试卷详情
-
专业四级-739
-
[单项选择]Last year, the crime rate in Chicago has sharply ______.
A. declined
B. lessened
C. descended
D. slipped
-
[单项选择]All of the following facts about the telegraph and the Internet are true EXCEPT the fact that ______.
A. both develop from the most advanced science of their time
B. they are operated similarly in technical terms
C. both help to change the way we do business and communicate
D. both facilitate the communication between cultures and ethnic groups
-
[单项选择]
A. In sum
B. In short
C. In total
D. As a result
-
[单项选择]What was the relation of the BOJ's monetary policy and the call from Japanese Prime Minister
A. The policy supported his call.
B. The policy was against the call.
C. The policy and the call were interdependent.
D. The policy and the call were the same to some degree.
-
[单项选择]The author gives the two examples in paragraphs 2 and 3 to show ______.
A. how false national pride led to undesirable incidents in international games
B. that sportsmen have been more obedient than they used to be
C. that competitiveness in the games discourages international friendship
D. that unfair decisions are common in Olympic Games
-
[单项选择]The price of seafood used to be much lower than now, ______
-
[单项选择]The oil must be used up, ______ the light went out.
A. since
B. as
C. because
D. for
-
[单项选择]It is human nature to think back to Golden Age ______ one's country was strong and respected.
A. when
B. provided
C. as
D. unless
-
[单项选择]From the interview, we learn that Tom was ______.
A. very ambitious and calculating
B. quite experienced in dealing with kids
C. anxious to start up his career in a small cottage
D. able to do some gardening
-
[单项选择]What peculiar problem is the telecommunications industry currently facing
A. Applications outnumber availability.
B. Insufficient trained personnel.
C. Uncertainty of the future market.
D. Lack of government support.
-
[单项选择]Who needs ESP courses most
A. Working people.
B. College students.
C. Beginners.
D. Intermediate learners.
-
[单项选择]The number of government soldiers killed, captured and wounded in the ambush is ______.
A. 18
B. 23
C. 25
D. 30
-
[单项选择]Why does the author mention the Sierra Nevada in line 12
A. To argue that a more direct route to the West could have been taken.
B. To identify a historically significant mountain range in the West.
C. To point out the location of a serious train accident.
D. To give an example of an obstacle faced by the central pacific.
-
[单项选择]My father didn't fly to London for the opening ceremony, because his doctor suggested that he ______ there.
-
[单项选择]Jack was about to announce our plan but I _______.
A. put him through
B. turned him out
C. gave him up
D. cut him short
-
[单项选择]The Russian Military says it will ______.
A. kill 18 government soldiers
B. leave the southern area of Vainer
C. derails the shaky peace process
D. retaliate for a Chechen rebel ambush
-
[单项选择]According to James Fiorillo, what would the bank have to do to avoid government intervention
A. To raise enough fund to compensate for the losses.
B. To deal with bad debts first.
C. To recapitalize themselves.
D. To borrow money from other banks.
-
[单项选择]What do plants do when they are thirsty
A. They give out faint cries.
B. They make noises to drive away insects.
C. They extend their water pipes.
D. They become elastic like rubber bands.
-
[单项选择]The author refers to the impact of railroads before the late 1860's as "limited" because ______.
A. the track did not take the direct route from one city to the next
B. passengers and freight had to transfer to other means of transportation to reach western destinations
C. passengers preferred stagecoaches
D. railroad travel was quite expensive
-
[单项选择]It can be inferred from the latest survey that ______.
A. hospital teaching across the country is similar
B. each hospital has at least one part-time teacher
C. all hospitals surveyed offer education to children
D. only one fourth of the hospitals have fulltime teachers
-
[单项选择]Under the agreement, the nuclear warheads will be ______.
A. controlled by Russia
B. controlled by the Black Sea Fleet
C. disassembled in Ukraine
D. disassembled in Russia
-
[单项选择]What is the disadvantage of these ball girls
A. They are too young for the big event.
B. They often disrupt the rhythm of the game.
C. They do not have much relevant knowledge.
D. They cost too much money.
-
[单项选择]A love marriage, however, does not necessarily ______ much sharing of interests and responsibilities.
A. take over
B. result in
C. hold on
D. keep to
-
[单项选择]The Associated Press and Reuters came into being thanks to ______.
