1、专业四级-504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 time. 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 p
2、assage 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 AN
3、SWER 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：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1 to 3 are(总题数：3，分数：3.00)2.When is the man going out with Jennifer?（分数：1.00）A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Monday.3.Where is the movie theater located?（分数：1.00）A.Its on Pine Street.B.Its on
4、the 2nd Street.C.Its in front of the river.D.Its next to the parking lot.4.What time does the restaurant close on Sundays?（分数：1.00）A.10:30 pm.B.11:00 pm.C.11:30 pm.D.12:00 pm.五、Questions 4 to 7 are(总题数：4，分数：4.00)5.Which problem is TRUE of the bathroom?（分数：1.00）A.The door needs fixing.B.The toilet is
5、 clogged.C.There is no window pane.D.The sink has some leaks.6.What does Randall probably do at the end of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.He decides to look for another place.B.He agrees to split the cost of rent.C.He helps Dave fix up the house.D.He makes a bargain over the rent.7.What is wrong with t
6、he carpet in the living room?（分数：1.00）A.It is soiled in several places.B.It has a few tears here and there.C.It is really worn out.D.Its too expensive.8.Why does Dave need a roommate?（分数：1.00）A.He was laid off from his job and needs someone to pay for the rent.B.He is working fewer hours and is shor
7、t of money.C.He quitted his job to go back to school.D.He needs someone to make a friend with.六、Questions 8 to 10 ar(总题数：3，分数：3.00)9.Which is NOT the mans purpose of this visit?（分数：1.00）A.To visit friends.B.To vacation.C.To give private lessons.D.To attend the Arts Festival.10.What kind of cello did
8、 the man use. when he was eight?（分数：1.00）A.A half-sized cello.B.A two-thirds-sized cello.C.A full-sized cello.D.An expert-made cello.11.What can we know about the mans cello?（分数：1.00）A.He always takes it with him.B.It was made by his uncle.C.He had a German make it.D.He often gets a seat free for hi
9、s cello.七、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Questions 11 to 13 a(总题数：3，分数：3.00)12.What does the passage say about accidents?（分数：1.00）A.Accidents are unavoidable.B.Accidents can be avoided.C.Human beings are always careless.D.There should be more precautions.13.What happened on January 27th, 1967?（分
10、数：1.00）A.Three men were injured during a fire.B.One man died during a fire accident.C.A fire started inside a spaceship.D.A spaceship was launched.14.What happened in 1981?（分数：1.00）A.A space programme was suspended.B.Five men were injured during an accident.C.An accident occurred before a rehearsal.
11、D.No accident happened that year.九、Questions 14 to 17 a(总题数：4，分数：4.00)15.What is a diversified portfolio of investments according to Mr. Boros?（分数：1.00）A.A wide selection of investments.B.A limited range of growth stocks.C.A group of low risk bonds and cash.D.A group of high risk mutual funds.16.Wha
12、t is the first guideline to investing according to the speaker?（分数：1.00）A.To develop a savings plan.B.To set up a bank account.C.To set clear investing goals.D.To decide on the type of business for investment.17.People should invest long term because_.（分数：1.00）A.the market has both ups and downsB.yo
13、u can earn bigger guaranteed returnsC.30% returns can be achieved with the right stocksD.you wont earn any money if not18.What is the third guideline to investing?（分数：1.00）A.Invest in the New York Stock Exchange.B.Dont expect enormous gains.C.Save at least 11% of earnings a year.D.Remain calm whatev
14、er happens.十、Questions 18 to 20 a(总题数：3，分数：3.00)19.Fashion magazines and TV advertisements seem to link fashion to _.（分数：1.00）A.confidence in lifeB.personal dressC.personality developmentD.personal future20.Present-day society is much freer and easier because it emphasizes _.（分数：1.00）A.uniformityB.f
