英語四級真題聽力是檢驗學生英語實際應用能力的重要標尺，它不僅考查聽力理解能力，更體現(xiàn)了對語言綜合運用的挑戰(zhàn)。掌握真題聽力，對于提升四級成績至關(guān)重要。本次，小編整理了2020年12月大學英語四級真題聽力部分內(nèi)容及答案（卷一），以供大家參考！
Section A
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.
News Report One
[1]A poisonous fish which has a sting strong enough to kill a human is invading the Mediterranean, warn scientists. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has raised concerns after the poisonous fish was spotted in the waters around Turkey, Cyprus, and the eastern Mediterranean. Native to the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the potentially deadly fish has poisonous hooks and a painful sting capable of killing people. Although fatalities are rare, the stings can cause extreme pain and stop people breathing. The fish, often known as Devil Firefish, is a highly invasive species, [2]and environmentalists fear its arrival could endanger other types of marine life. After being spotted in the Mediterranean, a marine scientist says, "The fish is spreading, and that's a cause for concern."
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
1.What is reported in the news?
A) Many people have been attacked by Devil Firefish.
B) The Mediterranean is a natural habitat of Devil Firefish.
C) Invasive species are driving away certain native species.
D) A deadly fish has been spotted in the Mediterranean waters.
2.What is the environmentalist concerned about the spread of Devil Firefish in the Mediterranean?
A) It could badly pollute the surrounding waters.
B) It could pose a threat to other marine species.
C) It could disrupt the food chains there.
D) It could add to greenhouse emissions.
答案解析
1. 答案：D
解析：新聞開篇指出一種帶刺的有毒魚類正在入侵地中海水域，其毒性足以致人死亡。隨后新 聞提到這種魚類的原產(chǎn)地，并指出這種魚正在地中海水域擴散，令人擔憂。可知，新聞主要報道了“在地中海水域發(fā)現(xiàn)的致命魚類”,故答案選 D)項 。A)項在文中并未提及；魔 鬼火魚是外來入侵物種，因此 B)項與新聞表述的意思相悖；C)項在新聞中缺乏依據(jù)，故均排除。
2.答案：B
解析：新聞結(jié)尾處提到，海洋專家稱魔鬼火魚正在地中海水域擴散，環(huán)保主義者擔心這種魚的 到來可能危及其他的海洋生物。故答案選B)項。
News Item Two
[3] Almost half the center of Paris will be accessible only by foot or bicycle this Sunday to mark World Car-Free Day. [4] This is in response to rising air pollution that made Paris the most polluted city in the world for a brief time. Mayor Anne Hidalgo promoted the first World Car-Free Day last year. Hidalgo also has supported a "Paris Breathes" day. On the first Sunday of every month, Paris clears traffic from eight lanes of the main road. [3] About 400 miles of streets will be closed to cars. It is expected to bring significant reduction in pollution levels. Last year's car-free day showed a 40 percent drop in pollution levels in some parts of the city, according to an independent air pollution monitor, reports The Guardian—and sound levels dropped by 50 percent in the city's center.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3.What will happen on World Car-Free Day in Paris?
A) Cars will not be allowed to enter the city.
B) Pedestrians will have free access to the city.
C) About half of its city center will be closed to cars.
D) Buses will be the only vehicles allowed on its streets.
4.What motivated the mayor of Paris to promote the first World Car-Free Day in her city?
A) The unbearable traffic noise.
B) The worsening global warming.
C) The ever-growing cost of petrol.
D) The rising air pollution in Paris.
答案解析
3. 答案：C
解析：新聞開篇提到，為紀念世界無車日，本周日巴黎市中心大約一半的道路僅允許步行或騎
自行車通行。大約400英里的街道將禁止汽車通行。故答案選 C)項。
4. 答案：D
解析：新聞中提到，為了應對日益嚴重的空氣污染，巴黎市長去年推廣了首個世界無車日。故 答案選D) 項，
News Item Three
[5]A Philippine fisherman was feeling down on his luck when a house fire forced him to clear out his possessions and change locations. [6] Then a good luck charm that he had kept under his bed changed his life. The unidentified man had fished out a giant pearl from the ocean when his anchor got stuck on the rock while sailing off the coastal island in the Philippines ten years ago. [6] When he was forced to sell it, the shocked tourist agent at Puerto Princesca told him that the 77-pound giant pearl that he'd kept hidden in his rundown wooden house [7] was the biggest pearl in the world, which was valued at 76 million pounds. The pearl of Allah which is currently on display in a New York museum only weighs 14 pounds. That is 5 times smaller than the pearl that the fisherman just handed in. The monstrous pearl measured at one foot wide and 2.2 feet long is going to be verified by local experts and international authorities before hopefully going on display to attract more tourists in the little town.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heand.
