1、专业四级-58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.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 readings, the p
2、assage 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.（分数：15.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：3，分数
3、：10.00)(1).What was the womans problem?（分数：1.00）A.She felt embarrassed in class.B.Her presentation received a poor grade.C.She had not completed her assignment.D.She was unable to attend her psychology class.(2).What does the man say about children?（分数：1.00）A.They blush more readily than women do.B.
4、Theyre uncomfortable performing in front of adults.C.They dont respond to stress well.D.They blush less frequently than adults do.(3).Why does the man mention his friend Brian?（分数：1.00）A.To introduce the woman to someone who has researched blushing.B.To illustrate the benefits of a public-speaking c
5、lass.C.To give an example of someone who blushes easily.D.To explain a way to overcome blushing.I Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the
6、relationship between the speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Theyre classmates,B.Theyre roommates.C.Theyre cousins.D.Theyre lab partners.(2).Why was the man worried at first?（分数：1.00）A.He couldnt decide on a topic for his paper.B.He thought his paper was late.C.He hadnt heard from his family in a while.D.He thought
7、 the woman had been ill.(3).According to the man, how do some bees use their sense of smell?（分数：1.00）A.To find their way back to the nest.B.To locate plant fibers.C.To identify kinds of honey.D.To identify relatives.(4).What will the man probably do over the weekend?（分数：1.00）A.Visit his parents.B.Wr
8、ite a paper.C.Observe how bees build nests.D.Plan a family reunion.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).How did the woman learn about the proces
9、s she describes?（分数：1.00）A.She was doing research for a paper on it.B.She read a newspaper article about it.C.She was told about it by her roommate.D.She heard about it in class.(2).In the process described by the woman, why is the coal burned?（分数：1.00）A.To produce a gas containing carbon and hydrog
10、en.B.To remove impurities from methanol.C.To heat the reactors.D.To prevent dangerous gases from forming.(3).What does the woman mention as a disadvantage of the process she describes?（分数：1.00）A.It hasnt been fully tested.B.Its quite expensive.C.It uses up scarce minerals.D.The gas it produces is ha
11、rmful to the environment.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)(1).According to the professor, what were, the beliefs of the Greek philosophers based upon?（分数：1.00）A.How the natural world was described in Greek mythology.B.What they observed directly.C.The writings of philosophers from other societies.D
12、.Measurements made with scientific instruments:(2).What does the professor say about ancient Greeks who traveled south?（分数：1.00）A.They noticed an apparent change in the position of the North Star.B.They observed eclipses at different times of the year.C.They were the first to estimate the distance b
13、etween heavenly bodies.D.They wanted to prove that the Earth was flat.(3).What does the professor say the term stadium refers to?（分数：1.00）A.A place for making astronomical observations.B.An instrument used for observing stars.C.A unit of measurement.D.The North Star.I Questions 14 to 17 are based on
14、 the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：4.00）(1).Whats the talk mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Factors that affect the ability to remember.B.The influence of childhood memories on adulthood.C.A proposal for fut
15、ure psychological research.D.Benefits of a busy lifestyle.(2).What does the speaker illustrate with the example of muscle?（分数：1.00）A.The need to exercise the memory.B.How the brain differs from other body tissues.C.The unconscious learning of a physical activity.D.How nerves control body movement.(3
16、).What does the speaker suggest students do to learn new information more effectively?（分数：1.00）A.Repeat it aloud.B.Write it down.C.Make a mental picture of it.D.practice recalling it.(4).What will the speaker probably do next?（分数：1.00）A.Ask questions about the assigned reading.B.Give an example of a
17、ctive learning.C.Explain recent research on recalling childhood memories.D.Make an assignment for the next class session.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).
