1、专业八级-203 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、LISTENING COMPREHENS(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、SECTION A MINI-LECTU(总题数：1，分数：60.00)The American Education System. First characteristics A. No 1 education system or curriculum. B. Department of Education of each state: 2 for the school. C. Public schools: 3 from the state.
2、 D. School districts: - governed by 4 - divided into - elementary school: students in 5 and grades 1-6 - middle school: grades 6-8 - 6 : grades 9-12; take a variety of courses . Second characteristics: 7 for all students until age 16 A. 8 : pass all of the required courses B. option after graduating
3、 from high school: 9 . Admission requirements and credit hour system in university A. 10 : - high school course of study - high school GPA, SAT, or ACT - 11 - personal interview B. credit hour system: complete 12 of credit hours C. admission to 13 : - completion of 14 , undergraduate coursework, GPA
4、 - a written essay as part of their application - a minimum score on 15 （分数：60.00）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:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、SECTION B INTERVIEW(总题数：2，分数：40.00)（分数：20.00）A.20,000 Australian dollars.B.12,000 Australian dollars.C.21,000 A
5、ustralian dollars.D.2,000 Australian dollars.A.Overseas students can practice English with native speakers.B.Overseas students can save money.C.Overseas students can communicate with each other.D.Overseas students can access to local resources easier.A.Private cars.B.Second-hand cars.C.Public buses.
6、D.Subway.A.They can buy new ones because books are very cheap.B.They can borrow books from senior students.C.They can photocopy books from lectures and tutorials.D.They can buy essential books at the second-hand bookshop.A.Up to 12 hours.B.Up to 20 hours.C.Up to 18 hours.D.Up to 24 hours.（分数：20.00）A
7、.They are easy to find but the wage is low.B.They are difficult to find but the wage is high.C.They are difficult to find and will distract your study.D.They are easy to find and will contribute to your study.A.School headmaster.B.Stationery shops.C.Immigration Department.D.Student“s Union.A.Summer
8、vacation.B.Winter vacation.C.Academic year.D.Preschool program.A.Education in Australia.B.Accommodation in Australia.C.Living expenses for overseas students in Australia.D.Selection of schools for overseas students in Australia.A.22,000 Australian dollars.B.16,000 Australian dollars.C.12,000 Austral
9、ian dollars.D.10,000 Australian dollars.专业八级-203 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、LISTENING COMPREHENS(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、SECTION A MINI-LECTU(总题数：1，分数：60.00)The American Education System. First characteristics A. No 1 education system or curriculum. B. Department of Education of each state: 2 for the schoo
10、l. C. Public schools: 3 from the state. D. School districts: - governed by 4 - divided into - elementary school: students in 5 and grades 1-6 - middle school: grades 6-8 - 6 : grades 9-12; take a variety of courses . Second characteristics: 7 for all students until age 16 A. 8 : pass all of the requ
11、ired courses B. option after graduating from high school: 9 . Admission requirements and credit hour system in university A. 10 : - high school course of study - high school GPA, SAT, or ACT - 11 - personal interview B. credit hour system: complete 12 of credit hours C. admission to 13 : - completio
12、n of 14 , undergraduate coursework, GPA - a written essay as part of their application - a minimum score on 15 （分数：60.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：country-level）解析： country-level 听力原文 The American Education SystemGood morning, everyone. Today, our topic will be focused on the American educational system. Intern
13、ational students who come to the United States may wonder about their American classmates“ prior education. Due to its local variations, the American education system appears confusing. In addition, the structure and procedures at American universities differ somewhat from other systems, such as the
14、 British model. This is a brief overview of the American school and university systems. To begin with, because the country has a federal system of government that has historically valued local governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exists in the United States. The federal govern
15、ment does not operate public schools. Each of the fifty states has its own Department of Education that sets guidelines for the schools of that state. Public schools also receive some funding from the state, although much of the funding comes from local property taxes. Public colleges and universiti
16、es receive funding from the state in which they are located. Each state“s legislative body decides how many tax dollars will be given to public colleges and universities. Students in grades 1-12 do not pay tuition. College and university students do pay tuition, but many earn scholarships or receive
