1、专业四级-100及答案解析 (总分：140.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPART DICTATIO(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.I Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third reading, the
2、 passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more./I（分数：15.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：
3、3，分数：10.00)BSECTION A CONVERSATIONS/B I In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow./I I Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to
4、answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).What kind of job is the man applying for?（分数：1.00）A.Teaching in a university.B.Working in a local radio studio.C.Working as a student reporter.D.Working for a newspaper.(2).Where does the man live?（分数：1.00）A.At home.B.In a flat.C.In
5、 a dormitory.D.In a London suburb.(3).According to the woman, who would most probably be a successful candidate?（分数：1.00）A.A college graduate.B.An experienced local writer.C.An active researcher.D.An efficient reporter.I Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the con
6、versation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.A teacher and a student.B.A brother and a sister.C.A father and a daughter.D.Two classmates.(2).Why is the man ups
7、et?（分数：1.00）A.Because the woman bought a widescreen TV.B.Because the woman used her fathers credit card.C.Because the woman has no control on spending.D.Because the woman has made a plan for travelling.(3).Why did the woman get a student credit?（分数：1.00）A.Because she wants to follow the other studen
8、ts.B.Because she wants to be independent.C.Because she wants to buy things that she cant pay by cash.D.Because she wants to show that she has grown up.(4).Which of the following statements is NOT true of a student credit card?（分数：1.00）A.It helps you control spending.B.It may encourage unwise spendin
9、g.C.Its interest rates are high.D.It may help you build a credit rating.I Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).What is the conversation mainly abo
10、ut?（分数：1.00）A.The relationship between England and the United States.B.The low income in some countries.C.The financial and banking rules and systems.D.The forgiveness of the low-income countries debt.(2).What is the mans attitude to the action of England and the United States?（分数：1.00）A.Worried.B.N
11、egative.C.Positive.D.Indifferent.(3).Which of the following statements about the low-income countries is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.All of them handled their debt responsibly.B.They have to get involved in the IMF programs.C.They should change their economies.D.They should improve their financial and banki
12、ng systems.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)I Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：3.00）(1).What is Bertrand Russells third passion?（分数：1.00）A.The suffering of mankind.
13、B.The ecstasy from love.C.The relief from loneliness.D.The sympathy for the suffering people.(2).Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Volunteers work in Africa.B.Soldiers occasionally save children in Iraq.C.Those without homes or food in our own borders are attended.D.
14、People within our own borders are powerless.(3).Which word or phrase given below best describes Russells ideas of passions?（分数：1.00）A.Strange.B.Difficult to follow.C.Radical.D.Easy to understand.I Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20
15、seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the main topic of this passage?（分数：1.00）A.The gathering of a film club.B.The study of the elements of a petroleum-free community.C.The division of labour among the members of a community.D.The research program of alter
16、nate energy sources.(2).Which of the following is the energy group NOT required to do?（分数：1.00）A.Research on alternative energy sources.B.Study alternate-fuel transit systems.C.Deal with energy waste.D.Make two pieces of solar equipment.(3).Which of the following is true of the shelter group?（分数：1.0
17、0）A.It will produce housing material.B.It will calculate the number of people in need of land.C.It will develop alternate fanning styles.D.It may build shared-housing communities.(4).Which group is responsible for the alternative healing systems?（分数：1.00）A.The energy group.B.The shelter group.C.The
18、health and medicine group.D.The water group.I Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：3.00）(1).What is this passage mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.British drinks.B.Britains use an
19、d trade of tea today.C.The invasion of European traders.D.The early history of tea in Britain.(2).When did the European traders make contact with China?（分数：1.00）A.In the mid 17th century.B.Around 1560.C.As early as 1515.D.In 1610.(3).Which of the following statement is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Drinking t
20、ea is a Chinese custom.B.England was a latecomer to the tea trade.C.Charles II supported the growth of the tea trade.D.The duty on tea was extremely heavy.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)I Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds
21、 to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).How many people died in the accident?（分数：1.00）A.200.B.340.C.300.D.No report yet.(2).Which statement is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.A jetliner crashed on Tuesday.B.There was a storm when the accident occurred.C.The accident occurred in Paris.D.T
22、he plane skidded off a runway before it crashed.2.I Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news./IWhat is the news mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.The gloomy local economy.B.The release of government data
23、.C.The budget report from the Commerce Department.D.The rise of local incomes.I Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).What happened while Discovery was ascending?（分
24、数：1.00）A.A large piece of debris flew off the tank.B.A filler dropped from the ships thermal tile belly.C.The fuel tank started to leak.D.It caught fire.(2).Why is the crews task a high-stakes one?（分数：1.00）A.Because it has never been rehearsed.B.Because space shuttle Columbia had a similar problem.C
25、.Because the new material has been used up.D.Because the crew will have to work outside Discovery.I Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：3.00）(1).What is this passage about?
