英语四级听力-短对话 298

 Section B

Passage One

26.

A. In green forests.

B. In dry deserts.

C. In the Pacific Ocean.

D. In the North Pole region¹.

27.

A. Snakes like to stay in the sun.

B. Snakes like warmth².

C. Snakes are used to extra-hot weather.

D. Snakes are good swimmers.

28.

A. They are very intelligent.

B. They are the most intelligent.

C. They are more intelligent.

D. They are less intelligent.

Section B

Passage One

[26]Snakes may be found just about everywhere except the North Pole region and some islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Some snakes live in warm, dry deserts. Others live in green forests, fields and woodlands. Some never go far from water and are fine swimmers. Some live all their lives in the sea. Most snakes can swim. [27]Because snakes are cold-blooded and depend on warm air for comfort and existence, the largest number of snakes is found in the hottest parts of the earth. Even so, many snakes stay away from the direct³ rays of the sun when possible. If extra hot weather comes along, snakes find a coolest place possible and stay there. In places where it freezes, snakes often hide themselves far under the ground or in caves and stay until spring. Snakes are smart enough to stay alive. They are smart enough to find food and kill their enemies. [28]But compared with other animals, they are believed to be below average in intelligence⁴.

Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.

26. In which of the following places have snakes never been found?

正确答案：D

解析：短文开头就提到，除了北极地区和南太平洋的一些岛屿外，到处都有蛇类。故正确答案为D。

27. Why do we find the largest number of snakes in hot regions⁵?

正确答案：B

解析：短文说：“因为蛇类是冷血动物，依赖于温暖的气候，所以热带地区蛇类的数量最多”。由此可知，答案为B。

28. How smart are snakes compared with other animals?

正确答案：D

解析：短文最后提到，“但与其他动物相比，蛇类的智力低于平均值”，故D正确。less intelligent和below average in intelligence是同义表达。

1 region   

n.地区，地带，区域；范围，幅度

参考例句：

• The students went to study the geology of that region.学生们去研究那个地区的地质情况。
• It is unusual to see snow in this region.这个地区难得见到雪。

2 warmth   

n.温暖，温情，暖和，激动，生气

参考例句：

• He answered with warmth.他热情地回答。
• We felt the warmth of the sun.我们感受到太阳的温暖。

3 direct   

adj.直接的；直达的；v.指挥；知道；监督；管理

参考例句：

• This train is direct,you do not have to change.这辆火车是直达的，你不必换车。
• The army is under the king's direct command.军队由国王直接统帅。

4 intelligence   

n.智力，聪明，智能；情报

参考例句：

• He was a man of intelligence and of firmness of will.他是个聪明而又意志坚定的人。
• He equals me in strength but not in intelligence.他和我力气相等，但智力不同。

5 regions   

n.地区( region的名词复数 )；[数学]区域；（艺术、科学等的）领域；行政区

参考例句：

• A flying doctor service operates in remote regions. 在偏远地区有飞行医生服务。
• More powers are gradually being devolved to the regions. 正逐步向地方下放更多的权力。 来自《简明英汉词典》