1、专业四级-158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. Please write the whole passage o
3、n ANSWER SHEET ONE. /I(分数:15.00)_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数: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 IB Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the en
4、d of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I/B(分数:3.00)(1).What is an extended family according to the woman?(分数:1.00)A.A family with father, mother and the children.B.A family with a lot of friends dropping in.C.A family with elderly
5、 and unmarried relatives.D.A family with in-laws and married siblings.(2).Which of the following is TRUE about the British people?(分数:1.00)A.They dont like people to drop in without a previous invitation.B.They never send an elderly relative to an old persons home.C.They like their home and family b
6、etter than their garden and pets.D.They think it the familys duty to look after an elderly parent.(3).What did the woman do when she lived with the British family?(分数:1.00)A.She attended to the elderly in the family.B.She did all the gardening work.C.She took care of the pets in the family.D.She hel
7、ped with the housework.IB 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./I/B(分数:4.00)(1).What was the woman doing at lunchtime?(分数:1.00)A.Giving a lecture.B.Discussing pol
8、itical science.C.Working on a science problem.D.Reading books in a library.(2).What habit has the woman recently gotten into?(分数:1.00)A.Telling jokes.B.Falling asleep during meals.C.Staying late after class.D.Eating in the classroom.(3).How do the students demonstrate that they really enjoy Professo
9、r Halls classes?(分数:1.00)A.They complete all their assignments.B.They study hard for his tests.C.They compete for the best seats in the class.D.They read all the books he has recommended.(4).Which word best describes Professor Halls relationship with his students?(分数:1.00)A.Controversial.B.Impersona
10、l.C.Patronizing.D.Cooperative.IBQuestions 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./I/B(分数:3.00)(1).What does the woman do?(分数:1.00)A.Shes a university student majoring in bus
11、iness.B.She works as a professional jewelry designer.C.Shes a high school student working part-time.D.Shes attending a night school course.(2).How long does the woman spend on her business every day?(分数:1.00)A.About 3 hours.B.About 5 hours.C.About 7 hours.D.About 9 hours.(3).The woman is probably in
12、terested in all the following EXCEPT _.(分数:1.00)A.listening to pop songsB.designing jewelleryC.reading political newsD.watching other people三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数:3,分数:10.00)IB Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer th
13、e questions. Now listen to the passage. /I/B(分数:3.00)(1).What two holidays are mentioned in the passage?(分数:1.00)A.Christmas and New Years.B.New Years and Thanksgiving.C.Thanksgiving and Christmas.D.Weddings and anniversaries.(2).Who makes roasted camel?(分数:1.00)A.Americans.B.Bedouins.C.Festival org
14、anizers.D.Europeans.(3).How many different creatures are used when preparing roasted camel?(分数:1.00)A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.IB Questions 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/B(分数:
15、4.00)(1).This talk covers each of the following topics EXCEPT _(分数:1.00)A.a comparison of growth rates by continentB.family planning educationC.problems resulting from the population explosionD.causes of the population explosion(2).The population explosion is caused chiefly by _(分数:1.00)A.a fall in
16、death ratesB.a rise in birth ratesC.competition between rich and poor countriesD.an increase in the amount of food per person(3).The most urgent problem the population increase has caused is _(分数:1.00)A.increased unemploymentB.scarcity of farmlandC.shortage of foodD.more work to be done to support a
17、ll the children(4).Which of the following statements is TRUE?(分数:1.00)A.Asia has higher population growth rates than Latin America and Africa.B.The speaker is optimistic that the solution will be found in time.C.The speaker directly blames one continent for population explosion.D.The speaker simply
