1、专业四级-483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 p
2、assage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will 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.（分数：15.00
3、）_二、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A CONVERSATI(总题数：3，分数：10.00)（分数：3.00）(1).The traveler wants to have a trip to_.（分数：1.00）A.a country in AsiaB.a country in AfricaC.a city in USD.either Mexico or Brazil(2).Which of the following statements is correct?（分数：1.00）A.He often has an ordinary p
4、ackage vacation.B.He is a typical comfort traveler.C.He is somewhere between a comfort traveler and an adventurous traveler.D.He likes to take an adventur(3).Which is NOT mentioned in the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.The budget.B.Interesting options.C.His final decision.D.Brochures.（分数：4.00）(1).The penci
5、l-sharpener the man wants is_.（分数：1.00）A.the type that can be mounted on a deskB.the automatic oneC.the small pocket oneD.the new type of bright colour(2).The man wants to have the pencil-sharpener_.（分数：1.00）A.wrapped upB.put in the boxC.deliveredD.mailed(3).Which of the following is not on the list
6、 of items he wants?（分数：1.00）A.Sketching paper.B.Small note-books.C.Erasers.D.Pencil-boxes.(4)._is not available in that stationery shop.（分数：1.00）A.Chinese brushB.Letter paperC.Brush made of camel-hairD.Adhesive tape（分数：3.00）(1).The conversation is about_.（分数：1.00）A.the work of the futureB.the workpl
7、ace of the futureC.the food of the futureD.the entertainment of the future(2).The reason why telecommuting is so high on Janis list is that_.（分数：1.00）A.people live so far away from their workplaceB.people have Internet, laptop computers, cell phones, and emailC.people get more done at home than they
8、 do in their officesD.both B and C(3).According to Janis, the working time in the future will be_.（分数：1.00）A.longerB.flexibleC.fixedD.shorter四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)（分数：3.00）(1).A good title for this passage is_.（分数：1.00）A.Famous Sights in the WorldB.Liberty IslandC.The Statue of Liberty
9、D.A Gift from France(2).The statue was built_.（分数：1.00）A.in FranceB.in the United StatesC.in EnglandD.on Liberty Island(3).The inner support system was designed by_.（分数：1.00）A.a French sculptorB.an American sculptorC.the same sculptor who made itD.the man who made Eiffel Tower（分数：4.00）(1).The reason
10、 why birds dont get lost on long flights（分数：1.00）A.has been known to scientists for yearsB.has only recently been discoveredC.is known by everyoneD.will probably remain a mystery(2).During daylight hours, birds_.（分数：1.00）A.fly aimlesslyB.rely on landmarksC.use sun for guidanceD.are more likely to ge
11、t lost(3).The experiment with the dove indicated that_.（分数：1.00）A.birds have to be taught to navigateB.a bird that has been caged will not fly long distancesC.some birds cannot fly at nightD.some birds seem to follow the stars when they fly at night(4).In total darkness, doves_.（分数：1.00）A.use landma
12、rksB.dont know which way to flyC.fly back homeD.wait for the stars to appear（分数：3.00）(1).The writer criticizes visual entertainment because_.（分数：1.00）A.it does not require mens creative powersB.it cannot improve our intelligence and skillC.it demands too much of our imaginationD.it leads men to slow
13、 degeneration in health(2).While fully employed, men look for_.（分数：1.00）A.visual entertainment that requires imagination in their leisureB.opportunities to create either with their hands or with their minds in their leisureC.something that will help them relax in their leisureD.creative hobbies in t
14、heir leisure(3).The elderly people find_.（分数：1.00）A.that shallower pastimes can no longer satisfy themB.it unnecessary to cultivate creative hobbies in their younger daysC.retirement unnecessaryD.relaxation most suitable for their age五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：5，分数：10.00)（分数：2.00）(1).According to th
15、e news, _are in the final of the Womens World Cup.（分数：1.00）A.the United States and GermanyB.Japan and GermanyC.the United States and JapanD.China and Norway(2)._is the youngest American player.（分数：1.00）A.Alex MorganB.Abby WambachC.Lauren CheneyD.The team leader（分数：2.00）(1).The topic of the news is a
16、bout_.（分数：1.00）A.the Mississippi RiverB.the worst flooding in eighty years in states along the MississippiC.the two big citiesD.the Gulf of Mexico(2).The flood is caused by_.（分数：1.00）A.the water in the Mississippi RiverB.Huricane KatrinaC.melted snow and heavy rainsD.rich farmlands（分数：2.00）(1).The h
