1、专业四级-523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 done 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 done 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 3 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).Which of th
4、e following is NOT included in the mans job?（分数：1.00）A.Designing and preparing all the plans.B.Inspecting the site for construction.C.Deciding the most attractive prices.D.Studying related documents.(2).Where is Merlin headquarters located?（分数：1.00）A.In the Middle East.B.In Africa.C.In Europe.D.In A
5、si(3).What project is the mans company involved in at present?（分数：1.00）A.Building a dam in China.B.Building a motorway in Angola.C.Constructing a university in Vietnam.D.Constructing a hospital in YugoslaviQuestions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you
6、will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. （分数：3.00）(1).According to the conversation, what is one problem with arm exercise?（分数：1.00）A.It doesnt get rid of fat arms.B.It can damage arm muscles.C.It is not acceptable to most people.D.It can raise ones blood pr
7、essur(2).How did the woman obtain the information about arm exercise?（分数：1.00）A.By talking to an expert.B.By reading an article.C.By attending an exercise class.D.By listening to the radio.(3).Which of the following exercises is suggested?（分数：1.00）A.Wearing arm weights while you are swimming.B.Joggi
8、ng vigorously in one place for a long time.C.Using bicycles that require you to use both your arms and legs.D.Walking slowly while swinging your arms back and fortQuestions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the que
9、stions. Now, listen to the conversation. （分数：4.00）(1).What is TRUE of the woman?（分数：1.00）A.She has been an actress for many years.B.She is glad to talk about her past life.C.She has done a variety of jobs.D.She used to work as a nurs(2).Where was the woman working when she was caught sleeping?（分数：1.
10、00）A.She was working in a department store.B.She was working for a painting house.C.She was working for a taxi company.D.She was working as an actress.(3).Why did the woman stop being a house painter?（分数：1.00）A.She felt sick of the paint.B.She felt the job too much for her.C.She got up late and wasn
11、t in time for work.D.She felt bored and didnt show any enthusiasm.(4).What do we know about the woman as a taxi driver?（分数：1.00）A.She drove skillfully.B.She made big money.C.She hit a pole and was fired.D.Her passenger was hurt in an accident.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11 to 13 ar
12、e 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).What is the main topic of the news story?（分数：1.00）A.The coffee market in Boston.B.The advertising of a new product.C.A new trend in the United S
13、tates.D.Supermarkets in the coffee business.(2).What probably leads people to choose gourmet coffees over regular brands?（分数：1.00）A.Gourmet coffee tastes better.B.Gourmet coffee is less expensive.C.Regular brands of coffee have too much caffeine.D.Gourmet coffee is grown in the United States.(3).Wha
14、t will probably happen to the stores that sell only regular brands of coffee?（分数：1.00）A.They will successfully compete with gourmet coffee sellers.B.They will introduce new regular brands of coffee.C.They will lose some coffee business.D.They will run out of coffeQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the
15、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：4.00）(1).What is the report mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Desert area irrigation.B.Uses for cold seawater.C.The importance of conserving energy.D.Techniques for preserving th
16、e environment.(2).What does the new system enable farmers to do?（分数：1.00）A.To produce larger vegetables.B.To transport products more quickly.C.To grow crops in nontraditional climates.D.To keep vegetables fresher for a longer perio(3).Why are the pipes used in Hawaii?（分数：1.00）A.To transport water to
17、 higher elevations.B.To provide air-conditioning.C.To bring nutrients to the soil.D.To adjust the soil temperatur(4).Why does the speaker mention air-conditioning.9（分数：1.00）A.Its another possible use for seawater.B.Its used to cool water for irrigation.C.Its the primary use for electricity in the US
18、.D.Its necessary for growing vegetables in hot climates.Questions 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).How did the fire start?（分数：1.00）A.The cause remained unknown.B.A ma
19、n passed the forest and lit it on purpose.C.A motorist carelessly threw out a lighted cigarette.D.The bushes and trees were so dry that they burned by themselves.(2).Who warned the police about the fire?（分数：1.00）A.A fireman.B.A workman in the forest.C.A car driver.D.A truck driver.(3).Why couldnt th
20、e fire spread to the south?（分数：1.00）A.There was a lake there.B.There was a river there.C.There was a path there.D.There were a lot of firemen.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：6，分数：10.00)Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer
21、 the questions. Now, listen to the news. （分数：2.00）(1).Which of the following is CORRECT about the meeting in Addis Ababa?（分数：1.00）A.The attendees are the financial leaders of every country.B.The meeting predicted that Africa would suffer less from the financial crisis.C.The debate had decided how to
22、 deal with the financial crisis.D.The meeting brought help to the coming financial pain.(2).What does the news item mainly report?（分数：1.00）A.A meeting was held for the African leaders.B.Africa continent will face a tough financial situation.C.The African leaders asked for help by holding the meeting
23、.D.No one knows how to tackle the difficult financial crisis.2.Question 23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news. Why does the Big Three introduce new fuel-efficient vehicles?（分数：1.00）A.To improve thei
24、r vehicles image and increase sales.B.To enhance their production.C.To prepare new products.D.To prepare for the International Auto Show.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. （分数
25、：2.00）(1).Who is Margaret?（分数：1.00）A.Africa Secretary of Education.B.Nigeria Secretary of Education.C.Rwanda Secretary of Education.D.U.S. Secretary of Education.(2).What is the focus of the summit?（分数：1.00）A.Partnerships in higher education, food security, economic growth and health.B.Partnerships
26、in higher education, food security, population growth and health.C.Partnerships in higher education, food security, economic growth and wealth.D.Partnerships in higher education, public security, economic growth and healtQuestions 26 and 27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news ite
