1、专业英语四级听力-50及答案解析 (总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPART DICTATIO(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, t
2、he passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be 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.What to Do in the Event of an Ea
3、rthquake（分数：40.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、BSECTION A CONVE(总题数：3，分数：20.00)In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the convers
4、ation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation. （分数：6.00）(1).What is the purpose of this conversation? A. The man wants to get authorization for a room change. B. The man is worried about his friendship with his roommate. C. The man needs a scholarship to
5、continue living in the dormitory. D. The man wants the head resident to talk to David for him.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What does the man say about David? A. David is not a serious student. B. David doesnt need to worry because he has a scholarship. C. David wont speak with him. D. David wants to move ba
6、ck to his hometown.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the mans problem? A. His roommate is noisy. B. He isnt speaking to his roommate. C. He does not like his roommate. D. He doesnt know his roommate very well.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the con
7、versation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation. （分数：6.00）(1).Why does the officer think the man should notice the speed limit? A. Speed limits are the same in all areas. B. Shed told him what it was. C. There are signs along the road. D. He has recentl
8、y received his drivers license.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What can be inferred about the man? A. He was on his way to work. B. He hadnt realized he was speeding. C. He lives on the Elm Street. D. His speedometer isnt working.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What did the police officer finally do? A. She took away the
9、 mans license. B. She gave the man a speeding ticket. C. She gave the man a warning. D. She asked the man to become familiar with the area.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.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.
10、Now listen to the conversation. （分数：8.00）(1).Where are Joans family going to spend summer? A. In Italy. B. In Portugal. C. In Costa Rica. D. In Spain.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is the problem that Joan has got? A. It is hard to find a suitable hotel. B. She has never been abroad. C. She cant book tic
11、kets for her family now. D. She has to take her children with her.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is essential to Joan about a hotel? A. It should be on the beach. B. It should have a swimming pool. C. It should be quiet. D. It should be in the downtown.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following statemen
12、ts is CORRECT? A. Joan has decided not to stay in that hotel. B. Joan has decided to use the tent. C. The ad. turned out to be a lie. D. Charles advises Joan to have a try.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：3，分数：20.00)In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages caref
13、ully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 11 to 14 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 the passage. （分数：8.00）(1).Now a nations political influence depends on _. A. the strength of its militar
14、y forces B. its ability to compete in industry C. economic markets D. Both A and B（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The Soviet Union was not listed as a third-world nation just because of _. A. its powerful military forces B. its vast land C. its industrial competitiveness D. its contributions to world peace（分数：
15、2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).America succeeded in shaping world events over past 40 years probably because of _. A. its ability to adapt technology B. its ability to take advantage of the capabilities of its people C. its ability to compete in the world markets D. Both A and B（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The speaker in
16、dicates that _ is threatening American political power. A. other countries B. the declining US industrial base C. a new standard for measuring power D. less advanced technology（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 15 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seco
17、nds to answer the questions.Now listen to the passage. （分数：6.00）(1).Why did the speaker originally go to Tanglewood? A. She went to college nearby. B. She won a contest. C. Her family vacationed there. D. She was a friend of Leonard Bernsteins.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the professor, what is
18、 the disadvantage of sitting on the lawn? A. The lawn is not clean. B. The lawn is usually very crowded. C. The setting isnt very pretty. D. The audience might get wet.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What does the speaker imply about the festival? A. It is held in Boston. B. All the seats are indoors. C. It is
19、 not well-known. D. It has been going on for a long time.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 18 to 20 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：6.00）(1).Why did the paper industry need a new source of fib
20、er in the early 1800s? A. Publishers wanted higher quality paper. B. Paper made from rags deteriorated too quickly. C. Wood pulp had become too expensive. D. The supply of rags was insufficient.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the passage, what is the problem with lignin? A. It is difficult to obta
21、in. B. Paper cannot be made without it. C. It causes paper to deteriorate. D. It prevents wood from being turned into pulp.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the passage, what problem do libraries face? A. Many of their books are in poor condition. B. They have too many books from the early 1800s. C.
