大学英语四级听力 57

大学英语四级听力-57

(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)

一、Listening Comprehension(总题数：0，分数：0.00)
二、Section A(总题数：3，分数：45.00)

（分数：24.00）
(1).A．She didn't teach class today.
B．She noticed the students acting strangely.
C．She usually assigns homework.
D．She usually talks quietly.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
M: Prof. Smith was acting so strangely today.
W: I noticed that too. She was talking so quietly and not giving us any homework. Can you believe


that?


Q: What can we infer about Prof. Smith?
(2).A．The man can take a taxi to have the date.
B．The man had better cancel the date.
C．She will give the man money for taxi.
D．The man should have his car repaired.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
M: Morn, I've got a date tonight. But my car broke down on my way home.
W: I'm sorry to hear that. Why not take a taxi instead?
Q: What does the woman mean?
(3).A．Anne never keeps a job for a long time.
B．Anne has changed her jobs for a hundred times.
C．Anne will not give up the job.
D．Anne wants to get the present by saying that.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: Tom, have you heard that Anne will quit her job?

M: She has said that one hundred times. If I were you, I wouldn't give her present just yet.


Q: What does the man mean?
(4).A．She doesn't need a job.
B．She hasn't got a job.
C．She has got a good job.
）3.00（分数：She is going to start work soon.．D．
A.
B. √
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
M: Congratulations! I hear you've got a job. When will you start to work?
W: You must be thinking of someone else. I'm still waiting to hear the good news.


Q: What does the woman mean?
(5).A．He prefers to live alone.
B．He has never had any roommate before.
C．He wants to share the cost with his roommate.
D．He prefers to have a roommate.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: You can find someone to share the rent if it is too high.
M: After all the problems I had with my roommate last year?


Q: What does the man imply?
(6).A．File the complaint to the management department.
B．Have a friendly talk with her roommate.
C．Have a serious argument with her roommate.
D．Reason with her roommate officially.（分数：3.00）
A.
B. √
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: My new roommate really annoys me. She always makes loud noises at midnight and won't listen
to my complaints.
M: Why don't you have a heart-to-heart, friend to friend chat with her? I believe good communication


will help.

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?
(7).A．Buy some ice cream.
B．Turn the lights off.
C．Go immediately to their seats.
D．Enjoy the play.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
M: The lights are about to go off, but I'd like to buy some ice cream before the play starts.
W: Shall we take our seats now? We can always get some later.
Q: What does the woman suggest they do?
(8).A．Just so-so. B．Disappointing. C．Excellent. D．Not good at all.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.

C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: Mr. Smith, how nice to meet you again. How was the trip?
M: It couldn't have been more wonderful. I just stopped by to tell you that I appreciate all the




advice you gave me about traveling.
Q: What does the man think of the trip?
（分数：12.00）
(1).A．How to go abroad for study.
B．How to enjoy the freedom abroad.
C．How to look for a job after returning back from abroad.
D．Re-entry Shock and how to minimize it.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
W: Good evening! Welcome to our Talk Show program. Our guest today is Mr. David Smith, who had
the experience of studying abroad for seven years and then returning home. Well, Mr. Smith, do
you think going abroad is a hard decision to make?
M: I don't think so, but returning home is really hard.
W: Why?
M: Well, for many students, returning to their home countries can be a very confusing experience
called Re-entry Shock.
W: Re-entry Shock! That sounds quite interesting. Can you explain it?

M: For example, many students who come to the United States experience freedoms they have never
enjoyed in their own countries.
W: Sure, such as freedom from family, freedom from cultural norms they didn't like and freedom


from the pressures of working in a real job.
M: However, too much freedom and unstructured life can lead to other problems. Students sometimes
skip classes, stay out late, and engage in activities that their families and cultures might not




approve of, but students want to enjoy

reedom while it lasts.


W: So when students return to their own countries, they can struggle with fitting back into the
cultural norms and family expectations of the past.
M: Yes. Naturally, depression is possible and a loss of self can result.
W: Then what can students do to minimize this Re entry Shock?


M: First of all, keep in contact with your family and friends while you are abroad. They will
be your first source of advice and support once you return.
W: What else?
M: Second, have a clear plan what you will do when you return. Start looking for a job or apply


to enter a school months before you return. Re entry Shock can be greatest when you have nothing
to do when you return.

What are the two speakers talking about?
(2).A．Freedom from the stress of working.
B．Freedom from social regulations.
C．Freedom from the foreign culture.
D．Freedom from the stress of study.（分数：3.00）
√A.
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What freedom can students enjoy in the US?
(3).A．They don't attend classes at all.
B．They participate in activities that their parents may be against.
C．They stay out and never come back to school.
D．They feel free to do what they like to do.（分数：3.00）
A.
B. √
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
How can students be affected by too much freedom?
(4).A．Be clear about what they're going to do.
B．Turn to their parents for advice.
C．Ignore the cultural norms of their home countries.
D．Turn to their friends for support.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]

What does the man suggest students do when they return from abroad?
（分数：9.00）
(1).A．The modem was broken.
B．The computer couldn't start properly.
C．The Internet connection didn't work.
D．The instruction book was of no help.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
W: Good morning. I purchased a computer from your company last month. Unfortunately, I'm not
satisfied with my new computer. I'm having a lot of problems.
M: What seems to be the problem?
W: I'm having problems with my Internet connection.


