1、专业英语四级(完形填空)-试卷246及答案解析 (总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、CLOZE(总题数:5,分数:100.00)1.PART IV CLOZEDecide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. The words can be used ONCE ONLY.(分数:20.00)_A. agree with B. meaningful C. share D. experience
2、E. demand F. undertake G. norms H. stuff I. mean J. regularly K. naturally L. illustrate M. notice N. agree on O. constantly Whether we want it or not we are all greedy by nature. From the moment we are born and to the last day of our life we 1 have an unsatisfied hunger to possess more than we have
3、. Greed is a way for us to take care of our needs and to make sure that we have enough in life. If you do not 2 me then look at any child. Children and especially babies do not have any social 3 that they have to follow. All of their desires are engraved in them from birth. No matter whether it is a
4、 toy or extra 5 minutes of hugging with Mommy or Daddy, children do not want to share it with anybody. As parents we teach them that it is good to 4 and to be generous, however, generosity does not come 5. It is a fact that generous people are happier in life, they feel that their life is more 6 and
5、 they appreciate it more. We often associate generosity with money and wealth; however this is just the tip of the iceberg. Being generous does not only 7 leaving a big tip at a restaurant or buying the most expensive gifts for Christmas. Generosity is all about giving and you can give your time, at
6、tention, love, help, and a smile as much as you can give money and 8. Cultivating the spirit of generosity can be an eye-opening 9 for you because you will see in how many areas of your life you werent generous enough. If you open your heart to the world around you and start giving more to it then y
7、ou will 10 how much more you will receive in return.(分数:20.00)填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_A. actual B. cunning C. impression D. simply E. verbal F. result G. non-verbal H. consequence I. sends off J. namely K. illusion L. fall for M. indicate N. smart O. firmest Even
8、if you are saying and doing the right things at your job, and in your personal life, you could be making a bad 1 on everyone with what you dont say. That is because of body language. Much of our reactions to others are based on 2 cues. And if your body language is communicating a negative message, t
9、hat is the message you could be sending, regardless of what 3 words come out of your mouth. What are some of the negative messages sent via body language? Things like having arms folded across your chest can show hostility. Lack of eye contact can 4 deceit. Heres the problem, though, with interpreti
10、ng body language: as life coaching experts say, many of the clues that indicate negativity could also be the 5 of nervousness or other issues. For example, somebody who doesnt make great eye contact could 6be nervous. The same goes with a not-so-warm handshake. Or, the person who doesnt smile could
11、be self-conscious about her teeth. At any rate, the person who 7 bad body language may not even realize that theyre doing it. Some people use body language to their advantage. Unfortunately, some people who do recognize what body language communicates are 8 artists. They may have the 9 handshake, th
12、e shiniest smile, and make the greatest eye contact to convince others of their sincerity. This is because they know how much this non-verbal communication plays a part in communicating sincerity. Unfortunately, they are not actually sincere. Yet people 10 it, because their body language seems since
13、re.(分数:20.00)填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_A. equally B. compensate C. distinction D. given E. qualify F. fairer G. concerned H. admission I. prove J. apparent K. suggests L. vary M. occasionally N. wiser O. discrimination America is one of many countries where the stat
14、e gives a leg-up to members of certain racial, ethnic, or other groups by holding them to different standards. The details 1. In some countries, the policy applies only to areas under direct state control, such as public-works contracts or 2to public universities. In others, private firms are also o
15、bliged to take account of the race of their employees, contractors and even owners. But the effects are strikingly similar around the world. Many of these policies were put in place with the best of intentions: to 3 for past injustices and purify their legacy. No one can deny that, for example, blac
