1、大学英语四级-155 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：3，分数：28.00)Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.The terrible effects of drought on California.B.New technologies used to prevent water waste.C.A mandatory order on water cuts
2、in California.D.Serious water shortages California are facing.A.25%.B.38 million.C.8 million.D.9%.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.To provide financial support.B.To create more job opportunities.C.To reduce the extremely high rents.D.To hire professional designe
3、rs.A.It must sell at least 1000 products every year.B.It has been established for about fourteen years.C.It has been granted more than a million dollars.D.It is unqualified for the Made in New York program.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. （分数：12.00）A.Mobile phones are very
4、popular.B.People can“t afford mobile phones.C.The cost of mobile services is high.D.Ads on mobile phones are forbidden.A.The government“s intervention.B.High advertisement investment.C.The low living standard.D.The lack of competition.A.Inaccessible Internet.B.Service quality.C.Annual income.D.Rail
5、network.三、Section B(总题数：2，分数：32.00)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.She is a hard-working student.B.She is interested in fashion and dating.C.She always quarrels with her mother.D.She doesn“t want to go to college.A.Send her daughter to a private schoo
6、l.B.Help her daughter find a good job.C.Criticize her daughter and force her to study.D.Talk to her daughter seriously about college.A.It is normal.B.It is unreasonable.C.It is hard to understand.D.It is rational.A.Mothers and daughters always don“t agree with each other.B.Going to college is the be
7、st way for teenagers.C.Some teenagers don“t know the real life when they are in school.D.Teenage girls think of nothing but clothes and boys.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.The apartment she rents is too far from the campus.B.The apartment she rents
8、needs a lot of repair work.C.Her roommate won“t share expenses.D.She“s having trouble with the owner of the apartment.A.The woman didn“t pay her rent on time.B.She couldn“t find anyone to repair the washing machine.C.The woman had some repairs done with more money.D.She had to buy a new washing mach
9、ine.A.He has some knowledge of the law.B.He has the same problem.C.He knows the owner.D.He can bring a lawsuit against the owner.A.Find another apartment.B.Solve the problem by talking to Ms. Hansen.C.Ask Sam to repair the washing machine.D.Buy a new washing machine for the owner.四、Section C(总题数：0，分
10、数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.It is a promise to do something different in the coming year.B.It is a promise that cannot be easily lived up to.C.It is a common tradition to celebrate New Year.D.It is an intense desire
11、 for a better year.A.People have similar resolutions.B.All teenage boys may have girlfriends after making resolutions.C.Making New Year“s resolution is a common tradition in the US.D.If you make a wish in New Year“s Day, it will probably come true.A.A political change.B.A girlfriend.C.More money.D.L
12、osing weight.六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.They don“t taste good.B.They turn to white.C.They are small and thin.D.They will freeze to death.A.Judge by its length.B.Judge by its taste.C.Judge by its shape.D.Judge by its color
13、.A.They are in same shape.B.Their taste is only affected by soil conditions.C.They can be grown during the winter months.D.Their taste is given by good weather.七、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：16.00)Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.How to apply a public college in
14、 America for a non-resident.B.Differences on expenses between public and private colleges in America.C.Cost differences on higher education between state residents and non-residents.D.Advantages and disadvantages of going to a private college.A.$800.B.$8000.C.$8800.D.$34000.A.It gets money from the
15、states.B.It contributes money to charity.C.It offers financial aid for international students.D.It gets sponsors from big companies.A.High price means a good quality of a school for them.B.Not all private schools cost more than public schools for them.C.They may choose private schools if they want t
16、o save money.D.Public colleges always have more international students than private colleges do.大学英语四级-155 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：3，分数：28.00)Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.The terrible effects of drought
17、on California.B.New technologies used to prevent water waste.C.A mandatory order on water cuts in California. D.Serious water shortages California are facing.解析：听力原文 California has been dealing with the effects of drought for more than two years. The state governor has ordered a mandatory reduction
