1、大学英语四级-3 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.Professor Johnson“s lecture is boring but crucial.B.It“s not necessary for the man to attend the lecture.C.Professor“s lecture has nothing to do with the final exam.D.The man should have b
2、een more attentive in the lecture.A.The woman does not want to do the work.B.The woman does not know how to use the photocopier.C.The woman has made the man angry.D.The woman cannot finish the work right now.A.The football match will be wonderful.B.Most people think it will be exciting.C.He does not
3、 share Edison“s opinion.D.He really agrees with Edison.A.People like duck more than chicken.B.Duck is more tasteful than chicken.C.Growing a duck will cost more.D.Most farmers raise ducks.A.Because of the success of the previous episode.B.Because of the movie stars in this episode.C.Because of the s
4、pecial effects in the movie.D.Because of the interesting plot of the episode.（分数：6.00）A.The woman is persuading the man to buy some diamond.B.The man bought a piece of jewel for his wife as a gift.C.The woman is a fakes-seller in New York.D.The man doesn“t think the ruby is genuine.A.Helen is quiet.
5、B.Helen is talkative.C.Helen is sociable.D.Helen is active.A.Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.B.Jimmy is rich enough to buy a big house.C.Jimmy“s words are often not reliable.D.Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.（分数：8.00）A.The man can“t concentrate in the library.B.The man wants to liv
6、e near to the library.C.The man dislikes talking and playing cards.D.The man wants to find a quiet residence.A.The apartment is cheaper than the dorm.B.Smoking is forbidden in the dorm.C.The dorm is too noisy for him to write his essays.D.He can“t get along with his roommates.A.Two.B.Four.C.Five.D.S
7、ix.A.To give up moving out of the student“s dorm.B.To ask the university accommodation office.C.To buy a small apartment of his own.D.To share one room with the woman.（分数：6.00）A.Father and daughter.B.Mother and son.C.Husband and wife.D.Neighbors.A.Ham.B.Cooking oil.C.Cocoa.D.Tea.A.He is willing to d
8、o anything for her.B.He thinks that, she is greedy.C.He can“t satisfy her needs.D.He complains that she needs so many things.三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：14.00)（分数：14.00）A.She. sat back and relaxed.B.She worked out a new English program.C.She decided to retire.D.She entered unive
9、rsity.A.8 years.B.16 years.C.20 years.D.30 years.A.Bring a fear of aging among young students on the campus.B.Bring a great deal of useful experience to the university.C.Improve human relationships in university.D.Improve the reputation of the university.A.She is learning how to teach minority stude
10、nts.B.She is lemming how to make sound judgments.C.She is learning to perceive, not to judge.D.She is learning English and Drama五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.50)（分数：10.50）A.To prevent car accidents.B.To monitor the driver“s health.C.To drive the car automatically.D.To measure the driver“s pulse.A.It sen
11、ds out signals for help.B.It takes over the driving immediately.C.It stops the car automatically.D.It sounds an alarm to warn the driver.A.It can measure the driver“s alcohol level in the blood.B.It bases its analysis on the driver“s heartbeat.C.It can quicken the driver“s response to emergencies.D.
12、It monitors the signals transmitted from the driver“s brain.六、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：10.50)（分数：10.50）A.Because he wants to protect fish from dying out.B.Because he believes fish are smart.C.Because he believes fish are not safe to eat.D.Because he can talk to fish directly.A.Fishermen and fried fish
13、 lovers.B.People working in the supermarket.C.Animal rights activists.D.People who raise fish for fun.A.Because he loves eating cucumbers.B.Because he hates eating cucumbers.C.Because he doesn“t believe fish have feelings.D.Because he believes fish have feelings.七、Section C(总题数：1，分数：35.00)There was
14、once a man in South America who had a 1 a pet bird that could 2 human speech. The parrot was 3 . There was no other bird like him in the whole world. He could learn to say any word except one. He could not say the name of his 4 town, Ketunnel. The man did everything he could to teach the parrot to s
15、ay “Ketunnel“ but he never succeeded. At first he was very 5 . with the bird, but gradually he lost his 6 . “You stupid bird! Why can“t you learn to say THAT one word! Say “Ketunnel“ or I“ll kill you!“ But the parrot would not say it. Many times the man screamed, “Say “Ketunnel“ or I“ll kill you!“ B
16、ut the bird would never repeat the name. 7 the man gave up. He 8 the parrot and threw him into the chicken house. “You are even more stupid than the chickens!“ In the chicken house, there were four old chickens waiting to be killed for Sunday“s dinner. The next morning, when he went out to the chick
17、en house, the man opened the door. He was 9 by what he saw. He could not believe his eyes and ears. On the floor lay three dead chickens, the parrot was 10 the fourth, “Say “Ketunnel“ or I“ll kill you!“ （分数：35.00）填空项 1:_大学英语四级-3 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、Sectio
