[外语类试卷]专业英语四级模拟试卷305及答案与解析.doc

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1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 305及答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION (15 MIN) Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage

2、 will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear several conver

3、sations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 Which region of the city would the man like to live in? （ A） East side. （ B） West side. （ C） South side. （ D） North side. 3 How much is the man willing to pay for the apartment at most? （ A） 1,000 yuan. （ B）

4、1,500 yuan. （ C） 2,000 yuan. （ D） 2,500 yuan. 4 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? （ A） The man needs special furnishings in the new apartment. （ B） The man would study Chinese in the new apartment. （ C） The man wants to have a balcony in the new apartment. （ D） The man would like an ap

5、artment near the subway. 5 The man asked the woman some tips for （ A） job hunting. （ B） companys information. （ C） an interview in English. （ D） improving memory. 6 Which of the following about body language is NOT mentioned? （ A） Shake the interviewers hand. （ B） Greet the interviewer with a smile.

6、 （ C） Keep personal space with the interviewer. （ D） Keep eye contact on the interviewer. 7 Why doesnt the woman suggest the man memorize answers beforehand? （ A） Because the questions are unknown before the interview. （ B） Because the man is not sure whether he can attend the interview. （ C） Becaus

7、e the interviewer will find the man mechanical. （ D） Because the woman has anticipated answers in vain before. 8 Why did Jerry visit the primary school? （ A） Because this kind of experience could help his study. （ B） Because he got the invitation from the teacher there. （ C） Because he wanted to get

8、 a teaching job at the school. （ D） Because this was an assignment from his professor. 9 What did the teacher give Jerry some toys for? （ A） Jerry could use the toys as rewards to the good students. （ B） Jerry could use the toys to help the kids learn numbers. （ C） The children could play with the t

9、oys when they took a break. （ D） He wanted to give them to Jerry as souvenirs for that day. 10 Whats the womans major? （ A） Mathematics. （ B） Preschool education. （ C） History. （ D） Memory study. 11 What is the woman going to do after the conversation? （ A） She would have a meeting with her professo

10、r. （ B） She would try to finish her essay at home. （ C） She would go to the library for her assignment. （ D） She would have her essay marked by the professor. SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the question

11、s that follow. 12 TechnoServe is a non-profit group that （ A） registered in Connecticut. （ B） aims to develop technology. （ C） hopes to solve the rural poverty. （ D） wishes to bring social changes. 13 One way that TechnoServe picks up promising entrepreneurs is through （ A） a competitive program. （

12、B） experts recommendations. （ C） business training programs. （ D） high-tech softwares analysis. 14 TechnoServe provides people with the following EXCEPT （ A） technical help. （ B） expert suggestion. （ C） an amount of money. （ D） TV promotion. 15 Kenya is known as “the cradle of humanity“ and now it （

13、 A） covers most of the eastern coast of Africa. （ B） still holds many ancient and valuable antiques. （ C） is a multi-ethnic country with vigorous culture. （ D） is deeply involved in the conflicts in Africa. 16 Kenya African National Union had been the ruling party until （ A） 1980. （ B） 1990. （ C） 20

14、02 （ D） 2004 17 All of the following are the problems that Kenya faces EXCEPT （ A） unemployment. （ B） crime. （ C） poverty. （ D） droughts. 18 According to this passage, women over the age of_are the most affected by retirement. （ A） 50 （ B） 60 （ C） 65 （ D） 75 19 For women, retirement possibly bring a

15、long the following EXCEPT （ A） depression. （ B） anxiety. （ C） dissatisfaction. （ D） loneliness. 20 Which is NOT the reason why old women become less happier after retirement? （ A） They have lost their husbands and been in a bad mood. （ B） Their children have grown up and been away from them. （ C） Th

16、ey have been dissatisfied with their own health condition. （ D） They have been influenced by difficulties of looking after others. 21 Old men enjoy their retirement life by （ A） regarding and valuing own interest, friends and families. （ B） concentrating on their part-time work day after day. （ C） o

17、vercoming all kinds of problems by themselves. （ D） trying to assist their neighbors and people around them. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 22 In Canada, how many deaths were

18、caused by the extreme heat? （ A） At least 22. （ B） Less than 20. （ C） About 40. （ D） 5 ,000. 23 One reason why Andy Coulson was arrested is that he （ A） was believed to have murdered some schoolgirls. （ B） made up some shocking stories to the public. （ C） didnt fulfill his job as the communication d

