1、专业英语四级50及答案解析 (总分：46.94，做题时间：120分钟)一、PART I DICTATION (总题数：1，分数：1.00)_二、PART II LISTENING(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).What are the speakers probably going to do?（分数：0.11）A.To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessons.B.To help Mary to prepare for the upcoming concert.C.To talk with Mary about going to t
2、he concert.D.To ask Mary to stop worrying about the exam.(2).What can we learn about the man?（分数：0.11）A.He firmly believes in UFOs.B.He is doubtful about UFOs.C.He is sure many people have seen UFOs.D.He thinks many people have lied about UFOs.(3).Which of the following has the man never been intere
3、sted in?（分数：0.11）A.Electronic music.B.Civil engineering.C.Electronics.D.Electronic engineering.(4).What does the man mean?（分数：0.11）A.The milk is safe to drink.B.The milk is not safe to drink.C.She shouldnt have bought the milk.D.He wouldnt have milk for breakfast.(5).How many people were caught in t
4、he fire?（分数：0.11）A.6B.5C.4D.7(6).What can we learn from the conversation?（分数：0.11）A.The woman will attend her course at 7:45.B.The woman will be late for the blood test.C.The woman will have her blood tested before the first class.D.The woman decides to miss the first class for her blood test.(7).Wh
5、at is the probable relationship between the two speakers?（分数：0.11）A.Salesman and customer.B.Expert on jewelry and his wife.C.Estate agent and client.D.Husband and wife.(8).How does the man probably feel?（分数：0.11）A.Nervous.B.Uninterested.C.Confident.D.Upset.(9).What do we know about Bill?（分数：0.11）A.H
6、e is thoughtful.B.He is forgetful.C.He is careless.D.He is helpful.(1).The party was held_.（分数：0.33）A.at Janes houseB.at Janes aunts houseC.at Janes sisters houseD.at Janes brothers house(2).Jane was nervous_.（分数：0.33）A.because she was worried about the birthday partyB.because she found this history
7、 course very challengingC.because she thought her term paper might be lateD.because she had a very hard time sleeping(3).The man say that he is unable to_.（分数：0.33）A.plan a birthday partyB.sleep during the dayC.type his own term papersD.work well under pressure(1).This conversation is most likely to
8、 take place_.（分数：0.33）A.at a department storeB.in the womans laboratoryC.in a kitchenD.at the womans house(2).The woman is looking for_.（分数：0.33）A.a cabinetB.a refrigeratorC.alightD.a shelf(3).The woman found out about the item_.（分数：0.33）A.because a salesman recommended itB.because she saw an advert
9、isementC.because her friend has oneD.because she bought one before三、SECTION B PASSAGE(总题数：3，分数：3.00)(1).The first English dictionary was published_.（分数：0.25）A.1604B.around 1700C.1750D.1755(2)._ produced the first modem English dictionary.（分数：0.25）A.Robert CawdreyB.John KerseyC.Samuel JohnsonD.Daniel
10、 Webster(3)._ was the most interesting feature of the Oxford English Dictionary.（分数：0.25）A.A complete list of difficult wordsB.Containing sentences that showed how each word was actually usedC.A 20-volume workD.Showing word histories(4).What best describes the first English dictionary?（分数：0.25）A.It
11、defined easy words as well as hard ones.B.It was nothing more than a list of difficult words.C.It presented good sentences to show how each word was actually used in speech and in writing.D.It was the greatest improvement in the quality of dictionaries.(1). Where is the train to Nanjing now standing
12、? （分数：0.33）A.At Platform 7.B.At Platform 8.C.At Platform 9.D.At Platform 13.(2). Which train will now leave at 11:35?（分数：0.33）A.The train to Jinan.B.The train to Zhengzhou.C.The train to Tianjin.D.The train to Hangzhou.(3). Which train has now been cancelled?（分数：0.33）A.The train to Jinan.B.The train
13、 to Zhengzhou.C.The train to Tianjin.D.The train to Hangzhou.(1).A bride can _if she finds her marriage gift useless.（分数：0.33）A.ask for another giftB.exchange it for something usefulC.return it to the giverD.just keep it(2).We usually give a couple gifts at their marriage_.（分数：0.33）A.to make the mar
14、riage legalB.to make the couple richerC.to express our good wishesD.to show the importance of marriage(3).A young husband has to work for his wifes family in some societies_.（分数：0.33）A.because he has to wait until he has three childrenB.because he has to make enough money for his wifes familyC.becau
15、se it is a necessary ceremony at marriageD.because it is a necessary type of gift to exchange at marriage四、SECTION C NEWS BR(总题数：3，分数：3.00)2.The news item is mainly about_.（分数：1.00）A.air traffic problems.B.safety improvement.C.the number of flights.D.flight training courses.3.Israeli Prime Minister
