1、专业四级-145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 problem does the woman have?（分数：1.00）A.She doesnt want to pay the late fee.B.She was given incorrect information.C.She cant afford to pay her tuition.D.She didnt pass her mathematics class last semester.(2).According to the man, what does the woman need to show the evidence of?（分数：1
4、.00）A.Her prior schooling.B.Her residence.C.Her age.D.Her driving record.(3).Why does the man imply when he tells the woman not to get her hopes up?（分数：1.00）A.The director probably isnt able to make an exception.B.The director probably wont see her.C.The director usually isnt very helpful.D.Part-tim
5、e students arent the directors responsibility.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.（分数：4.00）(1).What are the speakers mainly discussing?（分数：1.00）A.A chemistry ass
6、ignment.B.A study that their chemistry professor did.C.A class that the woman is taking.D.A job possibility.(2).Why is the woman interested in working with Professor Smith?（分数：1.00）A.She wants to quit her job in the chemistry lab.B.She wants to get practical experience.C.Shes interested in becoming
7、a psychology major.D.She wants to earn extra money.(3).What will the college students do for the high school students?（分数：1.00）A.Employ them as lab assistants.B.Teach classes at their high school.C.Help them with their studies.D.Pay them for participating in the study.(4).What will the speakers prob
8、ably do next?（分数：1.00）A.Write their lab reports.B.Find out Professor Smiths schedule.C.Interview some high school students.D.Finish their chemistry experiment.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 questio
9、ns. Now listen to the conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).What problem at the office are Cathy and Stan discussing?（分数：1.00）A.There arent enough cabinets.B.There is too much noise.C.Office supplies are taking up space.D.Some teaching assistants dont have desks.(2).Why do Jacks students come to see him?（分数：1.0
10、0）A.To chat with Jack socially.B.To get help in the course.C.To hand in their assignments.D.To practice giving interviews.(3).What does Cathy say about Stans suggestion?（分数：1.00）A.Theyd have to get permission.B.Jack wouldnt like it.C.She thinks it might work.D.The other assistants should be consulte
11、d.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)(1).What is significant about the review?（分数：1.00）A.Its publication was banned by the British government.B.It was the first weekly newspaper.C.It caused a prison revolt.D.It was the first magazine ever published.(2).According to the speaker, how was the Review dif
12、ferent from early newspapers?（分数：1.00）A.It had many more pages than newspapers.B.It was given away for free.C.It dealt with issues rather than events.D.It was more widely available than newspapers.(3).What does the speaker say about the Tattler?（分数：1.00）A.It was not really a magazine.B.It featured a
13、 variety of articles and stories.C.It was praised by readers of poetry.D.It was unpopular with politicians.IQuestions 14 to 17 are based on 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).What is the tal
14、k mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.How artists gained fame.B.A schedule of art exhibits.C.One form of folk art.D.The preservation of old paintings.(2).According to the speaker, why is it difficult to find calendar pictures that are in good condition?（分数：1.00）A.Very few were produced.B.Most were kept only a s
15、hort time.C.Most were printed on delicate paper.D.Many have been acquired by collectors.(3).What was the theme of many early wildlife calendars?（分数：1.00）A.The excitement of hunting.B.The beauty of nature.C.The relaxation of fishing.D.The protection of endangered species.(4).According to the speaker,
16、 why did artists want to produce work for calendars?（分数：1.00）A.To let many people see their works.B.To earn money from the sale of calendars.C.To portray the cruelty of hunting.D.To create gifts for people who bought their paintings.IQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end
17、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 does the speaker say about the road between Main and Quebec?（分数：1.00）A.It was built by the Canadians.B.It was built to facilitate trade.C.The path for the road was extremely difficult
