1、大学英语四级听力-3 及答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BListening Compr(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.His father.B.His mother.C.His brother.D.His sister.A.A big travel agency.B.An experienced salesman.C.A job opportunity.D.A general sales manager.A.M
2、r. Green is in a meeting.B.Mr. Green is out of the building.C.Mr. Green has too much work.D.Mr. Green doesnt work there anymore.A.The man should call a friend.B.The man should work on his car.C.The man should take a taxi.D.The man should walk to work.A.The woman would understand if she did Marys job
3、.B.The woman should do the typing for Mary.C.The woman should work as hard as Mary.D.The woman isnt a skillful typist.A.He doesnt care much about it.B.He enjoys it very much.C.He doesnt mind ever though its tedious.D.He hates working overtime.A.The woman is driving too fast.B.The woman is driving at
4、 a slow speed.C.The woman has broken a traffic rule.D.The woman has parked her car in a wrong place.A.He praises the woman for doing a good job.B.He enjoys the steak.C.He wants the steak to be cooked for a good while.D.He wants the woman to bring him the steak quickly.Questions 9 to 12 are based on
5、the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.The purpose of laughter.B.The cause of laughter and its effects.C.Why and when people laugh.D.The origin of laughter.A.It is a survival technique for babies.B.It can ease hostilities between parents and children.C.It can make parents fell relaxed to t
6、ake care of children.D.It can help children to fight diseases.A.She can hear them crying very loudly at the zoo.B.She has heard them panting and was told it was laughter.C.She has read about it from Darwin.D.She used to work at a zoo.A.He has some pet apes in his apartment.B.He is worried that the c
7、hicken he left out will spoil.C.He is worried that his roommates will eat all the chicken.D.He is worried that he will miss out on his dinner.Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.She is not sure whether to get a credit card or not.B.She is not sure how to
8、use a credit card.C.She is not sure which credit card to choose.D.She is not sure how much credit line she needs.A.Her interest charges are very high after the grace period.B.She can be cut off from using your card.C.She is charged nothing until that date onwards;D.She can keep track of her finances
9、.A.Find out more from research.B.Find out more by talking to the bank staff.C.Take some time before actually making a decision.D.Compare a range of options.二、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)BPassage oneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.China laid the foundatio
10、n of its first Women and Children Museum last Sunday.B.The project is expected to open in 2007.C.The project is expected to be completed in 2008.D.The museum covers 40,000 square meters on Changan Avenue.A.To promote gender equality and childhood development.B.To fill a gap in Chinas museum construc
11、tion history.C.To promote the growth of economy.D.To boost the development of Beijings Changan Avenue.A.Showing childrens living conditions, social status, cultural customs.B.Providing a space for childrens communication.C.Showing documents, videos, pictures, costumes, toys or handicrafts concerning
12、 Chinese children.D.Being interactive and provide a space for childrens study and creation.BPassage TwoQuestions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.They thought it was the weapon of the gods.B.They thought it was electricity.C.They thought it was firework of the gods
13、.D.They thought it was a mystery.A.He made the first lightning rod.B.He invented electricity.C.He built the Empire State Building.D.He prevented lightning from hitting cars.A.A swimming pool.B.A high ground.C.Under a tree.D.A closed car.BPassage ThreeQuestions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you h
14、ave just heard./B（分数：28.00）A.Humans.B.Poultry.C.Fish.D.Monkeys.A.5.B.10.C.15.D.20.A.Out of the 15 confirmed human cases of bird flu in China last year, there were 8 deaths.B.Out of the 15 confirmed human cases of bird flu in China last year, there were 10 deaths.C.Out Of the 34 confirmed human cases
15、 of bird flu in China last year, there were 15 deaths.D.Out of the 34 confirmed human cases of bird flu in China last year, there were 10 deaths.A.Europe.B.Africa.C.America.D.Asia.三、BSection C/B(总题数：1，分数：77.00)Sand covers not just sea-shores, but also ocean beds, deserts and mountains. It is one of
16、the most common substances on earth. And it is aU (26) /Uelement in man-made materials tooU (27) /Uis largely sand, while glass is made by melting sand and some other elements.What exactly is sand? In fact, according to the most generallyU (28) /Uscheme of measurement, devised by the Massachusetts I
