1、2005年英語(yǔ)專業(yè)八級(jí)考試試題原題及參考答案TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2005) -GRADE EIGHT-PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but yo

2、u will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.Writing a Research PaperI. Research P

3、apers and Ordinary EssayA. Similarity in (1) _:e.g. choosing a topicasking questionsidentifying the audienceB. Difference mainly in terms of (2) _1. research papers: printed sources2. ordinary essay: ideas in one's (3) _II. Types and Characteristics of Research PapersA. Number of basic types: tw

4、oB. Characteristics:1. survey-type paper:to gather (4) _to quoteto (5) _The writer should be (6) _.2. argumentative (research) paper:a. The writer should do more, e.g.to interpretto question, etc.b. (7) _varies with the topic, e.g.to recommend an action, etc.III. How to Choose a Topic for a Research

5、 PaperIn choosing a topic, it is important to (8) _.Question No. 1: your familiarity with the topicQuestion No. 2: Availability of relevant information on the chosen topicQuestion No. 3: Narrowing the topic down to (9) _Question No. 4: Asking questions about (10) _The questions help us to work out w

6、ay into the topic and discover its possibilities.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At th

7、e end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.C 1. What is the purpose of Professor McKay's report?A. To look into the mental health of old people.B. To explain why people have negative views on old age.C. To help c

8、orrect some false beliefs about old age.D. To identify the various problems of old ageA 2. Which of the following is NOT Professor McKay's view?A. People change in old age a lot more than at the age of 21.B. There are as many sick people in old age as in middle age.C. We should not expect more p

9、hysical illness among old people.D. We should not expect to find old people unattractive as a group.B 3. According to Professor McKay's report,A. family love is gradually disappearing.B. it is hard to comment on family feeling.C. more children are indifferent to their parents.D. family love rema

10、ins as strong as ever.B 4. Professor McKay is _ towards the tendency of more parents living apart from their children.A. negativeB. positiveC. ambiguousD. neutralD 5. The only popular belief that Professor McKay is unable to provide evidence against is A. old-age sickness.B. loose family ties.C. poo

11、r mental abilities.D. difficulities in maths.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Question 6 is based on the following news. At th

12、e end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.B6. Scientists in Brazil have used frog skin toA. eliminate bacteria.B. treat burns.C. Speed up recovery.D. reduce treatment cost.Question 7 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item

13、, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.C7. What is NOT a feature of the new karaoke machine?A. It is featured by high technology.B. It allows you to imitate famous singers.C. It can automatically alter the tempo and tone of a song.D. It can be placed in special

14、ly designed theme rooms.Question 8 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.A 8. China's Internet users had reached _ by the end of June. 8.9 A. 68 millionB. 8.9 millionC. 10 millionD. 1.5 millionQues

15、tion 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.C 9. According to the WTO, Chinese exports rose _ last year. 22 A. 21%B. 10%C. 22%D. 4.73B 10. According to the news, which trading nation in the to

16、p 10 has reported a 5 per cent fall in exports?A. The UK.B. The US.C. Japan. 3D. Germany. 7參考答案PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTURE1. basic steps 2. raw materials 3. head 4. facts5. explain 6. objective 7. purpose 8. ask questions9. a manageable size 10. the topic itselfSECT

17、ION B INTERVIEW1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. DSECTION C NEWS BROADCAST6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. B: 2009年英語(yǔ)專業(yè)八級(jí)考試試題附聽力mp3PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important

18、points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note

19、-taking.Writing Experimental ReportsI. Content of an experimental report, e.g.- study subject/ area- study purpose- _1_II.Presentation of an experimental report- providing details- regarding readers as _2_III.Structure of an experimental report- feature: highly structured and _3_- sections and their

20、 content:INTRODUCTION _4_; why you did itMETHOD how you did itRESULT what you found out_5_ what you think it showsIV. Sense of readership- _6_: reader is the marker- _7_: reader is an idealized, hypothetical, intelligent person with little knowledge of your study- tasks to fulfill in an experimental

21、 report:nintroduction to relevant area necessary background informationnndevelopment of clear arguments definition of technical termsn precisendescription of data _8_V. Demands and expectations in report writing- early stage:nunderstanding of study subject/area and its implications

22、60;basic grasp of thenreport's format- later stage: _9_ on researchnsignificance- things to avoid in writing INTRODUCTION: inadequatenmaterial _10_ of research justification for the studynSECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and t

23、hen answer thequestions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.1. Which of the f

24、ollowing statements is CORRECT?A. Toastmasters was originally set up to train speaking skills.B. Toastmasters only accepts prospective professional speakers.C. Toastmasters accepts members from the general public.D. Toastmasters is an exclusive club for professional speakers.2. The following are job

25、 benefits by joining Toastmasters EXCEPTA. becoming familiar with various means of communication.B. learning how to deliver messages in an organized way.C. becoming aware of audience expectations.D. learning how to get along with friends.3. Toastmasters' general approach to training can be summa

26、rized asA. practice plus overall training.B. practice plus lectures.C. practice plus voice training.D. practice plus speech writing.4. Toastmasters aims to train people to be all the following EXCEPTA. public speakers.B. grammar teachers.C. masters of ceremonies.D. evaluators.5. The interview mainly

27、 focuses onA. the background information.B. the description of training courses.C. the requirements of public speaking.D. the overall personal growth.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer thequestions that follow. Mark the correc

28、t answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions 6 and 7 are'based on the foUowing news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.6. Which of the following is the main cause of global warming?A. Fossil fuel.B. Greenh

