1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 78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 1 Sleep SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear sev
3、eral conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 Where does the conversation take place? （ A） At the airport. （ B） In a ticket office. （ C） In the luggage room. （ D） At Gate 12. 3 What is the womans job? （ A） Policewoman. （ B） Airline clerk. （ C）
4、 Security personnel. （ D） Air hostess. 4 What can we know about the man from this conversation? （ A） He likes all kinds of rocks. （ B） He has traveled a lot. （ C） He doesnt mind smoking. （ D） He only goes to exhibits. 5 Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers? （ A） Legal consultant
5、and client. （ B） Saleswoman and customer. （ C） Purchasing manager and clerk. （ D） Administrative officer and customer. 6 What is wrong with the video recorder? （ A） It was slightly damaged. （ B） It destroys video tapes. （ C） Its compartment is broken. （ D） It produces unclear visions. 7 What does Mr
6、. Cruise require of the woman? （ A） An exchange of the video recorder for a new one. （ B） A refund of the video recorder and two tapes. （ C） A repair of the video recorder and compensation for his tapes. （ D） An immediate apology for the service. 8 What was the woman doing at lunchtime? （ A） Giving
7、a lecture. （ B） Discussing political science. （ C） Working on a science problem. （ D） Reading books in a library. 9 What habit has the woman recently gotten into? （ A） Telling jokes. （ B） Falling asleep during meals. （ C） Staying late after class. （ D） Eating in the classroom. 10 How do the students
8、 demonstrate that they really enjoy Professor Halls class? （ A） They complete all their assignments. （ B） They study hard for his tests. （ C） They compete for the best seats in the class. （ D） They read all the books he has recommended. 11 Which of the following best describes Professor Halls relati
9、onship with his students? （ A） Controversial. （ B） Impersonal. （ C） Patronizing. （ D） harmonious. SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 What is the passage mainly about? （ A） Bein
10、g absent-minded is serious and dangerous. （ B） Being forgetful all the time is understandable. （ C） Forgetfulness is natural at times. （ D） How to protect yourself from memory “tricks“. 13 What should you do to have a good memory? （ A） Learn effective ways to remember things. （ B） Make a conscious e
11、ffort to practice and exercise. （ C） Never stop learning. （ D） Never give up trying. 14 What can we infer from the passage? （ A） We are amused by our own acts of absent-mindedness. （ B） We are tired of stories about absent-minded professors. （ C） Memory “tricks“ are nothing dangerous. （ D） We cant h
12、ear enough stories about forgetful professors. 15 Where is Charing Cross Road located? （ A） In the east part of London. （ B） In the heart of London. （ C） In the west part of London. （ D） Near Farringdon Road. 16 Where can people buy cheap books in London? （ A） In Charing Cross Road. （ B） In east End
13、 of London. （ C） In Farringdon Road. （ D） Both in Charing Cross Road and Farringdon Road. 17 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） One of the bookshops was left over from Dickens time. （ B） There are many bookstores on Farringdon Road. （ C） Only one shop in Charing Cross Road sells book
14、s about ballet. （ D） One can pick up second-hand books for a few pence on Farringdon Road. 18 What is the speaker doing? （ A） Explaining the campus architecture to visitors. （ B） Providing orientation for new campus employees. （ C） Familiarizing new students with the campus. （ D） Advising students a
15、bout which classes to take. 19 What does the speaker suggest the listeners keep with them? （ A） A registration form. （ B） A library card. （ C） A list of classes. （ D） A campus map. 20 Where does the speaker say the listeners will spend a lot of time? （ A） In the registrars office. （ B） In the librar
16、y. （ C） In the math building. （ D） In the cafeteria. 21 According to the passage, what must the listeners do on their own? （ A） Move into their dormitories. （ B） Find their classrooms. （ C） Memorize campus landmarks. （ D） Complete their registration materials. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In
17、 this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 22 Whats the percent of teenagers who had jobs in 2000? （ A） 50%. （ B） 25%. （ C） 16%. （ D） 10%. 23 The news item is mainly about_. （ A） east Africas biggest economy （ B） the openness
18、of the mining industry in Kenya （ C） discoveries of rare minerals in the Mrima Hills （ D） new discoveries of mineral wealth in Kenya 24 The recent discoveries of rare minerals in the Mrima Hills in Kwale_. （ A） caused a dispute among the company, the government and the local communities （ B） could b
19、e worth more than 500 billion dollars （ C） confirmed the improvement of the openness of the mining industry （ D） might upset the big mining projects in other parts of the country 25 Barack Obama is urging to extend a payroll tax cut because it_. （ A） is set to expire on December 31 （ B） raised the u
