# A museum in japan - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4） - 考频：高频 - 最近考试：2022.4.16/2014.11.13 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/373c9e7a-87a3-437e-9937-02da3289e14f（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:12,380 Part four. You will hear part of a lecture about a Japanese museum comprised mainly of underground space. First, you have some time to look at questions thirty-one to forty. 00:00:30,820 Now listen carefully and answer questions thirty-one to forty. 00:01:23,580 For the last few sessions, we've been looking at the different architecture for both their utilitarian purposes and aesthetic features as well. In today's lecture, I want to continue this series by first introducing to you a unique underground museum in Japan, and then we'll discuss the pros and cons of underground architecture. 00:01:51,860 Now, this museum was built in 1996, and around eighty percent of the museum is buried underground to preserve the lush natural beauty. It houses an impressive collection of artworks. The exhibits consist of works from ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Romans, and various Asian cultures, with the pieces mainly coming from the founder's private collection. 00:02:24,880 But perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the museum is the design of its structures and how they are integrated into their natural surroundings. The museum is humbly embedded in mountains close to a subway station connecting the nearest metropolis in about an hour. The design was inspired by an ancient Chinese story titled Peach Blossom Valley. The architect read it when he was a schoolboy. It is about a fisherman who loses his way and his boat carries him upstream. He is drawn into a cave by the fragrant scent of a forest of blossoming peach trees. After traveling through a narrow road behind the cave, the man finds an idyllic village amid the splendid view. The museum has been conceived as a real-world version of this village. Visitors must pass through a tunnel first and then a cable bridge suspended over a gorge before arriving at the museum. The museum's details reflect the designer's innovative endeavor to break new ground. The architect changed the design numerous times to ensure the building was in harmony with the natural landscape. It becomes evident as tourists walk around the building as the detail is very fastidious and makes for a unique experience. Once visitors enter the museum, a sloping roof made of wide expanses of glass draws their attention right away. The web-like structure filtered the light through and scattered it across the surface, making visitors feel like being outside with a vibrant backdrop of seasonal colors. 00:04:33,160 It is now clear that underground buildings have many advantages over traditional above ground houses, and many architects are looking into the possibilities of this type of subsurface structure. The most important advantage of these houses, especially in the current scenario of environmental degradation, is that they can better preserve indigenous flora and fauna. But the advantages of underground architecture go beyond that. 00:05:08,120 For one thing, the earth surrounding the homes absorbs noise and thus provides natural soundproofing, creating a quiet living space with privacy. Choosing an underground house will be peaceful and calming even in a noisy region. 00:05:27,800 Moreover, there is less part of underground houses that can catch fire. For the most part, wood is no longer needed for building a home underground. The concrete foundations and metal structures of these homes all ensure good fireproofing. Now, underground houses also have the potential to save energy in the long run as they can tap the Earth's heating or cooling power. The Earth's temperature doesn't vary as much as the temperature of the air outside. It ensures that even though the climate outside fluctuates between extremes, the conditions inside the subterranean homes remain more or less stable. 00:06:19,440 However, there are also concerns over earth sheltered homes. There may be a psychological adjustment needed for a person shifting from a traditional above ground house to an underground house. Many people feel there is insufficient space in underground buildings. But in fact, these people also admit that they often visit shopping centers located in the basement and did not feel claustrophobic. 00:06:52,240 In addition, underground houses cannot be built in regions experiencing flooding due to their unique geographical location. And even for areas that are suited for underground structures, drainage should be planned carefully to prevent moisture retention. 00:07:14,400 While the advantages far outnumber their drawbacks, it may be a good idea to wait a little longer for these houses to come mainstream. 00:07:27,660 That is the end of part four. You now have one minute to check your answers to part four. ## 题目与答案 ### 31. The museum accommodates a diverse range of artworks. 31 The museum is surrounded by _____ . The museum accommodates a diverse range of artworks. 31 The museum is surrounded by _____ . **答案**：mountains 原文定位：The museum is humbly embedded in mountains close to a subway station 同义替换：「is surrounded by」↔「embedded in」 ### 32. 32 The design was based on a Chinese _____ the architect knew. 32 The design was based on a Chinese _____ the architect knew. **答案**：story 原文定位：The design was inspired by an ancient Chinese story titled Peach Blossom Valley 同义替换：「based on」↔「inspired by」 ### 33. 33 Visitors can approach the museum through a _____ and over a bridge. 33 Visitors can approach the museum through a _____ and over a bridge. **答案**：tunnel 原文定位：Visitors must pass through a tunnel first and then a cable bridge suspended over a gorge before arriving at the museum 同义替换：「approach」↔「pass through」 ### 34. 34 After getting into the building, a glass _____ can be noticed immediately. 34 After getting into the building, a glass _____ can be noticed immediately. **答案**：roof 原文定位：Once visitors enter the museum, a sloping roof made of wide expanses of glass draws their attention right away 同义替换：「can be noticed immediately」↔「draws their attention right away」 ### 35. 35 Visitors feel like being _____ because of light. 35 Visitors feel like being _____ because of light. **答案**：outside 原文定位：The web-like structure filtered the light through and scattered it across the surface, making visitors feel like being outside with a vibrant backdrop of seasonal colors ### 36. Advantages of underground houses: 36 There is less _____ . Advantages of underground houses: 36 There is less _____ . **答案**：noise 原文定位：The earth surrounding the homes absorbs noise and thus provides natural soundproofing, creating a quiet living space 同义替换：「less」↔「quiet」 ### 37. 37 They are at a lower risk of _____ . They do better in energy conservation. 37 They are at a lower risk of _____ . They do better in energy conservation. **答案**：fire 原文定位：Moreover, there is less part of underground houses that can catch fire ### 38. Disadvantages of underground houses: 38 People may feel they do not have enough _____ Disadvantages of underground houses: 38 People may feel they do not have enough _____ **答案**：space 原文定位：Many people feel there is insufficient space in underground buildings 同义替换：「not enough」↔「insufficient」 ### 39. 39 (but they are already used to _____ shopping centres) 39 (but they are already used to _____ shopping centres) **答案**：basement 原文定位：But in fact, these people also admit that they often visit shopping centers located in the basement and did not feel claustrophobic 同义替换：「used to」↔「often visit」 ### 40. 40 Places suffering from _____ cannot be used to construct underground buildings. 40 Places suffering from _____ cannot be used to construct underground buildings. **答案**：flooding 原文定位：Underground houses cannot be built in regions experiencing flooding 同义替换：「suffering from」↔「experiencing」；「used to construct」↔「built」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。