18、What is the main topic of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The effect of advertising on world markets.B.Modem advertising techniques.C.Forms of communication in the American colonies.D.The early history of advertising.(2).What does the speaker say is the important precondition for advertising?（分数：1.00）A.An ed
19、ucated population.B.A large supply of goods and services.C.A large number of publicationsD.An industrialized society.(3).According to the speaker, what was the first advertisement?（分数：1.00）A.Samples of products.B.Signs on shops.C.Pictures of products painted on walls.D.Free paper pamphlets.四、BSECTIO
20、N C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)(1).The Chinese space program aims at _.（分数：1.00）A.going around the earthB.landing on the moonC.landing on the MarsD.exploring the outer space(2).How many days will this flight last?（分数：1.00）A.Three daysB.Four daysC.Five daysD.One week(3).Which of the following countries sti
21、ll cannot send a human in space orbit, according to the text?（分数：1.00）A.JapanB.United StatesC.RussiaD.ChinaI 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).The conference ad
22、dresses the following issues EXCEPT（分数：1.00）A.povertyB.gender inequalityC.environmental protectionD.world peace(2).Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.One fifth of world population dont have safe water supplies.B.Two fifths of world population dont have basic sanitation.C.A chil
23、d dies every 40 seconds.D.The Middle East is facing severe water shortage.I Question 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Who has been assassinated according to the news?（分数：
24、1.00）A.Sri Lankas Prime MinisterB.Sri Lankas Foreign MinisterC.Sri Lankas Minority LeaderD.Sri Lankas separatists leader(2).Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Mr. Kadirgamar was dead at home.B.Mr. Kadirgamar was-shot in the head.C.Mr. Kadirgamar was an important figure in the g
25、overnment.D.The Tamil Tiger rebels are the main suspects.2.I Question 28 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./ILebanons new leader is visiting Syria in order to（分数：1.00）A.discuss border issuesB.improv
26、e bilateral relationsC.sign a ceasefire treatyD.form alliesI Question 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 question. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Why do some Party members reject Bushs nomination?（分数：1.00）A.Becaus
27、e they think Ms. Miers is inexperienced.B.Because they dont believe Ms. Miers is conservative.C.Because Ms. Miers is a woman.D.Because Ms. Miers is a Democrat.(2).Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Ms. Miers has never been a judge before.B.Ms. Miers support abortion.C.Ms. Miers
28、 has served as a White House counsel.D.Ms. Miers never worked for the United Nations.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.imagineB.considerC.conceiveD.receiveA.sensitiveB.sensibleC.sensationalD.sensoryA.butB.rather thanC.otherwiseD.more thanA.as we would now sayB.as we will now sayC.as we would now tell
29、D.as we will tellA.makingB.takingC.gettingD.doingA.graphB.pictureC.illustrationD.featureA.promises toB.admits toC.appeals toD.agrees toA.drasticB.drearyC.dramaticD.drowsyA.thoughB.neverthelessC.thereforeD.howeverA.in the act ofB.in the interests ofC.in the hope ofD.in the matter ofA.trifleB.trigC.tr
30、ivialD.triteA.foolishB.lightingC.owlishD.hawkishA.toB.towardsC.uponD.forA.forB.toC.underD.withA.any offencesB.some offencesC.no offenceD.not offenceA.commissionsB.missionsC.communitiesD.missionariesA.are not neitherB.either are notC.are either notD.either not areA.On all handsB.With a firm handC.On
31、the other handD.Out of handA.fendsB.feedsC.feelsD.ferretsA.forB.asC.againstD.to六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)23.Suddenly _ fire broke out in the room and everything in it was soon on. _ fire.（分数：1.00）A./, aB.the, /C.a, /D./, the24.He never hesitates to make _ criticisms _ are considered helpful t
