1、专业英语八级听力-四及答案解析 (总分：80.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、Test 1lilist-style-(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、SECTION A MINI-LECTU(总题数：1，分数：10.00)In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them
2、to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note taking.Now listen to the mini-lecture.ANSWER SHEET ONEComplet
3、e the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes.Maslows Hierarchy of NeedsAbraham Maslow has developed a famous theory of human needs, which can
4、 be arranged in order of importance.Physiological needs: the most U U 1 /U /Uones for survival. They include such needs as food, water, etc. And there is usually one way to satisfy these needs.Safety needs: needs for physical security U U 2 /U /UThe former means no illness or injury, while the latte
5、r is concerned with freedom from worries, misfortunes, etc. These needs can be met through a variety of means, e.g. job security, U U 3 /U /Uplans, and safe working conditions.U U 4 /U /U: human requirements for love and affection a sense of U U 5 /U /UThere are two ways to satisfy these needs: form
6、ation of relationships at workplace formation of relationships outside workplaceEsteem needs:self-esteem, i.e. ones sense of achievements and successesteem of others, i.e. others respect as a result of ones U U 6 /U /UThese needs can be fulfilled by achievement, promotion, honours, etc.U U 7 /U /U:
7、need to realize ones potential. Ways to realize these needs are individually different.Features of the hierarchy of needs: Social, esteem and self-realization needs are exclusively U U 8 /U /Uneeds. Needs are satisfied in U U 9 /U /Ufrom the bottom up. Motivation for needs comes from the lowest un-m
8、et level. Different levels of needs may U U 10 /U /Uwhen they come into play. （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 INTERVIEW(总题数：1，分数：5.00)In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark
9、 the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview. （分数：5.00）(1).What is Small Wonder mainly concern? A. It is the aut
10、hors perspective of life. B. It is a novel about a missionary in Africa. C. It is an introduction of the eighth wonder of the world. D. It is the authors view on the 9/11 terrorist attack.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The writer believes that fiction and essays can _. A. bring much fun for everyone B. create
11、 the art of relaxation for adults C. create empathy for others D. create sympathy for the theoretical stranger（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following may be the writers opinion on proposal of going after a Bin Laden? A. Its urgent to find solutions under such circumstance. B. The best solution i
12、s answering violence with violence. C. Violence does not make any sense in such situation. D. Its too naive to propose how to go after a Bin Laden.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The probably reason why the missionary brings harm to others may be _. A. the problem with language B. the problem with understandin
13、g C. the problem with communication tools D. the problem with culture difference（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What is the benefit of researching in population biology? A. It reminds that mankind is just a part of the world. B. It helps remember the history of human beings. C. It always brings inspiration for
14、 fiction and novels. D. It helps keep active minds.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：2，分数：5.00)In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Questions 6 and 7 are
15、based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news. （分数：3.00）(1).Uchikoshi went to the mountain to _. A. take part in a barbecue party B. collect some useful information about hibernation C. practise climbing D. measu
16、re the height of it（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How did hibernation help Uchikoshi survive? A. It keeps him warm. B. It reserves his energy. C. It protects his brain and other organs. D. It transforms his fat into energy.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Question 8 is based on the following news. At the end of the news
17、item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news. Whats the news item mainly about? A. Earthquake rattled the San Francisco bay area the third times within four days. B. A strong earthquake attacked the San Francisco bay area last Saturday. C. People in the San Franci
18、sco bay area are trying to find victims in the earthquake. D. More than three quakes erupted in the San Francisco bay area this week.语音下载（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen t
19、o the news. （分数：2.00）(1).Why is Multiple Sclerosis one of the most frustrating conditions? A. Because we dont know what causes it or how to cure it. B. Because many people are in this condition. C. Because people pay little attention to it. D. Because we need more money for the research.（分数：1.00）A.B
20、.C.D.(2).The study doesnt include the connection in blacks because _. A. blacks dont have this disorder B. only a few blacks take part in the study C. there are only a few blacks in the army D. blacks are not allowed to participate in the study（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.五、Test 2(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、SECTION A MINI
21、-LECTU(总题数：1，分数：10.00)In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLE While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will
22、 be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note taking.Now listen to the mini-lecture.ANSWER SHEET ONEComplete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make
23、 sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes.Conversation SkillsPeople who usually make us feel comfortable in conversations are good talkers. And they have something in common, i.e. skills to put people at ease.I. Skill to ask q
24、uestions: Be aware of the human nature: readiness to answer others questions regardless of U U 1 /U /U Start a conversation with some personal but unharmful questionse.g. questions about ones U U 2 /U /Ujobquestions about ones activities in the U U 3 /U /U Be able to spot signals for further talkII.
