2016年12月 · 第3套 · 25 题

2016年12月英语四级(第3套 · 含听力)听力

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Section A · 第 1–2 题96 秒

本题型 Directions(点击展开)

Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

  • 0:00 - 0:17On Sunday, the castle's owner, John Gordon, 76, was forced to move out of his property after the River Dee swept away about 60 feet of land, leaving the castle dangerously close to the river, according to the Scottish Daily Record.
  • 0:18 - 0:28Abergeldie Castle, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was built by Sir Alexander Gordon of Midmar, who later became the Earl of Huntley.
  • 0:29 - 0:43The castle, which is located on 11,700 acres, was leased to members of the royal family between 1848 and 1970, including King Edward VII and George V.

Section A · 第 3–4 题103 秒

  • 0:00 - 0:01News Report 2.
  • 0:02 - 0:20Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17 miners who were stuck in an elevator below ground at Cargill Rock salt mine near Lansing, New York, according to Marcia Lynch, public information officer with Tompkins County's Emergency Response Department.
  • 0:20 - 0:32Emergency workers have made contact with the miners via a radio, and they all appear to be uninjured, said Jessica Verfuss, the emergency department's assistant director.

Section A · 第 5–7 题122 秒

  • 0:00 - 0:01News Report 3.
  • 0:02 - 0:03The U.
  • 0:03 - 0:04S.

Section B · 第 8–11 题173 秒

本题型 Directions(点击展开)

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

  • 0:00 - 0:01Conversation 1.
  • 0:01 - 0:03Mrs.
  • 0:04 - 0:08Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.

Section B · 第 12–15 题212 秒

  • 0:00 - 0:01Conversation 2.
  • 0:02 - 0:08Our topic today is about something that foreigners nearly always say when they visit Britain.
  • 0:08 - 0:12It's, why are the British so cold?

Section C · 第 16–18 题149 秒

本题型 Directions(点击展开)

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

  • 0:00 - 0:01Passage 1.
  • 0:01 - 0:06In college, time is scarce and consequently very precious.
  • 0:06 - 0:11At the same time, expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly.

Section C · 第 19–21 题135 秒

  • 0:00 - 0:01Passage 2.
  • 0:01 - 0:07Agriculture workers in green tea fields near Mount Kenya are gathering the tea leaves.
  • 0:08 - 0:09It is beautiful to see.

Section C · 第 22–25 题169 秒

  • 0:00 - 0:01Passage 3.
  • 0:01 - 0:08Today's consumers want beautiful handcrafted objects to wear and to have for their home environment.
  • 0:09 - 0:12They prefer something unique, and they demand quality.

答案与逐题解析

答案速查

1C
2A
3D
4B
5C
6D
7D
8A
9B
10C
11A
12B
13C
14B
15D
16A
17A
18C
19B
20D
21A
22C
23B
24B
25D
  1. 1听音作答

    • A. It was going to be renovated.
    • B. He could no longer pay the rent.
    • C. It was dangerous to live in.
    • D. He had sold it to the royal family.

    答案C

    解析原文依据:“leaving the castle dangerously close to the river”。河水冲…

  2. 2听音作答

    • A. A storm.
    • B. A strike.
    • C. A forest fire.
    • D. A terrorist attack.

    答案A

    解析原文依据:“Storm Frank hit the country last Wednesday”。last Wedne…

  3. 3听音作答

    • A. They lost contact with the emergency department.
    • B. They were injured by suddenly falling rocks.
    • C. They sent calls for help via a portable radio.
    • D. They were trapped in an underground elevator.

    答案D

    解析原文依据:“17 miners who were stuck in an elevator below ground”。…

  4. 4听音作答

    • A. They provided the miners with food and water.
    • B. They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.
    • C. They released the details of the accident.
    • D. They tried hard to repair the elevator.

    答案B

    解析原文依据:“provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so that …

  5. 5听音作答

    • A. Raise postage rates.
    • B. Improve its services.
    • C. Close some of its post offices.
    • D. Redesign delivery routes.

    答案C

    解析原文依据:“considering closing about 3,700 post offices over the …

  6. 6听音作答

    • A. Closing offices on holidays.
    • B. Shortening business hours.
    • C. Computerizing mail sorting processes.
    • D. Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.

    答案D

    解析原文依据:“plans to stop mail delivery on Saturdays”。停止星期六投递邮件对应D…

  7. 7听音作答

    • A. A lot of controversy will arise.
    • B. Taxpayers will be very pleased.
    • C. Many people will begin to complain.
    • D. Many post office staff will lose their jobs.

