1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 510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 What is the conversation about? （ A） Writing formal report. （ B） A part-time job in the vacation. （ C） A project in helping learning style. （ D） Tutoring in high school. 3 At the end of the conversation, what
4、 will the speakers probably do next? （ A） Go to a job interview. （ B） Finish their lab report. （ C） Conduct a survey. （ D） Go to the Department. 4 Who are the speakers? （ A） Teachers. （ B） News reporters （ C） Students. （ D） Educators. 5 Where does the man invite the woman to go? （ A） The opening cer
5、emony of a friends shop. （ B） The opening ceremony of a new cinema. （ C） The opening premier of a new movie. （ D） The opening premier of a new TV series. 6 How much did the man pay for the tickets? （ A） $50. （ B） $100. （ C） 200 （ D） For free. 7 Which of the following is CORRECT? （ A） The woman is no
6、t interested in the movie. （ B） Coca cola is a major sponsor of the movie. （ C） The regular price is much lower than $50. （ D） The man will pick up the woman at 9 pm. 8 What are the speakers talking about? （ A） Tobacco advertisement. （ B） Tobacco companies. （ C） Smoking men. （ D） Smoking women. 9 Ho
7、w many women die of smoking each year? （ A） 14,000. （ B） 15,000. （ C） 140,000. （ D） 1,400,000. 10 Which statements is true about a light cigarette? （ A） A light cigarette contains low nicotine and tar content. （ B） Smoking a light cigarette is different from smoking a regular one. （ C） Women who smo
8、ke light cigarettes want to get higher levels of nicotine. （ D） Tobacco companies advertise cigarettes as “light“ to obscure smoking risks. 11 What themes are the most popular in tobacco advertisements? （ A） Macho or cool expression. （ B） Social and culture events. （ C） Sports and entertainment. （ D
9、） Social and political issues. 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 were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War? （ A） The threat of poisonous desert animals an
10、d plants. （ B） The exhaustion of energy resources. （ C） The destruction of oil wells. （ D） The spread of the black powder from the fires. 13 What was the good news for scientists? （ A） The underground oil resources have not been affected. （ B） Most of the desert animals and plants have managed to su
11、rvive. （ C） The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating. （ D） The underground water resources have not been polluted. 14 What are the officials trying to do at the moment? （ A） To restore the normal production of the oil wells. （ B） To estimate the losses caused by the fires. （ C） To remove
12、the oil left in the desert. （ D） To use the oil left in the oil lakes. 15 Women prisoners in Britain _ （ A） are kept in open prisons （ B） are allowed out of the prison grounds （ C） are ordered to do cooking and cleaning （ D） are a small portion of the prison population 16 In what way are the open pr
13、isons different from the closed prisons? （ A） Some of their prisoners are allowed to study or work outside prisons. （ B） Most of their prisoners are expected to work. （ C） Their prisoners are often sent to special centers for skill training. （ D） Their prisoners are allowed freedom to visit their fa
14、milies. 17 What do we learn about prisoners in Britain? （ A） They are encouraged to do maintenance for the training centre. （ B） Most of them get paid for their work. （ C） They have to cook their own meals. （ D） They can choose to do community work. 18 Which of the following statements is NOT true a
15、bout life 150 years ago? （ A） Travelling long distances were easier than before. （ B） Messages could be sent quickly. （ C） Crossing the ocean could be done safely. （ D） The fear of wild animals became a big barrier of communication. 19 What advantage did the 20th century have over the 19th century?
16、（ A） The new invention of the train made traveling possible. （ B） Information could be spread immediately. （ C） People didnt get as much exercise anymore. （ D） Travelling by boat was still dangerous. 20 In the improvement of communication, which is NOT mentioned as one of the most important inventio
17、ns of the 20th century? （ A） The Internet. （ B） The telephone. （ C） The television. （ D） The telegraph. 21 What is the main idea of the passage? （ A） The world is shrinking physically. （ B） The 20th century saw incredible inventions （ C） The way we live and communicate has changed over the centuries
18、. （ D） The computer revolution has made life more convenient. 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 Australias new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has opposed （ A） corruption in Papua N
19、ew Guinea. （ B） mining in the Kokoda Track. （ C） making a fortune in Papua New Guinea. （ D） protest against Australia. 23 The US auto-makers decided to stop their action because _. （ A） Japanese auto-makers promised to stop dumping cars in the US （ B） the Government promised to solve the US-Japan tr
20、ade imbalance （ C） three US companies have ended the US Japan trade imbalance （ D） Japan agreed to sell cars at the agreed prices inside the US 24 How much has Chinese economy increased between April and June? （ A） 9.9%. （ B） 7.9%. （ C） 6.1%. （ D） 7.1%. 25 What has China done to improve its economy?
