1、专业四级-512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).Where is th
4、is conversation probably taking place?（分数：1.00）A.On 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 later.B.Three n
8、ights 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 sign for meals and drinksD.the te
9、lephone 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 ask
10、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 with of the rock-climbing with the man.(2).What can we know from the conversation about rock-climbing at their college?（分数：1.00）A.There is n
11、o 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 usef
12、ul 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 pass
13、age, 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 i
14、s 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 hist
15、ory of pop song.B.They played in small clubs in the back streets of the city.C.They had others written 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 que
16、stions.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.does 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
17、the piglets getting from sleeping on the waterbeds than otherwise?（分数：1.00）A.They can get much more weight.B.They suffer many potential injuries.C.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.They can be heate
18、d 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 given 20 seconds t
19、o 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 are the general reaction w
20、hen 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 American films so
21、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 point of the pa
22、ssage 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 news item, you w
23、ill 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).Who is Howard Stringer?（分数：1.00）A.He is the newly appointed CEO of Sony.B.He has a jo
24、int 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 the decision-maker of Sony take?（分数：1.00）A.Regain its former dominance in electronics and entertainment.B.Break down barriers between different dep
25、artments.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.（分数：2.00）(1).Which one is NOT true abo
26、ut 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）A.It was because of the lack of suff
27、icient resources.B.It was because of the worst drought and the heat wave.C.It was because of the long time strong winds.D.It was 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 the quest
28、ion.Now, listen to the news.Why did the WHO suspend its operation?（分数：1.00）A.Its vehicles were attacked in Angola.B.Because 14 medical staff has died of the disease.C.The local residents refused the WHOs aid.D.Because the working conditions are very poor.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the followin
29、g 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 withdraw of America troops from IraqB.appeal to kill the former leaderC.call for more human rightsD.ask for working conditio
30、ns improvement(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 end of the news item, you will be
31、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 them.C The package is launched 10 w
32、eeks 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 taxpayer deny such an action.C.Because of the urge warning from IOC.D.Because of the discontentment from other candidates.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.
33、00)Many critics consider that far more stress is placed on achievements in athletics than in the academic sphere. Were told that its (31) to compel boys with no athletic (32) to spend hours of misery on the playground, when, if (33) to themselves, they would occupy their time far more usefully in so
34、me (34) hobby. The (35) to this argument, no doubt, (36) the simple assumption that every non-athlete has some good hobby. Its not true; (37) even if it were, other hobbies are no substitute for being out, exercising the muscles and having (38) with our human beings.(39) the youthful idolizing of at
35、hletes, which tends to upset a boys (40) of values and may do (41) harm to the objects of this hero-worship, (42) a very different matter.The schoolboy (43) may suffer through being surrounded at an early age with feint (44) of artificial light. From preparatory school to university his career is a
36、(45) procession. Then he becomes a future legend, one of the great products of the school that is proud to call him her son although (46) may have taught him nothing except to play football. Not until he hangs up his (47) does he realize his true value-or the lack of it. Itd be better for everybody
37、if this artificial glory were (48) from games at an early stage.For some devotees, sport is kind of religion, the sporting spirit is the finest attitude to face life, since its possessor is very conscious of his obligation to the (49) . The truth is that games have practically no effect on character
38、. Games afford an opportunity for showing the spirit within; they are a (50) for virtue or for vice. Its for this reason that we should value them.（分数：20.00）A.tyrannicalB.bossyC.beastlyD.inhumaneA.favorB.tasteC.fateD.bentA.liveB.leftC.fightD.leavingA.profitableB.perfectC.professionalD.appropriateA.s
39、upportB.commentC.drawbackD.suppositionA.consists ofB.persists inC.lies inD.rests inA.andB.althoughC.asD.butA.conflictB.contractC.contactD.approachA.MoreoverB.ThereforeC.AsD.YetA.ideaB.senseC.notionD.conceptA.factualB.genuineC.conceptualD.visualA.isB.wasC.areD.wereA.teacherB.amateurC.athleteD.volunte
40、erA.sparkleB.applausesC.hornsD.cheersA.turbulentB.successiveC.continualD.triumphalA.heB.sheC.itD.oneA.applicationsB.bootsC.professionsD.resignsA.strippedB.deprivedC.relievedD.retrievedA.societyB.vicinityC.fellowshipD.communityA.avenueB.meansC.vehicleD.routine七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)3.I
41、like getting myself occupied with chores _ the time away. A more than to idle B than idling C rather than to idle D more than idling（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.Madness, is no doubt an _ fate for such a clear thinker. A sarcastic B ironic C irrational D ridiculous（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.I am _ grateful for the man
42、y kindnesses you have shown to my son. A excessively B impressively C certainly D exceedingly（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.All _ at the present time is an urgent and .rational decision other than endless dispute. A what is needed B for our needs C that is needed D the thing needed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The politic
43、ian will never again enjoy a reputation as a national hero as it _ before the scandal was exposed. A could B did C would D was（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Mr. Johnson knew that the most trivial chore could prove to be a _ if approached with enthusiasm. A prize B reward C refund D bonus（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.The g
44、raduates expected there _ a decent farewell party before their departure. A is B being C have been D to be（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.All the investigations _ before the deadline, the staff decided to have a party as a celebration. A been fulfilled B had been fulfilled C were fulfilled D having been fulfill
45、ed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.The President was _ by the directors as she toured the factory. A accompanied B attended C escorted D convoyed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Bread and butter _ popular with the westerners. A is B are C were D be（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.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.14
