1、专业八级-323 (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)By some estimates, there are as many as 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States, toiling in farm fields, restaurant kitchens and construction sites. Theyre in the country illegally, but the employers who hire them are
2、also breaking the law. But the presence of illegal workers on a home renovation crew, and the contractors insistence on payment in cash dont dissuade (1) _clients. (1) _. Plenty of employers even pay taxes and (2) _ on illegal workers. (2) _. Many workers carry fake Social Security and green cards,
3、and when theyre hired,employers (3) _ those fake numbers with the federal government. (3) _. There is a way the employer can tell if those numbers are fake. As Chris Bentley of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains, all it takes is a toll free phone call, which “allows them to, in a
4、 matter of seconds, take the information and (4) _ it against 450 million social security administration files, (4) _. and an additional 65 million Department of Homeland Security files.“ But few employers make the call. The program is (5) _ (5) _. Companies cant be held responsible for failing to s
5、pot (6) _ documents. (6) _. And although federal law (7) _ employing illegal workers, (7) _. it is rarely enforced. Some agents oversee a huge district that includes most of Southern California and parts of Nevada. They deal with port security, airport security, money laundering, narcotics, financia
6、l fraud, and organized crime, as well as trade in counterfeit goods, state secrets, and human beings. (8) _ out illegal workers is just not a major concern, (8) _. unless youre talking about a work site with national security implications, like Los Angeles International Airport or a nuclear plant.Th
7、at situation (9) _ those (9) _. who feel that American citizens are losing out to a black market system that lowers wages and cuts into the (10) _ base. (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：1，分数：5.00)(1).What subject is Mr. Pitt go
8、od at?（分数：1.00）A.Art.B.French.C.German.D.Chemistry.(2).What does Mr. Pitt NOT do in his spare time?（分数：1.00）A.Doing a bit of acting and photography.B.Going to concerts frequently.C.Playing traditional jazz and folk music.D.Traveling in Europe by hitch-hiking.(3).When asked what a managers role is, M
9、r. Pitt sounds _.（分数：1.00）A.confident.B.hesitant.C.resolute.D.doubtful.(4).What does Mr. Pitt say he would like to be?（分数：1.00）A.An export salesman working overseas.B.An accountant working in the company.C.A production manager in a branch.D.A policy maker in the company.(5).Which of the following st
10、atements about the management trainee scheme is TRUE?（分数：1.00）A.Trainees are required to sign contracts initially.B.Trainees performance is evaluated when necessary.C.Trainees starting salary is 870 pounds.D.Trainees cannot quit the management scheme.三、BSECTION C/B(总题数：3，分数：5.00)IQuestion 7 and 8 ar
11、e 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).Now the U.S. economy growth rate is _.（分数：1.00）A.higher than 1995 to 2000B.lower than 1973 to 1995C.As good as 1995 to 2000D.the s
12、ame as 1993 to 1995(2).Dale Jorgenson points out that the 2.78 grow rate will be continued in the next years.（分数：1.00）A.2 yearsB.10 yearsC.20 yearsD.5 yearsIQuestion 9-10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to
13、the news./I（分数：2.00）(1).What is the mason of the decline of the number of the wild horses ?（分数：1.00）A.climate change and human activitiesB.the hunting and cullingC.farming and industrializingD.mass killing caused by people(2).Whom does the provision intend to sell the wild horses for?（分数：1.00）A.fede
14、ral governmentB.the horse-loversC.the people who kill the wild horseD.the native people1.Around how many tons of hazardous waste does the world produce each year?（分数：1.00）A.150 millionB.1.50 millionC.15 millionD.50 million四、BPART READING (总题数：5，分数：5.00)2.What is true of sleepwalking according to the
15、 passage?（分数：1.00）A.It is caused by emotional conflict or guilty conscience.B.It is the acting out of a vivid dream.C.Somnambulists are asleep during their sleepwalking.D.It is dangerous to waken a sleepwalker.3.The writer makes it obvious that _.（分数：1.00）A.sleepwalkers are often awakened by dangers
16、B.the underlying cause of sleepwalking is more serious than sleepwalking itselfC.most sleepwalkers are deranged or insaneD.All of the above.4.What does the phrase “taken with a barrel of salt“ mean at end of the second paragraph?（分数：1.00）A.inconceivableB.unbelievableC.suspectedD.implausible5.Who was
