1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 248及答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will
2、 be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. SECTION A TALK In this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look
3、at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking. You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. 1 What Backpacking Beginners Should K
4、now? 1.【 T1】 _ before backpacking Break in new hiking shoes Wear【 T2】 _to assure a proper fit Get your body【 T3】 _ for backpacking 2. Test your gear Create a list of【 T4】 _ Know how each piece of equipment【 T5】 _ Pack gear into your pack before backpacking 3. Do some research and【 T6】 _ Select a des
5、tination within your hiking capability Get a map and calculate mileage and elevation Look into【 T7】 _ in the area Get info about【 T8】 _from ranger district 4. Be aware of backpacking etiquette and【 T9】 _ Set up camp 100 feet from water Never wash dishes directly in a creek Bury waste more than【 T10】
6、 _inches deep 2 【 T1】 3 【 T2】 4 【 T3】 5 【 T4】 6 【 T5】 7 【 T6】 8 【 T7】 9 【 T8】 10 【 T9】 11 【 T10】 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 b
7、e 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 TWO. You have thirty seconds to preview the questions. （ A） She went home to see the whole family.
8、（ B） She had to arrange her wedding. （ C） She got badly injured during last game. （ D） She attended her brothers wedding. （ A） The coach. （ B） The captain. （ C） A former player. （ D） A basketball fan. （ A） Shell graduate from the college. （ B） Shell be transferred to another college. （ C） She is tra
9、nsferring to another sports team. （ D） She is immigrating to another country. （ A） She is the best player in the team. （ B） She gets full support from the coach. （ C） Susan doesnt get on with the others. （ D） She is considered as the right person. （ A） Participate in the practice. （ B） Choose new te
10、am jackets. （ C） Fill out an order form. （ D） Play a basketball game. （ A） By the 706 bus. （ B） By the 792 bus. （ C） On foot. （ D） By train. （ A） Buses may be stuck in the traffic. （ B） It is the only bus starts on time. （ C） It is cheaper than the other bus. （ D） It runs much safer than the 9:05. （
11、 A） Using the Travel Link Card in peak hours. （ B） Using the Travel Link Card in off-peak hours. （ C） Buying a ticket online ahead of time. （ D） Buying a round-trip ticket in advance. （ A） 5:30 p.m. （ B） 6:00 p.m. （ C） 7:00 p.m. （ D） 8:00 p.m. （ A） Only by cask （ B） By credit card. （ C） By Travel Li
12、nk Card. （ D） By Tourist Ferry Card. 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 248答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second
13、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 done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. 1 【正确答案】 Water Pollution Today most water sources are so dirty / that people must
14、 purify water before drinking. / Water becomes dirty in many ways: / industrial pollution is one of them. / With the development of industry, plants and factories pour tons of industrial wastes into rivers every day. / The rivers have become seriously polluted, / and the water is becoming unfit for
15、drinking or irrigation. / The same thing has also happened to our seas and oceans. / Scientists of many countries have done a lot of work to stop pollution. / Perhaps one day the people in all towns and cities will be drinking clean water. / 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION A TALK In this section you will hear a t
16、alk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking. You have THIRTY seconds t
17、o preview the gap-filling task. 1 【听力原文】 What Backpacking Beginners Should Know? Chat under the stars, fall asleep next to a babbling creek, or drink coffee when the sun rises, indeed, these are wonderful for backpacking. But for people who will go backpacking for the first time, there are a few thi
18、ngs to consider. 1First of all, if you get fit before you go backpacking, youll feel better and have more fun. Many first-time backpackers complain about their aching back and shoulders, or those darn blisters on their feet. This includes breaking in your new hiking shoes! Simply wearing your boots
19、around town while you run errands or taking a few short hikes will help break in your boots. 2Remember to wear the socks that you will be hiking in to assure a proper fit. 3You should also get your body in shape for backpacking. Wear your backpack on short hikes so your body can get used to hiking w
20、ith the added weight of a backpack. Start with a half-loaded pack on and gradually increase the weight and the distance of your training hikes. 4Next, test your gear. Before your backpacking, create a list of the essentials that youll need like a tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, water filter and st
21、ove, 5and make sure you know how each piece of equipment works in case that youre missing a tent pole or that your borrowed sleeping bag has a hole in it. It also helps to pack all of your gear into your pack before walking out the door to go backpacking. Youll want to make sure everything fits, tha
