1、大学英语四级-170 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)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.Parks.B.Restaurants.C.Offices.D.Bars.A.Television producers.B.Hotel owners.C.Medical workers.D.Hospital management.Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following
2、news item. （分数：8.00）A.A Russian cargo ship in danger.B.Icebergs in the Russian sea.C.A vessel“s collision with a cargo ship.D.Severe weather of Russia“s eastern coast.A.While it was fishing in a fishing area.B.Just before it left the port.C.When it was on the route to a fishing area.D.When it sailed
3、 back from a fishing area.Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. （分数：12.00）A.It does not have to borrow money any more.B.It does not pay off the money.C.Its economy is becoming worse.D.Its unemployment is at its highest point.A.It is still 42% smaller.B.It is still 20% smaller.C.
4、It is still 6% smaller.D.It is still 9% smaller.A.Euro“s economy has an invulnerable growth.B.Foreign investment boosts its economy.C.The recession in the Euro zone has ended.D.The global economy is becoming better.三、Section B(总题数：2，分数：32.00)Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have j
5、ust heard. （分数：16.00）A.He is an international pilot.B.He works in Japan Airlines.C.He wants to get a pilot“s license.D.He dreams of being a pilot.A.From his father.B.From his friends.C.From his training.D.From his university.A.By attending special schools.B.By getting a private license first.C.By wi
6、nning training from airline companies.D.By passing a test for commercial license.A.His university degrees.B.His family background.C.His private pilot license.D.His present high salary.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.One week.B.One day.C.One month.D.O
7、ne weekend.A.Go around Central London.B.Live in the suburbs of London.C.Avoid the tourist attractions.D.Enjoy the London“s nightlife.A.It has got a lot of history.B.It is a lot quieter.C.It has a lot of nightlife.D.It is unknown to him.A.They reach all kinds of places.B.They sometimes are very expen
8、sive.C.They are different from the common trains.D.They can meet everybody“s needs.四、Section C(总题数：3，分数：40.00)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.To honor the hard-working employees.B.To strengthen the relationship with customers.C.To make the employees“ fami
9、lies happy.D.To let the public know the company better.A.The company“s image.B.The timing of sending out the gifts.C.The efficiency of the post service.D.The size of the gifts.A.Gift giving may make people feel insecure.B.People intend to give more gifts than they receive.C.Some people are reluctant
10、 to give gifts.D.The perfect gifts are hard to find.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.Few people there die from smoking.B.It has a very high smoking rate.C.200,000 people die from smoking each year.D.Forty percent of people there smoke.A.A ban on smoking in
11、 all areas.B.A high charge on tobacco commercials.C.A rise on cigarettes taxes.D.A ban on the imports of cigarettes.A.Internet can be a help to stop smoking.B.Most Russian smoking starters are teenagers.C.Smoking kills about two hundred thousand people.D.Smoking has made a big city disappear.A.The g
12、overnment should pay attention to the female smokers.B.The government is not likely to pass the bill soon.C.The government can achieve its goal quickly.D.The government is not powerful enough to make it.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard. （分数：12.00）A.Ban calculators in p
13、rimary school math tests.B.Add a hard math test for primary school graduation.C.Design more practical questions for math tests.D.Alter the focus of primary school math teaching.A.Children lack independence in learning.B.Children don“t have interest in math.C.Children are over-confident in themselves
14、.D.Children are short of solid basic arithmetic skills.A.It will help children prepare for secondary schools.B.It will improve children“s math scores.C.It will relieve children from heavy homework.D.It will help children focus on the problem.大学英语四级-170 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)二、Section A(总题数：3，分数：
15、28.00)Questions 1 and 2 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.Parks.B.Restaurants.C.Offices. D.Bars.解析：听力原文 A tough anti-smoking law has taken effect in Spain. The ban, one of the strictest in Europe, outlaws smoking in all bars and restaurants. Smokers will also be prohibited on tele
16、vision broadcast, near hospitals, or in school playgrounds. The law tightens anti-smoking restrictions introduced in 2006. The anti-smoking rules introduced in 2006 outlawed smoking only in the workplace. It let bar and restaurant owners choose whether or not to allow it. Most chose not to impose an
17、y ban. Only large restaurants and bars were obliged to provide a smoke-free area. Now hotel, restaurant, and bar owners have said they could face a ten percent drop in trade with the new rules. The industry has already seen a sharp fall in sales due to Spain“s economic problems, but doctors argue th
