his high priced cat food.

Sarah Godfrey,who is organizing Wibur's party,told the local newspaper,"Wilbur is part of our lives,as heis for everyone who lives in the village.”

5.What does the report say the villageis going to do for the cat Wlbur? 

6.What do we learn from the report about the cat?

7.What does the pub owner,Lesley Harper,say about the cat?

Section B

Conversation One

M:So,where do you want to go for lunch?

W:I don't know.Do you have anything in mind?

M:What about the SandwichPlace on Camden Street?

W:Hmm.No,sorry.I don't feel like sandwiches today.It's a great place,but I think we go there too often. 

M:That's true.Remember that's where we saw Brigette Clark,the famous movie star.

W:Of course.How could I ever forget?There were crowds of peoplearound her asking for a photo with her. M:Whatabouthamburgers,then?There's that American style diner onthe way to themall.

W:I like that place.Their chips aregreat,but their service takes a long time.And I need to get back by 2:30 fori conference call.How about trying something new?We couldtry Mario's,the new Italian restauran on the corner.I looks all right.Have you been there?

M:No,I haven't,but I've noticed that it has great reviews on theInternet.It'ssupposed to be one of the best Italian's in town.I think Jeremy has been there and said it was amazing.I'm up for that.

W:Cool.Have you asked Jeremy if he would like tocome with us?

M:I alreadyhave.Hesays he can't.Hehas broughthis own lunch today,so hewill stay in.Ithink his wifemadehim soup.

W:Poor Jeremy.His wife is aterrible cook.He should throw that soup in thebin and join us.

8.What are the speakers talking about in this conversation?

9.Where did the speakers see Brigette Clark,the famous movie star? 

10.Why does the woman say she needs toget back by 2:30?

11. Why does the woman say Jeremy should throw hissoup in the bin?

Conversation Two 

W:Hi,there.How are you today?Do you have a reservationwith us already?

M:Good afternoon.Yes,we reserved our rooms yesterday morning on your website for three nights.The name's Patterson

W:Okay.Let me have alook.Yes,we have it here.Youbrought the whole family with you,I see. 

M:Yes,the two kids,my wife and I,and her parents too

W:Great.So we have a familyroom for you andyour wife and the kids,and another doubleroom foryourparents-in-law.Theyare right next to each other on the ground floor,since youmentioned in yourmessage that they have trouble with stairs.

M:That's wonderful.My father-in-law has had terrible problems getting up and down stairs since his knec operation last April

W:I'm sorry to hear that.And if you need any help to find transportation for the whole family,we can definitely recommend someone for you.

M:We were thinking of renting a car,but we will explore all theoptions available for sure.So,yes,that  would be very helpful in comparing prices.We're alsowondering whattours andday trips are available.

W:We have bunches of brochures here.I would recommend getting out on a boat trip. The kids will love it and there are so many islands nearby to explore.There's also a great night market further into town that has all kinds of food and cool litle shops selling souvenirs and local jewelryand clothing made by hand. 

M:That all sounds marvelous.

W:Now,all I need is to photocopy your passports and then I can get you all checked in and show you to your rooms.

12.Who is the man talking to in the conversation?

13.What do welearn about the man's father-in-law from the conversation?

14.Why does the man say they will explore all the options available?

15.What does the woman suggest the man and his family do close to the end of the conversation?

Section C

Passage One  

Artificial intelligence agentsplayever more influentialroles in our lives.They do everything from suggesting  new friendstorecommendingpurchases.They're even beginning to driveourcars.Another rolethatthey are expected to take over is negotiating on our behalf in commercial transactions or legal disputes.So,it's important to know whether using an artificial intelligence agent might affect how we negotiate.Research indicates that it does.In a new study,participants were told to imagine that they were negotiatingfor something important to them,like a house.Next, they weretold eitherthat theywould negotiate forthemselves,or theywouldprogram an artificial intlligenceagent to negotiate for them.Participantsthen completed a survey indicating how tough,deceptive andpleasant or otherwise they wanted tobe,orwanted their agentto be,in the negotiations.For example,participants could choose to be tough by making an opening demand far greater than what they'd be willing to accept.They could also choose to express sympathy with their opponent to appear pleasant.But they could also indicate that they—or their agent—would strategically express anger toward the opponent to gain advantage,or they could opt to convey dissatisfactionwith the encounterso that theother party would think they were losing interest.These are both examples of deceptive strategies.

Participants were more willing to employdeceptive strategies when assignedan agent to negotiate on their behalf.

16.What does the passage say about artificial intelligence agents?

17.Whatdoes the new study want to find out about using an artificial intelligence agent?

18.What did participants tend to do when asigned an AI agent to negotiate on their behalf?

PassageTwo

New research has studied the effects of a seven-week healthy cookingcourse.Academics measured the program's effect on cooking confidence and self-perceived mental health.Researchers also measured participants'overall satisfaction around cooking and diet-related behaviors.

What were the findings?Course participants saw significant improvements in generalhealth.They also reported improved mental health and subjective vitaliy immediately after the program.These benefits remained six months after the completion of the course.

What caused these improvements?Researchers havepreviously found a link between eating more fruits and vegetables,and improved longer term mental health.Thiswould implythatthe participants in the current study may have felt better due to improved diet.

However,the study showed participants'mental healthimproved even if their reported diet did not change after completing the program.Also,the mental health benefits were equal among participants who were overweight or obese, and those in a healthy weight range.This suggests a link between cooking confidence and satisfaction around cooking,and mental health benefits.

Who benefits most from learning to cook?Gender plays a part.At the start of the program,77per cent of female participants were confidentabout cooking,but just 23 per cent of males were confident.At the end of the  program,cokingconfidence and skills were equal acros both counterparts.This change inconfidencecould lead to a  gender balance in home cooking.This in turn couldreduce consumption of unhealthy,high-calorie processed meals.

19.What do we learn about the benefits the participants gained from the healthy cooking course? 

20.What do the new research findings suggest about mentalhealth benefits?

21.What plays a rolein determining who benefts most from learning to cook?

Passage Three

What is personal space?We often think of it as an invisible bubble of space surrounding us that others can't enter,without causing discomfort.Research shows,however,that we actually have bubbles of different sizes.Each of these bubbles applies to a differen set of people.

The smallest zone,called “intimate space”,extends outward from our bodies 18 inches in every direction.  Only family,pets and one's closest friends may enter it.Amere acquaintance entering our intimate space makes usuncomfortable.Next is the bubble called"personal space",extending from 1.5 feet to 4 feet away Friends and acquaintances can comfortably occupy this zone,especially during informal conversations,but strangers are forbidden. Extending from 4 to 12 feet away from us is"social space".Here people feel comfortable conducting routine social interactions with new acquaintances or total strangers.

Those are the average sizes of American'spersonalbubbles,anyway.It is important to keep in mind that persona  space varies dependingon culture and context.Furthermore,there are significant individual differences.As we all know,cultural or individual differences in personal bubble diameters areall too often the cause of discomfort.How did these personal bubbles arise?According to research,we begin to develop ou individual sense ofpersonal space around age3 or 4.The sizes of our bubbles are fixedby our teens.These bubbles are constructed and monitored bythe brain regioninvolved in fear.

22.What does research show about our personal space?

23. What happens if a mere acquaintance enters our intimate space?

24.Where do people feel comfortable interacting with new aequaintanees or strangers?

25.When are the sizes of our bubbles fixed?