15、ormalityC.informalityD.individuality21.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.People are concerned about appearance in old age.B.People are reluctant to follow the trends in fashion.C.People are far from neglecting what is in fashion.D.People tend to ignore app
16、earance in informal situations.十一、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Questions 21 and 22 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)22.What can we learn about rivers in Australia?（分数：1.00）A.Rivers run higher than usual.B.Rivers have run out of water.C.Rivers cause little damage.D.Every year rivers overflow.23.Which of the f
17、ollowing statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Australia has experienced the worst floods of this century.B.Floods have caused over a hundred people to die.C.Floods occur in many parts of Australia.D.Flooding has caused great damage.十三、Question 23 is based(总题数：1，分数：1.00)24.What is the news about?（分数：1.0
18、0）A.Making comparisons of industrial growth rates.B.Analyzing causes of drop in industrial growth rate.C.Suggesting solutions to economic recession.D.Speculating on future industrial growth rate.十四、Questions 24 and 25 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)25.When did the plane have a trouble?（分数：1.00）A.During her visit in
19、 Cairo.B.After she finished her visit.C.When it was preparing to take off.D.After it took off.26.What was the purpose of U.S. first ladys visit?（分数：1.00）A.To promote mutual trust between the U.S. and the Islamic countries.B.To strengthen the trading partnership between the U. S. and the Islamic coun
20、tries.C.To speculate on her future plan.D.To obtain more political support.十五、Questions 26 and 27 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)27.The landslide has claimed _ lives on a southern island.（分数：1.00）A.threeB.fourC.sevenD.ten28.Which of the following is believed to be the cause of the La Nina phenomenon?（分数：1.00）A.Heav
21、y rain.B.Flooding.C.Cooling of Pacific Ocean waters.D.Warming of Pacific Ocean waters.十六、Question 28 is based(总题数：1，分数：1.00)29.What is badly needed in Russia according to the news?（分数：1.00）A.Military aid.B.Social security.C.Economic recovery.D.Democratic system.十七、Questions 29 and 30 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)
22、30.The decision to shut down nuclear reactors resulted from the demand from_.（分数：1.00）A.the GovernmentB.the energy industryC.a party in the coalition governmentD.a declining need for nuclear energy31.Which of the following is the main topic of the news?（分数：1.00）A.Industrial relations in Germany.B.Th
23、e German energy industry.C.Coalition in the government.D.Closure of nuclear reactors.十八、PART CLOZE(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十九、In our society, we m(总题数：20，分数：20.00)32.（分数：1.00）A.abilityB.formC.systemD.industry33.（分数：1.00）A.accessB.freedomC.opportunityD.channel34.（分数：1.00）A.valuedB.preciousC.valuableD.invaluabl
24、e35.（分数：1.00）A.ButB.Even ifC.IfD.Although36.（分数：1.00）A.whereasB.whichC.thatD.where37.（分数：1.00）A.awayB.backC.downD.over38.（分数：1.00）A.circulationB.transferenceC.transmissionD.transportation39.（分数：1.00）A.artB.deviceC.wayD.trick40.（分数：1.00）A.existingB.sheerC.onlyD.one41.（分数：1.00）A.walkB.headC.flockD.rus
25、h42.（分数：1.00）A.enlargesB.broadensC.brightensD.heightens43.（分数：1.00）A.basisB.baseC.foundationD.ground44.（分数：1.00）A.belowB.aboveC.overD.beyond45.（分数：1.00）A.givenB.providedC.allowedD.confined46.（分数：1.00）A.expressedB.challengedC.agreedD.voiced47.（分数：1.00）A.dealtB.relatedC.involvedD.targeted48.（分数：1.00）A
26、.aboutB.withC.toD.for49.（分数：1.00）A.possibleB.likelyC.closeD.open50.（分数：1.00）A.seatB.placeC.postD.position51.（分数：1.00）A.advancesB.advantagesC.improvementsD.forwardness二十、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)52.We tried to settle the problem with them as soon as possible, but they seemed to _ sincerity.
