1、专业英语四级听力-5及答案解析 (总分：45.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPart DICTATI(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.IListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times: Daring the first reading, which will be read 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 read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to cheek through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on
3、 ANSWER SHEET ONE./I（分数：15.00）_二、BPart LISTENI(总题数：3，分数：10.00)BSECTION A CONVERSATIONS/BI In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow./II Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of t
4、he conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).What does the woman imply about her car?（分数：1.00）A.The woman could probably repair it herself.B.Its rather small.C.It will probably cost a lot to repair.D.Its probably difficult w driv
5、e.(2).What docs the woman say about the mechanic?（分数：1.00）A.He only works on new cars.B.He has fixed her car before.C.He is one of her neighbors.D.He will probably overcharge her.(3).What does the man offer to do?（分数：1.00）A.Take the woman to her home.B.Test-drive the womans car.C.Help the woman pay
6、the mechanics hill.D.Help the woman fix her car.I Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：4.00）(1).What prevents the man from taking the poets of 1960s class?（分
7、数：1.00）A.Its only open to poetry majors.B.Its requires another class tirst.C.Its already full.D.He wants to have a rest.(2).What problem does the man have with the introductory poetry class?（分数：1.00）A.The class is hold during his working hours.B.The class is too far away,C.He has another class at th
8、e same time.D.Hes already familiar with the material.(3).Why doesnt the man want to change his work schedule?（分数：1.00）A.All the other work schedules conflict with his classes.B.He doesnt want to ask his boss for another favor.C.He wants to work the same schedule as his friends.D.lie likes to do his
9、homework in the evenings.(4).Why does the man want to take a class at the community college?（分数：1.00）A.Its course cost less.B.It has a pool.C.The class size is smaller.D.It offers the class he needs during the day.I Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the convers
10、ation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).As the conversation begins, what are the man and the woman doing?（分数：1.00）A.Looking at some photographs.B.Selling cameras.C.Teaching a photography class.D.Repairing camera equipment.(2).What is
11、the major advantage of her camera, according to the woman?（分数：1.00）A.It focuses automatically.B.It has a lot of specialized lenses.C.It is easy to load.D.It advances the film automatically.(3).What is the man probably going to do after the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Take a picture of the woman.B.kook f
12、or his old camera.C.Take his film to be developed.D.Find out the price of a new camera.三、BSECTION B PASSA(总题数：8，分数：20.00)I 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./I（分数：4.00）(1).R
13、ich people in Britain have been hunting foxes（分数：1.00）A.for recreation.B.to limit the fox population.C.in the interests of the farmers.D.to show off their wealth.(2).What is special about fox hunting in Britain?（分数：1.00）A.h involves the use of a deadly poison;B.It is a costly event which rarely occu
14、rs.C.The hunters have set rules to follow.D.The hunters have to go through strict training.(3).Fox hunting opponents often interfere in the game（分数：1.00）A.by resorting to violence.B.by taking legal action.C.by confusing the fox hunters.D.by demonstrating on the scene.(4).A new law may be passed by t
15、he British Parliament to（分数：1.00）A.prohibit farmers from hunting foxes.B.forbid hunting wild animals with dogs.C.stop hunting fox in the countryside.D.prevent large-scale fox hunting.I Questions 15 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to a
16、nswer the questions.Now listen to the passage./I（分数：3.00）(1).What development caused a decline in the use of railroads?（分数：1.00）A.The use of oversized freight containers.B.Safety problems with railroad tracks.C.The growth of the automotive industry.D.The high cost of meeting environmental regulation
17、s.(2).Which is NOT the effort that the rail companies do to change their image?（分数：1.00）A.They took steps to minimize damage to products.B.They increase their shipping capacity.C.Reduced their lines by 1/3.D.They begin to take less care for the customers products.(3).Why is the railroad industry gai
18、ning public support today?（分数：1.00）A.It contributes less to air pollution than other kinds of transportation.B.Its competitors are inconsiderate of customers.C.It preserves a traditional way of doing business.D.It creates personal fortunes for investors.I Questions 18 to 20 are based on the followin
19、g passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the passage./I（分数：3.00）(1).Which is NOT correct about Venus?（分数：1.00）A.It is the second planet from the Sun.B.It is the brightest object in the sky.C.It is the sixth largest planet in solar syste
20、m.D.It is usually visible with the naked eyes.(2).What are the Venus clouds composed of?（分数：1.00）A.Sulfur.B.Acid.C.Vapor.D.Sulfuric acid.(3).Why did Venus become so different from the Earth in water supplying?（分数：1.00）A.Because of volcanic activity.B.Because it is so dry.C.Because it is near the sun
21、,D.Because of the strong winds.BSECTION C NEWS BROADCAST/BI Questions 21 and 22 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./I（分数：2.00）(1).How many jobs will IBM cut?（分数：1.00）A.5 percent of its workforce.B.
