[外语类试卷]大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷16及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 16及答案与解析 Section A （ A） Take the camera back to the store. （ B） Get a special attachment for the camera. （ C） Use a brighter light when taking pictures. （ D） Avoid facing the light when taking pictures. （ A） He majors in engineering. （ B） He wasnt at the lecture at that time. （ C）

2、 He has only recently become interested in philosophy. （ D） He thinks the woman should also attend Prof. Warners class. （ A） Hell probably talk about Chapter 16 in class today. （ B） Hell probably postpone the test until he talks about Chapter 16. （ C） He might test the students on material not discu

3、ssed in class. （ D） He usually tells the students ahead of time what will be on his tests. （ A） Living space in the dorm is quite crowded. （ B） He wants to live in the dorm to save expenses. （ C） There are only a few apartments available off campus. （ D） There are both advantages and disadvantages t

4、o live off campus. （ A） She totally agrees with him. （ B） She thinks it is easier said than done. （ C） She thinks that he is a rather important person. （ D） She feels that what he says is simply nonsense. （ A） Going to a counselor is well worthwhile. （ B） Counselors usually dont care about the issue

5、 of a major. （ C） A lot of people go to see the counselor about the issue of a major. （ D） What major to choose is not so important for finding a job. （ A） It is hard to get a job nowadays. （ B） Everybody starts with a temporary job. （ C） The man shouldnt be too particular about job hunting. （ D） Th

6、e man should depend on one company for a lifetime job. （ A） Telephone registration is much easier. （ B） Nothing can help registration difficulties. （ C） Telephone registration may give him a lot of trouble. （ D） Telephone registration is not as bad as what people think. （ A） They want to find a bett

7、er part-time job. （ B） They hope to be well trained in different fields. （ C） They plan to do some social work for free. （ D） Theyd like to do children a favour. （ A） She likes handicapped children very much. （ B） She wants to do something for children. （ C） She prefers children to old people. （ D）

8、She thinks a cheap playground can work for pupils. （ A） Lack of financial supporters. （ B） Lack of vacant space. （ C） Lack of official approval. （ D） Lack of tools and labour. （ A） Trainees. （ B） Undergraduates. （ C） Volunteers. （ D） Part-timers. （ A） How Native American artists are trained. （ B） Ho

9、w Native American ceremonial dances are classified. （ C） The dances of a Native American dance troupe. （ D） Variations of a basic dance among Native American tribes. （ A） To celebrate the opening of a new theatre. （ B） To inform people about a performance. （ C） To broadcast an awards ceremony. （ D）

10、To announce a meeting of the tribal elders. （ A） The elders make sure the dances are performed properly. （ B） The elders must give approval to the holy dances. （ C） The elders have more acting experience. （ D） The troupe is financed by the elders. Section B （ A） Support for music programmes was unav

11、ailable. （ B） The school lacked teaching facilities for music. （ C） Music was a focus of learning in most schools. （ D） The environment was favourable to music teaching. （ A） She concerned herself with current social problems. （ B） She motivated students to learn music with her creativity. （ C） She

12、has taught music at the elementary school for 22 years. （ D） She made great efforts to amuse students interest in literature. （ A） She helped students compose songs by themselves. （ B） She organised classroom discussions of Broadway tunes. （ C） She made use of the contents of other classes in her te

13、aching. （ D） She wrote plays on themes of race, equality and social justice. （ A） Art, music and PE classes are all important. （ B） More subjects should be offered to students. （ C） Students should be motivated to attend art classes. （ D） Arts education is more important than other subjects. （ A） Th

14、ese computers did not come into the market. （ B） These companies did not need to use this new technology. （ C） These companies had not enough money to buy such expensive computers. （ D） These computers could not do the work that small computers can do today. （ A） The saving of time and money. （ B） T

15、he wide use of word processors. （ C） The decreasing number of secretaries. （ D） The use of computers in small companies. （ A） Some secretaries will lose their jobs. （ B） The British companies will make less money. （ C） Daily jobs can be done automatically outside office hours. （ D） Medical problems

16、related to work with a VDU have increased greatly. （ A） They should be strict with their children. （ B） They should not set limits for their children. （ C） They should give more power to their children. （ D） They should not be so anxious about their children. （ A） They may probably become lonely. （

17、B） They may probably become skilful. （ C） They may probably become relaxed. （ D） They may probably become hesitant. （ A） How bossy behaviour can be controlled. （ B） What leads to childrens bossy behaviour. （ C） What effect bossy behaviour brings about. （ D） How we can get along with bossy children.

