1、专业四级-97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 rending, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, 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.Please write the whole passage on A
3、NSWER SHEET ONE.(分数:15.00)_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数:3,分数:10.00)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET. BSECTION A CONVERSATIONS/BIn this section you will hear sev
4、eral conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 4 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.(分数:4.00)(1).What is the
5、possible relationship between the man and the woman?(分数:1.00)A.interviewer and intervieweeB.manager and staffC.employer and employeeD.tutor and pupil(2).All of the following are reasons for the womans leaving EXCEPT that _.(分数:1.00)A.the salary is unacceptable and the work is too boringB.the boss is
6、 hard to pleaseC.there is slim hope for promotionD.the woman wants to try something new(3).What is NOT the womans qualification for the new position?(分数:1.00)A.She has once been a tour guide.B.She has five years working experience in travel agency.C.She is sociable and can cope with new situations w
7、ell.D.She is very loyal, obedient and good-tempered.(4).What can we learn from the mans agency?(分数:1.00)A.Opportunities for promotion depend mainly on age or seniority.B.The salary is average and modest.C.Loyalty and hard work are required by the agency.D.Overtime working is highly needed.Questions
8、5 to 8 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.(分数:4.00)(1).What kind of whisky does the man expect to be offered?(分数:1.00)A.Straight Old Par.B.Red Labels without iced water.C.Queen
9、Ann on the rock.D.Red Labels with iced water.(2).Will the bartender get tips from the man?(分数:1.00)A.She will get at least 8 dollars.B.She will get 10 dollars for the tips.C.She will get no tips at all.D.The tips will be based on her service.(3).What is the TRUE situation in the American bars?(分数:1.
10、00)A.They are always very crowded and not safe.B.Drinks are paid when you get them.C.There are always people who sneak out without paying the bill.D.Unexpected events usually occur after the costumers got drunk.(4).Bartenders in American bars expect tips for all of the reasons EXCEPT that _.(分数:1.00
11、)A.they provide a good service and they deserve the tipsB.without enough tips they cant make a living easilyC.only in this way can they make up the difference between othersD.their basic hourly pay is relatively rather lowQuestions 9 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the c
12、onversation, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.(分数:2.00)(1).What can we learn about Peter from the conversation.?(分数:1.00)A.Peter cannot wait to attend the course.B.At first he was reluctant and timid.C.Mike enjoyed the open-air life very much.D.Pet
13、er did not get well along with his classmates.(2).Which of the following is most appropriate to describe Peter after the camping?(分数:1.00)A.He is now very sensitive.B.He is more independent than before.C.His physical condition improved a Int.D.He is much more persistent and stronger.三、BSECTION B PAS
14、SA(总题数:3,分数:10.00)In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.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 pas
15、sage.(分数:3.00)(1).What is the original meaning of the tip?(分数:1.00)A.It is to reward the efforts of good service.B.It is a promise of on-time service.C.It is used to reduce uncomfortable feelings of inequality.D.It serves no useful function.(2).Tipping in America now is regarded as all the following
16、 EXCEPT _.(分数:1.00)A.the index of ones status in a senseB.part of the accepted cost of a serviceC.a reflection of their characterD.a kind of personal attitude(3).According to the passage we know tipping cannot be explained _.(分数:1.00)A.economicallyB.culturallyC.psychologicallyD.biologicallyQuestions
17、 14 to 16 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.(分数:3.00)(1).About _ American homes have the habit of keeping pets.(分数:1.00)A.43%B.57%C.75%D.25%(2).What is the purpose of the animal welfare organ
