2023年英语专业四级模拟真题及答案.doc

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2023)
— GRADE FOUR—
TIME LIMIT: 130 MIN

PART 1 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.

PART 2 LITENING COMPREHENSION 20 MIN
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.
1. According to the conversation, an example of “Christmas trimmings” could be
A. presents. B. fruits C. sauce D. meat
2. A Christmas lunch would include all the following EXCECT
A. roast turkey B. sweet potatoes C. meat D. carrots
3. Why did Helen come to Rob’s house?
A. She wanted to talk to Bob. B. She had come to help Bob.
C. She had been invited to lunch. D. She was interested in cooking.
Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
4. 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 social activities.
5. We learn from the conversation that the club
A. mainly organize language activities. B. accepts members from local students.
C. has been set up for a long time. D. is increasing its membership.
6. According to the conversation, the woman might come to practice German on
A. Wednesday. B. Tuesday. C. Monday. D. Friday.
7. What is the man going to do after the conversation?
A. Call up the woman for her address. B. Wait for the woman to call him again.
C. Mail the woman some information. D. Wait for the woman to pick up a form.
Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions
8. According to the woman, what actually makes her job difficult?
A. Difficult questions from interviewees.
B. Embarrassing requests from interviewees.
C. Lack of professional background.
D. Lack of interviewing skills.
9. The woman uses all the following adjectives when talking about attending job fairs EXCEPT
A. prospective. B. useful. C. important. D. tiring.
10. We learn 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 work.
SECTION B PASSAGES
In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
11. According to today’s weather forecast, which part of Europe has dry weather?
A. Scandinavian mountain. B. Northwestern Europe.
C. Northern Europe. D. Southern Europe.
12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?
A. Southern Europe. B. Northern Europe. C. Eastern Europe. D. Northwestern Europe.
13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?
A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean. B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.
C. Central parts of the Mediterranean. D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.
Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?
A. Closer contact with modern devices.
B. Greater changes in social organization.
C. Better understanding of mass media.
D. More useful information to better their life.
15. The speaker questions about everybody’s access to technological advances. The main reason is
A. illiteracy. B. poverty. C. food shortage. D. ignorance.
16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT
A. giving everyone a radio or TV.
B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.
C. offering internet service to more people.
D. providing more job opportunities.
17. What could be topic of the passage?
A. Growth in telecommunications. B. Technology and the developing world.
C. Education and medical care. D. Building an information society.
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.
18. People in Latin America wear something ______ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.
A. new B. red C. white D. yellow
19. Which of the following New Year’s traditions signals friendship?
A. Throwing old dishes. B. Wearing something red.
C. Wearing something white. D. Eating round fruits.
20. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one’s own New Year’s tradition?
A. Watching TV at home. B. Going to bed early.
C. Visiting friends D. Running and shouting outside.
SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST
In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 21 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
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. Students are ready to use electronic resources.
D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.
22 With digital textbooks, schools have saved about ______ million dollars.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Questions 23 to 24 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?
A. TSA agents. B. FBI agents. C. The police. D. Passengers.
24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?
A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.
B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.
C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.
D. The security authorities identified the explosives.
Questions 25 to 26 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT
A. alcohol abuse. B. smoking. C. depression. D. schizophrenia.
26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?
A. To prevent patients from smoking. B. To better understand patients.
C. To get patients occupied. D. To teach patients some skills.
Questions 27 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
27. What is the 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 pilot.
28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they
A. had only covered cargo plane pilots.
B. had failed to cover all the pilots.
C. would be put into effect in two years.
D. would be too costly if implemented.
Questions 29 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?
A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.
B. Because more people will become wealthier.
C. Because it may help double food production.
D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.
30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?
A. Balance between human survival and ecology.
B. Conflict between less land and more production.
C. Difference between present and future needs.
D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.
PART 3 CLOZE 15 MIN
Decide 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 modern state: without  it, it (31) _____ not 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 to 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 (40)______ that the  poorest people pay nothing, and the percentage of tax grows (41) ____ as the taxpayer's income grows. In some countries, for example, the tax on  the richest people (42)______ as high as ninety-five per cent!  (43) _____ countries with taxation nearly (44) _____ have indirect  taxation too. Many things imported into the country have to pay taxes or “duties.” Of course, 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. If unnecessary   things (49)___ jewels and fur coats are taxed, less money is obtained  but the tax is (50)  ______    as the rich pay it.  
Probably this last kind of indirect tax, together with a direct tax on incomes which is low for the poor and high for the rich, is the best arrangement.  
31.  A. can   B. may   C. could   D. would 
32.  A. nor   B. neither   C. never   D. not 
33. A. look into   B. look over   C. look over   D. look through
34. A. In accordance with B. By means of  C. With reference to  D. On account of
35.  A. as well as  B. as good as   C. as such as   D. as much as  
36.  A. if   B. when   C. though   D. as  
37.  A. when   B. how   C. why   D. which 
38.  A. personst   B. sectors   C. communities   D. classes  
39. A. remains   B. stays   C. exists   D. happens  
40. A. form   B. way   C. measure   D. method  
41.  A. quicker   B. speedier   C. more   D. larger  
42.  A. grows up  B. increases up   C. goes up   D. lifts up 
43.  A. But   B. Consequently   C. Similarly   D. And  
44. A. periodically  B. almost   C. often   D. always  
45.  A. which   B. who   C. what   D. whom   
46.  A. manner   B. form   C. means   D. way   
47. A. either   B. also   C. too   D. often   
48.  A. lent   B. saved   C. borrowed   D. collected 
49.  A. alike   B. like   C. as   D. for   
50. A. heavier   B. fairer   C. finer   D. better