5.What happened to the Philippine fisherman one day? A)His house was burnt down in a fire.
A)His house was burnt down in a fire.
B)Many of his possessions were stolen.
C)His good luck charm sank into the sea.
D)His fishing boat got wrecked on a rock.
6.What was the fisherman forced to do?
A)Change his fishing locations.
B)Find a jpb in a travel agency.
C)Sell the pearl he had kept for years.
D)Spend a few nights on a small island.
7.What did the fisherman learn from the tourist agent?
A)His pearl could be displayed in a museum.
B)His monstrous pearl was extremely valuable.
C)The largest pearl in the world weighs 14 pounds.
D)A New York museum has the world's biggest pearl.
答案解析
5. 答案：A
解析：新聞開篇提到， 一位菲律賓漁民感到不幸，因為房屋大火迫使他清理財產(chǎn)并搬家。可知， 他的房子被大火燒毀了。故答案選A) 項。
6. 答案：C
解析：新聞中提到，漁民被迫賣掉十年前在菲律賓海島沿岸捕魚時打撈上來一顆大珍珠。故答 案選C) 項。新聞中提到的改變地點是居住地點，而非釣魚地點，故排除 A) 項 ；B) 項和 D)項在新聞中均未提及，故排除。
7. 答案：B
解析：新聞中提到，當漁民被迫賣掉珍珠的時候，旅游代理商非常震驚，告訴漁民他藏在家里的
珍珠是世界上最大的珍珠，它非常值錢。故答案選 B)項。新聞中提到，紐約博物館展出 的是“真主之珠”,故排除A) 項；旅游代理商說該漁民的珍珠是世界上最大的，重77磅， 故排除 C)項和 D)項。
Section B
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 center.
Conversation one
W: Mr. Smith, it's a pleasure meeting you.
M: Nice to meet you, too. What can I do for you?
W: Well, I'm here to show you what our firm can do for you. Astra Consultants has branches in over 50 countries, offering different business services. [8] We are a global company with 75 years of history, and our clients include some of the world's largest companies.
M: Thank you, Mrs. Houston. I know Astra Consultants is a famous company. But you said you would show me what you could do for me. Well, what exactly can your firm do for my company?
W: We advise businesses on all matters, from market analysis to legal issues, anything a business like yours could need. Our firm offers expert advice. Could I ask you, Mr. Smith, to tell me a little about your company and the challenges you face? That way I could better respond as to how we can help you.
M: Okay, sure. [9] This is a family business started by my grandfather in 1950. We employ just over 100 people. We manufacture and export stone for buildings and other constructions. Our clients usually want a special kind of stone cut in a special design. And that's what we do in our factory. [10] Our main challenge is that our national currency is rising, and we're losing competitive advantage to stone producers in India.
W: I see. That's very interesting. [11] I would suggest that you let us first conduct a financial analysis of your company, together with an analysis of your competitors in India. That way we could offer the best advice on different ways forward for you.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. What do we learn about the woman's company?
A) It boasts a fairly long history.
B) It has over 50 business partners.
C) It has 75 offices around the world.
D) It produces construction materials.
9. What does the man say about his own company?
A) It was started by his father.
B) It has about 50 employees.
C) It is over 100 years old.
D) It is a family business.
10. What is the main problem with the man's company?
A) Outdated product design.
B) Loss of competitive edge.
C) Shortage of raw material supply.
D) Legal disputes in many countries.
11.What does the woman suggest doing to help the man's company?
A) Introducing innovative marketing strategies.
B) Seeking new ways to increase its exports.
