1、专业四级-486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 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 be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER
3、 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 3 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).Why do the mans p
4、arents fail to come?（分数：1.00）A.Because the flights are cancelled due to a strike.B.Because his parents are busy with an important meeting.C.Because his parents get stuck in a traffic jam.D.Because the flights are cancelled for bad weather.(2).Which of the following details is NOT correct?（分数：1.00）A.
5、They are going to attend a graduation ceremony.B.The woman is always serious about things.C.The man will be honored at the graduation ceremony.D.The girl would go accompanied by her parents sooner or later.(3).What can we learn about the mans character from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Responsible.B.
6、Humorous.C.Good-tempered.D.Independent.Questions 4 to 6 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).The man told Isabella strong handshakes show respect in _.（分数：1.00）A.Japa
7、nB.the United StatesC.ChinaD.Germany(2).Why didnt the Japanese woman look at the man in the meeting?（分数：1.00）A.Because she disliked the man.B.Because they were competitors.C.Because she was a shy woman.D.Because she was polite to the man.(3).What can be learned about the meeting from the conversatio
8、n?（分数：1.00）A.The meeting was held in Japan.B.The meeting was successful on the whole.C.The meeting lasted for a week.D.The meeting didnt go smoothly.Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, li
9、sten to the conversation.（分数：4.00）(1).What does the man think is the biggest change of families9（分数：1.00）A.The number of the only-child families is increasing.B.More young persons seldom stay at home.C.Relatives seldom live in the same place.D.The family members live in the same place.(2).What does
10、the woman hope when her parents get older?（分数：1.00）A.She hopes her parents live with her.B.She hopes her parents live with their relatives.C.She hopes her parents live in a retirement room.D.She hopes her parents live with her sisters.(3).Why does the man say he is the black sheep of the family?（分数：
11、1.00）A.Because he is always in trouble at home.B.Because he doesnt live with his parents.C.Because he often fights with other persons.D.Because he wouldnt study hard.(4).Why wouldnt the man come home more often?（分数：1.00）A.Because he likes living alone.B.Because his house is far from his parents hous
12、e.C.Because he often gets on business.D.Because he always quarrels with his parents.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：10.00)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.（分数：3.00）(1).Which
13、 of the following is NOT TRUE about Route 66?（分数：1.00）A.It originated from the desire of citizens in Oklahoma.B.Its the link between the east and west of the U. S.C.It provides a longer and faster way across the America.D.Its a long national highway collecting the existing state roads.(2).United Sta
14、tes Highway 66 was _kilometers long.（分数：1.00）A.3,300B.3,800C.8,300D.8,800(3).For Americans, Route 66_.（分数：1.00）A.was the shortest way to CaliforniaB.led to their dream westC.demonstrated the spirit of movement and excitementD.was a wonder built by the federal governmentQuestions 14 to 16 are based o
15、n 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).In the United States, the most popular months for weddings are_.（分数：1.00）A.in June and JulyB.in July and AugustC.from June to AugustD.from July to Septembe
16、r(2).From the passage, we can learn that_.（分数：1.00）A.the later Americans get married, the more they spend on weddingsB.most Americans prefer to have small and simple weddingsC.Americans believe everybody should have a wedding ceremonyD.on average, Americans spend more than $ 20, 000 on weddings(3).W
17、ho are supposed to pay for the wedding?（分数：1.00）A.The brides parents.B.The grooms parents.C.The brides and the grooms parents.D.The couple themselves.Questions 17 to 20 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
18、 the passage.（分数：4.00）(1).Pet Passport Scheme_.（分数：1.00）A.allows people to take their pets abroadB.keeps pets safe from oversea diseasesC.makes tourists enjoy their holidays betterD.improves holiday season income greatly(2).How many pet dogs and cats were brought into Britain last year under the sch
19、eme?（分数：1.00）A.Only 40.B.Less than 4,000.C.Almost 40,000.D.Over 400,000.(3).Susan suggests owners who travel abroad with their pets should look for signs of illness（分数：1.00）A.only when taking the tripB.when going through the customsC.even some time after coming backD.at least for four months(4).Whic
20、h is the best way to keep the pets from oversea diseases?（分数：1.00）A.Leaving the pets at home.B.Keeping the pets away form insects.C.Giving the pets preventative treatments.D.Training the pets not to bite flies.五、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：6，分数：10.00)Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news.
