1、专业四级-794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 rend 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 rend sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be rend 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：3，分数：10.00)（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.Questions 4 to 6 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 conv
4、ersation.（分数：3.00）(1).The woman seems unconvinced that it will rain today becauseA. she cant see any sign of it outside.B. she doesnt believe the man.C. she thinks the forecast has not been accurate this week.D. she doesnt want it to happen.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why do the man and woman want to talk
5、to Mr. Simpson?A. He is a psychology professor with much knowledge.B. His views during arguments are very powerful.C. He may be able to add information to a research paper.D. He has personal experience in this field.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is Simpsons view towards criminals?A. He rejects labeling
6、criminals.B. He thinks criminals have certain psychological problems.C. He thinks criminals are abnormal.D. He thinks that criminals are crazy.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.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 questi
7、ons.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).Where does the conversation take place?A. In the student recreation center. B. In the campus dining hall.C. In the university bookstore. D. In a classroom.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The woman plans to spend her eveningA. studying. B. preparing snacks.C. pla
8、ying cards. D. learning how to play bridge.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The man warns the woman NOT toA. miss her card game. B. stay up too late.C. take too heavy a workload next semester. D. neglect her studies to play bridge.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The man doesnt accept the womans offer becauseA. he already
9、knows how to play. B. he doesnt like to play games.C. he doesnt have a partner. D. he doesnt have enough free time.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)（分数：3.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given
10、 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：4.00）(1).Greeks must _ to keep the dead resting in everlasting peace.A. rent a grave B. bum the bodyC. bury the dead near a church D. buy a piece of land for a grave（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Most dead bodies in Athens are dug up after thr
11、ee years toA. solve the problem of lack of land.B. see whether they have decayed.C. follow the Greek religious practice.D. move them to a multi-storey graveyard.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What suggestions does the church give about the burying of dead bodies?A. They should be buried lying down.B. They sho
12、uld be buried standing up.C. They should be buried after being washed.D. They should be buffed when partially decayed.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The Greek church objects toA. burning dead bodies to ashes.B. storing dead bodies in a remote place.C. placing dead bodies in a bone room.D. digging up dead bodi
13、es after three years.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.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 questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following is the reason for peoples dissatisfaction with traditional banks
14、?A. Their business hours are limited,B. Their safety measures are inadequate.C. Their banking procedures are complicated,D. They dont have enough service windows.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What kind of customer does online banking most appeal to?A. People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to
15、 another.B. Young people who are fond of modem technology.C. Young people who are wealthy and well-educated.D. People who have computers at home.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the passage, banks create online services toA. compete for customers. B. reduce the size of their staff.C. provide servic
16、es for distant clients. D. expand their operations at a lower cost.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：5，分数：10.00)（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.2.Question 23 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.Wha
17、t a radical decision did New Zealand take 20 years ago?A. Cutting public spending. B. Dismantling the countrys welfare state.C. Reforming its economy. D. Curtailing high labor costs drastically.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you wil
18、l be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).The next generation of retirees will be the following EXCEPTA. the most affluent. B. the best educated.C. the most optimistic. D. the healthiest.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).When did pensions reach the height of their popular
19、ity?A. In the late 1970s. B. In the early 1970s.C. During World War II. D. In the late 1960s.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 26 to 28 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：3.00）(1).How many athletes t
20、ook part in the 2006 Winter Olympics?A. 85. B. 1,924. C. 2,500. D. 25,000.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is NOT recounted in Sue Macys new book?A. Highlights. B. Low points. C. Changes. D. High points.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Whats the name of the new book written by Sue Macy?A. Freeze Game: A Photographic H
21、istory of the Winter Olympics.B. Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.C. Free Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.D. Free Game: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of th
22、e news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).All of the following details are true EXCEPTA. whether the Muslim Brotherhood is committed to democracy is doubted.B. Brotherhood candidates wont yield direct power in the presidential election.C.
