1、专业四级-402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 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、PART LISTENING COM(总题数
3、：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.（分数：3.00）(1).According to the conversation, Janet _.（分数：1.00）A.lost her jobB.worked for the united investmen
4、t GroupC.is saving money for holidays in HawaiiD.will go on working as soon as possible(2).Which of the following is CORRECT concerning Tom?（分数：1.00）A.He inherited some money from his parents.B.His uncle died several years ago.C.He will certainly invest some of his money.D.He wants some extra money
5、available for when he retires.(3).Whats the good financial news they are talking about?（分数：1.00）A.Winning a fortune in the lottery.B.Getting a pay rise of 5%.C.Getting an hour for free.D.The bosses permission for holidays.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the co
6、nversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.（分数：4.00）(1).The short presentation on China will include _.（分数：1.00）A.the size of the country and its populationB.the size and the geography of the countyC.the geography and the climate of ChinaD.all of the above(2).Which of the follo
7、wing is CORRECT information about the size of China and its population?（分数：1.00）A.It is as big as Canada and UK.B.It has a population of 1.3 billion.C.Most of people are Mainly Chinese.D.There are 56 minorities.(3).Which of the following information about the geography and climate of China is INCORR
8、ECT?（分数：1.00）A.There are five parts: north, southeast, west, east and center.B.The northeast is largely deserts.C.The northwest is mild in summer and very cold in winter.D.Tibet is famous for its mountainous climat(4).Which of the following city is NOT mentioned in the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Urumqi
9、.B.Changsha.C.Shenyang.D.Guangzhou.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.（分数：3.00）(1).What kind of music does Linda like?（分数：1.00）A.Music with a fast beat.B.Dance music.C.Classical music.D.Jazz m
10、usi(2).All of the following are advantages of listening to classical music EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.it is very relaxingB.it is more sophisticated than dance musicC.it is good for ones brainD.it is helpful in reducing stress(3).Whats Peters suggestion?（分数：1.00）A.listen to all kinds of music.B.listen to cl
11、assical music as well as dance music.C.find recording on the Internet.D.listen to samples and then buy them cheaply.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.（分数：3.00）(1).
12、Compared with 2D, 3D _.（分数：1.00）A.will be still in the early stages of adoptionB.is pointlessC.is a further developmentD.is not good enough and there will be turning back from 3D to 2D(2).3D _.（分数：1.00）A.distracts from the actors performanceB.is important for the development for the new marketC.enti
13、ces consumers to use itD.becomes normal to everyone(3).Most of the following choices are consumers expectation on 3D EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.there will be lighter and more comfortable designB.there will be glasses-freeC.there will be glasses-free with smaller screensD.there will be glasses-free with col
14、oful screensQuestions 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.（分数：4.00）(1).The purpose of this passage is to _.（分数：1.00）A.entice consumers to buy cat carriersB.give consumers instructions before buying carriers and
15、when using themC.advise cat owners how to make cats comfortableD.suggest cat owners how to raise a cat(2).The following are the suitable sizes for a cat in the carrier EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.the size larger than the size of a catB.the size in which the cat can lie downC.the size in which the cat can st
16、and on the carrierD.the size with enough room to move and stretch(3).If you take your pet to a trip by plane, you should place your pet _.（分数：1.00）A.in a soft carriersB.in a cardboard carrierC.on a hard kennelD.in a wicker carrier(4).What should you do if you will travel for several hours and place
17、your cat in carriers?（分数：1.00）A.buy a comfortable carrier for the cat.B.train the cat to stay in carrier for minutes a few days before traveling.C.make the cat feel at ease while in the plane.D.make sure they will not be frightened by other pets.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.
18、 At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.（分数：3.00）(1).International edition of textbook _.（分数：1.00）A.is not sold in USB.has all the contents similar to that of an US editionC.is from overseasD.all of the above(2).Whatre the similarities between the textbook of
19、 International edition and US edition?（分数：1.00）A.The same price.B.The same content.C.The same cover.D.The same selling ways.(3).Why the price of the US textbook is more expensive than that of International edition?（分数：1.00）A.Because it is of a soft cover.B.Because it is printed in color.C.Because th
20、ey are from overseas and shipped through flights.D.Both A and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.（分数：2.00）(1).The Obama Scandals _.（分数：1.00）A.will rise after three
21、 years in officeB.is predicted by a gues columnist BillC.is predicted based on data from presidential scandals between 1977 and 2008D.is released to website Center for Politics on Thursday(2).What does the words mean Obama will follow a similar way to Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton?（分数：1.00）A.Obama
22、will adopt the same measurements to prevent scandals.B.Obama will avoid scandal in the same way.C.Obama will take further revolution like them.D.Obama will suffer significant scandals like them.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 sec
23、onds to answer the questions.（分数：2.00）(1).What is the final result of the new research?（分数：1.00）A.Happy people are fearful and like risks.B.Depressed people live longer than their happy peers.C.Reserved people try too hard to be happy.D.Reserved people make people feel cheate(2).Which of the followi
24、ng is NOT the reason why happy people die younger than their reserved peers?（分数：1.00）A.Cheerful people are more likely to suffer from mental disorders.B.Cheerful people will arouse anger in others and increase the risk of personal harm.C.They try too hard to be happy often ended up leaving people fe
25、eling more depressed than before.D.Happy people are always blamed for too cheerful.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.（分数：2.00）(1).India _.（分数：1.00）A.has successfully launched three satellites carryin
