PART I DICTATION
Male and Female Roles in Marriage
In the traditional marriage, the man worked to earn money for the family. / The woman stayed at home to care for the children and her husband. / In recent years, many couples continue to have a traditional relationship of this kind. / Some people are happy with it. But others think differently. /
There are two major differences in male and female roles now. / One is that both men and women have many more choices. / They may choose to marry or stay single. / They may choose to work or to stay at home. / A second difference is that, within marriage many decisions are shared. / If a couple has children, the man may take care of them /some of the time, all of the time or not at all. / The woman may want to stay at home / or she may want to go to work. / Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage.
听写指导：
由题目可以判定，文章围绕男性和女性在婚姻中的角色展开，第一段介绍了传统婚姻中两性的角色，而第二段对当今社会中两性在婚姻中的角色进行了具体的论述。因此，第一段用到了过去时，而第二段则完全使用现在时。需要考生根据语义判定时态。
PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
Conversation one
1. Why is the trip to Mars a one-way trip? 答案：B
A. The return trip is too expensive.
B. There is no technology to get people back.
C. People don’t want to return.
D. The return trip is too risky.
2. According to the man, what is more important for those recruits? 答案：D
A. Intelligence.
B. Health.
C. Skills.
D. Calmness.
3. What is the last part of the conversation about? 答案： A
A. The kind of people suitable for the trip.
B. Interests and hobbies of the speakers.
C. Recruitment of people for the trip.
D. Preparation for the trip to Mars.
Conversation Two
4. What is showrooming? 答案： D
A. Going to the high street.
B. Visiting everyday shops.
C. Buying things like electrical goods.
D. Visiting shops and buying online.
5. According to the conversation, the man had bought all the following things online EXCEPT 答案：A .
A. shoes
B. CDs
C. camera
D. Food
6. According to the conversation, the percentage of people who showroomed while Christmas shopping was 答案：D . .
A. 3%
B. 33%
C. 42%
D. 24%
7. One reason for people to showroom is that they 答案：C . .
A. want to know more about pricing
B. can return the product later
C. want to see the real thing first
D. can bargain for a lower shop price
Conversation Three
8. What is the conversation mainly about? B
A. How to avoid clashes of exams.
B. How to schedule exams.
C. How to use the faculty lounge.
D. How to choose the courses.
9. What does the student have to do first in order to take the exams? 答案：A
A. To choose a date on the draft schedule.
B. To find the information on the bulletin board.
C. To draw up the final schedule.
D. To arrange an invigilator.
10. According to the conversation, the Dean will 答案： D .
A. sign the sheet in the faculty lounge
B. take care of the bulletin board
C. consult the students
D. finalize the exam schedule
SECTION B PASSAGES
Passage One
11. Which of the following cities has the oldest Chinatown in North America? 答案：B
A. New York.
B. San Francisco.
C. Boston.
D. San Diego.
12. The Chinatown in San Francisco attracts tourists a year. 答案：C
A. 20 ,000
B. 100 ,000
C. 7 million
D. 17 million
13. Where can tourists see the fish markets? 答案： A
A. In Stockton Street.
B. In Grant Avenue.
C. In Portsmouth Square.
D. In Bush Street.
Passage Two
14. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? 答案：C
A. Obesity can damage one’s health.
B. Obesity is a growing problem all over the world.
C. Obesity is directly related to one’s habit.
D. Obesity has affected both boys and girls.
15. The purpose of the three-year study is to 答案：B .
A. find out why some children find it difficult to go to sleep
B. learn more about the link between sleep and weight
C. identify the ways parents reduce their kids’weight
D. see if there is difference in sleep patterns over the period
16. According to the study, the daily healthy sleep time for the 3rd to 6th graders should be around __B___ hours.
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
17. According to the passage, obesity is most likely related to __A___ .
