[外语类试卷]专业英语四级模拟试卷410及答案与解析.doc

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1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 410 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 passag

2、e 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 conve

3、rsations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 Old Fred does something stupid hecause_. （ A） he has some mental problems （ B） he is too old to know what he is dong （ C） he wants to have a good Christmas （ D） he has got into the habit of stealing 3 Britis

4、h police are not armed. The average policeman_. （ A） doesnt really think about it （ B） dislike it very much （ C） worries about it greatly （ D） wants a reform 4 The interviewee feels that the English people love_. （ A） violence （ B） compromise （ C） firearms （ D） police 5 What are the two speakers doi

5、ng while having this conversation ? （ A） They are visiting a lighthouse. （ B） They are rowing a boat. （ C） They are lightening a candle. （ D） They are having lunch. 6 Which of the following statements is NOT true? （ A） The Coast Guard takes care of the most modern light houses. （ B） The lights in th

6、e light house are automatic. （ C） Lighthouse keepers are responsible persons. （ D） The lighthouse is no longer a friendly sight for people. 7 To take care of a light house, one must _. （ A） clean the windows around the light （ B） sweep the ice and snow in the street （ C） burn the candles （ D） entert

7、ain the visitors 8 Where is the town of San Juan Capistrano? （ A） North of Los Angeles. （ B） Between Los Angeles and San Diego. （ C） East of San Diego. （ D） Los Angeles. 9 What can be inferred about the swallows mentioned in the conversation? （ A） They are a type of insect. （ B） They are a kind of f

8、ish. （ C） They are a type of bird. （ D） They are a type of pig. 10 When do the swallows return to San Juan Capistrano? （ A） In March. （ B） In early summer. （ C） In October. （ D） In April. 11 How far do the swallows migrate? （ A） About 200 miles. （ B） About 1,000 miles. （ C） About 7,000 miles. （ D） A

9、bout 5,000 miles. SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 Which is NOT correct about “Venus“? （ A） It is the second planet from the Sun. （ B） It is the brightest object in the sky.

10、（ C） It is the sixth largest planet in solar system. （ D） It is usually visible with the naked eyes. 13 What are the Venus clouds composed of? （ A） Sulfur. （ B） Acid. （ C） Vapor. （ D） Sulfuric acid. 14 Why did Venus become so different from the Earth in water supplying? （ A） Because of volcanic acti

11、vity. （ B） Because it is so dry. （ C） Because it is near the sun, （ D） Because of the strong winds. 15 Which of the following is the reason for peoples dissatisfaction with traditional hanks? （ A） Their business hours are limited. （ B） Their safety measures are inadequate. （ C） Their banking procedu

12、res are complicated. （ D） They dont have enough service windows. 16 What kind of customer does online banking most appeal to? （ A） People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another. （ B） Young people who are fond of modem technology. （ C） Young people who are wealthy and well-educate

13、d. （ D） People who have computers at home. 17 According to the passage, banks create online services to （ A） compete for customers. （ B） reduce the size of their staff. （ C） provide services for distant clients. （ D） expand their operations at a lower cost. 18 In American city schools, how many stud

14、ents are absent on a dally basis? （ A） 12-14% （ B） 12-40% （ C） 20-40% （ D） 20-50% 19 According to the speaker, what are the most important reasons for studentsabsence in American city schools? （ A） Illness and poor academic performance. （ B） Illness and truancy. （ C） Physical punishment and truancy.

15、 （ D） Physical punishment and poor academic performance. 20 Which of the following methods is NOT tried in Florida to reduce the number of truancy? （ A） Students with good record in attendance are awarded with gifts. （ B） Classes with improved attendance rates can get additional gifts. （ C） Students

16、 who attend school as required are granted academic credits in school courses. （ D） Teachers who successfully encourage school attendance are rewarded. 21 What measure has been taken in San Francisco to reduce the destruction of school property? （ A） Rewarding schools that have decreased the destruc

17、tion. （ B） Encouraging students to attend more extracurricular activities. （ C） Promoting teachers who can prevent the destruction. （ D） Increasing spend on repairs and replacements. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and

18、then answer the questions that follow. 22 What is this news about? （ A） A medical risk. （ B） U.S. media. （ C） Computer systems. （ D） A computer virus. 23 What can be inferred from the news? （ A） Ivory trading is prohibited in Spain. （ B） Most of the seized ivory is not legally bought. （ C） The ivory

19、 came from 400 African elephants. （ D） The workshop owner was caught smuggling. 24 Where did the first bombing take place? （ A） In the headquarters of the city. （ B） In an advertising agency. （ C） The federal police agency. （ D） In a residential neighborhood. 25 How many people died in the two car b

20、ombings? （ A） 4. （ B） 21. （ C） 25 （ D） 200 26 According to the study, how many people really intend to lose weight? （ A） About 30%. （ B） About 20%. （ C） About 61%. （ D） About 50%. 27 How many hours do the researchers advise people to spend doing weekly physical exercises? （ A） One hour. （ B） Two hou

