1、专业四级-125及答案解析 (总分：105.00，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.Please write the whole passage on
3、ANSWER 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).Where is thi
5、s conversation probably taking place?（分数：1.00）A.On a noisy square.B.In a crowded classroom.C.In an empty room.D.In a subway station.(2).Who is Gary?（分数：1.00）A.Jasons classmate.B.The womans boyfriend.C.A neighbor of Jason.D.Jasons roommate.(3).Which of the following is NOT true according to the conve
6、rsation?（分数：1.00）A.Jason is a man caring very much about neatness.B.Jason is considerate and tolerable;C.Gary is sloppy and careless.D.Jason and Gary get angry at each other and barely have any conversation.(4).What will the man most possibly do after the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.He will move out of
7、the apartment.B.He will not bring anyone to the apartment anymore.C.He will try to work out the problem with Gary.D.He will invite the woman to have a conversation with Gary.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answ
8、er the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the mans purpose of being here?（分数：1.00）A.To reserve a room with bath.B.To pay the deposit.C.To check his reservation.D.To stay in the Dreamland Hotel.(2).When will the man depart from the Hotel?（分数：1.00）A.3 weeks later.B.Three ni
9、ghts later.C.September 21.D.September 19.(3).The following details are true about the key card in the hotel EXCEPT that _.（分数：1.00）A.all the information about hotel services is on the cardB.all the rules and regulations of the hotel are on itC.it must be shown when sign for meals and drinksD.the tel
10、ephone number of the bellboy is on itQuestions 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.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the womans purpose to have such a conversation?（分数：1.00）A.To ask f
11、or advice for her rock-climbing program.B.To persuade the man to take a rock-climbing course.C.To make preparation for the training course.D.To share her idea with of the rock-climbing with the man.(2).What can we know from the conversation about rock-climbing at their college?（分数：1.00）A.There is no
12、 qualified coach at their college.B.The college does not have any equipment for rock-climbing.C.There are no appropriate places for rock-climbing nearby.D.Little preparation is needed for the real climbing.(3).Why is the woman so keen on the rock climbing?（分数：1.00）A.Climbers can develop skills usefu
13、l in other activities.B.Climbing is not as expensive as other sports.C.Learning to climb does not take very long time.D.Climbers have the opportunity to be outside and enjoy the scenery.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefull
14、y 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 giv en 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT true about Liverpool?（分数：1.00）A.It is located on t
15、he river Mersey.B.It is the birthplace of lots of musicians and intellectuals.C.It is one of Britains largest ports.D.It is the birthplace of the new pop culture.(2).All of the following are the themes of the songs of The Beatles EXCEPT _（分数：1.00）A.loveB.death and povertyC.old age and daily lifeD.co
16、nflict and struggle(3).What can we know about the Beatles?（分数：1.00）A.They did not really lead to a revolution in the history of pop song.B.They played in small clubs in the back streets of the city.C.They had others written songs for them.D.They did more than just entertain but also to shock.Questio
17、ns 14 to 16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be giv en 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).From the passage we know that piglets _.（分数：1.00）A.easily get crushed in the first weeksB.does not like warm waterbeds in the begin
18、ningC.generally like snuggling up to their mothers for warmthD.are not happy wallowing in the mud(2).What is NOT the benefit the piglets getting from sleeping on the waterbeds than otherwise?（分数：1.00）A.They can get much more weight.B.They suffer many potential injuries.C.Avoid the risk of possible e
19、arly death.D.They can eat much more than otherwise.(3).Which one is NOT true about the waterbeds?（分数：1.00）A.They can be heated by electric mat or infrared lamps.B.They are made from tough plastic membrane.C.They are the best choice in the scientific test.D.They are much safer for the piglets but har
20、d to control.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be giv en 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：4.00）(1).Tile Americans go to the cinema mainly to _.（分数：1.00）A.enjoy a good storyB.see their favorite actors or actress
21、esC.temporarily escape from their everyday lifeD.,share with their family a common experience(2).What are the general reaction when people are watching movies?（分数：1.00）A.They are deeply involved and forget all the troubles and problems.B.They feel everything on the screen is too romantic and familia
22、r.C.They are greatly stirred and want to fulfill their own dreams.D.They are often moved to tears.(3).Why are American films so popular?（分数：1.00）A.Because they are performed by famous actors and actresses.B.Because the good guys in the movies always win in the end.C.Because the heroes have to deal w
23、ith many problems and frustrations.D.Because the movies are well made and the stories are very good.(4).Tile main point of the passage is _.（分数：1.00）A.the idle and empty life of the AmericansB.the great functions of American moviesC.why American people go to the cinemaD.the popularity of Hollywood m
24、ovies四、BSECTION C 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, list
25、en to the news.（分数：3.00）(1).In the next two and a half years _ jobs will be cut by Sony.（分数：1.00）A.two thousandB.four thousandC.six thousandD.ten thousand(2).Who is Howard Stringer?（分数：1.00）A.He is the newly appointed CEO of Sony.B.He has a joint nationality of Japan and America.C.He is the former h
26、ead of the board of directors of Sony.D.He is the general manager of Sony.(3).What act will NOT the decision-maker of Sony take?（分数：1.00）A.Regain its former dominance in electronics and entertainment.B.Break down barriers between different departments.C.Decide to revive the Sony Company.D.Take tough
27、 decisions and call for consensus and loyalty.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.（分数：2.00）(1).Which one is NOT true about the big fire?（分数：1.00）A.Five thousand hectares of pine
28、 woodland were destroyed.B.Hundreds of villagers had to leave their homes.C.Three people were dead in the fire.D.It was still out of control.(2).Why did the forest fires become more acute this year?（分数：1.00）A.It was because of the lack of sufficient resources.B.It was because of the worst drought an
29、d the heat wave.C. It was because of the long time strong winds.D.It was because of the neglect of duty of the officials.2. Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 sec , onds to answer the question.Now, listen to the news.Why did the WHO suspend i
30、ts operation?（分数：1.00）A.Its vehicles were attacked in Angola.B.Because 14 medical staff has died of the disease.C.The local residents refused the WHOs aid.D.Because the working conditions axe very poor.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be give
31、n 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).The demonstration is to（分数：1.00）A.ask for the withdraw of America troops from IraqB.appeal to kill the former leaderC.call for more human rightsD.ask for working conditions improvement(2).Which one is NOT the protesters requir
32、ement?（分数：1.00）A.End of the occupation of Iraq.B.Release of all the Iraqi prisoners.C.The trial of Saddam.D.New leaders must be elected by themselves.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, listen to
33、the news.（分数：2.00）(1).What can we know about the package of incentives?（分数：1.00）A.They aimed at winning the Londoners support.B.Athlete training is included in the package.C.Transport costs are not covered in them.D.The package is launched l0 weeks before the d(2).Why is the package withdrawn?（分数：1.
