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1、专业八级-972 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、Dont expect Starbuc(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.he has some mental problemsB.he

2、 is too old to know what he is doingC.he wants to have a good ChristmasD.he has got into the habit of stealingA.doesnt really think about itB.dislike it very muchC.worries about it greatlyD.wants a reformA.violenceB.compromiseC.forearmsD.policeA.threatened the policeB.took some hostagesC.robbed a ba

3、nkD.locked himself in a houseA.Power.B.Skill.C.Patience.D.Weapons.六、SECTION C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Question 6-8 is base(总题数：1，分数：3.00)A.1,713B.1,711C.1,782D.1,730A.Bush met Iraqi Prime Minister on FridayB.Brzezinski is a member of Republican PartyC.American people have no much confidence in the war in Ir

4、aqD.Bush believed that the future would be toughA.Saddam Husseins former regime membersB.terrorists trained by al-JaafariC.war. criminalsD.all of above八、Questions 9 and 10 a(总题数：1，分数：2.00)A.FishermenB.ScientistsC.TouristsD.SuffersA.Their goal is only to prove the huge waves existenceB.They went to s

5、tudy the wavesC.They wanted to fide one as well as to prove its existenceD.They get sail just out of fun九、PART READING COMPR(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十、TEXT A(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、The ivory-billed woo(总题数：5，分数：5.00)1.By saying that the book of “Grail Bird“ could “easily be a book about the hunt for Bigfoot“, the a

6、uthor means that _.（分数：1.00）A.the book is merely about the hunt for impossible things.B.if the bird had not been discovered by the researchers, the book would have been like all the books about Bigfoot - only legends, no facts and truths.C.the hunt for the ivory-billed woodpecker enjoys similarity t

7、o the hunt for Bigfoot, because both of them are rare animals.D.the book is about the human obsession of finding legendary animals and about their guilty conscience facing nature.2.Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Fielding Lewis has taken two pictures of the bird, but it was

8、too fuzzy and he was mistakenly discredited.B.The author believes that the woodpecker-whisperer do have a telepathic connection to the birds.C.The quality of the book may not so perfect in itself, but there is still something to be cherished and reflected on.D.There is much sweating, sitting and wai

9、ting before the completion of the book.3.Concerning the style of the book, it is revealed in the text that _.（分数：1.00）A.it is a normal book of discovering trip, with no particular style.B.it is stylish in its narration and the characters are vivid.C.its style is not so perfect especially concerning

10、the trivia/talks of the characters and the too incidental details.D.readers do not like the trivial style of this book.4.According to the text, the ivory-billed woodpecker _.（分数：1.00）A.is extinct since the year of 1994.B.was found by a group of 17 researchers through the internet.C.is called “Grail

11、Bird“ because it is hallowed to the degree of holiness.D.is so famous that it has become a symbol of the spoiled relationship between human beings and nature.5.From this article, we may draw the conclusion that _.（分数：1.00）A.The focus on the bird is an important yet missing characteristic, and withou

12、t it even the successful discovery will seem hollow.B.It is not the bird but the human efforts that attract a lot of readers attention.C.The article argues that the book is with great content and great focus.D.Although the book is not stylish, readers still find interesting things in its characteriz

13、ation and extended hist0ry of the bird.十二、TEXT B(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十三、We all know that pro(总题数：3，分数：3.00)6.In the late 1950s, for the first time a computer programming language _.（分数：1.00）A.began using binary numbersB.was used to implement the Unix operating systemC.was put into the marketD.was used for

14、 modeling physical and environmental events7.Which programming language is designed for the instruction of youngsters?（分数：1.00）A.BASICB.FORTRANC.ALGOLD.LOGO8.The 3rd generation of programming language shares all the following characteristics EXCETP _.（分数：1.00）A.it is used in designing software.B.it

15、is hardware-independent.C.is should be translated into the computer language by software.D.it is designed to solve some specific problem.十四、TEXT C(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十五、In sixteenth-century(总题数：4，分数：4.00)9.Which of the following is NOT an element of the code of etiquette?（分数：1.00）A.Respect for age.B.Form

16、al compliments.C.Proper introductions at social functions.D.Eating with a fork rather than fingers.10.One characteristic of the rich classes of a declining society is their tendency to _.（分数：1.00）A.take in the recently wealthyB.retreat within themselves.C.produce publications on manners.D.change the

