1、专业四级-353及答案解析 (总分：140.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART DICTATION(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.Please write the whole passage on A
3、NSWER SHEET ONE.（分数：15.00）_二、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A CONVERSATI(总题数：3，分数：10.00)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).The purpose
4、of Mr. Saunders visit is to（分数：1.00）A.make a business report to the woman.B.be interviewed for a job in the womans company.C.resign from his position in the womans company.D.exchange stock market information with the woman.(2).What is Mr. Saunders current job?（分数：1.00）A.He is head of a small trading
5、 company.B.He works in an international insurance company.C.He leads a team of brokers in a big company.D.He is a public relations officer in a small company.(3).What can we conclude from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The woman thinks Mr. Saunders is asking for more than they can offer.B.Mr. Saunders
6、will share one third of the womans responsibilities.C.Mr. Saunders believes that he deserves more paid vacations.D.The woman seems to be satisfied with Mr. Saunders past experiencQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to
7、 answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).The woman seems unconvinced that it will rain today because（分数：1.00）A.she cant see any sign of it outside.B.she doesnt believe the man.C.she thinks the forecast has not been accurate this week.D.she doesnt want it to happen.(2).Why d
8、o the man and woman want to talk to Mr. Simpson?（分数：1.00）A.He is a psychology professor with much knowledge.B.His views during arguments are very powerful.C.He may be able to add information to a research paper.D.He has personal experience in this fiel(3).What is Simpsons view towards criminals?（分数：
9、1.00）A.He rejects labeling criminals.B.He thinks criminals have certain psychological problems.C.He thinks criminals are abnormal.D.He thinks that Criminals are crazy.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the
10、 questions.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).Where does the conversation take place?（分数：1.00）A.In the student recreation center.B.In the campus dining hall.C.In the university bookstore.D.In a classroom.(2).The woman plans to spend her evening（分数：1.00）A.studying.B.preparing snacks.C.playi
11、ng cards.D.learning how to play bridg(3).The man warns the woman NOT to（分数：1.00）A.miss her card game.B.stay up too late.C.take too heavy a workload next semester.D.neglect her studies to play bridg(4).The man doesnt accept the womans offer because（分数：1.00）A.he already knows how to play.B.he doesnt l
12、ike to play games.C.he doesnt have a partner.D.he doesnt have enough free tim四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)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).What was the
13、 theme of the conference the speaker was to attend?（分数：1.00）A.The role of immigrants in the construction of American society.B.The importance of offering diverse courses in European history.C.The need for greater cultural diversity in the school curriculum.D.The historic landing of Europeans on the
14、Virginia shor(2).Why did the taxi driver ask the speaker how long he has been in the US?（分数：1.00）A.He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America.B.He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker.C.He wanted to keep their conversation going.D.He believed the speaker was a foreigner.
15、(3).What message did the speaker wish to convey?（分数：1.00）A.The US population doesnt consist of white European descendants only.B.Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speaker of the language.C.Colored people are not welcome in the United States.D.Americans are in need of education in th
16、eir history.Questions 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.（分数：4.00）(1).Greeks must _ to keep the dead resting in everlasting peace.（分数：1.00）A.rent a graveB.burn the bodyC.bury the dead
17、 near a churchD.buy a piece of land for a grave(2).Most dead bodies in Athens are dug up after three years to（分数：1.00）A.solve the problem of lack of land.B.see whether they have decayed.C.follow the Greek religious practice.D.move them to a multi-storey graveyar(3).What suggestions does the church g
18、ive about the burying of dead bodies?（分数：1.00）A.They should be buried lying down.B.They should be buried standing up.C.They should be buried after being washed.D.They should be buried when partially decaye(4).The Greek church objects to（分数：1.00）A.burning dead bodies to ashes.B.storing dead bodies in
19、 a remote place.C.placing dead bodies in a bone room.D.digging up dead bodies after three years.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 questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following is the
20、 reason for peoples dissatisfaction with traditional hanks?（分数：1.00）A.Their business hours are limited.B.Their safety measures are inadequate.C.Their banking procedures are complicated.D.They dont have enough service windows.(2).What kind of customer does online banking most appeal to?（分数：1.00）A.Peo
21、ple who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another.B.Young people who are fond of modem technology.C.Young people who are wealthy and well-educated.D.People who have computers at hom(3).According to the passage, banks create online services to（分数：1.00）A.compete for customers.B.reduce the
22、 size of their staff.C.provide services for distant clients.D.expand their operations at a lower cost.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(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.（
23、分数：2.00）(1).What is the subject of the competition?（分数：1.00）A.Writing a composition.B.Producing a cell phone film.C.Sending text messages.D.Telling a story by cell phon(2).Which of the following details is INCORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.The film must be shot entirely with cell phones.B.The competition being o
24、pen to young people is held by a U.S. collegeC.Young people use their cell phones to connect with web sites.D.The best film will be very different from an award-winning movi2.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.N