17、uge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was_.（分数：1.00）A.the most popular storyB.the latest newsC.the news story with the most votes of the yearD.the story American had great interest(2).BP agreed to_.（分数：1.00）A.contain the leakB.pay claims and damagesC.help people working in the areaD.conduct an investi
18、gation（分数：2.00）(1).The news is about_in Britain.（分数：1.00）A.the telephone hacking scandalB.the best-selling newspaperC.reportersD.the Prime Minister(2).Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the news?（分数：1.00）A.Andy Coulson was arrested after a widening investigation of telephone hacking.B.Britis
19、h reporters will do anything to get a story.C.Coulson was released on bail until a date in October.D.Prime Minister Cameron promised to investigate the case himsel（分数：2.00）(1).In Washington, it was agreed that_.（分数：1.00）A.there should not be any possibility of nuclear terrorism within four yearsB.al
20、l nuclear materials should be protected within four yearsC.all nuclear materials had been protectedD.many countries had suffered a lot from nuclear terrorism(2).The next summit will be held_.（分数：1.00）A.in Washington in two yearsB.in Ukraine in four yearsC.in Republic of Korea in two yearsD.in China
21、in four years六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)What personal qualities are desirable in a teacher? Probably no two people would write exactly similar lists, but I think the following would be (31) accepted.Firstly, a teacher should be pleasantly (32) and attractive. This does not rule out people who are n
22、ot good-looking or even (33) , because many such have great personal (34) . But it (35) rule out such types as the over-excitable, dull, sad, cold-mannered, or any with other (36) qualities.Secondly, it is not only desirable but essential for a teacher to have real capacity for (37) a capacity to un
23、derstand the minds and thoughts of other people. Closely related with this is the capacity to be (38) not indeed of what is wrong, but of weakness of human (39) which induces people, and especially children, to make mistakes.I find it essential for a teacher to be a bit of a(n) (40) . That is part o
24、f the technique of teaching, which demands that every now and then a teacher should put on an act to make his lesson interesting and (41) . Children, especially young children live in a world that is rather larger than life.A teacher must be capable of great (42) .This, I may say, is largely a matte
25、r of self-training. We are (43) of us born like that. Teaching (44) great demands on nervous energy and one should be able to take in (45) stride countless small irritation any adult dealing with children has to endure.Finally, I think a teacher should have the kind of mind which always wants to go
26、on learning. Teaching is a job at which one will never be (46) ; there is always something more to learn about it. There are three main subjects of study: the subject or subjects which the teacher is teaching; the methods (47) the pupils can best be taught in the classes he is teaching; by far the m
27、ost importantthe children, young people or adults whom he (48) teach. The two main principles of British education today are that education is of the (49) person, and that it is best acquired through full and active (50) between persons, the teacher and the learner.（分数：20.00）A.kindlyB.generallyC.fin
28、allyD.completelyA.aliveB.livingC.liveD.liveableA.uglyB.smartC.lovelyD.handsomeA.beautyB.charmC.abilityD.powerA.didB.hasC.doesD.hadA.desirableB.undesirableC.pleasantD.unpleasantA.workB.teachingC.good mannerD.sympathyA.tolerantB.patientC.warm-heartedD.diligentA.qualityB.heartC.natureD.mindA.playerB.gu
29、iderC.friendD.actorA.vividB.colourfulC.variousD.openA.humourB.patienceC.knowledgeD.eloquenceA.noB.noneC.nobodyD.no oneA.makesB.needsC.hasD.wantsA.onesB.theirC.hisD.herA.fineB.goodC.perfectD.niceA.by whichB.whichC.for whichD.thatA.wouldB.is toC.was toD.shouldA.wholeB.oneC.generalD.allA.relationB.cult
30、ivationC.realizationD.cooperation七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)2.Which of the following italicized parts is NOT used as an adverbial? A. The train was held by the snowstorm, thus causing five hours delay. B. We will not attack, unless attacked. C. Barking loudly, the dog was chased out of the
31、 room. D. He received an email from Joan summoning him to Paris.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.Which of the following italicized phrases indicates cause? A. He made money on the deal. B. He went away on business. C. She walked on tiptoe. D. My father works on a farm.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.And women, even more than
