1、大学英语四级-159 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：3，分数：28.00)Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.The Nobel Prize for Chemistry.B.The Nobel Prize for Literature.C.The Nobel Prize for Medicine.D.The Nobel Prize for Peace.A.The
2、y fight infections caused by roundworm parasites.B.They offer new ways to fight two powerful diseases.C.They“ve lowered the number of people dying from malaria.D.They“ve cured hundreds of millions of people.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.When she worked with 1
3、2 British prime ministers.B.At age 89.C.When she was 25 years old.D.In June of 1953.A.The ruler who was beloved by British people.B.The most famous ruler in history.C.Britain“s oldest ruler.D.The most powerful ruler in Britain.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. （分数：12.00）A.A
4、book full of knowledge.B.A special book that purifies water.C.A new water fountain.D.Clean and drinkable water.A.They contain special bacteria-killing substances.B.There are 25 pages.C.Each page is one millimeter thick.D.They contain small particles of silver.A.There are pictures on the pages.B.The
5、pictures are for those unable to write.C.They are made of waste paper.D.They can“t be torn from the book.三、Section B(总题数：2，分数：32.00)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.People can learn a foreign language perfectly in a short time.B.Learning a foreign lang
6、uage needs hard work and persistence.C.Mother tongue is the only simple language to learn.D.Radio and TV programs contribute to mastering a language.A.Keeping in touch with foreign people.B.Studying long hours with persistence every day.C.Learning a language in a native context.D.Taking an evening c
7、lass for further practice.A.They have to communicate with foreign experts.B.They need to read materials in foreign languages.C.They have to know the latest knowledge.D.They may encounter foreign people.A.By accumulating experience in learning.B.By knowing the linguistic theories of foreign languages
8、.C.By spending more hours on communication.D.By adopting an excellent learning approach.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.One should make money in an honest way.B.Tragedy is always hand in hand with good luck.C.Good fortune may turn into misfortune.D.M
9、isfortune isn“t necessarily bad.A.He complained about his misfortune all day long.B.He picked up his interest to fight with misfortune.C.He established a website to share his experience.D.He applied for a job as a columnist for newspapers.A.People who have the courage to face up to life“s challenges
10、.B.People who have plenty of money.C.People who have good luck.D.People who are kind and willing to help others.A.Learn from those who have similar experience.B.Communicate with others rather than be isolated.C.Seek a career appropriate to develop their interest.D.Be positive and make efforts to mee
11、t challenges.四、Section C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：16.00)Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.They might be influenced by mothers“ mood.B.They could learn as soon as they were born.C.They could understand what people said.D.They only had the desire
12、for food and warmth.A.By smiling to please others when they need care.B.By repeating one behavior familiar to their mothers“.C.By changing the environment around them.D.By doing something they like.A.Mothers are more influential than other caregivers.B.What children learn in the first three years in
13、fluences their later development.C.Communicative ability is inherited from parents.D.Social development is critical for children“s future.A.They are less likely to be overweight in adulthood.B.They may be given oxygen supplies in case of illness.C.They have more chances of mental and physical diseas
14、es.D.They seem to develop slower in mental abilities.六、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.Rush to the nearest clinic in the neighborhood.B.Let children lie on the ground for medical care.C.Search information on the Internet for a c
15、urable method.D.Seek information on the container about how to stop the poisoning.A.It will do more harm to the stomach.B.It may be harmful to the throat in the process.C.It can“t force the poisoning things to come out.D.It doesn“t work if not operated by professionals.A.Ways to avoid poisoning.B.Th
16、e method of emptying the stomach.C.First aid in poisoning.D.Various types of poisoning.七、Passage Three(总题数：1，分数：12.00)Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.It was the first car model produced in America.B.It had the lowest price in automobile industry.C.It help
