大学英语四级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷236 (题后含答案及解析)
题型有：1. What is the news report mainly about?2. When did the incident occur?
1．
A．Christmas-time attacks made by Somali rebels.
B．An explosion at a bus station in central Nairobi.
C．The killing of more than 70 Ugandans in Kampala.
D．Blasts t off by a Somali group in Uganda’s capital.
正确答案：B
解析：新闻的主旨大意一般出现在新闻的开头。由首句可知，本则新闻主要是关于发生在内罗比(肯尼亚首都)中部汽车站的一起爆炸事故。
2．
A．On Christmas Eve.
B．Just before midnight.
C．During a curity check.
D．In the small hours of the morning.
正确答案：C
解析：新闻中提到，目击者称，一个包裹在进行安检的时候发生了爆炸。
听力原文： Woolworths is one of the best known names on the British High Street. It’s been in business nearly a century.(3)Many of its 800 stores are likely to clo following the company’s decision to call in administrators(4)after an attempt to ll the business for a token ￡ 1 failed. The company has huge debts. The immediate cau for the collap has been Britain’s slide toward recession, which has cut into consumer spending. However, the business had been in trouble for years. Known for low-priced g
eneral goods, Woolworths has struggled in the face of competition from supermarkets expanding beyond groceries and a new generation of internet retailers. Many of the store group’药品养护s 25 000 employees are likely to lo their jobs. Some profitable areas such as the DVD publishing business will survive.3. What do we learn about Woolworths from the news report?4. What did Woolworths attempt to do recently?
3．
A．It is likely to clo many of its stores.
B．It is known for the quality of its goods.
C．It remains competitive in the recession.
D．It will expand its online retail business.
正确答案：A
解析：新闻中提到，沃尔沃斯是一家在英国高街非常有名的零售公司，这一公司已经经营
了约一个世纪了，而正是这家公司可能会关闭它800家商店中的一部分。
4．
A．Expand its business beyond groceries.
B．Fire 25 000 of its current employees.
C．Cut its DVD publishing business.
D．Sell the business for one pound.
正确答案：D
解析：新闻中提到，沃尔沃斯曾经打算把它的业务以一英镑的价格卖掉，但是这一计划失败了。
听力原文： Cairo is known for its overcrowded roads, irregular driving practices and shaky old vehicles, but also for its air pollution. In recent months, though, environmental s
tudies indicate there have been signs of improvement.(5)That’s due in part to the removal of many of the capital’s old-fashioned black and white taxis. Most of the dated back to the 1960s and 70s and were in a poor state of repair. (6)After new legislation demanded their removal from the roads, a low interest loan scheme was t up with three Egyptian banks so drivers could buy new cars. The government pays about $ 900 for old ones to be discarded and advertising on the new vehicles helps cover repayments. The idea has proved popular with customers—they can now travel in air-conditioned comfort and(7)becau the new cabs are metered, they don’t have to argue over fares. Banks and car manufacturers are glad for the extra business in tough economic times. As for the taxi drivers, most are delighted to be behind the wheel of new cars, although there have been a few complaints about switching from black and white to a plain white colour.5. What change took place in Cairo recently?6. What helped bring about the change?7. Why do customers no longer argue with new cab drivers?
新生儿破伤风>青海湖攻略5．
A．All taxis began to u meters.
B．All taxis got air conditioning.
C．Advertiments were allowed on taxis.
可研究性报告D．Old taxis were replaced with new cabs.
伴随状语
正确答案：D
解析：新闻中提到，开罗的环境得到了改善，因为它把城市里老旧的黑白相间的出租车都换掉了。
6．
A．A low interest loan scheme.
B．Environmentalists’ protests.
C．Taxi pasngers’ complaints.
D．Permission for car advertising.
正确答案：A
解析：新闻中提到，在立法要求更换出租车后，一项低利息的贷款计划在三家埃及银行实施，所以司机们可以买得起新车了。
7．
A．There are no more irregular practices.
B．All new cabs provide air-conditioning.
C．New cabs are all equipped with meters.
D．New legislation protects consumer rights.
