1、专业英语四级（阅读）模拟试卷 139及答案与解析 一、 SECTION A In this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple-choice questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. 0 (1)When they advise your kids to “get an education
2、“ if you want to raise your income, they tell you only half the truth. What they really mean is to get just enough education to provide man power for your society, but not too much that you prove an embarrassment to your society. (2)Get a high school diploma, at least. Without that, you are occupati
3、onally dead, unless your name happens to be George Bernard Shaw or Thomas Alva Edison and you can successfully drop out in grade school. (3)Get college degree, if possible. With a B.A., you are on the launching pad. But now you have to start to put on the brakes. If you go for a masters degree, make
4、 sure it is a M.B.A., and only from a first-rate university. Beyond this, the famous law of diminishing returns begins to take effect. (4)Do you know, for instance, that long-hand truck drivers earn more a year than full professors? Yes, the average salary for those truckers was $24,000, while the f
5、ull professors managed to average just $23,930. (5)A Ph.D. is the highest degree you can get, but except in a few specialized fields such as physics or chemistry, where the degree can quickly be turned to industrial or commercial purposes, you are facing a dim future. There are more Ph.D.s unemploye
6、d or underemployed in this country than in any other part of the world by far. If you become a doctor of philosophy in English or history or anthropology or political science or languages or worst of all in philosophy, you run the risk of becoming overeducated for our national demands. Not for our n
7、eeds, mind you, but for our demands. (6)Thousands of Ph.D.s are selling shoes, driving cabs, waiting on tables and filling out fruitless applications month after month. And then maybe taking a job in some high school or backwater college that pays much less than the janitor earns. (7)You can equate
8、the level of income with the level of education only so far. Far enough, that is, to make you useful to the gross national product, but not so far that nobody can turn much of a profit on you. 1 By mentioning Bernard Shaw and Thomas Edison, the author means to support the idea that _. （ A） ones chan
9、ce to succeed has nothing to do with education （ B） many talented people become successful without education （ C） few people can be successful without a high school education （ D） people as famous as them will succeed without proper education 2 The law of diminishing returns is manifested by the fac
10、t that _. （ A） the elder generations earn less than their childrens generations （ B） ordinary truck drivers have to work harder than full professors （ C） a college diploma is more promising than a high school diploma （ D） people with a B.A.earn more than those with a doctors degree 3 It is indicated
11、 in the passage that it is most likely for the Ph.D.s in philosophy to be _. （ A） of little commercial value （ B） not needed by the society （ C） difficult to succeed in their profession （ D） unable to satisfy the countrys demand 3 (1)The dramatic collapse in American consumer confidence, following t
12、he World Trade Center attack, increases the likelihood that the US economy will slide into recession. Its not a nice message, but theres no point in ignoring lifes harsh realities. (2)Americas economy had been dragged along for nearly 18 months by the refusal of US consumers to face up to the fact t
13、hat they were spending more than they were earning, share prices(especially in the high-tech sector)were in retreat, corporate America was cutting investment, and US unemployment was about to rise. The devastation wrought by the suicide killers has shaken American consumers from their state of denia
14、l. In Europe too, consumers have been rattled by the Manhattan atrocity and President Bushs subsequent determination to hunt down the killers. A survey by a research group on behalf of the European Commission shows consumer confidence falling across the eurozone countries. (3)But its America that is
15、 the greatest cause for concern. When the US stops spending, the rest of the world suffers. It imports more than any other country. In Britain, for example, Americans represent a big chunk of the tourism market, especially in London. The US is also crucially important to British-based car manufactur
16、ers, such as Jaguar and Land Rover, which seem certain to feel the pinch along with other luxury brands. This economic slowdown is not the creation of fevered press minds; its real and its now. Thats why the US government is considering a $100 billion revival package, including cuts in capital gains
17、 taxes and corporate taxes, to stimulate demand. Likewise, central banks in America, Europe and Britain have trimmed interest rates to beat off a credit crunch and lubricate the wheels of commerce. Their swift action is a tacit admission that a deep recession is possible, if not probably. (4)Leading
