1、专业八级-709 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 MINI-LECTU(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、The American Tax Sys(总题数：1，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:_四、SECTION B INTERVIEW(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.agreesB.disapprovesC.hopesD.doubtsA.24B.27C.18
2、D.20A.it helped him earn extra moneyB.his season was overC.he needed more experienceD.he could improve his skillsA.6B.8C.10D.11A.It is a spectator sport.B.It is fun to win.C.It is what he exactly likes.D.It is a professional sport.五、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、IQuestions 6 to (总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.d
3、urationB.momentumC.prospectD.futureA.2B.3C.4D.5A.general pessimism aboutB.some doubt aboutC.different interpretations ofD.much optimism about七、IQuestions 9 to (总题数：1，分数：2.00)A.oneB.twoC.fourD.sixA.make computer users aware of hackingB.train hacking expertsC.enlighten people on how to prevent compute
4、r attacksD.display the harms of hacking八、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)九、TEXT A(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.What does the author propose to do as an alternative to the creation of the DHS?（分数：1.00）A.Install a state-of-art sprinkler system.B.Reorganize some departments.C.Make better use of the existing resour
5、ces.D.Include the CIA, the FBI and the National Security Agency.2.Why is the author almost certain about the establishment of the Homeland Security?（分数：1.00）A.Because he also thinks of it as necessary.B.Because the Congress is obedient to the President.C.Because it is a symbol of the leaders active
6、response.D.Because terrorism is hard to crack down.3.By citing the Sept. 11 case, the author purports to suggest that the planned DHS is _.（分数：1.00）A.not well-organizedB.not inclusive enoughC.too costlyD.too huge4.It can be inferred that the author is _ the potential effectiveness of the Department
7、of Homeland Security.（分数：1.00）A.uncertain aboutB.dubious aboutC.confident ofD.critical about5.The establishment of the DHS will involve all the following EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.institutional reorganizationB.expansion of personnelC.increase of budgetD.closure of some departments十、TEXT B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)6.
8、An appropriate title for this passage might be _.（分数：1.00）A.The Functions of Keeping a DiaryB.Why I Keep a DiaryC.Calming DownD.How to Keep a Diary7.According to the author, the following EXCEPT _ are good reasons for keeping a diary.（分数：1.00）A.retaining ones own excitementB.recording ones private m
9、attersC.overcoming ones shynessD.helping one calm down8.Which of the following are expected to write good diaries by the author?（分数：1.00）A.Those who are satisfied with their life.B.Those who are satisfied with themselves.C.Those who let things pass into oblivion.D.Those who have something to calm do
10、wn.十一、TEXT C(总题数：4，分数：4.00)9.“Greenhouse gases“ in Par（分数：1.00）A.2 refer to _.A. oxygenB. hydrogenC. carbon dioxideD. air10.The theory about a Snowball Earth is significant in that it can _.（分数：1.00）A.decode the mystery of lifeB.predict the formation of a new supercontinentC.adjust the planets clima
11、teD.prevent another Snowball Earth from happening11.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Todays continents might have originated from the same supercontinent.B.The increased rainfall was responsible for the weathering of rock.C.Rodinia split owing to the
12、eruption of volcanic rock.D.Rock weathering involves the loss of carbon dioxide.12.“Snowball Earth“ might have occurred as a result of _.（分数：1.00）A.ice reflecting sunlight and heatB.the growth of polar ice sheetsC.the increase of rainfallD.the huge loss of carbon dioxide十二、TEXT D(总题数：3，分数：3.00)13.Th
13、e passage informs us that _.（分数：1.00）A.Americans do not understand their own heritage and culture wellB.the author does not mind Americans cultural blindnessC.Americans pay little attention to foreign customs and languagesD.America has no problems in the world because its the most powerful country14
14、.We can infer from the passage that _.（分数：1.00）A.America is becoming a warlike countryB.the American role in the world is no longer properC.America will become the most powerful again if it starts to learn foreign customsD.America shouldnt remain blind and ignorant with respect to other nations cult
15、ures15.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the author?（分数：1.00）A.Some American citizens sent poisons as gifts to Germany after W. W. II.B.A Filipino will probably approach an American who waves bye-bye.C.It may be unfriendly to Latins to keep more than 3 feet away from them.D.