C) Providing training for its staff members.
D) Conducting a financial analysis for it.
答案解析
8. 答案 A
解析：對話開篇處，女士向男士介紹說自己所在的公司在50多個國家設(shè)有分公司，提供不同的商 業(yè)服務(wù)，是一家擁有75年歷史的跨國公司，客戶包括一些世界級大公司。故答案選 A)項。
9. 答案 D
解析：對話中，男士介紹說自己的公司是一個家族企業(yè)，1950年由他的祖父創(chuàng)建，其員工有100 多人，主要制造和出口建筑類石料。故答案選 D)項。
10.答案 B
解析：對話中男士提到，自己公司主要面對的挑戰(zhàn)是由于本國貨幣升值，公司和印度的石料制 造商相比失去了競爭優(yōu)勢。故答案選B) 項。
11.答案 D
解析：對話結(jié)尾處女士對男士公司提出了建議，即首先對男士的公司和其在印度的競爭對手一起做一個財務(wù)分析。故答案選 D)項。
Conversation Two
W: Wow, congratulations, Simon! [12] The place looks absolutely amazing!
M: Really? You think so?
W: Of course. [12] I love it. It looks like you had a professional interior designer. But you didn't, did you?
M: No. I did it all by myself with a little help from my brother Greg. He's actually in the construction business, which was really helpful.
W: [12] I honestly am impressed. I know I could probably repaint the walls in my house over a weekend or something, but not a full renovation. Where did you get your ideas? I wouldn't know where to start.
M: Well, for a while now, [13] I've been regularly buying home design magazines. Every now and then, I'd save a picture I liked. Believe it or not, I had a full notebook of magazine pages. Since my overall style was quite minimal, I thought and hoped a whole renovation wouldn't be too difficult. And sure enough, with Greg's help, it was very achievable.
W: Was it very expensive? I've imagined a project like this could be.
M: [14] Actually, it was surprisingly affordable. I managed to sell a lot of my old furniture and put that extra money towards the new material. Greg was also able to get some discount materials from a recent project he was working on as well.
W: Great. If you don't mind, I'd like to pick your brains a bit more. Jonathan and I are thinking of renovating our sitting room, not the whole house, not yet anyway. [15] And we'd love to get some inspiration from your experience. Are you free to come over for a coffee early next week?
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12.What do we learn about the woman from the conversation?
A)She is a real expert at house decorations.
B)She is really impressed by the man's house.
C)She is well informed about the design business.
D)She is attracted by the color of the sitting room.
13.Where did the man get his ideas for the project?
A)From a construction businessman.
B)From his younger brother Greg.
C)From home design magazines.
D)From a professional interior designer.
14.What did the man say about the projeet he recently completed?
A)The cost was affordable.
B)The style was fashionable.
C)The effort was worthwhile.
D)The effect was unexpected.
15.Why does the woman invite the man to her house next week?
A)She'd like him to talk with Jonathan about a new project.
B)She'd like to show him around her newly-renovated house.
C)She wants to discuss the house decoration budget with him.
D)She wants him to share his renovation experience with her.
答案解析
12.答案：B
解析：對話開篇處提到女士的夸贊，根據(jù)后面的對話可以推測女士正在參觀男士剛裝修的房 子。女士用amazing,I love it 等詞表達對男士房子裝修的稱贊和喜愛，并表示對男士的 房子印象深刻。故答案選B)項。
13.答案：C
解析：對話中女士問男士是從哪里獲得的裝修想法，男士說自己一直定期購買家居設(shè)計雜志， 時常把自己喜歡的圖片收藏起來。故答案選 C)項。
14.答案：A
解析：對話中女士詢問男士裝修是否昂貴，男士說完全能負擔得起。他賣掉了一些舊家具來買 新材料，并且他弟弟還幫忙買到了一些打折的材料。故答案選A) 項。
15.答案：D
解析：對話的最后女士提到自己和 Jonathan 正在考慮翻新客廳，希望從男士的經(jīng)驗中獲得靈
感，并詢問男士下周是否有時間來家里喝咖啡?？芍?，女士邀請男士去她家是希望男士 能和她分享裝修經(jīng)驗。故答案選 D)項。
Section C
Directions: In this section,you will hear three pasages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or four questions.Both the passage and the questions will bespoken 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.
