1、大学英语四级-49 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.Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B.An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C.The killing of more than 70 Ug
2、andans in Kampala.D.Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda“s capital.A.On Christmas Eve.B.Just before midnight.C.During a security check.D.In the small hours of the morning.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.It is likely to close many of its stores.B.It is kno
3、wn for the quality of its goods.C.It remains competitive in the recession.D.It will expand its online retail business.A.Expand its business beyond groceries.B.Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C.Cut its DVD publishing business.D.Sell the business for one pound.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on th
4、e following news item. （分数：12.00）A.All taxis began to use meters.B.All taxis got air conditioning.C.Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D.Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.A.A low interest loan scheme.B.Environmentalists“ protests.C.Taxi passengers“ complaints.D.Permission for car advertising.A
5、.There are no more irregular practices.B.All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C.New cabs are all equipped with meters.D.New legislation protects consumer rights.三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Conversation One(总题数：1，分数：16.00)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00
6、）A.It has a partnership with LCP.B.It is headquartered in London.C.It specializes in safety from leaks.D.It has a chemical processing plant.A.He is a chemist.B.He is a salesman.C.He is a safety inspector.D.He is Mr. Grand“s friend.A.The public relations officer.B.Mr. Grand“s personal assistant.C.Dir
7、ector of the safety department.D.Head of the personnel department.A.Walt for Mr. Grand to call back.B.Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C.Provide details of their products and services.D.Send a comprehensive description of their work.五、Conversation Two(总题数：1，分数：16.00)Questions 12 to 15 are based on the
8、conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.Teacher.B.Journalist.C.Editor.D.Typist.A.Some newly discovered scenic spot.B.Big changes in the Amazon valley.C.A new railway under construction.D.The beautiful Amazon rainforests.A.In news weeklies.B.In a local evening paper.C.In newspapers“ Sunday edit
9、ions.D.In overseas editions of U.S. magazines.A.To become a professional writer.B.To be employed by a newspaper.C.To get her life story published soon.D.To sell her articles to a news service.六、Section C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have
10、just heard. （分数：12.00）A.She is both a popular and a highly respected author.B.She is the first writer to focus on the fate of slaves.C.She is the most loved African novelist of all times.D.She is the most influential author since the 1930“s.A.The Book Critics Circle Award.B.The Nobel Prize for liter
11、ature.C.The Pulitzer Prize for fiction.D.The National Book Award.A.She is a relative of Morrison“s.B.She is a slave from Africa.C.She is a skilled storyteller.D.She is a black woman.八、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 are ver
12、y generous in giving gifts.B.They refuse gifts when doing business.C.They regard gifts as a token of friendship.D.They give gifts only on special occasions.A.They enjoy giving gifts to other people.B.They spend a lot of time choosing gifts.C.They have to follow many specific rules.D.They pay attenti
13、on to the quality of gifts.A.Gift-giving plays an important role in human relationships.B.We must be aware of cultural differences in giving gifts.C.We must learn how to give gifts before going abroad.D.Reading extensively can make one a better gift-giver.九、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：16.00)Questions 22
14、to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.She tenderly looked after her sick mother.B.She developed a strong interest in finance.C.She learned to write for financial newspapers.D.She invested in stocks and shares on Wall Street.A.She inherited a big fortune from her father.B.Sh
15、e sold her restaurant with a substantial profit.C.She got 7.5 million dollars from her ex-husband.D.She made a wise investment in real estate.A.She was dishonest in business dealings.B.She frequently ill-treated her employees.C.She abused animals including her pet dog.D.She was extremely mean with h
