1、专业英语四级（对话听力）模拟试卷 16及答案与解析 SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 1 What is the subject of the woman? （ A） Linguistics. （ B） Philosophy. （ C） Psychology. （ D） History. 2
2、According to the man, what kind of students will probably enjoy more of this course? （ A） Those who have ever learned about linguistics. （ B） Those who have taken courses with psychology. （ C） Those who have enjoyed learning languages. （ D） Those who will spend more time on learning. 3 What will the
3、 woman do before the end of the day? （ A） See the mans work. （ B） Sign up for the class. （ C） Buy the reference books. （ D） Ask her roommates for advice. 4 According to the man, what is the importance of reading to children? （ A） Reading can expand their vocabulary. （ B） Reading can improve their la
4、nguage. （ C） Reading is helpful to other subjects. （ D） All the subjects involve some reading. 5 Which of the following might NOT be true? （ A） Reading is beneficial to any child. （ B） Reading makes a person independent. （ C） Artists might not necessarily read. （ D） Playing games and toys involves r
5、eading. 6 What is implied about reading? （ A） Reading is an important part of life. （ B） Reading for breakfast is a good habit. （ C） Cartoon books cater to children. （ D） We couldnt live without reading. 7 What is the most impressive spot in Berlin according to the woman? （ A） Berlin Museum. （ B） Be
6、rlin Olympic Stadium. （ C） Berlin Stadium of Gymnastics. （ D） Berlin Football Stadium. 8 When was the stadium first opened to the public? （ A） In 1936. （ B） In 1942. （ C） During World War I. （ D） During World War II. 9 What does Berlin Olympic Stadium look like now? （ A） Ruined. （ B） Rectangular. （
7、C） Dimensional. （ D） Spacious. 10 What is the topic of the conversation? （ A） A hotel. （ B） A holiday. （ C） A meeting. （ D） A trip. 11 How long does it take from Birmingham Station to the Rose Hotel? （ A） Within 20 minutes. （ B） About 30 minutes. （ C） Over 40 minutes. （ D） Nearly one hour. 12 Why wi
8、ll the man be out of contact before next Thursday? （ A） He is on a business trip. （ B） He is on holiday. （ C） He is visiting his mother. （ D） He is going for a meeting. 13 Whats the conversation mainly about? （ A） Visa interview. （ B） Job interview. （ C） American university. （ D） Sightseeing. 14 Why
9、 does Li Ping go to America? （ A） To visit friends. （ B） To study for a degree. （ C） To go sightseeing. （ D） To get language training. 15 How many years will Li Ping stay in America? （ A） Two （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （ D） Five. 16 When will Li Ping probably go to America? （ A） In March. （ B） In July.
10、（ C） In August. （ D） In September. 17 What did the man do during the night before he was on a trip? （ A） Reading an article about diabetes. （ B） Drinking more water than usual. （ C） Filling up all the water buckets. （ D） Going to a nearby hospital. 18 How old was he when he first showed the symptoms
11、 of diabetes? （ A） Fifteen. （ B） Five and a half. （ C） Fifty. （ D） Fifty-five. 19 Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes? （ A） Tiredness. （ B） Thirst. （ C） Sweat. （ D） Hunger. 20 What is the medical treatment mentioned for diabetes? （ A） Take some tablets. （ B） Have an operation. （ C） H
12、ave insulin injections. （ D） Have physical therapy. 专业英语四 级（对话听力）模拟试卷 16答案与解析 SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 1 【听力原文】 W: Hello, Professor Smith, my name is Lisa
13、Jones. I am thinking of taking your course in social linguistics, and I am calling to find more about it. M: Have you ever taken any course with linguistics? W: I am a philosophy major. I have taken courses with psychology and pedagogy, but I enjoy learning languages. And the course description says
14、 that any students can sign up. M: Yes, thats right. But those who have ever made some research in linguistics can get a good feel for what they are learning, and will be more interested in the subject. W: My roommate is also a philosophy major, but she didnt take any relevant courses with linguisti
15、cs. If she signed up for the course, would it be difficult for her? M: No, there is something for everyone in this course. We will mainly discuss the relationship between language and social life. W: One more question: do we need to bring our reference books to class? M: Yes, you can buy them at the
16、 bookstore on campus. Ill also provide some necessary handouts. W: It sounds interesting. I will register today. M: Fine. See you next Monday afternoon. 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 事实推断题。对话一开始女学生向教授表示要选他开设的社会语言学课程，可知答案为 B。 【知识模块】 对话 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 细节题。对话中教授说到 “those who have ever made some research in ling
17、uistics can get a good feeland will be more interested in the subject ”由此可知答案为 A。 【知识模块】 对话 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 细节题。在对话的末尾女学生说到她今天就会去选这门课程，由此可知答案为 B。 【知识模块】 对话 4 【听力原文】 M: Daisy, do you think its important for children to read in their spare time? W: I think there are a lot of reasons why its good for
