1、大学英语四级-38 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：15，分数：100.00)（分数：6.00）A.Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.B.An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.C.The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D.Blasts set off by a Somali group in Ug
2、anda“s capital.A.On Christmas Eve.B.Just before midnight.C.During a security check.D.In the small hours of the morning.（分数：6.00）A.It is likely to close many of its stores.B.It is known for the quality of its goods.C.It remains competitive in the recession.D.It will expand its online retail business.
3、A.Expand its business beyond groceries.B.Fire 25000 of its current employees.C.Cut its DVD publishing business.D.Sell the business for one pound.（分数：9.00）A.All taxis began to use meters.B.All taxis got air conditioning.C.Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D.Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.A.
4、A low interest loan scheme.B.Environmentalists“ protests.C.Taxi passengers“ complaints.D.Permission for car advertising.A.There are no more irregular practices.B.All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C.New cabs are all equipped with meters.D.New legislation protects consumer rights.（分数：6.00）A.The la
5、w of weapon purchasing in Illinois State.B.The relationship between crime and mental illness.C.The graduate student of Northern Illinois University.D.The shooting happened in Northern Illinois University.A.The gunman has mental disease.B.The gunman is dissatisfied with the university.C.The gunman is
6、 dissatisfied with the lecture.D.It is not clear.（分数：6.00）A.It has been influenced by war.B.It is devalued by its government.C.It is more competitive than before.D.It has turned into a global currency.A.Most experts support the four countries“ currency change.B.The meeting on Friday is useless for g
7、lobal recovery.C.Currency wars threaten global economic recovery.D.Policymakers should cooperate with central bankers.（分数：9.00）A.The preservation of coastal resorts.B.The closure of political disputes.C.The gap between the rich and the poor.D.The commitments to reduce carbon emissions.A.Promising.B.
8、Hopeful.C.Disappointing.D.Satisfying.A.18.B.80.C.94.D.194.（分数：6.00）A.They made more efforts to find more new cases.B.They tried to prevent the disease out of the capital.C.They held a public movement on hygiene information.D.They boosted the accuracy and promptness of their report.A.It“s the first t
9、ime that ingestion disease has broken out in Haiti.B.The death rate of ingestion disease is too high.C.Death number will keep increasing for a long time.D.Ingestion disease could join other local diseases in Haiti.（分数：6.00）A.The children of the international diplomatic corps.B.The program of Interna
10、tional Baccalaureate schools.C.The school district in the suburb of Detroit, Michigan.D.“Mother Earth“ class in IB elementary schools.A.Subject areas are separated.B.Classes are held in the open air.C.“Mother Earth“ class covers math.D.Teachers prepare classes together.（分数：9.00）A.White ash.B.High te
11、mperature water.C.Poison gas.D.Hurricane.A.Less than 10.B.About 20.C.About 120.D.More than 750.A.They have found too many dead bodies.B.They want to persuade people to move away.C.They don“t know what might happen next.D.They need space to carry out the research.（分数：6.00）A.The women“s marathon at th
12、e historic Brandenburg Gate.B.The final day of the Championships competition.C.Nick Symmonds“ win of the 800-meter semifinal heat.D.The final of the men“s four-by-400-meter relay.A.3.B.4.C.7.D.8.（分数：6.00）A.It might hinder people from going shopping.B.It could cause serious traffic accident.C.It migh
13、t be harmful to some people“s health.D.It could add more holiday atmosphere.A.In the middle of winter.B.Just before Christmas.C.During Christmas.D.After the Christmas holiday.（分数：9.00）A.Japan.B.South Korea.C.The United States.D.Australia.A.Trade imbalances.B.Unstable currency values.C.Regional dispu
14、tes.D.New members“ applications.A.9.B.19.C.20.D.21.（分数：6.00）A.Offering services to help people stop smoking.B.Raising taxes.C.Warning people about the dangers of tobacco.D.Enforcing bans on tobacco advertising.A.More than 5 million.B.More than 8 million.C.More than 1 billion.D.More than 10 billion.（
15、分数：4.00）A.The discovery of voice recording.B.The development of guitar and popular music.C.Les Paul“s musical experience and death.D.Les Paul“s own radio show in Chicago.A.When he was 10 years old.B.When he was 13 years old.C.When he was a host in Chicago.D.When he was at a local restaurant.（分数：6.00
