1、专业四级-214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).Why is the man talking to the woman?（分数：1.00）A.To return some business books.B.To apply for a new library card.C.To check out some books from the library.D.To find out where the art books are located.(2).What does the woman discover when she looks at the records on her computer?（分数：1.00）
4、A.The man has mistakenly received someone elses books.B.The man changed his major from art to business.C.The man recently moved off campus.D.There are two students named Robert Smith.(3).What does the woman suggest the man do in the future?（分数：1.00）A.See if he is related to any of the students.B.App
5、ly for a job as a library assistant.C.Use his middle name.D.Use a different library.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 students mainly
6、 discussing?（分数：1.00）A.Places the man has visited.B.A paper the woman is writing for a class.C.School activities they enjoy.D.The womans plans for the summer.(2).What does the man find surprising about the woman?（分数：1.00）A.She has never been to Gettysburg.B.She took a political science course.C.Her
7、family still goes on vacation together.D.Shes interested in the United States Civil War.(3).What is the woman unable to remember?（分数：1.00）A.Why her parents wanted to go to Gettysburg.B.Why her familys vacation plans changed ten years ago.C.Where her family went for a vacation ten years ago.D.When he
8、r family went on their last vacation.(4).What does the woman imply about Gettysburg?（分数：1.00）A.Its far from where she lives.B.Her family went there without her.C.She doesnt know a lot about it.D.Shes excited about going there.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of t
9、he conversation, you Will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).How did the man learn about pepper?（分数：1.00）A.He read about it in a cookbook.B.He grows his own herbs and spices.C.He heard about it from a friend.D.He studied it in cooking school.(2).
10、What happens to black pepper after its picked?（分数：1.00）A.Its preserved in liquid.B.The skin is removed.C.Its dried in the sun.D.Its freeze-dried.(3).Why the woman tells the man he passes?（分数：1.00）A.He answered all her questions correctly.B.He received a good grade in cooking class.C.She likes what h
11、e has just cooked.D.Shes impressed with his knowledge三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)(1).What is the talk mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Competition in business.B.Government grants.C.A type of economic policy.D.International transportation practices.(2).Who first used the motto laisser faire?（分数：1.00）A.A
12、merican industrialists.B.French economists.C.International leaders.D.Civil War veterans.(3).What is the principle idea of the laisser faire policy?（分数：1.00）A.The rights of private business owners should be protected.B.The government shouldnt interfere in private business.C.Politicians should support
13、 industrial growth.D.Competition among companies should be restricted.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 talk mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.The relatio
14、nship between painting and sculpture.B.The ideas behind an artists work.C.The practical value of a work of art.D.The way the eye perceives shape in sculpture.(2).According to Henry Moore, why is sculpture more difficult to appreciate than other forms of art?（分数：1.00）A.It is often displayed outdoors.
15、B.It does not always represent an object.C.It is three-dimensional.D.It is done by relatively few artists.(3).Why does the professor mention bones and shells?（分数：1.00）A.To give an example of natural shapes.B.To describe early sculpture.C.To illustrate their use as tools.D.To demonstrate their role a
16、s decorative objects.(4).What is one well-known feature of Henry Moores sculptures?（分数：1.00）A.They are always made of stone.B.They are painted in bright colors.C.They contain moving parts.D.They make use of holes.IQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you
17、will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：3.00）(1).What did most European scholars believe before 17th century about-the size of the universe?（分数：1.00）A.That it cant be measured.B.That it doesnt change.C.That its getting smaller.D.That its rapidly increasing.(
18、2).What did some scientists try to explain by suggesting that stars repel each other?（分数：1.00）A.Why stars move so quickly.B.Why few stars have planets.C.Why stars arent moving toward one another.D.Why stars havent moved farther apart.(3).What will the students read about for homework?（分数：1.00）A.Newt
19、ons life and times.B.The influence of earlier scientists on Newtons ideas.C.How gravity repels objects very close to each other.D.How the current theory resolved contradictions in earlier ones.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)(1).NASA had planed to launch its space shuttle _ in September.（分数：1.00）A
20、.DiscoverB.AtlantaC.ColumbiaD.Atlantis(2).How many astronauts died in the Columbia incident?（分数：1.00）A.FiveB.SixC.SevenD.Eight(3).What was NASA accused of on Wednesday?（分数：1.00）A.Being too prudent and cautious.B.Being too hasty to assure safety.C.Causing the Columbia tragedy.D.Delaying launch plans.
