1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 403 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 SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear several conve
3、rsations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 As the conversation begins, what are the man and the woman doing? （ A） Looking at some photographs. （ B） Selling cameras. （ C） Teaching a photography class. （ D） Repairing camera equipment. 3 What is the maj
4、or advantage of her camera, according to the woman? （ A） It focuses automatically. （ B） It has a lot of specialized lenses. （ C） It is easy to load. （ D） It advances the film automatically. 4 What is the man probably going to do after the conversation? （ A） Take a picture of the woman. （ B） kook for
5、 his old camera. （ C） Take his film to be developed. （ D） Find out the price of a new camera. 5 The man did the following through the Internet that day EXCEPT _. （ A） received and sent some e-mails （ B） booked an airline flight （ C） did some shopping （ D） winched a video program 6 One of the message
6、s the man got was from _. （ A） his mother （ B） his father （ C） his friends （ D） his boss 7 Where did the big fire happen? （ A） In Hong Kong. （ B） In San Francisco. （ C） in Chicago. （ D） In the mans office. 8 What is the relationship between the two speakers? （ A） They have not met ever before. （ B）
7、Teacher and student. （ C） They are schoolmates. （ D） They are classmates. 9 What is NOT true of the distance learning course? （ A） It is a new thing. （ B） Many students signed up. （ C） It is experimental. （ D） Many departments have it this semester. 10 In a distance learning course, one _. （ A） does
8、 not have to see the professors （ B） also needs to take exams （ C） reduces the learning expenses （ D） must revise the schedule to attend the course 11 What is the disadvantage of the distance learning course? （ A） It is kind of expensive. （ B） It lacks person-to-person contact. （ C） It has a heavy s
9、chedule. （ D） It is new, so it is risky. SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 What is the authors main purpose in the passage? （ A） To prove that football is the worlds most impo
10、rtant sport. （ B） To show that Argentina is better than others. （ C） To compare Scotland with Argentina. （ D） To explain the role of sport. 13 Why is Argentina world-famous according to the passage? （ A） Because of its large number of sports fans and supporters. （ B） Because of its successes in the
11、football World Cup. （ C） Because of its obvious position on the map. （ D） Because of its excellence at most important sports. 14 If a sportsman only thinks about winning, what will he be? （ A） He will fail to succeed. （ B） He will be successful. （ C） He will lose enjoyment. （ D） He will be irrationa
12、l. 15 Whats the difference between the Asian elephant and the African elephant? （ A） The Asian elephant is easier to tame. （ B） The Asian elephants skin is more valuable. （ C） The Asian elephant is less popular with tourists. （ D） The Asian elephant produces ivory of a better quality. 16 Where does
13、most knowledge of Asian elephant come from? （ A） From the captured or tamed elephants. （ B） From the British wildlife protection group. （ C） From elephant hunters in Thailand and Burma. （ D） From tourists visiting the Thai-Burmese border. 17 Whats the major cause in the decline of Asian elephants? （
14、 A） The taming for circuses and zoos. （ B） The destruction of their natural homes. （ C） Mans lack of knowledge about their behavior. （ D） The greater vulnerability to extinction than other species. 18 According to the passage, what is applied in teaching today? （ A） Music. （ B） Image. （ C） Entertain
15、ment. （ D） Digital devices. 19 Which of the following is NOT true about the change? （ A） Students can listen many times as necessary. （ B） Students grasp the material more quickly. （ C） Students become shy. （ D） Shy students became more active. 20 What happen to the universities and colleges? （ A） T
16、hey are reluctant to change. （ B） They follow the traditional way of teaching. （ C） They empower students as education consumers. （ D） They need to concentrate on the students needs. 21 Which of the following best states the topic of the passage? （ A） Benefits for students. （ B） Changes in education
17、. （ C） Modem learners. （ D） Modem universities and colleges. 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 What is the news item mainly about? （ A） Travel in Rome. （ B） A carnival. （ C） T
18、he release of criminals. （ D） The return of hostages. 23 Tattoos and body piercing might result in all the following diseases EXCEPT _. （ A） skin diseases. （ B） pneumonia. （ C） hepatitis. （ D） HIV. 24 Which country will refer Iran to the UN Security Council if it resumes work on its nuclear program?
