专业四级-417及答案解析.doc

1、专业四级-417及答案解析 (总分：140.00，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 done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second ana third readings, the

2、passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of l5 seconds. The last reading will be done 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)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.（分数：3.00）(1).Why was the man upset?（分数：1.00）A.His boss fired him.B.He didnt get an increase in salary.C.He d

4、idnt get a promotion.D.He had problems in communication skills.(2).Which of the following is NOT the bosss suggestion?（分数：1.00）A.He should improve his communication skills with customers.B.He must learn how to listen better to customers complaints.C.He should satisfy customers needs.D.He had to impr

5、ove how to show empathy for their needs.(3).According to the conversation, which of the following statements is CORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.He had a raise for two years.B.The man didnt listen to the customers.C.The man had problems in dealing with customers complaints.D.The man did well in communicating with

6、 his customers.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.（分数：4.00）(1).Rose asked the way to _.（分数：1.00）A.the fruit departmentB.the food departmentC.the meal departmentD.the meat department(2).What ki

7、nd of meat did Rose buy?（分数：1.00）A.Fat-free ground beef.B.Fat ground beef.C.Ground beef.D.Lean-free bee(3).Which of the following is CORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.A customer helped Rose find the lean ground beef in the department.B.The butcher told Rose where the fat-free meat was.C.Rose bought three packages

8、of beef.D.There wasnt any ground beef on the shelves.(4).How much did Rose spend on the beef?（分数：1.00）A.Sixty dollars.B.Sixteen dollars.C.Thirty-two dollars.D.One hundred and twenty dollars.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 1

9、5 seconds to answer the questions.（分数：3.00）(1).How much does the man spend on the two-way ticket?（分数：1.00）A.400 dollars.B.390 dollars.C.450 dollars.D.55 dollars.(2).When will the man leave?（分数：1.00）A.This week, Thursday, 9 pm.B.Next week, Thursday, 9 am.C.Next week, Thursday, 9 pm.D.Next week, Tuesd

10、ay, 9 pm.(3).Which of the following statements about the USA airline is FALSE?（分数：1.00）A.The airline is rated as one of the tops.B.The food and service is the first class.C.There must be a return policy in the USA airline.D.The airline returns the ticket only for the short trip, not the overseas tri

11、p.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)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.（分数：3.00）(1).We can learn from the passage that _（分数：1.00）A.the solar water heaters are very difficult to buildB.the system has

12、 been widely usedC.the system is based on a design developed in ArabiaD.the solar water heater consists of three parts(2).Which is the TRUE statement about the collector?（分数：1.00）A.The collector is made of several kinds of sheets.B.The collector is placed on the water.C.The collector is made of corr

13、ugated sheets.D.Not mentioned in the passag(3).What is the second part of the solar water heater used for?（分数：1.00）A.Heating the water.B.Letting the water flow out.C.Letting water flow into the system.D.Holding water for the system.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of

14、 the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.（分数：4.00）(1).The topic of this passage is _.（分数：1.00）A.splashing white-water riversB.the Appalachian trailC.western MaineD.narrow gauge pathway(2).Which of the following is FALSE about the Maine Woods?（分数：1.00）A.It is written by Davi

15、d Thoreau.B.Some words of it are. rise free from care before the dawn and seek adventures.C.It describes the writers tales of campfires and midnight canoeing.D.It shows the landscape of windy Attean View.(3).Plenty of day hikes go to the following places EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.railroadB.peaksC.waterfal

16、lsD.swimming holes(4).When you are driving a few hours north of Portland, you will travel through _.（分数：1.00）A.Maines Oxford, Franklin and New YorkB.Maines Oxford, Franklin and Somerset countiesC.small towns, rivers and cool lakesD.Maines Oxford, France and north of PortlandQuestions 18 to 20 are ba

17、sed on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.（分数：3.00）(1).How many artists created the works of art?（分数：1.00）A.3,300.B.1,200.C.10.D.1,000.(2).What kind of problem did the Smithsonian American Art Museum face?（分数：1.00）A.Too many works o

18、f art leave little room for written information.B.All the interpretations have to be digital.C.The visitors cannot access information about the works and artists.D.They lack of videos, audio clips, additional photographs.(3).Whats NOT the true statement about an audio tour?（分数：1.00）A.Information on

19、all works is accessible on cell phone provided by the museum.B.Radio tours have been part of the National Gallery since the 1960s.C.The digital technology gives visitors more freedom.D.The visitors can borrow an mp3 player at no cost.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：6，分数：10.00)Questions 21 and 22 are base

20、d on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.（分数：2.00）(1).We learn from the news that _（分数：1.00）A.three suspects were arrested by Hamas security forcesB.one of the suspects killed one of the other two, injured one, and killed himself at l

21、astC.the Hamas security forces threw a grenade at three suspectsD.one of the suspects was killed by Hamas security forces(2).Who is Vittorio Arrigoni?（分数：1.00）A.One of three suspects.B.A member of Hamas security forces.C.The first foreigner to be kidnapped in Gaza since the Islamic movement came to

22、power in 2007.D.A citizen in GazQuestions 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.（分数：2.00）(1).According to the news, the following people were injured except _（分数：1.00）A.the six-year old boy carrying gunB.a five-ye

23、ar-old girlC.another six-year-old boyD.another six-year-old girl(2).How did the accident happen?（分数：1.00）A.The gun fell to the floor, discharging as it hit the ground.B.The boy shot his classmates intentionally.C.Another person used the gun to shot two boys and one girl.D.Not mentioneQuestions 25 an