16、er money.A.She carried on her family“s tradition.B.She made huge donations to charities.C.She built a hospital with her mother“s money.D.She made a big fortune from wise investments.大学英语四级-49 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
17、will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B.An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. C.The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D.Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda“s capital.解析：听力原文 Kenyan police say one person was kill
18、ed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan
19、capital. The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for an overnight journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and bl
20、ood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hours earlier, Uganda“s police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels. What is the news report mainly about? 解析 本题为主旨题。新闻报道通常开篇便直接点出报道的主题。录音首句说，肯尼亚警方公布关于一起在内罗比中部某巴士站发生的爆炸事件的情况(an explosion at a bus station in cent
21、ral Nairobi)，B 基本是对此处录音关键信息的原词复现，故为答案。A 出现在录音末尾，但录音结尾说的是乌干达警方早前发出的恐袭警告，与本篇新闻的主题“肯尼亚这次爆炸事件”不符。C 出自录音前面部分，但这是发生在去年 7 月的事情，也非本篇新闻主题。D 利用原词 set off 进行干扰。A.On Christmas Eve.B.Just before midnight.C.During a security check. D.In the small hours of the morning.解析：听力原文 When did the incident occur? 解析 本题考查事件
22、发生的时间。新闻后半段在报道爆炸发生的细节时，提到了一个旅行包在装车前过安检时发生了爆炸。C 项完全是对该录音细节内容的原词复现，故为答案。A 利用末尾的 possible Christmas-time attacks 来制造干扰，此处是乌干达警方发出的警告信息，并非爆炸发生的时间，且Christmas-time“圣诞期间”并不等同于 Christmas Eve“圣诞前夕”。B、D 都颇具迷惑性，但录音只说是准备发出的夜班车，并无具体时间点，不能得出 B“就在凌晨前”或 D“在凌晨时分”。Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news
23、 item. （分数：8.00）A.It is likely to close many of its stores. B.It is known for the quality of its goods.C.It remains competitive in the recession.D.It will expand its online retail business.解析：听力原文 Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It“s been in business nearly a ce
24、ntury. Many of its 800 stores are likely to close following the company“s decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token 1 failed. The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain“s slide toward recession, which has cut into cons
25、umer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years. Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers. Many of the store group“s 25,000 employees are likely t
26、o lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report? 解析 本题考查细节信息。本篇新闻讲的是沃尔沃斯公司(Woolworths)的情况，开篇不久就说到该公司800 家门店中有很多可能会关闭(Many of its 800 stores are likely to close)，A“它很可能会关闭许多门店”与录音内容相符，为本题答案。录音中后部分提到沃尔沃斯公
27、司素以“廉价杂货”出名，并非B 所说的“它以商品质量著称”。录音中段提到，导致沃尔沃斯公司垮掉的直接原因是英国的经济衰退，C“它在经济衰退中仍保有竞争力”与报道事实相悖。录音说到，沃尔沃斯公司在面对来自超市和互联网零售商的竞争时都已经举步维艰，更别说要扩展网上零售业务了，故排除 D“它会扩展其网络零售业务”。A.Expand its business beyond groceries.B.Fire 25,000 of its current employees.C.Cut its DVD publishing business.D.Sell the business for one pound
28、. 解析：听力原文 What did Woolworths attempt to do recently? 解析 本题也是考查细节信息。题目问沃尔沃斯公司近期曾试图做什么事情。录音前段提到该公司在试图以象征性的 1 英镑出售其业务失败以后，决定将门店的一线管理人员撤回。D“以 1 英镑出售业务”与录音信息相符。A 中的 Expand 和 beyond groceries 在录音后半段确有出现，但新闻里讲的是超市，而非沃尔沃斯公司在扩展。B“解庭 25000 名现任员工”最具干扰性，因为录音结尾说到该公司门店板块的25000 名员工中将会有很多人失业，即该公司可能会斛雇这些人，但请注意，录音中的
29、 many of.25,000 employees(只是 25000 员工的大部分)并不等同于 25,000 of its current employees。发行 DVD 是盈利的版块，该公司不可能裁掉，故 C 不对。Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. （分数：12.00）A.All taxis began to use meters.B.All taxis got air conditioning.C.Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D.Old taxis were
30、replaced with new cabs. 解析：听力原文 Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That“s due in part to the removal of many of th
31、e capital“s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair. After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The governmen
32、t pays about $900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments. The idea has proved popular with customersthey can now travel in air-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don“t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers a
33、re glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour. What change took place in Cairo recently? 解析 题目问开罗最近发生了什么改变。
34、新闻开头先说开罗的交通状况十分糟糕，且空气污染严重，接着话锋一转，说近几个月来有所改善，部分原因是撤掉了许多老旧出租车。D“旧出租车换成了新车”与录音内容相符，为本题答案。报道提到“旧车换成新车”受到乘客欢迎，因为他们如今坐出租车可以享受到空调带来的舒适感，并且由于新车装有咪表，他们无须再跟司机讨价还价。A、B 说法过于绝对(All taxis)，录音开头只是说撤掉了许多旧出租车(removal of many of.)，many 并不等同于 All。新闻里是说在新车上打广告的收入有助于司机偿还车款，并未提及之前是否允许在出租车上做广告，C 的说法缺乏依据。A.A low interest l
