1、专业四级-729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 reading, 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.(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.The woman is_.(分数:1.00)A.concerned about Mikes brothers healthB.getting worse and worse for her snoringC.worried about her snoring while sleepingD.much worried ab
4、out her husbands heart3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a solution to snoring?(分数:1.00)A.Pushing awake someone who is snoring.B.Going to the doctor to have a consultation.C.Taking some medicine to stop sleep apnea.D.Installing a pacemaker to prevent heartfailur4.A bad snoring can cause al
5、l of the following EXCEPT_.(分数:1.00)A.heart failureB.brain misfunctionC.failure in breathingD.failure to get enough sleep五、Questions 4 to 6 are(总题数:3,分数:3.00)5.What kind of cello did Mr. Laurence use when he was eight?(分数:1.00)A.A full-sized cello.B.A half-sized cello.C.A two-thirds-sized cello.D.It
6、 is not mentione6.What is NOT the purpose of Mr. Laurences visit?(分数:1.00)A.To vacation.B.To visit friends.C.To give concerts.D.To give private lessons.7.What does the conversation say about Mr. Laurences cello?(分数:1.00)A.It was made by his uncle.B.He always takes it with him.C.He borrowed it from h
7、is uncle.D.He got a seat free for his cello.六、Questions 7 to 10 ar(总题数:4,分数:4.00)8.At the very beginning of the conversation, what do the two speakers do?(分数:1.00)A.They drink to their old times and acquaintance.B.They talk about their old crowds and old gangs.C.They talk about their old times and a
8、cquaintance.D.They meet and talk with each others old friends.9.Which of the following about Hogan is true, according to the conversation?(分数:1.00)A.Hogan has got lots of dogs.B.Hogan is going in a big way.C.Hogan is suffering in poverty.D.Hogan sits on a commission.10.Which of the following stateme
9、nts is true, according to the conversation?(分数:1.00)A.Paris is not beautiful but the life of Paris is.B.Both of the two speakers are not from Ireland.C.Hugh is said to have not changed an atom at all.D.Ingrid has been adviced to go to Paris to enjoy lif11.Which of the following has NOT been to Paris
10、?(分数:1.00)A.Hugh.B.Ingrid.C.Both of them.D.Neither of them.七、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数:0,分数:0.00)八、Questions 11 to 13 a(总题数:3,分数:3.00)12.Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?(分数:1.00)A.The book is comprehensive because it includes various arts.B.The book is controversial because
11、 it contains arts that offend.C.The book cannot be readily accessible through multimedia.D.The book may be objectionable to some children or parents.13.Teachers and parents are advised to review the book because _.(分数:1.00)A.the book is about dangerous artsB.the book contains something controversial
12、C.the book is about perennially divisive topicsD.the book attracts acclaim and condemnation14.The book is written for the purpose of _.(分数:1.00)A.offering advice not only for teachers, parents but also for childrenB.introducing historically different artworks to whoever is interestedC.featuring the
13、controversial artistic designs, art works and artistsD.providing the historical context in which arts and controversy arose九、Questions 14 to 17 a(总题数:4,分数:4.00)15.According to the passage, what is the relation between communicating on the one side and reading and writing on the other?(分数:1.00)A.Read
14、ing is important and necessary to good writing.B.Communication skills are a prerequisite for writing.C.Communication skills help normal speech.D.Communication skills help reading and writin16.What should one do when one intends to learn how to communicate with others?(分数:1.00)A.One can assess how ap
15、propriate the courses youre considering buying.B.One can focus on studying the oral and written language.C.One can concentrate ones efforts on the spoken language.D.One can read information on the Internet or in books, magazines or newspapers.17.According to the author, all of the following are impo
16、rtant to written communication EXCEPT _.(分数:1.00)A.hints about how to improve ones communication skills in EnglishB.the combined studies of both spoken and written languageC.gaining all the necessary skills at readingD.syntax and grammar necessary for good writing18.Which of the following statements
17、 is NOT true, according to the passage?(分数:1.00)A.Learning to acquire the communication skills takes thousands of hours.B.Learning to use the language proficiently takes thousands of hours.C.To communicate reasonably well is enough to communicate face to face.D.To communicate reasonably well is to f
18、ind detailed suggestions in Englis十、Questions 18 to 20 a(总题数:3,分数:3.00)19.D. H. Lawrence finally died in_.(分数:1.00)A.EnglandB.ItalyC.MexicoD.America20.What is the reaction of critics toward D. H. Lawrences works of art?(分数:1.00)A.Unanimous.B.Varied.C.Ambiguous.D.Divide21.According to the author, D.
