1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 478 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 What is Sam suffering from? （ A） Cold. （ B） Lung. （ C） Cough. （ D） Congestion. 3 What has happened to Sam? （ A） He has been run over by a train. （ B） He is trying to run over to a train. （ C） He has been run
4、ning along by a train. （ D） He feels like being run over by a train. 4 According to the prescription, how many times does Sam have to take the medicine in a week altogether? （ A） Four times. （ B） Forty-two times. （ C） Twenty-four times. （ D） Twenty-eight times. 5 What was wrong with the man? （ A） He
5、 gut a high fever. （ B） He got a bad cold. （ C） He got a headache. （ D） He got a fracture. 6 What was the trouble with Henry? （ A） He could not write the letters without Jasons help. （ B） He could not deal with the documents without Jasons help. （ C） He could not receive the guests without Jasons he
6、lp. （ D） He could not finish the monthly report without Jasons help. 7 What would Lily do first after she left Jasons house? （ A） She would go to the chemists. （ B） She would type the letters for Henry. （ C） She would go to the supermarket for Jason. （ D） She would meet Winnie. 8 Where is Joans fami
7、ly going to spend summer? （ A） Italy. （ B） Portugal. （ C） Costa Rica. （ D） Spain. 9 Why does Joan ask Charles for help? （ A） Because Charles knows a lot about the place. （ B） Because Charles is thought to have been there. （ C） Because Charles had seen lots of hotels there. （ D） Because Charles is th
8、ought to be a good advisor. 10 What is very important to Joan about a hotel? （ A） It should be on the beach. （ B） It should have balconies. （ C） It should overlook the beach. （ D） It should be near the sea. 11 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） Joan has decided not to stay in that ho
9、tel. （ B） Joan has decided to use the tent. （ C） The ad turned out to be very exaggerative. （ D） Charles advises Joan to have a try. 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 The trav
10、el information is intended 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. 13 The following transportations are available from the airport to the city EXCEPT （ A
11、） taxis. （ B） subways. （ C） buses. （ D） coach services. 14 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. 15 W
12、hat is the main topic of the passage? （ A） Energy conservation. （ B） Transportation of the future. （ C） Strip cities. （ D） Advantages of air transportation over railroads. 16 When are airplanes not fuel efficient? （ A） On short trips. （ B） On long trips. （ C） When flying over cities. （ D） When flyin
13、g at high altitudes. 17 How does a maglev operate? （ A） It uses nuclear energy. （ B） It rests on a cushion of pressurized air. （ C） It flies over magnetically activated tracks. （ D） It uses a device similar to a jet engine. 18 According to the speaker, what is one advantage of the maglev? （ A） It is
14、 more comfortable than a conventional train. （ B） It doesnt require very much track maintenance. （ C） It doesnt remain in any station very long. （ D） It carries more passengers than a conventional train. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen t
15、o them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 19 How many questions have been solved up till now? （ A） 16. （ B） 8. （ C） 6 （ D） 20 20 According to the news, what is the US manufacturers concern about the Chinese textile imports? （ A） Chinese products are better than Americans. （ B） Chin
16、ese products are cheaper than Americans. （ C） China does not obey the spirit of free trade. （ D） Chinese products are more competitive than Americans. 21 How many partners are there in this project? （ A） Five. （ B） Six. （ C） Seven. （ D） Eight. 22 What right is not given to Japan? （ A） To own a fifth
17、 of jobs at the head office. （ B） To construct and house the main research facility. （ C） To act as some ITERs top post. （ D） To host ITER. 23 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） Nearly 99% of Sudanese went to vote. （ B） Almost 99% of voters voted for independence. （ C） About 99% of p
18、eople accepted the presidents proposal. （ D） Around 99% of voters were from oil-rich border region. 24 Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir （ A） was willing to vote himself. （ B） would accept the decision of the public. （ C） was doubtful about a peaceful vote. （ D） hoped the vote can bring peace. 25 Wh
