1、专业四级-422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 read 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 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
3、ANSWER SHEET ONE.（分数：15.00）_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 4 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).According t
4、o the woman, what governs the clothes we wear?（分数：1.00）A.A desire to display ones wealth and express oneself.B.Love for beauty and a desire to impress others.C.Individual taste and love for beauty.D.Individual taste and a desire to express oneself.(2).In support of the unusual warm clothes some peop
5、le wear, what can we infer from such a phenomenon?（分数：1.00）A.They are in poor health condition.B.They may want to attract others attention.C.They may be homesick or feel insecure.D.They have a poor taste in dressing.(3).So far as clothes are concerned, what color might shy people prefer according to
6、 the woman?（分数：1.00）A.Red.B.Gray.C.Yellow.D.White.(4).If a man wears his trousers loosely, what we can learn about him?（分数：1.00）A.His focus of attention is attracted by other things.B.He is a little cynical and has an aggressive personality.C.He is possibly poverty-stricken.D.He has a careless wife.
7、Questions 5 to 7 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.（分数：3.00）(1).What can we infer about the company?（分数：1.00）A.The company cannot reserve some accommodation for their VIP clien
8、ts.B.The company is now enjoying a flourishing period.C.The company suffered a lot last year.D.The company has a close relationship with the hotel.(2).The following are all included in the hotels package except the service of _.（分数：1.00）A.a good wineB.a bunch of flowersC.a special dinnerD.a free con
9、cert(3).According to the conversation what is the cost for each person in such a luxury room for three days?（分数：1.00）A.200.B.250.C.about 300.D. 600.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, lis
10、ten to the conversation.（分数：3.00）(1).According to the man which one is NOT the possible factor of success?（分数：1.00）A.Patience is necessary.B.We should be blessed with luck.C.Hard working.D.A good understanding of the teamwork spirit.(2).What should we avoid doing if we want succeed according to the
11、conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Being ready to accept others advice.B.Not being too self-confident.C.Bearing Endurance and persistence.D.Having a disproportional belief in one ability.(3).What does not contribute to an actors performance in a movie?（分数：1.00）A.The directions of the movie director.B.The suppo
12、rt of the firm crew.C.The effort of the actor.D.The editing of the movie.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：4.00）(1).All of the follo
13、wing are causes of being bitten by mosquitoes EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.carbon dioxide and other odorsB.sweatC.the quality of your skinD.heart and blood pressure medicine(2).What is the sure way to stop being the target of mosquitoes?（分数：1.00）A.Stopping breathing.B.Taking a bath.C.Reducing the sweat.D.Wea
14、ring skin care products.(3).How long will the sucking of the mosquito last?（分数：1.00）A.Less than 8 seconds.B.No more than 12 seconds.C.Eight to 10 seconds.D.About 5 seconds.(4).The ultimate purpose of the research is to _.（分数：1.00）A.have a better understanding of the life of mosquitoesB.prevent human
15、 beings from being bitten by mosquitoesC.purify the environmentD.keep people healthyQuestions 15 to 17 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.（分数：3.00）(1).The five-year survey in Sweden revealed _
16、 of unnatural deaths were associated with alcohol.（分数：1.00）A.29%B.44%C.almost 50%D.56%(2).Under the influence of alcohol, people will _.（分数：1.00）A.have a clear mind and be more aggressiveB.commit self-destructive behaviorC.suffer both natural and unnatural deathD.be more alert and excited(3).Whats t
17、he response of the assistant director of Alcohol Concern Association toward the findings of the study?（分数：1.00）A.To her the result is unexpected.B.She feels sorry for the findings.C.It is not a surprise.D.It is exciting and inspiring.Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end
18、of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the passage.（分数：3.00）(1).What does the egg stand for?（分数：1.00）A.The symbol of peace.B.The good wishes given by the parents to their children.C.The reoccurrences of good luck.D.The start of new life.(2).The custom of
19、writing on Easter eggs comes from（分数：1.00）A.the central and eastern EuropeB.Poland and UkraineC.the EgyptiansD.a Russian jeweler(3).When did the custom of wearing new clothes on Easter begin?（分数：1.00）A.Around 300 A. D.B.During the Middle Ages.C.Around the time of the second Christian emperor.D.In th
20、e 500A. D.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：5，分数：10.00)Questions 21 and 22 are based 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.（分数：2.00）(1).Castro attended a Catholic Cathedral service _.（分数：1.00）A.to mourn the death of
21、the PopeB.to make a speechC.to comfort the church officialsD.to make a break of the tradition(2).Which one is NOT the Popes image in the Presidents eyes?（分数：1.00）A.A peace-lover.B.Friend of the poor people.C.A good friend to Cuba.D.A quiet and calm person.Questions 23 and 24 are based on the followi
22、ng news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).Which one is NOT true about the result of the attack?（分数：1.00）A.The victims are all foreign tourists.B.A French citizen was among the dead.C.At least 2 people are killed an
23、d 19 others injured.D.The bomber might be one of the dead.(2).Where did the explosion take place?（分数：1.00）A.At a subway station.B.In a crowded street.C.In a market.D.In a tourism center.Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to
24、answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).Water supplies are cut _.（分数：1.00）A.because the channels are brokenB.because of the high temperatureC.because wells are drying upD.because of the rain(2).All the following statements are true about the refugees EXCEPT that _.（分数：1.00）A.they h
25、ave fled away from the floodB.the internationally recognized standard of water supply is 15 liters a dayC.they are now in a hot and dry regionD.an urgent search for alternative supplies will be conducted for themQuestions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you wi
