1、专业四级-766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 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:3,分数:10.00)Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you willw be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.(分数:3.00)(1).Ann called
4、Roger to(分数:1.00)A.complain about the new apartment.B.ask for advice about renting a new apartment.C.ask him to help rent an apartment.D.ask about the house-renting near the campus.(2).What is the problem with Anns present apartment?(分数:1.00)A.It is too expensive.B.It is a bit far.C.It is too noisy.
5、D.There is no par-king spac(3).What is NOT the requirement for the new apartment?(分数:1.00)A.It should locate near the campus.B.The traffic should be convenient.C.It is better if the apartment is furnished.D.A parking space is necessary.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the
6、 end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.(分数:3.00)(1).The doctor asked Steve to(分数:1.00)A.take the medicine three times a day after eating.B.stay in bed for three days.C.drink some herbal tea four times a day.D.take more fruits.(2
7、).Which of the following statements is CORRECT?(分数:1.00)A.Steve is worried about his illness because he has to do a presentation on Friday.B.Carlas mother is really keen on modem medicine.C.Carla favors herbal medicine.D.Carla suggests that Steve drink her mothers herbal tea three times a day after
8、meal.(3).What does Steve decide to do?(分数:1.00)A.Talk to another friend.B.Take Carlas suggestion.C.See the same doctor again.D.Stay in bed until Friday.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,
9、 listen to the conversation.(分数:4.00)(1).What is the conversation mainly about?(分数:1.00)A.How to care for precious metals.B.A standard unit for measuring weight.C.The value of precious metals.D.Using the metric system.(2).How is the weight used?(分数:1.00)A.To check the accuracy of scales.B.To calcula
10、te the density of other metals.C.To observe changes in the atmosphere.D.To measure amounts of rainfall.(3).It was necessary to replace the old standard weight because(分数:1.00)A.someone spilled water on it.B.someone lost it.C.it was made of low quality metal.D.the standard for measuring had change(4)
11、.What does Dr. Smith probably think about the cost of the new weight?(分数:1.00)A.It is a small amount to pay for so much precious metal.B.It is difficult to judge the value of such an objectC.It is reasonable for an object with such an important function.D.It is too high for such a light weight.四、SEC
12、TION 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 answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage. (分数:3.00)(1).What is the passage mainly about?(分数:1.00)A.Selling and buying.B.What is the market?C.Everyth
13、ing you do is producing for the market.D.What the market can do for you?(2).All of the following acts are producing for the market EXCEPT(分数:1.00)A.working in a bank.B.looking after the others babies.C.attending a night school.D.growing beans for sal(3).In what way is the market very real for each p
14、erson who is making and selling something?(分数:1.00)A.It tells you what to produce.B.It tells you how to grow tomatoes.C.It provides you with everything you need.D.It helps you save money.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to
15、 answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.(分数:4.00)(1).The discussion topic of the previous class meeting was(分数:1.00)A.new England mystery stories.B.the life of Emily Dickinson.C.a comparison of poems between Dickinson and Whitman.D.the poems of Walt Whitman.(2).How did Emily Dickinson diffe
16、r from Walt Whitman?(分数:1.00)A.She published poems more frequently.B.She seldom left her home.C.She lived in an earlier era.D.She spoke a different languag(3).Approximately how old was Emily Dickinson when she died?(分数:1.00)A.In her twenties.B.In her thirties.C.In her fifties.D.In her eighties.(4).W
17、hat will the class do now?(分数:1.00)A.Hear another report.B.Discuss one of Emily Dickinsons poems.C.Hear a lecture by the teacher.D.Discuss poems they have written themselves.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 q
18、uestions.Now, listen to the passage.(分数:3.00)(1).Prince Henry started his school to(分数:1.00)A.help mariners.B.improve ship design and sailing method.C.study astronomy and mathematics.D.improve his own skill as a sailor.(2).Prince Henry aims to design vessels that could(分数:1.00)A.make longer deep-sea
19、 voyages.B.travel faster than those in use at that time.C.explore the coastline of Portugal.D.carry larger crews and more cargo than existing ones.(3).What was Prince Henrys principal achievement?(分数:1.00)A.Making oceanic exploration possible.B.Improving the compass.C.Founding a school for mariners.