17、 laws of etiquette11.According to the writer which of the following is put of chivalry? A knight should _.（分数：1.00）A.inspire his lady to perform valiant deeds.B.perform deeds which would inspire romantic songs.C.express his love for his lady from a distance.D.regard his lady as strong and independen

18、t12.Etiquette as an art of gracious living is quoted as a feature of which country?（分数：1.00）A.EgyptB.18th century France.C.Renaissance Italy.D.England.十六、TEXT D(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十七、Robert Congel, a com(总题数：3，分数：3.00)13.After a false start, countless changes of plan and great local opposition, _.（分数：1.0

19、0）A.Congels confidence finally broke down.B.Congel decided to modify the plan.C.Congel starts again without losing his confidence.D.Congel consulted Congress for suggestions.14.The mall is astounding because _.（分数：1.00）A.It is large.B.It is environmentally friendly.C.The incentive Congress has given

20、 to it.D.Both A andB.15.From the article, we may note that _.（分数：1.00）A.Senator Hillary Clinton greatly supports the plan and persuaded Congress to provide financial help.B.The mall will be clean because it will only use renewable energy.C.All the people believe that the mall will upstate American a

21、iling economy.D.A lot of companies will benefit from the incentives of Congress.十八、TEXT E(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十九、The biggest problem (总题数：5，分数：5.00)16.The objection to the development of Chiles tourism might be all EXCEPT that it _.（分数：1.00）A.is ambitious and unrealistic.B.politically sensitive.C.will bri

22、ng harm to culture.D.well cause pollution in the area17.According to the author, Chiles greatest attraction is _.（分数：1.00）A.the unspoiled beaches.B.the dry and hot desert.C.the famous mountain range.D.the high standard of services.18.Chile is disadvantaged in the promotion of its tourism by _.（分数：1.

23、00）A.geographical location.B.guerrilla warfare.C.political instability.D.street crime.19.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.20.Many of Chiles

24、tourists used to come from EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A. . .B.the Far East.C.western Europe.D.her neighbors.二十、PART GENERAL KNOWL(总题数：10，分数：10.00)21.Which king summoned “model parliament“ in 1295?（分数：1.00）A.William B.William C.EdwardD.Henry 22._ is the outstanding representative of Aestheticism in British li

25、terature history?（分数：1.00）A.WildeB.YeatsC.S. EliotD.Rossetti23.The publication of _ established Emerson as the most eloquent spokesman of the New England Transcenden- talism.（分数：1.00）A.NatureB.Self-RelianceC.The Over-SoulD.The American Scholar24.When the Cold War began, who was the president of U.S.

26、A?（分数：1.00）A.RooseveltB.AchesonC.EisenhowerD.Truman25._ is know as the “All Estates Parliament“（分数：1.00）A.The Parliament of 1265B.The Parliament of 1266C.The Parliament of 1267D.The Parliament of 126926.What is the relationship between the following two sentences?(a) He married a blonde heiress.(b)

27、He married a blonde.（分数：1.00）A.presuppositionB.implicatureC.entailmentD.anomaly27._ refers to the phenomenon that the same word may have a set of different meanings.（分数：1.00）A.homonymyB.antonymyC.polysemyD.homophony28.At beginning of the 2nd world war, Britain took the policy of _.（分数：1.00）A.appease

28、mentB.active attackC.peaceD.neutral29.How does the Wars of the Roses get the name?（分数：1.00）A.the war is righted to get the rosesB.the war took place in the time when roses were in blossomC.the war was righted because of love affairD.the two sides raised the banner of rose30._ is the leading general

29、of the South in the American Civil War.（分数：1.00）A.GrantB.ShermanC.MarshallD.Robert Lee二十一、PART PROOFREADDING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十二、The changes in langu(总题数：10，分数：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.