16、Benjamin Netanyahu_.（分数：1.00）A.has been prosecuted by the Justice Ministry.B.may be prosecuted by the Justice Ministry.C.has been prosecuted by the police.D.will be prosecuted on Monday.(1).Which of the following is the ruling party?（分数：0.50）A.The Bloc Quebecois.B.The Conservative Party.C.The libera
17、l Party.D.The New Democrat.(2).When will the Parliament vote on the government budget?（分数：0.50）A.Next Thursday.B.Next Friday.C.June 15.D.June 27.五、PART III CLOZE (总题数：1，分数：1.00)Generally speaking, a British is widely regarded as a quiet, shy and conservative person who is 【B1】 only among those with
18、whom he is acquainted. When a stranger is at present, he often seems nervous, 【B2】 embarrassed. You have to take a commuter train any morning or evening to 【B3】 the truth of this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or dozing in a corner; hardly anybody talks, since to
19、 do so would be considered quite offensive. 【B4】 there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior which, 【B5】 broken, makes the offender immediately the object of 【B6】 . It has been known as a fact that the British has a 【B7】 for the discussion of their weather and that, if given a chan
20、ce, he will talk about it 【B8】 . Some people argue that it is because the British weather seldom 【B9】 forecast and hence becomes a source of interest and 【B10】 to everyone. This may be so. 【B11】 a British cannot have much 【B12】 in the weathermen, who, after promising fine, sunny weather for the foll
21、owing day, are often proved wrong 【B13】 a cloud over the Atlantic brings rainy weather to all districts! The man in the street seems to be as accurate-or as inaccurate -as the weathermen in his 【B14】 . Foreigners may be surprised at the number of references 【B15】 weather that the British make to eac
22、h other in the course of a single day. Very often conversational greetings are 【B16】 by comments on the weather. Nice day, isnt it? Beautiful! may well be heard instead of Good morning, how are you? 【B17】 the foreigner may consider this exaggerated and comic, it is worthwhile pointing out that it co
23、uld be used to his advantage. 【B18】 he wants to start a conversation with a British but is 【B19】 to know where to begin, he could do well to mention the state of the weather, k is a safe subject which will 【B50】 an answer from even the most reserved of the British. （分数：1.00）A.relaxedB.frustratedC.am
24、usedD.exhaustedA.yetB.otherwiseC.evenD.soA.experienceB.witnessC.watchD.undergoA.Deliberately.B.ConsequentlyC.FrequentlyD.ApparentlyA.unlessB.onceC.whileD.asA.suspicionB.oppositionC.criticismD.praiseA.emotionB.fancyC.likelinessD.judgementA.at lengthB.to a great extentC.from his heartD.by all meansA.f
25、ollowsB.predictsC.defiesD.supportsA.dedicationB.compassionC.contemplationD.speculationA.StillB.AlsoC.CertainlyD.FundamentallyA.faithB.relianceC.honorD.creditA.ifB.onceC.whenD.whereasA.propositionsB.predictionsC.approvalD.defianceA.aboutB.onC.inD.toA.startedB.conductedC.replacedD.proposedA.SinceB.Alt
26、houghC.HoweverD.Only ifA.Even ifB.BecauseC.IfD.ForA.at a lossB.at lastC.in groupD.on the occasionA.stimulateB.constituteC.furnishD.provoke六、PART IV GRAMMAR &(总题数：30，分数：30.00)4.Doctors sometimes _old cures when modem medicine doesnt work.（分数：1.00）A.fall onB.fall down onC.fall back onD.fall in upon5.T
27、he toy maker produces a _ copy of the space station, exact in every detail.（分数：1.00）A.minimalB.minimumC.miniatureD.minor6._ you are leaving tomorrow, we can eat dinner together tonight.（分数：1.00）A.ForB.SinceC.BeforeD.While7.Mark often attempts to escape_ whenever he breaks traffic regulations.（分数：1.0
28、0）A.having been finedB.to have been finedC.being finedD.to be fined8._, he realized he made the right decision.（分数：1.00）A.Before longB.Long beforeC.AfterD.Before9.Could you tell me_ in the Russian alphabet ?（分数：1.00）A.how many letters areB.how many letters are thereC.how many there are lettersD.how
29、many letters there are10.She remembered several occasions in the past_she had experienced a similar feeling.（分数：1.00）A.whichB.beforeC.thatD.when11.Please do not be _ by his bad manners since he is merely trying to attract attention.（分数：1.00）A.disregardedB.distortedC.irritatedD.intervened12.The surve
30、y found that Hungary _as the most environment-conscious country of East Europe.（分数：1.00）A.broke outB.held outC.ran outD.stood out13.Grain production in the world is _, but still millions go hungry.（分数：1.00）A.staggeringB.shrinkingC.soaringD.suspending14.The road is quiet. There _ traffic even in the
