1、大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 250及答案与解析 Section A （ A） The songbirds have transparent legs. （ B） The songbirds dance very quickly. （ C） The songbirds often hide behind the leaves. （ D） The songbirds never dance in the day time. （ A） To study the daily schedule of the songbird. （ B） To discover the relationship
2、 between the courtship and dance. （ C） To research how the dance was invented. （ D） To find more songbirds dances. （ A） Global warming. （ B） Nuclear wars. （ C） Food crisis. （ D） Economic depression. （ A） Decrease economic competition. （ B） Issue more money. （ C） Provide more food. （ D） Reduce carbon
3、 emissions. （ A） Before a routine check. （ B） After a prison break. （ C） Before a gunfire. （ D） After an argument. （ A） About 200. （ B） Around 500. （ C） More than 800. （ D） Less than 1 000. （ A） Disturbance in the detention centers. （ B） Guards quarrel with the prisoners. （ C） Tough treatment to the
4、 refugees. （ D） Its acceptance of refugees. Section B （ A） She is working on the report on gender differences. （ B） She is working on the report on women. （ C） She is working on the report on men. （ D） She is working on the report on equality. （ A） They always get lost when they go out. （ B） They ta
5、lk too much and too fast. （ C） They know a lot of different things. （ D） They often stop talking in the middle of the conversation. （ A） Men usually do more private talking. （ B） Women never do public talking. （ C） Conversation is a means to connect with each other for most women. （ D） Men establish
6、 relationships through conversations. （ A） To explain the different treatment men and women get. （ B） To show that men and women are physically different. （ C） To display the equal treatment women get in developed countries. （ D） To prove that women are doing better and better in the modern society.
7、 （ A） To meet with Ted. （ B） To do the experiment. （ C） To go to the robot show. （ D） To cook some Mexican food. （ A） Sam. （ B） Ted. （ C） Ruby. （ D） Sams girlfriend. （ A） On Monday. （ B） On Wednesday. （ C） On Friday. （ D） On Sunday. （ A） One. （ B） Two. （ C） Three. （ D） Four. Section C （ A） The food
8、critics are always impressed by the delicious food. （ B） The food critics are shocked to have one more feast. （ C） There are so many choices for the food critics. （ D） The food critics tend to gain weight and become fat. （ A） To eat lobster tails instead of fast food burgers. （ B） To eat fruit or sa
9、lads only if she takes in too many calories. （ C） To intensify her exercise habit to five times a week. （ D） To hire a personal trainer to meet with three times a week. （ A） He has been working for The Arizona Republic for nine years. （ B） He has been working for The Washington Post for nine years.
10、（ C） He has been working for The Arizona Republic for two years. （ D） He has been working for The Washington Post for two years. （ A） Joy, freedom and willpower. （ B） Pleasure, joy and hardship. （ C） Freedom, joy and pleasure. （ D） Willpower and hardship. （ A） Eat more. （ B） Take exercises. （ C） Avo
11、id stressful stuff. （ D） Quit drinking. （ A） People will have less wrinkles and look younger. （ B） People will be able to walk hours every day. （ C） People will have more willpower to quit smoking. （ D） Peoples blood will flow slowly. （ A） When we exercise and eat right, only our brain and face can
12、get the benefit. （ B） Our diet, lifestyle and perception of stress have great impact on ourselves. （ C） Smokers are more mature than those who dont smoke. （ D） People wont feel stressed even when they are stressed. （ A） Its easier and cheaper than ever before. （ B） It is always very profitable. （ C）
13、 It requires very little knowledge in management. （ D） The moneymakers will get us off the ground. （ A） A magazine, an idea and a PowerBook laptop. （ B） A friend, an idea and good knowledge of Internet. （ C） Little knowledge about business, an idea and $ 20 000. （ D） An idea, a little knowledge abou
