1、专业八级-312 (1)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Dont expect Starbucks-like (1) _ like this one at the 13,600 U.S. McDonalds, (1) _. or 30,000-plus worldwide; the Oak Brook restaurant, which opened late last month, doubles public restaurant and test site. But the worlds largest
2、 restaurant chain is tinkering with various possibilities in technology and design to try to ensure it is a (2) _ of choice in the future. (2) _. McDonalds has undergone an (3) _ change in more ways (3) _. than one since a time (4) _ years ago when its sales and reputation were sagging amid complain
3、ts about its service and food. (4) _. The company reported first-quarter (5) _ income was up (5) _. 6 percent to (6) _ million and revenue rose 9 percent to $4.8 billion over the same time last year. (6) _. Its stock price nearly tripled over a two-year period, hitting a four-year high of $34.56 per
4、 share in March, but has since settled around $29. Snazzier new restaurants are part of the makeover; about 1,000, mostly older U.S. McDonalds have been either (7) _.or rebuilt since 2002. (7) _. Some of the additions, such as salads, white-meat chicken nuggets and fruit options with Happy Meals, ha
5、ve served the (8) _ purpose of enabling the company to state a commitment to a healthier, (8) _. balanced menu while bringing in new customers who arent there for the hamburgers. McDonalds now hopes to attract more (9) _ with amenities that might entice them to come in and stay awhile. (9) _. Analys
6、t Peter Jankovskis thinks the extra investments to try to make McDonalds restaurants hangouts are (10)_, noting that they have worked not only at Starbucks but at Panera Bread and other chains. (10) _.（分数：10.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_二、BSECTION B/B(总题数：
7、1，分数：5.00)(1).Old Fred does something stupid because _.（分数：1.00）A.he has some mental problemsB.he is too old to know what he is doingC.he wants to have a good ChristmasD.he has got into the habit of stealing(2).British police are not armed. The average policeman _.（分数：1.00）A.doesnt really think abou
8、t itB.dislike it very muchC.worries about it greatlyD.wants a reform(3).The interviewee feels that the English people love _.（分数：1.00）A.violenceB.compromiseC.forearmsD.police(4).Once a man _.（分数：1.00）A.threatened the policeB.took some hostagesC.robbed a bankD.locked himself in a house(5).What was th
9、e most important factor in solving that mans problem?（分数：1.00）A.Power.B.Skill.C.Patience.D.Weapons.三、BSECTION C/B(总题数：2，分数：5.00)(1).According to the news, _ have been killed in the war.（分数：1.00）A.1,713B.1,711C.1,782D.1,730(2).Which statement is not true?（分数：1.00）A.Bush met Iraqi Prime Minister on Fr
10、idayB.Brzezinski is a member of Republican PartyC.American people have no much confidence in the war in IraqD.Bush believed that the future would be tough(3).According to Bushs strategy for military success, the enemies included _.（分数：1.00）A.Saddam Husseins former regime membersB.terrorists trained
11、by al-JaafariC.war. criminalsD.all of aboveIQuestions 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer each of the following questions. Now listen to the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).Who will be glad to see that stunning waves?（分数：1.00）A.FishermenB
12、.ScientistsC.TouristsD.Suffers(2).Whats the purposes of the team experts to set sail?（分数：1.00）A.Their goal is only to prove the huge waves existenceB.They went to study the wavesC.They wanted to fide one as well as to prove its existenceD.They get sail just out of fun四、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：5.00)1
13、.According to the text, the ivory-billed woodpecker _.（分数：1.00）A.is extinct since the year of 1994.B.was found by a group of 17 researchers through the internet.C.is called “Grail Bird“ because it is hallowed to the degree of holiness.D.is so famous that it has become a symbol of the spoiled relatio
14、nship between human beings and nature.2.By saying that the book of “Grail Bird“ could “easily be a book about the hunt for Bigfoot“, the author means that _.（分数：1.00）A.the book is merely about the hunt for impossible things.B.if the bird had not been discovered by the researchers, the book would hav
15、e been like all the books about Bigfoot - only legends, no facts and truths.C.the hunt for the ivory-billed woodpecker enjoys similarity to the hunt for Bigfoot, because both of them are rare animals.D.the book is about the human obsession of finding legendary animals and about their guilty conscien
16、ce facing nature.3.From this article, we may draw the conclusion that _.（分数：1.00）A.The focus on the bird is an important yet missing characteristic, and without it even the successful discovery will seem hollow.B.It is not the bird but the human efforts that attract a lot of readers attention.C.The