16、）A.Sleeping.B.Holding a meeting.C.Indulging themselves.D.Quarrelling.A.Soldiers.B.Teachers.C.Lawyers.D.Businessmen.A.Fire.B.Mobile phone signals.C.Body bomb.D.Light.大学英语四级-38 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：15，分数：100.00)（分数：6.00）A.Christmas-time attacks
17、 made by Somali rebels.B.An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. C.The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.D.Blasts set off by a Somali group in Uganda“s capital.解析：听力原文 Kenyan police say one person was killed and 26 injured in an explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi. The
18、blast hit a bus about to set off for the Ugandan capital Kampala. Last July, the Somali group al-Shabab said it was behind the blasts in the Ugandan capital which killed more than 70 people. Will Ross reports from the Kenyan capital. The explosion happened beside a bus which was about to set off for
19、 an overnight journey from Nairobi to the Ugandan capital Kampala. Some eyewitnesses report that a bag was about to be loaded on board, but it exploded during a security check. Windows of the red bus were left smashed, and blood could be seen on the ground beside the vehicle. Just hours earlier, Uga
20、nda“s police chief had warned of possible Christmas-time attacks by Somali rebels. What is the news report mainly about?A.On Christmas Eve.B.Just before midnight.C.During a security check. D.In the small hours of the morning.解析：听力原文 When did the incident occur?（分数：6.00）A.It is likely to close many o
21、f its stores. B.It is known for the quality of its goods.C.It remains competitive in the recession.D.It will expand its online retail business.解析：听力原文 Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It“s been in business nearly a century. Many of its 800 stores are likely to cl
22、ose following the company“s decision to call in administrators after an attempt to sell the business for a token 1 failed. The company has huge debts. The immediate cause for the collapse has been Britain“s slide toward recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been
23、in trouble for years. Known for low-priced general goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers. Many of the store group“s 25000 employees are likely to lose their jobs. Some profitable areas such a
24、s the DVD publishing business will survive. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?A.Expand its business beyond groceries.B.Fire 25000 of its current employees.C.Cut its DVD publishing business.D.Sell the business for one pound. 解析：听力原文 What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?（分数：
25、9.00）A.All taxis began to use meters.B.All taxis got air conditioning.C.Advertisements were allowed on taxis.D.Old taxis were replaced with new cabs. 解析：听力原文 Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months
26、, though, environmental studies indicate there have been signs of improvement. That“s due in part to the removal of many of the capital“s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of these dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair. After new legislation demanded their remova
27、l from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was set up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $ 900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments. The idea has proved popular with customersthey can now travel in a
28、ir-conditioned comfort and because the new cabs are metered, they don“t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few compla
29、ints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour. What change took place in Cairo recently?A.A low interest loan scheme. B.Environmentalists“ protests.C.Taxi passengers“ complaints.D.Permission for car advertising.解析：听力原文 What helped bring about the change?A.There are no more irregu
30、lar practices.B.All new cabs provide air-conditioning.C.New cabs are all equipped with meters. D.New legislation protects consumer rights.解析：听力原文 Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?（分数：6.00）A.The law of weapon purchasing in Illinois State.B.The relationship between crime and menta
31、l illness.C.The graduate student of Northern Illinois University.D.The shooting happened in Northern Illinois University. 解析：听力原文 The shooting occurred Thursday in a lecture hall at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, north of Chicago. The gunman entered the hall dressed in black and c
32、arrying a shotgun and three handguns and began firing as students sought cover under desks. One student who escaped unharmed told reporters his life had changed as a result of what he experienced. Police say the gunman was Steven Kazmierczak, 27, a former graduate student in Sociology at the school.