35、oan scheme. B.Environmentalists“ protests.C.Taxi passengers“ complaints.D.Permission for car advertising.解析：听力原文 What helped bring about the change? 解析 题目问是什么促成了这个改变的发生。录音中段提到，要求撤掉老旧出租车的新法规出台后，政府联合三家银行发起了低息贷款计划，以让司机可以买新车。换言之，即低息贷款计划有助于推进旧车换新车的实施，故 A 为本题答案。C 中的关键词 complaints 出自录音末尾，但报道说的是来自司机，而非乘客的抱怨
36、，B“环保人士的抗议”在录音中未提及。新闻里说在新车上打广告有助于司机偿还车款，但最关键的还是低息贷款计划，故 D 不对。A.There are no more irregular practices.B.All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C.New cabs are all equipped with meters. D.New legislation protects consumer rights.解析：听力原文 Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers? 解析 题目问乘客为何不再
37、跟新车司机讨价还价。录音后段提到乘客欢迎“旧车换新车”的实施，原因之一是由于新车装有咪表，他们无须再跟司机讨价还价。录音是 meter 的动词用法，表示“使用表计价”，C 项为该处录音的同义表达，故为答案。录音中并没有说司机因此改掉驾驶陋习，故排除 A。B 虽然也是乘客喜欢新车的原因之一，但并非乘客不再跟司机议价的原因，B 答非所问。D“新法规保护了消费者权益”在录音中未提及。三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Conversation One(总题数：1，分数：16.00)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation yo
38、u have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.It has a partnership with LCP.B.It is headquartered in London.C.It specializes in safety from leaks.D.It has a chemical processing plant. 解析：听力原文 W: Morning, this is TGC. M: Good morning. Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please? W: Wh
39、o“s calling, please? M: Walter Barry, from London. W: What is it about, please? M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company, LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I would like to speak to Mr. Gr
40、and to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time. W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now. M: Can you tell me when I could reach him? W: He“s very busy for the next few daysthen he“ll be away in New York. So it“s diffic
41、ult to give you a time. M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps? W: Who in particular? M: A colleague for example? W: You“re speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand. M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow? W: No, I“m sorry he won“t be free tomorrow. Listen, let me
42、suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies and then we“ll contact you. M: Yes, that“s very kind of you. I have your address. W: Very good, Mr. M: Barry. Walter Barry from LCP in London. W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to h
43、earing from you. M: Thank you. Goodbye. W: Bye. What do we learn about the woman“s company? 解析 该题考查女士公司的情况。男士了解到女士的公司有化学加工工厂(chemical processing plant)。D 所述与此相符，故为答案。根据对话，LCP 在试图与女士所在的公司建立伙伴关系，目前尚未开展合作，故 A“它和 LCP 公司有合作关系”不对。B“它的总部在伦敦”指的是男士公司的情况。C“它专攻泄露安全”是男士公司的业务，而非女士公司的专攻方向。A.He is a chemist.B.He i
44、s a salesman. C.He is a safety inspector.D.He is Mr. Grand“s friend.解析：听力原文 What do we learn about the man? 解析 本题询问男士的情况。对话中该男士介绍了自己公司的优势，并试图向女士所在的公司推销其公司的防泄漏安全产品，B“他是一名推销员”与男士的表述相符，故为答案。对话中没有提过制药，A“他是一名药剂师”缺乏对话依据。C“他是一名安全检查员”利用录音中出现的 safety 做干扰，但对话中只提到该男士所在的公司在防泄露安全方面是领头企业。D“他是 Mr. Grand 的朋友”与对话内容不
45、符，该男士与 Mr. Grand 还没有过交集。A.The public relations officer.B.Mr. Grand“s personal assistant. C.Director of the safety department.D.Head of the personnel department.解析：听力原文 What is the woman“s position in her company? 解析 本题问女士在公司的职位。对话中，女士明确提到自己是 Mr. Grand 的私人助理(personal assistant)。You are speaking to.为电
46、话英语，意为“你正在和说话”，B 为答案。A“公关专员”、C“安全部门主管”和 D“人事部主管”均与女士所说的职位不符。A.Walt for Mr. Grand to call back.B.Leave a message for Mr. Grand.C.Provide details of their products and services. D.Send a comprehensive description of their work.解析：听力原文 What does the woman suggest the man do? 解析 本题考查女士建议男士做什么。在对话中男士问能否第
47、二天再打电话过来，女士建议男士把他们公司的产品和服务的详细内容(details of your products and services)寄给她公司，并附上其他公司的推荐信，然后等待该女士公司联系他。C“提供他们公司的产品和服务的详细内容”与女士的表述相符，故为答案。A“等 Mr. Grand 回电”与对话中提到的等女士所在公司联系意思不能等同。B“给 Mr. Grand留口信”在对话中未提及。D 中的“发送工作情况的综合介绍”不能等同于女士所说的“产品和服务的详细内容”，应注意排除。五、Conversation Two(总题数：1，分数：16.00)Questions 12 to 15 a
48、re based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.Teacher. B.Journalist.C.Editor.D.Typist.解析：听力原文 M: You“re going to wear out the computer“s keyboard! W: Oh, hi, M: Do you have any idea what time it is? W: About ten or ten-thirty? M: It“s nearly midnight. W: Really? I didn“t know it was
49、so late. M: Don“t you have an early class to teach tomorrow morning? W: Yes, at seven o“clock. My commuter class, the students who go to work right after their lesson. M: Then you ought to go to bed. What are you writing, anyway? W: An article I hope I can sell. M: Oh, another of your newspaper pieces? What“s this one about? W: Do you remember the trip I took last month? M: The one up to the Amazon? W: Well, that“s what I“m writing about the new highway and the changes it“s making in the Amazon valley. M: It should be interestin