18、 children to read, not just reading for pleasure. M: Yes, as a matter of fact, all of the subjects involve some reading, even if its just art. They have to read the directions to do an art project. W: The more they read, the more their vocabulary will expand, and the better theyll do in their other
19、subjects. It also improves their language tremendously. M: But what is it good for children to read? W: I think children should read everything, that, er, not just limit it to mystery books, or just to science fiction. I think they should read, er, from different areas. M: You mean newspapers, magaz
20、ines? W: Well, not just that, but anything thats written down. If hes reading the back of the cereal box, while hes eating breakfast, hes still reading something. M: That is a step to go on to further reading and if you limit it to certain areas, then that will, it sometimes, it will stifle them and
21、 theyll stop reading completely. W: Thats right. If a student wants to play games and he doesnt know how to play, if he cant read the instructions, then he wont be able to play the game. 4 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 事实归纳题。这种类型的题目要求学生在听对话的时候对题目的细节有足够的敏感度。前三个选项都是女士的观点，只有选项 D才是男士的观点。 【知识模块】 对话 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 事
22、实判断题。对话开头女士说到阅读对孩子很有好处，可知选项 A正确；通过阅读孩子们可以在很多领域发展自己的知识和才能，由此可以推断出选项 B正确；对话的末尾女士提到如果一个学生想玩游戏又不知道 怎么玩的话，她如果不会看说明就玩不成了，由此可知 D选项正确；而对话开始男士提到 : “all of the subjects involve some reading， even if its just art ”所以可以知道选项 C为不正确的选项。 【知识模块】 对话 6 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 推断题。对话中提到阅读不仅对孩子有好处，帮助他们解决很多问题，而且 “all of the subj
23、ects involve some reading”，在艺术和生活的各个领域阅读都对我们有帮助 ，可知正确选项为 A。 【知识模块】 对话 7 【听力原文】 M: Good morning Diane, fancy meeting you here. How is everything going these days? W: Fine. You know, Alex, I just came back from Berlin. M: Really? How did you like it? W: The most memorable was the Berlin Olympic Stadiu
24、m. Maybe its because Im just a big sports fan. M: Oh, tell me about it. You know, I have been thinking about going there on holidays in October. W: Well, for the architectural design, its very complex but very beautiful, and its considered one of the best sports complexes built this century. M: When
25、 was it open to the public? W: It was first opened for the 1936 Olympic Games, the day of the marathon, a test of stamina over 42 km and the mass gymnastic displays outside the stadium were a breathtaking sight. M: Dont you wish you were there? W: Definitely. But its sad when Hitler came in ruling,
26、it got closed down. But now its just a beautiful, dimensional structure. M: I see. Are there any other nice places you can recommend? W: Oh, quite a lot. I will send you my itinerary tonight so you will know where I have been. M: Thank you! 7 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 事实题。对话开头当被问到旅游的感觉如何时， Daine回答说最让她难忘的是 Ber
27、lin Olympic Stadium，所以可以知道答案是 B。 【知识模块】 对话 8 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 事实题。原文中有 “It was first opened for the 1936 Olympic Games”。选项 D太过笼统，所以可以知道答案为 A。 【知识模块】 对话 9 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 细节题。在对话的末尾可以听到 “now its just a beautiful，dimensional structure”。 【知识模块】 对话 10 【听力原文】 Man: Hello. Tony Stevens speaking. W: Oh hello
28、 Tony. Its Don White here. How are you? M: Oh hello Don.fine.fine. Whats the weather like in Birmingham? W: Oh not too bad. Now look Tony, its about the meeting next Thursday here. M: Ah yes.yes.its for 11:15 isnt it? W: Thats right. Now its at the Rose Hotel at a quarter past eleven. Now you know w
29、here it is dont you? M: Oh yes.of course I know the Rose. Right. Thursday the 14th at 11: 15 at the Rose. Ill catch the 10:17 from here and that gets in around 10:45. W: Right.OK. Now listen, look out for Jack BradwellHes coming up on the same train from London. M: Right. Ill see him on the train th
30、en. W: Oh theres just one more thing Tony. Can you telephone Bob Gordon for me and make sure he knows where and when to come? M: Of course Ill do that now. Oh, by the way, Im just going off on a business trip so you wont be able to contact me again before next Thursday. W: All right. Well I think ev
31、erythings all right. M: Fine. Ill ring Bob Gordon now. See you in Birmingham on Thursday. Bye. W: OK, yeah, thanks. Cheers Tony. 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 主旨大意题。其他三项虽有提及，但不是谈话中心。 【知识模块】 对话 11 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 时间计算题。 Tony说道 :“Ill catch the 10:17 from here and that gets in around 10:45 ”据此可以计算出所需用的时间为 28分钟。 【
32、知识模块】 对话 12 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 细节题。关键词 “by the way”后面显示 “Im just going off on a business trip”。 【知识模块】 对话 13 【听力原文】 M: Good morning. Im Li Ping from East China University. I have come to discuss my visa application. W: Oh, yes. How do you do, Mr. Li? My name is Mary Bond. Have you ever been to America?