18、reports the situation without identifying a solution.IB Questions 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/B(分数:3.00)(1).What is the speaker?(分数:1.00)A.A teacher of literature course.B.A
19、 lecturer of writing course.C.A course enrolment officer.D.A warden of school discipline.(2).What will the students do in class on Friday?(分数:1.00)A.They will take one of the six major tests.B.They will be given a pop test.C.They will be required to read a short story in class.D.They will have to wr
20、ite a composition.(3).When is this lecture given?(分数:1.00)A.On Monday.B.On Wednesday.C.On Thursday.D.On Friday.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数:6,分数:10.00)(1).What caused some Hamas members to be arrested?(分数:1.00)A.A bomb explosion at a military site.B.An explosion at a Jewish housing project.C.An attack aga
21、inst Palestinian residents.D.A boarder dispute with Jewish residents.(2).When did the explosion take place?(分数:1.00)A.Tuesday.B.Monday.C.Yesterday.D.Last week.IB Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. No
22、w listen to the news./I/B(分数:2.00)(1).At least how many people have died after liposuction?(分数:1.00)A.One.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six.(2).What is the news about?(分数:1.00)A.Safety of cosmetic surgery.B.Cost of cosmetic surgery.C.Popularity of cosmetic surgery.D.A medical journal.IB Questions 25 and 26 are ba
23、sed 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/B(分数:2.00)(1).Large sums of money are needed for the development of all the following EXCEPT _(分数:1.00)A.housingB.airportsC.water suppliesD.roads(2).How often does
24、the APEC hold its meeting?(分数:1.00)A.Once a month.B.Once a year.C.Every 10 years.D.Every Sunday.2.IB Question 27 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./I/BThe UN team returned to the capital of Congo be
25、cause _.(分数:1.00)A.they are investigating the PresidentB.they would join a demonstrationC.the situation was insecureD.they helped Rwandan refugeesIB Questions 28 and 29 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 t
26、he news./I/B(分数:2.00)(1).Diplomats from the international contact group are calling for _(分数:1.00)A.solving Kosovo crisis peacefullyB.more pressure on YugoslaviaC.talks with the leader of the Ethnic AlbaniansD.a meeting with the UN Security Council(2).The major powers will hold an emergency meeting
27、in _(分数:1.00)A.KosovoB.YugoslaviaC.LondonD.the UN headquarters3.IB Question 30 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./I/BAccording to the report, how many people are HIV-positive worldwide?(分数:1.00)A.22
28、 million.B.36 million.C.25 million.D.58 million.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数:20,分数:20.00)A.usedB.gotC.servedD.gainedA.signB.signalC.symbolD.markA.inB.byC.atD.onA.systemB.deviceC.methodD.solutionA.placesB.nestsC.residencesD.habitatsA.largeB.wideC.enoughD.sufficientA.killerB.loserC.victorD.successorA.largerB.be
29、tterC.smallerD.worseA.submissionB.fightingC.stoppingD.winningA.thenB.thereforeC.in additionD.howeverA.minimumB.greatC.littleD.muchA.wifeB.mateC.friendD.neighbourA.conflictB.fightC.argumentD.warA.appearB.continueC.applyD.workA.establishesB.buildsC.foundsD.erectsA.hardlyB.neverC.narrowlyD.easilyA.prac
30、ticeB.proofC.showD.comparisonA.preventionB.obstacleC.stopD.wayA.stationedB.perchedC.placedD.depositedA.wayB.caseC.eventD.manner六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数:30,分数:30.00)24.The contents of the box must _ to the description on the label.(分数:1.00)A.yieldB.appealC.correspondD.relate25.An _ runner can run 2 miles
31、 in fifteen minutes.(分数:1.00)A.commonB.usualC.averageD.general26.The Sears Company recently made _ because of financial troubles.(分数:1.00)A.cutsB.demandsC.omissionsD.orders27.One of his eyes was injured in an accident, but after a _ operation, he quickly recovered his sight.(分数:1.00)A.delicateB.cons
