1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 85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 Online Health Forum SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you
3、 will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 2 What does the woman imply about her car? （ A） The woman could probably repair it herself. （ B） Its rather small. （ C） It will probably cost a lot to repair. （ D） Its probably difficul
4、t to drive. 3 What does the woman say about the mechanic? （ A） He only works on new cars. （ B） He has fixed her car before. （ C） He is one of her neighbors. （ D） He will probably overcharge her. 4 What does the man offer to do? （ A） To take the woman to her home. （ B） To test-drive the womans car. （
5、 C） To help the woman pay the mechanics bill. （ D） To help the woman fix her car. 5 As the conversation begins, what are the man and the woman doing? （ A） Looking at some photographs. （ B） Selling cameras. （ C） Teaching a photography class. （ D） Repairing camera equipment. 6 What is the major advant
6、age of her camera according to the woman? （ A） It focuses automatically. （ B） It has a lot of specialized lenses. （ C） It is easy to load. （ D） It advances the film automatically. 7 What is the man probably going to do after the conversation? （ A） To take a picture of the woman. （ B） To look for his
7、 old camera. （ C） To take his film to be developed. （ D） To find out the price of a new camera. 8 What prevents the man from taking the poets of 1960s class? （ A） Its only open to poetry majors. （ B） It requires another class first. （ C） Its already full. （ D） He wants to have a rest. 9 What problem
8、 does the man have with the introductory poetry class? （ A） The class is held during his working hours. （ B） The class is too far away. （ C） He has another class at the same time. （ D） Hes already familiar with the material. 10 Why doesnt the man want to change his work schedule? （ A） All the other
9、work schedules conflict with his classes. （ B） He doesnt want to ask his boss for another favor. （ C） He wants to work the same schedule as his friends. （ D） He likes to do his homework in the evenings. 11 Why does the man want to take a class at the community college? （ A） Its course costs less. （
10、B） It has a pool. （ C） The class size is smaller. （ D） It offers the class he needs during the day. 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 development caused a decline in the
11、use of railroads? （ A） The use of oversized freight containers. （ B） Safety problems with railroad tracks. （ C） The growth of the automotive industry. （ D） The high cost of meeting environmental regulations. 13 Which is NOT the effort that the rail companies do to change their image? （ A） They took
12、steps to minimize damage to products. （ B） They increase their shipping capacity. （ C） They reduced their lines by 1/3. （ D） They begin to take less care for the customers products. 14 Why is the railroad industry gaining public support today? （ A） It contributes less to air pollution than other kin
13、ds of transportation. （ B） Its competitors are inconsiderate of customers. （ C） It preserves a traditional way of doing business. （ D） It creates personal fortunes for investors. 15 Which is INCORRECT about Venus? （ A） It is the second planet from the Sun. （ B） It is the brightest object in the sky.
14、 （ C） It is the sixth largest planet in solar system. （ D） It is usually visible with the naked eyes. 16 What are the Venus clouds composed of? （ A） Sulfur. （ B） Acid. （ C） Vapor. （ D） Sulfuric acid. 17 Why did Venus become so different from the Earth in water supplying? （ A） Because of the volcanic
15、 activity. （ B） Because it is so dry. （ C） Because it is near the Sun. （ D） Because of the strong winds. 18 Rich people in Britain have been hunting foxes_. （ A） for recreation （ B） to limit the fox population （ C） in the interests of the farmers （ D） to show off their wealth 19 What is special abou
16、t fox hunting in Britain? （ A） It involves the use of a deadly poison. （ B） It is a costly event which rarely occurs. （ C） The hunters have set rules to follow. （ D） The hunters have to go through strict training. 20 Fox hunting opponents often interfere in the game by_. （ A） resorting to violence （
17、 B） taking legal action （ C） confusing the fox hunters （ D） demonstrating on the scene 21 A new law may be passed by the British Parliament to_. （ A） prohibit farmers from hunting foxes （ B） forbid hunting wild animals with dogs （ C） stop hunting fox in the countryside （ D） prevent large-scale fox h
