1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 200及答案与解析 SECTION B CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear two conversations. At the end of each conversation , five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause
2、. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO. You have thirty seconds to preview the questions. 1 What is wrong with the academic paper? （ A） There are no grounds to support each argument. （ B） There isnt a lot o
3、f research. （ C） The paper mainly talks about the experiences. （ D） The arguments are not carefully connected. 2 What is NOT mentioned to back up an argument? （ A） Personal experiences. （ B） Analogies. （ C） Research. （ D） Quotations. 3 When is the lecture mentioned in the dialogue delivered? （ A） Fe
4、b. 23rd. （ B） Jan. 23rd. （ C） Feb. 3rd. （ D） Jan. 3rd. 4 As to current account, the customer can enjoy free banking so long as she/he （ A） does not overdraw. （ B） gives seven days notice for normal withdrawals. （ C） uses cashpoint card to draw cash from the banks dispensing machines. （ D） uses chequ
5、e book printed with the name and account number. 5 The present interest rate for deposit account is about （ A） 4%. （ B） 5%. （ C） 6%. （ D） 7%. 6 What kind of account will have cashpoint card? （ A） Current account. （ B） Deposit account. （ C） Both accounts. （ D） Neither accounts. 7 What does Susan have
6、 to do on Saturday morning? （ A） To play a game. （ B） To walk the dog. （ C） To help to clean the house. （ D） She should go to see the dentist. 8 Where does Susan have to go at 12:30? （ A） To the dentist. （ B） To the science museum. （ C） To pick up her brother. （ D） To see a friend. 9 What time is Su
7、san meeting with Julie? （ A） 12:30. （ B） 2:00. （ C） 4:30. （ D） 5:30. 10 What will Susan do after she cooks dinner? （ A） To call a friend. （ B） To pick up her brother. （ C） To clean the dishes. （ D） To play a game. 11 The deal signed by the majority of Australia state and central governments is about
8、 （ A） to set up a commission to help develop the trade in water. （ B） to revive all the most important rivers in the country. （ C） to deal with the water pollution in some parts of the country. （ D） to preserve the countrys water resources. 12 How much fund is planned for the revitalization of the M
9、urray Darling river basin? （ A） 350 million dollars. （ B） 340 million dollars. （ C） 350 billion dollars. （ D） 340 billion dollars. 13 What is the concern about this deal? （ A） Western Australia will not support the projects of reviving rivers. （ B） Domestic consumers could soon face permanent restri
10、ctions. （ C） Not enough money can be accumulated for the projects to revive other struggling rivers. （ D） Its difficult to set up the projects to revive other struggling rivers. 14 When did Margaret Thatcher leave off her post? （ A） Eleven years ago. （ B） About twenty-five years ago. （ C） About four
11、teen years ago. （ D） In May, 1979. 15 Before Thatchers accession, Britain was under such conditions EXCEPT （ A） many people fell back on the trades unions to provide their every need. （ B） the argument over Britains place in Europe was unsettled. （ C） the government was involved in everything from g
12、enerating power to making cars. （ D） the trades unions were a political force to be reckoned with. 16 Which was NOT included in the measures taken by Thatcher? （ A） Neutering the labor movement. （ B） Supervising the privatization of large swathes of the economy. （ C） Lowering taxes and taking compre
13、hensive privatization. （ D） Encouraging people to take more responsibility for their own lives. 17 What does the passage say about the argument over Britains place in Europe? （ A） It has been settled since Thatcher took her post. （ B） No consensus can be reached among the Conservatives. （ C） Britain
14、s current Prime Minister Tony Blair has tackled the argument. （ D） It is bound to be settled in the near future. 18 Why did some kidnappers take considerable interest in Mrs. Ramsays cat? （ A） Because its much easier for them to kidnap a cat than a person. （ B） Because the old wealthy lady lived wit
15、h the cat for quite a long time. （ C） Because the cat would take a walk every evening. （ D） Because they would not receive serious condemnation for kidnapping a cat. 19 Which is true about the kidnapping of Rastus? （ A） The next morning after Rastus disappearance, Mrs. Ramsay received the letter fro
16、m those kidnappers. （ B） Mrs. Ramsay wasnt informed till three days later after Rastus disappearance. （ C） Had Mrs. Ramsay called the police, Rastus would have been killed. （ D） Rastus was sent back punctually the day when Mrs. Ramsay placed the money in the cardboard box. 20 How was Rastus dear to
17、Mrs. Ramsay in more ways than one? （ A） Rastus was a cat that costs much more than other cats. （ B） There are no other animals better than Rastus as Mrs. Ramsays pet. （ C） To Mrs. Ramsay, Rastus is more than a pet, which now deserves as much as at least 1,000. （ D） There would be less fun without th
