大学英语四级听力题目答案及原文第套

2016年6月大学英语四级真题（第1套）

Part I Writing
(30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a
letter to express your thanks to your parents or any family members
upon making memorable achievement. You should write at least 120
words but no more than 180 words.


Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension
(25 minutes)
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.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.

1. A)The International Labor Organization's key objective.
B)The basic social protection for the most vulnerable.
C)Rising unemployment worldwide.
D)Global economic recovery.
2. A)Many countries have not taken measures to create enough jobs.
B)Few countries know how to address the current economic crisis.
C)Few countries have realized the seriousness of the current
crisis.
D)Many countries need support to improve their people's
livelihood.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
3. A)Serve standardized food nationwide.
B)Put calorie information on the menu.
C)Increase protein content in the food.
D)Offer convenient food to customers.
4. A)They will be fined.

B)They will be closed.
C)They will get a warning.
D)They will lose customers.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.


5. A)Inability to implement their business plans.
B)Inability to keep turning out novel products.
C)Lack of a successful business model of their own.
D)Failure to integrate innovation into their business.

6. A)It is the secret to business success.
B)It is the creation of something new.
C)It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.
D)It is an essential part of business culture.
7. A)Its hardworking employees.

B)Its flexible promotion strategy.
C)Its innovation culture.
D)Its willingness to make investments.

Section B

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations.
At the end of each conversations you will hear four questions. Both
the conversations and the question-s 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.

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

8. A)He's got addicted to technology.

B)He is not very good at socializing.
C)He is crazy about text-messaging.
D)He does not talk long on the phone.
9. A)Talk big.
B)Talk at length.
C)Gossip a lot.
D)Forget herself.
10. A)He thought it was cool.
B)He needed the practice.
C)He wanted to stay connected with them.
D)He had an urgent message to send.
11. A)It poses a challenge to seniors.
B)It saves both time and money.
C)It is childish and unprofessional.
D)It is cool and convenient.

Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

12. A)He wants to change his job assignment.
B)He is unhappy with his department manager.
C)He thinks he deserves extra pay for overtime.
D)He is often singled out for criticism by his boss.

13. A)His workload was much too heavy.
B)His immediate boss did not trust him.
C)His colleagues often refused to cooperate.
D)His salary was too low for his responsibility.
14. A)He never knows how to refuse.
B)He is always ready to help others.
C)His boss has a lot of trust in him.

D)His boss has no sense of fairness.
15. A)Put all his complaints in writing.
B)Wait and see what happens next.
C)Learn to say no when necessary.
D)Talk to his boss in person first.

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the
end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both
the passage 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.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.

16. A)The importance of sleep to a healthy life.

B)Reasons for Americans' decline in sleep.
C)Some tips to improve the quality of sleep.
D)Diseases associated with lack of sleep.
17. A)They are more health-conscious.
B)They are changing their living habits.
C)They get less and less sleep.
D)They know the dangers of lack of sleep.
18. A)Their weight will go down.
B)Their mind function will deteriorate.
C)Their work efficiency will decrease.
D)Their blood pressure will rise.

Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.

19. A)How much you can afford to pay.

B)What course you are going to choose.
C)Which university you are going to apply to.
D)When you are going to submit your application.
20. A)The list of courses studied.
B)The full record of scores.
C)The references from teachers.
D)The personal statement.
21. A)Specify what they would like to do after graduation.
B)Describe in detail how much they would enjoy studying.
C)Indicate they have reflected and thought about the subject.
D)Emphasize that they admire the professors in the university.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.

22. A)It was equipped with rubber tyres.
B)It was built in the late 19th century.

C)It was purchased by the Royal family.
D)It was designed by an English engineer.
23. A)They consumed lots of petrol.
B)They took two passengers only.
C)They were difficult to drive.
D)They often broke down.
24. A)They were produced on the assembly line.
B)They were built with less costly materials.
C)They were modeled after British cars.
D)They were made for ordinary use.
25. A)It made news all over the world.
B)It was built for the Royal family.
C)It marked a new era in motor travel.
D)It attracted large numbers of motorists.

