1、专业英语四级听力-8及答案解析 (总分：94.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART I(总题数：1，分数：15.00)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
2、 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.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER S
3、HEET ONE.（分数：15.00）_二、PART LISTENING COMP(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A CONVERSATI(总题数：3，分数：34.00)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：9.00）(1).Where does Bill wo
4、uld like to live?（分数：3.00）A.Somewhere near the downtown.B.Somewhere near the university.C.Somewhere near the suburb.D.Somewhere near Broadway Avenu(2).How much was Bill asked for the damage deposit?（分数：3.00）A.$250.B.$350.C.$400.D.$450.(3).What conclusion can we draw from the conversation?（分数：3.00）A.
5、Bill needs an apartment with two bedrooms.B.Bill has never been to Broadway Avenue before.C.Bill will sign a lease later.D.Ann is a rental agent.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
6、to the conversation.（分数：16.00）(1).Whats the main purpose of the mans trip?（分数：4.00）A.To improve his skating techniques.B.To take a vacation.C.To take a course.D.To learn to sk(2).Why does the woman know so much about Albuquerque?（分数：4.00）A.Her sister lives there.B.She attended college there.C.She li
7、ves thirty minutes from there.D.She visited there last year.(3).What can be inferred about the man?（分数：4.00）A.He has been to New Mexico many times.B.He has just graduated from college.C.He enjoys sports.D.He has relatives in Albuquerqu(4).According to the conversation, whats the weather like in Albu
8、querque?（分数：4.00）A.Humid.B.Changeful.C.Moderate.D.Extremely hot.Questions 8 to 10 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：9.00）(1).What bothers Nancy about her neighbors son?（分数：
9、3.00）A.He drives too fast.B.He plays his guitar too loudly.C.His radio wakes her children up.D.His friends are too noisy.(2).When does the noise stop?（分数：3.00）A.At midnight.B.In the morning.C.When the car is turned off.D.When the neighbors son leaves for work.(3).What suggestion does Nancys friend m
10、ake?（分数：3.00）A.Nancy should call the neighbors to complain.B.Nancy should introduce her children to the neighbors.C.Nancy should ask the neighbors son to babysit.D.Nancy should bring the neighbors a gift.四、SECTION B PASSAGES(总题数：3，分数：33.00)Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following announcement.
11、At the end of the announcement, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the announcement.（分数：9.00）(1).Aspirin is a common treatment for all the following EXCEPT_.（分数：3.00）A.headachesB.colds and fluC.coughD.pain(2).Researchers in_copied the salicylic acid and created aspir
12、in.（分数：3.00）A.BritainB.AmericaC.GermanyD.Greece(3).Scientist Sir John Vane shared the Nobel Prize in Medicine partly because_.（分数：3.00）A.he found how to produce aspirinB.he first made aspirin into its present pill formC.he was the first to use aspirin on patientsD.he discovered how aspirin worksQues
13、tions 14 to 16 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：12.00）(1).According to the professor, what does the term landscaping refer to?（分数：4.00）A.Eliminating the original vegetation from the buil
14、ding site.B.Making the houses in an area similar to one another.C.Deciding where a house will be built.D.Surrounding a building with wildflowers and plants.(2).In Envelop Building, what is done with the landscape features of a buildings sight?（分数：4.00）A.They are changed to make the site more interes
15、ting.B.They are expanded to limit the amount of construction.C.They are integrated into the design of the building.D.They are removed for construction.(3).Why does the professor mention the architect Frank Loid Wright?（分数：4.00）A.Because many architects studied with Wright.B.Because Wright started th
16、e practice of landscaping.C.Because Wright used elements of Envelope Building.D.Because most of the houses Wright built were made of stonQuestions 17 to 20 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.（
17、分数：12.00）(1).On Level Three of the university library, you can find_.（分数：3.00）A.the multimedia centerB.back issues of periodicalsC.map collectionsD.current periodicals(2).Undergraduate students can check out_.（分数：3.00）A.up to fifteen books for two monthsB.up to five books for two weeksC.periodicals