17、nstitute of Technology, grains qualify as sand if theirU (29) /Uis greater than 0.06 of a millimeter and less than 0.6 of a millimeter.Depending on its age andU (30) /U, particular sand can consist of tiny pebbles or porous granules. Its grains may have the shape ofU (31) /Uor spirals, their edges j
18、agged or smooth. They have come from theU (32) /Uof rocks, or from the skeletons of marine organisms, which accumulate on theU (33) /Uof the oceans, or even from volcanic eruptions.Usually, the older the granule,U (34) /UThe fine, white beaches of northern Scotland, for instance, are recycled from s
19、andstone several hundred million years old.U (35) /U.Sand is an irreplaceable industrial factor, which has many uses; but it bas one vital function you might never even notice. Sand cushions our land from the seas impact,U (36) /U.（分数：77.00）(1).（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项
20、1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_大学英语四级听力-3 答案解析(总分：252.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BListening Compr(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Questions 1 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.His father.B.His mother.C.His brother.D.His sister. 解析：听力原文 W: I suppose you have bought some gifts for your family. M
21、: Well, Ive bought a shirt for my father and two books for my sister. But I havent decided what to buy for my mother, probably some jewels. Q: Whom did the man buy the books for?A.A big travel agency.B.An experienced salesman.C.A job opportunity. D.A general sales manager.解析：听力原文 W: Look, it says th
22、ey want a senior sales manager, and it seems that it is a big company. M: Thats great! For you might have to travel a lot. Do they say anything about experience? Q: What are they talking about?A.Mr. Green is in a meeting. B.Mr. Green is out of the building.C.Mr. Green has too much work.D.Mr. Green d
23、oesnt work there anymore.解析：听力原文 W: Im sorry, but Im afraid that you cant go in now. Mr. Green is in a conference right now. M: OK. Ill just wait for him here. Q: Why cant the man see Mr. Green?A.The man should call a friend.B.The man should work on his car.C.The man should take a taxi. D.The man sh
24、ould walk to work.解析：听力原文 M: How can I get to work without a car? W: Why dont you call for a taxi? Q: What does the woman mean?A.The woman would understand if she did Marys job. B.The woman should do the typing for Mary.C.The woman should work as hard as Mary.D.The woman isnt a skillful typist.解析：听力
25、原文 W: Mary is always complaining about her job. M: Maybe if you try typing letters every day, youd see what its like. Q: What does the man mean?A.He doesnt care much about it.B.He enjoys it very much. C.He doesnt mind ever though its tedious.D.He hates working overtime.解析：听力原文 W: You seem to have a
26、lot of work to do at your office. Youre always staying late and working overtime. M: Thats true. But its no bother to me. The work is interesting. I dont mind extra hours at all. Q: How does the man feel about his job?A.The woman is driving too fast.B.The woman is driving at a slow speed.C.The woman
27、 has broken a traffic rule. D.The woman has parked her car in a wrong place.解析：听力原文 M: This is a one-way street. Didnt you see the sign? W: Sorry. I didnt. Q: What do we learn from the conversation?A.He praises the woman for doing a good job.B.He enjoys the steak.C.He wants the steak to be cooked fo
28、r a good while. D.He wants the woman to bring him the steak quickly.解析：听力原文 W: How would you like your steak done? M: Uh. let me think. OK, well done, please. Q: What does the man mean?Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.The purpose of laughter.B.The cause
29、 of laughter and its effects. C.Why and when people laugh.D.The origin of laughter.解析：听力原文9-12 M: Well, you seemed to be having fun watching the movie? W: Yeah, it was funny. I think it kept me in stitches right from the start. M: You know, whenever I watch a comedy, I always like to know why it is
30、that people like to laugh. I mean, why does it feel so good to laugh? W: Yeah, I heard from my biology professor that even after centuries of scientific research, no one knows why human beings and just a few other primates laugh. M: I read that Charles Darwin thought that laughter begins with small
31、babies. He believed that even prehistoric parents must have interpreted babys laughter. The parents enjoyed the laughter, which encouraged them to continue caring for the child. W: Yes, apparently researchers have also found that it has a positive effect on many parents and that it produces certain
32、hormones that actually switch on the bodys immune system and actually help fight off diseases. So it could be to help fight off diseases. M: I also heard that some psychology professors found that men are more likely to make jokes than women are, and women are more likely to laugh at them than men a
