1、大学英语四级-听力 26 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.Take a taxi to the meeting.B.Go to the meeting at once.C.Not go to the meeting until 2 p.m.D.Take the bus to the meeting.A.He thinks highly of Mary“s skill in the performance.B.He is s
2、urprised to see Mary not nervous to perform.C.He can“t understand the meaning of Mary“s performance.D.He appreciates Mary“s wonderful performance.A.It“s a shame for grown-ups to ask their parents for economic help.B.It“s not necessary for the woman to ask her parents for help.C.The woman spent too m
3、uch on clothes.D.The woman still has enough money to buy more clothes.A.The clothes fit the man very well.B.The sleeves are suitable for the man.C.Nothing“s wrong with the sleeves.D.She could make the sleeves shorter for the man.A.The woman needs books for her final exam.B.The books that the woman n
4、eeds are not available.C.The man could always find the books he needs.D.There are adequate books for them to use.（分数：6.00）A.She is popular in the discussion group.B.She speaks too much and doesn“t let others speak.C.She is suitable to attend the discussion group.D.She gives perfect ideas which are b
5、eyond doubt.A.He“s not free to help the woman.B.More hands are needed to help the woman.C.The woman could ask her roommates for help.D.The woman could get free help from her roommates.A.He will meet the woman in tonight“s class.B.He will go skating tonight instead of attending the class.C.He will ta
6、ke Jack to the class tonight.D.He can not take the woman to the class tonight.（分数：8.00）A.He gets sick.B.He feels sad about something.C.He worked overtime and got tired.D.He didn“t sleep last night.A.His boss assigned him too much work.B.He finds the work hard to fulfill.C.He doesn“t agree with his b
7、oss in some aspects.D.He finds the job not fit for him.A.Ask his boss for help.B.Ask his colleagues to give him a hand.C.Look for another job.D.Take his time and finish the jobs with patience.A.The man really has a lot talent.B.The man has rich experience in this line.C.The man can do a perfect job
8、even under great pressure.D.The man is patient and efficient with his job.（分数：6.00）A.It is totally unnecessary to have such a luxury TV.B.It is too big and takes up too much room.C.It is a little expensive but still worth the money.D.It is unnecessary to have a TV because it“s not often used.A.Repla
9、ce the TV in a more proper place.B.Return the TV and get his money back.C.Do some research on TV“s maintenance.D.Spend less money on a better TV.A.To return the TV and go without a new one.B.To return the TV and buy a more economical one.C.To keep the TV and pay more attention to its maintenance.D.T
10、o repair and continue to use the old TV.三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：9.00)（分数：9.00）A.He was a significant figure in the history of efficient production.B.He was the leader of the Midvale Steel Company in the 1880s.C.He was an accountant dealing with industrial companies“ finance.
11、D.He was an economist studying the financial problems of companies.A.To find a way to reduce the production cost and increase profits.B.To show how his principles of scientific management work.C.To find and hire the quickest workers for his own company.D.To learn the advanced engineering techniques
12、for his company.A.He replaced the expensive workers with cheaper ones.B.He reduced the number of necessary workers to 140.C.He cut the workers“ wages by half.D.He fired half of the 600 workers.五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：9.00)（分数：9.00）A.California is a huge market for the automobile manufacturers.B.Elect
13、ric cars are in great popularity in California.C.A California law requires zero-emission automobiles.D.California is rich in the power of electricity.A.Electricity is much cheaper than gas.B.Electric cars are more safe than gas-powered ones.C.Electric cars are more economical than gas-powered ones.D
14、.Electric cars do more contribution to environment.A.The batteries weigh too much.B.Battery charging takes too long time.C.The electric cars“ range is limited.D.The expense of an electric car is too high.六、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：12.00)（分数：12.00）A.Get vitamin D from sunshine.B.Get vitamin D from milk
15、.C.Get vitamin D from fish.D.Get vitamin D from fish liver oils.A.Darker skinned people living in northern areas.B.Lighter skinned people living in northern areas.C.Old darker skinned people living in southern areas.D.Young lighter skinned people living in southern areas.A.Farmed salmon had more vit
