1、公共英语四级-听力题(一)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Unit 1(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n The famous banker, Ellington was a New York offices_./r/n /r/n /r/n 1/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n His secretary knew his_./r/n /r/n /r/n 2/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n Ellington felt very sorry when his secretary left offic
2、e to_./r/n /r/n /r/n 3/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n At that time, good secretary were_./r/n /r/n /r/n 4/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n Finally Ellington urged that women to find a girl who could_./r/n /r/n /r/n 5/r/n /r/n /r/n （分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n What does the boy
3、think of exams?/r/n /r/n /r/n 6/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n When does everyone study most diligently?/r/n /r/n /r/n 7/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n What does the girl think of exams?/r/n /r/n /r/n 8/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n What does the boy suggest teachers doing for students employment?/r/n /r/n /r/n 9/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n W
4、hat does the girl mean by saying, “face the music“?/r/n /r/n /r/n 10/r/n /r/n /r/n （分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_四、Part C(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 1113 are based on the following news about oil spill at Seaview Beach. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1113.（分数：3.00）(1).Who is t
5、he speaker?（分数：1.00）A.A specialist in oil spill prevention.B.A TV reporter.C.An oil company technician.D.The head of Oil Company.(2).What is the main topic of the report?（分数：1.00）A.Where the oil spill occurred.B.What caused the spill.C.How the oil spill was handled.D.The number of volunteers who cam
6、e to help.(3).Who volunteered to clean up the oil?（分数：1.00）A.Businessmen, storekeepers, students and others.B.Storekeepers, reporters, businessmen and others.C.Farmers, scientists, teachers and others.D.Scientists, technicians, businessmen and others.Questions 1416 are based on the following passage
7、 about education in the United States. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1416.（分数：3.00）(1).Where does the money for public schools come from?（分数：1.00）A.From the Federal Government.B.From the state legislation.C.From taxes.D.From the parents of the school children.(2).At what age do the most
8、children start school?（分数：1.00）A.At 7.B.At 6.C.At 5.D.At 8.(3).How are college expenses of most students paid?（分数：1.00）A.Their own earnings from part-time work.B.Scholarships from the schools, the government or private foundations.C.Taxes.D.Funds provided by states and cities.Questions 1720 are base
9、d on a conversation between Dr. Frances and Li Ping about Li Pings planned visit to Cambridge. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 1720.（分数：4.00）(1).What is Dr. Frances?（分数：1.00）A.She is a teacher of English in Cambridge.B.She is a specialist in computer science.C.She is a consultant to a Scot
10、tish company.D.She is a British tourist to China.(2).What is the approximate temperature in Cambridge in summer?（分数：1.00）A.22.B.23.C.25.D.34.(3).Where does Dr. Frances suggest Li Ping should stay in Cambridge?（分数：1.00）A.With an English family.B.In a flat near the college.C.With a language teacher.D.
11、In a student dormitory.(4).What is the point Dr. Frances is making when he mentions Ali?（分数：1.00）A.Foreign students are very much alike.B.Some things cannot be learned from books.C.Choice of where to live varies from person to person.D.Convenience is his first consideration in choosing where to live
12、.五、Unit 2(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Part A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n The writer thinks that the worst time to go into the street is when_./r/n /r/n 1/r/n /r/n /r/n Japanese trains leave and arrive_./r/n /r/n 2/r/n /r/n /r/n In Tokyo trains, every Japanese sitting in the seat_./r/n /r/n 3/r/n /r/n /r/n From the
13、writers observation, we can see that fires break out_./r/n /r/n 4/r/n /r/n /r/n The writer hates Tokyo because the city is_./r/n /r/n 5/r/n /r/n （分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n What is the passage about?/r/n /r/n /r/n 6/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n How old was Jona
14、than?/r/n /r/n /r/n 7/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n Why did he always eat his lunch in the same restaurant?/r/n /r/n /r/n 8/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n What does the word “bachelor“ mean?/r/n /r/n /r/n 9/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n What did he do on weekend?/r/n /r/n /r/n 10/r/n /r/n /r/n （分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空
15、项 1:_八、Part C(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 1113 are based on the following passage about the strikes. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1113.（分数：3.00）(1).In what way are strikes in Britain different from those in other European countries?（分数：1.00）A.They often take place in the major industries.B
