1、专业四级-769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 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
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 4 are(总题数:4,分数:4.00)2.What will they possibly do after the party?(分数:1.00)A.Some of them will go the pub.B.They will drink some coffee somewhere.C.Stay with their families.D.Go to the
4、 cinema together.3.What is Susan going to do in such a burry?(分数:1.00)A.To have a business meeting.B.To attend a cocktail party.C.To visit her friend in hospital.D.To buy some fresh flowers for her friend.4.The party is held to _.(分数:1.00)A.celebrate the New YearB.congratulate Susans colleaguesC.see
5、 one of his colleagues offD.show their individuality and characteristics5.How long docs the party last?(分数:1.00)A.Only an hour.B.Two hours.C.No fixed time limit.D.The whole night.五、Questions 5 to 7 are(总题数:3,分数:3.00)6.The cultural differences arise _.(分数:1.00)A.at the weddingB.before intermarriageC.
6、after people get marriedD.until recently7.What negative effects may the intermarriage most probably cause?(分数:1.00)A.A quick divorce.B.Much suffering in childrens minds.C.A big gap between parents and children.D.Cultural shock.8.Which word may best describe the two speakers positions on intermarriag
7、e?(分数:1.00)A.Comparison.B.Causality.C.Bias.D.Contrast.六、Questions 8 to 10 ar(总题数:3,分数:3.00)9.What kind of activity is NOT among the hotels program?(分数:1.00)A.A Christmas party and an outdoor barbecue are to be arranged.B.20% discount on Christmas Eve will be offered.C.A dancing party after the dinne
8、r from 10:00 p.m. to midnight will be held.D.A free banquet for all the guests on the New Years Eve.10.What are the possible relationship between the man and the woman?(分数:1.00)A.Manager and secretary.B.Employer and employee.C.Interviewee and interviewer.D.Classmates.11.Which of the following is NOT
9、 included in the Weekend Package?(分数:1.00)A.Superior room for single or double, inclusive of service rate.B.Guests can enjoy free buffet breakfast.C.A 20% discount on laundry and valet service at that time.D.A 15% discount on food and beverage.七、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数:0,分数:0.00)八、Questions 11 to 14
10、a(总题数:4,分数:4.00)12.According to the research by NASA, an afternoon nap _.(分数:1.00)A.can greatly improve the efficiency of workB.can fall into a deep sleep and will wake up groggyC.makes people suffer a decline in their alertnessD.is an admission of weakness13.Which of the following statements is tru
11、e according to the passage?(分数:1.00)A.The longer the sleep is, the more productive the staff is.B.Napping cannot be applied to safety-critical jobs.C.The research was first designed for the astronauts.D.If you sleep more hours awake you are more productive.14.How long will be the optimal span of the
12、 nap?(分数:1.00)A.About three quarters.B.No more than an hour.C.Less than half an hour.D.Fifteen minutes.15.Maximum alertness was normally achieved _.(分数:1.00)A.form8-11 a.m. and9-12p.m.B.between3 p.m. and5 p.m.C.form9-11 a.m. and9-11p.m.D.between8-20a, m. andT-9p.m.九、Questions 15 to 17 a(总题数:3,分数:3.0
13、0)16.What suggestions did the experts offer to stereo manufacturers?(分数:1.00)A.Providing a warning light when the sound is too loud.B.Improving the quality of personal stereo systems.C.Standard heating test should be set up.D.Restricting the use of personal systems.17.When did the technique of heari
14、ng test become standardized?(分数:1.00)A.Two years ago.B.Three years ago.C.Five years ago.D.A decade ago.18.What is the possible mason for the candidates fail to get jobs at the BBC?(分数:1.00)A.Because they are not qualified engineers.B.Because they have had little exposure to high level of sounds.C.Be
15、cause their stereo systems are poor.D.Because they suffer from hearing loss.十、Questions 18 to 20 a(总题数:3,分数:3.00)19.The example mentioned in the passage is to show _.(分数:1.00)A.the potential danger in the air travelB.the importance of the pilotsC.air travel is much safer than other means of travelin
16、gD.the role played by the air controller20.What happened to the two large jets?(分数:1.00)A.The pilot of the first plane make a big mistake.B.They avoided each other by turning in different directions.C.They narrowly escaped crashing into each other.D.One plane was suddenly out of control.21.Which fac