33、 Police say he purchased the shotgun and two of the handguns on Saturday, indicating he may have planned the attack in advance, but authorities have not determined a motive for the shooting. Kazmierczak had no criminal record and no history of mental illness. Under Illinois state law he would not ha
34、ve been able to purchase a weapon legally if there had been a record of arrests or mental problems. But police say he stopped taking an unspecified medication recently and his behavior became erratic. What is this news item mainly about?A.The gunman has mental disease.B.The gunman is dissatisfied wi
35、th the university.C.The gunman is dissatisfied with the lecture.D.It is not clear. 解析：听力原文 What is the reason of the shooting?（分数：6.00）A.It has been influenced by war.B.It is devalued by its government. C.It is more competitive than before.D.It has turned into a global currency.解析：听力原文 In recent mon
36、ths a string of countries, from Japan to Switzerland, Colombia to Israel, have tried to drive down the value of their currencies. Some experts call it “competitive devaluation.“ Others, though, argue that it is nothing short of a currency warand far from boosting global recovery, it threatens to und
37、ermine it. So concerned are policymakers that the issue looks set to dominate talks on Friday at a meeting of finance ministers and central bankers. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, which hosts the meeting in Washington, set out the concerns in the Financ
38、ial Times on Tuesday. “There is clearly the idea beginning to circulate that currencies can be used as a policy weapon. Translated into action, such an idea would represent a very serious risk to the global recovery,“ he said. What has happened to Israel“s currency?A.Most experts support the four co
39、untries“ currency change.B.The meeting on Friday is useless for global recovery.C.Currency wars threaten global economic recovery. D.Policymakers should cooperate with central bankers.解析：听力原文 What can we learn from Dominique Strauss-Kahn?（分数：9.00）A.The preservation of coastal resorts.B.The closure o
40、f political disputes.C.The gap between the rich and the poor.D.The commitments to reduce carbon emissions. 解析：听力原文 The latest round of United Nations climate change talks begins Monday in the coastal resort city of Cancun, Mexico. Representatives from 194 countries are scheduled to attend. Negotiato
41、rs will try to close the political gap between commitments to reduce carbon emissions made by developed and developing nations. Last year“s talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, carried high hopes for a binding global agreement to curb carbon emissions, but in the end delivered a disappointing and loose set
42、 of voluntary actions named the “Copenhagen Accord.“ Eighty countries responsible for 80 percent of the world“s carbon emissions signed the accord, agreeingamong other thingsthat the global temperature rise should be limited to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. What is the latest roun
43、d of UN climate change talks focused on?A.Promising.B.Hopeful.C.Disappointing. D.Satisfying.解析：听力原文 How was the result of last year“s talks in Copenhagen?A.18.B.80. C.94.D.194.解析：听力原文 How many countries signed the “Copenhagen Accord“?（分数：6.00）A.They made more efforts to find more new cases.B.They tr
44、ied to prevent the disease out of the capital.C.They held a public movement on hygiene information. D.They boosted the accuracy and promptness of their report.解析：听力原文 Health officials in Haiti say nearly 300 people are now known to have died in an ingestion disease outbreak in the country. Although
45、the number of new cases has slowed, hundreds more infections were reported on Tuesday. The UN and aid agencies are boosting prevention efforts in and around the capital, Port-au-Prince, with a public information campaign on hygiene. Experts say that after a long absence from Haiti, ingestion disease
46、 could now “settle“ and become local disease. The UN said 25 more people had died of the disease on Tuesday, bringing the total to 284. A total of 3 612 cases have been reported. Health experts say they expect the outbreak will soon lessen but the disease will eventually join malaria and tuberculosi
47、s, becoming local disease in Haiti. What did the UN and aid agencies do for the disease?A.It“s the first time that ingestion disease has broken out in Haiti.B.The death rate of ingestion disease is too high.C.Death number will keep increasing for a long time.D.Ingestion disease could join other loca
48、l diseases in Haiti. 解析：听力原文 What can be inferred from the health experts?（分数：6.00）A.The children of the international diplomatic corps.B.The program of International Baccalaureate schools. C.The school district in the suburb of Detroit, Michigan.D.“Mother Earth“ class in IB elementary schools.解析：听力
49、原文 International Baccalaureate schools began decades ago as a way to teach the globe-trotting children of the international diplomatic corps. Now, IB schools welcome all kinds of children. The program combines what are considered to be the best teaching techniques, a rigorous curriculum stressing writing and analysis, and an international perspective. The goal is to develop involved, articulate global citizens. Bloomfield Hills is a wealthy suburb of Detroit, Michigan. The school district here has set up an International Baccalaureate pro
