1、大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 196及答案与解析 Section A （ A） They should go camping at the beach. （ B） They should do as they have planned. （ C） They can change their plan according to the weather. （ D） The terrible weather has ruined their weekend plan. （ A） Her presentation was really successful. （ B） She will do
2、a presentation in the meeting. （ C） She spoke to many people without being nervous. （ D） She just sat in the meeting without saying a word. （ A） His project is going very well. （ B） He needs financial support. （ C） Its difficult to finish his project. （ D） He needs capable persons. （ A） The car was
3、all right in the accident. （ B） The car was broken badly in the accident. （ C） The womans brother was mad due to the accident. （ D） The womans brother was badly hurt in the accident. （ A） Carl should go on working. （ B） Carl should come back to class. （ C） She is surprised that Carl earned a lot of
4、money. （ D） She also wants to be a consultant to that company. （ A） The woman is too fat. （ B） The woman should buy some new clothes. （ C） The woman is prettier now. （ D） The woman should eat less from now on. （ A） Come back by coach. （ B） Go a longer distance. （ C） Come back by train. （ D） Come bac
5、k by air. （ A） The woman may be sick. （ B） The woman is a stranger to him at first. （ C） Things are really strange. （ D） He understands the womans feeling. （ A） How to persuade others to do car wash. （ B） How to organize the Thanksgiving party. （ C） How to get the raising-money message out. （ D） How
6、 to show the interesting things to others. （ A） Get materials to make a big banner. （ B） Print a large number of posters. （ C） Hang the banner before the student center. （ D） Have an article published in the school paper. （ A） She is good at writing articles. （ B） She is very helpful. （ C） She is th
7、e smartest girl in the class. （ D） She does a good job in English class. （ A） Keeping out the cold. （ B） Keeping out the heat. （ C） Avoiding air pollution. （ D） Preventing the dust. （ A） They are light. （ B） They are water-proof. （ C） They are warm. （ D） They are cheap. （ A） They have become popular
8、. （ B） They are likely to be made. （ C） They are in use now. （ D） They will not be made. （ A） By searching information on paper. （ B） By attending a presentation on paper. （ C） By consulting experts on paper. （ D） By giving a presentation on papers. Section B （ A） By doing a part-time job. （ B） By s
9、erving in the army. （ C） By setting aside part of his salary. （ D） By changing his job for a better one. （ A） He was given the wrong blood by mistake. （ B） His organs broke down during the surgery. （ C） He was too weak to have a surgery. （ D） He was seriously infected after the surgery. （ A） It turn
10、ed out to be in vain. （ B） It was held back by his mother. （ C） He earned a lot of money through it. （ D） It helped the family to keep the house. （ A） He played well in the NBA. （ B） Back injuries interrupted his career. （ C） He now works for Nike. （ D） Maryland is his homeland. （ A） The early bird
11、catches the worm. （ B） Small things can lead to large outcomes. （ C） Actions speak louder than words. （ D） Do nothing by halves. （ A） He respected and greeted everyone. （ B） He worked there for many years. （ C） They had a good memory. （ D） They were required to do so. （ A） He was too naughty. （ B） H
12、e looked down upon Mr. Lee. （ C） He destroyed pubic facilities with a rock. （ D） He didnt greet Mr. Lee when they met on the street. （ A） Serious burns. （ B） Great panic. （ C） Smoke and gases. （ D） Careless mistakes. （ A） Make sure their bedroom doors are open. （ B） Make sure their bedroom doors are
13、 closed. （ C） Make sure their windows are shut. （ D） Make sure their fuel gas are shut off. （ A） Scream and cry. （ B） Hide under beds. （ C） Flee the house. （ D） Seek their parents help. Section C 25 What does it mean to obey the law? That【 B1】 _where you are. Different cultures have very different v
14、iews of obeying the law. In some cultures, law-abiding citizens try to keep the letter of the law. That is, whatever the law says, they do. In other cultures, good citizens live by the 【 B2】 _ of the law. They see the law only as a general【 B3】 _. Often they obey the law only when someone official i
15、s looking. The situation in America fits into the first【 B4】 _. That doesnt mean all Americans keep the law. But American culture teaches people to respect the laweven to the smallest detail. Driving habits【 B5】 _ American respect for the law. A driver will usually stop for a red light, even when th
16、ere are no other cars around. People treat the lines marking streets and roads as【 B6】 _ boundaries, not just decorations. Vehicles yield to those with the right of wayparticularly pedestrians. Actually, though, drivers dont always keep traffic rules. For example, many drivers【 B7】 _ freeway speed l
17、imits. But Americans generally drive with careful attention to the traffic rules. Of course, not everyone in America abides by the law. Crime is a growing problem. For that reason, law enforcement officials will never【 B8】 _ a job. Police officers have their hands full trying to arrest lawbreakers.
