1、专业四级-844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 done 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 done 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)(分数:3.00)(1).What does the man really do?A. He is a record seller. B. He is a record baker.C. tie is a record collector. D. He is a record holder.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following statements
4、 is FALSE?A. The ring is damaged.B. The handle of the mans CD player is cracked.C. The jacket is dirty.D. The records are scratched.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(3).How much money did the man save by bargaining for these records?A. 20. B. 25. C. 22. D. 30.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(分数:4.00)(1).What is the man mainly tal
5、king about?A. The Himalayas. B. An environment issue.C. A news event. D. His climbing experiences.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).What did the man claim to be?A. The first person to climb Nanga Parbat alone.B. The first person to climb the Himalayas with the Alpine style.C. The first person to reach the highes
6、t point of the Himalayas.D. The first person to climb the Himalayas in winter.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(3).Why doesnt the man bring communications equipment with him?A. Because he is lazy.B. Because he is not alone.C. Because he is too tired to communicate with others.D. Because he wants to keep a secret wh
7、at he is doing.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(4).Which statement about climbing, in the mans opinion, is NOT true?A. It is highly competitive. B. It is a proof of ones endurance.C. It is an understanding of oneself. D. It is a contact with nature.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(分数:3.00)(1).What institution does the woman most
8、 probably work in?A. A school that teaches computer science.B. A school that teaches English.C. A school that teaches business management.D. A school that teaches communication technology.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).What is an I-20?A. A course certificate.B. A program schedule.C. A form to apply for a visa
9、.D. A form to apply for a scholarship.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(3).What is the tuition fee for a part-time student?A. 2,000. B. 2,300.C. 2,030. D. Not mentioned.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数:3,分数:10.00)(分数:3.00)(1).What is needed to apply for an online associate degree?A. A college diploma.B. A
10、high school diploma or GED.C. Two-year study experience.D. Two-year working experience.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).How long does it take one to earn an online associate degree?A. At least sixteen months. B. As few as six months.C. At least sixty months. D. As few as three months.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(3).Whom i
11、s a focused degree program NOT intended for?A. Those who wish to continue their education with a bachelors degree.B. Those who wish to receive one aspect of education.C. Those who wish to obtain general classes for their current jobs.D. Those who wish to get specific skills for their current careers
12、.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(分数:4.00)(1).What is the passage mainly about?A. Internet communications. B. Classroom interactions.C. Cyber bullying. D. Instant messaging.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).Why can the Internet ethically affect a young person?A. Because it creates a new world of communication.B. Because it off
13、ers the tools of positive interactions to him or her.C. Because it facilitates him or her to make new friends.D. Because it provides no feedback about the consequences of his or her actions.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(3).What are an increasing number of kids being bullied by?A. E-mail messages. B. Cell phone
14、messages.C. Postings on websites. D. Online diaries.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following statements about online bullying is NOT true?A. It is easy for a teacher to intervene.B. It is difficult to detect.C. It is impossible to monitor.D. It occurs without your knowledge.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(分数:3
15、.00)(1).What is the passage mainly about?A. The fashion of womens shoes. B. The fashion of womens dresses.C. The fashion of shoes heels. D. The fashion of womens boots.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).When did women in the 1900s wear boots?A. In the day. B. At dawn. C. At night. D. In the evening.(分数:1.00)A.B.C
16、.D.(3).When did Queen Victoria die?A. In 2000. B. In 1910. C. In 1901. D. In 1900.(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)(1).How many acres does the wildfire cover?A. 49,000. B. 15,000. C. 48,000. D. 82,000.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).Which statement is NOT true about the wildfire?
17、A. It has destroyed more than 100 homes. B. It has been brought under control.C. It has probably started by sparks. D. It was the second largest in size.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.2.What was Nelson Mandela planning to do after his retirement?A. He would take a role as an international mediator.B. He would ret
18、urn to his home village and help the local development.C. He would do whatever he is asked of.D. He would only rest and enjoy nature.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(分数:2.00)(1).What was the decision made by an Italian court?A. To sentence Hamdi Issac to death. B. To extradite Hamdi Issac to Britain.C. To free Ham
19、di Issac in Rome. D. To deport Hamdi Issac to Ethiopia.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).What was Hamdi Issac suspected for?A. Participating in the bombing attack in London.B. Participating in the strike in Rome.C. Participating in the terrorist attacks in Ethiopia.D. Killing more than 50 people.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D
20、.(分数:3.00)(1).Why did marines gather on Monday?A. To remember the death of 23 soldiers.B. To call for the US administration for competition.C. To call for social justice.D. To remember the death of Iraqi civilians.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).How many soldiers were killed on August 3?A. 14. B. 9. C. 6. D. 3
21、.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(3).How did Bush respond to the calls for withdrawing US troops from Iraq?A. He said it would be under consideration. B. He said it would be done soon.C. He said it would be a mistake. D. He said it would split the nation.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(分数:2.00)(1).What is the attitude of Irans
22、new chief nuclear negotiator toward the talks with the West?A. He has decided to retreat from the talks. B. He has supported the talks.C. He has covered doubts about the talks. D. He has opposed the talks.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).What is the main concern of European diplomats in this news?A. The spread
23、of nuclear weapons in the Middle East.B. The position taken by the Security Council.C. The pollution of nuclear plants.D. The tougher position of Iran on the nuclear issue.(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.六、PART CLOZE(总题数:1,分数:20.00)It is not often realized that women (31) a high place in southern European societie
24、s in the 10th and 11th centuries. As a wife, the woman was protected by the (32) of dowry or decimum. Admittedly, the purpose of this was to (33) her against the (34) of desertion, but in reality its (35) in the social and financial life of the time was much more important. The decimum was the wifes
