1、专业四级-232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 time, s. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings,
2、the 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
3、 on 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 3are 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 can we infer about Mike before he went to the camping school?（分数：1.00）A.He was eager to do the course.B.He had done outdoor activities.C.He enjoyed life in the open count
5、ry.D.He was reluctant and timid.(2).Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT _（分数：1.00）A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping(3).Which of the following words can best describe Mike after the course at the camping school?（分数：1.00）A.Independent.B.Happy.C.Determined.D.Robust.IB Questions
6、 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).Why does the woman go to see her professor?（分数：1.00）A.To get materials for a class she missed.B.To discuss an assignm
7、ent she is working on.C.To ask a question about a video her class recently watched.D.To inform the professor of changes in her schedule.(2).Why does the professor change his mind about when to lend the woman the video?（分数：1.00）A.He remembers that he does not have the video in his office.B.He realize
8、s that the woman does not have a VCR.C.He is worried that he will not have the video back in time for his class.D.He realizes that he will not need the video until the following week.(3).Why will the woman stop by the professors office on Friday morning?（分数：1.00）A.To return the video to the professo
9、r.B.To get the video from the professor.C.To hand in an assignment to the professor.D.To discuss the handouts with the professor.(4).What can be inferred about the professor?（分数：1.00）A.He is not planning to talk about the handouts now.B.He expects the woman to respond to questions in the handouts.C.
10、He is concerned that the handouts may be difficult to understand.D.He is not sure if he has the handouts the woman needs.IB 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 questions. Now listen to the conversation.
11、/I/B（分数：3.00）(1).Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Legal consultant and client.B.Saleswoman and customer.C.Purchasing manager and clerk.D.Administrative officer and customer.(2).What is wrong with the video recorder?（分数：1.00）A.It was slightly damaged.B.It destroys v
12、ideo tapes.C.Its compartment is broken.D.It produces unclear visions.(3).What does Mr. Cruise require of the woman?（分数：1.00）A.An exchange of the video recorder for a new one.B.A refund of the video recorder and two tapes.C.A repair of the video recorder and compensation for his tapes.D.An immediate
13、apology for the service.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)BI 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/B（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT showing an increase this year
14、?（分数：1.00）A.The number of tourists.B.Holiday travellers.C.Tourist expenditure on shopping.D.Tourist expenditure on dining and entertainment.(2).What does the speaker say about this years business travellers?（分数：1.00）A.There are fewer business travellers.B.There are more business travellers.C.The num
15、ber remains the same as last years.D.Its not mentioned in the passage.(3).Which of the following is the largest single visitor expenditure?（分数：1.00）A.Hotel accommodation.B.Meals.C.Shopping.D.Entertainment.IB Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will b
16、e given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage. /I/B（分数：4.00）(1).Which of the following statements is NOT true about life 150 years ago?（分数：1.00）A.Travelling long distances were easier than before.B.Messages could be sent quickly.C.Crossing the ocean could be done safely.D.The
17、 fear of wild animals became a big barrier of communication.(2).What advantage did the 20th century have over the 19th century?（分数：1.00）A.The new invention of the train made traveling possible.B.Information could be spread immediately.C.People didnt get as much exercise anymore.D.Travelling by boat
18、was still dangerous.(3).In the improvement of communication, which is NOT mentioned as one of the most important inventions of the 20th century?（分数：1.00）A.The Internet.B.The telephone.C.The television.D.The telegraph.(4).What is the main idea of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The world is shrinking physical
19、ly.B.The 20th century saw incredible inventions.C.The way we live and communicate has changed over the centuries.D.The computer revolution has made life more convenient.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 que
20、stions. Now listen to the passage./I/B（分数：3.00）(1).Why did Spring sell his false autographs in England and Canada?（分数：1.00）A.There was a greater demand there than in America.B.There was less chance of being detected there.C.Britain was Springs birthplace.D.The price were higher in England and Canada
21、.(2).After the Civil War, there was a great demand in Britain for _（分数：1.00）A.southern moneyB.signatures of George Washington and Ben FranklinC.southern manuscripts and lettersD.Civil War battle plans(3).It can be concluded that forgeries are usually sold to _（分数：1.00）A.sharp-eyed expertsB.layperson
22、sC.book dealersD.owners of old books四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)BI Questions 21 and 22 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/B（分数：2.00）(1).Whats the agreement between the government and the
23、union leaders about?（分数：1.00）A.Reducing fuel prices.B.Raising fuel prices.C.Raising workers wages.D.Improving working conditions.(2).Which can best describe the strikers attitude to the fiscal policies of the government?（分数：1.00）A.Grateful.B.Unhappy.C.Supportive.D.Hesitant.IB Questions 23 and 24 are
24、 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/B（分数：2.00）(1).What is the percentage of total decline in vehicle sales in April this year?（分数：1.00）A.4.2.B.4.5.C.3.9.D.4.(2).Whats the attitude of GM vice-presid
25、ent towards the prospects in summer?（分数：1.00）A.Doubtful.B.Pessimistic.C.Indifferent.D.Optimistic.IB Questions 25 and 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/B（分数：2.00）(1).How many people lost the
26、ir lives in the epidemic?（分数：1.00）A.200.B.101.C.400.D.53.(2).What did the pig breeders call for in their protest?（分数：1.00）A.Killing pigs.B.Compensation.C.A nationwide strike.D.An end to the epidemic.IB Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be give
27、n 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I/B（分数：2.00）(1).Between whom did the battle break out?（分数：1.00）A.Kosovans and English tourists.B.A gunman and English campers.C.Kosovan traffickers.D.Kosovan refugees.(2).Where did the battle break out?（分数：1.00）A.At a port.B.In a van.C.On
28、 a ferry.D.At a refugee camp.IB 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./I/B（分数：2.00）(1).According to Pakistani President, the chances of the two countries going to war were _（分数：1.
