专业四级-310及答案解析.doc

1、专业四级-310及答案解析 (总分：135.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART DICTATION(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.（分数：15.00）_二、PART LISTENING COM(总题数

3、：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A CONVERSATI(总题数：3，分数：10.00)In this section you will hear several 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

4、 to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the conversation mainly about?（分数：1.00）A.A new fuel for buses.B.The causes of air pollution.C.A way to improve fuel efficiency in buses,D.Careers in environmental engineerin(2).Why did the woman decide to ride the city bus?

5、（分数：1.00）A.Her car is being repaired.B.She wants to help reduce pollution.C.Parking is difficult in the city.D.The cost of fuel has increase(3).What is the new material?（分数：1.00）A.A fuel that burns cleanly.B.An oil additive that helps cool engines.C.A material from which filters are made,D.An insula

6、ting material sprayed on engine parts.(4).According to the woman, what may limit the use of the material in cars?（分数：1.00）A.The high temperatures required for its use.B.The high cost of materials used in its production.C.The lack of trained environmental engineers.D.The opposition of automobile manu

7、facturers.Questions 5 to 7 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 most likely true about the area in which this conversation is taking place?（分数：1.00）A.Its crowd

8、ed with people.B.Its full of computers.C.Lunch is being served there.D.Only few people in ther(2).What are the man and woman doing?（分数：1.00）A.Trying to telephone someone.B.Attending a concert.C.Waiting in line.D.Canceling reservations.(3).At what time of day does the conversation probably take place

9、?（分数：1.00）A.Before breakfast.B.Late morning.C.Mid-afternoon.D.Late eveninQuestions 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).According to the conversation, what is

10、one problem with arm exercises?（分数：1.00）A.They dont get rid of flabby arms.B.They can damage arm muscles.C.They arent acceptable to most people.D.They can raise ones blood pressur(2).How did the woman obtain the information about an exercises?（分数：1.00）A.By talking to an expert.B.By reading an articl

11、e.C.By attending an exercise class.D.By listening to the radio.(3).According to the conversation, what are the experts now recommending?（分数：1.00）A.Exercising the entire body.B.Having your blood pressure taken daily.C.Losing weight prior to exercising.D.Weighing in before each exercise session.四、SECT

12、ION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)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).What is the main topic of the talk?（分数：1.00）A.How the President proposes new laws.B.How a bill i

13、s passed by lawmakers in Congress and the President.C.How the President can reject a proposed law.D.How lawmakers can force the President to sign a bill.(2).According to the speaker, what does the veto message explain?（分数：1.00）A.Why the President opposes a bill.B.How lawmakers want to revise a bill.

14、C.Why a deadline has not been met.D.When lawmakers plan to end their session.(3).According to the speaker, what do lawmakers often do after a veto message is issued?（分数：1.00）A.They send the message to the President within ten days.B.They officially state reasons for rejecting the message.C.They meet

15、 with the President.D.They revise the vetoed bill.(4).What happens to a bill as a result of a pocket veto?（分数：1.00）A.The bill becomes law immediately.B.The bill cant become law unless the whole process begins again.C.Lawmakers must review the bill within ten days.D.The President must sign the bill i

16、f its passed again.Questions 15 to 17 are based on the following passage, At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questionsNow listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Where was the destination of Titanic?（分数：1.00）A.London.B.Washington.C.Southampton.D.New York.(2).Why didnt t

17、he captain worry at first?（分数：1.00）A.He didnt detect the enormous iceberg.B.He didnt realize the seriousness of the disaster.C.He thought the ship was unsinkable.D.He was horrified by the accident.(3).Why didnt the closest ships come to the Titanics rescue?（分数：1.00）A.Because they didnt hear Titanics

18、 desperate calls for help.B.Because they didnt want to get involved in the accident.C.Because they hit each other while rushing to rescue.D.Because they didnt have enough fuel.Questions 16 to 20 are hsed on the following passage. At the end of the possage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the

19、questions.Now listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following statements is true?（分数：1.00）A.Early man didnt know how to make use of trees.B.Trees are not as useful as they were in the past.C.Trees were more useful in the past than they are now.D.Trees are always useful and important to hum

20、an beings.(2).What would happen if there were no trees?（分数：1.00）A.The land would become fertile.B.Heavy rains would clean the tropics.C.The rich, fertile soil couldnt be retained.D.There would be no agricultur(3).What do we learn from this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Man can change the balance of nature just

21、 as they please.B.If the balance of nature is lost, it will be attained again.C.Man must plant as many trees as possible.D.Some desert areas are the natures punishment of the human beings for their ignoranc五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：5，分数：10.00)Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At t

22、he end of the news, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).How many people in South Africa are estimated to be affected with AIDS?（分数：1.00）A.Over one million.B.Over two million.C.Over three million.D.Over five million.(2).Which of the following is NO

23、T included in the plan?（分数：1.00）A.Reducing mother-to-child transmission of AIDS.B.Promoting AIDS prevention campaigns.C.Receiving more donations from entrepreneurs.D.Reducing new infections by 50 percent in the next five years.Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news.At the end of the news

24、, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).What can we conclude from the news?（分数：1.00）A.Firefighters have brought the wildfires near Sydney under complete control.B.The wildfire emergency will probably go on for a few days.C.Thousands of homes have be

25、en damaged, and many roads have been closed by the fires.D.20 people have been killed by the fires.(2).How many hours have the fires lasted for?（分数：1.00）A.48 hours.B.72 hours.C.24 hours.D.96 hours.Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news, you will be given 10 second

26、s to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).What was the fund raised for?（分数：1.00）A.Earthquake disaster in Africa.B.Devastating flood in Africa.C.Famine relief in Africa.D.Poverty-stricken area in Afric(2).Where did the campaign get support?（分数：1.00）A.From all walks of life in soci

27、ety.B.Shop assistants and school children.C.TV weather forecasters and a foreign office spokesman.D.School children and some foreign office workers.Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.