17、article argues that the book is with great content and great focus.D.Although the book is not stylish, readers still find interesting things in its characterization and extended hist0ry of the bird.4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.Fielding Lewis has taken two pictures of th
18、e bird, but it was too fuzzy and he was mistakenly discredited.B.The author believes that the woodpecker-whisperer do have a telepathic connection to the birds.C.The quality of the book may not so perfect in itself, but there is still something to be cherished and reflected on.D.There is much sweati
19、ng, sitting and waiting before the completion of the book.5.Concerning the style of the book, it is revealed in the text that _.（分数：1.00）A.it is a normal book of discovering trip, with no particular style.B.it is stylish in its narration and the characters are vivid.C.its style is not so perfect esp
20、ecially concerning the trivia/talks of the characters and the too incidental details.D.readers do not like the trivial style of this book.五、BTEXT B/B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)6.Which programming language is designed for the instruction of youngsters?（分数：1.00）A.BASICB.FORTRANC.ALGOLD.LOGO7.In the late 1950s, fo
21、r the first time a computer programming language _.（分数：1.00）A.began using binary numbersB.was used to implement the Unix operating systemC.was put into the marketD.was used for modeling physical and environmental events8.The 3rd generation of programming language shares all the following characteris
22、tics EXCETP _.（分数：1.00）A.it is used in designing software.B.it is hardware-independent.C.is should be translated into the computer language by software.D.it is designed to solve some specific problem.六、BTEXT C/B(总题数：4，分数：4.00)9.Which of the following is NOT an element of the code of etiquette?（分数：1.
23、00）A.Respect for age.B.Formal compliments.C.Proper introductions at social functions.D.Eating with a fork rather than fingers.10.According to the writer which of the following is put of chivalry? A knight should _.（分数：1.00）A.inspire his lady to perform valiant deeds.B.perform deeds which would inspi
24、re romantic songs.C.express his love for his lady from a distance.D.regard his lady as strong and independent11.Etiquette as an art of gracious living is quoted as a feature of which country?（分数：1.00）A.EgyptB.18th century France.C.Renaissance Italy.D.England.12.One characteristic of the rich classes
25、 of a declining society is their tendency to _.（分数：1.00）A.take in the recently wealthyB.retreat within themselves.C.produce publications on manners.D.change the laws of etiquette七、BTEXT D/B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)13.From the article, we may note that _.（分数：1.00）A.Senator Hillary Clinton greatly supports the
26、plan and persuaded Congress to provide financial help.B.The mall will be clean because it will only use renewable energy.C.All the people believe that the mall will upstate American ailing economy.D.A lot of companies will benefit from the incentives of Congress.14.After a false start, countless cha
27、nges of plan and great local opposition, _.（分数：1.00）A.Congels confidence finally broke down.B.Congel decided to modify the plan.C.Congel starts again without losing his confidence.D.Congel consulted Congress for suggestions.八、BTEXT E/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)16.According to the passage, in WHICH area improve
28、ment is already under way?（分数：1.00）A.Facilities in the ski resorts.B.Domestic transport system.C.Air services to Asia.D.Road network in the south.17.The objection to the development of Chiles tourism might be all EXCEPT that it _.（分数：1.00）A.is ambitious and unrealistic.B.politically sensitive.C.will
29、 bring harm to culture.D.well cause pollution in the area18.Many of Chiles tourists used to come from EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A. . .B.the Far East.C.western Europe.D.her neighbors.19.According to the author, Chiles greatest attraction is _.（分数：1.00）A.the unspoiled beaches.B.the dry and hot desert.C.the fa
30、mous mountain range.D.the high standard of services.20.Chile is disadvantaged in the promotion of its tourism by _.（分数：1.00）A.geographical location.B.guerrilla warfare.C.political instability.D.street crime.九、BPART GENERAL (总题数：10，分数：10.00)21.How does the Wars of the Roses get the name?（分数：1.00）A.th
31、e war is righted to get the rosesB.the war took place in the time when roses were in blossomC.the war was righted because of love affairD.the two sides raised the banner of rose22._ is the leading general of the South in the American Civil War.（分数：1.00）A.GrantB.ShermanC.MarshallD.Robert Lee23._ is k