19、at happened m the accident? （ A） The explosions caused 7 casualties. （ B） Several bombs exploded on Wednesday. （ C） The police prevented the blasts in time. （ D） The explosions occurred at the same time. 26 Which of the following is INCORRECT? （ A） The explosions occurred at the western entrance to
20、the Kazimiyah neighborhood. （ B） The aim of the explosions was to accelerate hatred between two sects. （ C） The explosions happened at intersections. （ D） The explosions happened in unoccupied cars. 27 Who has been assassinated according to the news? （ A） Sri Lankas Prime Minister （ B） Sri Lankas Fo
21、reign Minister （ C） Sri Lankas Minority Leader （ D） Sri Lankas separatists leader 28 Which of the following statements is NOT true? （ A） Mr. Kadirgamar was dead at home. （ B） Mr. Kadirgamar was-shot in the head. （ C） Mr. Kadirgamar was an important figure in the government. （ D） The Tamil Tiger rebe
22、ls are the main suspects. 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. 29 There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most 【 B1】 held i
23、s that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means 【 B2】 the pavement into a busy street! 【 B3】 you must pass under a ladder you can 【 B4】 bad luck by crossing your fingers and 【 B5】 them crossed until you have seen a dog. 【 B6】 , you may lick your finger and 【 B7】 a cross on the toe of yo
24、ur shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the 【 B8】 has dried. Another common 【 B9】 is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house it will either bring 【 B10】 to the person who opened it or to the whole 【 B11】 . Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is 【 B12】 , as it inevitably brin
25、gs rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month 【 B13】 on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay 【 B14】 . The worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, 【 B15】 it brings seven years of bad luck! The su
26、perstition is supposed to 【 B16】 in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are 【 B17】 witchcraft. It is 【 B18】 lucky if a black cat crosses your path although in America the exact opposite belief pre
27、vails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood 【 B19】 luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as “my car has never 【 B20】 , touch wood?“ 29 【 B1】 （ A） broadly （ B） widely （ C） quickly （ D） speedily 30 【 B2】 （ A） r
28、unning from （ B） jumping off （ C） stepping off （ D） keeping from 31 【 B3】 （ A） If （ B） As （ C） Though （ D） Unless 32 【 B4】 （ A） erase （ B） remove （ C） avoid （ D） ease 33 【 B5】 （ A） keep （ B） keeping （ C） kept （ D） to keep 34 【 B6】 （ A） Consequently （ B） However （ C） Comparatively （ D） Alternatively
29、35 【 B7】 （ A） make （ B） print （ C） perform （ D） produce 36 【 B8】 （ A） label （ B） symbol （ C） mark （ D） cut 37 【 B9】 （ A） argument （ B） superstition （ C） opinion （ D） idea 38 【 B10】 （ A） loss （ B） difficulty （ C） tragedy （ D） misfortune 39 【 B11】 （ A） house （ B） household （ C） home （ D） chicer 40 【 B
30、12】 （ A） unwise （ B） unintelligent （ C） unpopular （ D） unfortunate 41 【 B13】 （ A） falls （ B） retires （ C） drops （ D） happens 42 【 B14】 （ A） away （ B） outdoors （ C） indoors （ D） far 43 【 B15】 （ A） when （ B） as （ C） if （ D） though 44 【 B16】 （ A） have originated （ B） be originating （ C） be originated （
31、 D） originate 45 【 B17】 （ A） concerned about （ B） related with （ C） associated with （ D） connected in 46 【 B18】 （ A） especially （ B） specially （ C） frequently （ D） rarely 47 【 B19】 （ A） as （ B） for （ C） in （ D） of 48 【 B20】 （ A） broken up （ B） broken off （ C） broken away （ D） broken down 三、 PART IV
32、GRAMMAR it was not your fault. （ A） retort （ B） represent （ C） reproach （ D） repress 67 It was recommended that passengers _ smoke during the flight. （ A） not （ B） need not （ C） could not （ D） would not 68 She intends to move that the committee _ discussion on this issue. （ A） suspends （ B） suspend
33、（ C） will suspend （ D） suspended 69 Stop shouting! I cant hear the football _ . （ A） explanation （ B） interpretation （ C） judgment （ D） commentary 70 She was regarded as a beauty when she was at college. After giving birth to a baby, she became _ beautiful. （ A） the most （ B） more （ C） most （ D） all
34、 the more 71 Every singer was presented with a _ of flowers. （ A） bundle （ B） batch （ C） bunch （ D） bag 72 500 _ far from enough for the girl to complete even one semester at college. （ A） are （ B） has （ C） have （ D） is 73 He promised to return the book the next day without _ . （ A） fail （ B） defaul
