专业四级-211及答案解析.doc

1、专业四级-211及答案解析 (总分：138.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPART DICTATIO(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 read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the

2、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. Please write the whole passage on

3、ANSWER SHEET ONE.（分数：15.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：3，分数：10.00)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your ANSWER SHEET.BSECTION A CONVERSATIONS/BIn this section, you will hear se

4、veral conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.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 is th

5、e main topic of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Running and its danger.B.Pregnancy and weight.C.Marathon for charity.D.How to collect money.(2).What is the main reason for the woman to have gained a lot of weight?（分数：1.00）A.She had a baby.B.She was diagnosed with cancer.C.She ate a lot without doing any

6、 exercise.D.She could not go to a gym due to lack of money.(3).Which of the following statements is NOT correct?（分数：1.00）A.Its impossible for the man to run like six months ago.B.The woman gained 80 pounds because she has a triplet.C.The mother of the mans running buddy was diagnosed with cancer.D.B

7、oth of them will take part in Sundays run.Questions 4 to 6 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).When should the man check with Student Services to ensure the change

8、of registration date?（分数：1.00）A.When all of the senior students register in courses.B.Twenty-four hours before the registration date.C.Seven days before the designated registration date.D.Twenty-four days before the registration date.(2).When should the man pay the fees?（分数：1.00）A.Within 24 hours of

9、 registering.B.One week before the designated registration date.C.24 hours before the registration date.D.After he gets a letter from university financial officer.(3).What will happen if the man does not receive his financial aid?（分数：1.00）A.It will be impossible for him to register.B.It may still be

10、 possible to register if he gets a letter from the university financial officer.C.He will make arrangements with the registrar after registration.D.He can still register but he will have to wait until the registration of senior students is over.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversati

11、on. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the main topic of the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.How to have fun in summer.B.How to make money during summer break.C.How to keep the family business during summ

12、er break.D.Tentative plans for summer break.(2).What is the womans main dilemma?（分数：1.00）A.Going to Italy or helping her mother.B.Going to Nepal or joining the Air Force.C.Having fun or making money.D.Doing the family duty or improving her engineering skills.(3).How much percent will be raised for e

13、ngineering fees?（分数：1.00）A.5%.B.10%.C.15%.D.20%.(4).Which of the following is CORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.The girls friend owns a restaurant in Italy.B.The girls father is sick seriously and still stays in hospital.C.The boy could go to Nepal as a volunteer to instruct local residents.D.Students cannot borro

14、w money from financial aid for tuition.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15

15、seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the professor mainly discussing?（分数：1.00）A.The importance of function in the design of a building.B.A number of modern American architects and the important elements in their work.C.Three main elements that architect mu

16、st think when designing a building and a famous architect.D.The important characteristics of the designs of one specific architect.(2).What was NOT mentioned in the lecture as one of the main elements to be considered by an architect?（分数：1.00）A.Function.B.Appearance.C.Tradition.D.Durability.(3).Whic

17、h of the following parts is NOT contained in the books in the library that introduce Frank Lloyd Wright?（分数：1.00）A.Pictures of Wrights work.B.Diagrams of Wrights work.C.Biography of Wight.D.Wrights comments on other architects.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the

18、passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the topic of this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Insects that feed on plants.B.Animals that feed on insects.C.Plants that use insects to survive.D.Insects that are attractive to plants.(2).What does an

19、 insectivorous plant get from an insect?（分数：1.00）A.All of its nutrients.B.Sensory bristles.C.Nitrogen.D.Digestive liquid(3).According to the lecturer, how widespread are insectivorous plants?（分数：1.00）A.There are hundreds of varieties in the world.B.They exist in 500 countries in the world.C.They exi

20、st only in North America.D.There are five different types throughout the world.(4).What is stated in the lecture about the Venus flytrap?（分数：1.00）A.It is the largest insectivorous plant.B.It is found only in South America.C.It has moveable parts.D.It has only one trap leaf.Questions 18 to 20 are bas

21、ed 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).What is the speakers field of study?（分数：1.00）A.Social work.B.Medical care.C.Applied physics.D.Special education.(2).According to the speaker, what con

22、tributed to her admission to Ohio State University?（分数：1.00）A.The timely advice from her friends and relatives.B.The two-year professional training she received.C.Her determination to fulfill her dream.D.Her parents consistent moral support.(3).Why does the speaker want to go to a Latin American cou

23、ntry?（分数：1.00）A.To get the funding for the hospitals.B.To help the disabled children there.C.To train therapists for the children there.D.To set up an institution for the handicapped.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：4，分数：8.00)In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then

24、 answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given I0 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).What can we infer from this news item?（分数：1.00）A.The Philharmonic orchestra performed in Sout

25、h Koreas capital this week.B.Its the first time that an American symphony orchestra performs in this country.C.This event can be seen on TV, radio, but not on Internet.D.All the top leaders of government attend this event.(2).According to this news, about how many performers in Philharmonic orchestr

26、a were in this trip?（分数：1.00）A.50.B.100.C.200.D.1,000.Questions 23 and 24 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 changes happened at the Academy Awards?（分数：1.00）A.Less American peop