正确答案：C
解析：新闻中提到，因为新的出租车都安装了计价器，所以乘客和司机不会因为车费发生争吵了。
叶念琛
Section B
听力原文：W: Good afternoon. What can I do for you, sir?M: Good afternoon.(8)I come to London for a visit. I need to open an account, but I don’t know what type of account I could open. W: All right. How long will you stay in London? M: A couple of months, then I will go back to my country. W:(8)And how much money would you like to put in the bank? M: About ￡2 000.W:(9)Well, you could open a Higher Rate Deposit Account. It requires ￡ 500 to open the account. M: What is the advantage of that account? W: As the name implies, the main feature of this option is that the interest is 9% on net and 11. 5% on gross. If you are a non-resident, you could get interest on gross. M: Oh, I understand. How can I withdraw money? Do I need a cheque book? W: I’m afraid the only access to it is to come to your branch. M: I e.(10)What happens to the account if the balance goes below 500 pounds? W:(10)The rate of interest will be reduced and goes down to 5.52 percent. You can go below 500 pounds, but you can’t overdraw. M: What should I do if I want to clo the account? W:(11)One day’s notice is needed. You should go to your branch and give notice that you would like to clo the account, then come in the followin
g day and take your money out. That’s it. M: Thank you very much for your help. Now I would like to open a Higher Rate Deposit Account. W: That’s lovely. Plea fill in this form.8. Where did the conversation most probably take place?9. How much does it need to open a Higher Rate Deposit Account?10. What will happen if the balance goes below ￡ 500?11. What should the man do first if he wants to clo the account?
8．
A．In a bank.
B．At a fair.
C．In a shopping mall.
D．At a cafeteria.
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正确答案：A
解析：本题问的是该对话最有可能发生在哪里。对话开始男士提到他是来伦敦旅行的，需
要开一个账户；接下来女士问男士想在银行存多少钱。由此判断，该对话发生在银行。
9．
A．￡200.
B．￡300.
C．￡400.
D．￡500.
正确答案：D
解析：本题问的是开一个高利息存款账户需要多少钱。女士建议男士开一个高利息存款账户，并提到这种类型账户开户需要500英镑。
10．
A．The interest rate will go down to 5%.
B．The interest rate will be reduced.
C．The money can’t be withdrawn.
D．The account will be clod.
正确答案：B
解析：本题问的是如果账户余额不足500英镑会怎样。男士问女士这种账户中余额不足500英镑会怎样，女士告诉他利率会降低到5．52％。
11．
A．Take his money out.
B．Go to the head office.
C．Overdraw it first.
D．Give one day’s notice.
正确答案：D
解析：本题问的是如果男士想销户，首先应该做什么。男士问女士如何销户，女士告诉他需要提前一天告知开户支行，然后第二天到银行将账户中余额取出即可。
听力原文：M: Good morning, Prof. Johnson. May I bother you a minute?W: Glad to meet you here in the morning. What can I do for you?M: I’ve come to get your advice about overas study in the US.W: Oh, yes.(12)I was told that you are going to do a degree in computer engineering abroad. May I ask why you want to study in the US? M: I’m deeply committed to the idea of obtaining further education and the program I want to follow is available and well-taught in America.(13)I want to contribute to my country through my education. W: Very good. How well are you prepared for it?M: My achievements in my condary school and in a pre-university program are above average. W:(14)Well, the qualification for overas students is not only good grades at school. You are also required to have sufficient ability in English to follow a full time program of study. M: Yes, I’m studying hard to obtain a high score in TOEFL.W: If you do want to pursue the idea of
studying in the US, I wonder which college you’ll choo. M: I’ve no idea. Would you mind giving me some advice? W: Of cour not.(15)For initial contact, you should first bear in mind if the institution offers the program desired, and cond, if your qualifications match the requirements of the institution. M: It is really not easy to choo a suitable college. I’ll keep all of the things in mind. Thank you for having told me so much, Prof. Johnson. W: Glad to be of any help.12. What is the man going to do?13. Why does the man want to pursue a degree in America?14. What’s the qualification for overas students according to the woman?15. How should the man choo a university according to the woman?
12．
A．Ask information about overas universities.
B．Pursue a degree in America.
C．Graduate as an engineering student.
D．Take a GRE test.
正确答案：B
解析：本题问的是男士打算做什么。对话开始，男士向女士咨询有关去美国留学的信息，女士随后说她听说男士要去国外攻读计算机工程专业学位。综合上述信息可知，男士要去美国攻读学位。
13．
A．He desires a better job after graduation.
B．He longs for a different life abroad.
延时服务C．He wants to do something for his country.
D．He can’t find a suitable program in his country.
正确答案：C
解析：本题问的是男士要去美国攻读学位的原因。对话中，女士询问男士出国攻读学位的原因，男士说在美国他能学到专业知识，通过学习，他能更好地报效自己的祖国。
14．
A．An interest and enthusiasm in a subject.
B．An assistant degree in pre-university.
C．Good performance in condary school and pre-university.
D．High scores as well as good command of English.
正确答案：D
解析：本题问的是女士认为留学生应具备什么资格。女士询问了男士出国攻读学位的原因后便问男士准备得如何，男士说自己中学成绩和大学预科成绩优秀，女士接着指出，除了优秀的成绩外，留学生还应具备熟练的英语能力以便能够听懂课程。
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