1、专业英语四级15及答案解析 (总分：46.93，做题时间：120分钟)一、PART I DICTATION (总题数：1，分数：1.00)_二、PART II LISTENING(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).This conversation is most likely to take place_.（分数：0.33）A.at an industrial siteB.at a department storeC.in a classroomD.in a skyscraper(2).The woman is probably_.（分数：0.33）A.a pharmacistB.a sa
2、lespersonC.a guideD.an engineer(3).The man want to know_.（分数：0.33）A.how long the show will lastB.how to avoid lead poisoningC.how the skyscraper was builtD.how glass and crystal differ(1).What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：0.10）A.Salesman and customer.B.Doctor and nurse.C
3、.Doctor and patient.D.Patient and patient.(2).What does the man think of his writing?（分数：0.10）A.Writing will not be easy.B.Writing will be less difficult.C.Writing has been boring.D.Writing has been enjoyable.(3).What can we learn from the conversation?（分数：0.10）A.Cold is a kind of serious illness.B.
4、Cold will go away quickly.C.You should go to see a doctor.D.You neednt do anything about it.(4).What did the man assume previously?（分数：0.10）A.She would go to the bookstore.B.She would not go to the bookstore.C.She would go to the bookstore later.D.She would go to another bookstore.(5).What do we kno
5、w about the flight?（分数：0.10）A.There will be a short delay.B.There will be a long delay.C.The flight has been cancelled.D.The condition is still uncertain.(6).What does the man say about Linda?（分数：0.10）A.She is forgetful.B.She is considerate.C.She is forgiving.D.She is careless.(7).What does the woma
6、n mean?（分数：0.10）A.She doesnt believe he can do it.B.She agrees with the man.C.She expects to see him soon.D.She will go to the library.(8).What does the man think of the womans choice of clothing?（分数：0.10）A.He thinks her choice is good.B.He thinks her choice is terrible.C.He doesnt like the colour.D
7、.He doesnt like the style.(9).Sam refused to take the job because_.（分数：0.10）A.the working hours were unsuitable.B.the job was not well paid.C.he had to do a lot of travelling.D.the job was quite difficult.(10).The man sounds（分数：0.10）A.surprised.B.ignorant.C.humorous.D.disappointed.(1).When will they
8、 discuss the agenda?（分数：0.11）A.Before dinner.B.During dinner.C.After dinner.D.Tomorrow.(2).What can be inferred about the woman?（分数：0.11）A.Shell be travelling during the vacation.B.Shell be working during the vacation.C.Shes looking forward to going home.D.She will offer her help to Jane.(3).What is
9、 the cause of their complaint?（分数：0.11）A.The place.B.The heat.C.The workload.D.The facilities.(4).What can be concluded about Janet?（分数：0.11）A.She has come to the party.B.She is hosting the party.C.She hasnt turned up.D.She is planning a party.(5).Where does the conversation probably take place?（分数：
10、0.11）A.In a hotel.B.At a bus station.C.In a restaurant.D.At an airport.(6).What does the woman intend to do?（分数：0.11）A.Get a job on campus.B.Get her resume ready.C.Visit the company.D.Apply for a job with PICC.(7).What are the man and woman doing?（分数：0.11）A.Listening to the radio.B.Looking at the ph
11、otos.C.Watching television.D.Reading a newspaper.(8).What does the man mean?（分数：0.11）A.He hopes the party will be successful.B.He will see the woman around five.C.He is eager to help the woman.D.He is unenthusiastic about the party.(9).What is NOT a change to the literature class?（分数：0.11）A.Class lo
12、cation.B.Class times.C.Class length.D.Class size.三、SECTION B PASSAGE(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).The man lose his temper_.（分数：0.33）A.because the bird couldnt repeat his masters nameB.because the bird screamed all day longC.because the bird uttered the wrong wordD.because the bird failed to say the name of the
13、 town(2)._killed the three chickens.（分数：0.33）A.The cruel masterB.The man in the kitchenC.The pet birdD.The fourth chicken(3).The man shocked at the scene the next morning_.（分数：0.33）A.because the bird had finally understood his threatB.because the bird managed to escape from the chicken houseC.becaus
14、e the bird had learned to scream back at himD.because the bird was living peacefully with the chickens(1).The first English dictionary was published_.（分数：0.25）A.1604B.around 1700C.1750D.1755(2)._ produced the first modem English dictionary.（分数：0.25）A.Robert CawdreyB.John KerseyC.Samuel JohnsonD.Dani
15、el Webster(3)._ was the most interesting feature of the Oxford English Dictionary.（分数：0.25）A.A complete list of difficult wordsB.Containing sentences that showed how each word was actually usedC.A 20-volume workD.Showing word histories(4).What best describes the first English dictionary?（分数：0.25）A.I