Listening Comprehension

Section A

(1 ) The International Labor Organization says the number of people
without jobs is increasing. In its latest update on global
employment trends, the agency says projections of the number of
unemployed people this year range from 210 million to nearly 240
million people. The report warns that 200 million poor workers are
at risk of joining the ranks of people living on less than 2 dollars
per day in the past three years. The director general of the
International Labor Organization Juan Somavia notes that some
countries have taken measures to address the effects of the global

crisis.

(2) However, he points out that many countries have not done so.
And based on past experiences, it takes four to five years after
economic recovery for unemployment to return to pre-crisis levels.
Mr. Somavia says the International Labor Organization is proposing
a global jobs ' agreement to deal with unemployment. “Its key
objective is to place the center of recovery efforts—measures that
would generate high levels of employment and provide basic social
protection for the most vulnerable.

1. What is the news report mainly about?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项A是国际 劳工组织的主要目标，选项B是对弱势群体的社
会保障，选项C是世界各地 失业率增长，选项D是全球经济复苏。由选
项可知，此题应与失业或就业有关。

[答 案详解]新闻开头提到国际劳工组织公布，失业人数持续上涨。接下来
提到一些国家采取措施应 对全球危机，而有些国家则没有重视此危机。
对此，国际劳工组织提出处理失业的协议。选项C全面地 概括了新闻报
道的大意。故选C。

2. What does, Juan Somavia, director general of the International

Labor Organization say?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项A是许多国家都没有采取措施创造足够的工作机会 ，选项
B是很少国家知道怎么处 理当前的经济危机，选项C是很少国家意识到目
前危机的严重 性，选项D是许多国家需要支持来改善国民的生活。由选项
可知，此题应与与家和经济危机有关。

[答案详解]总干事说现在许多国家还没有采取措施处理全球危机。故选A。
选项B中许多 国家没有采取措施,并不意味着它们不知道怎么处理;选项C
和选项D未提及。

(3) Big fast food chains in New York City have started to obey
a first-of-its-kind rule, requiring them to post calorie counts
right on the menu. Cathy Nonas is with the New York City Department
of Health. uWe wanted to give people an opportunity to actually see
the calories before they purchase the food and make a decision and
inform decision. That if they want to make their healthier choice,
if they want to eat fewer calories, they can. And we expect this
will have a huge impact on obesity. And of course, if it has an impact
on obesity, it will have an impact on diabetes, and heart disease,
and high blood pressure. M The new rules will be introduced as a
part of anti-obesity campaign that also includes a recent citywide

ban on artificial trans fats in restaurant food. The menu rule only
applies to restaurants that serve standardized potion sizes and have
fifty or more locations nationwide. Starting last Saturday, (4)
ctiains big enough to fall under the rnle will face penalties about
2,000 dollars for not showing calorie information in a prominent
spot on their menus, preferably next to the price.

3. What are big fast food chains in New York City required to do
according to the new rule?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项A是在全国范围内 提供标准食物，选项B是在菜单上标注
有关卡路里的信息，选项C

是在食物中增加蛋 白质含量，选项D是给顾客提供快餐。由选项可知，此
题应与食物有关。

[答案详解 ]新闻开头提到，要遵守的第一条规则就是在菜单上标明有关卡
路里的信息。故选B。其他选项未提及。

4. What will happen to big restaurant chains that violate the new
rule?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项A是它们会被罚款，选项B是它们会停业，选项C 是它们

会被警告，选项D是它们将失去顾客。由选项可知，此题应与某事件的结
果有关。

[答案详解]新闻中提到如果违背规则，就会被罚约两千美金，故选A。其
他选项未提及。

(5) Almost all companies recognize the importance of innovation
today, but not many are able to integrate innovation into their
business. A commentary in the Shanghai Daily points out that
innovation doesn ' t mean piles of documents. It' s something more
practical.

