1、大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 334及答案与解析 Section A （ A） The terrible effects of drought on California. （ B） New technologies used to prevent water waste. （ C） A mandatory order on the reduction of water use in California. （ D） The serious shortage of water in California. （ A） 25%. （ B） 38 million. （ C） 8 millio
2、n. （ D） 9%. （ A） Provide financial support. （ B） Create more job opportunities. （ C） Reduce the extremely high rents. （ D） Hire professional designers. （ A） It must sell at least 1,000 products every year. （ B） It was established fourteen years ago. （ C） It has been granted more than a million dolla
3、rs. （ D） It is unqualified for the Made in New York program. （ A） Mobile phones are very popular. （ B） People cant afford mobile phones. （ C） The cost of mobile services is high. （ D） Ads on mobile phones are forbidden. （ A） The governments intervention. （ B） The high advertisement investment. （ C）
4、The low living standard. （ D） The lack of competition. （ A） Inaccessible Internet. （ B） Service quality. （ C） Annual income. （ D） Rail network. Section B （ A） She is a hard-working student. （ B） She is interested in fashion and dating. （ C） She always quarrels with her mother. （ D） She doesnt want t
5、o go to college. （ A） Send her daughter to a private school. （ B） Help her daughter find a good job. （ C） Criticize her daughter and force her to study hard. （ D） Talk with her daughter seriously about college. （ A） It is normal. （ B） It is unreasonable. （ C） It is hard to understand. （ D） It is rat
6、ional. （ A） Mothers and daughters dont always agree with each other. （ B） Going to college is the best way for teenagers. （ C） Some teenagers dont know the real life when they are in school. （ D） Teenage girls think of nothing but clothes and boys. （ A） The apartment she rents is too far from her co
7、llege. （ B） The apartment she rents needs a lot of repair work. （ C） Her roommate wont share the repair cost. （ D） Shes having trouble with the owner of the apartment. （ A） The woman didnt pay her rent on time. （ B） She couldnt find anyone to repair the washing machine. （ C） The woman had the repair
8、 done with more money. （ D） She had to buy a new washing machine. （ A） He has some knowledge of law. （ B） He has encountered the same problem. （ C） He knows the owner. （ D） He can bring a lawsuit against the owner. （ A） Find another apartment. （ B） Solve the problem by talking to Ms. Hansen. （ C） As
9、k Sam to repair the washing machine. （ D） Buy a new washing machine for the owner. Section C （ A） A promise to do something different in the coming year. （ B） A promise that cannot be easily lived up to. （ C） A common tradition to celebrate the New Year. （ D） An intense desire for a better year. （ A
10、） People in different cultures have similar resolutions. （ B） All teenage boys may have girlfriends after making resolutions. （ C） Making New Years resolutions is a common tradition in the US. （ D） If you make a wish on New Years Day, it will probably come true. （ A） A new president. （ B） A girlfrie
11、nd. （ C） More money. （ D） A successful business. （ A） They will become less sweet. （ B） They will turn white. （ C） They will lose water. （ D） They will freeze to death. （ A） By its length. （ B） By its taste. （ C） By its shape. （ D） By its color. （ A） They are in the same shape. （ B） Their taste has
12、nothing to do with soil conditions. （ C） They can be grown during winter months. （ D） Their taste has much to do with the weather. （ A） How to apply for a public college in America. （ B） Differences on expenses between public and private colleges in America. （ C） Cost differences on higher education
13、 between local citizens and non-residents. （ D） Advantages and disadvantages of going to a private college. （ A） $800. （ B） $8,000. （ C） $8,800. （ D） $34,000. （ A） It gets money from the state. （ B） It contributes money to charity. （ C） It offers financial aid for international students. （ D） It get
14、s financial support from big companies. （ A） High price means the high quality of a school for them. （ B） Not all private schools cost more than public schools for them. （ C） They may choose private schools if they want to save money. （ D） Public colleges always have more international students than
15、 private colleges. 大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 334答案与解析 Section A 1 【听力原文】 California has been dealing with the effects of drought for more than two years. The state governor has ordered a mandatory reduction of water usage to prevent waste. The state is also looking into new technologies that will make Cali
16、fornia more drought resistant. The executive order issued by the governor on Wednesday requires the State Water Resources Control Board to reduce water use by 25 percent across California. Governor Brown said 38 million people will be affected. The measure is expected to save hundreds of thousands o
17、f liters of water over nine months. The mandatory water rationing is unprecedented in the United States, and some Californians are against it, saying that water saving should be voluntary. But previous measures to fight a persistent drought have not improved the situation. The governor warned reside
18、nts to be prepared to change their lifestyle. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard. 1. What is the news report mainly about? 2. How many people will be affected in California according to Governor Brown? 1 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 3 【听力原文】 In New York cit
19、y, the fashion industry accounts for more than five percent of the workforce and generates nearly $18 billion a year in retail sales. This year, the city will allocate $15 million to encourage emerging designers and manufacturers to create fashions locally through a program called Made in New York.