25、 (36) to receive a tenth of all her husbands property. The wife had the right to withhold (37) , in all the (38) her husband would make. And more than just a right: the documents show that she enjoyed a real (39) of decision, equal to (40) of her husband.The wife shared in the (41) of her husbands p
26、ersonal property, but the opposite was not always true. Women seemed perfectly prepared to defend their own inheritance (42) husbands who tried to (43) their rights, and (44) they showed a fine fighting spirit. A (45) in point is that of Maria Vivas, a Catalan woman of Barcelona. (46) with her husba
27、nd Miro to sell a field she had inherited, she insisted (47) compensation. (48) being offered, she succeeded in dragging her husband to the scribe to have a contract duly drawn up (49) her a piece of land from Miros personal inheritance. Either through the dowry or though being hot-tempered, the Cat
28、alan wife knew how to win herself, with a context of the family, a personal economical (50) .(分数:20.00)(1).A. took B. made C. held D. got(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(2).A. setting in B. setting up C. setting down D. setting out(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(3).A. preserve B. proceed C. prevent D. protect(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(4
29、).A. threat B. peril C. menace D. risk(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(5).A. usage B. function C. use D. utility(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(6).A. status B. power C. right D. position(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(7).A. prohibition B. permission C. admission D. consent(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(8).A. transmissions B. transactions C. transformatio
30、ns D. transportations(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(9).A. capability B. capacity C. power D. potential(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(10).A. that B. it C. which D. one(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(11).A. operation B. running C. management D. administration(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(12).A. against B. with C. for D. at(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(13).A. excee
31、d B. surpass C. overpower D. overtake(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(14).A. on occasion B. in time C. at a time D. in the end(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(15).A. example B. instance C. case D. topic(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(16).A. Being agreed B. Having agreed C. Agreed D. Have agreed(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(17).A. on B. with C. in D. to(分
32、数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(18).A. No B. Not C. None D. Anything(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(19).A. assigned B. assigning C. assign D. being assigned(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.(20).A. position B. rank C. prestige D. place(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数:30,分数:30.00)3.With the development in science and technology man can m
33、ake various flowers _ before their time.A. be bloomed B. bloom C. bloomed D. blooming(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.4.The millions of calculations involved, had they been done by hand, _ all practical value by the time.A. had lost B. would have lostC. would lose D. should have lost(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.5._ in the offi
34、ce had a mistake, and the firm regretted causing the customer inconvenience.A. Someone B. Some C. Anyone D. One(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.6.In recent years much more emphasis has been put _ developing the students creative skills.A. onto B. in C. over D. on(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.7.Steven was relying on _ another op
35、portunity.A. there would be B. there being C. there be D. there to be(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.8.Advertising media like direct mail, radio, television and newspapers _ to increase the sales of industrial products.A. have been used B. will be usedC. is being used D. has been used(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.9.He was puni
36、shed _ he should make the same mistake again.A. unless B. provided C. if D. lest(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.10.Rod is determined to get a seat for the concert _ it means standing in a queue all night.A. as if B. even if C. provided D. whatever(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.11.We hadnt met for 20 years, but I recognized her
37、_ I saw her.A. the moment B. for the momentC. the moment when D. at the moment when(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.12._ in the United States, St. Louis has now become the 24th largest city.A. Being the fourth biggest city B. Once the fourth biggest cityC. It was once the fourth biggest city D. The fourth biggest c
38、ity it was(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.13.Government reports, examination compositions, legal documents and most business letters are the main situations _ formal language is used.A. in which B. at what C. on which D. in that(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.14.Fifty years ago, wealthy people liked hunting wild animals for fun
39、_ sightseeing.A. rather than to go B. more than goingC. other than going D. than to go(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.15.If the building project _ by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be fined.A. being completed B. is completedC. to be completed D. completed(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.16.He wrot
40、e an article criticizing the Greek poet and won _ and a scholarship.A. faith B. status C. fame D. courage(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.17.Jack wishes that he _ business instead of history when he was in university.A. studied B. study C. had been studying D. had studied(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.18.His career was not notic
41、eably _. by the fact that he had never been to college.A. prevented B. prevented C. hindered D. refrained(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.19.When trapped in drifting sands, do not struggle, or you will be _ in deeper.A. absorbed B. pushed C. heaved D. sucked(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.20.To _ for his unpleasant experiences he
42、 drank a little more than was good for him.A. commend B. compromiseC. compensate D. compliment(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.21.All visitors are requested to _ with the regulations.A. comply B. agree C. assist D. consent(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.22.The captain _ the horizon for approaching ships.A. scanned B. scrutinized
43、C. explored D. swept(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.23.The vast majority of people in any given culture will _ to established standards of that culture.A. confine B. conform C. confront D. confirm(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.24.Although he was on a diet, the food _ him enormously.A. inspired B. temptedC. overcame D. encourage
44、d(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.25.His argument does not suggest that mankind can _ to be wasteful in the utilization of these resources.A. resort B. grant C. afford D. entitle(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.26.If you want this pain killer, youll have to ask the doctor for a _.A. receipt B. recipeC. subscription D. prescription(分数:1.00)A.B.C.D.27.Some fish have a greater _ for acid water than others.A. tolerance B. resistanceC. dependence D.