大学英语四级改革适用(听力)模拟试卷329(题后含答案及解析)

大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷329 (题后含答案及解析)

题型有：1. How much is the book worth?2. How did the thieves steal the book? 1．

A．2 dollars. B．100 dollars. C．1,982 dollars. D．60,000 dollars.

正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力

2．

A．The thieves stole the book with no body there. B．The thieves stole the book with the writer there.

C．The thieves stole the book with employees and guards there. D．The thieves stole the book with the police there.

正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力

听力原文： At least 10 people have died in the American state of Texas after a bus carrying 15 prisoners and prison staff skidded off an icy bridge on Wednesday morning. Kim Ghattas is in Washington. “The bus was carrying 12 prisoners who were being transferred from one prison to another in Texas, also on board was three correction officers. The white bus was almost half way through its 6-hour journey from Abilene to El Paso on the border with Mexico. It slid on the icy roads at 7：30 in the morning just west of the town of Odessa, slipped down in an embankment and then hit a freight train before landing on its side. Eight prisoners and two correction officers died. The other five passengers were injured and taken into hospital.” Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. How did the accident happen?4. How many prisoners died?

3．

A．The bus skidded off the icy bridge.

B．The prisoners fought against the prison staff. C．The driver drank too much. D．The brake system broke down.

正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力

4． A．8. B．10. C．12. D．15.

正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力

听力原文： Concern grows over migrant disasters in the Mediterranean. The United Nations human rights chief accused Europe of a “monumental failure of compassion” on Monday in its response to the soaring number of migrants who are drowning in the Mediterranean. Zeid Raad al-Hussein said he was “horrified but not surprised by this latest tragedy,” referring to the capsizing last weekend of a boat filled with 700 migrants or more off the Libyan coast as it headed to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa. All but the 28 survivors who were rescued are feared dead. Lisa Schlein reports on search and rescue efforts. International Organization for Migration spokesman Joel Millman, tells VOA search and rescue missions are continuing. “The waters are calm and the weather is fair right now; the authorities believe there remains a chance to find people.” The International Organization for Migration reports the death toll this year is more than 1,500, compared with 96 during the first four months of 2014. The majority of migrants making this perilous journey are from sub-Saharan Africa, Eritrea, Somalia, and Syria. Lisa Schlein for VOA News, Geneva.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. What is the news report mainly about?6. How many people survived?7. Why do authorities believe there still is a chance to find people?

5．

A．Concerns about migrant riots. B．Concerns about migrant drowning. C．Concerns about migrant family. D．Concerns about migrant education.

正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力

6． A．28. B．96. C．700. D．1,500.

正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力

7．

A．The Europeans are nice.

B．The sea is comparatively small. C．The weather is good.

D．The rescuers are well-trained.

正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力

Section B

听力原文：W: Morning, this is TGC!M: Good morning, Walter Barry here, calling from London. Could I speak to Mr. Grand, please?W: Who’s calling, please?M: Walter Barry, from London.W: What is it about, please?M: Well, I understand that your company has a chemical processing plant. My own company LCP, Liquid Control Products, is a leader in safety from leaks in the field of chemical processing. I’d like to speak to Mr. Grand to discuss ways in which we could help TGC protect itself from such problems and save money at the same time.W: Yes, I see. Well, Mr. Grand is not available just now.M: Can you tell me when I could reach him?W: He’s very busy for the next few days. Then he’ll be away in New York. So it’s difficult to give you a time.M: Could I speak to someone else, perhaps?W: Who, in particular?M: A colleague, for example?W: You are speaking to his personal assistant. I can deal with calls for Mr. Grand.M: Yes, well, could I ring him tomorrow?W: No, I’m sorry. He won’t be free tomorrow. Listen, let me suggest something. You send us details of your products and services, together with references from other companies. And then we’ll contact you.M: Yes, that’s very kind of you. I have your address.W: Very good, Mr...?M: Barry. Walter Barry, from LCP in London.W: Right, Mr. Barry. We look forward to hearing from you.M: Thank you. Goodbye.W: Bye.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. What do we learn about the woman’s company?9. What do we learn about the man?10. What is the woman’s position in her company?11. What does the woman suggest the man do?

