1、专业八级-87 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：10.00)B Information Superhighway at Work/B The changes in how we communicate make it necessary to change how we think about communication. The Information Superhighway is a new way 1 _. of looking at 1 _ communication. It can be broken dow
2、n into four components. 2 _. People arc the travelers and 2 _ of the Superhighway. Many people plan, design, establish, maintain, and develop the appliances of the Superhighway. Others investigate the news, do the programming, and 3 _. produce ideas. 3 _ is the information on the Superhighway. It tr
3、avels o- 4 _. ver the Superhighway and remains as varied as the people who send and re- ceive it. 5 _. Networks are the roadways that carry information between appliances. 6 _. They are used to 4 data, graphics, and video across neigh- 7 _. borhoods, states and countries. Right now, we become famili
4、ar with televi- sion, radio, telephone, 5 _ and wireless networks. 8 _. Appliances are the 6 _ of the Information Superhighway. 9 _. They are the devices people use to 7 _ ,send, and receive in- 10 _. formation. Many appliances, such as telephones, fax machines, computers and modems, are popular now
5、adays. The Information Superhighway is the combination and 8 _ of all four components, and it wll connect us all and 9 _ everyone. Now, the Information Superhighway is under 10 _ , and very soon more lanes are to be added in an ever - growing network of com- munications information, innovation, and
6、opportunity.（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).From the conversation we get the impression that _.（分数：1.00）A.Jassie and Pauline are classmatesB.Jassie is an overseas student from AmericaC.Pauline and Jassie are talking abo
7、ut a pictureD.They are having American geography(2).What has Jassie already known about White House?（分数：1.00）A.White House is on the south side of Pennsylvania Ave. ,Washingten, D. C. ,facing Lafayette Square.B.The east and west terraces, the executive office, the east wing, and a penthouse and a bo
8、mb shetter are added to the main building.C.It was designed by James Hoban on a site chosen by George Washington.D.It is the oldest public building in Washington.(3).Which one is oval in shape in White House?（分数：1.00）A.The East Room.B.The Red Room.C.The Blue Room.D.The Green Room.(4).Who is the firs
9、t President to live in White House?（分数：1.00）A.Theodore Roosevelt.B.John Adams.C.George Washington.D.Thomas Jefforson.(5).According to the conversation which statement about the name of the White House is True?（分数：1.00）A.It became official before President Theodore Roosevelt had it engraved upon his
10、stationery.B.It derives the name from the color of the building.C.The building was restored after being burned in 1814,so the smoke -stained gray stone walls were painted white.D.Actually the cognomen “White House” was applied to the building some time before it was painted.三、BSECTION C/B(总题数：2，分数：5
11、.00)(1).The general election will be held on _.（分数：1.00）A.FridayB.WednesdayC.ThursdayD.Monday(2).Mail and Telegraph endorsed _.（分数：1.00）A.Tony BlairB.William HagueC.the Liberal DemocratsD.Labor PartyI Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following news from the BBC. At the end of the news item, you wi
12、ll be given 10 seconds to answer each question. Now listen to the news./I（分数：3.00）(1).Palestinians Say that _.（分数：1.00）A.Israeli Prime Minister is sincere to call for ceasefireB.Sharon s appeal to stop ongoing violence is a “lie“C.they believe this time will soon witness ceasefireD.they feel relieve
13、d America supports ceasefire(2).The Arafat aide thought that Israeli Prime Minister calls for ceasefire because _.（分数：1.00）A.Sharons government aimed at alleviating international pressure on IsraelB.Sharons government felt guilty of their excessive use of forceC.Sharons government is demanded by the
14、 United States to stop fireD.Sharons government is opposed by its people(3).A roadside bomb exploded on Israeli border with Egypt late on Tuesday, and then _.（分数：1.00）A.Israeli soldiers carried out the appeal to stop fireB.Israeli soldiers continue to patrol under interim peace dealsC.Israeli soldie
15、rs returned fireD.Israeli soldiers returned fire and soon initiated another fighting四、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.The authors mother died when he was only ten years old.B.The authors father died when he was six years old.C.The author and his fa
16、mily moved to Indiana in his eighth year.D.His grandfather was killed by Indians in a battle.2.What was required of a teacher in the authors hometown?（分数：1.00）A.No qualification.B.Latin - understanding.C.Experiences of traveling round the world.D.The basical ability to know how to read, write and co
