1、专业英语四级-175及答案解析 (总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART DICTATION(总题数：1，分数：40.00)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, th
2、e 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 then be given 1 minute to check through your work once more. Eat Less Meat to Save the Planet（
3、分数：40.00）_二、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A TALK(总题数：1，分数：30.00)Tech Tools to Teach You New Words1. Helpful websites D gives 1 and explains 2 . It has 3 for mobile phones, and can be used, even when youre not connected to the Internet. V provides 4 to help learn how to use words in lang
4、uage. You can compete with others online. Learners Dictionary has 5 such as Word of the Day and quizzes. Use Google search VOA website provides stories with 6 2. Mobile Tools Just Ask: use 7 to learn a new word 8 : easily look up words in the iPhone or iPad 3. Other Tools Google Dictionary Chrome Ex
5、tension: 9 on the word Extension defines words in 10 Kindle: reading Kindle books （分数：30.00）填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_四、SECTION B CONVERSATI(总题数：2，分数：30.00)（分数：15.00）A.To watch whales.B.To sunbathe on the beach.C.To visit a national park.D.To go fishing.A.Two days b
6、y bus.B.Four hours by bus.C.Two days by train.D.Four hours by train.A.During the summer holidays.B.June 4.C.April 20.D.Every weekend.A.20 dollars.B.350 dollars.C.200 dollars.D.320 dollars.A.Two weeks before the tour.B.One week before the tour.C.Four days before the tour.D.One day before the tour.（分数
7、：15.00）A.18,000 dollars.B.20,000 dollars.C.200,000 dollars.D.100,000 dollars.A.Buy in supermarkets.B.Buy in large quantity.C.Buy with discounts.D.Buy only what you need.A.The best one.B.The one that is safe.C.The cheapest one.D.The used one.A.10 dollars.B.40 dollars.C.500 dollars.D.30,000 dollars.A.
8、Exchange with other parents.B.Buy used clothes.C.Buy clothes on sale.D.Ask friends for clothes.专业英语四级-175答案解析 (总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART DICTATION(总题数：1，分数：40.00)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
9、 normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the 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
10、then be given 1 minute to check through your work once more. Eat Less Meat to Save the Planet（分数：40.00）_正确答案：()解析：听力原文 The current study examines what needs to be done / if greenhouse gas emissions from farming are to be cut / alongside emissions from transport, homes and industry. / It says farm em
11、issions will boom as forest is converted to agriculture/and fertilizer is sprayed on the fields. / The report says the emissions growth can be contained somewhat, / if farmers are helped to improve their yields from existing fields. / Itll help to stop wasting food too, the authors say. / They say p
12、ersuading people to eat less meat and dairy products / can actually lead to a big overall cut in emissions from farming. 解析 本文主题：减少农业生产中温室气体的排放。本文是一篇科普类文章，文中长句较多，需注意标点与断句。全文采用现在时，请注意动词的第三人称单数形式。需要注意以下词语的拼写：current，greenhouse，alongside，boom，agriculture，dairy。还需注意以下词语的形式，如动词第三人称单数、名词单复数等：examines，emis
13、sions，yields。二、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A TALK(总题数：1，分数：30.00)Tech Tools to Teach You New Words1. Helpful websites D gives 1 and explains 2 . It has 3 for mobile phones, and can be used, even when youre not connected to the Internet. V provides 4 to help learn how to use words in l
14、anguage. You can compete with others online. Learners Dictionary has 5 such as Word of the Day and quizzes. Use Google search VOA website provides stories with 6 2. Mobile Tools Just Ask: use 7 to learn a new word 8 : easily look up words in the iPhone or iPad 3. Other Tools Google Dictionary Chrome
15、 Extension: 9 on the word Extension defines words in 10 Kindle: reading Kindle books （分数：30.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：definition。）解析： definition。 听力原文 Tech Tools to Teach You New WordsTechnology has given us new tools and ways to learn languages faster and easier. Today we are going to talk about a few tools t
16、hat could help you in learning language, especially new words. The first website that can help you is D. D will give you the definition for any word. It also explains usage. Functions include teaching a new word daily, translating words into other languages, and games. It also offers word facts, wor
