1、专业英语八级真题1997年及答案解析 (总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：5.00)In sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.BSECTION A TALK/BQuestions 1 to 5 refer to the talk in this section. At the end of the talk you will be given 1
2、5 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the talk.（分数：5.00）(1).In the Black Forest, the acid rain is said to attack all EXCEPT（分数：1.00）A.firs.B.metals.C.leaves.D.soils.(2).The percentage of firs dying in the Black Forest is（分数：1.00）A.41%.B.43%.C.26%.D.76%.(3).Germany i
3、s tackling part of the problem by introducing（分数：1.00）A.new car designing schemes.B.new car production lines.C.a new type of smoke stacks.D.new car safety standards.(4).Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.Germany is likely to succeed in persuading her neighbors to reduce acid r
4、ain.B.The disastrous effects of acid rain are not confined to one area.C.German tourists are allowed to drive across their neighbors borders.D.Germanys neighbors are in favor of the use of lead-free petrol.(5).On the issue of future solution of acid rain, the speakers tone is that of（分数：1.00）A.warni
5、ng.B.pessimism.C.indifference.D.optimism.二、BSECTION B INTER(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Questions 6 to 10 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 15 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview.（分数：5.00）(1).What subject is Mr. Pitt good at?（分
6、数：1.00）A.Art.B.French.C.German.D.Chemistry.(2).What does Mr. Pitt NOT do in his spare time?（分数：1.00）A.Doing a bit of acting and photography.B.Going to concerts frequently.C.Playing traditional jazz and folk music.D.Traveling in Europe by hitch-hiking.(3).When asked what a managers role is, Mr. Pitt
7、sounds（分数：1.00）A.confident.B.hesitant.C.resolute.D.doubtful.(4).What does Mr. Pitt say he would like to be?（分数：1.00）A.An export salesman working overseas.B.An accountant working in the company.C.A production manager in a branch.D.A policy maker in the company.(5).Which of the following statements ab
8、out the management trainee scheme is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Trainees are required to sign contracts initially.B.Trainees performance is evaluated when necessary.C.Trainees starting salary is 870 pounds.D.Trainees cannot quit the management scheme.三、BSECTION C NEWS (总题数：4，分数：5.00)1.Question 11 is based on t
9、he following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Five gunmen were flown to Iran in a helicopter.B.Most of the ransom was retrieved in the end.C.The children were held for f
10、ive days.D.The authorities have passed sentence on the gunmen.2.Question 12 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.According to the news, American troops in Panama（分数：1.00）A.were attacked at refugee cam
11、ps.B.were angry at delays in departure.C.attacked Cuban refugee camps last week.D.will be increased to 2,000.3.Question 13 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.Which of the following statements is COR
12、RECT? U.S. lawmakers（分数：1.00）A.challenged the accord for freezing Pyongyangs nuclear program.B.required the inspection of Pyongyangs nuclear site for at least five years.C.were worried that North Korea may take advantage of the concessions.D.blamed the U.S. Negotiator for making no compromises with
13、North Korea.Questions 14 and 15 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the two questions. Now listen to the news.（分数：2.00）(1).According to the news, the Italian Parliament was asked to act by（分数：1.00）A.the U.N.B.the Red Cross.C.the Defens
14、e Minister.D.the Swedish Government.(2).On the issue of limited use of land mines, the Italian Parliament is（分数：1.00）A.noncommittal.B.resolute.C.unsupportive.D.wavering.四、BSECTION D NOTE-(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 listenin
15、g to the lecture, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a 15-minute gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET after the mini-lecture. Use the blank paper for note-taking.In business, many places adopt a credit system, which dates back to ancient
16、 times. At present, purchases can be made by using credit cards. They fall into two categories: one hasU (1) /Uuse, while the other is accepted almost everywhere. The application for the use of the latter one must be made at aU (2) /U.Once the customer starts using the card, he will be provided with
