1、公共英语四级听力-28 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BPart A/B(总题数：1，分数：25.00)For Questions 15, you will hear a talk about Buckingham Palace and Queen Elizabeth who lives in it. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has b
2、een given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice.Buckingham Palace and Queen Elizabeththe year when Buckingham Palace was built 1705the year when Elizabeth came to the throne UU 1 /U/Uthe floor on which the royal family live 2nd floor
3、the season when garden parties are held UU 2 /U/Unumber of guests at each party 9000number of people taking care of Queen ElizabethUU 3 /U/Uthe meal during which Scottish music is playedUU 4 /U/UUU 5 /U/Uplaces Queen Elizabeth often visits after lunchschools（分数：25.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项
4、1:_三、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：25.00)For Questions 610, you will hear the life story of Alexander the Great. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use no more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice.（分数：25.00）(1).Alexander was called a god because he was
5、_.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_(2).In which year did Alexander become king?（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_(3).In which country did Alexander found a new city?（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_(4).What kind of people did Alexander recruit to live in the cities he built?（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_(5).At what age did Alexander die?（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_四、BPart C/B
6、(总题数：3，分数：50.00)You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each
7、question. You will hear each piece once only.（分数：15.00）(1).Why did the police officer stop the driver? A. The driver exceeded the speed limit. B. The driver didnt stop at the zebra crossing. C. The officer was conducting a routine check. D. The officer found the cars brake lights were out.（分数：5.00）A
8、.B.C.D.(2).Why did the driver mention his wifes cousins husband? A. To prove his connection with the officer. B. To show himself as an influential man. C. To influence the police officer. D. To establish a new friendship.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What did the police officer threaten to do? A. Give the dr
9、iver a ticket. B. Take the driver to court. C. Retain the drivers car. D. Take the driver to the police station.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：15.00）(1).What is the origin of Kwanzaa related to? A. Religion. B. Family life. C. Agriculture. D. Community.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following colors is use
10、d for decoration in Kwanzaa? A. Yellow. B. Green. C. White. D. Blue.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What do the seven candles stand for? A. Principles. B. Cultures. C. Tribes. D. Colors.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：20.00）(1).When was the World Bank officially founded? A. In 1944. B. In 1946. C. In 1949. D. In 2000.（分数
11、：5.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The World Bank dreams of a world without _. A. inequality B. poverty C. oppression D. conflicts（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What do we know about the World Bank member countries? A. They have equal say. B. They decide on the banks work. C. They are the board members. D. They are its shareh
12、olders.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How many leading contributors does the World Bank have? A. 24. B. 19. C. 5. D. 3.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D.公共英语四级听力-28 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSection Liste(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BPart A/B(总题数：1，分数：25.00)For Questions 15, you will hear a talk about Buckingham Palace and Queen Eliza
13、beth who lives in it. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice.Buckingham Palace and Queen Elizabeththe year when Buckingha
14、m Palace was built 1705the year when Elizabeth came to the throne UU 1 /U/Uthe floor on which the royal family live 2nd floorthe season when garden parties are held UU 2 /U/Unumber of guests at each party 9000number of people taking care of Queen ElizabethUU 3 /U/Uthe meal during which Scottish musi
15、c is playedUU 4 /U/UUU 5 /U/Uplaces Queen Elizabeth often visits after lunchschools（分数：25.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：1952）解析：听力原文 Buckingham Palace is in London, England. It was built around 1705. Its famous because Queen Elizabeth of England lives there. She became queen in 1952. Buckingham Palace is a big a
16、nd beautiful building, a flag flies on the palace. It flies on top of the palace when the queen is there. Queen Elizabeth and her family lives on the second floor of the palace. The queen also has her office in the palace where she meets with presidents, kings, and politicians. Queen Elizabeth often
17、 asks some important people to have dinner at the palace. She also has three garden parties in the summer. She invites 9000 people to each party. Queen Elizabeths day starts at 7:00 in the morning. Seven people take care of her. One person prepares her clothes. Another person takes care of her dogs.
