1、专业英语八级听力-十及答案解析 (总分：20.00，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)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).Which of the following is NOT correct about Raul and his work7（分数：1.00）A.He has been working in the London Denta
2、l Council since graduation.B.He has got an Associate Diploma in Dental Hygiene.C.He often performs dental surgeries himself in his work.D.He sometimes assists the dentist in complicated procedures.(2).The following are all about the school counselor EXCEPT that（分数：1.00）A.she was very kind and unders
3、tanding.B.she advised Raul to ask more questions in class.C.she suggested Raul share a house with British students.D.she spared time to practice English with Raul.(3).What problem does Raul have with English now?（分数：1.00）A.He has a lot of trouble with the technical vocabulary.B.Colloquial language i
4、s difficult for him to understand.C.He cant understand the movies without subtitles.D.New expressions are a stumbling block for him.(4).What do we learn from Rauls survey?（分数：1.00）A.All breakfast cereals are good for childrens teeth growth.B.Many cereals advertised as being healthy are bad for teeth
5、.C.Sugary cereals are better for childrens health than sugar-free ones.D.All children become addicted to sweet, sugary cereal very youn(5).Which of the following is NOT one of Rauls plans?（分数：1.00）A.Work in South Africa as a volunteer doctor.B.Attend dental school to become a dentist.C.Work as a den
6、tal assistant and gain more experience.D.Open his own dental practice back in his country.四、SECTION C(总题数：3，分数：5.00)Questions 6 and 7 are based on the following news.（分数：2.00）(1).Which of the following is the cause of rising oil price?（分数：1.00）A.Job creation improvement.B.High unemployment rate.C.Si
7、gns of economy recovery.D.A strong dollar.(2).The highest oil price in history was _ a barrel.（分数：1.00）A.$86.64B.$85.70C.$162D.$1471.Question 8 is based on the following news.What is the main message of the news item?（分数：1.00）A.Spain has implemented tougher immigration policies.B.Employers in Spain
8、dont hire as many immigrants as before.C.Immigrants dont see many job opportunities in Europe.D.The numbers of immigrants dropped in Spain and FrancQuestions 9 and 10 are based on the following news.（分数：2.00）(1).Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the tornadoes?（分数：1.00）A.They were sp
9、otted from Florida to Virginia.B.They came with heavy rain and hail.C.One severe tornado was reported in North Carolina.D.An industrial building fell down due to the tornado.(2).The video on YouTube showed horrible flashes in（分数：1.00）A.Belmont.B.Charlotte.C.High Point.D.Greensboro.专业英语八级听力-十答案解析 (总分
10、：20.00，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)填空项1:_（正确答案：confusion）解析：听力原文 1-10Culture ShockGood morning, everyone. In todays lecture, Id like to talk about culture shock. Perhaps you think that studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting.
