1、专业四级-157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.I 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, th
2、e 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./I（分数：15.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数
3、：3，分数：10.00)BSECTION A CONVERSATIONS/B I In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow./I I Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to
4、 answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).What does the conversation say about registration?（分数：1.00）A.Each conferee is given a conference tag.B.The man has already got registered.C.Students are required to register today.D.Teachers cant register for the conference today.(
5、2).What do we infer about the man at the registration?（分数：1.00）A.He is not eligible for the discount.B.He will not attend the conference from beginning to end.C.He is working on a postgraduate program.D.He is on the faculty of the Education Department.(3).What sort of accommodation does the man pref
6、er?（分数：1.00）A.Double room without independent bathroom.B.Single room with independent bathroom.C.Suite with independent bathroom.D.Single room without independent bathroom.I Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answ
7、er the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：4.00）(1).The mans effort to find a position does not include _.（分数：1.00）A.putting up ads on newspapersB.calling various employersC.going through interviewsD.reading thousands of want ads(2).Which of the following best describes the man at the be
8、ginning of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Frustrated.B.Despairing.C.Optimistic.D.Nostalgic.(3).What does the job requirement say?（分数：1.00）A.The applicant should speak two languages.B.The applicant will work as tour guides in Eastern China.C.Relevant experience is a must.D.The working schedule is tight.
9、(4).The man promises that he will _.（分数：1.00）A.call Explore Tours immediatelyB.go for the wonderful evening dinnerC.treat the woman to a fine dinnerD.not give up easily until he finds a jobI Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given
10、15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).Whats the purpose of the fair?（分数：1.00）A.To commemorate a famous athlete.B.To raise funds for a hospital.C.To help those who are in need.D.To collect money for the Riverdale University.(2).The man volunteers to help ou
11、t in the food tent because _.（分数：1.00）A.everybody loves to eatB.he is a gourmetC.it is a great chance to socializeD.his friends also offer to help out there(3).When is the auction scheduled to take place?（分数：1.00）A.The evening before the fair.B.On Saturday.C.On Sunday afternoon.D.The evening followi
12、ng the fair.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)I 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 passage./I（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?（分数：1.00）
13、A.Communications.B.Computers.C.Telecommunications.D.Glass-fiber Technology.(2).Which is NOT mentioned as a way of telecommunications?（分数：1.00）A.Telephones are linked to home computers.B.Television sets are connected to home computers.C.Home computers are tied to radio stations.D.Home computers are c
14、onnected to telegraph.(3).Why is it possible to send large amounts of information at great speed?（分数：1.00）A.The invention of glass-fiber technology.B.Economic links among nations.C.The popularity of home computers.D.The appearance of the cable television.I Questions 14 to 17 are based on the followi
15、ng 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 true about the Red Cross?（分数：1.00）A.It is an international organization set up in the U.S.B.Every country has at least one Red Cross agency.C.It has only one
16、name though it used to have several names.D.It provides a lot of services for people in different countries.(2).Who first had the idea of forming the Red Cross?（分数：1.00）A.Mogen David.B.Jean Dunant.C.Clara Barton.D.A person who needed help.(3).What led to the idea of forming the Red Cross?（分数：1.00）A.
17、War.B.Providing services.C.Natural disasters.D.Providing blood.(4).The American Red Cross provides all the following services EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.providing first aidB.providing bloodC.caring for those who are in needD.demonstrating water safetyI Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.
