1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 23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 pass
2、age 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 SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear several con
3、versations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 The man deal with people who are insecure by （ A） telling them stories about himself that showed that nobody is infallible. （ B） telling them that sometimes they should put up with their own mistakes. （ C）
4、 telling them that they shouldnt have a strong opinion about everything. （ D） telling them that they should have courage to admit their own mistakes. 3 Why is the man impatient when working with a large group? （ A） Because its hard to get along with so many people. （ B） Because there are too many pe
5、ople different from him. （ C） Because it takes time to listen to everybodys voice. （ D） Because it takes so long to reach the final decision. 4 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） The man thinks he can reason with everybody. （ B） The man dislikes people who have their own opinions. （
6、C） The man finally gets along with the guy who is insecure. （ D） The man hates working with people whos different from him. 5 When do the swallows fly away from San Juan Capistrano? （ A） On March 19th. （ B） On May 19th. （ C） On October 23rd. （ D） On November 23rd. 6 Which statement is TRUE about San
7、 Juan Capistrano? （ A） There is a famous mission church. （ B） There is an old adobe church. （ C） There was an earthquake in recent years. （ D） The swallows return here in winter. 7 What is the main reason that people there like the swallows? （ A） The swallows are holy birds there. （ B） The swallows
8、eat mosquitoes. （ C） They boost the tourism in this town. （ D） They bring good luck to this town. 8 Where is Joans family going to spend summer? （ A） Italy. （ B） Portugal. （ C） Costa Rica. （ D） Spain. 9 Why does Joan ask Charles for help? （ A） Because Charles knows a lot about the place. （ B） Becaus
9、e Charles is thought to have been there. （ C） Because Charles had seen lots of hotels there. （ D） Because Charles is thought to be a good advisor. 10 What is very important to Joan about a hotel? （ A） It should be on the beach. （ B） It should have balconies. （ C） It should overlook the beach. （ D） I
10、t should be near the sea. 11 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） Joan has decided not to stay in that hotel. （ B） Joan has decided to use the tent. （ C） The ad turned out to be very exaggerative. （ D） Charles advises Joan to have a try. SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section,
11、you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 Which of the following groups of people can join the library? （ A） University teachers. （ B） High school students. （ C） Senior engineers. （ D） Office workers. 13 What will the library do if
12、 a reader fails to return the videos on time? （ A） Discard his application from. （ B） Forbid him to borrow any items. （ C） Cancel his video card. （ D） Call him to apply again. 14 For how long can a reader keep the book before he renews it? （ A） One month. （ B） One week. （ C） Two weeks. （ D） Two mont
13、hs. 15 What has recent research found about drinking? （ A） Alcohol helps develop peoples intelligence. （ B） Heavy drinking is not necessarily harmful to ones health. （ C） Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits as they age. （ D） Drinking, even moderately, may harm ones health. 16 How would
14、moderate drinkers feel about the new research findings? （ A） Worried. （ B） Pleased. （ C） Surprised. （ D） Unconcerned. 17 Where was the result of the study first made public? （ A） At a conference. （ B） In a newspaper. （ C） On television. （ D） In a journal. 18 Why do some people abuse drugs? （ A） To s
15、how off their wealth. （ B） To change their feelings. （ C） To regain their memory. （ D） To be different from others. 19 According to the passage, what is the best way to stop friends from abusing drugs? （ A） To help solve their psychological problems. （ B） To play games with them. （ C） To send them t
16、o the hospital. （ D） To make them aware of its harmfulness. 20 What are the findings of the studies about heavy drug users? （ A） They need care and affection. （ B） They dont have any friends. （ C） They dont like to talk with anyone. （ D） They are likely to commit crimes. 21 Which of the following is
17、 INCORRECT? （ A） Some people feel worse after taking drugs. （ B） The effects of drugs cant last too long. （ C） Most of people take drugs to feel better. （ D） Friends can be of help to stop drugs abuse. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to
