英语四级听力练习题(23)

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听力原文:

[32]Mr. Stevenson was the owner of a general appliance store. He had seen many newly-weds coming into his store to shop for their first refrigerator, washer and dryer, and air-conditioner. Pen and pencil in hand, they would ask him a lot of questions about price, features and after-sale services, but they would usually walk away at the end of their inquiry.

The other day a young couple came into his store. They asked him all the usual questions and he answered all of them patiently. But when he suggested an order at the end, they replied firmly, "We'll have to look around places first." Although feeling a bit disappointed, Mr. Stevenson did not show it. Instead, he smiled, moved closer and said, "[33]I know you will go to Discount Dan to look at the price tags. That's perfectly understandable. I do the same. In fact, they sell the same stuff as we do. But if you buy things there, there is something you will not get. And that is me. I come with everything I sell.I've been in the business for thirty years and in a few years' time I'm going to give my store to my daughter and son-in-law. I hope they will carry on the family business. [34]I stand behind everything I sell and I will make sure that you will never regret buying things from me." After this short speech Mr. Stevenson offered the young couple some ice-cream to thank them for their interest.

[35]Impressed by his honesty and sincerity, the young couple decided to place an order.


正确答案及解析:

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

32. How does Mr. Stevenson make a living?

正确答案:A

解析:选项都是某人的工作或职务,可以猜测题目问的是这个人是干什么的。原文开头说史蒂文森先生是一家普通家用电器店的主人,故A正确。

33. Why do many couples walk away after their inquiry?

正确答案:C

解析:店主人史蒂文森先生说:“我知道你们要去折扣店看价格。”可见这些人仅仅是来看价格、比价格的,故选C。

34. What did Mr. Stevenson assure the young couple?

正确答案:B

解析:答题关键在于正确理解史蒂文森先生的那番话语。他说:“我对每一件我售出的东西作担保,保证你们永远不会因为向我购买电器而感到后悔。”意思就是他将对商品的质量负责,故B正确。

35. What made the young couple decide to place an order?

正确答案:D

解析:原文最后说到,年轻夫妇有感于史蒂文森先生的诚实和真挚,决定下订单。D中的truthfulness是对原文honest的同义替换,故D为答案。

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