18、to clear.D.Hostilities between Canada and the United States caused construction delays.(2).What is one reason Canadians began to immigrate to Maine during the 1800s?（分数：1.00）A.Maine was less influenced by the French government.B.Maine had better employment opportunities.C.Maine was politically stabl
19、e.D.Marine had a better climate.(3).What can be inferred about the region including Maine and Quebec during the early 1800s?（分数：1.00）A.The area was economically unified.B.The authorities were unable to enforce law and order.C.The two governments fought for control of the area.D.Most of the people li
20、ving there spoke only French.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)(1).NASA announced this week that it plans to _.（分数：1.00）A.develop a new spaceshipB.enlarge its research fieldC.send astronauts to the moonD.cut down its expenses in space research(2).When did NASA first sent astronauts to the moon?（分数：1
21、.00）A.30 years agoB.31 years agoC.32 years agoD.33 years ago(3).How many astronauts will be on board?（分数：1.00）A.2B.3C.4D.5IQuestions 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).Why
22、 are so many Chinese clothes stored in European customs warehouses?（分数：1.00）A.Because they have exceeded the EU quota limits.B.Because they are poor in quality.C.Because they are very expensive.D.Because they are old-fashioned.(2).Some European retailers warned that they would _, if their stock isnt
23、 released soon.（分数：1.00）A.close their storesB.resort to legal actionC.take on a strikeD.take some violent actionsIQuestion 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).Secretary Leav
24、itt stressed _ in the process of fighting HSN1 bird flu virus.（分数：1.00）A.research and development of new medicineB.new devices of preventionC.separation of infectorsD.surveillance and information exchange(2).What do many scientists worry about the disease?（分数：1.00）A.There is no effective way of trea
25、ting it.B.It may spread quickly among birds and poultry.C.It may affect the world economy and politics.D.It may change to an epidemic among human beings.2.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 n
26、ews./IHow many refineries have been closed during the hurricanes time?（分数：1.00）A.66B.12C.100D.20IQuestion 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).How did the South Korean Foreig
27、n Minister feel about the current talks?（分数：1.00）A.upsetB.pessimisticC.optimisticD.confused(2).Which country is not involved in the six-party talks?（分数：1.00）A.CanadaB.JapanC.RussiaD.China五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.qualitiesB.abilitiesC.charactersD.qualificationsA.educationB.practiceC.realityD.
28、worldA.recentlyB.alreadyC.firmlyD.longA.BecauseB.ForC.WhileD.WhenA.answerB.oppositeC.alternativeD.otherA.developB.improveC.becomeD.turnA.upB.seriouslyC.easilyD.overA.atB.toC.withD.aboutA.accountableB.accountingC.accountantD.accountabilityA.newsB.knowledgeC.senseD.informationA.hereB.easyC.simpleD.thi
29、sA.instructiveB.efficientC.beneficialD.profitableA.paperB.checksC.testD.quizzesA.viewedB.measuredC.gotD.foundA.putB.takeC.getD.moveA.onB.offC.upD.downA.notB.reallyC.avoidD.stopA.ratherB.moreC.furtherD.lessA.andB.isC.enjoysD.doesA.whichB.whatC.somewhatD.something六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)23.Up
30、 _ into the air when the ten-second countdown was over.（分数：1.00）A.the rocket shotB.shot the rocketC.was the rocket shotD.the rocket was shot24.Though the hotel has been open for a few days, it is already _ booked.（分数：1.00）A.heavilyB.expectantlyC.immediatelyD.quickly25.Students are not allowed to _ f
31、or the final exam if they have missed one third of the classes.（分数：1.00）A.makeB.sitC.offerD.go26.Shaka _ power and became the king of the Zulus upon the death of his father.（分数：1.00）A.presumedB.resumedC.consumedD.assumed27._ snobbish people _ you described are to be found everywhere.（分数：1.00）A.Such,
32、 likeB.So, likeC.Such, asD.So, as28.in the corner of the room _.（分数：1.00）A.was a small wooden round tableB.was a small round wooden tableC.was a wooden round small tableD.was a wooden small round table29.A well-meaning lady gave Robert a wrong _ and he finished at the theatre instead of the school.（
33、分数：1.00）A.adviceB.informationC.directionD.way30.The National Gallery in London has more visitors than _ any other because of its free admission.（分数：1.00）A.practicallyB.reallyC.actuallyD.completely31.If you keep getting wrong numbers, your phone could be _.（分数：1.00）A.deceptiveB.defectiveC.deficientD.