18、 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).Why was the speed limit set at 55 miles per hour in the first place?（分数：1.00）A.The older people wanted it.B.The voters decided on it.C.Speeds above 55 were not safe.D.The U.S. h
19、ad a fuel crisis.(2).Who is mostly likely to want a higher speed limit?（分数：1.00）A.Most Americans.B.All young Americans.C.All American Westerners.D.Professional truck drivers.(3).What evidence do people from the West give to show that a higher speed limit is safe?（分数：1.00）A.The long empty roads betwe
20、en the cities.B.The modern turbo-charged engine.C.The current policies of Germany and Australia.D.The benefits for economy.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)(1).What will Israel do with the barrier?（分数：1.00）A.It will stop building the barrier.B.It will suspend building the barrier.C.It will continue
21、 building the barrier.D.It will resume building the barrier.(2).What can be inferred about the court ruling?（分数：1.00）A.It will force Israel to dismantle the barrier.B.It cant force Israel to dismantle the barrier.C.It will bring Israel into negotiations.D.It will be followed by economic sanctions.I
22、Questions 23 to 24 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).Two Iranian guards have been expelled because they _.（分数：1.00）A.were involved in espionageB.incited religious confrontationC.we
23、re involved in civil crimesD.violated photographing restrictions(2).From the news we may conclude that _.（分数：1.00）A.foreigners have to face many restrictions in the U.S.B.Iran is not on good terms with the U.S.C.the two Iranians were shadowed in the U.S.D.the move touched off protests in IranI Quest
24、ions 25 to 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./I（分数：2.00）(1).Whats the most serious problem African nations are facing?（分数：1.00）A.Hunger.B.Malnutrition.C.Lack of drinking water.D.Poor transport
25、ation.(2).As suggested by Kofi Annan, how to solve the problem?（分数：1.00）A.To introduce new crops.B.To offer more international aid.C.To improve food security.D.To increase agricultural production.I Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10
26、seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Which is NOT true about the ICC?（分数：1.00）A.It is in the Hague.B.It is a permanent international court.C.It has been established for two years.D.It deals with cases occurred in recent years.(2).What charge has it brought up agains
27、t Congo?（分数：1.00）A.War crimes.B.Torture.C.Genocide.D.Child slavery.I Questions 29 to 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 the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).What did the international group perceive in Afghanistan?（
28、分数：1.00）A.Failing power of the current government.B.A growing fear in many parts of the country.C.Power struggle among regional warlords.D.Unusual power of the religious diehards.(2).Which can be inferred about Afghan women?（分数：1.00）A.They used to enjoy little rights.B.They used to receive no educat
29、ion.C.They can enjoy equal rights with men now.D.Their lives are in danger.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.carefulB.spontaneousC.seriousD.conscientiousA.clothesB.objectsC.newspapersD.stampsA.toB.overC.onD.forA.areB.becomeC.remainD.comeA.butB.thereforeC.howeverD.orA.readB.subscribeC.collectD.keepA.d
30、ecoratedB.designedC.protectedD.wrappedA.veryB.obviouslyC.extremelyD.tooA.oftenB.neverC.alreadyD.alwaysA.stayed fromB.stood forC.came intoD.went out ofA.cutB.pullC.dragD.chopA.toB.withC.onD.forA.shelterB.hutC.nestD.hidingA.shirtsB.coatsC.dressesD.clothesA.crimeB.sinC.errorD.mistakeA.throwB.putC.store
31、D.placeA.dateB.orderC.contactD.touchA.search forB.pick upC.look forD.cast awayA.at allB.againC.seriouslyD.as usualA.forB.thoughC.howeverD.therefore六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)22.An inspection team is on a _ of the city.（分数：1.00）A.tripB.travelC.tourD.journey23.On the morning of the appointment,
