1、专业英语四级真题2013年PART DICTATION1、Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentenc
2、e, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.PART LISTENING COMPREHE
3、NSIONIn Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two.SECTION A CONVERSATIONSIn this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and t
4、hen answer the questions that follow.1、 According to the conversation, an example of Christmas trimmings could be A. presents B. fruits C. sauce D. meat2、 A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCEPT A. carrots B. meat C. sweet potatoes D. roast turkey3、 Why did Helen come to Robs house?
5、 A. She wanted to talk to Rob B. She had come to help Rob C. She had been invited to lunch D. She was interested in cooking4、 Why did the woman phone the club? A. She wanted to know more about it B. She was a new comer and felt lonely C. She wanted to learn a new language D. She was interested in so
6、cial activities5、 We learn from the conversation that the club A. mainly organizes language activities B. accepts members from local students C. has been set up for a long time D. is increasing its membership6、 According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on A. Wednesday B.
7、 Tuesday C. Monday D. Friday7、 What is the man going to do after the conversation? A. Call up the woman for her address B. Mail the woman some information C. Wait for the woman to call him again D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form8、 According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?
8、A. Difficult questions from interviewees B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees C. Lack of professional background D. Lack of interviewing skills9、 The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPT A. prospective B. useful C. important D. tiring10、 We lear
9、n from the conversation that the woman A. works better at job fairs B. prefers honest people C. often works on her own D. is experienced in her workSECTION B PASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.11、 Accord
10、ing to todays weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather? A. Northern Europe B. Southern Europe C. Northwestern Europe D. Scandinavian mountains12、 In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool? A. Southern Europe B. Northern Europe C. Northwestern Europe D. Eastern Eu
11、rope13、 In which region will the weather change tomorrow? A. Central parts of the Mediterranean B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean C. Southern parts of the Mediterranean D. Northern parts of the Mediterranean14、 According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people? A. More useful
12、 information to better their life B. Greater changes in social organization C. Better understanding of mass media D. Closer contact with modem devices15、 The speaker questions about everybodys access to technological advances. The main reason is A. illiteracy B. food shortage C. poverty D. ignorance
13、16、 According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT A. giving everyone a radio or TV B. providing more job opportunities C. offering internet service to more people D. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years17、 What could be the topic of the passage? A. Gro
14、wth in telecommunications B. Technology and the developing world C. Building an information society D. Education and medical care18、 People in Latin America wear something _ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year. A. yellow B. white C. red D. new19、 Which of the following New Years tradit
15、ions signals friendship? A. Eating round fruits B. Wearing something red C. Wearing something white D. Throwing old dishes20、 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as ones own New Years tradition? A. Watching TV at home B. Visiting friends C. Going to bed early D. Running and shouting outsideSECTI
16、ON C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.21、 What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year? A. 15 schools have started social studies B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks C. Dig
17、ital textbooks are used for social studies D. Students are ready to use electronic resources22、 With digital textbooks, schools have saved about _ million dollars A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 423、 Who found the suspicious item at the airport? A. FBI agents B. TSA agents C. The police D. Passengers24、 Which of
18、the following statements is INCORRECT? A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards B. There was a thorough search inside the airport C. The security authorities identified the explosives D. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound25、 According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to
19、treat the following problems EXCEPT A. smoking B. alcohol abuse C. depression D. schizophrenia26、 Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place? A. To prevent patients from smoking B. To better understand patients C. To teach patients some skills D. To get patients occupied27、 What is the
20、 main purpose of the new rules? A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty B. To prevent pilots from working overtime C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot28、 The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they A. had failed t
21、o cover all the pilots B. had only covered cargo plane pilots C. would be put into effect in two years D. would be too costly if implemented29、 Why is increase in livestock production necessary? A. Because livestock production is highly efficient. B. Because more people will become wealthier. C. Bec
22、ause it has fewer ecological risks. D. Because it may help double food production.30、 What does the word challenge mean in the news item? A. Conflict between less land and more production. B. Balance between human survival and ecology. C. Difference between present and future needs. D. Calls by envi
23、ronmental critics to consume less meat.PART CLOZEDecide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Everyone knows that taxation is necessary in a modem state: without it, it (31) no
24、t be possible to pay the soldiers and policemen who protect us; (32) the workers in government offices who (33) our health, our food, our water, and all the other things that we cannot do for ourselves. (34) taxation, we pay for things that we need just (35) we need somewhere to live and something t
25、o eat. But (36) everyone knows that taxation is necessary, different people have different ideas about (37) taxation should be arranged. In most countries, a direct tax on (38) , which is called income tax, (39) It is arranged in such a (40) that the poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of
26、 tax grows (41) as the taxpayers income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on the richest people (42) as high as ninety-five per cent! (43) countries with direct taxation nearly (44) have indirect taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or duties. Of course,
27、 it is the men and women who buy these imported things in the shops (45) really have to pay the duties, in the (46) of higher prices. In some countries, (47) , there is a tax on things sold in the shops. If the most necessary things are taxed, a lot of money is (48) but the poor people suffer most.
