1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 285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 Challenges of Working and Living in
4、 a Developing Country 1. Finding different customs,【 T1】 and cultures【 T1】 _ Different ways of communication, frustrating【 T2】【 T2】 _ Different cultural beliefs Tip:【 T3】 and understand the country【 T3】 _ 2. Expecting【 T4】 living conditions【 T4】 _ Limited electricity and hot water, shared facilities
5、 Mosquitoes and other “wild“ life Live without some【 T5】【 T5】 _ Tip: preparing entertainment or luxuries before you go 3. Considering if you can survive without【 T6】【 T6】 _ Tip: getting involved in new support networks Join sporting groups Attend【 T7】 with colleagues【 T7】 _ . 4. A new and sometimes
6、daunting experience Different【 T8】 , informal communication styles, etc.【 T8】 _ Tip: researching the country and understand the reality Manage difficulties with a【 T9】 attitude【 T9】 _ 5. Getting sick Tip: Following【 T10】【 T10】 _ 2 【 T1】 3 【 T2】 4 【 T3】 5 【 T4】 6 【 T5】 7 【 T6】 8 【 T7】 9 【 T8】 10 【 T9
7、】 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 be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the
8、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） Buying a house. （ B） Booking a room. （ C） Renting a house. （ D） Decorating a house. （ A） He wants a two-bedroomed house with
9、 garage. （ B） He wants a three-bedroomed house with garden. （ C） He is interested in a house in the city centre. （ D） He accepts the rent of the house below 350. （ A） Gas bill. （ B） Water bill. （ C） Electricity bill. （ D） Telephone rental. （ A） 325. （ B） 380. （ C） 250. （ D） 500. （ A） He needs to giv
10、e a letter from the bank. （ B） He needs a reference letter from the last landlord. （ C） He should give a 2 months notice of moving in. （ D） He will have to pay for the contract. （ A） At the airport. （ B） At the travel agency. （ C） In the office. （ D） At a tourist attraction. （ A） They run three trip
11、s on weekends every month. （ B） They run two trips on Thursday afternoons. （ C） They run altogether six trips every month. （ D） They run trips only on weekends. （ A） Because they want to go shopping. （ B） Because it is not far away. （ C） Because the price is reasonable. （ D） Because it gives a good
12、focus. （ A） The drive is less than 3 hours. （ B） The holiday is long enough. （ C） More than 12 people apply it （ D） The students apply to do so. （ A） St. Ives. （ B） London. （ C） Salisbury. （ D） Bath. 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 285答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether
13、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 be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading wi
14、ll be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. 1 【正确答案】 The Railways in Britain The success of early railways, such as the lines between big cities, / led to a great increase in railway building in Victorian times. / Between 1835 and 1865 about 25,000 kilometers of
15、 track were built, / and over 100 railway companies were created. / Railway travel transformed peoples lives. / Trains were first designed to carry goods. / However, a law in the 19th century forced railway companies to run one cheap train a day / which stopped at every station and cost only a penny
16、 a mile. / Soon working class passengers found they could afford to travel by rail. / Cheap Day Excursion trains became popular and seaside resorts grew rapidly. / 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION A TALK In this section you will hear a talk. You will hear the talk ONCE ONLY. While listening, you may look at ANSWER
17、 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 【听力原文】 Challenges of Working and Living in a
18、 Developing Country Living in a developing country can be a challenging and, at times, an uncomfortable experience. However, it can also be rewarding to the development needs of the region and your career. We have done some researches for this issue and want to share with you before you apply for a
19、job and live in a developing country. 1First, you will find different customs, religions and cultures. Keep in mind that your way may not be the only way or even the “right“ way of communicating across cultural and, 2in some cases, language barriers can be frustrating. You will experience cultural b
20、eliefs which may be very different to your own, from varying perspectives on gender, different working styles through to religious practices. 3The tip for you is to investigate the country you are applying to before you go understand the importance of religion, the status of women, hierarchy, common
21、 work practices etc. Second, regardless of whether your assignment is in an urban, industrial or rural area, 4you should expect basic living conditions. This could quite likely mean limited electricity and hot water, shared facilities including bathroom and toilet, and probably mosquitoes and other