A. sleep time
B. gender
C. race
D. Parents
Passage Three
18. According to a number of students, __C___ is the main factor for early-age smoking.
A. gender
B. personality
C. environment
D. Money
19. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? 答案：C
A. Very few continue smoking throughout their teenage years.
B. Most early-age smokers soon stop experimenting.
C. Some early-age smokers never go beyond experimenting.
D. Children quickly become regular smokers by carrying cigarettes.
20. All the following are features of smokers EXCEPT __D___ .
A. strong peer influence
B. low sense of achievement
C. high sense of rebellion
D. close family relationship
SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST
News Item 1
21. Why were some children offered only fruit and milk for lunch? 答案：B
A. The school stopped providing school lunch.
B. Their parents failed to pay for school lunch.
C. Some parents preferred fruit and milk for lunch.
D. These children chose to have something different.
22. How did parents react to the school’s way of handling the situation? 答案：A
A. They were upset.
B. They were furious.
C. They were surprised.
D. They were sad.
News Item 2
23. According to the news, what is the main advantage of the digital key? 答案：B
A. Guests can pay without going to the front desk.
B. Guests can go direct to their rooms.
C. Guests can check out any time.
D. Guests can make room reservations.
24. The hotel company intends to have the system in __A___ of its hotels in the next three months.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 100
D. 150
News Item 3
25. According to the court ruling, Shrien Dewani __D___ .
A. will return to the U.K. for medical treatment
B. will remain in South Africa for medical treatment
C. will stand trial in South Africa once proved fit
D. will be extradited even if he is unfit to stand trial
26. What was Dewani accused of? 答案：A
A. Having his wife killed.
B. Killing his wife in the U.K.
C. Being involved in a taxi accident.
D. Hiring a crew of hit men.
News Item 4
27. The U.N. new vote would allow all the following EXCEPT __B___ .
A. the use of force by European Union troops
B. the suspension of an existing arms embargo
C. the extension of U.N. peacekeeping mission
D. the ban on travel and freeze of assets
News Item 5
28. What is the news mainly about? 答案：A
A. Causes of early death in Russia.
B. Behavior of alcoholics.
C. Causes of alcohol poisoning.
D. Number of death over 10 years.
News Item 6
29. The total investment in film-making in Britain in 2012 was __A___ .
A. ￡945 million
B. ￡1.07 billion
C. ￡500,000
D. ￡87,000
30. Hollywood studios prefer to make films in Britain because __D___ .
A. The UK is a good film location
B. The cast usually comes from Britain
C. Hollywood emphasizes quality
D. Production cost can be reduced
PART III CLOZE
31. [D] 句意为：电是日常生活的一部分，如今，我们已经习以为常，以至于开灯或开电视时很少仔细考虑电的问题。so…that…是固定搭配，意思是“如此……以至于……”，故答案为[D]。
32. [C] 句意为：晚上灯光照亮的马路使人们自由通行，使交通畅通无阻。traffic 意为“交通”;pedestrian意为“行人”，与空格前的people词义重复; car和truck都指具体的车辆类型，含义过于狭窄。综合考虑，此处应填入traffic。
33. [B] 句意为：广告中使用的霓虹灯已经成为了每个现代化城市的一大特色。appearance意为“外观”;character意为“特征，特色”;distinction意为“区别”;surface意为“表面”。根据句意，答案为[B]。
34. [A] 句意为：在家里，很多节省劳动力的设备都是由电带动的。四个选项都是复合形容词，labour-saving意为“节省劳动力的”;time-saving意为“节省时间的”;energy-saving 意为“节能的”;money-saving意为“省钱的”。根据句意，此处填入labour-saving最合适。
35. [C] 句意为：即使当我们关上床头灯，睡得很熟时，电仍然在为我们工作……。only意为“只有”;rarely意为“少有地”;even意为“即使”;frequently意为“频繁地，屡次地”。根据句意，此处应填入even。
36. [B] fast asleep为固定搭配，意为“睡得很熟的”，故答案为[B]。quite意为“非常”;quickly意为“很快地”;closely意为“靠近地，接近地”，均不符合句意，故排除。
37. [D] move意为“移动”;start意为“启动”;repair意为“修复”;drive意为“驱动，使机器运转”。此处的动词与our refrigerators连用，填入driving最合适，意为“使电冰箱正常运行”。
38. [B] bother to do sth. 意为“费心做某事”;hesitate to do sth.意为“做某事犹豫不决”;remember to do sth.指“记得去做某事”。此处是说，我们费心思考它们为什么或如何运行，故答案为[B]。
39. [C] 句意：直到这些交通工具出问题时，我们才会费心思考它们为什么或如何运行。前半句出现了rarely，含否定意义，与until搭配使用，意为“直到……才……”，故答案为[C]。
40. [B] 句意为：1959年的夏天，负责给纽约供电的发电厂真的出了问题。当句子中没有其他的助动词时，可以在动词前使用助动词do表示对该动作的强调，助动词do随人称和时态而变化。因此，did符合题意。
