1、专业英语四级模拟考试一2016年及答案解析 (总分：90.00，做题时间：130分钟)一、PART I DICTATION (总题数：1，分数：10.00)_二、PART II LISTENING CO(总题数：1，分数：10.00)_三、SECTION B CONVERSATI(总题数：1，分数：0.00)四、PART III LANGUAGE KN(总题数：20，分数：20.00)3.He did me a _turn by lending me ten pounds.（分数：1.00）A.goodB.niceC.fineD.pretty4.Once our chickens starte
2、d laying eggs, we had such a _of eggs that we were giving many away to our neighbors.（分数：1.00）A.outputB.surplusC.productionD.plenty5.Following are comments about the behavior that people in Korea usually expect in various social _.（分数：1.00）A.occasionsB.casesC.situationsD.circumstances6.They have con
3、sidered their high standard of living a(n)_for practising their basic beliefs.（分数：1.00）A.awardB.rewardC.resultD.consequence7.Macs close_to his brother made people mistake them for one another.（分数：1.00）A.resemblanceB.identityC.appearanceD.relationship8.The thieves_the waste paper all over the room wh
4、ile they were searching for the diamond ring.（分数：1.00）A.spreadB.scratchedC.scatteredD.burned9.The sight of the fruit salad made our daughter Kits mouth _.（分数：1.00）A.wetB.waterC.soakD.taste10.The_problem of bring a spaceship back from the moon has been solved.（分数：1.00）A.technicalB.technologicalC.tech
5、niqueD.technology11.A large part of a persons memory is_words and combination of words.（分数：1.00）A.by means ofB.in terms ofC.in connection withD.by way of12.At her word she stood up and walked away, stopping at the window to pull back the curtain and _.（分数：1.00）A.look roundB.look outC.look upD.look o
6、n13.Their happiness was very_.（分数：1.00）A.crispB.brittleC.delicateD.fragile14.I was awfully tired when I got home from work, but a half hour nap _me.（分数：1.00）A.revivedB.releasedC.relievedD.recovered15.We should always keep in mind that_decisions often lead to bitter regrets.（分数：1.00）A.hastyB.instantC
7、.promptD.rapid16.Information and opinion gap exercises have to have some content _talking about.（分数：1.00）A.worthwhileB.worthilyC.worthD.worthy17.“If we fail to act now,”said Tom, “Well find ourselves _in action later on.”（分数：1.00）A.paid backB.paid forC.paid upD.paid off18.First published in 1927, th
8、e charts remain an _ source for researchers.（分数：1.00）A.intelligentB.indispensableC.inevitableD.identical19.Please_ dictionaries when you are not sure of_ word spelling or meaning.（分数：1.00）A.searchB.seekC.inquireD.consult20.It _ you to at least 50% off the regular price of either frames or lenses whe
9、n you buy both.（分数：1.00）A.creditsB.entitlesC.presentsD.tips21.The _ at the military academy is so rigid that students can hardly bear it.（分数：1.00）A.confinementB.conventionC.disciplineD.principle22.Doctors warned agaisnt chewing tobacco as a _ for smoking.（分数：1.00）A.successionB.substituteC.revivalD.r
10、elief五、PART IV CLOZE 10 MI(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A. transport B. illegal C. apologyD. cheatE. deforestationF. outG. enforcedH. involvedI. distributedJ. environmentallyK. theoreticallyL. emissionsM. practicalN. examinationO. investigation Its an annual occurrence in the dry season: a smoky, hazardous haze b
11、lankets southern Malaysia and Singapore. This year it was so bad that in some affected areas there was a 100 percent rise in the number of asthma cases. Hundreds of schools were closed, and the government of Malaysia (1) gas masks. The source of the pollution lies across the Malacca Strait in Indone
12、sia where (2) burning of forests to clear space for palm oil plantations continues unabated Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono offered a public (3) for what has happened and asked for the understanding of Singapore and Malaysia. The Indonesian president promised to prosecute anyone (4) in
13、 illegal slash-and-bum activities.Eight Southeast Asian companies are reportedly under (5) But the ongoing deforestation seems to contradict past promises. In 2009, President Yudhoyono pledged to reduce by 26 percent greenhouse gas (6) , caused mostly by deforestation. And in 2011he instituted a mor
14、atorium protecting designated forest areas. In exchange, (7) conscious Norway pledged $1 billion to support these efforts. Ariana Alisjahbana at the World Resources Institute says local officials are not supporting the national plan.Actually its a lack of coordination and lack of enforcement. So whe
15、n we look over all the different rules Indonesia has on the books, (8) speaking theyre very, very good ones. But theyre just not (9) said Alisjahbana Although the economic incentive to replace forests with farms hampers conservation, Alisjahbana says long-term progress is being made. But she says a
