专业英语八级听力-17及答案解析.doc

1、专业英语八级听力-17及答案解析 (总分：98.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、TEST 1(总题数：1，分数：9.00)What does the news item say about the flood in the United States?（分数：9.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT involved in the detention incident in Libya?ATwo American media workers. BA South African photographer.CA journalist from Spain. DA

2、British correspondent.（分数：1.80）A.B.C.D.(2).What does the news item say about the flood in the United States?AFlood only occurred in parts of Louisiana.BFlood along the Mississippi River caused casualties.CFlood in Louisiana was the most serious.DThe flood could be under control soon.（分数：1.80）A.Flood

3、 only occurred in parts of Louisiana.B.Flood along the Mississippi River caused casualties.C.Flood in Louisiana was the most serious.D.The flood could be under control soon.(3).According to the news, what measure did authorities take to fight the flood?AResidents were asked to vacate their homes.BSo

4、me routines for the barges have been stopped.CTroops were brought in to help the victims.DAirplanes have been sent to rescue the assets.（分数：1.80）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following statements is CORRECT?APeople who dont follow doctors advice should pay tax.BTaxes collection on overweight people needs

5、 to be enhanced.CParents should pay tax for their overweight children in Arizona.DDoctors advice for fat people is not offered on the Internet.（分数：1.80）A.B.C.D.(5).The opponents dont agree to the proposal of levying tax on the obese mainly because _.Athey are very corpulent themselvesBthe assessment

6、 system is not soundCpeople should have their own rightsDit may cause a lot of social problems（分数：1.80）A.B.C.D.二、TEST 2(总题数：1，分数：10.00)What is the main idea of the news item?（分数：10.00）(1).What is the main idea of the news item?AMany cars and houses were destroyed by flooding.BNatural disasters ravag

7、ed many areas in America.CTransportation has been hindered because of the terrible weather.DUrgent situation has been arisen in some places of America.（分数：2.00）A.Many cars and houses were destroyed by flooding.B.Natural disasters ravaged many areas in America.C.Transportation has been hindered becau

8、se of the terrible weather.D.Urgent situation has been arisen in some places of America.(2).How did the leader of governments opponents get away from the police?AWith the help of guns. BWith the help of their leaders.CWith the help of bombs. DWith the help of proponents.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The inte

9、nse political situation in Thailand is mainly due to _.Athe anti-governments request for a new electionBthe conflict between the armed men and the governmentCthe demonstration held by the UDD proponentsDthe arrest operation taken by the officials（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What happened on Saturday?AThree

10、medical staff has been held in custody by Afghan authorities.BThe Afghan officials investigated the cause of a murder case.CThe governor of Helmand Province was murdered by an Emergency staff.DThere was an explosive suicide in Helmands hospital.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following is INCORREC

11、T about the Italian aid group Emergency?AOne of the staff was accused of receiving advance payment for murdering the governor.BFlammable and explosive materials were detected in the Emergency-run hospital.CSix people from the Emergency have been involved in the murdering case.DThe founder of the Ita

12、lian aid group Emergency was Gino Strada.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.三、TEST 3(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The following are the Nobel Prize laureates in physiology or medicine EXCEPT _（分数：10.00）(1).The following are the Nobel Prize laureates in physiology or medicine EXCEPT _AMario Capecchi BOliver SmithiesCMartin Evans DC

13、hrister Betsholtz（分数：2.00）A.Mario CapecchiB.Oliver SmithiesC.Martin EvansD.Christer Betsholtz(2).What does the news item say about Mario Capecchi?AHe was born in U. S.A. during the Second World War.BHe received higher education from Harvard University.CHe works at the University of North Carolina.DH

14、e is a very renowned professor in medicine.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the main idea of the news item?AIRA vows to end its armed struggle against Britain.BDifferent opinions on the IRA decision in the Northern Ireland.CThe Democratic Party was responsible for the contradiction.DThe goal of IRAS pro

15、test against British governance（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The likely cause of the Irish Republic Army announcing Truce declaration is _Ato avoid its separation Bto protect the victimsCto inspire the morale Dto settle the issue peacefully（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following about the earthquake in I

