专业英语八级(听力)-试卷137

英语专业八级考试试题Listening ComprehensionSection A: News Report(选择的五条新闻来自不同的播报员，请根据提供的中文大纲判断是哪个播报员的报道。

)1.(关于近期某个城市的洪水灾害) "由于连续多日的暴雨，城市部分地区发生严重洪水灾害，居民的生活受到了严重影响。

" (由一个具有浓重美国口音的女播报员报道)2.(关于一部备受瞩目的电影获得票房成功) "《XYZ》这部备受期待的科幻电影在全球上映后获得了巨大成功，票房收入已经超过了预期。

" (由一个具有英国口音的男播报员报道)3.(关于全球气候变化的讨论) "在最近的联合国气候变化大会上，各国代表就如何应对气候变化进行了深入讨论。

" (由一个具有澳大利亚口音的女播报员报道)4.(关于一位著名运动员的退役声明) "在接受采访时，该著名运动员表示他计划在未来的比赛中退役，他感谢粉丝们一直以来的支持。

" (由一个具有加拿大口音的男播报员报道)5.(关于某个国家决定从另一个国家撤军) "在经过多日的谈判后，某大国决定从争议地区撤军，以缓和与该地区的紧张局势。

" (由一个具有南非口音的女播报员报道)Section B: Conversations(请根据对话内容判断主题和涉及人物之间的关系。

)1.主题：预订酒店房间人物关系：客户与酒店前台服务员2.主题：求职面试人物关系：面试官与应聘者3.主题：购买家具人物关系：客户与家具店销售员4.主题：讨论旅游计划人物关系：朋友之间5.主题：讨论电影剧情人物关系：夫妻之间。

专业英语八级（听力）-试卷149(总分：120.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数：4，分数：120.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION（分数：30.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear themini-lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.（分数：30.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：Communicative Approach The Communicative Approach emphasizes that the goal of language learning is communicative competence. Here are three aspects of it.1. The Development of the Communicative Approach —In 1971, experts began to explore.—In 1976, D. A. Wilkins revised it in Notional Syllabuses.—Communicative Approach expanded and some variants appeared:The Natural Approach—the core:【T1】 1【T1】 2—four stages: Pre-Production, Early Production, Speech Emergence,and【T2】 3【T2】 4【T3】 5【T3】 6—to teach language skills in integrated fashion through target language—three general models:【T4】7, adjunct, and sheltered【T4】8Task-based Teaching—aiming at experimenting with and exploring spoken and writtenlanguage through【T5】9【T5】10—three stages: pre-task, task cycle,【T6】11【T6】122. The Features of the Communicative Approach—everything being done with a(n)【T7】 13【T7】 14—the activities being implemented by students【T8】 15【T8】 16—learner-centered teaching method: the main role of the teacher being to 【T9】 17the communicative process【T9】 183. The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Communicative Approach Advantages:—develop communicative competence: target language being used more【T10】19and commonly【T10】20—【T11】21being taught integrally【T11】22—more attention being paid to【T12】 23【T12】 24—emphasize【T13】 25and operational capabilities【T13】26Disadvantages:—【T14】27being not clear【T14】28—the usage of【T15】29being ignored【T15】30—student's errors being not corrected effectivelyCommunicative Approach The Communicative Approach emphasizes that the goal of language learning is communicative competence. Here are three aspects of it.1. The Development of the Communicative Approach —In 1971, experts began to explore.—In 1976, D. A. Wilkins revised it in Notional Syllabuses.—Communicative Approach expanded and some variants appeared:The Natural Approach—the core:【T1】 31【T1】 32—four stages: Pre-Production, Early Production, Speech Emergence,and【T2】33【T2】34【T3】35【T3】36—to teach language skills in integrated fashion through target language—three general models:【T4】37, adjunct, and sheltered【T4】38Task-based Teaching—aiming at experimenting with and exploring spoken and writtenlanguage through【T5】39【T5】40—three stages: pre-task, task cycle,【T6】41【T6】422. The Features of the Communicative Approach—everything being done with a(n)【T7】 43【T7】 44—the activities being implemented by students【T8】 45【T8】 46—learner-centered teaching method: the main role of the teacher being to 【T9】 47the communicative process【T9】 483. The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Communicative Approach Advantages:—develop communicative competence: target language being used more【T10】49and commonly【T10】50—【T11】51being taught integrally【T11】52—more attention being paid to【T12】 53【T12】 54—emphasize【T13】 55and operational capabilities【T13】56Disadvantages:—【T14】57being not clear【T14】58—the usage of【T15】59being ignored【T15】60—student's errors being not corrected effectively（分数：30.00）(1).【T1】（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：language acquisition）解析：解析：本题考查重要细节。