Passage One
[16]Removing foreign objects from ears and noses costs England almost three million pounds a year, a study suggests. Children were responsible for the vast majority of cases—95% of objects removed from noses and 85% from ears. Every year an average of 1,218 nose and 2,479 ear removals took place between 2010 and 2016. According to England's Hospital Episode Statistics, children aged one to four were the most likely to need help from doctors for a foreign object in their nose. [17] Five-to-nine-year-olds come to the hospital with something in their ears the most. Jewellery items accounted for up to 40% of cases in both the ears and noses of children. Paper and plastic toys were the items removed next most from noses. Cotton buds and pencils were also found in ears. [18] According to the study, the occurrence of foreign objects in children is generally attributed to curiosity. Children have an impulse to explore their noses and ears. This resulted in the accidental entry of foreign objects. Any ear, nose, and throat surgeon has many weird stories about wonderful objects found in the noses and ears of children and adults. Batteries can pose a particular danger. In all cases, prevention is better than cure. This is why many toys contain warnings about small parts. Recognizing problems early and seeking medical attention is important.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16.What does England spend an annual three million pounds on?
A)Paying hospital bills for emergency cases.
B)Doing research on ear,nose and throat diseases.
C)Removing objects from patients'noses and ears.
D)Providing routine care for small children.
17.What do we learn from England's Hospital Episode Statistics?
A)Children aged one to four are often more curious than older children.
B)Five-to nine year-olds are the most likely to put things in their ears.
C)Many children like to put foreign objects in their mouths.
D)Many children like to smell things they find or play with.
18.What is generally believed to account for children putting things in their ears or noses?
A)They want to attract attention.
B)They tend to act out of impulse.
C)They are unaware of the potential risks.
D)They are curious about these body parts.
答案解析
16.答案：C
解析：短文開篇提到， 一項研究顯示，英格蘭每年花費三百萬英鎊用于為患者取出塞入耳朵和 鼻子中的異物。故答案選C) 項。
17.答案：B
解析：短文中提到，根據(jù)英格蘭醫(yī)院統(tǒng)計數(shù)據(jù)， 一到四歲的孩子最有可能因鼻中塞入異物來找
醫(yī)生幫忙取出，五到九歲的孩子則最可能因耳朵里塞入異物去醫(yī)院就診?？芍?，五到九 歲的孩子最有可能把東西放到耳朵里。故答案選B) 項。
18.答案：D
解析：短文中提到，根據(jù)研究，兒童往鼻子和耳朵里塞入異物通常是由于好奇，他們有探索自己 鼻子和耳朵的沖動。故答案選 D) 項。
Passage Two
Good morning.[21]Today, I would like to talk to you about my charity ReBicycle. But before that, let me introduce someone. This is Leila Rahimi. She was so scared when she first moved to New Zealand that she struggled to leave the house and would spend days working up the courage to walk to the supermarket for basic supplies. After a few months of being quite down and unhappy, she was invited to join a local bike club. At this time, [19]ReBicycle got involved and gave Leila a second-hand bicycle. Within weeks, her depression had begun to ease as she cycled. The bicycle totally changed her life, giving her hope and a true feeling of freedom. To date, [20]ReBicycle has donated more than 200 bikes to those in need, and is now expanding bike-riding lessons as demand soars. With a bike, newcomers here can travel farther but for almost no cost. The three hours a day, they used to spend walking to and from English language lessons, has been reduced to just one hour. Our bike-riding lessons are so successful that we are urgently looking for more volunteers. Learning to ride a bike is almost always more difficult for an adult, and this can take days and weeks, rather than hours. So if any of you have some free time during the weekend, please come join us at ReBicycle and make a difference in someone's life.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
19.What did ReBieyele do to help Leila Rahimi?
A)It gave her a used bicycle.
B)It paid for her English lessons.
C)It delivered her daily necessities.
D)It provided her with physical therapy.
20.What is ReBicyele doing to help those in need?
A)Expanding bike-riding lessons.
B)Providing free public transport.