(6) The article says many people tend to assume that innovation
just means creating something new, but actually it ' s more than
that. It's an attitude of doing things. A company should find ways
to innovate not just in products but also in functions, business
models and processes.

(7) The article cites the global ^iant Procter & Gamble as an
example, saying a real innovative company should develop an
innovation culture and use it as a primary tool for success. Procter
& Gamble has a Innovation Fundwhich offers big rewards
for high-risk ideas that succeed. It also has a special innovation
facility for its employees. Sometimes its employees are released

from their daily jobs for weeks, and spend their time interacting
in the innovation facility instead. In conclusion, the article says
innovative ideas alone do not ensure success. It's pointless unless
there is a repeatable process in place to turn inspiration into
financial performance.

5. what is the problem with many companies according to the news
report?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项A是没有能力 实施它们的工作计划，选项B是没有能力持
续生产新奇产品，选项C是缺少它们自己的成功商业模式，选 项D是没有
将创新融入它们的工作。由选项可知，此题应与公司的问题有关。

[答案 详解]新闻开头提到今天几乎所有公司都意识到创新的重要性，但能
将创新融入工作的并不多。故选D。 选项B中没有能力持续生产新奇产品,
这是人们对创新的错误看法。选项A和选项C未提及。

6. What do many people tend to think of innovation?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项A是它是公司 成功的秘诀，选项B是它是创造新的东西，
选项C是它是带来巨大收益 的神奇工具，选项D是它是公司文化的重要
部分。由选项可知,此题应与某物的功能有关。

[答案详解]新闻中提到一些人认为创新就是创造新的东西。故选B。

7. What does the company Procter & Gamble owe its success to?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项A是 努力工作的员工，选项B是灵活的促销措施，选项C
是创新的文化观念，选项D 是投资意愿。由选项可知，此题应与公司的发
展措施有关。

[答案详解]新闻中提到宝洁公司认为，真正的创新是要有创新的文化，这
是成功的基本工 具。故选C。

Section B

Conversation One

lM：So, Linzy, do you like to text message on your cell phone?

W: Yeah, I text message a lot.

M ： I don' t do it so much. I prefer to make a call if T m in a
hurry.

W ： Yeah, I go both ways. Sometimes I don ' t really want to talk
to the person. I just want to ask them one question, so it，s much
easier for me just to text message. (9) If 1 call them，I'll have
to have a long conversation.

M ： Yeah, I can see what you mean. (8) But I get off the phone pretty
quickly when I call. I ' m not a big talker. W:Yeah, that's true.
You don't talk a lot.

M ：So are you fast at writing the messages with your thumb?

W ： Well, when I first got a cell phone, I was so slow. I thought
I would never text message. But then people kept text-messaging
me, so I felt obliged to learn how to text message. So now I' m
pretty fast. What about you?

M ： Actually I have the opposite problem. (10) When I first got
my cell phone, I thought it was so cool to text message all my
friends who have one, and I was pretty fast with my thumb then.
But it seems like now I don11 use it so much. I' ve got slower
actually.

W ： Yeah, I think text messaging actually sort of has to do with
your age. For example, people in high school, they text message
a lot. But I asked my father if he texted messages, and guess what
he said?

M ： What?

W: He said he'd never text message. ( 11) He thinks it ' s very

childish and unprofessional to text message.

M：Yeah, I can see what he means. It' s considered pretty informal
to text message to someone.

8. What does the man say about himself?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选 项A是他沉迷于科技，选项B是他不擅长社交，选项C是他
很热衷于发短信，选项D是 他打电话时间不长。由选项可知，此题应与
男士的习惯有关。

[答案详解]对话中提 到他打电话的时候很快就挂断了，他不喜欢说太久。
故选D。对话提到男士刚有 手机的时候对发短信很狂热，而并非现在，选
项C错误。选项A和选项B未提及.