17、 supposed to be the worlds champion sleepwalker?（分数：1.00）A.The man walked sixteen miles along a dangerous road.B.The boy walked five hours in his sleep.C.The student habitually walked to the Iowa River and swam in his sleep.D.The man danced a minuet in his sleep.五、BTEXT B/B(总题数：3，分数：3.00)7.According
18、 to the last paragraph, _.（分数：1.00）A.the women could perceive colors when she read words.B.Russian words may be dull and hard to remember as they are black and brown.C.simple words are not colorful.D.German may be easy to remember as they are with strange colors.8.What does the word “synaesthesia“ r
19、efers to?（分数：1.00）A.It means that people may appreciate two kinds of beauty at the same time.B.It means that people may enjoy beauty with all senses at the same time.C.It holds that different spheres of senses may overlap.D.It is thoroughly studied by modern science.9.Concerning the word “synaesthes
20、ia“, which of the following statement is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.It is derived from the theory of Aristotle.B.There are people who claimed to had experienced it.C.The idea influenced European arts greatly, especially after Renaissance.D.The idea, although proved to be true in modern times, was not usefu
21、l in the past.六、BTEXT C/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)10.Throughout the passage, the writers tone towards the DNB was _.（分数：1.00）A.complimentary.B.supportive.C.sarcastic.D.bitter.11.Crippen was absent from the DNB _.（分数：1.00）A.because he escaped to the U. S.B.because death sentence had been abolished.C.for reason
22、s not clarified.D.because of the editors mistake.12.The writer suggests that there is no sense in buying the latest volume _.（分数：1.00）A.because it is not worth the price.B.because it has fewer entries than before.C.unless one has all the volumes in his collection.D.unless an expanded DNB will come o
23、ut shortly.13.On the issue of who should be included in the DNB, the writer seems to suggest that _.（分数：1.00）A.the editors had clear rules to follow.B.there were too many criminals in the entries.C.the editors clearly favored benefactors.D.the editors were irrational in their choices.14.The author q
24、uoted a few entries in the last paragraph to _.（分数：1.00）A.illustrate some features of the DNBB.give emphasis to his argument.C.impress the reader with its content.D.highlight the people in the Middle Ages.七、BTEXT D/B(总题数：2，分数：2.00)15.Who does the word “Stakhanovites“ refers to according to the passa
25、ge?（分数：1.00）A.Those that are of Russian origin.B.Those Russian workers.C.Those exceedingly hardworking ones.D.Those socialists.16.Which of the following conclusion drawn from the passage is NOT true?（分数：1.00）A.French people are leisurely people.B.French people are now working 35 hours a week.C.They
26、world is getting busier.D.In the near future, people will work much less in a week.八、BTEXT E/B(总题数：5，分数：5.00)17.According to the author, Chiles greatest attraction is _.（分数：1.00）A.the unspoiled beaches.B.the dry and hot desert.C.the famous mountain range.D.the high standard of services.18.The object
27、ion to the development of Chiles tourism might be all EXCEPT that it _.（分数：1.00）A.is ambitious and unrealistic.B.is politically sensitive.C.will bring harm to culture.D.will cause pollution in the area.19.According to the passage, in WHICH area improvement is already under way?（分数：1.00）A.Facilities
28、in the ski resorts.B.Domestic transport system.C.Air services to Asia.D.Road network in the south.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.21.Many of Chiles tourists used to come from EX
29、CEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.U.S.B.the Far East.C.western Europe.D.her neighbors.九、BPART GENERAL (总题数：10，分数：10.00)22.Speakers Comer located in _, where speaker can deliver their eloquent speech.（分数：1.00）A.British MuseumB.WestminsterC.Hyde ParkD.Greater London23._ is regarded as the most English of all games.（分
30、数：1.00）A.footballB.rugbyC.basketballD.cricket24.Westminster Palace is the seat of _.（分数：1.00）A.British Houses of ParliamentB.The prime ministers officeC.crowns residenceD.Christian organization25._ is the author of Scarlet Letter.（分数：1.00）A.HawthorneB.Mark TwainC.MelvilleD.Cooper26.The United States
31、 bought Louisiana from _.（分数：1.00）A.FranceB.SpainC.BritainD.Mexico27.The heir to the Britain Crown is also called _?（分数：1.00）A.Prince of ScotlandB.Prince of WalesC.Prince of WestminsterD.Prince of England28.Which of the following is not a character of acquisition?（分数：1.00）A.use textbook.B.conducted
