1、专业四级-246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/BI In this Section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow./IQuestions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of t
4、he conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).How has Christine spent her summer?（分数：1.00）A.She has been studying a lot.B.She has been working as a waitress.C.She has been staying at home.D.She has been doing the kitchen work in a
5、hotel.(2).What has Christine done with her earned money?（分数：1.00）A.She has spent it all.B.She has spent the majority of it.C.She has saved it all.D.She has saved the majority of it.(3).What time can she have a rest from work? A The whole morning. B When there are fewer people. C In the afternoon. C
6、No rest until evening.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 4 to 6 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.（分数：3.00）(1).where is the man going?（分数：1.00）A.Dullas.B.Norfolk.C.London.D.Washington
7、.(2).The ticket the man books is NOT _.（分数：1.00）A.for the next FridayB.for round-tripC.economy classD.of weekend price(3).How does the man pay?（分数：1.00）A.He doesnt have to pay right now.B.He pays with his cardC.He pays in cash.D.He has his company pay it.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following
8、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 is wrong with the womans current apartment?（分数：1.00）A.It is too noisy.B.The walls are too thin.C.The buses do not go in that direction.D.The boiler oft
9、en goes wrong.(2).What do you think is the woman?（分数：1.00）A.A student.B.A landlady.C.A researcher.D.A realtor.(3).At what time of the year does this dialogue take place?（分数：1.00）A.Winter.B.Summer.C.Spring.D.Autumn.(4).What does the woman require of her next apartment?（分数：1.00）A.It must be a high ris
10、e.B.It must be near the university.C.It must be quiet.D.It must be new and functional.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer t. he questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：4.00）(1).Whe
11、n Rod Laver got behind, he would _.（分数：1.00）A.play a safe gameB.become nervousC.forget what the score wasD.play a relaxed game(2).The only thing we have to fear is fear itself meant that _.（分数：1.00）A.Americans would lose if they gave way to fearB.Americans have no real troubles during the 1930sC.F.D
12、.R. would solve Americas problems because he was not afraidD.Americans were in trouble because they hadnt looked at their troubles with clear heads(3).Kellys main problem was that _.（分数：1.00）A.he didnt have a wheelbarrowB.Casey wouldnt lend him his wheelbarrowC.he was controlled by his worries until
13、 he believed themD.he hated Casey(4).What can we learn from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Fear and worry are dangerous.B.Fear and worry can sometimes help us.C.Fear and worry will cause damage unless kept under control.D.No one can control fear and worry.Questions 15 to 17 are based on the following passag
14、e. 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).If nuclear bombs are dropped on an area the survivors will _.（分数：1.00）A.hide in their housesB.store more foodC.be very sickD.grow more crops(2).Radiation _.（分数：1.00）A.is good fo
15、r cropsB.can poison food and waterC.is not harmful to manD.is useful to man(3).Sickness and starvation will be results of _.（分数：1.00）A.a nuclear warB.nuclear weaponsC.a deficiency of foodD.a shortage of medicineQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you wil
16、l be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).This article is mainly about _.（分数：1.00）A.the weight of a whales brainB.the brains of geniusesC.the size of a persons brain and his intelligenceD.the intelligence of the elephant(2).Just like the author stated here
17、, _.（分数：1.00）A.the brain of an elephant accounts for 1/50 of his total weightB.many kinds of animals have brains larger than men haveC.mans brain seldom weighs much over three poundsD.in proportion to his total weight, mans brain is the largest of animal brains(3).What is mans intelligence decided b
18、y?（分数：1.00）A.A large brain.B.A small brain.C.The environment.D.Not precisely mentioned here四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)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.（分数：2.00）(1).The
19、 issue concerning who controls the Internet will be discussed _.（分数：1.00）A.by dividing plannersB.at the first U.N. summit on information technologyC.during Dec. 10-12D.by leaders of governments(2).Who will NOT be discussing the controversial issues?（分数：1.00）A.More than 50 heads of states.B.Governmen
20、t representatives.C.Representatives of business.D.Representatives of citizens.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.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).According to the news item, many Canadians gathere
21、d in Montreal _.（分数：1.00）A.to give support to Quebecs independence effortB.to drive the French speaking people awayC.to uphold the countrys unityD.to provoke greater surge of campaigning in Quebec(2).How will Quebec decide whether to be independent?（分数：1.00）A.The people of Quebec vote.B.The people o
22、f Quebec demonstrate in public.C.Prime Minister and others make decision for it.D.The people of Canada make decision for it.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.（分数：2.00）(1).Wher
23、e was the G8 summit held?（分数：1.00）A.In the United States.B.In France.C.In Britain.D.In Geneva.(2).What did the leaders do after lunch?（分数：1.00）A.They began their hard work.B.They went to visit a school.C.They went to the summit site.D.They had photos taken with the chefs.Questions 27 and 28 are base
24、d 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).Why were two rail companies fined?（分数：1.00）A.Because they asked young students to work at night.B.Because their train was not safe.C.Because they hired coll
25、ege students illegally.D.Because their work practice system was unsafe.(2).The student could not have been dead if _.（分数：1.00）A.he had got enough training on the real tracksB.he had not worked the night shiftC.he had been carefulD.he had been working with someone elseQuestions 29 and 30 are based on
