1、专业四级-537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 be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER
3、 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).What will the wom
4、an have to do in a few months according to the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Going through the passport formalities.B.Connecting with the university.C.Applying to study abroad.D.Renewing her passport.(2).What can we learn about the womans accommodation arrangements?（分数：1.00）A.She will stay in a house near
5、 the university.B.She will live in a dormitory in the university.C.She will live in her relatives apartment.D.She will stay in her classmates home.(3).What can we learn about the womans tuition from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Her tuition is free of charge.B.She gets scholarships to fulfill her tuit
6、ion.C.She studies abroad at her own expenses.D.Her father helps her pay her tuition.Questions 4 to 6 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 can be learned about th
7、e womans wedding ceremony from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.They held three wedding parties.B.They spent much money in celebrating.C.They held a party in their own country.D.They invited a friend as the witness.(2).Why didnt the womans parents attend the wedding party?（分数：1.00）A.Because they hated th
8、e bridegroom.B.Because they were so busy working.C.Because they missed the plane.D.Because they couldnt afford the plane fare.(3).Where did they spend their honeymoon?（分数：1.00）A.They went to Paris for their honeymoon.B.They went to their hometown for their honeymoon.C.They went to Africa for their h
9、oneymoon.D.They went to Europe for their honeymoon.Questions 7 to 10 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 did the woman get the rabbit?（分数：1.00）A.From her relat
10、ives house.B.From her friends house.C.In the street.D.From the humane society.(2).Why did the woman decide to keep a rabbit?（分数：1.00）A.Because she wanted white rabbit hair.B.Because she wanted a pet to accompany her.C.Because the rabbit is quiet and affectionate.D.Because she believed a rabbit can b
11、ring her good luck.(3).Which of the following about the rabbit is INCORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.It is easy to take care of the rabbit.B.The rabbit isnt smelly if you clean the cage regularly.C.The rabbit is a gentle animal.D.It can be trained to do a lot things like dogs.(4).What can the woman train the rabb
12、it to do?（分数：1.00）A.To go to the toilet in a fixed place.B.To protect its owners safety.C.To follow its owners order.D.To play all kinds of games.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 passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answ
13、er the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as being unhealthy for children?（分数：1.00）A.Foods that are high in fat.B.Foods from the fast-food restaurant.C.Drinks that are high in sugar.D.Drinks that contain no sugar.(2).How much does United States
14、spend on obesity-linked diseases every year?（分数：1.00）A.1.5 billion.B.15 billion.C.150 billion.D.1,500 billion.(3).Health experts suggest that children should_.（分数：1.00）A.get more attention from adultsB.learn to select the proper TV programsC.spend less time on playing electronic devicesD.get some ph
15、ysical exercise every dayQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the 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).In this passage, the speaker is trying to _.（分数：1.00）A.complain about a bad conference centerB.descr
16、ibe what makes a good conferenceC.persuade employers to choose a conference hotelD.advise employees where to stay for a conference(2).What would people learn from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.To find out about organizing conferences.B.To learn how to reward good employees.C.To find out about running a bus
17、iness.D.To learn some details about conference centers.(3).What is very important when choosing a conference center?（分数：1.00）A.Cheap food and drink.B.Free car parking.C.Good transport connections.D.Popular tour areas.(4).Why does the speaker think a buffet lunch is a good idea?（分数：1.00）A.Its relaxin
18、g.B.Its quick.C.Its cheap.D.Its tasty.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 much child benefit does a family get for their second child a week?（分数：1.00）A. 20.1
19、3.B. 20.30.C. 33.70.D. 13.40.(2).Children over 18 years old who are still eligible for child benefit must be _.（分数：1.00）A.from single parent familiesB.in low-income familiesC.in full-time educationD.under training for work(3).The 2013 new child benefit plan will affect families_.（分数：1.00）A.in which
20、one or both parents are higher-rate taxpayersB.where both parents are on modest incomesC.whose total yearly income is more than 44,000D.whose total yearly income is less than 44,000五、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,
21、 you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).Ireland has requested financial assistance to_.（分数：1.00）A.solve the unemployment problemB.support the government electionC.help the banks that are in troubleD.pay back its loan from the European Union(2).The I
22、nternational Momentary Fund is likely to_.（分数：1.00）A.give loans to IrelandB.consider European Unions suggestionC.ask the United Kingdom to helpD.stay away from the troubleQuestions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the ques
23、tions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).According to Nigerian officials, the presidential election will be held in_.（分数：1.00）A.January this yearB.April this yearC.January next yearD.April next year(2).One of the possible reason for the delaying of the presidential election was postponed is _.（分数：
24、1.00）A.the parliaments disapprovalB.the flawed voters rollC.the PDPs interruptionD.the military forces influenceQuestions 25 and 26 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).The United State
25、s and South Korea have disagreement on their_.（分数：1.00）A.meeting dateB.trade issuesC.diplomatic policiesD.economic measures(2).At a news conference, Mr. Obama said that_.（分数：1.00）A.the two presidents have worked hardB.he has an optimistic outlook on the outcomeC.he hopes the agreement can benefit th