18、n A(总题数：4，分数：30.00)（分数：10.00）A.Professor Johnson“s lecture is boring but crucial.B.It“s not necessary for the man to attend the lecture.C.Professor“s lecture has nothing to do with the final exam.D.The man should have been more attentive in the lecture. 解析：听力原文 M: Professor Johnson“s lecture is so b
19、oring. I don“t think it“s useful for me. W: How could you think so? It was very crucial to our final exam. Q: What does the woman imply?A.The woman does not want to do the work.B.The woman does not know how to use the photocopier.C.The woman has made the man angry.D.The woman cannot finish the work
20、right now. 解析：听力原文 M: Rudy, will you please make ten copies of this report? W: I“d like to, but the photocopier is out of order. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A.The football match will be wonderful.B.Most people think it will be exciting.C.He does not share Edison“s opinion. D.He really
21、agrees with Edison.解析：听力原文 W: Edison seems to believe that this year“s football league match will be wonderful. M: Nonsense. Most others, including me, think differently. Q: What does the man mean?A.People like duck more than chicken.B.Duck is more tasteful than chicken.C.Growing a duck will cost mo
22、re. D.Most farmers raise ducks.解析：听力原文 M: I want some chicken livers. Why is duck more expensive than chicken? W: Ducks are not as popular, so few farmers raise them. It also costs more to grow a duck to the same weight than it does a chicken. Q: Why is chicken cheaper than duck?A.Because of the suc
23、cess of the previous episode.B.Because of the movie stars in this episode.C.Because of the special effects in the movie. D.Because of the interesting plot of the episode.解析：听力原文 W: Why do you think this Star Wars episode was incredible? M: Well, one of the most spectacular things about it is the spe
24、cial effects. State of the art special effects are the main reason for the success of the previous episode, so audience bear high expectations on this one. And I don“t think they“ll be disappointed. Q: Why does the man like this Star Wars episode?（分数：6.00）A.The woman is persuading the man to buy som
25、e diamond.B.The man bought a piece of jewel for his wife as a gift. C.The woman is a fakes-seller in New York.D.The man doesn“t think the ruby is genuine.解析：听力原文 W: We don“t sell fakes here, sir. This jewel is a masterpiece, and I“m sure your wife will love it. You can“t find a second one in New Yor
26、k, and it only costs you three thousand six hundred dollars. M: OK. I“ll take it. Here is the check. Oh, please gift-wrap it. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A.Helen is quiet. B.Helen is talkative.C.Helen is sociable.D.Helen is active.解析：听力原文 M: We“ve got three women researchers in our gro
27、up: Mary, Betty and Helen. Do you know them? W: Sure. Mary is active and sociable. Betty is the most talkative woman I“ve ever met. But guess what? Helen“s just the opposite. Q: What do we learn from the woman“s remark about Helen?A.Jimmy is not serious in making decisions.B.Jimmy is rich enough to
28、buy a big house.C.Jimmy“s words are often not reliable. D.Jimmy will regret marrying a Frenchwoman.解析：听力原文 W: Jimmy said that he was going to marry a rich French businesswoman. M: Don“t be so sure. He once told me that he had bought a big house. Yet he“s still sharing an apartment with Mark. Q: What
29、 does the man imply?（分数：8.00）A.The man can“t concentrate in the library.B.The man wants to live near to the library.C.The man dislikes talking and playing cards.D.The man wants to find a quiet residence. 解析：听力原文 M: I“m thinking of moving nearer to the university. Do you think you can help? W: Well,
30、I guess one thing I can do is to ask around for you and see if anyone has the vacancy. But as far as I can remember, you moved into the student“s dorm only three months ago. How do you like it so far? M: Forget it. I just can“t concentrate in the dorm. You see, I“ve got four essays to do. But how ca
31、n I concentrate with everyone else talking. playing cards. and. practicing guitar? W: Well, you could work in the university library. M: I could, yes. That“s perfectly true. But you know I not only need to sit down and write, I also need to think. And to think, I need to be able to wander around, sm
32、oke, be on my own, be sort of free to do as I like. W: How many students share your dorm room? M: Living here in this dorm with how many others?Five. There are constant interruptions. You“re okaythere“s only one person sharing your room. W: Don“t believe it“s totally ideal. It“s anything but ideal f
33、or a quiet life. M: I can“t just tell the others to shut up. They have their rights, too. W: Perhaps you should look for a small apartment of your own. Mind you, it“ll cost a lot more than the dorm rent you“re paying at the moment. M: I know, but I have to move out. W: Wait a minute, have you though