17、mpute arithmetically.3.The general tone of this passage can be described as _.（分数：1.00）A.haughty and sarcasticB.condescending and humbleC.domineering and aggressiveD.honest and confident4.The author is _.（分数：1.00）A.a friend of Abraham Lincoln sB.a writer who gives an account of Abraham Lincoln s bio
18、graphyC.Abraham Lincoln himselfD.Abraham Lincolns autobiography5.Which events provided much encouragement for Abraham Lincoln in his political career?（分数：1.00）A.The Black - Hawk war and Law - practicing.B.The Black -Hawk war and the Missouri Compromise.C.Farm work and Law- practicing.D.Law -practici
19、ng and the Missouri Compromise.五、BTEXT B/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)6.The discovery of a new type of ceratopsian dinosaur suggests ceratopsians _.（分数：1.00）A.migrated to North America around 70 - 80 million years ago.B.arrived in Asia from North America about 90 million years ago.C.originated in Asia and later
20、migrated to North America.D.could have moved to Asia from North America long ago.7.The discovery of dinosaur fossil sites in Bolivia is eciting because of the following reasons ECEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.they are found in a continent other than Asia and North Continent.B.the largest dinosaurs in the world a
21、re found in this discovery.C.there are some unknown species of dinosaurs found this time.D.the dinosaurs were believed to be some of the last ones on earth.8.Newly- found fossilized tracks in Alaska proved that dinosaurs migration between Asia and North America took place _.（分数：1.00）A.much earlier t
22、han experts previously thought.B.much later than experts previously thought.C.after Asia became an independent continent.D.sometime around 25 million years ago.9.The passage focuses on _.（分数：1.00）A.dinosaurs geographical location.B.shifting views of dinosaurs.C.migration patterns of dinosaurs.D.geol
23、ogic activity of Earth.10.Witmers research leads people to believe _.（分数：1.00）A.Tyrannosaurus Re had lips and Triceratops had cheeks.B.dinosaurs might have looked like mammals such as sheep.C.dinosaurs might not have looked like what we thought.D.dinosaurs must have looked like birds or crocodiles.六
24、、BTEXT C/B(总题数：2，分数：2.00)11.What is the most distinguished feature of Disney?（分数：1.00）A.Disney was created and built by a person who drew cartoons and set up a company from nothing.B.Disney films were able to reflect the hopes and fears of ordinary people.C.Disney had affiliation with the FBI.D.Disn
25、ey respected the rights belonging to everyone and possessed the democratic atmosphere.12.Walt Disney became an icon after his death not because _.（分数：1.00）A.he was a role model to business people and filmmakersB.he could entertain the public at large all their livesC.he was a purveyor of “subliterat
26、e” entertainmentD.he could represent all that was good about America七、BTEXT D/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)13.The phrase “cinched up our belts,“ in the first paragraph, suggests that the couple _.（分数：1.00）A.thought creating a winery would be easy.B.wore clothing that was too big.C.strapped their belongings toget
27、her and moved.D.prepared for the difficult work ahead.14.The grapes are harvested on a date that _.（分数：1.00）A.may vary.B.is traditionally set.C.depends on the official approval.D.is determined by availability of pickers.15.According to the author, the life of vintners is most controlled by _.（分数：1.0
28、0）A.the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.B.unexpected changes in temperature.C.the sugar content of the grapes.D.the tempo of the seasons.16.The writer complains that when she questioned the lawyers she _.（分数：1.00）A.never got an answer.B.never got a simple answer.C.could make no sense of the
29、answer.D.could not believe what she got.17.The writer thinks that the legal profession _.（分数：1.00）A.strives to protect consumers.B.includes rapacious attorneys.C.does a good job of policing its members.D.is part of an incorruptible system.八、BTEXT E/B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)18.How do people evaluate Eva Pasco
30、e?（分数：1.00）A.A very charismatic and smart businesswoman.B.A conformist.C.A supporter of knowledge.D.A pioneer in combining technology and money - making.19.Which one has not been developed at Cyberia according to the text.?（分数：1.00）A.The Cyberia magazine.B.An online dating agency.C.Cyberia Records.D
