1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 84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 Tax SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear sever
3、al conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 Why does Carl avoid a double cheeseburger? （ A） Because he has to take part in all kinds of meets. （ B） Because hes been on a diet. （ C） Because he doesnt like to eat it in this season. （ D） Because
4、he likes to stay in shape. 3 What does Carl think about taking part in the Olympic Games? （ A） He has decided that it is time for him to leave. （ B） He has lost interest in the Games. （ C） He thinks he is too old for the Games. （ D） He will take part in one more Olympic Games. 4 Which statement abou
5、t Carl is INCORRECT? （ A） He is proud of his career because he has proved that hes an excellent athlete. （ B） He has won 9 gold medals in the Olympic Games. （ C） He enjoys staying in good shape. （ D） He is 35 years old. 5 What seems to surprise the man about the new product? （ A） Its variety of colo
6、rs. （ B） Its unusual texture. （ C） The way it is sold. （ D） Its main ingredient. 6 What would be a good reason for buying the product? （ A） Its low purchase price. （ B） Its wide availability. （ C） Its good nutritional value. （ D） Its higher water content. 7 When will the new product be available? （
7、A） In a few weeks. （ B） In two or three months. （ C） In about two years. （ D） In ten years. 8 What are the speakers mainly discussing? （ A） An experiment in Antarctica. （ B） Part of the Larsen Ice Shelf broke off. （ C） The formation of the Larsen Ice Shelf. （ D） An expedition in Antarctica. 9 Why ar
8、e the events important? （ A） They could be a sign of global warming. （ B） They are disturbing Antarctic bird habitats. （ C） They have destroyed research facilities. （ D） They refute current scientific theories. 10 Why doesnt the man believe that weather is responsible for the recent events? （ A） No
9、melting has been observed. （ B） The past several winters have been unusually severe. （ C） Nothing unusual has happened in other parts of Antarctica. （ D） The ice shelf had remained intact for centuries despite the weather. 11 What would be the likely result of the melting of the ice cap? （ A） Warmer
10、 water temperature. （ B） Less aquatic life. （ C） A rise in ocean level. （ D） Colder winds. 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 The body language is closely related to_. （ A） wor
11、ds and phrases （ B） culture （ C） individuals （ D） misunderstanding 13 The NVC is important for managers because they have to_. （ A） understand what their staff are feeling by understanding their body language （ B） learn more the cultural background of their staff through their body language （ C） cre
12、ate good working conditions by using proper body language （ D） spend a lot of time in studying body language 14 Why is closeness in distance disliked in some cultures? （ A） It stands for hostility. （ B） It is not normal. （ C） It is an invasion of space. （ D） It means intimacy between two people. 15
13、According to the passage, the average IQ is_. （ A） 85 （ B） 100 （ C） 110 （ D） 125 16 The case history of the twins appears to support the conclusion that_. （ A） individual with identical brains seldom test at the same level （ B） an individuals intelligence is determined only by his environment （ C） l
14、ack of opportunity blocks the growth of intelligence （ D） changes of environment produce changes in the structure of the brain 17 The main idea of this passage is that_. （ A） human brains differ considerably （ B） the brain a person is born with is important in determining his intelligence （ C） envir
15、onment is crucial in determining a persons intelligence （ D） persons having identical brains will have roughly the same intelligence 18 What does the speaker say about the skin of starfish? （ A） It consists of a protective film. （ B） It is covered with scales. （ C） It can be shed easily. （ D） It is
16、covered with sharp bumps. 19 Why does the speaker give the example of a hub of a wheel surrounded by spokes? （ A） To explain how the starfish reproduces. （ B） To illustrate the shape of the starfish. （ C） To demonstrate the defense mechanisms of starfish. （ D） To show how starfish moving. 20 What wi
17、ll happen if a starfish loses an arm? （ A） It generates a new one. （ B） It cannot swim. （ C） It is easily caught. （ D） It dies soon afterward. 21 What is the passage mainly about? （ A） Reproduction in echinoderms. （ B） How fish avoid their enemies. （ C） The form of starfish. （ D） The feeding habits
18、and digestive systems of starfish. 22 How many people were wounded in the fighting? （ A） More than 6. （ B） More than 670. （ C） More than 676. （ D） Less than 600. 23 Which of the following details about the news item is INCORRECT? （ A） There was a fighting in Cairo on Tuesday. （ B） The fighting took
