1、专业四级-124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
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.（分数：15.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：3，分
3、数：10.00)(1).What is the conversation mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Memories of a recent storm.B.How strong winds develop into a hurricane.C.Weather patterns that can affect Florida.D.Planning a summer vacation.(2).How is one tropical weather system distinguished from the other?（分数：1.00）A.Wind speed.B.Rain
4、fall.C.Water temperature.D.Direction of approach.(3).How do weather forecasters identify hurricanes?（分数：1.00）A.By name.B.By number.C.By location.D.By month.IQuestions 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.
5、 Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the womans project mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.How hydrothermal vents are formed.B.How living things get energy from sunlight.C.The harmful effects of certain chemicals in the ocean.D.Microorganisms that get energy from chemical reactions.(2).Accord
6、ing to the woman, where are the hydrothermal vents found?（分数：1.00）A.In caves.B.On the ocean floor.C.Far below the Earths crust.D.Inside archaea.(3).What does the woman imply about archaea?（分数：1.00）A.They need very little energy.B.Theyre found at all depths of the ocean.C.They live where there is no
7、sunlight.D.Theyre similar to many other kinds of microorganisms.(4).Besides their source of energy, what is major difference between archaean and bacteria?（分数：1.00）A.Their genetics.B.Their size.C.What they look like.D.The amount of energy they need.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conver
8、sation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the man doing?（分数：1.00）A.Making a gift for the woman.B.Working on a class assignment.C.Discussing his career.D.Preparing to teach an art class.(2).How did
9、 the woman learn about painting?（分数：1.00）A.By listening to her father.B.By working for an artist.C.By talking to the studio art instructor.D.By taking several art courses.(3).What does the woman plan to do next?（分数：1.00）A.Take a history exam.B.Go to an art exhibit.C.Meet some classmates.D.Help the m
10、an with his painting.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)(1).What is the talk mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Training given to music therapists.B.How music prevents disease.C.Studies on the benefits of music.D.How musicians create music.(2).What did the study done with surgeons show?（分数：1.00）A.They like to h
11、ave music in the operating room.B.They solved problems better while listening to music they liked.C.They preferred classical music.D.They performed better when they used headphones.(3).In the study of students exposed to classic music, what effect did the music have?（分数：1.00）A.It increased the stude
12、nts while blood cell count.B.It increased some students energy level.C.It improved the students ability to play musical instruments.D.It released a natural painkiller in some students bodies.IQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 secon
13、ds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the lecture mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.How historical events affected an art movement.B.How artists can influence economic conditions.C.Why a certain art movement failed to become popular.D.How valuable paintings were lost dur
14、ing wartime.(2).What does the professor say about the artists in the United States during the Great Depression?（分数：1.00）A.Many artists lost faith in the value of art.B.Many artists moved away from large cities.C.Many artists were forced to take jobs in other fields.D.Many artists in the United State
15、s moved to other countries.(3).What kind of scene might be shown in a typical regionalist painting?（分数：1.00）A.People wording in a large factory.B.People walking on crowded city streets.C.An everyday activity in a small town.D.A well-known historical event.(4).According to the professor, what happene
16、d in the USA in the 1940s around the time of WWII that affected the popularity of the regionalist art?（分数：1.00）A.The populations of small towns increased rapidly.B.Art critics in cites began to take notice of regionalism.C.Some regionalist painters began a new art movement.D.Society became more inte
