1、专业八级-465 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)What Is An American?“I cant make you out, “Herry James has Mrs. Tristram say to the American,“ whether you are very simple or very deep. “This is a (1) which has often confronted Europeans.What is it th
2、en that makes Americans (2) wherever they go? We hope it is not the unpleasant impression made by some tourists.Americans carry an appearance which is more a result of attitude than of clothing. This attitude combines a lack of class (3) , an optimism and an inquisitiveness. Also a liking for facts
3、and figures, an (4) and above all a desire to be friendly.Americans are a (5) people. They work like mad, then give away what they earn. They play until they are exhausted, and call this a (6) . They like to think of themselves as average men.They tell each other “Take it easy“, while always rushing
4、 off like crazy. They crowd their highways with cars while complaining about the traffic, (7) to movies while (8) about the quality, go to church but dont care much for (9) , and drink too much, only stimulated to bigger dreams.There is, of course, no (10) American. But if you added them all togethe
5、r and then divided by its total number they would look like what this chapter portrays.（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)(1).William Harris has decided to become _.（分数：1.00）A.an artistB.a teacherC.an actorD.an engineer(2).The He
6、admaster didnt become an actor. That is because _.（分数：1.00）A.he himself didnt intend toB.his teacher prevented himC.his parents prevented himD.he thought teaching was a better profession(3).According to the Headmaster, if one wants to enter a technical college _.（分数：1.00）A.he has to do a years found
7、ation courseB.he has to have at least three O levels at good gradesC.he has to face much competitionD.his entry qualifications are not so stiff(4).Which of the following statements is true about William Harris?（分数：1.00）A.He is interested in science.B.He changes his mind easily.C.He is not good at pa
8、inting at all.D.He doesnt worry about the security of a profession the way his father di(5).Which is not Mr. Harris opinion on Arts?（分数：1.00）A.Its chancy.B.Its not a real job.C.Its easier than science.D.Its not as secure as scienc四、SECTION C(总题数：2，分数：5.00)Questions 6 and 7 are based on the following
9、 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)._ will replace _ to become chief Executive of Manchester PIC.（分数：1.00）A.Martin Edwards, Peter KenyonB.Peter Kenyon, Martin EdwardsC.Martin Kenyon, Peter EdwardsD.Peter Edward
10、s, Martin Kenyon(2).Edwards had been expected to leave _.（分数：1.00）A.on August 1,2000B.on July 14,2000C.in September, 2000D.in September, 2001Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following news from the VOA. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer each question. Now listen t
11、o the news.（分数：3.00）(1).EMI is _.（分数：1.00）A.the worlds first major music companyB.the worlds third largest record companyC.the worlds largest on -line music providerD.the worlds largest software company(2).EMIs downloading trial was between _.（分数：1.00）A.the recording industry and on - line record co
12、mpaniesB.the recording industry and downloading -program operatorsC.EMI and on -line music providersD.EMI and MP3(3).The popular MP3 technology _.（分数：1.00）A.allows fans to copy songs once or twiceB.allows consumers to turn the song to a CD three timesC.allows consumers to send the song to a portable
13、 device twiceD.is a compression format that turns music on compact discs into small computer files五、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、TEXT A(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Horses are used in guarding herbs, carrying men in lands where there are no roads, and helping farmers work their land. Pigeons have long been u
14、sed to carry messages. Wild animals from the jungles, forests and seas are very popular performers in circuses and moving pictures. People realize that, although animals may not have the same intelligence as human beings,they are smart enough to know certain things.Horses are also able to learn many
15、 things. Horses that are used for guard or police duty must learn never to be frightened of noises, traffic, and other disturbances. Racing horses are able to run much faster than other horses, but they are also quite high strong. Therefore, it is necessary for those people who train them to be very
16、 patient and understanding.Pigeons have a natural instinct to return home, even if they are very far away and the trip is hard or dangerous. Men utilize this homing instinct to send messages on small pieces of paper which are fastened to the pigeons backs or legs. In war time, pigeons have been know
17、n to fly as fast as 75 miles an hour and to cover distances of 500 to 600 miles. These homing pigeons begin their training when they are about four weeks old. After a few weeks they can begin flying and carrying messages. If all goes well, their flying career lasts about four years.Animals can learn
