1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 441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 The financial analysis project has to be finished by （ A） Friday afternoon. （ B） the weekend. （ C） Monday. （ D） the end of the month. 3 Why did the woman suggest not giving everyone an extra day off so quickl
4、y? （ A） There will still be much work. （ B） They dont deserve it. （ C） A new project could appear. （ D） The financial analysis project cant wait. 4 According to the conversation, the meeting the man attends （ A） has just started. （ B） will start in a minute. （ C） wont last long. （ D） has been on for
5、 hours. 5 What has made John so surprised? （ A） He discovered he wasnt registered in Chemistry 302 A （ B） He discovered he was registered in Chemistry 302 B （ C） He didnt know he was registered in Chemistry 302A and 302B （ D） He wasnt registered in Chemistry 302B 6 The reason behind the confusion sh
6、ould be that （ A） the man mixed up the two classes. （ B） the man didnt switch class in time. （ C） there had been a mistake during the add/drop process. （ D） the man didnt fill the add/drop form. 7 Whats Kates advice to John? （ A） Come to the registration office with the form. （ B） Continue attending
7、 Professor Andersons class. （ C） Sort out the problem himself. （ D） Switch to Dr. Boltons class. 8 According to Rose, a “smart“ car （ A） is equipped with advanced devices. （ B） is installed with a robot. （ C） is intelligent and can think itself. （ D） can talk with people. 9 According to the man, his
8、 brother （ A） does the work of making maps. （ B） is quite familiar with the citys routes. （ C） is a geographic specialist. （ D） knows more than a computerized map. 10 The radar warning systems can （ A） tell drivers accidents on the road in advance. （ B） remind drivers when there is only a little oil
9、 left. （ C） help drivers change the direction. （ D） give alarm signals if drivers get too close to other cars. 11 What was the reason the man was late? （ A） He couldnt find the way. （ B） His car ran out of oil. （ C） He came at rush hour. （ D） His car wasnt smart enough. SECTION B PASSAGES Directions
10、: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 One of the hobbies the cavemen had was （ A） hunting. （ B） fighting. （ C） drawing. （ D） riding. 13 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as Gorge Washingtons hobby? （ A）
11、 Making telescopes. （ B） Mathematics. （ C） Agriculture. （ D） Designing furniture. 14 Why are hobbies today more important than ever? （ A） We need something to relax. （ B） We have more free time. （ C） We realize their importance. （ D） We can get pleasure from hobbies. 15 The travel information is int
12、ended for （ A） all passengers on board the plane. （ B） passengers who want to visit the center of Sydney. （ C） passengers who visit Sydney for the first time. （ D） all crew on board the plane. 16 The following transportations are available from the airport to the city EXCEPT （ A） taxis. （ B） subways
13、. （ C） buses. （ D） coach services. 17 The announcer finally reminded the passengers of （ A） the prices the major hotels charge. （ B） the places where passengers can hail a taxi. （ C） the Departure Tax passengers have to pay. （ D） the price of the next flight leaving Sydney. 18 In one of the exercise
14、s, the professor asked his student to （ A） find out the meaning of life. （ B） record their day-to-day life. （ C） spend more money. （ D） keep track of every penny they spend. 19 When money is involved, our relationship with others （ A） will become stronger. （ B） will be weakened. （ C） will be clearly
15、 defined. （ D） will remain the same. 20 In the book, the author tries to explain that （ A） money is useless to us. （ B） money is the aim of life. （ C） money should be an instrument. （ D） money is everything. 21 Which of the following does the author NOT agree with? （ A） One shouldnt lend money to fr
16、iends. （ B） The meaning of life doesnt completely lie in money. （ C） Happiness is not necessarily the result of wealth. （ D） Money is important in modern society. 22 The strike is to protest against （ A） social and economic policies. （ B） transportation problems. （ C） school safety issues. （ D） regi
17、onal election. 23 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. 24 The experiment is to take place （ A） in outer space. （ B） from a pyramid. （ C） on the Internet