31、.Cyberia Supermarket.20.What is the particular way of Cyberia?（分数：1.00）A.Cyberia is built by a woman who grew up in rigidly communist Poland.B.Cyberia is a restaurant chain spreading all over the world.C.Cyberia is able to capture the mysterious zeitgeist of where people want to be.D.Cyberia boasts
32、many different kinds of businesses.九、BPART GENERAL (总题数：10，分数：10.00)21._ is generally regarded as John Steinbecks masterpiece.（分数：1.00）A.The Sea WolfB.The Great GatsbyC.Uncle Toms CabinD.The Grapes of Wrath22.Hemingway is a _ according to Gertrude Stein（分数：1.00）A.lost generationB.beat generationC.ro
33、manticistD.transcedentalist23.If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind is _ famous verse.（分数：1.00）A.William Words worthsB.Lord ByronsC.John KeatsD.Peroy Bysshe Shelleys24.Which of the following is NOT true of the U. S. A. ?（分数：1.00）A.A well -dereloped country.B.A permanent member of the Security Co
34、uncil of the UN.C.The biggest country in the Americas.D.A melting pot.25.Hollywood is in the state of _.（分数：1.00）A.Los AngelesB.New YorkC.CaliforniaD.San Francisco26.Which of the following contains phonemic contrast?（分数：1.00）A.peat, peelB.pea, peeC.pee, peepD.pear, pearl27.Tony Blair may interview i
35、n the _ with officials coming from foreign countries.（分数：1.00）A.CapitolB.Buckingham PalaceC.KremlinD.Winter Palace28.Which of the following is NOT true of Winston Churchill?（分数：1.00）A.He served as Prime Minister for 2 non - consecutive terms.B.He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953.C.He insti
36、gated a reign of terror.D.He first came into power during the Battle of Britain.29.Noam Chomsky is a(n) _ linguist.（分数：1.00）A.American theoreticalB.American practicalC.Russian theoreticalD.Russian practical30.X: If La Coruna defeated Valensia in that match, it would have acquired qualification for t
37、he Champions Cup.Y: La Corona didnt defeat Valensia in that match.X _ Y in semantics.（分数：1.00）A.is synonymous withB.entailsC.positively presupposesD.negatively presupposes十、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:_十一、BPART TRANSLAT(总题数：1，分数
38、：10.00)41.将近九十年以后，毛姆在一次广播讲话里用自己的话重申了这个看法，并作了发挥。如果我没有理解错的话，毛姆先生说的是：人的头脑的基本构造之中具有一种东西，它非常喜欢甚至要求听人讲故事，讲一个开头、中间、结尾都齐全的故事。他还说，现代有些作家过分热衷于剖析心理和进行论证，忽视讲故事要注意完整性这一重要特点，结果使得侦探故事普遍趋于一般化。我感到这两位十分不同的作家所作的精辟论断相得益彰，都是很有启发的。柯林斯是要“讲一个故事”，就在这讲故事的过程中，他形成了侦探小说家所需要的条理性和善于作细致描写的本领。（分数：10.00）_十二、BSECTION B ENGLI(总题数：1，分数
39、：10.00)42.Alice was a B -plus student through her first three years at college. During the winter holidays in her senior year, while she was driving during a storm, her car ran off the road and hit a tree. Alice banged her head on the steering stake but never lost consciousness. She was treated for
40、bruises arel discharged fro hospital within a day. But, back at her studies, she began to have difficulties. Suddenly her As and Bs were becomings She had trouble remembering what shed read and was initable and easily distracted. UAlice was referred to a neuropsvchologist for further examination. Al
41、though her IQ hadnt changed and standard neurological tests were normal, detailed neuropsychological tests showed she was having memory. problems. She could still process new information, but it took longer than before and she became“ overloaded if she tries to do too much at once./U UHead injuries
42、are often fatal, or of sufficient severity to require the hospitalisation of victims. But there is a large group of people who sustain head injuries which can go undetected through ordinary medical examination. There are the people who seemingly recover from their injuries but still suffer subtle in
43、tellectual and behavioural effect that may seriously impair their ability to work and interact normally with other people. They are the victims of what experts call a “silent epidemic.” Some never lost consciousness and others never even suffered a direct blow to the head, yet brain damage occurred.
44、/U（分数：10.00）_十三、BPART WRITING(总题数：1，分数：20.00)43.Write an essay about 400 words, expressing your view on fake commodities. In 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 pa
45、rt you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with 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. Write your composition on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.（分数：20.00）_专业八级-87 答案解析(
46、总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：10.00)B Information Superhighway at Work/B The changes in how we communicate make it necessary to change how we think about communication. The Information Superhighway is a new way 1 _. of looking at 1 _ communication. It can be broken down into four components. 2 _. People arc the travelers and 2 _ of the
