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1、专业英语八级（教育类听力填空）模拟试卷 2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-l

2、ecture. 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 Gaining Crosscultural and International Perspectives:A Book Review Today Im going to review some b

3、ooks that relate to international or (1)_themes. Although they range widely in contents, settings, and styles, each book provides rich opportunities for readers to gain crosscultural and international (2)_. 1 .A Gift for Albert. This book relates a heartwarming story that should (3)_children dealing

4、 with a grandparents death. A little girl named Rosita grapples with how to honor the memory of her grandmother, which provides interesting cultural insights. The story, which appears in both English and Spanish, is supplemented by distinctive and dazzling (4)_and also authors and illustrators notes

5、 and a glossary. 2.A Walk in My World: International Short Stories about Youth. It is a collection of 16 short stories that invite readers to enter the worlds of young people (5)_. A cast of talented and well-known authors weave themes of courage, coming of age, anger, rivalry and reconciliation, fr

6、eedom, sacrifice, love won and lost, and the joys of growing up. The stories do not always offer (6)_, but they do guarantee an arresting literary experience. 3.Celebrating Chinese New Year. Ryan and his family have a growing (7)_as they prepare for Chinese New Year in San Francisco, California. His

7、torical and cultural details about the celebration flow through this information book, with sections titled Getting Ready for the New Year, Honoring Ancestors, At Chinese School, and so forth. A glossary and index contribute information that should (8)_childrens enjoyment of the book. 4.Israel:The P

8、eople. The customs, history, (9)_, and various aspects of daily life in Israel are introduced in this information book. The author has cleverly combined text, illustrations, and historical and modern photographs to help readers get a sense of the many ethnic and cultural groups that live in this (10

9、)_area of the world. 10 Effective Assignments Using Library and Internet Resources Faculty members can facilitate students development as seekers and users of information through the assignments they make. However, assignments can be both (1)_to students. Therefore, some suggestions should be kept i

10、n mind when faculty develops assignments that require library or Internet research. Firstly, the faculty should (2)_and make them clear to students. Students should learn to develop suitable topics, using library reference collection, etc. Secondly, the faculty should teach students research strateg

11、ies. Students are often (3)_the research strategies required to do the assignment. The instruction of the following strategies might be of help:develop topics, a list of key words and phrases; use article databases and printed indexes; use Internet directories and search engines, etc. Students benef

12、it from reflecting on (4)_mentioned above and thinking critically about what they are doing. In addition, the teaching staff should provide (5)_, because they can direct students to the most useful information sources for a particular assignment. Of course, the faculty should be sure to include the

13、latest versions. However, when assigning tasks, some problems should be avoided: Students are (6)_to use anything from the Internet; Students are required to get information that are not available; Students are assigned vague or general topics; Students are given obscure trivial questions and told t

14、o find the answers. If (7)_are involved in their assignment, students may become resentful of the library research. As for the use of Internet, its reasonable for the faculty members to worry that students may (8)_on Internet search engines without careful selection of the useful information. Howeve

15、r, forbidding all use of the Internet is not appropriate for some (9)_are only available online, and there are teachable ways to find high-quality websites. Finally, the teaching staff should make use of the services of librarians. The collaboration between faculty members and librarians is (10)_to

16、generate the most appropriate assignments based on the library and Internet sources available. 20 On Reviewing and Improving Written Work Teachers feel very frustrated when they find small mistakes in students writing that should be so easily picked up before submission. Another frustration is that

17、words used are too (1)_. One explanation for this is students have a deep vocabulary but do not use it enough. Another reason might be that students spend (2)_time on the assignment, which leads to the unsatisfactory results. Here, some practical tips are offered for the improvement of students writ

18、ten work. 1.(3)_. Most students only use the surface vocabulary (about 20%) they have mastered, which is far from enough. The way out is to dive under the surface for better words and expressions. 2.Understand your problems and weaknesses. You can find them and keep them in mind through (4)_: unders

19、tand the habitual mistakes you make or check your corrected work by a teacher for such information. Make a list of these things, and refer to it when checking your writing. 3.Listen to your writing. As you write and re-read your work, your eye and brain get used to seeing the words, so you (5)_small

20、 mistakes. One way to check is to have someone else read your work or listen to your writing. Reading it aloud to yourself will be helpful too, but you have to (6)_. When you do this, you can catch some mistakes and correct them. 4.Finding a friend or (7)_will do you benefits. However, compared with

