1、专业英语四级（听力）模拟试卷 50（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 What did the woman think of the new wing of the museum?（A）She was impressed by it. （B） It was a waste of money.（C） She was amazed that it had opened so soon.（D）She didnt like it as much as the other wings.2 How
4、had the man learned about the museum?（A）He took a tour of the city.（B） He read an article about it.（C） He wrote an article about it.（D）He worked there as a guide.3 What was the problem with the original mobile?（A）It was made of aluminum. （B） It wasnt large enough.（C） It wouldnt move in the wind.（D）I
5、t was too heavy to put up.4 What did the woman think at first?（A）There was something wrong.（B） There had been a movie star.（C） There had been an accident. （D）They were making a film.5 What happened when the woman started to walk away?（A）One man called her.（B） One man talked to her.（C） One man talked
6、 with her.（D）One of the men called her over.6 What did these people say to the woman?（A）Theyd send her a letter.（B） Theyd send her to the city.（C） Theyd send her a check.（D）Theyd send her a card.7 Whats the conversation mainly about?（A）A more economical diesel fuel.（B） Characteristics of a new type
7、of fuels.（C） Where a new energy source is located.（D）How to develop alternative energy sources.8 Why is the woman giving the man the information?（A）Because he missed the class.（B） Because he lost his notes.（C） Because hes studying for a test.（D）Because hes doing research on this topic.9 What effect
8、will the increased use of DME instead of diesel fuel probably have?（A）It will reduce the amount of pollutants in the air.（B） It will increase the amount of unpleasant odors from vehicles.（C） It will eventually destroy the ozone layer.（D）It will reduce the cost of running large vehicles.10 According
9、to the conversation, why wont DME be on the market soon? （A）It hasnt been adequately tested.（B） Its expensive.（C） It damages car engines.（D）Its dangerous to transport.SECTION B PASSAGESDirections: In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the q
10、uestions that follow. 11 Who were the first insurance contracts designed to protect?（A）Insurance companies. （B） Sailors. （C） Manufacturers.（D）Merchants.12 According to the passage, what determined the cost of early insurance policies?（A）The distance the merchandise had to be shipped.（B） The number o
11、f insurance companies available at the time.（C） The amount of danger involved in shipping the goods.（D）The type of vessel used to transport the goods.13 What does the passage tell us about current insurance policies?（A）Only four types of policies still exist today.（B） They cost less than the ones in
12、 the Middle Ages.（C） They include features similar to earlier policies.（D）The interest rates are based on early methods of calculation.14 What is the passage mainly about?（A）The Shaker religious belief.（B） The Shaker crafts manship.（C） The Shaker originality. （D）The Shaker exhibition.15 When were th
13、e Shakers most active?（A）Between 1800 and 1850.（B） Between 1850 and 1900.（C） Between 1900 and 1950.（D）From 1950 to the present.16 What characteristic do Americans likea bout the Shaker furniture?（A）Its ornaments.（B） Its lightness. （C） Its simple designs.（D）Its value.17 For what reason was the speed
14、limit set at 55-mile-an-hour in 1970s?（A）The citizens decided on it.（B） People believed that speeds above that were not safe.（C） The older people advocated it.（D）The US suffered a fuel crisis.18 Who is most probably in favor of increasing the speed limit?（A）Senior citizens.（B） Professional drivers w
15、ho drive trucks.（C） People from the Southern part of the country.（D）Drivers with turbocharged automobiles.19 How many people surveyed agreed to set a new law of speed limit?（A）More than half of the people felt the law was obsolete.（B） The average amount of people felt the law was obsolete.（C） Some o
16、f the people felt that the law was obsolete.（D）Less than half the people thought the law was obsolete.20 What examples do people give to support their view that a higher speed limit is still safe?（A）The economic benefit.（B） The long roads between the cities in the western part of the country.（C） The
17、 currently used turbocharged engine.（D）The current German and Australian policies.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTDirections: In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 21 Australias new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has opposed（A）corru
18、ption in Papua New Guinea.（B） mining in the Kokoda Track.（C） making a fortune in Papua New Guinea.（D）protest against Australia.22 Those convicted of racism will be（A）detained without charge. （B） heavily fined.（C） banned from matches for 5 years. （D）both B and c.23 What evidence thd investigators fad
19、 to find?（A）Evidence of fund to bribe Samsung group Chairman.（B） Evidence of fund to bribe government investigators.（C） Evidence of fund to bribe government officials.（D）Evidence of fund to bribe special prosecutors.24 How many people of Samsung group will face charges of corrupt financial dealings?
20、A）Nine. （B） Ten. （C） Eight. （D）One.25 _sagree on whether the cheerleaders are entertaining or just an irritating thstraction.（A）Spectators（B） Athletes（C） Fans （D）Cheerleader choreographers26 Which of the following details about the news is INCORRECT?（A）This is the first time that there is cheerlead
21、ing in the Olympic Games.（B） Three groups of cheerleaders work at speed skating.（C） The all-girl squad ranges in age from 15 to 26.（D）About 500 girls tried out to become Olympic cheerleaders.27 Who died last Monday?（A）King Fahd.（B） Prince Naif.（C） The 81-year-old King Abdullah.（D）Frank Gardner.28 How many suicide hijackers were Saudis?（A）19.（B） 15.（C） 11.（D）14.29 When did the women win a court ruling in Britain?（A）Thursday. （B） 45 days ago.（C） Tuesday.（D）Wednesday.30 What is Dignitas?（A）An assisted suicide organization. （B） A travel agency.（C） A hospital.（D）A police station.