21、 （ A） Expanding the domestic demand in the country. （ B） Having taken a series of steps including expand exports. （ C） Having taken a series of steps including expand imports. （ D） Cooperating with other countries whose economy is weak. 26 How many countries attended the close-door meeting held in L
22、ondon? （ A） 4. （ B） 7. （ C） 6 （ D） 5 27 What is the main focus of Mondays meeting in London according to diplomats? （ A） It was to convince Russia and China of the need to ratchet up pressure on Iran. （ B） It was for the IAEA to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council. （ C） It was for the U.N. Secur
23、ity Council to impose sanctions on Iran. （ D） It was how to adopt a diplomatic settlement with Iran. 28 Which of the following details is INCORRECT? （ A） Newspapers in Britain have long had great influence over Governments, much to the resentment of the politicians. （ B） The Labor party delegates wi
24、ll be hoping for plenty of coverage from the media assembled there. （ C） The ruling Conservative partys annual conference is getting underway in Brighton. （ D） Sometimes in politics it appears its not so much what you do but what you seem to be doing that counts. 29 Who was famous for attacking two
25、big press barons? （ A） Brime Minister Tony Blair. （ B） Lord Bearerbrook. （ C） Lord Rothermere. （ D） Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin. 30 The sectarian clashes occurred between _. （ A） Muslims and Buddhists （ B） Christians and Buddhists （ C） Muslims and Christians （ D） local police and religious groups
26、 31 The clashes were triggered by _. （ A） an anti-Christianity rally in the island （ B） religious tensions in the country （ C） a rally thats aimed to promote peace among religious groups （ D） police intervention in solving trivial religious disputes 二、 PART III CLOZE (15 MIN) Directions: There are 2
27、0 blanks in the following passage. Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. 31 Whether we want it or not we are all greedy (1)_ nature. From the moment we are born and to the last day of our life we(2)_ have an unsatisfied hunge
28、r to(3)_ more than we have. Greed is a way for us to take care of our needs and to make sure that we have enough in life. If you do not(4)_ me then look at any child. Children and especially babies do not have any social norms that they have to(5)_. All of their desires are engraved in them from bir
29、th. No matter(6)_ it is a toy or extra 5 minutes of hugging with Mommy or Daddy, children do not want to share it with anybody.(7)_ parents we teach them that it is good to share and to be generous,(8)_ generosity does not come(9)_. It is a fact that generous people are(10)_ in life, they feel that
30、their life is more meaningful and they(11)_ it more. We often(12)_ generosity with money and wealth; however this is just the(13)_ of the iceberg. Being generous does not only(14)_ leaving a big tip at a restaurant or buying the most expensive gifts for Christmas. Generosity is all about giving and
31、you can give your time, attention, love, help, and a smile(15)_you can give money and(16)_. Cultivating the spirit of generosity can be an eye-opening(17)_ for you because you will see in how many areas of your life you werent generous enough.(18)_ you open your heart to the world around you and sta
32、rt giving more to it then you will(19)_ how much more you will receive(20)_. 32 (1) （ A） beyond （ B） by （ C） from （ D） in 33 (2) （ A） consistently （ B） gradually （ C） regularly （ D） constantly 34 (3) （ A） possess （ B） involve （ C） provide （ D） imagine 35 (4) （ A） confront with （ B） communicate with
33、（ C） agree with （ D） collide with 36 (5) （ A） follow （ B） fulfill （ C） adapt （ D） imitate 37 (6) （ A） when （ B） whether （ C） how （ D） that 38 (7) （ A） With （ B） For （ C） As （ D） To 39 (8) （ A） however （ B） similarly （ C） so （ D） consequently 40 (9) （ A） duly （ B） readily （ C） suddenly （ D） naturally
34、 41 (10) （ A） more efficient （ B） happier （ C） more gloomy （ D） richer 42 (11) （ A） demand （ B） approve （ C） produce （ D） appreciate 43 (12) （ A） attach （ B） coordinate （ C） associate （ D） cooperate 44 (13) （ A） tip （ B） block （ C） part （ D） bar 45 (14) （ A） dictate （ B） mean （ C） mark （ D） say 46 (
35、15) （ A） as much as （ B） as many as （ C） as well as （ D） as good as 47 (16) （ A） material （ B） matter （ C） stuff （ D） product 48 (17) （ A） feeling （ B） sense （ C） way （ D） experience 49 (18) （ A） Unless （ B） If （ C） Because （ D） Until 50 (19) （ A） undertake （ B） tolerate （ C） neglect （ D） notice 51
