1、专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷 177及答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage wi
2、ll be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. 专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷 177答案与 解析 一、 PART I DICTATION Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage
3、will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done a
4、t normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. 1 【正确答案】 Debating Skills A debate involves a discussion of the pros and cons of an issue. / Here are steps to debating perfection. / First, research the subject, / so that you have facts to back up your views. / Then, use logic to
5、 develop your case and make your points. / Lead each point on from what you were previously saying. / Next, be open-minded and prepared to change your opinion / if the other side convinces you your argument is flawed. / Last but not least, stick to the subject being debated and dont stray into other
6、 areas. / It sounds obvious but its not easy to do once you start debating. / 【知识模块】 听写 2 【正确答案】 Limiting Driver Distraction In recent years, distraction by a device integral to the vehicle has been reported / in a large number of crashes in America. / So, US transport safety officials have made a p
7、roposal / to limit driver distraction from gadgets built into cars. / They want distracting functions to be disabled when driving. / The new rules would cover integrated electronic devices, including mobile phones. / But electronic warning systems would be exempt from the rules. / The first phase of
8、 the plans only applies to built-in devices. / However, in later phases further steps will be taken / to limit the use of devices or systems brought into the vehicle while driving. / 【知识模块】 听写 3 【正确答案】 Forms of Business Organizations Businesses are structured to meet different needs. / One basic dif
9、ference involves who is responsible for the business. / Another involves how long the organization can stay in business. / The simplest form of business is called an individual proprietorship. / The proprietor owns all the property of the business and is responsible for it. / This means the propriet
10、or receives all the profits, / but must also pay all the debts of the business. / Also, any legal action against an individual proprietorship is taken against the owner. / The law recognizes no difference between the owner and the business. / 【知识模块】 听写 4 【正确答案】 Coral Reefs Coral reefs are amongst th
11、e most productive areas of the ocean. / Many people live close to coral reefs, / and local communities rely on the reefs to survive. / However, many reefs are under pressure from international fishing fleets / and from the problems posed by climate change. / A third of reef-building corals are in da
12、nger of extinction. / And reefs all over the world are in serious decline. / If they are going to see through this period of great change in the oceans, / coral reefs need to be able to recover as quickly as possible. / That means we need to reduce exploitation pressures and increase protection for
13、reefs. / 【知识模块】 听写 5 【正确答案】 The Bland UK Diet British people eat the most ready meals in Europe. / They are unhealthy and rarely taste as good as the alternative of cooking food fresh. / People often complain that they are too busy to cook from scratch. / However, more and more people are choosing t
14、o eat healthy, fresh food, / inspired by celebrity chefs who are showing us / that cooking doesnt have to be difficult, or even time-consuming. / Today the UK is one of the most exciting places / for creative and talented chefs. / There are some of the most renowned restaurants / and some of the most famous international chefs running them. / 【知识模块】 听写