41. [A] 句意为：许多小时过去了，生活几乎停滞不前。come to a standstill是固定搭配，意为“停住，停滞不前”。terminal意为“终点”;breakdown意为“故障”;pause意为“暂停”，均不符合句意，故排除。
42. [B] 句意为：火车无法开动，车厢里的人坐在黑暗中无能为力，什么事也做不了。incompetent意为“没有能力的, 不能胜任的”;powerless意为“无能为力的”;hesitant 意为“迟疑不决的”;helpless意为“无助的”。此处指人处于停电的环境中无能为力，什么事也做不了，因此答案为[B]。
43. [D] 句意为：电梯也停止工作，即使你足够幸运，没被困在两层楼之间，也得自己不愉快地步行下楼梯。although意为“虽然”;when意为“当……时”;as意为“像……一样”;even if 意为“即使，纵然”。通过分析上下文，此处填入even if最合适。
44. [D] 句意同上。lock意为“把……锁起来”;place意为“放置”;position意为“把……放在适当的位置”;trap意为“困住，陷入困境”。根据上下文意思，此处应该选[D]。
45. [C] 句意同上。a flight of stairs是固定搭配，表示“(两个楼梯平台间的)一段楼梯”，本题中考查的是复数形式，故答案为[C]。
46. [A] in an instant是固定搭配，意为“瞬间，马上”，意思相当于immediately，故答案为[A]。in a minute意为“很快，马上”，一般用于将来时，不符合句意，故排除。
47. [D] as…as…为固定搭配，表示“像……一样”，故答案为[D]。
48. [A] 句意为：人们害怕离开自己的房子，因为虽然警察被要求随时待命，以防突发事件，但他们也像其他人一样疑惑和无助。for 表示原因，and表示并列关系，but表示转折，or表示选择。结合上下文，此处填入for最合适。
49. [C] 句意同上。stand aside意为“避开”;stand down意为“从要职上退下”;stand
by意为“做好准备，待命”; stand in意为“站立于，坐落于”。根据上下文分析，此处应该指警察处于待命状态，故答案为[C]。
50. [A] 句意同上。helpless意为“无助的”;aimless意为“漫无目的的”;unfocused 意为“目光茫然的”;undecided意为“尚未决定的”。根据句意，此处应选[A]。
PART IV GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
51. When you have finished with that book, don’t forget to put it back on the shelf, ___C___?
A. don’t you
B. do you
C. will you
D. won’t you
52. Mary is ___A___ hardworking than her sister, but she failed in the exam.
A. no less
B. no more
C. not less
D. not so
53. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? 答案：D
A. Only one out of six were present at the meeting.
B. Ten dollars was stolen from the cash register.
C. Either my sister or my brother is wrong.
D. Five miles seem like a long walk to me.
54. Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense? 答案：B
A. My friend teaches chemistry in a school.
B. I’ll give it to you after I return.
C. What is the matter with you?
D. London stands on the River Thames.
55. It is not so much the language __D____ the cultural background that makes the film difficult to understand.
A. but
B. nor
C. like
D. as
56. There is no doubt ___B___ the committee has made the right decision on the housing project.
A. why
B. that
C. whether
D. when
57. All the President’s Men ___A___ one of the important books for scholars who study the Watergate Scandal.
A. remains
B. remained
C. remain
D. is remaining
58. If you explained the situation to your lawyer, he ___C___ able to advise you much better than I can.
A. will be
B. was
C. would be
D. were
59. Which of the following is a stative verb (静态动词)? 答案：D
A. Drink
B. Close
C. Rain
D. Belong
60. Which of the following italicized parts indicates a subject-verb relation? 答案：C
A. The man has a large family to support.
B. She had no wish to quarrel with her brother.
C. He was the last guest to leave.
D. Mary needs a friend to talk to.
61. The following are all correct responses to “Who told the news to the teacher?”EXCEPT __B____?
A. Bob did it
B. Bob did so
C. Bob did that
D. Bob did.
62. Which of the following is INCORRECT? 答案：D
A. Another two girls
B. Few words
C. This work
D. A bit of flowers
63. Which of the following italicized words does NOT indicate willingness? 答案：B
A. What will you do when you graduate?
B. They will be home by now.
C. Who will go with me?
D. Why will you go there alone?
64. When one has good health, __C____ should feel fortunate
A. you
B. she
C. he
D. we
65. There __D____ nothing more for discussion, the meeting came to an end half an hour earlier.
A. to be
B. to have been
C. be
D. being
66. Two of her brothers were __A__ during the Second World War.
A. called up
B. called on
C. called for
D. called out
67. Bottles from this region sell __C____ at about $50 a case.
A. entirely
B. totally
C. wholesale
D. together
68. The product contains no __B____ colours, flavours, or preservatives.
A. fake
B. artificial
C. false
D. wrong
69. Davis accepted the defeat in the semi-final with good grace. The underlined part is closest in meaning to ___C___.
A. cheerfully
B. wholeheartedly
C. politely
D. quietly
70. __C____ and business leaders were delighted at the decision to hold the national motor fair in the city.