32、iderateC.preciseD.sensitive28.The teachers whispered _ they should disturb the students.(分数:1.00)A.in order thatB.provided thatC.in caseD.with the result that29.The kings daughter threatened to drink the _ chemical if he refused her request.(分数:1.00)A.deathlyB.deadlyC.fatalD.mortal30.Indigo is a vat
33、 color,_ called because it does not dissolve in water.(分数:1.00)A.which itB.it isC.butD.so31._ with air, a life jacket will keep a person afloat.(分数:1.00)A.It is filledB.FillingC.When filledD.When filling it32.They had fierce_ as to whether their company should restore the trade_ relationship which w
34、as broken years ago.(分数:1.00)A.debateB.clashC.disagreementD.context33.Thats a nice coat, and the color _ you well.(分数:1.00)A.fitsB.suitsC.matchesD.shows34.The secretary identified _ reports treated new issues as well as old ones.(分数:1.00)A.thoseB.whichC.thatD.both35.We could not obtain any exact inf
35、ormation _ where she was.(分数:1.00)A.far fromB.as toC.exceptD.along with36.I think she hurt my feelings _ rather than by accident as she claimed.(分数:1.00)A.virtuallyB.deliberatelyC.literallyD.appropriately37.All his plan for starting his own business fell _(分数:1.00)A.inB.throughC.downD.away38.First d
36、esignated in 1970, Earth Day has become an annual international event _ concerns about environmental issues such as pollution.(分数:1.00)A.dedicated to raisingB.dedicated raisingC.dedicated to raiseD.that dedicates to raising39.The National Geographic Society headquarters, _ in Washington, DC, is well
37、-known for its magazine.(分数:1.00)A.situatedB.placedC.stoodD.positioned40.I had to pay _ on a carpet I brought in through the Customs today.(分数:1.00)A.taxesB.ratesC.finesD.duty41.Hello! Aviation Electronics? Could I speak to Mr. Jones on _ 8866, please?(分数:1.00)A.extensionB.branchC.systemD.exchange42
38、._ plants, which manufacture their own food, animals obtain nourishment by acquiring and ingesting their food.(分数:1.00)A.AsB.DifferentC.UnlikeD.As many43.The doctor recommends me _ on a strict diet.(分数:1.00)A.to goB.goingC.I should goD.go44.The words Francis Key wrote on the back of an old letter Th
39、e Star Spangled Banner became the national _ of the United States.(分数:1.00)A.songB.hymnC.anthemD.motto45.Such euphemisms may be stylistically permissible if they are kept within_.(分数:1.00)A.boundariesB.rangesC.bordersD.limits46.It was unusual for there _ so few students in the classroom.(分数:1.00)A.t
40、o beB.beC.beingD.are47.It would be unwise to _ too much importance to what he said.(分数:1.00)A.emphasizeB.attachC.payD.concentrate48.Those people who are _ are most welcome to the politicians.(分数:1.00)A.credulousB.credibleC.incredibleD.unbelievable49.If you wear that red hat, Ill be able to _ you in
41、the crowd.(分数:1.00)A.pickB.spotC.discoverD.realize50.Have you invited_(分数:1.00)A.the BrownsB.the BrownsC.BrownsD.the Browns51._so many profits have been made in the past three years is the strongest argument for continuing the business.(分数:1.00)A.WhatB.SinceC.ThatD.As52.Its an awful _ your wife coul
42、dnt come. I was looking forward to meeting(分数:1.00)A.harmB.sorrowC.shameD.shock53.I could see that my wife was _ having that fur coat, whether I approved of it or not.(分数:1.00)A.adequate forB.intent onC.eager toD.deficient in七、BPART READING (总题数:4,分数:4.00)54.According to the passage, which of the fo
43、llowing statements is TRUE?(分数:1.00)A.India has shown a steady downward trend in per capita consumption of bread.B.The worldwide consumption of bakery products is decreasing.C.About 30% of the American states have laws requiring white bread enrichment.D.About 50% of the white bread sold in the USA i
44、s enriched with thiamin.55.According to the passage, popular cereals could be used in developing countries to_(分数:1.00)A.supplement the dietB.displace rice consumptionC.increase reliance on carbohydratesD.phase out necessary bread enrichments56.From the passage, we learn that there is a worldwide trend towards_(分数:1.00)A.increasing the nutritional value of breadB.