1、专业四级-521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 list 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:0,分数:0.00)四、Questions 1 to 3 are(总题数:3,分数:3.00)2.Which of the following is NOT the reason that Lisa thinks Rice is qualified for the position?(分数:1.00)A.She is well liked and has good qualifications.B.She gets
4、well along with other people.C.She knows how to deal with and handle people.D.Women are more likely to be accepted by others.3.The woman believes that Rice should be given more support because _.(分数:1.00)A.women have been in trouble for a long timeB.women are not so strong as menC.she thinks Rice is
5、 qualified for the positionD.Rice will find herself in a difficult position once selected4.What does the man think of Thatcher?(分数:1.00)A.She was just lucky.B.She was exceptional.C.She was strong-minded.D.She was a chauvinist.五、Questions 4 to 7 are(总题数:4,分数:4.00)5.What has happened to the man?(分数:1.
6、00)A.He needs a gas station.B.He lost his way home.C.He wants to go to the hospital.D.He lost the letter to be posted.6.Where is the location of the service station?(分数:1.00)A.Next to the light stop.B.Left to the post office.C.Right to the bank and hospital.D.About one mile from where he is now.7.Wh
7、at is the womans attitude toward the man?(分数:1.00)A.She is indifferentB.She is a little impatient.C.She is warm-hearted and patient.D.She is alert and cautious.8.What will the man do at the next step?(分数:1.00)A.Go to the hospital directly.B.Leave for the post office.C.Go to the bank and get some mon
8、ey first.D.Go to buy a map at the service station.六、Questions 8 to 10 ar(总题数:3,分数:3.00)9.What are the main functions of dances in their cultures?(分数:1.00)A.Traditional dances performed are nothing more than a spectacle.B.Dances are mainly for entertainment in their customs.C.They sometimes perform d
9、ances for sacred ceremonies.D.In their cultures dance is only for the ritual ceremonial service.10.Why are the dances approved by the elders of the tribes?(分数:1.00)A.All of the activities in the tribe are sponsored by the elders.B.The elders must give approval to perform sacred dances.C.The elders m
10、ake sure the dances are performed properly.D.The elders are the most experienced ones.11.Which of the following is NOT correct according to the conversation?(分数:1.00)A.The dancers are not only confined to native American Indians.B.Its hard to tell the origin of the music, dances and some costumes.C.
11、Even within the same tribe no universal style or complete agreement exists.D.The won-us-award dance was originally used to retell battles.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.In what way can the work stress be reduced?(分数:1.00)A.To have more work manually.B.To b
12、e under more supervision.C.To be less ambitious.D.To be rewarded for their success.13.Which of the following will NOT possibly lead to heart disease?(分数:1.00)A.High blood pressure.B.Oversleeping.C.Smoking and being overweight.D.Job stress.14.Which element of the following can contribute to work stre
13、ss according to the passage?(分数:1.00)A.Cardiovascular disease.B.Overwork with little appreciation.C.Lack of exercise.D.Long time isolation.九、Questions 14 to 16 a(总题数:3,分数:3.00)15.What can we learn from todays youth?(分数:1.00)A.They are more pessimistic than we think.B.About four out of five young peo
14、ple are satisfied with their family life.C.They work much harder than before.D.They are not very confident about their future and the society.16.Which of the following is NOT true about the findings of the polls?(分数:1.00)A.Good family atmosphere gives kids an advantage in school study.B.Family gap a
15、pplies to students of all backgrounds.C.Parents education background has little impact on the childrens score.D.There is a racial and gender difference on the childrens score.17.What is the passage mainly about?(分数:1.00)A.The significant role family plays in the childrens academic achievements.B.The
16、 difference between the poor families and the rich ones.C.Parentsinfluence on childrens development.D.The research done by the Readers Digest.十、Questions 17 to 20 a(总题数:4,分数:4.00)18.What is the passage mainly about?(分数:1.00)A.Animals can serve people in many ways.B.The difference between trained dog
