英语四级考试听力预测练习题及答案

英语四级考试听力预测练习题及答案【听全文】According to Business Insider, Apple has dropped the prices of several iPhone models in China. The discount comes as Apple struggles with dwindling iPhone revenue.The international tech company cited economic factors in China as just one of many factors involved in the reduced revenue guidance it issued for its fiscal first quarter of 2019. The tech giant has lowered prices for all models of the iPhone X, the iPhone 8, and the iPhone 7 by 300 to 500 yuan or roughly $44 to $75.1.Why did Apple cut price of several models of the Iphone?A. To increase its revenue in China.B. To achieve the revenue goal in the first quarter.C. To dispose of the inventory.D. To release a new model of mobile phone.答案：A【听全文】According to , Emma Haruka Iwao, a Google employee, just broke the world record for calculating the value of pi.Google announced the accomplishment in a blog post on Thursday, and said that Iwao's team smashed the Guinness World Records title for the most accurate value of pi. Using Google Compute Engine, which is powered by Google Cloud, Iwao managed to calculate pi, marking a major milestone in mathematics.1.What did Emma Haruka Iwao break the world record for?A. Working out the most difficult Mathematical problem.B. Accomplishing the project of Google Cloud.C. Smashing the Google Computer Engine.D. Calculating the most accurate value of pi.答案：D【听全文】According to Business Insider, millennials and baby boomers definitely live different types of lives. For instance, millennials want their jobs to give them meaning and baby boomers were more focused on stability. They are also waiting to get married. Only 26 percent of millennials get married between 18 and 32. Millennials are also a lot more health conscious and making changes in the food industry.1.What do baby boomers care more about?A. Stable jobs.B. Eating habits.C. Health consciousness.D. Meaning of work.答案：A【听全文】Apple Inc's streaming music service has beat out competitor Spotify in its number of paid subscribers in the United States.Reuters reportsa person familiar with the matter said Tuesday that Apple's music service had 28 million subscribers at the end of February, while Spotify had 26 million paid subscribers. Both companies charge $9.99 a month for subscriptions. Spotify, however, has more total listeners in the U.S. due to its ad-supported free service tier that includes fewer features.1.What did Spotify perform better than Apple Inc's music service?A. Its paid subscribers.B. Its free service edition subscribers.C. Its music service features.D. Its subscription fees.答案：B【听全文】According to Business Insider, "An American Airlines passenger was taken into custody on Friday after touching people's faces, spraying them with an unknown substance, and then jumping out the plane after landing." The man was 25-years-old and can eventually face trespassing charges after his bid to escape the plane at Sky Harbor International Airport.As of now, none of the passengers want to press charges.1.Why was the American Airline passenger taken into custody on Friday?A. He was suspected of intruding others.B. He was smoking in the plane toilet.C. He was jumping out the plane before takeoff.D.He was a prisoner escaping from the jail.答案：A【听全文】Huawei is leading the pack with respect to international patent applications. According to Reuters, the Chinese telecoms giant accounts for more than half of the applications to the World Intellectual Property Organization. In 2019, Huawei made 5,405 patent applications to the U.N. body, up from 4,024 in 2017. Huawei has been under pressure since the United States demanded its allies bar Chinese vendors from participating in building 5G networks, due to national security concerns.1.Why did the United States demand its allies bar Huawei?A. For its excessive patents applications.B. For safety issues.C. For unfair competitions.D. For the domestic demands.答案：B【听全文】Fox employees are fearing for their jobs after the company has been acquired by Disney. After Disney closed on its $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets layoffs were expected to follow. Now, according to SF Gate, as many as 4,000 Fox employees could be firedfrom their jobs. Among those let go were the head of Fox's distribution Chris Aronson and president of international distribution Andrew Cripps. At this point, employees are saying that they are in a "wait and see" mode.1.What are employees of 21st Century Fox’s film and TV fearing?A. They might be laid off after the acquisition.B.They might be forced to retain the job but suspend the salary.C. They might have to take the pay cuts.D. They might have to overwork.答案：A【听全文】According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, certain vitamins and supplements may be a waste of money. The study reviewed data and trials from 2012 to 2017 and found that most multivitamins and supplements of vitamin C, vitamin D, and calcium do not provide additional benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke. Dr. David Jenkins, the study's lead author told Business Insider,"We were surprised to find so few positive effects of the most common supplements that people consume".1.What did the study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology show?A. Vitamins and supplements may not provide health benefits.B. Vitamins and calcium may prevent heart attack and stroke.C. Most common supplements have adverse reaction.D. Some supplements have additional benefits答案：A【听全文】Reuters reports China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings has put its order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets on hold, until it is assured of the aircraft's safety. The Hong Kong-listed lessor, which is controlled by the state-owned conglomerate China Everbright Group, placed an order for 50 aircraft in June 2017 and later expanded that order. The first MAX jet was expected to be delivered in the third quarter, according to the report.1.Why did China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings lay aside its order for Boeing 737 MAX jets?A. They had a poor perform in the third quarter.B. The delivery date was delayed.C. They need more money on expansion .D. The safety of the aircraft cannot be guaranteed.