20、Eligible companies like Leota, must sell at least 1,000 products annually and design, cut, sew, assemble and finish their fashions in the city. Founder Sarah Carson is looking forward to additional Made in New York production incentives. Leota was launched in New York four years ago and has steadily
21、 grown. But manufacturing in New York has limitations-sky-high rents, an aging workforce and outdated technology. The Made in New York program provides incentives to factories that invest in technology and workforce development. So far, the city has granted more than a million dollars to eligible fa
22、ctories. Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard. 3. What does New York plan to do for the fashion industry? 4. What can we learn about Leota from the news report? 3 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 5 【听力原文】 Malawi is one of the poorest nations in Africa. Unemployme
23、nt rates are high. And those who have jobs have meager salaries. Yet a recent report by the International Telecommunications Union, ITU, says on average, Malawians use more than twelve dollars a month on cell phones. This is more than half of what an ordinary Malawian earns. In neighboring Mozambiqu
24、e, consumers spend just over a quarter of their income on mobile phone usage. But in Kenya and South Africa, the figure is significantly lower amounting to less than five percent of average monthly earnings. This lack of competition is why mobile tariffs are so high. The government might be forced t
25、o intervene to bring down the cost of using a mobile phone. But it is not just the cost of mobile services that is an issue in Malawi. Many consumers also want the providers to give them value for their money by improving the quality of service they get. There are times that the network is very bad.
26、 Even the Internet is very slow. Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard. 5. What does the International Telecommunications Union find in Malawi? 6. What has caused the current situation in Malawi? 7. What else do Malawians complain about on using mobile phones? 5 【正确答案】 C
27、【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 Section B 8 【听力原文】 M: Hi, Jenny, you dont look happy. Whats wrong? W: Well, Jack, Ive got a problem. You know my daughter Lisa is 16 years old now. And weve begun talking about college. She says she wants to go, but she just lets her grades slip an
28、d no matter how many times I urge her to study, all that she seems to be interested in are clothes and boys. Were not wealthy, you know. And it wont be easy for us to afford the tuition if she cant get a scholarship. Is going to college the best choice for her right now? M: Do you mean that she does
29、nt seem ready for college? W: Yes, exactly. M: Then youd better have a serious talk with her about college. W: A serious talk with her? M: Yes, in my opinion, its quite normal for girls of her age to be wrapped up in fashion and dating, but as a mother, you have the right to expect her to pay attent
30、ion to her study, too. W: Yes, but how? M: Ask her how serious she is about college and how hard shes willing to work for it. Lisa may be more committed than you realize. But if not, tell her she should think about putting college off for a while. That could give her the push she needs to take her e
31、ducation seriously. W: Sounds like a good idea. M: And if you decide she should wait, you may help her get a job, take classes at a community college or do an internship to get experience. She may be just one of those who need to see a bit of real life before they settle down. Questions 8 to 11 are
32、based on the conversation you have just heard. 8. What do we learn about Lisa? 9. What is the woman probably going to do? 10. What does the man think of the girls phenomenon? 11. What can be inferred from the conversation? 8 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 C 【
33、知识模块】 听力 12 【听力原文】 M: Hello. W: Hello, Sam. This is Emma Robert. Sorry to bother you, but Im having a small problem and I think you might be able to help me out. M: My pleasure, Emma. Whats up? W: Well, you know, Julia and I moved into an off-campus apartment last year. Weve been happy with it until
34、 the past couple of months. M: Yeah? What happened? W: Well, the washing machine broke down, so we reported it to Ms. Hansen, the owner. She said shed take care of it, but a month went by and nothing happened. M: Did you get in touch with her again? W: I got a repairman to give me an estimate and I
35、sent it to Ms. Hansen. I had the repair done before hearing from her. And I deducted the cost from the rent check. M: So whats the problem? W: She called madly. She said she could have gotten the repair done with less money. Now shes threatening to expel us for not paying the full rent. M: Hold on,