30、（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:_二十三、PART TRANSLATION(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二十四、SECTION A CHINESE TO(总题数：1，分数：10.00)41.人类自有文化就有文化交流。人类文化从整体来说，是各国、各国民族文化汇聚，交流的产物。现代国际间的文化交流，更足以空前的规模、内容、形式和手段，在直接间接地进行着。当今的世界，既非丝绸之路时代，亦非马可波罗时代。从上海去东京，只需两个多小时，相当于从北京到杭州的时间。从中国去地球另一端美国，也能在日历上的同一天到达。昔日遥远的地距离，被

31、现代科学技术一下缩短到令人难以置信的程度。这是人类文明进步的共同成果。不论是中国的还是外国的历史经验一再证明：文化需要交流。只有交流，才能相互学习，相互了解；只有交流，才能共同去促进人类智慧向着一座又一座高峰发展，并共同享用其成果。（分数：10.00）_二十五、SECTION B ENGLISH TO(总题数：1，分数：10.00)42.At times my heart cries out with longing to see all these things. If I can get so much pleasure from mere touch, how much more bea

32、uty must be revealed by sight. Yet, those who have eyes apparently see little, the panorama of color and action which fills the world is taken for granted. It is human, perhaps, to appreciate little that which we have and to long for that which we have not, but it is a great pity that in the world o

33、f light the gift of sight is used only as a mere conveniences rather than as a means of adding fullness to life.If I were the president of a university I should establish a compulsory course in “How to Use Your Eyes“. The professor would try to show his pupils how they could add joy to their lives b

34、y really seeing what passes unnoticed before them. He would try to awake their dormant and sluggish faculties.（分数：10.00）_二十六、PART WRITING(总题数：1，分数：20.00)43.Nowadays, there is a new trend among college students. Many of them have moved out to live outside the campus, some for love, and some for the c

35、onvenience of life or study. They want to live alone and always declare that they need their own room. Should the students live in the dormitory or live alone? Whats your opinion about th_is? Write an article of about 400 words on this and supply a title for your article.In the first part of your wr

36、iting 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 to a natural conclusion or a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropria

37、teness. 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-972 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、Dont expect Starbuc(总题数：1，分数：10.00)填空项 1:_ （正确答案：makeovers）解析：听力原文-J

38、ust outside its wooded headquarters campus, McDonalds Corp. is offering sneak previews of its fast-food future.Now playing at its new flagship restaurant: Digital-media kiosks for burning CDs, downloading cell-phone ring tones and printing photos. Dozens of plasma-screen TVs. Wi-Fi Internet access.

39、New chicken sandwiches. Double-lane drivethrus. And an adjoining Mc Cafe with gourmet coffees, fancy pastries and a fireplace.Coming soon: Other menu items and concepts not yet released to a general audience.Dont expect Starbucks-like makeovers like this one at the 13,600 U.S. McDonalds, or 30,000-p

40、lus worldwide; the Oak Brook restaurant, which opened late last month, doubles as public restaurant and test site. But the worlds largest restaurant chain is tinkering with various possibilities in technology and design to try to ensure it is a hangout of choice in the future.“Its unlikely youll see

41、 this exact restaurant replicated,“ McDonalds spokesman Bill Whitman said. “But you will see elements of this restaurant in some of our new construction. Its all about keeping our restaurants more relevant for our customers.“McDonalds has undergone an image change in more ways than one since a time

42、2.5 years ago when its sales and reputation were sagging amid complaints about its service and food. Despite inconsistent results in some large European countries, that McSlump is no longer: Same-store sales have increased for 25 straight months in the key U.S. market.The company reported first-quar

43、ter operating income was up 6 percent to $910 million and revenue rose 9 percent to $4.8 billion over the same time last year. Its stock price nearly tripled over a two-year period, hitting a four-year high of $34.56 per share in March, but has since settled around $29.Snazzier new restaurants are p

44、art of the makeover; about 1,000, mostly older U.S. McDonalds have been either renovated or rebuilt since 2002. Contributing more to the sales resurgence, though, have been longer hours, accepting credit and debit cards, the high-powered “Im lovin it“ marketing campaign and pricier new food items.So

45、me of the additions, such as salads, white-meat chicken nuggets and fruit options with Happy Meals, have served the dual purpose of enabling the company to state a commitment to a healthier, balanced menu while bringing in new customers who arent there for the hamburgers.McDonalds now hopes to attra

46、ct more patrons with amenities that might entice them to come in and stay awhile.Analyst Peter Jankovskis thinks the extra investments to try to make McDonalds restaurants hangouts are worth- while, noting that they have worked not only at Starbucks but at Panera Bread and other chains.“It used to b

47、e that a chance to eat burgers and fries with your friends was enough,“ said Jankovskis, director of research at Oakbrook Investments in nearby Lisle, which owns a million shares of McDonalds stock. “Now it takes a little bit more than that.“填空项 1:_ （正确答案：hangout）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：image）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：2 1/2）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：operating）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：$9