18、 to do many things that, while not necessarily useful, are very amusing to watch. In circuses, animals are taught to do the tricks that are most suitable for their physical and temperamental make - up. Lions and tigers can be taught to leap and spring gracefully when told to do so, or to stay in pla
19、ce on command. Elephants learn to walk in line, to stand on their hind legs, to lie on their sides, and to stand on their heads. They can also learn to dance.Once a trainer had an elephant and a tiger. After many weeks of living in the same cage, the two animals became accustomed to each other. Then
20、 the tiger was taught to jump on the elephants back. Both animals became so interested in the act as well as the praise and food they received after the act, that they forgot they were natural enemies. Later a lion was added to the act. This also took a lot of patient training. However, when the thr
21、ee animals grew accustomed to each other they made a most successful circus act.（分数：5.00）(1).Race horses are hard to train because they are _.（分数：1.00）A.faster than other horsesB.smaller than other horsesC.more suspicious than other horsesD.more nervous than other horses(2).Pigeons can carry message
22、s for about _.（分数：1.00）A.two weeksB.four weeksC.two yearsD.four years(3).Pigeons have been known to fly as fast as _.（分数：1.00）A.75 mphB.50 mphC.110 mphD.62 mph(4).Many animals can make circus act together not because _.（分数：1.00）A.they become interested in the actB.they can receive praise and food af
23、ter the actC.they become accustomed to each otherD.they are not the natural enemies(5).Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Elephants can be graceful.B.Tigers are too dangerous to be trained.C.Animals which are natural enemies can be trained to live together.D.Animals can become
24、interested in their tricks.七、TEXT B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Paula Jones case against Bill Clinton is now, for all possible political consequences and capacity for media sensation, a fairy routine lawsuit of its kind. It does, however, have enormous social significance. For those of us who care about sexual ha
25、rassment, the matter of Jones vs. Clinton is a great conundrum. Consider : if Jones, the former Arkansas state employee, proves her claims, then we must face the fact that we helped to elect someone - Bill Clinton - who has betrayed us on this vital issue. But if she is proved to be lying, then we m
26、ust accept that we pushed onto the public agenda an issue that is venerable to manipulation by alleged victims. The skeptics will use Jones case to cast doubt on the whole cause.Still, Ms Jones deserves the chance to prove her case; she has a right to pursue this claim and have the process work. It
27、will be difficult : these kinds of cases usually are, and Ms. Jones task of suing a sitting !)resident is harder than most.She does have one thing sitting on her side: her case is in the courts. Sexual -harassment claims are really about violations of the alleged victims civil rights, and there is n
28、o better forum for determining and assessing those violations - and finding the truth - than federal court. The judicial system can put aside political to decide these complicated issues. That is a feat that neither the Senate Judicial nor ethics committees have been able to accomplish- witness the
29、Clarence Thomas and Bob Packwood affairs. One lesson: the legal arena, not the political one, is the place to settle these sensitive problems.Some have argued that the people (the “feminists“) who rallied around me have failed to support Jones. Our situations, however, are quite different. In 1991 t
30、he country was in the middle of a public debate over whether Clarence Thomas should be confirmed to the Supreme Court. Throughout that summer, interest groups on both sides weighed in on his nomination. It was a public forum that invited a public conversation. But a pending civil action - even one a
31、gainst the president - does not generally invite that kind of public engagement.Most of the public seems content to let the process move forward. And given the conundrum created by the claim, it is no wonder that many (“feminists“ included) have been slow to jump into the Jones -Clinton fray. But pe
32、ople from all works of life remain open to her suit. We dont yet know which outcome we must confront: the president who betrayed the issue or the woman who used it. Whichever it is, we should continue to pursue sexual harassment with the same kind of energy and interest in eliminating the problem th
33、at we have in the past, regardless of who is the accused or the accuser. The statistics show that about 40 percent of women in the work force will encounter some form of harassment. We cant afford to abandon this issue now.（分数：5.00）(1).According to the passage, the Paula Jones case was _.（分数：1.00）A.
