1、专业八级-439 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、SECTION A(总题数：1，分数：10.00)People usually communicate by spoken and written language, yet they can also communicate without words and this kind of communication often is more important than getting the content of the message acro
2、ss. Body language falls into this category of communication. Need for body language1) When connecting with a person, we have to make it clear how the content of a spoken message needs to be (1) _.And how we do this tells something about (2) _ between people.2) Often (3) _ are inadequate for this pur
3、pose, and therefore we use body language.- e. g. looking someone in the eyes means something different than not looking someonein the eyes. Functions and features of body language1) Body language decides to a large extent (4) _ of our communication, and therefore we should- learn to use our body lan
4、guage for a purpose- learn to understand and explain body language of others2) How we can explain body language depends on- situation- culture- relationship we have with the person- (5) _ of the other3) Body language is interlinked with- spoken language- a whole pattern of (6) _ from a person4) Body
5、 language signs can (7) _each other to- make a meaning clear- strengthen the meaning of what we communicate5) Some groups have developed a whole specific body language which can be very explicit in its meaning and is used to communicate where the use of words may be difficult or dangerous. Specific
6、use of body language1) Body language is used especially to express feelings.-People may give out double messages: one message in words and (8) _ message in body language.- Most people believe more steadily their impression of how a person acts through body language than what is said through words.-
7、People tend to (9) _ the spoken words if they do not correspond with the body language.2) How we come across to someone is decided only for a small part by the words we speak but for a large part by our body language.-To leave a good impression, it is important for us to know and control our body la
8、nguage.- The person on the receiving end of our body language will have a feeling or impression difficult to describe, which is called (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:_三、SECTION B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the e
9、nd of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the news（分数：5.00）(1).Which of the following statements is TRUE about professor Kimballs survey?（分数：1.00）A.Some people dont want to take it because its too time-consuming.B.The results might
10、not be objective enough.C.The survey aims to measure Americans happiness.D.The survey has been conducted for three months.(2).Which of the following statements about happiness is NOT true according to professor Kimball?（分数：1.00）A.Happiness means good luck in many languages.B.Happiness as a kind of f
11、eeling is something like having a good life.C.Peoples feeling of happiness goes back to normal, quickly.D.The English word “happenstance“ is about luck that happens by chanc(3).Professor Kimball thinks the strong dip in peoples happiness after the earthquake in Pakistan _.（分数：1.00）A.shows that peopl
12、e all over the world care about PakistanB.demonstrates earthquakes great influenceC.doesnt make any sense because the survey results arent justifiedD.makes sense because everyone cares about other human beings(4).Whats professor Kimballs attitude towards Richard Laird and his book on happiness?（分数：1
13、.00）A.Positive.B.Negative.C.Indifferent.D.Ambiguous.(5).“Hedonic adaptation“ means that _.（分数：1.00）A.life is influenced by peoples feeling of happinessB.peoples feeling of happiness usually dips after news eventsC.the happiness goes back to normal after a whileD.the happiness depends on how well one
14、s life is going四、SECTION C(总题数：4，分数：5.00)1. Question 6 is based 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.The news is mainly about rebuilding the World Trade Center.（分数：1.00）A.schedule forB.difficulties inC.suggest
15、ion provided onD.clearing of obstacles to2.Question 7 is based 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.Mike McConnell is going to be _.（分数：1.00）A.intelligence directorB.chief administratorC.head of Americas centr
16、al command in IraqD.Americas top military commander in Iraq3. Question 10 is based 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.According to the news, James Brown _.（分数：1.00）A.used to be a shoemakerB.grew up in a wel
17、l-to-do familyC.supported the Civil Rights MovementD.was the God Father of BluesQuestions 8 to 9 are based 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.（分数：2.00）(1).Why did British force strike the police building in