36、Emma. It does sound pretty serious, but Im sure you can all sit down and work this out. W: Well, youre studying at the law school, so I wondered if you would mind coming with Julia and me when we go to talk to Ms. Hansen. Were supposed to meet her at 7：00 tomorrow night. M: Sure, I havent studied a
37、lot about contracts yet, but Id be glad to help you straighten things out. Ill stop by around 6:30. W: Thats great. Thanks, Sam. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12. What can we learn about Emma? 13. Why was Ms. Hansen angry? 14. Why does Emma think Sam can help
38、her? 15. What are Emma and Julia planning to do? 12 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 13 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 14 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 15 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 Section C 16 【听力原文 】 Today, most people celebrate New Years Day on Jan, 1. People observe the New Years holiday in many different ways. The idea of admitting mista
39、kes and finishing the business of the old year is found in many cultures. So is the idea of making New Years resolutions. A resolution is a promise to change or do something different in the coming year. Making New Years resolutions is a common tradition. We talked to some people in Washington DC， M
40、iami and Florida about their resolutions, hopes and wishes for the next year. Many people have the same opinion as Miss Rice of Miami, who said the election process in the United States next time brought a return to hope. And Noah Green is a 42-year-old businessman and student in Miami. He expressed
41、 similar feelings about the political change. He said he hoped that the new president could help lead the way to better relations among the nations of the world. But many people we spoke to kept their resolutions very simple, like this boy. “My name is Sean Goodwin. I live in Washington DC. Im 12 ye
42、ars old and my New Years resolution is to get a girlfriend this year.“ Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. What is a New Years resolution? 17. What can we learn bout New Years resolutions from the passage? 18. What does Sean Goodwin wish for the next year? 16 【正确答案】
43、A 【知识模块】 听力 17 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 18 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 19 【听力原文】 When people think of carrots, they usually picture in their mind a vegetable that is long, thin and orange. But carrots come in many different sizes and shapes. And not all carrots are orange. For example, Paris Market carrots are abo
44、ut 5 centimeters around. Imperator carrots are thin and about 25 centimeters long. And Belgian White carrots are, as their name suggests, white. Weather, soil conditions and age will affect the way carrots taste. According to experts, warm days, cool nights and a medium soil temperature are the best
45、 conditions for growing carrots that taste great. Carrots need time to develop their full sugar content. This gives them their taste. If they are harvested too early, they will not have enough sugar. But carrots lose their sweetness if you wait too long to pull them from the ground. The best way to
46、judge if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color. Usually, the brighter the color is, the better the taste. Many people do not know that carrots can be grown during winter months. If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, you can grow and harvest carrots the same way as during
47、 summer months. If the ground does freeze in your part of the world, simply cover your carrot garden with a thick layer of leaves or straw. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard. 19. What may happen if we wait too long to pull carrots from the ground? 20. How can people kno
48、w if the carrot is ready to be harvested? 21. What do many people NOT know about carrots? 19 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 20 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 21 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 22 【听力原文】 A big difference between public and private in American higher education involves money. Public colleges and universities are less exp
49、ensive because they get money from the states that started them to educate local citizens. As a result, out-of-state and international students usually pay more than state residents, at least in the first year. The University of Oregon, located in Eugene, is one of the public universities. The cost for undergraduates this year is $6,000 for state residents. Housing is an additional $8,000. Non-residents pay the same for housing, but almost $20,000 for tuition and fees. Lets see how these numbers compare to a private college in Oregon. Le
