1、专业四级-468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 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).Where is th
4、is conversation probably taking place?(分数:1.00)A.At a noisy square.B.In a crowded classroom.C.In an empty room.D.In a subway station.(2).Who is Gary?(分数:1.00)A.Jasons classmate.B.The womans boyfriend.C.A neighbor of Jason.D.Jasons roommate.(3).Which of the following is NOT true according to the conv
5、ersation?(分数:1.00)A.Jason is a man caring very much about neatness.B.Jason is considerate and tolerable.C.Gary is sloppy and careless.D.Jason and Gary get angry at each other and barely have any conversation.(4).What will the man most possibly do after the conversation?(分数:1.00)A.He will move out of
6、 the apartment.B.He will not bring anyone to the apartment anymore.C.He will try to work out the problem with Gary.D.He will invite the woman to have a conversation with Gary.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to ans
7、wer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.(分数:3.00)(1).What is the mans purpose of being here?(分数:1.00)A.To reserve a room with bath.B.To pay the deposit.C.To check his reservation.D.To stay in the Dreamland Hotel(2).When will the man depart from the Hotel?(分数:1.00)A.3 weeks laterB.Three ni
8、ghts later.C.September 21.D.September 19.(3).The following details are true about the key card in the hotel EXCEPT that_.(分数:1.00)A.all the information about hotel services is on the cardB.all the rules and regulations of the hotel are on itC.it must be shown when signing for meals and drinksD.the t
9、elephone number of the bellboy is on itQuestions 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 is the womans purpose to have such a conversation?(分数:1.00)A.To as
10、k for advice for her rock-climbing program.B.To persuade the man to take a rock-climbing course.C.To make preparation for the training course.D.To share her idea of the rock-climbing with the mall.(2).What can we know from the conversation about rock-climbing at their college?(分数:1.00)A.There is no
11、qualified coach at their college.B.The college does not have any equipment for rock-climbing.C.There are no appropriate places for rock-climbing nearby.D.Little preparation is needed for the real climbing.(3).Why is the woman so keen on the rock-climbing?(分数:1.00)A.Climbers can develop skills useful
12、 in other activities.B.Climbing is not as expensive as other sports.C.Learning to climb does not take very long time.D.Climbers have the opportunity to be outside and enjoy the scenery.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 passag
13、e, 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 NOT true about Liverpool?(分数:1.00)A.It is located on the river Mersey.B.it is the birthplace of lots of musicians and intellectuals.C.It is one of Britains largest ports.D.It is
14、 the birthplace of the new pop culture.(2).All of the following are the themes of the songs of The Beatles EXCEPT_.(分数:1.00)A.loveB.death and povertyC.old age and daily lifeD.conflict and struggle(3).What can we know about the Beatles?(分数:1.00)A.They did not really lead to a revolution in the histor
15、y of pop song.B.They played in small clubs in the back streets of the city.C.They had others write songs for them.D.They did more than just entertain but also to shock.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questio
16、ns. Now, listen to the passage.(分数:3.00)(1).From the passage we know that piglets_.(分数:1.00)A.easily get crushed in the first weeksB.do not like warm waterbeds in the beginningC.generally like snuggling up to their mothers for warmthD.are not happy wallowing in the mud(2).What is NOT the benefit the
17、 piglets get from sleeping on the waterbeds than otherwise?(分数:1.00)A.They can get much more weight.B.They can avoid suffering many potential injuries.C.They can avoid the risk of possible early death.D.They can eat much more than otherwise.(3).Which one is NOT true about the waterbeds?(分数:1.00)A.Th
18、ey can be heated by electric mat or infrared lamps.B.They are made from tough plastic membrane.C.They are the best choice in the scientific test.D.They are much safer for the piglets but hard to control.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be giv
19、en 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.(分数:4.00)(1).The Americans go to the cinema mainly to_.(分数:1.00)A.enjoy a good storyB.see their favorite actors or actressesC.temporarily escape from their everyday lifeD.share with their family a common experience(2).What is the gene
20、ral reaction when people are watching movies?(分数:1.00)A.They are deeply involved and forget all the troubles and problems.B.They feel everything on the screen is too romantic and familiar.C.They are greatly stirred and want to fulfill their own dreams.D.They are often moved to tears.(3).Why are Amer
21、ican films so popular?(分数:1.00)A.Because they are performed by famous actors and actresses.B.Because the good guys in the movies always win in the end.C.Because the heroes have to deal with many problems and frustrations.D.Because the movies are well-made and the stories are very good.(4).The main p
22、oint of the passage is_.(分数:1.00)A.the idle and empty life of the AmericansB.the great functions of American moviesC.why American people go to the cinemaD.the popularity of Hollywood movies五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数:5,分数:10.00)Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the new
23、s item ,you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.(分数:3.00)(1).In the next two and a half years _jobs will be cut by Sony.(分数:1.00)A.two thousandB.four thousandC.six thousandD.ten thousand(2).What can we know about Howard Stringer?(分数:1.00)A.He is the newly appoin
24、ted CEO of Sony.B.He has a joint nationality of Japan and America.C.He is the former head of the board of directors of Sony.D.He is the general manager of Sony.(3).What act will NOT be taken by the decision-maker of Sony?(分数:1.00)A.Regain its former dominance in electronics and entertainment.B.Break
25、 down barriers between different departments.C.Decide to revive the Sony Company.D.Take tough decisions and call for consensus and loyalty.Questions 24 and 25 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.(