18、and reference booksD.books renewed once only(3).How much would you have to pay in late fees if you had a book that was 45 days overdue?（分数：3.00）A.$5.50.B.$11.00.C.$15.00.D.$22.,50.(4).When does the library close on Friday nights?（分数：3.00）A.8:30 p.m.B.9:00 p.m.C.9:30 p.m.D.10:00 p.m.五、SECTION C NEWS
19、BROAD(总题数：4，分数：12.00)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.（分数：4.00）(1).Minutes after the first blast, a roadside bomb_.（分数：2.00）A.struck a bus on a highway on the eastern outskir
20、ts of TikritB.struck a truck on a highway on the western outskirts of TikritC.struck a truck on a highway on the eastern outskirts of TikritD.struck a car on a highway on the western outskirts of Tikrit(2).All the following buildings were badly damaged EXCEPT_.（分数：2.00）A.a supermarketB.three housesC
21、.municipal officesD.the post officeQuestions 23 to 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：3.00）(1).Where did the overloaded wooden boat sink?（分数：1.00）A.Near the capital of Cameroon.B.Near a vil
22、lage of Cameroon.C.Near the coast of Nigeria.D.Near a village of Nigeri(2).According to the survivors there were_ people initially in the boat.（分数：1.00）A.15B.20C.29D.63(3).Some of those dead people did not have identification because（分数：1.00）A.their families didnt know they were deadB.their families
23、 hadnt contact with the local authorityC.they didnt take any documents with themD.their documents were lost in the seaQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the news.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of th
24、e following city has ever attracted 6 million overseas tourists in a single year?（分数：1.00）A.Beijing.B.Shanghai.C.Jiuzhaigou.D.Xian.(2).China Tourism News attributed Shanghais success to_.（分数：1.00）A.its spectacular natural sceneryB.its delicious foodC.its modern tourism facilitiesD.its ancient relics
25、(3).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as tourist attraction?（分数：1.00）A.The Oriental Pearl TV Tower.B.Jin Mao Tower.C.Peoples Square.D.The Shanghai Museum.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 questions.Now,
26、listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).Portugals strict abortion law was not overturned because（分数：1.00）A.less than half of the voters approved the referendumB.less than half of the countrys registered voters participate in the referendumC.less than half of the countrys citizens registered to participate i
27、n the referendumD.less than half of the countrys woman approved the referendum(2).Facing the failure of the referendum, Prime Minister Jose Socrates would_.（分数：1.00）A.hold the referendum again next monthB.try to change the law through parliamentC.try to persuade voters to approve the referendumD.enc
28、ourage people to participate in the referendum专业英语四级听力-8答案解析 (总分：94.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART I(总题数：1，分数：15.00)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. F
29、or 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 then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once mo
30、re.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.（分数：15.00）_正确答案：()解析：听力原文Olympic TorchThe Olympic Torch Relay begins with the torch fighting in Olympia，Greece/From there，the journey to the host city varies from year to year/The Olympic Games Organizing Committee determines the route，the theme，
31、modes of transportation for the torch，/and the stops that it will take along its way to the Opening Ceremony/The torch is generally carried from one country to another on a plane/Once it arrives in a cityIt usually spends one day being carried from torchbearer to torchbearer on foot/Each runner carr
32、ies the torch for only one short leg of its trip/At the end of the relay，the last torchbearer enters the Olympic stadium in the host city/and runs around the stadium track once，/then lights the biggest torch in the stadium，/signaling the official start of the Olympic Games/When the competition ends
