专业八级-330及答案解析.doc

1、专业八级-330 及答案解析(总分：102.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：10.00)BSECTION A/BIn 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

2、 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.Complete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE

3、 words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically instead they receive a stipend of $7, 500 (to help with general expenses) and a laptop computer. Applications for early admissions into next years programme are up 70%. Admission has nothing to do with being an athlete, or a child

4、 of an alunmus, or having an influential sponsor, or being a member of a particularly aggrieved ethnic groupcriteria that are increasingly important at Americas elite colleges. Most of the students who apply to the honours programme come from relatively poor families, many of them immigrant ones. Al

5、l that CUNY demands is that these students be diligent and clever. Last year, the average standardised test score of this group was in the top 7% in the country. Among the rest of CUNYs students averages are lower, but they are now just breaking into the top third (compared with the bottom third in

6、1997). CUNY does not appear alongside Harvard and Stanford on lists of Americas top colleges, but its recent transformation offers a neat parable of meritocracy revisited.Until the 1960s, a good case could be made that the best deal in American tertiary education was to be found not in Cambridge or

7、Palo Alto, but in Harlem, at a small public school called City College, the core of CUNY. Americas first free municipal university, founded in 1847, offered its services to everyone bright enough to meet its grueling standards. Citys golden era came in the last century, when Americas best known coll

8、eges restricted the number of Jewish students they would admit at exactly the time when New York was teeming with the bright children of poor Jewish immigrants. In 193354 City produced nine future Nobel laureates, including the 2005 winner for economics, Robert Aumann (who graduated in 1950). What w

9、ent wrong? Put simply, City dropped its standards. It was partly to do with demography, partly to do with earnest muddle headedness. In the 1960s, universities across the country faced intense pressure to admit more minority students. Although City was open to all races, only a small number of black

10、 and Hispanic students passed the strict tests (including a future secretary of state, Colin Powell). That, critics decided, could not be squared with Citys mission to “serve all the citizens of New York“. At first the standards were tweaked, but this was not enough, and in 1969 massive student prot

11、ests shut down Citys campus for two weeks. Faced with upheaval, City scrapped its admissions standards altogether. By 1970, almost any student who graduated from New Yorks high schools could attend. The quality of education collapsed. At first, with no barrier to entry, enrolment climbed, but in 197

12、6 the city of New York, which was then in effect bankrupt, forced CUNY to impose tuition fees. An era of free education was over, and a university which had once served such a distinct purpose joined the muddle of Americas lower-end education. By 1997, seven out of ten first-year students in the CUN

13、Y system were failing at least one remedial test in reading, writing or moths ( meaning that they had not learnt it to high-school standard). A report commissioned by the city in 1999 concluded that “Central to CUNYs historic mission is a commitment to provide broad access, but its students high dro

14、p-out rates and low graduation rates raise the question: Access to what?“ （分数：5.00）(1).Which of the following statements about the City University of New York is CORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.It has started to enjoy a high academic position.B.The students often have get-togethers.C.Its campuses are small and c

15、rowded.D.In terms of sports, it is mediocre.(2).The difference between CUNY and Americas elite colleges lies in（分数：1.00）A.tuition fees.B.admission standards.C.application procedures.D.honor programs.(3).The word “gruelling“(Last line, Para.5)probably means（分数：1.00）A.strict.B.specified.C.human-based.

16、D.practical.(4).It can be inferred that City went downhill in the 1960s partly because（分数：1.00）A.there were serious racial discriminations at that time.B.the population growth demanded more access to education.C.the authorities made educational policies on impulse.D.other Americas elite universities

17、 envied its achievements.(5).The paragraph that follows the text is probably about（分数：1.00）A.CUNYs reforms.B.CUNYs fate.C.CUNYs commitment.D.CUNYs mission.2.BTEXT B/BCharley Foley calls into the Mater Misericordia Hospital to visit his wife. “How are you feeling?“ he asks, sitting at the bedside, cl

18、ose to Dolly who is smiling up at him, her black hair resting against the white pillows. “Im fine,“ Dolly says, quietly. She looks old and tired to Charley; she is deathly pale and has black pouches under her eyes. When she slips her fingers into Charleys he notices two ugly brown liver spots on the

19、 back of her small hand. “You look tired,“ Charley says. “ Arent you sleeping?“ “I was a bit restless last night. “ Dolly does not mention the pain: she doesnt want to upset her husband. “Any word from Linda?“ she asks. “She phoned again last night. I told her you were grand. I said there was nothin

