1、专业四级-558及答案解析 (总分：160.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART DICTATION(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.（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
2、listen to the conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).Why did Den buy an older car?（分数：1.00）A.Because it was cheap.B.Because it is in such good condition.C.Because it is a collectors item.D.Because he can re-sell it at a high pric(2).When was Dens car made?（分数：1.00）A.In the 1930s.B.In the 1940s.C.In the 1950s.D.I
3、n the 1960s.(3).What does Den plan to do with the car he bought?（分数：1.00）A.Replace its engine.B.Enter it in some shows.C.Take it on a long drive.D.Re-sell it for more money.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answe
4、r the questions.Now listen to the conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).Where is this conversation taking place?（分数：1.00）A.At a conference hall.B.At an art gallery.C.At an airport.D.At a hotel.(2).What does Ms. Cook imply that her main purpose was in coming to this town?（分数：1.00）A.To attend a conference.B.To se
5、e the planetarium.C.To change planes.D.To go sightseein(3).Why does Ms. Cook not want to go to the planetarium?（分数：1.00）A.She has recently gone there.B.Its not a very good one.C.Theres one in her home town.D.It will be closed when shes fre(4).How will Ms. Cook probably get to the waterfall?（分数：1.00）
6、A.On foot and by boat.B.By car and on foot.C.By air and by car.D.By air and by bus.Questions 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 are the man and woman di
7、scussing?（分数：1.00）A.Information in a news article.B.Details from a recent lecture.C.A weather forecast.D.A friends experienc(2).What is the woman going to do if shes caught out in a thunderstorm?（分数：1.00）A.Stand under a tall tree.B.Immerse herself in water.C.Look for a closed care or building.D.Rema
8、in in constant motion.(3).What is the mans opinion of taking a bath during a thunderstorm?（分数：1.00）A.He doesnt think its a good idea.B.He thinks a shower would he better.C.He believes that lightning strikes clean surfaces.D.He thinks it would be a waste of water.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Q
9、uestions 11 to 13 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).What is the lowest temperature in the Antarctic?（分数：1.00）A.-78.B.-98.C.-88.D.-68.(2).How long did it take Byrd and his colleagu
10、es to fly from Little America to the South Pole and back?A. 19 hours. C. 18 hours. B. 17 hours. D. 16 hours.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.For six months of the year there is total darkness in Antarctic.B.Even in the summer months the temperature is oft
11、en below zero in Antarctic.C.The expedition led by Ronald Amundsen was the largest and best equipped expedition that had ever set out for the Antarctic.D.Byrds major achievement was to introduce the use of aircraft, radio and other devices in polar exploration.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the fol
12、lowing 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).Where was Thorpes athletic talent discovered?（分数：1.00）A.At Harvard.B.At West Point.C.At the Carlisle Indian School.D.At the Olympic Games held in Stockholm.(2).Accor
13、ding to the passage, how did American people receive Thorpe when he came back from Stockholm in 1912?（分数：1.00）A.They held grand banquets in his honor.B.They welcomed him with parades and celebration.C.They gave him the title of the highest type of citizen.D.They made him a professional athlet(3).Why
14、 were Thorpes medals taken away from him?（分数：1.00）A.Because someone found out that Thorpe had been using drugs.B.Because it was found out that Thorpe had once been an amateur athlete.C.Because Thorpes fame began to decline after the Olympic Games.D.Because it was found out that at one time Thorpe ha
15、d been a professional athletQuestions 17 to 20 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).Where was the destination of Titanic?（分数：1.00）A.London.B.Washington.C.Southampton.D.New York.(2).W
16、hen did the incident happen?（分数：1.00）A.In April 1911.B.In April 1912.C.In March 1912.D.In May 1912.(3).Why didnt the closest ships come to the Titanics rescue?（分数：1.00）A.Because they did not hear Titanics desperate calls for help.B.Because they didnt want to get involved in the accident.C.Because th
17、ey hit each other while rushing to rescue.D.Because they didnt have enough fuel.(4).What percentage of the third-class children survived?（分数：1.00）A.1/2.B.1/4.C.1/3.D.2/3.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：4，分数：10.00)Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be
18、 given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.（分数：3.00）(1).Why were hundreds of cattle slaughtered in Brazil?（分数：1.00）A.Because they have got the hoof-and-mouth disease.B.Because they would be exported to Europe.C.Because there was no food for them.D.Not mentione(2).How much is R
19、io Grande do Sul responsible for Brazils beef export?（分数：1.00）A.5%.B.10%.C.15%.D.20%.(3).Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Hundreds of cattle were slaughtered in Brazil.B.The spread of the highly contagious virus has been stemmed.C.The European Union, Chile and several Arab st
20、ates still import beef from Rio Grande do Sul.D.The government will compensate the ranchers for their lost livestock.Questions 24 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.（分数：3.00）(1).When will th
21、e count be finished?（分数：1.00）A.In this week.B.Next week.C.Two weeks later.D.Not mentione(2).What is the focus of the tally?（分数：1.00）A.The presidential seat.B.The 24 seats in the Senate.C.The 13 seats in the Senate.D.The release of the deposed president.(3).What is Mr. Estrada accused for?（分数：1.00）A.
