1、专业四级-524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 A
3、NSWER SHEET ONE.Now listen to the passage.（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.This conversation is most likely to take place_（分数：1.00）A.at a department storeB.in the woman s laboratoryC.in a kitchenD.at the woman s
4、 house3.The woman is looking for _（分数：1.00）A.a cabinetB.a refrigeratorC.a lightD.a shelf4.The woman found out about the item_（分数：1.00）A.because a salesman recommended itB.because she saw an advertisementC.because hex friend has oneD.because she bought one before五、Questions 4 to 7 are(总题数：4，分数：4.00)5
5、.The oldest documented age for a redwood tree is approximately _（分数：1.00）A.350 yearsB.400 yearsC.800 yearsD.2,000 years6._has contributed most to the redwoods survival.（分数：1.00）A.Absence of natural enemiesB.Resistant bark and damp climateC.Coastal isolationD.Cool weather and daily fog7.The tallest t
6、rees can be found _（分数：1.00）A.in Muir WoodsB.Near Los AngelesC.in San FranciscoD.Along the northern California coast8.Many tourists visit Muir woods rather than other redwood forests _（分数：1.00）A.because it has no admission feeB.because it is near San FranciscoC.because it has a good view of the coas
7、tD.because it can be seen in one hour六、Questions 8 to l0 ar(总题数：3，分数：3.00)9.The woman is interested in seeing _（分数：1.00）A.an exhibit of paintingsB.a Broadway playC.a modem dance productionD.an opera10.The word apple in the phrase The Big Apple mean _（分数：1.00）A.an instrumentB.a cityC.a theaterD.a con
8、cert11._gave New York its nickname.（分数：1.00）A.ArtistsB.Tour guidesC.GrocersD.Musicians七、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Questions 11 to 13ar(总题数：3，分数：3.00)12._ killed the three chickens. Now listen to the conversation.（分数：1.00）A.The cruel masterB.The man in the kitchenC.The pet birdD.The fourth c
9、hicken13.The man shocked at the scene the next morning _（分数：1.00）A.because the bird had finally understood his threatB.because the bird managed to escape from the chicken houseC.because the bird had learned to scream back at himD.because the bird was living peacefully with the chickens14.The man los
10、e his temper _（分数：1.00）A.because the bird couldn t repeat his masters nameB.because the bird screamed all day longC.because the bird uttered the wrong wordD.because the bird failed to say the name of the town九、Questions 14 to 16 a(总题数：3，分数：3.00)15.According to the speaker, yoga should NOT be describ
11、ed as _（分数：1.00）A.a delicate artB.a religionC.an exact scienceD.a way of life16.If a person practices yoga on a full stomach, _（分数：1.00）A.his general health will benefit greatlyB.he will begin to breathe more regularlyC.his flexibility will decreaseD.he will lose weight readily17.When a person pract
12、icing a particular yoga exercise has stretched his body to the point where it begins to hurt, he should_（分数：1.00）A.begin breathing through the nostrilsB.slow down somewhat, but continue strainingC.stop the particular exercise at onceD.close his mouth immediately十、Questions 17 to 20 a(总题数：4，分数：4.00)1
13、8._ is the key word in the treatment of eye problems.（分数：1.00）A.Chemical bumsB.VictimC.UrgencyD.Physician19.The passage is about _（分数：1.00）A.poison control centers and doctorsB.bathing from a container or in a showerC.the effect of water temperature on eyeballsD.first-aid treatment of eye problems20
14、.How high from the victims head should the water be poured?（分数：1.00）A.Fifteen minutes.B.Two or three inches.C.Immediately.D.Into the inside comer of the eye.21.The treatment of eye problems is so important _（分数：1.00）A.because one only gets one pair of eyes; delay in treatment or inadequate treatment
15、 may cause permanent eye damageB.because the eyes are the windows to the soulC.because adults need to wash out their eyes in a shower periodicallyD.because only physicians can treat eye bums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.From the news item, we are sure
16、 this was at least Rices _ trip to Iraq.（分数：1.00）A.firstB.secondC.thirdD.fourth23.Whir of the following is NOT mentioned as the tasks confronting Iraqi government?（分数：1.00）A.Coping with the infrastructure demands.B.Dealing with the countrys safety needs.C.Drafting a new constitution.D.Striking the a