M: Did you read the instructions that came with the computer?
W: Well, yes. But the troubleshooting section was no help.
M: What happened exactly?
W: Well, the Internet connection didn't work. I think the modem was broken. I'd like a replacement.


M: How were you using the computer when you tried to connect to the Internet?
W: I was trying to connect to the Internet! What kind of question is that!
M: I understand you're upset, Madam. I'm just trying to understand the problem. I'm afraid it's
not our policy to replace computers because of misusage.
W: I bought this computer with the software pre loaded. I haven't touched anything.
M: We're sorry that you've had a problem with this computer. Could you bring in your computer?


I promise you, we'll check the settings and get back to you immediately.


W: OK, that will work for me.


M: Is there anything else I need to know about this that I haven't thought to ask?
W: No, I'd just like to be able to use my computer to connect to the Internet.
M: We'll do our best to get your computer working as soon as possible.

What exactly was the problem with the computer according to the woman?
(2).A．Changing for a new computer.
B．Changing for a new modem.
C．Getting the computer repaired.
D．Calling for a repairperson for the computer.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.

解析：[听力原文]
What was the woman asking for at first?
(3).A．The repairperson will go to check the computer in the woman's house.
B．The woman will get a new computer as replacement.
C．The woman will bring the computer and get it checked.
D．The repairperson will take back the computer and get it checked.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
How is the complaint settled finally?

三、Section B(总题数：3，分数：30.00)

（分数：12.00）
(1).A．It can think for itself.
B．It has eyes, ears and lips.
C．It has the mental ability of a two-year-old.
D．It can express human feelings.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
Machines that walk, speak and feel are no longer science fiction. Kismet is the name of a new
robot. Kismet is different from the traditional robots because it can show human emotions. Its


eyes, ears and lips move to show when it feels happy, sad or bored. Kismet is one of the first
of a new generation of robots—robots that look like human beings—which can imitate human feelings.
Cog, another robot invented by MIT, can imitate the action of a mother. However, scientists admit


that so far Cog has the mental ability of a two-year-old. The optimists say that by the year 2020,
we will have created human like robots with brains similar to those of an adult human being. These
robots will be designed to look like people to make them more attractive and easier to sell to
the public. What kind of jobs will they do? In the future, robots will be doing dangerous jobs,


like repairing space stations. They will also be doing more and more of the household work for


us. In Japan, scientists are designing robots that will entertain us by dancing and playing the
piano. Some people worry about what the future holds: Will robots become monsters? Will people
themselves become increasingly like robots? Experts predict that more and more people will be
wearing microcomputers and have micro chips in various parts of their body. Perhaps we should


not exaggerate the importance of technology, but one should wonder whether we will still be falling

in love, and whether we will still feel pain. Who knows?



Why is Kismet different from traditional robots?
(2).A．It can act like a mother.
B．It can do dangerous jobs.
C．It can look after a two-year-old baby.
D．It can do entertaining work.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What is the feature of Cog?
(3).A．Working in the space stations.
B．Falling in love.
C．Watching television.
D．Going to work instead of people.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
Which of the following can robots do in the future?
(4).A．Critical. B．Negative. C．Objective. D．Enthusiastic.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What's the speaker's attitude to robots in the future?
（分数：9.00）
(1).A．He is too young to make a right decision.
B．He doesn't have enough experience.
C．His decision is less important than others'.
D．He can be given good advice from a different perspective.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.
D. √
解析：[听力原文]
A person should never make an important decision alone. Important decisions should be well thought

out. People, who you know well, can give you good advice, give you a different perspective, or


share their own experience. When I had difficulty deciding which classes to take in college, I



talked to my teachers and advisors. They had the knowledge and expertise to help me determine


which classes were the best ones to take for my future have
might I advice, their Without career.


chosen unsuitable courses. In college, I had convinced myself that I was not good enough to act
in the school play. Therefore, I decided to give it up even though drama had always been my passion.
A friend of mine provided me with another perspective on myself and my talents. I tried out for
a drama and got a lead in the play. Last year when I was trying to decide whether or not I should
study overseas, I talked to my friend. This was the best thing I could have done. This was a big
decision for me because I had never been overseas on my own and I was not sure if I could do it.
She had studied overseas the previous year. She told me about the challenges and opportunities


I might encounter and helped me make the right decision. I went and it was amazing. Whenever I
face an important decision, I seek advice from others so that I am well informed and have the
benefit of their perspective and experience.