18、Basra?（分数：1.00）A.Because some civil prisoners were planning to break the prison.B.Because they found a major Iraqi criminal in the building.C.Because they heard there would be planned executions.D.Because they heard there would be an attack.(2).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Th
19、e Iraqi army supported the crime unit.B.British force killed no one.C.Engineers demolished the building during the attack.D.The police unit has been accused of committing many crimes.五、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、TEXT A(总题数：1，分数：6.00)Suddenly Lady Windermere looked eagerly round the room, and
20、 said, in her clear contralto voice, “Where is my chiromantist?“Your what, Gladys?“ exclaimed the Duchess, trying to remember what a chiromantist really was, and hoping it was not the same as a chiropodist.“My chiromantist, Duchess: I cant live without him at present. I must certainly introduce him
21、to you.“Introduce him!“ cried the Duchess. “You dont mean to say he is here?“ She began looking about for a small tortoiseshell fan and a very tattered lace shawl so as to be ready to go at a moments notice.“Of course he is here: I would not dream of giving a party without him. He tells me I have a
22、pure psychic hand.“Oh, I see!“ said the Duchess, feeling very much relieved. “He tells fortunes, I suppose?“And misfortunes, too,“ answered Lady Windermere. “Any amount of them. Next year, for instance, I am in great danger, both by land and sea, so I am going to live in a balloon, and draw up my di
23、nner in a basket every evening. It is all written down on my little finger, or on the palm of my hand. I forgot which.“ “But surely that is tempting Providence, Gladys.“ “My dear Duchess, surely Providence can resist temptation by this time. Everyone should have their hands told once a month, so as
24、to know what not to do. Of course, one does it all the same, but it is so pleasant to be warned. Ah, here is Mr. Podgers! Now, Mr. Podgers, I want you to tell the Duchess of Paisleys hand.“Dear Gladys, I really dont think it is quite right,“ said the Duchess, feebly unbuttoning a rather soiled kid g
25、love.“Nothing interesting ever is,“ said Lady Windmere. “But I must introduce you. Duchess, this is Mr. Podgers, my pet chiromantist. Mr. Podgers, this is the Duchess of Paisley, and if you say that she has a larger mountain of the moon than I have, I will never believe you again.“I am sure, Gladys,
26、 there is nothing of the kind in my hand,“ said the Duchess gravely.“Your grace is quite right,“ said Mr. Podgers, glancing at the little fat hand.“The mountain of the moon is not developed. The line of life, however, is excellent. You will live to a great age, Duchess, and be extremely happy. Ambit
27、ion - very moderate, line of intellect not exaggerated, line of heart.“Now, do be indiscreet, Mr. Podgers,“ cried Lady Windermere.“Nothing would give me greater pleasure,“ said Mr. Podgers, bowing, “if the Duchess ever had been, but I am, sorry to say that I see great permanence of affection, combin
28、ed with a strong sense of duty.“Pray go on, Mr. Podgers,“ said the Duchess, looking quite pleased.“Economy is not the least of your Graces virtues,“ continued Mr. Podgers, and lady Windermere went off into fits of laughter.“Economy is a very good thing,“ remarked the Duchess complacently. “When I ma
29、rried Paisley he had eleven castles, and not a single house fit to live in.“And now he has twelve houses, and not a single castle,“ cried Lady Windmere. “You have told the Duchesss character admirably, Mr. Podgers, and now you must tell Lady Floras.“ In answer to a nod, a tall gift stepped awkwardly
30、 from behind the sofa and held out a long, bony hand.“Ah, a pianist!“ said Mr. Podgers. “Very reserved, very honest, and with a great love of animals.“Quite true!“ exclaimed the Duchess, turning to Lady Windermere. “Flora keeps two dozen collie dogs at Macloskie, and would turn our town house into a
31、 menagerie if her father would let her.“Well, that is just what I do with my house every Thursday evening,“ cried Lady Windermere, laughing. “Only I like lions better than collie dogs. But Mr. Podgers must read some more hands for us. Come, Lady Marvel, show him yours.“But Lady Marvel entirely decli
32、ned to have her past or her future exposed. In fact, many people seemed afraid to face the odd little man with his stereotyped smile and his bright, beady eyes; and when he told poor Lady Fermor right out before everyone that she did not care a bit for music, but was extremely fond of musicians, it
33、was generally felt that chiromancy was a most dangerous science, and one ought not to be encouraged, except in private.（分数：6.00）(1).The Duchess wants to “be ready to go at a moments notice“ (Paragraph 4 ) because she _.（分数：1.00）A.is sick of Lady WindermereB.is afraid of chiropodistsC.does not want t