22、t your pack isnt heavier than you can handle, and that you know how to pack according to weight distribution. 6Thirdly. a little bit of research and planning will help make sure your backpacking adventure is fun, safe and enjoyable. Select a destination within your hiking capability. Get a map of th
23、e area youd like to visit and calculate mileage and elevation within your comfort level. 7Make sure to look into the water sources in the area Youll need to filter your water and want to know that your destination has a reliable water source. Once you have decided on a destination and route, 8you sh
24、ould contact the ranger district to get information about permits and regulations. Before you go, check the weather so youll be prepared, but also keep in mind that weather patterns can change and youll want to be prepared for anything. Now that you are in shape, youve tested your gear, and planned
25、your route, its time to hit the trail and go backpacking! 9Keep backpacking etiquette and the environment in mind while youre in the wilderness. Always set up camp 100 feet from water and never wash your dishes directly in a creek or lake. 10Youll need to bury your waste more than 6 inches deep, and
26、 away from freshwater sources. If campfires are permitted, make sure to keep them under control at all times and to drown all campfires before going to sleep at night. 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 Get fit 【试题解析】 本题考查对要点的把握，关于背包客旅行的第一个建议。录音提到，背包客首次远足前，要使身体变得健康 (get fit)，后文提到很多背包客抱怨手酸背疼，脚上长水泡。故此处填入 Get fit。 【知识
27、模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 socks 【试题解析】 本题考查细节。讲话人提醒背包客，远足要穿袜子，可令鞋子更合脚。袜子多用复数形式，故填入 socks。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 in shape 【试题解析】 本题考查对分述点的理解。录音提到，背包客应该把身体锻炼到良好状态时 (get your body in shape)才徒步旅行，故此处填入 in shape。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【正确答案】 the essentials 【试题解析】 本题考查第二个建议的细节。录音提到，出行前列出一张必需品清单 (create a list of the essentials)
28、，故填入 the essentials。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 works functions 【试题解析】 本题考查细节。录音提到，背包客还需要清楚了解每一件工具的工作原理 (works)，此处用第三人称单数，所以可以填入 works或 functions。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 planning 【试题解析】 本题要求补充第三点建议的要点，讲话人建议背包客要做些调查和计划 (a little bit of research and planning)，此处填入 planning。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 water sources 【试题解析】
29、 本题考查分述点的理解。录音提到，寻找旅游地的水源也是出行计划的一部分。此空应使用复数形式，故填入 water sources。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 permits and regulations 【试题解析】 本题考查细节。讲话人提醒背包客在确定出行目的地后，要联系林区护林员获取许可证 (permits)和了解规章制度 (regulations)的相关信息，故填入permits and regulations。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 environment 【试题解析】 本题考查对要点的把握。讲话人在最后提出了游客素质和环境保护的注意事项 (backpac
30、king etiquette and the environment)。同时接下来提到许多关于不破坏旅游地点的做法，故空格中应该填入 environment。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 6 six 【试题解析】 本题考查细节。录音提到，要将废弃物埋到 6英寸以下的地方，远离水源。所以填入 6或 six。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear two conversations. At the end of each conversation , five questions will be
31、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 TWO. You have thirty secon
32、ds to preview the questions. 12 【听力原文】 M: Hi, Elizabeth. W: Hey, Coach, 1I just thought Id stop by to see what I missed while I was gone. M: Well, weve been working real hard on our plan for the next game. Ive asked Susan to go over it with you before practice this afternoon, so youll know what were
33、 doing. W: Okay. M: By the way, lhow did your brothers wedding go? W: Oh, it was beautiful. And the whole family was there. I saw aunts and uncles and cousins I hadnt seen in years. M: So it was worth the trip. W: Oh definitely. Im sorry I had to miss practice, though. I feel bad about that. M: Fami
34、lys very important. W: Yep. Okay, I guess 5Ill see you this afternoon at practice, then. M: Just a minute. There are a couple of other things I need to tell you. W: Oh, okay. M: Uh. First, everybodys getting a new team jacket. W: Wow. How did that happen? M: 2A woman who played here about 20, 25 yea
35、rs ago came through town a few weeks ago and saw a game, and said she wanted to do something for the team, so. W: So shes buying us new jackets? M: Yep. W: Wow, thats really nice of her. M: Yes, it is. Its great that former players still care so much about our school and our basketball program. Anyw
36、ay you need to fill out an order form. Ill give it to you now, and you can bring it back this afternoon. Ive got the forms from the other players, so as soon as I get yours we can order. Maybe well have the jackets by the next game. W: OK. M: Great. And the next thing is, 3you know Marys transferrin
37、g to another college next week, so well need someone to take over her role as captain for the second half of the season. And the other players unanimously picked you to take over as captain when Mary leaves. W: Wow. I saw everybody this morning, and nobody said a word. M: They wanted me to tell you.