20、g to worry about. “ Linda, their eldest, teaches in a university in Galway. Linda will come home for the holiday in August. Their son, Colin, and his children live in Australia. Cohn hasnt been told that his mother is unwell. Colms a worrier: its best hes not upset. Charley gazes dreamily across the

21、 chattering hospital ward, bright with pale afternoon sunlight. Other visitors are doing their duties, gathering around the sick, bringing flowers and fruit, offering words of hope and comfort. “ Have you seen the doctor again?“ Charley asks his wife. “Tomorrow maybe. “ “Any idea how long theyll kee

22、p you in?“ Dolly turns away and coughs into a tissue, then settles back. She takes Charleys hand again. “Theyll let me know on Monday. They have to do lots more tests. They wont let me home until they know. Im song to be such a bother. “ Dollys small chest Uheaves/U under her heavy nightdress. Charl

23、ey thinks of a frightened bird. Sweet Dolores Delarosa he used to call her long ago when they were courting, mocking her sorrowful eyes and the way she took everything too seriously. He cant help wondering if she made herself sick with worry. Poor Dolly Delarosa! “Dont let them budge you until youre

24、 absolutely better,“ he says. “Are you managing all right, darling?“ “Grand. “ Charley is eating out and staying away from the house as much as possible. Hes managing all right. The minutes pass in heated tedium. Charley is watching the visitors and glancing at the small alarm clock beside his wifes

25、 bed. He can hear its distant ticking and still recall the irritating ring when it dragged his wife from bed at the crack of dawn and moments later her breakfast sounds clattering in the kitchen keeping him awake, reminding him that theres a days work ahead and children to be schooled and fed. The k

26、ids are all grown up now. Second grandchild is imminent. Time is running out. A grey face in the shaving reinor reminds Charley of middle age and the rot ahead. Wheres the point in having money if you cant enjoy it? Why cant clocks take their time? Whats the hurry? AhGod have mercy! Dolly Dolorosa.

27、How different might it have been without her? Dollys eyelids droop. Her mouth opens a fraction. She looks almost dead. Moments pass slowly. “This must be very boring for you,“ she says, without opening her eyes. “Not at all. It does me good to see you. “ “Its not nice having to visit anybody in hosp

28、ital. Its so depressing. “ “Nonsense. “ Dolly settles her dark head further back against the white pillows. Grimaces for an instant then braves a smile. “You should leave now, Charley. I think I might sleep for a while. “ “Are you sure?“ “Positive. “ Charley bounces to his feet. “Ill come in later,“

29、 he says. “Please dont. With it being Saturday the wards will be crammed with people. Leave it till the morning. Come after Mass. “ “Is that what you want?“It is, darling. “ Doily opens her eyes, smiles like a child. Its been a long time since Dolly was a child. “You look tired, darling,“ she says.

30、Arent you sleeping?“ “I was a bit restless last night. “ “Try to take things easy. “ Dolly squeezes her husbands hand; presses her ringed finger against his gold wedding ring. Her fingers are light as feathers. “Off you go, darling,“ she says. “Try to not worry. “ Charley bends and kisses Dollys ho

31、t forehead. “Ill see you tomorrow,“ he says. Dollys eyes close. Her fingers slip from his. Charley walks along a polished corridor and finds the exit. Outside in the bright ear park he locates his car and sits inside. He glances around at the visitors coming and going. Nurses walk past, reminding hi

32、m of butterflies. _BTEXT B/BCharley Foley calls into the Mater Misericordia Hospital to visit his wife. “How are you feeling?“ he asks, sitting at the bedside, close to Dolly who is smiling up at him, her black hair resting against the white pillows. “Im fine,“ Dolly says, quietly. She looks old and

33、 tired to Charley; she is deathly pale and has black pouches under her eyes. When she slips her fingers into Charleys he notices two ugly brown liver spots on the back of her small hand. “You look tired,“ Charley says. “ Arent you sleeping?“ “I was a bit restless last night. “ Dolly does not mention

34、 the pain: she doesnt want to upset her husband. “Any word from Linda?“ she asks. “She phoned again last night. I told her you were grand. I said there was nothing to worry about. “ Linda, their eldest, teaches in a university in Galway. Linda will come home for the holiday in August. Their son, Col