答案：D【听全文】According to Reuters, federal health officials at the CDC said on Monday that the United States recorded 71 new measles cases last week, a 13 percent increase as the country faces its second-worst outbreak of the disease in almost two decades. The U.S. outbreak is part of a worldwide rise in the once nearly eradicated disease. The World Health Organization reported last week that global cases had risen nearly four-fold in the first quarter of 2019 to 112,163 compared with the same period last year.A vocal fringe of parents in the United States oppose vaccines, believing, contrary to scientific evidence, that ingredients in them can cause autism or other disorders.1.Why do a fringe of parents oppose vaccines?A. It may lead to autism and other disorders.B. It is contrary to scientific evidence.C. It has no effect on measles.D. It can eradicate the disease.答案：A【听全文】According to a report by Reuters, on Thursday, US Vice President Mike Pence said that US-Mexico talks would continue on Thursday and reiterated President Donald Trump's stance that Mexico must increase its efforts to stem immigration at the border. Pence told reporters that talks were setto resume under the US State Department, adding that discussions on Wednesday between US and Mexican officials had been positive. Reuters reports that Mexican officials bumped up efforts to stem the flow of Central American migrants crossing the border to the United States, with Mexican soldiers, armed police and migration officials blocking migrants along its own southern border with Guatemala.1.What are the US-Mexico talks about?A. Restrain immigration at the border.B. Resume immigration inspection.C. Stem the flow of United States migrants.D. Strengthen military force along its border.答案：A【听全文】According to Mother Nature Network, Researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Stockholm University recently found that at least 571 plant species have gone extinct since 1750. The figure was calculated when study co-author Kew scientist Rafael Govaerts reviewed all publications on plant extinctions over more than 30 years and found the number to be four times more than the current listing of extinct plants. It's also twice the number of all bird, mammal and amphibian extinctions combined. Researchers say the data suggests plant extinction is happening about 500 times faster than what would be expected without human intervention.1.What did researchers find about plant extinction?A.Extinct plants are four times more than the existing plant species.B. Human intervention has sped plant extinctions in recent years.C. The number of plant extinctions is about 500 in 30 years.D. 571 plant species have died out since 1750.答案：D【听全文】Beginning as early as next year, NASA plans to make the International Space Station available to space tourists and other business ventures. While the news may sound exciting, the cost to visit is far beyond what most of us can afford. According to Gizmodo, a stay aboard the ISS will cost $35,000 per night. Visitors will be allowed to stay on the station for up to 30 days, which would add up to over $1 million. Each short-duration stay will include four seats, meaning NASA could earn as much as $4.2 million per mission.1.How much will it cost for a space tourist to stay aboard per night?A. 35,000B. 1 millionC. 4.2 millionD. 30,000答案：A【听全文】A new study found taking a walk in the woods has measurable health benefits. Research conducted by Tokyo Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki shows spending time in nature can lower your blood pressure and decrease stress hormones for days following your forest walk. According to Lifehacker, Dr. Miyazaki's research shows that keeping a plant in your home or workplace can also offer health benefits. Dr. Miyazaki's current research includes examining whether a VR simulation of a forest can give some of the same benefits.1.What has the new study found according to the passage?A.Walking in the woods is beneficial to your health.B.Keeping a plant in your workplace can improve your efficiency.C. Low blood pressure is linked to stress hormones.D.VR technology provides some benefits in physical examine.答案：A【听全文】Business Insider reports that a rumor which started online and has since gone viral is at the heart of the KFC free food scam. KFC South Africa has discredited reports that a student was arrested after pretending to be an executive from the fast-food brand to get free food from restaurants around Durban, South Africa.The Daily Mail reported that the now-viral story was spurred by media coverage that began with a "rumor"saying a 27-year-old man entered KFC stores and told employees that he worked inthe fast-food company's head office before testing food in the kitchen. KFC South Africa tweeted: "It would be legendary if only it were true. Fake is as far as it gets with this story."1.Why did the student pretend to be an executive from the fast-food brand?A. To get free food.B. To get a job.C. To test food.D. To become an online celebrity.