1、专业八级-39 及答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A problem-related to the competition for land use is whether crops should be used to produce food or fuel. (1) _ areas will be examined in this respect. (1) _ Firstly, the problem should be viewed in its (2) _ (2) _ perspective. When
2、oil prices rose sharply in the 1970s, countries had to look for alternatives to solve the resulting crisis. In developing countries, one of the possible answers to it is to produce alcohol from (3) _ material. (3) _ This has led to a lot of research in this area particularly in the use of (4) _.The
3、use of this material resulted (4) _ from two economic reasons: a (5) _ in its price (5) _ and low (6) _ costs. (6) _ There are other starchy plants that can be used to produce alcohol, like the sweet (7) _ or the cassava plant (7) _ in tropical regions, and (8) _ and sugar beet in (8) _ non-tropical
4、 regions. The problem with these plants is that they are also the peoples staple food in many poor countries. Therefore, farmers them are faced with a choice: crops for food or for fuel. And farmers naturally go for what is more (9) _. As a result, the problems involved are (9) _ economic in nature,
5、 rather than technological. 7his is my second area under consideration. Finally, there have already been practical applications of using alcohol for fuel. Basically, they. come in two forms of use: pure alcohol as is the case in (10) _, and a (10) _ combination of alcohol and gasoline known as gasoh
6、ol in Germany.（分数：10.00）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:_二、BSECTION B/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Actor Dallas McKennon pointed out that broadcast stations are granted a license to _.（分数：1.00）A.entertain and advertiseB.educate and advertiseC.educate and entertainD.be inf
7、ormative and instructive(2).Dallas McKennun said that one of the reasons he likes to act in cartoons is that _.（分数：1.00）A.cartoons are a less violent mediumB.cartoons are a violent mediumC.cartoons are a more violent mediumD.cartoons are an educative medium(3).Dallas McKennon said that for cartoons,
8、 actors are selected _.（分数：1.00）A.for the way they look, not the way they soundB.both for the way they look and the way they soundC.for the way they sound, not the way they lookD.both for the way they act their roles and the way they look(4).In talking about his career in Hollywood, Dallas McKennon
9、said that his work tins been _.（分数：1.00）A.exclusively in cartoonsB.only in Disney feature filmsC.mainly in cartoons and In Disney feature filmsD.both in cartoons and in scientific films(5).According to Dallas McKennon, the old way of making cartoons was to _.（分数：1.00）A.do the drawings first, and the
10、n have the actors record the soundB.photograph the actors first, and then do the drawingsC.record the sound first, and then photograph the actomD.find the actors first and then have them record the sound三、BSECTION C/B(总题数：2，分数：5.00)(1).From the report, we can infer that the parliamentary election la
11、sts at least _.（分数：1.00）A.one dayB.two daysC.one weekD.two weeks(2).The assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri resulted in _.（分数：1.00）A.mass anti-Syrian protestsB.Lebanese parliamentary electionsC.President Lahouds resignationD.the killing of a famous journalistIQuestions 8 and 10 are b
12、ased on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer each question. Now listen to the news./I（分数：3.00）(1).From the news item, we can infer that Bush administration holds a/an _ towards family planning.（分数：1.00）A.positiveB.negativeC.optimisticD.pessimistic(2
13、).According to the former U.S. Secretary of State, _ child-bearing aged women died of pregnancy related diseases each year in the world.（分数：1.00）A.16,000B.25,000C.60,000D.600,000(3)._ did NOT attend the womens health conference.（分数：1.00）A.Madeleine AlbrightB.Marian Wright EdelmanC.Wye-AspenD.Mary Ro
14、binson四、BPART PROOFREA(总题数：10，分数：10.00)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:_五、BPART READING (总题数：3，分数：3.00)11.The idea of “manufacturing“ seems to cover all the following EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.research and developmentB.government-run technology centersC.time needed to
15、go from research to productionD.machine tool accuracy and repeatability12.What would the author probably suggest in the section that follows this passage?（分数：1.00）A.The U.S. should reduce the time needed to assemble an automobile.B.Achievement of world class manufacturing is essential to the U. SC.T