18、izations?(分数:1.00)A.To make people realize that pets have a right to be treated well.B.To offer care and adoption services for homeless and abused animals.C.To buy health insurance for their pets.D.To bury the pets in a respectable pet cemetery.(3).Which is NOT the possible function of keeping pet?(
19、分数:1.00)A.Lowering a persons blood pressure.B.Preparing a young couple for the responsibilities of parenthood.C.Encouraging social relationships.D.Indicating the owners social status and wealth.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 sec
20、onds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.(分数:4.00)(1).When mid where was the first World Cup played?(分数:1.00)A.1928 in Barcelona.B.1929 in Uruguay.C.1930 in Holland.D.1931 in Brazil.(2).Which of these statements about the first World Cup is NOT true?(分数:1.00)A.Most of the teams came f
21、rom South America.B.The South American teams were the strongest.C.All the matches were played in the same stadium.D.The European teams did not play badly.(3).What was the score after the first 45 minutes of the final?(分数:1.00)A.Argentina 2-1 UruguayB.Argentina 1-2 UruguayC.Argentina 4-2 UruguayD.Arg
22、entina 2-4 Uruguay(4).What is the best definition of the phrase a game of two halves?(分数:1.00)A.A different ball should be used in each half of the match.B.Anything can happen in football.C.Players shouldnt argue with the referee.D.Each team should use its own ball for part of the match.四、BSECTION C
23、 NEWS (总题数:5,分数:10.00)In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 to 23 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.(分
24、数:3.00)(1).Bushs offering help for the survivors of the earthquake in Iran _.(分数:1.00)A.indicates a change in the US policyB.because such an action is a right thingC.shows that the US wants to strengthen the two countries relationshipD.is to win the electorate in the US(2).Which one is not included
25、in the conditions for the USs changing attitude towards Iran?(分数:1.00)A.To abandon their nuclear weapons program.B.Irans leader must accept the suggestion of peace-lovers.C.To turn over A1-Qaida terrorists in their custody.D.The Iran leaders shall acknowledge the faults.(3).Why did the US break off
26、the diplomatic relations with Iran?(分数:1.00)A.Iran militants stormed the US EmbassyB.Dozens of American hostages were killed in Iran.C.The Iran government refused to give up nuclear experiments.D.The military conflict between the two countries led to the break.2. Question 24 is based on the followin
27、g news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.What happened to the Dutch airline last week?(分数:1.00)A.The flight was canceled.B.The airline was forced to return to Amsterdam halfway to the US.C.An explosion occurred in the plane.D.An
28、air crash with the American airplane.Questions 25 and 26 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.(分数:2.00)(1).Which of the following is TRUE?(分数:1.00)A.Europe has already imposed tariffs on America.B.A
29、merica and Europe have fought with each other because of the trade dispute.C.The WTO is inactive toward the dispute.D.The Congress and the Senate will not change the law.(2).An extra _ tax will be put on American exports.(分数:1.00)A.3 percentB.4 percentC.5 percentD.6 percent3. Question 27 is based on
30、 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.What happened to the Iraq army general in Baghdad?(分数:1.00)A.He was bombed.B.He was kidnapped.C.He ran into a car accident.D.He fell off the bridge.Questions 28 to 30 are base
31、d 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.(分数:3.00)(1).It was _ Saudi Arabia making its national election.(分数:1.00)A.the first timeB.the second timeC.the third timeD.the fourth time(2).Which one is NOT true abou
32、t the news?(分数:1.00)A.Mecca and Medina are the two holiest sites in Islam.B.There are no women candidates.C.Voter registration has been low overall in the first three rounds.D.The first phase of the municipal elections is held in the capital Riyadh.(3).What is wished in the future elections?(分数:1.00
33、)A.All municipal counsel members will be elected.B.Old men and women are allowed to take part in elections.C.Some seats will be filled by appointment.D.More seats are added.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数:20,分数:20.00)A.tragicB.frustratedC.badD.dreamyA.ownedB.owedC.cherishedD.embracedA.makingB.spendingC.sellingD.
