1、大学英语一级水平测试-8 及答案解析(总分：713.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.Do Manners Still Matter Today?_（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Relax and LiveHave you ever felt sick in your stomach during a test? Have you had days when you were so loaded down with homework that you had troub
2、le sleeping? Have you ever been so worried about something that you ended up with a terrible headache?If so, then you are having stress. Youve probably heard people say, “Wow, Im really stressed out“ or “This is making me totally stressed.“ Maybe you hear adults say this kind of things all the time.
3、It is commonly believed that only rich middle-aged businessmen suffer from stress. In fact, anyone may become ill as a result of stress if they experience a lot of worry over a long period and their health is not particularly good. Stress can be a friend or an enemy, it can warn you that you are und
4、er too much pressure and should change your way of life. It can kill you if you dont notice the warning signals. Doctors agree that it is probably the biggest single cause of illness in the Western world.What Is Stress?Stress is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. Th
5、is worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, scared, or afraid - which can give you a stomachache or a headache.When youre stressed you may not feel like sleeping or eating. You also may have trouble paying attention at school and remembering things at home.What Causes Stre
6、ss?Plenty of things can cause stress in our life. Our living and working conditions may put us under stress. Overcrowding in large cities, traffic jams, competition for jobs, uncertainty about the future, any big change in our lives, may be stressful. If you have changed jobs or moved house in recen
7、t months you are more likely to fall ill than if you havent. And more people commit suicide in times of inflation.What Does Stress Do to Our Bodies?When we are very frightened and worried, our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight what is troubling us. Unfortunately, these chemicals are
8、bad to the body. And if we dont use up these chemicals, or if we produce too many of them, they may actually harm us. The parts of the body that are most affected by stress are the stomach, heart, skin, head and back. Stress can cause car accidents, heart attacks, and alcoholism (酗酒), and may even d
9、rive people to suicide.What Can We Do About Stress?As with all illnesses, prevention is better than cure. A very common danger signal is the inability to relax. “When youre taking work home when you cant enjoy an evening with friends, when you havent time for outdoor exercise - that is the time to s
10、top and ask yourself whether your present life really suits you,“ says one family doctor. “Then its time to join a relaxation class, or take up dancing, painting or gardening.“And once you recognize that youre feeling stressed, there are several things you can do. You can try talking about whats bot
11、hering you with an adult you trust, like a parent or teacher. Talk about whats been on your mind and how it makes you feel. An adult may have ideas about how to solve whatever is worrying you or making you uncomfortable.（分数：70.00）(1).The passage generally wants to emphasize that stress is really a b
12、ad thing.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(2).If you have a terrible headache, then you must have stress.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(3).Anyone can suffer from stress.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(4).Stress can lead to a serious result if you dont notice it and change your way of life.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(5).A poor memory may possibly be a resu
13、lt of your suffering from stress.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(6).Scientists have worked out some medicine to help people who are under too much stress.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(7).Uncertainty about the future might put people under stress.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(8).Stress can warn you that you are under too much pressure and s
14、hould change _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).When we are worried, our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).When you feel stressed, you can try talking about whats bothering you with _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：4，分数：105.00)A.Before 12.B.Aft
15、er 12.C.At 12.D.At 11:30.A.Boss and secretary.B.Client and lawyer.C.Teacher and student.D.Doctor and nurse.A.A headmaster.B.A policeman.C.A customer.D.A boss.A.The man might have been able to prevent the problems at the meeting.B.The man should have seen how well things had gone.C.The meeting didnt
16、go smoothly even with the mans help.D.It really didnt matter whether the man was there or not.A.He didnt expect her coming back so soon.B.He thought the woman would eat out this evening.C.The woman looks strange in her new coat.D.The woman looks pale.A.He is not going to Canada.B.He is going to Cana
17、da.C.He is not going to Canada if it is cold.D.He has no idea where to go.A.In a clinic.B.At home.C.In a restaurant.D.At a theater.A.40.B.48.C.80.D.84.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.At home.B.In the office.C.At the party.D.In the Human Resource Depar
18、tment.A.Yes.B.No, there will be several girls to be invited.C.No, there will be another man to be invited.D.It is not mentioned.A.Yes, she will.B.No, because she doesnt like cooking.C.No, she asks everyone to bring a dish.D.No, she is too busy to do that.A.A bottle of champagne.B.A dish.C.Some flowe
19、rs.D.A camera.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.5.B.3.C.4.D.6.A.A full tuition.B.A stipend.C.A full tuition and a stipend.D.He received no scholarship.A.If he remains in good academic standing.B.If he is not absent from any class.C.If he keeps studying
20、in that school for two years.D.Not mentioned.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00)Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.“Isnt it a nice day?“B.“I think its going to snow.“C.“Where are you heading for?“D.“Do you think itll rain?“A.Yes, they often agree with each
21、 other.B.No, because they cannot tell what the weather is going to be like.C.No, they hardly agree with each other.D.It is not mentioned.A.Rain.B.Snow.C.Hot weather.D.Cold weather.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.It is about men entering work pos
22、itions that have been taken over by women.B.It is about women entering work positions that have been taken over by men.C.It is about the benefits of being a nurse.D.It is about the relations between the father and the son.A.His father was disappointed.B.His father was excited.C.His father did not ca
23、re.D.His father was sorry for his son.A.He learned more about the nursing profession.B.His son has a well-paid job while many skilled people cannot find a job easily.C.Most of the people in the nursing profession are now men.D.He loves his son.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage
24、 you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.For protection against other animals.B.For protection against other dogs.C.Just for fun.D.For the purpose of guarding the house.A.Because they did not eat other animals.B.Because they were useful for protection.C.Because they were good hunters.D.Because they always o
25、beyed their masters.A.For companionship.B.For amusement.C.For protection against robbery.D.For hunting.A.The city can be a lonely place.B.Life in the West can be very dangerous.C.People in the West are fond of animals.D.The dog is a useful and friendly animal.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)In the United
26、 States, newspaper reports tell of “crime in the streets“ every day. (36) , all too often such stories have made many people think that (37) are so dangerous that they should be (38) . However, this is not necessarily the (39) . If an individual is careful wherever he goes, the (40) of having a misf
27、ortune in any large city are (41) small.Besides, the police have also given many tips to help people be on (42) against any possible attack.In general, when moving about a city at night, it is (43) to keep to the more traveled and better lighted streets. If you must travel through areas of a city th
28、at are considered dangerous, (44) . Avoid parks in the night since they are too likely to be deserted. Most cities have special telephone numbers to report a fire or to call the police. (45) . If the number is not posted, you can reach the police or fire department by calling the operator on the tel
29、ephone. (46) .（分数：77.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Section A(总题数：1，分数：90.00)Sam Gridley, a boy in his teens, ran away from his familys crowded flat in New York. He went to the wild Catskill Mountain to live (47) h
30、imself. He lived there for almost a year before he was discovered by the (48) world. Here is part of his diary.I left New York in May. I had some necessary tools and $40. At about four oclock, a truck driver and I passed (49) a beautiful dark forest, and I said to him, “This is as far as Im going.“T
31、he driver looked around and said, “Do you live here?“No,“ I said, “But Im running away from home, and this is just the kind of forest Ive always (50) about. I think Ill camp here tonight.“ I jumped down.“Hey, boy,“ the driver shouted. “Are you (51) ?“Sure,“ I said.“Well, isnt that strange?“ he said.
32、 “When I was at your (52) , I did the same thing. Only thing was, I was a farm boy and ran to the (53) , and youre a city boy running to the woods. I was scared of the city - and will you be (54) of the woods?“Oh, no!“ I shouted loudly.He laughed. Everybody laughed at me, even Dad, who once told me
33、about the time he ran away from home. He got on a boat (55) Singapore, but when the whistle blew for departure, he ran down and was home in bed (56) anyone knew it. A) cityI) outside B) afterJ) age C) before K) for D) into L) scared E) by M)through F) dreamed N) old G) from O) serious H) hoped（分数：90
34、.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、Section B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、Passage One(总题数：1，分数：45.00)All of us communicate with one another nonverbally (不使用语言地), as well as with words. Most of the time were not aware of it. We gesture with eyebrows or a hand, meet someone
35、 elses eyes and look away, change positions in a chair. In recent years researchers have discovered that there is a system to them almost as consistent and understandable as language.One important kind of body language is eye behavior. Americans are careful about how and when they meet one anothers
36、eyes. In our normal conversation, each eye contact lasts only about a second. When two Americans look searchingly into each others eyes, they become more intimate. Therefore, we carefully avoid this, except in suitable situation.Researchers who are engaged in the study are not prepared to spell out
37、a precise vocabulary of gestures. When an American rubs his nose, it may mean he is disagreeing with someone or refusing something. But there are other possible interpretations (解释), too. Another example, when a student in conversation with a professor holds the older mans eyes a little longer than
38、is usual, it can be a sign of respect; it can be a challenge to the professors authority (权威) ; it can be something else entirely. The researchers look for patterns in the situation, not for a separate meaningful gesture.Communication between human beings would be just dull if it were all done with
39、words.（分数：45.00）(1).The main idea of the passage is that _.（分数：9.00）A.the study of communication through body movement is a new scienceB.body movements are as important as words in communicationC.all of us communicate with one anotherD.eye behavior is the most important part in body language(2).What
40、 do researchers think of body language?（分数：9.00）A.Body language can be understood and used by people in communication.B.Body language is more important than spoken language in communication.C.Body language has been discovered in recent years.D.Body language is the study of communication through body
41、 movement.(3).The word “intimate“ (Line 4, Para. 2) probably means _.（分数：9.00）A.greatB.closeC.goodD.important(4).According to the passage, you make an American feel uncomfortable if you _.（分数：9.00）A.meet his eyesB.avoid meeting his eyesC.stare into his eyes for one secondD.look into his eyes for a l
42、ong time(5).The sentence “The researchers look for patterns in the situation, not for a separate meaningful gesture“ (Para. 3) means _.（分数：9.00）A.the researchers explain the meaning of a gesture according to the situation in which it is usedB.the researchers believe that one gesture has only one mea
43、ningC.the researchers think that one gesture can not be used in different situationsD.the researchers look for patterns in textbooks to explain the meaning of a gesture十一、Passage Two(总题数：1，分数：45.00)To understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand “the point“. Americans m
44、ention it often. “Lets get right to the point,“ “My point is .“ “Whats the point of all this?“The “point“ is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose should be at the center of peoples thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to “make their points cle
45、ar“, meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea they wish to express.People from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating “the point“ clearly. Japanese tradition
46、ally speak indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend, “I dont think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit,“ a Japanese might say, “Maybe this other coat would look even better than the one you have on.“ Americans v
47、alue a person who “gets right to the point“. Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude.The Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness (模糊) and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with “the point“ cannot be achieved in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thu
