1、大学英语四级听力-11(暂缺语音，只提供参考)(三)及答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、听力题(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：3，分数：105.00)（分数：21.00）A.To improve his skating techniques.B.To take a course.C.To take a vacation.D.To learn to ski.A.Her sister lives there.B.She lives thirty minutes from there.C.She attended college there.D.S
2、he visited there last year.A.The low humidity.B.The high altitude.C.The changing climate.D.The extreme temperatures.（分数：56.00）A.Her back hurt during the meeting.B.She agreed that it was a good meeting.C.She will take back what she has said.D.His support would have helped this morning.A.Someone has t
3、aken away her luggage.B.Her flight is 50 minutes late.C.Her luggage has been delayed.D.She can“t find the man she“s been waiting for.A.Boss and secretary.B.Father and son.C.Teacher and student.D.Lawyer and client.A.Her salary will be raised.B.She will look after all his money.C.She will become a man
4、ager.D.She will have as much money as the man.A.The interview was easier than the previous one.B.Joe is sure that he will do better in the next interview.C.Joe probably failed in the interview.D.The oral part of the interview was easier than the written part.A.She is too busy to go.B.She doesn“t wan
5、t to wait long.C.She is willing to go.D.She enjoys the wonderful weather.A.She didn“t get the film.B.She had no idea where the film was.C.The supermarket closed after she left.D.She went to see a film.A.A bus station.B.A railway station.C.A highway.D.An airport.（分数：28.00）A.American literature.B.Art
6、history.C.Elementary education.D.Medicine.A.They are professional story tellers.B.They are parents of young children.C.The stories will help them improve their vocabulary.D.The stories are required for a course.A.It uses an extensive vocabulary.B.It“s useful as a teaching tool.C.Its author is unknow
7、n.D.Children find it repetitive and boring.A.At the beginning of a semester.B.At the and of a semester.C.During midterm week.D.In the middle of summer vacation.三、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)（分数：21.00）A.They devote a lot of time to theoretical problems.B.They often live near observatories.C.They are con
8、stantly analyzing data.D.They spend most of their time looking through telescopes.A.The natural colors of astronomical objects can be captured.B.The images can be studied by different astronomers.C.Fewer data need to be analyzed.D.The cost of equipment needed is reduced.A.To photograph objects witho
9、ut using a telescope.B.To take more photographs.C.To solve the problem of weak light.D.To spend less time at their talescopes.（分数：21.00）A.To give an assignment for the next class.B.To point out an example of good writing.C.To change students“ methods of writing.D.To review material covered in an ear
10、lier lecture.A.To improve overall effectiveness.B.To add more specific details and examples.C.To make smooth transitions between ideas.D.To correct spelling and grammar.A.They will become inspired to write poetry.B.They will make a habit of revising their papers.C.They will become more interested in
11、 keeping diaries.D.They will develop a negative altitude toward long papers.（分数：28.00）A.The development of the railway industry.B.The financing of railroad construction.C.The reasons railroad regulations were changed.D.The safety record of the railroad industry.A.The high cost of meeting environment
12、al regulations.B.The growth of auto industry.C.Safety problems with railroad tracks.D.The use of oversized freight containers.A.It creates personal fortunes for investors.B.It keeps a traditional way of doing business.C.Its competitors are inconsiderate of customers,D.It contributes less to air poll
13、ution than other kinds of transportation.A.The repair of public roads.B.The construction of new tunnels.C.The creation of government agencies.D.The hiring of extra traffic patrollers.四、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)What we consider to be writing today, that is words made up of letters or 1 that make up s
14、entences, began to be developed around 3000 years BC in 2 Egypt, about 2000 BC in Greece, in 3 Europe, and about 1500 years BC in China. The system that developed in Greece, however, 4 developed into alphabet form used in most languages, although the ancient form of writing is still used in China to
15、day. The Western alphabet was developed by the ancient Greeks nearly 3000 years ago. The alphabet, as it is called, is 5 after the first two Greek letters, Alpha and Beta, end is believed to be highly 6 . In fact, the Greeks are the only 7 that has ever invented an 8 language for writing. And 9 espe
16、cially when communicating verbally(口头地) using a telephone. Indeed, 10 . For example, 11 . （分数：77.00）大学英语四级听力-11(暂缺语音，只提供参考)(三)答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、听力题(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：3，分数：105.00)（分数：21.00）A.To improve his skating techniques.B.To take a course. C.To take a vacation.D.To learn to