23、Brotherhood have become the biggest opposition group in parliament.D. candidates were officially allowed to stand as Brotherhood candidates.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is commentators prediction about the future of Egypt?A. A more democratic future. B. A more religious future.C. A more conservative fu
24、ture. D. A more radical future.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious (31) to how they can best (32) such changes. Growing bodies need movement and (3
25、3) , but not just in ways that emphasize competition. (34) they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the (35) that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are (36)
26、 by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be (37) to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, (38) publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, (39) student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion
27、 clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide (40) opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful (41) dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the (42) of some kind of organization with a supportive adult (43) l visible in the back
28、ground.In these activities, it is important to remember that young teens have (44) attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized (45) participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to (46) else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants (47)
29、. This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. (48) they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by (49) for roles that are within their (50) and their attention spans and by having clearly stated rules.（分数：20.00）(1).A. thought B. idea C. opinion D. advice（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2)
30、.A. strengthen B. accommodate C. stimulate D. enhance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. care B. nutrition C. exercise D. leisure（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).A. If B. Although C. Whereas D. Because（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).A. assistance B. guidance C. confidence D. tolerance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(6).A. claimed B. admired C. igno
31、red D. surpassed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(7).A. improper B. risky C. fair D. wise（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(8).A. in effect B. as a result C. for example D. in a sense（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(9).A. displaying B. describing C. creating D. exchanging（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(10).A. durable B. excessive C. surplus D. multiple（分数：1.00
32、）A.B.C.D.(11).A. group B. individual C. personnel D. corporation（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(12).A. consent B. insurance C. admission D. security（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(13).A. particularly B. barely C. definitely D. rarely（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(14).A. similar B. long C. different D. short（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(15).A. if only
33、B. now that C. so that D. even if（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(16).A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(17).A. off B. down C. out D. alone（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(18).A. On the contrary B. On the average C. On the whole D. On the other hand（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(19).A. making B. standing C. pl
34、anning D. taking（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(20).A. capabilities B. responsibilities C. proficiency D. efficiency（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)3.One third of the Chinese in the United States live in California, _ in the San Francisco area.A. exceptionally B. drastically C. remarkably D.
35、 predominantly（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.The reason _ his going to France was _ he got a new job there.A. for., because B. for., that C. of because D. of that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5._, both his father and mother died.A. At the age of six B. Being six years oldC. He was six years old D. When he was six years old（
36、分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.As the mountains were covered with a _ of cloud, we couldnt see their tops.A. coating B. film C. veil D. shade（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.My wife said in her letter that she would appreciate _ from you sometime.A. to have heard B. to hear C. having heard D. hearing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.The Bri
37、tish constitution is _ a large extent a product of the historical events described above.A. at B. within C. by D. to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.They wanted to eat out but could find _ cheap enough.A. little B. nowhere C. seldom D. hardly（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.Doing your homework is a sure way to improve your te
38、st scores, and this is especially true _ comes to classroom tests.A. when B. since C. before D. after（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.The _ of our trip to London was the visit to Buckingham Palace.A. summit B. height C. peak D. highlight（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.It is fortunate for the old couple that their sons caree
39、r goals and their wishes for him _A. coincide B. collaborate C. comply D. conform（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.We expect Mr. White will _ Class One when Ms Jenny retires.A. take over B. take up C. take off D. take to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.You cannot imagine how _ I feel with my duties sometimes.A. overflowed B.
40、overthrown C. overwhelmed D. overturned（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.She was full of pity _ the little boy with no one to love and care for him.A. with B. in C. for D. on（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.She feels it a disgrace to speak to those socially _A. inferior B. down C. below D. under（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.Im _ to thi
41、nk that they are opposed to the proposal.A. leaned B. included C. inclined D. declined（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18._ vastness of the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to capture it in a single photograph.A. While the B. The C. For the .D. Because of the（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.It was not until midnight _ the snowcapp
42、ed peak.A. that they sighted B. that they did not sightC. did they sight D. had they sighted（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.Some people like to own an expensive car as a symbol of _A. status B. statue C. state D. stature（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.Agriculture is the countrys chief source of wealth, rice _ by far the bi
43、ggest cereal crop.A. is B. been C. be D. being（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.I walked three kilometers yesterday and am _ it now; my legs hurt.A. paying B. paying for C. paying back D. paying off（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.In order to strengthen his arguments, George _ respectable social scientists who agree with him.
44、A. recites B. confirms C. quotes D. convinces（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24.The house was very quiet, _ as it was on the side of a mountain.A. isolated B. isolating C. being isolated D. having been isolated（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.First designated in 1970, Earth Day has become an annual international event _ concerns about environmental issues such as pollution.A. dedicated to raising B. dedicated raisingC. dedicates to raise D. that dedicates to raising（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.26._ we have not made an
