1、专业四级-412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
3、ANSWER 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 4 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 is Sus
4、an going to do in such a hurry?（分数：1.00）A.To have a business meeting.B.To attend a cocktail party.C.To visit her friend in hospital.D.To buy some fresh flowers for her friend.(2).How long does the party last?（分数：1.00）A.Only an hour.B.Two hours.C.No fixed time limit.D.The whole night.(3).The party is
5、 held to _.（分数：1.00）A.celebrate the New YearB.congratulate Susans colleaguesC.see one of his colleagues offD.show their individuality and characteristics(4).What will they possibly do after the party?（分数：1.00）A.Some of them will go the pub.B.They will drink some coffee somewhere.C.Stay with their fa
6、milies.D.Go to the cinema together.Questions 5 to 7 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 word may best describe the two speakers positions on intermarriage?（分数：
7、1.00）A.Comparison.B.Causality.C.Bias.D.Contrast.(2).The cultural differences arise _.（分数：1.00）A.at the weddingB.before intermarriageC.after people get marriedD.until recently(3).What negative effects may the intermarriage most probably cause?（分数：1.00）A.A quick divorce.B.Much suffering in childrens m
8、inds.C.A big gap between parents and children.D.Cultural shock.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).What are the possible relationship between the m
9、an and the woman?（分数：1.00）A.Manager and secretary.B.Employer and employee.C.Interviewee and interviewer.D.Classmates.(2).Which of the following is NOT included in the Weekend Package?（分数：1.00）A.Superior room for single or double, inclusive of service rate.B.Guests can enjoy free buffet breakfast.C.A
10、 20% discount on laundry and valet service at that time.D.A 15% discount on food and beverage.(3).What kind of activity is NOT among the hotels program?（分数：1.00）A.A Christmas party and an outdoor barbecue are to be arranged.B.20% discount on Christmas Eve will be offered.C.A dancing party after the
11、dinner from 10:00 p. m. to midnight will be held.D.A free banquet for all the guests on the New Years Eve.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(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 the questions.Now, listen to the pass
12、age.（分数：4.00）(1).According to the research by NASA, an afternoon nap _.（分数：1.00）A.can greatly improve the efficiency of workB.can fall into a deep sleep and will wake up groggyC.makes people suffer a decline in their alertnessD.is an admission of weakness(2).How long will be the optimal span of the
13、nap?（分数：1.00）A.About three quarters.B.No more than an hour.C.Less than half an hour.D.Fifteen minutes.(3).Maximum alertness was normally achieved _.（分数：1.00）A.form 8-11 a.m. and 9-12 p.m.B.between 3 p.m. and 5 p. m.C.form 9-11 a.m. and 9-11 p.m.D.between 8-20 a.m. and 7-9 p. m.(4).Which of the follo
14、wing statements is true according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The longer the sleep is, the more productive the staff is.B.Napping cannot be applied to safety-critical jobs.C.The research was first designed for the astronauts.D.If you sleep more hours awake you are more productive.Questions 15 to 17 ar
15、e based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be giv. en 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the possibi9 reason for the candidates fail to get jobs at the BBC?（分数：1.00）A.Because they are not qualified engineers.B.Because they ha
16、ve had little exposure to high level of sounds.C.Because their stereo systems are poor.D.Because they suffer from hearing loss.(2).When did the technique of hearing test become standardized?（分数：1.00）A.Two years ago.B.Three years ago.C.Five years ago.D.A decade ago.(3).What suggestions did the expert
17、s offer to stereo manufacturers?（分数：1.00）A.Providing a warning light when the sound is too loud.B.Improving the quality of personal stereo systems.C.Standard hearing test should be set up.D.Restricting the use of personal systems.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of t
18、he passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Which factor can be the most potential danger for the airplane?（分数：1.00）A.The bad weather.B.Mistakes made by the air traffic controllers.C.The loss of control of the airplane.D.The breach of duty
19、 of the pilot.(2).What happened to the two large jets?（分数：1.00）A.The pilot of the first plane make a big mistake.B.They avoided each other by turning in different directions.C.They narrowly escaped crashing into each other.D.One plane was suddenly out of control.(3).The example mentioned in the pass
20、age is to show _.（分数：1.00）A.the potential danger in the air travelB.the importance of the pilotsC.air travel is much safer than other means of travelingD.the role played by the air controller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
21、news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).When did the Indias British rulers open talks on Indias independence?（分数：1.00）A.Fifty years ago.B.Fifty-five years ago.C.Seventy five years ago.D.Seventy seven years ago.(2).The journey of Salt March
22、 is intended to _.（分数：1.00）A.promote peace and religious harmonyB.commemorate the independence of IndiaC.memorize the former great leader Mahatma GandhiD.recall the civil disobedience movementQuestions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 secon
23、ds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).Nahum Acosta was accused of _.（分数：1.00）A.launching a campaign against governmentB.giving away sensitive information to a drug cartelC.ruining Mr. Foxs travel plansD.planning an attack on the president(2).What is the current situation?（分
24、数：1.00）A.Drug cartels gave up the attack.B.No evidence is provided to support the charge.C.Nahum Acosta is released now.D.The President canceled the travel plan.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,
25、 listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).The parading was to _.（分数：1.00）A.pay homage to the old soldiersB.moralize the young generationC.memorized the Soviet Unions victory in the WWIID.accuse the crime of the enemies(2).Which of the following is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Two and a half thousand frontline veteran