18、them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 22 Which of the following details in the news is CORRECT? （ A） The rescue operations involved many people. （ B） The cause of the accident has not been determined. （ C） Rescue efforts were stopped because of the snow. （ D） The rescue helicopte
19、r will try again on Monday. 23 What is the news item mainly about? （ A） Cubas criticized Americas rudeness. （ B） The peace dialogue between Cuba and America. （ C） The establishment of a joint business committee. （ D） U.S. economic sanctions against Cuba. 24 The House of the Gladiators was built （ A）
20、 in 79 AD. （ B） in the 1950s. （ C） during the Second World War. （ D） in about 10 AD. 25 The following factors are involved in accelerating the collapse of the tourist attraction EXCEPT （ A） volcanic eruption. （ B） artificial damage. （ C） earthquake. （ D） rain penetration. 26 The health care debate w
21、ill move to the Senate （ A） two hours latter. （ B） two days latter. （ C） early tomorrow. （ D） as early as tomorrow. 27 How many states are not in favor of the health care? （ A） Nearly 2. （ B） Nearly 6. （ C） Nearly 12. （ D） Nearly 25. 28 According to the report, Beijings airport saw_ percent liners s
22、uspended. （ A） 30 （ B） 40 （ C） 90 （ D） 33 29 Which city among the following was affected by the unpleasant climate? （ A） Nanning. （ B） Guangzhou. （ C） Hainan. （ D） Tianjin. 30 The merchant spacecraft is meant to （ A） help more people to travel around the space. （ B） help improve the countrys economy
23、. （ C） help explore another new planet. （ D） help more people to keep fit. 31 Which of the following about the news is INCORRECT? （ A） The trip to the space would last for 3 hours. （ B） The passengers will feel weightless during the trip. （ C） The trip is so expensive that nobody wants it now. （ D）
24、The spaceship could hold 8 people at a time. 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 23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.
25、 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 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】 Music Music is the abstr
26、act art of arranging vocal or instrumental sounds / in a manner that produces a flowing, / unified and thoughtful composition that has melody, harmony, rhythm. / In contrast to the other arts, music is not a readily tangible form of expression. / Music may be called both the most mathematical and th
27、e most abstract of the arts. / Unlike words, images, or dance, however, / musical tones in themselves have no concrete associations, / and only gain meaning when they are combined into patterns. / Through the centuries various philosophers have attempted to integrate theories / on the essence of mus
28、ic with their particular world views. / Many non-Western cultures and some Western writers as well have perceived it as an inherently mystical force, / able to unlock elemental truths or principles / that cannot be translated into written or graphic form. / Music is an important part of our lives, /
29、 and has been an important part of every civilization known to man. / 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 【听力原文】 W: Are there people you feel that you jus
30、t “cant reason with“? M: Sure. But fortunately they are few and far in between. W: What are some of the basic techniques of communicating effectively with people that you need to work with but dont particularly like? M: Thats a good question. One of my favorite examples is a guy I used to work with
31、who had a strong opinion about everything. And he stated it very forcefully. W: You obviously didnt like it. M: No, and it was very different from mine, but I learned to get along with him because I realized that he was fundamentally very insecure. W: So what did you do to change the situation? M: I
32、 tried to get along with him, telling him stories about myself that showed my own mistakes. That helped him to get past his insecurity and involve me in more honest and open communication. W: What kind of people do you have difficulty working with? M: Im naturally a person who likes to get things do
33、ne. So I get impatient sometimes when Im working with a large group. It takes time for everyones voice to be heard and for everyones opinion to be tried. Yet I know that process is vital if they are going to make the ultimate decision. 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 细节题。当提到如何改变与内心没有安全感的人共事难的局面时，男士说到他试图与那位同事相处，讲自
34、己的故事给他听，并坦诚了自身曾犯过的错误，即告诉他没有人是不犯错误的。 A项为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 D 【 试题解析】 细节题。男士说在与一大群人共事时，自己有时候会变得很焦躁，因为需要花很多时间让每个人的声音都被听到，让每个人的主张都被尝试，即达成最终的决定很费时，即正确答案应选 D。 C以偏概全，不能选。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 细节判断题。男士说有少数人根本就无法讲道理的，所以 A项错误。男士说以前有个同事对任何事都有强烈的意见，他不喜欢这样的，但并没有说他不喜欢有主见的人， B项曲解原意。虽然说以前那同事与自己不同，但并不表明
