1、专业四级-501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 cheek 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 I 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 the conversation mainly about?(分数:1.00)A.A famous photog
4、rapher.B.Photographic processes in the 1800s.C.Photographic equipment used in the 1800s.D.A new museum.(2).What did Julia Margaret Cameron emphasize in her portraits?(分数:1.00)A.Her subjects home.B.Her subjects social status.C.Her subjects personality.D.Her subjects role in history.(3).According to t
5、he conversation, what unique photographic technique did Margaret Cameron use?(分数:1.00)A.Backlighting.B.Flashbulbs.C.Time-lapse photography.D.Soft focus.(4).What will be the subject of the pictures at the exhibit?(分数:1.00)A.Children.B.Historical scenes.C.Well-known people.D.Landscapes.Questions 5 to
6、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).Why is the woman able to give Harry so much information about the job?(分数:1.00)A.She is Professor Jamisons daughter.B.She works
7、part-time as Professor Jamisons secretary.C.She used to do the job herself.D.She just came out of an interview for the jo(2).What does the Professor Jamisons assistant do?(分数:1.00)A.Make up homework problems.B.Do research in the library.C.Teach an introductory economics course.D.Grade homework sets.
8、(3).What is Harrys main concern about the job?(分数:1.00)A.He wonders if hell have enough time to do the job.B.He is afraid he wont know enough to do the job well.C.He fears that the job may be too boring.D.He thinks Professor Jamison has someone else in hanQuestions 8 to 10 are based on the following
9、 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 conversation mainly about?(分数:1.00)A.How to care for precious metals.B.A standard unit for measuring weight.C.The value of precious metals.D.Usi
10、ng the metric system,(2).How was the weight used?(分数:1.00)A.To check the accuracy of scales.B.To calculate the density of other metals.C.To observe changes in the atmosphere.D.To measure amounts of rainfall.(3).Why was it necessary to replace the old standard weight?(分数:1.00)A.Someone spilled water
11、on it.B.Someone lost it.C.It was made of low quality metal.D.The standard for measuring had change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 passage.(分数:4
12、.00)(1).What does the speaker mainly discuss?(分数:1.00)A.The diagnosis of asthma.B.How to prevent an asthma attack.C.What asthma is and what happens during an asthma attack.D.The types of medicine available to an asthmati(2).According to the speaker, what part of asthmatic body is particularly sensit
13、ive?(分数:1.00)A.Inner ears.B.Bronchial tubes.C.Sinuses.D.Tonsils.(3).What does the speaker say about the campers who have asthma?(分数:1.00)A.They shouldnt come to the camp.B.They must limit their activities.C.They will be seen by a doctor every day.D.They bring their medicine to camp.(4).Why does the
14、speaker mention cigarette smoke?(分数:1.00)A.It bothers people with asthma.B.Cigarettes arent allowed at the camp.C.It pollutes the air in the tents.D.People who smoke dont come to the camp.Questions 15 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds t
15、o answer the questions.Now listen to the passage.(分数:3.00)(1).What is the passage mainly about?(分数:1.00)A.The accomplishments of a female publisher.B.The weakness of the newspaper industry.C.The rights of a female publisher.D.The publishing system in colonial Americ(2).Why did Mary Goddards name app
16、ear on the Declaration of Independence?(分数:1.00)A.She helped write the original document.B.She published the document.C.She paid to have the document printed.D.Her brother was in prison.(3).When did Mary Goddard first become involved in publishing?(分数:1.00)A.She was appointed by Benjamin Franklin.B.
17、She signed the Declaration of Independence.C.She took over her brothers printing shop.D.She moved to BaltimorQuestions 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).Why did the lower
18、-class white people in the United States treat Chinese immigrants with hostility?(分数:1.00)A.Because they didnt understand their language.B.Because they saw them as a source of threat to their jobs.C.Because they were arrogant people.D.Because they had very different appearances.(2).Which of the foll
19、owing statements is NOT true?(分数:1.00)A.About five million of the population of the United States is of Asian origins.B.Most of the Chinese were employed in heavy industries when they first came to the United States.C.Chinese people retreated into Chinatowns out of their own choice.D.Chinese immigra
20、tion was ended by law in 1882.(3).Where did the first Japanese immigrants settle during World War II?(分数:1.00)A.In California only.B.In hastily established camps.C.At Pearl Harbor.D.In California and other Pacific states.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数:5,分数:10.00)Questions 21 to 22 are based on the follo
21、wing news. At the end of the news, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.(分数:2.00)(1).Which of the following is included in Browns counter-terrorism proposal?(分数:1.00)A.Electronic screening at the airports.B.Upgrading counter-terrorism technology.C.Increasing co
22、unter-terrorism budget.D.Promoting cooperation with Americ(2).How many attempted terrorist attacks have happened in Britain since 2001?(分数:1.00)A.30.B.15.C.35.D.10.Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now lis
23、ten to the news.(分数:2.00)(1).What is the main idea of the news?(分数:1.00)A.South Korean troops decided to withdraw from Afghanistan.B.Taleban militants exchanged fires with Afghan government.C.Afghan government decided to release Taleban prisoners.D.Afghan and South Korean government worked together
24、to help release the South Korean hostages.(2).Which of the following statements is NOT true?(分数:1.00)A.There are 200 South Korean non-combat troops in Afghanistan.B.People marched in Soul to plead for prompt resolution.C.South Korean government sent delegation to Kabul to solve the crisis.D.The Sout
25、h Koreans were kidnapped on Thursday.Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.(分数:2.00)(1).What was the casualty of the air crash?(分数:1.00)A.Nine people were killed and three wounded.B.Thre
26、e people were dead and nine wounded.C.Nine people died and no one survived.D.Only the three VIPs die(2).Where was the crashed airplane found?(分数:1.00)A.At Kinshasa airport.B.In a forest.C.In a river.D.In a marshlanQuestions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news, you will b
