专业八级模拟606及答案解析.doc

1、专业八级模拟606及答案解析 (总分：137.42，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、SECTION A MINI-LECTU(总题数：1，分数：30.00)Why Learning Spanish?The importance of Spanish is growing in Europe. Spanish, with 400 million speakers, is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world. In addition to this, there a

2、re many other reasons for us to learn Spanish. . Better understanding of English Many English words have 1 origins English and Spanish share similar 2 . 3 Many Spanish-speaking people are no long confined in 4 states, Florida and New York City . Travel People who speak Spanish will have more 5 exper

3、iences when travelling . Cultural understanding Help us understand how other people 6 Offer us a wealth of modem and traditional 7 . Help people learn other languages Prepare us for learning other languages, such as 8 Share some characteristics with Russian and German: 9 and extensive conjugation Ja

4、panese: 10 . Its easy to learn Its vocabulary is 11 Englishs Written Spanish is almost 12 Basic grammar is straightforward . 13 Expanded professional opportunities in medicine, education, 14 , and communications or tourism . Its fun Successfully speaking in another tongue is 15 （分数：30.00）三、SECTION B

5、 INTERVIEW(总题数：2，分数：20.00)（分数：15.00）A.Mechanical operation of the body.B.Absence of disease or illness.C.Physical, mental and social well-being.D.Well-connected social status.A.To improve mental health.B.To promote universal health care.C.To provide clean water.D.To establish wholesome social relati

6、onship.A.In the late 1940s.B.In the 1970s.C.In the 1980s.D.In the 1990s.A.Emphasizing the importance of lifestyle.B.Drinking clean water.C.Obtaining health care.D.Hiring private doctor.A.Supportive.B.Prejudiced.C.Negative.D.Confused.（分数：5.00）A.Working his knowledge.B.What it meant to learn knowledge

7、C.A combination of what he had learned.D.Working hard all his life.A.There is no disadvantage in his show business.B.It is important to work challenge to its advantage.C.It is ignorant to take being an underdog as a disadvantage.D.One can be inspired by the triumph of spirit.A.He is moral and ethic

8、al.B.He is an idealist in his work.C.He finds conflicts between his idea and reality.D.He is thoughtful and practical.A.Theres virtue in justice if justice is at stake.B.Life is all about winning.C.Wining is competition.D.The result is the most important thing.A.Comedy genre.B.Science fiction genre.

9、C.Tragedy genre.D.Horror genre.四、PART READING COMPR(总题数：1，分数：30.00)SECTION A MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS In this section there are four passages followed by fourteen multiple choice questions. For each multiple choice question, there are four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that

10、 you think is the best answer and mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET TWO. PASSAGE ONE (1) The paragraphs below are arranged randomly; you will have to assemble the finished article yourself. (2) Just kidding. But if you shop at IKEA, you are no doubt familiar with the hassle and frustration of assemb

11、ling its flat-pack furniture at home. Millions of customers endure it, for two reasons: IKEAs products are stylish and they are very, very cheap. We hate waste, says Mikael Ohlsson, who took over as chief executive of IKEA Group in September 2009. He points proudly at a bright-red Ektorp sofa. Last

12、year his designers found a way to pack the popular three-seater more compactly, doubling the amount of sofa they could cram into a given space. That shaved 100 ($135) from the price tagand significantly reduced the carbon-dioxide emissions from transporting it. (3) Thrift is the core of IKEAs corpor

13、ate culture. Mr Ohlsson traces it back to the companys origins in Smaland, a poor region in southern Sweden whose inhabitants, he says, are stubborn, cost-conscious and ingenious at making a living with very little. Ever since Ingvar Kamprad founded IKEA in 1943, the company has tried to allow peopl

14、e with limited means to furnish their houses like rich people. (4) Business is good. In the fiscal year 2010, IKEAs sales grew by 7.7% to billion and net profit increased by 6.1% to （分数：29.92）(1).Which of the following is true about IKEAs business in 2010? (PASSAGE ONE)（分数：1.36）A.Its sales are a lit

15、tle better than its rivals like Conforama and Habitat.B.Its sales greatly decreased due to the economic crisis.C.Its net profit grew by 6.1% in Europe.D.Its sales are crisis-resistant due to its strong brand and low price.(2).The following incidents tarnish IKEAs clean image EXCEPT -|_|-. (PASSAGE O