17、 ski.解析：解析 M: I have been studying too much and need a change. So I“ve just made plans to go away during January break. W: Really? Where are you going? M: I“m planning to visit New Mexico. W: My sister and I vacationed there last year and we had a great time. M: Did you get into Albuquerque? W: Sure
18、. Whenever we were skiing. M: Is it far from the mountains? W: Not at all. See even though Albuquerque is on a high fiat plateau. There are even higher mountains near it, lust half an hour away from the city, there are snow- covered slopes. M: Well. As the mountains are just thirty minutes away, I g
19、uess I should take my ice skates and my ski“s. W: Definitely. M: I heard that the weather there is great. W: it is. No humidity, moderate temperatures, but you do need to be careful about high altitude. M: What should I do about that? W: Oh, just take it easy for a few days. Don“t go hiking up the m
20、ountains or exercise too vigorously. Just do everything gradually. M: I“m sure I will be fine. And I will let you know all about my trip when I come back. What“s the main purpose of the man“s trip? 选项分析 选项均表示动作，可知该题考查具体行为。 听音重点 根据原文 So I“ve just made plans to go away during January break，可知男士计划去度假。A
21、.Her sister lives there.B.She lives thirty minutes from there.C.She attended college there.D.She visited there last year. 解析：解析 Why does the woman know so much about Albuquerque? 选项分析 选项 B、C、D 均说的是女士和某一地点的关系，结构相近，其一可能为正确答案，而选项 A说的是女士的姐姐，与其他三项明显不同，故排除。 听音重点 根据原文 My sister and I vacationed there last
22、year and we had a great time，可知女士和她姐姐去年曾经去那里度过假。A.The low humidity.B.The high altitude.C.The changing climate. D.The extreme temperatures.解析：解析 According to the woman，what may cause the man the most problems in the Albuquerque? 选项分析 选项均表示气候环境，可知该题考查具体环境。 听音重点 根据原文 but you do need to be careful about
23、 high altitude，可知问题是海拔较高。（分数：56.00）A.Her back hurt during the meeting.B.She agreed that it was a good meeting.C.She will take back what she has said.D.His support would have helped this morning. 解析：解析 M：I agree with what you said at the meeting this morningIt was very good W：You should have backed m
24、e up then, when I needed it Q：What does the woman mean? 会议场景 选项分析 选项中的 meeting 表明对话为会议场景。 听音重点 虚拟语气 you should have backed me up then，when I needed it(我最需要支持的时候，你应该支持我)，选项 D 为虚拟语气的内部替换。A.Someone has taken away her luggage.B.Her flight is 50 minutes late.C.Her luggage has been delayed. D.She can“t fi
25、nd the man she“s been waiting for.解析：解析 W：Could you help me，sir? My flight got in 15 minutes agoEveryone else has picked up the luggage but mine hasn“t come through. M：I“m sorry，Madam，I“ll go and find out if there is any more to come. Q：What“s the woman“s problem? 机场场景 选项分析 A、B、C 表明对话与机场及行李有关，只有 D 与
26、此无关，故排除 D。 听音重点 找行李还是找人。A.Boss and secretary.B.Father and son. C.Teacher and student.D.Lawyer and client.解析：解析 M：The essays you have done this term have been weak，and your attendance at the lectures has been poor W：I“m sorryI“ve been busy with my union activities Q：What is the probable relationship
27、between the two speakers? 学习场景 选项分析 选项表明对话考查情景中的人物关系， 听音重点 情景关键词。A.Her salary will be raised. B.She will look after all his money.C.She will become a manager.D.She will have as much money as the man.解析：解析 W：if you are promoted to manager，will you give us a raise? M：No problemWhat else would I do wit
28、h all the money that will come pouring in? Q：What will happen to the woman if the man is promoted? 工作场景 选项分析 A、B、D 均与金钱相关，只有 C 例外，故排除 C。 听音重点 give sba raise 意为“给某人加薪”，no problem 给出肯定答复，反问句加强语气A.The interview was easier than the previous one.B.Joe is sure that he will do better in the next interview.
29、C.Joe probably failed in the interview. D.The oral part of the interview was easier than the written part.解析：解析 W：Listen to me，JoeThe interview is already a thing of the past. Just forget about it M：That“s easier said than done Q：What can we infer from the conversation? 面试场景 选项分析 四个选项中均出现了 interview
30、，可知对话与面试相关。 听音重点 That“s easier said than done(说时容易做时难。)A.She is too busy to go.B.She doesn“t want to wait long.C.She is willing to go.D.She enjoys the wonderful weather. 解析：解析 M：Wonderful day，isn“t it? Want to join me for a ride? W：If you don“t mind while I get prepared Q：What does the woman mean? 约
31、会场景 选项分析 A、B 正好相反，故其一可能为正确选项。 听音重点 If you don“t mind while I get prepared(如果你不介意等我准备好)表示已接受邀请。条件句一般表示接受或有条件接受。当一个人提出邀请或建议时，另一个人的回答往往不是 YES 或 NO。A.She didn“t get the film. B.She had no idea where the film was.C.The supermarket closed after she left.D.She went to see a film.解析：解析 M：Did you get the fil
32、m for your camera in the supermarket? W：It was closed before I got thereI had no idea that it closes so early in the evening Q：What does the woman mean? 购物场景 选项分析 A、B 意思相近，故其一可能为正确选项。 听音重点 It was closed before I got there。A.A bus station.B.A railway station.C.A highway.D.An airport. 解析：解析 M：How do J
33、ane and Bill like their new house? W：It“s really comfortable，but they“re tired of having to hear the jets go over their house at all hours Q：What is located close to Jane and Bill“s new house? 住房场景 选项分析 选项表明本题考查动作发生地点。 听音重点 表示地点的名词。（分数：28.00）A.American literature.B.Art history. C.Elementary educatio
