专业四级-196及答案解析.doc

1、专业四级-196及答案解析 (总分：140.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPART DICTATIO(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.I 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, th

2、e passage 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 minutes to check through your work once more./I（分数：15.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数

3、3，分数：10.00)BSECTION A CONVERSATIONS/B I In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow./I I Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to

4、 answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).What is among the reasons why the man wants to return the item?（分数：1.00）A.It is the wrong size.B.The fabric is coming apart.C.It is stained.D.It has no label.(2).What does the store clerk NOT offer to do for the man?（分数：1.00）A.Retu

5、rn his money.B.Exchange the item.C.Give him store credit.D.Tell him the washing instructions.(3).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.The customer did follow the instructions for using the item.B.The customer returns the item within required date.C.The customer finally exchanges the

6、item for a dog sweater.D.The customer leaves the store without the item.I 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 questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：4.00）(1).Why does the man want to give her da

7、ughter a history book?（分数：1.00）A.Because she doesnt know much about history.B.Because he himself likes history very much.C.Because she needs the book for a course she is taking.D.Because history is her favourite subject in college.(2).What kind of book does the man NOT want to buy?（分数：1.00）A.One abo

8、ut a special period of American history.B.One giving a broad survey of American history.C.One about early settlements in America.D.One about New England.(3).What does the book seller say about the books on Civil War?（分数：1.00）A.They are very popular.B.They tend to be dull.C.They are usually biographi

9、cal.D.They are highly specialized.(4).How long does the book seller say itll take to obtain the book which the man wants?（分数：1.00）A.No longer than a day.B.Until the next mail comes in.C.Around two weeks.D.Around two months.I Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of th

10、e conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).Lilly has to get up early and arrive in good time because_.（分数：1.00）A.she has to study all the posesB.it takes time for her to get preparedC.the photographers insist on punctualityD.no

11、 one can do anything until she arrives(2).From what Lilly says, it seems that a model must be_.（分数：1.00）A.physically fitB.an early riserC.good at actingD.well-known(3).The main disadvantage of modeling as a career is that_.（分数：1.00）A.its hard workB.its a life-long careerC.its a short-lived careerD.a

12、 model must also be an actress三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)I Questions 11 to 13 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./I（分数：3.00）(1).One of the hobbies we know the cavemen had was_.（分数：1.00）

13、A.huntingB.fightingC.drawingD.riding(2).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as George Washingtons hobby?（分数：1.00）A.Doing agricultural experiments.B.Designing furniture.C.Watching evening skies.D.Collecting postage stamps.(3).According to the speaker, the major reason why hobbies play an importan

14、t role today is that_.（分数：1.00）A.we have to work harder in the modern worldB.we have more free time than ever beforeC.we are more interested in the world around usD.we have a wider range of interest in our lifeI Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you wi

15、ll be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the main topic of this speech?（分数：1.00）A.The growing crisis of inadequate retirement pensions for the future.B.The problem of providing adequate medical care for the elderly.C.The need to reevaluate our

16、attitudes towards senior citizens.D.The need to reform the present pension system.(2).What was the speakers purpose in sharing the story about his grandfather?（分数：1.00）A.To highlight the difficulties of finding affordable housing in the future.B.To illustrate older peoples loss of identity and self-

17、worth.C.To describe the lack of public facilities designed for the elderly.D.To justify that self-worth is often tied to ones profession and social standing.(3).What do you think the speaker will talk about in the next part of his speech?（分数：1.00）A.The contributions the elderly can make to our socie

18、ties.B.The swelling burden of supporting welfare programs in the future.C.Our responsibility of building retirement homes for our graying society.D.Our responsibility of looking after the old family members by ourselves.(4).Where does this speech most likely take place?（分数：1.00）A.At a retirement hom

19、e.B.At a conference center.C.At a hospital.D.In a school class.I Questions 18 to 20 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./I（分数：3.00）(1).Sound waves reflected from a hill can be used to calculat

20、e the_.（分数：1.00）A.Speed of soundB.time between a sound and ifs echoC.height of the hillD.distance of the hill(2).The British used radio waves because they_.（分数：1.00）A.were more exact than sound wavesB.could not be discoveredC.could pass through fog and cloudsD.were easier to use than sound waves(3).

21、The practical use of radio waves brought about_.（分数：1.00）A.new machines for planesB.a radio directing and ranging deviceC.new radio sets for RAF bombersD.a discovering device四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)I Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will

22、 be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Nigeria will return to the Commonwealth after_.（分数：1.00）A.she has sentenced minority rights activists to deathB.the military has resumed control of the countryC.power has been handed over to an elected presidentD.she

23、 has negotiated with Commonwealth leaders(2).The Commonwealth consists of_. countries which were former British colonies.（分数：1.00）A.54B.29C.9D.95I Questions 27 and 28 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

24、 news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.In some African countries, there are more elephants than can be fed.B.Large numbers of elephants are killed as the trade of ivory thrives.C.Trading of ivory in every African country is permitted.D.Japan is the biggest country

25、to import ivory.(2).What caused the ban to be put on ivory trade by the UN?（分数：1.00）A.Legal killing of elephants.B.Illegal killing of elephants.C.Conservation and community development projects.D.Elephants facing extinction.2.Police in Colombia arrested four men accused of_.（分数：1.00）A.hiding evidenc

26、e of an air crashB.stealing passengers belongingsC.theft and attempted extortionD.selling stolen aircraft flight recordsI Questions 22 to 24 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./I（分数：3.00）(1).The A

27、rab governments have decided to_.（分数：1.00）A.lift the economic boycott on IsraelB.establish relations with IsraelC.refuse to do business with IsraelD.recognize Israels rights(2).The decision was made_.（分数：1.00）A.in the USB.in PalestineC.in IsraelD.in Cairo(3).What can be inferred from the news?（分数：1.