34、00）A.Because Londoners do not want such corruptionB.Because the taxpayer deny such an action.C.Because of the urge warning from IOC.D.Because of the discontentment from other candidates,五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.isB.wasC.areD.wereA.sparkleB.applausesC.hornsD.cheersA.ideaB.senseC.notionD.conce
35、ptA.andB.althoughC.asD.butA.factualB.genuineC.conceptualD.visualA.favorB.tasteC.fateD.bentA.strippedB.deprivedC.relievedD.retrievedA.MoreoverB.ThereforeC.AsD.YetA.tyrannicalB.bossyC.beastlyD.inhumaneA.societyB.vicinityC.fellowshipD.communityA.avenueB.meansC.vehicleD.routineA.turbulentB.successiveC.c
36、ontinualD.triumphalA.teacherB.amateurC.athleteD.volunteerA.applicationsB.bootsC.professionsD.resignsA.profitableB.perfectC.professionalD.appropriateA.liveB.leftC.fightD.leavingA.conflictB.contractC.contactD.approachA.consists ofB.persists inC.lies inD.rests inA.supportB.commentC.drawbackD.suppositio
37、nA.heB.sheC.itD.one六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)23.The study says the results are _ with an earlier research, which showed improved survival of patients with advanced HIV perfection taking the medication.（分数：1.00）A.persistentB.consistentC.compatibleD.harmonious24.The politician will never again
38、enjoy a reputation as a national hero as it _ before the scandal was exposed.（分数：1.00）A.couldB.didC.wouldD.was25.Madness, is no doubt an _ fate for such a clear thinker.（分数：1.00）A.sarcasticB.ironicC.irrationalD.ridiculous26.I am _ grateful for the many kindnesses you have shown to my son.（分数：1.00）A.
39、excessivelyB.impressivelyC.certainlyD.exceedingly27.The strike can be traced to the personal _ of the foreman against the factory owner.（分数：1.00）A.furyB.wrathC.resentmentD.indignation28.I like getting myself occupied with chores _ the time away.（分数：1.00）A.more than to idleB.than idlingC.rather than
40、to idleD.more than idling29.Our picnic _ by the unexpected heavy rain, we went home depressed.（分数：1.00）A.was spoiledB.had been spoiledC.having spoiledD.having been spoiled30.Among the first to come and live in North America _ , who later prospered mainly in New Eng- land.（分数：1.00）A.were Dutch settle
41、rsB.Dutch settlers had been thereC.Dutch settlers were thereD.had been Dutch settlers31.After the funeral the widow and family spent several days in _.（分数：1.00）A.solitudeB.isolationC.retirementD.seclusion32.All the investigations _ before the deadline, the staff decided to have a party as a celebrat
42、ion.（分数：1.00）A.been fulfilledB.had been fulfilledC.were fulfilledD.having been fulfilled33.Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over _ made of natural fibers like cotton, wool, or silk.（分数：1.00）A.oneB.the oneC.thatD.what34.These peculiar forms not only seemed _ to shock people emot
43、ionally, but to give them electric shocks as well!（分数：1.00）A.intendedB.meantC.designedD.proposed35.All _ at the present time is an urgent and rational decision other than endless dispute.（分数：1.00）A.what is neededB.for our needsC.that is neededD.the thing needed36.The graduates expected there _ a dec
44、ent farewell party before their departure.（分数：1.00）A.isB.beingC.have beenD.to be37.It is universally acknowledged that he is _ a musician than his tutor.（分数：1.00）A.much ofB.much asC.more ofD.more as38.Had he kept an eye on the business, his firm _ the crisis.（分数：1.00）A.must have got throughB.would h
45、ave got throughC.would get throughD.could get through39.Mr. Johnson knew that the most trivial chore could prove to be a _ if approached with enthusiasm.（分数：1.00）A.prizeB.rewardC.refundD.bonus40.This type of apparatus can produce more than 40,000 blood _ a day.（分数：1.00）A.examplesB.modelsC.samplesD.specimen41.A Dream of Red Chamber is said _ into several languages ill the last decade.（分数：1.00）A.to translateB.to be translatedC.to have been translatedD.been translated42.Bread and bu