22、“wild“ life. 5You may have to do without some of the entertainment you are used to DVDs, downloading, pubs and bars. The tip is to prepare entertainment or luxuries you cannot live without before you go, for example, sporting equipment, a fully loaded e-book reader, bed sheets or 50+ sun cream. 6Thi
23、rd, one of the most important things to consider is whether you can survive without your family and friends. If you cant bear the thought of being separated from your family, partner, boyfriend or girlfriend for months at a time then you need to consider whether to apply such a job or think of other
24、 ways in which you can get support while in country. The tip is to get involved in country with new support networks7join sporting groups, and attend social events with your colleagues. Fourth, just like starting a new job and working in a new workplace will be a new and sometimes daunting experienc
25、e. 8There may be different working hours, informal communication styles, a lack of resources, more responsibility than you are used to and complex social issues such as gender inequality and corruption. The tip is to research the country and understand that what you will experience when working with
26、in the current environment not changing it overnight, 9and deal with these difficulties with a flexible attitude. Fifth and the last, getting sick is a part of living and working in developing countries. A lot of support is provided before, during and after your application to ensure you stay as hea
27、lthy as possible (vaccinations, personalized medical kits, check ups). 10The tip is to ensure you follow health advice provided by your organization and local healthcare institutions. I hope these issues are useful for you when considering and preparing for working and living in a developing country
28、. Thank you. 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 religions 【试题解析】 本题考查第一个要点。录音提到，去发展中国家工作和生活是充满挑战性的，人们会遇到不同的风俗习俗 (customs)、宗教 (religions)和文化(cultures)，故填入 religions。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 language barriers 【试题解析】 本题考查细节，关于去发展中国家所面临的不同之处。讲话人列举了和自己不同的沟通方式、令人诅丧的语言障 (language barriers can be frustrating)，所以填入 language barr
29、iers。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 to investigate investigating 【试题解析】 本题考查对细节的捕捉。录音提到，对于申请工作的人，讲话人建议出行前要进行调查 (investigate the country)，了解当地宗教的重要性、女性的地位、社会结构、工作惯例等，故填入 to investigate investigating。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【正确答 案】 basic 【试题解析】 本题考查对第二要点的把握。录音提到，无论工作地点在城市、工业区还是农村，只能期待基本的 (basic)生活条件，并列举了一些例子，故填入basic。 【知识模
30、块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 entertainment 【试题解析】 本题考查细节。录音提到，这些发展中国家未必会有申请人所习惯的一些娱乐活动 (entertainment)，例如 DVD，下载软件和酒吧，故填入entertainment。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 family and friends 【试题解析】 本题考查第三个要点的把握。录音提到，申请人应考虑自己是否能离开家人和朋友，所以答案是 family and friends。应注意的是 family是集合名词，不能用 families。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 social events social
31、 activities 【试题解析】 本题考查对细节的把握。录音提到，新的互帮的团体组织包括参加运动小组 (sporting groups)，与同事共同参加社交活动 (social events)，故可填入social events或 social activities。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 working hours 【试题解析】 本题考查对第四个要点细节的把握。录音提到，讲话人列举了工作时间 (working hours)、沟通方式 (communication styles)、资源 (resources)、责任(responsibility)和社会事件 (social
32、issues)等问题，此处应填入 working hours，注意使用复数形式。 【知识模块】 听 力 10 【正确答案】 flexible 【试题解析】 本题考查细节。录音提到，申请人要提前研究即将生活的国家的情况，理解自己可能经历的情况不会轻易改变，并建议要用灵活的态度处理问题(deal with these difficulties with a flexible attitude)，故填入形容词 flexible。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 health advice health tips 【试题解析】 本题考查对信息的整合和细节的捕捉。录音提到，生病 (getting
33、 sick)也是在发展中国家生活和工作经历的一部分，应对这个问题，申请人要遵循新公司和当地医疗机构的健康忠告 (health advice)，所以 health advice是最佳答案，也可填入意思相近的 health tips。 【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 asked about what was said. Both the conversa
34、tion 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 seconds to preview the questions. 12 【听力原文】 W: He
35、llo. Flagstone. M: Oh hello. Is that Flagstone Properties? W: Yes thats right. Flagstone here. How can I help you? M: Hello. Im ringing just to 1make enquiries about renting a house. My names Jon Anderson. W: Yes, Mr. Anderson. What sort of thing were you looking for? M: 2Two-bedroomed house with ga
36、rden. W: Well, yes, sir. That shouldnt be any problem. Just to let you know that our main areas, the main areas we deal with, are the city centre itself. M: City centre. uh-huh. W: And the north suburbs. M: Oh well. we were most interested in the Northern areas actually. W: Right. Yes. What sort of
37、price were you thinking of? M: Well. could you give me some idea? W: Certainly. It really ranges from 250 per month. M: Only 250. W: Yes, to about 500 depending on a number of different factors. M: What does it depend on? W: Well, obviously the quality of the area. And then whether theres a garden.