    答案D

    解析原文依据:“about 3,000 postmasters, 500 station managers, and bet…

  8. 8听音作答

    • A. He will lose part of his pay.
    • B. He will go through retraining.
    • C. He will be given a warning.
    • D. He will be kept from promotion.

    答案A

    解析原文依据:“He'll simply lose part of his pay.”。lose part of his p…

  9. 9听音作答

    • A. He is an experienced press operator.
    • B. He is a trustworthy guy.
    • C. He is always on time.
    • D. He is on good terms with his workmates.

    答案B

    解析原文依据:“Is John reliable? Yes, he is.”。reliable与trustworthy同义,…

  10. 10听音作答

    • A. She is a trade union representative.
    • B. She is a senior manager of the shop.
    • C. She is better at handling such matters.
    • D. She is in charge of public relations.

    答案C

    解析原文依据:“you're so much better at handling things like this”。女士…

  11. 11听音作答

    • A. He is always trying to stir up trouble.
    • B. He is skilled and experienced.
    • C. He is very close to the manager.
    • D. He is always complaining about low wages.

    答案A

    解析原文依据:“He's always trying to make trouble.”。make trouble与stir…

  12. 12听音作答

    • A. Open.
    • B. Reserved.
    • C. Selfish.
    • D. Friendly.

    答案B

    解析原文依据:“They say we're cold, reserved, unfriendly.”。reserved指拘…

  13. 13听音作答

    • A. They read a book.
    • B. They talk about the weather.
    • C. They stay quiet.
    • D. They chat with fellow passengers.

    答案C

    解析原文依据:“British people seldom speak on the train or the bus.”。…

  14. 14听音作答

    • A. She was unwilling to make friends with workmates.
    • B. She was never invited to a colleague's home.
    • C. She was eager to visit an English castle.
    • D. She was always treated as a foreigner.

    答案B

    解析原文依据:“not one of her colleagues, had ever invited her to the…

  15. 15听音作答

    • A. Houses are much more quiet.
    • B. They want to have more space.
    • C. They want a garden of their own.
    • D. Houses provide more privacy.

    答案D

    解析原文依据:“It's about being private. You go home to your house an…

  16. 16听音作答

    • A. They will automatically be given hiring priority.
    • B. They don't have to go through job interviews.
    • C. They are likely to get much higher pay.
    • D. They don't have much choice of jobs.

    答案A

    解析原文依据:“as a student, you will automatically be given hiring p…

  17. 17听音作答

    • A. Visit the school careers service.
    • B. Ask their professors for help.
    • C. Look at school bulletin boards.
    • D. Go through campus newspapers.

    答案A

    解析原文依据:“Check with your school's careers service or employment…

  18. 18听音作答

    • A. Providing students with information about the library.
    • B. Helping students arrange appointments with librarians.
    • C. Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.
    • D. Helping students find the books and journals they need.

    答案C

    解析原文依据:“supervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosp…

  19. 19听音作答

    • A. It tastes better.
    • B. It may be sold at a higher price.
    • C. It is easier to grow.
    • D. It can better survive extreme weathers.

    答案B

    解析原文依据:“could be sold for a price that is three to four times …

  20. 20听音作答

    • A. It can grow in drier soil.
    • B. It is immune to various diseases.
    • C. It will replace green tea one day.
    • D. It is healthier than green tea.

    答案D

    解析原文依据:“They say it is healthier than green tea”。研究者认为紫茶比绿茶更健康…

  21. 21听音作答

    • A. It does not have a stable market.
    • B. It has made tea farmers' lives easier.
    • C. It does not bring the promised health benefits.
    • D. It has been well received by many tea drinkers.

    答案A

    解析原文依据:“He says the market for the tea is unstable”。unstable m…

  22. 22听音作答

    • A. They care more about environment.
    • B. They decorate their homes themselves.
    • C. They prefer unique objects of high quality.
    • D. They need decorations to show their status.

    答案C

    解析原文依据:“They prefer something unique, and they demand quality.…

  23. 23听音作答

    • A. They made great contributions to society.
    • B. They could only try to create at night.
    • C. They were proud of their creations.
    • D. They focused on the quality of their products.

    答案B

    解析原文依据:“No longer does a good craftsman have to work in a job …

  24. 24听音作答

    • A. Identify fake crafts.
    • B. Make wise choices.
    • C. To arouse public interest in crafts.
    • D. To boost the local economy.

    答案B

    解析原文依据:“Craftsmen have helped educate consumers to make wise c…

  25. 25听音作答

    • A. To attract foreign investments.
    • B. To preserve the traditional culture.
    • C. Design handicrafts themselves.
    • D. Learn the importance of creation.

    答案D

    解析当前题干询问州艺术委员会赞助手工艺节的原因。原文明确说“This boosts the local economy co…

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