专业四级-499及答案解析.doc

1、专业四级-499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 time, s. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, t

2、he 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(

3、总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A CONVERSATI(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Questions 1to 3are b(总题数：3，分数：3.00)2.Mike participated in all the following activities EXCEPT（分数：1.00）A.hikingB.canoeingC.swimmingD.camping3.Which of the following words can best describe Mike after the course at the camping school?（分数：1.00）A.Inde

4、pendent.B.Happy.C.Determined.D.Robust.4.What can we infer about Mike before he went to the camping school?（分数：1.00）A.He was eager to do the course.B.He had done outdoor activities.C.He enjoyed life in the open country.D.He was reluctant and timi五、Questions 4 to 7 are(总题数：4，分数：4.00)5.What can be infe

5、rred about the professor?（分数：1.00）A.He is not planning to talk about the handouts now.B.He expects the woman to respond to questions in the handouts.C.He is concerned that the handouts may be difficult to understand.D.He is not sure if he has the handouts the woman needs.6.Why will the woman stop by

6、 the professors office on Friday morning?（分数：1.00）A.To return the video to the professor.B.To get the video from the professor.C.To hand in an assignment to the professor.D.To discuss the handouts with the professor.7.Why does the professor change his mind about when to lend the woman the video?（分数：

7、1.00）A.He remembers that he does not have the video in his office.B.He realizes that the woman does not have a VCR.C.He is worried that he will not have the video back in time for his class.D.He realizes that he will not need the video until the following week.8.Why does the woman go to see her prof

8、essor?（分数：1.00）A.To get materials for a class she missed.B.To discuss an assignment she is working on.C.To ask a question about a video her class recently watched.D.To inform the professor of changes in her schedul六、Questions 8 to 10 ar(总题数：3，分数：3.00)9.What is wrong with the video recorder?（分数：1.00）

9、A.It was slightly damaged.B.It destroys video tapes.C.Its compartment is broken.D.It produces unclear visions.10.Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Legal consultant and client.B.Saleswoman and customer.C.Purchasing manager and clerk.D.Administrative officer and custo

10、mer.11.What does Mr. Cruise require of the woman?（分数：1.00）A.An exchange of the video recorder for a new one.B.A refund of the video recorder and two tapes.C.A repair of the video recorder and compensation for his tapes.D.An immediate apology for the service.七、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Quest

11、ions 11 to 13 a(总题数：3，分数：3.00)12.Which of the following is NOT showing an increase this year?（分数：1.00）A.The number of tourists.B.Holiday travellers.C.Tourist expenditure on shopping.D.Tourist expenditure on dining and entertainment.13.What does the speaker say about this years business travellers?（分

12、数：1.00）A.There are fewer business travellers.B.There are more business travellers.C.The number remains the same as last years.D.Its not mentioned in the passag14.Which of the following is the largest single visitor expenditure?（分数：1.00）A.Hotel accommodation.B.Meals.C.Shopping.D.Entertainment.九、Quest

13、ions 14 to 17 a(总题数：4，分数：4.00)15.What advantage did the 20th century have over the 19th century?（分数：1.00）A.The new invention of the train made traveling possible.B.Information could be spread immediately.C.People didnt get as much exercise anymore.D.Travelling by boat was still dangerous.16.In the i

14、mprovement of communication, which is NOT mentioned as one of the most important inventions of the 20th century?（分数：1.00）A.The Internet.B.The telephone.C.The television.D.The telegrap17.What is the main idea of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The world is shrinking physically.B.The 20th century saw incredibl

15、e inventions.C.The way we live and communicate has changed over the centuries.D.The computer revolution has made life more convenient.18.Which of the following statements is NOT true about life 150 years ago?（分数：1.00）A.Travelling long distances were easier than before.B.Messages could be sent quickl

16、y.C.Crossing the ocean could be done safely.D.The fear of wild animals became a big barrier of communication.十、Questions 18 to 20 a(总题数：3，分数：3.00)19.After the Civil War, there was a great demand in Britain for（分数：1.00）A.southern moneyB.signatures of George Washington and Ben FranklinC.southern manus

17、cripts and lettersD.Civil War battle plans20.Why did Spring sell his false autographs in England and Canada?（分数：1.00）A.There was a greater demand there than in America.B.There was less chance of being detected there.C.Britain was Springs birthplace.D.The price were higher in England and Canad21.It c