38、M: Well, as I said, wed want a garden. W: And a garage pushes up the price. M: Right. Well, we wouldnt necessarily need one. 2I think about 350 a month would be our limit. W: OK. Well, would you like to have a look at a couple of properties, sir? M: Yes, thatd be great. W: Looking at our files. I th
39、ink weve got two which might suit you. M: Hang on. Ill just get a pen. Right. W: OK Well, theres one on West Park Road which is 325 a month. M: Are the bills included? W: Well, 3that one just includes the water bill. M: OK, right. W: 4And the second house is in Tithe Road. M: Got that. And now how m
40、uch is that one? W: 4Thats 380. M: 380. Is that including water? W: No, Im afraid not, but is does include the telephone rental. M: Oh well, thats not too bad then. So. W: So, when would you be available to see them? M: Well, Ill be in town next week. say. Thursday? W: No, Im sorry we dont have any
41、availability for Thursday. How about Wednesday afternoon? M: OK. Thats fine. Would 5:00 be OK? W: Yes, fine. 5:00 it is. Just come to the Flagstone Offices. M: Oh, before I forget. What sort of things do I need to get done to rent with you? W: Well, 5the most important is a letter from your bank, an
42、d then a reference letter from your employer. M: No problem. And what else? W: We would need you to give 2 weeks notice of moving in. M: OK. Thanks very much. Ill see you next week. W: See you. 1 What is the main idea of the conversation? 2 What kind of house is the man looking for? 3 What does the
43、rent of the house in West Park Road include? 4 How much is the rent of the house in Tithe Road? 5 What does the man need to do to rent the home? 12 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 选项都是动名词短语，而且其中三个都跟房子相关，可以推测问题与房子相关。 对话开头男士表明打电话过来是为了咨询租房子的事情，而且整个对话过程中都围绕租房的相关问题展开，所 以本题选 C。 【知识模块】 听力 13 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 原文中在提到该地区的房租时，
44、男士表示每月 350英镑的租金是他的上限，因此本题选 D。 女士问到男士想要找什么样的房子，男士明确回答说要带花园的两居室，所以 A“他想找带车库的两居室 ”和 B“他想找带花园的三居室 ”都不正确。女士提到他们的经营范围主要是市中心和北部郊区，男士表示他们对北部地区的房子比较感兴趣，因此 C“他想找位于市中心的房子 ”不正确。 【知识模块】 听力 14 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 女 士提到 West Park Road上的这个房子价格为 325英镑，然后男士问到这个价格是否包含各项账单，女士说只包含水费，所以 B的 “水费 ”正确。 A项的 “燃气费 ”和 C项的 “电费 ”未在对话中
45、提及，而 D项的 “电话月租费 ”是干扰项，这是在 Tithe Road的房子的房租所包含的费用。 【知识模块】 听力 15 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 选项都是特定的金额，预测问题问价格。 当男士问女士 Tithe Road的房子的房租时，女士明确告知租金为 380英镑，故 B为正确答案。 A是位于 West Park Road上的房子的价格。 C和 D是北部郊区地区租房价格的区间。 【知识模块】 听力 16 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 对话中男士问到如果要向女士所在的中介公司租房，自己需要做一些什么准备。女士回答 “最重要的东西就是银行的证明信 ”，因此 A项正确。 女士还提到需要
46、 “男士所在单位的推荐信 ”和 “提前两周的人住通知 ”，而不是 “前房东的推荐信 ”和 “提前两月的入住通知 ”，因此 B和 C不正确。选项 D“男士需要支付合同费 ”，未在对话中提及。 【知识模块】 听力 17 【听力原文】 M: Good morning. W: Good morning. How can I help you? M: 6I understand that the school organizes. umm, trips to different W: Yes, 7we run five every month: three during weekends and two
47、 Wednesday afternoon trips. M: What sort of places? W: Well, obviously it varies, but always places of historical interest and also which offer a variety of shopping, because our students always ask about that. And 8then we go for ones where we know there are guided tours, because this gives a good
48、focus for the visit. M: Do you travel far? W: Well, were lucky here, obviously, because were able to say that all our visits are less than three hours drive. M: How much do they cost? W: Again it varies between five and fifteen pounds a head, depending on distance. M: Ah ha. W: Oh, and 9we do offer
49、to arrange special trips if, you know, there are more than twelve people. M: Oh right, Ill keep that in mind. And what are the times normally? W: We try to keep it pretty fixed so that, that students get to know the pattern. We leave at 8:30 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. We figure its best to keep the day fairly short. M: Oh yes. And what visits are planned for this term? W: Right, well Im afraid the sch