26、ll be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the summit?（分数：1.00）A.To work together to fight for more rights for developing countries.B.To mark the anniversary of Non-aligned Movement.C.To call for the reform of inte
27、rnational institutions.D.To call for debt reduction for the poor countries.(2).What can we know about the Non-aligned Movement?（分数：1.00）A.It is made up of more than 100 states.B.Its members contain less than half the worlds population.C.It is made up of dozens of .African and Asian countries.D.It ca
28、me into being 52 years ago.Questions 29 and 30 are based 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.（分数：2.00）(1).The Austria Big Dry _.（分数：1.00）A.has lasted for monthsB.was going to lessen its strength and powerC.w
29、as so severe that some land has become dustD.has caused some death(2).What actions have been take by the government?（分数：1.00）A.Another billion dollars on drought relief will be granted.B.Next week the cabinet would discuss how to fight the drought.C.The Prime Minister was not satisfied with farmers
30、complaints.D.They pay more attention to farmers depression and rising debt.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Sociologists use power to refer to the capacity of people to control or influence the actions of others. Sociologists study power to (31) not only who exercise it, but also why its exercised and wh
31、o benefits from its use.Of wealth, power and prestige, power is the hardest to measure. Most studies are nothing more than an average of (32) about where power is found. Many forms of power are so (33) hidden that only its holders know the source. Because its so hard to (34) , and tied to ideology,
32、the subject of power is a source of much (35) in sociology. Some maintain that power in America is concentrated in the (36) of a few people who have a common (37) and who tend to act together. Wright Mills (38) that America is (39) by a power elite. Others believe that power in America is (40) among
33、 many groups and people.Sociologists do agree that real power may not always lie (41) we think it does. Mayors of some cities, (42) , are sometimes mere figureheads looking impressive. The actual decisions are made by a handful of business leaders staying behind the (43) . Some are made at the lowes
34、t level, where the work is really (44) Such is the (45) with the police officers or teachers.Power may exist (46) wealth: not all the rich are powerful, and vice versa. But the two (47) are closely related. In national politics, (48) for office are often wealthy. The Kennedy brothers, the Roosevelts
35、 and Reagan are only a few men of wealth powerful in politics. Moreover, power is often used to (49) wealth. How many lawmakers, generals, or labor union heads retire (50) poverty?（分数：20.00）A.settleB.determineC.considerD.mediateA.statisticsB.guessesC.hypothesesD.suspectA.elaboratelyB.privatelyC.clo
36、selyD.wellA.testB.measureC.balanceD.detectA.differenceB.digressionC.debateD.disputeA.masteryB.handsC.manipulationD.dominationA.knowledgeB.sourceC.originD.backgroundA.recommendedB.meantC.suggestedD.reviewedA.runB.motivatedC.forwardedD.supportedA.cutB.scatteredC.assignedD.dividedA.whenB.whereC.whatD.w
37、hyA.howeverB.thereforeC.for exampleD.yetA.stageB.sceneC.appearanceD.realityA.carried outB.acted upC.acted onD.treated withA.problemB.conditionC.caseD.situationA.withB.withoutC.inD.asA.kindsB.categoriesC.groupsD.constituentsA.candidatesB.rivalsC.opponentsD.competitorsA.exchangeB.purchaseC.acquireD.ac
38、cumulateA.onB.withC.forD.in七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.He _ the upper hand in the competition but, at that time, he gave rein to his emotions and ruined the game. A had to take B might have taken C might take D must have taken（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.They are talking vigorously about the people
39、 and countries _ they had visited. A which B that C what D where（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.Recovered from the bitterness, Tom _ his new job with confidence. A set up B ran into C went in D set about（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.If the scheme is _ carried out without waste of time or energy I shall be completely satisf
40、ied. A relatively B noticeably C appropriately D efficiently（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.The tycoon is said in the newspaper _ the day before yesterday on his way to the airport. A to be kidnapped B kidnapped C to have been kidnapped D having been kidnapped（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.His ambition led him to _ the care
41、er of Edmund Burke. A rival B compete C vie D emulate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.The invention of electricity made great contribution to civilization _ which subsequently there are few findings comparable until now. A to B in C for D from（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.The patients intelligence has been _ by a brain inju
42、ry. A spoiled B marred C impaired D undermined（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10._ in this way, the two notions are the same thing seen from different perspectives. A To look at B Looking at C Looked at D To be looked at（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.Postal _ are determined by the class and weight of the parcel mailed. A tax
43、es B payment C fees D premium（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.In such a(an) _ competition, not few businessmen went bankruptcy. A intense B tense C intensive D extensive（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.Once _, the information superhighway will drastically change the lifestyle of all the residents on this island. A it being c
44、ompleted B it completed C completed D it completes（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.With his poor English, he even cannot get his ideas across, _ exert any essential effect on others. A let alone B thats to say C not to speak D not to say（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.In fact, Susan would rather have come to a compromise with the travel agency than _ to the law. A to resort B resorted C resorting D having resorted（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.Often enough our _ beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true. A faith