18、 US investment bank, Morgan Stanley, told the Financial Times, “Never in their lifetimes have so many Americans feared for their safety in going to work, taking time off, or in procuring their daily needs.“ Stock markets, where most international indexes are about 30% below their 1999-2000 peaks, ar
19、e telling us that corporate earnings are likely to be much lower than analysts had expected. Some sectors, such as airlines, hotels and insurance will be driven deep into loss. (5)There is also a share-price discount for uncertainty, the biggest element of which is the extent of American military ac
20、tions. Until the scale of the Middle East conflict becomes clear, investors will continue to shun the risk of equities for the certainty of cash and government bonds. Recovery will come. It always does. But a swift return to the go-go days of the late 1990s is inconceivable. 4 After the World Trade
21、Center attack, Americans have to face the following realities except _. （ A） the dramatic collapse in consumer confidence （ B） that they spend more than they earn （ C） that the economy slides into recession （ D） the declining investment of the business people 5 Morgan Stanley has observed the influe
22、nce of the attack on _. （ A） consumer confidence （ B） domestic stock market （ C） service sector trade （ D） corporate investment 6 What does the author think about the future of the economy? （ A） He expects that the economy wont relate to military actions. （ B） He expects that the economy will be bet
23、ter than the late 1990s. （ C） He is affirmative that the economy will revive. （ D） He is uncertain whether the economy will revive. 6 (1)In the south of Spain, there was a small village whose people were very joyful and lucky. The children played under the shade of trees in the gardens of their home
24、. A shepherd boy whose name was Nasir, stayed near the village with his father, mother and grandmother. Early morning each day, he took his herd of goats up the hills to find a suitable place for them to graze. In the afternoon he would return with them to the village. At night his grandmother would
25、 tell him a story. As usual, on one of these days, as Nasir was watching his herd and playing his flute he suddenly saw a wonderful light behind the flower bush. When he came towards the branches he saw a transparent and most beautiful crystal ball. (2)The crystal ball was glittering like a colorful
26、 rainbow. Nasir carefully took it in his hand and turned it around. With surprise suddenly he heard a weak voice coming from the crystal ball. It said, “You can make a wish that your heart desires and I will fulfill it.“ Nasir could not believe that he had actually heard a voice. But he became so en
27、grossed in his thoughts for he had so many wishes but he must wish for something which was impossible like the wish to be able to fly. He said to himself, “if I wait till tomorrow I will remember many things.“ He put the crystal ball in a bag and gathered the herd, happily returning back to the vill
28、age. He decided that he would not tell anyone about the crystal ball. On the following day also, Nasir could not decide what to wish for, because he really had everything he needed. (3)The days passed as usual, and Nasir appeared to be very cheerful that the people around him were a-mazed to see his
29、 cheerful disposition. One day a boy followed Nasir and his herd and hid behind a tree. Nasir as usual sat in one corner, took out the crystal ball and for a few moments looked at it. The boy waited for the moment when Nasir would go to sleep. Then he took the crystal ball and ran away. When he arri
30、ved in the village, he called all the people and showed them the crystal ball. The citizens of that village took the crystal ball in their hand and turned it around with surprise. Suddenly they heard a voice from inside the crystal ball, which said, “I can fulfill your wish.“ One person took the bal
31、l and screamed, “I want one bag full of gold.“ Another took the ball and said loudly, “I want two chests full of jewelry.“ (4)Some of them wished that they would have their own palace with grand door made from pure gold instead of their old houses. Some also wished for bags full of jewelry, but nobo
32、dy asked for gardens in their palaces. All their wishes were fulfilled but still the citizens of the village were not happy. They were jealous because the person that had a palace had no gold and the person that had the gold had no palace. For this reason, the citizens of the village were angry and
33、were not speaking to each other. There was not even one garden which existed in the village where the children could play. The patience of the children was running out and they were uncomfortable. Nasir and his family were happy and pleased. Every morning and afternoon he would play the flute. (5)Th
