1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 47（无答案）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 passage
2、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 minuteSECTION A CONVERSATIONSDirections: In this section you will hear several conversat
3、ions. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 1 Why does the woman suggest that the man change his reservation date?（A）The hotel doesnt open that day. （B） She doesnt work that day.（C） There is no free room that day.（D）The hotel is fully booked on June 28th.2
4、Why does the man respond negatively to the womans suggestion?（A）Because he wants to surprise his wife on their anniversary.（B） Because the woman cant cancel his reservation record.（C） Because he doesnt appreciate the womans calling.（D）Because he doesnt understand what the woman means.3 What might th
5、e man think of the hotel?（A）The hotel receptionist is not serious. （B） The hotels advice is a great help to him.（C） The hotels charge is reasonable. （D）The hotel reservation service is very poor.4 Why does the man like to be a park ranger?（A）Because he is tired of being an actor.（B） Because he can h
6、ave more free time.（C） Because he likes to be in the open.（D）Because he loves working in parks.5 What is the upside of being a performer according to the man?（A）He can really enjoy the time when being with family.（B） To be able to travel around and see lots of good view.（C） A lot of chances to meet
7、people from different cultures.（D）He is able to make a lot of money at a very short time. 6 What does the man think about acting in television versus movies?（A）Televisions stories are more intense （B） Acting in television is much slower.（C） Movies are more textured.（D）Movies workload is heavier.7 Th
8、e man deal with people who are insecure by（A）telling them stories about himself that showed that nobody is infallible.（B） telling them that sometimes they should put up with their own mistakes.（C） telling them that they shouldnt have a strong opinion about everything.（D）telling them that they should
9、 have courage to admit their own mistakes.8 Why is the man impatient when working with a large group?（A）Because its hard to get along with so many people.（B） Because there are too many people different from him.（C） Because it takes time to listen to everybodys voice.（D）Because it takes so long to re
10、ach the final decision.9 Which of the following statements is CORRECT?（A）The man thinks he can reason with everybody.（B） The man dislikes people who have their own opinions.（C） The man finally gets along with the guy who is insecure.（D）The man hates working with people whos different from him.10 Whe
11、n do the swallows fly away from San Juan Capistrano?（A）On March 19th. （B） On May 19th.（C） On October 23rd.（D）On November 23rd.11 Which statement is TRUE about San Juan Capistrano?（A）There is a famous mission church. （B） There is an old adobe church.（C） There was an earthquake in recent years.（D）The
12、swallows return here in winter.12 What is the main reason that people there like the swallows?（A）The swallows are holy birds there. （B） The swallows eat mosquitoes.（C） They boost the tourism in this town.（D）They bring good luck to this town.13 Which of the following is INCORRECT about the woman?（A）S
13、he is an employee here. （B） She didnt buy the sticker before.（C） She has employees card but didnt carry it.（D）She is going to pay for the sticker by check.14 The woman need to all the following to get the sticker EXCEPT（A）writing her check.（B） filling out a form.（C） showing her employees card.（D）bri
14、nging her car over here.15 Where does the woman need to put the sticker?（A）Front window, left-hand side. （B） Front window, right-hand side.（C） Back window, left-hand side.（D）Back window, right-hand side.16 Why does Cathy look worried?（A）Because she has something wrong with her.（B） Because people don
15、t offer any advice to her.（C） Because she lot her wallet in the theatre.（D）Because the police station cant help her.17 Cathys wallet has all the following EXCEPT（A）passport.（B） identify cards. （C） photos. （D）visa.18 Which is NOT the mans suggestion?（A）To turn to the police for help. （B） To put an ad
16、 in the newspaper.（C） To ask his uncle to the theatre.（D）To search the theatre thoroughly.19 What is NOT the symptom of the patient?（A）A headache. （B） A chest pain. （C） A stomachache. （D）A cheek pain.20 Which is the third step taken by the doctor during thediagnosis?（A）Checking the patients tongue.（
17、B） Feeling the patients pulse.（C） Asking the patient to open the mouth.（D）Asking the patient to undress and lie down.21 The woman gets all the following treatment EXCEPT（A）some liquid medicine.（B） some aspirin.（C） some capsules.（D）an injection.22 Where does the man invite the woman to go?（A）The open