16、ran is INCORRECT?AHumanitarian work is ongoing in the disaster areaBThe earthquake caused serious casualtiesCThe survivors are trying to escape from the earthquake fieldDFood and clothes were reached to the hit area by land transportation（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.四、TEST 4(总题数：1，分数：9.00)When did VN-Index begi

17、n its declining trend?（分数：9.00）(1).When did VN-Index begin its declining trend?AThree years ago. BIn early 2007.CTowards the end of 2007. DAt the beginning of 2005.（分数：1.80）A.Three years ago.B.In early 2007.C.Towards the end of 2007.D.At the beginning of 2005.(2).Where will Bush have a stopover befo

18、re his visit to the Russian coastal town Sochi?AMoscow. BCroatia. CRogue states. DPoland.（分数：1.80）A.B.C.D.(3).What did the U.S. government claim about their plan to install interceptor missiles in Eastern Europe?AThe defense system will be operational fight away.BThe defense system is targeted at Ru

19、ssia.CIt helps to defend against Czech Republic.DIt is intended to defend against rogue states.（分数：1.80）A.B.C.D.(4).Who are the subjects of the research on the influence of milk powder?AMothers who bottle-feed their babies.BWorkers in milk power plants and office workers.CNannies and bakers who ofte

20、n handle milk powder.DBlue-collar workers who have asthma.（分数：1.80）A.B.C.D.(5).What is the main idea of the news item?ASome of the office workers have breathlessness.BFew milk powder factory workers experience wheezing.CMothers and babies benefit the most from respiratory tests.DThere is a link betw

21、een asthma and exposure to milk powder.（分数：1.80）A.B.C.D.五、TEST 5(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Irans government is ready to hold a large-scale military exercise to _.（分数：10.00）(1).Irans government is ready to hold a large-scale military exercise to _.Ashow its strong military force to the enemiesBstrengthen its fo

22、rce to attack other nationsCget ready to defend the motherlandDprepare its forces to protect its nuclear program（分数：2.00）A.show its strong military force to the enemiesB.strengthen its force to attack other nationsC.get ready to defend the motherlandD.prepare its forces to protect its nuclear progra

23、m(2).Bernard Madoff carried out the largest fraud in U.S. history for _.A65 years B11 years C16 years D5 years（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The report by the SECs expected general shows that _.Athey nave many experienced and competent investigatorsBthey could have had opportunities to catch Bernard MadoffCth

24、ey didnt catch him in lies and failed to follow them upDthey provided additional evidence for whistleblowers（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The military officer was formally charged, because _.Ahe carried out the worst mass shooting in U.S. historyBhe carried out the mass shooting at the U.S. largest military

25、baseChe shot an army psychiatrist in a armed guard hospitalDhe shot an unborn child being carried by a pregnant woman（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?AThe military officer got wounded in the shooting.BThe military officer just returned from Afghanistan.CThe militar

26、y officer may be charged with 14 counts of murder.DThe military officer will be prosecuted in a military court.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.六、TEST 6(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The news item implies _ the problem of fish pirates.（分数：10.00）(1).The news item implies _ the problem of fish pirates.Ano agreement has been made on

27、Bthe first agreement under international law is approved onCseveral agreements are signed under international law onDno attention has been paid to（分数：2.00）A.no agreement has been made onB.the first agreement under international law is approved onC.several agreements are signed under international la

28、w onD.no attention has been paid to(2).The new treaty is mainly about _.Athe responsibilities of the fishing boatBthe nation whose flag the fishing boat fliesCthe actions taken by countries where fishing ships enter portDthe ships involved in fish pirates（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which statement about th

29、e Taliban is NOT mentioned in the news item?AIt was the main target of the U.S. and NAT0 force in Afghanistan.BIt developed very fast since its birth till today.CIt ruled much of the territory in Afghanistan.DIt was hit hard by the U.S. and NATO force.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).It can be inferred from the

30、 news item that _.AU.S. and NATO forces got big losses this yearBonly U.S. sent troops to AfghanistanCthe war against terror in Afghanistan went smoothlyDthe Taliban got great losses in the war（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?ABoth drug smugglers are more than 70 y