27、m, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. （分数：2.00）(1).What happened on Friday?（分数：1.00）A.Troops moved into Natal.B.Political violence broke out.C.A large rally took place,D.New emergency rules were issue(2).According to the news, which of the following powers
28、 was NOT given to the security forces?（分数：1.00）A.The complete banning of marches and rallies.B.The detention of people without charge.C.The maintenance of order by using necessary force.D.The right to search premises without a warrant.Questions 28 and 29 are based on the following news. At the end o
29、f the news item, you will be given I0 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. （分数：2.00）(1).The journalist was brought to court because_.（分数：1.00）A.he was working for a British newspaperB.he published an untrue storyC.his story was published in BritainD.he was working with other for
30、eign journalists(2).How did the lawyer defend for the journalist?（分数：1.00）A.He was an American journalist.B.He worked for a British newspaper.C.His story was published elsewhere.D.Foreigners are not subject to local laws.3.Question 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you
31、will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news. Why does the group Teach For America recruit college graduates?（分数：1.00）A.To help solve the problem of graduates employment.B.To teach in the financially stranded areas.C.To enhance the public service.D.To relieve the economic
32、downturn.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)The French have a reputation of not (31) in their own homes. Impressions about this (32) in France are based upon (33) in Paris. In Paris, daily and business life is (34) busy that many families want to cling to their privacy to themselves. But If you go to other
33、 places, you will find a person as (35) as almost any in Europe.And young people, (36) themselves from the formal standards and obligations of their parents, have become far more (37) in inviting friends as well as relatives to meals. They will usually make a few hours (38) How much they entertain m
34、ay depend upon (39) and how they live. The deeper you go into rural areas, (40) the welcome will be, and sometimes you will find young French farmers almost (41) hospitable.In Paris, (42) smart society level, the tradition of formality still powerfully exists. Here dinner-party habits can be still E
35、dwardian by most London standards, with printed invitation cards, probably evening dress, white-gloved waiters, rigid conventions about (43) the correct food and wines. Here peoples thought is that, if you are to give a party in your own homes, then it must be done perfectly or (44) . So it is held
36、very often. It is true that the formal tradition is (45) . But (46) in this more casual style, Parisians still wish for excellence. And they habitually stick to their little circles of (47) , (48) they are truly warm and sincere, but they (49) seem to want to meet new people outside their own circle
37、theyre too busy, too tire, and the (50) in Paris is too exacting.（分数：20.00）A.hostingB.entertainingC.amusingD.amazingA.inhospitalityB.hospitalityC.unhospitablenessD.hospitableness(3).Apeople B. lives C. farmers D. stays（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.A.veryB.tooC.soD.reallyA.welcomeB.welcomingC.inhospitableD.formal
38、A.freeB.freeingC.freedD.being freedA.casualB.formalC.simpleD.carelessA.noteB.noticeC.invitationD.thinkingA.with whomB.whenC.whereD.whatA.colderB.warmerC.the colderD.the warmerA.disgustinglyB.horriblyC.embarrassinglyD.exhaustinglyA.atB.onC.inD.forA.providingB.supplyingC.servingD.serving forA.elseB.ra
39、therC.soD.not at allA.decreasingB.decliningC.descendingD.reducingA.evenB.even ifC.even thoughD.althoughA.new friendsB.close friendsC.relativesD.colleaguesA.whoB.with whoC.whomD.with whomA.usuallyB.frequentlyC.occasionallyD.rarelyA.velocityB.tempoC.speedD.ratio七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)4.I
40、 dont think we need to worry _ regards the price. A. which B. with C. as D. about（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.She had taken great pains to conceal her emotions, and thereby made them _ conspicuous. A. all the more B. all the much C. all more D. all much（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.They _ when it A. hardly started, bega
41、n to snow B. had hardly started, had begun to snow C. had hardly started, began to snow D. hardly started, had begun to snow（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.Its as well not to get on the wrong _ of him. A. side B. place C. mood D. foot（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Walking is one of the best ways for a person to _ healthy. A
42、. maintain B. reserve C. preserve D. stay（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.A _ change in policy is needed if relations are ever to improve. A. severe B. violent C. drastic D. strict（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.I could hardly make any _ of this confusing letter at all. A. interpretation B. meaning C. message D. sense（分数：1.0
43、0）A.B.C.D.11.The house that we used to live in is in a very _ state. A. neglectful B. negligible C. neglected D. negligent（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Though sports _ the household, Joe drew the line when they interfered with family traditions and routine. A. overwhelmed B. affected C. dominated D. influence
44、d（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.David likes country life and has decided to _ farming. A. go in for B. go back on C. go through with D. go along with（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.The Chicago Bulls has many superstars, Michael Jordan, _ the most famous of them. A. is B. being C. to be D. is being（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.The l
45、ittle girl really didnt know how to _ the problem. A. tackle B. cope C. undergo D. underwent（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.The club was _ because no one wanted to keep it going. A. founded B. dismissed C. established D. developed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.He has the advantage _ the other students in English study, because his mother is an English teacher. A. over B. above C. to D. than（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.Two bright and beautiful e