17、d trends and quizzes. D has a free app for Apple or Android that provides the same features. You can even work on it when you are not connected to the Internet. The second website I will recommend is V . Named one of Time s 50 Best Websites of 2012, V can help people of all ages learn. V adjusts the
18、 words it teaches you based on words you already know. You can see words in sentences to help you learn how to use them in language. You can compete with others online. The website is free, but its apps are available for a fee for mobile devices. And we also have Learners Dictionary which has simple
19、 definitions to help you understand their meaning. Learners Dictionary has useful tools such as Word of the Day, quizzes and the most popular words looked up on the site. Then comes to Google Search. If you want to find the meaning of a word quickly and easily, use Google (or your favorite search en
20、gine). Type define word in your web address bar and hit Enter. Search results will show you the definition of the word and give you more information about it. Our website Voice of America Learning English provides news and information in simple American English. Stories have an audio feature that al
21、lows you to hear what you are reading. Other features include quizzes, stories, videos, podcasts and a Facebook page. Each article includes definitions under the heading Words in This Story. Now lets see what mobile tools can help you with language learning. The first one I guess is Just Ask. You ca
22、n use your voice to learn a new word. Maybe you heard a new word on TV or from someone speaking to you. Maybe you know how to pronounce a word but dont know how to spell it. You can ask Siri on your iPhone or Google Now on your Android phone to define words. Press and Hold. You can easily look up wo
23、rds on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. A pop-up dictionary shows the definition of words in Safari, iBooks, Messages and other apps. Press and hold a word. A list will appear above the word. There are also other tools you may find quite handy. If you use Chrome on your computer you can get the free
24、 Google Dictionary Chrome Extension. Just double-click on the word. This extension defines words in 13 different languages or you can quickly learn the meaning of words when reading Kindle books. Amazon says that 85 percent of readers look up a word while reading. Just press and hold a word to see a
25、 pop-up definition appear. So do you use these websites and apps or do you have other favorite ones? Please let us know. 解析 细节题。提到第一个网站时，录音提到“ D will give you the definition for any word. It also explains usage.”。即网站会提供词汇的解释。 填空项1:_（正确答案：usage。）解析： usage。 解析 细节题。提到第一个网站时，录音提到“ D will give you the de
26、finition for any word. It also explains usage.”。即网站不仅会提供词汇的解释，还会提供词汇的用法。 填空项1:_（正确答案：a free app。）解析： a free app。 解析 信息题。录音中有“ D has a free app for Apple or Android that provides the same features. You can even work on it when you are not connected to the Internet.”即网站有免费的应用软件下载，没有网络时也可以使用。 填空项1:_（正确
27、答案：words in sentences。）解析： words in sentences。 解析 细节题。提到 V 这个网站时，录音说“You can see words in sentences to help you learn how to use them in language.”。即通过句子来学习单词的用法。 填空项1:_（正确答案：(useful) tools。）解析： (useful) tools。 解析 信息题。“ Learners Dictionary has useful tools such as Word of the Day, quizzes and the mo
28、st popular words looked up on the site.”。题目中已经给出的例子提示了答案。 填空项1:_（正确答案：an audio feature。）解析： an audio feature。解析 细节题。提到VOA这个网站时，“Stories have an audio feature that allows you to hear what you are reading.”即你能够听到自己读的东西。 填空项1:_（正确答案：(your) voice。）解析： (your) voice。解析 信息题。当话题来到第一种手机学习工具时，录音提到用自己的声音学习新单词，
29、后面举例使用苹果手机上的Siri和安卓系统的Google Now来定义，查找新单词。 填空项1:_（正确答案：Press and Hold。）解析： Press and Hold。解析 信息题。这是录音提到的第二个手机学习工具中出现的内容。 填空项1:_（正确答案：double-click。）解析： double-click。解析 细节题。提到Google Dictionary Chrome Extension时录音提到Just double-click on the word。根据题目提示可知这里需要解释动作。 填空项1:_（正确答案：13 different languages。）解析：
30、13 different languages。解析 细节题。提到Google的这项应用扩展时，“This extension defines words in 13 different languages.”。考生需要听清楚是13而不是30。 四、SECTION B CONVERSATI(总题数：2，分数：30.00)（分数：15.00）A.To watch whales.B.To sunbathe on the beach.C.To visit a national park.D.To go fishing.解析：听力原文 W: Good morning, Happy Tour Travel
31、. How can I help you? M: Hello. Im interested in the holidays you offer along the coast near here. W: Yes. We have several tours up the coast. Where do you want to go? M: Well, I like the one that mentioned whales. Was it Whale Watching? W: Oh, thats our Whale Watch Experience. Its very popular and