20、D.Inventing the clipper ship.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数:5,分数:10.00)Questions 21 and 22 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).How many members are there in the Arab League?(分数:1.00)A.13.B
21、.23.C.22.D.15.(2).What was the key point discussed during the meeting?(分数:1.00)A.The security issues within Arabian countries.B.The change of the Arab Leagues voting system.C.The relevancy of the Arab League.D.The future of the Arab Leagues voting system.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the followin
22、g 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).Why did the human rights organizations criticize Morocco?(分数:1.00)A.Because Morocco repatriated those who wanted to enter Spain.B.Because Morocco allowed the would-be migran
23、ts to enter Europe.C.Because Moroccan troops killed several would-be migrants.D.Because Moroccan security forces treated the would-be migrants cruelly.(2).What happened in the Spanish enclaves of Melilia and Ceuta last week?(分数:1.00)A.Demonstrations took place against the treatment of would-be migra
24、nts.B.The would-be migrants tried to enter the two places.C.A few people were killed in clashes with Moroccan troops.D.Sub-Saharan Africans waited to cross illegally into the two places.2. Question 25 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer
25、the question.Now, listen to the news.The news item is mainly about(分数:1.00)A.Tehrans view on its own nuclear weapons.B.the debate on Irans nuclear weapons.C.the idea of the U.S. and Europe about Iran.D.the exports disagreement on nuclear weapons.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At
26、 the end of the news item, you will be giyen 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.(分数:3.00)(1).The dispute between the European Union and the United States is mainly about(分数:1.00)A.whether there is a steep decline in food aid since the 1990s.B.whether food aid drives local far
27、mers out of the market.C.whether food aid displaces local products in developing countries.D.whether food aid should be in the form of cash or agricultural products.(2).The European Union is in favor of cash donations, because cash donations are the best way to(分数:1.00)A.quickly purchase food in an
28、emergency.B.flood markets with cheap imported food.C.help local farmers with their businesses.D.attract more donors all around the worl(3).The United States says the European approach is(分数:1.00)A.flexible.B.unworkable.C.the best way.D.effectivQuestions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At
29、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).How long is the Northern European Pipeline?(分数:1.00)A.2,012 kilometers.B.2,020 kilometers.C.1,200 kilometers.D.1,300 kilometers.(2).Which of the following details is INCORRECT?(分数:1.00
30、)A.Russia has the biggest natural gas reserves in the world.B.The European Union buys 30 percent of its gas and 25 percent of its oil from Russia.C.Russia is the worlds second-largest oil producer.D.The European Union estimates that by 2020, three-quarters of its natural gas will be importe六、PART CL
31、OZE(总题数:1,分数:20.00)Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile delinquency (crimes committed by young people) focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence. Theories (31) on the individual suggest that children engage in criminal behavior (32) they were not suf
32、ficiently penalized for previous misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through (33) with others. Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that children commit crimes in (34) to their failure to rise above their socioeconomic status, (35) as a rejection of middle-class values.M
33、ost theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from disadvantaged families, (36) the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes. The latter may commit crimes (37) lack of adequate parental control. All theories, however, are tentative and are (38) to criticism.Changes in
34、 the social structure may indirectly (39) juvenile crime rates. For example, changes in the economy that (40) to fewer job opportunities for youth and rising unemployment (41) make gainful employment increasingly difficult to obtain. The resulting discontent may in (42) lead more youths into crimina
35、l behavior.Families have also (43) changes these years. More families consist of one-parent households or two working parents (44) , children are likely to have less supervision at home (45) was common in the traditional family (46) .This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on
36、 juvenile crime rates. Other (47) causes of offensive acts include frustration or failure in school, the increased (48) of drags and alcohol, and the growing (49) of child abuse and child neglect. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act, (50) a dire
37、ct causal relationship has not yet been established.(分数:20.00)A.actingB.relyingC.centeringD.commentingA.beforeB.unlessC.untilD.becauseA.interactionB.assimilationC.cooperationD.consultationA.returnB.replyC.referenceD.responseA.orB.but ratherC.butD.or elseA.consideringB.ignoringC.highlightingD.discard
38、ingA.onB.inC.forD.withA.immuneB.resistantC.sensitiveD.subjectA.affectB.reduceC.checkD.reflectA.pointB.leadC.comeD.amountA.in generalB.on averageC.by contrastD.at lengthA.caseB.shortC.mmD.essenceA.survivedB.noticedC.undertakenD.experiencedA.contrarilyB.consequentlyC.similarlyD.simultaneouslyA.thanB.t
39、hatC.whichD.asA.systemB.structureC.conceptD.heritageA.assessableB.identifiableC.negligibleD.incredibleA.expenseB.restrictionC.allocationD.availabilityA.incidenceB.awarenessC.exposureD.popularityA.providedB.sinceC.althoughD.supposing七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数:30,分数:30.00)3.In recent years much more emp
40、hasis has been put _ developing the students productive skills.(分数:1.00)A.ontoB.inC.overD.on4.If you want to know the train schedule, please _ at the booking office.(分数:1.00)A.acquireB.inquireC.requestD.require5.The _ talks between China and the United States were the base of the later agreement.(分数
41、:1.00)A.originalB.primaryC.initialD.primitive6.We work to make money, but its a _ that people who work hard and long often do not make the most money.(分数:1.00)A.dilemmaB.conflictC.prejudiceD.paradox7.Do have a cigarette, _ you?(分数:1.00)A.cantB.dontC.wouldntD.wont8.Retirement is obviously a very comp
42、lex _ period; and the earlier you start planning for it, the better.(分数:1.00)A.transitionB.transactionC.transmissionD.transformation9.You cant help but hear commercials; every few minutes the program is interrupted to give you one advertising _.(分数:1.00)A.so on and so forthB.more or lessC.something
43、or otherD.sooner or later10.He stood in the door-way, his wet cloak _ water on the rug, and waited for some sign of recognition.(分数:1.00)A.dripB.drippingC.drippedD.drips11._ , he docs get annoyed with it sometimes.(分数:1.00)A.Although much he likes paintingB.Much although he likes paintingC.As he lik
44、es painting muchD.Much as he likes painting12.If a substance is dissolved in water or heated, it may _ a gas.A give into B. give over C. give off D. give away(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.13.To achieve his hearts desire, he is racing the clock all the time. He is not the man _ he was two years ago.(分数:1.00)A.whi
45、chB.thatC.whoD.whom14.That summer I drove west with a friend, and we _ a little money doing odd jobs and as much as possible visited his relatives.(分数:1.00)A.picked upB.stepped upC.put asideD.set aside15.It is only when you nearly lose someone _ fully conscious of how much you value him.(分数:1.00)A.do you becomeB.then you becomeC.that you becomeD.have you become16.I hope all the precautions against air pollution, _ suggested by the local government, will be seriously considered here.(分数:1.00)A.whileB.sinceC.thatD.as17.The first sentence in this paragraph is _ it can be interpreted in