34、e children could not wait anymore and decided to return the crystal ball to Nasir, The parents and neighbours went to him. The children said to Nasir, “When we had a small village we all were happy and joyful.“ The parents also said, “In one way or another nobody is happy. The expensive palaces and
35、jewelry only bring us pain.“ When Nasir saw that the people were really regretful, he said, “I have not wished till now, if you really want everything to return to its own place, then I will wish for it.“ Everyone happily a-greed. Nasir took the crystal ball in his hand, turned it around and wished
36、that the village become the same as it was before. Everyone quickly turned towards the village and saw it became the same old village with gardens full of trees and fruits. Once again the people started to live happily and the children played under the shade of trees. From the next day and everyday
37、at sunset the sound of Nasirs flute could be heard in the village. 7 “Nasir and his family were happy and pleased“ because _. （ A） only their family had a garden （ B） their life was not disturbed by the ball （ C） they saw the trouble caused by the ball （ D） they only wished for a happy life 8 The st
38、ory may well illustrate the proverb “_“. （ A） A contented mind is a continual feast （ B） A little learning is a dangerous thing （ C） Every advantage has its disadvantage （ D） God helps those who help themselves 8 (1)They may be just passing your office, computer bag slung over one shoulder. Or they
39、may be sitting in a car outside it, casually tapping away at a laptop. They look like innocent passers-by. In fact, they are stealing your corporate secrets. (2)Drive-by hacking is the trendy term given to the practice of breaking into wireless computer networks from outside the buildings that house
40、 them. A recent study in the UK, sponsored by RSA Data Security, found that two-thirds of organizations with wireless networks were risking their data in this way. Security experts patrolled several streets in the City of London seeking evidence of wireless net-Works in operation. (3)Of 124 that the
41、y identified, 83 were sending data without encrypting them. Such data could readily be picked up by a passer-by armed only with a portable computer, a wireless modem and a few pieces of software that can be freely downloaded from the Internet. (4)The data could include sensitive company documents co
42、ntaining valuable information. Or they could be e-mail identities and passwords that could be used by hackers to log into corporate networks as if they were legitimate users. (5)Most companies using wireless networking technology do not take even the simplest of precautions to protect their data. Ne
43、arly all wireless network technology comes with some basic security features that need only to be activated in order to give a minimum level of security, for example, by encrypting the data being passed over the network. (6)Raymond Kruck, business development manager at Check Point Software, a secur
44、ity technology specialist, believes this could be partly a psychological problem. People see the solid walls of their building as bulwarks and forget that wireless networks can extend up to 200 meters beyond physical walls. (7)Companies without any security at all on their wireless networks make it
45、risibly easy for hackers to break in. Switching on the security that comes with the network technology should be automatic. Then there are other basic steps a company can take, says Mr. Kruck, such as changing the passwords on the network from the default setting. (8)Companies can also install firew
46、alls, which form a barrier between the internal network and the public Internet. They should also check their computer records regularly to spot any abnormal activity, which might betray the presence of a hacker. 9 Which of the following is not considered in the study? （ A） The number of wireless ha
47、cking incidents. （ B） The number of wireless computer networks. （ C） The way in which data are sent and received. （ D） The way in which data are hacked and stolen. 10 Raymond Kruck most probably agrees that wireless network security involves _. （ A） wireless signal administration （ B） changes in use
48、rs awareness （ C） users psychological health （ D） stronger physical walls 二、 SECTION B In this section there are five short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer the questions with No more than TEN words in the space provided. 11 PASSAGE ONE 11 What degree is satisfactory enoug
49、h, according to the author? 12 PASSAGE TWO 12 What does “rattled“ mean in the Paragraph Two? 13 PASSAGE THREE 13 In what order are the details organized in the story? 13 PASSAGE FOUR 14 What is the security program that is built-in in wireless network technology, as it is mentioned in the passage? 15 For whom is this passage written? 专业英语四级（阅读）模拟试卷 139答案与解析 一、 SECTION A In this section there are several passages followed by ten multiple-choice questions. For each question, there are four suggested answers marked A,
