1、大学英语四级听力-40 及答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)（分数：35.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.（分数：21.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. The woman doesnt know what courses to choose for the next semes
2、ter.B. The woman is asking advice about the courses she has chosen.C. The man doesnt want the woman to give up the courses she has chosen.D. The courses that the woman has chosen are too easy for her.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. The courses can broaden her mind.B. She can only pass one of them in a semes
3、ter.C. They are not so hard for her.D. She is worried about them.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Choose only Chemistry.B. Choose and try to pass them.C. Drop one or two for the next term.D. Choose the required courses next semester.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. Give up one or two and focus on Chemistry this term.
4、B. Ask the man for advice.C. Cancel the three chosen courses.D. Choose the courses in the following semester.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 23 to 25 are bused on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Three oclock in the morning. B. Three oclock in the afternoon.C. Before dark. D. At dawn
5、.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. He was satisfied with the room.B. He was slightly disappointed with the room.C. The balcony looked ugly.D. The hotel was rather noisy.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Five hours walk. B. Three hours walk.C. About an hours walk. D. A couple of minutes walk.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.二、Section B
6、(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are bused on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Carnegies career. B. Carnegies contribution.C. Carnegies life. D. Carnegies fortune.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. In 1865. B. In 1948. C. In 1900. D. In 1889.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. He was an immigr
7、ant from England.B. He worked in the railroad at a time.C. He spent time in writing.D. He was a philanthropist.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 32 are bused on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. Peoples favorite colors and their personalities.B. The meaning of colors prefere
8、nce and the effect that colors have on human beings.C. Why people prefer different colors and how they possess the preference.D. The suicide bridge over the Thames River and orange machines in factories（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. They are taught by their parents.B. They choose as they grow up.C. They ar
9、e born with.D. They are influenced by people around them.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. With the example of the bridge causing suicide.B. With a quotation from some famous psychologist.C. With the example of workers in the factories.D. With the example of a black room.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. Red. B. Grey.
10、C. Blue. D. Orange.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. At the office. B. At the party.C. At the restaurant. D. At home.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. There are great differences between Thailand and English cultures.B. The same sign
11、al may be misunderstood by people from different culturesC. Thailand and English cultures have different value systems.D. Requirements for talk and silence can be different in some cultures.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. Understanding different values in other cultures well.B. Creating a multicultural envi
12、ronment.C. Following the value systems of our own culture.D. Teaching our customs to foreigners.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D.三、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)“Sesame Street“ has been called “the longest street in the world“. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the w
13、orld. The program became one of Americas (36) soon after it was first shown in New York in 1969.In the United States more than six (37) children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the nations pre-school children, from every kind of economic, (38) , and geographical group
14、.Tests have shown that children from diverse (39) have benefited from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than (40) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to (41) the number of children who can watch it regularly.Although some edu
15、cators (42) to certain elements in the program, parents praise it (43) . Many teachers also consider it a great help. (44) .Why has “Sesame Street“ been so much more successful than other childrens shows? Many reasons have been suggested. (45) . This is partly because famous adult stars often appear
16、 on it. (46) . The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.（分数：77.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_大学英语四级听力-40 答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)（分数：35.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 W: Can you show me how to use it, Paul?M: Sure
