1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 273 及答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION (15 MIN) Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passag
2、e 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 minute 1 Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you f
3、our times. During the first reading, which will be read 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
4、and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 Which of
5、 the following is CORRECT? （ A） Lisa works full time in the travel agency. （ B） Lisa will be travelling with Zach. （ C） Zach pays a visit to Lisa. （ D） Zach wants to book a plane ticket. 3 According to the conversation, Zach （ A） takes too much time off from school. （ B） spends a lot of money on tra
6、veling. （ C） works very hard at school. （ D） doesnt have much money to spend. 4 What does the woman say about the Phoenix Air Flight? （ A） The plane is too small. （ B） It may not be available. （ C） It is too expensive. （ D） The plane is unsafe. 5 Which of the following is NOT the reason that the man
7、 wants to go on a diet? （ A） He is too heavy. （ B） He doesnt feel good. （ C） His doctor gave him that suggestion. （ D） He is not healthy. 6 According to the man, what kind of diet should he follow? （ A） A very restrictive diet eating only salads. （ B） A moderate diet with no sugar. （ C） A very mild
8、diet with lots of sweets. （ D） A strict diet eating one meal a day. 7 According to the conversation, the restaurant （ A） doesnt serve any meat. （ B） doesnt provide dairy products. （ C） serves delicious pastries. （ D） serves tasteless hot rolls. 8 From the conversation, we learn that the cost of the
9、new wing （ A） is more than 90 million. （ B） is less than 90 million. （ C） is unusually high. （ D） is 90 million in total. 9 What do the paving stones, skylights and some sculptures have in common according to the conversation? （ A） They were all built at a high cost. （ B） They all have the triangle
10、design. （ C） They were made of the same material. （ D） They were designed by the same designer. 10 Which of the following is INCORRECT about the mobile according to the conversation? （ A） It is made of pieces of aluminum. （ B） It can move slowly in the air. （ C） It was originally made of steel. （ D）
11、 It is not safe because of its weight. 11 Where did the man read the article about the museum? （ A） In a magazine. （ B） In a book. （ C） In the museum. （ D） On his mobile phone. SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then a
12、nswer the questions that follow. 12 What was the theme of the conference the speaker was to attend? （ A） The role of immigrants in the construction of American society. （ B） The importance of offering diverse courses in European history. （ C） The need for greater cultural diversity in the school cur
13、riculum. （ D） The historic landing of Europeans on the Virginia shore. 13 Why did the taxi driver ask the speaker how long he has been in the US? （ A） He was wondering if the speaker was used to living in America. （ B） He was trying to show friendliness to the speaker. （ C） He wanted to keep their c
14、onversation going. （ D） He believed the speaker was a foreigner. 14 What message did the speaker wish to convey? （ A） The US population doesnt consist of white European descendants only. （ B） Asian tourists can speak English as well as native speaker of the language. （ C） Colored people are not welc
15、ome in the United States. （ D） Americans are in need of education in their history. 15 Which of the following is the reason for peoples dissatisfaction with traditional hanks? （ A） Their business hours are limited. （ B） Their safety measures are inadequate. （ C） Their banking procedures are complica
16、ted. （ D） They dont have enough service windows. 16 What kind of customer does online banking most appeal to? （ A） People who are in the habit of switching from one bank to another. （ B） Young people who are fond of modem technology. （ C） Young people who are wealthy and well-educated. （ D） People w
17、ho have computers at home. 17 According to the passage, banks create online services to （ A） compete for customers. （ B） reduce the size of their staff. （ C） provide services for distant clients. （ D） expand their operations at a lower cost. 18 Where did Gabriela Mistral start her teaching career? （
18、 A） At a country school in Mexico. （ B） In a mountain valley of Spain. （ C） At a small American college. （ D） In a small village in Chile. 19 Gabriela Mistral helped the poor children of her hometown by （ A） expanding their minds and horizons. （ B） financing their elementary education. （ C） setting