25、ow, listen to the news.What a radical decision did New Zealand take 20 years ago?（分数：1.00）A.Cutting public spending.B.Dismantling the countrys welfare state.C.Reforming its economy.D.Curtailing high labor costs drastically.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news i
26、tem, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).The next generation of retirees will be the following EXCEPT（分数：1.00）A.the most affluent.B.the best educated.C.the most optimistic.D.the healthiest.(2).When did pensions reach the height of their popularit
27、y?（分数：1.00）A.In the late 1970s.B.In the early 1970s.C.During World War .D.In the late 1960s.Questions 26 to 28 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).How many athletes took part in the 20
28、06 Winter Olympics?（分数：1.00）A.85.B.1,924.C.2,500.D.25,000.(2).What is NOT recounted in Sue Macys new book?（分数：1.00）A.Highlights.B.Low points.C.Changes.D.High points.(3).Whats the name of the new book written by Sue Macy?（分数：1.00）A.Freeze Game: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.B.Freeze F
29、rame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.C.Free Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.D.Free Game: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.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 ques
30、tions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).All of the following details are true EXCEPT（分数：1.00）A.whether the Muslim Brotherhood is committed to democracy is doubted.B.Brotherhood candidates wont yield direct power in the presidential election.C.Brotherhood have become the biggest opposition group i
31、n parliament.D.candidates were officially allowed to stand as Brotherhood candidates.(2).What is commentators prediction about the future of Egypt?（分数：1.00）A.A more democratic future.B.A more religious future.C.A more conservative future.D.A more radical futur六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Teachers nee
32、d to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious (31) to how they can best (32) such changes. Growing bodies need movement and (33) , but not just in ways that emphasize competition. (34) they are adjusting to their n
33、ew bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the (35) that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are (36) by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much compet
34、ition that it would be (37) to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, (38) publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, (39) student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide (40) opportunities for leadership, as well
35、as for practice in successful (41) dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the (42) of some kind of organization with a supportive adult (43) visible in the background.In these activities, it is important to remember that young teens have (44) attenti
36、on spans. A variety of activities should be organized (45) participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to (46) else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants (47) . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. (48) , they can help studen
37、ts acquire a sense of commitment by (49) for roles that are within their (50) and their attention spans and by having clearly stated rules.（分数：20.00）A.thoughtB.ideaC.opinionD.adviceA.strengthenB.accommodateC.stimulateD.enhanceA.careB.nutritionC.exerciseD.leisureA.IfB.AlthoughC.WhereasD.BecauseA.assi
38、stanceB.guidanceC.confidenceD.toleranceA.claimedB.admiredC.ignoredD.surpassedA.improperB.riskyC.fairD.wiseA.in effectB.as a resultC.for exampleD.in a senseA.displayingB.describingC.creatingD.exchangingA.durableB.excessiveC.surplusD.multipleA.groupB.individualC.personnelD.corporationA.consentB.insura
39、nceC.admissionD.securityA.particularlyB.barelyC.definitelyD.rarelyA.similarB.longC.differentD.shortA.if onlyB.now thatC.so thatD.even ifA.everythingB.anythingC.nothingD.somethingA.offB.downC.outD.aloneA.On the contraryB.On the averageC.On the wholeD.On the other handA.makingB.standingC.planningD.tak
40、ingA.capabilitiesB.responsibilitiesC.proficiencyD.efficiency七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)3.First designated in 1970, Earth Day has become an annual international event _ concerns about environmental issues such as pollution. A. dedicated to raising B. dedicated raising C. dedicates to raise
41、D. that dedicates to raising（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.The house was very quiet, _ as it was on the side of a mountain. A. isolated B. isolating C. being isolated D. having been isolated（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.As the mountains were covered with a _ of cloud, we couldnt see their tops. A. coating B. film C. veil
42、D. shade（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Tom went through the documents again carefully for fear of _ any important dat a.A. relayingB. overlookingC. deletingD. revealing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate _ from you sometime. A. to have heard B. to hear C. having heard D. hear
43、ing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.It was not until midnight _ the snowcapped peak. A. that they sighted B. that they did not sight C. did they sight D. had they sighted（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Im _ to think that they are opposed to the proposal. A. leaned B. included C. inclined D. declined（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10._ vastn
44、ess of the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to capture it in a single photograph. A. While the B. The C. For the D. Because of the（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.It is fortunate for the .old couple that their sons career goals and their wishes for him _. A. coincide B. collaborate C. comply D. conform（分数：1.00）A.B.
45、C.D.12.She feels it a disgrace to speak to those socially _. A. inferior B. down C. below D. under（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.In order to strengthen his arguments, George _ respectable social scientists who agree with him. A. recites B. confirms C. quotes D. convinces（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14._ we have not made any arrangement for our picnic. A. So far B. Up to now C. Thus far D. As yet（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15._ can help but admit that drastic changes have taken place in China since the