32、o others.（分数：1.00）A.so thatB.so asC.such thatD.such as25.Mr. Browns numerous New Years resolutions came to nothing just as the saying goes: A leopard never change its _.（分数：1.00）A.spotsB.dotsC.patchesD.points26.Maggie tiptoed over and took the clock away because she hated to hear it _ when she was t
33、rying to go to sleep.（分数：1.00）A.soundingB.hummingC.tickingD.ringing27.On New Years Eve, there will be a firework _ at Peoples Square.（分数：1.00）A.displayB.performanceC.showD.exhibition28.Fred has _ kind of humour that can only be appreciated by those willing to search beneath the surface.（分数：1.00）A.an
34、 obviousB.a hiddenC.a subtleD.a controlled29.Marilyn will not be able to come to the Christmas party as she is _ with a cold.（分数：1.00）A.laid downB.laid outC.laid byD.laid up30.Mrs. Smith is afraid that she and her husband dont see _ on New Year Resolutions.（分数：1.00）A.face to faceB.eye to eyeC.back t
35、o backD.heart to heart31.My cousin Nancy is often in a poisonous mood; I suppose its because she is. _ child.（分数：1.00）A.oneB.a NoneC.a singleD.an only32.I shall be busy next Monday. I _ classes the whole morning and _ a lecture in the afternoon.（分数：1.00）A.have, attendB.am having, would attendC.would
36、 have, would attendD.shall be having, shall be attending33.She said she wouldnt call us the next day, _ she?（分数：1.00）A.wouldB.wouldntC.didD.didnt34.We expect Mr. Drew will _ class Two when Miss Syme retires.（分数：1.00）A.take overB.take upC.take offD.take to35.We enjoyed the holiday _ the expense.（分数：1
37、.00）A.exceptB.except forC.besidesD.in addition to36.The examination has been cancelled. You _ all that revision, after all.（分数：1.00）A.didnt need to have doneB.neednt have doneC.need to doD.neednt do37.I hope you _ all the material before you make the final decision.（分数：1.00）A.will have readB.will be
38、 readC.will be readingD.would have read38.They suggested us _ our luck at the casino.（分数：1.00）A.to tryB.tryC.tryingD.tried39.The policy _ made, the next problem was how to carry it out.（分数：1.00）A.having beenB.beingC.had beenD.was40.The sight of the fruit salad made our daughter Kits mouth _ .（分数：1.0
39、0）A.wetB.oozeC.waterD.moisten41.They _ so tired if they _ for a whole day.（分数：1.00）A.wouldnt feel, didnt walkB.wouldnt feel, werent walkingC.wouldnt be feeling, werent walkingD.wouldnt be feeling, hadnt been walking42._ ghost exists in the would. Thats your illusion.（分数：1.00）A.No such a thing asB.No
40、 such a thing as aC.No such thing as aD.No such thing as43.The prisoner pleaded that he _ allowed to see his family, who did not know of his conviction.（分数：1.00）A.isB.wasC.beD.could be44.Little _ a year ago that I would be studying here today in Britain.（分数：1.00）A.I thoughtB.thought IC.I did thinkD.
41、did I think45.When Langston waited to be saved by Jesus, he saw the lighted candles in the altar _ in the draught from the opening window.（分数：1.00）A.flickeringB.flutteringC.shiveringD.wavering46.Outside my office window, there is a fire _ on the right.（分数：1.00）A.ladderB.escapeC.stepsD.stairs47.The f
42、lower needs _ . Would you like me to do it for you?（分数：1.00）A.wateringB.to waterC.waterD.to be watering48.Nobody came to see me while I was out, _?（分数：1.00）A.did theyB.didnt theyC.did sheD.didnt she49.The crippled Westley proudly walked with a _ to the platform to join the children.（分数：1.00）A.jumpB.
43、limpC.hopD.jog50.I was trying to read the directions _ and absurd.（分数：1.00）A.which was confusedB.which were confusingC.that was confusedD.they were confusing51.The _ crown jewels are kept in the Tower of London.（分数：1.00）A.valuedB.valuelessC.invaluableD.usable52.The two scholars worked at the task of
44、 writing a preface to the new dictionary for three hours _ last night.（分数：1.00）A.at lengthB.in fullC.on endD.in time七、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：20.00)BTEXT A/BHis ignorance was as remarkable as his knowledge. Of contemporary literature, philosophy and politics he appeared to know next to nothing. Upon my quoting Thomas Carlyle, he inquired in the naivest way who he might be and what he had done. My surprise reached a climax, however, when I found incidentally that he was ignorant of the Copernican Theory and of the composition of the Solar system.You appear to be