16、ks in America have suffered awful wrongs, and continue to suffer 4. Favouring members of these groups seems like a quick and effective way of making society 5. Most of these groups have made great progress. At the same time, the downside of affirmative action has become all too 6. Awarding universit
17、y places to black students with lower test scores than whites sounds reasonable, 7 the legacy of segregation. But a study found that at some American universities, black applicants who scored 450 points worse than Asians on entrance tests were 8 likely to win a place. That is neither fair on Asians,
18、 nor an incentive to blacks to study in high school. The book Mismatch produces evidence that 9 affirmative action reduces the number of blacks who 10 as lawyers by placing black students in law schools for which they are ill-prepared, causing many to drop out. Had they attended less demanding schoo
19、ls, they might have graduated.(分数:20.00)填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_A. while B. dark C. devised D. whereas E. specific F. agreeable G. regular H. stimulus I. disruption J. attain K. seek L. instructions M. spur N. formal O. available Most people who travel long distan
20、ces complain of jetlag. Jetlag makes business travelers less productive and more prone to making mistakes. It is actually caused by 1 of your body clocka small cluster of brain cells that controls the timing of biological functions. The body clock is designed for a 2 rhythm of daylight and darkness,
21、 so that it is thrown out of balance when it encounters daylight and darkness at the wrong times in a new time zone. The symptoms of jetlag often persist for days 3 the internal body clock slowly adjusts to the new time zone. Now a new anti-jetlag system is 4that is based on proven extensive pioneer
22、ing scientific research. Dr. Martin Moore-Ede has 5 a practical strategy to adjust the body clock much sooner to the new time zone through controlled exposure to bright light. The time zone shift is easy to accomplish and eliminates most of the discomfort of jetlag. A successful time zone shift depe
23、nds on knowing the exact time to either 6 or avoid bright light Exposure to light at the wrong time can actually make jetlag worse. The proper schedule for light exposure depends a great deal on 7 travel plans. Data on a specific flight itinerary and the individuals sleep pattern are used to produce
24、 a Trip Guide with 8 on exactly when to be exposed to bright light. When the Trip Guide calls for bright light you should spend time outdoors if possible. If it is 9 outside, or the weather is bad, or you are on an aeroplane, you can use a special light device to provide the necessary light 10 for a
25、 range of activities such as reading, watching TV or working.(分数:20.00)填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_专业英语四级(完形填空)-试卷246答案解析 (总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、CLOZE(总题数:5,分数:100.00)1.PART IV CLOZEDecide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if in
26、serted in the corresponding blanks. The words can be used ONCE ONLY.(分数:20.00)_解析:A. agree with B. meaningful C. share D. experience E. demand F. undertake G. norms H. stuff I. mean J. regularly K. naturally L. illustrate M. notice N. agree on O. constantly Whether we want it or not we are all greed
27、y by nature. From the moment we are born and to the last day of our life we 1 have an unsatisfied hunger to possess more than we have. Greed is a way for us to take care of our needs and to make sure that we have enough in life. If you do not 2 me then look at any child. Children and especially babi
28、es do not have any social 3 that they have to follow. All of their desires are engraved in them from birth. No matter whether it is a toy or extra 5 minutes of hugging with Mommy or Daddy, children do not want to share it with anybody. As parents we teach them that it is good to 4 and to be generous
29、, however, generosity does not come 5. It is a fact that generous people are happier in life, they feel that their life is more 6 and they appreciate it more. We often associate generosity with money and wealth; however this is just the tip of the iceberg. Being generous does not only 7 leaving a bi
30、g tip at a restaurant or buying the most expensive gifts for Christmas. Generosity is all about giving and you can give your time, attention, love, help, and a smile as much as you can give money and 8. Cultivating the spirit of generosity can be an eye-opening 9 for you because you will see in how