A. the development of global telegraph network
B. the popularity of the Internet
C. the breakup of provincialism
D. the well connected radio and TV system
-
[单项选择]Why does the woman want to move out
-
[单项选择]What did the bank's shareholder think about it
A. They thought their investment worthwhile.
B. They held high hope for the bank.
C. They were greatly disappointed.
D. They thought highly of the bank.
-
[单项选择]What could scientists do if Robert's theory proves to be true
A. They could drive the insects away.
B. They could keep the plants well-watered.
C. They could make the plants grow faster.
D. They could build devices to trap insects.
-
[单项选择]She cut her hair short and tried to ______ herself as a man.
A. decorate
B. disguise
C. fabricate
D. fake
-
[单项选择]He was ______ to steal the money when he saw it lying on the table.
A. dragged
B. tempted
C. elicited
D. attracted
-
[单项选择]The years after 1812 were relatively unproductive because ______.
A. he felt good in his romantic relationships
B. he realized that his hearing was compromised
C. he felt inadequate to create more musical pieces
D. he was very low in spirits
-
[单项选择]Which of the following words best describes the man's tone
A. Matter-of-fact.
B. Indifferent.
C. Sympathetic.
D. Detached.
-
[多项选择]You are Lucy/Ray. A student you know wants to sell his bike, and your friend Jack once told you that he wants one. Write a note bringing Jack the message.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
-
[单项选择]Ads do the following EXCEPT ______.
A. providing persuasive information on products
B. consuming millions of dollars
C. providing sometimes misleading information
D. communicating fair prices to consumers
-
[单项选择]______ the people directly involved in the tourist industry may benefit, others may find that they are worse off.
A. If
B. But
C. Whereas
D. Whether
-
[单项选择]A body, ______ it is in motion, would never stop itself if there were no friction.
A. where
B. by time
C. once
D. at the moment
-
[单项选择]Which of the following is true about advertisements
A. They only provide true information.
B. They tell people about best products.
C. Money spent on them is paid by consumers.
D. Advertisements are misleading.
-
[单项选择]Railway workers joined in the strike because they ______.
A. attempted to halt the whole network for train travel
B. were dissatisfied with proposed rise in unemployment
C. were unhappy with their working conditions
D. wanted to support workers from other unions
-
[单项选择]Why did Tom go to live in the country
A. Because he liked working with children.
B. Because he lost his job.
C. Because he hated the city.
D. Because he wanted to be a farmer.
-
[单项选择]The men on board the ship pulled in the driver ______ they feared was seriously injured.
A. whom
B. for whom
C. to whom
D. who
-
[单项选择]Beethoven established himself as the greatest composer ______.
A. with his powerful middle-period works
B. when his first three piano concertos were finished
C. around 1802
D. around 1795
-
[单项选择]What is the main subject of the debate
A. The popularity of advertisement.
B. The function of advertisement.
C. The ways of advertisement.
D. Benefits of advertisement.
-
[单项选择]I am sure I can ______ him into letting us stay in the hotel for the night.
A. speak
B. say
C. talk
D. tell
-
[单项选择]His poor standard of play fully justifies his _______ from the team for the match next Saturday.
A. rejection
B. exclusion
C. exception
D. elimination
-
[单项选择]What does "the gem of late 20th century technology" refer to
A. The telegraph.
B. Information theory.
C. Materials technology.
D. The Internet.
-
[单项选择]What did the manager mean by saying, "Hockey and the International Hockey Federation are finished" (Para. 2)
A. His team would no longer take part in international games.
B. Hockey and the Federation are both ruined by the unfair decisions.
C. There should be no more hockey matches organized by the Federation.
D. The Federation should be dissolved.
-
[单项选择]Gettysburg was the ______ of the most important battle in American Civil War.
A. scene
B. view
C. sight
D. landscape
-
[单项选择]What plants do many insects tend to attack
A. Quiet plants.
B. Well-watered plants.
C. Healthy plants.
D. Thirsty plants.
-
[单项选择]Frank almost never received any education, ______
-
[单项选择]We can conclude from the passage that the author is ______.
A. unfavorable towards children receiving education in hospitals
B. in favor of the present state of teaching in hospitals
C. unsatisfied with the present state of hospital teaching
D. satisfied with the results of the latest survey
-
[单项选择]What can be inferred about coaches and wagon freighters as the railroad expanded
A. They developed competing routes.
B. Their drivers refused to work for the railroads.
C. They began to specialize in private investment.
D. There were insufficient numbers of people to take them.
-
[单项选择]The new teacher was very nervous ______ she was well prepared.
A. despite
B. unless
C. even
D. even though
-
[单项选择]The author points out at the beginning that ______.
-
[单项选择]The new manager had many difficulties to overcome but he took them all in his ______.
A. step
B. position
C. stride
D. duty
-
[单项选择]According to the author, recent Olympic Games have ______.
