1、专业四级-224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 done 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 done 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：0，
3、分数：0.00)三、BSECTION A CONVE(总题数：3，分数：10.00)In this section you will hear several 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 ans
4、wer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation. （分数：4.00）(1).Nancy became a taxi driver because A.she owned a car. B.she drove well. C.she liked drivers uniforms. D.it was her dream.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to Nancy, what was the most difficult about becoming a taxi driver? A.The right sens
5、e of direction. B.The sense of judgment. C.The skill of driving. D.The size of vehicle.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What makes a good taxi driver according to Nancy? A.Courage. B.Knowledge of the streets. C.Kindness. D.Constant learning.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Nancy thinks vacation is a time A.for other people
6、 to drive. B.for her to drive in other cities. C.for her to rest from driving. D.for people to drive with relaxation.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 5 to 7 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 conv
7、ersation. （分数：3.00）(1).What course is the man interested in? A.A two-month course. B.A course that lasts for the summer. C.A course of 23 weeks. D.A course of four and a half weeks.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is a fee of $27 for? A.The registration fee. B.The weekly cost for bed, breakfast and dinner.
8、 C.The fee of the first course. D.The cost of the tax for the course.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).When does the second course begin? A.On July 3. B.On July 20. C.On July 24. D.On August 10.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be
9、 given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation. （分数：3.00）(1).What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.The development of the concept of race. B.Three kinds of racial groups. C.A running event. D.A study report on race.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What was regarded as the caus
10、e for peoples physical differences in the past, according to the man? A.Their peculiar food. B.Their particular way of life. C.Their specific geographical origin. D.Their senses of beauty.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following is the viewpoint of scientists nowadays according to the man? A.Abou
11、t half of the researches about peoples origins are inaccurate. B.Some of the early humankind lived on farming. C.Human beings originate from the different geographical locations. D.The issue of the geographical origins of a group of peoples is wrong.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00
12、)In this section you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully 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 given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage. （分数：3.00）(1).
13、Beethoven established himself as the greatest composer A.with his powerful middle-period works. B.when his first three piano concertos were finished. C.around 1802. D.around 1795.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The years after 1812 were relatively unproductive because A.he felt good in his romantic relationshi
14、ps. B.he realized that his hearing was compromised. C.he felt inadequate to create more musical pieces. D.he was very low in spirits.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What did the act of composition mean to Beethoven? A.Enjoyment. B.Play. C.Struggle. D.Routine.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the
15、 following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage. （分数：4.00）(1).How long does an interview usually last according to the speaker? A.Less than 40 minutes. B.From 40 to 70 minutes. C.At least 40 minutes. D.More than 70 minute
16、s.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How can one give an interviewer a good first impression? A.He should show respect to the interviewer. B.He should show confidence in himself. C.He should be dressed appropriately. D.He should speak enthusiastically.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What should be the best manner when you s
17、peak to an interviewer? A.Speaking politely and emotionally. B.Talking loudly to give a lasting impression. C.Talking a lot about the job. D.Speaking confidently but not aggressively.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Whats the main idea of the passage? A.Professional knowledge is a decisive factor in a job inter
18、view. B.Finding a job is more difficult than one can imagine. C.Self-confidence is most important for a job hunter. D.A job seeker should create a good image during an interview.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 se
19、conds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage. （分数：3.00）(1).Nowadays, most colleges and universities encourage students to A.criticize others. B.share professors beliefs. C.give their own ideas. D.change their own beliefs.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).To help students develop their critical thinki
20、ng, professors mainly teach them A.choice of their premises. B.the way to think independently. C.skills of drawing conclusions. D.different kinds of argument.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the writer, the right way to argue is to A.argue mainly for the sake of arguing. B.prove it with a good conc
21、lusion. C.support your idea with sound reasoning. D.examine others ideas critically.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.五、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：4，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 and 22 are based on the following
22、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：3.00）(1).The Russian Military says it will A.kill 18 government soldiers. B.leave the southern area of Vidinor. C.derail the shaky peace process. D.exact revenge for a Chechen rebel a
23、mbush.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The number of government soldiers killed, captured and wounded in the ambush is A.18. B.23. C.25. D.30.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Question 23 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.