21、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).What is Israel probably to do if Palestinians attack its soldiers during the pullout?（分数：1.00）A.Asking for help from the UN.B
22、.Applying for peace talks.C.Retaliating by taking massive military operations.D.Launching nuclear war against Palestinians.(2).What does Israel suspect of Palestinians?（分数：1.00）A.Palestinian forces would seize the Gaza Strip.B.Palestinian refugees would rush to the borders.C.Palestinian forces would
23、 control Islamic militant groups led by Hamas.D.Palestinian air forces would attack Israeli military bases.IQuestion 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).Iraqi political lead
24、ers are bargaining to reach an agreement on _.（分数：1.00）A.the countrys new constitutionB.the fate of Saddam HusseinC.American withdrawal from IraqD.the countrys new capital(2).What has been the biggest sticking point throughout the negotiations?（分数：1.00）A.The issue of oilB.The issue of federalismC.Th
25、e issue of tradeD.The issue of army2.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./IAccording the report, the rising oil prices indicate _.（分数：1.00）A.the world is short of oil reservesB.the global
26、 economy is boomingC.the demand for oil has surpassed the supplyD.the oil quality is going downIQuestion 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 to the report, how man
27、y overseas are now studying in Britain?（分数：1.00）A.100,000B.300,000C.600,000D.900,000(2).Why did the foreign enrolments drop in Britain last year?（分数：1.00）A.High education feesB.Difficulty in graduationC.Visa problemsD.Competition from other countries五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.showedB.showsC.sh
28、owD.had shownA.by means ofB.by way ofC.in the way ofD.not byA.unlessB.untilC.whenD.afterA.fancyB.imagineC.conceiveD.assumeA.tumble downB.twist aroundC.topple downD.stumble overA.thoughB.asC.thanD.andA.NeitherB.NeverC.EitherD.WhetherA.in order thatB.so thatC.as long asD.becauseA.observationB.captureC
29、.phenomenonD.processA.perceptionB.experienceC.receptionD.experimentA.counterclockwiseB.upside downC.clockwiseD.anticlockwiseA.movementB.orientationC.behaviourD.adjustmentA.toB.asC.forD.withA.believableB.useableC.practicalD.availableA.fallingB.spinningC.rightingD.twistingA.adeptnessB.adaptationC.adop
30、tionD.adaptabilityA.unlessB.whenC.untilD.afterA.respectivelyB.eachC.allD.moreA.in accord withB.in accord toC.by accord withD.by accord toA.soB.muchC.ratherD.too六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)23.Dr Meck wrote: As is true with most animals, the wolf is an opportunist whilst the deer is one of the sh
31、yest _ animals in existence.（分数：1.00）A.savageB.tameC.wildD.strange24.Caracas has been called the Los Angles of South America; at _ they look exactly the same.（分数：1.00）A.short noticeB.first sightC.first impressionD.first appearance25.The energy gained-from the sun can then be used during the night to
32、 enable the necessary chemical reactions to _ in his body.（分数：1.00）A.precedeB.proceedC.progressD.practice26.It is very likely that the Martian will also be _ to underground existence, for conditions are much more equable underground.（分数：1.00）A.adoptedB.acquiredC.admittedD.adapted27.Did you notice th
33、e _ on the doctors face when he heard that Kino had found the pearl of the world?（分数：1.00）A.appearanceB.expressionC.descriptionD.look28.It will rain, _ the barometer is falling.（分数：1.00）A.soB.forC.asD.since29.I cant read the marks and notes Jenny made in the margin because they are too _.（分数：1.00）A.
