1、专业四级-588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 rending, 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 rending 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 one is TRUE to the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Russian, French, German and English interpreters are available.B.$ 45 per day is charged for the interpreters se
4、rvice.C.A medical conference is to be held in the business center.D.Ms. Brown is in Room 1204.3.What happened to the womans English interpreter?（分数：1.00）A.She is not qualified enough.B.She has been iii.C.She has a bad fever.D.She has a traffic accident.4.Why does the woman come to the business cente
5、r?（分数：1.00）A.She wants to fax her reports.B.She intends to have a talk with the manager of the center.C.She wants to find a translator.D.She comes here to deal with a business.五、Questions 4 to 7 are(总题数：4，分数：4.00)5.How long is the shaft?（分数：1.00）A.12.5 miles.B.23 miles.C.less than 32 miles.D.37 mile
6、s.6.What is the most possible reason for the English Channel to emerge?（分数：1.00）A.Because of a flood millions of years ago.B.Because of an earthquake millions of years ago.C.Because of a flood thousands of years ago.D.Because of a volcano eruption millions of years ago.7.When was the tunnel opened t
7、o the public?（分数：1.00）A.In 1990.B.In 1992.C.In the year of 1993.D.In the late of 1994.8.What is NOT true about the construction of the Channel?（分数：1.00）A.A British team started to drill southeast from Dover.B.A French team started to drill northwest from Sangatte.C.The two teams started drilling in
8、1990.D.The two teams met under the Channel in December, 1990.六、Questions 8 to 10 ar(总题数：3，分数：3.00)9.What is the conversation mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.The writing skills of Ernest Hemingway.B.The life and profession of Hemmingway.C.The hardship suffered by Hemingway.D.Hemingways theme and writing styl
9、e.10.We learn from the conversation all EXCEPT that _.（分数：1.00）A.The man and the woman are close friends.B. Hemingway is a coward because he committed suicide.C.Hemingways works have great influence on people.D.The world created by Hemingway is full of tragedy and hopelessness.11.What is NOT the fea
10、ture of Hemingways heroes?（分数：1.00）A.Pay no attention to others feelings.B.In face of defeat they continue to fight with the despairing courage.C.They cannot find the meaning of life.D.They often have stoic endurance and fight in vain.七、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Questions 11 to 13 a(总题数：3，分
11、数：3.00)12.Whom the bell was named after according to most people?（分数：1.00）A.A boxer named Benjamin Caunt.B.An member of parliament.C.Welshman, Sir Benjamin Hall.D.Edmund Beckett.13.Why does the Big Ben enjoy such a reputation?（分数：1.00）A.Because of its location.B.Because of its weight and accuracy.C.
12、Because of its designers.D.Because of the delicate design and its historical significance.14.Which one is NOT true according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The Big Ben was cracked several times.B.The Big Ben is still perfect until now.C.For four years the bell did not click.D.There are two versions about
13、 the origin of the bells name.九、Questions 14 to 17 a(总题数：4，分数：4.00)15.What is the purpose of Winfreds research?（分数：1.00）A.The components of tears.B.Why some people cry more often than others.C.How tears help us deal with emotional problems.D.Whether crying really helps people reduce stress.16.Whats
14、the difference between human beings and other animals when shedding tears?（分数：1.00）A.Human beings can control their tears shedding much better than animals.B.Only human beings respond to emotions by shedding tears.C.Only human beings shed tears to get rid of irritating stuff in their eyes.D.The anim
15、als tears are the response to physical or chemical stimulation.17.Which of the following is NOT true to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Tears can help to protect our eyes.B.Teenage girls cry four times as often as boys.C.People who cry more must feel better than otherwise.D.We cannot imagine life without tea
16、rs.18.What is the focus of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The reasons for peoples cry.B.How tears are produced.C.The function of tears.D.The findings of Winfred.十、Questions 18 to 20 a(总题数：3，分数：3.00)19.When the torch relay was introduced into the Olympic Games?（分数：1.00）A.In the year of 1920.B.In the year of
17、1936.C.In the year of 1956.D.In the year of 1965.20.What can we know about the 1920 Olympic Games?（分数：1.00）A.It was held in Melbourne, Australia.B.The Olympic Oath was not recited then.C.There was torch relay in the opening ceremony.D.The Olympic Flag was flown for the first time.21.Most of the Olym
18、pics ceremonies are to _.（分数：1.00）A.emphasize the justice and peaceB.promote the international friendship and peaceful cooperationC.promote the ideals of sportsmanship in competitionD.insist on the mutual understanding and international aid十一、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Questions 21 to 23
19、a(总题数：3，分数：3.00)22.Which country is not mentioned in passage been affected by the bird flu?（分数：1.00）A.Japan.B.South Korea.C.Singapore.D.Hong Kong.23.When the H5-N1 virus in humans was discovered in Hong Kong in 1997, _.（分数：1.00）A.the government has asked the U.N. agency to help contain the diseaseB.