16、greater commitment to stop the slash-and-bum (10) through incentives and strict penalties for violations is needed.（分数：10.00）A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M
17、.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N.O.六、PART V READING COMPR(总题数：2，分数：10.00)PASSAGE ONE This year, like lots of other people, Im going to try to make my own Christmas presents. Its not the first time that Ive prom
18、ised myself this. Being a milliner, and an all-round crafty type, Ive often thought I should put my money where my mouth is. But this year Im really going to stick to it. Its partly that Im short of cash, but also that Ive recently returned from an inspiring trip around Britain, looking into make do
19、 and mend for BBC2s Newsnight. I dreamed up the trip a few months ago. The thought of traveling the country-making things as I went, meeting artists and craftspeople-sounded like the perfect way to spend the summer. Id pack a tent and a sewing machine and off Id go. But by the time I finalized my pl
20、ans and hit the road, leaves were already crunching under foot. It seemed crazy to camp with winter on the way; instead, Newsnight viewers offered me board and lodging in return for help with a craft task. There was an overwhelming response. My tasks ranged from darning (缝补) a moth-eaten monks jumpe
21、r to making trousers for a stilt walker. Textile students in Harpenden offered to pay for my petrol in return for a talk about hats. In Derby, Amy needed help to transform an old pair of curtains. I was really struck by peoples growing enthusiasm for making things. I asked a WI group in Sheffield ho
22、w many could sew, and only a few put up their hands. But when I asked who wanted to learn, nearly everyone responded positively. At the Textile Workshop in Nottingham, the number of classes on offer has doubled in a year, and a knitting club in Leeds is growing by the week. Craft is definitely fashi
23、onable at the moment. But over and above fashion, were learning to appreciate effort and quality again. Perhaps once people rediscover the pleasure to be gained from making something unique, it may stick. Sue Pilchard is curator (管理者) of quilts at the V&A, where next spring shell be putting on the m
24、useums first major quilting exhibition. Sue believes the return to crafting is wrapped up in how we are redefining ourselves. Theres certainly a movement., towards a new domesticity. People, especially women, are starting to think about the way they live their lives. Its 40 years since the first wom
25、ens liberation conference was held in Oxford. Since that time weve been in the workplace, and weve had the opportunity of choice. Now were deliberately choosing to go back into the home. Whether you agree with that or not, theres something about Christmas that brings out the artistic streak in every
26、one. Whether its baking mince pies or decking the halls, were all prepared to have a go. So if you fancy pushing the boat out and making a few presents, try these really simple ideas, each inspired by my recent journey. They make ideal stocking fillers or small gifts, and take no longer than 30 minu
27、tes each. Play some carols, settle down with a steaming cup of cocoa, and forget the cold. Youll save yourself a bit of money and spread a little bit of love too!（分数：5.00）(1).The author promised to make herself a Christmas present this year mainly because（分数：1.00）A.she wanted to save money.B.she cou
28、ldnt afford to buy one.C.she was inspired by her trip for a BBC2 program.D.lot of people make presents themselves.(2).Which of the following is CORRECT about the authors trip to Britain?（分数：1.00）A.She met many artists and craftsmen on her way to Britain.B.She spent a whole summer in Britain making c
29、rafts.C.She was asked to sew clothes, pants and curtains and made a fortune.D.Many people were found to be interested in making things themselves.(3).When was the author probably on her trip to Britain?（分数：1.00）A.Spring.B.Late Summer.C.Late Autumn.D.Winter.(4).According to the passage, through craft
30、ing people learn to（分数：1.00）A.appreciate the efforts in manual things.B.keep up with fashion.C.stick to something interesting.D.understand craft better.(5).What is the authors view on homemade Christmas presents?（分数：1.00）A.Making Christmas presents can just convey a bit of your love.B.It would take
31、long time to prepare a Christmas present.C.You can drink a cup of hot cocoa when you make preparations.D.People can find their artistic talent in making Christmas presents.PASSAGE TWO At the age of twelve years, the human body is at its most vigorous. It has yet to reach its full size and strength,
