1989年12月大学英语四级听力真题丨原文丨答案及下载_大学英语听力

1989年12月大学英语四级听力真题丨原文丨答案及下载

　　Of course the danger of motorcycling also helps account for many peoples low opinion of the sport. Its defenders, however, claim that careful cyclists are in less danger than is commonly believed. A cyclist must drive s if everybody around him wanted to kill him. He must pay careful attention to his driving. From that point of view, a man on a motorcycle is safer than a man in a car.

　　Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.

　　14. Why do motorcyclists often dress in old and dark clothing?

　　15. What is the average citizens opinion about motorcycling?

　　16. How can a motorcyclist be safer than a car driver?

　　Passage 3

　　Robert Edwards was blinded in an automobile accident nine years age. He was also partially deaf because of old age. Last week, he was walking near his home when a thunder-storm approached. He took shelter under a tree and was struck by lightning. He was knocked to the ground and woke up some 20 minutes later, lying face down in water below a tree. He went into the house and lay down in bed. A short time later, he awoke; his legs couldnt move and he was trembling, but, when he opened his eyes, he could see the clock across the room in front of him. When his wife entered, he saw her for the first time in nine years. Doctors confirm that he has regained his sight and hearing apparently from the flash of lightning, but they are unable to explain the reason. The only possible explanation offered by one doctor was that, since Edwards lost his sight as a result of a hard blow in a terrible accident, perhaps the only way it could be restored was by another blow.