34、nothing important.B.very significant.C.doubtful.D.vulnerabl(2).The federal courts are much better than the Senate Judicial or ethics committees in determining and assessing those violations because _.（分数：1.00）A.the federal courts have much bigger power.B.the federal courts are forum for determining
35、and assessing those violations.C.the federal courts are more impartial.D.the federal courts are political aren(3).According to the passage, the issue of sexual harassment must be dealt with seriously because _.（分数：1.00）A.the outcome is not known.B.most of the public is not content.C.many have been s
36、low to jump into the Jones - Clinton fray.D.as many as 40% of women in the work force will encounter it.(4).According to the passage, sexual harassment is to _.（分数：1.00）A.violate polities.B.violate the Supreme Court.C.cast doubt on the whole issueD.disturb a woman in an illegally sexual way.(5).In t
37、he sentence “Some have argued that the people (the “feminists“) who rallied around me have failed to support Jones“ (paragraph 4), the phrase “rallied around“ has the meaning of _.（分数：1.00）A.gathered aroundB.relied onC.was dependedD.relied八、TEXT C(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Riccis “Operation Columbus“Ricci, 45,
38、is now striking out on perhaps his boldest venture yet. He plans to market an English - language edition of his elegant monthly art magazine, FMR, in the United States. Once again the skeptics are murmuring that the successful Ricci has headed for a big fall. And once again Ricci intends to prove th
39、em wrong.Ricci is so confident that he has christened his quest “Operation Columbus“ and has set his sights on discovering an American readership of 300,000. That goal may not be too far -fetched. The Italian edition of FMR - the initials, of course, stand for Franco Maria Ricci - is only 18 months
40、old. But it is already the second largest art magazine in the world, with a circulation of 65,000 and a profit margin of US 500, 000. The American edition will be patterned after the Italian version, with each 160 -page issue carrying only 40 pages of ads and no more than five articles. But the cont
41、ents will often differ. The English - language edition will include more American works, Ricci says, to help Americans get over “an inferiority complex about their art. “ He also hopes that the magazine wilt become a vehicle for a two - way cultural exchange - what he likes to think of as a marriage
42、 of brains, culture and taste from both sides of the Atlantic.To realize this vision, Ricci is mounting one of the most lavish, enterprising - and expensive - promotional campaigns in magazine - publishing history. Between November and January, eight jumbo jets will fly 8 million copies of a sample
43、16 - page edition of FMR across the Atlantic. From a warehouse in Michigan, 6.5 million copies will be mailed to American subscribers of various cultural, art and business magazines. Some of the remaining copies will circulate as a special Sunday supplement in the New York Times. The cost of launchi
44、ng Operation Columbus is a staggering US 5 million, but Ricci is hoping that 60% of the price tag will be financed by Italian corporations. “To land in America Columbus had to use Spanish sponsors,“ reads one sentence in his promotional pamphlet. “We would like Italians. “Like Columbus, Ricci cannot
45、 know what his reception will be on foreign shores. In Italy he gambled - and won - on a simple concept: it is more important to show art than to write about it. Hence, one issue of FMR might feature 32 full- color pages of 17th -century tapestries, followed by 14 pages of outrageous eyeglasses. He
46、is gambling that the concept is exportable. “I dont expect that more than 30% of my readers . will actually read FMR,“ he says. “The magazine is such a visual delight that they dont have to. “ Still, he is lining up an impressive stable of writers and professors for the American edition, including N
47、oam Chomsky, Anthony Burgess, Eric Jong and Norman Mailer. In addition, he seems to be pursuing his own eclectic vision without giving a moments thought to such established competitors as Connoisseur and Horizon. “The Americans can do almost everything better than we can,“ says Ricci, “But we (the I
48、talians) have a 2,000 year edge on them in art. /（分数：5.00）(1).Ricci intends his American edition of FMR to carry more American art works in order to _.（分数：1.00）A.boost Americans confidence in their artB.follow the pattern set by his Italian editionC.help Italians understand American art betterD.expand the readership of his magazine(2).Ricci is compared to Columbus in the passage mainly because _.（分数：1.00）A.they both benefited from Italian sponsorsB.they were explorers in their own waysC.they obtained overseas sponsorshipD.they got a warm reception in America(3).In the sente