32、with no careful schedulesC.learn language subconsciouslyD.concentrate on meaning29.The period ranging from 1865 to 1914 has been referred to as _ in American literature.（分数：1.00）A.the Age of ColonicalismB.the Age of RomanticismC.the Age of RealismD.the Age of Modernism30.Which city is located in the
33、 west coast of the U.S.?（分数：1.00）A.New YorkB.DetroitC.MiamiD.Los Angels31.The meaning of words may change with time “deer“ is a example of _.（分数：1.00）A.widening of meaningB.narrowing of meaningC.meaning shiftD.loss of meaning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:_
34、填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_十一、BPART TRANSLAT(总题数：1，分数：10.00)42.从前有个愚人，有一天想上市去买双新鞋。他便先用尺子把脚量了量。拿了根稻秆，记下尺码。可是因为急于赶路，把稻秆忘在家里了。他来到市上，找到了卖鞋的摊子，摸了摸口袋，记尺码的稻秆不见了，就对卖鞋的说：“尺码忘在家里了，不晓得大小，让我回家拿尺码去!”说罢，拔腿就跑。他急急忙忙回家拿了那根稻秆，又急急忙忙赶回市上来，一来一去，花了很多时间。等他赶回市上，天已晚了，集市已经散了。他白忙了一阵，还是没有买到鞋子。那时，有人问他：“你是给自己买鞋子，还是替别人代买?”愚人回答说：
35、我自己穿的呀!”那人又问他：“那么，你身上不是长着脚么?又何必带尺码呢!”（分数：10.00）_十二、BSECTION B ENGLI(总题数：1，分数：10.00)43.His message perplexed his mind to that degree that he was fain, several times, to take off his hat to scratch his head. Except on the crown, which was raggedly bald, he had stiff black hair, standing jaggedly all
36、over it, and growing down hill almost to his broad, blunt nose. It was so like smiths work, so much more like the top of a strongly spiked wall than a head of hair that the best of players at leap-frog might have declined him, as the most dangerous man in the world to go over. I While he trotted bac
37、k with the message he was to deliver to the night watchman in his box at the door of Tellsons Bank by Temple Bar, who was to deliver it to greater authorities within, the shadows of the night took such shapes to him as arose out of the message, and took such shapes to the mare as arose out of her pr
38、ivate topics of uneasiness. They seemed to be numerous, for she shied at every, shadow on the road./I（分数：10.00）_十三、BPART WRITING(总题数：1，分数：20.00)44.In recent years, more and more college students have been working in their spare time. Some people think it affects students study; also many argue that
39、it can improve their competence. Whats your opinion? Write an essay of about 400 words on the topic. You should 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 statement with appropriate
40、 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 on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.（分
41、数：20.00）_专业八级-323 (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)By some estimates, there are as many as 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States, toiling in farm fields, restaurant kitchens and construction sites. Theyre in the country illegally, but the employers who hire t
42、hem are also breaking the law. But the presence of illegal workers on a home renovation crew, and the contractors insistence on payment in cash dont dissuade (1) _clients. (1) _. Plenty of employers even pay taxes and (2) _ on illegal workers. (2) _. Many workers carry fake Social Security and green
43、 cards, and when theyre hired,employers (3) _ those fake numbers with the federal government. (3) _. There is a way the employer can tell if those numbers are fake. As Chris Bentley of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains, all it takes is a toll free phone call, which “allows them
44、to, in a matter of seconds, take the information and (4) _ it against 450 million social security administration files, (4) _. and an additional 65 million Department of Homeland Security files.“ But few employers make the call. The program is (5) _ (5) _. Companies cant be held responsible for fail
45、ing to spot (6) _ documents. (6) _. And although federal law (7) _ employing illegal workers, (7) _. it is rarely enforced. Some agents oversee a huge district that includes most of Southern California and parts of Nevada. They deal with port security, airport security, money laundering, narcotics,
46、financial fraud, and organized crime, as well as trade in counterfeit goods, state secrets, and human beings. (8) _ out illegal workers is just not a major concern, (8) _. unless youre talking about a work site with national security implications, like Los Angeles International Airport or a nuclear plant.That situation (9) _ those (9) _. who feel that American citizens are losing out to a black market system that lowers wages and cuts into the (10) _ base. (10) _.（分数：10.00）填空项
