四級聽力短文理解模擬訓練第34套
英語四級聽力短文理解模擬訓練第34套
短文理解試題
Passage One
26. A) There were no planets without moons.
B) There was no air or water on Jupiter.
C) Life was not possible in outer space.
D) The mystery of life could not be resolved.
27. A) It has a number of active volcanoes.
B) It has an atmosphere like the earths
C) It has a large ocean under its surface.
D) It has deep caves several miles long.
28. A) Light is not an essential element to it.
B) Life can form in very hot temperatures.
C) Every form of life undergoes evolution.
D) Oxygen is not needed for some life forms.
聽力答案及講解
26、聽音指導預覽選項，可知本題考查細節事實題。鑒于此題位于本短文的第一題，答案應在最初幾句中找到，具體的說，是在開頭30秒。選項D與其他三項明顯不同，可初步排除。聽音時關注no planets，no air or water還是no life。
正確項分析第一題問的是科學家曾經相信什么事實?那么根據我們的理解，應該是他們認為外太空不可能存在生命。這個答案出現在原文的第二句，原文是 Until recently, scientists believed that life on other planets was just a hopeful dream，意為科學家們認為在其他星球上存在生命只不過是個充滿希望的夢。故選擇C項。
27、聽音指導通過選項即可確定本題為對于某一事物的細節描述題，所以首先要解決各選項中it所指的內容。由第一題選項可初步推測，本題很可能考查的是對一個星球的描述。
正確項分析問題為科學家在木衛二星球上找到什么，那么應該是Space probes have provided evidence that Europa has a large ocean under its surface，意為航空觀測鏡發現了星球表面下有個大的海洋。C選項與原文一模一樣。
28、聽音指導根據慣例，最后一個問題答案出現在篇章結束前三十秒左右，選項均涉及生命形成因素，分別為light，hot temperatures，evolution和oxygen，根據這些信息，可輕易在短文結束前找到答案。
正確項分析注意轉折連詞but前后，原文為Until recently, scientists thought that light was essential. But now, places have been found on earth that are in total blackness such as caves several miles beneath the ocean. And bacteria, primitive forms of life, have been seen there。意為科學家一直以為光是很重要的，但是現在他們發現完全黑暗的地方比如幾英里深的洞里，也有生命，即細菌。可見，光不是必備因素，選項A正確。
聽力原文
Passage 1
Since early times, people have been fascinated with the idea of life existing somewhere else besides earth. Until recently, scientists believe that life on other planets was just a hopeful dream. But now they are beginning to locate places where life could form. In 1997, they saw evidence of planets near other stars like the sun. But scientists now think that life could be even nearer in our own solar system. One place scientists are studying very closely is Europa, a moon of Jupiter. Space probes have provided evidence that Europa has a large ocean under its surface. The probes have also made scientists think that under its surface Europa has a rocky core giving off volcanic heat. Water and heat from volcanic activity are two basic conditions needed for life to form. A third is certain basic chemicals such as carbon, oxygen and nitrogen. Scientists believe there might be such chemicals lying at the bottom of Europas ocean. They may have already created life or may be about to. You may wonder if light is also needed for life to form. Until recently, scientists thought that light was essential. But now, places have been found on earth that are in total blackness such as caves several miles beneath the surface. And bacteria, primitive forms of life, have been seen there. So the lack of light in Europas sub-surface ocean doesnt automatically rule out life forming.
Questions26 to 28
26. What did scientists once believe according to the passage?
27. What have scientists found about Europa, a moon of Jupiter?
28. What have scientists come to know recently about formation of life?
短文理解試題
Passage Two
29. A) Whether they should take the child home.
B) What Dr. Meyers instructions exactly were.
C) Who should take care of the child at home.
D) When the child would completely recover.
30. A) She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt.
B) She makes them write down all her instructions.
C) She has them act out what they are to do at home.
D) She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do.
31. A) It lacks the stability of the printed word.
B) It contains many grammatical errors.
C) It is heavily dependent on the context.
D) It facilitates interpersonal communication.