17、nti-US insurgents.十三、Questions 23 and 24 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)24.Whats the difference between the two phases of experiments?（分数：1.00）A.The two kinds of vaccines were vaccinated together on volunteers in the first phase.B.The two kinds of vaccines will be vaccinated together on volunteers in the second pha
18、se.C.The combined safety of vaccines had been tested in the first phase.D.The safety of each vaccine will be tested in the second phase.25.The poxvirus vaccine is aimed to _（分数：1.00）A.form immunity to HIV and AIDS virusB.help the bodys antibodiesC.help the body s cellsD.strengthen the body s immunit
19、y十四、Questions 25 and 26 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)26._ was believed to be responsible for the blasts.（分数：1.00）A.Local Basque policeB.Those supporting governments policyC.separatist ETA groupD.Those opposing government s policy27.What is the government attitude towards ETA group?（分数：1.00）A.Negotiating with it.B
20、.Resorting to violence against it.C.Supporting the cause of the group.D.Conceding to its independence demand.十五、Questions 27 and 28 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)28.Why did the council refuse to pay?.（分数：1.00）A.Because Kerry failed to radio the airport in advance.B.Because the extent of damage has not been assesse
21、d yet.C.Because the pilot did n t give an advance notice to the airport.D.Because the plane had only a wing flap system damaged.29.What is troubling Kerry Packer?（分数：1.00）A.He did n t know who should pay the repair bill.B.He was accused of improper jet piloting.C.He was attacked by a kangaroo.D.His
22、private jet killed a kangaroo.十六、Questions 29 and 30 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)30.What did the man not do after he had crept into the house of Sandra Bayley?（分数：1.00）A.Brushing his teethB.Stealing a toothbrushC.Taking a cup of teaD.Taking a hot bath31.Who was Sandra Bayley ?（分数：1.00）A.The man s neighbor.B.The
23、man s own mother.C.The mans ex-wife.D.The mans ex-mother-in-law.十七、PART CLOZE(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、In a telephone surve(总题数：20，分数：20.00)32.（分数：1.00）A.obligedB.likelyC.probableD.partial33.（分数：1.00）A.perfectB.betterC.reasonableD.correct34.（分数：1.00）A.privateB.individualC.personalD.own35.（分数：1.00）A.generalB
24、.naturalC.similarD.specific36.（分数：1.00）A.toB.byC.inD.with37.（分数：1.00）A.aroundB.acrossC.onD.above38.（分数：1.00）A.learnedB.suggestedC.taughtD.advised39.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.whichC.thatD.other40.（分数：1.00）A.operationB.positionC.motionD.location41.（分数：1.00）A.formedB.alteredC.believedD.thought42.（分数：1.00）A.howB
25、.whichC.thatD.what43.（分数：1.00）A.thoseB.theseC.whoD.they44.（分数：1.00）A.existB.occurC.surviveD.maintain45.（分数：1.00）A.inB.withC.onD.for46.（分数：1.00）A.withB.intoC.toD.along47.（分数：1.00）A.onB.withC.underD.for48.（分数：1.00）A.excessiveB.extraC.additionalD.added49.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.soC.whileD.for50.（分数：1.00）A.vi
26、rtuallyB.remarkablyC.ideallyD.preferably51.（分数：1.00）A.adultsB.teachersC.scientistsD.students十九、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)52.When supply exceeds demand for any product, prices are _ to fall.（分数：1.00）A.timelyB.liableC.simultaneousD.subject53.As visiting scholars, they willingly _ to the custo
27、ms of the country they live in.（分数：1.00）A.submitB.commitC.conformD.subject54.Many a delegate was in favor of his proposal that a special committee_ to investigate the incident.（分数：1.00）A.were set upB.was set upC.be set upD.set up55.There was such a long line at the exhibition _ we had to wait for ab
28、out half an hour.（分数：1.00）A.asB.thatC.soD.hence56.Weeks _ before anyone was arrested in connection with the bank robbery.（分数：1.00）A.elapsedB.expiredC.overlappedD.terminated57.The fire was finally brought under control, but not _ extensive damage had been caused.（分数：1.00）A.beforeB.sinceC.agarD.as58.T
29、he mother didn t know who_ for the broken glass.（分数：1.00）A.blamedB.be blamedC.to blameD.would blame59.The ball _ two or three Times before rolling down the slope.（分数：1.00）A.swayedB.hoppedC.dartedD.bounced60.Things might have been much worse ff the mother_ on her right to keep the baby.（分数：1.00）A.has