34、t of. of asking at the university accommodation office? They should know of some available apartments. M: Ah. Right. I should have thought of that in the first place. What do we know from the conversation about the man?A.The apartment is cheaper than the dorm.B.Smoking is forbidden in the dorm.C.The
35、 dorm is too noisy for him to write his essays. D.He can“t get along with his roommates.解析：听力原文 Why does the man want to move out of the student“s dorm?A.Two.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six. 解析：听力原文 How many people live together in the dorm?A.To give up moving out of the student“s dorm.B.To ask the university a
36、ccommodation office. C.To buy a small apartment of his own.D.To share one room with the woman.解析：听力原文 What is the man“s final decision?（分数：6.00）A.Father and daughter.B.Mother and son.C.Husband and wife. D.Neighbors.解析：听力原文 M: I“m just going down to the store to buy some cigarettes. Do you want anyth
37、ing while I“m there? W: What a good idea! There are a lot of things I need, as a matter of fact. Let me see. We haven“t got many eggs left, so bring a dozen large ones. And please pick up a bottle of cooking oil. M: Hold on! If you want me to get a lot of things, make a list, or I“ll forget somethin
38、g. W: All right, but wait a minute, while I look in the cupboard to see what we need. M: Hurry up, then. I want to stop in for a visit to Gerry on the way back. W: We have plenty of cocoa, but we“ve run out of coffee and there isn“t much tea left; bring a large tin of instant coffee and a quarter po
39、und of tea. Oh! I want some ham. too. M: How much? W: Eh. half a pound will do. M: OK, is that all? W: Well, we are out of vegetables, too. Bring some beans and. M: You seem to be out of everything today. I only wanted to go out for a walk and a visit. It sounds that I“ll need a truck to bring all t
40、hat home. What“s the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Ham.B.Cooking oil.C.Cocoa. D.Tea.解析：听力原文 What doesn“t the woman need?A.He is willing to do anything for her.B.He thinks that, she is greedy.C.He can“t satisfy her needs.D.He complains that she needs so many things. 解析：听力原文 Wh
41、ich is the man“s attitude towards the woman“s demand?三、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：14.00)（分数：14.00）A.She. sat back and relaxed.B.She worked out a new English program.C.She decided to retire.D.She entered university. 解析：听力原文 After retiring from 30 years of teaching, Ethell Pepper c
42、ould easily have decided to sit back and relax and enjoy a peaceful retirement. But that kind of life is not for Ethell Pepper. “I just wanted to do something different. If you are going to participate in life, do it. Don“t just sit down and look out of the window.“ She says. At 68. she decided to b
43、ecome one of the pioneer participants in a program at the University of California. The program offers campus housing and classes to people over sixty. She enrolled in a class called Human Relationships and a Diverse Society. “I taught my minority students in my English and drama classes in high sch
44、ool for 20 years. But in this course, I found out a lot about other cultures that I didn“t know then. One of the most important lessons that I“m learning is to perceive, not to judge.“ Older adults can add to the educational resources of university by bringing with them a lot of valuable experience.
45、 Their presence on campus helps break some long believes on aging. Young students may have fears of growing older. But that kind of fear can be reduced as they see that older people can be active, healthy, and continue to contribute to society. The younger students can begin to see aging as a natura
46、l part of living. Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard. What did Ethell do when she was 68?A.8 years.B.16 years.C.20 years. D.30 years.解析：听力原文 How long did Ethell teach minority students?A.Bring a fear of aging among young students on the campus.B.Bring a great deal of use
47、ful experience to the university. C.Improve human relationships in university.D.Improve the reputation of the university.解析：听力原文 What do elderly people do to the university?A.She is learning how to teach minority students.B.She is lemming how to make sound judgments.C.She is learning to perceive, no
48、t to judge. D.She is learning English and Drama解析：听力原文 What“s the most important lesson Ethell is learning?五、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：10.50)（分数：10.50）A.To prevent car accidents. B.To monitor the driver“s health.C.To drive the car automatically.D.To measure the driver“s pulse.解析：听力原文 When a sleepy driver
49、 has trouble with keeping his eyes on the road and gets too close to another car, an alarm sound will warn the driver. If nothing is done, the car will automatically come to a stop and in this way prevent an accident. This is a new device which will soon be tested in an experimental car in Japan. The computer warning system keeps track of a driver“s condition by monitoring his heartbeat with signals transmitted from a band around his wrist. The wristband records the driver“s pulse which measures the heartbeat. Each
