1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 39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 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 39答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION (15 MIN) Directions: Listen to the
3、 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 of
4、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】 The Dragon龙 When many people in the west think of China, / the animal that they think of is the dragon. / For them, the dragon is an aggressive mo
5、nster that breathes fire. / Many popular legends tell of how dragons killed brave knights and ate beautiful maidens. / For Chinese people however, the dragon is not an evil monster. / Its a cultural and spiritual symbol for prosperity and good luck. / The dragons main task is to create harmony and b
6、ring rain. / Dragons are celebrated in art and architecture, / and of course the dragon dance is a very popular ritual. / Millions of Chinese have the word long, meaning dragon, as part of their name. / China isnt the only country to have the dragon as its symbol. / Wales, one of the four countries
7、in the UK, / has a red dragon proudly displayed on its flag. / The only other country in the world with a dragon on its flag is Bhutan, / the tiny country between China and India. / 【知识模块】 听写 2 【正确答案】 Rainy Britain 阴雨的英国 Britain is famous around the world for its rainy weather, / but many parts of t
8、he country this June / are experiencing much more rain than they have ever seen before. / Torrential downpours have caused rivers to burst their banks, / roads have been closed and many people have been evacuated / from their homes because of the floods. / The worst hit area seems to be the north of
9、 England. / There have even been fatalities as people got stuck in the rain / or were washed away by the floodwaters. / Flood warnings have been issued in many parts of the UK / and it is said that over a months worth of rain has fallen in just the last couple of days. / The rain has also caused cha
10、os at some of Britains famous June events. / The Glastonbury festival is a four-day-long outdoor music festival / and while it is traditionally quite rainy and muddy there, / this year was particularly bad. / 【知识模块】 听写 3 【正确答案】 Christmas Traditions 圣诞节传统 There are many ways to celebrate Christmas, /
11、 and some British people like to go on holiday, / go out for lunch to a restaurant, or spend the day with friends. / But most peoples idea of a traditional Christmas / involves spending a few days with their family / sometimes their extended family. / The day is the most exciting for the children. /
12、 They may have spent weeks or even months dreaming of the presents they want most. / Since the beginning of December, they may have opened their advent calendars, / finding a new festive picture, chocolate, or small gift, / to count down each day until 25th December. / On Christmas Eve, they hang up
13、 stockings, / ready to be filled with presents by Santa Claus. / Often a thank you gift of a mince pie and a glass of sherry will be left, / as well as a carrot for those hungry reindeer. / 【知识模块】 听写 4 【正确答案】 Olympic Slogan 奥运口号 Beijing unveiled the slogan for the 2008 Olympics as far back as 2005.
14、/ “One World, One Dream” was finally selected / from more than 210,000 entries from around the world. / Beijings original bid to host the 2008 games / had a different slogan “New Beijing, Great Olympics”. / The organizers felt the new slogan shifted the focus nicely / from the city of Beijing itself
15、 to the spirit of the Olympics / unity, friendship amongst nations and progress. / It was also felt that the “One World, One Dream” slogan / captured the traditional Chinese values of peace and harmony. / The Olympics hasnt always had a slogan attached to each host country. / In fact it wasnt until
16、1988 at the Seoul Olympics in South Korea / that the first slogan appeared. / “Harmony and Progress” was chosen / and it seems to have been a popular theme over the years. / 【知识模块】 听写 5 【正确答案】 Sunbed太阳床 In the UK, a country known for its bad weather and lack of sunshine, / there appears to be an eve
17、r increasing number of very tanned young people. / So just how are they achieving their golden tans? / Some are opting for the sun-free option / and are getting their tan from a bottle. / However, it appears that others are turning to tanning salons, / of which there are thousands in the UK. / While
18、 in China young people often prefer to remain fair, / in the UK there seems to be a growing desire for tanned skin. / So why do the British prefer to be bronzed? / Often, they are trying to emulate their favorite celebrities, footballers, or footballers wives. / Research from the British Sunbed Association suggests that / many people believe a tan makes them feel and look healthier. / This is a belief that is most definitely not shared by Cancer Research UK. / They firmly state that being tanned is not a sign of health. / 【知识模块】 听写