聽力答案及講解
29、聽音指導瀏覽四個選項，應注意到都為wh-開頭的疑問詞，且提到了醫生和孩子，take care of 以及recover，可初步推測此題涉及的場景為醫院，病人為孩子。
正確項分析問題為孩子的家人因為什么而爭論，原文為the family asked her to settle an argument theyd been having over exactly what advice she had given，意為親屬們就醫生到底講過什么建議爭論不休，問醫生如何解決。選項B中的instructions與原文的advice同義，選項B正確。
30、聽音指導由第一題的選項可很有把握地推測she指代的是Doctor Myer，而與醫生相對的多半為病人。注意關鍵詞ask question，write down，act out和repeat。
正確項分析瑪雅醫生如何確定病人完全明白了自己的建議呢?原文為She asks them to tell her what they think they are supposed to do，原文的 tell her與選項D中的關鍵詞repeat一致，選項D為正確答案。
31、聽音指導本題為短文最后一題，應在文章最后出現。需要注意關鍵字stability，errors，context和communication。
正確項分析此題是典型的篇章問題考法。答案出現在結尾處，問題是作者對于人類口語交流 總結了什么。原文為human speech lacks the stability and permanence of the printed word，與選項A一致。
聽力原文
Passage 2
In her early days as an emergency room physician, Doctor Joanna Myer treated a child who had suffered a second degree burn. After the child had been treated and was being prepared for discharge, Doctor Myer talked to the parents about how they should care for the child at home. Also listening to her were a half a dozen other family members. A few hours later, when she came to say goodbye, the family asked her to settle an argument theyd been having over exactly what advice she had given. As I talked to them, I was amazed. she said, All of them had heard the simple instructions I have given just a few hours before, but they have three or four different versions. The most basic details were unclear and confusing. I was surprised, because these were intelligent people. This episode gave Doctor Myer her first clue to something every doctor learns sooner or later- most people just dont listen very well. Nowadays, she says she repeats her instructions, and even conducts a reality check with some patients. She asks them to tell her what they think they are supposed to do. She also provides take-home sheets which are computer printouts tailored to the patients situation. Doc. Myers listeners are not unusual. When new or difficult material is presented, almost all listeners are faced with the challenge because human speech lacks the stability and permanence of the printed word. Oral communication is fast-moving and impermanent.
Question 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard：
29. What did the childs family members argue about in the hospital?
30. What did Doc. Myer do to insure her patients understand her instructions?
31. What does the speaker say about human speech?
Passage Three
短文理解試題
Passage 3
32. A) Job security.
B) Good labour relations.
C) Challenging work.
D) Attractive wages and benefits.
33. A) Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually.
B) More and more unskilled workers will lose jobs.
C) Computers will change the nature of many jobs.
D) Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable.
34. A) Offer them chances of promotion.
B) Improve their working conditions.
C) Encourage them to compete with each other.
D) Give them responsibilities as part of a team.
35. A) They will not bring real benefits to the staff.
B) They concern a small number of people only.
C) They are arbitrarily set by the administrators,
D) They are beyond the control of ordinary workers.