17、 loans. Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each local school district. Each school district is governed by a school board, a small committee of people elected by the local community or appointed by the local government. The school board sets general policies for the
18、school district and insures that state guidelines are met. Generally, school districts are divided into elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. Elementary schools are composed of students in kindergarten and grades 1-6. Many children attend kindergarten when they are five-years-old. Ch
19、ildren begin 1st grade at age six. Middle school is composed of students in grades 6-8 and high school contains grades 9-12. High school students are required to take a wide variety of courses in English, mathematics, science, and social science. They may also be required to take foreign language or
20、 physical education, and they may elect to take music or art courses. Many high schools also offer vocational training courses. A course can be one semester or two semesters in length. The academic year generally begins in late August and ends in early June. In the United States, education is compul
21、sory for all students until age sixteen. According to the US Census Bureau, 85% of students graduate from high school. Most high school students graduate at the age of seventeen or eighteen-years-old. A student graduates after he or she has successfully passed all of the required courses. Grades are
22、 given to students for each course at the end of each semester. The grading scale is A (excellent), B (above average), C (average), D (below average), and F (failing). A student who fails a required course must take the course again. In 1970, about half of all American students who graduated from hi
23、gh school went to community college or university. Today, nearly three out of four American high school graduates go to college or university. Students have the option of attending a two-year community college (also known as a junior college) before applying to a four-year university. Admission to c
24、ommunity college is easier, tuition is lower, and class sizes are often smaller than those in a university. Community college students can earn an Associate“s degree and transfer course credits to a university. As to admission to a university, although admission policies vary from one university to
25、the next, most determine admission based on several criteria, including a student“s high school course of study, high school GPA, SAT or ACT exam scores, written essay, and possibly a personal interview. Universities often require students to write an essay as a part of the application process. The
26、length and content of the essay is determined by each admission office. The applicant also may be required to have a personal interview with a representative from the admissions office. After applicants have successfully got enrolled, they may receive a liberal education in most of the universities,
27、 which means students are required to take courses across several disciplines before they specialize in a major field of study. Graduate and professional (such as medicine or law) programs are specialized. At the university level, most courses are only one semester long. Each course is assigned a nu
28、mber of credit hours. Credit hours are usually based on how much time is spent in class. Most courses are 3 credits. However, some courses may be 1, 2, 4 or 5 credits. All degree programs require students to complete a minimum number of credit hours before graduation. Most Bachelor“s degree programs
29、 in the United States do not require students to write a final thesis. Selection for admission to a graduate program is based on several criteria. These include completion of a Bachelor“s degree, the student“s undergraduate coursework, and their GPA. Students are also expected to write an essay as p
30、art of their application or submit a writing sample. Most Master“s programs require students to have a minimum score on GRE, which tests verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills. If students continue to take courses at the graduate level, a final thesis is required for most Master“s progr
31、ams. Doctoral students take courses until they have earned enough credit hours to attempt their qualifying examinations, which are usually taken over several days and often include both a written and oral component. After doctoral students pass their qualifying exams, they are advanced to candidacy
32、and can begin writing their dissertations. Before the degree is given, the completed dissertation must be orally defended before the candidate“s faculty committee. To conclude my lecture, we can say that American educational system has its unique characteristics. First, there is no country-level edu
33、cation system or curriculum that exists in the United States. Actually, much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of local school districts, which can be divided into elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. Besides, in the United States, education is compulsory f
