1、大学英语四级-1 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：4，分数：30.00)（分数：10.00）A.At an art gallery.B.In a department store.C.At a bookstore.D.In a workshop.A.He is going to give a talk on fishing.B.He is eager to meet Susan“s parents.C.He has the same hobby as Susan“s
2、father.D.He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time.A.He finds the presentation hard to follow.B.He speaks highly of the presentation.C.He considers the presentation very dull.D.He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.A.A bookshelf.B.A typewriter.C.Some stocks.D.High quality pape
3、r.A.They set off early.B.They wait for a fine day.C.They go sightseeing.D.They go to the seaside.（分数：6.00）A.He liked to show off in class.B.He was the first person she met at school.C.He had a funny face.D.He was late for school on the first day.A.They went to the same ceremony some time ago.B.They
4、are discussing when to meet again.C.They don“t know how to get to Mickey“s home.D.They will go to Mickey“s graduation ceremony.A.Cold and windy.B.Snow will be replaced by strong winds.C.It will get better.D.Rainy and cold.（分数：8.00）A.He doesn“t care about the price.B.He wants the cheapest one.C.He gi
5、ves priority to the watches on sale.D.He only considers famous makers.A.A digital watch with the date and time.B.A digital watch with yellow gold plating.C.A mechanical watch with a leather strap.D.A mechanical watch with a metal strap.A.The shop will write words on the watch back for free.B.The man
6、 feels surprised that the shop can do him a special favor.C.The shop charges a little sum of money for this extra service.D.The saleswoman can write the words so it will be finished in.A.Difficult to satisfy and full of demands.B.Polite but ignorant of sending gifts.C.Considerate, and loving family
7、and life.D.Good at shopping but careless about money.（分数：6.00）A.On the New Year“s Day.B.Just before the Spring Festival.C.At the midnight.D.On the eve of Christmas.A.Watching movies may be one of her favorite pastime.B.She doesn“t like violent movies at all.C.She has seenThe Lord of the Ringsmany ti
8、mes.D.She prefers comedies to romantics.A.Because people who watched it didn“t think highly of the film.B.Because this movie is not suitable to celebrate Chinese New Year.C.Because the woman plans to watch it with her friends next weekend.D.Because the audience would fall to the ground when walking
9、out of the cinema.三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：10.50)（分数：10.50）A.He was a tax collector.B.He was a government official.C.He was once a friend of the ruler.D.He was once a schoolteacher in India.A.To reward outstanding tax collectors.B.To declare new ways of collecting tax.C.To co
10、llect money from the persons invited.D.To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government.A.They were excused from paying income tax.B.They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler.C.They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for.D.They enjoyed being invited t
11、o dinner at the ruler“s palace.五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.50)（分数：10.50）A.They liked traveling.B.The reasons are unknown.C.They were driven out of their homes.D.They wanted to find a better place to live in.A.They are unfriendly to Gypsies.B.They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies.C.They are env
12、ious of Gypsies.D.They try to put up with Gypsies.A.They are now taught in their own language.B.They are now allowed to attend local schools.C.Special schools have been set up for them.D.Permanent homes have been built for them.六、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：14.00)（分数：14.00）A.The causes are familiar.B.The
13、 causes are not well understood.C.The causes are obvious.D.The causes are very complicated.A.Improved highway design.B.Better public transportation.C.Regular driver training.D.Stricter traffic regulations.A.Highway crime.B.Drivers“ errors.C.Poor traffic control.D.Confusing road signs.A.Increasing pe
14、ople“s awareness of traffic problems.B.Enhancing drivers“ sense of responsibility.C.Building more highways.D.Designing better cars.七、Section C(总题数：1，分数：35.00)A blonde lady walks into a New York City Bank and asks for the 1 officer. She says she is going to Europe on business for two weeks and needs
15、to borrow $5,000. The bank officer says he will need some kind of 2 for the loan, so the lady 3 the keys to a new, 4 car parked in front of the bank. With all 5 , the bank agrees to accept the car as security for the loan. The loan officer drives the new car into the bank“s 6 garage and parks it the