11、 It is a new experience, which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom. In spite of these advantages, however, there are also some challenges you will encounter. You may have difficulty adjusting to a new culture and to those parts of the culture not familia
12、r to you. This is culture shock.To be exact, 1culture shock is the anxiety and feelings of surprise, disorientation, uncertainty, confusion, etc. felt when people have to operate within a different and unknown culture such as one may encounter in a foreign country. It grows out of the difficulties i
13、n assimilating the new culture, 2causing difficulty in knowing what is appropriate and what is not. This is often combined with a dislike for or even disgust with certain aspects of the new or different culture. The shock often consists of four distinct stages, though not everyone passes through the
14、se stages.3The first stage of culture shock is often overwhelmingly positive and far from bewildering. This is often called the honeymoon stage when youre so fascinated with the language, the people and the food seem like the greatest thing youve ever met. Also, the amusement of life in a new cultur
15、e seems as though it will have no ending.Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears. 4This is the hostility stage. You begin to notice that not everything is as good as you had originally thought it was. People dont treat you like a guest anymore. You get laughed at, you horribly
16、 offend a little old lady without knowing why. It is a basic emotion that permeates every part of the experience, from misunderstanding shopkeepers, to losing your keys or missing the bus. Frustration comes and goes, disillusion comes on like a monsoon and the pangs of homesickness can become debili
17、tating.Usually at this point in your adjustment to a new culture, 5you devise some defense mechanisms to help you cope and to protect yourself against the effects of culture shock. One type of coping mechanism is called repression. This happens when you pretend that everything is acceptable and that
18、 nothing bothers you. 6Another type of defense mechanism is called regression. This occurs when you start to act as if you are younger than you actually are; you act like a child. You forget everything, and sometimes you become careless and irresponsible. The third kind of defense mechanism is calle
19、d isolation. You would rather be home alone, and you dont want to communicate with anybody, With isolation, you try to avoid the effects of culture shock, or at least thats what you think. Isolation is one of the worst coping mechanisms you can use because it separates you from those things that cou
20、ld really help you. The last type of defense mechanism is called rejection. With this coping mechanism, you think you dont need anybody. You feel you are coping fine alone, 7so you dont try to ask for help.The defense mechanisms you utilize in the hostility stage are not helpful. If you only occasio
21、nally use one of these coping mechanisms to help yourself survive, that is acceptable. You must be cautious, however. These mechanisms can really hurt you because they prevent you from making necessary adjustments to the new culture.After you deal with your hostile feelings, recognition of the tempo
22、rary nature of culture shock begins. Then you come to the third stage called recovery. In this stage, you start feeling more positive, 8and you try to develop comprehension of everything you dont understand. The whole situation starts to become more favorable; you recover from the symptoms of the fi
23、rst two stages, and you adjust yourself to the new norms, values, and even beliefs and traditions of the new country. You begin to see that even though the distinctions of the culture are different from your own, it has elements that you can learn to appreciate.The last stage of culture shock is cal
24、led adjustment. In this stage, you have reached a point where you actually feel good because you have learned enough to understand the new culture. The things that initially made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand. 9This acquisition of understanding alleviates much
25、of the stress. Now you feel comfortable; you have adjusted to the new culture.Evidently, culture shock is something, you cannot avoid when living in a foreign country, but there are things you can do to make it easier on yourself.10One of the ways that you can lessen the overall shock of the culture
26、 is to learn as much as you can beforehand. But this means that you need to do more than read books or learn a new language; you will want to immerse yourself in the new culture in some way. Look for local groups of emigrants from that country or others that have done what you are hoping to do. The
27、point is to get inside to look into the culture that you want to become a part of. And that means taking the time to learn.Another good way is to slowly begin to dip your toes in the local goings on. Try out new foods and attend different local meetings to observe how people interact with each other
28、. Youll never learn about your new home if you never leave your new home. Meet your neighbors and try to learn about them. Take walks around your home and work place to see what you can observe.So far, weve discussed four stages of culture shock and how to deal with them. in our next lecture, well m
29、ainly discuss how the immigrants influence the local culture.填空项1:_（正确答案：what is appropriate）解析：填空项1:_（正确答案：positive）解析：填空项1:_（正确答案：Hostility stage）解析：填空项1:_（正确答案：defense mechanisms）解析：填空项1:_（正确答案：regression）解析：填空项1:_（正确答案：refuse）解析：填空项1:_（正确答案：comprehension）解析：填空项1:_（正确答案：stressful）解析：填空项1:_（正确答案：b
