1、专业四级-94及答案解析 (总分：140.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPART DICTATIO(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 p
2、assage 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. Please write the whole passage on A
3、NSWER SHEET ONE.（分数：15.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：3，分数：10.00)BSECTION A CONVERSATIONS/B I In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow./I I Questions 1 to 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of th
4、e conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：4.00）(1).What is the purpose of this class discussion?（分数：1.00）A.To discuss the results of the lab experiment.B.To answer Bobs question about the lab experiment.C.To explain the method of colle
5、ction by water displacement.D.To prepare the students to do the lab experiment.(2).What was deposited on the bottom of the gas bottle?（分数：1.00）A.Magnesium.B.Limestone.C.Carbon.D.Water.(3).What caused the deposits?（分数：1.00）A.The hydrochloric acid broke the carbon bonds in the carbon dioxide.B.The mag
6、nesium oxide broke the carbon oxygen bonds in the carbon dioxide.C.The burning magnesium broke the carbon oxygen bonds in the carbon dioxide.D.The gas collection method broke the carbon-oxygen bonds in the carbon dioxide.(4).What can we infer from this discussion?（分数：1.00）A.That Bob does not get alo
7、ng with his lab partner.B.That the students performed the experiment correctly.C.That the students had problems, and could not complete the lab experiment.D.That there was a fire in the lab during the experiment.I Questions 5 to 7 are based on the following conversation; At the end of the conversati
8、on, you will be given l5 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).What do the speakers mainly discuss?（分数：1.00）A.Admission standards at the University of Michigan.B.The use of standardized tests for college admissions.C.The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign La
9、nguage).D.Evaluation without standardized tests.(2).What is Pauls opinion about the TOEFL and the Michigan Test?（分数：1.00）A.He believes that the tests are good.B.He believes that the required test scores are too low.C.He believes that they are more important than academic preparation.D.He believes th
10、at the tests should not be used correctly.(3).What does Sally say about the admissions officers?（分数：1.00）A.That they dont always use the TOEFL and the Michigan Test scores correctly.B.That they look at transcripts instead of scores.C.That they should insist on a rigid cut - off score.D.That they are
11、 looking for an appropriate alternative.I Questions 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./I（分数：3.00）(1).What do the speakers mainly discuss?（分数：1.00）A.Making friends in a
12、foreign country.B.Spanish and French.C.Foreign TV, radio and other media.D.Learning a foreign language.(2).What helped Batty most in learning Spanish?（分数：1.00）A.The language laboratory.B.Travel.C.Studying in high school.D.Going to movies and watching TV.(3).What is Professor Bakers opinion?（分数：1.00）
13、A.He believes that it is a good idea to do all of the things that Betty and Bill suggested.B.He agrees with Betty.C.He believes that it is a bad idea to do all of the things that Betty and Bill suggested.D.He believes that it is ideal to live in a country where the language is spoken.三、BSECTION B PA
14、SSA(总题数：3，分数：10.00)I 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. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：3.00）(1).What kind of weather will it be when distant objects such as hills and tall trees seem to be very cle
15、ar and near?（分数：1.00）A.The weather will be clear and fine.B.Rain will probably come.C.There Will be a fog.D.Fine weather will continue.(2).When do some people have pains in their bones?（分数：1.00）A.When there is a heavy rain.B.When fine weather continues.C.When there is a fog.D.When wet weather is com
16、ing.(3).What is a sign of a rainbow in the morning?（分数：1.00）A.The following day will be fine.B.Fine weather will continue.C.Rainy weather will probably come.D.The rain will stop.I Questions 14 to 16 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given i5 seconds to answer
