1、专业英语四级（听写听力）模拟试卷 81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 81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】 Causes and Consequences of Unemployment Unemployment results from insufficient effective demand for goods and services in an economy. / Some b
5、elieve that structural problems and inefficiencies in the labor market cause unemployment. / Others believe that regulations like minimum wage laws / imposed on the labor market lead to unemployment. / Still some thinkers believe that unemployment is a result of the law of demand and supply / not be
6、ing applied in case of employing people. / The consequences of unemployment can be as serious as homelessness / due to failure of the unemployed individuals to repay home loans or pay house rents. / Underemployment is one of the serious consequences of unemployment. / On losing jobs, people are forc
7、ed to take up jobs / that arent fit for their skills, experience and educational qualification. / The other major consequence of unemployment / is anxiety in the minds of the unemployed people. / Unemployed individuals become pessimistic about life / and may have to face psychological problems resul
8、ting from mental stress. 【知识模块】 听写 2 【正确答案】 American Flag The American flag is composed of thirteen parallel red stripes / that alternate with white ones. / A blue-colored rectangle in the upper left quarter of the flag / contains fifty white five-pointed stars. / They are arranged in nine parallel
9、rows where the rows containing six stars each, / alternate with rows consisting of five stars. / The stars stand for the fifty states of the United States, / while the thirteen stripes celebrate the thirteen colonies that rebelled against the British. / The flag is popularly accepted as a symbol of
10、the establishment of the US Government / and the rights promised to the American citizens through the Bill of Rights. / It also represents the principles of individual and personal liberty / put forth by the Declaration of Independence. / There is no legal definition for the symbolism of the colors
11、used in the American flag. / However, it is said that white signifies purity, red stands for bravery / and blue for perseverance and justice. 【知识模块】 听写 3 【正确答案】 Healthy Diet for Athletes Athletes are people with tough figures, / who can endure through tough situations. / What matters most to athlete
12、s / is a careful and planned intake of various nutrients / like vitamins, proteins and so on. / An intelligent athlete should know the importance of balanced practice / with proper stretching exercises and of course, the intake of right nutrients. / The reason why athletes need a good diet is that,
13、/ they burn energy and lose sweat more than any normal person. / Diet of athletes differs according to the sports they are involved in. / A diet for a short-distance runner is different from the diet of a weight lifter. / An athlete should know what food and drink items he needs to avoid, / as wrong
14、 intake of nutrients restricts the growth of body tissues. / During a drill, there is wear and tear of cells in muscles. / To build these muscles, adequate nutrients in the diet are required. 【知识模块】 听写 4 【正确答案】 Why Women Are So Emotional Men and women are structured differently, / and so are the way
15、s in which their brains function. / Women tend to use the left and the right side of their brain, / whereas men tend to use the left side more. / The left side of our brain is responsible for logical reasoning and problem solving skills. / And the right side is responsible for performing language fu
16、nctions, / creativity, facial perception, and for generating emotions. / So, the left side of our brain takes care of our IQ / and the right side takes care of our EQ. / Therefore, as men use the left side of their brain more, / they are more efficient in dealing with situations by applying logical
17、reasoning. / The right side of our brain is responsible for our ability / to express our feelings, thoughts, and language grasping. / So women are known for being better at picking up new languages / and for being creative and emotional. 【知识模块】 听写 5 【正确答案】 Benefits of Being Bilingual There are a num
18、ber of languages spoken throughout the world. / Every person knows in his childhood one language, / which he learns at least is routinely used for speaking and writing. / However, many people are fond of learning a second language. / It may be another language in the same country / or totally differ
19、ent language from another country. / Nowadays, many colleges and universities have included some foreign language courses in their regular academic plan. / While learning another language, you need to understand its basic grammar and improve vocabulary. / There are numerous benefits of being bilingu
20、al. / Being bilingual offers greater sensitivity to language, / more flexibility in thinking and a better ear for listening. / It can improve a persons understanding for the native language. / It can improve ones general reasoning skills. / And also it opens the door to other cultures. / Moreover, knowledge of other languages increases the career opportunities, offering several job options. 【知识模块】 听写