19、irector. （ D） paid police to get information on stories. 24 People in Yemen went out to protest against （ A） presidents immunity. （ B） presidents resignation. （ C） prosecution of the president. （ D） presidents deputy. 25 The West is paying close attention to Yemen because （ A） what happens in Yemen

20、can influence the gulf region. （ B） the protest in Yemen may get more and more violent. （ C） Yemen is now going through negotiations with the West. （ D） Yemen is thought to be involved in some terroristic attack. 26 Where were the grenades hidden? （ A） Under the certificates. （ B） Under a chair. （ C

21、） In a remote control. （ D） In a soldiers clothes. 27 Who was injured in the assassination attempt of Gen. Abdul Hameed? （ A） A soldier. （ B） The general. （ C） A police chief. （ D） A bodyguard. 28 What is the problem of Englands emergency health care services? （ A） The ambulances cant take the patie

22、nts to the hospitals in time. （ B） The health care workers on the ambulances are not well-trained. （ C） The hospitals have difficulty treating patients timely. （ D） The hospitals cant collect the enough medical care expenses. 29 What can we learn about Londons attainment of the 15-minute goal? （ A）

23、Its similar to that of other areas in England. （ B） Its better than that of other areas in England. （ C） Its much worse than it did in 2009. （ D） Its getting better since the start of 2009. 30 Which of the following is CORRECT about Swiss economy in 2012? （ A） Swiss is going to suffer a recession du

24、e to Eurozone crisis. （ B） Deflation is going to hurt the economic growth of Swiss. （ C） The expected economy growth of Swiss in 2012 is lowered. （ D） The Eurozone crisis is going to have more interventions. 31 With Swiss National Banks currency interventions, the Swiss franc is likely to （ A） rise

25、sharply. （ B） rise steadily. （ C） remain stable. （ D） be weakened. 32 When did Canadas Environment Minister imply the abandonment of the Kyoto Protocol? （ A） Before the climate conference in South Africa. （ B） During the climate conference in South Africa. （ C） At the end of the climate conference i

26、n South Africa. （ D） After the climate conference in South Africa. 33 What does the opposition accuse of the government? （ A） Making up the decision without a public vote. （ B） Sparing too much expense on the big polluters. （ C） Damaging the countrys reputation in the world. （ D） Ignoring the welfar

27、e of ordinary Canadians. 二、 PART III CLOZE (15 MIN) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. 33 The Kalinago tribe, on the island of Dominica, is under some historic popu

28、lation pressure. The【 C1】 _majority of the West Indies natives died【 C2】_disease, murder or suicide during the first few hundred years of colonization. The Kalinago【 C3】 _ as a tribe because of their location high in Dominicas rugged area, which was less【 C4】 _for colonial ranches. Today, Kalinago a

29、re among the poorest on Dominica, so many young people leave【 C5】 _ studies or work and never return. It has become clear【 C6】 _the future of the Kalinago people will be endangered if more of its【 C7】 _ dont decide to stay. One radical proposal for【 C8】 _ the tribe came in 2008 from then-chief Charl

30、es Williams. He suggested making marriage to other tribal members【 C9】 _in order to preserve the bloodline of the tribes estimated 1, 500 “ pure“ natives. The suggestion was not【 C10】 _, but it generated heated debate among the natives. “Theres no way youre going to stop marriage with people on the

31、outside.【 C11】_, it was a good gesture in this situation. If we Kalinago people want to preserve our【 C12】 _and culture, we should at least look at that【 C13】 _, “ said 26-year-old Kalinago native Jacob Frederick. Dominican anthropologist Lennox Honeychurch said, “ It would be【 C14】 _ impossible to

32、try imposing any kind of restrictions【 C15】 _what a person looks like. This is not a living museum or a zoo. But the concept of a living museum is one the tribe has【 C16】 _. In 2006, community members have revived dances and even some of the mother tongue through song, all while【 C17】 _ much-needed

33、income from curious tourists. 【 C18】 _, the Kalinagos current leader, Chief Garnet Joseph, is exploring other options lor putting【 C19】 _directly into the hands of his people. In the end, the debate and experience of economic survival sheds important light on what tribal preservation【 C20】 _means. 3

34、4 【 C1】 （ A） broad （ B） vast （ C） slim （ D） small 35 【 C2】 （ A） from （ B） with （ C） on （ D） for 36 【 C3】 （ A） revived （ B） lived （ C） surrendered （ D） survived 37 【 C4】 （ A） appealing （ B） appalling （ C） adjacent （ D） adequate 38 【 C5】 （ A） for （ B） at （ C） in （ D） with 39 【 C6】 （ A） what （ B） that