A. Civil
B. Civilized
C. Civilian
D. Civic
71. The city council is planning a huge road-building programme to ease congestion. The underlined part means __B____.
A. calm
B. relieve
C. comfort
D. still
72. His unfortunate appearance was offset by an attractive personality. The underlined part means all the following EXCEPT ___A___.
A. improved
B. made up for
C. balanced
D. compensated for
73. The doctor said that the gash in his check required stitches. The underlined part means __D____.
A. lump
B. depression
C. swelling
D. cut
74. During the economic crisis, they had to cut back production and ___A___ workers.
A. lay off
B. lay into
C. lay down
D. lay aside
75. The university consistently receives a high __C____ for the quality of its teaching and research.
A. standard
B. evaluation
C. rating
D. comment
76. To mark its one hundredth anniversary, the university held a series of activities including conferences, film shows, etc. The underlined part means __B____.
A. signify
B. celebrate
C. symbolize
D. suggest
77. His fertile mind keeps turning out new ideas. The underlined part means __C____.
A. abundant
B. unbelievable
C. productive
D. generative
78. The local news paper has a ___B___ of 100,000 copies a day.
A. spread
B. circulation
C. motion
D. flow
79. These issues were discussed at length during the meeting. The underlined part means ___D___.
A. eventually
B. subsequently
C. lastly
D. fully
80. A couple of young people were giving out leaflets in front of the department store. The underlined part means ___A___.
A. distributing
B. handling
C. dividing
D. Arranging
PART V READING COMPREHENSION
Text A
81. Google’s eyeglasses are supposed to __B__.
[A]improve our memory
[B]function like memory
[C]help us see faces better
[D]work like smart phones
82. According to the passage, “cognitive habits”refers to __A__.
[A] how we deal with information
[B] functions of human memory
[C] the amount of information
[D] the availability of information
83. Which of the following statements about Sparrow’s research is CORRECT? 答案：D
[A] We remember people and things as much as before.
[B] We remember more Internet connections than before.
[C] We pay equal attention to location and content of information.
[D]We tend to remember location rather than the core of facts.
84. What does the author mean by “context”? 答案：C
[A]It refers to long-term memory.
[B]It refers to a new situation.
[C]It refers to a store of knowledge.
[D]It refers to the search engine.
85. What is the implied message of the author? 答案：D
[A]Web connections aid our memory.
[B]People differ in what to remember.
[C]People keep memory on smart phones.
[D]People need to exercise their memory.
Text B
86. Why was the author doing rounds in a hospital? 答案：C
[A]He himself wanted to have practice.
[B]Students of all majors had to do so.
[C]It was part of his medical training.
[D]He was on a research team.
87. We learn that the author’s team members had __D__.
[A]much practical experience
[B]adequate knowledge
[C]long been working there
[D]some professional deficiency
88. While the author was examining Mr. Adams, all the following symptoms caught his attention EXCEPT __A__.
[A]moving difficulty
[B]steady temperature
[C]faster heart rate
[D]breathing problem
89. “His symptoms had been textbook”means that his symptoms were _D___.
[A]part of the textbook
[B]no longer in the textbook
[C]recently included in the textbook
[D]explained in the textbook
90. At the end of the passage, the author expresses __B__ about the medical education system.
[A]optimism
[B]hesitation
[C]concern
[D]support
TEXT C
91. What does "counting" mean in the context? 答案：A
[A] Continuing. [B] Including.
[C] Calculating. [D] Relying on.
92. According to the context, "Their failure" refers to___B_____.
[A] those adults who continue to smoke
[B] those states that missed the message
[C] findings of the report
[D] hazards of smoking
93. The following are all efforts that led to the change of attitude on smoking EXCEPT___A____.
[A] rejecting by the public
[B] cigarette warning labels
[C] anti-smoking campaigns
[D] anti-smoking legislation
94. According to the author, raising tax on cigarettes___B____.
[A] is unfair to the poor
[B] is an effective measure
[C] increases public revenue
[D] fails to solve the problem
95. What is the passage mainly about? 答案：D
[A] How to stage anti-smoking campaigns.