PART 4 GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY     15 MIN
There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or  phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two.  
51. Facing the board of directors, he didn‟t deny ________ breaking the agreement.  
A. him
B. it
C. his 
D. its  
 52. Xinchun returned from aboard a different man. The italicized part functions as a (n)  ______.  
A. appositive (同位语)
B. object 
C. adverbial 
D. complement.  
53. Which of the following is a compound word (复合词)?  ______.  
A. Nonsmoker.  
B. Deadline.   
C. Meanness   
D. Misfit.  
54. Which of the following sentences contains subjunctive mood?  ______.  
A. Lucy insisted that her son get home before 5 o’clock?  
B. She used to drive to work, but now she takes the city metro.   
C. Walk straight ahead, and don't 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. more
B. enough.
C. many. 
D. such.  
56. Which of the italicized parts indicates CONTRAST?  ______.  
A. She opened the door and quietly went in.  
B. Victoria likes music and Sam is fond of sports.  
C. Think it over again and you‟ll get an answer.   
D. He is somewhat arrogant, and I don't like this.
57. Which of the following CANNOT be used as a nominal substitute(名词替代词)?  ______.  
A. Much.  
B. Neither.  
C. One.  
D. Quarter.  
 58. All the following sentences definitely indicate future time EXCEPT  ______.  
A. Mother is to have tea with Aunt Betty at four.  
B. The President is coming to the UN next week. 
C. The school pupils will be home by now.  
D. He is going to email me the necessary information.  
59. 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 undamaged.  
60. Which of in the following phrases indicates a subject-predicate relationship?  ______.  
A. The arrival of the tourists  
B. The law of Newton  
C. The occupation of the island  
D. The plays of Oscar Wilde  
61. Which of the following italicized parts serves as an appositive?  ______.  
A. He is not the man to draw back.  
B. Tony hit back the urge to tell a lie.  
C. Larry has a large family to support.  
D. There is really nothing to fear.  
62. Which of the following is NOT an imperative sentence?  ______.  
A. Let me drive you home, shall I? 
B. You will mind your own business!  
C. Come and have dinner with us.  
D. I wish you could stay behind.  ‘
63. If it ______ tomorrow, the match would be put off.  
A. were to rain  
B. was to rain   
C. was raining   
D. had rained  
64. 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. It‟s getting late, and I must leave now.   
D. He must be working late at the office.  
65. The following are all dynamic verbs(动态动词) EXCEPT  ______.   
A. remain. 
B. turn. 
C. write.    
D. knock.  
66. ____ to school l