16、NE)（分数：1.36）A.using illegal methods to evade taxB.using child labor in AsiaC.bribery scandal in RussiaD.buying feathers plucked from live geese(3).How does IKEA fight back against the criticism of its managerial opacity? (PASSAGE ONE)（分数：1.36）A.By publishing detailed information on its finances.B.By

17、 reforming its management system.C.By denying its efforts to reduce the firms tax burden.D.By concentrating on long-term growth all over the world.(4).What is the authors attitude towards statistics? (PASSAGE TWO)（分数：1.36）A.Positive.B.Indifferent.C.Cautious.D.Negative.(5).Which of the following stat

18、ements is NOT true about Bradford Hill? (PASSAGE TWO)（分数：1.36）A.He had served in the first world war.B.He was credited for finding cures for lung cancer.C.He is a British epidemiologist.D.He made streptomycin standard treatment for tuberculosis.(6).According to the text, the following factors can af

19、fect the value of the headline statistics EXCEPT -|_|-. (PASSAGE TWO)（分数：1.36）A.sample sizeB.the definition of termsC.presentation of dataD.bias from the researcher(7).According to the text, why do some people easily fall for the astonishing figures from medical reports? (PASSAGE TWO)（分数：1.36）A.They

20、 are under intense emotional stress when confronted with health problems.B.They tend to believe reports published on established magazines.C.The media usually make convincing claims about data from medical research.D.Statistics are powerful tools to help them understand findings from medical studies

21、8).According to the author, why do most mothers work? (PASSAGE THREE)（分数：1.36）A.Because they love to work.B.Because they dont care for their children.C.Because they dont have other choice.D.Because they want to be equal with men.(9).What does being a stay-at-home mother mean? (PASSAGE THREE)（分数：1.

22、36）A.Bedtime stories and baking.B.Washing, cooking and cleaning.C.Taking the baby to the park.D.All of the above.(10).What may many children complain about Working mothers? (PASSAGE THREE)（分数：1.36）A.No treats.B.Unsatisfactory au pairs.C.Economy mince every day.D.No holidays.(11).Which of the followi

23、ng is true according to the report released by Ed Trust? (PASSAGE FOUR)（分数：1.36）A.The net price for attending college has been on the rise for the past decades.B.Less federal student loan programs are available to low-income students.C.New college graduates are unlikely to reach 8 million by 2020.D.

24、Low-income students would no longer face financial barriers to college degrees.(12).What does the author mean by saying that low-income students are priced out? (PASSAGE FOUR)（分数：1.36）A.They are forced out of colleges because they cannot pay the high educational price.B.They are more likely to get f

25、inancial grants for college education.C.They cannot pay the educational debt back right after their graduation.D.They are often denied access to quality institutions.(13).How does the report define reasonably affordable schools? (PASSAGE FOUR)（分数：1.36）A.Schools that are affordable for students from

26、middle-class families.B.Schools that charge the same tuitions from all students.C.Schools that cost less than 27% of annual family income for low-income students.D.Schools that require low-income students to pay less than others.(14).What is the underlying reason for the decreased number of quality

27、institutions that are affordable and accessible to low-income students? (PASSAGE FOUR)（分数：1.36）A.More and more institutions tend to exclude low-income students.B.Grants are awarded to students who dont necessarily need them.C.Low-income students are more likely to be denied graduation due to their p

28、oor performance.D.Students from middle-class families are more academically competitive.(15).SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS In this section there are eight short answer questions based on the passages in Section A. Answer each question in no more than 10 words in the space provided on ANSWER SHEET

29、 TWO. What makes Ektorp sofa cheaper than it used to cost? (PASSAGE ONE)（分数：1.36）(16).What is the origin of IKEAs corporate culture? (PASSAGE ONE)（分数：1.36）(17).Why do most people prefer to read reports with figures? (PASSAGE TWO)（分数：1.36）(18).According to the Cambridge University report, what attitu

30、de do most people hold against working mothers? (PASSAGE THREE)（分数：1.36）(19).Why does the author claim that Its a wonder women dont commit mass suicide, frankly (Para. 3)? (PASSAGE THREE)（分数：1.36）(20).What does the website MyDebtS mainly aim at? (PASSAGE FOUR)（分数：1.36）(21).How does the report by Ed