26、 the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given I0 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).What is the news mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.English Prime Minister met David Beckham.B.David Beckham was to transfer to Real Madrid.C.David Beckham still has two y
27、ears remaining on his contract with United.D.Manchester United and Real Madrid announced to have a football match.(2).Where did Manchester United announce the information?（分数：1.00）A.In its club.B.In Real Madrids club.C.Within the boards of United.D.On its Official website.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20
28、.00)A.isolatedB.segregatedC.idealizedD.secludedA.amassesB.amountsC.attainsD.reachesA.byB.onC.withD.inA.associatedB.linkedC.unitedD.combinedA.overB.acrossC.withinD.aboveA.AtB.UnderC.ByD.OverA.as well asB.might as weC.as wellD.well asA.ThereforeB.ButC.AlthoughD.GivenA.deliversB.conveysC.conceivesD.inh
29、eritsA.modelsB.patternsC.modulesD.patchesA.livedB.didC.madeD.hadA.incliningB.recliningC.decliningD.reducingA.loneB.aloneC.lonesomeD.lonelyA.recedingB.removingC.invadingD.erodingA.maintainB.promoteC.reserveD.supportA.resideB.reciteC.redeemD.rebelA.appointedB.assignedC.preservedD.preferredA.aboutB.aft
30、erC.forD.overA.underminedB.decreasedC.diminishedD.defeatedA.offB.upC.aroundD.about六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)22.What was the critics _ to the novel?（分数：1.00）A.commentB.impressionC.comprehensionD.reaction23.It was dark in the cave so she _ a match.（分数：1.00）A.struckB.hitC.firedD.burned24.I under
31、stand _ preparation that staff must put in under pressure to meet the deadline.（分数：1.00）A.more than the enormous amount ofB.better than most the enormous number ofC.better than most the enormous amount ofD.fewer than the number of25.This is an ideal site for a university _ it is far from The downtow
32、n area.（分数：1.00）A.provided thatB.now thatC.so thatD.in that26.Information and opinion gap exercises have to have some content _ talking about.（分数：1.00）A.worthwhileB.worthilyC.worthD.worthy27.No one would have time to read or listen to an account of everything _ going on in the world.（分数：1.00）A.it is
33、B.as isC.there isD.what is28.Although she is new here, she seems to be _ with everyone who comes to the store.（分数：1.00）A.admiredB.admittedC.acceptedD.acquainted29.The treasury issued an order stating that _ land purchased from the government had to be paid for in gold and silver.（分数：1.00）A.hencefort
34、hB.moreoverC.wherebyD.however30.We know our friends by their defects _ by their merits.（分数：1.00）A.thanB.in the place ofC.rather thanD.instead of31.I turned down his invitation to dinner as I didnt want to _ on him.（分数：1.00）A.invadeB.disturbC.interfereD.impose32.Those bad conditions have given _ to a
35、 lot of crime in the area.（分数：1.00）A.reasonB.suspicionC.riseD.impulse33.He was _ determined than you, but he turned out to be the first to back out.（分数：1.00）A.no moreB.not moreC.no lessD.not less34.They have considered their high standard of living a(n) _ for practicing their basic beliefs.（分数：1.00）
36、A.awardB.rewardC.resultD.consequence35.Those were the graduate assistants _ to do the research work in the lab.（分数：1.00）A.to whom it was their responsibilityB.whose responsibility there wasC.whose responsibility wasD.of whom with the responsibility36.You should have put the milk into the icebox, I e
37、xpect it _ undrinkable.（分数：1.00）A.becameB.had becomeC.has becomeD.becomes37.Classification is a useful _ to the organization of knowledge in any field.（分数：1.00）A.meansB.approachC.modeD.manner38._ me most was that the young boy who had lost both arms in an accident could handle a pen with his feet.（分
38、数：1.00）A.That amazedB.It amazedC.Which amazedD.What amazed39.Operations which left patients _ and in need of long periods of discovery time now leave them feeling relaxed and comfortable.（分数：1.00）A.exhaustedB.unhealthyC.upsetD.fearful40.The thieves _ the waste paper all over the room while they were
39、 searching for the diamond ting.（分数：1.00）A.spreadB.scratchedC.scatteredD.burned41.I was awfully tired when I got home from work, but a half-hour nap _ me.（分数：1.00）A.revivedB.releasedC.relievedD.recovered42.This article was written _ for China Daily.（分数：1.00）A.extensivelyB.exceedinglyC.excessivelyD.e
40、xclusively43.Hardly a month goes by without _ of another survey revealing new depths of scientific illiteracy among US citizens.（分数：1.00）A.wordsB.wordC.a wordD.the word44.It is quite common for a working man to make _ for his old age by putting aside enough money to live on.（分数：1.00）A.adjustmentB.su
41、pplyC.assuranceD.provision45.The background music in an assembly line is designed _.（分数：1.00）A.being not listened toB.not being listened toC.to be not listened toD.not to be listened to46.America will never again have as a nation the spirit of adventure as it _ before the West was settled.（分数：1.00）A
42、.hasB.didC.wasD.would47.The scientist has made quite a few discoveries, _ of great importance to the whole world.（分数：1.00）A.which I think they areB.which I think areC.I think which areD.that I think they are48.We should always keep in mind that _ decisions often lead to bitter regrets.（分数：1.00）A.has
43、tyB.instantC.promptD.rapid49.She will have to find somewhere else to work, for she cant _ this loud noise any longer.（分数：1.00）A.come up withB.catch up withC.keep up withD.put up with50.The shoemaker can mend whatever _.（分数：1.00）A.which needs mendingB.needs to be mendedC.it needs mendingD.that needs
44、mending51.This house will probably come on the _ next month.（分数：1.00）A.fairB.marketC.shopD.store七、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：20.00)BTEXT A/BThe word Canada means village, small house or shanty. In 1435, the French explorer Katie arrived in the land and asked the Indian of the name of the place, the cacique said Canada indicating the village nearby. Katie misunderstood it as the name of the whole area, so the place was named Canada from that time.Canada covers 9,984,670 sq. kilomet
