1、大学英语四级-27 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：4，分数：30.00)（分数：10.00）A.Colleagues.B.Classmates.C.Husband and wife.D.Father and daughter.A.A painter.B.A designer.C.A waiter.D.An accountant.A.She will do as the man suggests.B.She is seriously sick.C.She will n
2、ot travel by plane.D.She will go there by train.A.Visit her sister.B.Expect her sister to come.C.Care about her sister.D.Call her sister.A.She took her examination.B.She attended a class debate.C.She discussed the themes for her writing.D.She prepared for her oral defense.（分数：6.00）A.He“s fond of Ita
3、lian food.B.Italian food doesn“t cater for his taste.C.He doesn“t like the woman.D.He doesn“t think Italian food tastes good.A.It is Bill who gets long hair first.B.The man likes long hair very much.C.Boys in the class like wearing suit.D.Bill is the only boy who has long hair.A.The woman“s idea is
4、new to him.B.The woman“s idea is very good.C.He has a better idea.D.He can“t accept the contract.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：8.00）A.They seldom work out.B.They eat more sugar and junk food.C.They have higher overweight percentage.D.They are skinnier than
5、higher-income group.A.Hot climate.B.Higher income.C.Diet without vegetables.D.Little attention to exercise.A.Get higher income.B.Watch TV every day.C.Take more exercise.D.Put warmer clothes.A.He lost five pounds.B.He lost ten pounds.C.He gained five pounds.D.He gained ten pounds.Questions 13 to 15 a
6、re based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：6.00）A.Yoga.B.Jogging.C.Weightlifting.D.Weight reducing exercise.A.It can make people look younger.B.It is good to people“s mind and makes the body more flexible.C.It can offer people chances to make more money.D.It can make people away from dise
7、ases.A.It is a good exercise.B.It helps people to lose weight.C.Famous people are doing it.D.It teaches people how to breathe.三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：10.50)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：10.50）A.Tourism.B.Farming.C.Fishery.D.Animal trade
8、.A.In January.B.In April.C.In October.D.In December.A.From May to November.B.From December to April.C.From January to July.D.From August to February.五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.50)Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：10.50）A.When the Moon passes the Earth.B.When the Moo
9、n passes the Sun.C.When the Moon goes away from the Earth.D.When the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.A.Southern Canada.B.Central Russia.C.North America.D.Eastern Mongolia.A.Two minutes.B.Three minutes.C.Ten minutes.D.Two hours.六、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：14.00)Questions 22 to 25 are based on
10、the passage you have just heard. （分数：14.00）A.The revolution of US medicine has been completed.B.The speed of the change is really quick.C.There is a slow evolution in US medicine.D.More young doctors are needed by US medicine.A.General practitioner.B.Specialist.C.Researcher.D.Herbal doctor.A.Solo pr
11、actice.B.A big income.C.Academic prizes.D.Partnerships.A.Many people regard it as a privilege.B.Most people think it as a right.C.They think the public should fund it.D.They think it will cost a lot of money.七、Section C(总题数：1，分数：35.00)Research suggests that parental involvement in school is vital to
12、 a child“s academic success. However, if you“re a single parent, a working parent, or a parent with little 1 time, you may find it difficult to find ways to get involved. The following list of 2 comes from the Harvard Family Research Project, an organization 3 advancing education, which may give you
13、 some enlightenment. First, attend teacher-parent conferences. If the schedule of these meetings 4 your work schedule, speak to the teacher and principal about your situation, and work out a time you can meet them. Second, get over your own insecurities. The Harvard Family Research Project found tha
14、t parents who had 5 childhood experiences at school are less likely to get involved in their children“s academic programs, and may feel uncomfortable 6 teachers. Remember that your child“s academic experience is important and vital to his professional success. Don“t let your own 7 hinder your child“
15、s success. Third, drop in on extracurricular activities. If you are unavailable during the day, try to pick your child up from after-school activities. 8 a few minutes early and watch your child in action. Sit in on your child“s student council meeting or theatre rehearsal. Finally, use a translator
16、. Parents who speak English as a second language can 9 their child“s school and request a translator. It“s important for all parents to have their questions answered and their 10 properly communicated. （分数：35.00）填空项 1:_大学英语四级-27 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Sectio
17、n A(总题数：4，分数：30.00)（分数：10.00）A.Colleagues.B.Classmates.C.Husband and wife. D.Father and daughter.解析：听力原文 W: John, look at this coat. You bought it for me when you were chasing me. M: Yeah, it was a long time ago and the coat is worn out. I think I should buy you a new one. Q: What is the relationshi