C)Offering walking tours to visitors.
D)Asking local people for donations.
21.What do we learn from the passage about ReBicyele?
A)It is a sports club.
B)It is a language school.
C)It is a counseling center.
D)It is a charity organization.
答案解析
19.答案 ：A
解析：短文開篇處介紹慈善團體 ReBicycle, 通過講述 Leila Rahimi 搬家后面臨的困境引出自 行車俱樂部，當她受邀加入當?shù)刈孕熊嚲銟凡亢?，ReBicycle 介入并送給她一輛二手自行 車，Leila Rahimi由此獲得幫助，生活得到改變。故答案選 A) 項。
20.答案 ：A
解析：短文中提到，ReBicyele已經(jīng)為需要幫助的人捐贈了200多輛自行車，目前隨著需求激增 正在拓展自行車騎行課程。故答案選A) 項。
21.答案：D
解析：短文開篇就提到 ReBicyele 是慈善組織。故答案選D) 項。
Passage Three
Thanks to the International Space Station, we know quite a bit about the effects of low gravity on the human body, [22]but NASA scientists want to learn more. To that end, they have been studying how other species deal with low gravity, specifically focusing on mice. The results are both interesting and humorous. The scientists first sent some mice in a specially designed cage to the International Space Station. The cage allowed them to study the behavior of the mice remotely from Earth via video. [23]As you'll notice in the video, the mice definitely seem uncomfortable at the beginning of the experiment. They move around clumsily, drifting within the small confines of the cage, and do their best to figure out which way is up; but without success. However, it's not long before the mice begin to catch on. They adapt remarkably well to their new environment and even use the lack of gravity to their advantage as they push themselves around the cage. That's when things really get wild. [24]The eleventh day of the experiment shows the mice are not just dealing with the gravity change but actually seem to be enjoying it. Several of the mice are observed running around the cage walls. [25]The scientists wanted to see whether the mice would continue doing the same kinds of activities they were observed doing on Earth. The study showed that the mice kept much of their routines intact, including cleaning themselves and eating when hungry.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.
22.What do NASA scientists want to learn about?
A)How animals deal with lack of gravity.
B)How mice interact in a new environment.
C)How low gravity affects the human body.
D)How mice imitate human behavior in space.
23.What does the passage say about the mice at the beginning of the experiment?
A)They found the space in the cage too small to stay in.
B)They found it difficult to figure out where they were.
C)They were not used to the low-gravity environment.
D)They were not sensitive to the changed environment.
24.What was observed about the mice on the eleventh day of the experiment?
A)They continued to behave as they did in the beginning.
B)They already felt at home in the new environment.
C)They had found a lot more activities to engage in.
D)They tried everything possible to escape from the cage.
25.What did the scientists find about the mice from the experiment?
A)They changed their routines in space.
B)They began to eat less after some time.
C)They behaved as if they were on Earth.
D)They repeated their activities every day.
答案解析
22.答案 ：A
解析：短文開篇提到，人們通過國際空間站了解到低重力對人體的影響，但是美國航空航天局 的科學家想進一步研究其他物種是如何應對低重力環(huán)境的。故答案選 A)項。
23.答案 ：C
解析：短文中提到，在實驗初期老鼠顯然是不自在的，它們笨拙地在籠子的小范圍內(nèi)漂移，竭盡 全力也沒法弄清楚方向?？芍鲜笤趯嶒灣跗诓涣晳T低重力環(huán)境。故答案選 C)項。
24.答案 ：B
解析：短文中間部分提到，實驗第11天，老鼠不僅能應對重力的變化，而且看起來享受著這一變化，科學家觀察到一些老鼠在籠壁上跑步?？芍?，老鼠在實驗的第11天已經(jīng)適應了失 重環(huán)境并感到自在。故答案選 B)項。
25.答案： C
解析：短文結(jié)尾處提到，研究人員想看看這些老鼠是否會繼續(xù)做它們在地球上的那些活動。研 究表明在太空中這些老鼠大部分的日?；顒游词苡绊懀ㄗ晕仪鍧嵑宛囸I時進食。可 知，它們的舉止行為和在地球上一樣。故答案選C) 項。