28、（分数：2.00）(1).What is the topic of the news?（分数：1.00）A.America wants to share its technological know-how with developing countries.B.America wants to cooperate with other major polluting countries to reduce pollution.C.America wants to sign the Kyoto Protocol.D.America wants to become friendly to oth

29、er G8 members.(2).Where will the next G8 summit be held?（分数：1.00）A.Germany.B.America.C.Japan.D.FrancQuestions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).How did the military regime deal wi

30、th the democracy leader in Burma?（分数：1.00）A.Throwing him into prison.B.Executing him.C.Putting him under house arrest.D.Cooperating with him to set up a new government.(2).Which of the following is NOT included in American govenunents measures against Burma?（分数：1.00）A.Restrictions on exports.B.Impor

31、t sanctions.C.Restrictions on financial transactions.D.An agricultural embargo.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Until recently, most population growth has occurred in relatively dense urban environments. In (31) words, even if we were witnessing rapid population growth, that would not mean that the (32)

32、were filling in with people. (33) , the urban areas would tend to become more crowded. Historically, we find that people have moved to (34) the jobs were. Jobs were usually in ports or locations with many natural (35) . After transportation became relatively cheap, other geographical locations becam

33、e (36) of economic activity. One factor that determines where people will move to, even when transportation becomes cheap, is (37) . And individuals working in cities (38) higher incomes than those working in (39) areas. Hence, population has tended until the 1970s to (40) in our major urban centers

34、.Recently population has (41) out of the Northeast to the South and to the West for the more pleasant climates. If people did not (42) from living in large cities, there would likely be a much more even population distribution (43) our entire land area. Probably, if this (44) the case, there would b

35、e less concern over population (45) . Indeed, one need only (46) a cross-country drive or plane trip to realize how (47) populated these United States really are. This is not to say that we should or should not do something about (48) growth. The shortage of people in certain areas merely demonstrat

36、es that overpopulation in the United States is really only a problem in (49) urban environments. And this problem may be slowly correcting (50) .（分数：20.00）A.otherB.anotherC.one anotherD.thoseA.townsB.countrysideC.citiesD.farmsA.ThereforeB.MoreoverC.RatherD.OtherwiseA.whereB.thereC.whatD.howA.resourc

37、esB.sourcesC.meansD.wealthA.channelsB.routesC.sourcesD.centersA.profitB.expenseC.incomeD.depositA.earnB.gainC.winD.obtainA.denseB.desertC.urbanD.ruralA.enrichB.increaseC.decreaseD.enlargeA.vanishedB.driftedC.shiftedD.escapedA.withdrawB.deriveC.developD.benefitA.throughoutB.beyondC.fromD.intoA.wasB.w

38、ereC.wasntD.werentA.qualityB.reductionC.explosionD.structureA.takeB.startC.engageD.arrangeA.sparselyB.denselyC.scarcelyD.meagerlyA.populationB.educationC.peopleD.cultureA.underpopulatedB.overcrowdedC.pollutedD.inhabitedA.itselfB.itC.themselvesD.himself七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.It is no

39、good_to memorize some grammatical rules or vocabulary. You need to practice what you have learned. A. tried B. trying C. to try D. try（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.At this_, we will soon be bankrupt. A. process B. rate C. pace D. measure（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.The scientists often meet with problems that_new type o

40、f instruments for their solution. A. inquire B. require C. acquire D. squire（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5._at the stadium came to their feet, paying attribute to the wonderful performance of the soccer team. A. Observers B. Participants C. Spectators D. Audience（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.It was recommended that passen

41、gers_use their cell phones during the flight. A. not B. need not C. could not D. would not（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.He was proud of being chosen as a representative and he_them that he would try his best. A. insured B. ensured C. assured D. guaranteed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Every year some basketball or soccer

42、players are_from one club to another. A. transmitted B. transferred C. transported D. transformed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.She is a competent leader and has always been regarded_by her colleagues. A. as such B. such as C. as so D. so as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10._their assistance, we would not have finished the t

43、ask ahead of schedule. A. Hadntbeen for B. Had it not been for C. It hadnt been for D. Had not it been for（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.When I was in high school, I learnt the_of photography by myself. A. basics B. elements C. basic D. elementary（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.This reference room is for the_use of gradua

44、tes of English majors. A. extensive B. exclusive C. inclusive D. intensive（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13._, hell make a first-class soccer player. A. Given time B. Giving time C. To give time D. Being given time（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.Which of the following is different from the others in using so that? A. Speak c

45、learly so that they may understand you. B. We started early so that we could catch the first train. C. Jack is badly ill so that he has to rest. D. He studies hard so that he could work better in the futur（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.The toy manufacturer produced a_copy of the fantasy world in the movie, exact in every detail. A. miniature B. minimal C. minimum D. minor（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.This sort of indecen