答案：A【听全文】A bacteria that causes a rare and deadly type of pneumonia has been found in one of America's largest auto manufacturing plants. Ford Motor Company told employees in a letter on June 20th that Legionella was found in three locations across the plant,including two bathrooms and the medical department. According to Business Insider, Ford reported that the total count of Legionella bacteria was not enough to warrant shutting down the plant to disinfect. Approximately 6,100 Americans are diagnosed with the illness every year, and around 10% of those who develop Legionnaires' disease die from it. The CDC says Legionella develops naturally in streams and lakes, but proper water management programs are necessary to prevent it.1.What did Ford Motor say in the letter to their employees?A.They shut down the plant to disinfect.B. They laid off 6100 employees diagnosed with the illness.C. They found bacteria in streams near the plant.D. They identified bacteria in three locations across the plant.答案：D【听全文】HuffPost reports that the Santa Anita Park racetrack reached an agreement with the California Horse Racing Board, pledging to immediately implement upgraded safety measures amid the ongoing furor over a spate of horse deaths at the popular sporting venue. Under the new guidelines, a team of five people will conduct an additional review of horses' "medical, training and racing history" and be given the authority to scratch animals that aren't deemed fit to compete. The move comes amid national outrage over the deaths at Santa Anita Park. Today 29 horses have died since that season began in December. There are still six race days left in the season.1.What did the Santa Anita Park racetrack pledge to do according to the passage?A. Investigate the cause of horse deaths.B. Kill horses that aren’t fit to compete.C.Take upgraded safety measures instantly.D. Conduct a review of the sporting venue.答案：C【听全文】CNN reports that new research has shown that E-cigarette flavoring may be dangerous to your health. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College Of Cardiology, the flavoring can damage cells that line your blood vessels and eventually damage your heart. The study adds to a growing body of evidence that the flavored "e-liquids" used in vapes can hinder human cells' ability to survive and function. The authors say these changes, some observed in the absence of nicotine, are known to play a role in heart disease.1.What is the possible cause of heart disease in E-cigarettes?A. nicotineB. flavoringC. tobaccoD. blood vessel答案：B【听全文】According to Automotive News, China will impose additional tariffs on US goods.Those goods range from frozen vegetables to liquefied natural gas, but the list includes 5,140 additional products. The revised target list of tariffs totals $60 billion worth of goods, China's finance ministrysaid the import tariffs are between 5-and-25 percent, which will begin on June 1st. The ministry added that the latest tariffs are in response to US unilateralism towards trade with China.1.Which one is true about the latest tariffs policy of China?A.Levy extra tariffs on US products.B.Impose $60 billion import tariffs on US goods.C.Put tariffs on 5% to 25% products.D.Include 5140 products in total.答案：A【听全文】According to Business Insider, a professor at New York University thinks Tesla will be acquired this year. Two months ago, Scott Galloway predicted that 2019 is the year things will unravel for the electric car maker.And two months later, this prediction is coming true. On the year, Tesla's stock price is down more than 40-percent, but it has fallen about 30-percent in the last month. Galloway said that he thinks investors are finally fed up, which will lead Tesla shares to fall below $100. That's when Galloway thinks the electric car maker will be acquired by a larger automaker.1.What does the professor at New York University think of Tesla?A.It will face a big fall in stock price.B.It will try to attract more investors.C.It will lay off 30% of employees.D.It will be bought by other automakers.答案：D【听全文】Working out can positively impact overall health and well-being in many ways, so it's no surprise that exercise also influences the skin--for better or for worse. According to Business Insider, exercise can give the skin a slight glow and help it look healthier because of the increased blood flow. However, working out can also cause chafing and rashes. pores can become clogged if makeup is worn during a workout, or if sweat isn't washed off after hitting the gym. Likewise, rosacea may worsen because of the increased blood flow to the skin. And there's always the risk of contracting some kind of fungal infection, like athlete's foot, from the locker room!1.How does exercise influence our skin negatively according to the passage?A. It may give the skin a slight glow.B. It may spoil your makeup when you sweat a lot.C. It may cause rashes and clog your pores.D. It may slow down your blood flow to the skin答案：C【听全文】SpaceX is about to launch its third-ever Falcon Heavy rocket and according to founder and CEO Elon Musk, it will be the "most difficult launch ever." That's because the mission will take multiple rocket-engine firings and last about six hours. Stacked inside of the rocket are 24 different government and commercial satellites that together weigh about 8,150 pounds. According to Business Insider, after the behemoth of a rocket launches from the pad, SpaceX has to deploy the two dozen spacecraft into multiple orbits around Earth over several hours.1.Why is the mission most difficult ever?A.It’s the third-heaviest rocket.B.The mission will take multiple rocket-engine firings.C.The mission will last about 24 hours.D.It’s the first commercial satellite.