17、ed Ford completely control his company.D.It was the only car model of Ford Company at that time.A.He wanted to attract talents from other companies.B.He preferred a relatively stable work team.C.He had to end the dispute with other investors.D.He was generous to his fellow workers.A.He was a simple
18、man who seemed difficult.B.He was the first man to link his name with cars.C.He made great contributions to the automobile industry.D.He influenced the car models in the whole world.大学英语四级-159 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：3，分数：28.00)Questions 1 and 2
19、 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.The Nobel Prize for Chemistry.B.The Nobel Prize for Literature.C.The Nobel Prize for Medicine. D.The Nobel Prize for Peace.解析：听力原文 The first of the 2015 Nobel Prizes has been announced. Sweden“s Nobel Prize committee says the Nobel Prize for medi
20、cine will go to scientists from Ireland, Japan and China. William Campbell from Ireland and Satoshi Omura from Japan share the prize for their discovery of the drug avermectin. The Nobel committee praised their work on what it calls a “novel therapy.“ The treatment fights infections caused by roundw
21、orm parasites. The prize for medicine is also going to Chinese researcher Tu Youyou. She discovered artemisinin. Artemisinin is a drug that has sharply lowered the number of people who die from malaria. The committee said the discoveries have given the world powerful new ways to fight two powerful d
22、iseases. It said those diseases affect hundreds of millions of people every year. The committee added that, “The consequences in terms of improved human health and reduced suffering are immeasurable.“ What is the news report mainly about?A.They fight infections caused by roundworm parasites.B.They o
23、ffer new ways to fight two powerful diseases. C.They“ve lowered the number of people dying from malaria.D.They“ve cured hundreds of millions of people.解析：听力原文 What does the committee say about the three scientists“ discoveries?Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.Wh
24、en she worked with 12 British prime ministers.B.At age 89.C.When she was 25 years old.D.In June of 1953. 解析：听力原文 Queen Elizabeth II is set reach an important milestone this weekbecoming Britain“s longest-ruling head of state. Queen Elizabeth has worked with 12 British prime ministers, from Winston C
25、hurchill to David Cameron. At age 89, she continues to travel and attend official events. Elizabeth came to power when she was only 25 years old. She officially became queen in June of 1953. Royal historian Hugo Vickers says that during her rule, Queen Elizabeth has remained dutiful to her country.
26、He adds that she is known as the “most invisible visible public woman in the world.“ On Wednesday, Elizabeth will beat a record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. Queen Elizabeth already holds the record as the country“s oldest ruler. British officials say Queen Elizabeth wants the
27、record-setting occasion to be a quiet event and that the day will be “business as usual.“ When did Queen Elizabeth officially become queen?A.The ruler who was beloved by British people.B.The most famous ruler in history.C.Britain“s oldest ruler. D.The most powerful ruler in Britain.解析：听力原文 What reco
28、rd does Queen Elizabeth hold?Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. （分数：12.00）A.A book full of knowledge.B.A special book that purifies water. C.A new water fountain.D.Clean and drinkable water.解析：听力原文 The expression “a thirst for knowledge“ may soon have a new meaning for millio
29、ns of people who have no way to get clean water. Researchers have developed a book with specially treated pages that can make water safe to drink. The researchers say their invention could improve the lives of many in the developing world. The special book could turn dirty water into clean, drinkabl
30、e water. The book contains 25 pages. Each page is about one millimeter thick. The pages contain very small particles of silver. The pages can be used as filters to remove harmful microorganisms that can pollute drinking water. The filter kills the organisms that pass through it. Pictures on the page
31、s show the dangers of dirty water and how to use the book for those unable to read. The pages are made of filter paper. They are designed to be torn from the book. Water can be poured through the paper to be decontaminated. Researchers tested the drinkable book in Bangladesh, Ghana and South Africa.