16、he U.S. should take pride in her scientific research.D.Japan is the leader in technology transfer.13.The author develops her argument by _.（分数：1.00）A.exemplificationB.comparison and contrastC.hypothesis-testingD.refuting an opposing view六、BTEXT B/B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)14.Before the early 1950s, most histo
17、rians who studied pre-industrial Europe had_.（分数：1.00）A.used surveys that were statistical in natureB.failed to distinguish between political and social eliteC.limited their work to a small portion of the populationD.relied heavily on birth, marriage, and death records15.Le Roy Ladurie is mentioned_
18、.（分数：1.00）A.as an example of historians who made use of court recordsB.to identify the author of the quotation previously citedC.to prove that the case history approach is the most fruitfulD.as one of the nonelite that had been overlooked16.According to the passage, indictments for crime in Europe i
19、n the pre-industrial period_.（分数：1.00）A.remained relatively constant over timeB.give information about the mental lives of the noneliteC.do not exactly reveal the extent of actual crimeD.have been generally overestimated in their usefulness七、BTEXT C/B(总题数：2，分数：2.00)17.What would eventually happen if
20、 the gap in technology access remains unclosed?（分数：1.00）A.Some students would lag behind in science and math.B.Some students wouldnt be able to get the E-rate.C.Some graduates would not have the skills to use the computer.D.Some graduates would be at a disadvantage in finding jobs.18.In order to get
21、 the discounts in question, the schools or libraries have to_.（分数：1.00）A.buy computers and softwareB.submit applicationsC.be within the 50 largest school districtsD.be connected to the Internet八、BTEXT D/B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)19.“The subway, on which Toronto prides itself, was a laughable imitation of the
22、real thing.“ What does the author mean by “the real thing“?（分数：1.00）A.A subway that is extremely clean and well illuminated.B.A subway that has a magnificent look.C.A subway littered with garbage and covered with spray paints.D.A subway crowded with boisterous children.20.The author seems to suggest
23、 that high divorce rate is related to _.（分数：1.00）A.police and fire sirensB.noises that keep people awake at nightC.true urbanityD.sore eyes21.The author wrote this article_.（分数：1.00）A.to criticise TorontoB.to ridicule TorontoC.to praise New YorkD.to satirize New York九、BTEXT E/B(总题数：4，分数：4.00)22.How
24、would you describe the writers attitude towards current learning strategies?（分数：1.00）A.Distanced.B.Admiring.C.Objective.D.Ironical.23.The writers intention is to get us to _.（分数：1.00）A.rethink educational StrategiesB.confirm current trendsC.think about what constitutes communicationD.reassure parent
25、s24.Which of the following is the writer implying in paragraph 5?（分数：1.00）A.self-criticism has gone too far.B.communication is a more comprehensive category than language skills.C.evaluating criteria are inappropriate nowadays.D.this column does not meet the demanding evaluating criteria of today.25
26、.Which of the following does the writer NOT suggest _（分数：1.00）A.subjects are no longer taught seriouslyB.kids nowadays are encouraged to be self-criticalC.academic standards in schools nowadays are no longer high enoughD.the use of language has changed for the worse十、BSECTION B/B(总题数：1，分数：1.00)26.Wh
27、o built large brick pyramids?_（分数：1.00）A.The Mayas.B.The Mochica Indians of Peru.C.The Indians of Central Mexico.D.The Indians of South America.十一、BTEXT G/B(总题数：1，分数：1.00)27.Which of the following is most likely to be the subject of study by a geohydrologist?（分数：1.00）A.Soft, porous rock being worn a
28、way by a waterfall.B.Water depositing minerals on the banks of a gorge through which the water runs.C.Trapping of water in a sealed underground rock cavern due to an earthquake.D.Water becoming unfit to drink through the release of pollutants into it from a plant.十二、BTEXT H/B(总题数：2，分数：2.00)28.Accord
29、ing to the passage, a sunscreen can be described as all the following EXCEPT_.（分数：1.00）A.it may not carry an expiration dateB.it loses it potency completely in three monthsC.its efficacy decreases over time if kept in extreme heatD.it is a lotion that may protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation
30、29.Over time, flavors of _beers change more quickly.（分数：1.00）A.lighterB.thickerC.0Ut-of-dateD.skunky十三、BTEXT I/B(总题数：2，分数：2.00)30.On which page can the reader find explanations on the Jamaican variety of English?（分数：1.00）A.Page 80.B.Page 100.C.Page 257.D.Page 165.31.On Page 357 are presented details