19、up a small primary school. （ D） setting them an inspiring example. 20 Why did many countries think highly of Gabriela Mistral? （ A） She wrote poetry that broke through national barriers. （ B） She was a talented designer of original school curriculums. （ C） She proved herself to be an active and capa
20、ble stateswoman. （ D） She made outstanding contributions to childrens education. 21 How did Gabriela Mistral become famous all over the world? （ A） She won the 1945 Nobel Prize in literature. （ B） She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. （ C） She translated her books into many languages. （ D） S
21、he advised many statesmen on international affairs. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 22 The news item is mainly about the background of （ A） Martins struggle against his politic
22、al opponents. （ B） the oppositions calling a vote of no confidence. （ C） Martins opposition to the United States. （ D） the new election campaign in Canada. 23 The strike is to protest against （ A） social and economic policies. （ B） transportation problems. （ C） school safety issues. （ D） regional el
23、ection. 24 How did the French president react to the protest? （ A） He called for an election. （ B） He reorganized his party. （ C） He reorganized his cabinet. （ D） He asked for an economic reform. 25 The experiment is to take place （ A） in outer space. （ B） from a pyramid. （ C） on the Internet. （ D）
24、on another planet. 26 Which of the following material is NOT used to communicate with outer space life? （ A） Images. （ B） Videos. （ C） Sounds. （ D） Radar. 27 The rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Washington DC （ A） is lower than other areas in the US. （ B） is even higher than some African nations. （ C）
25、is about 20% of the city population. （ D） has decreased in the past two years. 28 Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT? （ A） Most of those infected are African American. （ B） Men aged between 4,0 and 50 are among the worst affected. （ C） The city is to solve the problem by taki
26、ng more tests. （ D） People are taking the HIV/AIDS testing seriously. 29 _ people were rescued after the ship sank. （ A） 1200 （ B） 58 （ C） 46 （ D） 104 30 What has possibly led to the sinking of the ship according to the news? （ A） Mechanical problems. （ B） Attacks from North Korea. （ C） A mine explo
27、sion. （ D） Bad weather condition. 31 Which of the following is INCORRECT? （ A） The accident happened in the Yellow sea. （ B） The accident happened on Friday night. （ C） The cause of the accident has been determined. （ D） 46 sailors were missing in total. 32 Whats the serious problem the developing c
28、ountries face? （ A） People from these countries are poor. （ B） People are leaving their countries. （ C） There are not enough health workers. （ D） Doctors and nurses are not well trained. 33 How many countries is lack of health workers? （ A） 57. （ B） 36. （ C） 21. （ D） Unclear. 34 One of the purposes
29、of the report is to （ A） call for a cure for AIDS. （ B） develop more vaccine for children. （ C） get help for staff training in poor countries. （ D） provide better treatment for pregnant women. 二、 PART III CLOZE (15 MIN) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. Decide which of the ch
30、oices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. 34 Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the【 31】 pace of modern lif
31、e, but manners on the roads are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters【 32】 the wheel. It is all very well, again, to have a tiger in the tank, but to have one in the drivers seat is【 33】 matter altogether. You might tolerate the odd road-hog, the rude and inconsidera
32、te driver, but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the【 34】 to the rule. Perhaps the situation【 35】 a “Be Kind to Other Drivers“ campaign,【 36】 it may get completely【 37】 Road politeness is not only good manners, but good【 38】 too. It takes the most cool-headed and good-tempered of drivers to【 39
33、】 the temptation to revenge when【 40】 to uncivilized behavior. On the other hand, a little politeness goes a long way towards【 41】 the tensions of motoring. A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in【 42】to an act of politeness helps to【 43】 an atmosphere of goodwill and tolerance so necessary i
34、n modem traffic conditions. But such acknowledgements of politeness are all too【 44】 today. Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it. 【 45】 , misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who brakes【 46】 to allow a car to emerge