25、 Skill to U U 4 /U /Ufor answers: Dont shift from subject to subject sticking to the same subject: signs of U U 5 /U /Uin conversation Listen to U U 6 /U /Uof voice if people sound unenthusiastic, then change the subject Use eyes and ears steady your gaze while listeningIII. Skill to laugh:Effects o
26、f laughter ease peoples U U 7 /U /U help start U U 8 /U /UIV. Skill to part:Importance: open up possibilities for future friendship or contact Waysmen: a smile, a U U 9 /U /U women: same as U U 10 /U /Unow How to express pleasure in meeting someone （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:
27、_填空项1:_填空项1:_填空项1:_七、SECTION B INTERVIEW(总题数：1，分数：5.00)In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview
28、you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview. （分数：5.00）(1).How did Erik lose half of his body weight? A. By taking part in a contest. B. By eating vegetables. C. By taking a surgery. D. By taking certain medicine.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why did
29、 Erik decide to lose weight? A. Because his wife urged him to lose. B. Because he wanted to have two girls. C. Because he wanted to be healthy for his family. D. Because he was informed to do that by his doctor.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What happened to Eriks wife? A. She got a heart attack too. B. She a
30、lso got overweight. C. She became crazy about losing weight. D. She had gained 60 pounds.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How did Erik change his breakfast to lose weight? A. He ate jelly instead of butter. B. He ate vegetables instead of meat. C. He ate eggs instead of hams. D. He ate noodles instead of wheat
31、toast.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What will they probably discuss next? A. How to win a contest. B. What is Type II diabetes. C. How to keep fit. D. How to be a good husband.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.八、SECTION C NEWS BROAD(总题数：3，分数：5.00)1.In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then
32、 answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news. Whats the result of slower economic growth? A. It will l
33、essen inflation pressures immediately. B. It will create fewer jobs. C. It will cause intense inflation pressures. D. It will lessen inflation pressures at last.语音下载（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 7 and 8 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer
34、 the questions.Now listen to the news. （分数：2.00）(1).Oakland is the first city in the country to _. A. create a web station about crime B. put the information of criminals on the web C. put its crime statistics on the web D. report crimes on the web（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).On the map a light green star m
35、arks _. A. assault B. armed robbery C. car thefts D. forcible rape（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Questions 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news. （分数：2.00）(1).Why did British fore strike the police buildin
36、g in Basra? 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.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following statements
37、is TRUE? A. The Iraqi army supported the crime unit. B. British fore killed no one. C. Engineers demolished the building during the attack. D. The police unit has been accused of committing many crimes.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.九、Test 3(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、SECTION A MINI-LECTU(总题数：1，分数：10.00)In this section you
38、will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes
39、, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note taking.Now listen to the mini-lecture.ANSWER SHEET ONEComplete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) bo
40、th grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes.Define Your Core MessageA dynamite speech is built upon a strong foundation of form and structure. Before you start choosing stories and making PowerPoint slides, you have to have a distinct point of focus that makes it easy f
41、or your audience to follow you.I. Decide your core messagesCore messages are designed to get people to act or think differently.Theyre simple, clear and U U 1 /U /U.II. Consider the challenge thats facing your listener Core message provides a U U 2 /U /Uto that challenge.e.g. core message is a major
42、 highway, U U 3 /U /Uand supporting information are connected to that highway by entrance and exit ramps. You can get off your core message to make a supporting point, but you have to be able to U U 4 /U /Uthat point back to your core message.III. A solid core message is easy to followThat doesnt me
43、an that there isnt room for fun or humour.It just means that it all U U 5 /U /UIV. What is a good core message? A good core message is U U 6 /U /U, challenging and proactive. A core message must also be specific, U U 7 /U /Uand morally correct.V. Try to create a little U U 8 /U /Uor friction You need to be a little dangerous because, as a speaker, safe is a very dangerous place to be. A safe speaker is U U 9 /U /U, and often boring.e.g. Heres a quote from Earl Nightingale,He said, We become what we think about all day long.VI. Be the leader people want to followShift f