27、（分数：1.00）A.lack ofB.be lack ofC.lack inD.be lacking in53.We know she was always as _ as her word, so we trusted her.（分数：1.00）A.goodB.honestC.faithfulD.true54.Many of the scientists and engineers are judged _ how great their achievements are.（分数：1.00）A.in spite ofB.in ways ofC.in favor ofD.in terms o
28、f55.Peter _ his breath in wonder when he saw the Christmas tree in the sitting room.（分数：1.00）A.keptB.heldC.blewD.grasped56.When our university laboratory bought this microscope we were given a one years _.（分数：1.00）A.reservationB.securityC.proofD.guarantee57.If you _ the bottle and cigarettes, youll
29、be much healthier.（分数：1.00）A.take offB.keep offC.get offD.set off58.You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to _ is at the desk.（分数：1.00）A.whoeverB.whoC.whomD.that59.Wed rather you _ the account tomorrow.（分数：1.00）A.settledB.settleC.would settleD.will settle60.In her time, Is
30、adora Duncan was _ today a liberated woman.（分数：1.00）A.calling what we wouldB.who would be callingC.what we would callD.she would call it61.After I heard that I took a deferred pass in botany, I was in a _ emotional state.（分数：1.00）A.highlyB.doubtfullyC.greatlyD.nervously62.Since I could not see anyth
31、ing through the microscope, _ my careful adjustment, I gave up.（分数：1.00）A.for allB.above allC.after allD.in all63.Tom Stephen gripped the _ wheel hard as the car bounced up and down.（分数：1.00）A.stirringB.drivingC.steeringD.receiving64.That _ the case, we have to make some changes in our plan.（分数：1.00
32、）A.isB.wasC.beingD.has been65.Being somewhat short-sighted, she had the habit of _ at people.（分数：1.00）A.glancingB.peeringC.gazingD.scanning66.It will rain, _ the barometer is falling.（分数：1.00）A.soB.forC.asD.since67.Of the thousands of known volcanoes in the world, the _ majority are inactive.（分数：1.0
33、0）A.tremendousB.demandingC.intensiveD.overwhelming68.The energy gained from the sun can then be used during the night to enable the necessary chemical reactions to _ in his body.（分数：1.00）A.conductB.proceedC.progressD.practice69.A Dictionary of the English Language, _ by Dr. Samuel Johnson, was the f
34、irst real attempt as a systematic and interestingly written survey of English usage.（分数：1.00）A.constructedB.composedC.compiledD.collected70.In vain _ to get in touch with the Embassy.（分数：1.00）A.they triedB.tried theyC.did they tryD.they have tried71.It is absurd that women _ be paid less than men fo
35、r doing the work.（分数：1.00）A.are toB.ought toC.wouldD.should72.The old buildings blend with the new ones in perfect _ , so a walk along Huai Hai Road is an enjoyable discovery.（分数：1.00）A.harmonyB.orderC.controlD.action73.Caracus has been called the Los Angles of South America; at _ they look exactly
36、the same.（分数：1.00）A.short noticeB.first sightC.first impressionD.first appearance74.When the Victorians had family reunions, the hosts went _ their way to entertain the guests.（分数：1.00）A.in forB.overC.out ofD.back on75.When John was away on business, his neighbour gave his wife _ with the housework.
37、（分数：1.00）A.an aidB.a helpC.a handD.a lift76.Newspapers vary greatly in their _ to the government.（分数：1.00）A.opinionB.attitudeC.biasD.comment77.I bought a large Chinese _ lampshade to put in my bedroom.（分数：1.00）A.oldB.roundC.whiteD.paper78.It rained heavily last night; _ the land was flooded.（分数：1.00
38、）A.in other wordsB.consequentlyC.in additionD.besides79.Dont _ about lunch for the instructors, because they promised to get some on the way.（分数：1.00）A.botherB.fussC.troubleD.think80.She told me that an earthquake _ in my hometown.（分数：1.00）A.occurredB.had occurredC.was occurredD.has occurred81.By th
39、e time you receive this letter, I _ for Americ（分数：1.00）A.A. will leaveB. have leftC. would have leftD. will have left二十一、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十二、TEXT A(总题数：4，分数：4.00)82.Which of the following was NOT true at the time Roosevelt was elected?（分数：1.00）A.Stock prices were recovering slowly.B
40、.The nation was in a deep depression.C.There were 12 million unemployed workers.D.The nation needed help from the federal government.83.We can infer that the author of this passage_.（分数：1.00）A.disapproves of Roosevelts New DealB.thinks the Depression could have been avoidedC.blames the Depression on
41、 the Great CrashD.feels there was some similarity between Roosevelt and Hitler84.The best title for the passage is_（分数：1.00）A.The TwentiesB.The Great CrashC.The DepressionD.The End of World War 85.The Great Crash in the passage refers to_.（分数：1.00）A.the end of World War B.the Great DepressionC.high
42、unemployment figuresD.a slump in the stock market二十三、TEXT B(总题数：4，分数：4.00)86.The third paragraph of the passage deals with the difficulties of restoring the following fossilized animals EXCEPT_.（分数：1.00）A.those which had complex internal structuresB.those which had no external hard partsC.those whic
43、h had fur-covered bodiesD.those which had no living relatives87.The muscles of a fossilized animal can sometimes be reconstructed because_.（分数：1.00）A.they were preserved with the rest of the animalB.they were lodged inside the animals skullC.they were hardened parts of the animals bodyD.they were attached to the animals skeleton88.The reconstruction of a fossilized animals external appearance is considered necessary in order to_.（分数：1.00）A.satisfy popular cur