18、e new legislation will help smokers give up. Where was smoking not allowed, according to the 2006 anti-smoking rules? 解析 新闻中提到 The anti-smoking rules introduced in 2006 outlawed smoking only in the workplace. 由此可知，2006 年的禁烟条例规定只有在工作场合吸烟是违法的。A、B 和 D 选项均不属于工作场合。故正确答案为 C 项。A.Television producers.B.Hote
19、l owners. C.Medical workers.D.Hospital management.解析：听力原文 According to the news, who are more likely to react negatively to the new law? 解析 新闻中提到 2006 年禁烟条令出来时，大部分酒吧和餐厅老板就选择不在店里禁烟，而从 Now hotel, restaurant, and bar owners have said they could face a ten percent drop in trade with the new rules. 可知新法规
20、可能会给旅馆、餐厅及酒吧造成经济损失，所以酒店老板更有可能对其持反对态度，故本题选 B。Questions 3 and 4 will be based on the following news item. （分数：8.00）A.A Russian cargo ship in danger. B.Icebergs in the Russian sea.C.A vessel“s collision with a cargo ship.D.Severe weather of Russia“s eastern coast.解析：听力原文 A Russian cargo ship with about
21、 30 crew members aboard was in danger of sinking off Russia“s eastern coast while stormy weather interfered with rescue efforts, state-run Itar-Tass news agency said Friday. Ice had formed on the outside of the ship, and the crew was chipping it off. The crew sent out a distress signal, but there wa
22、s no explanation of the problem. Because of the severe weather, aircraft can“t be used to rescue the crew. According to Itar-Tass, the vessel is about 90 miles from an oil rig where rescue vessels are based, while a tugboat dispatched from land was still about four times farther away. The cargo ship
23、 had been on route to a fishing area when it experienced problems, the news agency reported. The ship hauls fish from boats to ports. What is news report mainly about? 解析 新闻开头提到 A Russian cargo ship with about 30 crew members aboard was in danger of sinking off Russia“s eastern coast，由此可知，新闻报道主要说的是俄
24、罗斯货船遭遇危险，故本题选A。A.While it was fishing in a fishing area.B.Just before it left the port.C.When it was on the route to a fishing area. D.When it sailed back from a fishing area.解析：听力原文 When did the cargo ship get into trouble? 解析 新闻中提到 The cargo ship had been on route to a fishing area when it experie
25、nced problems，由此可知，这艘货船是在前往捕鱼区域的途中遭遇事故的，故选 C。Questions 5 to 7 will be based on the following news item. （分数：12.00）A.It does not have to borrow money any more.B.It does not pay off the money. C.Its economy is becoming worse.D.Its unemployment is at its highest point.解析：听力原文 It is being called Ireland
26、“s exit from the emergency assistance. If all goes to plan, Ireland will receive no more financial assistance. It does not. mean that the money has been paid offthat will take until 2042. Ireland will still need to borrowand all the signs are that it will be able to do so in the financial markets at
27、 an affordable cost. The country“s economy has shown signs of stabilization. It has grown, though unusually, and unemployment is down from its highs. But living standards have been hitthe economy is still 9% smaller than it was six years ago. This is an important stage in the Euro zone“s financial r
28、epair effort. It certainly helps that the recession in the Euro zone has endedthat the economy of the region as a whole has started to grow again. But it is still vulnerable growth. Europe needs stronger performance to generate the tax revenue that could really help struggling governments get contro
29、l of their borrowing needs. What do we learn about Ireland from the news report? 解析 新闻主要讲的是爱尔兰的债务，开头提到爱尔兰已经不需要紧急援助，但后面又提到 It does not mean that the money has been paid off-that will take until 2042. 这表明爱尔兰的债务仍然没有还清，这种状况将持续到 2042 年，故本题应选 B。其他选项内容均与新闻内容相反，均排除。A.It is still 42% smaller.B.It is still 20
30、% smaller.C.It is still 6% smaller.D.It is still 9% smaller. 解析：听力原文 What“s said about Ireland“s economy compared with that of 6 years ago? 解析 新闻中提到 the economy is still 9% smaller than it was six years ago, 由此可知爱尔兰的经济仍旧比六年前低 9%，故本题选 D。A.Euro“s economy has an invulnerable growth.B.Foreign investment
31、 boosts its economy.C.The recession in the Euro zone has ended. D.The global economy is becoming better.解析：听力原文 What contributes to the Euro zone“s financial repair according to the news? 解析 新闻中提到 It certainly helps that the recession in the Euro zone has endedthat the economy of the region as a who
32、le has started to grow again，即欧元区经济衰退期的结束对欧元区整体经济恢复的工作有帮助，故本题选 C。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.He is an international pilot.B.He works in Japan Airlines.C.He wants to get a pilot“s license.D.He dreams of being a pilot. 解析：
33、听力原文 W: Tom, you will be graduating soon, and what are your future plans? What kind of job do you want? M: Right now, actually, I“m trying to get into Japan Airlines as an international pilot. W: Oh, you want to be a pilot. M: Yeah, actually, I“ve already got a private pilot“s license and, well. W:
34、You can fly a plane? M: I can, but only a single engine plane. W: So, why do you like flying? M: Well, basically my father was a pilot and I just got interested in that through him. W: Oh, that“s cool. So how do you become a pilot? Like what do you have to do? What“s the process? M: There“re differe
35、nt ways of becoming a pilot. First, you can pay for it by yourself. You have to attend school to gain your commercial license and then you can apply to an airline company. The second way is for you to go directly into an airline company, and they will train you and it“s all paid for. You will make m
36、ore money for the airline. W: Right. M: It is a really good deal, yeah, and another wag is to get a private pilot“s license first, and try to get in a company and then they“ll train you the rest of the way and usually you get a higher salary. W: So what way are you doing it? M: Well, since I“ve alre
37、ady got my private pilot“s license I“m going to try and get in pretty much half way through it, so I won“t need as much training. I“ll probably get a better salary. W: Well, good luck. I hope it works out. M: I do, too. What can be learned about the man? 解析 男士在对话中明确提及 I“m trying to get into Japan Ai
38、rlines as an international pilot，后面女士问男士 you want to be a pilot，男士肯定回答，所以可推断出 He dreams of being a pilot，选项 D 与之相符，为答案。A.From his father. B.From his friends.C.From his training.D.From his university.解析：听力原文 Where does the man get his interest in flying? 解析 男士在对话中提到 basically my father was a pilot an
39、d I just got interested in that through him，由此可知，男士对开飞机的兴趣源自于他的父亲，选项 A 与之相符，为答案。A.By attending special schools.B.By getting a private license first.C.By winning training from airline companies. D.By passing a test for commercial license.解析：听力原文 How can a person get a pilot“s license without paying a
40、ny money? 解析 男士在对话中提到了三种获得商业飞机驾驶执照的方法，第一种 you can pay for it by yourself，明显需要支付费用；第三种 another way is to get a private pilot“s license first，虽然没有说是否需花钱，但按常识判断，获得私人飞机飞行执照不会是完全免费的；只有第二种 the second way is for you to go directly into an airline company, and they will train you and it“s all paid for. You
41、will make more money for the airline 明确表示，一旦被航空公司录取，后面的培训都是由航空公司来付钱，不需要个人支付费用，因此，免费获得飞机驾驶执照的方法是选项 C 所提到的方法。A.His university degrees.B.His family background.C.His private pilot license. D.His present high salary.解析：听力原文 What special qualifications does the man have? 解析 男士在对话中提及 since I“ve already got
42、 my private pilot“s license.可知男士所选择的是第三种成为航空公司飞行员的方式，而他已经获得了第一步所需要的私人飞机驾驶执照，这正是他求职的特殊条件，选项 C 与之相符，为答案。Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. （分数：16.00）A.One week. B.One day.C.One month.D.One weekend.解析：听力原文 W: Jason, actually I“m going to England this summer. M: Really
43、? W: Yeah, can you give me some advice about where I should go. I“m going to have about one week. M: One week. What I suggest you do first is stay in the suburbs of London for a start, because it“s a lot cheaper. If you stay in North London, then you“ll spend all your money on rent. And I guess you
44、should go around Central London. That“s where all the tourist attractions are. That“s where all the nightlife is. It“s just got everything you need really, but as I said rent is too expensive there. W: OK, now I“m thinking of taking a day trip to Oxford or Cambridge or Bath. What would you recommend
45、? M: It depends really. I guess Oxford is a lot quieter, but again there is a lot of nightlife there as well. It really depends on what you want to do, but Bath is good for history, definitely. W: OK. What about Cambridge? M: Cambridge, I“m not too sure about it. I haven“t been there myself. W: Oh,
46、really? OK. If I want to go to Oxford or to Bath, how can I get there? Do I have to drive? M: The easiest way is to take a train. It can vary how much you want to pay really. It“s kind of similar to the trains here. But traveling as far as Cambridge and Bath would be quite expensive, maybe 30 pounds
47、, which is quite a lot of money. How long will the woman stay at England? 解析 对话开头女士就提到夏天要去英格兰，并询问男士去那里游玩的建议，之后女士明确提到 I“m going to have about one week. 故答案为 A。A.Go around Central London.B.Live in the suburbs of London. C.Avoid the tourist attractions.D.Enjoy the London“s nightlife.解析：听力原文 What does t
48、he man advise the woman to do first? 解析 男士在对话中明确提及 What I suggest you do first is stay in the suburbs of London for a start，根据同义推断原理，可推断选项 B 与之相符，为答案。A.It has got a lot of history.B.It is a lot quieter.C.It has a lot of nightlife.D.It is unknown to him. 解析：听力原文 What does the man think of Cambridge?
49、解析 男士在对话中提到 Cambridge, I“m not too sure about it. I haven“t been there myself，从中可以推断男士对剑桥并不了解，选项 D 与之相符，为答案。A.They reach all kinds of places.B.They sometimes are very expensive. C.They are different from the common trains.D.They can meet everybody“s needs.解析：听力原文 What does the man say about trains in Britain? 解析 男士在对话中说英国的火车与他们所在地的火车类似，价格不是很固定，但他又说 traveling as far as Cambridge and Bath would be quite expensive，由此可知，在英国坐火车有时非常昂贵，选项B 与之相符，为答案。四、Section C(总题数：3，分数：40.00)Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you