30、eforehand）解析：三、SECTION B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)(1).Which of the following is NOT correct about Raul and his work7（分数：1.00）A.He has been working in the London Dental Council since graduation.B.He has got an Associate Diploma in Dental Hygiene.C.He often performs dental surgeries himself in his work.D.He some
31、times assists the dentist in complicated procedures.解析：听力原文 1-5W: Today I have with me Raul Sanchez on our radio talk. He was a student at this college, er. how long ago?M: I was here one and a half., no, two years ago now.W: Raul was a student in English class when he was at this college, and he is
32、 here to tell us about the many problems facing a non-native speaker in a British tertiary institution. What have you been doing since you graduated, Raul?M: I was quite lucky when I left the college, because I got a job pretty quickly with the London Dental Council. Im still with them.W: Could you
33、tell us what course you took here at the college?M: Yes, I originally wanted to work in advertising, but I found it was too hard because of my English. And so I changed my direction. Im glad I did, because Ive now got an Associate Diploma in Dental Hygiene, and thats how managed to get a job with th
34、e council.W: What exactly do you do with the council?M: I work with a dentist, making sure that the patients are taken care of and all the necessary tools have been cleaned and prepared for use. Sometimes I must assist the dentist in complicated procedures. Its a demanding job, but I like it.W: 1You
35、 perform dental surgery?M: 1Not quite, but I do use tools to make the patients feel more comfortable during the operation. A lot of my time is spent in general checkups, cleaning teeth and demonstrating good dental practices. I also develop x-rays.W: What exactly were the problems when you first arr
36、ived at the college?M: I was very shy, you know. I couldnt communicate with the students in my class because most of them were British, and my English was not very good. But I thought everything was OK, until I received the result of my first examination. The tutor was worried why I was so quiet in
37、class. I told her it was because I was afraid to ask a question. So she suggested that I talk to the school counselor.W: What advice did the counselor give?M: Well, 2she was very kind and understanding, and I realized that I was doing the wrong course. You have to be an extrovert., you know, outgoin
38、g. I think its a personal thing with me. You have to give a lot of opinions, and I am shy. So, 2she suggested I ask more questions in class so I made it a rule to ask at least one or two questions every lesson.W: So you swapped courses and began to talk more in class. Was there anything else that th
39、e counselor suggested?M: Yes, she said I shouldnt live with students from my own country. 2She suggested I should share a house with some British students. So I did, and my English improved much faster.W: Are there any problems you currently have with English?M: Of course, I used to have a lot of tr
40、ouble with the technical vocabulary in my field, but I picked it up very quickly. Now, its mostly. 3I have difficulty trying to understand the colloquial language of Britain; the way people express themselves here is sometimes strange to me.W: I see. How do you increase your vocabulary? Please give
41、us some examples.M: Well, I really like to watch movies. I recommend that you watch movies you have already seen subtitled in your native language, but this time only listen to the English, dont read the subtitles! Also, it can be quite helpful to keep a journal of new expressions you hear so you ca
42、n ask your English friends about them.W: Lets talk more about your course at the college. Do you remember any study projects you were involved in?M: Well, once we did a survey on the effects of different breakfast cereal on childrens teeth. The ages ranged from 5-12 years old and we interviewed over
43、 i00 different kids from each age group, it was quite a big project! 4We discovered that many cereals that were advertised as being healthy were just as bad for teeth as the well known sugar-coated brands.W: Really? I cant believe that.M: In fact, there are only few brands that contain many nutrient
44、s that help teeth grow and do not cause decay that leads to cavities and other bad dental hygiene. The problem is that many children become addicted to sweet, sugary cereal very young, and do not want to change.W: Um, one last question. What about your future? Do you have any immediate plans?M: 5Wel
45、l, in the short-term Ill continue to work as a dental assistant and gain more experience. After two years, I plan to attend dental school to become a dentist. My long-term goal is to open my own dental practice here in Britain or maybe return to my own country and open a practice there.W: I see. Tha
46、nk you very much for sharing your experience.M: My pleasure.(2).The following are all about the school counselor EXCEPT that（分数：1.00）A.she was very kind and understanding.B.she advised Raul to ask more questions in class.C.she suggested Raul share a house with British students.D.she spared time to p
47、ractice English with Raul.解析：(3).What problem does Raul have with English now?（分数：1.00）A.He has a lot of trouble with the technical vocabulary.B.Colloquial language is difficult for him to understand.C.He cant understand the movies without subtitles.D.New expressions are a stumbling block for him.解析：(4).What do we learn from Rauls survey?（分数：1.00）A.All break