35、（ C） who （ D） when 40 【 C7】 （ A） peoples （ B） individuals （ C） inhabitants （ D） citizens 41 【 C8】 （ A） reserving （ B） preserving （ C） storing （ D） saving 42 【 C9】 （ A） compulsory （ B） impulsive （ C） comprehensive （ D） voluntary 43 【 C10】 （ A） approached （ B） advocated （ C） adopted （ D） adapted 44 【

36、C11】 （ A） Therefore （ B） Additionally （ C） Namely （ D） Still 45 【 C12】 （ A） heredity （ B） inheritance （ C） heritage （ D） ingredient 46 【 C13】 （ A） equivalent （ B） opportunity （ C） substitute （ D） option 47 【 C14】 （ A） virtually （ B） barely （ C） genuinely （ D） variably 48 【 C15】 （ A） impressed on （ B

37、） based on （ C） related about （ D） engaged in 49 【 C16】 （ A） embraced （ B） rejected （ C） contained （ D） emancipated 50 【 C17】 （ A） causing （ B） discovering （ C） generating （ D） inventing 51 【 C18】 （ A） Meanwhile （ B） However （ C） Usually （ D） Consequently 52 【 C19】 （ A） sources （ B） resources （ C） o

38、rigins （ D） properties 53 【 C20】 （ A） universally （ B） temporarily （ C） ultimately （ D） permanently 三、 PART IV GRAMMAR but here we waited for some hours with perhaps a thousand others until, eventually, there were checks on the authenticity of our displays. After that it was the whole day progressin

39、g along an upward-spiralling ramp, rehearsing answers to hypothetical questions, eyeing each other until we reached the first level platform and presented ourselves. Tests continued throughout the night; but I experienced no difficulty in producing correct responses. As the sun rose, the other eleve

40、n of my group were on the downward ramp, while I rejoined the slow onward climb. The second level was reached, once again, some time towards evening. Here the questioning was more indeterminate. But my preparations were adequate. And so I rose to the third and final level. The thousands which had pr

41、esented themselves at the outer gate had been winnowed down to some twenty. It was possible, indeed, that we might be the last. We then began the last stage of the journey: a spiral ramp leading to the viewing platform. I made myself ready. Looking down at the millionaire in its envelope of support

42、machinery, I found it difficult to believe that such a misshapen, pallid being was of any cosmic significance. Yet its race had at one time dominated our space, not through force, but through the irresistible spread of its freely-shared technologies and cultures. And now, here was the last of them.

43、The natural ageing of the species had at some point deprived it of fertility; but its biology had been engineered to give each individual effective immortality. Yet, in the end, they could not defeat the grindstone of time. Accident, conflict, the wear-and-tear of existence had cut the numbers down:

44、 from trillions to billions, and then to millions, thousands, hundreds, tens; and at last to one, who, according to the records, was over a million years old. The millionaire. My moment had come. Reciting the codes, I focused energies on the being below, and watched as the radiance flowed from its b

45、ody, turning the liquids in the surrounding tubes to vapour, the metals and synthetics to liquid. Attendants reached out for me; but it was over. The light below ended as suddenly as it had come, leaving only black dust. So ended the last of the human beings. A thousand civilizations, smothered in i

46、nfancy by human benevolence, had been avenged. 84 All the people who wanted to see the millionaire had to go through （ A） tests of patience and physical strength. （ B） severe competition and long waiting. （ C） three levels of questioning and exams. （ D） adequate preparation and repetitive rehearsal.

47、 85 What has led to the extinction of the former dominants of the space? （ A） Wide spread of technologies and cultures. （ B） Development against the laws of nature. （ C） Biology engineering to make them immortal. （ D） Vulnerability to accidents and conflicts. 86 What does “millionaire“ refer to in t

48、he passage? （ A） A nation with the population of a million. （ B） A person who own a million dollars. （ C） A culture with a million years history. （ D） A species that exists for a million years. 87 The visitor sounds_in the account of the story. （ A） sarcastic （ B） sentimental （ C） peaceful （ D） impa

49、tient 88 We may infer that the author writes the text to （ A） narrate his personal experience. （ B） entertain readers with a story. （ C） reflect on human development. （ D） report a staggering piece of news. 88 Africa has always been the continent of hidden secrets, unrevealed mysteries and the place where every person dreams to travel to. Seeing and understanding the culture of Africa, means knowing its history and everything it has gone throug