17、tor can be the most potential danger for the airplane?(分数:1.00)A.The bad weather.B.Mistakes made by the air traffic controllers.C.The loss of control of the airplane.D.The breach of duty of the pilot.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.When did the Indias B
18、ritish rulers open talks on Indias independence?(分数:1.00)A.Fifty years ago.B.Fifty-five years ago.C.Seventy five years ago.D.Seventy seven years ago.23.The journey of Salt March is intended to _.(分数:1.00)A.promote peace and religious harmonyB.commemorate the independence of IndiaC.memorize the forme
19、r great leader Mahatma GandhiD.recall the civil disobedience movement十三、Questions 23 and 24 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)24.Nahum Acosta was accused of _.(分数:1.00)A.launching a campaign against governmentB.giving away sensitive information to a drug cartelC.ruining Mr. Foxs travel plansD.planning an attack on the
20、 president25.What is the current situation?(分数:1.00)A.Drug cartels gave up the attack.B.No evidence is provided to support the charge.C.Nahum Acosta is released now.D.The President canceled the travel plan.十四、Questions 25 and 26 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)26.The parading was to _.(分数:1.00)A.pay homage to the ol
21、d soldiersB.moralize the young generationC.memorized the Soviet Unions victory in the WWIID.accuse the crime of the enemies27.Which of the following is NOT true?(分数:1.00)A.Two and a half thousand frontline veterans attend the anniversary.B.The veterans came into the square in trucks.C.Tens of millio
22、ns of Soviet soldiers were killed in WWII.D.Putin highly praised the allied troops.十五、Questions 27 and 28 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)28.The relationship between Europe and India is based on _.(分数:1.00)A.equality and mutual benefitB.Europes giving a helping handC.additional conditionsD.friendship29.The two parts
23、 decided to cooperate in all fields EXCEPT _.(分数:1.00)A.fighting against global warmingB.fighting against terrorismC.preventing money launderingD.political force reduction十六、Questions 29 and 30 (总题数:2,分数:2.00)30.What can we learn about the impactor?(分数:1.00)A.It is a little more than 180 kg.B.It is
24、about 3 tons.C.It travels at a speed of 37 thousand kilometers all hour.D.It travels at a speed of 17 thousand kilometers an hour.31.We can see the comet _.(分数:1.00)A.only with the telescopesB.even with naked eyeC.only in a limited areaD.only by a special telescope十七、PART CLOZE(总题数:0,分数:0.00)十八、Huma
25、ns are unique in(总题数:20,分数:20.00)32.(分数:1.00)A.ConsolidateB.StiffenC.StrengthenD.Confirm33.(分数:1.00)A.goesB.comesC.makesD.concerns34.(分数:1.00)A.ThatB.AsC.WhatD.Even35.(分数:1.00)A.becauseB.asC.withinD.from36.(分数:1.00)A.theoreticB.subjectiveC.conclusiveD.objective37.(分数:1.00)A.evenB.alsoC.yetD.still38.
26、(分数:1.00)A.effectiveB.sufficientC.validD.reliable39.(分数:1.00)A.ratherB.muchC.quiteD.very40.(分数:1.00)A.moreoverB.neverthelessC.otherwiseD.therefore41.(分数:1.00)A.apprehendB.comprehendC.understandD.grasp42.(分数:1.00)A.whyB.howC.whetherD.when43.(分数:1.00)A.resultB.associationC.relationD.respect44.(分数:1.00
27、)A.worriedB.disturbedC.distressedD.concerned45.(分数:1.00)A.groundsB.motivesC.conclusionsD.consequences46.(分数:1.00)A.onB.againstC.withD.for47.(分数:1.00)A.see toB.act onC.work outD.make out48.(分数:1.00)A.reasonB.mediateC.considerD.rationalize49.(分数:1.00)A.unanimousB.unimaginableC.unpredictableD.unfortuna
28、te50.(分数:1.00)A.precautionsB.destructiveC.inadequateD.deficient51.(分数:1.00)A.retainB.remainC.maintainD.refrain十九、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数:30,分数:30.00)52.Mobile phone, e-mail and telephone _ of peoples social communication nowadays.(分数:1.00)A.are the most three common meansB.are the three most common m
29、eansC.are the most common three meansD.are three the most common means53._ is released in the press conference, more capitals will be distributed by our government to prop up the agriculture.(分数:1.00)A.AsB.WhatC.WhichD.That54.We have a high regard for Prof. Joseph because he always _ his principles.