17、 a monthly statement ofU (3) /Uby the credit company. He is required to pay one quarter to half of his creditU (4) /Uevery month.ADVANTAGES. 1. With a card, it is notU (5) /Uto save up money before an actual purchase. 2. If the card is lost, its owner is protected. 3. AU (6) /Uand complete list of p
18、urchase received from the credit company helps the owner to remember the time andU (7) /Uof his purchase. 4. The cards are accepted in a(n)U (8) /Uby professional people like dentists, etc.MAJOR DISADVANTAGE. The card owner is tempted to U(9) /Uhis money. If this is the case, it will become increasi
19、ngly difficult for the user to keep up with the requiredU (10) /U, which will result in the credit card being cancelled by the credit company.（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:_五、BPART PROOFREA(总题数：10，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
20、空项1:_六、BPART READING (总题数：3，分数：3.00)14.Part of the new design is to be concerned with the following EXCEPT（分数：1.00）A.variation in the typefaces.B.reorganization of articles in the front.C.creation of the travel column.D.reinstatement of its former name.15.According to the passage, the new design wor
21、k involves（分数：1.00）A.other artists as well.B.other writers as well.C.only the cover artist.D.only the art director.16.This article aims to（分数：1.00）A.emphasize the importance of a magazines design.B.introduce the magazines art director.C.persuade the reader to subscribe to the magazine.D.inform the r
22、eader of its new design and features.七、BTEXT B/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)17.The writer suggests that there is no sense in buying the latest volume（分数：1.00）A.because it is not worth the price.B.because it has fewer entries than before.C.unless one has all the volumes in his collection.D.unless an expanded DNB
23、will come out shortly.18.On the issue of who should be included in the DNB, the writer seems to suggest that（分数：1.00）A.the editors had clear rules to follow.B.there were too many criminals in the entries.C.the editors clearly favored benefactors.D.the editors were irrational in their choices.19.Crip
24、pen was absent from the DNB（分数：1.00）A.because he escaped to the U.S.B.because death sentence had been abolished.C.for reasons not clarified.D.because of the editors mistake.20.The author quoted a few entries in the last paragraph to（分数：1.00）A.illustrate some features of the DNB.B.give emphasis to hi
25、s argument.C.impress the reader with its content.D.highlight the people in the Middle Ages.21.Throughout the passage, the writers tone towards the DNB was（分数：1.00）A.complimentary.B.supportive.C.sarcastic.D.bitter.八、BTEXT C/B(总题数：2，分数：2.00)22.In the authors opinion, the prolongation of life is equal
26、to（分数：1.00）A.mobility.B.deprivation.C.autonomy.D.awareness.23.In the second paragraph a comparison is drawn between（分数：1.00）A.medicine and life.B.resources and energies.C.predicaments and solutions.D.athletics and longevism.九、BTEXT D/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)24.Chile is disadvantaged in the promotion of its
27、tourism by（分数：1.00）A.geographical location.B.guerrilla warfare.C.political instability.D.street crime.25.Many of Chiles tourists used to come from EXCEPT（分数：1.00）A.U .S .A .B.the Far East.C.western Europe.D.her neighbors.26.According to the author, Chiles greatest attraction is（分数：1.00）A.the unspoil
28、t beaches.B.the dry and hot desert.C.the famous mountain range.D.the high standard of services.27.According to the passage, in WHICH area improvement is already under way?（分数：1.00）A.Facilities in the ski resorts.B.Domestic transport system.C.Air services to Asia.D.Road network in the south.28.The ob
29、jection to the development of Chiles tourism might be all EXCEPT that it（分数：1.00）A.is ambitious and unrealistic.B.is politically sensitive.C.will bring harm to culture.D.will cause pollution in the area.十、BSECTION B SKIMM(总题数：1，分数：1.00)29.The main purpose of the passage is to（分数：1.00）A.illustrate th
30、e features of willpower.B.introduce ways to build up willpower.C.explain the advantages of willpower.D.define the essence of willpower.十一、BTEXT F/B(总题数：1，分数：1.00)30.The message of the passage is that shares can now be sold（分数：1.00）A.through the computer.B.in the shop.C.at the bank.D.through the mail
31、.十二、BTEXT G/B(总题数：1，分数：1.00)31.In the passage the authors attitude towards the subject under discussion is（分数：1.00）A.factual.B.critical.C.favorable.D.ambiguous.十三、BTEXT H/B(总题数：1，分数：1.00)32.The passage mainly（分数：1.00）A.discusses patterns in company car use.B.advertises famous British company cars.C.