20、the government ordered all chickens in the city killedC.imports of birds from all over the world were suspendedD.over a million chickens have either died from the flu or been culled24.How many people have been infected by bird flu in Hong Kong in 1997?（分数：1.00）A.At least three.B.Six.C.Thirteen.D.Fif
21、teen.十三、Question 24 is based(总题数：1，分数：1.00)25.When did the head chef Rajiv Pathak was announced as one of the finalists?（分数：1.00）A.It was three hours ago.B.It was in the last week.C.It was on Saturday.D.It was on February 25.十四、Questions 25 and 26 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)26.The militant was sentenced to deat
22、h because of _.（分数：1.00）A.killing a prominent politicianB.participating in an explosionC.killing three American officialsD.letting out the top secret of the country27.The defendant Ali al-Jar Allah despises the conviction by _.（分数：1.00）A.holding up his shoesB.sneeringC.stretching his middle fingerD.
23、keeping silent十五、Questions 27 and 28 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)28.The Pope called for all the following EXCEFF _.（分数：1.00）A.Christian renewalB.Christian unityC.poverty reduction and corruption eliminationD.the churchs leading the way to Christ29.Which one is the sign of the Popes authority?（分数：1.00）A.The white
24、 cap.B.The stick.C.The woolen strip.D.The white woolen stole.十六、Questions 29 and 30 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)30.Some NATO diplomats worry about _.（分数：1.00）A.the opposition from neighboring BelarusB.the potential tensions with RussiaC.that time is not sufficientD.Rices criticism31.NATO foreign ministers are me
25、eting ill Lithuania _.（分数：1.00）A.to promote the expansion of NATO to include UkraineB.to adopt Lithuania as a member of NATOC.to cope with RussiaD.to discuss the relationship between NATO and Lithuania十七、PART CLOZE(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、Drunken driving has (总题数：20，分数：20.00)32.（分数：1.00）A.saleB.prohibition
26、C.licentiousnessD.indulgence33.（分数：1.00）A.IfB.WhenC.BeforeD.As34.（分数：1.00）A.epidemicB.diseaseC.infectionD.casualty35.（分数：1.00）A.suspendedB.finedC.made upD.arrested36.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whichC.whatD.so that37.（分数：1.00）A.descentB.inductionC.reductionD.decline38.（分数：1.00）A.aboutB.upC.nearlyD.almost39.（分数
27、：1.00）A.experimentB.testC.examinationD.inspection40.（分数：1.00）A.programsB.syllabusesC.systemsD.objectives41.（分数：1.00）A.shotsB.gulpsC.lapsD.cups42.（分数：1.00）A.largelyB.greatlyC.obviouslyD.apparently43.（分数：1.00）A.answerB.methodC.solutionD.approach44.（分数：1.00）A.advancingB.liftingC.raisingD.enhancing45.（分
28、数：1.00）A.necessaryB.acceptableC.importantD.vital46.（分数：1.00）A.friendB.peerC.fellowD.chap47.（分数：1.00）A.amountB.quantityC.limitD.content48.（分数：1.00）A.servingB.offeringC.treatingD.giving49.（分数：1.00）A.lawfulB.legalC.legitimateD.lawless50.（分数：1.00）A.doubledB.reducedC.redoubledD.increased51.（分数：1.00）A.mur
29、derB.butcheryC.slaughterD.massacre十九、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)52.Who can predict the misery that may _ humankind?（分数：1.00）A.happenB.befallC.chanceD.occur53.It was a long time _ the neighbors found that the old lady had been dead of cold.（分数：1.00）A.whenB.untilC.sinceD.before54.Prague offers
30、 visitors a series of excursions and leads them into a rich and _ past.（分数：1.00）A.variableB.diverseC.differentD.changeable55.The president followed historical _ in forming the Cabinet.（分数：1.00）A.precedentB.heraldC.ancestorD.forerunner56.In 1914, an apparently insignificant event in a remote part of
31、Eastern Europe _ Europe into a great war.（分数：1.00）A.plungedB.imposedC.pitchedD.inserted57.Even if you had refused, the _ would probably not have been very different.（分数：1.00）A.effectB.consequenceC.resultD.outcome58.He might have lost his daughter _ the timely arrival of the policemen.（分数：1.00）A.but
