1、大学英语四级听力-8 及答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BListening Compr(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.Basketball.B.A pair of shoes.C.A coat.D.He hadnt decided yet.A.At a doctors.B.At a store.C.At a library.D.At a bank.A.Take a walk.B.Give a performan
2、ce.C.Listen to the music.D.Dance to the music.A.Do her homework.B.Clean the backyard.C.Wash clothes.D.Enjoy the beautiful dayA.Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman.B.Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman.C.Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman.D.Marga
3、ret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman.A.The man goes to a wrong check-in counter.B.The man has just missed his flight.C.The plane will leave at 9:14.D.The planes departure time remains unknown.A.Go to dance.B.Go to the Student Art Center.C.Go to a lecture.D.Stay at home.A.She has none
4、 at present.B.She has bought a new one.C.She has only an old one.D.Her brother has given her one.Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.The Students Union.B.The university administration.C.The faculty.D.The senior students.A.He is a member of the Students Uni
5、on.B.He is the sponsor of the party.C.He is a new student in the university.D.He is a successful graduate of the university.A.To provide students with a chance to get to know each other.B.To invite successful students through university to pass on some valuable advice.C.To help new students successf
6、ully graduate by sharing other students experience.D.All of the above.A.The man.B.The woman.C.Both the man and the woman.D.Neither the man, nor the woman.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.To make sure you are standing firmly enough at the shore.B.To mak
7、e sure you are properly equipped.C.To make sure you are properly grounded at the shore.D.To make sure you are properly grounded off the shore.A.He should at first do nothing and go with the flow.B.He should paddle hard to move away from the shore.C.He should try to stay where he is.D.He should lean
8、forward.A.Never lean forward.B.Never lean backward.C.Never lean away from the shore.D.Never get out of the canoe.二、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.To support the Red Crosss campaign for a total ban on all anti-pers
9、onnel landmines.B.To clarify the British governments policy on landmines.C.To investigate the sufferings of landmine victims there.D.To establish her image as a friend of landmine victims.A.Because she was ill-informed of the governments policy.B.Because they were actually opposed to banning landmin
10、es.C.Because she had not consulted the government before the visit.D.Because they believed that she had misinterpreted the situation in Angola.A.It had caused embarrassment to the British government.B.It had brought her closer to the ordinary people.C.It had greatly promoted her popularity.D.It had
11、affected her relations with the British government.BPassage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.Seven-tenths.B.Eight-tenths.C.Nine-tenths.D.Six-tenths.A.Antarctica is the coldest place on earth.B.A small group of people live in Antarctica.C.Antarctica has
12、 much plant life there.D.The fur seal is the smallest animal in Antarctica.A.Penguins are the smallest animals in Antarctica.B.Penguins are the best-known of Antarctic birds.C.Penguins can fly because they have strong wings.D.Penguins can only swim a little distance.BPassage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25
13、are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：28.00）A.The worlds largest black bears.B.The worlds largest brown bears.C.Black wolves.D.Monkeys.A.To gain support from the local community.B.To protect it from irresponsible development.C.To make it a better home for wildlife.D.To get funds in deve
14、loping this area.A.More than 14,000 acres.B.About 14,000 acres.C.More than 4,000 acres.D.About 4,000 acres.A.Enforcing strict laws against wrong behavior.B.Raising respect for the land among people.C.Working together with the local government.D.Working together with the local community.三、BSection C/
15、B(总题数：1，分数：77.00)The National Health Service in Britain was set up in 1948U (26) /Uafter the end of the Second World War. ItsU (27) /Uis to provide free medical treatment for all patients who wish to take advantage of theU (28) /U. However, it is still possible toU (29) /Uprivate medical treatment a
16、nd in this case the doctor charges a fee.To say that the National Health Service is free is notU (30) /Utrue. Every employed or self-employed person over 16 years of age must put a stamp on anU (31) /Ucard every week. This card isU (32) /Uby a government department called the Department of Health an