31、 about _.（分数：1.00）A.Labovs theoryB.Chomskys theoryC.RPD.language planning in China十四、BTEXT J/B(总题数：1，分数：1.00)32.The author is primarily concerned with Duncans _.（分数：1.00）A.masterful lyricism as expressed in her writings on the danceB.concerted efforts to subdue the natural movements of the danceC.po
32、pular misconception about the nature of her new art formD.basic standards for the dance form that she wished to create and perform十五、BTEXT K/B(总题数：2，分数：2.00)33.According to the passage, China set a good example in _.（分数：1.00）A.increasing food supply by fish farmingB.regulating off-shore fishingC.imp
33、osing quotas on the quantity of fish annually caughtD.decreasing fish consumption in order to protect ocean resources34.This passage is probably taken out of a book on _.（分数：1.00）A.fish farmingB.global resources of foodC.fish consumptionD.environment protection十六、BTEXT L/B(总题数：1，分数：1.00)35.The autho
34、r of the passage is impressed by Hong Kongs _.（分数：1.00）A.Ocean ParkB.skyscrapersC.“street offices“D.mix of old and new十七、BPART TRANSLAT(总题数：1，分数：10.00)36.按照剧情，王洛宾和卓玛同骑一匹马。U王洛宾拘谨地坐在卓玛的身后，双手紧紧地抓住马鞍。卓玛忽然纵马疾驰。王洛宾被猛地一颠，身子向后仰去，惊慌中本能地拦腰抱住卓玛，/U这才没有落下马去。跑出很远很远，卓玛放松马缰递到他手中，任他扬鞭跃马，似乎把自己的命运也给了王洛宾。 U黄昏牧归，王洛宾随着卓玛
35、清点羊只入圈。王洛宾想着白天的情景，痴痴地望着披一身晚霞的卓玛。卓玛感觉到了异族青年那双灼人的眼睛，她慢慢地关闭栅栏，那张绯红的笑脸对着王洛宾，两只眼睛满是柔情。忽然，她举起手中的牧鞭，轻轻地打在王洛宾身上，然后转身跑去，远处草原上传来她清脆的笑声/U（分数：10.00）_十八、BSECTION B ENGLI(总题数：1，分数：10.00)37.Epicureans discover a place through its tastes. From the sweet sticky juices of mangoes or lobster, the sweetness of roast la
36、mb or tomatoes, they learn about the climate, the soil, the topography. In the mingling of irresistible spices, the fragrances of cookies and bread, they discern intricate histories. And, of course, in the sharing of food, they encounter the people who harvest and cook it. Fine restaurants are not t
37、he destination, though they certainly can provide part of the pleasure. Instead, it is the markets, neighborhood crannies, farms, vineyards, and docks, that beckonwhere the heart of place lies, and therefore its best tastes. So where are epicureans traveling these days? All over the globethere s no
38、corner untouched by that great taste imperialist, imagination. Yet, in the most recent search of cooks, one thing stands out. The demand for food is not for the newest dish but for the newest old dishthe flavors and traditions that endure undiluted and undisturbed by modernization.（分数：10.00）_十九、BPAR
39、T WRITING(总题数：1，分数：20.00)38.BWhat I Consider Important in Life/BIn the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement, and in the second part you should support the thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural co
40、nclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.Write your composition on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.（分数：20.00）_专业八级-39 答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：10.00)A problem-rel
41、ated to the competition for land use is whether crops should be used to produce food or fuel. (1) _ areas will be examined in this respect. (1) _ Firstly, the problem should be viewed in its (2) _ (2) _ perspective. When oil prices rose sharply in the 1970s, countries had to look for alternatives to
42、 solve the resulting crisis. In developing countries, one of the possible answers to it is to produce alcohol from (3) _ material. (3) _ This has led to a lot of research in this area particularly in the use of (4) _.The use of this material resulted (4) _ from two economic reasons: a (5) _ in its p
43、rice (5) _ and low (6) _ costs. (6) _ There are other starchy plants that can be used to produce alcohol, like the sweet (7) _ or the cassava plant (7) _ in tropical regions, and (8) _ and sugar beet in (8) _ non-tropical regions. The problem with these plants is that they are also the peoples stapl
44、e food in many poor countries. Therefore, farmers them are faced with a choice: crops for food or for fuel. And farmers naturally go for what is more (9) _. As a result, the problems involved are (9) _ economic in nature, rather than technological. 7his is my second area under consideration. Finally
45、, there have already been practical applications of using alcohol for fuel. Basically, they. come in two forms of use: pure alcohol as is the case in (10) _, and a (10) _ combination of alcohol and gasoline known as gasohol in Germany.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Three/3）解析：听力原文1-10 Today Im going to con
46、sider very briefly a problem concerned with the competition for land use. That is, that is, whether crops should be used to produce food, or to, should be used to produce fuel. And um in considering this problem, I will look at three main areas. Tile historical background to the problem, the nature of the problems involved in, in the co