18、an be concluded that forgeries are usually sold to（分数：1.00）A.sharp-eyed expertsB.laypersonsC.book dealersD.owners of old books十一、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十二、Questions 21 and 22 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)22.Which can best describe the strikers attitude to the fiscal policies of the government?（分数：1.00

19、A.Grateful.B.Unhappy.C.Supportive.D.Hesitant.23.Whats the agreement between the government and the union leaders about?（分数：1.00）A.Reducing fuel prices.B.Raising fuel prices.C.Raising workers wages.D.Improving working conditions.十三、Questions 23 and 24 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)24.Whats the attitude of GM vice-

20、president towards the prospects in summer?（分数：1.00）A.Doubtful.B.Pessimistic.C.Indifferent.D.Optimisti25.What is the percentage of total decline in vehicle sales in April this year?（分数：1.00）A.4.2.B.4.5.C.3.9.D.4.十四、Questions 25 and 26 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)26.How many people lost their lives in the epidemic

21、分数：1.00）A.200.B.101.C.400.D.53.27.What did the pig breeders call for in their protest?（分数：1.00）A.Killing pigs.B.Compensation.C.A nationwide strike.D.An end to the epidemi十五、Questions 27 and 28 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)28.Between whom did the battle break out?（分数：1.00）A.Kosovans and English tourists.B.A gunm

22、an and English campers.C.Kosovan traffickers.D.Kosovan refugees.29.Where did the battle break out?（分数：1.00）A.At a port.B.In a van.C.On a ferry.D.At a refugee camp.十六、Questions 29 and 30 (总题数：2，分数：2.00)30.According to Pakistani President, the chances of the two countries going to war were _（分数：1.00）A

23、greatB.smallC.growingD.greater than before31.Recent tensions between the two countries were a direct result of_（分数：1.00）A.their border conflictsB.their military build-upC.killings in the two countriesD.their mutual distrust十七、PART CLOZE(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、During recent years (总题数：20，分数：20.00)32.（分数：1

24、00）A.completeB.fullC.totalD.whole33.（分数：1.00）A.sameB.identicalC.similarD.alike34.（分数：1.00）A.displayB.indicateC.demonstrateD.appear35.（分数：1.00）A.andB.butC.thoughD.so36.（分数：1.00）A.AllB.MostC.NoD.Some37.（分数：1.00）A.makeB.causeC.moveD.turn38.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.ifC.asD.while39.（分数：1.00）A.speakB.talkC.tell

25、D.mention40.（分数：1.00）A.bigB.smallC.minorD.major41.（分数：1.00）A.ProvidedB.ConcerningC.GivenD.Following42.（分数：1.00）A.thatB.whatC.whicheverD.whatever43.（分数：1.00）A.OnlyB.OrC.NorD.So44.（分数：1.00）A.forB.toC.withinD.in45.（分数：1.00）A.somethingB.everythingC.nothingD.anything46.（分数：1.00）A.remainB.increaseC.decrea

26、seD.vary47.（分数：1.00）A.ordinaryB.peculiarC.usualD.common48.（分数：1.00）A.trueB.exactC.certainD.accurate49.（分数：1.00）A.healthB.bodyC.mindD.thought50.（分数：1.00）A.everB.thenC.neverD.once51.（分数：1.00）A.inB.fromC.atD.on十九、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)52.In the past men generally preferred that their wives

27、 _ in the home.（分数：1.00）A.workedB.would workC.workD.were working53.So little _ about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me.（分数：1.00）A.I knowB.I knewC.do I knowD.did I know54.One should never lose ones heart when _ with temporary difficulties.（分数：1.00）A.to confrontB.confrontedC.confro

28、ntingD.confront55.The science of horticulture _ the primary concerns are maximum yield and superior quality, utilizes information derived from other sciences.（分数：1.00）A.in thatB.in whichC.which isD.which56.According to the weather forecast, which is usually _, it will snow this afternoon.（分数：1.00）A.

