2017年12月英语四级(第二套)听力真题原文及答案.doc

News Item 1

A New Jersey black bear that walks upright on its 2 back legs and has

become a social media darling has reemerged and has been captured on

video month after its last sighting. The bear named Pedals was spotted in a

town of Oakrage, in a video posted to Facebook featuring the bear it appear

to be inrelatively good health and was moving quickly. "Pedals apparently

hasn' t injured leg or pool that doesn' t allow it to walk comfortably on all

fulls." according to experts. Laurance sportsman of the state for the state

department environmentai protection said,

"Officials expect the bear to make it through next winter. The bear first

gained fame after was sported the wondering around neighborhoods and

was caught on videos that were posted on social media and showed on

national television. Last year, supporters pushed for Pedals to be moved to

a shelter. But New Jersey officials have said they wonz t allowed the bear to

be captured and transferred to the facility. The bear would do better in its

natural habitat on the agency would step in if its condition deteriorated

they said・

Ql.Whaf s the probable reason the bear upright on its back legs?

A) It tries entertain its audience.

B) It tries to look into the distanee.

C) It wants to catch people's attention.

D) It has got one of its limbs injured.

Q2. How is the bear first known for the public?

A) It was spotted by animal protection officials.

B) It was filmed by a local television reporter.

C) Its videos Were posted on social media.

D) Its picture won a photography Bfi^l

答案：DC

新闻听力及原文News Item 2

The previous record was 3003 billion miles in 2007 before the econo

mic recessio n in high gas prices. The traffic in crease comes at the same

time as gas crisis drop sigrdficantly, the current average gas price in US is

1.77$ per gall on. A year ago, it was 2.31$ perz it was ofte n much higher in

recent years . A transportation expert told the report the job growth likely

plays a part as well, along with some people driving longer distances to and

from work. And so all this means more traffic jams on the road. The taxes

N&N travel institute found rush hour travellers spent at least 42 on the road

last because the traffic delays. Now that is depress! ng.

Q3. What new record did the American last year?

A) The distanee travelled.

B) The incidence of road accidents.

C) The spending on gas.

D) The number of people travelling.

Q4. What is depressing according to the speaker?

A) Fewer people are commuting.

B) Gas con sumption is soaring.

C) Job growth is slowing down.

D) Rush-hour traffic is worsening.

B) 答案：AD

新闻听力及原文News 3(

A sixty years ' old stra nger had bought him a nd his mother' s food to

5.exchange Dranthe' s grocery for his car. What happened next? 6. After a

couple of weeks a stranger held hundreds of 90 thousand dollars the white

said for the teenager Dranthe and the disabled mother. When John

approached me ,he just pulled me heart White said. When I looked for him

And what is he asking for He is my hero. 7.Dranthe is my top student with

his best to make it his world with no money and very few resources. Why do

the they finding side. He went for work and help the mother finan cially .It' s

so right for cha nging for one life. I find cari ng for Dranthe. This is his big

chanee he is making it possible.

5. What did the teenager Dranthe did to change food?

A) He told a stranger the sad story about himself.

B) He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car.

C) He went up to a str anger and pulled at his sleeves.

D) He washed a stranger's car in return for some food.

6. What did the stranger do for Dranthe?

A) He ordered a lot of food for his family.

B) He gave him a job at his own company.

C) He raised a large sum of money for him.

D) He offered him a scholarship for college.

7. What do we learn about Dranthe?

A) He works hard to support his family.

B) He is an excellent student at school.

C) He is very good at making up stories.

D) He has been disabled since boyhood.

答案：BCB

长对话1原文及答案

M: That was my 8」ast week economic lecture ------ the week, here is

the weekend again.

W: What do you up to do tonight? I was just wondering if we try out to

new restaura nt on the sales street, the n go on Victoria for a drink.

M: 9. Sorry, F m having home this weekend for my brother' s 18th

birthday.

W : Oh, that* s great.

M: All of my relatives will be right there as well as my brother' s friend.

Of course, listen, Mom will be delightedly seeing you again. lO.She' s always