22、 They dont have enough space to store government documents. D. They have to import most of the paper they use.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.五、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：5，分数：20.00)In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Questions 21 and 22 a
23、re 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：4.00）(1).People around Florida stocked up on the following EXCEPT _. A. bottled water B. various vegetables C. flashlights D. butteries（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Wh
24、y is the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa being delayed? A. Because the storms projected to move up to the west of Tampa. B. Because people in Tampa are busy getting ready for the coming storm. C. Because officials are hoping to make people in Tampa safe. D. Because the Republica
25、n National Convention is moving up to Tampa today.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 23 and 24 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：4.00）(1).What is the news item mainly about? A. The statement from Pre
26、sident Uhuru Kenyatta. B. An attack on the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi. C. A battle between Kenya and Islamist military troops. D. The demonstration on the up-market Westgate shopping mall.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Who are still enclosing the whole building? A. People expecting statement from the P
27、resident. B. Islamist gunmen and their supporters. C. Kenyan military officers and the police. D. Local residents in the capital Nairobi.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 25 and 26 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
28、to the news. （分数：4.00）(1).How many people were injured in the accident? A. Over 150. B. Over 60. C. Over40. D. Over 20.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. The speed limit of the extremely sharp curve is 30 miles per hour. B. The straightway along the river require
29、s a speed limit of 70 miles per hour. C. Rescue workers found that seven cars had jumped into the river in the accident. D. The driver stepped on the brakes quickly but they just didnt work.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be
30、 given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news. （分数：4.00）(1).According to the news item, the Election Day in the US is on A. the first Monday in November. B. the first Tuesday in November. C. the first Monday in December. D. the first Tuesday in December.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Accord
31、ing to the most recent polls, who is expected to be elected governor in New Jersey? A. Frans Baleni. B. Ken Cuccinelli. C. Terry McAuliffe. D. Chris Christie.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the
32、questions.Now listen to the news. （分数：4.00）(1).What is reported to have caused the death of at least 17 people? A. The heaviest wind storm. B. The heaviest snowfall. C. The most severe tornado. D. The most serious air crash.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What happened to the 50 people? A. They were injured. B
33、. They were rescued. C. They were missing. D. They went to a small village in the kingdom of Lesotho.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.专业英语四级听力-50答案解析 (总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPART DICTATIO(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 readin
34、g, which will be done at 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 read at normal speed again and during this time you should ch
35、eck your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.What to Do in the Event of an Earthquake（分数：40.00）_正确答案：()解析：听力原文What to Do in the Event of an EarthquakeAn earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth. /If youre outside a building, run to a
36、n open space. /Quickly move away from buildings, trees, overhead wires, /or anything else that might fall on you. /The larger the open space you can find, the safer you will be. /People are rarely injured during an earthquake simply by the ground moving. /If youre inside a building, stay where you a
37、re. /Do not move until the shaking stops, even if the lights go out. /Most people who are injured are those who move about during an earthquake. /An earthquake is usually followed by a series of aftershocks. /Their size and frequency is unpredictable, /although generally, the bigger the main earthqu
38、ake, /the greater the size and number of aftershocks. /Aftershocks are especially dangerous/because they cause further collapse to already damaged buildings and infrastructure. /Treat them seriously and act as you would for an earthquake./解析 这篇听写因为并列复合结构较多而存在一定的难度。但是，如果抓住其中心内容：如何应对地震及余震，就可准确地把握各句之间的
39、逻辑关系。段中的两个if是关键词，叙述两种情况下的地震对策。由An earthquake is usually followed by.引出相关话题aftershocks(余震)及其应对策略。另外，文中的unpredictable(不可预知的)和infrastructure(基础设施)有些同学可能会出现拼写错误。二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、BSECTION A CONVE(总题数：3，分数：20.00)In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversatio
40、ns carefully and then answer the questions that follow.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：6.00）(1).What is the purpose of this conversation? A. The man want
41、s to get authorization for a room change. B. The man is worried about his friendship with his roommate. C. The man needs a scholarship to continue living in the dormitory. D. The man wants the head resident to talk to David for him.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.解析：听力原文 M: Are you the head resident? W: Yes. M: Im
42、 Bill Miller. UIm here because I want to change roommates./U W: Really? That surprises me. I thought that you and David were good friends. M: We were. You see, we knew each other before. We are from the same hometown, but it looks like we had different reasons for coming to college. W: How so? M: We
43、ll, David is really into having fun, which is great. UBut he has so many people in our room all the time that I cant study. And the stereo is on constantly./U W: Have you talked to him about it? M: UYes, but he just doesnt take me seriously./U W: I see. M: Miss Todd, I have to study. Im on scholarsh
44、ip. David isnt. W: Okay. Heres what we can do. Let me talk to David, and then you see how it goes. Just one week. M: But. W: If you still have a problem at the end of the week, Ill authorize a room change. Come back to see me next Monday. 解析 本题考查对话意图。根据原文划线部分可知，这个男生希望能更换室友。因此A为正确答案。(2).What does the
45、 man say about David? A. David is not a serious student. B. David doesnt need to worry because he has a scholarship. C. David wont speak with him. D. David wants to move back to his hometown.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.解析：解析 本题考查评价。根据原文划线部分可知，他跟大卫提出过抗议，但是大卫并不当真。因此A为正确答案。(3).What is the mans problem? A. His roommate is noisy.