22、10 percent of its workforce.C.1300.D.13,000.(2).Which statement is NOT correct about IBM?（分数：1.00）A.Most of the jobs that will be cut are probably in America.B.IBM will reduce its bureaucracy and scale in slower growth countries.C.IBM will eliminate an entire layer of management for Europe.D.The job
23、s cuts could yield fifty cents per share in after-tax savings for IBM.I Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will he given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).How many loans does Jackson owe?（分数：1.00）A.20 million d
24、ollars.B.2 million dollars.C.200 million dollars.D.1 billion dollars.(2).What might Jacksons property liquidate his debt?（分数：1.00）A.His music library holdings.B.His Villa.C.The copyright of his songs.D.The money he lent to his friends.I Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news. At the end
25、 of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).How tall did the spacecraft make the free fall?（分数：1.00）A.130 meters.B.130 kilometers.C.130 feet.D.113 feet.(2).Some experts think the photo shows（分数：1.00）A.the Polar Landers wreckage just l
26、eft some spots.B.the Polar Landers wreckage cannot find in the Mars now.C.the Polar Lander has never landed on the Mars.D.the Polar Landers wreckage is intact 6 years after the accident.I Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds t
27、o answer the questions.Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Which country will refer Iran to the UN Security Council if it resumes work on its nuclear program?（分数：1.00）A.France, Britain and Germany.B.France, Britain and America.C.France, America and Germany.D.America, Britain and Germany.(2).What d
28、oes the letter sent by European officials say?（分数：1.00）A.They will refer Iran to the UN Security Council.B.Any restart Uranium enrichment would end the talks.C.Britain would back the punitive measures.D.The US would go back the negotiations.I Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At t
29、he end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Who announced the measure after fighting broke out?（分数：1.00）A.Head of the riot police.B.The citys mayor.C.German fans.D.Holland football supporters.(2).How many people were arrested by
30、 police?（分数：1.00）A.Two.B.Thirty-seven.C.Forty-seven.D.Fifty-seven.专业英语四级听力-5答案解析 (总分：45.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPart DICTATI(总题数：1，分数：15.00)1.IListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times: Daring the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try
31、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 check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to che
32、ek through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE./I（分数：15.00）_正确答案：()解析：听力原文 BTechnological Innovations/B In 1871, the first passenger elevators were used in office buildings/ and allowed architects to build higher than people could comfortably walk./ Another innova
33、tion was in building technique./ In 1885, the steel skeleton was introduced and allowed for the construction of tall buildings/ that could withstand high winds./ We take for granted some of the other inventions that enabled people to live and work in skyscrapers./ For example, few people realized th
34、at the telephone was necessary for vertical communication/ and that flush toilet and vacuum incinerator made waste disposal possible./ Now as we enter the age of super skyscraper,/ some with more than 200 floors,/ we see the need for even more technological innovations./ In the area of heating and c
35、ooling systems, for example,/ for all their benefits, these super tall buildings do cause problems though. For one thing they place enormous strain on parking and traffic in urban areas./ But lets leave behind these technical concerns/ and move on to consider some of the design elements that have co
36、me to characterize the age of the skyscraper./ 解析 这篇听写材料中的长单词相对较多，这就要求在听写的时候尽量的加快写字速度，如果一时没有跟上录音的速度，也可以先用缩写或者一定的符号代替，否则很难把整篇文章都写全。另外，文中的steel skeleton等词，刚开始可能不知道其含义，但是听到后面的withstand strong wind后，就可以知道这里是说结构坚固，再根据发音也就可以联想到是钢结构了。注意多次出现的skyscraper的拼写。二、BPart LISTENI(总题数：3，分数：10.00)BSECTION A CONVERSATI
37、ONS/BI In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow./II 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
38、 the conversation./I（分数：3.00）(1).What does the woman imply about her car?（分数：1.00）A.The woman could probably repair it herself.B.Its rather small.C.It will probably cost a lot to repair.D.Its probably difficult w drive.解析：听力原文1-3 M: Is this table in the corner okay? W: Sure, We can sit here. M: Gee.
39、 Youve hardly got anything on your tray. W: Yeah. I guess Im just not that hungry. M: Whats the matter? Arent you feeling well? W: Well, Ive been really worried, Its my car. Its in the shop again. M: Really? Whats wrong this time? W: I dont know exactly. Somethings wrong with the brakes, I think. M:
40、 Well, at least that shouldnt cost you much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all the American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost? W: He said he would call me with an estimate later on today. M: Watch out he doesnt try to take advantage of you. W: What do you mean? M: Well, som
41、e car mechanics, if they think that someone doesnt know much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person. W: Maybe so. But I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors. He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable. M: Oh, thats good to know.
42、 Maybe Ill try using him in the future. By the way, do you need a ride home after class today? W: Oh, I sure appreciate it. Its really tough getting around without a ear when you live off campus. 本题考查事物特征。从原文中提到的“Somethings wrong with the brakes, I think.”可以推断出最贴近的答案为选项D。(2).What docs the woman say
43、about the mechanic?（分数：1.00）A.He only works on new cars.B.He has fixed her car before.C.He is one of her neighbors.D.He will probably overcharge her.解析：本题考查评价。从原文“He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable.”中可以得知选项B为正确答案。(3).What does the man offer to do?（分数：1.00
44、）A.Take the woman to her home.B.Test-drive the womans car.C.Help the woman pay the mechanics hill.D.Help the woman fix her car.解析：本题考查行为。根据原文“By the way, do you need a ride home after class today?”可知他提出下课后送她回家。因此选项A为正确答案。I Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the c
45、onversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the conversation./I（分数：4.00）(1).What prevents the man from taking the poets of 1960s class?（分数：1.00）A.Its only open to poetry majors.B.Its requires another class tirst.C.Its already full.D.He wants to have a rest.解析：听力原文
46、4-7 W: Hi, Mark, how is it going? M: Well, not so great. W: Whats wrong? M: Ive got a big problem with the poetry course thats required for my major. W: Is that all filled up? M: No, no, theres plenty of room, but there is a prerequisite. Ive got to take an introduction to poetry before I can take the special course in poets of the 1960s, and the introductory course is only offered in the evening. W: You dont like evening classe