16、t defined easy words as well as hard ones.B.It was nothing more than a list of difficult words.C.It presented good sentences to show how each word was actually used in speech and in writing.D.It was the greatest improvement in the quality of dictionaries.(1).Which of the following statements is NOT
17、true?（分数：0.33）A.Nathaniel Bacon and his friends fought against Indian raids.B.Bacon and his friends were Piedmont farmers.C.Bacon and a few farmers marched on the capital to protest the Indian raids.D.Governor Berkeley did not listen to the demands of the farmers.(2).Bacon and the farmers were able
18、to fight off the governor in_.（分数：0.33）A.less than 1 yearB.5 yearsC.10 yearsD.23 years(3).How did Nathaniel Bacon die?（分数：0.33）A.He was killed by Indians.B.Governor Berkeley had him hanged.C.He died of malaria.D.He was accidentally shot by one of the farmers.四、SECTION C NEWS BR(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).Who
19、 was Sandra Bayley?（分数：0.50）A.The mans neighbor.B.The mans own mother.C.The mans ex-wife.D.The mans ex-mother-in-law.(2).What did the man not do after he had crept into the house of Sandra Bayley?（分数：0.50）A.Brushing his teethB.Stealing a toothbrushC.Taking a cup of teaD.Taking a hot bath(1).Which of
20、 the following is NOT listed as a terrorist group by the US?（分数：0.50）A.The pro-Iranian Hezbollah.B.The Palestinian group Hamas.C.The Irish Republican Army.D.The Basque separatist group ETA.(2).The affected groups will be prevented from_.（分数：0.50）A.entering the United States legally.B.freezing US fin
21、ancial assets abroad.C.receiving support from other countries.D.giving weapons to other terrorist groups.(1).What has happened to the Cubans?（分数：0.50）A.They set foot in Florida.B.They were drowned.C.They were flown to the U. S.D.They were sent back to Cuba.(2).How did the Cubans try to enter the U.
22、S. ?（分数：0.50）A.In a small boat.B.In an old truck.C.By swimming.D.By driving.五、PART III CLOZE (总题数：1，分数：1.00)More teenagers smoke today than at any 【B1】 since the 1970s, a federal study shows. Overall. 35% of children in grades 9-12 smoke cigarettes, a greater 【B2】 than 25% of adults who smoke. 【B3】
23、it is illegal to buy cigarettes until age 18. More than 75% of kids who 【B4】 them in stores are not asked for proof of 【B5】 , and they get cigarettes just as adults do: they walk in and buy them, 【B6】 no one checks their age. At a high school 【B7】 inaugurated a smoke-free campus this year, students
24、who smoke cigarettes between classes 【B8】 that stricter laws will cut 【B9】 . Sixth and seventh-graders 【B10】 at a middle school say they have little trouble 【B11】 stores to sell them cigarettes, 【B12】 unsupervised vending machines or getting 【B13】 students to buy cigarettes for them. They say they h
25、ave 【B14】 the most successful store-buying line early: My 【B15】 is waiting in the car. 【B16】 smoking becomes less popular in adults, smoking becomes a form of rebellion. Too often the rebellion leads to the tragic consequences of a 【B17】 smoking habit. Health experts warn that 【B18】 teen smokers qui
26、t soon, advances made in reducing lung and heart disease in the past 20 years will be 【B19】 . This will have a dramatic effect on the nations 【B50】 . （分数：1.00）A.timeB.minuteC.ageD.stageA.sectionB.partC.percentageD.shareA.SinceB.BecauseC.WhenD.WhileA.buyB.bringC.orderD.smokeA.citizenshipB.permissionC
27、.ageD.identityA.thusB.soC.andD.orA.whoseB.whichC.whatD.whoA.questionB.hesitateC.suspectD.doubtA.availabilityB.taxC.wastesD.unavailabilityA.interviewsB.interviewC.interviewedD.interviewingA.spendingB.takingC.gettingD.forbiddingA.findB.findingC.to findD.to be foundA.outsideB.willingC.youngerD.olderA.l
28、earnedB.seenC.feltD.toldA.childB.dogC.fatherD.sisterA.SoB.AsC.AfterD.BeforeA.nearB.uselessC.normalD.lifelongA.unlessB.lestC.ifD.thoughA.acceleratedB.forbiddenC.lostD.markedA.wealthB.healthC.confidenceD.belief六、PART IV GRAMMAR &(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.There are still many problems ahead of us, but by this
29、 time next year we can see light at the end of the_.（分数：1.00）A.battleB.dayC.roadD.tunnel3.A series of seminars _ scheduled.（分数：1.00）A.hasB.isC./D.are4.As my exams are coming next week, Ill take advantage of the weekend to _on some reading.（分数：1.00）A.catch upB.clear upC.make upD.pick up5.Internationa
30、l _ should be reduced when this agreement is signed.（分数：1.00）A.pressureB.nervousnessC.tensionD.strain6.Living in the western part of the country has its problems, _ obtaining fresh water is not the least.（分数：1.00）A.with whichB.for whichC.of whichD.which7.The statistics _that living standards in the
