专业英语四级听力-61及答案解析.doc

1、专业英语四级听力-61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 done 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. （分数：40.00）_二、BPART LISTENIN(总题数

3、：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.Question 1 to 3 are based on the follwing conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to an

4、swer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. （分数：6.00）(1).The main language used for lessons at United World Colleges is _. A.Spanish. B.English. C.French. D.German.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Apart from academic ability, what is considered when one applies to a college? A.Hobbies. B.Special activi

5、ties. C.Maturity. D.Nationality.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which statement is INCORRECT about the conversation? A.Julia Harris is interested in applying for United World Colleges. B.Not all the subjects are taught in English at Pacific College. C.Students have to pay $2400 each year at United World Colleg

6、es. D.Students can participate in the special activities of their colleges.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Question 4 to 6 are based on the follwing 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).When did the woman b

7、egin singing? A.Before she went to acting classes. B.Immediately after she dropped out of school. C.Before she joined a traveling group. D.After she met William.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).When is the best time of a womans life, as the woman was told? A.In her 30s. B.In her 40s. C.In her 20s. D.In her 60s.

8、（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What does the woman want to do in the next year or so? A.To improve her skills in playing the drums. B.To learn how to play the violin. C.To try some strange musical instruments. D.To train herself in coordination.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Question 7 to 10 are based on the follwing conve

9、rsation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. （分数：8.00）(1).Which hotel isnt a central hotel? A.Carlton House. B.The Imperial. C.The Royal Oak. D.The Majestic.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why is Carlton House quite unusual? A.B

10、ecause it was renovated from a private house. B.Because its owned by the Vannis Chain. C.Because it has an excellent reputation. D.Because its a five star hotel.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The Imperial doesnt have _. A.an outdoor pool. B.a gym. C.internet connection. D.meeting rooms.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Of

11、 the five hotels, only _ has an indoor pool. A.the Imperial B.the Royal Oak C.the Bridge Hotel D.the Majestic（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 carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Question 11 to 1

12、3 are based on the follwing 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).What is the original goal of Microsoft? A.To put a personal computer in every home and office. B.To provide unprecedented access to informati

13、on. C.To extend the line beyond the home. D.To mobilize people into a political movement.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).In his book The Road Ahead, how does Gates describe the future business world? A.There almost wont be small companies any more. B.The companies will deal with all their business on line. C.T

14、he companies will become smaller and more efficient. D.The companies will be able to anticipate and meet their customers needs automatically.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Whats the speakers attitude towards Gates visions for computing in the future? A.Pessimistic. B.Positive. C.Neutral. D.Critical.（分数：2.00）A

15、.B.C.D.Question 14 to 16 are based on the follwing 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).Whats the entrance rate of medical schools in the U.S. in 2001? A.Nearly 20%. B.Nearly 30%. C.Nearly 50%. D.Nearly 80%

16、.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).When are students ready to use their knowledge to begin helping sick people in a hospital? A.By the first year of medical school. B.By the second year of medical school. C.By the third year of medical school. D.By the fourth year &medical school.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the

17、 training program that students look forward to during their fourth year of medical school? A.Medical competition. B.Treatment competition. C.Medical treatment. D.Medical residency.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Question 17 to 20 are based on the follwing passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 s

18、econds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. （分数：8.00）(1).Jet streams are different from most of the winds we experience because _. A.it imposes influences on the weather. B.it blows at high speed and high altitude. C.it flows from east to west. D.it can be useful to man.（分数：2.00）A.B.

19、C.D.(2).Which of the statement about the Polar Front Jet Stream is INCORRECT? A.It flows around North America and the British Isles. B.The height it moves ranges from 9 to 13 kilometers above sea level. C.It is fastest in winter. D.Its movement has a constant direction.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).How is th

20、e jet stream formed? A.Two blocks of air mix up. B.The warmer block of air prevails over the colder one. C.It is formed on the boundary between two blocks of air. D.It is formed by the pressure differences between two air masses.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Navigation is not easy because _. A.jet streams ca

21、nt be used in flight. B.jet streams make the plane consume more fuel. C.jet streams can slow down the flight speed. D.planes encounter a turbulent flow in getting into or out of a jet stream.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.五、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：4，分数：20.00)In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen

22、to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Question 21 to 22 are based on the follwing 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：6.00）(1).Which of the following is CORRECT about the meeting in Addis Ababa? A

23、.The attendees are the financial leaders of every country. B.The meeting predicts that Africa will suffer less from the financial crisis. C.The debate had decided how to deal with the financial crisis. D.The meeting brings help to the coming financial pain.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What does the news ite