32、he was dressed in his best and _ .（分数：1.00）A.shaved unusually wellB.unusually shaved wellC.well shaved unusuallyD.unusually well shaved24.How many _ known altogether?（分数：1.00）A.species of fishes areB.species of fish isC.specieses of fish areD.species of fish are25.This was a piece of news of great i
33、mportance to every man and woman who _ waiting anxiously outside the building.（分数：1.00）A.wereB.has beenC.have beenD.was26.Dont touch that wire. Its _.（分数：1.00）A.livingB.aliveC.liveD.lively27.I dont think that John will be able to win the gold medal at the Olympic Games, _ ?（分数：1.00）A.do IB.dont IC.w
34、ill heD.wont he28.A committee was set up to _ the plans put forward by Congress last year.（分数：1.00）A.implementB.complementC.complimentD.supplement29.It has been discovered that the water _ the coast of Fujian is rich in all kinds of fish.（分数：1.00）A.offB.ofC.inD.along30.Many elderly people are suffer
35、ing from the _ disease, rheumatism, as a consequence of the high humidity there.（分数：1.00）A.acuteB.cuteC.slowD.chronic31.The _ of living has kept rising in recent years.（分数：1.00）A.expenseB.costC.priceD.bill32.Iron and steel expands when heated and _ when cooled.（分数：1.00）A.shrinksB.contractsC.condense
36、sD.compresses33._ man is _ reasoning animal.（分数：1.00）A.The, aB.The, theC./, /D./, a34.The old lady _ all of her sons, and her youngest son died last month.（分数：1.00）A.surpassedB.outgrewC.exceededD.survived35.The world-renowned director and action actor _ the symposium on the development of action pic
37、tures.（分数：1.00）A.will be attendedB.are to attendC.is to attendD.were to attend36.Even when he is with others, he feels rather _.（分数：1.00）A.aloneB.singleC.lonelyD.unique37.After supper he _ leisurely on the campus.（分数：1.00）A.strodeB.marchedC.ranD.strolled38.At this time next week, we _ the matter wit
38、h our friends.（分数：1.00）A.are going to discussB.will be discussingC.are discussingD.are to discuss39.He always thought of himself as a VIP, but he actually held a _ position in the company.（分数：1.00）A.coordinateB.subsidiaryC.auxiliaryD.subordinate40.Every singer was presented with a _ of flowers.（分数：1
39、.00）A.bundleB.batchC.bunchD.bag41.He _ our warning and ended up in trouble.（分数：1.00）A.neglectedB.ignoredC.distrustedD.disliked42.Many a problem has _ because of poor planning.（分数：1.00）A.arisenB.risenC.raisedD.aroused43.The film star has a new movie _ next year in which he plays a killer.（分数：1.00）A.b
40、ringing outB.making outC.coming outD.holding out44.We _ trouble from people who like leaving things around.（分数：1.00）A.used to haveB.have always hadC.are always havingD.had45._ of the three sisters you choose to marry, you will have a good wife.（分数：1.00）A.WhicheverB.WhichC.WhateverD.Any46.I _ you tha
41、t these goods will be delivered to you tomorrow morning.（分数：1.00）A.assureB.ensureC.insureD.sure47.The train from Shanghai is pulling _.（分数：1.00）A.inB.outC.offD.back48.His latest medical study suggests that high blood pressure _ with unhealthy lifestyles.（分数：1.00）A.has something to doB.have something
42、 to doC.had something to doD.is having something to do49.The sun is shining in the sky and sending out _ light and heat.（分数：1.00）A.a large number ofB.a great manyC.a large amount ofD.a lot50.He carried the parcel home himself, but he _ so, the shop could have sent it.（分数：1.00）A.did not need to doB.n
43、eednt have doneC.must not have doneD.couldnt have done51.There were comparatively _ people at the exhibition.（分数：1.00）A.lessB.fewC.fewerD.the fewest七、BPART READING (总题数：3，分数：11.00)BTEXT A/BB Slavery Divides the Nation/BConflicting interests in north and south became increasingly apparent. Resenting
44、the large profits obtained by northern businessmen from marketing the cotton crop, southerners attributed the backwardness of their section to northern expansion. Northerners, on the other hand, declared that slavery-the peculiar institution the south felt to be essential to its economy- was wholly responsible for the regions relative backwardness.As far back as 1830s, sectional lines had been steadily hardening on the slavery question. In the north, abolitionist feeling grew more and more powerful