20、nemployment rate （ C） created 120, 000 jobs （ D） made middle class families benefit 26 Barack Obama announced his urge to extend payroll tax cut_. （ A） when the unemployment rate dropped （ B） before Congress went home for the holidays （ C） when he made his weekly address （ D） before private sectors
21、created more jobs 27 What might be in danger because of the crisis in Kenya according to the news item? （ A） The election in Kenya. （ B） The economy and democracy. （ C） The diplomatic relations with other country. （ D） The peace in the country. 28 In this crisis, how many people were killed in Nairo
22、bi? （ A） About 30. （ B） More than 300. （ C） Around 3, 000. （ D） More than 5, 000. 29 According to the news item, what make(s)the major bush fire spread? （ A） Two large fires that were joined up into a big one. （ B） High temperatures and more powerful winds. （ C） The burning in key areas that was out
23、 of control. （ D） Exhausted firefighters not ready for their most challenging day. 30 When did the crisis begin? （ A） Over seven days ago. （ B） Over three days ago. （ C） On Wednesday. （ D） On Monday. 31 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? （ A） About 60 fires are burning in New South Wale
24、s. （ B） 17 fires in New South Wales are under control. （ C） The fires have burned almost 120, 000 hectares so far. （ D） Over 2, 000 firefighters have been busy getting the fires in control. 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 78答案与解析 一、 PART I DICTATION (15 MIN) Directions: Listen to the following passage. Altogether th
25、e 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 15 seconds. The last reading will
26、 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】 Sleep When you worry about needing sleep and twist around, trying to find a comfortable position, /youre probably only making matters worse. /What happens is that your heart rate
27、actually increases, making it more difficult to relax. /You may also have some bad habits/that contribute to the problem. /Do you rest frequently during the day?/Do you think about sleep a lot or sleep late on weekends?/Any of these factors might be leading to your insomnia/by disrupting your bodys
28、natural rhythm. / What should you do then on those sleepless nights? /Dont bother with sleeping pills: they can actually cause worse insomnia later. /The best thing to do is to drink milk or eat cheese or tuna fish. /They are all rich in the matter/that helps produce in the brain a neural transmitte
29、r that induces sleep. /This neural transmitter will help you relax, /and youll be on the way to getting a good nights sleep. 【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 fol
30、low. 2 【听力原文】 W: Yes. May I help you, please? M: Yes, (1)I have a reservation for the 8: 15 flight to New York. Allan Smith. W: Okay, Mr. Smith. Would you like to sit in the smoking or non-smoking section? M: Oh, I always sit in the non-smoking section. The last time I flew I had to sit in the smoki
31、ng section because there was no more room left in the non-smoking section, and(3 - 1)I almost choked to death! W: Will you place your luggage on the scale, please? M: Yes. W: Im afraid theyre overweight. Nearly four hundred pounds! May I ask what you have in them? M: Fossils. W: Rocks? M: Well, you
32、see, (3 -2)Im an archeologist and Im heading for New York for an exhibit. I always take my fossils with me for conferences or exhibits. W: No wonder they weigh so much! M: Do I have to pay extra for this? W: I am afraid so. $50. M: Okay. What gate do I go to? W: Gate 12. M: You know what, let me tak
33、e that one bag on board with me. Im sure itll fit under my seat. Thanks. W: Youre welcome. And I wish you a pleasant journey to New York. M: Thanks. So long. 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查地点。根据句 (1)可知，这位先生预定了 8： 15去纽约的航班，因此可以判断对话发生在机场。所以 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查身份。对话涉及机场的一些例行检查和票务事宜。所以正确答案是
34、B。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查行为。他带着化石并不是因为他喜欢各种石头，而是因为他是一名考古学家，故 A不正确。根据句 (3一 1)及 (3 2)可知，他很讨厌吸烟，并且经常带着化石去参加会议或展览，故 C和 D也与事实不符。所以 B为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【听力原文】 W: Sound and Vision Administrative Department, Eve Wheeler speaking. Can I help you? M: Good afternoon, Madam. This is John Cruise. I wis
35、h to register a complaint about my video recorder. W: I see. I hope I can be of some help. Can you explain what the problem is, please? M: Well, (5)the recorder has severely damaged two quite valuable tapes of mine. And you guaranteed that this machine is the best there is.(6)I hope you understand t
36、hat a simple repair is just not enough: I demand compensation for the lost tapes as well. W: Im sorry: thats all very unfortunate. Im sure something can be done. I will put you through to our legal consultant, Mrs. Schroder. One moment please. Hello, Mr. Cruise? Thank you for waiting. Im awfully sor
37、ry, but Mrs. Schroder is having a meeting right now. Could she call you back later this afternoon? M: I hope youre not trying to get rid of me. W: Not at all, sir. I have noted your complaint and I will urge Mrs. Schroder to call you back as soon as possible. Could I have your phone number, please?