16、amin D than wild salmon.B.Farmed salmon had the same amount of vitamin D as wild salmon.C.Farmed salmon had half the vitamin D as wild salmon.D.Farmed salmon had about one-fourth vitamin D as wild salmon.A.Foods with vitamin D supplements.B.Foods like beef liver, cheese and egg yolks.C.Vitamin D tab
17、lets.D.All kinds of vegetables and meat.七、Section C(总题数：1，分数：40.00)Here“s a new warning from health experts: Sitting is deadly. Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periodseven if you also exercise regularlycould be bad for your health. Research is 1 , but several studies s
18、uggest people who spend most of their days sitting 2 be fat, have a heart attack or even die. In an 3 published this week in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers suggested that authorities rethink how they define physical activity to 4 the dangers of sitting. While health officials ha
19、ve 5 guidelines recommending minimum amounts of physical activity, they haven“t suggested people try to limit how much time they 6 a seated position. “After four hours of sitting, the body starts to send harmful signals,“ researchers said. They explained that genes regulating the amount of glucose a
20、nd fat in the body start to 7 . Even for people who exercise, spending long 8 of time sitting at a desk is still harmful. Tim Armstrong, a physical activity expert at the World Health Organization, said people who exercise every daybut still spend a lot of time sittingmight get more benefit if that
21、exercise were 9 across the day, rather than in a single bout. Still, in a study published last year that 10 more than 17,000 Canadians for about a dozen years, researchers found people who sat more had a higher death risk, independently of whether or not they exercised. （分数：40.00）填空项 1:_大学英语四级-听力 26
22、 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.Take a taxi to the meeting.B.Go to the meeting at once.C.Not go to the meeting until 2 p.m.D.Take the bus to the meeting. 解析：听力原文 M: If you are in a hurry, you are suggested to take a taxi, or else
23、 you can take the bus.W: The meeting won“t be held until 2:00 p.m. There“s no need to be hurry.Q: What will the woman probably do?A.He thinks highly of Mary“s skill in the performance.B.He is surprised to see Mary not nervous to perform. C.He can“t understand the meaning of Mary“s performance.D.He a
24、ppreciates Mary“s wonderful performance.解析：听力原文 W: Did you see Mary“s performance in the party last night? It“s her debut.M: How she could be so calm in front of such a large audience is really beyond me.Q: What does the man imply?A.It“s a shame for grown-ups to ask their parents for economic help.B
25、.It“s not necessary for the woman to ask her parents for help.C.The woman spent too much on clothes. D.The woman still has enough money to buy more clothes.解析：听力原文 W: I“m having trouble making ends meet. It looks like I have to get some help from my parents.M: I think you can manage it well if you j
26、ust cut down your expense on clothes.Q: What does the man imply?A.The clothes fit the man very well.B.The sleeves are suitable for the man.C.Nothing“s wrong with the sleeves.D.She could make the sleeves shorter for the man. 解析：听力原文 M: The fabric is comfortable, and the style is fashionable, but the
27、sleeves are really too long for me, don“t you think so?W: The sleeves are not a problem. I can alter them for you.Q: What does the woman imply?A.The woman needs books for her final exam.B.The books that the woman needs are not available. C.The man could always find the books he needs.D.There are ade
28、quate books for them to use.解析：听力原文 W: The term paper is due soon, but all the books I need are checked out!M: There are tens of thousands of books but I can never get the one that I need most.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?（分数：6.00）A.She is popular in the discussion group.B.She speaks t
29、oo much and doesn“t let others speak. C.She is suitable to attend the discussion group.D.She gives perfect ideas which are beyond doubt.解析：听力原文 W: Did you have different opinion with the group arrangement?M: I do not feel like working with Jane in the discussion group. If she is in the group, other
30、members just couldn“t have the opportunity to get a word in.Q: What does the man think about Jane?A.He“s not free to help the woman.B.More hands are needed to help the woman. C.The woman could ask her roommates for help.D.The woman could get free help from her roommates.解析：听力原文 W: I“m moving to a ne
31、w apartment, but I have too much luggage. So could you do me a favor?M: Sure. Why not go and see if your roommates are free too?Q: What does the man imply?A.He will meet the woman in tonight“s class.B.He will go skating tonight instead of attending the class.C.He will take Jack to the class tonight.
