专业英语四级听力-18及答案解析.doc

1、专业英语四级听力-18及答案解析 (总分：31.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART DICTATION(总题数：1，分数：1.00)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 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 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：1.00）_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.（分数：3.00）(1).Why does the man want to visit New Mexico?A. To study there. B. To take a vacation.C. To see his family. D. To learn skiing.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).From the conversation, we learn that

4、A. the man has been to New Mexico many times.B. the woman and her sister live in New Mexico.C. Albuquerque is far away from the mountains.D. near Albuquerque there are high mountains.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What does the woman warn the man about when he goes skiing in Albuquerque?A. Low humidity. B. Hi

5、gh temperature.C. High altitude. D. Possible accidents.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the main purpose of Mr. Lordens visit this time?A. To attend the Arts Festival.B. To have a holiday and visit some friends.C. To visit a cello exhibit

6、ion.D. To give some tutorial lessons.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Mr. Lordens cello was specially made for him by his uncle.B. Mr. Lorden got the cello from his uncle.C. Mr. Lorden has been using the cello since the age of eight.D. A cello maker gave the cello to Mr. Lor

7、den as a present.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the size of Mr. Lordens cello when he began to play?A. Half size. B. Two-thirds size.C. Full size. D. Three-fifths size.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How does Mr. Lorden do with his cello when hes traveling?A. He reserves a seat for it. B. He leaves it at home.C.

8、 He ships it by express. D. He shares the seat with the cello.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).Dr. Olivia has a talk with Steve because SteveA. is late for classes too often. B. missed many classes.C. has last in the exam again. D. is a trouble-

9、maker at school.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Dr. Olivia says that todayA. students are going to take the final exam.B. is the last day Steve can drop the class with a full refund.C. students have to hand in their reports.D. is the final day Steve can apply for a loan.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What does the man d

10、ecide to do at last?A. Make up the missed lessons. B. Stop taking part-time jobs.C. Drop the class. D. Transfer to another school.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Doctors evaluate the following about kids EXCEPTA.

11、 how much TV they watch and what they see.B. what video and computer games they play.C. which websites they visit on the Internet.D. how is their performance at school.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The academy suggests that children under age twoA. get a little entertainment. B. have more activities.C. recei

12、ve early education. D. have regular checkups.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the passage, childrens bedrooms shouldA. be no place for play. B. be near a common area.C. have no TV sets. D. have a computer for study.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage.（分数：4.00）(1).

13、Where could people see clocks in the late 1700s?A. In rich mens houses. B. In churches.C. In European town squares. D. In European royal palaces.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The word wristwatch first appear in the English languageA. until the 1850s. B. in the late 1700s.C. well into the 1800s. D. until near

14、ly 1900.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following is NOT a factor for watches to become prevalent?A. People want to show off their wealth.B. People want to be more efficient nowadays.C. People want to be on time for work.D. Watches are no longer luxuries now.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The passage is mai

15、nly aboutA. the usages of watches. B. how to make wristwatches.C. why are people interested in time. D. a history of watches.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. A typhoon is a kind of storm

16、B. Typhoons mostly happen in summer.C. The strongest typhoons occur around the Pacific Ocean.D. The strongest typhoons occur in December.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2)._is the driving force of the formation of a typhoon.A. Water B. Heat C. Air D. Wind（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.A.B.C.D.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：4，分数：1

17、0.00)Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.（分数：2.00）(1).Vietnam signed an agreement with the United States toA. develop its agriculture.B. develop nuclear weapons.C. get investment from US companies.D. meet its energy demand.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Vietnam has already signed agreements wi

18、th nations EXCEPTA. China. B. Russia. C. Pakistan. D. India.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news.（分数：2.00）(1).What is the theme of the summit?A. Economy of the United States. B. Government spending.C. Worlds financial future. D. Worlds political crisis.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.

19、D.(2).Which of the following problems that the leaders have to deal with is NOT mentioned in the news?A. When to inject dollars to their economies.B. How to withdraw government support.C. When to withdraw government support.D. How to avoid another financial crisis.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 25 to 27

20、 are based on the following news.（分数：3.00）(1)._people were rescued after the ship sank.A. 1200 B. 58 C. 46 D. 104（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What has possibly led to the sinking of the ship according to the news?A. Mechanical problems. B. Attacks from North Korea.C. A mine explosion. D. Bad weather conditi

21、on.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following is INCORRECT?A. The accident happened in the Yellow sea.B. The accident happened on Friday night.C. The cause of the accident has been determined.D. 46 sailors were missing in total.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news.（分数

22、3.00）(1).Whats the serious problem the developing countries face?A. People from these countries are poor.B. People are leaving their countries.C. There are not enough health workers.D. Doctors and nurses are not well trained.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How many countries is lack of health workers?A57. B36

23、 C21. DUnclear.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).One of the purposes of the report is toAcall for a cure for AIDS.Bdevelop more vaccine for children.Cget help for staff training in poor countries.Dprovide better treatment for pregnant women.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.专业英语四级听力-18答案解析 (总分：31.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART DICTATION(总

24、题数：1，分数：1.00)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 and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase b

25、y phrase, with intervals of 15 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：1.00）_正确答案：(听力原文 Stress in LifeAll of us experience stress, to one degree or another,

26、 in our everyday lives. / Stress is the bodys reaction to an event / that is experienced as disturbing or threatening. / In the contemporary world, we are more likely to experience stress / when we face overwhelming responsibilities at work or home. / Stress is adaptive when it prompts us to take ac