32、men, have always seemed to be at the mercy of fashion.The italicized part means_. A. in the kindness of B. in the forgiveness of C. under the control of D. ready to accept（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Physics is the present day equivalent of _ used to be called natural philosophy, from _ most of present day sc
33、ience arose. A. which; what B. that; which C. what; which D. what; that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.Youd better add them up. Im not good at_. A. figures B. characters C. summaries D. counters（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.Which of the following sentences has an object complement? A. The young parents named the baby Jane.
34、 B. I gave my daughter a birthday gift. C. Will you do me a favour? D. She is teaching her children Englis（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT? A. In the past men generally preferred that their wives work in the home. B. It is essential that all these figures be checked t
35、wice. C. The insistence that a house is to be bought may in fact be misguided. D. They keep telling us it is of utmost importance that our representative be sent to the conference on schedul（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Under no circumstances _ that will benefit ourselves but harm the interests of the state. A
36、. we should do something B. we should do anything C. should we do anything D. should we do nothing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.It isnt cold enough _ a frost tonight, so I can leave Jims car out quite safely. A. for there being B. there to be C. there is D. for there to be（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.He was determined
37、 to sail around the world _ his illness and old age. A. given B. although C. despite D. in spite（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Between 1897 and 1919 at least 29 motion pictures in which artificial beings were portrayed_. A. have been produced B. were produced C. were to be produced D. had been produced（分数：1.00
38、）A.B.C.D.13.Smoking is so harmful to personal health that it kills_people each year than automobile accidents. A. more seven times B. seven times more C. as seven times D. seven times as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.Youd better let me know as soon as there is a(n) _ position in the branch office. A. empty B.
39、vacuum C. hollow D. vacant（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Once _, this power station will supply all the neighboring towns and villages with electricity. A. it being completed B. it completed C. completed D. it completes（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.He ought to attend the meeting,_ ? A. should he B. ought he C. shouldnt
40、he D. oughtnt he（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.Just as relaxation is an important part of our lives,_ stress. A. so is B. as it is C. and so is D. the same is（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.The audience waited in _ silence while their aged speaker searched among his note for the figures he could not remember. A. respectiv
41、e B. respect C. respectful D. respectable（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.Mr. Robinson knew that the most trivial chore could prove to be a _ if approached with enthusiasm. A. prize B. reward C. refund D. bonus（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.After traveling in the desert for many days, they found a tiny oasis, where there w
42、as a well and_ green grass. A. a patch of B. a bunch of C. a pinch of D. a packet of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.A large part of a persons memory is _ words and combination of words. A. by means of B. in terms of C. in connection with D. by way of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.The human race has already paid a heavy pr
43、ice for its slow _ to environmental threats. A. response B. responsibility C. resolution D. resistance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.To obtain a satisfactory result, one must apply two _ of paint on a clean surface. A. coats B. levels C. times D. courses（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24.Humble _ it may be, theres no place like home, _he may go. A. like; when B. as; wherever C. although; where D. which; wherever（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.As it turned out to be a small house party, we _ so formally. A. shouldnt have dressed up B. neednt have dressed up C. mustnt have dressed up