答案：B【听全文】Smartphones can be a powerful and useful tool, but it can also be your biggest distraction. Here are some ways that smartphones can be delaying you from your success, according to Business Insider. The biggest destruction is mindlessly checking emails and social media on your phone and taking you out of a state of productivity. Another fall is frequently taking out your smartphone to snap photos. It's keeping you from livingin the moment. Try and limit the amount of time the device is used to live more in the moment and be as productive as possible.1.Why do we need to limit the amount of time of using the smartphone?A. It's keeping you from snapping photos.B. It’s taking you out of a state of distraction.C. It limits your mind in checking emails and social media.D. It’s stopping you from living in the moment.答案：D【听全文】According to Business Insider, Apple, one of the richest and most valuable companies on the planet, has pledged its support to help rebuild Notre Dame. The company's CEO, Tim Cook, announced Apple's involvement in a tweet on Tuesday morning. The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is an iconic building, having been constructed in the 12th century and surviving more than 850 years of existence. French President Emmanuel Macron called the Notre-Dame fire a "terrible tragedy," but promised the French people they will "rebuild this cathedral together''.1.What do we learn about the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris according to the passage?A. It’s one of the most valuable building on the planet.B. It was constructed 85 years ago.C. It was built in the 12th century.D. It has been funded by the company Apple.答案：C【听全文】It's widely known that diet and lifestyle play a significant role in developing coronary artery disease. The condition creates plaque buildup on artery walls, which can cause a heart attack or a stroke when an artery is completely blocked. However, a new study shows genetics may play a bigger role in developing the disease than researchers thought. According to UPI, Swedish researchers now say that over 30 percent of heart disease cases are caused by genetic factors. Previous analysis indicated certain genetic risk codes linked to heart disease were inheritable in only 22 percent of cases.1.What does the passage say is an bigger role in developing the disease?A. Diet and lifestyle.B. Genetic factors.C. Blocked blood vessel.D. Inheritable diseases.答案：B【听全文】A number of U.S. companies are warning the Trump administration that a citizenship question on the 2020 Census would harm business if it leads to an undercount of immigrants. They say the question could undermine thedata they use to place stores, plan inventory and plot ad campaigns. The main purpose of the Census, which occurs every 10 years, is to draw voting districts and divide some $800 billion in federal programs. For companies, it provides the most detailed picture available of consumer and labor markets. Under the current administration's proposal, the Census would ask whether respondents are citizens of the United States for the first time in 70 years.1.What is the main purpose of the Census?A. To provide information of consumer and labor markets.B. To draw voting districts and allocate funds.C. To count the number of immigrants.D. To execute the administration's proposal.答案：B【听全文】According to Automotive News, Ford Motor Company announced it will stop building the Fusion midsize sedan in North America in 2020.The discontinuation of the Fusion lineup is the result of a rapidly shrinking sedan market. Ford is pivoting to meet the needs of buyers, who are currently more interested in crossovers. The Mustang will be the only passenger vehicle left in Ford's lineup.1.What is the cause of discontinuation of the Fusion lineup?A. Shrinking market.B. The arrival of new models.C. Shortage of funds.D. Buyers' complaint.答案：A【听全文】The wedding of Shari Amiran and Aaron Azhar could have looked like many others but instead it became truly unique, celebrated and streamed online through zoom. Organizing the online streaming of a wedding ceremony through zoom was not as easy as it may sound say the newlyweds. Sharise was in a house dress, not a wedding gown,the groom on top of getting married was also a DJ and emcee. Hundreds of guests were there to witness their happy day, just as planned only through the screens of their computers.1.What makes Shari Amiran and Aaron Azhar’s wedding truly unique?A. The bride was in a house dress.B. Hundreds of guests witnessed their happy day.C. The couple celebrated their wedding online through an App Zoom.D. The groom was also a DJ and MC.答案：C【听全文】Researchers are revisiting old studies in an effort to help us all learn how to forgive others and live healthier lives. According to CNN, a 2009 study found that harboring anger and hostility was linked with increasedcoronary events, such as heart attack among otherwise healthy people. The findings led researchers to explore the benefits of forgiveness. A 2016 study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, found that over time, increases in forgiveness are associated with decreases in stress and that forgiveness might provide some protective health benefits.1.What does the study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine show?A. People with heart attack should forgive others.B. Hostility deprives us of healthier lives.C.Forgiveness are associated with anger.D.Increases in forgiveness are linked with decreases in stress.答案：D21/ 21。