[外语类试卷]专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷26及答案与解析.doc

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1、专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷 26及答案与解析 SECTION A MINI-LECTURE Directions: In this section you sill 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-lectu

2、re. 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. 0 Stress Management I. The goal of stress management taking charge of thoughts, emotions,【 B1】 _ and env

3、ironment etc.【 B1】_ the ultimate goal: a balanced life II. Sources of stress not always obvious too easy to【 B2】 _ the real stress【 B2】 _ III. Strategies to manage stress A. Avoid unnecessary stress say “no“ to【 B3】 _【 B3】 _ avoid people who cause stress to you take control of environment cut down t

4、o-do list: a)【 B4】 _ of schedule, responsibilities and daily tasks【 B4】 _ b)distinguish the “shoulds“ and the “musts“ c)drop unnecessary tasks or eliminate them B.【 B5】 _【 B5】 _ voice your feelings be more assertive better time【 B6】 _【 B6】 _ C. Adapt to the stressor 【 B7】 _ problems【 B7】 _ Set【 B8】

5、_ standards【 B8】 _ concentrate on positive things D. Accept unchangeable things focus on things that can be changed rather than those【 B9】 _【 B9】 _ face challenges in an upside way to share to forgive E. Make time for fun and relaxation F. Adopt a healthy lifestyle 【 B10】 _ exercise【 B10】 _ healthy

6、diet enough sleep 1 【 B1】 2 【 B2】 3 【 B3】 4 【 B4】 5 【 B5】 6 【 B6】 7 【 B7】 8 【 B8】 9 【 B9】 10 【 B10】 SECTION B INTERVIEW Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end o

7、f the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview. 11 According to the conversation, which of the following about Nancy is CORRECT? （ A） Nancy has changed a lot. （ B） Nancy gave birth to a boy. （ C） Nancy and James got married. （

8、 D） Nancy was a general manager. 12 Cindy and John chose France as a destination because （ A） the travel agent strongly recommended them to go there. （ B） France is as famous for its culture as Greece and Italy. （ C） France is the most beautiful place among the three. （ D） the cost to France is less

9、 than the other two countries. 13 Which of the following about the hotel of Paradise Rock is INCORRECT? （ A） Its 5-minute drive from the beach. （ B） Guests dont need to pay for breakfast. （ C） The price is lower than the Sea Views. （ D） An outdoor swimming pool is available. 14 They are not going to

10、 France in July mainly because （ A） July is too far away. （ B） the offer doesnt apply to July. （ C） they have a full schedule in July. （ D） they desperately need a holiday now. 15 They are going to spend the longest time on （ A） fishing. （ B） film festival. （ C） suntan. （ D） shopping. SECTION C NEWS

11、 BROADCAST Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. 16 Which of the following is mentioned as a goal of the UN Climate Conference? （

12、A） To set trading rules among western countries. （ B） To make a deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. （ C） To make effort to control greenhouse gas emissions. （ D） To increase public awareness of vehicle emissions. 17 What does the news item say about the demonstrators? （ A） Most of them are rati

13、onal. （ B） Most of them are arrested. （ C） They turn the protests into violence. （ D） Theyre forced to leave. 18 Which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） 30 people were killed in the earthquake. （ B） The quake had a magnitude of 6.7. （ C） Singapore sent a rescue team to Sumatra. （ D） Commu

14、nications in Padang were cut. 19 What does the news item say about the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre? （ A） It is located in the city of Padang. （ B） It played an important role in the rescue. （ C） It issued a tsunami alert but lifted it later. （ D） It was almost destroyed in the earthquake. 20 Sena

15、tors are considering alternatives to （ A） the health insurance program. （ B） the public facilities program. （ C） the health bill program. （ D） the law enforcement program. 专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷 26答案与解析 SECTION A MINI-LECTURE Directions: In this section you sill hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lectur

16、e 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, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-fill

17、ing task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking. 0 【听力原文】 Stress Management Good morning, everyone. Today, well talk about stress management. It may seem that theres nothing you can do about your stress level. The bills arent going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in