34、ineffective32.The National Geographic Society headquarters, _ in Washington, D.C., is well-known for its magazine.（分数：1.00）A.situatedB.placedC.stoodD.positioned33.Henry felt so hungry that he ordered a double _ of fish.（分数：1.00）A.pieceB.partC.portionD.section34.Accidents and exhaustion may force mor
35、e than half the cyclists to drop out before reaching the _.（分数：1.00）A.dead lineB.end lineC.finish lineD.finishing line35._ computer is more essential to a modem business than typewriter.（分数：1.00）A.The, theB./, /C.A, theD.The, a36.His parents never intended _ together with him though they hoped to se
36、e him often.（分数：1.00）A.liveB.livingC.to have livedD.to be living37.When Ken studied at Stanford University, he lived _ the University.（分数：1.00）A.out ofB.apart fromC.distant fromD.a long way from38.The teachers whispered _ they should disturb the students.（分数：1.00）A.in order thatB.provided thatC.in c
37、aseD.with the result that39.Such euphemisms may be stylistically permissible if they are kept within _.（分数：1.00）A.boundariesB.rangesC.bordersD.limits40.The Seats Company recently made _ because of financial troubles.（分数：1.00）A.cutsB.demandsC.omissionsD.orders41.Olivia obviously had no _ of doing any
38、 work that day, although it was only a week before the Proficiency Test.（分数：1.00）A.willingnessB.intentionC.ambitionD.desire42._ people are contemptuous of those who make obscene calls.（分数：1.00）A.RespectableB.RespectfulC.RespectiveD.Respected43.On that bitterly cold winter night, few people walked al
39、ong the now _ narrow street.（分数：1.00）A.desertedB.lonelyC.isolatedD.neglected44.It was unusual for there _ so few students in the classroom.（分数：1.00）A.to beB.beC.beingD.are45.Linda asked to be _ to you.（分数：1.00）A.remindedB.rememberedC.regardedD.recalled46.We had to wait some time before the menu was
40、brought to us and our orders _.（分数：1.00）A.takenB.givenC.doneD.made47.Adams hadnt a _ what the speaker was talking about most of the time because the class was in chaos.（分数：1.00）A.guessB.thoughtC.conceptD.clue48.People were certain Thomas _ his foot on the road to fame when he arrived in New York.（分数
41、：1.00）A.putB.trodC.setD.placed49.Frank realized fully what he had dreamed about could not _ have happened in real life.（分数：1.00）A.likelyB.certainlyC.doubtfullyD.possibly50.With the curtain _, the room was dark.（分数：1.00）A.drewB.were drawnC.drawingD.drawn51.Doctors efforts to develop a new way to see
42、the brain working have so far _ with satisfaction.（分数：1.00）A.foundB.shownC.givenD.met52._ right now, she would get there on Sunday.（分数：1.00）A.Would she leaveB.If she leavesC.Were she to leaveD.If she had left七、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：20.00)BTEXT A/BCulture is the sum total of all the traditions, cus
43、toms, beliefs, and ways of life of a given group of people. In this sense, every group has a culture, however savage, underdeveloped, or uncivilized it may seem to us. To the professional anthropologist, there is no intrinsic superiority of one culture over another, just as to the professional lingu
44、ist there is no intrinsic hierarchy among languages.People once thought of the languages of backward groups as savage, undeveloped forms of speech, consisting largely of grunts and groans. While it is possible that language in general began as a series of grunts and groans, it is a fact established by the study of backward languages that no spoken tongue answers that description today. Most language of uncivilized groups are, by our most severe standards, extremely complex, delicate, and ingenious pieces of machinery for the transfer of ideas. They fall behind our Western