33、 M: I was in America as a visiting scholar from March through July last year. W: Why do you want to go to the USA again? M: I want to study for a doctorate. W: Have you been accepted by a university? M: Yes. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has accepted me as a research graduate. Here is the le
34、tter of acceptance. W: Thats fine. Do you have a state scholarship or are you a private student? M: I have a state scholarship. W: How long do you intend to stay in the USA? M: About two years. W: Does your scholarship cover the whole two years? M: Yes, it does. W: And where will you live? M: I hope
35、 to live on the university campus. I have a letter here from my professor about accommodation. W: May I have a look? Is your family going with you? M: Oh, no, I am going alone, and my wife will remain in China. W: Well, thats all. Thank you, Mr. Li. We will contact you when your visa is ready. M: Do
36、 you have any idea when that will be? I was told to register in the university before September 20th. W: On August 30th. 13 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 主旨大意题。从对话开头男士表明的来意以及结尾那个女士说道 : “We will contact your when your visa is ready ”，可知对话不是关于 工作面试、观光以及美国大学。故答案为 A。 【知识模块】 对话 14 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 事实推断题。对话中当被问及到美国做什么的时
37、候，男士回答 “I want to study for a doctorate ”故答案为 B。 【知识模块】 对话 15 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 事实题。在对话中间有 “How long do you intend to stay in the USA?About two years ”的话语，因此为 A。 【知识模块】 对话 16 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 时间推断题。在对话的末尾那个申请签证的男士说到他要在 9月20日之前去学校注册，因此答案为 D。 【知识模块】 对话 17 【听力原文】 W: Harry, how did you first know that you
38、had diabetes? M: Erm I was on a camping holiday with my parents and my mother happened to read an article which described the symptoms which are desperate thirst and also urinating a lot. W: Did you share those symptoms? M: Yes, because we were camping, my mother filled up the water buckets for the
39、morning the night before. Id drunk 3 gallons of water during the night. W: Good heavens! And did you feel ill? M: Yeah, I feel like very thirsty, really thirsty and sweating a lot and just tired, I cant do anything. W: So she took you off to the doctor, did she? M: Yeah, where, to a nearby hospital
40、the next morning. W: And how old were you when all this happened? M: I was five and a half. W: So whats the treatment now for diabetes? M: Well it depends on when and sort of how you get diabetes. I have insulin injections for the rest of my life because I am not producing enough insulin. W: What ca
41、n we do to control diabetes in daily life? M: Sometimes it can be controlled just by diet. You know, you have um plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit, and cut down on fats. M: Oh, I see, hope you get well. Thanks for your information. 17 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 事实题。原文中病人提到 “Id drunk 3 gallons of water durin
42、g the night ”由此可知答案为 B。选项 C为迷惑项，装水的是他母亲不是他本人。 【知识模块】 对话 18 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 细节题。文中的女士问了病人患病时候的年龄，他的回答是 “five and a half”，故答案为 B。 【知识模块】 对话 19 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 细 节题。在对话中可以听到 “I feel like very thirsty, really thirsty and sweating a lot and just tired， I cant do anything”，选项 D没有被提及，所以答案为 D。 【知识模块】 对话 20 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 事实题。对话中女士直接问病人 : “whats the treatment now for diabetes”，从病人的回答 “I have insulin injections(胰岛素注射 )for the rest of my life”可以知道答案为 C。 【知识模块】 对话