18、 The queen loves dogs. Right now she has eight dogs. Everyday a man brings food for the dogs to Queen Elizabeths room. The queen puts the food in the bowls with a silver spoon. At 8:30 every morning, the queen has breakfast with her husband, Prince Philip. They drink a special coffee with hot milk.
19、During breakfast, a musician plays Scottish music outside. Then Queen Elizabeth works in her office the rest of the morning. After lunch, she visits hospitals or schools.填空项 1:_ （正确答案：summer）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：seven）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：breakfast）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：hospitals）解析：三、BPart B/B(总题数：1，分数：25.00)Fo
20、r Questions 610, you will hear the life story of Alexander the Great. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use no more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice.（分数：25.00）(1).Alexander was called a god because he was _.（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：so powe
21、rful）解析：听力原文 He was a King, a commander, and a conqueror. Alexander the Great was so powerfulsome people called him a god. Hes one of the greatest generals in history. Alexander was born in 356 B.C. His father, King Philip , hired the famous Greek philosopher Aristotle to tutor young Alexander. In t
22、he summer of 336 B. C. , his father was murdered by one of his body guards. Alexander then became King. Many people, inside and outside this country, flooded against the young king. But Alexander was shrewd. He quickly ordered the execution of all those who were against him. Crashed the rebellions a
23、nd restored his rule. Next in 334 B. C. , Alexander turned his attention toward the Persian Empire in southwest Asia. Their armies met in 333 B.C. and fought a fierce battle. Alexander won and the Persian Emperor fled. Alexander then let his soldiers south into the Egypt where he ceased power. At th
24、e mouth of Nile River in northern Egypt, Alexander founded a new city. He named the city “Alexanderia“. Alexander was a military genius and a greatest explorer. He also had a grand ambition. He wanted to rule a world empire where people could live in peace with one another. As he traveled, he built
25、more cities. He recruited soldiers, merchants and scholars from many lands to settle in them. In 326 B. C. Alexander turned south into India. But by then his army were tired and weak. The soldiers rebelled and refused to go farther. Although he was not willing, Alexander had to turn back. By 323 B.
26、C he reached Babylon in Iraq. While he was in Iraq, he caught a fever and died at the age of 33. His empire was divided up.(2).In which year did Alexander become king?（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：336 B. C.）解析：(3).In which country did Alexander found a new city?（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Egypt）解析：(4).What kind
27、 of people did Alexander recruit to live in the cities he built?（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：soldiers, merchants, scholars）解析：(5).At what age did Alexander die?（分数：5.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：33）解析：四、BPart C/B(总题数：3，分数：50.00)You will hear three dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5
28、 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece once only.（分数：15.00）(1).Why did the police officer stop the driver? A.
29、The driver exceeded the speed limit. B. The driver didnt stop at the zebra crossing. C. The officer was conducting a routine check. D. The officer found the cars brake lights were out.（分数：5.00）A. B.C.D.解析：听力原文 W: OK. May I see your drivers license, please? M: What? Did I do anything wrong? W: Licens
30、e, please, and your car registration. M: Oh yeah.Its here somewhere in the glove compartment. Yeah, here it is. W: Sir, did you realize you were speeding in the school zone? M: What? No, I didnt. Thats probably because my meter is broken. I mean “mile functioning“. W: Yes, you were going 50 miles pe
31、r hour in a 20 miles per hour zone. And. M: What? W: And you failed to come to the complete stop at the cross road back there. M: Rolling stops dont come. W: And one of your brake lights is out. M: Oh. W: You were not wearing a seat belt. And your drivers licenses expired six months ago. M: And.Your
32、 name is.Officer Smiths. Hey! Are you related to the Smiths in town? My wifes cousins husband, I think his name is Brad, works for the police department here. Or was there a fire department? Anyway, I think you might be good friends, and you know,. W: So whats that got to do with it? Do you want me
