1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 434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 passage
2、 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 conver
3、sations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 Who spilled the drink all over David? （ A） The man next to him. （ B） Davids mom. （ C） The flight attendant. （ D） The ticket agent. 3 Which of the statements about David is INCORRECT? （ A） He just returned hom
4、e. （ B） He went to the wrong terminal. （ C） He didnt get to the gate on time. （ D） He stayed the night in a hotel. 4 From the conversation, we can learn that at last David （ A） returned the ticket the next day. （ B） got a voucher for a free flight. （ C） took the flight without delay. （ D） made an of
5、ficial complaint about the poor service. 5 The man stops to take his dog outside to do exercise because （ A） he doesnt have enough time. （ B） he feels tired of running after his dog. （ C） he thinks his dog has mental problems. （ D） he treats the dog the way his parents treats him. 6 Which of the fol
6、lowing statements is CORRECT? （ A） The man is depressed because of his mental problems. （ B） The man promised his wife to walk more often. （ C） The dog needs to get exercises to use up his energy. （ D） The dog has won the first prize at all the dog shows. 7 What does the doctor mean at the end of th
7、e conversation? （ A） The man has some mental problems. （ B） The doctor can help to treat the dog. （ C） The man needs more exercise to keep healthy. （ D） The man is not in harmony with his wife. 8 What is the conversation mainly about? （ A） Online shopping. （ B） New technology. （ C） Computers. （ D） B
8、ook stores. 9 What is the man worried about according to the conversation? （ A） Forgetting codes and passwords. （ B） The security of online shopping. （ C） The quality of the computer. （ D） The after-sales service. 10 What will the woman do after the conversation? （ A） She will surf the Internet. （ B
9、） She will go to work. （ C） She will go to the bank. （ D） She will go shopping. 11 What does the woman remind the man to do? （ A） Having business cards on him. （ B） Going to the computer store. （ C） Having some money on him. （ D） Drawing some money from the bank. SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In th
10、is section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 We learn from the passage that （ A） most Americans lead a gloomy and unhappy life. （ B） most American young people are optimistic about their future. （ C） most American young pe
11、ople like the past more than the future. （ D） most Americans consider the youngs future life to be hopeful. 13 Which of the following details about American young people nowadays is CORRECT? （ A） They think things are much better than before. （ B） They encounter a time of high employment. （ C） They
12、leave school with brilliant job prospects. （ D） They think the past is more satisfying. 14 In the poll, the young people expect to take all of the following things with them to the afterlife EXCEPT for （ A） a pet. （ B） an iPhone or a Blackberry. （ C） a rare book. （ D） a photo album. 15 Whats the off
13、icially confirmed height of the tallest man according to Guinness Book of Records? （ A） 8 feet 5. 5 inches. （ B） 8 feet 1 inch. （ C） 14.4 feet. （ D） 14.4 feet 10.8 inches. 16 What is the reason of Kosens over-growth of height? （ A） A cancer in his neck. （ B） A very big brain. （ C） A disease of his b
14、one. （ D） Too much growth substance. 17 According to Kosen, being so tall have the following advantages EXCEPT that （ A） he can see other people from a lony distance. （ B） he can travel the world and marry a woman by his new fame. （ C） he can use his fame to find a new and challenging job. （ D） he c
15、an change light bulbs and hang curtains at home. 18 Which of the following best describes James Browns childhood? （ A） He was born in a poor family in the United States. （ B） He helped his father to work when he was 7. （ C） He had a mother who loved him very much. （ D） He moved from place to place t
16、o learn music. 19 James Brown had formed his own music group in （ A） 1940. （ B） 1946 （ C） 1950 （ D） 1952 20 Besides his musical talent, his_also helped to make James Brown successful. （ A） family background （ B） religious belief （ C） diligence （ D） choice of performing places 21 James Brown is a mus
17、ician who tries hard to （ A） make rhythm and blues better known to the world. （ B） preserve the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. （ C） help the black people in the United States. （ D） make as many records as possible. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In this section, you will hear several news