27、le concern about the Academy Awards.B.All the winners for best acting were from outside the United States.C.Most winners of the best actors are British.D.Most winners of best actresses are from France.(2).According to Jonathan Taplin, what is the main reason for that change?（分数：1.00）A.The stars outs

28、ide the United States are more talented.B.A large part of Hollywood tickets were bought by the overseas audience.C.American audience dont like local stars.D.Its the demand of the movie.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to a

29、nswer the questions. Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).How many McDonalds restaurants now offer specialty drinks?（分数：0.25）A.More than 14,000.B.More than 8,000.C.Less than 1,000.D.Less than 40,000.(2).What is the risk for McDonald to compete against Starbucks?（分数：0.25）A.The cost will increase rapi

30、dly.B.There will be no space for the rapidly increasing customers.C.The McDonald Coffee is still not so good as Starbucks.D.The service is slow at McDonalds restaurants._Questions 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 quest

31、ions. Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).According to the National Headache Foundation, how many people in the United States suffer chronic headaches?（分数：1.00）A.About 1 million.B.More than 45 million.C.Less than 30 million.D.More than 100 million.(2).What can we infer from this news item?（分数：1.00）

32、A.There are not so many people experience headaches in the worldwide.B.The headache is always temporary and can be cured by aspirin.C.Chronic headaches make severe pain and can go away but come back soon.D.The experts have already found the cure and help for chronic headaches.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：1，分数

33、20.00)Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on your ANSWER SHEET.Most of us think we know the kind of kid who becomes a killer, and most of the time were right. BoysU (31) /Uabout 85% of a

34、ll youth murderers, and in those cases about 90% fall within a patternU (32) /Uthe line from bad parenting and badU (33) /Uto murder is usually clear. Their lives start with abuse, neglect andU (34) /Udeprivation at home. Add the effects of poverty and drug, and it is notU (35) /Uthat in a violent s

35、ociety like ours,U (36) /Uchildren become deadly teens.U (37) /Uwhat about the other 10% of kids who kill: the boys who haveU (38) /Uparents and are not poor? Are their parents to blame when these kids becomeU (39) /U?Most children do fine while young enough to beU (40) /Uby loving parents, but chan

36、ge as adolescents subjected to peer competition and rejection,U (41) /Uin big high schools, Today it becomes hard for parents toU (42) /Ubetween what in a teenagers talk, dress and taste in music and video games indicatesU (43) /Utrouble and what is simply aU (44) /Uof the times. Most kids who have

37、multiple body piercing, or play the video games are normal kids caught in a toxicU (45) /U. Intelligent kids with good social skills can be quite skillful at hiding who they really are from their parents. They may do this toU (46) /Upunishment or to protect the parents they love from beingU (47) /Uo

38、r worried. Anyway, how many parents areU (48) /Uof thinking the worst of their son-U (49) /U, that he harbors murders fantasies, or that he couldU (50) /Uso far as acting them out.（分数：20.00）A.completeB.commitC.submitD.performA.thatB.whereC.whichD.whatA.situationB.environmentC.conditionD.stateA.logic

39、alB.sensationalC.emotionalD.rationalA.confusingB.astonishingC.bewilderingD.surprisingA.restrictedB.damagedC.belovedD.spoiledA.HoweverB.ButC.AlthoughD.OtherwiseA.lovingB.strictC.irresponsibleD.carelessA.offendersB.defendersC.killersD.criminalsA.arousedB.raisedC.flourishedD.whippedA.particularlyB.uniq

40、uelyC.subsequentlyD.naturallyA.recognizeB.detectC.discoverD.distinguishA.psychologicalB.physicalC.spiritualD.bodilyA.symptomB.signC.markD.tokenA.countryB.familyC.cultureD.schoolA.avoidB.acceptC.eliminateD.createA.depressedB.encouragedC.disappointedD.amazedA.capableB.competentC.ableD.efficientA.that

41、isB.such asC.for exampleD.at lastA.runB.goC.comeD.arrive六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.Great as Russell was, many of his ideas _ today and are being modified by the work of philosophers of our time.（分数：1.00）A.are to challengeB.may be challengedC.have been challengedD.are challenging3._ there is

42、little we can do to change the reality, we can not be totally at the mercy of the harsh environment.（分数：1.00）A.SinceB.WhenC.UnlessD.While4.You should know better than _ your little sister at home by herself.（分数：1.00）A.to leaveB.leavingC.to have leftD.left5.Mortgages are hard to come _ since banks ar

43、e more cautious.（分数：1.00）A.withB.inC.byD.through6.Its hard to confirm or refute that theres a causal relationship between the amount of fat we eat and the _ of heart attacks.（分数：1.00）A.incidenceB.impetusC.momentumD.emergence7.The young man wasnt such honest fellow _ he had boasted.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.w

44、hichC.asD.what8.3-G takes _ market share. In the last quarter, 2O% of the sales were 3-G phones.（分数：1.00）A.consideredB.consideringC.considerableD.considerate9.One way to conserve water is to _ dishes, instead of rinsing them, before loading the dishwasher.（分数：1.00）A.polishB.scrubC.scrapeD.scribe10.The dean of our department is supposed _ for