26、s attend the anniversary.B.The veterans came into the square in trucks.C.Tens of millions of Soviet soldiers were killed in WWII.D.Putin highly praised the allied troops.Questions 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 quest
27、ions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).The relationship between Europe and India is based on _.（分数：1.00）A.equality and mutual benefitB.Europes giving a helping handC.additional conditionsD.friendship(2).The two parts decided to cooperate in all fields EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.fighting against global w
28、armingB.fighting against terrorismC.preventing money launderingD.political force reductionQuestions 29 and 30 are based on 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 can we learn about the impactor?（
29、分数：1.00）A.It is a little more than 180 kg.B.It is about 3 tons.C.It travels at a speed of 37 thousand kilometers an hour.D.It travels at a speed of 17 thousand kilometers an hour.(2).We can see the comet _.（分数：1.00）A.only with the telescopesB.even with naked eyeC.only in a limited areaD.only by a sp
30、ecial telescope六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Humans are unique in the extent to which they can reflect on themselves and others. Humans are able to (31) , to think in abstract terms, to reflect on the future. A meaningless, (32) world is an insecure world. We do not like extensive insecurity. When it
31、(33) to human behavior we infer meaning and (34) to make the behavior understandable. (35) all this means is that people develop quasi theories of human behavior, that is, theories that are not developed in a/an (36) , scientific manner. When doing so, people believe they know (37) humans do the thi
32、ngs they do.Lets consider an example. In the United States people have been (38) with the increasing amount of crime for several years. The extent of crime bothers us; we ourselves could be victims. But it (39) bothers us that people behave in such ways. Why can such things happen? We develop quasi
33、theories. We (40) concerned about the high crime rate, but we now believe we (41) it: our criminal justice system is (42) ; people have grown selfish and inconsiderate as our moral values weaken (43) the influence of liberal ideas; too many people are (44) drugs. These explanations suggest possible
34、solutions. (45) the courts; out more people in jails as examples to other lawbreaker. There is now hope that the problem of crime can be solved if only we (46) these solutions. Again, the world is no longer meaningless nor (47) so threatening.These quasi theories (48) serve a very important function
35、 for us. But how accurate are they? How (49) will the suggested solutions be? These questions must be answered with (50) to how people normally go about developing or attaining their quasi theories of human behavior.（分数：20.00）A.reasonB.mediateC.considerD.rationalizeA.unanimousB.unimaginableC.unpredi
36、ctableD.unfortunateA.goesB.comesC.makesD.concernsA.groundsB.motivesC.conclusionsD.consequencesA.ThatB.AsC.WhatD.EvenA.theoreticB.subjectiveC.conclusiveD.objectiveA.whyB.howC.whetherD.whenA.worriedB.disturbedC.distressedD.concernedA.evenB.alsoC.yetD.stillA.retainB.remainC.maintainD.refrainA.apprehend
37、B.comprehendC.understandD.graspA.precautionsB.destructiveC.inadequateD.deficientA.becauseB.asC.withinD.fromA.onB.againstC.withD.forA.ConsolidateB.StiffenC.StrengthenD.ConfirmA.see toB.act onC.work outD.make outA.ratherB.muchC.quiteD.veryA.moreoverB.neverthelessC.otherwiseD.thereforeA.effectiveB.suff
38、icientC.validD.reliableA.resultB.associationC.relationD.respect七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.Some people either _ avoid questions of right and wrong or just remain neutral about them. A violently B enthusiastically C sincerely D deliberately（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.Mans capacity for justice makes
39、 democracy possible, but mans _ to injustice makes democracy necessary. A tendency B trend C inclination D tenor（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.I wish I _ part in the concert, but I had to make a preparation for the examination. A have took B took C might have took D could have took（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Although th
40、e model looks good on the surface, it will not bear close _. A disposition B contamination C scrutiny D symmetry（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Advertising media like direct mail, radio, television and newspapers _ to increase the sales of industrial products. A have been used B will be used C is being used D ha
41、s been used（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.We expect Mr. White will _ Class Two when Miss Brown suffers from heart attack. A take over B take up C take off D take to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Language is not _ throughout the country but falls into dialects. A constant B uniform C steady D steadfast（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.The
42、 man _ her answer without the slightest clue as to what she would say. A anticipated B previewed C foresaw D awaited（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.In his lifetime, he enjoyed a reputation _. A as great as, if not greater than, Beethoven B great, if not as greater as Beethoven C as great as Beethoven, if not gr
43、eater D as great, if not greater, as Beethoven（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.The lady in red _ when the motor rushed away all of a sudden. A was hurting herself B was hurt herself C was to hurt herself D was almost hurt（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.She hopes to _ her artistic talents in the job. A apply B utilize C empl
44、oy D avail（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.We have a high regard for Prof. Joseph because he always _ his principles. A lives on B lives up to C lives down D lives with（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.We hadnt met for 8 years, but I recognized her _ I saw her. A the moment B for the moment C the moment when D at the moment when（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.His proposal that a special committee _ to investigate the incident was flatly denied by the director of the bureau. A was set up B be set up C set up D being set up（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.The football player was not no