18、the day for all your errands, and your study will always be demanding. But you have a lot more control than you might think. In fact, the simple realization that youre in control of your life is the foundation of stress management. Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your th

19、oughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life. It starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isnt as easy as it sounds. Your true sources of stress arent always obvious, and its all too easy to o

20、verlook your own stress inducing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sure, you may know that youre constantly worried about work deadlines. But maybe its your procrastination, rather than the actual job demands, that leads to deadline stress. Unfortunately, many people cope with stress in ways that c

21、ompound the problem, such as smoking, sleeping too much, withdrawing from friends, and activities. Its time for you to find healthier ones. There are many healthy ways to manage and cope with stress, but they all require change. You can either change the situation or change your reaction. When decid

22、ing which option to choose, its helpful to think of the four As: avoid, alter, adapt, or accept. Here are some strategies to manage stress. Number 1: Avoid unnecessary stress. Learn how to say “no“ Whether in your personal or professional life, refuse to accept added responsibilities when youre clos

23、e to reaching them. Taking on more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress. Avoid people who stress you out If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you cant turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with that person or end the relationship entirely.

24、Take control of your environment If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online. Pare down your to-do list Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If youve got too much on your plate, distinguis

25、h between the “shoulds“ and the “musts.“ Drop tasks that arent truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely. Number 2: Alter the situation. If you cant avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it. Figure out what you can do to change things so the problem doesnt present itse

26、lf in the future. Often, this involves changing the way you communicate and operate in your daily life. Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If something or someone is bothering you, communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way. If you dont voice your feelings, resentment wi

27、ll build and the situation will likely remain the same. Be more assertive. Dont take a backseat in your own life. Deal with problems head on, doing your best to anticipate and prevent them. If youve got an exam to study for and your chatty roommate just got home, say up front that you only have five

28、 minutes to talk. Manage your time better. Poor time management can cause a lot of stress, and its hard to stay calm and focused. But if you plan ahead and make sure you dont overextend yourself, you can alter the amount of stress youre under. Number 3: Adapt to the stressor. If you cant change the

29、stressor, change yourself. You can adapt to stressful situations and regain your sense of control by changing your expectations and attitude. Reframe problems. Try to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective. Rather than fuming about a traffic jam, look at it as an opportunity to p

30、ause and regroup, listen to your favorite radio station. Adjust your standards. Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress. Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection. Set reasonable standards for yourself and others, and learn to be okay with “good enough.“ Focus on the p

31、ositive. When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life, including your own positive qualities and gifts. This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective. Number 4: Accept the things you cant change. Some sources of stress are una

32、voidable. You cant prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one, or a national recession. In such cases, the best way to cope with stress is to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long run, its easier than railing against a situation you cant change. Do

33、nt try to control the uncontrollable. Many things in life are beyond our control. Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control such as the way you choose to react to problems. Look for the upside. When facing major challenges, try to look at them as opportunities for pers

34、onal growth. If your own poor choices contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes. Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist. Expressing what youre going through can be very cathartic, even if theres nothing you can d

35、o to alter the stressful situation. Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Let go of anger and resentments. Free yourself from negative energy by forgiving and moving on. Number 5: Make time for fun and relaxation. Beyond a take-charge app

36、roach and a positive attitude, you can reduce stress in your life by nurturing yourself. Dont get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that you forget to take care of your own needs. Nurturing yourself is a necessity, not a luxury. If you regularly make time for fun and relaxation, youll be

37、 in a better place to handle lifes stressors when they inevitably come. Number 6: Adopt a healthy lifestyle. You can increase your resistance to stress by strengthening your physical health. Remember to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and get enough sleep. All these play a key role in reducin

38、g and preventing the effects of stress. OK. This brings us to the end of todays lecture. I hope now you can have a better understanding of stress management. Thank you for your attention. 【知识模块】 听力 1 【正确答案】 schedule 【试题解析】 这篇讲座的主题是关于 “stress management(压力管理 )”。讲座一开始便提到排解压力其实就是在掌控你的思想、情绪、计划、环境和处理问题的方