[B] The effects of the report on smoking and health.
[C] Tax as the surest path to cut smoking.
[D] The efforts to cut down on teenage smoking.
96. What makes attachment parents different from indulgent parents is that they 答案：
B .
A. show more love to their children
B. think love is more important
C. prefer both love and toys in parenting
D. dislike ice cream or sweets
97. According to the author, what should parents do when their kids cry? 答案：A
A. Providing comfort and love.
B. Trying to stop kids crying.
C. Holding them till they stop.
D. Rewarding kids with toys.
98. What does “free-range”mean according to the passage? 答案：D
A. Fond of providing a home base.
B. Ready to play games with my kids.
C. Curious to watch what games they play.
D. Willing to give kids freedom of movement.
99. Which of the following is NOT attachment parenting? 答案：B
A. Fostering their curiosity.
B. Standing by and protecting.
C. Showing them how things are done.
D. Helping them do the right thing.
100. What does the passage mainly discuss? 答案：C
A. How to foster love in children.
B. How to build child confidence.
C. Different types of parenting.
D. Parent-child relationships.
2015年英语专业四级真题（Grammar） 51. When you have finished with that book, don’t forget to put it back on the shelf, __A____? A. will you B. do you C. don’t you D. won’t you 解析：否定祈使句的反意疑问句为：will you 52. Mary is ___D___ hardworking than her sister, but she failed in the exam. A. no so B. no more C. not less D. no less 解析：no less + adj. than … =as … as…，意思为：和……一样……句意：Mary和她的妹妹一样学习很勤奋，可她考试并没有及格。 no more … than …意思为：和……一样不…… Mary is no more hardworking than her sister. 句意：Mary 和她的妹妹一样学习不勤奋。 53. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A A. Five miles seem like a long walk to me B. Ten dollars was stolen from the cash register
C. Either my sister or my brother is coming D. Only one out of six were present at the meeting. 解析：此题考查的是主谓一致。表示确定数量的距离、时间、金钱等做主语，通常把它们看成一个整体，所以谓语动词用单数，如该题中的句A和句B；either… or…用就近原则。D遵循的是概念一致。 54. Which of the italicized parts expresses a future tense? A. My friend teaches chemistry in a school. B. I’ll give it to you after I return. C. What is the matter with you? D. London stands on the River Thames. 55. It is not so much the language ___D___ the cultural background that makes the film difficult to understand. A. but B. nor C. like D. as 解析：“it is not so much …as …”意思是“与其说是……不如说是……”。句意是“与其说是语言令这本书难理解,不如说是书中的文化背景使其难理解”。 56. There is no doubt ___B__ the committee has made the right decision on the housing project. A. why
Electricity is such a part of our everyday lives and so much taken for granted nowadays 1 ___ we rarely think twice when we switch on the light or turn on the TV set. At night, roads are brightly lit, enabling people and 2 ___ to move freely. Neon lighting used in advertising has become part of the 3 ___ of every modern city. In the home, many 4 ___ devices are powered by electricity. 5 ___ when we turn off the bedside lamp and are 6 ___ asleep, electricity is working for us, 7 ___ our refrigerators, heating our water, or keeping our rooms air-conditioned. Every day, trains, buses and subways take us to and from work. We rarely 8 ___ to consider why or how they run——9 ___ something goes wrong. In the summer of 1959, something 10 ___ go wrong with the power-plant that provided New York with electricity. For a great many hours, life came almost to a 11 ___. Trains refused to move and the people in them sat in the dark, 12 ___ to do anything; lifts stopped working, so that 13 ___ you were lucky enough not to be 14. ___ between two floors, you had the unpleasant task of finding your way down 15 ___ of stairs. Famous streets like Broadway and Fifth Avenue in a(n) 16 ___ became as gloomy and uninviting 17 ___ the most remote back streets. People were afraid to leave their houses, ___ 18. although the police had been ordered to 19 ___ in case of emergency, they were just as confused and 20 ___ as anybody else. 1.A.that B. thus C. as D. so 2. A.car B. truck C. traffic D. pedestrians 3.A. appearance B. character C. distinction D. surface 4.A. money-saving B. time-saving C. energy-saving D. labour-saving 5.A. Only B. Rarely C. Even D. Frequently 6.A. fast B. quite C. closely D. quickly 7. A. moving B. starting C. repairing D. driving 8.A. trouble B. bother C. hesitate D. remember 9.A. when B. if C. until D. after 10.A. did B. would C. could D. Should 11.A. pause B. terminal C. breakdown D. standstill 12.A. incompetent B. powerless C. hesitant D. helpless 13. A.although B. when C. as D. even if 14. A.trapped B. placed C. positioned D. locked 15.A. steps B. levels C. flights D. floors 16.A. time B. instant C. point D. minute 17.A. like B. than C. for D. as 18.A. for B. and C. but D. or 19.A. stand aside B. stand down C. stand by D. stand in 20.A. aimless B. helpless C. unfocused D. undecided
