1、专业八级-973 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：0，分数：0.00)三、Darwin and His Theor(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(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questions 1 to 5 are(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.FivA.takin
2、g further photosB.taking soil samplesC.planting vegetation in the soilD.taking samples of vegetationA.popularizationB.pauseC.developmentD.ignorance and confusionA.China and USA.B.Chile and France.C.France and Canada.D.Egypt and GreecA.15 yearsB.50 yearsC.six decadesD.four decades六、SECTION C(总题数：0，分数
3、：0.00)七、Questions 6 to 8 are(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.should remain effectiveB.should be abolishedC.should be discussed againD.should be supplementedA.longest defended borderB.longest undefended borderC.longest undefined borderD.longest coastal borderA.In the days before the vote, the Clinton Administration
4、had been careful to describe the referendum as an internal matter.B.It is critical for the United States to have a stable northern neighbor.C.Mr. Clinton discussed the outcome of the referendum Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister.D.Both pacts will be discussed further with united Canad八、Questions 9
5、 and 10 a(总题数：1，分数：2.00)A.at least eighty-one people have been killed by floodingB.a dangerous goods warehouse has been damaged by fireC.many killed were unable to leave the buildingD.the fire in a handicraft factory in southern China is strikingA.strong win she can never take a great and sudden lea
6、p, but must advance by short and sure, though slow steps. Thus, Darwin conceded that, “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down. “ Such a complex organ wo
7、uld be known as an “irreducibly complex system“. An irreducibly complex system is one composed of multiple parts, all of which are necessary for the system to function. If even one part is missing, the entire system will fail to function. Every individual part is integral. Thus, such a system could
8、not have evolved slowly, piece by piece. The common mousetrap is an everyday non-biological example of irreducible complexity. It is composed of five basic parts: a catch (to hold the bait), a powerful spring, a thin rod called “the hammer,“ a holding bar to secure the hammer in place, and a platfor
9、m to mount the trap. If any one of these parts is missing, the mechanism will not work. Each individual part is integral. The mousetrap is irreducibly complex.And we dont need a microscope to observe irreducible complexity. The eye, the ear and the heart are all examples of irreducible complexity, t
10、hough they were not recognized as such in Darwins day.Darwins Theory of Evolution is a theory in light of the tremendous advances weve made in molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics over the past fifty years. We now know that there are in fact tens of thousands of irreducibly complex systems o
11、n the cellular level. Specified complexity pervades the microscopic biological world.填空项 1:_ （正确答案：five-year）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：controversy）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：modification）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：accumulate）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：functional）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：eliminates）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：successive）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：int
12、egral）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：non-biological）解析：四、SECTION B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、Questions 1 to 5 are(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.One. B.Two.C.Three.D.Fiv解析：听力原文1-5ALLEN: Some scientists of UFOs are issuing a report that may heat up speculation about this always-lively topic. In the first independent review of UFO phenomen
13、a in more than 30 years, a nine-member group of scientists says physical evidence linked to some sightings deserves additional scientific study. The physicist who headed up that panel is Peter Sturrock, who joins me now from Stanford, California. Thanks for joining us, sir.STURROCK: Youre welcome.AL
14、LEN: Well, tell us about the sightings that you believe need further examination?STURROCK: Well, Im not presenting my belief. Im presenting the assessment of a panel of scientist who met with a group of eight investigators. The investigators were asked to present whatever physical evidence they foun
15、d in the course of their research.And the only question asked of the panel was that, do you believe that further study of this kind of case, this kind of evidence, might eventually lead to answers to the problem of understanding the cause or causes of UFO reports? And the panel felt, yes, this would
16、 be a premising line of research for the future.ALLEN: So can you give us an example of a particular sighting they may examine further?STURROCK: Well, there were many examples given, ranging from photographic evidence through radar, through ground traces. But the panel, in particular, is interested
