专业四级-240及答案解析.doc

1、专业四级-240及答案解析 (总分：130.00，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 sev

4、eral conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 4 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.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the

5、womans purpose to visit the man?（分数：1.00）A.She wants a babysitter.B.She hopes to apply for a job.C.She intends to help the man to find a girlfriend.D.She needs some help from the man.(2).Which one is NOT the qualification of tile Tai girl?（分数：1.00）A.She is a safe driver.B.She has a good proficiency

6、in English.C.She is young and skillful in game playing.D.She has a good personality.(3).What can we know from the passage about the Tai girl?（分数：1.00）A.When she was 17 years old she got a driving license.B.She cannot cope with the new situations very well.C.She lived in a tragic and cold family.D.Sh

7、e has three years experience in daycare.(4).Which one is NOT true according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The woman is a professional woman.B.The Tai girl cannot cook.C.The man gets quite a few applicants on hands.D.The girl is to the liking of the woman.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conve

8、rsation. 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).Which of the following is NOT true according to the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Living in England costs a lot compared with that in other countries.B.The girl is maj

9、ored in English.C.The waiting period is not relatively long in fact.D.The girl will immigrate to Britain.(2).The applicant goes to England for the purpose of _.（分数：1.00）A.having a visit to the London UniversityB.a sightseeing and visiting of her friendsC.obtaining a chance of staying in England for

10、foodD.applying for a diploma in England(3).What do you think the girl shall possibly do next after getting the visa?（分数：1.00）A.She will go to get the report of her physical condition.B.Her friends may be invited to have a celebration.C.She will most possibly say goodbye to her friends and relatives.

11、D.Some preparations must be done by her for the immigration.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).Students are called in American classes（分数：1.00）A.a

12、ccording to the students willB.based on the American conventionC.according to their own countrys practiceD.at the teachers will(2).The chairs and tables are arranged in a way that _.（分数：1.00）A.stimulates studentsB.teachers can easily monitor the classC.facilitates students participationD.makes the l

13、esson easier to comprehend(3).All of the following is true about the American teachers EXCEPT that they _.（分数：1.00）A.are informal in classB.try their best to create a relaxed atmosphereC.care little about punctualityD.are very easy-going and considerate三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)In this secti

14、on, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.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).How many unive

15、rsities were there in Britain in the year of 1960?（分数：1.00）A.More than40.B.Loss than 18.C.More than20.D.Less than40.(2).Each university has its own governing council, in which _ are NOT included.（分数：1.00）A.members of the educational departmentB.local merchantsC.local governorsD.some scholars(3).Whic

16、h of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.All the universities are private institutions.B.Students have to pay fees and living costs.C.Poor students can receive a personal grant from the local authority.D.The students normally do outside work during the academic year.(4).What can we know

17、about the Department of Education in Britain?（分数：1.00）A.It exercises direct control on the universities.B.It takes responsibility for the whole expenditure of the universities.C.It scarcely takes the advice of the University Grants Committee.D.It has little influence on new developments of the unive

18、rsity.Questions 15 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be giv en 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1)._ may not be responsible for the ruin of the wine industry in Britain.（分数：1.00）A.The decline of the quality of the Bri

19、tish wineB.The English king, Henry IIC.The English king, Henry VIIID.The imported wines competition and the change of climate(2).It was not until _ that the traditional British wine industry totally became extinct.（分数：1.00）A.about A. D. 300B.the twelfth centuryC.the sixteenth centuryD.the year of 19

20、75(3).Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The new wine industry appeared in England and is now developing steadfastly.B.It was the Romans that first planted vines in the Britain Island.C.The monks still produced wine in England after the 16th century.D.T

21、he Bordeaux area of France was once part of British dominions.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage , you will be giv en 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the passage going to tell us?（分数：1.00）A.The functions

22、 of colors.B.The great finding of the psychologists.C.The best way to make use of colors.D.The effects of colors on people.(2).How do we choose our favorite colors?（分数：1.00）A.Our favorite color is inborn.B.We choose our favorite color as we grow up.C.With the instruction of our parents we select the

23、m.D.We get them by chance.(3).What will happen to the workers if the machines are painted gray compared with orange?（分数：1.00）A.Workers may be more cheerful and energetic.B.More errors and accidents will occur.C.There is no difference at all.D.They will be more active and curious.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总

24、题数：5，分数：10.00)In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then 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 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）

25、1).What is the difficulty for the rescue teams?（分数：1.00）A.The shortage of hands.B.So many peoples were injured.C.The roads are now blocked by debris.D.The bad weather after the storm.(2).Which one is NOT true to this storm?（分数：1.00）A.This storm took place earlier than that of before.B.Nearly hundre

26、ds of people died in the storm.C.The powerful wind could uproot trees.D.About three thousand homes were destroyed.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).Which is NOT t

27、he Russian governments action after the rescue?（分数：1.00）A.It expressed gratitude to the British efforts.B.Causes of the accidents were ordered to be investigated.C.Probe the reasons for Russian Navys failure to rescue.D.Conciliations are offered to the sufferers by the government.(2).What did the se

28、ven Russian submariners suffer from?（分数：1.00）A.A lack of oxygen and low temperature.B.Heavy fever.C.Faint and headache.D.Hunger and cold.Questions 25 and 26 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：