2015年英语专四真题及参考答案 （部分答案仅做参考） (2015-04-23) PART I DICTATION Male and Female Roles in Marriage In the traditional marriage,the man worked to earn money for the family./ The woman stayed at home to care for the children and her husband./In recent years, many couples continue to have a traditional relationship of this kind./Some people are happy with it.But others think differently./ There are two major differences in male and female roles now./One is that both men and women have many more choices./They may choose to marry or stay single./They may choose to work or to stay at home./A second difference is that,within marriage many decisions are shared./If a couple has children,the man may take care of them/ some of the time,all of the time or not at all./The woman may want to stay at home/or she may want to go to work./Men and women now decide these things together in a
2015年英语专业四级真题听力理解（15分）试题及参考答案【B卷】 【A卷】1-5BCACB 6-10DABCD 11-15BDADA 16-20BCCAD 21-25CABAA 26-30DABAD 【B卷】1-5BDADA 6-10DCBAD 11-15BCACB 16-20BACCD 21-25BABAD 26-30ABAAD PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Conversation one 1. Why is the trip to Mars a one-way trip? B A. The return trip is too expensive. B. There is no technology to get people back. C. People don’t want to return. D. The return trip is too risky. 2. According to the man, what is more important for those recruits? D A. Intelligence. B. Health. C. Skills. D. Calmness. 3. What is the last part of the conversation about? A A. The kind of people suitable for the trip. B. Interests and hobbies of the speakers. C. Recruitment of people for the trip. D. Preparation for the trip to Mars. Conversation Two 4. What is showrooming? D A. Going to the high street. B. Visiting everyday shops. C. Buying things like electrical goods. D. Visiting shops and buying online. 5. According to the conversation, the man had bought all the following things online EXCEPT A. A. shoes B. CDs C. camera D. food
2015英语专业四级真题 TIME LIMIT: 130 MIN PART I DICTATION [15 MIN ] 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 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 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE. PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION [15 MIN ] In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation.
2015年专四真题完形填空原文及答案 Electricity is such a part of our everyday lives and so much taken for granted nowadays(31)that we rarely think twice when we switch on the light or turn on the radio. At night, roads are brightly lit, enabling people and32traffic to move freely. Neon lighting used in advertising has become part of the33character of every modern city. In the home, many34labour-saving devices are powered by electricity.35Even when we turn off the bedside lamp and are36 fast asleep, electricity is working for us,37driving our refrigerators, heating our water, or keeping our rooms air-conditioned. Every day, trains, trolley-buses, and trams take us to and from work.We rarely 38bother to consider why or how they run39until something goes wrong. One summer something40did go wrong with the power plant that provides New York with electricity. For a great many hours, life came almost to a41standstill. Trains refused to move and the people in them sat in the dark,42powerless to do anything;lifts stopped working, so that43even if you were lucky enough not to be44 trapped between two floors, you had the unpleasant task of finding your way down hundreds of45flights of stairs. Famous streets like
2015年英语专业四级真题及答案(阅读理解) TEXT A After breakfast the boys wandered out into the play-ground. Here the day-boys were gradually assembling. They were sons of the local clergy, of the officers at the Depot, and of such manufacturers or men of business as the old town possessed. Presently a bell rang, and they all trooped into school. This consisted of a large, long room at opposite ends of which two under-masters conducted the second and third forms, and of a smaller one, leading out of it, used by Mr. Watson, who taught the first form. To attach the preparatory to the senior school these three classes were known officially, on speech days and in reports, as upper, middle, and lower second. Philip was put in the last. The master, a red-faced man with a pleasant voice, was called Rice; he had a jolly manner with boys, and the time passed quickly. Philip was surprised when it was a quarter to eleven and they were let out for ten minutes' rest. The whole school rushed noisily into the play-ground. The new boys were told to go into the middle, while the others stationed themselves along opposite walls. They began to play Pig in the Middle. The old boys ran from wall to wall while the new boys tried to catch them: when one was seized and the mystic words said - one, two, three, and a pig for me - he became a prisoner and, turning sides, helped to catch those who were still free. Philip saw a boy running past and tried to catch him, but his limp gave him no chance; and the runners, taking their opportunity, made straight for the ground he covered. Then one of them had the brilliant idea of imitating Philip's clumsy run. Other boys saw it and began to laugh; then they all copied the first; and they ran round Philip, limping grotesquely, screaming in their treble voices with shrill laughter. They lost their heads with the delight of their new amusement, and choked with helpless merriment. One of them tripped Philip up and he fell, heavily as he always fell,