16、Italians use the finger motions to express bye-bye.十三、TEXT E(总题数：5，分数：5.00)16.It can be inferred from the passage that the author would be most likely to agree with the statement about schools that（分数：1.00）A.they should present political information according to carefully planned, schematic arrangem
17、entsB.they themselves constitute part of a general socio-political system that adolescents are learning to understandC.they are ineffectual to the degree that they disregard adolescents political naivetD.because they are subsidiary to government, their contribution to the political understanding of
18、adolescents must be limited17.According to the author, which of the following contributes to the development of political ideology during adolescence?（分数：1.00）A.Conscious recognition by the adolescent of his or her own naivet.B.Thorough comprehension of the concept of ordination.C.Evaluation by the
19、adolescent of the general principles encompassing his or her specific political ideas.D.Intuitive understanding of relationships among various components of society.18.The author uses the term “common ground of understanding“ to refer to _.（分数：1.00）A.familiar legislation regarding political activity
20、B.the experiences that all adolescents shareC.a societys general sense of its own political activityD.a societys willingness to resolve political tensions19.The authors primary purpose in the passage is to _.（分数：1.00）A.clarify the kinds of understanding an adolescent must have in order to develop a
21、political ideologyB.dispute the theory that a political ideology can be acquired during adolescenceC.explain why adolescents are generally uninterested in political argumentsD.suggest various means of encouraging adolescents to develop personal political ideologies20.Which of the following statement
22、s best describes the organization of the authors discussion of the role political knowledge plays in the formation of political ideology during adolescence?（分数：1.00）A.He acknowledges its importance, but then modifies his initial assertion of that importance.B.He consistently resists the idea that it
23、 is important, using a series of examples to support his stand.C.He wavers in evaluating it and finally uses analogies to explain why he is indecisive.D.He carefully refrains from making an initial judgment about it, but later confirms its critical role.十四、PART GENERAL KNOWL(总题数：10，分数：10.00)21.Beowu
24、lf, the first complete literal work of Britain, was written in the _ century.（分数：1.00）A.sixthB.eighthC.ninthD.tenth22.The War of Independence burst out in _ in 1775.（分数：1.00）A.BostonB.PhiladelphiaC.New YorkD.Providence23.The only American president elected for a third term is _.（分数：1.00）A.George Was
25、hingtonB.Abraham LincolnC.Franklin RooseveltD.Ronald Reagan24.The office of the British Prime Minister is located at _.（分数：1.00）A.No. 10 Downing StreetB.No. 9 Whitehall StreetC.No. 10 Whitehall StreetD.No. 9 Downing Street25.Ode to the West Wind is written by _.（分数：1.00）A.George ByronB.Percy Shelley
26、C.William WordsworthD.John Keats26.“The Lost Generation“ which Gertrude Stein used to describe such writers as Dos Passos, Ernest Hemingway and F. S. Fitzgerald refers to the _.（分数：1.00）A.1920sB.1930sC.1950sD.1960s27.The systemic-functional grammar originated with _.（分数：1.00）A.FirthB.LeechC.Malinows
27、kyD.Halliday28.The Leatherstocking Tales, which included The Pioneers, The Last of the Mohicans, The Prairie, The Pathfinder and the Deerslayer, were written by _.（分数：1.00）A.Washington IrvingB.Edgar Ellan PoeC.James CooperD.William Bryant29.By _ we mean language communication is constrained by neith
28、er time nor space.（分数：1.00）A.arbitrarinessB.displacementC.creativityD.cultural transmission30.Which of the following is NOT a national daily newspaper in Britain?（分数：1.00）A.The GuardianB.Daily MirrorC.Financial TimesD.The Observer十五、PART PROOFREADING (总题数：0，分数：0.00)十六、The Value of Animal (总题数：10，分数：
29、10.00)31.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_32.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_33.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_34.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_35.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_36.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_37.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_38.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_39.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_40.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_十七、PART TRANSLATION(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十八、SECTION A CHINESE TO(总题数：1，分数：10.00)41.谁知就在他准备启程前往美国之前，他遭到一个突然的打击。她
30、用从未用过的语气给他写了一封信。信中她以一种简略的、办理事务式的态度通知他，说自己的财产正处于全面崩溃的边缘，因而从此以后她无法再供给他任何款项了，她还告诉他，他们之间的亲密关系必须结束了信中的语气使他大吃一惊这个打击使他心烦意乱。“她对你和你的音乐感到厌烦了，”一个声音不断地跟他这样说，“现在作为她的雇佣人员你已尽了你的职责，她要摆脱你了”但他仍抱着一线希望但它没有来。他登上开往美国的轮船，到达纽约时受到喧闹的欢迎。他在新世界成了偶像。阔佬、教育家、新闻记者、马车夫所有的人都卑躬屈膝地拜倒在地。但这些都是空虚的光荣。他愿将所有这一切换言之得心上人的只言片语。在那几个月中他衰老得十分快。记者们
