1、专业英语八级(听力)模拟试卷215及答案解析 (总分:120.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、LISTENING COMPREHENS(总题数:4,分数:120.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION(分数:30.00)_2.SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the mini-lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-f
2、illing task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.(分数:30.00)_Non-Verbal Commun
3、ications Across CulturesNon-verbal communications can affirm, complement or even contradict what is being verbally transmitted. In addition to this, non-verbal communications vary from country to country.I. Gesture Pointinga)Pointing with a single finger is considered【T1】 1 in Asia【T1】 2b)American p
4、eople use【T2】 3 fingers to point【T2】 4c)German people use pinky to pointd)In UK, flashing a peace sign with the back of ones hand is an【T3】 5 of flipping someone the bird【T3】 6 Greetinga)USA:【T4】 7【T4】 8b)Somewhere else: a kissII. Eye Contact West: direct eye contact is【T5】 9【T5】 10 African-American
5、s: more eye contact when speaking, less when listening Anglo-Americans:【T6】 11African-Americans【T6】 12 Northern Europe: more flirtatious facets Middle East: prolonged eye contact means to show【T7】 13【T7】 14 Some Asian countries: avoiding eye contact means to show【T8】 15【T8】 16III. Physical Contact A
6、mericans will shake hands,【T9】 17, upon encountering someone【T9】 18 Islamic cultures:【T10】 19 is not allowed【T10】 20 Asian cultures: touching the head is considered【T11】 21 the soul【T11】 22IV.【T12】 23【T12】 24 Some cultures think Americans do not bathe【T13】 25【T13】 26 Some think Americans over-bathe
7、themselvesV. Time【T14】 27 is highly valued in Switzerland, Germany and Sweden【T14】 28 Europeans:【T15】 29 of vacation is the norm【T15】 30 Americans: 2 weeks is the norm(分数:30.00)(1).【T1】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(2).【T2】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(3).【T3】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(4).【T4】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(5).【T5】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(6).【T6】
8、(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(7).【T7】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(8).【T8】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(9).【T9】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(10).【T10】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(11).【T11】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(12).【T12】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(13).【T13】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(14).【T14】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(15).【T15】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_Cross-Cultural CommunicationMulticulturalism is a reality in North
9、 America. It is, therefore, important to know how to bridge cultural differences in our communications. Here are some of the tips to help with the cross-cultural communication.I. Dont expect cultures are the sameII. South Texas customs Stand at a(n)【T1】 1 angle【T1】 2 Eyes are cast down to or out acr
10、oss【T2】 3【T2】 4 Say Pleased to know you Dont【T3】 5 with women【T3】 6 San Antonio: women have haute hugIII. Bow Cambodia and Laos: bow as if they are【T4】 7【T4】 8 Japan: the deeper you bow, the more【T5】 9 you are【T5】 10 Korea: prefer bowing to handshaking Thai: bow with【T6】 11 together【T6】 12IV. Huggin
11、g People from Hawaii, Greece and【T7】 13 greet by hugging【T7】 14V. Kiss Cuba: kissing means approval Middle east: shake hands before they exchange kisses on cheeks;Dont shake hands with women unless she【T8】 15to you【T8】 16 People from Eastern Europe, Portugal, Spain and Italy often kiss male friends
12、on the cheekVI. Postures Middle East: Sitting with your legs crossed is【T9】 17【T9】 18 To show someone the sole is to【T10】 19【T10】 20VII. Handshaking Most of the world does not greet by shaking hands Britain: brief but【T11】 21 handshake【T11】 22 France: light grip, a single and quick handshake Germany
13、: one firm pump then【T12】 23【T12】 24 Germany and France: more than one handshake means【T13】 25【T13】 26VIII. Mirroring gestures Begin with【T14】 27【T14】 28 Wait and mirror other partys gesture When in doubt, youd better be【T15】 29【T15】 30 Dont assume others follow their traditional greetings(分数:30.00)