21、rs. （ C） One and half. （ D） Two and half. 28 The mayor was accused of _ . （ A） taking bribe （ B） showing contempt of court （ C） playing tricks during a land dispute （ D） taking part in a government-backed plot 29 Which one of the following is NOT true according to the news? （ A） The mayor is a left-

22、wing member. （ B） Many people had gathered to support the mayor. （ C） The mayor is the most popular politician in the country. （ D） The act of the congress could not influence the mayors political career. 30 According to Pakistans President, the chances of the two countries going to war were （ A） gr

23、eat. （ B） small. （ C） growing. （ D） greater than before. 31 Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result of （ A） their border conflicts. （ B） their military build-up. （ C） killings in the two countries. （ D） their mutual distrust. 二、 PART III CLOZE (15 MIN) Directions: There are 20

24、 blanks in the following passage. Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. 31 With thousands of years of history and mythology 【 C1】 _ Athens-named【 C2】 _ the olive-tree-loving Athena (goddess of wisdom)-is【 C3】 _ a concrete jun

25、gle. Its an【 C4】 _ city enlivened by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and characters aplenty. If you【 C5】 _ the spirit of things, you might not even notice the layer of smog 【 C6】 _ overhead. The city is【 C7】_ on three sides by Mt Parnitha, Mt Pendeli and Mt Hymettos. Within Athens

26、there are 【 C8】 _ eight hills,【 C9】 _ the Acropolis and Lykavittos are the most prominent. The hills provide a peaceful respite from the clamor of the city, and offer stunning views 【 C10】 _ the glistening waters of the Saronic Gulf-the citys boundary on the south side. Just about everything of inte

27、rest to the traveler is within a small area【 C11】 _ Plateia Syntagmatos (Syntagma Square). This area is 【 C12】 _ by the districts of Plaka to the south, Monassstiraki to the west, Kolonaki to the east and Omonia to the north. Plateia Syntagmatos is dominated by the old Royal Palace and is the beatin

28、g 【 C13】_ of the business district, with luxury hotels, banks and airline offices. Plaka, nestled below the Acropolis, is the old Turkish quarter and 【 C14】 _ all that existed 【 C15】 _ Athens was declared the capital of independent Greece. 【 C16】 _ Plaka is packed with tourists in 【 C17】 _ season, i

29、ts also one of the prettiest and most atmospheric areas of the city. Monassstiraki is 【 C18】 _ market district and a fascinating part of town 【 C19】 _ . Psiri, nearby, is 【 C20】_ stylish cafes and bars and makes a great place to stop for a spot of lunch kolonaki, a classy residential area tucked in

30、under Lykavittos Hill, is full of trendy boutiques, art galleries and cafes. 32 【 C1】 （ A） below the belt （ B） under its belt （ C） in its belt （ D） on its belt 33 【 C2】 （ A） against （ B） in （ C） with （ D） for 34 【 C3】 （ A） more than （ B） more or less （ C） less than （ D） no less than 35 【 C4】 （ A） af

31、fluent （ B） abundant （ C） affable （ D） unique 36 【 C5】 （ A） get on for （ B） get upon （ C） get into （ D） get on to 37 【 C6】 （ A） hang （ B） hanging （ C） hanged （ D） hung 38 【 C7】 （ A） sided （ B） lined （ C） enveloped （ D） bounded 39 【 C8】 （ A） no less than （ B） no more than （ C） less than （ D） fewer th

32、an 40 【 C9】 （ A） which （ B） of which （ C） that （ D） of that 41 【 C10】 （ A） of （ B） against （ C） to （ D） in 42 【 C11】 （ A） surrounding （ B） surrounded （ C） to surround （ D） surrounds 43 【 C12】 （ A） covered （ B） enclosed （ C） bounded （ D） jointed 44 【 C13】 （ A） spirit （ B） heart （ C） mind （ D） soul 45

33、 【 C14】 （ A） visually （ B） virulently （ C） virtuously （ D） virtually 46 【 C15】 （ A） when （ B） since （ C） while （ D） where 47 【 C16】 （ A） However （ B） Whenever （ C） Though （ D） If 48 【 C17】 （ A） high （ B） hot （ C） cold （ D） festival 49 【 C18】 （ A） a （ B） an （ C） / （ D） the 50 【 C19】 （ A） wander （ B）

34、to wander （ C） wandering （ D） wandered 51 【 C20】 （ A） brimming over （ B） brimming by （ C） brimming of （ D） brimming with 三、 PART IV GRAMMAR or the man who waves a child across a zebra crossing into the path of oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old la

35、dies to cross the road wherever and whenever they care to. It always amazes me that the highways are not covered with the dead bodies of these grannies. A veteran driver, whose manners are faultless, told me it would help if motorists learnt to filter correctly into traffic streams one at a time without causing the total blockages