9. What does the woman tend to do while she is on the phone?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项A是说大 话，选项B是说得很久，选项C是很八卦，选项
D是忘乎所以。由选项可知， 此题应与某人的说话有关。

[答案详解】对话中提到女士只要一打电话就会说得很久。故选B。

did the man text message all his friends when he first got
his cell phone?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项A是他认为很酷，选项B是他需要练习，选项C是他想和
他们保持联系，选项 D是他有紧急信息要发送。由选项可知,此题应与男
士的想法有关。

[答案详解]对话中提到他刚有手机的时候认为给有手机的朋友发信息很
酷。故选A。其他选项均未 提及。

11. What does the woman' s father think of text messaging?

[参考答案]C

[ 解题技巧]选项A是它对年长的人有挑战性，选项B是它节省时间和钱，
选项C是它是幼稚的、不专 业的，选项D是它是酷的、方便的。由选项
可知，此题应与某事有关。

[答案详解] 对话中提到女十的父亲认为发短信是幼稚且不专业的，故选C。
其他选项均未提及。

Conversation Two

W：Good moming, Mr. Johnson. How can I help you?

M： Well, I' d like to talk to you about Tim Bond, the department
manager.

W：What seems to be the problem?

M: Well, ever since Sandra left the department，（ 12) I feel like
I've been targeted to do all her work as well as mine. I'm expected
to attend too many meetings and I seem to be spending a lot of
my time doing unnecessary paper work.

W ： I'm sorry to hear that.

M : And，on top of that，（ 13 _ 1 ) I'd specifically asked if I could
leave early last Friday as J done a lot of overtime during the
week. But that afternoon, even though I'd finished my assigned
work, I was told to help other colleagues finish their work，
too.

W： ( 14) But surely that' s a positive sign showing that Mr. Bond
has a lot of trust in you.

M ： Yest (13 -2) but other colleagues get to leave early, and they
don ' t have such a lot of work to do.

W：So you feel he's really making unrealistic demands on you?

M ： Yes, absolutely.

W：Have you approached Mr. Bond about this particular problem?

M ：I' ve tried, but it seems like he just has no time for me.

W ：Well, at this stage, it would be better if you approached him
directly. If nothing else showing that you' ve tried to solve the
problem yourself before you take it further, make it clear that
you ' re just not a complainer.

(15) Why don' t you send an email requesting a meeting with him in
private?

M：Hmm, I' ve been a bit worried about his reaction. But anyway,
I'll send him an email to request a meeting, and I 'll see what
happens through that. Thanks for your advice.

W ：Good luck. And let us know the outcome.

12. What do we learn about the man from the conversation?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项A是他想要改变他的T.作任务分配，选项B是他对他的主
管不满，选项C是他认为 他应得到额外的加班费，选项D是他经常被老
板批评。由选项可知，此题应与男士的工作有关。

[答案详解]对话提到他的老板分配给他很多任务，除了做自己的,还要做
别人的。他要出席太 多会 议，似乎花费很多个人时间在做一些不必要的
文书工作。故选B。其他选项未提及。

13. What is the man's chief complaint?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项A是他的工作埴太大，选项B是他 的立接领导不信任他，
选项C是他的同事经常拒 绝和他合作，选项I)是相对他在工作中承担的
责任而言,他的工资太低。由选项可知，此题应与男士的 工作情况有关。

[答案详解]对话中提到其他的同事工作量小,都可以早下班。而他本来以< br>为自己完成任务了可以早走,结果老板又让他帮助其他同事完成工作任
务。故选A。其他选项未提 及。

14. How does the woman interpret the fact tliat the man was asked
to help His colleagues with their work?

[参考答案]C
[解题技巧]选项A是他从来不知道怎么拒绝，选项B是他总是乐于助人，
选项C是他的老板很信任 他.选项D是他的老板没有公平观念。由选项可
知,此题应与男士的经历有关。

[答 案详解]对话提到女士认为男士的老板相信他,才让他做那么多事情。
故选C。其他选项未提及。

15. What did the woman advise the man to do?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项A是把所有抱怨写下来，选项B 是等待并看看接下来会发