32、forB.except forC.besidesD.except59.So many students _ , the teacher threw the textbook in a fit of anger.（分数：1.00）A.were absent-mindedB.be absent-mindedC.been absent-mindedD.being absent-minded60.If we fail to act now, said Tom, well find ourselves _ this later on.（分数：1.00）A.pay backB.pay forC.pay u
33、pD.pay off61.Though her parents her musical ability, Lindas piano playing is really terrible.（分数：1.00）A.pour scorn onB.heap praise uponC.give vent toD.east light upon62.Our university has introduced sound personnel evaluating system with less emphasis on age _.（分数：1.00）A.than more on abilityB.and mo
34、re on abilityC.and more abilityD.than ability63.He is the most brilliant pianist _ I have ever met.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.thatC.whoD.whom64.You should know better than _ the risk of gambling.（分数：1.00）A.to runB.runningC.to have runD.ran65.The unrighteous officer prefers to resign _ part in such dishonest
35、business deals.（分数：1.00）A.than takeB.than to takeC.rather than takeD.rather than to take66.When the boy came back years later, he found _ the empty old house there.（分数：1.00）A.none butB.none other thanC.nothing butD.no other than67.The lady dressed in the latest Paris fashion is _ in her appearance b
36、ut rude in her manners.（分数：1.00）A.elaborateB.excessiveC.elegantD.exorbitant68.For some serious coin collectors, a coin with a different date, mintmark, and even a little _ in design is counted as a different coin.（分数：1.00）A.contrastB.diversityC.variationD.variety69.To produce a mighty book, you must
37、 choose a great _.（分数：1.00）A.matterB.topicC.themeD.thesis70.If I hadnt given you a hand in time of crisis, you _ on air now.（分数：1.00）A.couldnt have putB.wouldnt be puttingC.didnt putD.wont put71.There are some faults which men readily _, but others not so readily.（分数：1.00）A.acknowledgeB.admitC.confe
38、ssD.concede72.Mother decided to go to the supermarket as soon as she _.（分数：1.00）A.finishes what she didB.finished what she didC.finished what she was doingD.would finish what she was doing73.My little brother has never been to Beijing, but its the place _.（分数：1.00）A.Where hed like to visitB.he most
39、wants to visitC.in which hed like to visitD.that he wants to visit it most74.With all its advantages, the artificial intelligence is by no means without its _.（分数：1.00）A.boundariesB.restraintsC.confinementsD.limitations75.Of course, talking about something which affects them personally is _ motivati
40、ng for students.（分数：1.00）A.chieflyB.ironicallyC.currentlyD.eminently76.At present much more stress has been laid _ law and order by the local government.（分数：1.00）A.ontoB.atC.onD.to77.The fifth generation computers, with artificial intelligence, _ and perfected now.（分数：1.00）A.developedB.have develope
41、dC.are being developedD.will have been developed78.The young couple _ with the Whites during their stay in New York City.（分数：1.00）A.pat inB.pat downC.pat onD.put up79.Mary _ that the purchase had been a mistake. However, she didnt.（分数：1.00）A.ought to acknowledgedB.ought to have acknowledgedC.should
42、acknowledgeD.should be acknowledging80.Physics is the present day equivalent of _ used to be called natural philosophy, from _ most of present day science arose.（分数：1.00）A.which, whatB.that, whichC.what, whichD.what, that81.Nancy was surprised that they have _ . They seemed to be a happy couple.（分数：
43、1.00）A.split upB.broken downC.fallen throughD.cut off二十、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十一、TEXT A(总题数：5，分数：5.00)82.What is the text mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.Ways to cut down the cost of the coverage.B.How to make the report more attractive.C.To describe tile work of the executive producer.D.To introduce the style and features of the news program.83.All the following can be employed to make the report more effective EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.more vivid pictures and details are providedB.changing the style to cater for the audiences appetiteC.more li