18、e cat. 21 Haitian strikers are refusing （ A） all food. （ B） all fluid. （ C） medical treatment. （ D） fluids and medical treatment. 22 Some Haitians are on strike in order to （ A） get proper medical treatment. （ B） ask for their political rights. （ C） protest against the US decision. （ D） demand food
19、supply aid from US 23 The strikers are denied entry into the US because （ A） AIDS virus has been found among them. （ B） they can not get political asylum in the US. （ C） the US government has refused to take them. （ D） they dont accept proper medical treatment. 24 _ decided not to proceed with plans
20、 to file a trade complaint. （ A） General Motors, Rolls-Royce and Benz （ B） General Motors, Cadillac and Ford （ C） General Motors, Ford and Chrysler （ D） General Motors, Chrysler and Benz 25 The US auto-makers decided to stop their action because （ A） Japanese auto-makers promised to stop dumping car
21、s in the US. （ B） the Government promised to solve the US-Japan trade imbalance. （ C） three US companies have ended the US-Japan trade imbalance. （ D） Japan agreed to sell cars at the agreed prices inside the US. 26 Where did the storms first strike? （ A） The eastern US. （ B） The Gulf of Mexico. （ C
22、） The Canadian border. （ D） Some areas in Cuba. 27 The storms have resulted in the following EXCEPT （ A） death and damage. （ B） disruption of air services. （ C） destruction of crops. （ D） relocation of people. 28 Why did leopards kill people in Mumbai? （ A） Because it is their natural habitat. （ B）
23、Because they are threatened by the local residents. （ C） Because they have lost their living place. （ D） Because their habit has changed. 29 How many people were killed in the past few months? （ A） 3. （ B） 12. （ C） 22. （ D） 34. 30 What is the attitude of the officials? （ A） They will try their best
24、catching the dangerous animals. （ B） People should take care by themselves. （ C） People should try to preserve the forest. （ D） People should not go to the urban jungle. 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 200答案与解析 SECTION B CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear two conversations. At the end of each conversation ,
25、 five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TW
26、O. You have thirty seconds to preview the questions. 1 【听力原文】 M: Hi there, Id thought to drop in and find out exactly where I went, wrong with this last paper. Do you remember marking it? W: Yes I do and. well, my impression was that you were trying to connect argument after argument without any gro
27、unds to support each assertion. M: But surely, you would agree that there simply isnt a lot of research out there to substantiate my arguments. W: Ah, but research is only one-way to back up an argument. M: May I know what other things I can use? W: For starters, your experiences. Experience forms t
28、he basis for conclusion. Then perhaps try to look at analogies to see all that can help. M: Are there any guidelines available on how I can use these? W: I did give a whole lecture on it dated February 3rd you were there, werent you? M: Whoops, that was one that fell on the week I couldnt be there.
29、I had to rush back for personal reasons. W: Well, perhaps on your next paper youll know that every argument you make needs legs or your paper will remain on the ground. M: Oh yeah, thanks, Mrs. Moser. Its all food for thought and you can bet the next one will have a solid base. W: Thats the spirit.
30、1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 在回答学生关于其论文为什么不好的问题时，老师说： “ 我的印象是你正试图一个论点一个论点地堆加而没有任何依据来支持每一个观点主张。 ”从这句话中可知 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 从 “research is only one -way to back up an argument”可知research可以支持论点：从 “Experience forms the basis for conclusion”可知experience在对话中提到了：从 “Then perhaps try to look at analog
31、ies to see all that can help“知道 analogies也提到了。排除 A、 B和 C这三项，对话中没有提到的是 D。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 对话中提到 “我确实在 February 3rd就此问题进行了全面讲解 ”，只要听到这句话，就可选出 C为正确答案。听音时应注意抓住与时间有关的信息。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【听力原文】 W: Good morning, may I help you? M: Yes, Im a new comer here. I wonder if you can tell me about the diff
32、erent kinds of accounts available in this bank? W: Certainly. Please have a seat. We have mainly current and deposit accounts. For your current account, we will order your cheque books printed with your name and your account number for you. In the meantime, you can use a temporary cheque book provid
33、ed by the bank. You will enjoy free banking so long as you keep your account in credit, but there would be account charges and interest should you go overdrawn. M: What about the deposit account? W: You earn interest from the account; the present rate is about 6%. But you are required to give seven
34、days notice for normal withdrawals at the bank. For either account you will have a cashpoint card, which you use to draw cash from the banks dispensing machines. M: I see. In that case, Id like to open a current account and a deposit account. W: OK. Please fill out these forms. W: OK. Here is your t