专业英语八级（听力）-试卷126(总分：60.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数：6，分数：60.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION（分数：10.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear ONE interview. The interview will be divided into TWO parts. At the end of each part, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the interview and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of [A] , [B] , [C] and [D] , and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions.（分数：10.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：（分数：10.00）A.More job opportunities are provided in journalism.B.Her great uncle works for a paper as a reporter.C.She personally enjoys creative writing very much. √D.A journalist can always receive higher payment.解析：解析：从对话开头部分的关键语句always loved writing，use some sort of creative writing…可知Jane选择新闻工作者这一职业是出于爱好写作，C项为正确答案。

英语专八听力真题(总11页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--2014年英语专业八级考试真题听力SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questionsthat follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your colored answer she et.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given10seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview betweenOscar winning actress Angelina Jolieand Cianons Andrew DamonNow listen to the interview.is the main purpose of Angelina's visit to Iraq?[A] To draw attention to the refugee crisis.[B] To look after refugees in Iraq.[C] To work for [D] To work out a plan for refugees.the interview we know that Angelina _________.[A] was strongly opposed to officials’opinions [B] thought young kids should be given priority[C] was much worried about the lack of action [D] proposed that policies be made promptlyof the following BEST explains what the global community should do?[A] To suspense the construction of schools.[B] To take prompt and effective actions.[C] To provide water and power supply.[D] To prevent instability and aggression.to Angelina, what is the key issue in solving the refuge e problem?[A] The current situation in Iraq.[B] The politics in the Middle East[C] Refugees returning to normal life.[D] International and domestic efforts.5Angelina saw her trip to Iraq significant because she coul d_________.[A help others know where the problems were [B] help bring NGOs back to the region[C] talk to different people there [D] read the official pa persSETION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questionsthat follow. Mark thecorrect answer to each question on your colored answer she et.Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10seconds to answer the q uestion.Now listen to the news.is the main idea of the news item?[A] Alitalia's attempt to help Wind Jet out.[B] Cancellation of flights at Rome Airport[C] Problems caused by Wind Jet's cash shortage.[D] Expected changes.Question 7 and 8 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given20 seconds to answe r the question.Now listen to the news.did the researchers discover in northern Kenya?[A] A human tooth. [B] A human skull.[C] Three species of humans. [D] Three human fossils.was the significance of the discovery?[A] The findings were published in Nature.[B] It supported an existing assumption.[C] Most research questions were answered.[D] More research efforts were encouraged.Questions 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given20 seconds to ans wer the questions.Now listen to the news.airport originally decided to cover up the poster because __________[A] some international travelers complained [B] the art exhib ition was to be postponed[C] other artists works were absent from ads [D] real-life models would appear on the scenewas the reaction of the National Galleries of Scotland? [A]Horrified. [B] Indignant. [C] Surprised. [D] Outraged.2011年英语专业八级考试真题听力PART Ⅰ LISTENING COMPREHENSION [35 MIN]SECTION B INTERVIEW 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 you colored answer sheet. Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of theinterview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of thefollowing five questions.Now listen to the interview.I. According to Dr. Harley, what makes language learning moredifficult after a certain age?A. Differences between two languages.B. Declining capacity to learn syntax.C. Lack of time available.D. Absence of motivation.2. What does the example of Czech speakers show?A. It's natural for language learners to make errors.B. Differences between languages cause difficulty.C. There exist differences between English and Czech.D. Difficulty stems from either difference or similarity.3. Which of the following methods does NOT advocate speaking?A. The traditional method.B. The audio-lingual method.C. The immersion method.D. The direct method.4. Which hypothesis deals with the role of language knowledge in the learning process?A. The acquisition and learning distinction hypothesis.B. The comprehensible input hypothesis.C. The monitor hypothesis.D. The activefilter hypothesis.5. Which of the following topics is NOT discussed during the interview?A. Causes of language learning difficulties.B. Differences between mother tongue and a second language.C. Theoretical conceptualization of second language learning.D. Pedagogical implementation of second language teaching.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best 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 he given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Greyhound is Britain's largest bus and train operator.B. Currently Greyhound routes in Britain are limited,C. The coach starts from London every hour.D. Passengers are offered a variety of services.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 the questions. Now listen to the news.7. What does the news item say about the fires in Greece?A. Fires only occurred near the Greek capital.B. Fires near the capital caused casualties.C. Fires near the capital were the biggest.D. Fires near the capital were soon under control.8. According to the news, what measure did authorities take to light the fires?A. Residents were asked to vacate their homes,B. Troops were brought in to help the firefighters.C. Air operations and water drops continued overnight.D. Another six fire engines joined the firefighting operation. 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.9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of the current decline in the Mexican economy?A. Fewer job opportunities in Mexico.B. Strong ties with the . economy.C. Decline in tourism.D. Decline in tax revenues.10. Drop in remittances from abroad is mainly due toA. declining oil production.B. the outbreak of the MINI flu.C. the declining GDP in Mexico.D. the economic downturn in the .2010年英语专业八级考试真题听力PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN) SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the importantpoints. 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-taking.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn 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 you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of thefollowing five questions.Now listen to the interview.1. According to Dr Johnson, diversity meansA. merging of different cultural identities.B. more emphasis on homogeneity.C. embracing of more ethnic differences.D. acceptance of more branches of Christianity.2. According to the interview, which of the following statements in CORRECT?A. Some places are more diverse than others.B. Towns are less diverse than large cities.C. Diversity can be seen everywhere.D. American is a truly diverse country.to Dr Johnson, which place will witness a radical change in its racial makeup by 2025?A. MaineB. SelinsgroveC. PhiladelphiaD. Californiathe interview Dr Johnson indicates thatA. greater racial diversity exists among younger populations.B. both older and younger populations are racially diverse.C. age diversity could lead to pension problems.D. older populations are more racially diverse.to the interview, religious diversityA. was most evident between 1990 and 2000.B. exists among Muslim immigrants.C. is restricted to certain places in the US.D. is spreading to more parts of the country.