18、ing ceremony of a friends shop. （B） The opening ceremony of a new cinema.（C） The opening premier of a new movie. （D）The opening premier of a new TV series.23 How much did the man pay for the tickets?（A）$50.（B） $100. （C） $200. （D）For free.24 Which of the following is CORRECT?（A）The woman is not inter
19、ested in the movie.（B） Coca cola is a major sponsor of the movie.（C） The regular price is much lower than $50.（D）The man will pick up the woman at 9 pm.25 The apartment is furnished with all the following EXCEPT（A）a bed.（B） a wardrobe.（C） a desk.（D）a cupboard.26 The man pays more attention to（A）whet
20、her the rent is too high.（B） whether the rent covers water, electricity and gas.（C） whether there is a good supply of hot water.（D）whether other people expect to rent these rooms.27 How much will the man pay each month for the two rooms?（A）$250. （B） $500. （C） $750. （D）$1000.28 Why would the woman li
21、ke to rent these two rooms to the man?（A）There scarcely are people wanting these rooms. （B） They have a nice talking.（C） The man is child-free.（D）The man offers the most reasonable rent.29 Where is Joans family going to spend summer?（A）Italy. （B） Portugal.（C） Costa Rica.（D）Spain.30 Why does Joan ask
22、 Charles for help?（A）Because Charles knows a lot about the place. （B） Because Charles is thought to have been there.（C） Because Charles had seen lots of hotels there. （D）Because Charles is thought to be a good advisor.31 What is very important to Joan about a hotel?（A）It should be on the beach. （B）
23、It should have balconies.（C） It should overlook the beach. （D）It should be near the sea.32 Which of the following statements is CORRECT?（A）Joan has decided not to stay in that hotel.（B） Joan has decided to use the tent.（C） The ad turned out to be very exaggerative.（D）Charles advises Joan to have a t
24、ry.33 What does the conversation imply about the mother?（A）She may be busy at work. （B） She may be running some errands.（C） She may be resting in bed.（D）She may be on the way home.34 What is the first problem the girl notices about her fathers cooking?（A）He is not following the complete recipe. （B）
25、He is missing the right pan to cook pizza.（C） He is using the directions for a different food.（D）He is overcooking the food.35 How does the girl know her father doesnt like the pizza prepared?（A）He tells her honestly what he thinks about it. （B） He tells her by his non-verbal expression.（C） He throw
26、s it away after making it. （D）He doesnt want the girl to try it.36 What do they end up doing for the dinner?（A）They decide to go out to eat. （B） They eat something different at home.（C） They eat at a friends house.（D）They order some food at home.37 Which of the groups have a higher percentage of ove
27、r-weight people according to one study?（A）The low-income groups. （B） The high-income groups.（C） The mid-income groups. （D）Not mentioned.38 What is the reason that Japanese people are typically skinner?（A）They exercise more.（B） Their diet has less fat and oil.（C） Their climate is hotter.（D）They dont
28、feel like eating a lot.39 Americans are so fat for the following reasons EXCEPT（A）eating a lot more meat. （B） the lack of exercise.（C） eating more sugar and junk food.（D）their climate is rather cold.40 After quitting exercise, how about the mans weight?（A）He lost 5 pounds.（B） He gained 5 pounds.（C）
29、He gained 10 pounds.（D）He gained 15 pounds.SECTION B PASSAGESDirections: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 41 In most peoples ideas, people lose the ability to learn language well（A）in their teens. （B） in thei
30、r twenties. （C） at an old age.（D）in their thirties.42 What did the two reports show?（A）Teenagers are more efficient in learning.（B） Children learn languages more easily than adults.（C） The older you get, the harder you learn a language.（D）Adults may learn languages more easily than Children.43 Which
31、 of the following is INCORRECT?（A）Adults have more self-control than children.（B） Adults can use logical thinking to think.（C） Adults have more knowledge than children.（D）Adults accept new things more easily than children.44 The origins of the home cat is generally thought to date back to（A）9,500 ye
32、ars ago.（B） more than 5,000 years ago.（C） about 4,000 years ago. （D）about 1,000 years ago.45 Which is of the following is INCCORECT about the cat skeleton?（A）It was buried together with a human skeleton.（B） It was buried as an offering.（C） It shows no sign of brutal killing. （D）It looks similar to t
33、he skeleton of a wild cat.46 About the new finding, which of the following statements is CORRECT?（A）It confirms the known date of cats as pets.（B） It disproves proof for a long-time speculation.（C） It is strongly disputed by some scientists.（D）It shows cat domestication dates back 9,500 years.47 Whi
34、ch of the following groups of people can join the library?（A）University teachers.（B） High school students.（C） Senior engineers.（D）Office workers.48 What will the library do if a reader fails to return the videos on time?（A）Discard his application from.（B） Forbid him to borrow any items.（C） Cancel hi