16、.British trade unions are more powerful.C.There are more trade union members in Britain.D.Britain loses more working days through strikes every year.(2).Why are British employers so afraid of unofficial strikes?（分数：1.00）A.Such strikes are against the British law.B.Such strikes are unpredictable.C.Su
17、ch strikes are more difficult to control.D.Such strikes are very common these days.(3).What conclusion can be drawn from this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Trade unions in Britain are becoming more popular.B.Most strikes in Britain are against the British law.C.Unofficial strikes in Britain are easier to deal
18、with now.D.Employer and worker relations in Britain have become tenser.Questions 1416 are based on the following passage about books with suggestions on how to do things in the United States. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1416。（分数：3.00）(1).Why are “How To“ books in great demand in the Un
19、ited States?（分数：1.00）A.Because the rich do not always satisfy.B.Because many people read books only for pleasure.C.Because these books help Americans out of trouble.D.Because the books meet the needs of different readers.(2).What is one of the most popular types of books?（分数：1.00）A.The book that hel
20、p people with their personal problems.B.The book that tell you how to earn more money.C.The book that tell you how to choose a job.D.The book that tell you how to make progress.(3).Which title best gives the ideas of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Americans Like ReadingB.“How To“ Book, A True FriendC.“How T
21、o“ Book Is PopularD.Americans Like BooksQuestions 1720 are based on the following passage about the history of newspapers. You now have 20 seconds to read the Questions 1720.（分数：4.00）(1).How long is it since the first newspaper was printed?（分数：1.00）A.700 years.B.Over 2,000 years.C.About 1,300 years.
22、D.About 380 years.(2).According to the passage, which of the following newspapers have the largest circulation?（分数：1.00）A.English language newspapers.B.Chinese language newspapers.C.Japanese language newspapers.D.German language newspapers.(3).Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?（
23、分数：1.00）A.The earliest printed newspaper was developed in Europe.B.It took hundreds of years for newspapers to be developed into their present form.C.Boston is the place where American newspapers were first printed.D.The first American newspaper carded news from both home and abroad.(4).Which of the
24、 following can NOT be inferred from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.China developed advanced technology in printing long before any other country in the world.B.More people read newspapers in English than in any other languages.C.Japan is the country where people read more newspapers.D.Newspapers have develo
25、ped quickly in the U.S. since the beginning of the 18th century.九、Unit 3(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、Part A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n I see that_group was out in Trafalgar Square yesterday./r/n /r/n 1/r/n /r/n /r/n But you cant really believe its_to protest./r/n /r/n 2/r/n /r/n /r/n Im certain that woman are_to m
26、en./r/n /r/n 3/r/n /r/n /r/n The woman and the man have different opinions about_./r/n /r/n 4/r/n /r/n /r/n According to the passage, the man tells his_to the woman./r/n /r/n 5/r/n /r/n （分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十一、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n Where does the conversation possibly
27、 take place?/r/n /r/n 6/r/n /r/n /r/n What did the man lose this morning?/r/n /r/n 7/r/n /r/n /r/n What did the man lose yesterday morning?/r/n /r/n 8/r/n /r/n /r/n What did the man lose last week?/r/n /r/n 9/r/n /r/n /r/n Whats the color of the coat the man lost last week/r/n /r/n 10/r/n /r/n （分数：5
28、.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十二、Part C(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 1113 are based on the following passage you will hear You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1113.（分数：3.00）(1).How long ago did the speaker last meet his friend David?（分数：1.00）A.Twenty years.B.A couple of years.C.A couple o
29、f weeks.D.Five years.(2).What had the speaker heard about David before they met?（分数：1.00）A.David had been selling cars.B.David had taught business.C.David had become a salesman.D.David had made a lot of money.(3).What did the speaker realize in the end?（分数：1.00）A.Rich people are not happy.B.Being ri
30、ch is the best thing in the world.C.Being rich is not always a good thing.D.Rich people are usually with their families.Questions 1416 are based on the following passage you will hear. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1416.（分数：3.00）(1).What do many older people choose to do after retirement
31、 according to the speaker?（分数：1.00）A.To stay at home.B.To work in supermarkets.C.To return to work.D.To study at school.(2).Why do some employers like to hire the elderly?（分数：1.00）A.They spent a lot of time on study.B.They experienced much the good in life.C.They did more work than the young.D.They