21、 peers, the help from (8)_is not recommended, because they tend to do too much work than is good for you. Even a teacher cannot give you (9)_as a peer, for they have too many papers to check. Admittedly the basic tips offered above add time to your writing activity. But taking time at the re-finish

22、will definitely (10)_you: it makes a teacher, who gives you a grade, more pleased when reading your writing. 专业英语八级（教育类听力填空）模拟试卷 2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 p

23、oints. 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-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-

24、taking. 0 【听力原文】 Gaining Crosscultural and International Perspectives:A Book Review Each of the books I review here today relates in some way to an international or multicultural theme. The content of the books ranges from retelling of folk tales to reflections about family experiences to informatio

25、n about lifestyles and traditions. Their settings range with their contents from Mexico, South Africa, Russia, and North Korea to New Orleans and San Francisco. Some of the books present a gritty look at life and are more appropriate for adolescents and mature readers; others use a style that is sur

26、e to appeal to kindergarten and elementary children. Whatever the content or the setting, each book provides rich opportunities for readers to gain crosscultural and international perspectives. The books that Ill review in detail are as follows: A Gift for Albert by Nancy Luenn A Walk in My World ed

27、ited by Anne Mazer Celebrating Chinese New Year by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith Israel: The People created by Bobbie D. Kalman A Gift for Albert is the first book Ill review today. This book, filled with an abundance of interesting written and visual details, relates a genuinely heartwarming story that shou

28、ld appeal particularly to children dealing with a grandparents death. Of special interest are the cultural insights provided as the main character, a little girl named Rosita, grapples with how to honor the memory of her grandmother on the Day of the Dead. Each year Mexican families remember and wel

29、come the spirits of loved ones by making offerings. By the close of the celebration described in the book, Rosita has come to understand that her warm memories of her grandmother provide the greatest solace of all as she copes with her sadness. Robert Chapmans distinctive and dazzling illustrationsc

30、reated through an intricate process involving casting paper in hand-crafted molds, painting, and photographing the results against tiled backgrounds furnish an appropriately textured backdrop. The story, which appears in English at the top of each page and Spanish at the bottom, is supplemented by a

31、uthors and illustrators notes and a glossary that includes pronunciations and definitions. The second book, i.e. A Walk in My World:International Short Stories about Youth, is a collection of 16 short stories that invite readers to enter the worlds of young people from many cultures. A cast of talen

32、ted and well-known authors weave themes of courage, coming of age, anger, rivalry and reconciliation, freedom, sacrifice, love won and lost, and the joys of growing up. Yasunazi Kawabatas “The Jay,“ for example, is the poignant tale of a Japanese girls fascination with a small drama that unfolds in

33、her backyard. As Yoshiko observes a mother bird searching for her lost chick, she ponders her troubled family circumstances. Anita Desais “Games at Twilight“ offers a slice-of-life story that follows a young boy whose game of hide-and-seek evolves into a bitter life lesson. In this collection reader

34、s also encounter intriguing characters from Ghana, Norway, China, Chile, Italy, Russia, Germany, Egypt, Indonesia, Australia, Ireland, England, Antigua, and the United States. The stories, told with grit and realism, do not always offer happy endings, but they do guarantee an arresting literary expe

35、rience. Celebrating Chinese New Year. Ryan and his family have a growing sense of excitement as they prepare for Chinese New Year in San Francisco, California. Historical and cultural details about the celebration flow through this information book, with sections titled Getting Ready for the New Yea

36、r, Honoring Ancestors, At Chinese School, and so forth. One especially poignant series of photographs shows Ryan working with his father to clean his grandparents headstone. Nestled alongside is a portrait of the couple and a passage about their lives in the United States. Ryans grandfather was the

37、first Asian American to be given a Purple Heart during World War I. Children will be fascinated by Ryans familys New Years menu and accompanying pictures of the food being prepared and enjoyed around a large round table. After the meal, the family go out to enjoy parades and a Lion Dance. A glossary

38、 and index contribute information that should enhance childrens enjoyment of the book. Israel: The People (Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series). The customs, history, education system, and various aspects of daily life in Israel are introduced in this information book. Kalman has cleverly combined t