24、d 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.（分数：2.00）(1).How old is Fidel Castro when he hands over power?（分数：1.00）A.79.B.84.C.86.D.Not mentione(2).Which of the following is NOT the role of Raui Castro?（分数：1.00）A.Brother of

25、the former Cuban leader.B.Used to be first secretary to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba.C.The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba.D.The present Cuban leader.2.Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to ans

26、wer the question.What do the police attempt to do?（分数：1.00）A.They attempt to move into a poor neighborhood.B.They attempt to control the area.C.They try to run a money-laundering scheme.D.They try to catch the alleged drug baron-Antonio Bonfim Lopes.3.Question 28 is based on the following news. At t

27、he end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question.Who wins the presidential election?（分数：1.00）A.General Muhammadu Buhari.B.Supporters of Mr Buhari.C.Goodluek Jonathan.D.General Buharis party.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, y

28、ou will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.（分数：2.00）(1).What is the news item about?（分数：1.00）A.Russian economy.B.Russian health.C.Drug addicts.D.drug abus(2).How many people die of drugs?（分数：1.00）A.30,000.B.2.5 million.C.37 billion.D.3 million.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Child Development r

29、efers to those physical, intellectual, social, and emotional changes that occur from birth to adolescence. Although people change throughout their lives, developmental changes are especially (31) in childhood. During this period, a dependent, vulnerable newborn grows into a capable young person (32)

30、 has mastered language, is self-aware, can think and (33) with sophistication, has a distinctive personality, and socializes (34) with others. Many abilities and characteristics developed (35) childhood last a lifetime.A (36) of factors influence child development. Heredity guides every aspect of ph

31、ysical, (37) , social, emotional, and personality development. Family members, (38) groups, the school environment, and the community influence (39) children think, socialize, and become self-aware. (40) factors such as nutrition, medical care, and (41) hazards in the air and water affect the (42) o

32、f the body and mind. Economic and political institutions, the media, and cultural values all (43) how children live their lives. Critical life events, such as a family (44) or a national emergency, can alter the growth of personality and identity. Most important of all, children (45) significantly t

33、o their own development. This occurs as they strive to understand their experiences, respond in individual ways (46) the people around them, and choose activities, friends, and interests. Thus, the factors that guide development (47) from both outside and within the person.One reason why the study o

34、f child development is important is that it (48) society to support healthy growth. Understanding early brain development, (49) , means that parents can provide better opportunities for intellectual stimulation, and society can reduce or eliminate (50) to healthy brain growth.（分数：20.00）A.slowB.varie

35、dC.dramaticD.revealingA.whichB.thatC.whoeverD.whoA.writeB.reasonC.speakD.expressA.closelyB.uneasilyC.ceaselesslyD.effortlesslyA.inB.withinC.throughD.fromA.numberB.quantityC.varietyD.rangeA.cognitiveB.physiologicalC.spiritualD.internalA.socialB.kinshipC.peerD.classA.whatB.howC.whyD.whomA.chemicalB.ph

36、ysicalC.mentalD.biologicalA.immediateB.environmentalC.climaticD.pendingA.formationB.shapingC.growthD.enhancementA.guideB.commandC.determineD.repressA.fightB.quarrelC.struggleD.crisisA.belongB.contributeC.riseD.reactA.toB.withC.forD.againstA.experienceB.realizeC.ariseD.appearA.enablesB.helpsC.makesD.

37、devotesA.whats moreB.above allC.after allD.for exampleA.influencesB.obstaclesC.weaknessesD.stresses七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)4.Everything is changing rapidly and _ all recognition. A. off B. over C. within D. beyond（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.His first wife was supposed to _ at the end of the war.

38、 A. die B. having died C. dying D. have died（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Rita is a young, married, working-class hairdresser, who rebels against her circumstances, and decides to _ a higher education. A. achieve B. obtain C. acquire D. accomplish（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.Giving support means taking an active and gen

39、uine interest in _ concerns the young reader. A. which B. as C. whatever D. all（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.We began to organize to help the disadvantaged in the community. The italicized noun phrase means _. A. the poor B. the disabled C. the sick D. the underprivileged（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.There is a better ch

40、ance of success if the animal is undamaged when _, so its wise to look for cuts and splits of any kind, and reject animals that show them. A. purchasing B. purchased C. to purchase D. be purchased（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.In Most older people cope with the ups and downs of their daily lives, ups and downs

41、 is a _. A. personification B. simile C. understatement D. metaphor（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.There are 20 centrally heated bedrooms, _ has been individually designed. A. each of which B. each of them C. each of those D. they each（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.There _ no progress to report, this matter was adjourned

42、until the next Meeting. A. was B. being C. to be D. having been（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.After a couple of unsuccessful front-engined designs in the late 1950s, Colin Chapman _ a series of fabulously successful cars that dominated the decade. A. turned off B. turned down C. turned out D. turned on（分数：1.00

43、A.B.C.D.14.Many thanks were extended to those who had their thoughts on the _ of new material to customers. A. release B. retrieval C. receipt D. reverse（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Under no circumstances _ be left alone with any dog, since there is inevitably a risk of conflict. A. a young child should B.

44、should a young child C. will a young child D. a young child wiI1（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.Astonishingly, they all thought well of Mr. Major has all the following possible meanings EXCEPT _. A. it is astonishing that they all thought well of Mr. Major B. to their astonishment, they all thought well of Mr.

45、Major C. they all astonishingly thought well of Mr. Major D. Mr. Major is so astonishing that they all thought well of him（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.In families that did not indulge themselves in this way a healthier climate _; children do not seem to have been unduly obsessed with death. A. permeated B. persisted C. prevailed D. presumed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18._ from the rear, the house was e