32、its based in a lovely little town with nice beaches. M: Oh right, and how long does it last? W: Its two days including four hours travel time each way from here. M: Good, I dont want to be away any longer than that. So is that by coach? W: Actually its by minibus. We like to keep those tours small a
33、nd personal so we dont take a whole coachload of people. In fact, we only take up to fifteen people on this tour, although we do run it with just twelve or thirteen. M: Oh, right. So do you run these tours often? W: Well, it depends on the time of year. Of course at peak times like the summer holida
34、ys we do them every weekend, but at the moment its usually once a month at most. M: And when is the next one going? W: Mmm, let me see. Um, theres one in three weeks time which is April the 20th. and then we dont have another one until June the 4th. M: All right, and is April a good time to go? W: P
35、retty good. And the hotel itself where you stay has great facilities. Its right on the main beach there. M: Oh, I see. And what about the other things? You know, those are included in the price. W: Oh, there are lots of things. If you dont want to do the whale watch cruise, your guide will take anyo
36、ne who is interested either on a bushwalk through the national park near the hotel, and theres no extra charge for that, or on a fishing trip. Thats an extra $20, I think. And theres also a reptile park in townthat costs more or less the same. M: No, I think Id prefer whales to snakes. So how much i
37、s the basic tour price? W: At this time of year its usually around $350, but let me check. Er. oh, its actually $320. M: And the next tour, are there any places on that one? W: How many people is it for? M: There are two of us. W: Yes, that should be fine. Can I just mention that we require all book
38、ings to be made at least fourteen days before you travel to avoid cancellations of tours. And if you cancel within seven days of departure you will have to pay 10% of your total booking. M: OK. W: And you also need to pay a 20% deposit at the time of booking. M: Can I pay that by credit card? W: Yes
39、, you can. M: All right, what Ill do is to talk to my partner and get back to you. W: Fine. What kind of holiday does the man want? 解析 主旨题。对话中男士说“I like the one that mentioned whales. Was it Whale Watching?”，由此可见他希望去看鲸鱼，所以正确答案为A。A.Two days by bus.B.Four hours by bus.C.Two days by train.D.Four hours
40、by train.解析：听力原文 How far is the tour destination? 解析 细节题。问题是旅游目的地有多远。女士介绍说“Its two days including four hours travel time each way from here.”，行程是两天，单程需要4小时的车程，并且女士还介绍说“Actually its by minibus.”，他们乘坐的是小型巴士。因此答案为B。A.During the summer holidays.B.June 4.C.April 20.D.Every weekend.解析：听力原文 When is the nex
41、t tour? 解析 细节题。问题是下一次旅行的时间，女士说“Mmm, let me see. Um, theres one in three weeks time which is April the 20th, and then we dont have another one until June the 4th.”，因此答案为C。A.20 dollars.B.350 dollars.C.200 dollars.D.320 dollars.解析：听力原文 What is the basic price for the tour? 解析 数字题。问题是旅行的基本费用，女士说：“At thi
42、s time of year its usually around $350, but let me check. Er.oh, its actually $320.”由此可见，基本费用为320美金，因此答案为D。A.Two weeks before the tour.B.One week before the tour.C.Four days before the tour.D.One day before the tour.解析：听力原文 When should the man make a booking? 解析 细节题。问题是何时需要预订，女士最后提到“Can I just menti
43、on that we require all bookings to be made at least fourteen days before you travel to avoid cancellations of tours. And if you cancel within seven days of departure you will have to pay 10% of your total booking.”。由此可见需要提前14天预订，也就是两周，所以答案为A。（分数：15.00）A.18,000 dollars.B.20,000 dollars.C.200,000 doll
44、ars.D.100,000 dollars.解析：听力原文 W: We are making a new series called Milestones, focusing on the major life events that we are all facing, like getting married, buying a home and retirement. Todays milestone is all about the high price of bringing up a baby. Sam Grobart, senior editor of Money Magazin
45、e and expectant father is here with some tips on creating a baby budget. Good morning, Sam. M: Good morning, Rene. W: Well, first of all congratulations to you. Its a very exciting time for you, but as it is, for a lot of expectant parents, there are lots of things to consider financially. M: Well, when you take in health care, education, food, clothing, shelter, the average amount that the parent