35、s video card.（D）Call him to apply again.49 For how long can a reader keep the book before he renews it?（A）One month.（B） One week. （C） Two weeks.（D）Two months.50 What has recent research found about drinking?（A）Alcohol helps develop peoples intelligence.（B） Heavy drinking is not necessarily harmful t
36、o ones health.（C） Controlled drinking helps people keep their wits as they age.（D）Drinking, even moderately, may harm ones health.51 How would moderate drinkers feel about the new research findings?（A）Worried.（B） Pleased.（C） Surprised.（D）Unconcerned.52 Where was the result of the study first made pu
37、blic?（A）At a conference. （B） In a newspaper.（C） On television. （D）In a journal.53 How often does a person dream each night?（A）Two to four times. （B） Four to six times. （C） Every 60 minutes. （D）Every 90 minutes.54 Which of the following is CORRECT about the experiment?（A）Sleeping pills made people go
38、 into REM sleep quickly.（B） People had more dreams after they took sleeping pills.（C） People became angry easily because they didnt take sleeping pills.（D）Sleeping pills prevented people from going into REM sleep.55 Why do people dream?（A）People dream so as to sleep better.（B） People dream in order
39、not to go to REM sleep.（C） Because they may forget difficult problems in their dreams.（D）Because in their dreams they may find answers to their problems.56 What is the main topic of the talk?（A）The care and proper selection of dogs for family pets.（B） Different breeds of dogs and how to recognize me
40、m.（C） Responsibility for seeing that dogs are properly cared for.（D）Different kinds of books about how to train a dog.57 Why do many people like German shepherd?（A）Because it is very beautiful as well as powerful.（B） Because it is very easy to keep and train. （C） Because it can protect and accompany
41、 the family.（D）Because it can take good care of children.58 When is the toy dog a good choice?（A）When you have small children. （B） When you live in the countryside.（C） When you live in a small house.（D）When you live in me city.59 How long does it take for the runners to cross the starting line in re
42、cent Marathon races?（A）Three minutes.（B） Thirty minutes.（C） Four minutes.（D）Three to four minutes.60 Why did the Greek runner run from Marathon to Athens?（A）To win a competition.（B） To break a record.（C） To deliver the news of victory.（D）To win the first prize.61 Why is anyone who crosses the finish
43、 line a winner?（A）Because he is over the fellow runners.（B） Because he is over former runners.（C） Because he is over his own body.（D）Because he wins the prize.62 What will be used to power cars in the next few decades?（A）Synthetic fuel.（B） Solar energy.（C） Alcohol. （D）Electricity.63 What will future
44、 news reports focus on when talking about transportation?（A）Air traffic conditions. （B） Traffic jams on highways.（C） Road conditions.（D）New traffic rules.64 What is the special requirement for passengers traveling to the moon?（A）Go through a health check.（B） Take little luggage with them.（C） Arrive
45、early for boarding. （D）Undergo security checks.65 Why is it difficult for visitors to locate Cambridge University?（A）Because there are no signs to direct them.（B） Because no tour guides are available.（C） Because all the buildings in the city look alike. （D）Because the university is everywhere in the
46、 city.66 What is TRUE about the colleges of Cambridge University?（A）They set their own exams. （B） They select their own students.（C） They award their own degrees. （D）They organize their own laboratory work.67 What is TRUE about the libraries in Cambridge University? （A）Most of them have a long histo
47、ry.（B） Many of them are specialized libraries.（C） They house more books than any other university library.（D）They each have a copy of every book published in Britain.68 What does the passage say about women students in Cambridge University?（A）Very few of them are engaged in research. （B） They were n
48、ot awarded degree until 1948.（C） They have outnumbered male students.（D）They were not treated equally until 1881.69 Why do some people abuse drugs?（A）To show off their wealth. （B） To change their feelings.（C） To regain their memory. （D）To be different from others.70 According to the passage, what is
49、 the best way to stop friends from abusing drugs? （A）To help solve their psychological problems. （B） To play games with them.（C） To send them to the hospital. （D）To make them aware of its harmfulness.71 What are the findings of the studies about heavydrug users?（A）They need care and affection. （B） They dont have any friends.（C） They dont like to talk with anyone. （D）They are likely to commit crimes.72 Which of the following is INCORRECT?（A）Some people feel worse after taking drugs.（B） The effects of drugs cant last too long.（C） Most of people take d