17、s and normal ones.C.Man made use of animals long ago.D.Animals can bring pleasure to human beings.19.All of the following ale true according to the passage EXCEPT _(分数:1.00)A.in the wartime trained message pigeons can fly 500 to 600 milesB.hardships and dangers cannot block pigeons instinct to retur
18、n homeC.racing horses are able to learn much faster than other horsesD.the message paper is carried usually under the wings of the pigeons20.What can we infer from the passage?(分数:1.00)A.Dogs have a natural instinct to return home.B.Seeing-dogs sometimes may not obey its master.C.Dogs are kept mostl
19、y as companions for old people.D.Guarding dogs always nm fast.21.What is necessary for a horse trainer?(分数:1.00)A.He can make the wild horse under control.B.He would not be disturbed by other disturbances.C.He can understand the horses special habits.D.He needs to be patient and understanding.十一、SEC
20、TION 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.She was best known for the interpretation of _.(分数:1.00)A.I Love You PorgyB.My Baby Just Cares for MeC.Porgy and VestD.I Put A Spell On You23.When Nina Simon was young, she received training in _.(分数:1.00)A.piano playingB.class
21、ical musicC.jazz and blueD.classical dance十三、Questions 23 and 24 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)24.What has happened to Tomaz Humar?(分数:1.00)A.He fell off the mountain.B.He lost his way to his base camp.C.He was held by ice screws and ropes on the cliff.D.He lost his sleeping bag.25.Why did NOT the rescue go smooth
22、ly?(分数:1.00)A.Because of the military interference.B.Because of the low temperature.C.Because of the avalanches and bad weather.D.Because of the unconsciousness of Tomaz Humar.十四、Question 25 is based(总题数:1,分数:1.00)26.What is NOT correct about the British High Commission in Nigeria?(分数:1.00)A.It turn
23、ed down 85 percent of the applications.B.The commission hardly can deal with the heavy workload.C.Its ban is only a temporary act.D.Its office is to be reorganized.十五、Questions 26 and 27 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)27.Absenteeism in Britain _.(分数:1.00)A.is now a big problemB.could lead to dismiss of the staffC.i
24、s not so serious as beforeD.is protected by the employment laws28.What was peoples response to Royal Mails scheme?(分数:1.00)A.It was warmly welcomed.B.People could understand the action.C.They had some doubt about it.D.They were indifferent to such a move.十六、Questions 28 to 30 a(总题数:3,分数:3.00)29.What
25、 is NOT true to that World Cup?(分数:1.00)A.It was held in 1986.B.The disputed goal occurred in the quarterfinals.C.The score between Argentina and England was 2 to 1.D.Argentina eventually lifted the World Cup with the score of 2 to 1.30.What was the response to such a controversial goal?(分数:1.00)A.M
26、aradona described it as a miracle.B.The England coach claimed it was the will of God.C.Years later Maradona told the truth.D.Many people felt very angry.31.The ball going into the net _.(分数:1.00)A.was fisted by Maradonas left armB.was beaten by Maradonas rlgbt elbowC.was flipped by Maradonas fingers
27、D.was pushed by Maradonas left hand十七、PART CLOZE(总题数:0,分数:0.00)十八、The effect of the ba(总题数:20,分数:20.00)32.(分数:1.00)A.demonstrateB.interpretC.exhibitD.explain33.(分数:1.00)A.abilityB.interestC.benefitD.advantage34.(分数:1.00)A.deficientB.incompleteC.inadequateD.partial35.(分数:1.00)A.MoreoverB.HoweverC.Oth
28、erwiseD.Thus36.(分数:1.00)A.overtaxedB.overdosedC.overweighedD.overlapped37.(分数:1.00)A.took onB.aroused fromC.brought onD.carried off38.(分数:1.00)A.senseB.meaningC.conceptionD.cognition39.(分数:1.00)A.dominanceB.determinantC.determinerD.premise40.(分数:1.00)A.conferenceB.symposiumC.seminarD.discipline41.(分
29、数:1.00)A.SinceB.DespiteC.AlthoughD.Unless42.(分数:1.00)A.atB.onC.forD.with43.(分数:1.00)A.throughB.acrossC.intoD.towards44.(分数:1.00)A.increaseB.raiseC.erectD.generate45.(分数:1.00)A.refutablyB.indispensablyC.inevitablyD.irrationally46.(分数:1.00)A.creekB.floodC.tormentD.torrent47.(分数:1.00)A.notorietyB.compa
30、tibilityC.proximityD.priority48.(分数:1.00)A.acceleratingB.strengtheningC.decliningD.fluctuating49.(分数:1.00)A.predecessorsB.successorsC.processorsD.dominators50.(分数:1.00)A.adoptedB.incorporatedC.administeredD.established51.(分数:1.00)A.NeverthelessB.ThereforeC.FurthermoreD.Hence十九、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数