34、o meet Mr. PodgersD.considers having her fortune told as tempting Providence(2).Why does the passage suggest that the Duchess wears a tattered shawl and soiled gloves?（分数：1.00）A.To show that she doesnt have enough money to buy nicer ones.B.To show that she doesnt care about appearance.C.To show that
35、 she has weird preferences.D.To show that she is very provident.(3).What does Lady Windermeres plan to live in a balloon indicate?（分数：1.00）A.Her subjective attitude toward fortune telling.B.Her desire to impress the Duchess.C.Her inability to separate reality from fantasy.D.Her respect for the accur
36、acy of Mr. Podgers fortune-tellin(4).Which of the following best describes Mr. Podgers personality?（分数：1.00）A.Tactful.B.Humble.C.Imaginative.D.Humorous.(5).The Duchess looks “quite pleased“ because _.（分数：1.00）A.Mr. Podgers has suggested her chance of becoming better-off in the near futureB.Mr. Podge
37、rs has described her characteristics in a positive wayC.she can live a long life according to fortune tellingD.her future is brighter than Lady Windermeres(6).Which of the following CANNOT Mr. Podgers do?（分数：1.00）A.Tell peoples fortunes.B.Expose peoples future.C.Describe peoples character traits.D.U
38、nravel peoples unspoken plans.七、TEXT B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)“When I direct Shakespeare,“ theatrical innovator Peter Sellars once said, “the first thing I do is go to the text for cuts. I go through to find the passages that are really heavy, that really are not needed, places where the language has become
39、obscure, places where there is a bizarre detour. And then I take those moments, those elements, and I make them the centerpiece, the core of the production.“In the sober matter of staging Shakespeare, such audaciousness is hard to resist - though a lot of Chicago theatre-goers have been able to. Typ
40、ically, a third of the people who have been showing up at the Goodman Theatre to see Sellars ingenious reworking of The Merchant of Venice have been walking out before the evening is over. Its no mystery. Why? The evening isnt over for nearly four hours. Beyond that, the production pretty much upend
41、s everything the audience has come to expect from one of Shakespeares most troubling but reliable entertaining comedies.The play has been transplanted from the teeming, multicultural world of 15th century Venice, Italy, to the teeming, multicultural world of 1994 Venice Beach, California, where Sell
42、ars lives when he isnt setting Don Giovanm in Spanish Harlem, putting- King Lear in a Lincoln Continental or deconstructing other classic plays and operas. Shylock, along with the plays other Jews, is black. Antonio, the merchant of the title, and his kinsmen are Latinos. Portia, the wealthy maiden
43、being wooed by Antonios friend Bassanio, is Asian. But the racial shuffling is just one of Sellars liberties. The stage is furnished with little but office furniture, while video screens simulcast the actors in close-up during their monologues, (and, in between, display seemingly unrelated Southern
44、California scene, from gardens and swimming pools to the L. A. riots). Cries of anguish come from the clowns, and the playfully romantic final scene, in which Portia teases Bassanio for giving away her ring to the lawyer she played in disguise, is re-imagined as the darkest, most poisonously unsettl
45、ing passage in the play.Some of this seems to be sheer perversity, but the real shock of Sellars production is how well it works both theatrically and thematically. The racial casting, for instance, is a brilliant way of defusing the plays anti-Semitism - turning it into a metaphor for prejudice and
46、 materialism in all its forms. Paul Butler is a hardhearted ghetto businessman who, even when he is humiliated at the end, never loses his cool or stoops for pity.Wrongheaded and tortuous as this Merchant sometimes is, the updating is witty and apt. The “news of the Rialto“ becomes fodder for a pair
47、 of gossip reporters on a happy-talk TV newscast. Shylocks trial is presided over by a mumbling, superannuated judge who could have stepped fight out of Court TV. With a few exceptions - Elaine Tses overwrought Portia, for instance - the actors strike a nice balance between Shakespeares poetry and S
48、ellars stunt driving. For the rest of us, its a wild ride.（分数：5.00）(1).Whats the main topic of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.The Merchant of Venice adapted by Senars.B.Success of the newly performed Merchant of Venice.C.Peter Sellarss artistic style.D.The shooting of Shakespeares Merchant of Venic(2).When directing Shakespeare, Sellars usually _ the original texts.（分数：1.00）A.selects the key moments inB.abridgesC.completely changesD.keeps(3).What can be inferred about Sellarss The Merchant of Venice?（分数：1.00）A.The adaptation is awkward and meaningless.