生什么，选项C是在必要 时候学会说“不”，选项D是先单独跟他老板
谈谈。由选项可知，此题应与解决方法有关。

[答案详解] 对话中女士建议男士发送邮件约老板单独见面谈谈。故选D。
其他选项未提及。

Section C Passage One


The massive decline in sleep happened so slowly and quietly that
few seemed to notice the trend. Was it becrause of the growing
attraction of the Internet, video games and endless TV channels?
Never disconnecting from work? No matter how it happened, millions
of Americans are putting their health, quality of life and even
length of life in danger. (16 - 1) New evidence shows why getting
enough sleep is a top priority. Some 40% of Americans get less than
7 hours of shut-eye on week nights. “The link between sleep and
health, and bad sleep and disease is becoming clearer and clearer,”
says LawTence Alberstaine, a sleep expert at Harvard University.
For example, (17) sleep duration has declined from some 8 hours in
the 1950s to 7 in recent years. Al the same time, high blood pressure
has become an increasing problem. Blood pressure and heart rate are
typically at their lowest levels during sleep. (18) People who sleep
less tend to have higher blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes,

weight gain and other problems. Sleeping better may help fight off
illness. When people are sleep-deprived, there are higher levels
of stress hormones in their Ixxlies which can decrease iminune
function. says Doctor Felice, of Northwestern University in Chicago.
(16-2) A university of Chicago study shows people who sleep well
live longer. So say
active and vital to a ripe old age.

16. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项A是睡眠对健康生活的东 要性，选项B是美国人睡觉时间
减少的原因，选项C是改 善睡眠质量的几点建议，选项D是疾病和睡眠
不足有联系。由选项可知，此题应与睡眠有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到新的数据证明为什么充足的睡眠是最电要的，后面
给出事实,最后短文 中又 提到“睡得好，活得久”的研究结果，推测出短
文主要说的是睡眠对健康的重要性。故选A。选项B文中 虽有提及，但并
不是主要讨论内容;选项C未提及'作者证明睡眠重要性时给出的例证可证
明选 项D 中的观点正确，但不是主要论述的内容

17. What do we learn from the talk about today's Americans?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项A是他们更有健朿意识，选项B是 他们正在改变生活习
惯，选项C是他们的睡眠越 来越少，选项D是他们知道缺乏睡眠的危害。
由选项可知,此题应与—些人的生活习惯有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到他们的睡眠时间从20世纪50年代的8小时左右减
少到近几年的7小 时,说明他 们的睡觉时间越来越少。故选C。选项B中
生活习惯包括各个方面，答案太泛化。选项A和 选项D未提及。

18. What does the speaker say will happen to people who lack sleep?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项A是他们的体重下降，选项B是他们的思维功能退 化，选
项C是他们的工作效率下 降，选项D是他们的血压升高。由选项可知，
此题应与一些人的身体状况有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到睡眠时间缺乏将导致血压升高。故选D。

Passage Two

Parents and teachers will tell you not to worr)1 wlien applying
for a place at a university. But in the same breath we will remind
you that it is the most important decision of your life. (19) The
first decision is your choice of course. It will depend on what you
want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you
enjoy. The next decision is where to apply. Aim high but within

reason. Do you have the right combinalion of subjects and are your
expected grades likely to meet entry requirements? The deadline is
January 15th. But it is best to submit your application early because
universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in. (20) The
most important part of the application is the much feared personal
statement. This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for
the subject. So economy of expression is foremost. Omit dull and
ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.
(21 - 1) Admissions officers read ever>r personal statement that
arrives. It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject
because you enjoy it. You have to get across what it is about a
particular area that has inspired you. (21 - 2) They will look for
evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.
Appli- cants should be honest. There is no point saying you run
marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the
interview on the second floor. __________________________

19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply
for a place at a university?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项A是你能够支付多少，选项B是你将选择什么课程 ，选项
C是你想申请哪所大学，选项D是什么时候递交你的申请。由选项可知，

此题应与上大学前的准备工作有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到第一个决定是课程的选择。故选 B。选项A未提及，
选项C中你想申请哪所