17、in cases with more than one kind of physical evidence. And one of those occurred in France in 1981. It is, unfortunately, a single-witness case. But the witness, who was working in his garden, heard a whistling sound, saw a strange object land on his terrain and then leave.In France, they have an of
18、ficial data collection and organization, organized through the French space agency, CNES. So the next day, the Jondomery(ph) (gendarmerie i. e. , ed. ) came out and took photographs, took samples of the plants. A little later, scientist from the space agency came out, took further samples, further p
19、hotographs, took soll samples, and took samples of the vegetation, which were alfalfa plants. And they found there were deep marks in the soil that would have taken about l ton to produce, and the vegetation has strange biochemical changes, which could perhaps be caused by micro-radiation; they didn
20、t know what.But here is one case with only a single witness and two kinds of physical evidence. The panel really urges a search for cases with many witnesses and more than one kind of physical evidence.ALLEN: I believe I read that you have said that you believe there should be more emphasis placed o
21、n the physical evidence as opposed to witness testimony.STURROCK: You need both, you need both. You have to have strong witness testimony, and you have to have physical evidence that we analyze in the laboratory,And these are really quite different kinds of activities. And it probably would be good
22、ff different people, or different teams, were involved in the two types of research.It may take an official organization, as in France, to collect the data that can then be provided to university scientist or other scientist to analyze the data.ALLEN: Youve also said that this field of UFO study is
23、in a very unsatisfactory state of ignorance and confusion. Why do you think that is, when there seems to be something that so many people have an interest in?STURROCK: Well, I think basically its because there has been no sponsored research in this area. Almost all scientific research in the nation
24、is sponsored by an agency or supported by the institution, like a corporation or an university. UFO research has no such support.ALLEN: Do you think you could get a corporate sponsor?STURROCK: Did you say, de I think we can?ALLEN: Yes.STURROCK: That remains to be seen. Im not looking for it.ALLEN: H
25、ow else would you try to fired this research?STURROCK: Im not trying to fund it. Im simply trying to - were simply trying to point the way how research could be carried out if there are any organizations or any other countries who wish to pursue it. Now there are programs in Chile and in France. And
26、 if three or four other countries would set up really quite low-level research projects, then in a few years, we may have some serious answers.ALLEN: How much would you like to see an answer to the scenario? You told us about this fellow in Europe. Do you have a particular interest in that story, si
27、nce you shared it with us?STURROCK: No, I have no particular interest in any particular story. I find it a challenge that there have been UFO re- orts for 50 years, arid they have been pretty much ignored for 50 years. I hope they will not be ignored for the next 50 years.ALLEN: And what about you p
28、ersonally? Are we alone? Do you think something or someone has landed here?STURROCK: Oh, that is entirely a separate issue. Most astronomers and most physicists believe that we probably are not alone, that there are other life forms on other planets or on other stars. But most physicists believe it
29、is quite possible to travel from one star to another.ALLEN: Peter Sturrock, thanks for joining us.A.taking further photosB.taking soil samplesC.planting vegetation in the soil D.taking samples of vegetation解析：A.popularizationB.pauseC.developmentD.ignorance and confusion 解析：A.China and USA.B.Chile an
30、d France. C.France and Canada.D.Egypt and Greec解析：A.15 yearsB.50 years C.six decadesD.four decades解析：六、SECTION C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Questions 6 to 8 are(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.should remain effectiveB.should be abolishedC.should be discussed again D.should be supplemented解析：听力原文6-8Here in Washington, the Clin
31、ton Administration is reaffirming the importance of close ties between the US and a united Canada. Mr Clinton discussed the outcome of the referendum Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien. VOA White House correspondent Debora Tate reports. “In the days ahead of the vote, the Clinton Adm
32、inistration had been careful to describe the referendum as an internal matter but had emphasized the importance of US ties with a united Canada. A day after the vote, it was the same message. White House spokesman Mike McCurry says President Clinton spoken by telephone with Canadian Prime Minister J