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn 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 your coloured answer sheet.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.is the main idea of the news item?A. Sony developed a computer chip for cell phones.B. Japan will market its wallet phone abroad.C. The wallet phone is one of the wireless innovations.D. Reader devices are available at stores and stations.Question 7 and 8 is 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.of the following is mentioned as the government’s measure to control inflation?A. Foreign investment.B. Donor support.C. Price control.D. Bank prediction.to Kingdom Bank, what is the current inflation rate in Zimbabwe?A. 20 million percent.B. million percent.C. million percent.D. Over million percent.Question 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 question.Now listen to the news.of the following is CORRECT?A. A big fire erupted on the Nile River.B. Helicopters were used to evacuate people.C. Five people were taken to hospital for burns.D. A big fire took place on two floors.likely cause of the big fire isA. electrical short-cut.B. lack of fire-satefy measures.C. terrorism.D. not know2009年英语专业八级考试真题听力PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY Whilelistening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will needthem to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will begiven two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-fillingtask on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking. SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer thequestions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.1. Which of the following statements is CORRECTA. Toastmasters was originally set up to train speaking skills.B. Toastmasters only accepts prospective professional speakers.C. Toastmasters accepts members from the general public.D. Toastmasters is an exclusive club for professional speakers.2. The following are job benefits by joining Toastmasters EXCEPTA. becoming familiar with various means of communication.B. learning how to deliver messages in an organized way.C. becoming aware of audience expectations.D. learning how to get along with friends.3. Toastmasters’ general approach to training can be summarized asA. practice plus overall training.B. practice plus lectures.C. practice plus voice training.D. practice plus speech writing.4. Toastmasters aims to train people to be all the following EXCEPTA. public speakers.B. grammar teachers.C. masters of ceremonies.D. evaluators.5. The interview mainly focuses onA. the background information.B. the description of training courses.C. the requirements of public speaking.D. the overall personal growth.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer thequestions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions 6 and 7 are’based on the foUowing news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.6. Which of the following is the main cause of global warmingA. Fossil fuel.B. Greenhouse gases.C. Increased dryness.D. Violent storm patterns.7. The news item implies that ______ in the last report.A. there were fewer studies doneB. there were fewer policy proposalsC. there was less agreementD. there were fewer objectivesQuestions 8 and 9 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.8. The cause of the Indian train accident wasA. terrorist sabotage.B. yet to be determined.C. lack of communications.D. bad weather.9. Which of the following statements is CORRECTA. The accident occurred on a bridge.B. The accident occurred in New Delhi.C. There were about 600 casualties.D. Victims were rescued immediately.Question 10 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.10. What is the main message of the news itemA. Young people should seek careers advice.B. Careers service needs to be improved.C. Businesses are not getting talented people.D. Careers advice is not offered on the Intemet.2008年英语专业八级考试真题听力PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN) SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn 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 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.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn 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 your coloured answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on a conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the conversation.1. Mary doesn't seem to favour the idea of a new airport because________.A. the existing airports are to be wastedB. more people will be encouraged to travelC. more oil will be consumedD. more airplanes will be purchasedof the following is NOT mentioned by Mary as a potential disadvantage?A. More people in the area.B. Noise and motorways.C. Waste of land.D. Unnecessary travel.has cited the following advantages for a new airport EXCEPTA. more job opportunitiesB. vitality to the local economyC. road construction,D. presence of aircrew in the areathinks that people don't need to do much travel nowadays as aresult of ________.A. less emphasis on personal contactB. advances in modern telecommunicationsC. recent changes in people's conceptsD. more potential damage to the arealearn from the conversation that Freddy is Mary's ideas,A. strongly in favour ofB. mildly in favour ofC. strongly againstD. mildly againstSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn 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 your coloured answer sheet.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.is the main idea of the news item?A. A new government was formed after Sunday's elections.B. The new government intends to change the welfare system.C. The Social Democratic Party founded the welfare system.D. The Social Democratic Party was responsible for high unemployment. 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 the questions.Now listen to the news.tapes of the Apollo-11 mission were first stored in ________.A. a . government archives warehouseB. a NASA ground tracking stationC. the Goddard Space Flight CentreD. none of the above placesdoes the news item say about Richard Nafzger?A. He is assigned the task to look for the tapes.B. He believes that the tapes are probably lost.C. He works in a NASA ground receiving site.D. He had asked for the tapes in the 1970s.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.9. The example in the news item is cited mainly to show ________.A. that doctors are sometimes professionally incompetentB. that in cases like that hospitals have to pay huge compensationsC. that language barriers might lower the quality of treatmentD. that language barriers can result in fatal consequences10. According to Dr. Flores, hospitals and clinics ________.A. have seen the need for hiring trained interpretersB. have realized the problems of language barriersC. have begun training their staff to be bilingualsD. have taken steps to provide accurate diagnosis。