17、rnationally focused.IQuestions 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 the speaker mainly discussing?（分数：1.00）A.The adaptations of the African grass mouse to its env
18、ironment.B.The sleeping habits of the African grass mouse.C.The effect of intense sunlight on the diet of the African grass mouse.D.The habitat of the African grass mouse.(2).What is unusual about the head of African grass-mouse?（分数：1.00）A.It has a flattened shape.B.It has an extra layer of pigmente
19、d tissue.C.It has a furry covering.D.It has a large cranial cavity.(3).Why do XXXX-making beds need protection from the suns rays?（分数：1.00）A.They are active during daylight hours.B.Their heads are exposed to sunlight while they sleep.C.They have only partially adapted to their tropical environment.D
20、.Their wings are easily damaged by ultraviolet radiation.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)(1).This years Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a(n) _.（分数：1.00）A.AmericanB.FrenchmanC.IndianD.Egyptian(2).Why has the award been granted to the IAEA?（分数：1.00）A.Because nuclear energy is much more importa
21、nt than other resources.B.Because the agency has been promoting the safe use of nuclear energy.C.Because the agency has done a lot of work.D.Because the agency plays a very important role in the UN.(3).Who won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago?（分数：1.00）A.A Norwegian judge.B.An Iranian writer.C.An
22、Iranian lawyer.D.An Egyptian official.IQuestions 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).According to the news, China has the highest _ in the world.（分数：1.00）A.rate of traffic
23、accidents deathsB.rate of domestic violenceC.rate of women suicideD.rate of men suicide(2).How long has the bias towards women been lasting in China?（分数：1.00）A.Over 1,000 years.B.Over 2,000 years.C.About 1,000 years.D.About 2,000 years.IQuestion 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end
24、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).According to the news, which of the following is not among the basic needs used to define poverty?（分数：1.00）A.foodB.healthC.educationD.freedom(2).According to the charity group, Asian poor peo
25、ple largely live in _.（分数：1.00）A.urban areasB.isolated rural areasC.economy-booming areasD.south Asia2.IQuestion 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./IWhich of the following statement is NOT true?（
26、分数：1.00）A.Only 30 percent of the questioned feel that their country is governed by the will of people.B.More than half of those questioned thought elections in their Countries were free and fair.C.13 percent said they trusted politicians.D.At least 20 percent wanted more power to go to other groups.
27、IQuestion 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).According the news, the UN has set standards for Kosovo on _.（分数：1.00）A.minority rights and democracyB.minority rights and publ
28、icityC.economy and politicsD.justice and democracy(2).When is the Security Council expected to resume the Kosovo question?（分数：1.00）A.In early October.B.In late October.C.In early NovemberD.In late November五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.BeB.BeingC.WereD.WasA.tiringB.tiredC.tirelessD.wornA.greatlyB.
29、muchC.highD.highlyA.everythingB.anythingC.nothingD.allA.themB.themselvesC.oneselfD.itselfA.daysB.seasonsC.climatesD.weathersA.whatB.thatC.whomD.whichA.oneB.twoC.threeD.fourA.expressB.expressingC.expressedD.expressionA.whenB.sinceC.whileD.thenA.butB.andC.alsoD.orA.forB.toC.withD.uponA.overB.onC.under
30、D.acrossA.fromB.offC.awayD.ofA.destroyedB.damagedC.ruinedD.woundedA.InB.AtC.OnD.UponA.aboardB.abroadC.homeD.outA.becauseB.howC.asD.whyA.whereverB.thereC.whereD.whenA.roseB.rodeC.robbedD.rolled六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)23.Have you ever been in a situation _ you know the other person is right y
31、et you cannot agree with him?（分数：1.00）A.by whichB.thatC.in whereD.where24.The patients progress was very encouraging as he could _ get out of bed without help.（分数：1.00）A.nearlyB.hardlyC.merelyD.barely25.Although he has become rich, he is still very _ of his money.（分数：1.00）A.economicB.thriftyC.frugal