31、daytime.（分数：1.00）A.isnt muchB.arent manyC.is fewD.are little15.Issues of price, place, promotion, and product are _conventional concerns in planning marketing strategies.（分数：1.00）A.these of the mostB.most of thoseC.among the mostD.among the many of16.These people once had fame and fortune; now_ is l
32、eft to them is utter poverty.（分数：1.00）A.all thatB.all whatC.all whichD.that all17.The police have installed cameras at dangerous road _ to film those who drive through red traffic lights.（分数：1.00）A.trenchesB.utilitiesC.pavementsD.junctions18.All _ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of l
33、ife.（分数：1.00）A.what is neededB.for our needsC.the thing neededD.that is needed19.Up until that time, his interest had focused almost _ on fully mastering the skills and techniques of his craft.（分数：1.00）A.restrictivelyB.radicallyC.inclusivelyD.exclusively20.He was such a genius that he almost _everyt
34、hing he did.（分数：1.00）A.excelled inB.excelled overC.excelled aboutD.excelled on21.Those were the graduate students _ to do the research work in the lab.（分数：1.00）A.to whom it was their responsibilityB.of whom the function wasC.whose responsibility wasD.of whom with the responsibility22.Sometimes, chan
35、ging our way of thinking, _.（分数：1.00）A.the problems become simpler and clearerB.we will find the problems simpler and clearerC.the simpler and clearer the problems will becomeD.the problems will become simple and easy23.The strong storm _ all the power lines in this region.（分数：1.00）A.knock overB.kno
36、ck outC.knock atD.knock up24.The multi-national corporation was making a take-over_for a property company.（分数：1.00）A.applicationB.bidC.proposalD.suggestion25._is not a serious disadvantage in life.（分数：1.00）A.To be not tallB.Not to be tallC.Being not tallD.Not being tall26.Victor promised to keep his
37、 boss _ what was going on in the factory.（分数：1.00）A.to be informedB.informing ofC.inform aboutD.informed of27.It was _we had hoped.（分数：1.00）A.more a success thanB.a success more thanC.as much of a success asD.a success as much as28.I have had my eyes tested and the report says that my _is perfect.（分
38、数：1.00）A.visionB.horizonC.outlookD.perspective29.Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not _for her work.（分数：1.00）A.enough goodB.good enoughC.as good enoughD.good as enough30.The oil must be used up,_ the light went out.（分数：1.00）A.sinceB.asC.becauseD.for31.The movement of the moon conveniently p
39、rovided the unit of month, which was_ from one new moon to the next.（分数：1.00）A.assessedB.measuredC.reckonedD.judged32.We shall probably never be able to _ the exact nature of these sub-atomic particles.（分数：1.00）A.assertB.impartC.ascertainD.notify33.Many hands make light work. _ , with united effort
40、the task is easily accomplished.（分数：1.00）A.In other wordsB.In a wordC.In wordD.Without many words七、PART V READING C(总题数：4，分数：4.00)Sociology is defined as the study of human groups. In the broadest sense, sociology is concerned with understanding patterns of human relationships, their causes and thei
41、r effects. Unlike psychology, sociology does not attempt to explain the behavior of a particular individual under certain circumstances. Rather, sociology focuses on social trends or other influences that affect whole groups or categories of people. Thus, while a psychologist might counsel an indivi
42、dual who feels worthless after retiring from a long and successful career, a sociologist would be more likely to examine societal attitudes that may contribute to the loss of self-esteem experienced by many retired persons in our society. The emphasis that sociology places on human groups rather tha
43、n individuals stems directly from the work of Emile Durkheim, a pioneering sociologist of the nineteenth century. Durkheim likened the nature of a social group to bronze, a unique metal that is formed when the metals tin, copper, and lead are melted and mixed together. Durkheim noted that bronze is
44、much harder than any of its component metals. In the same way, he reasoned, the characteristics of a social group viewed as a whole cannot be determined simply by examining the characteristics of its individual members. Nor can individuals be understood strictly in terms of the individuals themselve
45、s; when people come together as members of a particular group, the group exerts considerable pressure on the individual to conform to what it considers acceptable ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Besides developing a theoretical foundation for the study of social groups, Durkheim also conducted research de- signed to co