19、place outside the presidential palace. （ C） President Morsi spoke out against the violence in a speech. （ D） The tension in Cairo is now going away. 24 How many hijackers are involved in the news item? （ A） 18. （ B） 2. （ C） 8. （ D） 1. 25 The hijackers had demanded_. （ A） over one million dollars and
20、 a helicopter （ B） over one million dollars to help drug-addicts （ C） over a million dollars worth of drug （ D） over one million dollars to buy a helicopter 26 What is the Japans unemployment rate in January? （ A） 3.8%. （ B） 3.9%. （ C） 4.0%. （ D） 4.8%. 27 What is the reason for the Japanese unemploy
21、ment rises? （ A） The slower development of the Japans economy. （ B） The slower development of the Asia economy. （ C） The fall of exports to the United States. （ D） The rapid rise of costs of hiring workers. 28 German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her speech in_. （ A） the city of Bundestag in Germany
22、 （ B） the city hall （ C） the European Parliament headquarters （ D） Germanys Parliament 29 According to the news item, which statement is in line with Merkels viewpoint? （ A） There is no way to split between euro and non-euro countries. （ B） The European debt crisis wont be over for a short time. （ C
23、） Fiscal union is indispensable in resolving euro debt crisis. （ D） A split between euro and non-euro countries is unavoidable. 30 Whats the foreign ministers purpose for the meeting in Kyoto Japan? （ A） Urging UN Security Council to impose sanctions against North Korea. （ B） Urging North Korea to t
24、est its nuclear bomb as soon as possible. （ C） Urging North Korea to return to six-party talks. （ D） Discuss how to punished North Korea for its nuclear weapons program. 31 Which of the following countries would like to impose UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea? （ A） America and Russi
25、a. （ B） America and Japan. （ C） Japan and South Korea. （ D） China and South Korea. 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 84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, lis
26、ten 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 be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 mi
27、nute 1 【正确答案】 Tax Why must we pay taxes? /The answer is that the government needs money for many things, /for example, to pay its soldiers, sailors and airmen, to build roads, bridges, offices, schools, /or to buy goods from abroad. / And only the people of the country can supply the money. /One of
28、the most important taxes is income tax / which a person pays according to the amount of his income, /whether he is a merchant, a doctor, a lawyer, a shopkeeper, or anything else. /This is called a“ direct“ tax, /because it is paid in money directly to the government. /Another tax is paid on goods su
29、ch as watches, jewelry, new clothes, tobacco, wine and so on, / when they are brought into a country. /Such a tax is paid as part of the price of these goods if they are later sold in shops. /We call it “indirect “tax, /because it is paid indirectly through the shopkeeper. 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION A CONVER
30、SATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 【听力原文】 W: Carl, whats it like now? You have been training pretty hard for the Olympics and other major competitions for many years. M: Well, rig
31、ht now this is my last season. Of course Im staying in shape to do that. But Im going to stay in shape. I mean Ive always been fit so thats something Im interested in doing. W: You dont want to sit down and have a double cheeseburger? Come on, Carl. M: No, no.(1)(3 - 1)Thats just because Ive always
32、tried to stay in shape and I like that, its obviously healthy for me as well. W: Is there anything in the back of your mind that wants you to take part in the Olympic Games again? How old are you now Carl? M:(3 - 2)Im 35 , and no, there is nothing in the back of my mind. Ive gone long enough and now
33、 its time, I think. For me its a lot of fun. But you cant go on for ever.(2)You can make two choices: you can run until they wont let you in meets anymore or you can just say this is enough. I decide on the second. W: Good for you.(3 - 3)And you certainly would be in that competition for greatest Ol
34、ympian ever with the 9 gold medals. 2 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查原因。根据句 (1)可知，他要保持体形，因此 D为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查评价。根据句 (2)可以推断出，这是他最后一次参加运动会了。因此 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查事实。原文并没有提到他已经证明自己是伟大的运动员，并且为自己的成就感到相当骄傲。因此 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【听力原文】 W: Ive been reading about a new heal