19、H. Lawrence_.(分数:1.00)A.often has to write badlyB.often describes superblyC.tends to write occasionally badlyD.writes humorlessly but often with comic effects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.Paul McCartney is also going to tour all of the following count
20、ries EXCEPT_.(分数:1.00)A.GermanyB.MexicoC.ScandinaviaD.Spain23.Paul McCartney planned to tour Britain with his series of concerts for_.(分数:1.00)A.one yearB.three yearsC.six yearsD.ten years十三、Questions 23 and 24 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)24.Inspectors from the U.N. Monitoring and Observation Commission have con
21、ducted _.(分数:1.00)A.seven private interviews with Iraqi scientistsB.three private interviews with Iraqi scientistsC.four private interviews with Iraqi scientistsD.five private interviews with Iraqi scientists25.According to Iraqis, the Al Samoud is _.(分数:1.00)A.a solid-fuel propellant ballistic miss
22、ileB.a test of Baghdads commitment to disarmC.a weapon poised for a possible invasionD.a potentially valuable defensive weapon十四、Questions 25 and 26 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)26.According to the news, Japans economy is still weak because of all the reasons EXCEPT_.(分数:1.00)A.an unsteady export-led recoveryB.we
23、ak domestic consumptionC.an ongoing decline in wagesD.overseas economic uncertainty27.Japans central bank is concerned about the weakness of Japanese stock prices because_.(分数:1.00)A.they are the lowest in nineteen yearsB.they are lower than that of nine years agoC.they have been lowed for ninety ye
24、arsD.they are the lowest ever in ninety years十五、Questions 27 and 28 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)28.It can be inferred from the news that_.(分数:1.00)A.North Korea was training their armed forces in winterB.South Korea was training their armed forces in winterC.Both Koreas were training their armed forces in winter
25、D.Neither Korea was training their armed forces in winter29.North Korea threatened on Tuesday to abandon the armistice because they_.(分数:1.00)A.intended to have direct negotiations with the U. S.B.prepared for the American preemptive attackC.wanted to take a decisive step for many yearsD.thought it
26、possible the armistice would bind them十六、Questions 29 and 30 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)30.What has the police done on Saturday?(分数:1.00)A.Something that is surprising to all.B.A big change in the reported time.C.The sunning deadly explosions.D.The issue of London Bombings.31.Which of the following is NOT true,
27、 according to the news?(分数:1.00)A.There were many known dead but they were unidentified.B.Many people were dead unknown and unable to be identified.C.The exact number of people dead in the blasts were unknown.D.Many were frantic, begging and crying for their missing relatives.十七、PART CLOZE(总题数:0,分数:
28、0.00)十八、Writing is not exact(总题数:20,分数:20.00)32.(分数:1.00)A.roughB.toughC.sloppyD.sluggish33.(分数:1.00)A.thinkingB.givingC.assumingD.imagining34.(分数:1.00)A.companyB.pleasureC.funD.organization35.(分数:1.00)A.inherentB.intimateC.implicitD.close36.(分数:1.00)A.convinceB.coaxC.temptD.lure37.(分数:1.00)A.asB.wh
29、atC.thatD.when38.(分数:1.00)A.mustntB.cantC.wontD.shouldnt39.(分数:1.00)A.mostB.easilyC.bestD.fluently40.(分数:1.00)A.compositionB.partyC.conversationD.colleague41.(分数:1.00)A.of courseB.in factC.in contrastD.at least42.(分数:1.00)A.keenlyB.dimlyC.generallyD.adequately43.(分数:1.00)A.connectB.recognizeC.classi
30、fyD.identify44.(分数:1.00)A.along withB.away fromC.instead ofD.out of45.(分数:1.00)A.whenB.whichC.whyD.where46.(分数:1.00)A.makeB.inventC.writeD.shape47.(分数:1.00)A.InB.AsC.ForD.With48.(分数:1.00)A.processB.courseC.actionD.method49.(分数:1.00)A.asB.atC.inD.for50.(分数:1.00)A.astronauticB.seafaringC.chemicalD.ill
31、uminating51.(分数:1.00)A.figureB.visionC.pictureD.portrait十九、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数:30,分数:30.00)52.It is too soon to say how much. I have _ from these courses.(分数:1.00)A.benefitedB.obtainedC.improvedD.recovered53.Henrys ideas are invariably condemned as _ by his colleagues.(分数:1.00)A.ingeniousB.theore