31、ears old.BThe residence of the smugglers is close to a police school.CThe two smugglers have different responsibilities in the deal.DThe two smugglers will be put into jail.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.七、TEST 7(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the boy?（分数：10.00）(1).Which of th

32、e following statements is INCORRECT about the boy?AHe was chained by his father and stepmother as a punishment.BHe was chained with chains and padlocks.CHe was unable to unlock and save himself.DHe was chained to the kitchen table.（分数：2.00）A.He was chained by his father and stepmother as a punishmen

33、t.B.He was chained with chains and padlocks.C.He was unable to unlock and save himself.D.He was chained to the kitchen table.(2).It can be inferred from the news item that _.Apeople must spend a lot to do the blood testBpeople can do the blood test for freeCpeople can afford to do the blood testDpeo

34、ple cant have an access to the blood test（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following is NOT included in the process of defense identification?ACancer cells destroy different carbohydrates of the body.BPeople feel the things that are not of themselves.CPeople make immune responses to those cancer ant

35、igens.DAntibody response is detected by the blood test.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According to the list, Sweden ranks _ as least corrupt in the year 2008 and 2009.ANo. 2 and No. 3 BNo. 1 and No. 3CNo. 1 and No. 2 DNo. 3 and No. 1（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The list of corruption is determined by _.Aa number of g

36、overnments Bbanks of different countriesCseveral international organizations Da lot of development forums（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.八、TEST 8(总题数：1，分数：10.00)The local newspaper does not report the incident because _.（分数：10.00）(1).The local newspaper does not report the incident because _.Athe casualties havent

37、 been confirmed yetBthe incident is too bloody to be revealed to the publicCthe issue of civilian casualties is very sensitiveDthe government is totally responsible for the incident（分数：2.00）A.the casualties havent been confirmed yetB.the incident is too bloody to be revealed to the publicC.the issue

38、 of civilian casualties is very sensitiveD.the government is totally responsible for the incident(2).The British Foreign Secretary and ministers are most concerned about _.Athe tense situation in the Sri LankaBthe unfavorable situation the Sri Lanka government is inCpermanent ceasefire in the northe

39、rn Sri LankaDthe dangerous situation the civilians are in（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the news, President Obama held some meetings to _.Asolve the problem of health care reform in the U. S.Bget support from industries beyond health careCsign a bill next JulyDhave discussions with Republican lea

40、ders（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned as the supporters of Obama?AInsurance companies. BUnion members.CLawmakers. DDoctors.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Quals chief regulator, Kathleen Tattersall, seems to be dissatisfied with _.AGCSE science examsBnew DiplomasCconstant chan

41、ge in qualification systemDimproved specifications（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.九、TEST 9(总题数：1，分数：10.00)when was the Northern Limit Line defined?（分数：10.00）(1).when was the Northern Limit Line defined?AIn 1953. BIn 1999. CIn 2002. DIn 2003.（分数：2.00）A.In 1953.B.In 1999.C.In 2002.D.In 2003.(2).Which word can best d

42、escribe South Koreas response?AArrogant. BTolerant. CTough. DPerplexed.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The news item is mainly about _.Athe athletes in British Olympic GamesBcontroversial anti-doping measuresCprotection of athletes privacyDestablishment of the athletes village（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The Pension R

43、eform Bill was passed in the National Assembly with _ votes vantage.A100 B103 C233 D336（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).It can be inferred from the news item that The Pension Reformed Bill _Awas passed smoothlyBwas passed in the endChasnt been admitted constitutional yetDonly received opposition from the Left O

44、pposition（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.十、TEST 10(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Australian citizenship tests are to be revised with an aim to _.（分数：10.00）(1).Australian citizenship tests are to be revised with an aim to _.Aimprove general English level of the applicantsBhelp applicants better understand their rights and respons

45、ibilitiesCmake immigrants better understand the history of AustraliaDmake immigrants more familiar with the celebrities in Australia（分数：2.00）A.improve general English level of the applicantsB.help applicants better understand their rights and responsibilitiesC.make immigrants better understand the history of AustraliaD.make immigrants more familiar with the celebrities in Australia(2).Which of the following statements is INCORRECT a