35、thful snack food. Its made from fish. Have you heard anything about it? M: No, I havent. But I dont like fish very much anyway. W: Not to worry. Although its made primarily from fish, it actually doesnt have a fishy taste. In fact it can be flavored with tomato, cheese, or chocolate for instance. M:
36、(8)How could it not taste fishy? Do you know how this snack food is made? W: First, the fish is minced, cooked and fermented, then water and starch are added to make a dough. M: It sounds awful. W: Actually the dough is very bland at that point. So flavorings are added to give it some taste. M: Well
37、, it still sounds a little strange.(9)I suppose this product will at least be low calorie and high protein, like a health food? W: Yes, you could call it that. And it has a long shelf life, so it wont spoil quickly. It is easy to digest and can be made from the type of fish that usually arent eaten,
38、 or, from high grade fish by-products. M: Mh, have you got any samples? I might be willing to try the cheese-flavored variety. W: No. None of these seems to be available yet. As I understand it, (10)this fish snack foods probably wont be in the stores for another couple years. M: A couple of years,
39、ha? It may just take me that long to try it, but thanks for telling me about it. 5 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查事实。句 (8)中男士询问点心的成分。由此可知 D为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查原因。根据句 (9)可知，这种产品的优点在于高蛋白、低热量、方便存储。因此 C为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查时间。根据句 (10)可知，再过两年，这种产品才能上市。因此 C为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【听力原
40、文】 W:(4)Doctor White, we recently learned that a large piece of the Larsen Ice shelf in Western Antarctica broke off in early January. Could you please tell us exactly what happened? M: Id be happy to. The piece that broke off was over a thousand square miles in area. More recently and quite alarmin
41、g to scientists is that a forty-mile crack, some 30 feet wide in places has torn through the ice shelf. W: I understand that the scientific community is quite concerned. What is the significance of these events? M:(5)Well, some scientists believe that this is a clear sign of global warming. Back in
42、1978, some American researchers predicted that Antarctica would show early signs of global warming due to the green house effect. W: But couldnt crumbling ice shelves also be a result of the unusual weather Antarctica itself has experienced lately? M: Thats certainly possible, but youll have to reme
43、mber(6 that over the past thousands of years, ice shelves have been through a lot of weather changes without breaking up. W: I think most people know that if the ice cap over Antarctica melts, the level of the oceans will rise. What sort of impact will this have? M: Well, the ice shelves currently i
44、nsulate the Antarctic continent from wind, which slows down the melting. (7)If the winds cause even a tenth of the continents ice to melt, the worlds oceans could rise as much as 30 feet. 8 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查内容大意。由句 (4)可知，两人的谈话从最近南极洲西部的 Larsen冰架消融了一大部分开始，并围绕其原因和影响展开。因此 B为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 A
45、 【试题解析】 本题考查原因。根据句 (5)可知，有些科学家认为这是全球变暖的显著标志。故 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查原因。根据句 (6)可知，他认为在过去几千年里，气候也发生过剧烈的变化，但都没有引起冰山的融化。故 D为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题考查事物特征。由句 (7)可知，南极洲十分之一的冰融化，将造成海平面上升 30英尺。因 此 C为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section, you will hea
46、r several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 【听力原文】 Body language, with the technical name non-verbal communication, does not involve the use of words, NVC for short. When someone is saying something with which he agrees, the average European wil
47、l smile and nod approval. On the other hand, if you disagree, you may frown and shake your head. Incidentally, I referred a moment ago to “the average European“ , (11)because body language is very much tied to culture, and in order not to misunderstand, or not to be misunderstood, you must appreciat
48、e this. A smiling Chinese, for instance, may not be approving but acutely embarrassed. (12)Quite a lot of work is now being done on the subject of NVC, which is obviously important, for instance, to managers, who have to deal every day with their staff, and have to understand what other people are f
49、eeling if they are to create good working conditions. Body language, or NVC signals, are sometimes categorized into five kinds:(1)body and facial gestures:(2)eye contact:(3)body contact or proximity:(4)clothing and physical appearance: and(5)the quality of speech. In some cultures and I am sure this is a cultural feature and not an individual one it is quite normal for people to stand close together, or to more or less thrust their face into yours when they are talking to you.(13)In other cultures this