24、m mainly report? A.A meeting held for the African leaders. B.Africa continent will face a tough financial situation. C.The African leaders asked for help by holding the meeting. D.No one knows how to tackle the difficult financial crisis.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Question 23 is based on the follwing news

25、. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.Why does the Big Three introduce new fuel efficient vehicles? A.To improve their image and increase sales. B.To enhance their production. C.To produce new products. D.To prepare for the Interna

26、tional Auto Show.语音下载（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Question 24 to 25 are based on the follwing 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 does the news mainly talk about? A.The decline of coral reefs. B.The effects of coral

27、reefs. C.The consequences of the decline of coral reefs. D.Decline and protection of coral reefs.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following is NOT the consequence if coral reefs completely die? A.Coastal communities would be bankrupt. B.Tourism would be virtually gone. C.Coastal areas can be provid

28、ed with protection. D.A billion people in the world will be impacted.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Question 26 to 27 are based on the follwing 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 happened on Friday? A.Troops moved int

29、o Natal. B.Political violence broke out. C.A large rally took place. D.New emergency rules were issued.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the news, which of the following powers was NOT given to the security forces? A.The complete banning of marches and rallies. B.The detention of people without char

30、ge. C.The maintenance of order by using necessary force. D.The right to search premises without a warrant.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Question 28 to 29 are based on the follwing 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：6.00）(1).The jo

31、urnalist was brought to court because _. A.he was working for a British newspaper. B.he published an untrue story. C.his story was published in Britain. D.he was working with other foreign journalists.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How did the lawyer defend for the journalist? A.He was an American journalist.

32、 B.He worked for a British newspaper. C.His story was published elsewhere. D.Foreigners are not subject to local laws.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Question 30 is based on the follwing news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 5 seconds to answer the question. Now, listen to the news.Why does the

33、group Teach For America recruit college graduates? A.To help solve the problem of graduates employment. B.To teach in the financially stranded areas. C.To enhance the public service. D.To relieve the economic downturn.语音下载（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.专业英语四级听力-61答案解析 (总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPART DICTATIO(总题数：1，分

34、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, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phr

35、ase, 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 2 minutes to check through your work once more. （分数：40.00）_正确答案：()解析：听力原文Energy From the SunThe energy from the sun goes in every direction,

36、however, only a Uminute/U part of it falls on the earth. Even soU,/U it represents the power of about five million horsepower per square mile per day. The sun gives us Uas much/U energy every minute Uas/U mankind Uuses/U in a year.At present, we use this energy indirectly, and it is our only final s

37、ource of power. Coal represents the chemical action of the sun on green plants thousands of years ago. Water power results from the Usuns/U creating vapor and the resulting rain. Even windmills operate Ubecause of air currents/U set in motion by the sun. USome day/U, through some type of solar motor

38、, we shall use this source of energy more directly. Already, a scientist has worked out a surprisingly efficient engine, which uses Ua series of/U mirrors to concentrate the suns energy to create steam.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 sev

39、eral conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Question 1 to 3 are based on the follwing 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).The main lan

40、guage used for lessons at United World Colleges is _. A.Spanish. B.English. C.French. D.German.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.解析：听力原文 M: United World Colleges. Can I help you? W: Yes, Id like some information about the college, please. M: What would you like to know? W: UMy names Julia Han6s and l have a friend i

41、n Spain whos interested in applying for a place at one of the colleges/U. There are one or two questions that shed like me to ask you. M: Go ahead. W: Thanks. What language is used for most lessons? M: UWell, the main language of instruction in all the colleges is English/U. But at Pacific College i

42、n Canada some subjects are taught in French. W: Right. Is it expensive to go to one of the colleges? M: Students dont have to be rich, if thats what you mean. There are scholarships for all colleges, but we do ask the students to pay what they can afford. Its $2400 per year. W: Good. Now she wants t

43、o know something about getting into a college. Does she have to get high marks on her examinations? M: Ah, yes, well, she will have to do well, Ubut academic ability is not the only thing thats important. We also look at personal qualities./U W: What sort of things do you look for? M: UMaturity, the

44、 ability to get along well with people from different countries, that sort of thing./U W: I understand what you mean. The last question is about her other interests. Can she take painting or modern dance, for example? M: Yes, probably. It depends on the staff at the college she enters. Each college

45、has its own special activities, such as theatre studies or environmental work, in which studentss can participate. W: Good. I think thats all. Thank you very much for your help. M: Youre welcome. W: Goodbye. M: Goodbye. 解析 细节题。如能抓住题干中的关键词main language即可捕捉到the main language of instruction in all the colleges