29、00）A.greatB.smallC.growingD.greater than before(2).Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result of_（分数：1.00）A.their border conflictsB.their military build-upC.killings in the two countriesD.their mutual distrust五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.pathB.exampleC.stageD.groundA.establis
30、hedB.managedC.cateredD.organizedA.giveB.patC.showD.makeA.deserveB.catchC.payD.arouseA.realizedB.thoughtC.consideredD.rememberedA.thatB.asC.whenD.ifA.whetherB.thatC.howD.ifA.roleB.sideC.partD.mindA.suppositionB.thoughtC.purposeD.excuseA.faultB.dutyC.intentionD.responsibilityA.demandingB.likelyC.meani
31、ngfulD.rewardingA.displayedB.reflectedC.expressedD.appearedA.troubleB.difficultyC.soundD.angerA.more diligentB.brighterC.more naughtyD.more obedientA.about mindB.off mindC.on mindD.in mindA.byB.fromC.onD.withA.citizenB.oneC.personD.memberA.justB.possiblyC.necessarilyD.absolutelyA.lessonsB.lessonC.cl
32、assD.activitiesA.discussionB.protestC.shoutD.complaint六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)22.To attend the grand dinner party, the French cabinet minister had a new suit made to _（分数：1.00）A.orderB.directionC.instructionD.command23.In the lecture _ he will tell us something about modern English usage.（分
33、数：1.00）A.followingB.followedC.to followD.being followed24.People living in these apartments have free _ to that swimming pool.（分数：1.00）A.accessB.excessC.excursionD.recreation25.At the party we found that shy girl _ her mother all the time.（分数：1.00）A.depending onB.coinciding withC.adhering toD.clingi
34、ng to26.She is always fashionably dressed and looks _ among the girls in plain clothes.（分数：1.00）A.outstandingB.conspicuousC.unusualD.distinguishing27.At each end of the tube _ , one which gathers light and one which magnifies the image.（分数：1.00）A.are two lenses thereB.two lenses areC.are two lensesD
35、.two lenses are there28.Fortunately, the bank clerk _ press the alarm button before the robbers got away.（分数：1.00）A.couldB.succeeded inC.was able toD.managed29.His father had promised to buy him a computer _ he behaved himself.（分数：1.00）A.in caseB.whileC.afterD.provided30.He has devoted his life _ di
36、sabled people.（分数：1.00）A.to helpingB.to helpC.helpingD.help31.His brother found fault _ everything the doctor said.（分数：1.00）A.inB.atC.withD.of32.Present at the Christmas party were the two princesses and their _ husbandsand the Duke of Edinburgh.（分数：1.00）A.respectableB.respectfulC.respectiveD.respec
37、ted33.The ordinary Zulu fighters were not _ to Shakas plan of throwing away their sandals.（分数：1.00）A.opposedB.objectedC.opposingD.conflicting34.Theyve bought a holiday cottage near the sea, and in _ course they plan to move there permanently.（分数：1.00）A.dueB.futureC.comingD.intended35.Dont lose heart
38、. It will not be long _ you catch up with others.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.untilC.whenD.before36.I wont see you off at the airport tomorrow, so I wish you_（分数：1.00）A.have a good journey nowB.a good journey nowC.would have a good journey nowD.to have a good journey now37.When a psychologist does a general ex
39、periment about the human mind, he selects people _ and asks them questions.（分数：1.00）A.at lengthB.at randomC.in essenceD.in bulk38.Im sorry, but I didnt do it on_（分数：1.00）A.intentionB.designC.choiceD.purpose39._ the opportunity, he might well have become an outstanding cartoonist.（分数：1.00）A.GivenB.To
40、 giveC.GivingD.Being given40.What will _ lead to?（分数：1.00）A.the policy of the governmentsB.this policy of the governmentsC.this policy of a governmentsD.the policy of a governments41.Many modern photographers attempt to manipulate elements of photography other _ in their photographs.（分数：1.00）A.than
41、light isB.than lightC.being lightD.light42.We did hold a meeting yesterday, but you_, so we did not inform you.（分数：1.00）A.did not need attendingB.neednt have attendedC.did not need to attendD.neednt attend43.The cake has too much sugar in it , but_ its OK.（分数：1.00）A.other than thatB.another of thatC
42、.that otherD.none other than44.The narrow, sunless hall smelled _ of stale cabbage.（分数：1.00）A.uninterestinglyB.unpleasantlyC.uninvitinglyD.unpleasingly45.There is _ telling what the tiger will do when it is cornered.（分数：1.00）A.nothingB.noneC.noD.not46.In an attempt to get to the _of the problem, the
43、 reporter interviewed every eyewitness.（分数：1.00）A.rootB.gistC.baseD.center47.It is _ whether Sam will come to attend his best friends funeral as he has taken the towns money and made off with it.（分数：1.00）A.unlikelyB.doubtfulC.improbableD.unexpected48.Your story about the frog turning into a prince i
44、s _ nonsense.（分数：1.00）A.sheerB.shearC.shieldD.sheet49.By _ computation, he estimated that the repairs on the house would cost him a thousand dollars.（分数：1.00）A.coarseB.rudeC.crudeD.rough50.Undergraduate students have no _ to the rare books in the school library.（分数：1.00）A.accessB.entranceC.wayD.admission51.The tourists _ through the fog, trying to read what was engraved on the gravestone Shakespeare had chosen for himself.（分数：1.00）A.gla