28、If unnecessary things (49) jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained but the tax is (50) , as the rich pay it.31、 A. can B. may C. would D. could32、 A. neither B. nor C. never D. not33、 A. look after B. look over C. look into D. look through34、 A. In accordance with B. With reference to
29、 C. By means of D. On account of35、 A. as well as B. as much as C. as such as D. as good as36、 A. if B. when C. as D. though37、 A. how B. when C. why D. which38、 A. communities B. sectors C. persons D. classes39、 A. remains B. exists C. stays D. happens40、 A. measure B. method C. form D. way41、 A. m
30、ore B. larger C. quicker D. speedier42、 A. grows up B. increases up C. goes up D. lifts up43、 A. And B. Consequently C. Similarly D. But44、 A. almost B. always C. often D. periodically45、 A. which B. who C. what D. whom46、 A. manner B. way C. means D. form47、 A. either B. also C. too D. often48、 A.
31、collected B. borrowed C. saved D. lent49、 A. as B. for C. alike D. like50、 A. heavier B. fairer C. finer D. betterPART GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or
32、statement that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.51、 Facing the board of directors, he didnt deny _ breaking the agreement. A. him B. his C. it D. its52、 Xinchun returned from abroad a different man. The italicized part functions as a(n)_in the sentence. A. appositiv
33、e (同位语) B. object C. adverbial D. complement53、 Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)? A. Nonsmoker B. Meanness C. Deadline D. Misfit54、 Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood? A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 oclock. B. She used to drive to work, but now
34、 she takes the city metro. C. Walk straight ahead, and dont turn till the second traffic lights. D. Paul will cancel his flight if he cannot get his visa by Friday.55、 The following determiners (限定词) can be used with both plural and uncountable nouns EXCEPT A. many B. enough C. more D. such56、 Which
35、 of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST? A. She opened the door and quietly went in B. Think it over again and youll get an answer C. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I dont like this57、 Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute (
36、名词替代词)? A. Much B. Neither C. One D. Quarter58、 All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four B. The school pupils will be home by now C. The President is coming to the UN next week D. He is going to email me the necessary informa
37、tion59、 Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? A. Politics are the art or science of government B. Ten miles seems like a long walk to me C. Mumps is a kind of infectious disease D. All the furniture has arrived undamaged60、 Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject
38、-predicate relationship? A. The occupation of the island B. The law of Newton C. The arrival of the tourists D. The plays of Oscar Wilde61、 Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive? A. He is not the man to draw back B. Larry has a large family to support C. Tony hit back the u
39、rge to tell a lie D. There is really nothing to fear62、 Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence? A. I wish you could stay behind B. You will mind your own business! C. Come and have dinner with us D. Let me drive you home, shall I?63、 If it _ tomorrow, the match would be put off. A. was
40、 to rain B. were to rain C. was raining D. had rained64、 Which of the following sentences expresses a fact? A. Mary and her son must be home by now. B. Careless reading must give poor results. C. He must be working late at the office. D. Its getting late, and I must leave now.65、 The following are a
41、ll dynamic verbs (动态动词) EXCEPT A. remain. B. turn. C. write. D. knock.66、 _to school life was less difficult than the pupil had expected. A. Adhering B. Adjusting C. Adopting D. Acquainting67、 He is fed up with the same old dreary routine, and wants to quit his job. The underlined part means A. hard. B. tiring. C. long. D. dull.68、 At last nights party Larry said something that I thought was beyond me. The underlined part means A. I couldnt understand. B. I was unable