17、d Social Security. The stamp costs money and theU (33) /Uis constantly changing.U (34) /U, and it finances the National Health Service together with many other social security benefits such as retirement pensions, unemployment benefit, sickness benefit and so on.In order to participate in the Health
18、 Service, a patient must register with a General Practitioner, usually known as a G.P.U (35) /U.If the doctor feels that the case needs more expert help or the use of greater resources than are at his disposal,U (36) /U.（分数：77.00）(1).（分数：7.00）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
19、空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_大学英语四级听力-8 答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BListening Compr(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.Basketball.B.A pair of shoes.C.A coat.D.He hadnt decided yet. 解析：听力原文 W: I suppose you have bought some gifts for your family. M:
20、 Well, I have bought a pair of shoes for my father, and a coat for my mother. But I havent decided what to buy for my brother. Probably a basketball. Q: What did the man buy for his brother?A.At a doctors.B.At a store.C.At a library.D.At a bank. 解析：听力原文 W: What kind of account do you want to open? M
21、: A regular savings account. Q: Where did this conversation probably take place?A.Take a walk.B.Give a performance.C.Listen to the music.D.Dance to the music. 解析：听力原文 M: The music is so beautiful that Id like to dance. But I dont know the steps. W: It doesnt matter. No one will be looking at us in t
22、his crowd. Q: What does the woman suggest they do?A.Do her homework.B.Clean the backyard.C.Wash clothes. D.Enjoy the beautiful day解析：听力原文 M: Its such a beautiful day. Why not sit out in the backyard for a while and enjoy it? W: Id love to. But theres a lot of laundry to do. Q: What will the woman pr
23、obably do?A.Margaret wanted to return some magazines to the woman.B.Margaret wanted to lend some magazines to the woman.C.Margaret wanted to borrow some magazines from the woman.D.Margaret wanted to get some magazines back from the woman. 解析：听力原文 M: Why did Margaret call yesterday? W: She wanted to
24、pick up some magazines she lent me. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A.The man goes to a wrong check-in counter.B.The man has just missed his flight.C.The plane will leave at 9:14.D.The planes departure time remains unknown. 解析：听力原文 M: Is this the check-in counter for Flight 914 to Los Ange
25、les? W: Yes, but Im sorry that the flight is delayed because of a minor mechanical problem. Please wait for further notice. Q: What do we learn from this conversation?A.Go to dance.B.Go to the Student Art Center.C.Go to a lecture. D.Stay at home.解析：听力原文 W: Lets go to the dance at the Student Art Cen
26、ter tomorrow. M: Id like to, but Im going to a lecture. Thanks for asking me though. Q: What is the man going to do tomorrow?A.She has none at present. B.She has bought a new one.C.She has only an old one.D.Her brother has given her one.解析：听力原文 M: I wonder if I could borrow your dictionary, please?
27、W: You certainly could if I had one, but I gave my old one to my brother when he went away to school, and I havent bought a new one yet. Q: What did the woman say about her dictionary?Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.The Students Union. B.The university
28、 administration.C.The faculty.D.The senior students.解析：听力原文9-12 M: Excuse me, may I ask some questions about the reception party that youre advertising outside? W: What would you like to know about it? M: Well, Im not really sure what the purpose of the event is. W: The party will provide students w
29、ith a chance to get to know each other, and a chance for students who have been successfully through university to pass on some valuable advice. M: Whos organizing the event? Is it the faculty or. W: Actually, it is the Students Union thats organizing this event. M: I hope we wont have to sit throug
30、h a lot of boring speeches. What can they actually do to help a guy like me? W: The Students Union is simply a group of normal, but grateful, students who hope that by sharing their experiences with new students they can help more students to successfully graduate. M: But will we have any time for s
31、ome fun at this party? W: Most of the time Will be split between eating, dancing, and singing-so not to worry. However, some of the words of wisdom from the former students should not be missed. M: Youve got a point. They are, after all, successful stories if theyve managed to survive university lif
32、e. I hear that about only half of all students who start university actually finish it. W: And besides that, theres another reason to go. M: Whats that? W: The pie theyll be serving is delicious. I know since Im the one who will be making it. M: Thats great! I am looking forward to the party. Thank
