英语四级真题听力是检验学生英语实际应用能力的重要标尺，它不仅考查听力理解能力，更体现了对语言综合运用的挑战。掌握真题听力，对于提升四级成绩至关重要。本次，小编整理了2020年12月大学英语四级真题听力部分内容及答案（卷一），以供大家参考！
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：新闻开篇指出一种带刺的有毒鱼类正在入侵地中海水域，其毒性足以致人死亡。随后新 闻提到这种鱼类的原产地，并指出这种鱼正在地中海水域扩散，令人担忧。可知，新闻主要报道了“在地中海水域发现的致命鱼类”,故答案选 D)项 。A)项在文中并未提及；魔 鬼火鱼是外来入侵物种，因此 B)项与新闻表述的意思相悖；C)项在新闻中缺乏依据，故均排除。
2.答案：B
解析：新闻结尾处提到，海洋专家称魔鬼火鱼正在地中海水域扩散，环保主义者担心这种鱼的 到来可能危及其他的海洋生物。故答案选B)项。
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：新闻开篇提到，为纪念世界无车日，本周日巴黎市中心大约一半的道路仅允许步行或骑
自行车通行。大约400英里的街道将禁止汽车通行。故答案选 C)项。
4. 答案：D
解析：新闻中提到，为了应对日益严重的空气污染，巴黎市长去年推广了首个世界无车日。故 答案选D) 项，
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：新闻开篇提到， 一位菲律宾渔民感到不幸，因为房屋大火迫使他清理财产并搬家。可知， 他的房子被大火烧毁了。故答案选A) 项。
6. 答案：C
解析：新闻中提到，渔民被迫卖掉十年前在菲律宾海岛沿岸捕鱼时打捞上来一颗大珍珠。故答 案选C) 项。新闻中提到的改变地点是居住地点，而非钓鱼地点，故排除 A) 项 ；B) 项和 D)项在新闻中均未提及，故排除。
7. 答案：B
解析：新闻中提到，当渔民被迫卖掉珍珠的时候，旅游代理商非常震惊，告诉渔民他藏在家里的
珍珠是世界上最大的珍珠，它非常值钱。故答案选 B)项。新闻中提到，纽约博物馆展出 的是“真主之珠”,故排除A) 项；旅游代理商说该渔民的珍珠是世界上最大的，重77磅， 故排除 C)项和 D)项。
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：对话开篇处，女士向男士介绍说自己所在的公司在50多个国家设有分公司，提供不同的商 业服务，是一家拥有75年历史的跨国公司，客户包括一些世界级大公司。故答案选 A)项。
9. 答案 D
解析：对话中，男士介绍说自己的公司是一个家族企业，1950年由他的祖父创建，其员工有100 多人，主要制造和出口建筑类石料。故答案选 D)项。
10.答案 B
解析：对话中男士提到，自己公司主要面对的挑战是由于本国货币升值，公司和印度的石料制 造商相比失去了竞争优势。故答案选B) 项。
11.答案 D
解析：对话结尾处女士对男士公司提出了建议，即首先对男士的公司和其在印度的竞争对手一起做一个财务分析。故答案选 D)项。
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：对话开篇处提到女士的夸赞，根据后面的对话可以推测女士正在参观男士刚装修的房 子。女士用amazing,I love it 等词表达对男士房子装修的称赞和喜爱，并表示对男士的 房子印象深刻。故答案选B)项。
13.答案：C
解析：对话中女士问男士是从哪里获得的装修想法，男士说自己一直定期购买家居设计杂志， 时常把自己喜欢的图片收藏起来。故答案选 C)项。
14.答案：A
解析：对话中女士询问男士装修是否昂贵，男士说完全能负担得起。他卖掉了一些旧家具来买 新材料，并且他弟弟还帮忙买到了一些打折的材料。故答案选A) 项。
15.答案：D
解析：对话的最后女士提到自己和 Jonathan 正在考虑翻新客厅，希望从男士的经验中获得灵
感，并询问男士下周是否有时间来家里喝咖啡。可知，女士邀请男士去她家是希望男士 能和她分享装修经验。故答案选 D)项。
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：短文开篇提到， 一项研究显示，英格兰每年花费三百万英镑用于为患者取出塞入耳朵和 鼻子中的异物。故答案选C) 项。
17.答案：B
解析：短文中提到，根据英格兰医院统计数据， 一到四岁的孩子最有可能因鼻中塞入异物来找
医生帮忙取出，五到九岁的孩子则最可能因耳朵里塞入异物去医院就诊。可知，五到九 岁的孩子最有可能把东西放到耳朵里。故答案选B) 项。
18.答案：D
解析：短文中提到，根据研究，儿童往鼻子和耳朵里塞入异物通常是由于好奇，他们有探索自己 鼻子和耳朵的冲动。故答案选 D) 项。
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：短文开篇处介绍慈善团体 ReBicycle, 通过讲述 Leila Rahimi 搬家后面临的困境引出自 行车俱乐部，当她受邀加入当地自行车俱乐部后，ReBicycle 介入并送给她一辆二手自行 车，Leila Rahimi由此获得帮助，生活得到改变。故答案选 A) 项。
20.答案 ：A
解析：短文中提到，ReBicyele已经为需要帮助的人捐赠了200多辆自行车，目前随着需求激增 正在拓展自行车骑行课程。故答案选A) 项。
21.答案：D
解析：短文开篇就提到 ReBicyele 是慈善组织。故答案选D) 项。
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：短文开篇提到，人们通过国际空间站了解到低重力对人体的影响，但是美国航空航天局 的科学家想进一步研究其他物种是如何应对低重力环境的。故答案选 A)项。
23.答案 ：C
解析：短文中提到，在实验初期老鼠显然是不自在的，它们笨拙地在笼子的小范围内漂移，竭尽 全力也没法弄清楚方向。可知，老鼠在实验初期不习惯低重力环境。故答案选 C)项。
24.答案 ：B
解析：短文中间部分提到，实验第11天，老鼠不仅能应对重力的变化，而且看起来享受着这一变化，科学家观察到一些老鼠在笼壁上跑步。可知，老鼠在实验的第11天已经适应了失 重环境并感到自在。故答案选 B)项。
25.答案： C
解析：短文结尾处提到，研究人员想看看这些老鼠是否会继续做它们在地球上的那些活动。研 究表明在太空中这些老鼠大部分的日常活动未受影响，包括自我清洁和饥饿时进食。可 知，它们的举止行为和在地球上一样。故答案选C) 项。