17、. It is fully automatic. All you have to do is focus on the scene and press the button here.Q: What are they talking about?解析 推理判断。由对话中出现的 focus on the scene “取景对焦”, press the button “按下快门按钮”可知与摄影有关。因此 A) 项符合题意。A.B.C. D.解析：解析 W: When I go on a diet, I eat only fruit and vegetable, and it helps reduc
18、e weight quickly.M: I prefer to eat whatever I want, and then run regularly to lose weight.Q: How does the man control his weight?解析 语意理解。男士的做法是定期跑步锻炼来减肥。因此 C) 项符合题意。A.B.C. D.解析：解析 W: The movie we saw tonight was very touching, dont you think so?M: Perhaps its true for you, but not for me.Q: What ca
19、n we conclude from the mans reply?解析 推理判断。女士认为电影很感人。男士回答说对女士而言或许如此。自己并未觉得。因此 C) 项符合题意。A.B.C. D.解析：解析 M: I forgot all about the two oclock meeting. Our boss is going to kill me.W: I can see why youre upset, It can be realy annoying when something escapes your mind.Q: Whats the womans attitude towards
20、 the mans forgetfulness?解析 推理判断。 escape ones mind 表示“因疏忽忘记某事”。女士说理解男士紧张的心情，把重要的事情给忘了的确很烦人。可见女士很同情他。因此 C) 项符合题意。A. B.C.D.解析：解析 W: Look, its getting late, and wed better be leaving together. Have you got a car, Mr. Smith? I parked mine across the street in front of the jewelry store.M: No, thanks. The
21、res a bus. And the place is just five blocks away.Q: What did the woman intend to do?解析 计划建议。女士提议一起走，问男士有没有开车。男士回答“No, thanks. “,有公交车。可以看出女士本打算请男士搭自己的车。因此 A) 项符合题意。（分数：21.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 W: Mary said that she would go with us and told me to pick her up. But she didnt answer her door, and her phone
22、s been off for an hour.M: Well, if you dont get her soon, well just have to go to the party without her.Q: Why is the woman trying to call Mary?解析 推理判断。注意男士的表达：if. well 结构。后面假设的内容“well just have to go to the party without her.“ 揭示了他们打电话是为了带 Mary 一起去参加派对。因此 C) 项符合题意。A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 M: You look so slee
23、py. Did you work on your term paper far into the night?W: I would have got a good sleep but some soccer fans kept cheering and arguing.Q: What happened to the woman last night?解析 推理判断。 but 意为“要不是”。女士说昨晚上要不是那看花样滑冰的球迷又吵又闹，她就可以睡一夜好觉了。因此推知女士困倦不是因为熬夜写论文，而是被球迷吵得没睡好。因此 D) 项符合题意。A.B.C. D.解析：解析 M: Which dres
24、s are you going to wear?W: I like the black one which fits me better, but its probably too dressy. I suppose Ill wear the red one.Q: Why didnt the woman wear the black dress?解析 语意理解。女士说不黑裙子，因为显得 too dressy 即“太隆重，过于讲究”，与 C) 项“因为对那个场合而言太正式”属于同义转述。因此 C) 项符合题意。Questions 19 to 22 are based on the convers
25、ation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. The woman doesnt know what courses to choose for the next semester.B. The woman is asking advice about the courses she has chosen.C. The man doesnt want the woman to give up the courses she has chosen.D. The courses that the woman has chosen are too easy fo
26、r her.（分数：7.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 19-22W: Hi, Mark.M: Hello, Jenny.W: Do you have a minute? (19)I want to talk to you for a little while.M: Sure. Whats that?W: (19)Its about those courses I have chosen.M: Do you want to change them?W: Im not sure. I just want to ask for your advice.M: My advice? Ok.W: Y
27、ou know, I want to study Oriental Literature, and I love it so much. The problem is that I have to choose some science courses, such as chemistry, biology, etc. It is required by the university for the sake of broadening our knowledge scope. But I dont want it this way!M: Aha, Im afraid youre right.
28、 And have you chosen all of these science courses?W: Yes, I had to. I have chosen Introduction to Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. (20)I found them too hard for me. Im afraid I wont be able to pass all the three courses during the final exams. Im so worried.M: (21)Then why dont give up one or two
29、 for this term? You can choose it next semester. Whats more, I could help you with your chemistry. You can pass it first, then we will talk about the other required courses later in the following semester.W: (22)Maybe youre right. So now I know what I should do. But maybe I will ask you a lot of que
30、stions about chemistry. My chemistry has been poor since high school.M: I would love to answer them at any time! See you later.W: See you. Thanks again.Q: What is the conversation mainly about?解析 由对话开头，可知女士向男士征求建议。故 B) 项正确。(2).A. The courses can broaden her mind.B. She can only pass one of them in a
31、 semester.C. They are not so hard for her.D. She is worried about them.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 Q: What does the woman think about her required science courses?解析 对这三门必选科学课，女士非常担心怕考试通不过。故 D) 项正确。(3).A. Choose only Chemistry.B. Choose and try to pass them.C. Drop one or two for the next term.D. Choose
32、 the required courses next semester.（分数：7.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?解析 男士建议女士放弃一两门，留待下学期再选。比如，可以先通过化学。故 C) 项正确。(4).A. Give up one or two and focus on Chemistry this term.B. Ask the man for advice.C. Cancel the three chosen courses.D. Choose the courses in the follow
33、ing semester.（分数：7.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 Q: What will the woman do about her chosen science courses?解析 由原文，女士认为男士可能是对的，而且要问很多有关化学的问题，可以推测，女士可能会照男士的建议做，故 A) 项正确。Questions 23 to 25 are bused on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Three oclock in the morning. B. Three oclock in the aftern