14、t Internet and $ 10 000. （ A） It summarized bus reviews from other sources. （ B） It didnt show any signs of success within months. （ C） Tayman was working with 20 people for it. （ D） Its page view was approximately 20 000 visits every day. 大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 250答案与解析 Section A 1 【听力原文】 (l)Scientists
15、 have discovered the species of songbird that performs a tap dance so fast that it cant be seen by the naked eye of human beings. Researchers from Japan and Germany slow down footage of the blue songbirds during courtship. Heres our science reporter Jonathan Web. “Now, theyve discovered that tap dan
16、ce is in the course of courtship of both male and female blue songbirds. This is very obvious in the process of the songbirds expressing love to each other.(2)The next step for the researchers is to discover the relationship between courtship and this fancy foot work, such as whether the birds mate
17、is courted by the sight, the sound or the vibrations of this fancy foot work. Such is the agility of the songbirds show stopping quickstep that could only be fully appreciated in super slow motion.“ Thats the latest BBC news. 1. Why does the naked eye seldom see the dance of the songbirds? 2. What s
18、hould the researchers do next? 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 由新闻首句可知，科学家们发现一种鸣鸟会跳踢踏舞，但是因为动作太快，人们的 肉眼往往看不到。 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 新闻中提到，研究人员下一步要做的是搞清楚他们的示爱与这种舞步之间的关系。 3 【听力原文】 (3)The World Bank has warned that 100 million more people will be pushed into poverty by 2030 unless action is taken to prevent global warmin
19、g. It says global warming will ravage crops and fuel the spread of malaria and other diseases. Laura Becca reports from Washington. “The World Bank says that climate change is already having an effect on the poorest people who were struggling to raise crops in extreme weather and low rainfall. They
20、say the worlds poorer receive fewer resources and are woefully unprepared to deal with further climate shocks such as rising seas or severe drought.(4)Theyre calling for more to be done to help those in need and they want world leaders to act to reduce carbon emissions. That report had been released
21、 just a few weeks before a UN climate summit in Paris.“ 3. What will make more people become poor by 2030? 4. What should world leaders do? 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 新闻中提到，世界银行发出警告如果不制止全球变暖现象的话，到2030年全球的贫困人口会再增加一亿。 4 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 新闻中提到，世界银行呼吁人们在对那些需要帮助的人给予更多的援助同时，他们希望世界领导者们可以行动起来减少碳排放。 5 【听力原文】 Therere r
22、eports of fights at an Australian immigration detention center on Christmas Island following the death of a refugee.(5)Australian media say the fights started after an argument between a prisoner and a guard about the death. Jon Donnison reports from Sydney. “The Australian Immigration Ministry has
23、confirmed there have been what it calls disturbances at the Christmas Island detention center. There are reports some security guards abandoned their positions with fences torn down and fires lit. Fazel Chegeni was found dead at the bottom of a cliff after he apparently managed to escape from the ce
24、ntre on Friday.(6)Around 200 shelter-seekers are held on Christmas Island which is one of several offshore detention centers operated by Australia.(7)The country has been widely criticized by human rights groups for its treatment to the shelter-seekers but the government here says its tough polices
25、have worked and stopped people trying to reach Australia shores by boat. “ 5. How did the fights take place? 6. How many refugees are held on Christmas Island? 7. What is Australia criticized for? 5 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 新闻中提到，澳大利亚媒体说，一名犯人与一名警卫就一难民的死亡而争吵起来，就是这样的争吵引发了暴动。 6 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 新闻中提到，在圣诞岛上，大约有 2