18、Section C 25 Sport is not only physically challenging, but it can also be【 B1】_challenging. Criticism from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can create an excessive amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes. Stress can be physical, emotional, or【 B2】 _and researc

19、h has indicated that it can【 B3】 _burnout. Burnout has been described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time【 B4】 _. The early years of development are【 B5】 _years for learning about oneself. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to【 B6】 _others, make friends, and gain othe

20、r social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should be aware, at all times, that their【 B7】 _to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Coaches and parents should also be cautious that youth sport【 B8】_does not become work for children. The outcome of the game

21、should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons. In todays youth sport setting, young athletes may be worrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport. Following a game many parents and coaches focus on the outcome and【 B9】 _you

22、ngsters performances. Positive reinforcement should be provided regardless of the outcome. Research indicates that positive reinforcement【 B10】 _and has a greater effect on learning than criticism. 26 【 B1】 27 【 B2】 28 【 B3】 29 【 B4】 30 【 B5】 31 【 B6】 32 【 B7】 33 【 B8】 34 【 B9】 35 【 B10】 大学英语四级改革适用（

23、听力）模拟试卷 16答案与解析 Section A 1 【听力原文】 M: My new camera is supposed to be completely automatic but look at these pictures. W: Next time try having the light at your back as you shoot. That will make the pictures better. Q: What does the woman suggest the man do? 1 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 对话中女士提到 having the ligh

24、t at your back as you shoot(照相时应背光 )， D)的内容是对该句的同义转述，故为答案。 【知识模块】 听力 2 【听力原文】 W: I saw you in the lecture hall yesterday on your way out to Prof. Warners philosophy class. I was quite surprised and I didnt think you were someone interested in philosophy. M: I dont know whats so surprising. There are

25、 lots of engineering students in that class. Q: What can be inferred about the man? 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 男士的话 I dont know whats so surprisinglots of engineering students in that class(我不知道这有什么可令人吃惊的 那个班有很多工程学专业的学生 )为听音重点。由男士的话可知，男 士应该也是工程学专业的学生，故答案为 A)。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【听力原文】 W: You know, we never went ove

26、r Chapter 16 in class. What do you think the odds are that Dr Bomb will include it on the test? M: Hes been long to do things like that. So I wouldnt put it past him. Q: What does the man say about Dr Bomb? 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 对话中女士说，我们从没在课堂上复习过第 16章，你认为博士会在测验中考这章吗 ?男士提到 I wouldnt putit past him(我对他那样

27、做并不感到吃惊 )，四个选项中只有 C)的内容与男士的话对应，故答案为 C). odds意为 “可能性 ”， (would)not put it past sb (to do sth )意为 “认为某人可能做坏事或不合法的事等 ”。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【听力 原文】 W: Have you guys decided whether you are going to get an apartment off campus next year or to stay in the dorm? M: We are still talking about the pros and cons. I

28、dont know. To me, it seems like six of one and half of dozen of the other. Q: What does the man mean? 4 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 男士的话 the pros and cons(正反两面 )为听音重点。 D)中的advantages and disadvantages是对 thepros and cons的同义转述，故答案为 D)。six of one and half of dozen of the other意为 “半斤八两 ”。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【听力原文】 M: Its

29、partly your own fault. You should never let in anyone like that unless youre expecting him. W: Its all very well to say that, but someone comes to the door and says “Electricity“ or “Gas“, and you automatically think he is OK, especially when he shows his card. Q: How does the woman feel about the m

30、ans remarks? 5 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 女士提到 Its all very well to say that， butyou automatically think(说起来容易，但是 你不自觉地就会认为 ) ， B)的内容是对此的同义转述，其中， it is easier said对应 Its all very well to say that，故答案为 B)。 It is easier said than done意为 “说起来容易，做起来难 ”。 【 知识模块】 听力 6 【听力原文】 W: What am I going to do to decide which

31、major to choose in business? M: I once went to a career counselor and what a lot of people dont realise is how irrelevant the issue of a major really is to many employers. Q: What does the man mean? 6 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 对话中男士提到 people dont realise how irrelevant the issue of a major really is to many e

32、mployers(人们没有意识到许多雇主其实并不关心专业 )，D)的内容是对此的同义转述，故为答案。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【听力原文】 M: I havent got a job yet. All they offered are low-paying jobs without any future. W: But everybody starts from the beginning and nowadays you cant depend on a company for lifetime employment any more. Q: What does the woman mean

33、? 7 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 女士的话 But everybody starts from the beginningcant depend onlifetime employment为听音重点， C)的内容是对女士的话的同义转述，故为答案。 be particular about意为 “挑剔，过分讲究 ”。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【听力原文】 M: Well, I pretty much know what Im going to take but what a day, eh? Registering is so stressful. Cant there be another