35、t （ C） trouble （ D） failure 74 James has just arrived, but I didnt know he _ until yesterday.2005 （ A） will come （ B） was coming （ C） had been coming （ D） came 75 Nine is to three _ three is to one. （ A） when （ B） that （ C） which （ D） what 76 Winter is the_season at most hotels in this seaside down,
36、 because very few tourists come to stay. （ A） slow （ B） slack （ C） low （ D） quiet 77 Being colour-blind, Sally cant make a _ between red and green.（ 2001 年考试真题） （ A） difference （ B） distinction （ C） comparison （ D） division 78 _, Ill marry him all the same. （ A） Was he rich or poor （ B） Whether rich
37、 or poor （ C） Were he rich or poor （ D） Be he rich or poor 78 Insiders “Insiders,“ rated “R“ and with a running time of about two hours and forty minutes is an intelligent thriller about big .business versus the little guy. Al Pacino stars as Lowell Bergman, producer of the CBS show “60 Minutes“ and
38、 Russell Crowe plays Jeffrey Wyegand, a recently fired executive with the Brown and Williamson tobacco company. Bergman knows Wyegand has a major news story to reveal about the corruption in the tobacco business. Wyegand is scared for his safety and the safety of his family, but feels compelled to t
39、alk to Bergman and get the whole truth out on 60 Minutes. Bergman, a man of high integrity, insures complete confidentiality to Wyegand. Wyegand slowly and very cautiously opens up to Bergman, only to find his anonymity compromised and his life rapidly falling apart. The movie begins with a heavily
40、guarded truck driving a blindfolded reporter to a secret hideout for an exclusive interview with the leader of a well known terrorist group. Youll never figure this scene out unless you get lots of descriptions. I think they began the movie with this scene to show how far the 60 Minutes crew would g
41、o to get an important story. Although there are lots of other characters in this film, the movie focuses around Bergman and Wyegand and their voices are very distinct and easy to pick up. This was good. There was lots of dialogue, which was also good, although lots of the dialogue was rapid fire so
42、youll need to stay sharply focused. As most thrillers, even though this one is based on true facts, many of the scenes are fast paced. Lots of scenes quickly jump from one thing to another. From the visually impaired point of view, on a couple of occasions my sighted assistant had difficulty underst
43、anding what was happening and obviously had a hard time describing those scenes to me. You could feel the tension growing as the story unfolded which was good, but there were numerous scenes with just music that continued to build the tension for those who could see. For me however, those scenes wer
44、e only an interruption of the tension and took away from my enjoyment of the picture. There were definitely things I missed in this film but going out to this movie was still well worth it. Ill advise you to check it out yourself. Its an interesting one. 79 According to the passage, the film “Inside
45、rs“ is mainly about all of the following EXCEPT （ A） the CBS show “60 Minutes“. （ B） Jeffrey Wyegand. （ C） the Brown and Williamson tobacco company. （ D） the corruption of the company. 80 What happens to Jeffrey Wyegand, when he reveals the big news to Lowell Bergman? （ A） His former company comprom
46、ises with him. （ B） He is still able to keep himself anonymous. （ C） He has eventually got his life into great trouble. （ D） Lowell Bergman conceals his identity as promised. 81 The movie is （ A） an action movie. （ B） an intelligence movie. （ C） an intelligent thriller. （ D） a detective movie. 82 Fr
47、om the introduction of the movie, what do we know about the author of this passage? （ A） He is intelligent. （ B） He is visually impaired. （ C） He is a serious critic （ D） He is keen on observation. 82 Almost 60% of five-year-olds in some of Britains poorest areas do not reach a “good level“ of behav
48、iour and understandingdouble that found in wealthier suburban parts of England, a review into Britains widening social and health inequalities says. Inequalities in childrens development between local authorities are revealed by data published by Sir Michael Marmot, professor of epidemiology(流行病学 )a
49、nd public health at University College London, who last year produced a landmark government review into how wealth affects health. The key determinants of health, he argues, relate to a host of issues including employment, the welfare state and child development. His new report shows that 44% of all five-year-olds in England are considered by their teachers to be falling behind in their development. However in commuter towns, such as Solihull and Richmond upon