33、ean Chretien after the ballots were counted Monday night.“ He reaffirmed the importance of the close relationship that exists between the United States and Canada and said once again how valuable that partnership is between the United States and a strong and united Canada. At the State Department, s
34、pokesman Nicholas Bums noted that the US border with Canada is the longest undefended border in the world and therefore he said it is critical for the United States to have a stable northern neighbor. Mr. Bums said the United States is fortunate to keep in place a free trade treaty and a defense all
35、iance with a united Canada. Both pacts would have had to be negotiated with a separate Quebec, Debora Tate. VOA News at the White House.A.longest defended borderB.longest undefended border C.longest undefined borderD.longest coastal border解析：A.In the days before the vote, the Clinton Administration
36、had been careful to describe the referendum as an internal matter.B.It is critical for the United States to have a stable northern neighbor.C.Mr. Clinton discussed the outcome of the referendum Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister.D.Both pacts will be discussed further with united Canad 解析：八、Questio
37、ns 9 and 10 a(总题数：1，分数：2.00)A.at least eighty-one people have been killed by floodingB.a dangerous goods warehouse has been damaged by fireC.many killed were unable to leave the buildingD.the fire in a handicraft factory in southern China is striking 解析：听力原文9-10At least eighty-one people are reporte
38、d to have died during a fire in a handicraft factory in southern China. As we hear from VOAs Max Rusten many of those killed are reported to have been unable to leave the building because of locked doors and windows. “Beijing-hacked newspapers say most of the victims died of suffocation as they trie
39、d to escape from a three-storey a few kilometers from Chinas border with Hong Kong. They say factory managers locked windows to guard against theft and failed to meet demands from fire authorities for improved safety standards. Strong winds made it difficult for tire-fighters to put it out. Most of
40、those killed are reported to have been young women. The fire is the latest in a series of fire-related accidents in southern China. Fourteen people died in a fire in an overcrowded dormitory last month. At least fifteen people were killed in an explosion at a dangerous goods ware house earlier in th
41、e year. Observers in Hong Kong say rapid economic growth in southern China, particularly in the manufacturing industry, has out paced the governments ability to maintain adequate safety standards. Max Rusten, VOA news, Hong Kong. /A.strong win& and lack of waterB.rapid economic growthC.locked doors
42、and windowsD.overcrowded people 解析：九、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、TEXT A(总题数：4，分数：4.00)1.How did Renault test drive the Racoon?（分数：1.00）A.Over rocky terrain.B.In actual reality.C.Over French country roads.D.In virtual reality. 解析：该题词：Renault 如何测试和驾驶 Racoon?A项意为“在岩石地带”。B 项意为“在真切的现实中”，C项意为“在法国乡村
43、的路上”。D 项意为“在虚幻的现实”。在本文的第五段中可以找到线索：Visual reality will allow engineers to peer inside the working parts of a vehicleDesigners will watch bearings move，oil flow，gears mesh and hydraulics pump。因此可判定 D项为正确选项。2.Why will Boeing not need a replica of the 777?（分数：1.00）A.It can use computers to check the des
44、ign. B.It already has enough experience with plans.C.It will only need to upgrade the replica of the previous model.D.It can make sure all the bits fit together.解析：该题问：为什么 Boeing不需要 the777的复制品?A 项意为“它能用电脑检查设计”。B 项意为“它对计划有足够的经验”。C 项意为“它只需要给以前模型的复制品升级”。D 项意为“它能使所有的零件安装在一起”。从本文第三段可以找到线索：Powerful comput
45、er-aided design(CAD) systems can replace with a click of a computer mouse hours of.及 Its CAD system will take care of that。因此可以判断 A项为正确选项。3.How does that Racoon cross water?（分数：1.00）A.It swims.B.It raises its nose.C.It uses hydrojets. D.It uses its four-wheel drive解析：该题问：Racoon 是如何过河的?A 项意为“它游泳”；D 项
46、表示“它抬起它的鼻子”；C 项意为“它用 hydro-jets”； D 项意为“它用它的四轮”，可以从第一段中找到线索：And when it comes to a river，it turns amphibious：two hyaro jets power it along by blasting water under its body，因此可判断 C项为正确选项。4.What is Renault most famous for?（分数：1.00）A.Startlingly different cars.B.Family ears. C.Advances in design.D.Boat
47、 and train design.解析：该题问：Renault 固什么而得名?A 项意为“使人吃惊的不同的车”B 项意为“家用车”；C 项意为“在设计上的前进”；D 项意为“船和火车设计”。从第三段中可以找到线索：Renault，a rather conservative French state-owned carmaker，better known for its family hatchbacks。因此可知 B项为正确选项。十一、TEXT B(总题数：4，分数：4.00)5.Why would a terrorist go to the Atomic Energy commission
48、s public reading room?（分数：1.00）A.To find nut how to design a bomb.B.To find out where to steal plutonium.C.To look at files of secret information. D.To find out where to stem an atomic bom解析：该题问：为什么恐怖分子会去原予能委员会公共阅览室?A 项意为“为了查找设计炸弹的方法”B 项意为“为了查询去哪里偷钚”。C 项意为“查阅秘密资料档案”。D 项意为“为了查询去哪里偷窃原子弹”。从第六段可以找到线索，叙述者把华盛顿的原子能委员会公共阅览室描述成炸弹设计师在计划偷窃钚时第一个要光顾的地方。在那里的档案中任何人都能查阅到国内每一个民用核装置的设计方案。6.What does “this“ refer to in the expression “this appears less of a hazard“ ?（分数：1.00）A.Some foreign power.B.The design of the security systems.C.A terroris