专业英语八级（听力）-试卷166(总分：50.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数：6，分数：50.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear themini-lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：Writing an Argumentative EssayI. Structure of an argumentative essay—introduction:1)atopic2)some【T1】 1information【T1】 23)a thesis statement —body:【T2】 3of all the arguments 【T2】 41)presenting the strongest points for【T3】 5【T3】 62)followed by a well-presented counter-argument3)describing the writer's【T4】7with evidence【T4】8—conclusion :【T5】9the writer's position【T5】 10II. Steps of writing an argumentative essay—choosing a topic you are 【T6】 11and interested in【T6】 12—finding a question or point with plenty of【T7】 13【T7】14—researching sources:1)【T8】15【T8】162)Internet3)【T9】17sources【T9】18—going through your researchtips:1)【T10】19【T10】202)5 or 6 of the strongest pieces of【T11】21【T11】223)no need to【T12】23【T12】244)sticking with【T13】25【T13】26—writing an outline—writing the paper1)opening sentence: strong and clear2)thesis statement: clear and in a(n)【T14】27【T14】283)body parts: fully argued4)conclusion:【T15】 29【T15】 30—writing details"little" things impactWriting an Argumentative EssayI. Structure of an argumentative essay—introduction:1)atopic2)some【T1】31information【T1】323)a thesis statement —body:【T2】33of all the arguments 【T2】 341)presenting the strongest points for【T3】 35【T3】 362)followed by a well-presented counter-argument3)describing the writer's【T4】37with evidence【T4】38—conclusion :【T5】39the writer's position【T5】 40II. Steps of writing an argumentative essay—choosing a topic you are 【T6】 41and interested in【T6】 42—finding a question or point with plenty of【T7】 43【T7】44—researching sources:1)【T8】45【T8】462)Internet3)【T9】47sources【T9】48—going through your researchtips:1)【T10】49【T10】502)5 or 6 of the strongest pieces of【T11】51【T11】523)no need to【T12】53【T12】544)sticking with【T13】55【T13】56—writing an outline—writing the paper1)opening sentence: strong and clear2)thesis statement: clear and in a(n)【T14】57【T14】583)body parts: fully argued4)conclusion:【T15】 59【T15】 60—writing details"little" things impact（分数：30.00）(1).【T1】（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：background）解析：解析：本题考查重要细节。