39、式，因此答案为 schedule。 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 overlook 【试题解析】 讲座提到压力的来源并不明显，而且人们很容易忽视 (overlook)自身的压力。此空缺少的是 over-look一词。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 added responsibilities 【试题解析】 排解压力的策略之一就是要学会说 “不 ”，无论是私人生活还是工作生活，要懂得拒绝接受额 外的责任。由 refuse to accept added responsibilities可知，此空应填入 added responsibilities。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确

40、答案】 analysis 【试题解析】 避免不必要的压力的方法之一就是要削减任务清单，根据空格后的提示词 of以及录音中的关键语句 analyze your schedule， responsibilities， and daily tasks，可推断出此处应填入 analyze的名词形式 analysis。 【知 识模块】 听力 5 【正确答案】 Alter the situation 【试题解析】 此空很简单，可从录音原文直接找到答案，即排解压力的第二个策略：改变处境。因此答案为 Alter thesituation。表示顺序或层次的词句后是要点，笔记中不可缺少。 【知识模块】 听力 6

41、【正确答案】 management 【试题解析】 演讲人讲到排解压力的策略时提到，要更好的管理时间，差劲的时间管理会导致很多压力的出现，使人难以平静下来或集中精力。根据题目要求，此处应填入名词 management。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 reframe 【试题解析】 在谈到第三点 “适应压力 ”时，讲座提到，要 reframe problems(重构问题 )，即从一个更积极的角度看待压力。此空填 reframe。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 reasonable 【试题解析】 讲座提到，适应压力需要调整个人标准，不能过于追求完美，应该为自己和他人设定合理的标准 (s

42、etreasonable standards)，因此答案为 reasonable。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 beyond control 【试题解析】 讲座提到不要试图去改变无法改变的事情。生活中很多事情是超乎人所能控制的，应该把焦点放在你所能改变的事情上，而不是那些改变不了的。根据笔记归纳答案 beyond control。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 regular 【试题解析】 讲座提到排解压力的最后的一个策略就是健康的生活方式 (healthy lifestyle)，包括定期地做运动、健康的饮食和充足的睡眠等。此空注意要将原文中regularly的转变为其形容

43、词 regular。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B INTERVIEW Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. 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 fi

44、ve questions. Now listen to the interview. 11 【听力原文】 M: Hi, Cindy. W: Hello, John. M: Did you enjoy Bobs party the other night? W: Yes, I did. It was really nice to see everyone again after all these years. I could hardly recognize Nancy. She used to be such a tomboy. Now she is so beautiful and ele

45、gant. M: As the old saying goes: A girl changes fast and becomes beautiful. You know, she has married a general manager with a large company. W: Really? But she deserves it. M: James must feel sorry to hear it. He and she used to be good friends in our class. W: I know what you mean. M: Anyway, what

46、 about that holiday we were talking about? Do you still want to go ahead with it? W: You bet I do! Ive been very busy at work and I really need a break. You know, just lie in the sun and relax. M: Are you kidding? I was thinking about something more active, like sightseeing or swimming. Maybe even s

47、urfing if you are up to it. W: I think I could be persuaded. Yes, why not? Surfing sounds like fun to me. Then what destination do you have in mind? M: Well, I called the travel agent this morning and picked up some brochures. Here, take a look. I have got one on the South of France which looks nice

48、. Or theres Italy if you fancy some culture. Or of course, theres Greece. W: Greece sounds good. I havent been there before. Look at that picture. Blue sky, white sands and a beautiful clear blue sea. M: I know. But have you seen the price? 450 pounds for one week. And that doesnt include the hotel!

49、 W: Yeah, it is a bit expensive, isnt it? What about the South of France? M: Thats a lot cheaper. In fact there is a special deal on at the moment. 10 days, including the hotel, for only 250 pounds. W: Lets have a look at Italy. M: I already have. Its far too expensive. W: France it is then, I think. But can we choose the hotel? I dont want to get there and find theyv