34、bayingA.creditB.identityC.identificationD.loanA.workingsB.conventionsC.facilitiesD.structuresA.atB.inC.fromD.byA.overB.byC.fromD.withA.ferociouslyB.radicallyC.muchD.upA.tamedB.cameC.wentD.seemedA.punishesB.defeatsC.finesD.collapsesA.wonB.lostC.gainedD.sufferedA.forsakingB.retiringC.retreatingD.quitt
35、ingA.winnerB.championC.successorD.supervisorA.tradeB.truthC.substanceD.coverageA.stanceB.facultyC.abilityD.powerA.undergoB.keepC.tasteD.experienceA.giving awayB.paying offC.handing overD.making upA.afterB.beforeC.forD.andA.cheatingB.exaggeratingC.announcingD.boastingA.despairB.worryC.panicD.impulse六
36、、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数:30,分数:30.00)24.To the commanders great surprise, the helicopter _ a light plane and both pilots were killed.(分数:1.00)A.coincided withB.stumbled onC.tumbled toD.collided to25.In no case _ ever betray your better nature.(分数:1.00)A.should youB.you shouldC.shall youD.you shall26.The
37、conquerors tried to _ the very name of the peoples national hero from their memories.(分数:1.00)A.razeB.ruinC.demolishD.wreck27.By the end of next month we _ the review on the research findings.(分数:1.00)A.will finishB.will be finishingC.will have finishedD.have finished28.A state with more _ instrumen
38、ts in its hands will find that with small men no great thing can re ally be accomplished.(分数:1.00)A.tractableB.mildC.docileD.controllable29.When Rice was eighteen he _ going around with a strange set of people and staying out very late.(分数:1.00)A.took afterB.took forC.took inD.took to30.Unless all t
39、he members agree to _ to the plan there may be further development in the course of action.(分数:1.00)A.tumbleB.stickC.comeD.adjust31.He tried many ways of earning, and _ he became a farm laborer.(分数:1.00)A.eventfullyB.conclusivelyC.timelyD.eventually32.Great as Russell was, many of his ideas _ today
40、and are being modified by the work of philoso phers of our time.(分数:1.00)A.are to challengeB.may be challengedC.have been challengedD.are challenging33.A new theory of the origin of language is the most _ feature of the book.(分数:1.00)A.conspicuousB.prominentC.arrestingD.striking34.The dean of our de
41、partment is supposed _ for Florence the day before yesterday.(分数:1.00)A.to leaveB.to have leftC.to be leavingD.to have been left35.Mary doesnt want to get married right away because she thinks that if she _ husband she probably wouldnt be able to stay with her parents very often.(分数:1.00)A.had gotB.
42、could have gotC.has to getD.were to get36.Outside my office window there is a fire _ on the right.(分数:1.00)A.escapeB.ladderC.stepsD.stairs37.The concerto was performed by a violinist of unquestioned _ but limited imagination.(分数:1.00)A.capacityB.facultyC.competenceD.aptitude38.Stevens close _ to his
43、 brother made people mistake them for one another.(分数:1.00)A.resemblanceB.identityC.appearanceD.relationship39.The young man wasnt such honest fellow _ he had boasted.(分数:1.00)A.ThatB.whichC.asD.what40._ with the hardship confronted with by the Red Army, the difficulty youre facing is insignificant.
44、(分数:1.00)A.When comparedB.CompareC.While comparingD.Comparing41.I understand _ preparation that the staff must put in under pressure to meet the deadline.(分数:1.00)A.more than the enormous amount ofB.better than most the enormous number ofC.better than most the enormous amount ofD.fewer than the numb
45、er of42.John is the most brilliant guitarist in our city, Roger _ him closely.(分数:1.00)A.followedB.followingC.to followD.being followed43._ touched me most was that the poor old lady donated all her savings to support one dropout.(分数:1.00)A.ThatB.ItC.WhichD.What44._ any film before, his first attempt was a great success.(分数:1.00)A.Though having never directedB.Despite he had never directedC.As he had never directedD.In spit