33、about two weeks later，/the flame is extinguished at the Closing Ceremony，marking the end of the Games听写点评 这是一篇说明文，围绕着奥运火炬的传递进行说明，是近年来的热点话题，所以在题材上并不难理解。 短文首句点出了本文要说明的对象奥运火炬传递。下文介绍了奥运火炬传递的整个过程。 短文共分13个意群，主体时态为一般现在时。 文中有几个词组值得注意：The Olympic Torch Relay意为“奥运火炬传递”：the host city意为“主办城市”；the Opening Ceremo
34、ny意为“开幕式”；leg此处意为“一段路程”；the Closing Ceremony意为“闭幕式”。 文中较难拼写的词有：torchbearer(火炬手)，extinguish(熄灭)，ceremony(典礼)。二、PART LISTENING COMP(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、SECTION A CONVERSATI(总题数：3，分数：34.00)Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds
35、 to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：9.00）(1).Where does Bill would like to live?（分数：3.00）A.Somewhere near the downtown.B.Somewhere near the university.C.Somewhere near the suburb.D.Somewhere near Broadway Avenu解析：听力原文 1-3 W：Himy name is Ann SmithM：HiIm Bill HarringtonW：HiMrH
36、arrington1 would like to ask you a few questions before I show you what we have available，so that we will be able to match your needs betterFirst，what price range are you interested in?M：Somewhere between$400 to$450 a monthW：Okay1Do you have a specific location in mind?M：Well, I would like to live s
37、omewhere near the universityOr at least on a bus lineW：And when would you like to move in?M：On the first of the next monthW：OkayAre there any other conveniences that you would like to have? For exampleA dishwasher，a balcony，a swimming pool or central air conditioning?M：I would definitely like to hav
38、e a dishwasher，and with summers like these，central air conditioning! A balcony is not that important，oh，yes，and two bathrooms would be niceW：OkayHere are photos of the apartments we have available which fit your preferencesM：Thank youThis one on Broadway Avenue looks niceI would like to see that one
39、And the one on Main StreetW：SureLet me get the keys and we will go look at them2 If you choose to rent one of them，we will need a damage deposit of$250You will be responsible for all the utilitiesYou can sign a lease today，if you likeM：Great! Thank you考点 本题出题点在对话问答处。精析 对话中女士问男士对房子的位置有什么要求的时候，男士说想要住在
40、离大学近的地方或至少在公交沿线，故选B。(2).How much was Bill asked for the damage deposit?（分数：3.00）A.$250.B.$350.C.$400.D.$450.解析：考点 本题出题点在数字处。精析 对话中女士对男士说如果他想租房子的话，需要先交250美元的损坏抵押金，故选A。(3).What conclusion can we draw from the conversation?（分数：3.00）A.Bill needs an apartment with two bedrooms.B.Bill has never been to Br
41、oadway Avenue before.C.Bill will sign a lease later.D.Ann is a rental agent.解析：考点 本题着眼于全篇对话。精析 对话中女士先后询问了男士对房屋的租金、位置、人住时间以及日常设备等方面的要求，然后根据男士的这些要求选出了一些房源供男士选择，所有这些细节都显示出女士是房屋租赁代理员，故选D。对话中没有提到bedroom，排除A；也无法推断男士是否去过Broadway Avenue，排除B。对话最后男士并没有明确表示要租下房子，也就不知道稍后是否会签租约，排除C。Questions 4 to 7 are based on
42、the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now, listen to the conversation.（分数：16.00）(1).Whats the main purpose of the mans trip?（分数：4.00）A.To improve his skating techniques.B.To take a vacation.C.To take a course.D.To learn to sk
43、解析：听力原文 4-7M：4I have been studying too much and need a changeSo I just make plans to go away during January break.W：Really? Where are you going?M：Im planning to visit New MexicoW：5My sister and I had the vacation there last year and we had a great timeM：Did you get into Albuquerque?W：SureWhenever we
44、 were skatingM：Is it far from the mountains?W：Not at a11Even though there are Albuquerque on the high plateausthere are even higher mountains near it Just half an hour away from the city there is a snow-covered slopeM：WellAs the mountains are just thirty minutes away，6 I guess I should take my ice s
45、kates and skisW：DefinitelyM：I heard that the weather there is greatW：It is7No humidity，moderate temperatures，but you do need to be careful about thigh altitudeM：What should I do about that?W：Oh，just take it easy for a few daysDont go hiking up to the mountains or exercise too vigorouslyJust do every
46、thing graduallyM：Im sure 1 will be fineAnd 1 will let you know an about my trip when I come back考点 本题出题点在对话开头处。精析 对话开头男士说他一直在学习，需要一些改变，所以就打算出去游玩，故选B。(2).Why does the woman know so much about Albuquerque?（分数：4.00）A.Her sister lives there.B.She attended college there.C.She lives thirty minutes from there.D.She visited there last year.解析：考点 本题出题点在时间状语处。精析 对话中女士说她和她的妹妹去年去过阿尔布开克市度假，所以她对那里有些了解，故选D。(3).What can be inferred abo