29、ouse gases.C. Increased dryness.D. Violent storm patterns.7. The news item implies that _ in the last report.A. there were fewer studies doneB. there were fewer policy proposalsC. there was less agreementD. there were fewer objectivesQuestions 8 and 9 are based on the following news. At the end of t

30、he news item, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.8. The cause of the Indian train accident wasA. terrorist sabotage.B. yet to be determined.C. lack of communications.D. bad weather.9. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. The accident occurred on a b

31、ridge.B. The accident occurred in New Delhi.C. There were about 600 casualties.D. Victims were rescued immediately.Question 10 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.10. What is the main message of the ne

32、ws item?A. Young people should seek careers advice.B. Careers service needs to be improved.C. Businesses are not getting talented people.D. Careers advice is not offered on the Intemet.參考答案 MINI-LECTURE  1. Study result/ findings  2. Audience 3. Disciplined 4. what you did 5. DIS

33、CUSSION  6. a common mistake 7. in reality 8. obtained / that you obtained1-5   CBABA       6-10 BCBABTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS（2008）GRADE EIGHT TIME LIMIT: 195MINPART I   LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A  MINI -LECTUREIn this sectio

34、n you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. You notes will not be market, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task for after the mini- lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check

35、your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task onANSWER SHEET ONE.Use the blank sheet for note- tanking.SECTION B  INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each

36、question on your colored answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview1. Mary doesn't seem to favour the idea of a new airport because  A. the exist

37、ing airports are to be wasted  B. more people will be encouraged to travel.  C. more oil will be consumed.  D. more airplanes will be purchased.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Mary as a potential disadvantage? A. More people in the area.        

38、      B. Noise and motorways. C. Waste of land.                       D. Unnecessary travel.3. Freddy has cited the following advantages for a new airport EXCEPT   A. more job opportunities.   &#

39、160;             B. vitality to the local economy.  C. road construction,                     D. presence of aircrew in the area.4. Mary thinks that people dont need to do much travel nowada

40、ys as a result of  A. less emphasis on personal contact.  B. advances in modern telecommunications.  C. recent changes in peoples concepts.  D. more potential damage to the area5. We learn from the conversation that Freddy is Marys ideas,  A. strongly in favour of  

41、;                 B. mildly in favour of  C. strongly against                        D. mildly againstSECTION C  NEWS BROADCAST In this section you will hear everyth

42、ing ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.6. Wha

43、t is the main idea of the news item?  A. A new government was formed after Sundays elections.  B. The new government intends to change the welfare system.  C. The Social Democratic Party founded the welfare system.  D. The Social Democratic Party was responsible for high unemploy

44、ment.   Questions 7 and 8 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.7. The tapes of the Apollo-11 mission were first stored in  A. a U.S. government archives warehouse.  B. a NASA grou

45、nd tracking station.  C. the Goddard Space Flight Centre.  D. none of the above places.8. What does the news item say about Richard Nafzger?  A. He is assigned the task to look for the tapes.  B. He believes that the tapes are probably lost.  C. He works in a NASA ground rec

46、eiving site.  D. He had asked for the tapes in the 1970s.Questions 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.9. The example in the news item is cited mainly to show  A. that doctors are

47、 sometimes professionally incompetent  B. that in cases like that hospitals have to pay huge compensations.  C. that language barriers might lower the quality of treatment.   D. that language barriers can result in fatal consequences. 10. According to Dr. Flores, hospitals a

48、nd clinics  A. have seen the need for hiring trained interpreters.  B. have realized the problems of language barriers.  C. have begun training their staff to be bilinguals.  D. have taken steps to provide accurate diagnosis.參考答案1. native language 2. 350 3. Historical 4. India 5.

49、 commerce 6. Boom 7. sea travel communication 8. conference 9. many radios 10. splitSection B1-5、BCACDSecton C6-10、DABCBTEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2010)-GRADE EIGHT-PART I   LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A  MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hea

50、r the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete

51、the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.Complete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically & semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes.Paralingu

52、istic Features of LanguageIn face-to-face communication speakers often alter their tomes of voice or change their physical postures in order to convey messages. These means are called paralinguistic features of language, which fall into two categories.First category: vocal paralinguistic features(1)

53、_: to express attitude or intention                (1)_Examples1. whispering:      need for secrecy2. breathiness:      deep emotion3. (2)_:    unimportance

54、0;                        (2)_4. nasality:         anxiety5. extra lip-rounding: greater intimacySecond category: physical paralinguistic feature

55、sfacial expressions(3)_                                         (3)_- smiling: signal of pleasure or

56、 welcomeless common expressions- eye brow raising: surprise or interest- lip biting: (4)_                            (4)_gesturegestures are related to culture.Briti

57、sh culture- shrugging shoulders: (5) _                  (5)_- scratching head: puzzlementother cultures- placing hand upon heart:(6)_              

58、60;  (6)_- pointing at nose: secretproximity, posture and echoingproximity: physical distance between speakers- closeness: intimacy or threat- (7)_: formality or absence of interest            (7)_Proximity is person-, culture- and (8)

59、_ -specific.     (8)_posture- hunched shoulders or a hanging head: to indicate(9)_ (9)_- direct level eye contact: to express an open or challenging attitudeechoing- definition: imitation of similar posture- (10)_: aid in communication       

60、60;        (10)_- conscious imitation: mockerySECTION B  INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Questions 1 to 5 are

61、based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.1.    According to Dr Johnson, diversity meansA. merging of different cultural identities.B. more emphasis on homogeneity.C. embracing of more ethnic differences.D. acceptance of more branches of Christianity.2.    According to the interview, which of the following statements in CORRECT?A. Some places are more divers