36、(20) （ A） in reply （ B） in turn （ C） in return （ D） in vain 三、 PART IV GRAMMAR runs （ B） is hearing; is running （ C） is hearing; runs （ D） hears; is running 66 The city will _ these buildings to make room for the new highway. （ A） tear off （ B） tear out （ C） tear away （ D） tear down 67 I told him ho
37、w to get there, but perhaps I _ him a map. （ A） should have given （ B） ought to give （ C） had to give （ D） must have given 68 I didnt see her in the meeting-room this afternoon. She _ at the meeting. （ A） mustnt have spoken （ B） shouldnt have spoken （ C） neednt have spoken （ D） couldnt have spoken 6
38、9 By 1929, Mickey Mouse was as popular _children as Coca-Cola. （ A） for （ B） it （ C） one （ D） among 70 The defending lawyer quickly spotted the _ in the allegations made by the prosecution. （ A） difference （ B） inconsistency （ C） deficiency （ D） gap 71 The security of the passengers is supposed to _
39、 by the captain. （ A） see to （ B） seeing to （ C） be seen to （ D） seen to 72 The policemen went into action_when they heard the alarm. （ A） promptly （ B） presently （ C） quickly （ D） directly 73 There is no reason they should limit how much vitamin you take, _ they can limit how much water you drink.
40、（ A） much more than （ B） no more than （ C） no less than （ D） any more than 74 The housewives would usually _ the fruit before making their minds up which to buy. （ A） pick out （ B） pick on （ C） pick up （ D） pick over 75 It is only when you nearly lose someone _ fully conscious of how much you value
41、him. （ A） do you become （ B） then you become （ C） that you become （ D） have you become 76 He is a solemn person _ temperament so its extremely hard to make him smile, let alone _. （ A） by, laugh （ B） with, laughing （ C） through, to laugh （ D） by, to laugh 77 The _ he is filled with about his sons wo
42、ndering alone into the forest at night has almost driven him mad. （ A） troubles （ B） complaints （ C） ignorance （ D） misgivings 78 After the heavy rain, a builder was called to repair the roof, which was （ A） leaking （ B） trickling （ C） dripping （ D） floating 79 The book gives a brief_of the course o
43、f his research up till now.（ 2004年考试真题） （ A） outline （ B） reference （ C） frame （ D） outlook 80 Share prices on the Stock Exchange plunged sharply in the morning but _ slightly in the afternoon. （ A） regained （ B） recovered （ C） restored （ D） revived 81 Which of the following words can NOT be used to
44、 complete “Weve seen the film_“? （ A） before （ B） recently （ C） lately （ D） yet 81 He was a funny looking man with a cheerful face, good-natured and a great talker. He was described by his student, the great philosopher Plato, as“ the best and most just and wisest man.“ Yet, the same man was condemn
45、ed to death for his beliefs. The man was the Greek philosopher, Socrates, and he was condemned for not believing in the recognized gods and for corrupting young people. The second charge stemmed from his association with numerous young men who came to Athens from all over the civilized world to stud
46、y under him. Socrates method of teaching was to ask questions and, by pretending not to know the answers, to press his students into thinking for themselves. His teachings had unsurpassed influence on all the great Greek and Roman schools of philosophy. Yet, for all his fame and influence, Socrates
47、himself never wrote a word. Socrates encouraged new ideas and free thinking in the young, and this was frightening to the conservative people. They wanted him silenced. Yet, many were probably surprised that he accepted death so readily. Socrates had the right to ask for a lesser penalty, and he pro
48、bably could have won over enough of the people who had previously condemned him. But Socrates, as a firm believer in law, reasoned that it was proper to submit to the death sentence. So, he calmly accepted his fate and drank a cup of poison hemlock in the presence of his grief-stricken friends and s
49、tudents. 82 In the first paragraph, the word yet is used to introduce_. （ A） contrast （ B） a sequence （ C） emphasize （ D） an example. 83 Socrates was condemned to death because he_. （ A） believed in law. （ B） was a philosopher. （ C） published outspoken philosophical articles. （ D） advocated original opinion. 84 By mentioning that Socrates himself never wrote anything, the writer