18、items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 22 Russian Presidents visit will focus on （ A） political matters. （ B） education problems. （ C） environment problems. （ D） economic issues. 23 Stocks in the United States _on Wednesday. （ A） went up （ B） went down （ C） remain
19、ed stable （ D） Fluctuated 24 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） The new Egyptian Cabinet will swear in. （ B） Protesters will be more serious about reforms. （ C） A caretaker government will be set up. （ D） People planned to have parliamentary elections. 25 How many posts were there in
20、 Egyptian Cabinet? （ A） 14. （ B） 27 （ C） 41 （ D） 13 26 How many people were homeless due to the earthquake and tsunami? （ A） 2,000. （ B） 6000 （ C） 9000 （ D） 380000 27 After the earthquake, Japan was in need of the following EXCEPT （ A） food. （ B） water. （ C） fuel. （ D） trucks. 28 What is the net inc
21、ome of Microsoft for the year? （ A） $69.94bn. （ B） $23.15bn. （ C） $17.37bn. （ D） $5.87bn. 29 Which division of Microsoft increased sales the most? （ A） Business division. （ B） Online services. （ C） Windows product. （ D） Office firewalls. 30 How many people are said to be injured in the accident alto
22、gether? （ A） 4. （ B） 6 （ C） 7 （ D） 11 31 According to the news, when the barbecue caught fire, （ A） the woman was the closest to it. （ B） the children were playing balls. （ C） about 20 people were present. （ D） a fire investigation was going on. 32 The nurse was arrested because police believed that
23、 （ A） she failed to fulfill her duty. （ B） she killed her patients. （ C） she stole items from the hospital. （ D） she damaged the computer data. 33 According to the news, while the nurse was under investigation, （ A） her colleagues were all questioned by police. （ B） her flat on Buxton Road was stati
24、oned. （ C） her computer files were supervised. （ D） her nursing registration was suspended. 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. 33 As temp
25、ting as it can be to let it all hang loose and stop worrying while on vacation, you do want to be aware of your ecological impact. Without a little planning, you may【 C1】 _ specific environmental and social issues in a given location. You are also inherently reliant on transportation that may be bet
26、ter or worse【 C2】 _ greenhouse-gas emissions. The synonym for the eco-savvy traveler is【 C3】 _. First of all, you should choose ecologically 【 C4】 _modes of transportation. This means lessening or eliminating your dependence on travel 【 C5】 _ that result in heavy carbon footprints. Airplanes and car
27、s【 C6】 _ significant amounts of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Walk or bicycle as much as possiblea good method of【 C7】 _ yourself in your destination. Electric trains and buses are also examples of more efficient and cleaner【 C8】_of mechanized travel. Secondly, investigate the agencies you may
28、 choose for your trip to find out their practices and reputations. Ask the company【 C9】 _what they do for the local community and【 C10】_they run their operations. Some may contribute little economically to the area or they may【 C11】 _engage in ecologically damaging practices,【 C12】 _fuel-costly tour
29、s or excessive harassment of wildlife in the name of sightseeing. Thirdly, buy locally. This simple practice can have【 C13】 _ positive implications, both ecologically and economically.【 C14】 _ of food and other goods from outside the region【 C15】 _ a lot of energy in the form of transportation and e
30、nvironmental processing.【 C16】_ foods that are regionally in-season and locally produced reduces 【 C17】 _and helps support local farmers and manufacturers. Finally, tread lightly on the landscape. When visiting a wild area, dont drive or bicycle off designated routes. If camping,【 C18】 _ up all garb
31、age or dispose of it in designated receptacles. 【 C19】 _if dispersed camping is permitted, use preexisting camps【 C20】 _ possible to lessen erosion. 34 【 C1】 （ A） resolve （ B） neglect （ C） initiate （ D） concern 35 【 C2】 （ A） on top of （ B） under control of （ C） in terms of （ D） at the cost of 36 【 C
32、3】 （ A） awareness （ B） carefulness （ C） completeness （ D） usefulness 37 【 C4】 （ A） effective （ B） practical （ C） friendly （ D） convenient 38 【 C5】 （ A） schedules （ B） actions （ C） chances （ D） options 39 【 C6】 （ A） contribute （ B） conduct （ C） attribute （ D） supply 40 【 C7】 （ A） involving （ B） immer
33、sing （ C） imagining （ D） integrating 41 【 C8】 （ A） plans （ B） means （ C） paths （ D） routes 42 【 C9】 （ A） abruptly （ B） sincerely （ C） gradually （ D） directly 43 【 C10】 （ A） when （ B） where （ C） why （ D） how 44 【 C11】 （ A） even （ B） ever （ C） always （ D） almost 45 【 C12】 （ A） as （ B） without （ C） lik