2015英语专四词汇语法模拟题练习及答案解析（三） 2015年英语专业英语四级考试已进入冲刺阶段，适当做些模拟练习题有助于同学们在考前着重复习自己的弱项，希望百度文库整理的2015英语专四词汇语法模拟题练习及答案解析能给同学们带来帮助。 8. From the top of the building, we can see the bridge____construction. A. by B. in C. under D. below 9. “When did Gertrude finally get to the theatre?” “Just before the end of ____.” A. the act second B. act second C. Act Two D. the act two 10. Though he views himself as a realist, Michael says that his findings make him very ____about future. A. optimistic B. objective C. precautious D. sympathetic 11. “Have you flown very much?” “As a matter of fact, this trip is ____.” A. my first B. the first to me C. the first one of mine D. my one to be the first 12. In Boston, as in the rest of the United States, ____ schooling begins at age 5 and ends at 16. A. oblidged B. compulsory C. compelling D. forced 13. “Let’s take a walk before we start to study.” “Oh, I think it’s ____ for walking.” A. much too hot B. very much hot C. too much heat D. very much heat 14. China started its space industry only in recent years, and should ____ no time in catching up. A. delay B. lag C. lessen D. lose 15. It’s quite late now and Mr. White____hasn’t left his office. A. still B. already C. since D. yet
PART ⅢCLOZE There are many superstitions in Britain, but one of the most （31 ）held is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder even if it means （32）the pavement into a busy street! （33）you must pass under a ladder you can （34）bad luck by crossing your fingers and （35）them crossed until you have seen a dog. （36）, you may lick your finger and （37）a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the （38）has dried. Another common （39）is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house-it will either bring （40）to the person who opened it or to the whole （41）. Anyone opening an umbrella in fine weather is （42）, as it inevitably brings rain! The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month （43）on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid a bad event had better stay （44）. the worst misfortune that can happen to a person is caused by breaking a mirror, （45）it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to （46）in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods. Black cats are generally considered lucky in Britain, even though they are （47）witchcraft……it is （48）lucky if a black cat crosses your path-although in America the exact opposite belief prevails. Finally, a commonly held superstition is that of touching wood （49）luck. This measure is most often taken if you think you have said something that is tempting fate, such as "my car has never （50）, touch wood?" 31. A broadly B widely C quickly D speedily 32. A running from B jumping off C stepping off D keeping from 33. A If B As C Though D Unless 34. A erase B remove C avoid D ease 35. A keep B keeping C kept D to keep 36. A Consequently B However C Comparatively D Alternatively 37. A make B print C perform D produce 38. A label B symbol C mark D cut 39. A argument B superstition C opinion D idea
2015年英语专四真题参考答案 PART I DICTATION Male and Female Roles in Marriage In the traditional marriage, the man worked to earn money for the family. / The woman stayed at home to care for the children and her husband. / In recent years, many couples continue to have a traditional relationship of this kind. / Some people are happy with it. But others think differently. / There are two major differences in male and female roles now. / One is that both men and women have many more choices. / They may choose to marry or stay single. / They may choose to wo rk or to stay at home. / A second difference is that, within marriage many decisions are shared. / If a couple has children, the man may take care of them / some of the time, all of the time or not at all. / The woman may want to stay at home / or she may want to go to work. / Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage. 听写指导： 由题目可以判定，文章围绕男性和女性在婚姻中的角色展开，第一段介绍了传统婚姻中两性的角色，而第二段对当今社会中两性在婚姻中的角色进行了具体的论述。因此，第一段用到了过去时，而第二段则完全使用现在时。需要考生根据语义判定时态。 PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Conversation one 1. Why is the trip to Mars a one-way trip? B A. The return trip is too expensive. B. There is no technology to get people back. C. People don’t want to return. D. The return trip is too risky. 2. According to the man, what is more important for those recruits? D A. Intelligence. B. Health. C. Skills. D. Calmness. 3. What is the last part of the conversation about? A A. The kind of people suitable for the trip. B. Interests and hobbies of the speakers. C. Recruitment of people for the trip. D. Preparation for the trip to Mars. Conversation Two 4. What is showrooming? D A. Going to the high street. B. Visiting everyday shops. C. Buying things like electrical goods. D. Visiting shops and buying online. 5. According to the conversation, the man had bought all the following things online EXCEPT A . A. Shoes B. CDs C. Camera D. food 6. According to the conversation, the percentage of people who showroomed while Christmas shopping w as D . . A. 3% B. 33% C. 42% D. 24% 7. One reason for people to showroom is that they C . . A. want to know more about pricing B. can return the product later C. want to see the real thing first D. can bargain for a lower shop price Conversation Three 8. What is the conversation mainly about? B A. How to avoid clashes of exams. B. How to schedule exams. C. How to use the faculty lounge. D. How to choose the courses.