31、Trust define quality institutions? (PASSAGE FOUR)（分数：1.36）(22).What is supposed to be the target of the federal Pell Grant? (PASSAGE FOUR)（分数：1.36）五、PART LANGUAGE USAG(总题数：1，分数：25.00)It is a known fact that physical activity improves overall health. Not only does it improve circulation, increase blo

32、od flow to the brain, and raise endorphin levels, which both help to reduce stress, 1 improve mood and attitude, and calm children, physically active students may also achieve more academically. Physically fit students are more likely to miss school, partake in risky behaviors, get 2 pregnant, or at

33、tempt suicide, which all associated with better 3 outcomes in school. Many studies have demonstrated the positive effects of physical education and physical activity on school performance. Several studies have stated that providing increased time to physical activity 4 can lead to better concentrati

34、on, reduced disruptive behaviors and higher test scores in reading, math and writing. One specific study that addressed this issue was done by Sallis et al. when they implemented a program called Project SPARK in 5 which provides physical activity during class by containing health- 6 fitness activit

35、ies like jump rope and aerobic dance so well as sport- 7 fitness activities like soccer and Frisbee games and focuses on training teachers to implement the curriculum. The program also promotes physical activity outside of school and rewards children in 8 engaging in physical activity with their fam

36、ilies. Results of the study show that when teachers were trained to use Project SPARK there were significant differences between the experimental and control groups in language, reading, and basic battery. This study shows that organizing physical education programs can impact student 9 performance

37、even though in short term experiments. 10 （分数：25.00）六、PART TRANSLATION(总题数：1，分数：12.50)1.事业愈大则困难亦愈甚，抵抗困难的时期也随之俱长，有的尽我们的一生尚不能目见其成者，我们若能尽其中一段的工夫，替后人开辟一段道路，或长或短，即是贡献。有所成功以备后人参考，固是贡献；即因尝试而失败，使后人有所借镜，亦是贡献。所以能向前努力者，无论成败，都有贡献。最无丝毫贡献者是不干，怕失败而不干，或半途遇着困难即不愿干。 （分数：12.50）_七、PART WRITING(总题数：1，分数：20.00)2.For many

38、 years, Chinese parents and students have been enthusiastic about studying abroad. Parents are willing to pay a great amount of money to support their childrens daily life and study in overseas countries. Students believe studying abroad can help promote their competiveness when they return to China

39、 after graduation. From the following two excerpts, you will see some trends and problems about studying abroad.Write an article of NO LESS THAN 300 words, in which you should: 1. summarize and comment on the trends and problems, and then 2. express your opinion about studying abroad, especially its

40、 advantages and disadvantages. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, and language quality.Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. （分数：20.00）_专业八级模拟606答案解析 (总分：137.42，做题时间：90分钟)一、PART LISTENING COM(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、SECTION A MIN

41、I-LECTU(总题数：1，分数：30.00)Why Learning Spanish?The importance of Spanish is growing in Europe. Spanish, with 400 million speakers, is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world. In addition to this, there are many other reasons for us to learn Spanish. . Better understanding of English Many

42、English words have 1 origins English and Spanish share similar 2 . 3 Many Spanish-speaking people are no long confined in 4 states, Florida and New York City . Travel People who speak Spanish will have more 5 experiences when travelling . Cultural understanding Help us understand how other people 6

43、Offer us a wealth of modem and traditional 7 . Help people learn other languages Prepare us for learning other languages, such as 8 Share some characteristics with Russian and German: 9 and extensive conjugation Japanese: 10 . Its easy to learn Its vocabulary is 11 Englishs Written Spanish is almost

44、 12 Basic grammar is straightforward . 13 Expanded professional opportunities in medicine, education, 14 , and communications or tourism . Its fun Successfully speaking in another tongue is 15 （分数：30.00）解析：Latin 听力原文 Why Learning Spanish?Good morning, everyone. Welcome all of you to the lecture seri

45、es of language orientation. Today, we are going to focus on Spanish. Whos learning Spanish these days? For starters, residents of the United States, a bunch not known for conquering monolingualism, are studying Spanish in record numbers. Spanish, too, is becoming of greater importance in Europe, whe

46、re it is often the foreign language of choice after English. And its no wonder that Spanish is a popular second or third language: with some 400 million speakers, its the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world after English, Chinese and Hindustani. And according to some counts it has more native speakers than English does. It is an official language on four continents and is of historical importance elsewhere. The numbers alone make Spanish a good choice for those wanting to learn another tongue. But there are plenty of other reasons to learn Spanish. Here are a few.