1、专业四级-247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 list 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 on
3、ANSWER SHEET ONE.（分数：15.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：3，分数：10.00)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.BSECTION A CONVERSATIONS/BIn this section you will hear sev
4、eral conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 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).Which of the
5、 following is NOT the reason that Lisa thinks Rice is qualified for the position?（分数：1.00）A.She is well liked and has good qualifications.B.She gets well along with other people.C.She knows how to deal with and handle people.D.Women are more likely to be accepted by others.(2).What does the man thin
6、k of Thatcher?（分数：1.00）A.She was just lucky.B.She was exceptional.C.She was strong-minded.D.She was a chauvinist.(3).The woman believes that Rice should be given more support because _.（分数：1.00）A.women have been in trouble for a long timeB.women are not so strong as menC.she thinks Rice is qualified
7、 for the positionD.Rice will find herself in a difficult position once selectedQuestions 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 has happened to the man?（分数：
8、1.00）A.He needs a gas station.B.He lost his way home.C.He wants to go to the hospital.D.He lost the letter to be posted.(2).Where is the location of the service station?（分数：1.00）A.Next to the light stop.B.Left to the post office.C.Right to the bank and hospital.D.About one mile from where he is now.
9、(3).What is the womans attitude toward the man?（分数：1.00）A.She is indifferentB.She is a little impatient.C.She is warm-hearted and patient.D.She is alert and cautious.(4).What will the man do at the next step?（分数：1.00）A.Go to the hospital directly.B.Leave for the post office.C.Go to the bank and get
10、some money first.D.Go to buy a map at the service station.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.（分数：3.00）(1).Why are the dances approved by the elders of the trib
11、es?（分数：1.00）A.All of the activities in the tribe are sponsored by the elders.B.The elders must give approval to perform sacred dances.C.The elders make sure the dances are performed properly.D.The elders are the most experienced ones.(2).Which of the following is NOT correct according to the convers
12、ation?（分数：1.00）A.The dancers are not only confined to native American Indians.B.Its hard to tell the origin of the music, dances and some costumes.C.Even within the same tribe no universal style or complete agreement exists.D.The won-us-award dance was originally used to retell battles.(3).What are
13、the main functions of dances in their cultures?（分数：1.00）A.Traditional dances performed are nothing more than a spectacle.B.Dances are mainly for entertainment in their customs.C.They sometimes perform dances for sacred ceremonies.D.In their cultures dance is only for the ritual ceremonial service.三、
14、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)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, list
15、en to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following will NOT possibly lead to heart disease?（分数：1.00）A.High blood pressure.B.Oversleeping.C.Smoking and being overweight.D.Job stress.(2).Which element of the following can contribute to work stress according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Cardiovascular
16、disease.B.Overwork with little appreciation.C.Lack of exercise.D.Long time isolation.(3).In what way can the work stress be reduced?（分数：1.00）A.To have more work manually.B.To be under more supervision.C.To be less ambitious.D.To be rewarded for their success.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the follo
17、wing 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).What can we learn from todays youth?（分数：1.00）A.They are more pessimistic than we think.B.About four out of five young people are satisfied with their family life.C.Th
18、ey work much harder than before.D.They are not very confident about their future and the society.(2).Which of the following is NOT true about the findings of the polls?（分数：1.00）A.Good family atmosphere gives kids an advantage in school study.B.Family gap applies to students of all backgrounds.C.Pare
19、nts education background has little impact on the childrens score.D.There is a racial and gender difference on the childrens score.(3).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.The significant role family plays in the childrens academic achievements.B.The difference between the poor families and t
20、he rich ones.C.Parentsinfluence on childrens development.D.The research done by the Readers Digest.Questions 17 to 20 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.（分数：4.00）(1).What can we infer from the
21、 passage?（分数：1.00）A.Dogs have a natural instinct to return home.B.Seeing-dogs sometimes may not obey its master.C.Dogs are kept mostly as companions for old people.D.Guarding dogs always nm fast.(2).What is necessary for a horse trainer?（分数：1.00）A.He can make the wild horse under control.B.He would
22、not be disturbed by other disturbances.C.He can understand the horses special habits.D.He needs to be patient and understanding.(3).All of the following ale true according to the passage EXCEPT _（分数：1.00）A.in the wartime trained message pigeons can fly 500 to 600 milesB.hardships and dangers cannot
23、block pigeons instinct to return homeC.racing horses are able to learn much faster than other horsesD.the message paper is carried usually under the wings of the pigeons(4).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Animals can serve people in many ways.B.The difference between trained dogs and nor
24、mal ones.C.Man made use of animals long ago.D.Animals can bring pleasure to human beings.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，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 news. At the
25、 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).When Nina Simon was young, she received training in _.（分数：1.00）A.piano playingB.classical musicC.jazz and blueD.classical dance(2).She was best known for the interpretation of _.（分数：1.00）
26、A.I Love You PorgyB.My Baby Just Cares for MeC.Porgy and VestD.I Put A Spell On YouQuestions 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).What has happened to Tomaz Humar?（分数：1.00）A.H
27、e fell off the mountain.B.He lost his way to his base camp.C.He was held by ice screws and ropes on the cliff.D.He lost his sleeping bag.(2).Why did NOT the rescue go smoothly?（分数：1.00）A.Because of the military interference.B.Because of the low temperature.C.Because of the avalanches and bad weather
28、.D.Because of the unconsciousness of Tomaz Humar.2. Question 25 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.What is NOT correct about the British High Commission in Nigeria?（分数：1.00）A.It turned down 85 percen
29、t of the applications.B.The commission hardly can deal with the heavy workload.C.Its ban is only a temporary act.D.Its office is to be reorganized.Questions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given IO seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the
30、 news.（分数：2.00）(1).Absenteeism in Britain _.（分数：1.00）A.is now a big problemB.could lead to dismiss of the staffC.is not so serious as beforeD.is protected by the employment laws(2).What was peoples response to Royal Mails scheme?（分数：1.00）A.It was warmly welcomed.B.People could understand the action.