17、 the questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：3.00）(1).What percentage of the worlds known petroleum reserves does Kuwait have?（分数：1.00）A.13%.B.16%.C.14%.D.15%.(2).According to the passage, the welfare system of Kuwait provides all of the following except _.（分数：1.00）A.Free primary and secondary ed
18、ucationB.Free health careC.Free social servicesD.Free tour to foreign countries(3).When was the University of Kuwait opened?（分数：1.00）A.In 1966.B.In 1967.C.In 1938.D.In 1939.I Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the prorate, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the
19、questions. Now listen to the passage./I（分数：4.00）(1).What conclusion can be drawn from the scientists observation?（分数：1.00）A.Insects have developed some sort of resistance to man-made poisons.B.Insects have been eating plants for about 250 million years.C.Farmers sometimes use a combination of two or
20、 three insecticides at once.D.New insects mate with insects which survived from a certain kind of insecticide.(2).Why did the resistance of insects to man-made insecticides develop so rapidly?（分数：1.00）A.Because farmers use less insecticides now.B.Because farmers have been using insecticides for many
21、 years.C.Because insects arc using the mechanisms against poisons produced by plants to deal with insecticides.D.Because insects have been eating plants for many million years.(3).Which of the following is NOT included in the scientistssuggestions?（分数：1.00）A.Farmers should use less insecticides.B.Fa
22、rmers should use a combination of two or three insecticides at once.C.At certain times of the year, farmers should actually try to attract new insects onto the crops they are trying to protect.D.Farmers should regularly spray crops as a precaution against problems that are caused by large numbers of
23、 pests.(4).What can be inferred from the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Insects are the most adaptable creatures.B.Insects would be out of control if nothing were done about the current situation.C.Insects will someday devour all plants on the Earth.D.Insects have developed resistance to both botanical and arti
24、ficial poi- sons rapidly.四、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：10.00)I Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：3.00）(1).NATO troops will join in _.（分数：1.00）A.Cold WarB.training exercises
25、C.Western armiesD.Eastern armies(2).Soldiers from _ countries will participate.（分数：1.00）A.17B.30C.13D.43(3).When will the drills begin?（分数：1.00）A.17th.B.27th.C.7th.D.15th.2.I Question 27 is based on the following news. At the end of the news i tem, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions
26、 Now listen to the news./IWhen did the pro-Aided radio blast the United States?（分数：1.00）A.Wednesday morning.B.Thursday morning.C.Wednesday night.D.Thursday night.3.For how long have the heavy rains been falling?（分数：1.00）A.Four days.B.For days.C.Four weeks.D.For weeks.I Questions22 and 23 are based
27、on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).How many children die every day from malnutrition and preventable diseases according to the UN estimation?（分数：1.00）A.Twenty-five thousand.B.Fifty-five thous
28、and.C.Forty-five thousand.D.Thirty-five thousand.(2).The artist named Wyland is now _.（分数：1.00）A.saving the whales in the oceanB.painting giant outdoor muralsC.teaching people about natureD.celebrating the environmentI Questions 24 to 26 are based on the following news, At the end of the news item,
29、you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：3.00）(1).Tangled fighting between the three races broke out _ Serbs voted on a peace plan.（分数：1.00）A.beforeB.afterC.asD.as soon as(2).Americas allies in Europe are _ to take military action against Bosnias Serbs.（分数：1
30、00）A.unwillingB.willingC.ready:D.likely(3).According to the Vance-Owen plan, Sarajevo would be controlled by _.（分数：1.00）A.MuslimsB.SerbsC.CroatsD.All above五、BPART CLOZE/(总题数：20，分数：20.00)A.tries to coverB.manages to coverC.fails to coverD.succeeds inA.HoweverB.AndC.ThereforeD.SoA.onB.atC.inD.underA.