18、Detective agencies spend countless hours trying to【 B9】 _ unsolved crimes. Nevertheless, most Americans still like to believe that the law will【 B10】 _ catch the bad guys. 26 【 B1】 27 【 B2】 28 【 B3】 29 【 B4】 30 【 B5】 31 【 B6】 32 【 B7】 33 【 B8】 34 【 B9】 35 【 B10】 大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 196答案与解析 Section A
19、 1 【听力原文】 M: This terrible weather has ruined our weekend plan. W: Anyhow, we might as well have a dinner at the Grand Restaurant and then go to the Broadway Theater instead of a picnic and camping at the beach. Q: What does the woman imply? 1 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 2 【听力原文】 M: Did you hear Evas present
20、ation in the meeting last night? W: Yes. How she could be so calm in front of such a large audience is really beyond me. Q: What do we learn about Eva? 2 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 3 【听力原文】 W: Hi, John, hows your project going? M: Oh, just so so. You know, it seems less difficult to get financial support fo
21、r the project than to get trained men. Q: What does the man mean? 3 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 4 【听力原文】 M: Was your brother hurt in the accident? W: He was shaken by the experience, but hes all right, physically. The car is a wreck though. Q: What do we learn from the conversation? 4 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 5 【听
22、力原文】 M: Carl earned a lot of money over the summer vacation as a consultant to that company. W: I dont doubt it. What surprises me is that hes still working there now that classes are about to start again. Q: What does the woman imply? 5 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 6 【听力原文】 W: I gained 10 pounds in the last
23、3 months, none of my clothes fit any more. M: But you look much better. In fact, you can gain another 5 pounds and still look good. Q: What does the man mean? 6 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 7 【听力原文】 M: Do you mind coming back by coach instead of by train? W: No, I dont mind at all. It takes a lot longer, but
24、it is very comfortable and much cheaper. Q: What will the woman do? 7 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 8 【听力原文】 W: Well, Im still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me. M: Youre bound to feel that way at first, I guess. Q: What does the man imply? 8 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 9 【听力原文】 M: Come on
25、, Judy, how are we going to convince everybody that my car wash idea is the best way to raise money for the Thanksgiving party at the student center? W: It wont be easy. M: Thanks a lot! W: Oh, Im just kidding. Actually, I think once we show how much money it could bring in, well be sure to convince
26、 everyone on campus to pitch in. M: Well. 9 how are we going to get the message out? W: One thing I was thinking of is to hang up posters on the bulletin boards. M: But thats not going to attract much attention. We need to do something interesting. W: Let me finish: 10 I know someone who works at th
27、e campus print shop. Last week he said he could get hold of materials to make a big banner. Thatll attract the attention of a lot of students if we can hang it in front of the student center. M: Nice work! W: Ive also arranged to have an article published in the school paper next Wednesday. That way
28、 you can get the message out to the entire campus. M: Uh-oh, that means I had better come up with an article pretty quickly. How about if I write it up and Ill let you be the first to read it? How about after English class tomorrow? W: Sounds like a plan. Ill see you then. M: 11 Youre the greatest.