33、re. W: If only your jokes are funny, I might laugh more and fit the pattern. M: Well, Ive heard that apes also like laughing. W: I heard that too. Chimpanzees, apes, and a few other primates laugh, but no other animals do. Ive seen them laugh at zoos, when tickling each other, and when playing chasi
34、ng games. Their laugh sounds like rapid panting, but Ive been assured its a kind of laughing. M: Which reminds me Id better get back to those apes I have for roommates before they eat all the chicken I left out in the kitchen! 9. What is the main issue being discussed throughout the conversation?A.I
35、t is a survival technique for babies.B.It can ease hostilities between parents and children.C.It can make parents fell relaxed to take care of children. D.It can help children to fight diseases.解析：听力原文 According to Darwin, why do people laugh?A.She can hear them crying very loudly at the zoo.B.She h
36、as heard them panting and was told it was laughter. C.She has read about it from Darwin.D.She used to work at a zoo.解析：听力原文 How does the woman know the primates do laugh?A.He has some pet apes in his apartment.B.He is worried that the chicken he left out will spoil.C.He is worried that his roommates
37、 will eat all the chicken. D.He is worried that he will miss out on his dinner.解析：听力原文 Why does the man suddenly break up the conversation?Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.She is not sure whether to get a credit card or not.B.She is not sure how to use
38、 a credit card.C.She is not sure which credit card to choose. D.She is not sure how much credit line she needs.解析：听力原文13-15 M: Morning, Alice. Still having problems with your faucet? W: No, got that fixed. But I have another headachetrying to make a decision about credit cards. Well, I need one but
39、which one? M: Yes, that is tricky, especially since the rates are not standard. W: Thats fight. What people dont realize is that the credit associations like Visa and MasterCard dont issue credit cards or set terms and interest rates individual banks do, M: So you will need to investigate what inter
40、est rates are charged by different issuers. W: Yes, also how the rates are actually calculated, I think. M: Alice, you should remember to ask them what roles you must follow to maintain these rates. If you dont pay off your bill, all new charges will begin rising immediately. W: Yes, thats another p
41、roblem and banks charge varying amounts for annual membership, late payments and exceeding your credit line. M: You know, I read somewhere that 70% of people with credit cards pay interest on their purchases and only about 2% of the cardholders knew the interest rate they were being charged. Nearly
42、all credit card debt carries an interest rate of 24% or less. W: Wow, I guess I should ask a few hard questions. 13. Whats the womans problem?A.Her interest charges are very high after the grace period. B.She can be cut off from using your card.C.She is charged nothing until that date onwards;D.She
43、can keep track of her finances.解析：听力原文 Why is it important for the woman to know her grace period?A.Find out more from research.B.Find out more by talking to the bank staff. C.Take some time before actually making a decision.D.Compare a range of options.解析：听力原文 What will the woman probably do next?二
44、、BSection B/B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)BPassage oneQuestions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard./B（分数：21.00）A.China laid the foundation of its first Women and Children Museum last Sunday.B.The project is expected to open in 2007.C.The project is expected to be completed in 2008.D.The museum
45、 covers 40,000 square meters on Changan Avenue. 解析：听力原文16-18 China laid the foundation of its first Women and Children Museum here on Saturday, located on Beijings Changan Avenue, to boost gender equality and childhood development. “The museum will fill a gap in Chinas museum construction history an
46、d contribute to carrying forward Chinas fine national culture,“ said Huang Qingyi, vice president of the Ali-China Womens Federation, at the foundation stone laying ceremony. The project is expected to be completed in 2007 and will open to visitors in 2008, when Beijing holds the Olympic Games. The
47、museum covers 40,000 square meters on Changan Avenue, which is the citys main street. It will have exhibition halls describing the role and history of women and children, multi-function meeting rooms and other facilities. The halls for women aim to show womens living conditions, social status, cultu
48、ral customs and their contributions to the society, while those for children will be interactive and provide a space for their study and recreation. The All-China Womens Federation and several other government departments have started the relic- collection work both in China and overseas. They plan to gather documents, videos, pictures, costumes, toys or handicrafts concerning Chinese women and children at different historical periods. 16. Which