34、oon.C. Before dark. D. At dawn.（分数：7.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 23-25W: Hello. I work for Spring Tour Holidays and Im interviewing people about their last holiday. Would you mind answering a few questions for our survey?M: No, not at all.W: Thank you. Firstly, could you tell me about your travel arrangements
35、? Did you experience any difficulties on the way to your destination?M: Well, our plane didnt take off on time. It was delayed five hours, (23)so we didnt get to Paris until three in the early morning. We were very tired when we got there. But there was a bus at the airport waiting to pick us up and
36、 it dropped us off at the hotel in time for breakfast, then it was all right.W: And what about the hotel?M: Well, (24)we were a little disappointed with the room. It didnt have a balcony and looked out onto some noisy street, but (25)the beach was just a stones throw awayit was only a couple of minu
37、tes walk to get there.W: And how important are holidays to you?M: Oh, we always look forward to going on holiday. We always make sure we get away at least once a year.W: That sounds nice. You do love traveling. Besides, could you tell me about your favorite places?M: Id like to say Italy and Switzer
38、land.W: Ok. Thats all for the questions. Thank you for your time.M: Never mind.Q: When did the man arrive in Paris?解析 男士说飞机延误五个小时，直到凌晨三点才到巴黎。 in the early morning 意为“凌晨”。故 A) 项正确。(2).A. He was satisfied with the room.B. He was slightly disappointed with the room.C. The balcony looked ugly.D. The hot
39、el was rather noisy.（分数：7.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 Q: What does the man think of the hotel?解析 男士说对宾馆房间有点失望。此处，“slightly”与“a little”同义。故 B) 项正确。(3).A. Five hours walk. B. Three hours walk.C. About an hours walk. D. A couple of minutes walk.（分数：7.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 Q: How far is the hotel to the beach?解析 海滩离房
40、间只有 a stones throw away “很短的距离”，即只有步行几分钟的路程即可到达。故 D) 项正确。二、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are bused on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）(1).A. Carnegies career. B. Carnegies contribution.C. Carnegies life. D. Carnegies fortune.（分数：7.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 26-28(27)Andrew
41、Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835, the son of a weaver. He came with his family to the United States in 1848 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. At age thirteen, Carnegie went to work as a bobbin boy in a cotton mill. He then moved rapidly through a succession of j
42、obs with Western Union and the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1865, he resigned to establish his own business enterprises and eventually organized the Carnegie Steel Company, which launched the steel industry in Pittsburgh. (27)At age sixty-five, he sold the company to J. P. Morgan for $ 480 million and
43、devoted the rest of his life to his charity activities and writing, including his autobiography.Many persons of wealth have contributed to charity, but Carnegie was perhaps the first to state publicly that the rich have a moral obligation to give away their fortunes. In 1889 he wrote The Gospel of W
44、ealth, in which he asserted that all personal wealth beyond that required to supply the needs of ones family should be regarded as a trust fund to be administered for the benefit of the community.Carnegie disposed of his fortune through innumerable personal gifts and through the establishment of var
45、ious trusts. During his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over $ 350 million. He died in Lenox, Massachusetts, on August 11, 1919.Q: What is the passage mainly about?解析 本文概述了卡耐基的一生，其中包括选项 A) 、B) 、D) 的内容。故 C) 项正确。(2).A. In 1865. B. In 1948. C. In 1900. D. In 1889.（分数：7.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 Q: When did Carneg
46、ie sell his steel company?解析 本题关键句为 Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835,. At age sixty-five, he sold the company to J. P. Morgan for $480 million, 通过计算可知早 1900 年，他卖掉了自己的钢铁公司。故 C) 项正确。(3).A. He was an immigrant from England.B. He worked in the railroad at a time.C.
47、 He spent time in writing.D. He was a philanthropist.（分数：7.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 Q: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Carnegie?解析 本题关键句为 Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835,. He came with his family to the United States in 1848 . 可知卡耐基不是英格兰移民。故选 A) 项。Passage Tw
48、oQuestions 29 to 32 are bused on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）(1).A. Peoples favorite colors and their personalities.B. The meaning of colors preference and the effect that colors have on human beings.C. Why people prefer different colors and how they possess the preference.D. The suicide bridge over the Thames River and orange machines in factories（分数：7.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 29-32What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange or red? If you do, you must be an optimist, a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people