14、(1).【T1】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(2).【T2】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(3).【T3】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(4).【T4】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(5).【T5】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(6).【T6】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(7).【T7】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(8).【T8】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(9).【T9】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(10).【T10】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(11).【T11】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(12).【T12】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(13).【T13】(分数:2.00
15、)填空项1:_(14).【T14】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(15).【T15】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_专业英语八级(听力)模拟试卷215答案解析 (总分:120.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、LISTENING COMPREHENS(总题数:4,分数:120.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION(分数:30.00)_解析:2.SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the mini-lecture ONCE ONLY. Whi
16、le listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds t
17、o preview the gap-filling task.(分数:30.00)_解析:Non-Verbal Communications Across CulturesNon-verbal communications can affirm, complement or even contradict what is being verbally transmitted. In addition to this, non-verbal communications vary from country to country.I. Gesture Pointinga)Pointing with
18、 a single finger is considered【T1】 1 in Asia【T1】 2b)American people use【T2】 3 fingers to point【T2】 4c)German people use pinky to pointd)In UK, flashing a peace sign with the back of ones hand is an【T3】 5 of flipping someone the bird【T3】 6 Greetinga)USA:【T4】 7【T4】 8b)Somewhere else: a kissII. Eye Con
19、tact West: direct eye contact is【T5】 9【T5】 10 African-Americans: more eye contact when speaking, less when listening Anglo-Americans:【T6】 11African-Americans【T6】 12 Northern Europe: more flirtatious facets Middle East: prolonged eye contact means to show【T7】 13【T7】 14 Some Asian countries: avoiding
20、eye contact means to show【T8】 15【T8】 16III. Physical Contact Americans will shake hands,【T9】 17, upon encountering someone【T9】 18 Islamic cultures:【T10】 19 is not allowed【T10】 20 Asian cultures: touching the head is considered【T11】 21 the soul【T11】 22IV.【T12】 23【T12】 24 Some cultures think Americans
21、 do not bathe【T13】 25【T13】 26 Some think Americans over-bathe themselvesV. Time【T14】 27 is highly valued in Switzerland, Germany and Sweden【T14】 28 Europeans:【T15】 29 of vacation is the norm【T15】 30 Americans: 2 weeks is the norm(分数:30.00)(1).【T1】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:rude)解析:解析:本题考查在亚洲文化里,用一只手指
22、指方向会给人什么样的感觉。讲座中很清楚地提到这使人觉得“粗鲁”。因此这里填rude。(2).【T2】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:index)解析:解析:本题考查美国人一般会用哪只手指示意。讲座中提到美国人一般会用食指(index finger)来示意。因此这里填index。(3).【T3】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:equivalent)解析:解析:讲座举了布什总统的例子,说他在示意“胜利”手势的时候,手背向着观众。在澳大利亚和英国,这等同于向某人竖中指。因此填equivalent。(4).【T4】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答
23、案:handshake)解析:解析:本题考查美国人打招呼的方式。讲座中提到美国人互相打招呼时的惯例是握手,因此,此处应填入handshake一词,与下面的kiss对应。(5).【T5】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:positive/encouraged)解析:解析:本题考查在一些西方文化里人们对直接眼神接触的看法。讲座中提到,直接的眼神接触是正面的,人们也会鼓励孩子说话的时候直视对方。填positive或encouraged均可。(6).【T6】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:opposite to)解析:解析:本题考查英裔美国人对眼神接触的看法。讲座
24、中提到,非裔美国人在讲话时眼神接触更多,而听人说话时眼神接触相对比较少;接着讲到英裔美国人的情况,说他们更喜欢在听别人讲话时使用更多的眼神接触,反而说话时较少,由此可以看出这两种人的情况是相反的,则此处应填入opposite to。(7).【T7】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:interest)解析:解析:对中东人来说,长时间注视对方表示感兴趣。本题属于细节题,做笔记过程中要多留意文中所举的例子,这是常见考点。(8).【T8】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:respect)解析:解析:在非洲、拉丁美洲和一些亚洲地区,避开眼神接触表示尊重。讲座中连续列举
25、了多个地方名,做笔记时要多加以留意。(9).【T9】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:hug or kiss)解析:解析:讲座中讲到美国人见到其他人时,甚至是陌生人时,通常都会握手。在某些情形下,拥抱也是可以接受的。有些美国女性打招呼时还会亲吻对方。故概括来讲,本题应填入hug or kiss.(10).【T10】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:touching between genders)解析:解析:讲座中提到,在伊斯兰文化里,两性之间的接触是不允许的。因此这里填touching between genders。(11).【T11】(分数:2.00)