18、unting 22 How many jobs were added to the labor market in September in the US? （ A） 44, 000. （ B） 114, 000. （ C） 86, 000. （ D） 81, 000. 23 According to the US Labor Department, why did the figure of unemployment rate drop? （ A） Because there was the presidential election in the country. （ B） Because
19、 the countrys labor market added less jobs. （ C） Because employers added more part-time workers. （ D） Because the estimate for new hiring went down. 24 How many workers were killed in the methane explosion? （ A） 4. （ B） 13. （ C） 17. （ D） 18. 25 What is the main topic of the news item? （ A） Methane e
20、xplosion in Turkey. （ B） Miscounting of the people died in the accident. （ C） Terrible working conditions of coal miners. （ D） The worst mining disaster in history. 26 Whats the distance did the spacecraft make the free fall? （ A） 130 meters. （ B） 130 kilometers. （ C） 130 feet. （ D） 113 feet. 27 Som
21、e experts think the photo shows_. （ A） the Polar Landers wreckage just left some spots （ B） the Polar Landers wreckage cannot be found in the Mars now （ C） the Polar Lander has never landed on the Mars （ D） the Polar Landers wreckage is intact for 6 years after the accident 28 Which of the following
22、 countries will refer Iran to the UN Security Council if it resumes work on its nuclear program? （ A） France, Britain and Germany. （ B） France, Britain and America. （ C） France, America and Germany. （ D） America, Britain and Germany. 29 What does the letter sent by European officials say? （ A） They
23、will refer Iran to the UN Security Council. （ B） Any restart Uranium enrichment would end the talks. （ C） Britain would back the punitive measures. （ D） The US would go back the negotiations. 30 Who announced the measure after fighting broke out? （ A） Head of the riot police. （ B） The citys mayor. （
24、 C） German fans. （ D） Holland football supporters. 31 How many people were arrested by police? （ A） Two. （ B） Thirty-seven. （ C） Forty-seven. （ D） Fifty-seven. 专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 85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
25、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 be read at normal speed again
26、 and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minute 1 【正确答案】 Online Health Forum There are many aspects to health, illness and healing. /Among all the teachings there is one theme that is universal to them all/and that is the unquestionable benefit /achieved by communic
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29、consider a message board for it. /We hope you decide to become a regular participant /and help to make this a great resource. 【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 fo
30、llow. 2 【听力原文】 M: Is this table in the corner okay? W: Sure. We can sit here. M: Gee. Youve hardly got anything on your tray. W: Yeah. I guess Im just not that hungry. M: Whats the matter? Arent you feeling well? W: Well, Ive been really worried. Its my car. Its in the shop again. M: Really? Whats w
31、rong this time? W: I dont know exactly.(1)Somethings wrong with the brakes, I think. M: Well, at least that shouldnt cost you much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all the American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost? W: He said he would call me with an estimate later on today.
32、 M: Watch out he doesnt try to take advantage of you. W: What do you mean? M: Well, some car mechanics, if they think that someone doesnt know much about cars, they might try to overcharge that person. W: Maybe so. But I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors.(2)He has done some w
33、ork for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable. M: Oh, thats good to know. Maybe Ill try using him in the future.(3)By the way, do you need a ride home after class today? W: Oh, I sure appreciate it. Its really tough getting around without a car when you live off campus. 2 【正确答案】 D 【试
34、题解析】 本题考查事物特征。由句 (1)可知，女士的车可能刹车系统出现了问题。可以推断出答案为 D。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查评价。由句 (2)可知，女士之前在这位机修工处修过车，并认为价格合理。因此 B为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查行为。由句 (3)可知，男士提出下课 后送她回家。因此 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【听力原文】 M: Did you take these pictures? Theyre very good. W: Yes, I think they turned out we
35、ll too. I like to take my camera with me wherever I go. That way, if I see something interesting, I can snap a picture of it. M: Carrying a big camera around is too much trouble for me. W: My camera is really small, though. Here let me show you. M: That is a compact camera, but you really must know