34、n.D.Medicine.解析：解析 M: Hi, Helen. What do you think of our class in children“s literature? W: It looks pretty good. I was surprised to see you in there. Are you also majoring in elementary education? M: No. I“m not, But as a Psychology major, l can use this to fulfill the requirement in Developmentar
35、y Psychology. W: Have you finished the first assignment yet? M: Not yet. I just bought the books today. How about you? W: I started this afternoon. It“s great fun reading those wonderful children“s stories by Dr. Sues. M: Dr. Sues? I don“t remember seeing his name on the reading list. W: His full na
36、me is Theodore Sues Gysel. That“s how he is listed in the bibliography. Dr. Sues is his pen name. M: I loved reading those stories as a child. It“ll be interesting to read them now from a different perspective. I guess they“ll give me a good idea of how children think. W: Those stories are also grea
37、t for classroom use. M: How“s that? W: Well, take a typical Dr. Sues“ book like The Cat in the Hat. It has a controlled vocabulary of only 200 words. M: So that means the children get a lot of practice using a small number of words over and over. W: Exactly. In fact, The Cat in the Hat was written p
38、rimarily to show how a controlled vocabulary reader could also be interesting and fun. M: Well, it sounds as though this course is also going to be interesting and fun. I think I“ll get started on those readings tonight. What is Helen“s major field of study? 选项分析 根据题中反复出现的 children，stories 等词，可知对话可能
39、与儿童教育相关。 听音重点 根据原文 Are you also majoring in elementary education，可知女士的专业为小学教育。A.They are professional story tellers.B.They are parents of young children.C.The stories will help them improve their vocabulary.D.The stories are required for a course. 解析：解析 Why will the speakers be reading children“s st
40、ories? 选项分析 根据题各选项，可知对话者为学生，故排除选项 A、B，答案在 C、D 之间。 听音重点 根据原文 Have you finished the first assignment yet，可知这是一门课程的要求。A.It uses an extensive vocabulary.B.It“s useful as a teaching tool. C.Its author is unknown.D.Children find it repetitive and boring.解析：解析 What is true about the book called The Cat in
41、the Hat? 选项分析 根据对话的主题儿童教育，排除选项 A“它需要庞大的词汇量”。根据四级听力“积极向上”的原则，排除选项 D。答案在选项 B、 C 之间。 听音重点 根据原文 So that means the children gets a lots of practice using a small number of words over and over，可知此书可用作教学工具。A.At the beginning of a semester. B.At the and of a semester.C.During midterm week.D.In the middle of
42、 summer vacation.解析：解析 When does the conversation probably take place? 选项分析 根据各题选项中大量关于学习的表达，排除选项 D“在暑假期间”。 听音重点 根据原文 Well，it sounds as though this course is also going to be interesting and fun，可知对话可能发生在一个学期的开始。三、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)（分数：21.00）A.They devote a lot of time to theoretical problems
43、.B.They often live near observatories.C.They are constantly analyzing data.D.They spend most of their time looking through telescopes. 解析：解析 Most people think that astronomers are people who spend their time looking through telescopes every night, In fact, a real astronomer spends most of his or her
44、 life analyzing dam and may only be at the telescope a few weeks of the year. Some work on purely theoretical problems and never use a telescope at all. You might net know how rarely images are viewed directly through telescopes. The most common way to observe the skies is to photograph them. The pr
45、ocess is very simple. First a plate is coated with light sensitive material. The plate is put so that the image received by the telescope is recorded on it. Then the image can be developed, enlarged and published so that many people can study it. Because most objects are very remote, the light we re
46、ceive from them is very weak. But by using a telescope as camera, long time exposures can be made. In this way, objects can be photographed that are a hundred times too weak to be seen by just looking through a telescope. According to the speaker, what do people often think about astronomers? 根据“重视开
47、头”原则，首句为“大多数人认为天文学家是每天夜里用望远镜进行观测的人”，故选D“他们花费大部分时间观测望远镜”。A.The natural colors of astronomical objects can be captured.B.The images can be studied by different astronomers. C.Fewer data need to be analyzed.D.The cost of equipment needed is reduced.解析：解析 What is one advantage of photographing the skies
48、? 根据“听到什么选什么”原则，原文为“图像可以被冲洗、放大并发表，这样很多人可以研究它”，故选B“不同的天文学家可以研究这些图像”。A.To photograph objects without using a telescope.B.To take more photographs.C.To solve the problem of weak light. D.To spend less time at their talescopes.解析：解析 What is one reason astronomers make long time exposures? 根据“关注结尾”原则，倒数第
49、三句为“由于大部分物体极其遥远，从它们发来的光线非常微弱”，故选C“为了解决微弱光线的问题”。（分数：21.00）A.To give an assignment for the next class.B.To point out an example of good writing.C.To change students“ methods of writing. D.To review material covered in an earlier lecture.解析：解析 By the end of the term, I hope you“ll be convinced that formal writing always requires revision. Sometimes it requires a fairly major rewriting of the paper. Some students may have the mistaken idea that revision means simpl
