1、大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 237及答案与解析 Section A （ A） The forests can make human live longer. （ B） Tropical forests can attract tourists. （ C） People can get water from the forests. （ D） Varieties of plants and animals live there. （ A） Singapore is seriously affected by the deforestation of tropical forests.
2、（ B） Farming developed fast in South-East Asia between 2000 and 2012. （ C） Ponds in tropical forests produce fish and shrimp for local people. （ D） Fish farming is a major cause of the disappearance of tropical forests. （ A） She received a call from a parking lot. （ B） She gave birth to her first ch
3、ild. （ C） She helped deliver a baby in the car. （ D） She called the emergency medical service. （ A） The medical service arrived to help. （ B） The deputy drove her to the hospital. （ C） More police officers came to the scene. （ D） The father left the place with relief. （ A） Near its border with Myanm
4、ar and Bangladesh. （ B） About 29 km northwest of the capital of India. （ C） Right in the center of the capital of Manipur state. （ D） 6.7 km southwest of Indias border with Bangladesh. （ A） When its totally unlikely to cause deaths. （ B） When its around 35% likelihood of between one and ten deaths.
5、（ C） When its around 65% likelihood of deaths. （ D） When its likely to cause deaths. （ A） Local government cant forecast the earthquakes. （ B） This area is too densely populated. （ C） Countries dont cooperate well with each other. （ D） Its where the Indian and Eurasian plates collide. Section B （ A）
6、 The way to ease examination anxiety. （ B） The importance of learning. （ C） Stress management courses. （ D） The Student Health Services. （ A） She asked the health services for help. （ B） She did some jogging. （ C） She had a walk outside. （ D） She took a stress management course. （ A） He is busy with
7、 his work. （ B） He has a headache. （ C） He eats a little. （ D） He hates food. （ A） Ask for one days leave. （ B） Contact the Student Health Services. （ C） Stay at home. （ D） Go shopping. （ A） In a bookstore. （ B） In the street. （ C） In a dormitory. （ D） In a classroom. （ A） From a famous sociologist.
8、 （ B） From the woman. （ C） From his classmates. （ D） From his professor. （ A） It is mainly about culture differences. （ B） It contains a lot of good pictures. （ C） It is a little difficult but very humorous. （ D） It is the best-seller of this year. （ A） He has a class to attend later. （ B） He is rea
9、lly eager to read the book. （ C） He is worried that the book might be sold out. （ D） He has to buy 200 books for his classmates. Section C （ A） It is easy to break down in the earth. （ B） It can be recycled. （ C） It lasts for a long time. （ D） It makes use of chicken waste. （ A） Traditional plastic
10、is more beautiful. （ B） Plastic made from feathers is stronger. （ C） Traditional plastic is cheaper. （ D） They have different shapes. （ A） They are much stronger. （ B） They cant be reused. （ C） They cant break down in the earth. （ D） They are more durable but unnecessary. （ A） Adding chicken waste i
11、n them. （ B） Combining them with traditional plastic. （ C） Putting household waste in them. （ D） Shaping them more colorfully. （ A） They got a loan from the bank. （ B） They got support from the government. （ C） They created a website to seek help from others. （ D） They were offered a plot of land by
12、 a school. （ A） They want to get clean and healthy fruits and vegetables. （ B） They dont want to depend on farmers in rural areas any more. （ C） They want to donate the vegetables to the hungry people. （ D） They want urban people to understand growing food is of great fun. （ A） The government doesnt
13、 encourage people to build urban farms. （ B） Few people want to grow food in urban areas. （ C） The field that can grow food in urban areas is limited. （ D） Starting a urban farm needs a lot of money. （ A） It is a subject too sensitive and hard to be told. （ B） It is a subject too broad and needs to
14、be narrowed down. （ C） It is a factor too subjective and invisible. （ D） It is a factor that is hard to be found. （ A） Its results will disappoint many people. （ B） It is hard to be carried out and hasnt been done before. （ C） It will cost a huge sum of money. （ D） It is unwise and cant conclude any
15、 practical results. （ A） Job security is the most important factor of being happy. （ B） Relationship with family members is at the bottom list of being happy. （ C） Having a job is more important than having a high salary. （ D） Good health is more important than job security. 大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 237答案
16、与解析 Section A 1 【听力原文】 The threat posed by the development of rice and palm oil plantations to tropical trees in South-East Asia has been underestimated, a study has suggested. Rice and oil plantations accounted for 38% of deforestation between 2000 and 2012, the research showed.(1)As well as being
17、important carbon sinks and rich in biodiversity, tropical forests provide fuel and food for coastal communities. (2)Daniel Richards from the National University of Singapore told reporters that a study of eight countries around the world between the 1970s and the early 2000s found that 54% of defore
