1、专业英语四级听力-14及答案解析 (总分：45.00，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, th
2、e 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
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)Questions 1 to 3 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 conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).What does
4、the recent report say about Brazil?（分数：1.00）A.It will face challenges unprecedented in its history.B.It is a resolute advocate of the anti-global movement.C.It is bound to regain its full glory of a hundred years ago.D.It will be a major economic power by the mid-21st century.(2).What problem does A
5、lberto say Brazil faces now?（分数：1.00）A.The lack of overall urban planning.B.The huge gap between the haves and have-nots.C.The inadequate supply of water and electricity.D.The shortage of hi-tech personnel.(3).What does Alberto say about economically successful countries?（分数：1.00）A.They attach great
6、 importance to education.B.They are able to grasp growth opportunities.C.They are good at learning from other nations.D.They have made use of advanced technologies.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the que
7、stions.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the conversation mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.How to care for precious metals.B.A standard unit for measuring weight.C.The value of precious metals.D.Using the metric system.(2).How was the weight used?（分数：1.00）A.To check the accuracy of scales.
8、B.To calculate the density of other metals.C.To observe changes in the atmosphere.D.To measure amounts of rainfall.(3).It is necessary to replace the old standard weight because_.（分数：1.00）A.someone spilled water on itB.someone lost itC.it was made of low quality metalD.the standard for measuring had
9、 changed(4).What does Dr. Thomas probably think about the cost of the new weight?（分数：1.00）A.It is a small amount to pay for so much precious metal.B.It is difficult to judge the value of such an object.C.It is reasonable for an object with such an important function.D.It is too high for such a light
10、 weight.Questions 8 to 10 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 conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the man making inquiries about?（分数：1.00）A.Full parking facilities.B.Leaving his car in the U.K.
11、C.Having his car serviced.D.Hiring a car abroa(2).What is the mans reaction to the questions he has to answer?（分数：1.00）A.Completely indifferent.B.Fairly relaxed.C.Quite annoyed.D.Rather impatient.(3).Why does the man leave in a hurry?（分数：1.00）A.To avoid losing his license.B.To avoid being severely f
12、ined.C.To avoid losing his parking space.D.To avoid being arrested by the traffic warden.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：4.00）(1).
13、Why are London taxi drivers very efficient?（分数：1.00）A.Because they have a driving license.B.Because they have received Special training.C.Because the traffic conditions in London are good.D.Because the traffic system of the city is not very complex.(2).How long does the training period last?（分数：1.00
14、）A.Two to four months.B.About three weeks.C.At least half a year.D.Two years or mor(3).Why does the speaker think the driving test is a terrible experience?（分数：1.00）A.Government officers are hard to please.B.The learners have to go through several tough tests.C.The learners usually fail several time
15、s before they pass it.D.The driving test usually lasts two months.(4).Why do learner drivers have to keep their present jobs?（分数：1.00）A.They dont want their present bosses to know what theyre doing.B.They want to earn money from both jobs.C.They cannot earn money as taxi drivers yet.D.They look forw
16、ard to further promotion.Questions 15 to 17 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).Why do few Asian-American students major in human science?（分数：1.00）A.Because their English is not go
17、od enough.B.Because they are afraid they might meet with unfair judgment in these areas.C.Because there is a wide difference between Asian and Western cultures.D.Because they know little about American cultures and Western cultures.(2).What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian c
18、ulture?（分数：1.00）A.A solid foundation in basic mathematics and Asian culture.B.Hard work and intelligence.C.Parental help and a limited knowledge of English.D.Asian culture and the American educational system.(3).Why do the two explanations worry Asian Americans?（分数：1.00）A.They are afraid that they w
19、ould again be isolated from American society in general.B.People would think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.C.Asian Americans would be a threat to other minorities.D.American academic achievements have taken on too strong an Asian character.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the
20、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).What happened 25 years ago?（分数：1.00）A.Michaels parents got divorced.B.Karen was adopted by Ray Anderson.C.Karens mother died in a car accident.D.A truck driver l
21、ost his life in a collision.(2).What does the speaker say about Michaels father?（分数：1.00）A.He ran a red light and collided with a truck.B.He sacrificed his life to save a baby girl.C.He was killed instantly in a burning car.D.He got married to Karens mother.(3).Why did Michael cry uncontrollably whe
22、n he skimmed over the newspaper article?（分数：1.00）A.Because the reported hero turned out to be his father.B.Because he did not understand his father till too late.C.Because such misfortune should have fallen on him.D.Because it reminded him of his miserable childhoo五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：5，分数：10.
23、00)Questions 21 and 22 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：2.00）(1).Altogether how many people were injured during the violence?（分数：1.00）A.1.B.2.C.13.D.14.(2).How long has the violence lasted?（
24、分数：1.00）A.For one day.B.For two days.C.For the whole summer.D.For one year.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.According to the report, how many people in the world are HIV-positive?（分数：
25、1.00）A.22 million.B.36 million.C.25 million.D.58 million.Questions 24 and 25 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：2.00）(1).What happened during the accident?（分数：1.00）A.A train hit another train.
26、B.A train killed 23 people.C.A train went off its tracks.D.A train was trapped inside the station.(2).Which of the following statements best describes the condition of the passengers?（分数：1.00）A.No one was fatally injured.B.There were many heavy casualties.C.No one was hurt during the accident.D.Some
27、one was killed during the accident.Questions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：3.00）(1).What did the protestors do to support Alfredo Reinado?（分数：1.00）A.They burned houses and trees.
