1、专业英语四级模拟试卷 92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 convers
3、ations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 What is the main subject of the debate? （ A） The popularity of advertisement. （ B） The function of advertisement. （ C） The ways of advertisement. （ D） Benefits of advertisement. 3 Which of the following is tru
4、e about advertisements? （ A） They only provide true information. （ B） They tell people about best products. （ C） Money spent on them is paid by consumers. （ D） Advertisements are misleading. 4 Ads do the following EXCEPT _. （ A） providing persuasive information on products （ B） consuming millions of
5、 dollars （ C） providing sometimes misleading information （ D） communicating fair prices to consumers 5 What is the conversation mainly about? （ A） Looking for a suitable flat to rent. （ B） Problems the woman has with her family. （ C） How the womans parents intervene in her marriage. （ D） How to get
6、rid of the trouble with ones own family. 6 Why does the woman want to move out? （ A） Because she does not get along with her brother. （ B） Because her parents treat her badly. （ C） Because she wants to be independent. （ D） Because she quarreled with her parents. 7 Which of the following words best d
7、escribes the mans tone? （ A） Matter-of-fact. （ B） Indifferent. （ C） Sympathetic. （ D） Detached. 8 According to Mr. Bacon, people keep snakes because _. （ A） they like them as pets （ B） they are curious of them （ C） they use them to frighten other people （ D） they keep them to do research 9 Animals a
8、re good for old peoples health because animals _. （ A） can look after them （ B） can be their good companions （ C） are more reliable than people （ D） can help them with housework 10 The lipstick marks on the animals heads show that people _. （ A） are cruel with animals （ B） treating the animals bette
9、r than their children （ C） are treating the animals too well （ D） are making up the animals 11 According to Mr. Bacon, the best part of his job is_. （ A） the excitement of having some danger （ B） the amount of paper work （ C） to have many animals there （ D） to help animals give birth to new ones 12
10、Howard is probably _. （ A） an orchestra conductor （ B） a music fan （ C） a sales manager in a music company （ D） a background music composer 13 According to Howard, background music _. （ A） can possibly give people better feelings （ B） increases production by 4.5 percent in factories （ C） is sometime
11、s very boring to the workers （ D） is always faster than any other music 14 Hamburger places usually play fast background music because _. （ A） they think that will make the attendants work faster （ B） they believe fast music can make people eat more （ C） it shortens eating time to allow more custome
12、rs coming and going （ D） hamburgers will become more popular 15 The background music as mentioned in the conversation is _. （ A） such music as is played in concerts （ B） the music that is played only in restaurants and stores （ C） the music that is played to promote production （ D） music played in t
13、he background to put you in a particular mood SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 16 What were the scientists worried about soon after the Gulf War? （ A） The threat of poisonous de
14、sert animals and plants. （ B） The exhaustion of energy resources. （ C） The destruction of oil wells. （ D） The spread of the black powder from the fires. 17 What was the good news for scientists? （ A） The underground oil resources have not been affected. （ B） Most of the desert animals and plants hav
15、e managed to survive. （ C） The oil lakes soon dried up and stopped evaporating. （ D） The underground water resources have not been polluted. 18 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.