16、re. Two weeks later the lady returns, 7 the $5,000 she loaned, and $15.40 8 The loan officer 9 the lady and says, “We here at the bank are very happy to this deal, but while you were away, I checked you out, and I“m a little 10 . I found out that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles me is why yo
17、u would bother to borrow $5,000.“ The lady replies, “Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for 15 dollars?“ （分数：35.00）填空项 1:_大学英语四级-1 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Listening Comprehens(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Section A(总题数：4，分数：30.00)（分数：10.00）A.At an art gallery. B.In a department store
18、.C.At a bookstore.D.In a workshop.解析：听力原文 M: Can you tell me the title of this oil painting? W: Sorry, I don“t know for sure, but I guess it is an early 18th century work. Let me look it up in the catalog. Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.He is going to give a talk on fishi
19、ng.B.He is eager to meet Susan“s parents.C.He has the same hobby as Susan“s father. D.He thinks fishing is a good way to kill time.解析：听力原文 W: Hey, Dan. I hear you“re meeting Susan“s parents for the first time. M: Yeah, next weekend. Fortunately, her father loves to fish. so we will have something to
20、 talk about. Q: What can be inferred about Dan?A.He finds the presentation hard to follow.B.He speaks highly of the presentation. C.He considers the presentation very dull.D.He thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.解析：听力原文 W: Professor White“s presentation seemed to go on forever. I
21、 was barely able to stay awake. M: How could you sleep through it? It is one of the best that I have ever heard on this topic. Q: What does the man think of Professor White“s presentation ?A.A bookshelf.B.A typewriter.C.Some stocks.D.High quality paper. 解析：听力原文 W: I am looking for quality paper to t
22、ype my essay. I don“t see any on the shelf. M: I saw some in the stockroom this morning. I will go and check. Q: What does the woman want to buy?A.They set off early. B.They wait for a fine day.C.They go sightseeing.D.They go to the seaside.解析：听力原文 M: It seems that we“ll have another fine day tomorr
23、ow. Let“s go to the seaside. W: OK. But we“ll have to leave very early, or else we“ll get caught in the traffic. Q: What does the woman suggest?（分数：6.00）A.He liked to show off in class.B.He was the first person she met at school.C.He had a funny face.D.He was late for school on the first day. 解析：听力原
24、文 M: Do you know James? He is in your class. W: Certainly. In fact he was the first person I got to know in my class. I still remember the look on his face when he showed up late on the first day of school. Q: Why did the woman remember James so well?A.They went to the same ceremony some time ago. B
25、.They are discussing when to meet again.C.They don“t know how to get to Mickey“s home.D.They will go to Mickey“s graduation ceremony.解析：听力原文 M: Hi, Jane. So glad to see you again. W: Likewise. I remember the last time we met was 4 months ago at Mickey“s birthday party. Q: How are you doing? Q: What
26、do we learn from the conversation?A.Cold and windy. B.Snow will be replaced by strong winds.C.It will get better.D.Rainy and cold.解析：听力原文 W: It“s been very cold in the past two days. M: We haven“t seen the worst of it yet. More snow is forecasted for next week accompanied by strong winds. Q: What wi
27、ll the weather be like?（分数：8.00）A.He doesn“t care about the price.B.He wants the cheapest one.C.He gives priority to the watches on sale. D.He only considers famous makers.解析：听力原文 W: Good afternoon. Can I help you? M: Yes please. I“m looking for a watch to give as a birthday girl. W: Are you looking
28、 for a ladies“ watch or a gentlemen“s watch? M: It“s for my mother, so a mature lady. W: Very good, sir. Could I ask what the price range is you have in mind? M: Well, I don“t think I can afford an expensive watch from a famous maker, such as Rolex. Something that combines good quality and reasonabl
29、e price will be perfect. W: Well, these are all on sale at the moment, so I think you will find the prices acceptable. M: In fact. a friend of mine has told me to have a look at your watches on special. He said they were worth the prices. W: We are honored to hear that. Would you prefer a metal stra
30、p to a leather strap? M: Oh, yes. Leather straps are for young people like myself. Metal straps look more classical. It“s therefore suitable for a middle-aged woman, I think. W: Many people think so. How about this one, a gold-plated strap? M: Yes, it“s very nice, but I“d prefer a mechanical watch.