Why should one ask other people for help when he makes an important decision?
(2).A．A friend with rich knowledge.
B．A friend who has studied overseas.
C．Her teachers and advisors.
D．Her classmates.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
Who gave the speaker reasonable advice on choosing classes in college?
(3).A．Her friend has experiences about studying abroad.
B．Her friend is a foreigner and familiar with local life.
C．Her friend can provide her with another perspective on herself.
D．Her friend can decide her future career.（分数：3.00）
A. √
B.
C.
D.

解析：[听力原文]
Why did the speaker ask her friend for advice when she wanted to study abroad?
（分数：9.00）
(1).A．The reform of the retailing system.
B．The worship of consumption.
C．The dominance of selfishness.
D．A new generation of upper class consumers.（分数：3.00）
A.
B. √
C.
D.
解析：[听力原文]
Early in the age of richness that followed World War II, an American retailing analyst proclaimed,
our enormously productive economy demands that we make consumption our way of life, and that
we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our own satisfaction, in consumption. Americans have
responded to this call and much of the world has followed. Consumption has become a central task


of life in industrial lands and is becoming one of the social values. Over consumption by the


world's fortunate is an environmental problem unmatched in severity by anything but perhaps
forests,
spoil inevitably or exhaust to threatens resources of exploitation The growth. population
soils, water, air and climate. Ironically, high consumption may be a mixed blessing in human terms,
too. The time honored values of integrity of character, good work, friendship, family and community


have often been sacrificed in the rush to riches. Of course, the opposite of over


consumption—poverty, is no solution to either environmental or human problems. It is infinitely
worse for people and bad for the natural world too. If environmental destruction results when


people have either too little or too much, we are left to wonder how much is enough. What level


of consumption can the earth support?

What did the emergence of the rich society after World War II lead to?
(2).A．Poverty still exists in a rich society.
B．Unrestricted population growth is the root of over-consumption.
C．Traditional rituals are often neglected in the process of modernization.
D．Moral values are sacrificed in pursuit of material satisfaction.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C.

D. √
解析：[听力原文]
Why does the speaker say high consumption is a mixed blessing?
(3).A．Continue to pursue material richness.
B．Focus on spiritual needs and give up the value of consumption.
C．Keep consumption at a reasonable level.
D．Overcome poverty regardless of the exploitation of resources.（分数：3.00）
A.
B.
C. √
D.
解析：[听力原文]
What should people do according to the speaker?

四、Section C(总题数：1，分数：25.00)

Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use a
credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to sell
something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or services
immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay-later credit system is (28) old.
People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards. There are
two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many large
department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used to
make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company. Credit
















cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32) credit
card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most large
credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you (34)
have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can use
the card to make purchases.
Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use a
credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to sell
something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or services
immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay-later credit system is (28) old.
People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards. There are
two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many large
department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used to
make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company. Credit

















cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32) credit
card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most large
credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you (34)
have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can use
the card to make purchases.（分数：25.00）
(1).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to

sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay-later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.




There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.








Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can


use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：services）
解析：[听力原文]
Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use a
credit system for selling their products and services. In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and promises to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay-later credit system
is quite old. People have been buying things on credit for centuries. But nowadays people use
credit cards. There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a
customer. Many large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit
card can be used to make purchases only at a particular store. The other kind of credit card is
issued by a credit company. Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost
anywhere. If you have a major credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat
at restaurants with it. Most large credit companies are connected to large banks. So if you want
a credit card from a credit company, you generally have to make an application at a bank. After
an applicant receives a credit card, he or she can use the card to make purchases.
(2).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay-later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.






There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.








Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can


use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
）promises（正确答案：1:__________________ 填空项．

解析：
(3).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay- later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.






There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.








Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can


use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：quite）
解析：
(4).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay-later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.






There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.








Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can


use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：for centuries）
解析：
(5).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay-later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.






There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.

Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can







use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：particular）
解析：
(6).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay- later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.






There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.








Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can


use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：issued by）
解析：
(7).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay- later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.






There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.








Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can


use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：major）
解析：
(8).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to

sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay-later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.




There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.








Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can


use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：are connected to）
解析：
(9).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay- later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.






There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
be used
card can credit store customers. The their to cards credit stores issue department large
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.








Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most
large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can


use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：generally）
解析：
(10).Many businesses, such as department stores, restaurants, hotels and airline companies, use
a credit system for selling their products and (26) . In a credit system, the seller agrees to
sell something to the buyer without immediately receiving cash. The buyer receives the goods or
services immediately and (27) to pay for them later. This uy- now-pay- later credit system is
(28) old. People have been buying things on credit (29) . But nowadays people use credit cards.






There are two types of credit cards. One type is issued directly by a store to a customer. Many
large department stores issue credit cards to their customers. The store credit card can be used
to make purchases only at a (30) store. The other kind of credit card is (31) a credit company.





Credit cards from credit companies can be used to buy things almost anywhere. If you have a (32)
credit card, you can buy airplane tickets, stay at hotels, and eat at restaurants with it. Most

large credit companies (33) large banks. So if you want a credit card from a credit company, you
(34) have to make an application at a bank. After an (35) receives a credit card, he or she can





use the card to make purchases.（分数：2.50）
填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：applicant）
解析：