34、or all students until age sixteen. Finally, we also talked about the admission requirements and the credit hour system of the undergraduate as well as graduate program in American universities. 解析 细节题。根据讲座原文可知美国没有全国统一的教学体系或大纲： To begin with, because the country has a federal system of government tha
35、t has historically valued local governance, no country-level education system or curriculum exists in the United States. 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：set guidelines）解析： set guidelines解析 细节题。讲座中提到：The federal government does not operate public schools. Each of the fifty states has its own Department of Education th
36、at sets guidelines for the schools of that state. 每个州都有自己的教育部，为学校设定教学大纲。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：receive funding）解析： receive funding解析 要点题。讲座中明确指出每个州的公立学校都从各自所在的州领取基金。填空项 1:_ （正确答案：a school board）解析： a school board解析 细节题。Much of the control of American public schools lies in the hands of each local school dis
37、trict. Each school district is governed by a school board, a small committee of people elected by the local community or appointed by the local government. 学校由所在区的学校董事会统一管理。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：kindergarte）解析： kindergarten解析 细节题。根据讲座原文“Elementary schools are composed of students in kindergarten and grades
38、 1-6. ”可以直接得出答案为 kindergarten。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：high school）解析： high school解析 要点题。讲座中明确讲到美国的教育体制包括小学、中学和大学。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：compulsory）解析： compulsory解析 归总题。根据讲座原文 In the United States, education is compulsory for all students until age sixteen. 可知，美国为十六岁和十六岁以下的公民提供义务教育。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：requirement for grad
39、uatio）解析： requirement for graduation解析 归总题。讲座提到：A student graduates after he or she has successfully passed all of the required courses.A student who fails a required course must take the course again. 可见毕业要求是必须通过所有必修课，因此空格内应该填入意为毕业要求的词组，例如 requirement for graduation，这里需要自己概括讲座相关内容。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：co
40、llege/university）解析： college/university解析 推断题。讲座中提到学生高中毕业后，可进入大专院校或大学就读。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：university admission criteria/requirements）解析： university admission criteria/requirements解析 归总题。讲座相关内容为：As to admission to a university, although admission policies vary from one university to the next, most deter
41、mine admission based on several criteria.可见填空题下文是大学入学要求，因此答案可以归纳为 university admission criteria/requirements。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：(a)written essay）解析： (a)written essay解析 细节题。根据讲座原文“.based on several criteria, including a student“s high school course of study, high school GPA, SAT or ACT exam scores, writt
42、en essay, and possibly a personal interview. ”可以直接得出答案。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：a minimum number）解析： a minimum number解析 细节题。讲座提到：All degree programs require students to complete a minimum number of credit hours before graduation. 因此答案为最低学分数 a minimum number。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：a graduate program）解析： a graduate pro
43、gram解析 细节题。讲座相关内容为研究生入学标准：Selection for admission to a graduate program is based on several criteria. 因此答案为 a graduate program。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：a Bachelor“s degree）解析： a Bachelor“s degree解析 细节题。Selection for admission to a graduate program is based on several criteria. These include completion of a Ba
44、chelor“s degree, the student“s undergraduate coursework, and their GPA. 学生要拿到学士学位以后，才能攻读硕士学位。 填空项 1:_ （正确答案：GRE (test)）解析： GRE (test)解析 细节题。可根据讲座原话 Most Master“s programs require students to have a minimum score on the GRE, which tests verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skill. 可以直接得出答案。 三、
45、SECTION B INTERVIEW(总题数：2，分数：40.00)（分数：20.00）A.20,000 Australian dollars.B.12,000 Australian dollars. C.21,000 Australian dollars.D.2,000 Australian dollars.解析：听力原文 I: Hello, everyone. Today we are greatly honored to have Mr. Malcolm, an expert on education in Australia, to tell us some precautions
46、overseas students should take when studying there. Well, Mr. Malcolm. M: Thank you, Alexandra. I: You know, Mr. Malcolm, there are more and more overseas students who apply for further study in Australia. What should they pay most attention to? M: Money, of course. In the mid-1990s it is estimated t
47、hat a student living alone requires an average of 12,000 Australian dollars in living expenses for each year of study. Of course, these costs increase with time. I: Then what about shared accommodation on campus? Is it cheaper? M: This kind of accommodation requires an average of 10,000 per year. Bu
48、t it may not be suitable for all. I think it is preferable for overseas students whose English is in need of practice to take advantage of live-in situations with native speakers whenever possible. However, sharing with friends who are easy to communicate with is probably more sensible at first. Also, it can save money. I: Then how about transport