18、. （ D） on another planet. 25 Which of the following material is NOT used to communicate with outer space life? （ A） Images. （ B） Videos. （ C） Sounds. （ D） Radar. 26 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
19、. （ C） is about 20% of the city population. （ D） has decreased in the past two years. 27 Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT? （ A） Most of those infected are African American. （ B） Men aged between 40 and 50 are among the worst affected. （ C） The city is to solve the problem b
20、y taking more tests. （ D） People are taking the HIV/AIDS testing seriously. 28 _people were rescued after the ship sank. （ A） 1200 （ B） 58 （ C） 46 （ D） 104 29 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
21、explosion. （ D） Bad weather condition. 30 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. 31 Whats the serious problem the develop
22、ing countries 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. 32 How many countries is lack of health workers? （ A） 57. （ B） 36. （ C） 21 （ D） Unclear. 33 One of the purpo
23、ses 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
24、the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. 33 It is all very well to blame traffic jams, the cost of petrol and the【 C1】_pace of modern life, but manners on the roads are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men become monsters 【 C2
25、】 _the wheel. It is all very well, again, to have a tiger in the tank, but to have one in the drivers seat is【 C3】_matter altogether. You might tolerate the odd road-hog, the rude and inconsiderate driver, but nowadays the well-mannered motorist is the【 C4】 _to the rule. Perhaps the situation 【 C5】
26、_a “Be Kind to Other Drivers“ campaign, 【 C6】 _it may get completely【 C7】 _. Road politeness is not only good manners, but good【 C8】 _too. It takes the most cool-headed and good-tempered of drivers to【 C9】 _the temptation to revenge when【 C10】 _to uncivilized behavior. On the other hand, a little po
27、liteness goes a long way towards【 C11】 _the tensions of motoring. A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in【 C12】 _to an act of politeness helps to 【 C13】 _an atmosphere of goodwill and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such acknowledgements of politeness are all too【 C14
28、】 _ today. Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it. 【 C15】 _, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. Typical examples are the driver who brakes 【 C16】 _to allow a car to emerge【 C17】 _a side street at some hazard to following traffic, 【 C18】 _a few sec
29、onds later the road would be clear anyway; or the man who waves a child across a zebra【 C19】 _into the path of oncoming vehicles that may be unable to stop【 C20】 _. Years ago the experts warned us that the car-ownership explosion would demand a lot more give-and-take from all road users. It is high
30、time for all of us to take this message to heart. 34 【 C1】 （ A） hasty （ B） prompt （ C） urgent （ D） quick 35 【 C2】 （ A） on （ B） above （ C） behind （ D） by 36 【 C3】 （ A） the other （ B） all other （ C） another （ D） other 37 【 C4】 （ A） exclusion （ B） exception （ C） modification （ D） access 38 【 C5】 （ A） c
31、alls for （ B） calls out （ C） calls upon （ D） calls up 39 【 C6】 （ A） moreover （ B） while （ C） otherwise （ D） till 40 【 C7】 （ A） out of hand （ B） in hand （ C） at hand （ D） off hand 41 【 C8】 （ A） doubt （ B） reason （ C） discipline （ D） sense 42 【 C9】 （ A） resist （ B） persist （ C） consist （ D） insist 43
32、【 C10】 （ A） subject （ B） being subjected （ C） subjected （ D） is subjected 44 【 C11】 （ A） dismissing （ B） relieving （ C） releasing （ D） removing 45 【 C12】 （ A） appeal （ B） approach （ C） reflection （ D） response 46 【 C13】 （ A） create （ B） produce （ C） proceed （ D） raise 47 【 C14】 （ A） common （ B） rare
33、 （ C） extraordinary （ D） unique 48 【 C15】 （ A） Therefore （ B） Furthermore （ C） However （ D） Thus 49 【 C16】 （ A） politely （ B） carefully （ C） vigorously （ D） violently 50 【 C17】 （ A） at （ B） on （ C） to （ D） from 51 【 C18】 （ A） though （ B） when （ C） where （ D） which 52 【 C19】 （ A） crossing （ B） cross
34、（ C） being crossed （ D） to cross 53 【 C20】 （ A） on time （ B） in time （ C） at a time （ D） at times 三、 PART IV GRAMMAR it was not your fault. （ A） retort （ B） represent （ C） reproach （ D） repress 76 My boss has failed me so many times that I no longer place any_on what he promises. （ A） assurance （ B）
35、 probability （ C） reliance （ D） conformity 77 They send information every week,_whether its useful or not. （ A） in consideration of （ B） irrespective of （ C） with the exception of （ D） with regard to 78 The little boy was_for getting his shoes and socks wet. （ A） charged （ B） accused （ C） fined （ D）