33、you. W: Not at all. May you have a good time. 9. Who is organizing the reception party?A.He is a member of the Students Union.B.He is the sponsor of the party.C.He is a new student in the university. D.He is a successful graduate of the university.解析：听力原文 What do we know about the man from the conve
34、rsation?A.To provide students with a chance to get to know each other.B.To invite successful students through university to pass on some valuable advice.C.To help new students successfully graduate by sharing other students experience.D.All of the above. 解析：听力原文 What is the purpose of the reception
35、party?A.The man.B.The woman. C.Both the man and the woman.D.Neither the man, nor the woman.解析：听力原文 Who will make the pie that is to be served at the reception party?Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.To make sure you are standing firmly enough at the sho
36、re.B.To make sure you are properly equipped.C.To make sure you are properly grounded at the shore. D.To make sure you are properly grounded off the shore.解析：听力原文13-15 W: Just a few reminders are necessary before you climb in. First, make sure you are properly grounded at the shore. M: What do you me
37、an by that? W: I mean your canoe should be secure enough so that the moment you get in it, it doesnt float away on you. M: But you wouldnt want it to be too grounded, would you? Otherwise, its a lot of work to push it from the shore. W: Right, so try to have it parked securely enough that a simple s
38、hove from your paddle is all it takes to get you offshore. M: What if the currents keep pushing you back to shore, after youve pushed off? W: In that case, you may wish to “go with the flow“ and let it glide you along the edges until you come across an area where you can push towards the center. M:
39、OK, got it. So, can we get in and get going? I am dying to try out an Eskimo roll. W: All right, but there are still some other tips I have to remind you of. For example, do you remember what you should never do when youre pushing off? M: Yeah, I remember. Never lean forward. Always lean away from t
40、he shore. Lets just get out there so I can practice my Eskimo roll. W: Come on Stan, as they say-walk before you run. M: See you on the other side of the shore. W: OK. Good luck! M: Thank you again! 13. What is the first reminder that the woman gives to the man?A.He should at first do nothing and go
41、 with the flow. B.He should paddle hard to move away from the shore.C.He should try to stay where he is.D.He should lean forward.解析：听力原文 What should the man do if the currents keep pushing his canoe back to the shore?A.Never lean forward. B.Never lean backward.C.Never lean away from the shore.D.Neve
42、r get out of the canoe.解析：听力原文 What should the man never do when he is pushing off from the shore?二、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)BPassage OneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.To support the Red Crosss campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines
43、. B.To clarify the British governments policy on landmines.C.To investigate the sufferings of landmine victims there.D.To establish her image as a friend of landmine victims.解析：听力原文16-18 It came as something of a surprise when Diana, Princess of Wales, made a trip to Angola in 1997, to support the R
44、ed Crosss campaign for a total ban on all anti-personnel landmines. Within hours of arriving in Angola, television screens around the world were filled with images of her comforting victims injured in explosions caused by landmines. The Princess concluded with a simple message: “We must stop landmin
45、es.“ And she used every opportunity during her visit to repeat this message. But, back in London, her views were not shared by some members of the British government, which refused to support a ban on these weapons. Angry politicians launched an attack on the Princess in the press. They described he
46、r as “very ill-informed“ and a “loose cannon“. Opposition parties, the media and the public immediately voiced their support for the Princess. To make matters worse for the government, it soon emerged that the Princesss trip had been approved by the Foreign Office, and that she was in fact very well
47、-informed about both the situation in Angola and the British governments policy regarding landmines. The result was a severe embarrassment for the government. To try and limit the damage, both the Foreign Secretary and the Defense Secretary gave corresponding statements respectively. For the Princes
48、s, the trip to this war-tom country was an excellent opportunity to use her popularity to show the world how much destruction and suffering landmines can cause. She said that the experience had also given her the chance to get closer to people and their problems. 16. Why did Princess Diana pay a visit to Angola in 1997?A.Because she was ill-informed of the governments policy.B.Because they were actually opposed to banning landmines. C.Because she had