22、Murder.B.Robbery.C.Bribery.D.Economic plunder.2.Question 27 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.How many birds will be destroyed to prevent the further spread of the disease?（分数：1.00）A.1.2 million.B.6
23、 million.C.1.5 million.D.All the birds in Hong KonQuestions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.（分数：3.00）(1).According to the news, what are Defense Department officials expected to do on F
24、riday?（分数：1.00）A.To announce the plans to detect drug smugglers.B.To stop the flow of drugs northward from Latin America.C.To expand the use of military personnel.D.To throw more ships, planes and personnel into the antidrug movement.(2).What was rejected by Colombia in January?（分数：1.00）A.The use of
25、 reconnaissance satellites in Colombia.B.The training of counter-narcotics personnel.C.The proposal of stationing warships off the Colombian coast.D.The expanded use of military weapons.(3).Which is not sent by the US military?（分数：1.00）A.Amy.B.Ships.C.Planes.D.Personnel.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)B
26、roadly speaking, the Englishman is a quiet, shy, reserved person who is fully (31) only among people he knows well.In the presence of strangers or foreigners he often seems inhibited, (32) embarrassed. You have only to (33) a commuter train any morning or evening to see the truth of this.Serious-loo
27、king businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or dozing in a corner; no one speaks. In fact, to do so would seem most usual. (34) , there is here an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior which, (35) broken, makes the person immediately the object of (36) .It is a well-known fac
28、t that the English have a (37) for the discussion of their weather and that, given half a chance, they will talk about it (38) . Some people argue that it is because English weather (39) forecast and hence is a source of interest and (40) to everyone.This may be so. (41) Englishmen cannot have much
29、(42) in the weathermen, who, after promising fine, sunny weather for the following day, are often proved wrong (43) a cloud over the Atlantic brings rainy weather to all districts! The man in the street seems to be as accurate-or as inaccurate-as the weathermen in his (44) . The overseas visitors ma
30、y be excused for showing surprise at the number of references (45) weather that the English make to each other in the course of a single day. Very often conversational greetings are (46) by comments on the weather. Nice day, isnt it? Beautiful! may well be heard instead of Good morning, how are you?
31、. (47) the foreigner may consider this exaggerated and comic, it is worthwhile pointing out that it could be used to his advantage. (48) he wants to start a conversation with an Englishman but is (49) to know where to begin, he could do well to mention the state of the weather. It is a safe subject
32、which will (50) an answer from even the most reserved of Englishmen.（分数：20.00）A.entertainedB.relaxedC.amusedD.enlightenedA.yetB.otherwiseC.evenD.thoughA.experienceB.undergoC.travelD.witnessA.ObviouslyB.ContrarilyC.FrequentlyD.PracticallyA.unlessB.ifC.whileD.as ifA.suspicionB.oppositionC.attackD.stud
33、yA.passionB.fancyC.necessityD.judgementA.at lengthB.to a great extentC.from their heartD.by all meansA.followsB.predictsC.defiesD.violatesA.contributionB.deductionC.contemplationD.speculationA.StillB.AlsoC.CertainlyD.FundamentallyA.faithB.relianceC.honorD.creditA.ifB.onceC.whenD.whereasA.proposition
34、sB.predictionsC.approvalD.defianceA.aboutB.onC.as toD.toA.replacedB.conductedC.executedD.proposedA.SinceB.AlthoughC.HoweverD.BeforeA.Even ifB.BecauseC.IfD.ForA.at a lossB.at lastC.in factD.on the occasionA.stimulateB.constituteC.furnishD.provoke七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)3.The subject of c
35、hildren starving to death is too _ to joke about. A. grim B. grief C. shrewd D. snobbish（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.She regarded the burglary as a(n) _ of her home. A. invasion B. suppression C. violation D. theft（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Her _ to executive manager is an acknowledgement of her hard work and unusual
36、 talent. A. profession B. occupation C. resignation D. promotion（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.We cant just _ these objections off. A. ward B. lay C. shrug D. shake（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The accused man _ his innocence by proving that he was aboard when the murder was committed. A. found B. founded C. ignored D. es
37、tablished（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.You can _ different kinds of people, dictionaries or encyclopedia to find out what you wish to know. A. contact B. contain C. consult D. convert（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.My wife _ an old dictionary last night. A. came on B. came off C. came out D. came up（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.The
38、little girl wore a very thin coat. A sudden gust of cold wind made her _. A. shake B. sweat C. shiver D. swing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.The owner of the auto plant refused to raise the workers wages, saying that it would _ the profit. A. cut off B. cut short C. cut into D. cut up（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.During
39、 the famine many people _ eating grass and leaves. A. felt inclined to B. were confronted with C. got accustomed to D. were reduced to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.Lets _ the bird from the case. A. liberate B. put C. set D. free（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.After a careful examination, the doctor _ a new medical and a
40、two-day rest for the patient. A. described B. inscribed C. prescribed D. transcribed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.If the right kind of extracurricular activities is organized, those children who have a(an) _ of energy will have a chance to develop their talents much more quickly. A. consumption B. exploration
41、 C. exhaustion D. excess（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.The grooms hand _ the soft inane of the horse. A. struck B. provoked C. fondled D. remarked（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.If your expenses _ your income, you will be in debt. A. surpass B. exceed C. survive D. pass（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.Mary _ when she found her husband
42、 drunk again. A. blew her top B. became abnormal C. was affected D. in opposition（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.You can _ your story by leaving out some unimportant details. A. abridge B. rewrite C. reveal D. change（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.The clumsy movement of the giant panda amused all the _. A. visitors B. witn
43、esses C. watchers D. spectators（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.Everyone must have liked the cake because there wasnt even a _ left. A. crutch B. chip C. chop D. clip（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.He wanted very much to run for a second term, but owing to poor health, he was _ to give it up. A. driven B. permitted C. rebuk
44、ed D. compelled（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.He has got too much _ to worry about your problem. A. on his mind B. out of his mind C. off his mind D. to his mind（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24.You are too rigid: you must learn to change your plans when the situation _ it. A. calls on B. calls for C. calls forth D. calls in（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.We had to learn to work with others and many of our own ideas had to be _