32、 The tests proved to be successful. What is the researchers“ new invention?A.They contain special bacteria-killing substances.B.There are 25 pages.C.Each page is one millimeter thick.D.They contain small particles of silver. 解析：听力原文 Why can the pages be used as filters?A.There are pictures on the pa
33、ges. B.The pictures are for those unable to write.C.They are made of waste paper.D.They can“t be torn from the book.解析：听力原文 What do we learn about the pages?三、Section B(总题数：2，分数：32.00)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.People can learn a foreign language
34、 perfectly in a short time. B.Learning a foreign language needs hard work and persistence.C.Mother tongue is the only simple language to learn.D.Radio and TV programs contribute to mastering a language.解析：听力原文 W: Have you noticed advertisements recently? M: Not yet. Is anything new? W: Yeah. Some ad
35、vertisements say “Learn a foreign language in six weeks, or get your money back! From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent. Just send.“ and so on. M: A few people try to learn a language fast by studying for six or more hours a day. Do you think it is a very effective way to learn a fo
36、reign language? W: No. It is most effective to learn the language in the country where it is spoken. There you come into contact with it all the time. M: I can“t agree with you more. But most people can“t afford this, and for many of them, it is not necessary. W: However, foreign language, especiall
37、y English, is an indispensable part of our life. People need the language to do their work better. For example, scientists and doctors need to be able to read books and reports in foreign languages. So they should spare a lot of time to learn the language. M: Yes. They have to. If people can“t learn
38、 the language in its native land, it is a little more difficult for them to learn. Of course, it“s impossible for everyone to go abroad. And we can achieve great success as long as excellent ways of language learning are adopted. W: Besides, perseverance is very important. We should accumulate what
39、we learn gradually and put them into practice. What can we learn from the advertisements?A.Keeping in touch with foreign people.B.Studying long hours with persistence every day.C.Learning a language in a native context. D.Taking an evening class for further practice.解析：听力原文 What is the most effectiv
40、e way to learn a foreign language according to the woman?A.They have to communicate with foreign experts.B.They need to read materials in foreign languages. C.They have to know the latest knowledge.D.They may encounter foreign people.解析：听力原文 Why do scientists and doctors have to learn foreign langua
41、ges?A.By accumulating experience in learning.B.By knowing the linguistic theories of foreign languages.C.By spending more hours on communication.D.By adopting an excellent learning approach. 解析：听力原文 How can most people learn a foreign language successfully according to the man?Questions 12 to 15 are
42、 based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.One should make money in an honest way.B.Tragedy is always hand in hand with good luck.C.Good fortune may turn into misfortune. D.Misfortune isn“t necessarily bad.解析：听力原文 W: You know what? I read a story in the newspaper about a man who won
43、 one million dollars in the lottery. M: What good luck! These days, I seem to have nothing but bad luck. W: Well, you wouldn“t feel sorry for yourself when you hear what happened to the lucky man. After winning the money, he quit his job, bought houses and cars for himself and his family, and starte
44、d his own business. But he“s not the business type. A few years later, his company went bankrupt. Now, he has lost all his money and his wife left him. M: That“s too bad. W: This is yet another story of good fortune turning sour. Actually many lottery winners have sad endings. What appears to be for
45、tune may lead to misfortune and what appears to be misfortune may lead to fortune. M: You“re right. I have a friend Bill who was paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident. After a period of depression and despair, he decided to stop feeling sorry for himself and take to writing which he used to
46、 be interested in at college. Now he is a columnist for several newspapers and he also started a website to help handicaped people. W: That“s inspiring. I always admire people who have the courage to face up to life“s challenges. M: Yeah. Misfortune doesn“t have to stop us from living a happy life.
47、If you keep a positive attitude and don“t give up in the face of misfortune, you can turn tragedy into triumph. What does the lottery winner“s story tell us?A.He complained about his misfortune all day long.B.He picked up his interest to fight with misfortune. C.He established a website to share his
48、 experience.D.He applied for a job as a columnist for newspapers.解析：听力原文 What did Bill do after he got paralyzed?A.People who have the courage to face up to life“s challenges. B.People who have plenty of money.C.People who have good luck.D.People who are kind and willing to help others.解析：听力原文 What
49、kind of people does the woman admire?A.Learn from those who have similar experience.B.Communicate with others rather than be isolated.C.Seek a career appropriate to develop their interest.D.Be positive and make efforts to meet challenges. 解析：听力原文 What should people do when facing misfortune?四、Section C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：16.00)Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.They might be influenced by mothers“ mood.B.They could learn as soon as they were born.C.They could understand what people said.D.