31、You know, one with hands than a digital watch. W: I see. How about this watch, sir? It comes with either yellow gold plating or white gold plating, it has the date, it is mechanical and, of course, it has hands. This is always a good gift. M: Yes, I think you are right. It is very nice, especially t
32、he one with yellow gold plating. I think she would like a watch that shows the date as well as the time. This one would be just right for her. Is it possible to have something written on the back? W: Of course, sir, but there will be a small additional cost. What would you like to write? M: I think
33、“To mum“ and then the date beneath. W: No problem, sir. It“ll be ready the day after tomorrow. If you want us to deliver the watch, please put down your name and address. M: Good, if you can help send it to my mother directly, it must be a big surprise. Let me give you the address. What kind of pric
34、e will the man accept for the watch?A.A digital watch with the date and time.B.A digital watch with yellow gold plating.C.A mechanical watch with a leather strap.D.A mechanical watch with a metal strap. 解析：听力原文 What kind of watch does the man decide upon finally?A.The shop will write words on the wa
35、tch back for free.B.The man feels surprised that the shop can do him a special favor.C.The shop charges a little sum of money for this extra service. D.The saleswoman can write the words so it will be finished in.解析：听力原文 What can we learn about writing on the back of the watch?A.Difficult to satisfy
36、 and full of demands.B.Polite but ignorant of sending gifts.C.Considerate, and loving family and life. D.Good at shopping but careless about money.解析：听力原文 Which of the following can best describe the man“s character?（分数：6.00）A.On the New Year“s Day.B.Just before the Spring Festival. C.At the midnigh
37、t.D.On the eve of Christmas.解析：听力原文 M: It“s Chinese New Year“s Eve tonight. Let“s go and watch a movie, shall we? W: It will be very late by the time we finish our dinner. M: Let“s see a midnight show then. W: Good idea! M: What kind of movie are you fond of? W: Well, I feel like watching something
38、romantic this evening. Do you still remember the movie we watched this Christmas Eve? Until now I am not fully aware why we chose that one. Today, I“m in the mood for something more gentle for a happy new year. What about you? M: I agree that last few movies have been a bit too violent, especially t
39、he movie for our Christmas, but romantic movies might be the last thing I want to watch. A bit of action will be very exciting. How about watching Titanic ? It“s a love story, but there is plenty of action as well. W: It“s indeed a romance. However, I“ve seen it many times. So I don“t think I“d enjo
40、y watching it once more. What else is there to watch? M: There“s The Lord of the Rings . It owns a lot of awards and I“ve been wanting to see it for ages. W: Yes, many people gave it the thumbs up after they walked out of the cinema. However, It“s somewhat violent as well. isn“t it? So, why not watc
41、h it next weekend instead of tonight? M: Oh, it seems that we can only have the romantic comedy left. I enjoy comedies and you want something romantic. What about this kind? W: Perfect! That is ideal for the Spring Festival. When does this conversation take place?A.Watching movies may be one of her
42、favorite pastime. B.She doesn“t like violent movies at all.C.She has seenThe Lord of the Ringsmany times.D.She prefers comedies to romantics.解析：听力原文 What can we learn about the woman from this conversation?A.Because people who watched it didn“t think highly of the film.B.Because this movie is not su
43、itable to celebrate Chinese New Year. C.Because the woman plans to watch it with her friends next weekend.D.Because the audience would fall to the ground when walking out of the cinema.解析：听力原文 Why do they finally decide not to watch The Lord of the Rings?三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1
44、，分数：10.50)（分数：10.50）A.He was a tax collector.B.He was a government official.C.He was once a friend of the ruler.D.He was once a schoolteacher in India. 解析：听力原文 A friend of mine told me that when he was a young man, he went to work as a teacher in one of the states of India. One day, he received an i
45、nvitation to dinner at the ruler“s palace. Very pleased, he went to tell his colleagues. They laughed, and told him the meaning of the invitation. They had all been invited, and each person who was invited had to bring with him a certain number of silver and gold coins. The number of coins varied ac
46、cording to the person“s position in the service of the government. My friend“s income was not high, so he did not have much to pay. Each person bowed before the ruler, his gold went onto one heap his silver went onto another heap. And in this way he paid his income tax for the year. This was a simpl
47、e way of collecting income tax. The tax on property was also collected simply. The ruler gave a man the power to collect a tax from each owner of land or property in a certain area, if this man promised to pay the ruler a certain amount of money. Of course, the tax collector managed to collect more
48、money than he paid to the ruler. The difference between the sum of money he collected and the sum of money he gave to the ruler was his profit. What do we know about the speaker“s friend?A.To reward outstanding tax collectors.B.To declare new ways of collecting tax.C.To collect money from the person
49、s invited. D.To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government.解析：听力原文 What was the real purpose of the ruler“s invitation?A.They were excused from paying income tax.B.They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler.C.They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for. D.They enjoyed being invited to dinner at the ruler“s palace.解析：听力原文 What does the passage say about the tax collectors?五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.50)（分数：10.50）A.They liked traveling.B.The reasons are unknown. C.They were dr