聽力答案及講解
32、聽音指導預覽選項中的關鍵詞job security，labor relation，work，和wages and benefits可知，此篇短文主旨與工作有關，可初步推測與人們對工作的滿足感有關。
確項分析此題問的是主題，到底什么可以真正激勵員工好好工作呢。原文Motivators, in contrast, include things such as having a challenging and interesting job, recognition and responsibility，連接詞in contrast附近出現了答案，意為起到激勵作用的東西包括工作的挑戰性和趣味性，以及工作中需承擔的責任即最終獲得的認可。所以選選項C，即挑戰性的工作。
干擾項分析原文首句雖談及選項A、B、D各項內容，但是but轉折后全盤否定but one expert, Frederick Herzberg argued that such conditions do not motivate workers。故可全部排除。
33、聽音指導從選項內容可知，本題考查的是工作的性質，應注意關鍵提示詞tedious，unskilled and lose job，computer和boring and enjoyable。
正確項分析此題問到作者對電腦信息時代總結了什么。從原文中However, even with the development of computers and robotics, therere always plenty of boring, repetitive and mechanical jobs and lots of unskilled people who have to do them.，連接詞however后出現了答案。意為，盡管電腦和機器人技術不斷發展，還是存在無聊的、重復的、機械性的工作，需要人力完成，對應到正確答案A選項中的tedious以及manually。
34、聽音指導此題為一細節題。選項B與其他三項明顯不同，可初步排除。聽音時，注意選項中的promotion，compete和team。
正確項分析原文中激勵超市員工工作是個案，但是問題本身針對的是總結性的答案。即出現在for example前的總結句：Give them some responsibilities, not as individuals, but as a part of a team。but后強調的是team，正確答案為選項D。
聽力原文
Passage 3
Its logical to suppose that things like good labor relations, good working conditions, good wages and benefits and job security motivate workers, but one expert, Fredrick Herzberg argued that such conditions do not motivate workers. They are merely satisfiers. Motivators, in contrast, include things such as having a challenging and interesting job, recognition and responsibility. However, even with the development of computers and robotics, therere always plenty of boring, repetitive and mechanical jobs and lots of unskilled people who have to do them. So how do mangers motivate people in such jobs? One solution is to give them some responsibilities, not as individuals, but as a part of a team. For example, some supermarkets can buy office stuff to people who fill the shelves, and the people who work at the check out into a team, and let them decide what product lines to stock, how to display them and so on. Many people now talk about the importance of a companys shared values or culture with which all the staff can identify, for example, being the best hotel chain, or making the best, the most user-friendly or the most reliable products in a particular field. Such values are more likely to motivate workers than financial targets which automatically only concern a few people. Unfortunately, theres only a limited number of such goals to go around and by definition, not all the competing companies in that industry can seriously plan to be the best.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Q32: What can actually motivate workers according to Fredrick Herzberg?
Q33: What does the speaker say about jobs in the computer era?
Q34: What do some supermarkets do to motivate their employees?
Q35: Why does the speaker say financial targets are less likely to motivate workers?
英語四級聽力短文理解模擬訓練第34套
短文理解試題
Passage One
26. A) There were no planets without moons.
B) There was no air or water on Jupiter.
C) Life was not possible in outer space.
D) The mystery of life could not be resolved.
27. A) It has a number of active volcanoes.
B) It has an atmosphere like the earths
C) It has a large ocean under its surface.
D) It has deep caves several miles long.
28. A) Light is not an essential element to it.
B) Life can form in very hot temperatures.
C) Every form of life undergoes evolution.
D) Oxygen is not needed for some life forms.
聽力答案及講解
26、聽音指導預覽選項，可知本題考查細節事實題。鑒于此題位于本短文的第一題，答案應在最初幾句中找到，具體的說，是在開頭30秒。選項D與其他三項明顯不同，可初步排除。聽音時關注no planets，no air or water還是no life。
正確項分析第一題問的是科學家曾經相信什么事實?那么根據我們的理解，應該是他們認為外太空不可能存在生命。這個答案出現在原文的第二句，原文是 Until recently, scientists believed that life on other planets was just a hopeful dream，意為科學家們認為在其他星球上存在生命只不過是個充滿希望的夢。故選擇C項。
27、聽音指導通過選項即可確定本題為對于某一事物的細節描述題，所以首先要解決各選項中it所指的內容。由第一題選項可初步推測，本題很可能考查的是對一個星球的描述。
正確項分析問題為科學家在木衛二星球上找到什么，那么應該是Space probes have provided evidence that Europa has a large ocean under its surface，意為航空觀測鏡發現了星球表面下有個大的海洋。C選項與原文一模一樣。
28、聽音指導根據慣例，最后一個問題答案出現在篇章結束前三十秒左右，選項均涉及生命形成因素，分別為light，hot temperatures，evolution和oxygen，根據這些信息，可輕易在短文結束前找到答案。
正確項分析注意轉折連詞but前后，原文為Until recently, scientists thought that light was essential. But now, places have been found on earth that are in total blackness such as caves several miles beneath the ocean. And bacteria, primitive forms of life, have been seen there。意為科學家一直以為光是很重要的，但是現在他們發現完全黑暗的地方比如幾英里深的洞里，也有生命，即細菌。可見，光不是必備因素，選項A正確。