8．

A．It specializes in safety from leaks. B．It is headquartered in London. C．It has a partnership with LCP. D．It has a chemical processing plant.

正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力

9．

A．He is Mr. Grand’s friend. B．He is a safety inspector. C．He is a salesman. D．He is a chemist.

正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力

10．

A．Director of the safety department. B．Mr. Grand’s personal assistant. C．Head of the personnel department. D．The public relations officer.

正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力

11．

A．Wait for Mr. Grand to call back. B．Leave a message for Mr. Grand.

C．Provide details of their products and services. D．Send a comprehensive description of their word.

正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力

听力原文：M: Miss Yamada, did you ever think that you would find yourself living and working in the Western world?W: No, not really, although I’ve always listened to recordings of great orchestras from Europe.M: So you enjoyed classical music even when you were very young?W: Oh, yes. I was an only child.M: You were born in 1955. Is that right?W: Yes, I began violin lessons at school when I was six.M: As young as that, did you like it?W: Oh, yes, very much.M: When did you first play on your own? I mean, when did you give your first performance?W: I think I was... eight? No, Nine. I just had my birthday a week before, and my father had bought me a new violin. I played a small piece at the school concert.M: Did you know then that you would become a professional violinist?W: Yes, I think so. I enjoyed playing the violin very much, and I didn’t mind practicing, sometimes three or four hours a day.M: And when did you first come to Europe?W: I was very lucky. When I was 15, I won a scholarship to a college in Paris. That was for a three-year course.M: How did your parents feel about that?W: I think they were pleased and worried at the same time. It was the chance of a lifetime. But of course I would be thousands of miles from home. Anyway, I studied in Paris for three years and then went back to Tokyo.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. What do we know about the woman before she went to Europe?13. What does the woman say about her music experience?14. When did the woman first give her performance?15. What does the woman say about her study in Paris?

12．

A．She learned playing the violin from a famous French musician. B．She dreamed of working and living in a European country. C．She read a lot about European musicians and their music. D．She listened to recordings of many European orchestras.

正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力

13．

A．She began taking violin lessons as a small child. B．She was a pupil of a famous European violinist. C．She gave her first performance with her father. D．She became a professional violinist at fifteen.

正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力

14．

A．When she was eight. B．When she was nine, C．When she was 15. D．When she was 16.

正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力

15．

A．It gave her a chance to explore the city. B．It was the chance of a lifetime. C．It was a great challenge to her.

D．It helped her learn classical French music.

正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力

Section C

听力原文： What makes a person famous? This is a mystery that many people have carefully thought about. All kinds of myths surround the lives of well-known people. Most people are familiar with the works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Yet how many know Shakespeare, the person, the man behind the works? After centuries of research, scholars are still trying to discover Shakespeare’s personal history. It is not easily found in his writings. Authors of the time could not protect their works. An acting company, for example, could change a play if they wanted to. Nowadays, writers have copyrights that protect their works. Many myths arose about Shakespeare. Some said he had no formal education. Others believed that he began his career by tending the horses of wealthy men. All of these myths are interesting, but are they true? Probably not. Shakespeare’s father was a respected man in Stratford-on-Avon, a member of the town council. He sent young William to grammar school. Most people of Elizabethan times did not continue beyond grammar school. So, Shakespeare did have, at least, an average education. Some parts of Shakespeare’s life will always remain unknown. The Great London Fire of 1666 burned many important documents that could have been a source of clues. We will always be left with many questions and few facts. Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard. 16. What does the speaker say about William Shakespeare?17. What do we learn about Shakespeare’s father?18. Why does the speaker say parts of Shakespeare’s life will remain a mystery?

16．

A．There are mysterious stories behind his works. B．There are many misunderstandings about him.

C．His works have no match worldwide. D．His personal history is little known.