29、2.00）(1).Why was the young woman held up in the federal imprisonment center?（分数：1.00）A.Because she killed the passengers on board.B.Because she has murdered her boyfriend.C.She was accused of threatening to slaughter others on the ship.D.she has stolen two notebooks of the crew members.(2).How was t

30、he suspect arrested?（分数：1.00）A.She turned herself in.B.She was caught after a 5-hour chase.C.The crew members chased her.D.Her boyfriend turned her in.Questions 27 to 29 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

31、the news.（分数：3.00）(1).Which one of the following is NOT true according to the accident?（分数：1.00）A.All the passengers were dead.B.Both of the planes engines got lost.C.The aircraft exploded and caught fire.D.The black box has not been found yet.(2).What can we know about the West Caribbean Airways?（分

32、数：1.00）A.The financial conditions of the airline was just OK.B.It would be bought by the Colombian Aviation Authority.C.This was its second time to have lost its airplane this year.D.The company is on the edge of going bankruptcy.(3).What did the company decide to do at the next step?（分数：1.00）A.It w

33、ould tighten up its maintenance program.B.It promised to suspend flights temporarily.C.It promised to strengthen its security conditions.D.It decided to resort to the law.2. Question 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.No

34、w, listen to the news.How long will the twins remain on life support machines?（分数：1.00）A.At least one week.B.Seven months.C.One month.D.At least three weeks.五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.onB.byC.upD.withA.transcendB.crashC.accomplishD.beatA.go in forB.catch atC.run intoD.come on toA.surrenderB.ov

35、ercomeC.excludeD.shudderA.insightB.relaxationC.enchantmentD.reliefA.PlottingB.DesigningC.PreparingD.MoldingA.liableB.conciseC.chronicD.applicableA.exceedB.beatC.interveneD.terminateA.hauntB.huntC.validateD.suitA.outsideB.withinC.withoutD.uponA.searchingB.scoutingC.plunderingD.stretchingA.processB.in

36、terfaceC.interactionD.procedureA.separatelyB.deliberatelyC.independentlyD.definitelyA.whichB.whatC.howD.thatA.assigningB.assignedC.attachedD.attachingA.alienatesB.intervenesC.retreatsD.leadsA.laterB.beforehandC.afterwardsD.beforeA.sentimentsB.separationsC.encountersD.segregationsA.sacredB.satisfying

37、C.interestingD.grievousA.helpB.repelC.compelD.direct六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)23.Comparison and contrast are often used _ in advertisements.（分数：1.00）A.intentionallyB.pertinentlyC.incidentallyD.overwhelmingly24.The journalist refused to _ the source of her information.（分数：1.00）A.revealB.disclo

38、seC.divulgeD.betray25.Surely progress of a particular kind is actually taking place around us and is becoming more and more（分数：1.00）A.evidentB.manifestC.distinctD.plain26.The energy _ by the chain reaction is transformed into heat.（分数：1.00）A.entrustedB.releasedC.deliveredD.conveyed27.It is no good _

39、 the cold fish. He always keeps a deaf ear to matters other than his.（分数：1.00）A.to resort toB.resorting toC.resort toD.resorted to28.Id rather you _ over the economy during the period of its greatest stress and danger.（分数：1.00）A.presidedB.should presideC.will presideD.preside29.Many automobile accid

40、ents were _ careless driving.（分数：1.00）A.attributed toB.resulted inC.contributed toD.raised from30.Its self-evident that no one would have time to know everything going on in the world.（分数：1.00）A.there isB.as isC.it isD.what is31.An increasing proportion of our population, unable to live without adva

41、nced medical _, will become progressively more reliant on expensive technology.（分数：1.00）A.interferenceB.intrusionC.interventionD.interaction32.Our principal, a mean old lady, _ a travel for ages, but to our great disappointment nothing has happened yet.（分数：1.00）A.was promisingB.has been promisingC.h

42、as promisedD.promised33._ in our class, Kevin has now become the black sheep of the group.（分数：1.00）A.He was once the first prize winnerB.Being the first prize winnerC.The first prize winner he wasD.Once the first prize winner34.Personally I think hes _ the most original of all the contemporary fashi

43、on designers.（分数：1.00）A.in allB.by farC.for allD.at best35.Despite efforts to eradicate it, corruption persists, though it doesnt _.（分数：1.00）A.speedB.hastenC.accelerateD.boost36.How can a nonscientist explain an abstract theory with such _ ?（分数：1.00）A.confidenceB.assuranceC.self-possessionD.insuranc

44、e37._ their masterpieces will offer us a much better understanding of the essence of the stream of consciousness.（分数：1.00）A.To have reviewedB.Having reviewedC.ReviewingD.Being reviewed38.His energy and intelligence, _ her skill and patience, overcame all difficulties.（分数：1.00）A.coupled withB.paired

45、offC.mixed withD.embraced with39.The value of our house soared, enabling us to _ to a larger place.（分数：1.00）A.trade downB.trade onC.trade inD.trade up40._ your poor health condition, we think youd better follow the doctors advice and give up smoking.（分数：1.00）A.In view ofB.In spite ofC.In case ofD.In charge of41.Its released that by the end of this year the rate of unemployment in that nation _ by about 3%.（分数：1.00）A.has risenB.will be risingC.has been risingD.will have risen42.This