在准备英语四级考试的过程中，听力部分常常是许多考生感到头疼的一部分。为了帮助大家更好地备考，这里整理了2009年12月英语四级考试的听力原文，希望对大家有所帮助。
Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.
Conversation 1
M: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest post office is?
W: Sure, it's on the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue. You can't miss it.
Q: Where is the nearest post office?
A) On Main Street and Third Avenue.
B) On Main Street and Fifth Avenue.
C) On Fifth Avenue and Third Street.
D) On Fifth Avenue and Main Street.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
Passage 1
A recent study has shown that people who drink tea regularly have a lower risk of developing heart disease. The study followed over 10,000 participants for five years and found that those who drank at least three cups of tea per day had a significantly lower risk of heart disease compared to those who did not drink tea. Researchers believe that the antioxidants in tea may play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease.
Questions:
1. What does the study suggest about drinking tea?
2. How many participants were involved in the study?
3. What do researchers think contributes to the reduced risk of heart disease?
These are just a few examples of the types of questions and listening materials you might encounter on the English四级 exam. By practicing with these kinds of questions and familiarizing yourself with the format, you can improve your listening skills and feel more confident on test day.