16、（ C） To remove the oil left in the desert. （ D） To use the oil left in the oil lakes. 19 This passage is most probably intended for _. （ A） textile technicians （ B） common housewives （ C） average audience （ D） space travelers 20 Why are fabrics good for public buildings? （ A） They prevent buildings
17、from noise. （ B） They make buildings strong. （ C） They make buildings beautiful. （ D） They make buildings special. 21 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the uses of textile fibers? （ A） In the creation of home furnishings. （ B） In building blocks. （ C） In building trades. （ D） In transportat
18、ion. 22 How long does an interview usually last according to the speaker? （ A） Less than 40 minutes. （ B） From 40 to 70 minutes. （ C） At least 40 minutes. （ D） More than 70 minutes. 23 How can one give an interviewer a good first impression? （ A） He should show respect to the interviewer. （ B） He sh
19、ould show confidence in himself. （ C） He should be dressed appropriately. （ D） He should speak enthusiastically. 24 What should be the best manner when you speak to an interviewer? （ A） Speaking politely and emotionally. （ B） Talking loudly to give a lasting impression. （ C） Talking a lot about the
20、job. （ D） Speaking confidently but not aggressively. 25 Whats the main idea of the talk youve just heard? （ A） Professional knowledge is a decisive factor in a job interview. （ B） Finding a job is more difficult than one can imagine. （ C） Self-confidence is most important for a job hunter. （ D） A jo
21、b seeker should create a good image during an interview. 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. 26 How many times has Wolfe married? （ A） 24 （ B） 23 （ C） 32 （ D） 24 27 What did the In
22、donesias military ask aid groups to do? （ A） To help them rescue the victims （ B） To draw up a list of international relief workers and to report on their movement. （ C） To fight against the rebellion. （ D） To save the refugees held by the anti-government troops. 28 why did the Indonesias military a
23、sk aid groups to do so? （ A） Because they didnt believe the aid groups. （ B） Because they were worried about the safety of the aid groups. （ C） Because some members of the aid groups became the victims of tsunami. （ D） Because they wanted to win the support of the tsunami survivors. 28 whats this ne
24、ws about? （ A） The U.S. armys entry into Saudi Arabia （ B） The U.S. armys withdraw from Saudi Arabia. （ C） The U.S. armys withdraw from Iraq.D The U. S armys withdraw from Iran 29 who is Donald Rumsfeld? （ A） The American Defense Secretary （ B） The Saudi Defense Minister （ C） The general manager of
25、a Riyadh hotel （ D） The President of Saudi Arabia 30 What plan did President Vladimir Putin announce? （ A） A plan to promote peoples living. （ B） A plan to diversify Russias economy and develop its high technology sector. （ C） A plan to cut tax. （ D） A plan to raise the oil prices 31 What did Putin
26、order the government to do? （ A） To draft legislation for the creation of special zones where high tech companies would enjoy tax breaks and other incentives. （ B） To draft legislation for the creation of special zones where heavy industries would enjoy tax breaks and other incentives. （ C） To put m
27、ore money in high-tech sector. （ D） To be better prepared for the next presidential election 32 When did the fire break out? （ A） Sunday night （ B） Sunday morning （ C） Saturday night （ D） Saturday morning 33 How many people were sent to the hospital? （ A） 14 （ B） 16 （ C） 15 （ D） 17 34 What punishmen
28、t will the charged face? （ A） Five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. （ B） Six years in prison and a fine of $ 350,000. （ C） Fatal punishment. （ D） Seven years in prison and a fine of $ 260,000. 35 Why did he attempt to kill the president? （ A） He doesnt like the presidents policies. （ B） He lo
29、st his girlfriend. （ C） He wanted to become famous. （ D） He was mad. 36 Where is this news reported? （ A） Rome （ B） New York （ C） The U.N. quarters. （ D） Vatican 37 What was John Pauls attitude toward the U. S.-Iraq war? （ A） He was for it. （ B） He strongly opposed it. （ C） He was neutral in this is
30、sue. （ D） He didnt say anything about it. 38 What is the attitude of the officials in the Holy See toward U. S.-Iraq war according to the U. S. ambassador to the Vatican? （ A） They wanted the U. S. to remain in Iraq. （ B） They wanted the U. S. to withdraw from Iraq. （ C） They said nothing. （ D） They
31、 said they would go to the Iraq soon. 39 How many Israeli Moslems left Wednesday? （ A） 3,000. （ B） 5,000. （ C） 1500. （ D） 5100. 40 Who set the trail last year for the Israeli Moslems? （ A） Three lawyers. （ B） Three Saudi Arabia Judges. （ C） Three Israeli Judges. （ D） Three soldiers. 41 Where are the
32、se Israeli Moslems heading for? （ A） Mecca. （ B） Israel. （ C） Europe. （ D） The Arabian Peninsula. 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. 41 B
33、ears vary as much in character and habits as they【 C1】 _ in size. Although a few kinds, such as grizzlies and polar bears, are fierce, most are【 C2】 _ and only become violent when their food supplies or young are【 C3】 _ . 【 C4】 _ to common belief, they will not hug victims to death. They are usually