专业英语八级（听力）-试卷100(总分：50.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数：6，分数：50.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear themini-lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：Study Activities in University In order to help college and university students in the process of learning, four key study activities have been designed and used to encourage them to make knowledge their own.1. essay writing: central focus of university work esp. in thehumanities, e.g. 【T1】 1【T1】 2Benefits: 1) helping to 【T2】 3interesting content in books 【T2】 4and to express understanding2) enabling teachers to know progress and to offer【T3】5【T3】63) 【T4】7students with exam forms 【T4】82. seminars and classroom discussion: another form to internalize knowledge in specialized contextsBenefits: 1) 【T5】 9enables you to know the effectiveness of 【T5】 10and others' response to your speech immediately2) Within the same period of time, more topics can be dealtwith than in 【T6】 11【T6】 123) The use of a broader range of knowledge is encouraged3. individual tutorials: a substitute for group discussionFormat: from teacher 【T7】13to flexible conversation 【T7】 14Benefit: encouraging acceptance of 【T8】 15and producing interaction 【T8】 164. lectures: a most 【T9】 17used study activity 【T9】 18Disadvantages: 1) less 【T10】19than discussions or tutorials 【T10】202) more demanding in 【T11】21【T11】22Advantages: 1) providing a general 【T12】23of a subject 【T12】24under discussion2) offering more easily 【T13】25versions of a theory 【T13】263) updating students on 【T14】27developments 【T14】 284) allowing students to follow different 【T15】 29【T15】 30Study Activities in University In order to help college and university students in the process of learning, four key study activities have been designed and used to encourage them to make knowledge their own.1. essay writing: central focus of university work esp. in thehumanities, e.g. 【T1】31【T1】32Benefits: 1) helping to 【T2】33interesting content in books 【T2】34and to express understanding2) enabling teachers to know progress and to offer【T3】 35【T3】 363) 【T4】 37students with exam forms 【T4】 382. seminars and classroom discussion: another form to internalize knowledge in specialized contextsBenefits: 1) 【T5】 39enables you to know the effectiveness of 【T5】40and others' response to your speech immediately2) Within the same period of time, more topics can be dealtwith than in 【T6】 41【T6】 423) The use of a broader range of knowledge is encouraged3. individual tutorials: a substitute for group discussionFormat: from teacher 【T7】43to flexible conversation 【T7】44Benefit: encouraging acceptance of 【T8】45and producing interaction 【T8】464. lectures: a most 【T9】47used study activity 【T9】48Disadvantages: 1) less 【T10】49than discussions or tutorials 【T10】502) more demanding in 【T11】51【T11】52Advantages: 1) providing a general 【T12】53of a subject 【T12】54under discussion2) offering more easily 【T13】55versions of a theory 【T13】563) updating students on 【T14】57developments 【T14】 584) allowing students to follow different 【T15】 59【T15】 60（分数：30.00）(1).【T1】（分数：2.00）填空项1:__________________ （正确答案：正确答案：literature/history/politics）解析：解析：在谈到论文写作时，原文指出“……大学教学工作。

专业8级试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 根据所听内容，选择正确的答案。

A. The man is going to the bank.B. The man is going to the post office.C. The man is going to the supermarket.[听力材料：Man: I need to go to the post office to mail this package.]答案：B2. 根据对话内容，判断下列说法是否正确。

A. The woman has already finished her homework.B. The woman is going to do her homework after dinner.C. The woman is doing her homework right now.[听力材料：Woman: I will do my homework after dinner.] 答案：B[听力材料略，共10题]二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读下列短文，回答后面的问题。

[短文内容略]问题：(1) What is the main idea of the passage?(2) According to the passage, why did the author decide totravel to the countryside?答案：(1) The main idea of the passage is to describe theauthor's experience and reflections on a trip to the countryside.(2) The author decided to travel to the countryside because they were seeking a change of scenery and a chance to relax.[短文内容及问题略，共3篇文章]三、词汇与语法（共20分）1. 根据句子的语境，选择最合适的词语填空。