32、work harder than the young.(3).What does the speaker think of the elderly?（分数：1.00）A.They are heavy burdens to society.B.They are valuable to the American society.C.They are too active in American society.D.They should be forgotten in a society.Questions 1720 are based on the following passage you w
33、ill hear You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 1720.（分数：4.00）(1).What is causing the traditional wedding vow to become out of date?（分数：1.00）A.The womens liberation movement.B.Steady failing of divorce rates.C.Steady rising of divorce rates.D.Different attitudes between husband and wife towards c
34、hildren.(2).What do you know of western women according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.They are bossy.B.They are more obedient to their husbands.C.They are more patient with their husbands.D.They are less dependent on their husbands financially.(3).How many children currently live only one parent in the
35、U.S.?（分数：1.00）A.One in three children.B.One in four children.C.One in five children.D.One in six children.(4).According to the passage, who are the principal victims of divorce?（分数：1.00）A.Both wives and husbands.B.Wives.C.Husbands.D.Children.十三、Unit 4(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十四、Part A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n
36、The number of weeks the course will last is_./r/n /r/n 1/r/n /r/n /r/n On Monday and Wednesday, the students will be given a_./r/n /r/n 2/r/n /r/n /r/n What will the students have on Friday morning?/r/n /r/n 3/r/n /r/n /r/n How many papers on these topics are the students required to write?/r/n /r/n
37、 4/r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n /r/n The words required for each paper are_. 5/r/n /r/n （分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十五、Part B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n What is the main cause of global warming?/r/n /r/n 6/r/n /r/n /r/n What is suggested to buy for the kitchen and bathroom?/r/n /r/n 7/r/n /r/n /r
38、/n What is suggested to save energy?/r/n /r/n 8/r/n /r/n /r/n What is the main reason for using public transportation?/r/n /r/n 9/r/n /r/n /r/n Why is it suggested to share a car?/r/n /r/n 10/r/n /r/n （分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十六、Part C(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 1113 are based on th
39、e following report. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 1113.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following can best characterize the Western style of marriage?（分数：1.00）A.Arrangement by young peoples elders.B.Courtship and marriage partner choice.C.Assumption of a great responsibility.D.Luxurious wedding
40、 ceremonies.(2).In India, young couples are often denied the chance_.（分数：1.00）A.to meet each other before weddingB.to have several wives throughout lifetimeC.to argue with their partners on important decisionsD.to produce a happy marriage(3).It can be learnt from the extract that arranged marriage_.
41、（分数：1.00）A.will prevent the husband and wife from happinessB.entitle young people to choose their own partnersC.will also bring happiness to the husband and wifeD.are very popular in male-dominated societiesQuestions 1416 are based on the following passage. You now have 15 seconds to read the Questi
42、ons 1416.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following states out the main reason for ones poor memory?（分数：1.00）A.His father or mother may have a poor memory.B.He does not use his arms and legs for some time.C.His memory is not often used.D.He cannot read or write.(2).15 What does the speaker tell you to do i
43、f you want to have a good memory?（分数：1.00）A.You should do more arm and leg exercises.B.You have used your memory too much.C.Dont learn how to read and write.D.You should do more remembering exercises.(3).What is the topic of this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Dont stop using your arms and legs.B.How to have a
44、good memory.C.Strong arms and good memory.D.Learn from the people.Questions 1720 are based on the following monologue. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 1720.（分数：4.00）(1).When was the news broadcast?（分数：1.00）A.At night.B.At noon.C.In the morning.D.In the afternoon.(2).What is the first item
45、of news about?（分数：1.00）A.About Germans on strike.B.About a new-type airplane.C.About an air crash.D.About rescue workers in UK Motor.(3).Why did the workers go on strike?（分数：1.00）A.They wanted higher pay.B.They wanted fewer working hours.C.They wanted better working conditions.D.They wanted an annua
46、l three-week holiday.(4).What do you think of the weather that day?（分数：1.00）A.Rainy.B.Warm.C.Cold.D.Changeable.十七、Unit 5(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Part A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)/r/n /r/n What is the relationship between the two speakers?/r/n /r/n 1/r/n /r/n /r/n The patient appears to have had_./r/n /r/n 2/r/n /r/n /r/n The doctor wants to increase the dosage of dismorphine to_milligrammes./r/n /r/n 3/r/n /r/n /r/n The patient was given an_yesterday./r/n /r/n 4/r/n /r/n /r/n The patient is suffering from_./r/n /r/n 5/r/n /r/n （分数：5.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十九、Part B(总题数：1，