聽力原文
Passage 1
Since early times, people have been fascinated with the idea of life existing somewhere else besides earth. Until recently, scientists believe that life on other planets was just a hopeful dream. But now they are beginning to locate places where life could form. In 1997, they saw evidence of planets near other stars like the sun. But scientists now think that life could be even nearer in our own solar system. One place scientists are studying very closely is Europa, a moon of Jupiter. Space probes have provided evidence that Europa has a large ocean under its surface. The probes have also made scientists think that under its surface Europa has a rocky core giving off volcanic heat. Water and heat from volcanic activity are two basic conditions needed for life to form. A third is certain basic chemicals such as carbon, oxygen and nitrogen. Scientists believe there might be such chemicals lying at the bottom of Europas ocean. They may have already created life or may be about to. You may wonder if light is also needed for life to form. Until recently, scientists thought that light was essential. But now, places have been found on earth that are in total blackness such as caves several miles beneath the surface. And bacteria, primitive forms of life, have been seen there. So the lack of light in Europas sub-surface ocean doesnt automatically rule out life forming.
Questions26 to 28
26. What did scientists once believe according to the passage?
27. What have scientists found about Europa, a moon of Jupiter?
28. What have scientists come to know recently about formation of life?
短文理解試題
Passage Two
29. A) Whether they should take the child home.
B) What Dr. Meyers instructions exactly were.
C) Who should take care of the child at home.
D) When the child would completely recover.
30. A) She encourages them to ask questions when in doubt.
B) She makes them write down all her instructions.
C) She has them act out what they are to do at home.
D) She asks them to repeat what they are supposed to do.
31. A) It lacks the stability of the printed word.
B) It contains many grammatical errors.
C) It is heavily dependent on the context.
D) It facilitates interpersonal communication.
聽力答案及講解
29、聽音指導瀏覽四個選項，應注意到都為wh-開頭的疑問詞，且提到了醫生和孩子，take care of 以及recover，可初步推測此題涉及的場景為醫院，病人為孩子。
正確項分析問題為孩子的家人因為什么而爭論，原文為the family asked her to settle an argument theyd been having over exactly what advice she had given，意為親屬們就醫生到底講過什么建議爭論不休，問醫生如何解決。選項B中的instructions與原文的advice同義，選項B正確。
30、聽音指導由第一題的選項可很有把握地推測she指代的是Doctor Myer，而與醫生相對的多半為病人。注意關鍵詞ask question，write down，act out和repeat。
正確項分析瑪雅醫生如何確定病人完全明白了自己的建議呢?原文為She asks them to tell her what they think they are supposed to do，原文的 tell her與選項D中的關鍵詞repeat一致，選項D為正確答案。
31、聽音指導本題為短文最后一題，應在文章最后出現。需要注意關鍵字stability，errors，context和communication。
正確項分析此題是典型的篇章問題考法。答案出現在結尾處，問題是作者對于人類口語交流 總結了什么。原文為human speech lacks the stability and permanence of the printed word，與選項A一致。
聽力原文
Passage 2
In her early days as an emergency room physician, Doctor Joanna Myer treated a child who had suffered a second degree burn. After the child had been treated and was being prepared for discharge, Doctor Myer talked to the parents about how they should care for the child at home. Also listening to her were a half a dozen other family members. A few hours later, when she came to say goodbye, the family asked her to settle an argument theyd been having over exactly what advice she had given. As I talked to them, I was amazed. she said, All of them had heard the simple instructions I have given just a few hours before, but they have three or four different versions. The most basic details were unclear and confusing. I was surprised, because these were intelligent people. This episode gave Doctor Myer her first clue to something every doctor learns sooner or later- most people just dont listen very well. Nowadays, she says she repeats her instructions, and even conducts a reality check with some patients. She asks them to tell her what they think they are supposed to do. She also provides take-home sheets which are computer printouts tailored to the patients situation. Doc. Myers listeners are not unusual. When new or difficult material is presented, almost all listeners are faced with the challenge because human speech lacks the stability and permanence of the printed word. Oral communication is fast-moving and impermanent.