19、 （ A） France, Britain and Germany. （ B） France, Britain and America. （ C） France, America and Germany. （ D） America, Britain and Germany. 25 What does the letter sent by European officials say? （ A） They will refer Iran to the UN Security Council. （ B） Any restart Uranium enrichment would end the ta
20、lks. （ C） Britain would back the punitive measures. （ D） The US would go back the negotiations. 26 When will the Copa America in Columbia kick-off? （ A） 11 days later, （ B） 7 days later. （ C） Not decided yet. （ D） A year later. 27 According to the original decision, which day of the week will the to
21、urnament kick-off? （ A） Monday. （ B） Saturday. （ C） Wednesday. （ D） Friday. 28 What happened while Discovery was ascending? （ A） A large piece of debris flew off the tank. （ B） A filler dropped from the ships thermal tile belly. （ C） The fuel tank started to leak. （ D） It caught fire. 29 Why is the
22、crews task a high-stakes one? （ A） Because it has never been rehearsed. （ B） Because space shuttle Columbia had a similar problem. （ C） Because the new material has been used up. （ D） Because the crew will have to work outside Discovery. 30 How many students were in this test about economics? （ A） 7
23、9,000. （ B） 11,500. （ C） 47,000. （ D） 54,000. 31 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） Only a small part of the twelfth-graders have a basic level of understanding of economics. （ B） The students did better in the economics test than in history or science. （ C） The tests were given to t
24、he university students. （ D） 47 percent of the high school graduates had taken an economics class. 二、 PART III CLOZE (15 MIN) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. 31
25、With thousands of years of history and mythology【 C1】 _ , Athensnamed【 C2】 _ the olive-tree-loving Athena (goddess of wisdom)-is【 C3】_ a concrete jungle. Its an【 C4】 _ city enlivened by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and characters aplenty. If you 【 C5】 _ the spirit of things, you
26、 might not even notice the layer of smog【 C6】 _ overhead. The city is【 C7】 _ on three sides by Mt Parnitha, Mt Pendeli and Mt Hymettos. Within Athens there are【 C8】 _ eight hills,【 C9】 _ the Acropolis and Lykavittos are the most prominent. The hills provide a peaceful respite from the clamor of the
27、city, and offer stunning views【 C10】 _ the glistening waters of the Saronic Gulf the citys boundary on the south side. Just about everything of interest to the traveler is within a small area【 C11】 _ Plateia Syntagmatos (Syntagma Square). This area is【 C12】 _ by the districts of Plaka to the south,
28、Monassstiraki to the west, Kolonaki to the east and Omonia to the north. Plateia Syntagmatos is dominated by the old Royal Palace and is the beating【 C13】 _ of the business district, with luxury hotels, banks and airline offices. Plaka, nestled below the Acropolis, is the old Turkish quarter and【 C1
29、4】 _ all that existed【 C15】 _ Athens was declared the capital of independent Greece.【 C16】_ Plaka is packed with tourists in【 C17】 _ season, its also one of the prettiest and most atmospheric areas of the city. Monassstiraki is【 C18】 _ market district and a fascinating part of town【 C19】 _ . Psiri,
30、nearby, is【 C20】 _ stylish cafes and bars and makes a great place to stop for a spot of lunch. Kolonaki, a classy residential area tucked in under Lykavittos Hill, is full of trendy boutiques, art galleries and cafes. 32 【 C1】 （ A） below the belt （ B） under its belt （ C） in its belt （ D） on its belt
31、 33 【 C2】 （ A） against （ B） in （ C） with （ D） for 34 【 C3】 （ A） more than （ B） more or less （ C） less than （ D） no less than 35 【 C4】 （ A） affluent （ B） abundant （ C） affable （ D） unique 36 【 C5】 （ A） get on for （ B） get upon （ C） get into （ D） get on to 37 【 C6】 （ A） hang （ B） hanging （ C） hanged （
32、 D） hung 38 【 C7】 （ A） sided （ B） lined （ C） enveloped （ D） hounded 39 【 C8】 （ A） no less than （ B） no more than （ C） less than （ D） fewer than 40 【 C9】 （ A） which （ B） of which （ C） that （ D） of that 41 【 C10】 （ A） of （ B） against （ C） to （ D） in 42 【 C11】 （ A） surrounding （ B） surrounded （ C） to s
33、urround （ D） surrounds 43 【 C12】 （ A） covered （ B） enclosed （ C） bounded （ D） jointed 44 【 C13】 （ A） spirit （ B） heart （ C） mind （ D） soul 45 【 C14】 （ A） visually （ B） virulently （ C） virtuously （ D） virtually 46 【 C15】 （ A） when （ B） since （ C） while （ D） where 47 【 C16】 （ A） However （ B） Whenever
34、（ C） Though （ D） If 48 【 C17】 （ A） high （ B） hot （ C） cold （ D） festival 49 【 C18】 （ A） a （ B） an （ C） / （ D） the 50 【 C19】 （ A） wander （ B） to wander （ C） wandering （ D） wandered 51 【 C20】 （ A） brimming （ B） brimming （ C） brimming of （ D） brimming with 三、 PART IV GRAMMAR Just as tea and banana cant