32、ticalC.impracticalD.imaginative54.Too much _ of him, Mike Twiller simply went to Australia in the hope of escaping the pressure from his parents.(分数:1.00)A.to expectB.expectingC.expectedD.having expected55.The student is shy and he _ questions in class.(分数:1.00)A.dares not askB.does not dare to askC
33、.dares not to askD.does not dare ask56._ , Mr. Dennis is scarcely in sympathy with the refugees in the poor region.(分数:1.00)A.Being a socialistB.Since he is a socialistC.Even if he is a socialistD.Although he is a socialist57.The scientist _ most of his experiments if he had not run short of his fun
34、d.(分数:1.00)A.would finishB.had finishedC.would have finishedD.ought to have finished58.Professor John McMorrans retirement _ from next semester.(分数:1.00)A.takes effectB.brings effectC.puts into effectD.carries into effect59.Who said that this sweater will not _ when washed?(分数:1.00)A.shortenB.contra
35、ctC.withdrawD.shrink60.I went there in 1988, and it was the only occasion when I _ the journey in.exactly two days.(分数:1.00)A.must makeB.could makeC.must have madeD.was able to make61._ you _ further problems with your printer, contact your dealer for advice.(分数:1.00)A.If, hadB.Have, hadC.In case, h
36、adD.Should, have62.He would never forget the occasions in the past _ he had been bullied and humiliated.(分数:1.00)A.thatB.beforeC.whichD.when63.Next to natural resources comes the ability to _ them to use.(分数:1.00)A.takeB.setC.getD.turn64.Isolated from the outside world, the villager would often talk
37、 with his _ friends when night fell.(分数:1.00)A.imaginaryB.imaginativeC.imaginingD.imaginable65.Another natural _ that contributes to the welfare of the country is water.(分数:1.00)A.sourceB.mineralC.powerD.resource66.Some of the national heroes would _ some principle all their lives.(分数:1.00)A.followB
38、.takeC.carryD.serve67.The ultimate authority for Canadas fiscal policy is _ the hands of the federal, and the provincial governments.(分数:1.00)A.onB.byC.forD.in68.Trade _ for a country to exchange its surplus goods for some services abroad.(分数:1.00)A.makes possibleB.takes it possibleC.get it possible
39、D.makes it possible69.But for the accident, we _ the task much earlier.(分数:1.00)A.should finishB.should have finishedC.would finishD.shall have finished70._ you need any further information, please feel free to write to me.(分数:1.00)A.ShallB.ShouldC.WillD.Would71.The detective was greeted with an unp
40、leasant smell of _ air when he stepped into the long locked room.(分数:1.00)A.stagnantB.mistyC.fragrantD.stale72.Who says that villains cannot turn into heroes _ heroes into villains?(分数:1.00)A.much more thanB.no more thanC.no less thanD.any more than73.A group of men were seen _ with each other with
41、their clothes _ .(分数:1.00)A.to quarrel, to tearB.quarreling, tornC.quarrel, tearingD.quarrel, to be torn74.In this remote area _ with a limited number of sheep and cattle.(分数:1.00)A.can only a small farm be foundB.a small farm can only be foundC.only could be a small farm foundD.could only be found
42、a small farm75.The standard of living of any country means the average persons _ of the goods and services which the country produces.(分数:1.00)A.amountB.numberC.shareD.range76.Buses _ very crowded, we had to go to school by taxi.(分数:1.00)A.having beenB.areC.beingD.were77._ he tried to pass the drivi
43、ng test, he still failed the second time.(分数:1.00)A.As hardB.Hard asC.Though hardD.No matter hard78.As he grew older, all memory of his childhood began to _ from his mind.(分数:1.00)A.faintB.retreatC.deriveD.fade79.The newly built sports ground has a _ of 60,000 people.(分数:1.00)A.capabilityB.capacityC.advantageD.seat80.It is not so much your ability _ your courage that matters in this kind of contest.(分数:1.00)A.asB.butC.likeD.nor81._ in debt to anyone, Tony is very careful about the loans.(分数:1.00)A.Never has beenB.Having never beenC.Never beingD.Never