A. created goodwill between the nations
B. bred only false national pride
C. barely showed any international friendship
D. led to more and more misunderstanding and hatred
-
[单项选择]______ , the story appeals to many adult readers, too.
A. Though for children written
B. Thought it written for
C. It was written for children
D. Though written for children
-
[单项选择]What is the relevance to our own time of the struggles of telegraph pioneers
-
[单项选择]The staff, having finished work for the day, ______ going home now.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
-
[单项选择]What are the most popular ESP courses in Britain
A. Courses for doctors.
B. Courses for businessmen.
C. Courses for reporters.
D. Courses for lawyers.
-
[单项选择]What conclusion can be drawn from the passage
A. The organization of the Olympic Games must be improved.
B. Athletes should compete as individuals in the Olympic Games.
C. Sport should be played competitively rather than for the love of the game.
D. International contests are liable for misunderstanding between nations.
-
[单项选择]______ I'd like to, I can't come.
A. Much though
B. Though much
C. Much as
D. As much
-
[单项选择]What was the opinion of BOJ on the Japanese economy
A. It said that the economy was to recover after years of weakness.
B. It was not sure about the swift recovery of Japanese economy.
C. It praised the development of Japanese economy after years of weakness.
D. It said that the exports and industrial output of Japan were pretty good.
-
[单项选择]Children in hospital usually turn to ______ in order to catch up with their school work.
A. hospital teachers
B. schoolmates
C. parents
D. school teachers
-
[单项选择]After a concert tour in Asia, Canada and the U.S., he will ______ work on a five-language opera.
A. confine
B. indulge
C. resume
D. undergo
-
[单项选择]Stop shouting! I can't hear the football ______ .
A. explanation
B. interpretation
C. judgment
D. commentary
-
[单项选择]The republication of the poet's most recent works will certainly ______ his national reputation.
A. magnify
B. strengthen
C. enlarge
D. enhance
-
[单项选择]Why is it that the global telegraph network was truly revolutionary
A. It has changed the way we do business and communicate.
B. It makes virtual communities possible.
C. It makes real-time global news service available.
D. It makes world peace.
-
[单项选择]Having decided to move to the country, Tom's first problem was ______.
A. finding a place to live
B. buying a house
C. finding means to live on
D. buying a farm
-
[单项选择]Yesterday's strike caused the most confusion for ______.
A. employers
B. commuters
C. police
D. tourists
-
[单项选择]What did the act of composition mean to Beethoven
A. Enjoyment.
B. Play.
C. Struggle.
D. Routine.
-
[多项选择]Classroom Participation Should Be Encouraged
You are to write in three parts:
In the first part, state your point of view on classroom participation.
In the second part, give some specific reasons to support your view.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
-
[单项选择]What is characteristic of learners of special English
A. They want to change the way English is taught.
B. They learn English to find well paid jobs.
C. They want to have an up-to-date knowledge of English.
D. They know clearly what they want to learn.
-
[单项选择]Very few scientists ______ completely new answers to the world's problems.
A. come up with
B. come out
C. come round
D. come up to
-
[简答题] 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.
-
[单项选择]The people at the party were worried about Susan because no one was aware ______ she had gone.
A. where that
B. of where
C. the place where
D. the place
-
[单项选择]Recently a number of cases have been reported of young children ______ a violent act previously seen on television.
A. modifying
B. duplicating
C. accelerating
D. stimulating
-
[单项选择]What is the conversation mainly about
-
[单项选择]Bus drivers staged the strike against _______.
-
[单项选择]At the party we found that shy girl ______ her mother all the time.
A. depending on
B. coinciding on
C. adhering to
D. clinging to
-
[单项选择]For many patients, institutional care is the most _______ and beneficial form of care.
A. pertinent
B. appropriate
C. acute
D. persistent
-
[单项选择]Who will be the ball girls at the Masters Series Madrid event
A. Some novel writers
B. Female models.
C. Local coaches
D. Young girls from local clubs.
-
[单项选择]What is true of Tom
A. He moved to another country.
B. He did not buy a small holding.
C. He studied for a social diploma for two years.
D. He did not have formal education.
-
[单项选择]What is the Speaker mainly talking about
A. Three groups of learners.
B. The importance of business English.
C. English for Specific Purposes.
D. Features of English for different purposes.
-
[单项选择]What sport is played at the Masters Series Madrid event
A. Football.
B. Basketball.
C. Tennis.
D. Golf.
-
[单项选择]Educational TV stations offer teaching in various ______ ranging from home nursing to art appreciation.
A. courses
B. directions
C. points
D. subjects