36、 scolded 79 The reporter managed to get an_interview with the Prime Minister. （ A） exclusive （ B） excessive （ C） inclusive （ D） extinct 80 He will not turn the cold_on me when I am in trouble. （ A） back （ B） heart （ C） eye （ D） shoulder 81 It didnt_me that you would object to the decision. （ A） occu
37、r to （ B） hit upon （ C） flash to （ D） happen to 82 Dont smoke in the meeting room. The smoke_my eyes. （ A） disturbs （ B） bothers （ C） upsets （ D） irritates 83 More than one-third of the Chinese in the United States live in California,_in San Francisco. （ A） previously （ B） predominantly （ C） practic
38、ally （ D） permanently 83 Once upon a time, you believed in the tooth fairy. You counted on the stability of housing prices and depended on bankers to be, well, dependable. And you figured that taking vitamins was good for you. Oh, its painful when another myth gets shattered. Recent research suggest
39、s that a daily multivitamin is a waste of money for most peopleand theres growing evidence that some other old standbys may even hurt your health. Last year, researchers published new findings from the Womens Health Initiative, a long-term study of more than 160,000 midlife women. The data showed th
40、at multivitamin-takers are no healthier than those who dont pop the pills. Vitamin supplements came into vogue in the early 1900s, when it was difficult for most people to get a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. Back then, vitamin-deficiency diseases werent unheard-of: the bowe
41、d legs and deformed ribs of rickets(caused by a severe shortage of vitamin D)or the skin problems. But these days, youre extremely unlikely to be seriously deficient if you eat an average American diet. Most of us could do with a couple more daily servings of produce, but a multi doesnt do a good jo
42、b at substituting for those. Experts say multivitamins have maybe two dozen ingredients but plants have hundreds of other useful compounds. If you just take a multivitamin, youre missing lots of compounds that may be providing benefits. Another myth about vitamin is that vitamin C could prevent cold
43、s. Today, drugstores are full of vitamin C-based remedies. Studies say: Buyer, beware. Recently, researchers analyzed a raft of studies going back several decades and involving more than 11,000 subjects to arrive at a disappointing conclusion: Vitamin C didnt ward off colds, except among marathoners
44、, skiers, and soldiers on subarctic exercises. Then can the vitamin cut the length of colds? Yes and no. Taking the vitamin daily does seem to reduce the time youll spend sniffling but not enough to notice. Adults typically have cold symptoms for 12 days a year; a daily pill could cut that to 11 day
45、s. Kids might go from 28 days of runny noses to 24 per year. The researchers conclude that minor reductions like these dont justify the expense and bother of year-round pill-popping(taking C only after symptoms crop up doesnt help). Some people would think that vitamin pills might not help you, but
46、they cant hurt either. However, a series of large-scale studies has turned this thinking on its head. Studies have raised concerns that taking high doses of folic acid could raise the risk of colon cancer. Still others suggest a connection between high doses of some vitamins and heart disease. Some
47、expert says vitamins are safe when you get them in food, but in pill form, they can act more like a drug with the potential for unexpected and sometimes dangerous effects. 84 At the beginning of the passage, the author indicates that （ A） bankers could be depended on. （ B） housing prices would alway
48、s remain stable. （ C） vitamins bring benefits to people. （ D） myth about vitamins is no longer believable. 85 According to the passage, vitamin-deficiency diseases were caused by （ A） not taking vitamin pills. （ B） not having various fruits and vegetables. （ C） eating an average American diet. （ D）
49、shortage of vitamin D 86 The phrase “ward off in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to （ A） cure. （ B） keep away. （ C） worsen. （ D） relieve. 87 Whats experts opinion about taking vitamin pills? （ A） It is safe for our health. （ B） It does more good than harm. （ C） It may bring us some side effects. （ D） It will reduce the length of colds. 88 From the passage, we learn that the author （ A） feel