33、to re-hold your car right now because of these violations? M: No, of course not. W: OK, then. Here is your ticket. You can either pay it or call him to pay in the final minute. Have a nice day! M: Do you take cash?(2).Why did the driver mention his wifes cousins husband? A. To prove his connection w
34、ith the officer. B. To show himself as an influential man. C. To influence the police officer. D. To establish a new friendship.（分数：5.00）A. B.C.D.解析：(3).What did the police officer threaten to do? A. Give the driver a ticket. B. Take the driver to court. C. Retain the drivers car. D. Take the driver
35、 to the police station.（分数：5.00）A.B.C. D.解析：（分数：15.00）(1).What is the origin of Kwanzaa related to? A. Religion. B. Family life. C. Agriculture. D. Community.（分数：5.00）A.B.C. D.解析：听力原文 Kwanzaa is an African American cultural holiday. Begins on the December 26th, and lasts seven full days through Janu
36、ary 1st. Kwanzaa celebrates family, community, and African heritage and culture. Millions of people celebrate Kwanzaa every year in the United States. African communities and many other parts of the world also celebrate the holiday. The word “Kwanzaa“ pronounced “kuang za“, comes from a Swahili phra
37、se that means “first fruits“. Swahili is one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa. The first fruits or the first crops harvested at the end of the years growing season. Harvest celebration in Africa date back thousands of years. Modern harvest celebrations still take place in many parts of
38、Africa. And an African American scholar named Mauluna Karenga developed Kwanzaa in the United States in 1966. Karenga wanted a special time for African Americans to honor their African heritage, and their own African American culture. Karenga wanted Kwanzaa to be a time of gathering for families and
39、 friends for giving thanks. Since the 1960s, Kwanzaa has spread to many other parts of the world. The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red, and green. These colors were important symbols in ancient Africa. People celebrate Kwanzaa by decorating their homes with these colors. Other decorations include tr
40、aditional African crafts, such as colorful cloth and woven baskets. In many homes, families exchange gifts. A major part of Kwanzaa is the lighting of seven candles, called IIshumma. Each day a candle is lit to represent one of the seven principles of black culture developed by Karenga. These princi
41、ples encourage people to live well according to African ideals.(2).Which of the following colors is used for decoration in Kwanzaa? A. Yellow. B. Green. C. White. D. Blue.（分数：5.00）A.B. C.D.解析：(3).What do the seven candles stand for? A. Principles. B. Cultures. C. Tribes. D. Colors.（分数：5.00）A. B.C.D.
42、解析：（分数：20.00）(1).When was the World Bank officially founded? A. In 1944. B. In 1946. C. In 1949. D. In 2000.（分数：5.00）A.B. C.D.解析：听力原文 The World Bank is an UN organization. It was set up to finance projects to further the economic development of its member nations. Its foundations relate at the UN Mo
43、netary and Financial Conference at Breatwoods in 1944, and officially came to life in 1946. Back in the post-war era, the Bank made loans for the reconstruction of Europe. Later the emphasis shifted from Europe to the developing world. In 2000, the Bank lent almost 16billion dollars to its client co
44、untries. It says that its dream is a world free of poverty. Much of the money then goes towards the effort to strengthen and build capital markets. Another slice of money is loaned for projects, such as water supply, and sanitation. There are three main sources of funds for the Banksubscriptions hit
45、 up by member countries, bond issues on the world financial markets, and net earnings on the Banks assets. The World Bank has 183 member countries. All members must first join the International Monetary Fund. Members are shareholders of the Bank. They do not all pull equal weight within the organiza
46、tion. The leading contributors are the United States, Japan, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. They have the biggest say in World Bank policy. Each of these five countries has a nominee on the Banks board of executive directors. The remaining 178 countries arebetween themallowed to nominate a
47、 total of 19 other board members. It is this select board that decides on the Banks work.(2).The World Bank dreams of a world without _. A. inequality B. poverty C. oppression D. conflicts（分数：5.00）A.B. C.D.解析：(3).What do we know about the World Bank member countries? A. They have equal say. B. They decide on the banks work. C. They are the board members. D. They are its shareholders.（分数：5.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：(4)