38、M: Yes. Its 0181-945-8719. W: Thank you very much. Goodbye. M: Bye. 5 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查人物身份。根据对话内容可以得知，这是关于一名顾客对所购买的产品进行投诉的对话。所以正确答案是 D。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查事实。根据句 (5)可以得知，投诉者的两盘非常珍贵的录像带被新买的录像机损坏了。故正确答案是 B。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查事实。根据句 (6)可以得知，投诉者不仅要求修理，还要求赔偿损失的录像带。故正确答案是 C。
39、 【知识模块 】 听力 8 【听力原文】 M: Hi, Janet. Where were you at lunch time? I was saving a seat for you in the cafeteria. W: Oh! Sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my pangs of hunger! M: Ive never had that problem. So where were you? W:(7)My political science class ran overtime. M:
40、 Thats been happening quite a bit lately, hasnt it? W: I guess so.(8)Actually what happens is that a bunch of us hang around for a while after class to talk with our professor and ask him questions. M: Who is this twenty-first-century Socrates? W: Professor Hall. Have you heard of him? M: Hm, he doe
41、s have a good reputation in the Political Science Department. W: And a well-deserved one!(9)The same students who fall asleep in discussion groups and seminars fight for first row seats in his lectures. M: Oh, no! I hope this isnt catching. W: You can joke. But its great to have a professor whos not
42、 only interesting, but prepared to give up time for students. M: I know. Theyre a rare breed. Maybe I should sit in on his class sometime. Do you think hed care? W: Not at all.(10)Lots of students bring their friends, and he says he feels flattered. M: Well, just to be safe, I think Ill bring my lun
43、ch along as well. W: Ill make a good student of you yet. 8 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查行为。根据句 (7)可知，她之所以午餐时没来，是因为她的政治科学课拖堂了，她们在讨论问题。所以正确答案为 B。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查行为。根据句 (8)可以推断，最近她总是在课后和老师、同学一起讨论问题。所以正确答案是 C。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查行为。根据句 (9)可知，以前在课堂上爱睡觉的学生现在都抢着坐前排的座位。可见，学生们很喜欢这位教授的 课
44、。所以正确答案是 C。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查推理。根据句 (10)可知，教授对于学生自己带来的朋友表示欢迎，并且很高兴。前文也提到学生们很喜欢这位教授。所以正确答案是 D。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B PASSAGES 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】 (12)Memory, th
45、ey say, is a matter of practice and exercise. If you have the wish and really make a conscious effort, then you can quite easily improve your ability to remember things. But even if you are successful, there are times when your memory seems to play tricks on you. Sometimes you remember things that r
46、eally did not happen. One morning last week, for example, I got up and found that I had left the front door unlocked all night, yet I clearly remembered locking it carefully the night before. Memory “tricks“ work the other way as well. Once in a while you remember not doing something, and then find
47、out that you did. One day last month, for example, I was sitting in a barbers shop waiting for my turn to get a haircut, and suddenly I realized that I had got a haircut two days before at the barbers shop across the street from my office.(11 - 1)We always seem to find something funny and amusing in
48、 incidents caused by peoples forgetfulness or absent-mindedness.(13)Stories about absent-minded professors have been told for years, and we never get tired of hearing new ones. Unfortunately, however, absent-mindedness is not always funny.(11 - 2)There are times when tricks of our memory can cause u
49、s great trouble. 12 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 主题总结题。根据句 (11 1)可知，有时健忘也会带来一些有趣的事情。故 A不正确；由句 (11 2)可知，健忘会给我们带来些麻烦，故 B错误； D在文中并未提及；所以正确答案是 C，即：健忘在有些时候是很自然的事情。 【知识模块】 听力 13 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 语义理解题。根据句 (12)可知，通过努力练习及实践是可以提升记忆力的。所以正确答案是 B。 【知识模块 】 听力 14 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 语义理解题。根据句 (11 2)可知，健忘有时可以带来趣事，但有时也会招来麻烦，故 A和 C错误。由句 (13)可以看出，人们对于一些健忘教授的故事总是百听不厌。所以正确答案是 D。 【知识模块】 听力 15 【听力原文】 Londoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazines and even of books. There are many streets in London containing shops, which spe
