专业英语四级21及答案解析.doc

1、专业英语四级21及答案解析 (总分：46.95，做题时间：120分钟)一、PART I DICTATION (总题数：1，分数：1.00)_二、PART II LISTENING(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).The man has not been able to _recently.（分数：0.25）A.find his glassesB.sit up straightC.get enough restD.change his tires(2).The man is taking_.（分数：0.25）A.astronomyB.psychologyC.physical therapyD

2、.job counseling(3).The woman wants to know_.（分数：0.25）A.how to sign up for a courseB.how she can help the manC.how she can change her sleep rhythmsD.how sleep disorders are treated(4).The man will probably _next week.（分数：0.25）A.buy a new watchB.go to bed earlierC.change his jobD.see a doctor(1).The w

3、oman talks to the professor_.（分数：0.33）A.because she wants him to recommend booksB.because she wants to apply to graduate schoolsC.because she wants to take an advanced courseD.because she wants him to give her a good grade(2).The woman is_.（分数：0.33）A.a juniorB.a seniorC.a graduate studentD.a teachin

4、g assistant(3).In order to persuade the professor to help her, the woman says that_.（分数：0.33）A.she is unusually well preparedB.she wants to take an easy courseC.she needs additional credits in the subjectD.she wants to read a book in this field(1).The man is looking for_.（分数：0.33）A.a bookstoreB.the

5、telephone companyC.a map of the townD.a shoe repair shop(2).From the way she speaks to the man, the woman seems_.（分数：0.33）A.to be in a hurry to leaveB.to be curious about himC.to be happy to assist himD.to be unfamiliar with the town(3).What can best be said about the instructions given here?（分数：0.3

6、3）A.They had to be repeated.B.They were easy for the man to remember.C.The woman made a mistake.D.The woman took them from a book.三、SECTION B PASSAGE(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).The passage is mainly about_.（分数：0.25）A.a special expedition into the woodsB.fife of adults in a special work shopC.different ideas

7、of adults and teenagersD.how adults and teenagers live together in a special work group(2).The special program is offered_.（分数：0.25）A.every summer in New York CityB.every winter in New York CityC.every summer in New York StateD.every winter in New York State(3).When someone breaks a rule, people wil

8、l _.（分数：0.25）A.criticize him or herB.have a group discussion about itC.make more rulesD.ask him or her to work more in the woods(4)._ is NOT a purpose of the program according to the passage?（分数：0.25）A.To keep the people there happyB.To help the people there understand the meaning of workC.To find a

9、 way to solve the generation gapD.To help people find enjoyment in work(1).According to the passage, when are children first expected to study hard?（分数：0.33）A.Before 6 years of age.B.Between 6 and 10.C.After 10 years of age.D.After 12 years of age.(2).Parents who abuse their children tend to have th

10、e following problems EXCEPT _.（分数：0.33）A.religious problems.B.emotional problems.C.financial problems.D.marriage problems.(3).Which of the following statements is CORRECT?（分数：0.33）A.Boys and girls are equally energetic.B.Parents have higher expectations for boys.C.Some parents lack skills to deal wi

11、th their kids.D.Some parents are ill-educated and ill-tempered.(1).The ancestors of Gypsies left their home_.（分数：0.33）A.because they liked travelingB.because they wanted to find a better place to liveC.because they were driven out of their homesD.for the reasons unknown(2).What is the attitude of so

12、me people toward Gypsies?（分数：0.33）A.Putting up with them.B.Being envious of them.C.Being unfriendly to them.D.Admiring their musical talent.(3).What measure has been taken to help Gypsy children?（分数：0.33）A.Special schools have been set up for them.B.Permanent homes have been built for them.C.They ar

13、e now taught in their own language.D.They are now allowed to attend local schools.四、SECTION C NEWS BR(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).The German delegation went to Washington_.（分数：0.50）A.informing US President George Bush of its recent visit to IranB.consulting with US President George Bush for Irans nuclear deve

14、lopmentC.talking about political and economic sanctions to be imposed on IranD.asking Americas favor for its proposal to reform U.N. Security Council(2).Which of the following is NOT among European countries seeking a negotiated settlement to Iran nuclear problem?（分数：0.50）A.AustriaB.BritainC.FranceD

15、.Germany(1).Who staged the protest on Saturday?（分数：0.50）A.The soldiers.B.The peace camp.C.The militants.D.The hardliners.(2).Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?（分数：0.50）A.13 soldiers were killed last week.B.100,000 people participated in the protest.C.The protesters demanded