18、sted tropical trees were replaced with ponds used for fish or shrimp production. “Our study found that fish farming was still important but we were surprised that in South-East Asia between 2000 and 2012, just 30% of deforested tropical trees were replaced with ponds.“ explained Richards. 1. Which o
19、f the following is a benefit of tropical forests mentioned in the news? 2. What does Daniel Richards find from his study? 1 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 新闻中说，热带森林可以吸附碳，保持物种多样性，还能为人们提供食物和燃料。 2 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 新闻中提到，二十世纪七十年代至二十一世纪初，在 Daniel Richards的研究所涉及的八个国家中，有 54的热带森林都变成了养鱼和虾的池塘。由此可见，水产养殖是导致热带森林消失 的一大原因。 3 【听力原
20、文】 (3)A Richmond County deputy was forced to think quick on her feet when she helped an Augusta couple deliver their baby on Christmas morning in the car! Deputy Tricia Bourne heard a call come in saying a man had pulled over into the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts off of Deans Bridge Road. His
21、wife was in labor and the baby wasnt waiting. Bourne said besides giving birth to her own kids, she didnt have any experience in delivering babies. But, she wanted to help in any way possible. “I really didnt have time to do anything but react. The baby was coming, whether we liked it or not. “ said
22、 Bourne.(4)Emergency Medical Service arrived on the scene a few minutes after Baby Elias was born. Both Elias and mom were taken to University Hospital and are doing well. 3. What special thing did Deputy Tricia Bourne do on Christmas morning? 4. What happened after the baby was born? 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题
23、解析】 新闻第一句中提到，这位警长在圣诞节的早上帮助一对来自Augusta的夫妇在车上生下了小宝宝。 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 新闻中说，孩子生出几分钟后，紧急医护服务人员 到场，母女两人被送到医院，目前状况良好。 5 【听力原文】 (5)An earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude has hit northeast India, near its border with Myanmar and Bangladesh, the US Geological Survey has said. The quake hit at 04:35 local tim
24、e about 29km northwest of Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, according to USGS. Strong trembling feelings have been felt across the region. The BBCs reporter in Dhaka says many people were seen fleeing their homes in Bangladesh.(6)USGS issued a yellow alert for casualties and damage, with a 35% l
25、ikelihood of between one and ten deaths from the earthquake. The earthquake was originally reported to have measured 6.8 magnitude.(7)The region has a history of powerful earthquakes caused by the northward collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates. They are moving towards each other at a rate of
26、4 to 5cm per year. In 2005, a magnitude 7.6 quake in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left more than 75 000 people dead. In April 2015, Nepal suffered its worst earthquake on record with 9 000 people killed and about 900 000 homes damaged or destroyed. 5. Which part of India did the earthquake hit? 6.
27、When is the USGS likely to issue a yellow alert? 7. Why is this region easily attacked by earthquakes? 5 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 新闻第一句就点明了地震的地点，是印度东北部，接近缅甸以及孟加拉国的边境。 6 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 新闻中说， USGS发布了伤亡人数和损坏情况的黄色警报，此时地震会有 35的可能性带来 1到 10人的伤亡。 7 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 新闻后半部分提到，这一地区容易受到地震的影响，因为它位于印度板块和欧亚板块的碰撞区。 Section
28、B 8 【听力原文】 M: Hi, Barbara, this is Frank. W: Great to hear from you, Frank! How have you been doing? M: Not very good. W: Whats the matter? M:(8)Im so worried about our final examinations next week that I cant sleep. W:(8)I sympathize! I went through the same thing last year. M: How did you cope wit
29、h it? Can you give me some suggestions for coping with the examination anxiety? You know how I hate exams! W:(9)I did some jogging last year to overcome the anxiety. And I tried to enjoy every meal. M: Well,(10)I cant enjoy my meals because I eat like a bird when I get anxious. Jogging is a good way
30、 to ease anxiety. But I really dont think I have the time. W: More haste, less speed. To have a walk outside may also work. Last year the school offered a stress management course. Have you been in contact with the Student Health Services? M: No. Probably I should find out more about this stress man
31、agement course. Things have got to get better! W:(11)I suggest you call the health services office tomorrow. It opens at 9 a. m. M: Thanks, Barbara.(11)Ill let you know how it goes. W: Good luck! And have a good nights sleep! M: Thats easier said than done! 8. What are the two speakers talking about
32、? 9. How did the woman deal with the anxiety last year? 10. Why cant the man enjoy every meal when he is anxious? 11. What will the man probably do tomorrow? 8 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 对话开始男士便提到自己患上了考试焦虑症，而后女士结合自身经历为男士提供了一些缓解焦虑的建议。由此可知，他们在谈论减轻考试焦虑的办法。 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 男士问女士是如何克服考试焦虑症的，女士回答说她去年是通过慢跑和努力享受每一餐来
33、调节的。 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 女士说自己去年患焦虑症的时候通过努力享受每一餐来调节，男士说他做不到，因为焦虑的时候他总是吃得很少。 eat like a bird意为 “吃得少，胃口小 ”。 11 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 对话结尾处，女士建议男士第二天给学生健康服务中心打电话，男士表示感谢并说会及时告知对方咨询的结果。所以男生明天很有可能与学生健康服务中心联系。 12 【听力原文】 W: Michael, where are you heading? You seem to be in a hurry. M: Oh, Samantha,(12)I am on my w