31、写道，他是“一个外表颇为有趣、约莫六十岁的老人”，而实际上他那时才五十岁。对美国人这种奉承他感到腻味透了，他匆匆赶回莫斯科。（分数：10.00）_十九、SECTION B ENGLISH TO(总题数：1，分数：10.00)42.Bingley was punctual to his appointment; and he and Mr. Bennet spent the morning together, as had been agreed on. The latter was much more agreeable than his companion expected. There w
32、as nothing of presumption or folly in Bingley that could provoke his ridicule, or disgust him into silence; and he was more communicative, and less eccentric, than the other bad ever seen him. Elizabeth, who had a letter to write, went into the breakfast room for that purpose soon after tea.But on r
33、eturning to the drawing room, when her letter was finished, she saw, to her infinite surprise, there was reason to fear that her mother had been too ingenious for her. On opening the door, she perceived her sister and Bingley standing together over the hearth, as if engaged in earnest conversation;
34、and had this led to no suspicion, the faces of both, as they hastily turned round and moved away from each other, would have told it all. Their situation was awkward enough; but hers she thought was still worse. Not a syllable was uttered by either; and Elizabeth was on the point of going away again
35、, when Bingley suddenly rose and, whispering a few words to her sister, ran out of the room.Jane could have no reserves from Elizabeth, where confidence would give pleasure; and instantly embracing her, she acknowledged, with the liveliest emotion, that she was the happiest creature in the world.（分数
36、：10.00）_二十、PART WRITING(总题数：1，分数：20.00)43.Should We Celebrate Exotic Festivals?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 part you should bring what you have written
37、to a natural conclusion with 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-709 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0
38、，分数：0.00)二、SECTION A MINI-LECTU(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、The American Tax Sys(总题数：1，分数：10.00)填空项 1:_ （正确答案：compulsory）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：transfer）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：returns）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：exemptions）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：alma mater）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：nonprofit）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：buildings）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：estates）解析：填空
39、项 1:_ （正确答案：retail）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：payroll）解析：听力原文1-10The American Tax SystemGovernment budgets deal not only with expenditures, but with revenues. Governments raise revenues through taxation.A tax is a compulsory payment to government.Taxes can be levied and classified in may ways. In the United S
40、tates and many other Western countries there are three principal types of taxes: taxes on income, taxes on wealth and taxes on activities.Taxes on IncomeIncome taxes are based on net income what remains after certain items are deducted from gross income. The items that can be deducted and the tax ra
41、tes that are applied are specified by law and differ between the personal income tax and the corporation income tax.Personal Income TaxEvery year in April, millions of American taxpayers begin to sort their previous years income and expense records in order to prepare individual income tax returns.
42、This is the first step that must be completed to determine the personal income tax. In calculating this tax you would be allowed to take specific types of deductions and exemptions. For instance, some deductions that may be made (within limits) from your income are donations to the Red Cross, to you
43、r alma mater, and to various other nonprofit organizations. You may also deduct some payments for doctors bills, X rays, and medicine taxes paid to state and local governments; interest paid on loans; and various other outlays. In addition, tax allowances or exemptions are permitted for support of y
44、ourself, your family, and your dependents. In this way the government acknowledges the fact that larger families require more funds than smaller ones to meet their living costs.The amount of income tax you would have to pay at a given income level depends on several things. These include whether you
45、 are single or married and what the particular tax rates happen to be at the time. The rates are usually revised by Washington every few years. Nevertheless, certain features of a tax-rate schedule never change.Corporation Income TaxThe federal governments second largest source of revenue is the cor
46、porate income tax. (Many states also tax corporate incomes, but at lower rates. ) The corporate income tax is simple to calculate because it is based on the difference between a companys total income and its total expensesits net recent decades it has averaged close to 50 percent.Taxes on WealthProperty taxes are levied primarily on land and buildings. The taxes vary from low rates in some rural areas w