35、in, and his children live in Australia. Cohn hasnt been told that his mother is unwell. Colms a worrier: its best hes not upset. Charley gazes dreamily across the chattering hospital ward, bright with pale afternoon sunlight. Other visitors are doing their duties, gathering around the sick, bringing

36、 flowers and fruit, offering words of hope and comfort. “ Have you seen the doctor again?“ Charley asks his wife. “Tomorrow maybe. “ “Any idea how long theyll keep you in?“ Dolly turns away and coughs into a tissue, then settles back. She takes Charleys hand again. “Theyll let me know on Monday. The

37、y have to do lots more tests. They wont let me home until they know. Im song to be such a bother. “ Dollys small chest Uheaves/U under her heavy nightdress. Charley thinks of a frightened bird. Sweet Dolores Delarosa he used to call her long ago when they were courting, mocking her sorrowful eyes an

38、d the way she took everything too seriously. He cant help wondering if she made herself sick with worry. Poor Dolly Delarosa! “Dont let them budge you until youre absolutely better,“ he says. “Are you managing all right, darling?“ “Grand. “ Charley is eating out and staying away from the house as mu

39、ch as possible. Hes managing all right. The minutes pass in heated tedium. Charley is watching the visitors and glancing at the small alarm clock beside his wifes bed. He can hear its distant ticking and still recall the irritating ring when it dragged his wife from bed at the crack of dawn and mome

40、nts later her breakfast sounds clattering in the kitchen keeping him awake, reminding him that theres a days work ahead and children to be schooled and fed. The kids are all grown up now. Second grandchild is imminent. Time is running out. A grey face in the shaving reinor reminds Charley of middle

41、age and the rot ahead. Wheres the point in having money if you cant enjoy it? Why cant clocks take their time? Whats the hurry? AhGod have mercy! Dolly Dolorosa. How different might it have been without her? Dollys eyelids droop. Her mouth opens a fraction. She looks almost dead. Moments pass slowly

42、 “This must be very boring for you,“ she says, without opening her eyes. “Not at all. It does me good to see you. “ “Its not nice having to visit anybody in hospital. Its so depressing. “ “Nonsense. “ Dolly settles her dark head further back against the white pillows. Grimaces for an instant then b

43、raves a smile. “You should leave now, Charley. I think I might sleep for a while. “ “Are you sure?“ “Positive. “ Charley bounces to his feet. “Ill come in later,“ he says. “Please dont. With it being Saturday the wards will be crammed with people. Leave it till the morning. Come after Mass. “ “Is th

44、at what you want?“It is, darling. “ Doily opens her eyes, smiles like a child. Its been a long time since Dolly was a child. “You look tired, darling,“ she says. “Arent you sleeping?“ “I was a bit restless last night. “ “Try to take things easy. “ Dolly squeezes her husbands hand; presses her ringed

45、 finger against his gold wedding ring. Her fingers are light as feathers. “Off you go, darling,“ she says. “Try to not worry. “ Charley bends and kisses Dollys hot forehead. “Ill see you tomorrow,“ he says. Dollys eyes close. Her fingers slip from his. Charley walks along a polished corridor and fin

46、ds the exit. Outside in the bright ear park he locates his car and sits inside. He glances around at the visitors coming and going. Nurses walk past, reminding him of butterflies. （分数：5.00）(1).The underlined word “heaves“ in Paragraph 15 probably means（分数：1.00）A.is from left to right.B.aches all ove

47、r.C.moves up and down.D.goes down.(2).Which of the following adjectives does not describe Dolly?（分数：1.00）A.Fatigued.B.Decent.C.Anguished.D.Grave.(3).Which of the following statements about Charley is INCORRECT?（分数：1.00）A.He is accustomed to his life.B.He doesnt cook at home.C.He is delighted to stay

48、 in hospital.D.His wife is in love with him.(4).The text suggests that（分数：1.00）A.Dolly is quite attached to her husband.B.the couple has spoilt their children.C.Dolly fell sick due to malnutrition.D.Charley is proud of his family.(5).What is the main idea of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.A man visits his w

49、ife in hospital.B.A man recalls his past life with his wife.C.A man comforts his sick wife.D.A man brings hope to his sick wife.3.BTEXT C/BThe past few years have been busy ones for human-rights organisations. In prosecuting the so-called war on terror, many governments in Western countries where freedoms seemed secure have been tempted to nibble away at