1、专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷 18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 pa
2、ssage 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 专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷 18答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION (15 MIN) Directions: Listen to
3、 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 will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals
4、 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 1 【正确答案】 Representatives of Civilization: Pottery Ancient people made clay pottery because they needed it for their survival. They used the pots they m
5、ade for cooking, storing food, and carrying things from place to place. Pottery was so important to early cultures that scientists now study it to learn more about ancient civilizations. The more advanced the pottery in terms of decoration, materials, glazes and manufacture, the more advanced the cu
6、lture itself. The artisan who makes pottery in North America today utilizes his or her skill and imagination to create items that are beautiful as well as functional, transforming something ordinary into something special and unique. The potter uses one of the Earths most basic materials, clay. Clay
7、 can be found almost anywhere. Good pottery clay must be free from all small stones and other hard materials that would make the potting process difficult. The most important tools potters use are their own hands; however, they also use wire loop tools, wooden modeling tools, plain wire, and sponges
8、. 【知识模块】 听写 2 【正确答案】 Words Can Make a Difference On August 26, 1999, New York City was struck by a terrible rainstorm during morning rush hour that caused the streets to flood. Many people who were going to work were forced to go home. Some battled to call a taxi, get a bus or walk miles to get to w
9、ork. I soon discovered most of the subway lines had stopped service. I finally found an operating line, but there were so many people that I couldnt initially get to the platform. Finally, I got to my office, wet through, and exhausted. After an unenjoyable day, Garth, my Director, sent an e-mail to
10、 everyone: “Thanks to everyone who reported to work. It is always reassuring when employees show their devotion to their jobs. Thank you.“ Garths email was short, but welcomed. It made me realize that even when times are tough, a few kind words can make a big difference. 【知识模块】 听写 3 【正确答案】 Fairy Tal
11、es Tales of the supernatural are common in all parts of Britain. In particular there was a belief in fairies. Not all of these fairies are the friendly, people-loving sprites that appear in Disney films. In some folktales, they are cruel and cause much human suffering. This is true in the tales abou
12、t the Changeling. These tell the story of a mother whose baby grows sick and pale and is changed so much that it is almost unrecognizable to the parents. It was then feared that the fairies had come and stolen the baby away and replaced the human baby with a fairy changeling. In those cases, there w
13、as often a way to get the real baby back. You could place the changeling on the fire then it would rise up the chimney, you would hear the sound of fairies laughter and soon after, you would find your own child safe and sound nearby. 【知识模块】 听写 4 【正确答案】 Self-image Self-image is your own minds picture
14、 of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about us. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way
15、 you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world. It might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you cant move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. The
16、 best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those, you will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. 【知识模块】 听写 5 【正确答案】 Shopaho
17、lics The word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions. Some people are compulsive shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing
18、 computer games. Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity. Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but its more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics. They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending
19、 money without being able to stop doing it. They are hooked on shopping and usually buy things that they dont need. Even though they dont have enough money, they want to buy everything they want. Why do they have this addiction? There isnt a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely. Some even tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty. 【知识模块】 听写