31、:30,分数:30.00)52.Im very glad to know that my boss has generously agreed to _ my debt in return for certain services.(分数:1.00)A.take awayB.cat outC.write offD.clear up53.It is unfortunate that now violence and cartoons _ the most distinctive characteristic of childrens programs.(分数:1.00)A.would beB.s
32、hould beC.might beD.will be54.Our scientific findings cannot be regarded as _. in such a short period of time.(分数:1.00)A.to have been obtainedB.to be obtainedC.having been obtainedD.being obtained55._ before we depart the day after tomorrow, we should have a wonderful party.(分数:1.00)A.Were they to a
33、rriveB.Would they arriveC.Were they arrivingD.Had they arrived56.In the course of the whole life the wise businessmen do far more than just _ money.(分数:1.00)A.madeB.to makeC.makeD.making57.His maturity appears in the _ clear-sightedness with which he could observe his own character.(分数:1.00)A.indiff
34、erentB.unconcernedC.detachedD.incurious58.It might be argued that _ the audience is given a choice between symphony and a Western film, more will chose the latter to watch.(分数:1.00)A.consideringB.givenC.providedD.supplied59.Whatever his former conduct _ , his circumstance should exempt him from rebu
35、ke now.(分数:1.00)A.may have beenB.can beC.had have beenD.could have been60.Being in a tight corner, Jimmy sold for 1000 dollars the _ of his mothers first work that won her fame.(分数:1.00)A.duplicateB.manuscriptC.heritageD.remains61.Going out for a holiday is a good way to relax and refresh yourself,
36、and this is especially true _ it comes to preventing depression.(分数:1.00)A.sinceB.beforeC.afterD.when62.It turned out that the officer was not _ for the abuse of land.(分数:1.00)A.to blameB.to be blamedC.to be blamingD.to have been blamed63.The trade unions in this industry are _ any reduction in wage
37、s.(分数:1.00)A.opposed toB.objecting againstC.reacted toD.resisting against64.The ships generator broke down, and the pumps had to be operated _ instead of mechanically.(分数:1.00)A.automaticallyB.artificiallyC.superficiallyD.manually65.However, as the evidence began to _ experts from the Zoo felt oblig
38、ed to investigate.(分数:1.00)A.accumulateB.amassC.assembleD.congregate66._ you are proven innocent, you can shake off all the shadows cast on you.(分数:1.00)A.WhileB.Even thoughC.Now thatD.For67.The new technological revolution on American newspapers has brought increased _ , a wider range of publicatio
39、ns and an expansion of newspaper jobs.(分数:1.00)A.manipulationB.reproductionC.circulationD.penetration68.We have entered an era when ever greater numbers of people wish to travel and have the means at their _ of doing so.(分数:1.00)A.disposalB.dispositionC.arrangementD.administration69.The disappearanc
40、e of her paper has never been(分数:1.00)A.counted forB.looked uponC.accounted forD.checked up70.Ms Smith was _ pleased when heard her daughter failed the Entrance Exam to College again.(分数:1.00)A.all butB.none butC.anything butD.nothing but71.During times of war or economic _ many people convert their
41、 wealth into precious stones, which are transportable and more easily sold.(分数:1.00)A.distractionB.disturbanceC.tremorD.vibration72.The defending lawyer quickly spotted the _ in the allegations made by the prosecution.(分数:1.00)A.differenceB.inconsistencyC.deficiencyD.gap73.This _ of public money has
42、 cast doubts on the actions of the whole top management of the corporation.(分数:1.00)A.abuseB.misuseC.mistreatmentD.disoperation74.The clerk reminded him to _ a stamp to the envelope.(分数:1.00)A.attachB.affixC.annexD.fasten75._ , she led a life of complete seclusion, and almost isolated from the outsi
43、de.(分数:1.00)A.Being disgracedB.DisgracedC.DisgracingD.She was disgraced76.How strict tutors are with their pupils _ a strong impact on the quality of their pupils academic papers.(分数:1.00)A.hasB.haveC.havingD.to have77.The authority claims that the new pills can dramatically increase life expectancy
44、, but theres no evidence to support this.(分数:1.00)A.empiricalB.actualC.concreteD.imperial78.To be honest, Id rather you _ anything about it for the time being.(分数:1.00)A.have doneB.havent doneC.dont doD.didnt do79.She is _ enough when she is not preoccupied with business problems.(分数:1.00)A.amiableB.affableC.obligingD.agreeable80.As _ announced on to