26、分数:2.00)(1).Which one is NOT true about the big fire?(分数:1.00)A.Five thousand hectares of pine woodland were destroyed.B.Hundreds of villagers had to leave their homes.C.Three people were dead in the fire.D.It was still out of control.(2).Why did the forest fires become more acute this year?(分数:1.00
27、)A.Because of the lack of sufficient resources.B.Because of the worst drought and the heat wave.C.Because of the long time strong winds.D.Because of the neglect of duty of the officials.2. Question 26 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer
28、the question. Now, listen to the news.Why did the WHO suspend its operation?(分数:1.00)A.Because its vehicles were attacked in Angola.B.Because 14 medical staff have died of the disease.C.Because the local residents refused the WHOs aid.D.Because the working conditions are very poor.Questions 27 and 2
29、8 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 demonstration is to_.(分数:1.00)A.ask for the withdrawal of American troops from IraqB.appeal to kill the former leaderC.call for more human ri
30、ghtsD.ask for improvement of working conditions(2).Which one is NOT the protesters requirement?(分数:1.00)A.End of the occupation of Iraq.B.Release of all the Iraqi prisoners.C.The trial of Saddam.D.New leaders must be elected by themselves.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the e
31、nd 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 can we know about the package of incentives?(分数:1.00)A.They aimed at winning the Londoners support.B.Athlete training is included in the package.C.Transport costs are not covered in t
32、hem.D.The package is launched is weeks before the declaration of the hosting place.(2).Why is the package withdrawn?(分数:1.00)A.Because Londoners do not want such corruption.B.Because the taxpayers deny such an action.C.Because of the urge warning from IOC.D.because of the discontentment from other c
33、andidates六、PART CLOZE(总题数:1,分数:20.00)About 84% of people have mental health problems and a third of the UK general public feels isolated, according to a new report.The charity Mind says young people are most likely to feel (31) society, whether they have mental health problems or not.It (32) lack of
34、 relationships, absence of support and discrimination for feelings of social (33) The charity is (34) government action on the problem.Surveys of 532 Mind members and 964 members of the general public showed people living in (35) communities and from black and ethnic communities were also more (36)
35、to isolation.Feelings of social exclusion were most (37) mong people with mental health problems and often (38) to their illness.Of the Mind members surveyed, 80% said isolation made it harder for them to (39) or cope with their mental health problems.Many blamed relationship problems or lack of clo
36、se relationships stemming from their mental health problems as a (40) cause of isolation. (41) lack of money and lack of support services also featured (42) Ready use of a telephone was mentioned most often as the support (43) to help overcome isolation.Mind said many people with mental health probl
37、ems were (44) to a life of social segregation because of a vicious cycle of isolation, (45) by stigma and prejudice.Chief executive Richard Brook said: Most people already know that its good to talk, (46) when youre in mental distress it isnt always that (47) If the crucial links are (48) , things c
38、an (49) rapidly. He urged the government to take the (50) in providing better social support for those at risk.(分数:20.00)A.disconnected fromB.isolated withC.connected withD.linked withA.accusesB.blamesC.chargesD.claimsA.inclusionB.exclusionC.inequalityD.differenceA. calling forthB.calling atC.callin
39、g onD.calling forA.ruralB.urbanC.newD.residentialA.incredibleB.accessibleC.susceptibleD.sustainableA.uniqueB.averageC.uncommonD.commonA.contributedB.contributingC.were contributedD.were contributingA.sufferB.recoverC.handleD.overcomeA.mainB.soleC.topD.loneA.QuarrelsB.DivorcesC.ResignationD.Unemploym
40、entA.widelyB.highlyC.highD.wideA.usingB.usedC.being usedD.to be usedA.deprivedB.forcedC.condemnedD.obligedA.worsenedB.enhancedC.betteredD.improvedA.butB.howeverC.sinceD.becauseA.difficultB.obviousC.simpleD.specialA.omittedB.disappearedC.missedD.missingA.go downhillB.go to extremesC.go underD.go arou
41、ndA.supervisionB.guidanceC.leadD.measure七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数:30,分数:30.00)3.Turn down the TV a little bit and stop talking loudly and your father _ you to watch that program for one more hour. A allow B should allow C will allow D allows(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.4.Theres no denying that our boss is a busi
42、nessman who is very _ and mercenary. A keen B calculating C acute D astute(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.5.I am sorry I have no time at present to _ more detail or give you an account of the incident. A bring into B talk into C come into D go into(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.6.Mr. Johnson knew that the most trivial chore cou
43、ld prove to be a _ if approached with enthusiasm. A prize B reward C refund D bonus(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.7.I remember that when I was in high school my English teacher, in order to persuade me to take a rest after long hours studying, always said that all work and no play _ Jack a dull boy. A made B woul
44、d make C makes D make(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.8.Sometimes the real antique and the faked-up fraud are nearly the same and even the experts would find it hard to _ them from each other. A distinguish B identify C differentiate D discriminate(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.9.The doctor proposed that she stay for one more we
45、ek, her discharge from the hospital _ later on. A to be considered B considered C to consider D being considered(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.10.This type of apparatus can produce more than 40,000 blood _ a day. A examples B models C samples D specimen(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.11.My father always hopes that I could _ with his friends children but I prefer to stay alone. A blend B mingle C merge D combine(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.12.All the investigations _ before the deadline, the staff decided to have a party as a