32、recommends inexpensive company cars.D.introduces different models of cars.十四、BTEXT I/B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)33._deals with Marxs intellectual impact.（分数：1.00）A.Chapter B.Chapter C.Chapter D.Chapter 34.The chapter that discusses an important source of learning in high-technology industries is（分数：1.00）A.Chap
33、ter .B.Chapter .C.Chapter .D.Chapter 35.The role of market forces in innovative activities is addressed in（分数：1.00）A.Part .B.Part .C.Part D.Part .十五、BTEXT J/B(总题数：2，分数：2.00)36.Who can enter the contest?（分数：1.00）A.Postgraduates.B.Undergraduates.C.Journalists.D.Teachers.37.Which of the following entry
34、 rules is NOT correct?（分数：1.00）A.Submissions had been published within a specified period.B.No limits are set on content or length of the submission.C.Each entrant can submit no more than one entry.D.A cover letter by the entrant is required.十六、BTEXT K/B(总题数：1，分数：1.00)38.According to the holiday adv
35、ertisement, $ 939 is for a（分数：1.00）A.two-week holiday in October.B.two-week holiday in November.C.three-week holiday in November.D.three-week holiday in October.十七、BPART TRANSLAT(总题数：1，分数：10.00)39.来美国求学的中国学生与其他亚裔学生一样，大多非常刻苦勤奋。周末也往往会抽出一天甚至两天的时间去实验室加班，因而比起美国学生来，成果出得较多。U我的导师是亚裔人，嗜烟好酒，脾气暴躁。但他十分欣赏亚裔学生勤奋与
36、扎实的基础知识，也特别了解亚裔学生的心理。因此，在他实验室所招的学生中，除有一名来自德国外，其余5位均是亚裔学生。他干脆在实验室的门上贴一醒目招牌：“本室助研必须每周工作7天，早10时至晚12时，工作时间必须全力以赴。”这位导师的严格及苛刻是全校有名的，在我所呆的三年半中，共有14位学生被招进他的实验室，最后博士毕业的只剩下5人。/U1990年夏天，我不顾别人劝阻，硬着头皮接受了导师的资助，从此开始了艰难的求学旅程。（分数：10.00）_十八、BSECTION B ENGLI(总题数：1，分数：10.00)40.Opera is expensive: that much is inevitab
37、le. But expensive things are not inevitably the province of the rich unless we abdicate societys power of choice. We can choose to make opera, and other expensive forms of culture, accessible to those who cannot individually pay for it. The question is: why should we? Nobody denies the imperatives o
38、f food, shelter, defence, health and education. But even in a prehistoric cave, mankind stretched out a hand not just to eat, drink or fight, but also to draw. The impulse towards culture, the desire to express and explore the world through imagination and representation, is fundamental. In Europe,
39、this desire has found fulfilment in the masterpieces of our music, art, literature and theatre. These masterpieces are the touchstones for all our efforts; they are the touchstones for the possibilities to which human thought and imagination may aspire; they carry the most profound messages that can
40、 be sent from one human to another.（分数：10.00）_十九、BPART WRITING(总题数：1，分数：20.00)41.BSOWING THE SEEDS, NURTURING GROWTH AND HARVESTINGTHE REWARDS/BIn 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
41、details. In the last part you should bring what you have written 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.（分数：20.00）_专业英语八级真题1997年答案解析 (总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)
42、一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：5.00)In sections A, B and C you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.BSECTION A TALK/BQuestions 1 to 5 refer to the talk in this section. At the end of the talk you will be given 15 seconds to answer each of the followin
43、g five questions. Now listen to the talk.（分数：5.00）(1).In the Black Forest, the acid rain is said to attack all EXCEPT（分数：1.00）A.firs.B.metals.C.leaves.D.soils.解析：(2).The percentage of firs dying in the Black Forest is（分数：1.00）A.41%.B.43%.C.26%.D.76%.解析：(3).Germany is tackling part of the problem by
44、introducing（分数：1.00）A.new car designing schemes.B.new car production lines.C.a new type of smoke stacks.D.new car safety standards.解析：(4).Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.Germany is likely to succeed in persuading her neighbors to reduce acid rain.B.The disastrous effects of acid rain are not confined to one area.C.German tourists are allowed to drive across their neighbors borders.D.Germanys