32、D.He can not take the woman to the class tonight. 解析：听力原文 W: Could you give me a ride to the class tonight?M: I“d love to, but I“m meeting Jack tonight so maybe I have to skip tonight“s class.Q: What does the man mean?（分数：8.00）A.He gets sick.B.He feels sad about something.C.He worked overtime and go
33、t tired.D.He didn“t sleep last night. 解析：听力原文 W: Steve, you look pale. Do you get ill?M: No, I“m not ill. I just didn“t sleep a wink last night.W: Oh! Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Tell me what happened and maybe I can help you.M: Well, I“m under a lot of pressure. My b
34、oss is very pushy. He assigned me three projects. Now the deadlines are near and I still haven“t finished all of my projects.W: Three projects? It“s a lot of work load. Is there anything I can do to help you?M: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk
35、to so that I can relieve my stress.W: I“d like to listen to you if that can make you feel any better.M: You“re really considerate. I appreciate your help.W: Nothing serious. I think you“d also need to have a talk with your boss. It“s not a good idea to take all the workload by yourself silently. It“
36、s not fair, you know.M: It“s totally in vain to talk to my boss. He only cares his own profits rather than the employees“.W: Then I think you“d better change your job. It“s not wise to work for such a selfish boss.M: Maybe you are right. I“d better call the headhunters.W: Don“t worry. It“s not diffi
37、cult for you to find a new job since you have been in this line for such a long time.Q: Why does the man look pale?A.His boss assigned him too much work. B.He finds the work hard to fulfill.C.He doesn“t agree with his boss in some aspects.D.He finds the job not fit for him.解析：听力原文 Q: Why does the ma
38、n feel stressful?A.Ask his boss for help.B.Ask his colleagues to give him a hand.C.Look for another job. D.Take his time and finish the jobs with patience.解析：听力原文 Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?A.The man really has a lot talent.B.The man has rich experience in this line. C.The man can do
39、a perfect job even under great pressure.D.The man is patient and efficient with his job.解析：听力原文 Q: Why does the woman think the man can easily find another job?（分数：6.00）A.It is totally unnecessary to have such a luxury TV.B.It is too big and takes up too much room. C.It is a little expensive but sti
40、ll worth the money.D.It is unnecessary to have a TV because it“s not often used.解析：听力原文 W: Hey! You got a new television.M: Yeah! It was delivered yesterday. What do you think of it?W: It“s huge. It practically takes up the entire side of the room.M: I know. I know. You don“t think it“s, well, exces
41、sive, do you?W: I didn“t say that. I mean, if you enjoy it, why not? What happened to your old TV, anyhow?M: It just stopped working last Friday. It was pretty old and didn“t work well. I thought I can afford it. Why not get a new one?W: It must be expensive.M: Well, not as much as you might think.
42、I got it on sale for 50% off.W: Really? Where?M: At the Stereo City on Route 20. You know at first I just wanted to replace what I had. A TV of about the same size and quality, but the salesman was pushing these because they were 50% off.W: Yeah. But 50% off what?M: $2,400 dollars.W: You spent $1,20
43、0 on a TV?M: It“s got a lot of special features. Look at this remote control.W: I am sure. But that“s still a lot of money for a television. I didn“t think you watched TV that much.M: Well, I don“t. Do you think I ought to return it? If I do it within a week of purchase, I can get my money back.W: H
44、onestly, yes and you know that. I think you ought to read the catalogue first and choose the model you want before you go to the store. That way you will get what you want.M: I think you are right.Q: What is the woman“s attitude towards the man“s new television?A.Replace the TV in a more proper plac
45、e.B.Return the TV and get his money back. C.Do some research on TV“s maintenance.D.Spend less money on a better TV.解析：听力原文 Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?A.To return the TV and go without a new one.B.To return the TV and buy a more economical one. C.To keep the TV and pay more attention t
46、o its maintenance.D.To repair and continue to use the old TV.解析：听力原文 Q: What will the man probably do as a result of the conversation?三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：9.00)（分数：9.00）A.He was a significant figure in the history of efficient production. B.He was the leader of the Midval
47、e Steel Company in the 1880s.C.He was an accountant dealing with industrial companies“ finance.D.He was an economist studying the financial problems of companies.解析：听力原文 Of the many people who supported systems of efficient production, the most influential was Frederick W. Taylor. As a foreman and e
48、ngineer for the Midvale Steel Company in the 1880s, Taylor observed that the companyin fact, all companieswould always have fixed costs of taxes, insurance, interest on loans, and depreciation of buildings and equipment. He concluded that the only way to lessen the impact of fixed costs and thus inc
49、rease profits was to base production on scientific studies of “how quickly the various kinds of work. ought to be done.“ The “ought“ was crucial because it signified the goal of producing more for a lower cost per unitmeaning reducing labor costs by eliminating unnecessary workers. The “how quickly“ meant that time and money were equivalent.In 1898 Taylor took his stopwatch to the Bethlehem Steel Company, where he undertook a five-month study to illustrate how his principles of scientific management worked. His experiments