35、emporary cheque. Your cashpoint cards will be ready in about ten days. And you will receive your personal numbers, known only to you, separately. M: Sounds good. W: That will be all. Thank you for choosing the Bank of England. Hope to see you soon. M: Thank you. Bye-bye. 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 文中提到对于活期账户
36、，客户可以自由支取，只要不透支，故选项A正确。听音时应注意 should you go overdrawn的虚拟语气。是 if you should go的省略倒装形式。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 对话中明确提到 “目前定期的利息约为 6 ”，故答案为 C。听音时应注意抓住与数字有关的信息。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 解答本题的关键是听到 “两种账户都会有 cashpoint card”，因此 C为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【听力原文】 M: So, Susan, do you have anything planned f
37、or this Saturday? W: Uh, Im kind of busy. Why do you ask? M: Oh, I was wondering if youd like to get together and do something, like watching a movie or taking a walk down by the lake. W: Id love to, but Im really going to be busy all day on Saturday. M: What do you have going on that day? W: First,
38、 my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning, and then I have a dentist appointment at 12:30. I cant miss that because Ive canceled twice before. M: Well, what about after that? W: Well, Im going to be running around all day. After the dentist appointment, I need to meet Julie at 2:00 to
39、help her with her science project thats due on Monday morning at school. M: Okay, but are you free after that? W: Hardly. Then I have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4:30, and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. I feel like a slave sometimes. Then, I have to clean th
40、e dishes and finish reading my history assignment. Who knows how long thatll take. M: Wow, sounds like youre going to have a full day. Well, lets just play a game or something. W: Sounds good, but give me a call before you come. My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do. 7 【正确答案】
41、C 【试题解析】 对话中提到， Susan的母亲要她上午 help clean the house，故答案为 C。预读题目时应注意关键词 Saturday morning。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 对话中提到， 12点半 Susan预 约了牙医，故选项 A正确。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 对话中提到，看过牙医后， Susan在两点须和 Julie见面，故答案为 B。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 对话中提到， Susan在做好晚餐后要洗餐具，故选项 C正确。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【听力原文】 The
42、 majority of Australia state and central governments have signed a deal to safeguard the countrys water resources. A multi-million dollar scheme to revive one of its most important river basins has also been approved. Australia is the worlds driest continent. Theres general agreement that the countr
43、y has to use water more efficiently. In many parts supplies are in crisis. At the heart of the initiative is a 350-million-dollar scheme to revitalize the Murray Darling river basin. Its one of the most important water courses in the country and stretches across four states in south-eastern Australi
44、a. In recent times, its been badly affected by excessive irrigation and a lack of rain. There was a concern, however, that projects to help revive other struggling rivers will not be funded. A special commission is to be set up and will help develop the trade in water between the states and territor
45、ies. Domestic consumers could soon face permanent restrictions, such as the perilous state of supplies in many parts of the country. Whilst there was broad agreement in Canberra, the Premier of Western Australia, Geoff Gallop, refused to sign the deal, insisting it did nothing to address the problem
46、s his region faces. 11 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 录音开头提到， The majority of Australia state和 central governments已经签署协议来保卫国家的水资源， D项意思与此相符，只不过 用了preserve来替换 safeguard。选项 B似在录音原文中有提到，但是 “revive”的对象不是所有重要的河流，因此可以排除该选项。 【知识模块】 听力 12 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 此题考查的是数字细节。只要抓听到 a 350-million-dollar scheme to revitalize the Murra
47、y Darling river basin，就能选出答案 A。 【知识模块】 听力 13 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 录音提到，存在一个令人担忧 的情况，即没有钱来资助拯救其他河流的项目，由此可知，答案为 C。 【知识模块】 听力 14 【听力原文】 Twenty five years ago Margaret Thatcher was elected as Britains first woman Prime Minister. The Iron Ladys eleven years in power saw big changes in the countrys economic, c
48、ultural and political life. When Margaret Thatcher came to power in May, 1979, Britain was a very different place to today. The trades unions were a political force to be reckoned with; government was involved in everything from generating power to making cars and many people looked to the state to
49、provide their every need. Much of that changed during her eleven years in power. She neutered the labor movement, oversaw the privatization of large swathes of the economy, and encouraged people to take more responsibility for their own lives. Much of this was fiercely resisted but is now political orthodoxy in Britain. But she didnt win all the arguments. The National Health Service has been spared from comprehensive privatization and a policy of ever smaller government and lower taxes has been abandoned by her Co