35、 go together,_should the son of a low class family expect to marry the daughter of a nobleman. （ A） either （ B） not （ C） neither （ D） or 53 _it with my own eyes, I would not have believed it. （ A） Had I not （ B） Had I not seen （ C） If I didnt see （ D） If it had not been seen 54 The little boy_himsel
36、f with all the big names of the football games by watching the games on TV. （ A） acquainted （ B） informed （ C） learned （ D） notified 55 Geography _ certain things like the location and distribution of countries, peoples, products, and climates as its basis of its description. （ A） stipulates （ B） sp
37、eculates （ C） postulates （ D） contemplates 56 She is only_satisfied to copy notes of others without the pain of thought for herself. （ A） very （ B） much （ C） so （ D） too 57 It is really surprising that the hotel should be _ booked even at this time of the year. （ A） immediately （ B） quickly （ C） hea
38、vily （ D） intensely 58 The English-Chinese dictionary of medical_ compiled by Professor Smith was published recently. （ A） words （ B） expressions （ C） terms （ D） vocabulary 59 He never hesitates to make _ criticisms _ are considered helpful to others. （ A） so. that （ B） so. as （ C） such, that （ D） s
39、uch, as 60 The local health organization is reported _ 5 years ago, when Dr. Jefferson became its first president. （ A） to be set up （ B） being set up （ C） to have been set up （ D） having been set up 61 Everything is ready, _? （ A） isnt it （ B） arent they （ C） is it （ D） are they 62 We are convinced
40、 _ the righteousness of our cause. （ A） of （ B） on （ C） over （ D） at 63 A fat lawsuit is never as smart as a _ compromise. （ A） makeshift （ B） temporary （ C） shallow （ D） lean 64 This new process, which is easily learned and operated, should be particularly _ to companies once put into effect. （ A）
41、advanced （ B） favorite （ C） advantageous （ D） admirable 65 Dried leaves continue to hang on the branches of some deciduous trees _ the new leaves appear. （ A） until （ B） by （ C） that （ D） from 66 One of the most spectacular qualities of man is notably bis _ to any kind of natural environment. （ A） t
42、endency （ B） adoptability （ C） adaptability （ D） availability 67 There are three types of volcanoes: active volcanoes, dormant volcanoes and _ volca- noes. （ A） extinguished （ B） extinct （ C） distinct （ D） instinctive 68 The people at the party were worried about Susan because no one was aware_ she
43、had gone. （ A） where that （ B） of where （ C） the place where （ D） the place 69 He was such a genius that he almost _everything he did. （ A） excelled in （ B） excelled over （ C） excelled about （ D） excelled on 70 Unlike science, progress in technology must be measured in terms of the human factor. Tec
44、hnology must be our slave and _. （ A） not the reverse （ B） not the version （ C） not the same （ D） not the prejudice 71 _ has recently been done ,to provide more flats for the people, the housing problem in this city is still very serious. （ A） What （ B） That （ C） As a matter of fact （ D） In spite of
45、 what 72 _ ,he is ready to accept suggestions from different sources. （ A） Instead of his contributions （ B） For all his notable contributions （ C） However his notable contributions （ D） His making notable contributions 73 Very few scientists _ completely new answers to the worlds problems. （ A） com
46、e up with （ B） come out （ C） come round （ D） come up to 74 I shall be busy next Monday. I _ classes the whole morning and a lecture in the afternoon. （ A） have, attend （ B） am having, would attend （ C） would have, would attend （ D） shall be having, shall be attending 75 There is not a conductor _ re
47、sists the flow of the electrical charges. （ A） which （ B） but （ C） that （ D） it 76 Step inside our store for a wide variety of personalized _ products for business and personal. （ A） stationary （ B） writing （ C） stationery （ D） written 77 Most trains _ long distances have a dining car and a club car
48、 where refreshments are served. （ A） to go （ B） to be going （ C） that goes （ D） going 78 You _ Mark anything. It was none of his business. （ A） neednt have told （ B） neednt tell （ C） mustnt have told （ D） mustnt tell 79 The seating _ of the lecture hall is 2000. （ A） capability （ B） capacity （ C） quantity （ D） ability 80 He is _ ill as depressed. （ A） not so much （ B） rather than （ C） as （ D） than 81 Half the excuses she gives are not true, but she always seems to _ them. （ A） get on with （ B） get away with （ C） get up from （ D） get in on 81 In most societies adolescence in