34、e （ D） about 46 【 C13】 （ A） enormous （ B） continuous （ C） temporary （ D） intangible 47 【 C14】 （ A） Production （ B） Import （ C） Consumption （ D） Transit 48 【 C15】 （ A） expands （ B） increases （ C） demands （ D） conserves 49 【 C16】 （ A） Finding （ B） Cooking （ C） Taking （ D） Choosing 50 【 C17】 （ A） time
35、（ B） loss （ C） cost （ D） waste 51 【 C18】 （ A） pack （ B） use （ C） lock （ D） keep 52 【 C19】 （ A） Or （ B） But （ C） So （ D） And 53 【 C20】 （ A） however （ B） whenever （ C） whichever （ D） wherever 三、 PART IV GRAMMAR otherwise she would have replied before now. （ A） ought to have received （ B） has received
36、（ C） couldnt have received （ D） hadnt received 62 In vain_to get the machine sold yesterday. （ A） he tried （ B） had he tried （ C） he had tried （ D） did he try 63 It is desired that his order_ as soon as possible. （ A） will be carried out （ B） should be carried out （ C） must be carried out （ D） would
37、 be carried out 64 I dont believe she will get a raise in pay,_? （ A） do I （ B） will she （ C） wont she （ D） doesnt she 65 Which of the following italicized parts indicates RESULT? （ A） She was extremely exhausted, so that she couldnt talk with you. （ B） He spoke loudly so that audience in the hack c
38、ould also hear him. （ C） So that he could take the first train, he started early in the morning. （ D） Theyll sit nearer the front, so that they can see more clearly. 66 Which “which“ in the following sentences CANNOT be replaced by “as“? （ A） Jane decided to quit her job, which we all knew. （ B） Our
39、 boss invited us to dinner, which was very kind of him. （ C） He changed his mind so frequently, which made me quite angry. （ D） He is a teacher which is clear from his manner. 67 In “The air-dropped spy was caught alive. “ , “alive“ is a(n)_ of the sentence. （ A） object complement （ B） predicative （
40、 C） subject complement （ D） attribute 68 In the sentence “We found it impossible to get everything ready in such short time“ , the italicized part is the_. （ A） indirect object （ B） subject complement （ C） object complement （ D） real object 69 His voice sounds _ on the loudspeaker. （ A） twisted （ B）
41、 distorted （ C） deformed （ D） irregular 70 Rather small in _ , she is often taken for a high-school student. （ A） statute （ B） stature （ C） status （ D） statue 71 _ the heavy fog has delayed the flight, so they wouldnt arrive on time. （ A） Imaginably （ B） Respectively （ C） Plausibly （ D） Presumably 7
42、2 Can you find some _ explanation for his illness since he seems to have no obvious disease? （ A） physical （ B） psychiatric （ C） surgical （ D） psychological 73 How much do these figures stack up to? The underlined part means _ . （ A） stand （ B） refer （ C） equal （ D） amount 74 She seems to be full of
43、 beans all the day. The underlined word means _. （ A） energy （ B） trouble （ C） worries （ D） complaint 75 Any student who doesnt _ to the school rules will be punished. （ A） conform （ B） confirm （ C） confine （ D） confront 76 Women in that country are_the right to vote. （ A） discarded （ B） ignored （ C
44、） denied （ D） refused 77 She still thinks clearly, _ for her great age. （ A） affording （ B） allowing （ C） knowing （ D） accounting 78 She asked the tailor to _ her long sleeve top. （ A） make up （ B） make out （ C） make for （ D） make over 79 To persuade him is nothing but to cast pearls before swine. T
45、he underlined part means_. （ A） quarrel with him （ B） waste time and effort on him （ C） make him sad （ D） argue with him 80 The trial is to be _ while new evidence is being considered. （ A） resumed （ B） suspended （ C） ended （ D） continued 81 They plan to open a new branch on the _ that business here
46、 keeps growing. （ A） consumption （ B） assumption （ C） conclusion （ D） presumption 82 The heavy frog_to the traffic jam of the busy city. （ A） aided （ B） adapted （ C） added （ D） attributed 83 Dont _ the habit of finding excuses for losing. （ A） come of （ B） fall into （ C） stick to （ D） get over 83 In
47、 the end, it got a bit tedious, queuing to see the millionaire. As befitted our colour, marshals waved us through the outer gates into the court of preliminary investigation; but here we waited for some hours with perhaps a thousand others until, eventually, there were checks on the authenticity of
48、our displays. After that it was the whole day progressing along an upward-spiralling ramp, rehearsing answers to hypothetical questions, eyeing each other until we reached the first level platform and presented ourselves. Tests continued throughout the night; but I experienced no difficulty in produ
49、cing correct responses. As the sun rose, the other eleven of my group were on the downward ramp, while I rejoined the slow onward climb. The second level was reached, once again, some time towards evening. Here the questioning was more indeterminate. But my preparations were adequate. And so 1 rose to the third and final level. The thousands which had prese