34、 quiet【 C5】 _ when feeding or when challenged by other bears. Except during the mating season, bears live【 C6】 _ lives. They prefer to roam in areas【 C7】 _ by humans. Most tend to stay within certain【 C8】 _ Black bears,【 C9】 _ , usually stay within an area of about 14 square miles (36 square kilomet
35、ers). Although they remain【 C10】 _ a particular range, most bears do not have a【 C11】 _ resting place, preferring【 C12】 _ to wander. Despite the fact that bears in the wild are used to【 C13】 _ , most of them can【 C14】_ easily to life in captivity. Zookeepers agree that bears are【 C15】 _ the shrewdes
36、t and most【 C16】 _ of animals kept in zoos. Performing bears have been popular features in【 C17】 _ since the Middle Ages. They can be taught such tricks【 C18】 _ wrestling and boxing, dancing, blowing a bom, riding a bicycle, and sliding on a toboggan. Survival in the wild can be【 C19】 _ for bear cub
37、s. They begin life as hairless, extremely small, and helpless creatures【 C20】 _ to open their eyes for about a week. A 200-pound (90-kilogram) black bear may have cubs weighing only 8 ounces (230 grams ) each. Even a newborn grizzly weighs only about 1 pound (0.5 kilogram) and measures only 9 inches
38、 (23 centimeters) from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail. There are from one to four, but usually two, cubs to a litter born anytime between November and March. 42 【 C1】 （ A） do （ B） are （ C） can （ D） grow 43 【 C2】 （ A） mild （ B） polite （ C） soft （ D） tame 44 【 C3】 （ A） warned （ B） threaten
39、ed （ C） menaced （ D） cautioned 45 【 C4】 （ A） consistent （ B） compared （ C） Contrary （ D） comparing 46 【 C5】 （ A） besides （ B） except for （ C） except that （ D） except 47 【 C6】 （ A） solidarity （ B） solitude （ C） solitary （ D） single 48 【 C7】 （ A） undistributed （ B） undistorted （ C） undisputed （ D） und
40、isturbed 49 【 C8】 （ A） districts （ B） territories （ C） zones （ D） areas 50 【 C9】 （ A） that is （ B） however （ C） for instance （ D） whereas 51 【 C10】 （ A） within （ B） around （ C） beyond （ D） about 52 【 C11】 （ A） common （ B） regular （ C） normal （ D） orderly 53 【 C12】 （ A） though （ B） instead （ C） inste
41、ad of （ D） rather than 54 【 C13】 （ A） wandering （ B） devising （ C） drifting （ D） diverging 55 【 C14】 （ A） adapt （ B） change （ C） modify （ D） adjust 56 【 C15】 （ A） among （ B） not （ C） within （ D） still 57 【 C16】 （ A） wise （ B） intelligent （ C） sensible （ D） perceptive 58 【 C17】 （ A） theater （ B） worl
42、d （ C） public （ D） circuses 59 【 C18】 （ A） as （ B） with （ C） that （ D） i.e. 60 【 C19】 （ A） easy （ B） rough （ C） difficult （ D） comfortable 61 【 C20】 （ A） unfit （ B） incompetent （ C） unable （ D） incapable 三、 PART IV GRAMMAR nobody can doubt it. （ A） in question （ B） out of question （ C） beside the qu
43、estion （ D） without question 91 _ scientists say the earth will heat up like a pot of flowers in a greenhouse. （ A） In the first place （ B） At any rate （ C） As a matter of fact （ D） As a result 91 The word “Canada“ means “village, small house or shanty“. In 1435, the French explorer Katie arrived in
44、 the land and asked the Indian of the name of the place, the cacique said “Canada“ indicating the village nearby. Katie misunderstood it as the name of the whole area, so the place was named Canada from that time. Canada covers 9,984,670 sq. kilometers, standing the second place in the world. Canada
45、 occupies the north part of the North America (except the Alaska Island and the Greenland Island). It faces the Atlantic in the east, close to the Pacific Ocean in the west, bordering America in the south, with the Arctic Ocean to its north. Up till 2002, Canada has got a population of 31,499,500 pe
46、ople. The earliest inhabitants in Canada were the Indian and the Inuit. From the 17th century, the English and the French colonialists invaded the place and founded the colony. In the “Seven-Year War“ between the English and the French which occurred in Canada, the French lost, and therefore ceded t
47、he colony to the English. On July 1 of 1867, the English parliament passed the British North America Act, which combined Canada province, New Brunswick and New Sceshir into a commonwealth and granted Canada a self-ruled area. In the March of 1982, the Upper House and The Common House passed the Cana
48、da Constitution Bill and the Queen conformed. The bill took effect in April, and Canada got all the power of the legislation. So the Canadian people regard the July 1 of 1867 as the Independence Day, also the National Day. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is called “Jack Frost city“. Tile Ottawa River
49、 flows from west to east and divides the city into two parts-south and north. Ottawa is the fourth large city in Canada and is the hub of the traffic in water, land and air. Ottawa boasts rich water resources and mainly depends on light industry which includes paper making, lumber machining, foodstuff and mechanism manufacturing. Canada has not an integrated constitution until now; its law consists of mostl