18、p between the two speakers?A.A painter.B.A designer. C.A waiter.D.An accountant.解析：听力原文 W: I“m afraid that we“re not satisfied with these plans for the drawing room. M: Would you like me to prepare another set of blueprints? Q: What“s the man“s job?A.She will do as the man suggests.B.She is seriousl
19、y sick.C.She will not travel by plane. D.She will go there by train.解析：听力原文 M: If you ask me, I suggest you go there by plane. It“s quick and convenient. W: Yeah, it“s true, but I“m terribly airsick. Q: What can we infer about the woman?A.Visit her sister. B.Expect her sister to come.C.Care about he
20、r sister.D.Call her sister.解析：听力原文 W: I“ve been thinking of my sister the whole day. M: Why not give her an unexpected arrival? Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?A.She took her examination.B.She attended a class debate.C.She discussed the themes for her writing.D.She prepared for her oral de
21、fense. 解析：听力原文 M: I didn“t see Mary for several days. What did she do? W: She was busy preparing for her thesis debate. Q: What did Mary do in the past few days?（分数：6.00）A.He“s fond of Italian food.B.Italian food doesn“t cater for his taste. C.He doesn“t like the woman.D.He doesn“t think Italian foo
22、d tastes good.解析：听力原文 W: I really like the Italian food we took yesterday. What do you think? M: Aha, it“s good, but it“s not my taste. Q: What does the man imply?A.It is Bill who gets long hair first. B.The man likes long hair very much.C.Boys in the class like wearing suit.D.Bill is the only boy w
23、ho has long hair.解析：听力原文 M: Why do so many boys wear long hair in your class? W: Oh, you see. Bill does so and the other boys just follow suit. Q: What can we infer from the conversation?A.The woman“s idea is new to him.B.The woman“s idea is very good. C.He has a better idea.D.He can“t accept the co
24、ntract.解析：听力原文 W: What do you think of my new idea for that contract, Tom? M: I can“t come up with a better one, Jenny. Q: What does the man mean?Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：8.00）A.They seldom work out.B.They eat more sugar and junk food.C.They have highe
25、r overweight percentage. D.They are skinnier than higher-income group.解析：听力原文 W: Mike, why are so many Americans overweight? M: Well, that“s a good question, Lily. You“d think that with the current fitness craze in the US, there wouldn“t be so many overweight Americans. W: Yes. How many people are o
26、verweight? M: About 40% of Americans are overweight. What“s interesting is that one study says that lower income groups have a higher percentage of being overweight than higher income groups. W: Are there any other factors like that in the study? M: Yes. The study also says that the hotter the clima
27、te is, the lower the percentage of fat people is. W: That makes sense. When it“s hot, you usually don“t feel like eating a lot. M: Is that why Japanese people are typically skinnier than Americans? W: Well, our food has less fat and oil than American food does. And Americans eat a lot more meat than
28、 we do. M: You“re right. And we also eat more sugar and junk food. But there“s another reason why so many Americans are fat. W: What“s that? M: Nobody works out any morenot even kids. The average American home has the TV on for six hours a day! W: Wow! No wonder you Americans are so fat. You don“t g
29、et enough exercise. Say, Mike, aren“t you getting a little bigger in the waist? M: Yeah, I guess so. W: To lose weight, you really need to watch what you eat and get some exercise. M: Hey, I started a diet and lost ten pounds. W: So what happened afterwards? M: I quit and gained it all back plus fiv
30、e pounds. What does the study say about lower income groups?A.Hot climate.B.Higher income.C.Diet without vegetables.D.Little attention to exercise. 解析：听力原文 What is the reason the man gives for Americans“ fatness?A.Get higher income.B.Watch TV every day.C.Take more exercise. D.Put warmer clothes.解析：听
31、力原文 What does the woman suggest the man do to lose weight?A.He lost five pounds.B.He lost ten pounds.C.He gained five pounds. D.He gained ten pounds.解析：听力原文 What happened to the man finally? Conversation TwoQuestions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：6.00）A.Yoga.B.Joggi
32、ng. C.Weightlifting.D.Weight reducing exercise.解析：听力原文 M: Good morning, Amanda! W: Hi, Mike! Nice day, isn“t it? M: Yeah, so why are you up so early? Have you decided to take up jogging in the park like me? W: No, Mike. You know I really can“t stand jogging. It“s so boring. I“ve joined a yoga class
33、at our local fitness centre. I hear it“s a great way to stay fit. Want to join me? M: No way! Yoga is for girls. I“d rather do some weights at the gym at weekends than put my body into painful postures. W: Come on, there“s more fun in yoga than that! It“s perfect for both physical and spiritual well