29、I dont think I would have known what to do without your help. Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 9. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? 10. What can the womans friend who works at the campus print shop help to do? 11. What does the man think of the woman
30、? 9 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 12 【听力原文】 M: Last time we talked about the history of paper, but do you know what paper is used for? W: Oh, thats an easy question. Paper is used for newspapers, books, writing paper, envelopes, wrapping paper, paper bags. M: Yes, ac
31、tually only half of the paper that is made is used for such purposes. Have you got an idea about other uses of paper? W: No, Im afraid not. M: There are many other uses. Paper is very good for keeping you warm. 12 Houses are often prevented against cold by paper. You have perhaps seen homeless peopl
32、e asleep on a large number of newspapers. W: Yes, I have. So they are preventing themselves against cold. M: You are right. In Finland, it is very cold in winter. It is sometimes 40 degrees Centigrade below zero. 13 The farmers wear paper boots in the snow. Nothing could be warmer. W: Oh, thats unbe
33、lievable. M: Now more and more things are made of paper. We have had paper plates, cups and dishes for a long time. But now we hear that chairs, tables, and even beds can be made of paper. W: Amazing! M: 14 People have made paper boats, but they have not yet made paper planes or cars. Just wait, the
34、y probably will. W: Well, you have become an expert on paper. How do you know all that? M: 15 You know, Im preparing for a presentation on paper, so Ive looked up a lot of material. W: Well, Im sure your presentation will go really well. M: Thank you. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation
35、 you have just heard. 12. What function does paper perform in house-building? 13. Why do farmers of Finland wear paper boots in winter? 14. What do we learn about paper planes and cars? 15. How has the man got to know so much about paper? 12 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 13 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 14 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块
36、】 听力 15 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 Section B 16 【听力原文】 When I was 11, I loved rock n roll, and more than anything else. I wanted a record player for Christmas. Dads army salary went only so far, 16 so he took a $1-an-hour job in the Post Exchange, swallowing his pride and working to buy me that record playe
37、r. A couple of months later, my father needed to have a heart surgery. 17 Tragically, the doctor made a mistake and gave him the blood of wrong type, and Dads organs broke down, one by one. For five days he knew he was dying. On his last day he wrote me a letter. Mom handed me this letter only after
38、 I was honored along with other kids at a seventh- and eighth-grade awards dinner. 18 When my dad died in my mothers arms, the last thing he said to her was, “Make sure Jimmy gets to that dinner and dont tell him about this until its over.” Mom and Dad had only one serious argument. He wanted mortga
39、ge insurance on our home. He said, “Its the only investment we have, and if anything happens to me, you and the kids will have the house.” “We cant afford it,” Mom said. Six months after this argument, Dad died, and Mom thought wed lose the house. But three weeks later the insurance company sent an
40、employee with a check for the entire mortgage. 18 My father had somehow scraped the money together. He was the most remarkable man I have ever known, and he cared for his family above all. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. How did the speakers father manage to buy
41、him the record player? 17. Why did the fathers heart surgery fail? 18. What do we learn about the fathers investment? 16 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 17 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 18 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 19 【听力原文】 19 As a young man, Howard White of Portland, Oregon, was a basketball star at the University of Maryland a
42、nd was drafted by the NBA, but knee injuries interrupted his career. White is now vice-president of Jordan Brand for Nike Inc. He considers himself a fortunate man and thinks that 20 his good fortune has been aided by his belief, that is, small things in life, such as a simple polite greeting, can l
43、ead to large outcomes. He works at a company where there are thousands of employees. Though he doesnt know them all by name, he knows a fair share of them. And almost all of them know him. Its all based on one simple principle: 21 he believes every single person deserves to be acknowledged. For him,
44、 that begins with “hello.” One day when White was about 10 years old, he was walking down the street with his mother. She stopped to speak to Mr. Lee. 22 White was busy trying to hit the “O” in the stop sign with a rock and didnt pay any attention to Mr. Lee. After they passed Mr. Lee his mother sai
45、d something that has stuck with him from then on. 22 She said, “You let that be the last time you ever walk by somebody and not open up your mouth to speak, because even a dog can wave its tail when it passes you on the street.” That phrase sounds simple but its been a guideline for Howard White and
46、 the foundation of who he is. Questions 19 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. What do we learn about Howard White? 20. What is the belief that contributes to Howard Whites good fortune? 21. Why could most of the employees in the company know Howard White? 22. Why did Whites moth
47、er blame him? 19 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 20 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 21 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 22 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 23 【听力原文】 23 Many deaths from home fires are the result of burns and panic, but most are caused by deadly smoke and gases. These fatal fires are often caused by such careless acts as throwing away a
48、 lighted match or cigarette, allowing rubbish to pile up, overloading electrical wires, or misuse of heating and cooking equipment. Few families go to bed at night without first checking to make sure that the doors and windows are locked, but they overlook a very basic fire safety rule. 24 This rule
49、 states that people should sleep with their bedroom doors closed. Nighttime fires are most serious because the family is asleep and the discovery of fire is usually too late. A closed bedroom door gives extra protection by delaying the gases and fire, thus giving the family a few minutes to escape. Not everyone flees quickly from a burning home. 25 Children often panic and hide in closets or under beds. Being prepared or knowing what to do in case fire