35、【 47】 a side street at some hazard to following traffic,【 48】 a few seconds later the road would be clear anyway; or the man who waves a child across a zebra【 49】 into the path of oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop【 50】 Years ago the experts warned us that the car-ownership explosion would
36、 demand a lot more give-and-take from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart. （ A） hasty （ B） prompt （ C） urgent （ D） quick （ A） on （ B） above （ C） behind （ D） by （ A） the other （ B） all other （ C） another （ D） other （ A） exclusion （ B） exception （ C） modificatio
37、n （ D） access （ A） calls for （ B） calls out （ C） calls upon （ D） calls up （ A） moreover （ B） while （ C） otherwise （ D） till （ A） out of hand （ B） in hand （ C） at hand （ D） off hand （ A） doubt （ B） reason （ C） discipline （ D） sense （ A） resist （ B） persist （ C） consist （ D） insist （ A） subject （ B） b
38、eing subjected （ C） subjected （ D） is subjected （ A） dismissing （ B） relieving （ C） releasing （ D） removing （ A） appeal （ B） approach （ C） reflection （ D） response （ A） create （ B） produce （ C） proceed （ D） raise （ A） common （ B） rare （ C） extraordinary （ D） unique （ A） Therefore （ B） Furthermore （
39、C） However （ D） Thus （ A） politely （ B） carefully （ C） vigorously （ D） violently （ A） at （ B） on （ C） to （ D） from （ A） though （ B） when （ C） where （ D） which （ A） crossing （ B） cross （ C） being crossed （ D） to cross （ A） on time （ B） in time （ C） at a time （ D） at times 三、 PART IV GRAMMAR he almost
40、 did not get out of the room. （ A） to escape （ B） to have escaped （ C） to escaping （ D） to be escaping 66 It is imperative that he _ home immediately. （ A） should return （ B） ought to return （ C） must return （ D） would return 67 Although _ before the war, the engine is still in perfect order. （ A） b
41、uilding （ B） to build （ C） built （ D） Being built 68 The treasury issued an order stating that _ land purchased from the government had to be paid for in gold and silver. （ A） henceforth （ B） moreover （ C） whereby （ D） however 69 For all the latest pop music, tune _ your favorite radio station. （ A）
42、 on at （ B） in to （ C） up with （ D） along for 70 She will have to find somewhere else to work, for she cant _ this loud noise any longer. （ A） come up with （ B） catch up with （ C） keep up with （ D） put up with 71 Ones university days often appear happier in _ than they actually were at the time. （ A
43、） retention （ B） retrospect （ C） return （ D） reverse 72 The service operates 36 libraries throughout the country, while six _ libraries specially serve the countryside. （ A） mobile （ B） drifting （ C） shifting （ D） rotating 73 All factories and mines are _ by government officials. （ A） examined （ B）
44、surveyed （ C） inspected （ D） investigated 74 Our _ sensitivity decreases with age. By age 60, most people have lost 40 percent of their ability to smell and 50 percent of their taste buds. （ A） sensible （ B） senseless （ C） sensitive （ D） sensory 75 Many automobile accidents were _ careless driving.
45、（ A） attributed to （ B） resulted in （ C） contributed to （ D） raised from 76 I dont know why he _ in the middle of a sentence. （ A） broke away （ B） broke out （ C） broke through （ D） broke off 77 They believed that this was not the _ of their campaign for equality but merely the beginning. （ A） climax
46、 （ B） summit （ C） pitch （ D） maximum 78 The _ crown jewels are kept in the Tower of London. （ A） valued （ B） valueless （ C） invaluable （ D） usable 79 Many elderly people are now not used to the _ of modem living, which they consider is away from the old customs. （ A） tendency （ B） tend （ C） trend （
47、D） treat 80 He moved away from his parents, and missed them _ enjoy the exciting life in the big city. （ A） too much to （ B） enough to （ C） very much to （ D） much so as to 81 Parents are delighted to hear _ accounts of their children. （ A） favoured （ B） favourable （ C） favourite （ D） favouring 82 We
48、 must take part in physical labor in order to _ ourselves more closely with the working people. （ A） identify （ B） incorporate （ C） combine （ D） involve 83 Closer economic ties have been _ greater diplomatic warmth. （ A） translated （ B） transferred （ C） transplanted （ D） transmitted 84 We got to wor
49、k and succeeded, after a good deal of _, in making our butter. （ A） trial and error （ B） morning and night （ C） bitterness and hard （ D） failure and success 84 A recent talk by games academic Jane McGonigal has re-ignited discussion on the role they play in our society. Traditionally, the debate has centered on whether they are “damaging“ or merely “harmless fun“. But McGonigal is a games advocate. Her belief is that games are actually good for us. In order to solve