专业英语八级（听力）-试卷156(总分：60.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 LISTENING COMPREHENSION(总题数：6，分数：60.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION（分数：10.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：2.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear ONE interview. The interview will be divided into TWO parts. At the end of each part, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the interview and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of [A] , [B] , [C] and [D] , and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions.（分数：10.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 解析：（分数：10.00）A.There were worse times, but the earth survived. √B.Global warming does not harm the earth at all.C.Human beings do not do so much harm to the earth as estimated.D.Global warming does not do so much harm to the earth as estimated.解析：解析：本题设题点在对话问答处。

20XX年英语专业八级考试试题听力部分原题及参考答案20XX年03月06日TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2005)-GRADE EIGHT-PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONL Y. 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-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.Writing a Research PaperI. Research Papers and Ordinary EssayA. Similarity in (1) __________:e.g. —choosing a topic—asking questions—identifying the audienceB. Difference mainly in terms of (2) ___________1. research papers: printed sources2. ordinary essay: ideas in one's (3) ___________II. Types and Characteristics of Research PapersA. Number of basic types: twoB. Characteristics:1. survey-type paper:—to gather (4) ___________—to quote—to (5) _____________The writer should be (6) ___________.2. argumentative (research) paper:a. The writer should do more, e.g.—to interpret—to question, etc.b. (7) _________varies with the topic, e.g.—to recommend an action, etc.III. How to Choose a Topic for a Research PaperIn choosing a topic, it is important to (8) __________.Question No. 1: your familiarity with the topicQuestion No. 2: Availability of relevant information on the chosen topicQuestion No. 3: Narrowing the topic down to (9) _________Question No. 4: Asking questions about (10) ___________The questions help us to work out way into the topic and discover its possibilities.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn 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 your coloured answer sheet.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.1. What is the purpose of Professor McKay's report?A. To look into the mental health of old people.B. To explain why people have negative views on old age.C. To help correct some false beliefs about old age.D. To identify the various problems of old age2. Which of the following is NOT Professor McKay's view?A. People change in old age a lot more than at the age of 21.B. There are as many sick people in old age as in middle age.C. We should not expect more physical illness among old people.D. We should not expect to find old people unattractive as a group.3. According to Professor McKay's report,A. family love is gradually disappearing.B. it is hard to comment on family feeling.C. more children are indifferent to their parents.D. family love remains as strong as ever.4. Professor McKay is ________ towards the tendency of more parents living apart from their children.A. negativeB. positiveC. ambiguousD. neutral5. The only popular belief that Professor McKay is unable to provide evidence against isA. old-age sickness.B. loose family ties.C. poor mental abilities.D. difficulities in maths.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn 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 your coloured answer sheet.Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.6. Scientists in Brazil have used frog skin toA. eliminate bacteria.B. treat burns.C. Speed up recovery.D. reduce treatment cost.Question 7 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.7. What is NOT a feature of the new karaoke machine?A. It is featured by high technology.B. It allows you to imitate famous singers.C. It can automatically alter the tempo and tone of a song.D. It can be placed in specially designed theme rooms.Question 8 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.8. China's Internet users had reached _________ by the end of June.A. 68 millionB. 8.9 millionC. 10 millionD. 1.5 millionQuestion 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 question. Now listen to the news.9. According to the WTO, Chinese exports rose _________ last year.A. 21%B. 10%C. 22%D. 4.7310. According to the news, which trading nation in the top 10 has reported a 5 per cent fall in exports?A. The UK.B. The US.C. Japan.D. Germany.听力部分参考答案:PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTURE1. basic steps2. raw materials3. head4. facts5. explain6. objective7. purpose8. ask questions9. a manageable size 10. the topic itselfSECTION B INTERVIEW1. C2. A3. D4. B5. DSECTION C NEWS BROADCAST6. B7. D8. A9. C 10. B。

英语专业八级试卷一、听力理解（35分）（一）Mini - lecture（10分）题目：The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Language Learning。