32、D.careful26._ I sympathize, I cant really do very much to help them out of the difficulties.（分数：1.00）A.As long asB.AsC.WhileD.Even27.I only know the man by _ but I have never spoken to him.（分数：1.00）A.chanceB.heartC.sightD.experience28.In order to repair barns, build fences, grow crops, and care for
33、animals a farmer must indeed be _.（分数：1.00）A.restlessB.skilledC.strongD.versatile29.She did her work _ her manager had instructed.（分数：1.00）A.asB.untilC.whenD.though30.Barry had an advantage over his mother _ he could speak English.（分数：1.00）A.since thatB.in thatC.at thatD.so that31.Intellect is to th
34、e mind _ sight is to the body.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.asC.thatD.like32.During the famine, many people were _ to going without food for days.（分数：1.00）A.suckB.reducedC.forcedD.declined33._ him tomorrow?（分数：1.00）A.Why not to call onB.Why dont call onC.Why not to calling onD.Why not call on34.In order to raise
35、 money, Aunt Nicola had to _ with some of her most treasured possessions.（分数：1.00）A.divideB.separateC.partD.abandon35.The teams efforts to score were _ by the opposing goalkeeper.（分数：1.00）A.frustratedB.preventedC.discouragedD.accomplished36.I cant gofor one thing, I have no money, and _ I have too m
36、uch work.（分数：1.00）A.whats moreB.as wellC.for anotherD.in addition37.The car was. in good working _ when I bought it a few months ago.（分数：1.00）A.orderB.formC.stateD.circumstance38.Weve just installed two air-conditioners in our apartment, _ should make great differences in our life next summer.（分数：1.
37、00）A.whichB.whatC.thatD.they39._ of the twins was arrested, because I saw both at a party last night.（分数：1.00）A.NoneB.BothC.NeitherD.All40.His expenditure on holidays and luxuries is rather high in _ to his income.（分数：1.00）A.comparisonB.proportionC.associationD.calculation41._ is not a serious disad
38、vantage in life.（分数：1.00）A.To be not tallB.Not to be tallC.Being not tallD.Not being tall42.Being color-blind, Sally cant make a _ between red and green.（分数：1.00）A.differenceB.distinctionC.comparisonD.division43.The computer can be programmed to _ a whole variety of tasks.（分数：1.00）A.assignB.tackleC.
39、realizeD.solve44.The _ of the world is unknown, but it is certainly not from Greek.（分数：1.00）A.originB.generationC.descentD.cause45.As the manager was away on a business trip, I was asked to _ the weekly staff meeting.（分数：1.00）A.presideB.introduceC.chairD.dominate46.You neednt worry _ regards the cos
40、t of the operation.（分数：1.00）A.withB.whichC.asD.about47.The customer expressed her _ for that broad hat.（分数：1.00）A.disapprovalB.distasteC.dissatisfactionD.dismay48.You must insist that students give a truthful answer _ with the reality of their world.（分数：1.00）A.relevantB.simultaneousC.consistentD.pra
41、ctical49.There is no doubt _ the company has made the right decision on the sales project.（分数：1.00）A.whyB.thatC.whetherD.when50.For some time now, world leaders _ out the necessity for agreement on arms reduction.（分数：1.00）A.had been pointingB.have been pointingC.were pointingD.pointed51.Even as a gi
42、rl _ to be her life, and theater audiences were to be her best teachers.（分数：1.00）A.performing by Melissa wereB.it was known that Melissas performances wereC.knowing that Melissas performances wereD.Melissa knew that performing was52.He was _ to tell truth even to his closest friend.（分数：1.00）A.too mu
43、ch of a cowardB.too much the cowardC.a coward enoughD.enough of a coward七、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：20.00)BTEXT A/BShould doctor ever lie to benefit their patientsto speed recovery or to conceal the approach of death? In medicine as law, government, and other lines of work, the requirements if honesty
44、 often seem dwarfed by greater needs: the need to shelter from brutal news or to uphold a promise of secrecy.What should doctors say, for example, to a 46-year-old man coming in for a routine physical checkup who, though he feels in perfect health, is found to have a form of cancer? If he asks, should the doctors deny that he is ill, or minimize the gravity of the illness? Doctors confront such choices often and urgently. At times, they see important reasons to lie for the patients own sake. In their eyes, such lies differ sharply from self-serving ones.Studies s