35、他讨厌和与自己不同的人共事， D项属于过度 推断。男士帮助那位同事摆脱了不安全感。并且两人的交流变得诚恳和开放起来，可见两人相处得很好， C项正确。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【听力原文】 M: So, Rebecca, what did you do for spring break? W: I went to southern California. I was in Los Angeles and San Diego. Oh, and I stopped in San Juan Capistrano. Thats south of Los Angeles and north of San
36、Diego. I happened to be there just about the time the swallows returned. M: Oh, Ive heard about that they always return on the same day, dont they? W: Thats right, on March 19th. And they always fly away on the same day, October 23rd. In the meantime, they migrate over 7,000 miles to get to their wi
37、nter homes. M: Seven thousand miles imagine! And always coming back on the same day! W: Yes, except for one year, a long time ago they were delayed for a day by a storm at sea. M: So, whats the town of San Juan Capistrano like? W: Oh, its a pleasant little town. Once there was a famous mission churc
38、h there. M: Once? What happened to it? W: It was destroyed by an earthquake almost two hundred years ago. But there is an old adobe church that survived. The swallows build their nests in the walls and towers of that church. M: You sure were lucky to be there on the one day of the year when the swal
39、lows return. W: Well, I wasnt there exactly on that day. I got to town a couple of days later but I did see the parade celebrating the swallows return. M: They have a parade? The people there must really like those swallows. W: Sure they bring lots of tourists to town, and besides, the swallows eat
40、insectsincluding mosquitoes! 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 细节题。燕子飞走的日期是 10月 23日，回来的日期是 3月 19日。故选 C。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 细节题。女士说 San Juan Capistrano是个小镇，以前这里有座著名的教堂，但差不多 200年前的一场地震把它给毁了，一座旧的士砖教堂幸存了下来，而燕子来小镇的时间都是每年 3月 19日 (即春天 )，故 A、 C、 D错误，只有B项正确。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 细节题。男士说当地人很喜欢燕子，主要是因为其给 小镇带来了
41、很多的游客，促进了其旅游业的发展。其次燕子还吃包括蚊子之类的害虫。题干问的是 main reason，所以 C项为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【听力原文】 W: Charles, I want to ask if you know anything about hotels on the Costa Brava. M: Why? No, Im afraid I cant be very much to help you there. W: Well, its just that weve been thinking of taking the family to Spain this
42、summer and at this rather late stage were trying to organize ourselves a suitable hotel. But I thought that youd been to the Costa Brava. M: Its certainly a bit late. But have you looked at the ads? W: Well, yes. As a matter of fact I was reading one ad only this morning in the Sunday paper which so
43、unded marvelous. M: For a hotel? W: Yes. Just outside Barcelona. It is said that this hotel was right on the beach, and thats essential as far as were concerned. M: I know just what you mean. W: And all the rooms have balconies facing the sea and overlooking the beach. M: Expensive? W: No. That was
44、the remarkable thing about it. You know, even allowing for a bit of exaggeration in the ad, it seemed to have a lot to offer. M: Which is unlikely with yours, from the sound of it? W: Well, yes, but you can never tell, can you? And the foods good. M: Of course. The only way to find out for certain i
45、s to go and try it. And thats taking rather a risk. W: Yes, I agree with you. 8 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 细节题。 Joan说正在考虑今年夏天带全家去西班牙玩， Costa Brava是他们的目的地，它是西班牙的旅游胜地，而干扰项 Costa Rica指的是哥斯达黎加。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 细节题。 Joan说想安排一个合适的宾馆度假，因为她以为 Charles以前是去过那里的，才去问他那里的情况，所以 B项正确。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】
46、细节 题。 Joan在一个广告上看到一家宾馆看起来很不错，就在海滩上面，这对于她一家人选宾馆来说是个很重要的因素，所以 A项正确。 B、 C、D在下文都有提及过，但都只是广告上描述的那家宾馆的情况。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 推断题。 Joan说即使考虑到这个广告有夸张的成分在里面，提供的服务也还是很多很不错的。 Charles表示了质疑， Joan又说宾馆到底怎么样，谁也说不准，最后 Charles说要确定是好是坏，只有你亲自去且尝试才知道。可看出Charles还是建议 Joan去 试试看，所以 D项正确。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B PASSAG
47、ES Directions: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 【听力原文】 This library is an English language teaching and learning library. Unfortunately our resources are limited and so not everyone can join. Teachers of E
48、nglish, university students and professionals who are in the medical, engineering and management fields can all join the library. Those from other professions are welcome to apply. But your application will not necessarily be approved. You must fill in a library application form and put it in the bo
49、x on the librarians desk. Because of the high number of applications we receive each week, you must wait one week. Please bring your student or work cards to pick up your library cards. Library application forms which are not picked up within 2 months will be discarded and you will have to reapply. You may borrow one video at a time. The video must be returned in one week. If you can not return it on time, please call. Otherwise your video library card will be cancelled. You may borrow 3 items at one time. That is 3