Fill in the blanks according to what you hear.The development of artificial intelligence has brought significant changes to language learning. AI - based language learning tools canprovide (1) _personalized_ learning experiences. For example, they can analyze learners' (2) _strengths and weaknesses_ and offer tailored study plans.These tools also offer a wide range of learning resources, such as (3) _interactive exercises_ and real - life language examples. Moreover, AI can simulate (4) _conversational partners_, which helps learners improve their speaking skills.However, there are also some challenges. One concern is the (5)_accuracy_ of the language models. Sometimes, they may generate incorrector inappropriate responses. Another issue is that over - reliance on AItools may lead to a lack of (6) _independent thinking_ in language learning.In conclusion, while AI has great potential in language learning, learners should use it (7) _wisely_ and combine it with traditionallearning methods.（二）Listening Comprehension（25分）Section A（15分）There are three news items in this section. Listen to each item carefully and answer the questions that follow.News Item 1.1. What is the main topic of this news item?A. A new scientific discovery.B. A political event.C. An environmental issue.2. Where did the event take place?A. In Asia.B. In Europe.C. In America.News Item 2.3. What has been announced by the company?A. A new product launch.B. A job cut.C. A merger.4. How will this announcement affect the employees?A. They will get a pay raise.B. Some of them may lose their jobs.C. They will have more working hours.News Item 3.5. What is the purpose of the new policy?A. To promote tourism.B. To protect local culture.C. To control population growth.6. What are the main measures of the policy?A. Restricting the number of visitors.B. Offering more cultural events.C. Building more hotels.Section B（10分）You will hear a conversation between a student and a professor. Listen carefully and answer the questions.1. Why did the student come to see the professor?A. To discuss a course assignment.B. To ask for a letter of recommendation.C. To complain about a grade.2. What is the student's main concern about the assignment?A. The topic is too difficult.B. He doesn't have enough time.C. He doesn't understand the requirements.3. What does the professor suggest the student do?A. Change the topic.B. Read more reference books.C. Ask for help from classmates.4. When is the assignment due?A. Next week.B. In two weeks.C. At the end of the semester.5. What will the student do next?A. Start working on the assignment immediately.B. Go to the library to find books.C. Talk to his classmates.二、阅读理解（30分）（一）Multiple - choice Questions（14分）Read the following passage and answer the questions.Passage 1.The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, learn, and do business. It has made information more accessible than ever before. However, it also brings some problems. One of the major issues is the spread offalse information.With the ease of sharing information on the Internet, anyone can post something without proper verification. This has led to the proliferation of fake news, which can have a significant impact on society. For example, false information about a company can cause its stock price to drop, or misinformation about a political candidate can influence an election.Another problem is privacy. As we use various online services, our personal information is often collected and sometimes misused. Companies may sell our data to third parties without our consent, which poses athreat to our privacy.1. What is the main idea of this passage?A. The advantages of the Internet.B. The problems caused by the Internet.C. The development of the Internet.2. According to the passage, what can fake news do?A. Improve a company's reputation.B. Increase a stock price.C. Influence an election.3. What is a threat to our privacy according to the passage?A. Using the Internet.B. Companies misusing our personal data.C. Sharing information online.（二）Short - answer Questions（16分）Read the following passage and answer the questions in no more than 10 words each.Passage 2.The concept of sustainable development has gained increasing attention in recent years. It aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.One of the key aspects of sustainable development is environmental protection. This includes reducing pollution, conserving natural resources, and protecting biodiversity. Another aspect is social development, which involves improving people's living standards, education, and health.Economic development is also an important part of sustainable development. However, it should be achieved in a way that is environmentally and socially sustainable.1. What is the aim of sustainable development?2. What are the key aspects of it?3. How should economic development be achieved?三、语言知识（15分）（一）Error Correction（10分）The following passage contains ten errors. Identify and correct them.In modern society, the importance of education are widely recognized. Education not only imparts knowledge but also shape a person's character. A well - educated individual is more likely to contribute to society in positive ways.However, there are still some problems in the education system. One problem is that the curriculum is often too theoretical, lacking of practical applications. Another issue is that some students do not receive equal educational opportunities due to their family background or geographical location.To solve these problems, governments should invest more in education, especially in rural areas. Teachers should also be trained to improve their teaching methods, make the classroom more interesting and effective.（二）Word Formation（5分）Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the given words.1. (create) - The artist's _creativity_ is shown in his unique paintings.2. (lead) - A good _leader_ should be able to inspire his team.3. (decide) - His _decision - making_ ability is very important in this project.四、翻译（15分）（一）汉译英（8分）中国的茶文化源远流长。