29、accurateB.preciseC.exactD.perfect57.She would have been more agreeable if she had changed a little bit, _ ?（分数：1.00）A.hadnt sheB.hasnt sheC.wouldnt sheD.didnt she58.Jack is very exhausted, he should stop _ and go out for a rest.（分数：1.00）A.to studyB.studyingC.of studyingD.to have studied59.I shall ta

30、ke you back to France _ you are well enough to travel.（分数：1.00）A.promptlyB.quicklyC.presentlyD.instantly60.Dress warmly, _ youll catch cold.（分数：1.00）A.on the contraryB.or elseC.or ratherD.in no way61.They overcame all the difficulties and completed the project two months ahead of time, _ is somethin

31、g we had not expected.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.itC.thatD.what62.Ford tried dividing the labor, each worker _ a separate task.（分数：1.00）A.assigningB.to assignC.assignedD.has assigned63._ is generally accepted, economic growth is determined by the smooth development of production.（分数：1.00）A.WhatB.ThatC.ItD.As

32、64.The dictator relied on abuse of his opponents _ on sound reasoning.（分数：1.00）A.more thanB.rather thanC.other thanD.better than65.Their confidence in him was greatly _ by his prolonged hesitation before taking any action.（分数：1.00）A.appreciatedB.confirmedC.weakenedD.cherished66._ these questions may

33、 sound academic, answers to them could have profound economic and political significance.（分数：1.00）A.SinceB.AlthoughC.UnlessD.Lest67.Because he was _ of the new limit, he was stopped and warned for speeding.（分数：1.00）A.ignorantB.accustomedC.reluctantD.pathetic68.The current general slackness of the ma

34、rket has prevented us from _ new orders with you.（分数：1.00）A.placingB.puttingC.arrangingD.providing69.It is said that John will go to an appointment tomorrow. If he were to come tomorrow, I _ ask him to go to your place.（分数：1.00）A.willB.wouldC.shallD.might70.The first two stages in the development of

35、 civilized man were probably the invention of weapons and the discovery of fire, although nobody knows exactly when he acquired the use of the _.（分数：1.00）A.latterB.latestC.laterD.last71.How many of us _, say, a meeting that is irrelevant to us would be interested in the discussion?（分数：1.00）A.attende

36、dB.attendingC.to attendD.have attended72.He underwent four _ operations in two weeks.（分数：1.00）A.excessiveB.extensiveC.intensiveD.successive73._ the Atlantic Ocean crosses the equator, the trade winds cause a flow of water to the west.（分数：1.00）A.WhereB.AndC.ThatD.At74.Prof. Lees book will show you _

37、can be used in other contexts.（分数：1.00）A.that you have observedB.that how you have observedC.how that you have observedD.how what you have observed75.The survey found that Hungary _ as the most environment-conscious country of East Europe.（分数：1.00）A.broke outB.held outC.ran outD.stood out76.Water en

38、ters into a great variety of chemical reactions, _ have been mentioned in previous pages.（分数：1.00）A.a few of itB.a few of thatC.a few of themD.a few of which77.During the _ farmers took all the troubles to irrigate their crops.（分数：1.00）A.draughtB.naughtC.fraughtD.drought78.From here, we can see the

39、bridge _ construction.（分数：1.00）A.belowB.byC.inD.under79.He is quite worn out from years of hard work. He is not the man _ he was twenty years ago.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.thatC.whoD.whom80.At three thousand feet, wide plains begin to appear, and there is never a moment when some distant mountain is not _.（

40、分数：1.00）A.on viewB.at a glanceC.on the sceneD.in sight81.Give me your telephone number _ I need your help.（分数：1.00）A.whetherB.unlessC.so thatD.in case二十、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十一、TEXT A(总题数：5，分数：5.00)82.Which of the following can NOT be inferred from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The faculty of

41、speech is inborn in man.B.Encouragement is anything but essential to a child in language learning.C.The childs brain is highly selective.D.Most children learn their language in definite stages.83.What is exceptionally remarkable about a child is that _.（分数：1.00）A.he is born with the capacity to spea

42、kB.he has a brain more complex than an animalsC.he can produce his own sentencesD.he owes his speech ability to good nursing84.The reason some children are backward in speaking is most probably that _.（分数：1.00）A.they are incapable of learning language rapidlyB.they are exposed to too much language a

43、t onceC.their mothers respond inadequately to their attempts to speakD.their mothers are not intelligent enough to help them85.If a child starts to speak later than others, he will _ in the future.（分数：1.00）A.have a high IQB.be less intelligentC.be insensitive to verbal signalsD.not necessarily be backward86.The purpose of the Frederick s experiment was _.（分数：1.00）A.to prove that children are born with the ability to speakB.to discover what language a child would speak without hearing any human speechC.to find out w