[外语类试卷]专业英语八级（社会类听力填空）模拟试卷1（无答案）.doc

1、专业英语八级（社会类听力填空）模拟试卷 1（无答案）SECTION A MINI-LECTUREDirections: 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-lect

2、ure. 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 Medicine in Medieval EnglandThe medical practices in Medieval England:Based upon (1)_, ancient texts,

3、myth or the direction of the church which proved unbeneficial to the people of England.The forthcoming results:Common people didnt care about improving their own health.The life and livelihood of an average person was (2)_.In the villages, many children were weak from (3)_, either mental or physical

4、. Many would die in childhood. And infant (4)_was heavy.A medical service was non-existent.To the end of 1400, medicine was mainly practiced by clerics in monasteries.The physician thought surgery was beneath his dignity, because he didnt want to (5)_.Surgery was left to uneducated “barbers“ . The p

5、hysician was not advanced, (6)_diseases by inspection of the blood and urine.The above-mentioned practices proved of little help.According to Christian theology, disease was considered to be cured by (7)_means.Scientific investigation was inhibited.In medieval England, surgery had a severe and (8)_n

6、ature. Lepers, cripples and blind were easily seen. Those sick people were helpless, most of whom couldnt afford medical attention.E.g. Lepers living in provisions were actually left (9)_.In conclusion, the health conditions and medical care for people in medieval England were (10)_.10 The Skills Re

7、quired to Get a Good Job1 .Academic skills1 Communication skillsunderstand and speak the languages in (1)_be a good listenerread written materials(2)_the Internet2)thinking skillsThinking (3)_and acting logicallye.g. technology, physical science, the arts, skilled trades, social science, etc.3)learn

8、ing skillse.g. learn to use some new software after a few (4)_2.Personal (5)_skillsl)positive attitudes and behaviorshave good (6)_and confidencebe honesthave positive attitudes toward work, learning, etc.show energy and persistence2)(7)_set goals and prioritiesplan and manage time, money, etc.3) ad

9、aptabilityhave a positive attitude toward (8)_in the job3.Teamwork skills 1)importance of teamwork skills bring more resources to the problem situation more satisfying and morale-boosting 2)how to improve teamwork skillsshow the ability to be (9)_involve in the groupbe (10)_and listen to othersbe a

10、leader not a loner20 BreastfeedingChoosing whether to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is one of the first decisions expectant parents will make. However, organizations like AAP, AM A, ADA, and WHO highly recommend that (1)_be the best for newborn babies, because it possesses a lot of advantages

11、.1.Breast milk is infection-fighting. A nursing mothers antibodies can pass to her baby and lower the occurrence of many illnesses, such as ear infections, diarrhea, etc. Other factors help to improve infants (2)_ by increasing the barriers to infection and decreasing the growth of viruses.2.Breast

12、milk is (3)_. Formula-fed infants have more difficulty with digestion than do breastfed infants.3.Breast milk is very nutritious. Formulas do a pretty good job, but havent matched breast milk because some substances are (4)_to manufacture and some have not yet been identified.4.Breastfeeding can pre

13、vent obesity. Recent studies indicate that breastfeeding might help prevent childhood and adult obesity.5.Breastfeeding is quite (5)_.6.Breastfeeding is also beneficial to mothers. Nursing mothers may become (6)_through breastfeeding.Except for the benefits, breastfeeding does pose some challenges f

14、or new mothers.1.Personal comfort. Many mothers feel uncomfortable with breastfeeding at first, but later overcome this with enough education, support and practice. Many times, if breastfeeding hurts, its due to (7)_.2.Time and frequency of feedings. Breastfed babies do need to eat more often than b

15、abies who are fed formula. If mothers need a break or go back to work, they can use (8)_as a way out.3.Limiting caffeine. Breastfeeding women should cut down on coffee intake to no more than three cups per day; otherwise, caffeine may cause (9)_in some babies.4.Maternal medical conditions and medicines. If a woman is taking medicines or involved in a specific condition, she should (10)_her doctor or a lactation consultant. Breastfeeding possesses both advantages and disadvantages. The point is new mothers should bond with their babies, no matter whether through breast milk or formula.