36、a lot about photography to get such professional looking results. W: Not necessarily. This camera is simple to operate. M: Does this model come with flash attachment for indoor shots? W: Better than that!(9)It has a built-in electronic flash and an automatic focus, too. I dont even have to worry abo
37、ut focusing. M: Thats what I need. When I take pictures they usually come out blurry because I dont adjust the lenses properly and I hate photos that are out of focus. Is a camera like yours very expensive? W: Less than youd expect.(10)Why dont you check the prices at Hatfields down the street? This
38、 model was on sale there last week. M: I think I will, it certainly wont hurt to take a look. 5 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查行为。两人的谈话是从谈论这位女士自己拍的照片开始的，根据原文可知两人在看照片。因此 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查事物特征。根据句 (9)可知，相机是自动聚焦的。因此 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查行为。根据句 (10)可知，女士建议男士去 Hatfidlds确定一下
39、价格，因为本款在上周进行了打折活动。因此 D为正确答案。 【知识 模块】 听力 8 【听力原文】 W: Hi, Mark, how is it going? M: Well, not so great. W: Whats wrong? M: Ive got a big problem with the poetry course thats required for my major. W: Is that all filled up? M: No, no, theres plenty of room, (4)but there is a prerequisite. Ive got to ta
40、ke an introduction to poetry before I can take the special course in poets of the 1960s, and the introductory course is only offered in the evening. W: You dont like evening classes? M:(5)No, thats not the point, I work in the cafeteria every evening, I need the money to pay for my tuition. W: Can y
41、ou ask someone at work to switch hours with you? Maybe you could just switch a couple of evenings since the course probably only meets two times a week. M: I wish I could.(6)My boss just did me a favor by putting me on evenings. And hell hit the ceiling if I ask him to change again. W: Wait a minute
42、. I have an idea.(7)Have you checked the courses over at the community college? They might offer an introductory poetry course during the day. M: Hey, thats a great idea, Im free this afternoon. I think Ill go over and check it out. W: Yeah, their courses are actually cheaper, and you can transfer t
43、he credits over there. M: Thanks for the advice, Linda. Ill let you know what happens. W: Sure, Mark. Good luck. Oh, while you are there, could you find out when their pool is open? M: No problem! 8 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查原因。根据句 (4)可知，选修此课程的前提条件是先选修诗歌入门课程。因此 B为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题考查事物特征
44、。根据句 (5)可知，他晚上在自助餐厅工作，而这门课程恰巧也只安排在晚上。 因此 A为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题考查原因。根据句 (6)可知，他刚刚要求老板将工作时间改成晚上，如果再提出更改要求会惹怒老板。因此 B为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题考查原因。根据句 (7)可知，女士询问男士是否查过课程设置，因为有可能有白天开的诗歌入门课。因此 D为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B PASSAGES Directions: In this section, you will hear se
45、veral passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 12 【听力原文】 At the beginning of the last century, railroads were used to haul everything. Powerful railroad barons made fortunes without having to be accountable to the public or considerate to customers. But c
46、ars and trucks changed all of that. And by 1970, the rail industry was beset with problems.(15)Trucks were taking all the new business. And even so the rail industry remained indifferent to customers. Also many regulations kept the rail industry from adjusting to shifting markets. But in 1980, the r
47、ail industry entered the modern era when a deregulation bill was passed that allowed railroad companies to make quick adjustments to fees and practices.(16)Companies reduced their lines by 1/3 and used fewer employees. They also took steps to minimize damage to products. And to increase their shippi
48、ng capacity by stacking freight containers on railroad cars. To accommodate these taller loads, underpasses and tunnels were enlarged. The image of the rail industry has changed dramatically. Today companies are very responsive to customers and are gaining increasing market shares in the shipping in
49、dustry. The railroad safety record is also strong. Freight trains have an accident rate that is only 1/3 that of the trucking industry.(17)Trains also come out ahead of the trucks on environmental grounds because they give off only 1/10 to 1/3 the pollution that is emitted by trucks. And railroading does not wear out highways as trucks do. 12 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 语义理解题。根据句 (15)可知，卡车运输几乎接管了所有的新生意，因此 C为正确答案。 【知识模块】 听力 13 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 推理排除题。句 (16)提到：铁路业尽量减少对货物的损害、增加运输能力并减少了三分之一的线路。因此可知 D的说法不正确，为本题答案。 【知识模块】 听力 1