26、（分数：1.00）A.ATM consumers.B.ATM and debit-card fraud.C.ATM technology.D.E-mail information.(2).How did the thieves withdraw money from banks?（分数：1.00）A.By scanning security codes in the magnetic strips.B.By sending e-mails to banks.C.By stealing account information from consumers.D.By stealing consum
27、ers cards.(3).How much money do the banks lose a year?（分数：1.00）A.Several billion dollars.B.Seven billion dollars.C.3 million dollars.D.3 billion dollars.I Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now liste
28、n to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Who will offer daily video clips to Yahoo Inc.s news website?（分数：1.00）A.ABC News and CNN. com.B.Yahoo Inc.s news reporters.C.CNN. com.D.ABC News.(2).Which of the following didnt Yahoo officials mention in their statement?（分数：1.00）A.Video will be available for free to Yah
29、oo users.B.Video will be supported by advertising.C.Video will be integrated from ABC News and CNN. com.D.Video will be offered on demand.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.takingB.changingC.electingD.selectingA.thatB.asC.whatD.whichA.to goB.goC.goingD.goneA.almostB.hardlyC.notD.noA.suitsB.agreesC.ada
30、ptsD.correspondsA.go byB.goonC.go withD.go aboutA.aimB.goalC.objectiveD.endA.senseB.giftC.talentD.impulseA.moreB.evenC.simplyD.justA.alertB.watchC.guardD.lookoutA.readilyB.quicklyC.promptlyD.hastilyA.agentB.sellerC.assistantD.clerkA.enjoyingB.enjoyC.enjoyableD.enjoyedA.sameB.similarC.oppositeD.analo
31、gousA.atB.onC.byD.inA.on advanceB.on the advanceC.in advanceD.in the advanceA.firstB.secondaryC.necessaryD.majorA.proceedsB.precedesC.processesD.progressesA.subjectB.openC.exposedD.submissiveA.isB.areC.beingD.be六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)23.Plants can absorb the carbon dioxide through their _
32、during the sunlight hours and produce oxygen which human beings need to survive.（分数：1.00）A.slotsB.hosesC.poresD.sponges24.Although her marriage was very unhappy, Mrs. Stephens remained with her husband for the _ of the children.（分数：1.00）A.reasonB.sakeC.careD.convenience25.It is essential that all th
33、e details in this case _ first.（分数：1.00）A.is investigatedB.was investigatedC.be investigatedD.shall be investigated26.Common cold _ neither age nor sex.（分数：1.00）A.savesB.coversC.sparesD.causes27.To my mind, his integrity is _.（分数：1.00）A.below a suspicionB.above a suspicionC.below suspicionD.above su
34、spicion28.It is amazing that the habit Sam developed in his childhood still _ him.（分数：1.00）A.adds toB.attends toC.clings toD.takes to29.Brushing your teeth regularly helps to ward _ tooth decay.（分数：1.00）A.downB.againstC.offD.away30.In the past several years, the representatives of the two countries
35、have met frequently to discuss _ issues.（分数：1.00）A.a cluster ofB.a host ofC.a flock ofD.a bunch of31.Chinas reform and opening-up program enjoys the support of the people and is _ to succeed.（分数：1.00）A.boundB.proneC.aptD.inclined32.Ask for a doctor as quickly as possible and tell him its a _ of life
36、 and death.（分数：1.00）A.thingB.matterC.questionD.problem33.Chemists, physicists and mathematicians are _ known as scientists.（分数：1.00）A.alternativelyB.cognitivelyC.exclusivelyD.collectively34.I am sure that I can _ him into letting us stay in the hotel for the night.（分数：1.00）A.talkB.speakC.tellD.say35
37、.This young mans attraction to MP3s cannot be explained only _ familiarity with technology.（分数：1.00）A.with terms ofB.by terms ofC.on terms ofD.in terms of36.Bread and butter _ my favourite breakfast when I was studying in the States.（分数：1.00）A.areB.wereC.isD.was37.This bestseller is well worth _.（分数
38、：1.00）A.to readB.readingC.to be readD.being read38.Peter was very glad to know that his creditor generously agreed to _ all of his debts.（分数：1.00）A.take awayB.cut outC.clear upD.write off39.It is I who _ to blame for the mistake.（分数：1.00）A.isB.amC.beD.were40.The police have accused the young man _ e
39、xceeding the speed limit.（分数：1.00）A.byB.ofC.forD.with41.A large bird was watching us intently from the top of a _ van.（分数：1.00）A.stationingB.stationedC.stationeryD.stationary42.We should be able to do the job for you quickly, _ you give us all the necessary information.（分数：1.00）A.provided thatB.or e
40、lseC.as ifD.in case43.This is an interesting novel _ the last chapter.（分数：1.00）A.care ofB.as forC.regardless ofD.save for44.William Penn planned Philadelphia as the holy city, carefully _ so that each house would have the appearance of a country cottage.（分数：1.00）A.laid onB.laid byC.laid outD.laid do
41、wn45.They tried to prevent the marriage but it took place _.（分数：1.00）A.notwithstandingB.thereafterC.inasmuchD.henceforth46.A whale is _ a fish _ a camel is.（分数：1.00）A.no more., thanB.not so much., asC.no. more thanD.not so. much as47.Long _ to harmful pollutants is most likely to lead to a decline i
42、n health.（分数：1.00）A.exposureB.contactC.useD.touch48.His homework _, Bob decided to go and see the film.（分数：1.00）A.doneB.was doneC.had been doneD.did49.All _ live must die.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.whoC.thatD.whom50.Sheila was going to say something about the matter; but _ she gave it up.（分数：1.00）A.on the se
43、cond thoughtsB.on the second thoughtC.on second thoughtsD.on second thought51.President John Kennedy was _ in Dallas in 1963.（分数：1.00）A.slaughteredB.assassinatedC.suicidedD.massacred52.Excessive use of antibiotics is the chief cause of deafness and _ muteness in children.（分数：1.00）A.subsequentB.conti
44、nuousC.consequentD.successive七、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：20.00)BTEXT A/BA paraphrase is a restatement of a text using different words. It is often used to clarify the meaning. You can paraphrase key points from your textbook or from your lecture notes. Rewriting the ideas in your own words will help you remember them. You will also have to paraphrase on essay exams and in research papers.It is extremely important to remember that whenever you cite someone elses words or describe someone elses ideas, you must give c