34、 being. It also helps your body become more flexible. M: No, thanks. I think all of this is just a moneymaking game. I“m telling you Amanda, don“t buy into it! If you want to keep fit, you should take some physical exercises. W: Mike, we just learn three new postures every day and do some meditation
35、 (冥想). My yoga mentor is going to teach us about breathing today. Do you know that we don“t even breathe properly any more? M: Count me out! I don“t need anyone to tell me how to breathe! (15) Just because celebrities are doing yoga, everyone“s jumping on the bandwagon. W: That“s not true! You“re al
36、ways reluctant to try something new. Give it a chance, you might enjoy it. M: OK, but only if you promise I“ll end up with a body like a tough strong man! What kind of exercise does the man do in the morning?A.It can make people look younger.B.It is good to people“s mind and makes the body more flex
37、ible. C.It can offer people chances to make more money.D.It can make people away from diseases.解析：听力原文 Which is a function of yoga?A.It is a good exercise.B.It helps people to lose weight.C.Famous people are doing it. D.It teaches people how to breathe.解析：听力原文 Why is yoga popular nowadays according
38、to the man?三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：10.50)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：10.50）A.Tourism. B.Farming.C.Fishery.D.Animal trade.解析：听力原文 Costa Rica is at the southern point of Central America, borders to the north by Nicaragua and Panama to t
39、he south. It“s a little smaller than the state of West Virginia and largely mountainous with thin strips of low lands by the Pacific and Caribbean. Traditionally focused on exporting bananas and coffee, Costa Rica“s new top industry is tourism. Many tourists arrive in the capital San Jos and head st
40、raight for the Pacific coast beaches. But if you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, the country has several prime spots for volcano watching but the most popular is Arenal, near the town of La Fortuna. The volcano creates many hot springs. Costa Rica is rich in wild life and ran
41、ks as one of the most bio-diverse countries. Its national parks are home to everything from howler monkeys to white-faced capuchins (卷尾猴). It“s a bird watchers“ paradise with over 800 species. On the ground, tapirs (貘) sniff for food using their short trunks to grab leaves and fruit. (17) Along the
42、coast, turtle watching is popular, especially in April and May. Leatherbacks and green turtles lurch (东倒西歪地向前) upon to the beach to lay their eggs. They only rest for a little while before making the return trip back out to sea. So it“s natural that when you“re planning a trip, the right time to go
43、depends on what you want to do. The dry season for most of the country runs from December to April. The following months are wet seasons. The different parts of the year are best for surfing, fishing and animal watching, so there is always something happening. What“s the top industry of Costa Rica n
44、owadays?A.In January.B.In April. C.In October.D.In December.解析：听力原文 When can tourists see turtles along the coast?A.From May to November. B.From December to April.C.From January to July.D.From August to February.解析：听力原文 When is the wet season for most of Costa Rica?五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.50)Quest
45、ions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：10.50）A.When the Moon passes the Earth.B.When the Moon passes the Sun.C.When the Moon goes away from the Earth.D.When the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. 解析：听力原文 A total solar eclipse occurred this year. A solar eclipse occur
46、s when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partially obscuring the Earth“s view of the Sun. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon“s apparent diametre (直径) is larger than the Sun, blocking all direct sunlight and turning day into darkness. And it occurs in a narrow
47、path across the surface of the Earth, while a partial solar eclipse will be visible over a region thousands of miles wide. It had a magnitude of 1.0394 that was visible from a narrow corridor through northern Canada, Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia. Occurring north of
48、 the Arctic Circle, it belonged to the so called midnight sun eclipses. The largest city on the path of the eclipse was Novosibirsk in Russia. The total eclipse lasted for two minutes, and covered 0.4% of the Earth“s surface in a 10200km long path. It is the 47th eclipse of the 126th Saros cycle, wh
49、ich began with a partial eclipse on March 10, 1179 and will conclude with a partial eclipse on May 3, 2459. It was described by observers as “special for its colors around the horizon. There were wonderful oranges and reds all around, the clouds lit up, some dark in silhouette (侧影), some golden, glowing yellowy-orange in the distance. You could see the shadow approaching against the clouds and then rushing away as it left.“ When does solar eclipse happen?A.Southern Canada.B.Central Russia. C.North America.D.Eastern Mo