24、Under the agreement, the nuclear warheads will be A.controlled by Russia. B.controlled by the Black Sea Fleet. C.disassembled in Ukraine. D.disassembled in Russia.语音下载（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to an
25、swer the questions.Now, listen to the news. （分数：2.00）(1).According to the news, Leeson A.bankrupted a vulnerable bank. B.was a British investor in Singapore. C.worked as a teller in Singapore. D.took exactly 1 billion from the bank last winter.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following is NOT corre
26、ct? A.Leeson failed when staking the companys money on Japanese derivatives. B.Leeson was extradited to Singapore. C.Leeson was arrested on his way back to London. D.Leeson accepted the six-and-half-year sentence.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the
27、news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news. （分数：3.00）(1).What happened to the investment bank Goldman Sachs? A.It was accused of fraud by the U.S. government. B.It was accused of fraud by the Wall Street Financial Committee. C.It was accused of selling su
28、b prime mortgages. D.It was accused of selling financial products to investors.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How does the Securities and Exchange Commission accuse the bank? A.It alleges the bank sold investors sub prime mortgages. B.It alleges the bank sold investors illegal financial products. C.It alleges
29、 the bank sold investors products that will lose value. D.It alleges the bank should take high responsibility for the collapse of U.S. housing market.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the eventual effect of the behavior of the bank? A.A great profit. B.A better reputation. C.The accusation from the SEC.
30、D.The collapse of U.S. housing market.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.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 the news. （分数：2.00）(1).Of the 349 forest and grassland fires, A.290 have been extinguished. B.8
31、9 have been controlled. C.40 remained out of control. D.7 are in the bordering provinces.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The losses caused by the fires include A.63 men dead. B.26 men injured. C.7,000 heads of livestock dead. D.7 million hectares of forest destroyed.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：1，分数：20.
32、00)Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks.Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious U U 1 /U /Uto how they can best U U 2 /U
33、/Uto such changes. Growing bodies need movement and U U 3 /U /U, but not just in ways that emphasize competition. U U 4 /U /Uthey are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the U U 5 /U /Uthat come
34、s from achieving success and U U 6 /U /Uthat their accomplishments are U U 7 /U /Uby others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much U U 8 /U /Uthat it would be wise to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, U U 9 /U /U, publishing newsletters with
35、 many student-written book reviews, U U 10 /U /Ustudent artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide U U 11 /U /Uopportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful individual dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and man
36、y shy students need the U U 12 /U /Uof some kind of organization with a supportive adult U U 13 /U /Uvisible in the background.In these activities, it is important to remember that the young teens have U U 14 /U /Uattention spans. A variety of activities should be organized U U 15 /U /Uparticipants
37、can remain active as long as they want and then go on to U U 16 /U /Uelse without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants U U 17 /U /U. This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. U U 18 /U /Uthey can help students acquire a sense of commitment by U U 19 /U /Ufor r
38、oles that are within their U U 20 /U /Uand their attention spans and by shaping clearly stated rules.（分数：20.00）(1). A.thought B.idea C.opinion D.advice（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2). A.strengthen B.accommodate C.stimulate D.enhance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3). A.care B.nutrition C.exercise D.leisure（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(
39、4). A.If B.Although C.Whereas D.Because（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5). A.assistance B.guidance C.confidence D.tolerance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(6). A.know B.knowing C.knew D.to know（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(7). A.claimed B.admired C.ignored D.surpassed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(8). A.success B.failure C.competition D.confusion（分数：1.
40、00）A.B.C.D.(9). A.in effect B.as a result C.for example D.in a sense（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(10). A.displaying B.describing C.creating D.exchanging（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(11). A.durable B.excessive C.surplus D.multiple（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(12). A.consent B.insurance C.admission D.security（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(13). A.par
41、ticularly B.barely C.definitely D.rarely（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(14). A.similar B.long C.different D.short（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(15). A.if only B.now that C.so that D.even if（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(16). A.everything B.anything C.nothing D.something（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(17). A.off B.down C.out D.alone（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(18)
42、. A.On the contrary B.On the average C.On the whole D.On the other hand（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(19). A.making B.standing C.planning D.taking（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(20). A.capability B.responsibility C.proficiency D.efficiency（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.七、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.He is too young _ the old society. A.to see B.to have seen C.to seeing D.to having seen（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.For a long while he waited, not daring to descend from his hiding place _ they should come out and catch him in the act. A.when B.lest C.that