30、(分数:1.00)A.lives onB.lives up toC.lives downD.lives with55.There are not many teachers who are strong _ of traditional methods in English teaching.(分数:1.00)A.sponsorsB.contributorsC.advocatesD.performers56.I wish I _ part in the concert, but I had to make a preparation for the examination.(分数:1.00)A
31、.have tookB.tookC.might have tookD.could have took57.The lady in red _ when the motor rushed away all of a sudden.(分数:1.00)A.was hurting herselfB.was hurt herselfC.was to hurt herselfD.was almost hurt58.This attracted the attention of Richard Humphries who was then the most _ boxer in England.(分数:1.
32、00)A.renownedB.notedC.celebratedD.eminent59.Some people either _ avoid questions of right and wrong or just remain neutral about them.(分数:1.00)A.violentlyB.enthusiasticallyC.sincerelyD.deliberately60.The man _ her answer without the slightest clue as to what she would say.(分数:1.00)A.anticipatedB.pre
33、viewedC.foresawD.awaited61.Evidence came up _ the old man was the very person who had killed the little girl.(分数:1.00)A.whatB.thatC.whichD.whose62.With all the data he needed _, Peter began to write his thesis.(分数:1.00)A.collectingB.being collectedC.to be collectedD.collected63.Although the model lo
34、oks good on the surface, it will not bear close _.(分数:1.00)A.dispositionB.contaminationC.scrutinyD.symmetry64.The professor persisted in attending the conference _ his illness and the heavy storm.(分数:1.00)A.givenB.despiteC.in spiteD.although65.He did not change his position so much as _ its severity
35、.(分数:1.00)A.alterB.varyC.modifyD.convert66.Chomskys book on the relation between language and thought is _ Psychology and Ideology.(分数:1.00)A.dubbedB.christenedC.nicknamedD.entitled67.The use of nuclear power is the subject of widespread _.(分数:1.00)A.argumentB.disputeC.controversyD.debate68.In his l
36、ifetime, he enjoyed a reputation _.(分数:1.00)A.as great as, if not greater than, BeethovenB.great, if not as greater as BeethovenC.as great as Beethoven, if not greaterD.as great, if not greater, as Beethoven69.We hadnt met for 8 years, but I recognized her _ I saw her.(分数:1.00)A.the momentB.for the
37、momentC.the moment whenD.at the moment when70.The football player was not nominated by the committee, _ not very popular with all its members.(分数:1.00)A.to be consideredB.consideringC.being consideredD.having considered71.This book has been in the works so long that I have lost _ of most of the sour
38、ces found for me by the staff of the library.(分数:1.00)A.trackB.trailC.traceD.clue72.Just as robbery is a kind of crime, _ gambling.(分数:1.00)A.as it isB.so isC.the same asD.and so is73.We expect Mr. White will _ Class Two when Miss Brown suffers from heart attack.(分数:1.00)A.take overB.take upC.take o
39、ffD.take to74.Language is not _ throughout the country but falls into dialects.(分数:1.00)A.constantB.uniformC.steadyD.steadfast75.His proposal that a special committee _ to investigate the incident was flatly denied by the director of the bureau.(分数:1.00)A.was set upB.be set upC.set upD.being set up7
40、6.His intelligence and experience will enable him to _ the complicated situation.(分数:1.00)A.cope withB.settle downC.intervene inD.interfere with77.This flower does not grow well in soils _ the one for which it has been specially developed.(分数:1.00)A.beyondB.rather thanC.outsideD.other than78.Traffic
41、 accident is reported _ the number-one killer of men over the past few years in this littlie town.(分数:1.00)A.beingB.having beenC.to beD.to have been79.Advertising media like direct mail, radio, television and newspapers _ to increase the sales of industrial products.(分数:1.00)A.have been usedB.will b
42、e usedC.is being usedD.has been used80.She hopes to _ her artistic talents in the job.(分数:1.00)A.applyB.utilizeC.employD.avail81.Mans capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but mans _ to injustice makes democracy necessary.(分数:1.00)A.tendencyB.trendC.inclinationD.tenor二十、PART READING COMPR(总
43、题数:0,分数:0.00)二十一、TEXT A(总题数:6,分数:6.00)82.What is the passage mainly talking about?(分数:1.00)A.The definition of helicopter parents.B.The content of parent-orientation programs.C.The great progress that Northeastern University has made.D.A shift in the universitys idea of schooling.83.What progress has Northeastern University made in recent years?(分数:1.00)A.It has registered more students,B.It has earned more money.C.It has greatly enhanced its image.D.It has become a high-profile institution.84.What does the term furiously (Line 1, Para.