39、ext, illustrations, and historical and modern photographs to help readers get a sense of the many ethnic and cultural groups that live in this fascinating area of the world. As with any well-written informational text, this book is best used as a resource from which students can learn about selected

40、 aspects of the topic. The table of contents guides information-seekers to chapters on life in the military, future challenges faced by the nation, a typical day, food, Jewish and Muslim family traditions, Bedouin life, school experiences, history, kibbutz life, and a glossary and index. The up-to-d

41、ate photographs should help to dispel any stereotypical notions readers may have about the people who live in Israel. For example, teenage boys are shown wearing comfortable T-shirts as they study the Torah. A photograph of school crossing guards depicts them chatting on a street corner with their f

42、riends, just as they might do in other parts of the world. The book ends with a statement of hope that peace and security will one day become a reality in this troubled part of the world. Other books in the Lands, People, and Cultures series explore life in Japan, China, India, Peru, Canada, Mexico,

43、 Tibet, Vietnam, and Greece. 【知识模块】 教育类 1 【正确答案】 multicultural 【试题解析】 本题为要点题。演讲者说道他她今天要评论的是某一主题的一些书，即以国际 (international)和多元文化 (multinational)为主题的书。 【知识模块】 教育类 2 【正确答案】 perspectives 【试题解析】 本题为细节题。演讲者这里是在交待这些书虽然在内容、背景及风格等方面有所不同，但都为读者提供了丰富的机会获得跨文化和国际化的视角(perspectives)。由于作者强 调了各种看问题的角度，考生注意此处用复数。 【知识模块】

44、 教育类 3 【正确答案】 appeal to 【试题解析】 本题为细节题。第一本书，即给阿尔伯特的礼物，讲述了一个温暖人心的故事，这个故事应该能吸引 (appeal to)那些正在经历祖父一代过世的孩子们。 【知识模块】 教育类 4 【正确答案】 illustrations 【试题解析】 本题为推测题。这本书以英语和西班牙语同时出现，而且还配以出挑醒目的插图 (illustrations)并且还有作者和插图作者的注解和 词汇表。 【知识模块】 教育类 5 【正确答案】 from many cultures 【试题解析】 本题为要点题。演讲者评论的第二本书为在我的世界里漫步，它是一套由 16个

45、短篇小说构成的合集。带你进入来自各个文化 (from many cultures)的年轻人的世界。 【知识模块】 教育类 6 【正确答案】 happy endings 【试题解析】 本题为细节题。虽然这些故事不一定都拥有完美的结局 (happy endings)，但是却能保证给你带来超凡的文学体验。 【知识模块】 教育类 7 【正确答案】 sense of excitement 【试题解析】 本题为要点题。第三本书为庆祝中国新年，在这本书中瑞恩和他一家在美国加州的旧金山准备庆祝春节，准备过程中，他们的兴奋之情 (sense of excitement)逐步升温。 【知识模块】 教育类 8 【正

46、确答案】 enhance 【试题解析】 本题为细节题。书后附有词汇表和索引，能帮助孩子们更方便地找到想要的信息，由此也能更好地欣赏该书。 【知识模块】 教育类 9 【正确答案】 education system 【试题解析】 本题为要点题。作者最后介绍的书是以色列人，该书写了该国的风俗、历史、教育系统 (education system)以及日常生活的方方面面。 【知识模块】 教育类 10 【正确答案】 fascinating 【试题解析】 本题为细节题。演讲者最后评论道，该书的作者巧妙地将文字、插图以及历史同现代的照片结合起来，以便读者体会到在世界上这个奇妙的(fascinating)地区多

47、种族多文化的生活。 【知识模块】 教育类 10 【听力 原文】 Effective Assignments Using Library and Internet Resources Through the assignments they make, faculty have the power to influence students development as seekers and users of information. Many students are not “information literate“ when they arrive at the University

48、or begin work in a new subject area. They may not understand how to locate relevant information, or how to think critically about the information sources they encounter. Their coursework is often the only opportunity for them to learn the difference between “surfing the Net“ and substantive research

49、. A well-designed assignment can teach students valuable research skills and improve the quality of their papers. Unfortunately, assignments also have the potential to confuse and frustrate students, leading to a poorly-written product. Here are some suggestions to keep in mind when developing assignments that require library or Internet research. Firstly, the faculty