32、and its owner his or her full intelligence; but at this age the likelihood of death is least. Earlier, we were infants and young children, and consequently more vulnerable; later, we shall undergo a progressive loss of our vigor and resistance which, though imperceptible at first, will finally becom
33、e so steep that we can live no longer, however well we look after ourselves, and however well society, and our doctors, look after us. This decline in vigor with the passing of time is called ageing. It is one of the most unpleasant discoveries which we all make that we must decline in this way, tha
34、t if we escape wars, accidents and disease we shall eventually die of old age, and that this happens at a rate which differs little from person to person, so that there are heavy odds in favor of our dying between the ages of sixty-five and eighty. Some of us will die sooner, a few will live longer-
35、on into a ninth or tenth decade. But the chances are against it, and there is a virtual limit on how long we can hope to remain alive, however lucky and robust we are. Normal people tend to forget this process unless and until they are reminded of it. We are so familiar with the fact that man ages,
36、that people have for years assumed that the process of losing vigor with time, of becoming more likely to die the older we get, was something self-evident, like the cooling of a hot kettle or the wearing-out of a pair of shoes. They have also assumed that all animals, and probably other organisms su
37、ch as trees, or even the universe itself, must in the nature of things wear out. Most animals we commonly observe do in fact age as we do, if given the chance to live long enough; and mechanical systems like a wound watch, or the sun, do in fact an out of energy in accordance with the second law of
38、thermodynamics (热力学) (whether the whole universe does so is a moot point at present). But these are not analogous to what happens when man ages. A run-down watch is still a watch and can be rewound. An old watch, by contrast, becomes so worn and unreliable that it eventually is not worth mending. Bu
39、t a watch could never repair itself-it does not consist of living parts, only of metal, which wears away by friction. We could,at one time, repair ourselves-well enough, at least, to overcome all but the most instantly fatal illnesses and accidents. Between twelve and eighty years we gradually lose
40、this power; an illness which at twelve would knock us over, at eighty can knock us out, and into our grave. If we could stay as vigorous as we are at twelve, it would take about 700 years for half of us to die, and another 700 for the survivors to be reduced by half again.（分数：5.00）(1).Which of the f
41、ollowing statements is INCORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.Our first twelve years represent the peak of human development.B.People usually are unhappy when reminded of ageing.C.Normally only a few of us can live to the eighties and nineties.D.People are usually less likely to die at twelve years old.(2).The word i
42、t in the last sentence of Paragraph Two refers to（分数：1.00）A.remaining alive until 65.B.remaining alive after 80.C.dying before 65 or after 80.D.dying between 65 and 80.(3).What is ageing?（分数：1.00）A.It is usually a phenomenon of dying at an old age.B.It is a fact that people cannot live any longer.C.
43、It is a gradual loss of vigor and resistance.D.It is a phase when people are easily attacked by illness.(4).What do the examples of watch show?（分数：1.00）A.Normally people are quite familiar with the ageing process.B.All animals and other organisms undergo the ageing process.C.The law of thermodynamic
44、s functions in the ageing process.D.Humans ageing process is different from that of mechanisms.(5).Which of the following best fits the style of this passage?（分数：1.00）A.ArgumentationB.ExpositionC.NarrationD.Description七、SECTION B SHORT ANSW(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Shopping for clothes is not the same experie
45、nce for a man as it is for a woman. A man goes shopping because he needs something. His purpose is settled and decided in advance. He knows what he wants, and his objective is to find it and buy it; the price is a secondary consideration. All men simply walk into a shop and ask the assistant for what they want. If the shop has it in stock, the salesman promptly produces it, and the business of trying it on proceeds at once. All being well, the deal can be and often is completed in less than five minutes, with hardly any chat and to every