38、 So, do you accept? W: Of course! But Susans a much better player than I am. Im really surprised they didnt pick her. M: 4They think youre the right one. Youll have to ask them their thoughts. W: Okay. I guess one of the first things Ill have to do as captain is make sure we get a thank-you card out
39、 to the lady whos buying us the jackets. M: Good idea I have her address here somewhere. W: And Ill make sure the whole team signs it M: Good. Thats all the news there is. I think thats it for now. Oh, let me get you the order form. 1. Why did the woman miss the practice? 2. Who will buy new jackets
40、 for the team? 3. What will happen to the former captain? 4. Why is the woman selected as the new captain? 5. What will the woman probably do this afternoon? 12 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 选项都出现 She，听音时注意有关女士的信息。 对话中女士来找篮球教练，想知道自己离开这段时间篮球队发生了什么事情，男士问起她哥哥婚礼的情况，女士表示婚礼上自己见到了很多家人，但是同时对于参加婚礼不得不缺席球队的训练感到很遗憾，由此可见，参加哥哥
41、婚礼是缺席球队训练的原因，因此本题选 D。 A“她回家与全家人相聚 ”是参加哥哥婚礼顺带发生的事情。B“她要筹备她的婚礼 ”利用原文个别字眼 wedding做干扰。 C“她上一场比赛中受了重伤 ”都未在对话中提及。 【知识模块 】 听力 13 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 选项都是有关人物的身份，听音时注意人物的相关信息。 男士告诉女士球队的队员即将有新队服了，女士问为什么，男士告知是该球队二十多年前的一位女队员要给她们每个人买新的队服，因此本题选 C。 【知识模块】 听力 14 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 男士告诉女士由于前队长 Mary要转学到别的学校去，需要有人接替她担任球队队长一
42、职，因此本题选 B。 A“她马上要从学校毕业 ”、 C“她将要转去别的体育队 ”和 D“她将移民到外国去 ”都未在对话中提及。 【知识模块】 听力 15 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 女士很乐意接受球队队长一职，但是她很好奇为什么球队最好的球员 Susan没有被选为新队长，男士表示其他队员都认为女士是最佳人选，因此本题选 D。 A“因为她是球队最佳球员 ”不符合对话内容。 B“她得到教练的全力支持 ”和 C“Susan与其他球员相处得不好 ”都未在对话中提及。 【知识模块】 听力 16 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 对话中女士在跟男士聊完哥哥的婚礼后，说 “Ill see you this
43、 afternoon at practice”，而且之后男士在讲到女士需要填一张订队服的表时，也提到 “今天下午你回球队的时候把表格带回来 ”，因此可以推断下午女士最有可能做的事情就是参加训练。 B“挑选新队服 ”和 D“打一场篮球比赛 ”都与对话内容不符。 C“填写订单表格 ”是女士下午回球队前要完成的，故不正确。 【知识模块】 听力 17 【听力原文】 W: Good morning, Travel link. How can I help you? M: Good morning. I live in Bayswater and Id like to get to Harbour Cit
44、y tomorrow before 11am. W: If you catch the 9:30am railway express, youll get there in an hour. Id recommend you do that. M: Great. Which station does that leave from? W: Helendale is the nearest train station to you. M: How can I get to the Helendale station? W: Well, you have two options. Option o
45、ne is to take the 706 bus from the Bayswater Shopping Centre to Central Street. When you get there, you transfer to another bus which will take you to the station. 6The second option, if you dont mind walking a couple of kilometres, is to go directly to Central Street and get straight on the bus goi
46、ng to the train station. M: Okay. Which bus is that? W: NO. 792. M: 6I guess the walk will be good for me so that might be the better option. What time do I catch the 792? W: There are two buses that should get you to the station on time: one just before nine oclock and one just after. But look, 7at
47、 that time of the morning it might be better to take the earlier one just in case theres a traffic jam or something. The 8:55 is probably safer than the 9:05. M: Yeah, Ill be sure to get on the five-to-nine bus. By the way, how much will I have to pay in fares? W: Well, you can get a ticket on the b
48、us for $1.80 cash and youll need $10 each way for the train. Wait, do you have a Travel Link Card? M: No, but I can get one before tomorrow. W: Okay, well. Thatll make it considerably cheaper then. The bus will cost $1.50 each way, and 8the train will be the train to Harbour City will. still cost $1
49、0.00 because youll be travelling during peak hours in the morning, so no savings there, Im afraid. However, if you could come back at an off-peak time. M: What does that mean? W: Well, 9if you could start your return journey before 5pm or later than half past 7 in the evening. M: Actually, I wasnt planning on coming back till at least 8 oclock anyway. W: In that case, your return train journe