31、C.They had some doubt about it.D.They were indifferent to such a move.Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：3.00）(1).What is NOT true to that World Cup?（分数：1.00）A.It was held i
32、n 1986.B.The disputed goal occurred in the quarterfinals.C.The score between Argentina and England was 2 to 1.D.Argentina eventually lifted the World Cup with the score of 2 to 1.(2).The ball going into the net _.（分数：1.00）A.was fisted by Maradonas left armB.was beaten by Maradonas rlgbt elbowC.was f
33、lipped by Maradonas fingersD.was pushed by Maradonas left hand(3).What was the response to such a controversial goal?（分数：1.00）A.Maradona described it as a miracle.B.The England coach claimed it was the will of God.C.Years later Maradona told the truth.D.Many people felt very angry.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数
34、：20，分数：20.00)A.acceleratingB.strengtheningC.decliningD.fluctuatingA.refutablyB.indispensablyC.inevitablyD.irrationallyA.creekB.floodC.tormentD.torrentA.overtaxedB.overdosedC.overweighedD.overlappedA.demonstrateB.interpretC.exhibitD.explainA.conferenceB.symposiumC.seminarD.disciplineA.atB.onC.forD.wi
35、thA.increaseB.raiseC.erectD.generateA.abilityB.interestC.benefitD.advantageA.predecessorsB.successorsC.processorsD.dominatorsA.notorietyB.compatibilityC.proximityD.priorityA.NeverthelessB.ThereforeC.FurthermoreD.HenceA.deficientB.incompleteC.inadequateD.partialA.senseB.meaningC.conceptionD.cognition
36、A.throughB.acrossC.intoD.towardsA.dominanceB.determinantC.determinerD.premiseA.SinceB.DespiteC.AlthoughD.UnlessA.adoptedB.incorporatedC.administeredD.establishedA.took onB.aroused fromC.brought onD.carried offA.MoreoverB.HoweverC.OtherwiseD.Thus六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)23.His maturity appear
37、s in the _ clear-sightedness with which he could observe his own character.（分数：1.00）A.indifferentB.unconcernedC.detachedD.incurious24.It turned out that the officer was not _ for the abuse of land.（分数：1.00）A.to blameB.to be blamedC.to be blamingD.to have been blamed25.It is unfortunate that now viol
38、ence and cartoons _ the most distinctive characteristic of childrens programs.（分数：1.00）A.would beB.should beC.might beD.will be26.The clerk reminded him to _ a stamp to the envelope.（分数：1.00）A.attachB.affixC.annexD.fasten27.To be honest, Id rather you _ anything about it for the time being.（分数：1.00）
39、A.have doneB.havent doneC.dont doD.didnt do28.The trade unions in this industry are _ any reduction in wages.（分数：1.00）A.opposed toB.objecting againstC.reacted toD.resisting against29._ , she led a life of complete seclusion, and almost isolated from the outside.（分数：1.00）A.Being disgracedB.DisgracedC
40、.DisgracingD.She was disgraced30.The little girl, kind and sensitive, resented _ by her intimate friends.（分数：1.00）A.befoolingB.to be befooledC.being befooledD.having befooled31.Im very glad to know that my boss has generously agreed to _ my debt in return for certain services.（分数：1.00）A.take awayB.c
41、at outC.write offD.clear up32.We have entered an era when ever greater numbers of people wish to travel and have the means at their _ of doing so.（分数：1.00）A.disposalB.dispositionC.arrangementD.administration33.In the course of the whole life the wise businessmen do far more than just _ money.（分数：1.0
42、0）A.madeB.to makeC.makeD.making34._ you are proven innocent, you can shake off all the shadows cast on you.（分数：1.00）A.WhileB.Even thoughC.Now thatD.For35.The ships generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated _ instead of mechanically.（分数：1.00）A.automaticallyB.artificiallyC.superficiallyD.
43、manually36.The defending lawyer quickly spotted the _ in the allegations made by the prosecution.（分数：1.00）A.differenceB.inconsistencyC.deficiencyD.gap37._ before we depart the day after tomorrow, we should have a wonderful party.（分数：1.00）A.Were they to arriveB.Would they arriveC.Were they arrivingD.
44、Had they arrived38.However, as the evidence began to _ experts from the Zoo felt obliged to investigate.（分数：1.00）A.accumulateB.amassC.assembleD.congregate39.During times of war or economic _ many people convert their wealth into precious stones, which are transportable and more easily sold.（分数：1.00）
45、A.distractionB.disturbanceC.tremorD.vibration40.The new technological revolution on American newspapers has brought increased _ , a wider range of publications and an expansion of newspaper jobs.（分数：1.00）A.manipulationB.reproductionC.circulationD.penetration41.The authority claims that the new pills can dramatically increase life expectancy, but theres no evidence to support this.（分数：1.00）A.empiricalB.actualC.concreteD.imperial42.As _ announced on todays TV pr