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2015) -GRADE FOUR- PART I DICTATION PART II LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A CONVERSATIONS Conversation one 1. Why is the trip to Mars a one-way trip? A. The return trip is too expensive. B. There is no technology to get people back. C. People don’t want to return. D. The return trip is too risky. 2. According to the man, what is more important for those recruits? A. Intelligence. B. Health. C. Skills. D. Calmness. 3. What is the last part of the conversation about? A. The kind of people suitable for the trip. B. Interests and hobbies of the speakers. C. Recruitment of people for the trip. D. Preparation for the trip to Mars. Conversation Two 4. What is showrooming? A. Going to the high street. B. Visiting everyday shops. C. Buying things like electrical goods. D. Visiting shops and buying online. 5. According to the conversation, the man had bought all the following things online EXCEPT A. shoes B. CDs C. camera D. food 6. According to the conversation, the percentage of people who showroomed while Christmas shopping was A. 3% B. 33% C. 42% D. 24% 7. One reason for people to showroom is that they A. want to know more about pricing B. can return the product later C. want to see the real thing first D. can bargain for a lower shop price Conversation Three 8. What is the conversation mainly about? A. How to avoid clashes of exams. B. How to schedule exams. C. How to use the faculty lounge. D. How to choose the courses. 9. What does the student have to do first in order to take the exams? A. To choose a date on the draft schedule. B. To find the information on the bulletin board. C. To draw up the final schedule. D. To arrange an invigilator. 10. According to the conversation, the Dean will A. sign the sheet in the faculty lounge B. take care of the bulletin board C. consult the students D. finalize the exam schedule SECTION B PASSAGES
2015年英语专业四级真题大作文（15分）范文（2）及炳璋点评 How I Deal With Stress Nowadays more and more individuals feel the pressure of modern life more or less. I have experienced important exam stress. Indeed, stress can make my life become more exciting, challenging and dramatic. However, too much exam stress can have a serious and profound influence on my physical and mental well-being. There are numerous effective ways that I can cope with my stress. First of all, I would like to choose to take physical activity when I feel nervous, angry or upset. Exercise such as running, playing football, swimming, and even walking in the campus can really release the pressure and relax me. What’s more, I try to share my stress with my close friends or classmates. It helps a lot to talk to someone about my concerns and worries. A close friend or a close classmate can help me deal with my problems in a different way. Last but not least, I always remember to make time for fun amid work time. I think playing is just as important to my well-being as work. I take frequent breaks during my study to have fun and relax. As far as I’m concerned, I maintain that the stress not only can become resistance, but also can become impetus. The key is how you confront it. As long as we begin to recognize and understand more about how stress affects our life, we will come up with our own ways to address it. Although we can’t live completely free of stress, we can try our best to do something about it, then we can improve and optimize the quality of our life and perhaps even live longer. 【范文来源：“李炳璋”作】 【李炳璋点评】 优点： 思想内容上：内容完整、清晰，观点清楚，前后不矛盾，并有充分、恰当的例证说明自己的观点，完全完成了写作任务。 组织结构上：细节安排有条理，叙述层次清楚（如：First of all ...；What’s more...；Last but not least），段落之间承接明显（如：There are numerous effective ways that I can cope with my stress.），句子错落有致 语言上： 语法：没有重大错误。符合语法逻辑。 用词：准确、恰当，词汇层级高（如：amid，optimize），用词出彩，词汇驾驭能力强（如：deal with，cope with，address）。 得体：语言得体，有说服力，语势较强（如：improve and optimize），不矫揉造作，通俗易懂。 缺点：第二段与第三段之间衔接不够完美。 综上所述：此篇作文打14分为佳。