26、填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:endangering)解析:解析:讲座中提到一些亚洲文化认为触摸头部会把灵魂置于危险的境地。这里需把原文putin peril转换为endangering。(12).【T12】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:Odo(u)rs)解析:解析:本题考查跨文化非语言交际的第四个方面。题目给的例子是其他文化对美国人洗澡的看法。讲座中也明确提到这是“体味”的例子,故填Odo(u)rs。(13).【T13】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:sufficiently)解析:解析:讲座中提到诸如菲律宾、马来、印尼等地方的文化认为美国人洗澡
27、洗得不够充分,即认为美国人体味过重,故填入sufficiently一词。(14).【T14】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:Punctuality)解析:解析:讲座里提到在瑞士、德国和瑞典,火车会非常准时。同时下文也提到有些国家文化比较重视守时,由此可推断瑞士、德国和瑞典属于这一类文化,故本空填入Punctuality。(15).【T15】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:6 weeks)解析:解析:讲座提到在大多数欧洲人看来,6周的假期是标准假期,而美国人认为2周的时间才是标准假期,故本题填入6weeks,注意复数形式。Cross-Cultural Co
28、mmunicationMulticulturalism is a reality in North America. It is, therefore, important to know how to bridge cultural differences in our communications. Here are some of the tips to help with the cross-cultural communication.I. Dont expect cultures are the sameII. South Texas customs Stand at a(n)【T
29、1】 1 angle【T1】 2 Eyes are cast down to or out across【T2】 3【T2】 4 Say Pleased to know you Dont【T3】 5 with women【T3】 6 San Antonio: women have haute hugIII. Bow Cambodia and Laos: bow as if they are【T4】 7【T4】 8 Japan: the deeper you bow, the more【T5】 9 you are【T5】 10 Korea: prefer bowing to handshakin
30、g Thai: bow with【T6】 11 together【T6】 12IV. Hugging People from Hawaii, Greece and【T7】 13 greet by hugging【T7】 14V. Kiss Cuba: kissing means approval Middle east: shake hands before they exchange kisses on cheeks;Dont shake hands with women unless she【T8】 15to you【T8】 16 People from Eastern Europe, P
31、ortugal, Spain and Italy often kiss male friends on the cheekVI. Postures Middle East: Sitting with your legs crossed is【T9】 17【T9】 18 To show someone the sole is to【T10】 19【T10】 20VII. Handshaking Most of the world does not greet by shaking hands Britain: brief but【T11】 21 handshake【T11】 22 France:
32、 light grip, a single and quick handshake Germany: one firm pump then【T12】 23【T12】 24 Germany and France: more than one handshake means【T13】 25【T13】 26VIII. Mirroring gestures Begin with【T14】 27【T14】 28 Wait and mirror other partys gesture When in doubt, youd better be【T15】 29【T15】 30 Dont assume ot
33、hers follow their traditional greetings(分数:30.00)(1).【T1】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:90 degree)解析:解析:本题考查德州南部地区的一些礼仪。如果在德州南部跟一位男性交谈,他们通常会站在与你呈90度角的位置。因此本题填90 degree。(2).【T2】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:the floor)解析:解析:讲座提到,当和德州南部的男性聊天时,如果双方位于明显不亲密的位置,他们的视线会投向地板或者望向地板四周,因此本题填the floor。(3).【T3】(分数:2.00)填空项
34、1:_(正确答案:正确答案:shake hands)解析:解析:本题考查在德州南部不能用什么方式与女性打招呼。讲座提到,在德州南部与女性握手是不符合习俗的。因此这里填shake hands。(4).【T4】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:praying)解析:解析:本题考查柬埔寨和老挝的鞠躬方式。这两个国家的人鞠躬时会把双手放在胸前,像是在祈祷。本篇讲座多处出现例子,这是常见考点,应注意做笔记。(5).【T5】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:respectful)解析:解析:在日本,鞠躬的深度代表你对对方尊敬的程度。鞠躬越深代表越尊敬。本题需在记取信息的
35、基础上对信息进行加工,要把respect转换成respectful。(6).【T6】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:palms)解析:解析:本题考查泰国人的鞠躬方式。泰国人鞠躬时会双手伸展合十放在齐胸高的地方。故本题应填入palms。(7).【T7】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:Italy)解析:解析:本题考查在哪些国家人们见面时会互相拥抱,讲座中列举了夏威夷人、希腊人和意大利人等。填extends herhand。听音时应排除插入语的干扰。(8).【T8】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:extends her hand)解析:解析
36、:讲座中提到不要与中东女士握手,除非她们主动伸手与你握手。填extends her hand。听音时应排除插入语的干扰。(9).【T9】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:(most)insulting)解析:解析:在中东,翘起二郎腿坐着,鞋子底部对着别人是十分侮辱人的。因此这里填(most)insulting。(10).【T10】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:pick a fight)解析:解析:讲座中提到,鞋底或脚底对着别人是十分侮辱人的,并且进一步说到这是挑衅的行为。录音是looking for afight,但因不能填入四个单词,故将其同义转换为p
37、ick a fight。(11).【T11】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:firm)解析:解析:英国人握手都是又快又有力的。讲座中罗列了多个国家的握手方式,做笔记过程中要加以区分并分行记下每一点。本题答案为firm。(12).【T12】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:quick withdrawal)解析:解析:本题考查德国人的握手方式,即用力握一下,然后很快把手缩回来。因此这里填quick withdrawal。(13).【T13】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:aggressive)解析:解析:根据讲座,在德国和法国多次握手是具
38、有攻击性的表现。因此这里填aggressive。(14).【T14】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:polite words)解析:解析:本题考查考生对细节的把握。讲座提到文化交流的最后一个建议是模仿别人的姿势,同时指出首先要说一些礼貌性的问候语,故本题应填入polite words。(15).【T15】(分数:2.00)填空项1:_(正确答案:正确答案:conservative)解析:解析:本题属于细节题,考查学生理解和转换信息的能力。当在交际中有疑惑时,宁可犯一些保守的错误(err onthe side of conservatism)。结合题目这里概括为conservative。