31、many areas of your life you werent generous enough. If you open your heart to the world around you and start giving more to it then you will 10 how much more you will receive in return.(分数:20.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:O)填空项1:_(正确答案:A)填空项1:_(正确答案:G)填空项1:_(正确答案:C)填空项1:_(正确答案:K)填空项1:_(正确答案:B)填空项1:_(正确答案:I)填空项1:_(
32、正确答案:H)填空项1:_(正确答案:D)填空项1:_(正确答案:M)解析:解析:空格前的will提示空格处应填入动词。从句意来看“如果你向世界敞开心胸,并开始施予更多,你会 -|_|-你将收获更多”,词库中的notice“发现”代入,句意通顺,故选M。A. actual B. cunning C. impression D. simply E. verbal F. result G. non-verbal H. consequence I. sends off J. namely K. illusion L. fall for M. indicate N. smart O. firmest
33、Even if you are saying and doing the right things at your job, and in your personal life, you could be making a bad 1 on everyone with what you dont say. That is because of body language. Much of our reactions to others are based on 2 cues. And if your body language is communicating a negative messa
34、ge, that is the message you could be sending, regardless of what 3 words come out of your mouth. What are some of the negative messages sent via body language? Things like having arms folded across your chest can show hostility. Lack of eye contact can 4 deceit. Heres the problem, though, with inter
35、preting body language: as life coaching experts say, many of the clues that indicate negativity could also be the 5 of nervousness or other issues. For example, somebody who doesnt make great eye contact could 6be nervous. The same goes with a not-so-warm handshake. Or, the person who doesnt smile c
36、ould be self-conscious about her teeth. At any rate, the person who 7 bad body language may not even realize that theyre doing it. Some people use body language to their advantage. Unfortunately, some people who do recognize what body language communicates are 8 artists. They may have the 9 handshak
37、e, the shiniest smile, and make the greatest eye contact to convince others of their sincerity. This is because they know how much this non-verbal communication plays a part in communicating sincerity. Unfortunately, they are not actually sincere. Yet people 10 it, because their body language seems
38、sincere.(分数:20.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:C)填空项1:_(正确答案:G)填空项1:_(正确答案:A)填空项1:_(正确答案:M)填空项1:_(正确答案:F)填空项1:_(正确答案:D)填空项1:_(正确答案:I)填空项1:_(正确答案:B)填空项1:_(正确答案:O)填空项1:_(正确答案:L)解析:解析:空格应填入动词(词组)作主句谓语。由空格后的“因为他们的肢体语言很真诚的”,可推断人们会被这类人欺骗,故这里应选“被欺骗”含义的词组,fall for“被欺骗”符合要求。A. equally B. compensate C. distinction D. given E.
39、 qualify F. fairer G. concerned H. admission I. prove J. apparent K. suggests L. vary M. occasionally N. wiser O. discrimination America is one of many countries where the state gives a leg-up to members of certain racial, ethnic, or other groups by holding them to different standards. The details 1
40、. In some countries, the policy applies only to areas under direct state control, such as public-works contracts or 2to public universities. In others, private firms are also obliged to take account of the race of their employees, contractors and even owners. But the effects are strikingly similar a
41、round the world. Many of these policies were put in place with the best of intentions: to 3 for past injustices and purify their legacy. No one can deny that, for example, blacks in America have suffered awful wrongs, and continue to suffer 4. Favouring members of these groups seems like a quick and
42、 effective way of making society 5. Most of these groups have made great progress. At the same time, the downside of affirmative action has become all too 6. Awarding university places to black students with lower test scores than whites sounds reasonable, 7 the legacy of segregation. But a study fo
43、und that at some American universities, black applicants who scored 450 points worse than Asians on entrance tests were 8 likely to win a place. That is neither fair on Asians, nor an incentive to blacks to study in high school. The book Mismatch produces evidence that 9 affirmative action reduces t
44、he number of blacks who 10 as lawyers by placing black students in law schools for which they are ill-prepared, causing many to drop out. Had they attended less demanding schools, they might have graduated.(分数:20.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:L)填空项1:_(正确答案:H)填空项1:_(正确答案:B)填空项1:_(正确答案:O)填空项1:_(正确答案:F)填空项1:_(正确答案:J)填空项1:_(正确答案:D)填空项1:_(正确答案:A)填空项1:_(正确答案:K)填空项1:_(正确答案:E)解析:解析:空格填入动词作who引导的定语从句的谓语。根据下文出现的ill-prepared(准备不足),drop out(辍学)等词,可知黑人学生在法学院的成绩不理想。因而拿到律师牌的资格也就少了。故选qualify“(使)有资格”。A. whi