1、专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷 71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 71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】 Family Life in India Family life is equally varied in Indian states. / India is a country with many states / in which people are from differen
5、t cultures. / The languages, clothing, customs, and traditions of people are influenced by the respective regions they live in. / Most of the families in India are extended ones, / in which every member has his or her own role, often influenced by age and gender. / Children are cherished and conside
6、red as gifts from God. / Children can look forward to continual family support throughout their lives. / However, they are expected to respect their elders and parents, their wishes and family relationships. / The family structure in India is typical, / in which there are many wedding customs, / whi
7、ch have to be strongly followed by people. / Religion, social status, traditional practices, and regional differences influence family structures. / Indians are more emotionally attached to the members of their family. / Husbands and wives are not allowed to openly display their affection for one an
8、other. 【知识模块】 听写 2 【正确答案】 Societys Influence on Education Society plays an important role in education, and influences it both positively and negatively. / Social inequalities and unhealthy educational practices / are some of the negative influences of society on our lives. / Customs and traditions
9、prevent certain sections of society from exercising their fundamental rights / and get in the way of the well-being of society, / shatter the basic ideas of education and social awareness. / Some social groups deny womens right to education, while others force children to work, / depriving them from
10、 a healthy environment / which is good to their growth and development. / Education is one of the basic human rights. / If social norms come in the way of social welfare, / it defeats the purpose of education. / Society is an entity that cant be separated from us. / It is we who make up the society.
11、 / It is entirely in our hands whether to add value to our education or devalue it. 【知识模块】 听写 3 【正确答案】 Choosing the Perfect Hair Color Coloring your hair is one way to express your individuality. / Choosing the right hair color can be confusing / whether you want to cover gray hair or give yourself
12、a new fresh look. / If you are clear about what you want exactly, / it can help while choosing the hair color that is right for you. / You can achieve the most flattering look, / if you consider your skin and eye color. / Hair color that balances your complexion gives the best results. / For coverin
13、g gray hair, you can select a shade close to your natural hair color. / Hair highlights are another way to improve your overall look. / Highlights can look fascinating and make an attractive impression. / They add depth and dimension to the base color or natural hair. / Different hair colors suit di
14、fferent complexions. /In order to choose a suitable hair color, / you need to identify the right combination. 【知识模块】 听写 4 【正确答 案】 What a Firefighters Job Is Like The damage that a fire can cause is obvious / and this is why the firefighters jobs are so important. / Firefighters are usually the first
15、 ones responding to any type of emergency and perform many tasks, / which include putting out burning buildings, / helping out with medical emergencies, vehicle accidents and many other incidents. / They must make sure their equipment is clean / and all the items they use are in proper working order
16、. / Keeping their skills up to date is necessary. / Therefore, they will be continually trained with new equipment and techniques. / Because of the extreme conditions / and also the stress associated with the emergency situations that arise, / the firefighters definitely need to stay in shape for th
17、e work they must do. / They will stay in the fire station while on duty. / Unless they need to work on the trucks or respond to a call, / they can eat, sleep, shower and watch TV at the fire station, just like at home. 【知识模块】 听写 5 【正确答案】 Cosmetics Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appeara
18、nce or odor of the human body. / A subset of cosmetics is called makeup, / which refers primarily to colored products intended to alter the users appearance. / Cosmetic use was frowned upon at many points in Western history, / especially during the 19th century when social etiquette was rigid. / Dur
19、ing the 20th century, however, / the popularity of cosmetics increased rapidly. / Cosmetics are now in widespread use by women in nearly all industrial societies around the world. / In the United States, cosmetics are used by girls at an increasingly young age. / The social consequences of younger a
20、nd younger beautification / have had much attention in the media over the last few years. / The cosmetic industry is a profitable business for most manufacturers of cosmetic products. / Given the technological development and the improvement of the manufacturing process, / and not least due to the constantly increasing demand of such products, / this industry reported an important growth in terms of profit. 【知识模块】 听写