27、e given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.(分数:2.00)(1).What category is Hurricane Isabel classified on a 1-5 scale?(分数:1.00)A.Category 1.B.Category 2.C.Category 3.D.Category 4.(2).28 Which of the following statements is NOT true?(分数:1.00)A.Hurricane Isabel has left hundreds o
28、f homes and businesses without electricity in North Carolina and Virginia.B.More than 300,000 residents of North Carolina and Virgima are being urged to seek higher ground.C.Isabel is moving on a north-northwest track that is expected to take the storm over Kentucky and Pennsylvania,D.Isabel is expe
29、cted to dump as much as 30 centimeters of rain on communities in its patQuestions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.(分数:2.00)(1).Which of the following is NOT the method to purchase 2008 Beiji
30、ng Olympic Games?(分数:1.00)A.Purchasing online.B.Purchasing with a credit card.C.Purchasing at the Beijing Olympic Committee.D.Purchasing at Bank of China branches in Chin(2).Who can buy more than one ticket for the opening ceremony?(分数:1.00)A.Corporate sponsors and youth groups.B.Each individual.C.Y
31、outh groups.D.Officials.六、PART CLOZE(总题数:1,分数:20.00)Culture shock might be called an (31) disease of people who have been suddenly (32) abroad. Like most ailments, it has its own (33) and cure.Culture shock is (34) by the anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of social
32、intercourse. Those signs or cues include the thousand and one (35) in which we orient ourselves (36) the situation of daily life: when to shake hands and what to say when we meet people, when and how to give tips, how to (37) purchases, when to accept and when to refuse invitations, when to take sta
33、tement seriously and when (38) . These cues, which may be words, gestures, facial expressions, customs or norms, are (39) by all of us (40) the course of growing up and are (41) much a part of our culture as the language we speak or the beliefs we accept. All of us depend (42) our peace of mind and
34、our efficiency on hundreds of these cues, most of which we do not carry on the level of conscious awareness.Now when an individual (43) a strange culture, all or most of these familiar cues are removed. He or she is like a (44) . (45) how broad-minded or full of goodwill you may be, a series of prop
35、s have been knocked (46) under you, followed by a feeling of frustration and anxiety. People react to the frustration in (47) the same way. First they (48) the environment which causes the discomfort. The ways of the host country are bad because they make us feel bad. When foreigners in a strange la
36、nd get together to (49) about the host country and its people, you can be sure they are (50) from culture shock(分数:20.00)(1).A. professional B. skillfulC occupational D. vocational(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.A.transformedB.transplantedC.movedD.carriedA.indicationsB.displaysC.exposuresD.symptomsA.expectedB.pred
37、ictedC.precipitatedD.anticipatedA.wayB.directionC.directionsD.waysA.toB.ofC.forD.withA.doB.makeC.completeD.finishA.notB.do notC.noD.neverA.learnedB.acquiredC.acknowledgedD.receivedA.atB.inC.onD.fromA.likeB.veryC.asD.not(12).A. exposes B. entersC receives D. accepts(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.A.removedB.disappe
38、aredC.movedD.transferred(14).A. fish out of water B. lion out of forestC shark out of sea D. camel out of desert(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.A.SinceB.AlthoughC.WhateverD.No matterA.asB./C.fromD.rightA.neverB.manyC.muchD.allA.leaveB.removeC.refuseD.rejectA.gruntB.gruffC.grouseD.groutA.sufferingB.resultingC.under
39、takingD.talking七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数:30,分数:30.00)2.Which of the following is INCORRECT? A. Fifteen percent of the students are absent today. B. The singer and dancer is welcomed warmly by the local people. C. Brains are very important to a person. D. Every man, woman and child is entitled to take
40、 part in the activity.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.3.Dumping garbage here is strictly_, as it may damage the beautiful scenery. A. excluded B. forbidden C. denied D. rejected(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.4.He was accompanied to the border,_he had to find his own way. A. thereafter B. thereof C. thereby D. thereabouts(分数:1.0
41、0)A.B.C.D.5._his sensible decision, the company would have gone bankrupt. A. Except for B. But for C. For D. Except(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.6.Which of the following sentences expresses ability? A. He cant have slept through all that noise. B. If you wont keep quiet you can get out. C. You cant take the book
42、 out of the room. D. The classroom can seat thirty students.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.7.According to the new policy, the extra income would be taxed at the_of 10%. A. percentage B. proportion C. ratio D. rate(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.8.His behaviors were_irritate everyone at the party. A. such as to B. so as to C. su
43、ch to D. as much as(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.9.The campus is_with life especially at the beginning of each semester. A. full B. energetic C. violent D. vibrant(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.10.Usually the deaf people use_language in their daily communications. A. gesture B. signal C. sign D. mark(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.11.At fir
44、st his novel design was ridiculed as_and crazy nonsense by his colleagues. A. ingenious B. imaginative C. impractical D. theoretical(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.12.My dog_from home for three days now, and I am so worried about its safety. A. has been missed B. has been missing C. had been missing D. was missed(
45、分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.13.The longer the miners are trapped in the tunnel,_to survive. A. the slimmer chance is B. slimmer is the chance C. the chance is slimmer D. the slimmer the chance is(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.14.Textile is the chief source of wealth in this area, wool_by far the biggest industry. A. is B. been C. be D. being(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.15.Mary answered with an_No when Tom asked her to lend him some money. A. emotional B. em