16、a pullout from Gaza.D.The Prime Minster rejected the pullout plan.(1).According to the government source, the unrest was sparked by_.（分数：0.50）A.Islamic extremists protesting against povertyB.the trial of 23 Muslim businessmenC.the rebellion against Karimovs hard line against MuslimsD.the opposition

17、party protesting against corruption(2)._policemen were reported to have been killed in the unrest.（分数：0.50）A.10B.169C.500D.745五、PART III CLOZE (总题数：1，分数：1.00)A persons home is as much a reflection of his personality as the clothes he wears, the food he eats and the friends with whom he spends his ti

18、me. Depending on personality, most have in mind a(n) (1)_home. But in general, and especially for the student or new wage earners, there are practical (2)_of cash and location on achieving that idea. Cash (3)_, in fact, often means that the only way of (4)_when you leave school is to stay at home fo

19、r a while until things (5)_financially. There are obvious (6)_of living at home - personal laundry is usually (7)_done along with the family wash; meals are provided and there will be a well-established circle of friends to (8)_.And there is (9)_the responsibility for paying bills, rates, etc. On th

20、e other hand, (10)_depends on how a family gets on. Do your parents like your friends? You may love your family - (11)_do you like them? Are you prepared to be (12)_when your parents ask where you are going in the evening and what time you expect to be back? If you find that you cannot manage a(n) (

21、13)_, and that you finally have the money to leave, how do you (14)_finding somewhere else to live? If you plan to stay in your home area, the possibilities are (15)_well-known to you already. Friends and the local paper are always (16)_.If you are going to work in a (17)_area, again there are the p

22、apers - and the accommodation agencies, (18)_ these should be approached with (19)_.Agencies are allowed to charge a fee, usually the (20)_of the first weeks rent, if you take accommodation they have found for you. （分数：1.00）A.idealB.perfectC.imaginaryD.satisfactoryA.deficienciesB.weaknessesC.insuffi

23、cienciesD.limitationsA.cutB.shortageC.lackD.drainA.getting overB.getting inC.getting backD.getting alongA.improveB.enhanceC.developD.proceedA.concernsB.issuesC.advantagesD.problemsA.stillB.alwaysC.habituallyD.consequentlyA.call inB.call overC.call uponD.call outA.alwaysB.rarelyC.littleD.sometimesA.l

24、ittleB.enoughC.manyD.muchA.andB.butC.stillD.orA.tolerantB.hostileC.indifferentD.good-temperedA.agreementB.consensusC.compromiseD.dealA.go aboutB.go overC.go in forD.go throughA.seldomB.lessC.probablyD.certainlyA.dependentB.a good source of informationC.of great valueD.reliableA.familiarB.coldC.humid

25、D.newA.thoughB.whileC.sinceD.asA.enthusiasmB.hesitationC.cautionD.concernA.sameB.equivalentC.equalD.similarity六、PART IV GRAMMAR &(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.Fat cannot change into muscle_muscle changes into fat.（分数：1.00）A.any more thanB.no more thanC.no less thanD.much more than3.Careful surveys have indicat

26、ed that as many as 50 percent of patients do not take drugs_ directed.（分数：1.00）A.likeB.soC.whichD.as4._ you as soon as I know what_.（分数：1.00）A.Ill phone.does happenB.Ill phone.has happenedC.I am phoning.happensD.I am going to phone.happens5.Not to show ill-feeling about his proposal, I _ followed hi

27、m down again in four or five minutes.（分数：1.00）A.neverthelessB.althoughC.even thoughD.yet6.Id rather you _those important documents with you.（分数：1.00）A.dontB.didnt takeC.wont takeD.not take7.They claimed that they did not arrange the demonstration. It was absolutely _.（分数：1.00）A.spontaneousB.simultan

28、eousC.syntheticD.substantial8.Call your doctor for advice if the _ persist for more than a few days.（分数：1.00）A.responsesB.signalsC.symptomsD.reflections9._both sides accept the agreement _a lasting peace be established in this region.（分数：1.00）A.Only if, willB.If only, wouldC.Should, willD.Unless, wo

29、uld10.He felt helpless in a situation _ he could not move himself.（分数：1.00）A.whereB.whichC.thatD.while11.The increase in student numbers_many problems for the universities.（分数：1.00）A.forcesB.pressesC.providesD.poses12._ classic music, which follows formal European tradition, jazz is a spontaneous an

30、d free form.（分数：1.00）A.In contrast toB.In connection withC.In comparison withD.In regard to13.Her address made a great impression _ the audience.（分数：1.00）A.atB.ofC.inD.on14.Although he thought he was helping us to prepare the dinner, he was actually_ the way.（分数：1.00）A.inB.offC.byD.on15.At three tho

31、usand feet, wide plains begin to appear, and there is never a moment when some distant mountain is not_.（分数：1.00）A.on viewB.at a glanceC.on the sceneD.in sight16.As my exams are coming next week, Ill take advantage of the weekend to _on some reading.（分数：1.00）A.catch upB.clear upC.make upD.pick up17.