34、 way? W: Telephone registration would mean we didnt have to deal with all the same headaches. Q: What does the woman mean? 8 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 对话中女士提到 we didnt have to deal with all the same headaches， A)中的 much easier是对此的同义转述，故答案为 A)。 headaches在此意为 “麻烦 ”。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【听力原文】 M: Here is the summer vaca

35、tion again. It seems that there is no new place in our country for me to travel. W: I have an idea to make good use of our vacations. We have benefited from the society but done nothing in return. Do you want to do some local voluntary work for the society this year? M: Sounds interesting. What do y

36、ou think we should do? W: Im not sure. Maybe we could offer help in the hospital for handicapped children. We could help feed the children and help look after them. M: Excellent! But Im not sure if we will be allowed to do that. I think all helpers there have to be specially trained. And we are not

37、in the related major. W: Yeah, maybe you are right. I still have the idea of doing something for children, havent you? M: Well, maybe. And I think many old people also need help. What else did you have in mind for children? W: My other idea was to do something for the small primary school down the s

38、treet. That school is too poor to provide a playground for the pupils. Children cannot do without one. Ive noticed that some land round the back of the school is not used. We could make it into a small playground. What do you think? M: Mm, its a good idea, but you are a bit too ambitious. I dont kno

39、w anything about making playgrounds. And I also think that it might be too expensive to do what you suggest. W: Yes, I guess youre right. We cannot afford the big project unless someone sponsors us. Its impossible for us to find such a person. So what do you have in mind for older people? M: I think

40、 we should go round to the homes of older people and ask if there is something we can do in the house you know, like a bit of simple decorating, washing the clothes, cleaning up the garden, even doing some shopping for them once a week. W: Mm, this sounds meaningful and practical. I quite like the i

41、dea. It wont cost us any money and Im sure we are capable of dealing with the things you mentioned. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. What are the two speakers arrangements for the coming summer vacation? 10. What can we learn about the woman from the conversati

42、on? 11. Why cant they make a playground for the pupils? 12. What are the possible identities of the two speakers? 9 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 对话中女士提议 Do you want to do some local voluntary work for the society this year?从而引出各种不同的 voluntary work(志愿工作 )，故答案为C)。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 对话中女士接连提出的两个方案都和孩子有关，

43、依据她的话 I still have the idea of doing somethingfor children， havent you?可以确定，答案为 B)。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 对话中女士提议给小学生建操场 (We could make it into a small playground )，但是他们负担不起这个项目 (cannot afford the big project)，又很难找到人提供资助 (sponsors)，故答案为 A)。 【知识模块】 听力 12 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 选项表明本题考查对话双方的身份 。对话一开始就

44、提到 Here is the summer vacation again。之后又提到 we have benefited from the society but done nothing in return可见他们还是在校学生，故答案为 B)。 【知识模块】 听力 13 【听力原文】 W: Todays Arts Report features Dan Parker of the American Indian Dance Theatre. Mr Parker, I understand your troupe performs traditional music and dance fro

45、m many different Native American cultures. Can you give us an idea of some of the dances youll be doing in your performance tonight? M: Certainly. Well be doing one thats a war dance. Originally it was a story-telling device to recount battles. Another is the grass dance performed by the Plains Indi

46、ans, where they actually flatten tall field grass to prepare it for a ceremony. W: Since your dancers are from many different tribes, how can you be sure the dances are done correctly? M: Everything we do has been approved by the elders of our tribes. Thats partly because we dont necessarily know ea

47、ch others styles or dances. But its also because its hard to get complete agreement even within the same tribe about exactly how the dance should be done. W: Anyone who attends one of your performances will notice that your company goes to a lot of trouble to provide detailed explanations of the ori

48、gin of the dances, the music, the costumes, and so forth. Could you explain to our listeners why you do this? M: Good question. There are always concerns that traditional dances performed in a theatre are nothing more than a spectacle. Our explanations show that in our cultures dance is custom rathe

49、r than entertainment. We also want to make it clear to our audience that we are not performing any dances used for holy ceremonies. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 13. What is the main topic of the conversation? 14. What is the purpose of the interview? 15. Why are the dances approved by the elders of the tribes? 13 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 选项概括性强表明，本题考查对话主旨。对话一开始女士说知道男士的舞蹈团表演的传统音乐和舞蹈融合了许多不同的美国本土文化，接着请丹 帕克介绍今晚即将表演的舞蹈，故答案为 C)。 【知识模块】