27、tion to solve a problem. / But if we continue to expose ourselves to the stress, / stress becomes a negative experience. / If we feel stressed, there are several things that we can do. / First, we can take breathing exercises, such as yoga, / and we can do some physical exercises to help reduce stre

28、ss. / Then, talking things through with a good listener / can help us to put things into a more realistic perspective. / Finally, bringing our expectations into line with reality / and learning to say no when we choose to offers immediate relief. /)解析：解析 contemporary 当代的; overwhelming responsibiliti

29、es 沉重的责任; yoga 瑜 珈;a realisetic perspective 现实的角度;relief 轻松,宽心.二、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：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.（分数：3.00）(1).Why does the man want to visit New Mexico?A. To study there. B. To take a vacation.C. To see h

30、is family. D. To learn skiing.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.解析：解析 1-3M: 1Ive been studying too much and need a change, so I just made plans to go away during the January break.W: Really? Where are you going?M: Im planning to visit New Mexico.W: Hey, my sister and I vacationed there last year. We had a great time

31、M: Did you get into Albuquerque?W: Sure, whenever we were skiing.M: Is it far from the mountains?W: Not at all. See, even though 2Albuquerques on a high, flat plateau, there are even higher mountains near it. Just half an hour away from the city, there are snow- covered slopes.M: Well, if the mount

32、ains are only thirty minutes away, I guess I should take my ice skates and my skis.W: Definitely.M: I heard that the weather there is great.W: It is-low humidity, moderate temperatures. 3But you do need to be careful of the high altitude.M: What should I do about that?W: Oh, just take it easy for a

33、few days. Dont go hiking up the mountains or exercise too vigorously. Just do everything gradually.M: Im sure Ill be fine, and Ill let you know all about my trip when I come back.(2).From the conversation, we learn thatA. the man has been to New Mexico many times.B. the woman and her sister live in

34、New Mexico.C. Albuquerque is far away from the mountains.D. near Albuquerque there are high mountains.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.解析：(3).What does the woman warn the man about when he goes skiing in Albuquerque?A. Low humidity. B. High temperature.C. High altitude. D. Possible accidents.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.解析：Que

35、stions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the main purpose of Mr. Lordens visit this time?A. To attend the Arts Festival.B. To have a holiday and visit some friends.C. To visit a cello exhibition.D. To give some tutorial lessons.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.解析：解析 4-7W: Welcome t

36、o visit our city, Mr. Lorden. But, of course, you have been here before, havent you?M: Yes, I have. What a good memory you have! I was here for the Arts Festival last year.W: 4And what will you be doing on this visit?M: Oh,4I came here primarily for a holiday and to see some friends. But I will also

37、 be giving some private cello lessons as well.W: I believe that your cello is rather special, Is that true?M: Oh, yes. It was made for my uncle by a very expert Italian cello maker called Mario. When I began cello lessons at the age of eight,5he said that when I grew big enough to handle a full-size

38、d cello he would give it to me.W: So when a child begins to play the cello, he or she starts on a smaller instrument?M: Of course, or he would be very uncomfortable. Many children begin with a half- sized cello, but as I was big for my age, 6I began with a two-thirds-sized cello.W: Are you going to

39、other places on this trip and will you take your cello with you?M: Yes, very definitely.W: But, isnt it difficult taking a cello around with you?M: Not really.7I just reserve two seats when Im traveling anywhere, one for me and one for my cello. Its such a precious instrument to me that it hardly ev

40、er leaves my side.(2).Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Mr. Lordens cello was specially made for him by his uncle.B. Mr. Lorden got the cello from his uncle.C. Mr. Lorden has been using the cello since the age of eight.D. A cello maker gave the cello to Mr. Lorden as a present.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.解析

41、3).What is the size of Mr. Lordens cello when he began to play?A. Half size. B. Two-thirds size.C. Full size. D. Three-fifths size.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.解析：(4).How does Mr. Lorden do with his cello when hes traveling?A. He reserves a seat for it. B. He leaves it at home.C. He ships it by express. D. He

42、 shares the seat with the cello.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.解析：Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).Dr. Olivia has a talk with Steve because SteveA. is late for classes too often. B. missed many classes.C. has last in the exam again. D. is a trouble-maker at school.（分数：1.00）A.

43、B.C.D.解析：解析 8-10W: Oh, Steve, youre early! Im happy youre here early today because Id like to discuss your attendance for a moment.M: Gee, Dr. Olivia, 8Im really sorry about missing class yesterday.W: Actually, its been several days. Counting today, weve only had 6 classes, yet youve already missed

44、4. Its more than a half. You wont be able to pass if youre constantly absent. And I really dont want to fail anyone.M: Sorry, Ive been extremely busy. I can explain for it. Dr. Olivia. I have a part- time job, so.W: Well, I hope youre already for todays exam.M: Today? I thought it was Monday!W: Read

45、 the syllabus, Steve; this is precisely what lm talking about. You should either make an effort to attend, or you should consider withdrawing while its still possible.M: What do you mean?W: 9Todays the final day you can withdraw and get a full refund.M: Maybe I really should. What do you suggest?W: I wish you could attend classes regularly; however, if you dont believe youre capable of this, then dont waste your money.M: Thanks, Dr. Olivia. I really appreciate your advice. 10If its okay, I suppose Ill go ahead and drop the class.W: Its entirely up to you, but that