32、_ the wall, we decided that we should need three tins of paint.（分数：1.00）A.Making upB.Doing upC.Putting upD.Sizing up.18.Though having been living in Shanghai for 20 years, he still has a _ northern accent.（分数：1.00）A.distinctiveB.distinctC.distinguishedD.distinguishing19.There has been a great increa

33、se in retail sales, _?（分数：1.00）A.does thereB.isnt thereC.hasnt thereD.isnt it20.After a meal in a restaurant, you ask the waiter for the_.（分数：1.00）A.billB.noteC.receiptD.menu21.His wealth enabled him to_ his passionate interest in art.（分数：1.00）A.devoteB.engageC.pursueD.register22.The tenant left not

34、hing behind except some_of paper, cloth, etc.（分数：1.00）A.sheetsB.scrapsC.pagesD.slices23.It is one thing to locate oil, but it is quite another to _ and transport it to the industrial centers.（分数：1.00）A.permeateB.extractC.distinguishD.concentrate24.The prisoner has been _of many privileges that avera

35、ge citizens enjoy.（分数：1.00）A.ensuredB.informedC.deprivedD.convinced25.There are occasions when giving a gift _ spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and cultural diversity.（分数：1.00）A.overtakesB.nourishesC.surpassesD.enforces26.They send information ev

36、ery week, _. whether its useful or not.（分数：1.00）A.in consideration ofB.irrespective ofC.with the exception ofD.with regard to27.The less the surface of the ground yields to the weight of a fully-loaded truck, _to the truck.（分数：1.00）A.the greater stress isB.greater is the stressC.the stress is greate

37、rD.the greater the stress28.The shower _ over, we went on with our journey.（分数：1.00）A.wasB.beingC.to beD.been29.Here the fresh sea breezes blew and Oakland sank down to a _ of smoke behind her.（分数：1.00）A.stainB.spotC.pointD.smudge30.Most trains_ long distances have a dining car and a club car where

38、refreshments are served.（分数：1.00）A.to goB.to be goingC.that goesD.going31.America will never again have as a nation the spirit of adventure as it _before the West was settled.（分数：1.00）A.couldB.wasC.wouldD.did七、PART V READING C(总题数：4，分数：4.00)My bones have been aching again, as they often do in humid

39、weather. They ache like history: things long done with, that still remain as pain. When the ache is bad enough it keeps me from sleeping. Every night I yearn for sleep, I strive for it; yet it flutters on ahead of me like a curtain. There are sleeping pills, of course, but the doctor has warned me a

40、gainst them. Last night, after what seemed hours of damp turmoil, I got up and crept slipperless down the stairs, feeling my way in the faint street light that came through the window. Once safely arrived at the bottom, I walked into the kitchen and looked around in the refrigerator. There was nothi

41、ng much I wanted to eat: the remains of a bunch of celery, a blue-tinged heel of bread, a lemon going soft. Ive fallen into the habits of the solitary; my meals are snatched and random. Furtive snacks, furtive treats and picnics. I made do with some peanut butter, scooped directly from the jar with

42、a forefinger: why dirty a spoon? Standing there with the jar in one hand and my finger in my mouth, I had the feeling that someone was about to walk into the roomsome other woman, the unseen, valid ownerand ask me what in hell I was doing in her kitchen. Ive had it before, the sense that even in the

43、 course of my most legitimate and daily actionspeeling a banana, brushing my teethI am trespassing. At night the house was more than ever like a strangers. I wandered through the front room, the dining room, the parlour, hand on the wall for balance. My various possessions were floating in their own

44、 pools of shadow, denying my ownership of them. I looked them over with a burglars eye, deciding what might be worth the risk of stealing, what on the other hand I would leave behind. Robbers would take the obvious thingsthe silver teapot that was my grandmothers, perhaps the hand-painted china. The television set. Nothing I really want. （分数：0.99）(1).The author could not fall asleep because_.（分数：0.33）A.it was too damp in the bedroom.B.she had run out of sleeping pills