28、00）A.Israel has agreed to recognize Palestinian rights.B.Israeli Forces have withdrawn from Arab lands.C.The US supported Israel in lifting the boycott.D.The US objected to lifting the boycott against Israel.I Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will

29、 be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).The talks will be about_.（分数：1.00）A.solving border disputesB.analyzing their differencesC.finding a way to carry out an agreementD.revising the terms of their agreement(2).What prevents Israeli and PLO negotiators fr

30、om solving their problems?（分数：1.00）A.The fundamental differences between them.B.Their reluctance to compromise.C.Their desire to acquire more land.D.Their unwillingness to talk to each other.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.mustntB.shouldntC.couldntD.wouldntA.interferedB.discouragedC.disturbedD.inte

31、rruptedA.madeB.addressedC.takenD.receivedA.describedB.submittedC.writtenD.presentedA.desiredB.requiredC.revisedD.deservedA.UntilB.UnlessC.OnceD.HoweverA.ifB.thoughC.asD.whetherA.bestB.lengthC.leastD.largeA.satisfactoryB.unsatisfactoryC.satisfiedD.dissatisfiedA.avoidB.preventC.refuseD.prohibitA.atB.o

32、nC.ofD.overA.keepB.discussC.argueD.rememberA.factB.occasionC.caseD.truthA.holdB.giveC.dropD.leaveA.soundsB.pronunciationC.voicesD.gesturesA.countingB.coveringC.figuringD.involvingA.atB.withC.onD.aboutA.frankB.hardworkingC.politeD.reservedA.butB.howC.onlyD.aboutA.notB.orC.andD.yet六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数

33、30，分数：30.00)23.The speaker, _ for her splendid speeches, was warmly received by the audience.（分数：1.00）A.having knownB.being knownC.knowingD.known24.During the eighteenth century, Little Turtle was the chief of the Miami tribe whose territory became _ is now Indiana and Ohio.（分数：1.00）A.thereB.whereC

34、thatD.what25.Before he started the work, I asked the builder to give me an _ of the cost of repairing the roof.（分数：1.00）A.assessmentB.estimateC.announcementD.evaluation26._ with John, George is a much superior engineer.（分数：1.00）A.ComparedB.ComparingC.Having comparedD.To compare27.We met Mary and he

35、r husband at a party two months ago. _ weve had no further communication.（分数：1.00）A.ThereofB.TherebyC.ThereafterD.Thereabouts28.Just as the builder is skilled in the handling of his bricks, _ the experienced writer is skilled in the handling of his words.（分数：1.00）A.asB.thusC.soD.like29.Everyone who

36、has visited the city agrees that it is _ with life.（分数：1.00）A.vibrantB.violentC.energeticD.full30._ born in Chicago, the author is most famous for his stories about New York City.（分数：1.00）A.AlthoughB.SinceC.AsD.When31.The service operates 36 libraries throughout the country, while six _ libraries sp

37、ecially serve the countryside.（分数：1.00）A.mobileB.driftingC.shiftingD.rotating32.No matter how frequently _, the works of Beethoven always attract large audiences.（分数：1.00）A.performedB.performingC.to be performedD.being performed33.The _ of the clock showed that it was time for lunch.（分数：1.00）A.finge

38、rsB.armsC.handsD.figures34.There is no mother _ loves her children.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.whoC.thatD.but35.Scientists say it may be five or ten years _ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.whenC.afterD.before36._ we have all the materials ready, we should begin the new

39、 task at once.（分数：1.00）A.Since thatB.Since nowC.By nowD.Now that37.The new washing machines are _ at the rate of fifty a day.（分数：1.00）A.turned upB.turned downC.turned outD.turned in38.I need that book badly. If you go to the bookshop this afternoon, please remember _ a copy for me.（分数：1.00）A.buyingB

40、to buyC.to have boughtD.being bought39.She answered with an _ No to the request that she attend the public hearing.（分数：1.00）A.eloquentB.effectiveC.emotionalD.emphatic40.The managing director took the _ for the accident, although it was not really his fault.（分数：1.00）A.guiltB.blameC.chargeD.accusatio

41、n41.All the rooms on the second floor have nicely _ carpets, which are included in the price of the house.（分数：1.00）A.adaptedB.equippedC.suitedD.fitted42.It is time the nations of the world _ a halt to the manufacture of nuclear weapons.（分数：1.00）A.would callB.callC.calledD.will call43.It is of the ut

42、most importance that you _ here on time.（分数：1.00）A.beB.shall beC.are to beD.must be44.He plays tennis to the _ of all other sports.（分数：1.00）A.eradicationB.exclusionC.extensionD.inclusion45.Liquids are like solids _ they have a definite volume.（分数：1.00）A.with thatB.for thatC.in thatD.at that46.Watchi

43、ng me pulling the calf awkwardly to the barn, the Irish milkmaid fought hard to _ her laughter.（分数：1.00）A.hold backB.hold onC.hold outD.hold up47.Old Americans are extremely reluctant to buy on _ and likely to save as much money as possible.（分数：1.00）A.debtB.creditC.depositD.sale48.If we had been mor

44、e careful, we _ much better results now.（分数：1.00）A.would be gettingB.would have gotC.gotD.had got49.The gloves were really too small, and it was only by _ them that I managed to get them on.（分数：1.00）A.spreadingB.extendingC.squeezingD.stretching50.You are just the same as you were the day _ I first met you.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whichC.whenD.how51.In order to strengthen his arguments, Toffler _ respectable social scientists who agree with him.（分数：1.00）A.recitesB.confirmsC.quotesD.convinces52.I didnt say anything li