1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 82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 What to Do in the Event of an Earthquake SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions
3、: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 What is the purpose of this conversation? （ A） The man wants to get authorization for a room change. （ B） The man is worried about his friendship with his roommat
4、e. （ C） The man needs a scholarship to continue living in the dormitory. （ D） The man wants the head resident to talk to David for him. 3 What does the man say about David? （ A） David doesnt take his words seriously. （ B） David doesnt need to worry because he has a scholarship. （ C） David wont speak
5、 with him. （ D） David wants to move back to his hometown. 4 What is the mans problem? （ A） His roommate is noisy. （ B） He isnt speaking to his roommate. （ C） He does not like his roommate. （ D） He doesnt know his roommate very well. 5 Why does the officer think the man should notice the speed limit?
6、 （ A） Speed limits are the same in all areas. （ B） Shed told him what it was. （ C） There are signs along the road. （ D） He has recently received his drivers license. 6 What can be inferred about the man? （ A） He was on his way to work. （ B） He hadnt realized he was speeding. （ C） He lives on the Elm
7、 Street. （ D） His speedometer isnt working. 7 What did the police officer finally do? （ A） She took away the mans license. （ B） She gave the man a speeding ticket. （ C） She gave the man a warning. （ D） She asked the man to become familiar with the area. 8 Where are the womans family going to spend s
8、ummer? （ A） In Italy. （ B） In Portugal. （ C） In Costa Rica. （ D） In Spain. 9 What is the problem that the woman has got? （ A） It is hard to find a suitable hotel. （ B） She has never been abroad. （ C） She cant book tickets for her family now. （ D） She has to take her children with her. 10 What is ess
9、ential to the woman about a hotel? （ A） It should be on the beach. （ B） It should have a swimming pool. （ C） It should be quiet. （ D） It should be in the downtown. 11 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） The woman has decided not to stay in that hotel. （ B） The woman has decided to use
10、 the tent. （ C） The ad. turned out to be a lie. （ D） Charles advises the woman to have a try. 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 Why did the speaker originally go to Tanglewood
11、? （ A） She went to college nearby. （ B） She won a contest. （ C） Her family vacationed there. （ D） She was a friend of Leonard Bernsteins. 13 According to the speaker, what is the disadvantage of sitting on the lawn? （ A） The lawn is not clean. （ B） The lawn is usually very crowded. （ C） The setting
12、isnt very pretty. （ D） The audience might get wet. 14 What does the speaker imply about the festival? （ A） It is held in Boston. （ B） All the seats are indoors. （ C） It is not well-known. （ D） It has been going on for a long time. 15 Why did the paper industry need a new source of fiber in the early
13、 1800s? （ A） Publishers wanted higher quality paper. （ B） Paper made from rags deteriorated too quickly. （ C） Wood pulp had become too expensive. （ D） The supply of rags was insufficient. 16 According to the passage, what is the problem with lignin? （ A） It is difficult to obtain. （ B） Paper cannot
14、be made without it. （ C） It causes paper to deteriorate. （ D） It prevents wood from being turned into pulp. 17 According to the passage, what problem do libraries face? （ A） Many of their books are in poor condition. （ B） They have too many books from the early 1800s. （ C） They dont have enough spac
15、e to store government documents. （ D） They have to import most of the paper they use. 18 Now a nations political influence depends on_. （ A） the strength of its military forces （ B） its ability to compete in industry （ C） its economic markets （ D） Both A and B 19 The Soviet Union was not listed as a
16、 third-world nation just because of_. （ A） its powerful military forces （ B） its vast land （ C） its industrial competitiveness （ D） its contributions to the world peace 20 America succeeded in shaping world events over past 40 years probably because of_. （ A） its ability to adapt technology （ B） its
17、 ability to take advantage of the capabilities of its people （ C） its ability to compete in the world markets （ D） Both A and B 21 The speaker indicates that_is threatening American political power. （ A） other countries （ B） the declining US industrial base （ C） a new standard for measuring power （
18、D） less advanced technology 22 People around Florida stocked up on the following EXCEPT_. （ A） bottled water （ B） various vegetables （ C） flashlights （ D） butteries 23 Why is the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa being delayed? （ A） Because the storm moves up to the west of Tampa.
19、 （ B） Because people in Tampa are busy getting ready for the coming storm. （ C） Because officials are hoping to make people in Tampa safe. （ D） Because the Republican National Convention is moving up to Tampa today. 24 What is the news item mainly about? （ A） The statement from President Uhuru Kenya
20、tta. （ B） An attack on the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi. （ C） A battle between Kenya and Islamist military troops. （ D） The demonstration on the up-market Westgate shopping mall. 25 Who are still enclosing the whole building? （ A） People expecting statement from the President. （ B） Islamist gun
21、men and their supporters. （ C） Kenyan military officers and the police. （ D） Local residents in the capital Nairobi. 26 How many people were injured in the accident? （ A） Over 150. （ B） Over 60. （ C） Over 40. （ D） Over 20. 27 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? （ A） The speed limit of th
22、e extremely sharp curve is 30 miles per hour. （ B） The straightway along the river requires a speed limit of 70 miles per hour. （ C） Rescue workers found that seven cars had jumped into the river in the accident. （ D） The driver stepped on the brakes quickly but they just didnt work. 28 According to
23、 the news item, the Election Day in the US is on （ A） the first Monday in November. （ B） the first Tuesday in November. （ C） the first Monday in December. （ D） the first Tuesday in December. 29 According to the most recent polls, who is expected to be elected governor in New Jersey? （ A） Frans Balen
24、i. （ B） Ken Cuccinelli. （ C） Terry McAuliffe. （ D） Chris Christie. 30 What is reported to have caused the death of at least 17 people? （ A） The heaviest wind storm. （ B） The heaviest snowfall. （ C） The most severe tornado. （ D） The most serious air crash. 31 What happened to the 50 people? （ A） They were injured. （ B） They were rescued. （ C） They were missing. （ D） They went to a small village in the kingdom of Lesotho. 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 82答案与解析