26、00名寻求庇护者。 7 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 新闻中提到，澳大利亚因为其对待难民的方式而广泛受到人权组织的谴责。 Section B 8 【听力原文】 M: Laura, what are you busy doing? W:(8)Im working on my report on gender differences with the results of my survey. M: Oh? What are findings? Are there really a lot of differences between men and women? W: You bet ther
27、e are. For example,(9)in a lot of mens minds, women tend to be really talkative and some would describe their wives as chatter boxes. They say their wives say many things so fast that they get lost in the middle of the conversation. M: Oh, dear. Thats too bad. But that is only mens feelings. Do you
28、find that women do talk so much? W: Well, it all depends. Actually, my research findings are that men and women simply have different ways of talking.(10)Men do the public talking well and women often do the private talking. M: Sorry, I lose track of your words. Private talking? Whats that? W: That
29、is to say,(10)for most women, the language of conversation is primarily a way of establishing connections and relationships. But for most men, talk is primarily a means to stay independent and maintain status in the social order. M: I see. Men do have higher social status than women. W: But nowadays
30、, more and more women are doing better and better in the society. For example, in some Latin American countries, there are female defense ministers and in America, there are female Secretaries of State. M: But do you feel that men and women are equally treated in the modern society? W: According to
31、my research, there are still a lot of inequalities in both developing countries and the industrial ones. But fortunately, things are changing for the better. 8. What is the woman busy doing? 9. What do men think of their wives in general? 10. What can we learn about peoples ways of talking? 11. Why
32、are female defense ministers mentioned in the conversation? 8 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题问的是女士正在忙什么。对话开头男士就问女士她正在忙什么， 女士直接回答说她正在写有关性别差异调查结果的报告。 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题问的是整体来讲，男性是如何看待自己的妻子的。女士说她在调查的过程中发现，大多数男性认为自己的妻子很健谈，有时妻子说的话太多太快，以至于他们跟不上妻子的话语。因此，整体来讲，丈夫们认为自己的妻子说话太多太快。 chatter box意为 “话匣子 ”。 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】
33、本题问的是我们能了解到关于人们讲话方式的什么信息。女士明确提到，男性对公开讲话比较拿手，而女性的交谈则大多数属于私人 谈话，但这并不是说女性从来就不公开讲话，因此排除 A和 B.根据对话中对 public talking和private talking的解释可知，大多数女性把交谈视为联络沟通的一种方式。 11 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题问的是对话中提到女国防部长的原因。女士提到，越来越多的女性在现代社会做得越来越好，并以拉丁美洲一些国家的女国防部长和美国的女国务卿为例来论证。因此，对话中提到女国防部长是为了证明女性在现代社会做得越来越好。 12 【听力原文】 M: Hi, Ruby,
34、 have you heard that there is going to be a robot show at the museum? W: Yes. And they say students can get half-price tickets. Sam, are you planning to go? M: Yes.(15)And I have invited my girlfriend to go with me.(14)So I wonder if I could borrow your car this Sunday. W: Well, would you please wai
35、t just a moment and let me check my schedule? M: OK. W: Well,(12)today is Friday and Ted wants to meet with me on Sunday, so that we can talk about next weeks experiment. But I guess I can call him and put it off to the next Monday. The experiment is on Wednesday. Um, Sam,(15)do you mind me joining
36、you to go to the robot show? Or you want it to be a trip with your girlfriend only? M: Are you kidding? Of course I dont mind. By the way, we can have lunch together at the Mexico restaurant just next to the museum. I heard they have really nice food and the price isnt high.(13)That will be my treat
37、. W: I think its better if we go Dutch. M:(13)I do want to pay for it. I appreciate your driving us to the museum. In this weather, we would shake all over if we have to wait for the bus. W: All right, then.(14)(15)Ill pick you up at 8:00 Sunday morning. Then, we can pick up your girlfriend at about