大学是第二个选择，选项D是选择大学之后要做的事情。

20. What is the most important part of the application?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项A是课程学习单，选项B是成绩的所有记录，选项 C是老
师的推荐，选项D是个人陈述。由选项可知,此题应与学生有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到最重要的是个人的陈述。故选D。其他选项未提及。

21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项A是具体细化 毕业后想做的事情，选项B是详细描述他们
多么喜欢学习，选项C是表明他们已经思考过这个学科，选项 D是强调他
们钦佩大学的教授。由选项可知,此题应与学生有关。

[答案详解]短文 中提到管理者将会看你的每一条陈述，看你对这门学科的
理解和思考。故选C。详细描述多么喜欢学习是 没有说服力的，选项B错
误。选项A和选项D未提及。

Passage Three

(22) It is usually agreed that a German, Carl Bens built the first
motor car in 1885. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor
at the rear. Soon, members of the royal family and other wealthy
people took up motoring as a sport. Many of the early cars had two
seats. (23) There were no petrol pumps and few garages, so every
driver had to be his own engineer for the frequent breakdowns. By
1905, cars began to look like cars of today, with head lamps, wind
screen, rubber tyres and number plates. (24) Henry Ford's Model T
introduced in America in 1909 was cheaper because it was made on
the assembly line. It brought cars closer towards the reach of
ordinary people. With the popularity of the car, registration became
a must in 1903 with the Motor Car Act. Competency tests were
introduced in 1935. Today, the legal driving age for a car in the
UK is 17. You are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you
have passed a driving test. In 1958, Britain celebrated the opening
of its first motor way— the Preston Bypass. Until then, no one
really understood what a motor way was, not even the laborers who
were building it. (25) The bypass held a new era in motor travel
and was greeted with excitement and optimism. Service stations came
with the motor way and tlie legend of the transport cafe was bom.
Of course, the service station has diversified greatly. But whether

it ' s an English-cooked breakfast or a coffee and a sandwich, one
thing has iremained the same：the prices.

22. What does the speaker say about the first motor car?

[参考答案]B

[解题技巧]选项A是它配备有橡胶轮胎，选项B是它制造于19世 纪末，
选项C是它被皇家购买，选 项D是它由英国工程师设计。由选项可知,此
题应与某物有关。

[答案详解]短文第 一句话提到第一辆汽车制造于1885年，是19世纪末
期。故选B。到1905年汽车才有橡胶轮胎， 选项A错误。它被皇室和有钱
人购买，不只是皇室购买，选项C错误。它由德国工程师 设计，选项D
错误。

23. What was the problem with the early cars in Britain?

[参考答案]D

[解题技巧]选项A是它们消耗许多汽油，选项B是它们只能载两个 人，选
项C是它们很难驾驶，选项D是它们经常出故障。由选项可知，此题应与
汽车有关。
[答案详解]短文中提到没有加油泵和0理厂,所以开车的人不得不自己频
繁维修，选项 A错误，故选D。因为短文中提到司机要自己频繁修理，说
明它时常出故障。短文中说最早的汽车只有两 个座位，没有说只能载两个

人，选项B错误。选项C未提及。

24. Why did Henry Ford' s Model T cars cost less?

[参考答案]A

[解题技巧]选项A是它们由流水作业线生产，选项B是它们由廉价 的材料
生产，选项C是它们以英国车为模型制成，选项D是生产它们是为了日常
使用。由选项可 知，此题应与汽车生产有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到福特车花费少是因为它由流水作业线生 产。故选A。
其他选项未提及

25. What do we learn about the Preston Bypass?

[参考答案]C

[解题技巧]选项A是它在全世界制造了新闻，选项B是它为皇室家庭制
造，选项C是它开辟了汽车 旅行的新时代，选项D是它吸引了许多驾车
旅行的人。由选项可知,此题应与某物的意义有关。

[答案详解]短文中提到普勒斯顿道路开辟了汽车旅行的新时代。故选C。
其他选项均未提及。