34、faintB.mistyC.transparentD.opaque30.We tried to settle the problem with them as soon as possible, but they seemed to _ sincerity.（分数：1.00）A.lack ofB.be lack ofC.lack inD.be lacking in31.When our university laboratory bought this microscope we were given a one years _.（分数：1.00）A.reservationB.security
35、C.proofD.guarantee32._ their terms, we would go bankrupt.（分数：1.00）A.If we acceptB.If we should acceptC.If we had acceptedD.If we are to accept33.Our school singing group is going to give _ performance next month; dont miss it.（分数：1.00）A.an aliveB.a livingC.a liveD.a life34.In vain _ to get in touch
36、with the Embassy.（分数：1.00）A.they triedB.tried theyC.did they tryD.they have tried35.He is such _ selfish man that he hasnt _ least concern for others.（分数：1.00）A./, theB.a, /C.a, theD.the, a36.A dictionary of English language, _ by Dr Samuel Johnson, was the first real attempt as a systematic and int
37、erestingly written survey of English usage.（分数：1.00）A.constructedB.composedC.compiledD.collected37.The juvenile delinquent was released in _ of his good behavior.（分数：1.00）A.caseB.wayC.viewD.event38.The football player had studied economics in the university for _ of roughly six years.（分数：1.00）A.a de
38、cadeB.a timeC.an ageD.a period39.Wed rather you _ the account tomorrow.（分数：1.00）A.settledB.settleC.would settleD.will settle40.This detective story might not be _ interesting to keep the child awake.（分数：1.00）A.enoughB.adequatelyC.amplyD.sufficiently41.The accident _ downtown yesterday resulted from
39、the drivers carelessness.（分数：1.00）A.happeningB.happenedC.which had happenedD.which happened42.That _ the case, we have to make some changes in our plan.（分数：1.00）A.isB.wasC.beingD.has been43.We wont encourage him to do that _ he is in good health.（分数：1.00）A.even ifB.in caseC.even thoughD.when44.When
40、Pilot Office Peter Thwaites was away on business, his neighbour gave his wife _ with the housework.（分数：1.00）A.an aidB.a helpC.a handD.a lift45.The _ from the airport was really tiring because it was situated far from the city.（分数：1.00）A.flightB.travelC.crossingD.journey46.When the Victorians had fam
41、ily reunions, the hosts went _ their way to entertain the guests.（分数：1.00）A.in forB.overC.out ofD.back on47.I regret _ you that I cant go to Hangzhou for a visit next Sunday with you, because Ive caught a bad cold.（分数：1.00）A.to tellB.tellingC.tellD.having told48.Why dont you take _ to read on the tr
42、ain? Can you lend me _ interesting?（分数：1.00）A.anything, anythingB.anything, somethingC.something, somethingD.some, anything49.Paul was lying on the lawn, his hands _ under his head.（分数：1.00）A.were crossingB.were crossedC.crossingD.crossed50.It is absurd that women _ be paid less than men for doing t
43、he same work.（分数：1.00）A.are toB.oughtC.wouldD.should51.When the crowd saw the prize-fighter stretched out on the canvas, shouts and cheers _ from it.（分数：1.00）A.broke upB.broke forthC.broke throughD.break upon52.If reading is to accomplish anything more than _ time, it must be active.（分数：1.00）A.wasti
44、ngB.spendingC.passingD.idling七、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：20.00)BTEXT A/BPolice fired tear gas and arrested more than 5,000 passively resisting protestors Friday in an attempt to break up the largest antinuclear demonstration ever staged in the United States. More than 135,000 demonstrators confronted police on the construction site of a 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant scheduled to provide power to most of southern New Hampshire. Organizers of the huge demonstration said, the protest was continuing despite the police actions. More demonstrators were arrivin
