大学英语四级(CET4)历年听力t_cet4_200612d

Section C Compound dictation:
　　You probably have noticed that people express similar ideas in different ways depending on the situation they are in.
This is very __36___. All languages have two general levels of __37___: a formal level and an informal level. English is
no __38___. The difference in these two levels is the situation in which you use a __39___ level. Formal language is the
kind of language you find in textbooks, __40___ books and in business letters. You would also use formal English in
compositions and __41___ that you write in school. Informal language is used in conversation with __42___, family
members and friends, and when we write __43___ notes or letters to close friends. Formal language is different from informal
language in several ways. First, formal language tends to be more polite. ____________44_____________. For example,
I might say to a friend or a family member “Close the door, please”, ____________45_____________. Another difference
between formal and informal language is some of the vocabulary. ______46________. Lets say that I really like soccer.
If I am talking to my friend, I might say “I am just crazy about soccer”, but if I were talking to my boss, I would probably say “I really enjoy soccer”.
2006-12-23四级短对话原文

11.
　　M: Christmas is round the corner and I’m looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?
　　W: Well, you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what’s your budget?
　　Q: What does the woman want the man to do?
　　B. Give her more information.