31、reasonB.causeC.problemD.purposeA.offeringB.offeredC.which offeredD.to be offeredA.informB.be informedC.to be informedD.informedA.sourceB.originC.courseD.financeA.formsB.existenceC.contentsD.purposeA.anotherB.otherC.one anotherD.the otherA.areaB.rangeC.fieldD.subjectA.makeB.publishC.knowD.writeA.enco
32、uragedB.insistedC.spurredD.inspiredA.efficiencyB.energyC.timeD.moneyA.valuableB.significentC.commercialD.effectiveA.measuresB.measuredC.is measuredD.was measuredA.valueB.ratioC.rateD.speedA.byB.withC.atD.aboutA.Just whenB.WhileC.Soon afterD.BeforeA.onB.throughC.withD.ofA.spreadB.passedC.printedD.com
33、pleted六、BPART GRAMMAR (总题数：30，分数：30.00)24._ the two, Mary is _ dancer.（分数：1.00）A.Of, the more giftedB.Of, more giftedC.In, the more giftedD.In, more gifted25.The defense system will _ if no proper identifying signal is given.（分数：1.00）A.maintainB.compactC.condenseD.activate26.They claimed that they d
34、id not arrange the demonstration. It was absolutely _.（分数：1.00）A.spontaneousB.simultaneousC.syntheticD.substantial27.We cannot always _ natural rainfalls. We should take some effective measures to fight drought.（分数：1.00）A.hang onB.hold onC.count onD.come on28.I _ the disdainful look in his eyes.（分数：
35、1.00）A.grumbledB.resentedC.complainedD.dissatisfied29.All _ is a continuous supply of raw materials.（分数：1.00）A.what is neededB.thing neededC.that is neededD.is needed30.In the legal profession, men _ women by five to one.（分数：1.00）A.supersedeB.outnumberC.outclassD.overcome31.Im at my wits end. Tell m
36、e to do.（分数：1.00）A.howB.whatC.whenD.why32.You _ a tip if youre not satisfied with the service.（分数：1.00）A.mustnt leaveB.must leaveC.can leaveD.dont have to leave33.Every society has its own peculiar customs and _ of acting.（分数：1.00）A.waysB.behaviorC.attitudesD.means34.Please tell me specifically what
37、 responsibilities the new job _ with it.（分数：1.00）A.possessesB.carriesC.shouldersD.shares35._ , the story appeals to many adult readers, too.（分数：1.00）A.Though for children writtenB.Thought it written forC.It was written for childrenD.Though written for children36.All the parts of these washing machin
38、es are _ , so that it is very convenient to replace them.（分数：1.00）A.normalizedB.modernizedC.mechanizedD.standardized37.There is a way _ he can be saved.（分数：1.00）A.whereasB.wherebyC.whileD.thereafter38.A body, _ it is in motion, would never stop itself if there were no friction.（分数：1.00）A.whereB.by t
39、imeC.onceD.at the moment39.When he tried to make a _ , he found that the hotel was completely filled because of a convention.（分数：1.00）A.reservationB.claimC.messD.revision40.As China is such a populous country, the present concern for most people is still _. A. starches B. substance C; sustenance D.
40、substitute（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.41.At last Iris left her house and got to the railway station, only _ the train pulling out of the station.（分数：1.00）A.sawB.having seenC.to seeD.to have seen42.Those who spend a lot of time with children may be aware of the difference in the way boys and girls respond to _
41、situations. A. alike B, same C. likely D. similar（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.43._ has recently been done to provide more flats for the people, the housing problem in this city is still very serious.（分数：1.00）A.WhatB.ThatC.As a matter of factD.In spite of what44.You cant prescribe before you _ as a doctor.（分数：1.
42、00）A.fitB.qualifyC.matchD.equal45.Advanced computer technology has _ an answer to accurate weather forecasting.（分数：1.00）A.set upB.come up withC.filled inD.faced up to46.When it was my turn to introduce myself, I was so nervous that my mind went _.（分数：1.00）A.blankB.faintC.vainD.dim47.The fire has cau
43、sed great losses, but the factory tried to _ the con sequences by saying that the damage was not as serious as reported.（分数：1.00）A.decreaseB.subtractC.minimizeD.degrade48.When we got there, what were left behind _ empty bottles.（分数：1.00）A.justB.onlyC.wereD.was49.Californians and New Englanders speak
44、 the same language and _ by the same federal laws.（分数：1.00）A.sustainB.standC.abideD.conform50.He is too young _ the old society.（分数：1.00）A.to seeB.to have SeenC.to seeingD.to having seen51.Both parties promised to _ the contract to be signed the following day.（分数：1.00）A.keep withB.tangle withC.adhere toD.devote to52.He _ another career but, at the time, he didnt have enough money to attend graduate school.（分数：1.00）A.might have chosenB.might chooseC.had to chooseD.must have chosen53.All the children were well mannered and _ toward the guests.（分数：1.00）