28、B.They burned tires and threw stones.C.They committed suicide bombings.D.They had fight against security forces.(2).Where did the Austrafian-led forces attempt to capture Major Reinado?（分数：1.00）A.In his house in southern Dili.B.In the street of Dill downtown.C.At his base in a town south of Dili.D.A
29、t the base of his house in south of Dill.(3).Which statement is true as to the description of capture operation?（分数：1.00）A.Four people and Major Reinado himself were killed.B.Four people were killed, but Major Reinado escaped.C.Four people including Major Reinado were killed.D.Four people escaped, b
30、ut Major Reinado was killeQuestions 29 and 30 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：2.00）(1).Nigeria returned to the Commonwealth after_.（分数：1.00）A.it had sentenced minority rights activists to d
31、eathB.the military had resumed control of the countryC.power had been handed over to an elected presidentD.it had negotiated with Commonwealth leaders(2).The Commonwealth consists of _countries which were mainly former British colonies.（分数：1.00）A.54B.29C.9D.95专业英语四级听力-14答案解析 (总分：45.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PA
32、RT 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 passage will be read sentence by senten
33、ce, 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 ANSWER SHEET ONE.（分数：15.00）_正确答案：()解析：听力
34、原文Disappearing ForestsThe worlds forests are disappearing. / As much as a third of its total tree cover has been lost / since agriculture began some 10,000 years ago. / The remaining forests are home to half of the worlds species / thus becoming the chief resource for their survival. / Tropical rain
35、 forests once covered twelve percent of the land of the planet. / As well as supporting at least half of the worlds species of plants and animals, / these rain forests are home to millions of people. / But there are other demands on them. / For example, much has been cut for timber. / An increasing
36、amount of forestland (林地) has been used for industrial purposes or for agricultural development, / such as crop growing. / By the 1990s less than half of the earths original rain forests remained, / and they continue to disappear at an alarming rate every year. / As a result, the worlds forests are
37、now facing gradual extinction.听写点评 这是一篇说明文，主要讲述森林面积在逐渐减少。 短文首句点出了本文要说明的事件森林面积在逐渐减少。后文介绍的是森林面积在不断减少，但物种和人类对森林的各种需求却在增加，提醒人们关注森林所面临的严峻形势。 短文共分15个意群，时态为一般现在时。 考生可能将第一句话中的tree cover(森林覆盖)误写为tree covers，注意在放音最后一遍中进行核查。 文中有几个词组值得注意：tropical rain forests意为“热带雨 林”；at an alarming rate意为“以惊人的速度”。 文中较难拼写的词有res
38、ource(资源)，species(种类)，timber(木材)，extinction(灭绝)。二、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A CONVERSATI(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 1 to 3 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 conversation.（分数：
39、3.00）(1).What does the recent report say about Brazil?（分数：1.00）A.It will face challenges unprecedented in its history.B.It is a resolute advocate of the anti-global movement.C.It is bound to regain its full glory of a hundred years ago.D.It will be a major economic power by the mid-21st century.解析：听
40、力原文 1-3W: Today, in this studio, we have Alberto Cuties, the well-known Brazilian advocator of the anti-global movement. 1 Hes here to talk about the recent report stating that by 2050, Brazil will be one of the worlds wealthiest and most successful countries. Alberto, what do you say to this report
41、?M: You know this isnt the first time that people are saying Brazil will be a great economic power. The same thing was said over a hundred years ago, but it didnt happen.W: Yes, but you must admit the worlds a very different place now.M: Of course. In fact, I believe that there may be some truths in
42、 the predictions this time around. First of all, though, we must remember the problems facing Brazil at the moment.W: Such as?M: 2 Theres an enormous gap between the rich and the poor in this country. In Sao Paulo, you can see shopping mails full of designer goods right next door to the slum areas w
43、ithout proper water or electricity supplies. A lot of work needs to be done to help the people in those areas improve their lives.W: What needs to be done?M: 3 Education, for example. For Brazil, to be successful, we need to offer education to all Brazilians. Successful countries, like South Korea a
44、nd Singapore, have excellent education systems. Brazil needs to learn from these countries.W: So youre hopeful for the future?M: As I said earlier, Im hopeful. This isnt an easy job. We need to make sure that these important opportunities for Brazil arent wasted as they were in the past.考点 本题出题点在对话开
45、头处。精析 对话开始女士说，今天请到的嘉宾Alberto cuties将与我们探讨“2050年巴西将成为世界上最富有、最成功的国家之一”的报道，紧接着Alberto Cuties说，人们已经不是第一次预测巴西将成为经济强国了。“世界上最富有、最成功的国家之一”和“经 济强国”表达了相同的含义，故选D。(2).What problem does Alberto say Brazil faces now?（分数：1.00）A.The lack of overall urban planning.B.The huge gap between the haves and have-nots.C.The
46、 inadequate supply of water and electricity.D.The shortage of hi-tech personnel.解析：考点 本题出题点在there be句式处。精析 男士说巴西目前还面临着许多问题，女士请男士举例说明，男士接着说，在巴西还存在着巨大的贫富差距，故选B。答案中的the haves and have-nots相当于原文中的the rich and the poor，答案中的the huge gap即指原文中的an enormous gap。(3).What does Alberto say about economically suc
47、cessful countries?（分数：1.00）A.They attach great importance to education.B.They are able to grasp growth opportunities.C.They are good at learning from other nations.D.They have made use of advanced technologies.解析：考点 本题出题点在举例处。精析 男士说成功的国家，如韩国和新加坡都有完善的教育体系，也就是说它们都很重视教育，attach great importance to意为“对高度重视”，故选