32、now as the “All Estates Parliament“（分数：1.00）A.The Parliament of 1265B.The Parliament of 1266C.The Parliament of 1267D.The Parliament of 126924.What is the relationship between the following two sentences? (a) He married a blonde heiress. (b) He married a blonde.（分数：1.00）A.presuppositionB.implicature
33、C.entailmentD.anomaly25.At beginning of the 2nd world war, Britain took the policy of _.（分数：1.00）A.appeasementB.active attackC.peaceD.neutral26._ refers to the phenomenon that the same word may have a set of different meanings.（分数：1.00）A.homonymyB.antonymyC.polysemyD.homophony27.When the Cold War be
34、gan, who was the president of U.S.A?（分数：1.00）A.RooseveltB.AchesonC.EisenhowerD.Truman28._ is the outstanding representative of Aestheticism in British literature history?（分数：1.00）A.WildeB.YeatsC.T.S. EliotD.Rossetti29.The publication of _ established Emerson as the most eloquent spokesman of the New
35、 England Transcenden- talism.（分数：1.00）A.NatureB.Self-RelianceC.The Over-SoulD.The American Scholar30.Which king summoned “model parliament“ in 1295?（分数：1.00）A.William B.William C.EdwardD.Henry 十、BPART PROOFREA(总题数：10，分数：10.00)填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十一、B
36、PART TRANSLAT(总题数：1，分数：10.00)41.人类自有文化就有文化交流。人类文化从整体来说，是各国、各国民族文化汇聚，交流的产物。现代国际间的文化交流，更足以空前的规模、内容、形式和手段，在直接间接地进行着。当今的世界，既非丝绸之路时代，亦非马可波罗时代。从上海去东京，只需两个多小时，相当于从北京到杭州的时间。从中国去地球另一端美国，也能在日历上的同一天到达。昔日遥远的地距离，被现代科学技术一下缩短到令人难以置信的程度。这是人类文明进步的共同成果。不论是中国的还是外国的历史经验一再证明：文化需要交流。只有交流，才能相互学习，相互了解；只有交流，才能共同去促进人类智慧向着一座又
37、一座高峰发展，并共同享用其成果。（分数：10.00）_十二、BSECTION B ENGLI(总题数：1，分数：10.00)42.At times my heart cries out with longing to see all these things. If I can get so much pleasure from mere touch, how much more beauty must be revealed by sight. Yet, those who have eyes apparently see little, the panorama of color and
38、action which fills the world is taken for granted. It is human, perhaps, to appreciate little that which we have and to long for that which we have not, but it is a great pity that in the world of light the gift of sight is used only as a mere conveniences rather than as a means of adding fullness t
39、o life. If I were the president of a university I should establish a compulsory course in “How to Use Your Eyes“. The professor would try to show his pupils how they could add joy to their lives by really seeing what passes unnoticed before them. He would try to awake their dormant and sluggish facu
40、lties.（分数：10.00）_十三、BPART WRITING(总题数：1，分数：20.00)43.Nowadays, there is a new trend among college students. Many of them have moved out to live outside the campus, some for love, and some for the convenience of life or study. They want to live alone and always declare that they need their own room. S
41、hould the students live in the dormitory or live alone? Whats your opinion about th_is? Write an article of about 400 words on this and supply a title for your article. In the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement, and in the second part you should support the thesis st
42、atement with appropriate details, in the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Write your composition
43、 on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.（分数：20.00）_专业八级-312 (1)答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPART LISTENIN(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Dont expect Starbucks-like (1) _ like this one at the 13,600 U.S. McDonalds, (1) _. or 30,000-plus worldwide; the Oak Brook restaurant, which opened late last month, doubles public restaurant and t
44、est site. But the worlds largest restaurant chain is tinkering with various possibilities in technology and design to try to ensure it is a (2) _ of choice in the future. (2) _. McDonalds has undergone an (3) _ change in more ways (3) _. than one since a time (4) _ years ago when its sales and reput
45、ation were sagging amid complaints about its service and food. (4) _. The company reported first-quarter (5) _ income was up (5) _. 6 percent to (6) _ million and revenue rose 9 percent to $4.8 billion over the same time last year. (6) _. Its stock price nearly tripled over a two-year period, hittin
46、g a four-year high of $34.56 per share in March, but has since settled around $29. Snazzier new restaurants are part of the makeover; about 1,000, mostly older U.S. McDonalds have been either (7) _.or rebuilt since 2002. (7) _. Some of the additions, such as salads, white-meat chicken nuggets and fruit options with Happy Meals, have served the (8) _ purpose of enabling the company to state a commitment to a healthier, (8) _. balanced menu while bringing in new customers who arent there for the hambur