26、e U. S, moreD.people of both countries are concerned about the disagreementQuestions 27 and 28 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).What caused Serena Williams to miss the Australian Op
27、en?（分数：1.00）A.Her foot surgery.B.Her depression.C.Her fears towards her competitors.D.Her arm injury.(2).How many grand slams has Serena Williams won this year?（分数：1.00）A.1.B.2.C.4.D.13.2.Question 29 is based on the following: news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer
28、the questions.Now, listen to the news.The tunnel discovered on the U. S. -Mexican border was used to_.（分数：1.00）A.deliver food to the U. S. illegallyB.allow Mexicans get into the U. S. freelyC.transport drugs through the borderD.bring money from the U.S. into Mexico3.Question 30 is based on the follo
29、wing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.What drove people of Ivory Coast into neighboring countries?（分数：1.00）A.Regional poverty.B.National disaster.C.Insecure political condition.D.Violent demonstration.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数
30、：20.00)It is hard to say how long people have been drinking wine. Wine is far older than recorded history. Some experts say it is as old as (31) itself.The flint wine ever made was (32) an accident. People in ancient times (33) have picked ripe grapes. Some juicy grapes at the bottom of the containe
31、r were (34) together. As the grapes broke open, yeasts on the skins went to work turning sugar from the fruit into alcohol. It is the fermentation (35) that turns grape juice into wine.Wine was not just about having a/an (36) drink. It could be stored for future use. (37) it was nutritious and much
32、safer to drink than water during early times. Some experts say that up (38) the 1600s in Europe, wine was one of the only prepared drinks. After that, wine had (39) from beer, coffee, and tea.Winemaking probably began in the ancient Near East and Egypt. Burial places in ancient Egypt (40) informatio
33、n about wine and its importance in Egyptian culture. The ancient Romans greatly expanded the winemaking (41) By the end of the Roman Empire, almost all of the major wine producing (42) still in production today (43) established in western Europe.One thing was very important for the start of the mode
34、m wine industry. Wine (44) a better storage method. In the mid-16OOs people began making glass wine bottles that were (45) and low cost. Before that, wine was transported in containers made (46) wood, clay or leather.Glass bottles and the tight seal of a cork (47) wine to last longer in storage. It
35、became clear that wine (48) even better over time. These developments (49) a whole new kind of wine culture.Today, the top wine producing countries in the world are Italy, France and Spain, (50) the United States.（分数：20.00）A.mankindB.languageC.cultureD.civilizationA.generallyB.admittedlyC.probablyD.
36、undoubtedlyA.mustB.mightC.canD.shouldA.smashedB.collidedC.crashedD.crushedA.processB.procedureC.mannerD.modeA.amusingB.fascinatingC.enjoyableD.acceptableA.HoweverB.ThereforeC.AndD.ThenA.withB.forC.againstD.toA.interruptionB.exploitationC.invasionD.competitionA.submitB.provideC.equipD.bringA.professi
37、onB.manufactureC.industryD.enterpriseA.territoriesB.areasC.sectionsD.communitiesA.wereB.would beC.have beenD.had beenA.requestedB.appealedC.neededD.deservedA.strongerB.more delicateC.mightierD.biggerA.ofB.forC.inD.fromA.letB.permittedC.guaranteedD.ensuredA.drankB.sensedC.feltD.tastedA.led toB.amount
38、ed toC.devoted toD.catered toA.confronted withB.tied up withC.followed byD.preceded by七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)4.During the process of the experiment, he underwent _. A the most unimaginable frightful ordeals B the most frightful ordeals unimaginable C the most frightful unimaginable ord
39、eals D the unimaginable most frightful ordeals（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.The experts give much advice _ improving performance and obtaining higher efficiency. A on B to C with D for（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Poetry can never be _ expressed in another language. A properly B amply C sufficiently D adequately（分数：1.00）
40、A.B.C.D.7.She pays me a very charming _ on my painting. A compliment B complement C implement D accomplishment（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.It is hardly _ that she has grown so tall in one year. A credulous B credible C feasible D plausible（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.In the sentence I consider the book expensive, the i
41、talicized word is_. A an attribute B an adverbial C an object complement D a subject complement（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.We delayed our departure_ bad weather. A on account of B to account of C with account of D for account of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Most companies have a rigid timetable. When they say one-hou
42、r rest at noon, _ includes time for eating. A as B which C what D that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.He speaks English so fluently as if he _ English in England. A studied B had studied C would study D should study（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.He explained everything over and over again _ anyone should misunderstand him
43、. A since B when C lest D as if（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.It was necessary that he _ everything ready ahead of time. A has made B had made C make D makes（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Which italicized part in the following sentences indicates REASON? A Stepping off the pavement, he was knocked down by the bus. B He w
44、ent out shutting the door behind him. C Being sick, I stayed at home. D She hurried into office, carrying documents in hand.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.This cage is too small, and the animals have nothing to do all day but _ inside round and round. A to run B running C runs D run（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.They divide the city into sections, each _ having its own streets or blocks. A district B region C area D vicinity（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.We hope to _ our aim by peaceful means. A reach B achieve C arrive D