30、 been insistingB.had insistedC.would insistD.insisted61.Rod is determined to get a seat for the concert _ it means standing in a queue all night.（分数：1.00）A.as ifB.even ifC.providedD.whatever62.As a public relations officex, he is said _ some very influential people.（分数：1.00）A.to knowB.to be knowingC
31、.to have been knowingD.to have known63.The millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, _ all practical value by the time they were finished.（分数：1.00）A.had lostB.would have lostC.would loseD.should have lost64.Contrast may make something appear more beautiful than it is when _ alon
32、e.（分数：1.00）A.seenB.is seenC.to be seenD.having been seen65.Her jewelry _ under the spotlights and she became the dominant figure at the bail.（分数：1.00）A.blazedB.dazzledC.glaredD.glittered66.We had n t met for 20 years, but I recognized her _ I saw her.（分数：1.00）A.the momentB.for the momentC.the moment
33、 whenD.at the moment when67.With the development in science and technology man can make various flowers _ before their time.（分数：1.00）A.be bloomedB.bloomC.bloomedD.blooming68.Connie was told that if she worked too hard, her health would _（分数：1.00）A.decayB.deteriorateC.descendD.degrade69.Government re
34、ports, examination compositions, legal documents and most business letters are the main situations _ formal language is used.（分数：1.00）A.in whichB.at whatC.on whichD.in that70.The professor found himself constantly _ the question: How could anyone do these things?（分数：1.00）A.poringB.ponderingC.presidi
35、ngD.presuming71.She had recently left a job and had helped herself to copies of the companys client data, which she intended to _ in starting her own business.（分数：1.00）A.dwell onB.base onC.draw uponD.come upon72.We find that some birds _ twice a year between hot and cold countries.（分数：1.00）A.migrate
36、B.emigrateC.transferD.commute73.In those days, executives expected to spend most of their lives in the same firm and, unless they were dismissed for _, to mare at the age of 65.（分数：1.00）A.denialB.deductionC.integrityD.incompetence74.He wasnt appointed chairman of the committee, _ not very popular wi
37、th all its members.（分数：1.00）A.to be consideredB.consideringC.being consideredD.having considered75.The boy spent as much time watching TV as he_ studying.（分数：1.00）A.doesB.hadC.wasD.did76._ that the demand for power continues to rise at the current rate, it will not be long before traditional sources
38、 become inadequate.（分数：1.00）A.ConcerningB.RegardingC.AscertainingD.Assuming77.The results are hardly _ ; he cannot believe they are accurate.（分数：1.00）A.crucialB.criticalC.credibleD.contrary78.He raised his eyebrows and stuck his head forward and _ it in a single nod, a gesture boys used then for OK
39、when they were pleased.（分数：1.00）A.jerkedB.twistedC.shruggedD.tugged79.Others viewed the findings with _, noting that a cause-and-effect relationship between passive smoking and cancer remains to be shown.（分数：1.00）A.cautionB.passionC.optimismD.deliberation80.All flights _ because of the terrible weat
40、her, they had to go there by train.（分数：1.00）A.having been canceledB.had been canceledC.having canceledD.were canceled81.Often such arguments have the effect of _ rather than clarifying the issues involved.（分数：1.00）A.blockingB.obscuringC.tacklingD.prejudicing二十、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十一、TE
41、XT A(总题数：5，分数：5.00)82.A suggested measure to be taken to reduce teenagers driving accidents is _（分数：1.00）A.driving in the presence of an adult should be made a ruleB.they should be prohibited from taking on passengersC.they should not be allowed to drive after l0 p.m.D.the licensing system should be
42、 improved83.Which of the following situations is most dangerous according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Adults giving a lift to teenagers on the highway affair 10 p.m.B.A teenager driving after midnight with passengers in the car.C.Adults driving with three or more teenage passengers late at night.D.A t
43、eenager getting a lift from a stranger on the highway at midnight.84.According to Robert Foss, the high death rate of teenage drivers is mainly due to _（分数：1.00）A.their frequent driving at nightB.their improper way of drivingC.their lack of driving experienceD.their driving with passengers85.According to Paragraph 3, which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Teenagers should spend more time learning to drive.B.Driving is