31、area have improved drastically in recent times.（分数：1.00）A.provesB.is provingC.are provingD.prove8.The only _ before him which he felt himself to be incapable of contemplating was the prospect of leaving Emily.（分数：1.00）A.outlookB.prospectC.attitudeD.view9.The professor found himself constantly _ the
32、question: How could anyone do these things?（分数：1.00）A.poringB.ponderingC.presidingD.presuming10.Professor Smith and Professor Brown will _ in presenting the series of lectures on American literature.（分数：1.00）A.alterB.alternateC.substituteD.exchange11.After a meal in a restaurant, you ask the waiter
33、for the_.（分数：1.00）A.billB.noteC.receiptD.menu12.Animals that could not_themselves to the changed environment perished and those that could survived.（分数：1.00）A.changeB.adaptC.modifyD.conform13.It was suggested that all government ministers should _information on their financial interests.（分数：1.00）A.d
34、iscoverB.uncoverC.tellD.disclose14.After briefly _the history of the author, Prof. Li turnes to the novel itself immediately.（分数：1.00）A.dipping inB.dipping atC.dipping intoD.dipping to15.The shoemaker can mend whatever_.（分数：1.00）A.which needs mendingB.needs to be mendedC.it needs mendingD.that needs
35、 mending16.He was punished _ he should make the same mistake again.（分数：1.00）A.unlessB.providedC.ifD.lest17.For some time now, world leaders_out the necessity for agreement on arms reduction.（分数：1.00）A.had been pointingB.have been pointingC.were pointingD.pointed18.After the heavy rain, a builder was
36、 called to repair the roof, which was_.（分数：1.00）A.leakingB.tricklingC.drippingD.floating19.Id rather you _those important documents with you.（分数：1.00）A.dontB.didnt takeC.wont takeD.not take20.Once a picture is proved to be a forgery, it becomes quite_.（分数：1.00）A.invaluableB.pricelessC.unworthyD.wort
37、hless21.The jobs of wildlife technicians and biologists seemed _to him ,but one day he discovered their difference.（分数：1.00）A.identicalB.verticalC.parallelD.specific22.We should always bear in mind that decisions often result in _conclusions.（分数：1.00）A.urgentB.instantC.promptD.hasty23.If not _with t
38、he respect he feels due to him, Jack gets very ill-tempered and grumbles all the time.（分数：1.00）A.being treatedB.treatedC.be treatedD.having been treated24._ we need to complete the construction is two million dollars.（分数：1.00）A.All whatB.That allC.ThatD.What25.She was so fat that she could only just
39、 _through the door.（分数：1.00）A.assembleB.appearC.squeezeD.gather26.She remembered several occasions in the past_she had experienced a similar feeling.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.beforeC.thatD.when27.$ 500 _ far from enough for the girl to complete even one semester at college.（分数：1.00）A.areB.hasC.haveD.is28.So
40、cial institutions are now being called _ to provide assistance to the homeless.（分数：1.00）A.upB.inC.uponD.off29.Although he thought he was helping us to prepare the dinner, he was actually_ the way.（分数：1.00）A.inB.offC.byD.on30.We are firmly_ to the practice of power politics.（分数：1.00）A.objectedB.oppos
41、edC.opposingD.conflicting31.Those were the graduate students _ to do the research work in the lab.（分数：1.00）A.to whom it was their responsibilityB.of whom the function wasC.whose responsibility wasD.of whom with the responsibility七、PART V READING C(总题数：4，分数：4.00)Researchers have established that when
42、 people are mentally engaged, biochemical changes occur in the brain that allow it to act more effectively areas such as attention and memory. This is true regardless of age. People will be alert and receptive if they are faced with information that gets them to think about things they are intereste
43、d in. And someone with a history of doing more rather than less will go into old age more cognitively sound than someone who has not had an active mind. Many experts are so convinced of the benefits of challenging the brain that they are putting the theory to work in their own lives. The idea is not
44、 necessarily to learn to memorize enormous amounts of information, says James Fazard, associate director of the National Institute on Aging. Most of us don t need that kind of skill. Such specific training is of less interest than being able to maintain mental alertness. Fozard and others say they challenge their brains with different mental skills, both because they enjoy them and because they are sure that their range of activities will help the way their brains work. Gene Cohen, acting director