26、g a rocket into spaceB.cheered as the rocket took offC.has successfully sent a rocket into spaceD.has failed launched a rocket into space(2).The rocket carried _.（分数：1.00）A.a joint Indian and Russian satellite for stellar and atmospheric studiesB.an imaging orbiter built by the Singapore-based Nanya
27、ng Technological UniversityC.the remote-sensing Resourcesat-2D.all of the aboveQuestion 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.（分数：2.00）(1).Whats the news mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.How to light the Olympic flame.B.The
28、 path of passing the Olympic flame.C.The Olympic torchs visit to the space.D.The winter Olympic games in 2014.(2).The Olympic flame for the 2014 Winter Olympics _.（分数：1.00）A.will pay a visit to spaceB.will travel the world after starting from the Russian resort townC.will cost $ 31 billion to travel
29、 the worldD.will be lightened by the torch in the spaceQuestions 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.（分数：2.00）(1).How did the accident happen?（分数：1.00）A.An ambulance rush into the orbit of the train.B.A commuter
30、 train hit a stationary train from behind and that the force threw some of the passengers through the windows.C.A helicopter dropped down to the orbit of the train.D.Not mentione(2).How many people have been injured in the accident?（分数：1.00）A.300B.2C.more than 300D.more than 100六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数
31、：20.00)China is currently pursuing urbanization with remarkable vigor. Her small area of arable land continues to (31) as cities relentlessly encroach upon farmland. Farmers are (32) compelled to leave their homes. With a (33) sum of compensation from the government, they have to go to cities to mak
32、e a living. The huge number of (34) is a major problem thrown up by the process of urbanization.Generally speaking, migrants have hard, ill-paid and sometimes dangerous jobs, and many work under (35) conditions. They have also to be prepared for (36) It is often reported that a boss who has employed
33、 dozens of migrant workers suddenly evaporates (37) before the end of their three-month probation, during (38) time they work all but for nothing. The widespread inhuman treatment of migrant workers has (39) much indignation among not only the workers themselves, but also city dwellers with a (40) o
34、f justice.Apart from exhausting labor, low pay and maltreatment, migrant people have to put up with some city dwellers (41) against them. They are regarded as unwelcome (42) who make cities dirtier and more crowded, and (43) uncouth peasants who bring shame to cities with their unseemly behavior. Mi
35、grant workers, on their part, may feel bitter (44) city dwellers look down upon them with such unbearable haughtiness. This gives rise to (45) between these two groups, and may sow the seeds of social unrest.However, all the suffering mentioned above may be less serious and more too tolerable compar
36、ed with another headache migrant workers are (46) with: their childrens education. Nobody wants their sons or daughters to grow up (47) to toil and be bullied like them. Yet, with neither money nor connections, they cannot but pin their hopes on their childrens education. However, to their dismay, t
37、hey find that their kids are (48) a serious disadvantage in this regard. They have to go to special schools for migrant workers children, which are cheap but rather (49) equipped with teachers and teaching facilities. If they drop out, they have no choice but to do hard manual jobs like their parent
38、s. Even if they (50) to score high marks in the college entrance exam, the tuitions fees for college would prove to be an astronomical figure for their parents.（分数：20.00）A.shortenB.shrinkC.vanishD.condenseA.correspondinglyB.eventuallyC.incidentallyD.consequentlyA.meagerB.slightC.slimD.poorA.populati
39、onB.migrantsC.explorersD.job-huntersA.terribleB.unpredictableC.unlawfulD.fierceA.dismissalB.punishmentC.deceptionD.unemploymentA.timelyB.soonC.shortlyD.quicklyA.thatB.whatC.whoseD.whichA.fosteredB.arousedC.posedD.broughtA.notionB.conceptionC.ideaD.senseA.thoughtB.prejudiceC.identityD.behaviorA.infer
40、iorsB.outsidersC.aliensD.laborersA.likeB.butC.asD.forA.thoughB.becauseC.whenD.ifA.enmityB.distinctionC.conflictD.gapA.engagedB.confrontedC.connectedD.preoccupiedA.butB.evenC.onlyD.everA.inB.atC.overD.onA.illB.badC.poorD.unwellA.succeedB.happenC.tendD.manage七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2._ in
41、 the notion of a game is that of taking a risk, and one bases ones decision on what it will cost if one loses. A. Implicit B. Internal C. Profound D. Abundant（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.I have several exercise videos, _ are ridiculously tough. A. whose some B. some of what C. some of them D. some of which（分数
42、：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.The regime thus charged him with damage of government property and jailed him for a few months until he was _ under a general amnesty. A. relieved B. released C. relived D. reviewed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Which of the following italicized phrases is NOT used as the SUBJECT COMPLEMENT? A.
43、Environmental pollution seemed to be the only explanation. B. The Constituent Assembly elected him President of the Provisional Government. C. A man was found guilty of giving blood for transfusion when HIV positive. D. She is called the absolute bookworm by her classmates.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.The sta
44、tion care was still open so I decided that I _ go in there. A. must B. could C. might as well D. should（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The court was told the house was unoccupied when the pair _ but the police received information that a burglary was in progress. A. broke out B. broke through C. broke in D. brok
45、e down（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.When animals are fleeing in panic they have the greatest need to follow the flag of their own species, keeping the _ together. A. swarm B. group C. team D. herd（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.She considered herself fortunate to _ such a wonderfully happy home. A. find B. have found C. be found D. have been founding（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.Which of the following italicized parts functions grammatically as an attributive clause? A. Merson doesnt hide the fact that he has been struggling with his weight. B. Shadows appeared where there was nothing to cause them.