18、of water usage to prevent waste. The state is also looking into new technologies that will make California more drought resistant. The executive order issued by the governor on Wednesday requires the State Water Resources Control Board to reduce water use by 25 percent across California. Governor Br
19、own said 38 million people will be affected. The measure is expected to save hundreds of thousands of liters of water over nine months. The mandatory water rationing is unprecedented in the United States, and some Californians are against it, saying that water saving should be voluntary. But previou
20、s measures to fight a persistent drought have not improved the situation. The governor warned residents to be prepared to change their lifestyle. What is the news report mainly about?A.25%.B.38 million. C.8 million.D.9%.解析：听力原文 How many people will be affected in California according to Governor Bro
21、wn?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.To provide financial support. B.To create more job opportunities.C.To reduce the extremely high rents.D.To hire professional designers.解析：听力原文 In New York City, the fashion industry accounts for more than five percent of the w
22、orkforce and generates nearly $18 billion a year in retail sales. This year, the City will allocate $15 million to encourage emerging designers and manufacturers to create fashions locally through a program called Made in New York. Eligible companies like Leota, must sell at least 1000 products annu
23、ally and design, cut, sew, assemble and finish their fashions in the city. Founder Sarah Carson is looking forward to additional Made in New York production incentives. Leota was launched in New York four years ago and has steadily grown. But manufacturing in New York has limitationssky-high rents,
24、an aging workforce and outdated technology. The Made in New York program provides incentives to factories that invest in technology and workforce development. So far, the city has granted more than a million dollars to eligible factories. What does New York plan to do for the fashion industry?A.It m
25、ust sell at least 1000 products every year. B.It has been established for about fourteen years.C.It has been granted more than a million dollars.D.It is unqualified for the Made in New York program.解析：听力原文 What can we learn about Leota from the news report?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the follo
26、wing news item. （分数：12.00）A.Mobile phones are very popular.B.People can“t afford mobile phones.C.The cost of mobile services is high. D.Ads on mobile phones are forbidden.解析：听力原文 Malawi is one of the poorest nations in Africa. Unemployment rates are high. And those who have jobs have meager salaries
27、. Yet a recent report by the International Telecommunications Union, ITU, says on average, Malawians use more than twelve dollars a month on cell phones. This is more than half of what an ordinary Malawian earns. In neighboring Mozambique, consumers spend just over a quarter of their income on mobil
28、e phone usage. But in Kenya and South Africa, the figure is significantly lower amounting to less than five percent of average monthly earnings. This lack of competition is why mobile tariffs are so high. The government might be forced to intervene to bring down the cost of using a mobile phone. But
29、 it is not just the cost of mobile services that is an issue in Malawi. Many consumers also want the providers to give them value for their money by improving the quality of service they get. There are times that the network is very bad. Even the Internet is very slow. What does the International Te
30、lecommunications Union find in Malawi?A.The government“s intervention.B.High advertisement investment.C.The low living standard.D.The lack of competition. 解析：听力原文 What has caused the current situation in Malawi?A.Inaccessible Internet.B.Service quality. C.Annual income.D.Rail network.解析：听力原文 What el
31、se do Malawians complain about on using mobile phones?三、Section B(总题数：2，分数：32.00)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.She is a hard-working student.B.She is interested in fashion and dating. C.She always quarrels with her mother.D.She doesn“t want to go to
32、 college.解析：听力原文 M: Hi, Jenny, you don“t look happy. What“s wrong? W: Well, Jack, I“ve got a problem. You know my daughter Lisa is 16 years old now. And we“ve begun talking about college. She says she wants to go, but she just lets her grades slip and no matter how many times I urge her to study, al
33、l that she seems to be interested in are clothes and boys. We“re not wealthy, you know. And it won“t be easy for us to afford the tuition if she can“t get a scholarship. Is going to college the best choice for her right now? M: Do you mean that she doesn“t seem ready for college? W: Yes, exactly. M:
34、 Then you“d better have a serious talk with her about college. W: A serious talk with her? M: Yes, in my opinion, it“s quite normal for girls of her age to be wrapped up in fashion and dating, but as a mother, you have the right to expect her to pay attention to her study, too. W: Yes, but how? M: A
35、sk her how serious she is about college and how hard she“s willing to work for it. Lisa may be more committed than you realize. But if not, tell her she could think about putting college off for a while. That could give her the push she needs to take her education seriously. W: Sounds like a good id
36、ea. M: And if you decide she should wait, you may help her get a job, take classes at a community college or do an internship to get experience. She may be just one of those who need to see a bit of real life before they settle down. What do we learn about Lisa?A.Send her daughter to a private schoo
37、l.B.Help her daughter find a good job.C.Criticize her daughter and force her to study.D.Talk to her daughter seriously about college. 解析：听力原文 What is the woman probably going to do?A.It is normal. B.It is unreasonable.C.It is hard to understand.D.It is rational.解析：听力原文 What does the man think of the
38、 girl“s phenomenon?A.Mothers and daughters always don“t agree with each other.B.Going to college is the best way for teenagers.C.Some teenagers don“t know the real life when they are in school. D.Teenage girls think of nothing but clothes and boys.解析：听力原文 What can be inferred from the conversation?Q
39、uestions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.The apartment she rents is too far from the campus.B.The apartment she rents needs a lot of repair work.C.Her roommate won“t share expenses.D.She“s having trouble with the owner of the apartment. 解析：听力原文 M: Hello. W: He
40、llo, Sam. This is Emma Robert. Sorry to bother you, but I“m having a small problem and I think you might be able to help me out. M: My pleasure, Emma. What“s up? W: Well, you know, Julia and I moved into an off-campus apartment last year. We“ve been happy with it until the past couple of months. M:
41、Yeah? What happened? W: Well, the washing machine broke down, so we reported it to Ms. Hansen, the owner. She said she“d take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened. M: Did you get in touch with her again? W: I got a repairman to give me an estimate and I sent it to Ms. Hansen. I had t
42、he repair done before hearing from her. And I deducted the cost from the rent check. M: So what“s the problem? W: She called madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done with less money. Now she“s threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent. M: Hold on, Emma. It does sound pretty s
43、erious, but I“m sure you can all sit down and work this out. W: Well, you“re studying at the law school, so I wondered if you would mind coming with Julia and me when we go to talk to Ms. Hansen. We“re supposed to meet her at 7:00 tomorrow night. M: Sure, I haven“t studied a lot about contracts yet,
44、 but I“d be glad to help you straighten things out. I“ll stop by around 6:30. W: That“s great. Thanks, Sam. What can we learn about Emma?A.The woman didn“t pay her rent on time.B.She couldn“t find anyone to repair the washing machine.C.The woman had some repairs done with more money. D.She had to bu
45、y a new washing machine.解析：听力原文 Why is Ms. Hansen angry?A.He has some knowledge of the law. B.He has the same problem.C.He knows the owner.D.He can bring a lawsuit against the owner.解析：听力原文 Why does Emma think Sam can help her?A.Find another apartment.B.Solve the problem by talking to Ms. Hansen. C.
46、Ask Sam to repair the washing machine.D.Buy a new washing machine for the owner.解析：听力原文 What are Emma and Julia planning to do?四、Section C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.It is a promise to do something different
47、 in the coming year. B.It is a promise that cannot be easily lived up to.C.It is a common tradition to celebrate New Year.D.It is an intense desire for a better year.解析：听力原文 Today, most people celebrate New Year“s Day on Jan, 1. People observe the New Year“s holiday in many different ways. The idea
48、of admitting mistakes and finishing the business of the old year is found in many cultures. So is the idea of making New Year“s resolutions. A resolution is a promise to change or do something different in the coming year. Making New Year“s resolutions is a common tradition. We talked to some people
49、 in Washington, D.C., and Miami, Florida about their resolutions, hopes and wishes for next year. Many people have the same opinion as Miss Rice of Miami, who said the election process in the United States next time brought a return to hope. And Noah Green is a 42-year-old businessman and student in Miami. He expressed similar feelings about the political change. He said he hoped that the new president could help lead the way to better relations among the nations of the world. But many people we spoke to kept their resolutions very simple, like