34、ay to the bookstore.(13)The professor has just recommended to us a book on western culture. W: I am also going to the bookstore. Lets go there together and you can tell me something about the book on the way. M: All right.(14)The professor says the book is written by a famous sociologist and it cont
35、ains not only theory, but many stories illustrating all the culture differences between the east and the west. W: It must be a good book. M: Yes, whats more, the writer has chosen simple but humorous language to make the book even more interesting. W: Um, as far as I am concerned, a good book is one
36、 that makes people want to read. M: Thats true. A good writer knows how to draw the readers attention. W: But why are you in such a hurry? Are you really so eager to read the book? M: Well,(15)there are over 200 students in my class and the professor made the recommendation in the class. Im afraid i
37、f I dont get there early enough, it will be sold out. W: But why dont you take advantage of the reservation system in the bookstore? You can always make the reservation online or through telephone. M: I tried both. The website seems to be jammed and I cant get through by phone. Considering the popul
38、arity of the book, Im afraid I have to stand in line and try my luck. W: I happen to have a friend working part-time in the bookstore. Let me call him and see if he can do anything about it. M: Really? It would be wonderful. Thank you so much. 12. Where does the conversation most probably take place
39、? 13. Where does Michael get the information about the book? 14. What can we learn about the book? 15. Why is Michael in a hurry? 12 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题问的是这篇对话最有可能发生在哪里。女士问男士要去哪里，男士说他正在去书店的路上。由此可知，两人是在路上碰到的，分析四个选项可知，最佳答案是 B“在街上 ”。 13 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题问的是 Michael是从哪里得知的关于这本书的信息。男士非常明确地说是他的教授给他们推荐了这本书
40、。所以，这本书的信息 来源是男士的教授。 14 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题问的是我们能得知关于这本书的什么信息。男士在介绍这本书时提到，书中不仅有理论，而且有很多故事来诠释东西方文化的差异。由此可知，这本书主要是关于东西方文化差异的。 15 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题问的是 Michael为什么着急。女士问男士为什么这么着急，男士回答说如果他不快点的话，可能书就被卖光了。因此，男士着急的原因是他担心书会被卖光。 Section C 16 【听力原文】 Chicken feathers are useful, and not just to a chicken. Some g
41、o into pillows, coats and other products. But countless chicken feathers go to waste. In the United States, billions of chickens are produced yearly. Most of their feathers are thrown away. But instead of being buried in the land, some feathers could find a future in plastics. One of the products ma
42、de from the feathers is a flowerpot. It may look like other flowerpots.(16)But it is really good for the environment. Thats because it is much easier for feather flowerpots to break down in the earth within 1 to 5 years. And as it breaks down, it naturally adds some nutrients to the soil. The flower
43、pots are made by reducing chicken feathers to a powder. Then the powder is shaped into pots. The environmentally friendly flowerpot is the work of two researchers. Walter Schmidt is with the Agricultural Research Service, part of the United States Agriculture Department. Masud Huda is with the Horti
44、cultural Research Institute, a private organization. Walter Schmidt has been working to find uses for chicken feathers s:nce the 1990s.(17)Progress in 2002 showed that plastic made from feather uld be formed like other plastics. He says plastics made by feathers are much stronger.(18)But traditional
45、 flowerpots can last much longer. He wonders if there is really a need. He says most flowerpots are never reused.(19)Walter Schmidt and Masud Huda are now trying to add another chicken product to their flowerpots chicken waste. The waste will add more nutrients to the soil as the pot breaks down. Th
46、e scientists say they hope their flowerpot will be on the market in one year or two. 16. Why does the speaker say the feather flowerpot is environmentally friendly? 17. Whats the difference between traditional plastic and plastic made from feathers? 18. What is Walter Schmidts opinion about traditio
47、nal flowerpots? 19. How will the two researchers improve their flowerpots? 16 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 短文中提到羽毛花盆在土壤中比较容易分解，只需要一到五年的时间，因此这种花盆比较环保。 17 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 短文中提到 2002年取得的进展表明由羽毛制成的塑料可以像 其他塑料一样制作各种东西。且 Masud Huda说由羽毛制成的塑料更加坚固。 18 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 Walter Schmidt认为传统花盆更加耐用，但他认为没有这个必要，因为大部分花盆都不会被再次使用。 19
48、 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 短文中指出， Walter Schmidt和 Masud Huda正试着将鸡的另一种产物加入他们用鸡毛做的花盆中，那就是鸡粪。因此，两位研究员将会加入鸡粪以改善花盆。 20 【听力原文】 For many years, people in American cities have depended on farmers in rural areas to grow fruits and vegetables. But now a new generation of farmers is planting crops in urban areas. Sean C
49、onroe is a college student. Amber Banks is a teacher. They both grew up farming and gardening. Sean Conroe and Amber Banks wanted to start a farm in the middle of Seattle.(20)They created a website to get volunteers and donations. Within a week, they were offered a plot of land between two houses. Sean Conroe says 20 volunteers worked for 6 weekends to turn the grassy land into a farm. All kinds of vegetables are grown on the farm, such as carrots, green onions, peas and beans. They have harvested about 90kg of produce so far. They have d