38、 8:20. M: Thank you. See you on Sunday. W: See you. 12. What did Ruby plan to do on Sunday? 13. Who will pay for the lunch? 14. When will they go to the robot show? 15. How many people will go to the robot show? 12 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题问的是 Ruby本打算周日做什么。 Ruby说本来这周日 Ted想和她碰面商量下周的实验，因此她本来打算与 Ted碰面。 13 【正确
39、答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题问的是谁支付午餐费用。本 题的关键是理解 That will be my treat，该习语意为 “我请客 ”。虽然 Ruby提出了 “AA制 ”，但是 Sam强烈表示他支付午餐的费用。 14 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题问的是他们什么时候去看机器人展览。对话开始， Sam明确说周日想借 Ruby的车用，而且在对话最后， Ruby说周日去接 Sam和他的女朋友一起去看机器人展览。因此，他们周日去参加机器人展览。 15 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题问的是几个人去看机器人展览。 Sam向 Ruby借车是为了周日和女朋友一起去看机器人展览，而 Ruby最
40、后决定和他们一起去。由此可知，周日去看机器人展览的一共有三个人。 Section C 16 【听力原文】 To some its a dream job eating delicious meals for free and then writing about them. But for some food critics, their eyes arent the only thing that gets wide when they consider yet another feast,(16)because the food critics tend to gain weight an
41、d become fat. Karen Fernau, a food writer for The Arizona Republic, said when she first started her job, she began to gain weight. “I always looked forward to lunch before this job, then all of a sudden lunch was all day every day.“ she says. Nine years later, keeping her weight steady and her healt
42、h intact is a daily battle.(17)If she knows she will be going to a tasting at a bakery or eating a four course meal, she usually eats fruit or salads throughout the day. At one tasting session alone, she says, upward of 1 000 calories is often added to her day. Thats about half of the recommended to
43、tal calories per day for the average adult. But even though she has devised a special eating method, Fernau says sticking to it is a daily battle. And food editors, writers and critics across the country couldnt agree more.(18)Joe Yonan, a food editor at The Washington Post, has intensified his exer
44、cise habits since he started the job two years ago. Yonan says he realized early that he was gaining weight and promptly hired a personal trainer to meet with three times a week, on top of his aerobic training three to five times a week. Still, its a struggle that many Americans might envy. Alter al
45、l, its one thing to get your calories from lobster tails and quite another to get them from sodas and fast-food burgers. 16. Why does the speaker say the food critics eyes arent the only thing that gets wide? 17. What is Karen Fernaus way of keeping her weight steady? 18. What can we know about Yona
46、ns job? 16 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题问的是为什么讲话者说美食评论家变大的不仅仅是眼睛。短文开篇便提到，美食评论家们在品尝美食时，会变大的不仅仅是眼睛，紧接着解释原因是美食评论家们容易变胖。即美食评论家们品尝美食时，不仅会因食物的丰盛睁大眼睛，还会因为享用美食而变胖。 17 【正确答案】 B 【试 题解析】 本题问的是 Karen Fernau是如何保持体重稳定的。短文中提到，当 Karen Fernau知道如果会因工作吃大餐时，这一天她就会只吃水果或者沙拉，这就是她的减肥方法。 18 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题问的是我们能了解到关于 Yonan的工作的什么信息。
47、短文中明确提到， Yonan在两年前开始了他在 The Washington Post的工作，即他已经为华盛顿邮报工作两年了。 19 【听力原文】 What really works to make sustainable changes in diet and lifestyle? Its probably not what you think.(19)Years of clinical research proves that the real keys are pleasure, joy and freedom, not willpower and hardship. Joy of li
48、ving is sustainable: fear of dying is not. Why? Because life is to be enjoyed. Theres no point in giving up something you enjoy unless you get something back thats even better, and quickly.(20)When people eat more healthfully, exercise, quit smoking, manage stress better, and love more, they find th
49、at they feel so much better, so quickly, it reconstructs the reason for making these changes from fear of dying to joy of living. Fortunately, the latest studies show how powerful the mechanisms that control our health and well-being are. When you exercise and eat right, your brain receives more blood flow and oxygen, so you become smarter, think more clearly, have more energy, and need less sleep. Your face receives more blood flow,(21)so your skin glows more and wrinkles less. You look younger and more attractive. In contrast, an unhealth