Question 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard：
29. What did the childs family members argue about in the hospital?
30. What did Doc. Myer do to insure her patients understand her instructions?
31. What does the speaker say about human speech?
Passage Three
短文理解試題
Passage 3
32. A) Job security.
B) Good labour relations.
C) Challenging work.
D) Attractive wages and benefits.
33. A) Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually.
B) More and more unskilled workers will lose jobs.
C) Computers will change the nature of many jobs.
D) Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable.
34. A) Offer them chances of promotion.
B) Improve their working conditions.
C) Encourage them to compete with each other.
D) Give them responsibilities as part of a team.
35. A) They will not bring real benefits to the staff.
B) They concern a small number of people only.
C) They are arbitrarily set by the administrators,
D) They are beyond the control of ordinary workers.
聽力答案及講解
32、聽音指導預覽選項中的關鍵詞job security，labor relation，work，和wages and benefits可知，此篇短文主旨與工作有關，可初步推測與人們對工作的滿足感有關。
確項分析此題問的是主題，到底什么可以真正激勵員工好好工作呢。原文Motivators, in contrast, include things such as having a challenging and interesting job, recognition and responsibility，連接詞in contrast附近出現了答案，意為起到激勵作用的東西包括工作的挑戰性和趣味性，以及工作中需承擔的責任即最終獲得的認可。所以選選項C，即挑戰性的工作。
干擾項分析原文首句雖談及選項A、B、D各項內容，但是but轉折后全盤否定but one expert, Frederick Herzberg argued that such conditions do not motivate workers。故可全部排除。
33、聽音指導從選項內容可知，本題考查的是工作的性質，應注意關鍵提示詞tedious，unskilled and lose job，computer和boring and enjoyable。
正確項分析此題問到作者對電腦信息時代總結了什么。從原文中However, even with the development of computers and robotics, therere always plenty of boring, repetitive and mechanical jobs and lots of unskilled people who have to do them.，連接詞however后出現了答案。意為，盡管電腦和機器人技術不斷發展，還是存在無聊的、重復的、機械性的工作，需要人力完成，對應到正確答案A選項中的tedious以及manually。
34、聽音指導此題為一細節題。選項B與其他三項明顯不同，可初步排除。聽音時，注意選項中的promotion，compete和team。
正確項分析原文中激勵超市員工工作是個案，但是問題本身針對的是總結性的答案。即出現在for example前的總結句：Give them some responsibilities, not as individuals, but as a part of a team。but后強調的是team，正確答案為選項D。
聽力原文
Passage 3
Its logical to suppose that things like good labor relations, good working conditions, good wages and benefits and job security motivate workers, but one expert, Fredrick Herzberg argued that such conditions do not motivate workers. They are merely satisfiers. Motivators, in contrast, include things such as having a challenging and interesting job, recognition and responsibility. However, even with the development of computers and robotics, therere always plenty of boring, repetitive and mechanical jobs and lots of unskilled people who have to do them. So how do mangers motivate people in such jobs? One solution is to give them some responsibilities, not as individuals, but as a part of a team. For example, some supermarkets can buy office stuff to people who fill the shelves, and the people who work at the check out into a team, and let them decide what product lines to stock, how to display them and so on. Many people now talk about the importance of a companys shared values or culture with which all the staff can identify, for example, being the best hotel chain, or making the best, the most user-friendly or the most reliable products in a particular field. Such values are more likely to motivate workers than financial targets which automatically only concern a few people. Unfortunately, theres only a limited number of such goals to go around and by definition, not all the competing companies in that industry can seriously plan to be the best.
Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
Q32: What can actually motivate workers according to Fredrick Herzberg?
Q33: What does the speaker say about jobs in the computer era?
Q34: What do some supermarkets do to motivate their employees?
Q35: Why does the speaker say financial targets are less likely to motivate workers?