21、 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).According to the Womens Wear Daily website, what does Rupert Murdoch intend to do?（分数：1.00）A.To develop a digital newspaper.B.To compete with iPad.C.To develop more electronic devi
22、ces.D.To hide his ambitions.(2).How much would the Daily cost a month?（分数：1.00）A.99 cents.B.4.25 dollars.C.11 dollars.D.20 dollars.Questions 23 to 25 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.（分数：3.00）(1
23、).Why cant some people get the health care services they need?（分数：1.00）A.Because they dont have the citizenship.B.Because they cant afford them.C.Because there are not enough medical insurance services.D.Because they live too far from good hospitals.(2).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a c
24、ause of health care system waste?（分数：1.00）A.Corruption.B.Overpaying.C.Inefficiency.D.Ineffectiveness.(3).How much do most poorer countries spend on health care per person?（分数：1.00）A.Less than $ 35.B.About $ 40.C.More than $ 45.D.About $ 100.2.Questions 26 is based on the following news. At the end o
25、f the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.What can we learn from the news item ?（分数：1.00）A.Americans are willing to vote.B.Elections are always held on workdays.C.The result might be in favor of the Republicans.D.Mr. Obama is not a competent preside
26、nt in some Americans view.Questions 27 and 28 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).How many people are missing after the three-meter wave hit the Mentawai islands Monday?（分数：1.00）A.33.B
27、.338.C.343.D.40,000.(2).The European Union promised money to_.（分数：1.00）A.help prevent the disastersB.search for the missing peopleC.help the survivors of the disastersD.rebuild the beautiful islands3.Questions 29 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 second
28、s to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.Which of the following is possibly the most unbearable act for North Korea?（分数：1.00）A.The cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea.B.The fast development of South Koreas military forces.C.The aggressive act of foreign arms getting into a certain
29、area.D.The lost of lives as the possible consequence of the joint exercises.4.Questions 30 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.In which of the following countries has the rate of new HIV infections s
30、tabilized.?（分数：1.00）A.South Africa.B.Zambia.C.Zimbabwe.D.Nigeria.六、PART CLOZE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)We live in a materialist society. We are trained from our earliest years to be (31) . Our possessions, mine and yours , are clearly (32) from early childhood. When we grow older enough to earn a living, it d
31、oes not surprise us to discover that success is measured (33) the money we earn. We spend the whole of our lives keeping up with our neighbors, the Joneses. If we buy a new television set, Jones is (34) to buy a bigger and better one.It is not only in affluent society that people are (35) with the i
32、dea of making more money. Consumer goods are (36) everywhere and modern industry deliberately (37) create new markets. Gone (38) the days when industrial goods are made to (39) forever. The wheels of industry must be kept turning. Unfashionable goods are made to be (40) . Cars get tinnier and tinnie
33、r. You no sooner acquire this years model (41) you are thinking hard about its (42) .This materialistic outlook has seriously influenced education. Fewer and fewer young people these days acquire (43) only for its own sake. Every course of studies (44) lead somewhere : i.e. to a bigger wage (45) The
34、 demand for skilled personnel far exceeds the supply and big companies compete with each other to (46) students before they have completed their studies. Tempting salaries and fringe benefits are offered to them. Recruiting (47) of this kind have lead to the brain drain, the process (48) which highl
35、y skilled people offer their services to the highest bidder. The wealthier nations (49) their poorer neighbors of their most able citizens. (50) wealth is worshipped as never before, the rich get richer and the poor, poorer.（分数：20.00）A.greedyB.aggressiveC.arrogantD.curiousA.markedB.tidedC.signedD.la
36、beledA.in regard toB.in terms ofC.in respect ofD.in response toA.boundB.determinedC.inclinedD.destinedA.interestedB.absorbedC.hauntedD.indulgedA.desirableB.resistibleC.respectableD.agreeableA.set onB.set upC.set out toD.set forthA.will beB.didC.beD.areA.lastB.persistC.continueD.remainA.disposedB.dis
37、cardedC.destroyedD.damagedA.beforeB.thenC.whenD.thanA.replacementB.supplementC.requirementD.substanceA.competenceB.accuracyC.knowledgeD.recognitionA.mustB.willC.shouldD.canA.packageB.packetC.baggageD.socketA.registerB.admitC.recruitD.installA.tacticsB.tricksC.tipsD.methodsA.byB.inC.forD.withA.depriv
38、eB.dischargeC.disposeD.diminishA.ThoughB.ButC.WhileD.If七、PART GRAMMAR AND V(总题数：30，分数：30.00)5.I dont want _like Im speaking ill of anybody, but the managers plan is unfair. A to sound B to be sounded C sounding D to be sounding（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.He was so fascinated about the movie because the heroi
39、ns matchless beauty is _description. A above B beside C under D beyond（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.He was quite regretted and he wished he _the chance. A shouldnt lost B didnt lose C hadnt lost D wouldnt lose（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Several tents have been put up to _the party. A afford B furnish C supply D accommo
40、date（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.He has a(an) _attitude about spending money. A alert B considerate C ambitious D cautious（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.Since all of them have left, you _not have stayed. A must B need C could D may（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.It is difficult to _the importance of the decision. A assess B access
41、C recess D possess（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.The club members voted _to raise the dues. A to one accord B of one accord C in one accord D with one accord（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.After reviewing the troops, _visiting general commented that he had finally seen the kind of _soldier that the nation needs. A a.a B a
42、.the C the./ D the.the（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.As parents, _that children are at higher risk because they breathe more times per minute. A that terrorizes us most are reports B what terrorizes us most are reports C it terrorizes us most are reports D reports terrorize us most are（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.This
43、is one of the best books that _appeared this year. A had B has C have D is（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.She appeared in court to _him with theft. A complain B accuse C charge D denounce（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.Which italicized word in the following sentences does not serve as object? A We lost our way in the fores
44、t. B Jenny rarely misses a football game. C They all work from morning to night. D The parents christened their son John.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.In the sentence Mark is considered a good officer, the italicized word is A an attribute B an adverbial C a subject complement D an object complement（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.This is the most spectacular financial _of the decade. A clash B crash C cash D crush（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.You may take _of these seats for there are few persons here. A