正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力

17．

A．He moved to Stratford-on-Avon in his childhood. B．He failed to go beyond grammar school. C．He was a member of the town council.

D．He once worked in a well-known acting company.

正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力

18．

A．Writers of his time had no means to protect their works. B．Possible sources of clues about him were lost in a fire. C．His works were adapted beyond recognition. D．People of his time had little interest in him.

正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力

听力原文： Wherever you go and for whatever reason, it’s important to be safe. While the majority of people you meet when travelling are sure to be friendly and welcoming, there are dangers-theft being the most common. Just as in your home country, do not expect everyone you meet to be friendly and helpful. It’s important to prepare for your trip in advance and to take precautions while you are travelling. As you prepare for your trip, make sure you have the right paperwork. You don’t want to get to your destination, only to find you have the wrong visa, or worse, that your passport isn’t valid anymore. Also, make sure you travel with proper medical insurance, so that if you are sick or injured during your travels, you will be able to get treatment. If you want to drive while you are abroad, make sure you have an international driver’s license. When you get to your destination, use official transport. Always go to bus and taxi stands. Don’t accept rides from strangers who offer you a lift. If there is no meter in the taxi, agree on a price before you get in. If you prefer to stay in cheap hotels while travelling, make sure you can lock the door of your room from the inside. Finally, remember to smile. It’s the friendliest and most sincere form of communication, and is sure to be understood in any part of the world!Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. What is mentioned as the most common danger when people go travelling abroad?20. What is the most important thing to do when you prepare for your trip abroad?21. What does the speaker suggest you do when you arrive at your destination?

19． A．Theft. B．Cheating.

C．Air crash.

D．Road accidents.

正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力

20．

A．Learn the local customs. B．Make hotel reservations. C．Book tickets well in advance. D．Have the right documents.

正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力

21．

A．Contact your agent. B．Get a lift if possible. C．Use official transport. D．Have a friend meet you.

正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力

听力原文： The British are supposed to be famous for laughing at themselves, but even their sense of humour has a limit, as the British retailer Gerald Ratner found out to his cost. When Ratner took over his father’s chain of 130 jewelry shops in 1984, he introduced a very clear company policy. He decided that his shops should sell down-market products at the lowest possible prices. It was a great success. The British public loved his cheap gold earrings and his tasteless silver ornaments. By 1991, Ratner’s company had 2,400 shops and it was worth over 680 million pounds. But in April of that year, Gerald Ratner made a big mistake. At a big meeting of top British businesspeople, he stood up and explained the secret of his success. “People say ‘How can we sell our goods for such a low price?’ I say ‘Because they are absolute rubbish.’”His audience roared with laughter. But the British newspapers and the British public were not so amused. People felt insulted and stayed away from Ratner’s shops. Sales fell and six months after his speech, Ratner’s share price had fallen by 42%. The following year, things got worse and Gerald Ratner was forced to resign. By the end of 1992, he lost his company, his career and his house. Even worse, 25,000 of his employees had lost their jobs. It had been a very expensive joke.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. What did Gerald Ratner decide to do when he took over his father’s shops?23. On what occasion did Gerald Ratner explain the secret of his success?24. How did people feel when they learned of Gerald Ratner’s remarks?25. What does the story of Gerald Ratner suggest?

22．

A．Cut down production cost.

B．Sell inexpensive products. C．Specialise in gold ornaments. D．Refine the taste of his goods.

正确答案：B 涉及知识点：听力 23．

A．At a national press conference. B．During a live television interview.

C．During a local sales promotion campaign. D．At a meeting of top British businesspeople.

正确答案：D 涉及知识点：听力

24．

A．Insulted. B．Puzzled. C．Distressed. D．Discouraged.

正确答案：A 涉及知识点：听力

25．

A．The words of some businesspeople are just rubbish. B．He who never learns from the past is bound to fail. C．There should be a limit to one’s sense of humour. D．He is not laughed at that laughs at himself first.

正确答案：C 涉及知识点：听力