1、专业英语八级（听力）-试卷136及答案解析 (总分：50.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、LISTENING COMPREHENS(总题数：6，分数：50.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION_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-filling task o
2、n 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._The American Two-party SystemI. Introduc
3、tionA. the oldest political【T1】 1 around the world【T1】 2B. the classical example of two-party system: the American political system the dominant parties: the Democratic and the【T2】 3 parties【T2】 4 the two-party system survived all attempts to assaultsC. About dozen parties that nominate【T3】 5【T3】 6D
4、. Americans inevitably become one of the two parties because there is usually no other place to go most Americans know where they【T4】 7 in the system【T4】 8II. Two-party system is so strongly【T5】 9 because【T5】 10A The way【T6】 11 are conducted: the Americans elect【T6】 12【T7】 13【T7】 14 about 800,000 of
5、 other【T8】 15,【T8】 16 the congressman from single-member districtsB. Organization of the House of Representatives ensures that major party can maintain its【T9】 17【T9】 18 major party is likely to win III. The consequences of the systemA the【T10】 19 production of majorities【T10】 20 the competition bet
6、ween two parties the【T11】 21 of the victory of the winning party【T11】 22B. The peaceful【T12】 23【T12】 24 the party in power can be overrun by the party out of power two-party system cannot be destroyed the【T13】 25 can survive the defeat because of【T13】 26a)the possibility of mamtaining a【T14】 27 of t
7、he opposition【T14】 28b)the attraction of the support of those opposed to the party in powerC. the tendency for the major parties to be【T15】 29,【T15】 30 e.g. business is conducted across party linesD. The work of the government carried on despite of divided party control（分数：30.00）(1).【T1】（分数：2.00）填空项
8、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）填空项1:_(14).【T14】（分数
9、：2.00）填空项1:_(15).【T15】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_3.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear ONE interview. The interview will be divided into TWO parts. At the end of each part, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the interview and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each qu
10、estion there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A , B , C and D , and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the questions._A.It includes all the compensation for loss.B.It includes a certificate of
11、posting.C.It is perfect for sending documents of minor value.D.It is usually handled by very particular couriers.A.All kinds of parcels.B.Airway letters.C.Railway letters.D.Inland postal packets.A.It is signed by the recipient.B.It provides the recipient confirmation of delivery.C.It is free of char
12、ge.D.It will cost less at the time of posting.A.The compensation for loss is limited.B.It will pay for valuable items.C.The compensation process is speedy.D.The compensation is inadmissible.A.Recorded delivery is suitable for sending valuable things.B.Recorded delivery is a service with extra securi
13、ty.C.The packet is signed for by the addressee and a record is kept by the post office.D.The post office delivers recorded delivery to the addressee in person.A.The packet should be fastened with adhesive substance.B.The packets should be posted in the mailbox.C.The packets neednt be posted with rel
14、evant fee.D.The packets neednt be wrapped in a strong cover.A.Its contents can resist easy damage.B.Registered post provides a protection against damage.C.Registered post receives no special security treatmentD.There is special security treatment for registered post.A.Partially included.B.Already co
15、vered.C.Partially stamped.D.Already excluded.A.Coupons enclosed in the registered letter envelopes.B.Trading stamps sold by the post office.C.Bank notes and currency notes.D.All precious articles sold by the post office.A.Neither of them accepts any airway letters.B.They both deliver mails to the ad
16、dressee in person.C.Both require that the Advice of Delivery Form be signed by the post office official.D.Recorded delivery doesnt compensate for bank notes, but registered post does.专业英语八级（听力）-试卷136答案解析 (总分：50.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、LISTENING COMPREHENS(总题数：6，分数：50.00)1.PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION_解析：2.
17、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-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
18、 grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task._解析：The American Two-party SystemI. IntroductionA. the oldest political【T1】 1 around the world【T1】 2B. the classical example of two-party system: the Americ
19、an political system the dominant parties: the Democratic and the【T2】 3 parties【T2】 4 the two-party system survived all attempts to assaultsC. About dozen parties that nominate【T3】 5【T3】 6D. Americans inevitably become one of the two parties because there is usually no other place to go most American
20、s know where they【T4】 7 in the system【T4】 8II. Two-party system is so strongly【T5】 9 because【T5】 10A The way【T6】 11 are conducted: the Americans elect【T6】 12【T7】 13【T7】 14 about 800,000 of other【T8】 15,【T8】 16 the congressman from single-member districtsB. Organization of the House of Representative
21、s ensures that major party can maintain its【T9】 17【T9】 18 major party is likely to win III. The consequences of the systemA the【T10】 19 production of majorities【T10】 20 the competition between two parties the【T11】 21 of the victory of the winning party【T11】 22B. The peaceful【T12】 23【T12】 24 the part
22、y in power can be overrun by the party out of power two-party system cannot be destroyed the【T13】 25 can survive the defeat because of【T13】 26a)the possibility of mamtaining a【T14】 27 of the opposition【T14】 28b)the attraction of the support of those opposed to the party in powerC. the tendency for t
23、he major parties to be【T15】 29,【T15】 30 e.g. business is conducted across party linesD. The work of the government carried on despite of divided party control（分数：30.00）(1).【T1】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：rivalriescompetitors）解析：解析：讲座开篇就提到了美国两党之间的竞争，“是世界上最早的政治竞争(rivalries)之一”。由此可知答案为rivalries，或其同义词comp
24、etitors。要点提示词one of后的信息是常考之处，笔记中不可忽视。(2).【T2】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：Republican）解析：解析：在提到dominant party的时候，讲座人提到了两大政党“民主党(Democratic)和共和党(Republi-can)”，因此答案为Republican。录音中多次提及美国两大政党的名称，多次提及之处为常考内容，做笔记时需注意。此题也可根据文化常识直接得出答案。(3).【T3】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：presidential candidates）解析：解析：讲座谈到，通常来说，有十
25、来个政党都会提名总统候选人。空格处填入录音原词presidential candidates。(4).【T4】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：belong）解析：解析：录音提到“多数美国人知道自己属于(belong)两党中的哪一派”，结合题目可知答案为belong。Moreover为表示递进意义的连词，其后内容往往是出题点，应特别注意。(5).【T5】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：rooted）解析：解析：讲座人提到“两党制是如何能如此坚实地扎根于(rooted)美国政治中的呢”，可知答案为rooted。讲座人通过问句的形式来引起听众的注意，其后的内容
26、通常比较重要，笔记中不可忽视。(6).【T6】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：elections）解析：解析：在谈到为什么会出现两党制时，讲座谈到，可能是由于选举方式。空格处缺少的是elections一词。(7).【T7】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：president）解析：解析：在美国，人们不仅可以选举总统，还可以选80万的官员。官员在下一行出现，可见这里填入president。(8).【T8】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：officials）解析：解析：在讲到为什么两党制在美国的地位如此稳固时，讲座人提到了两个原因，第一个原
27、因是美国的选举方式，“不仅选举了总统，还选举了很多官员(officials)，大概有80万”。因此答案为officials。如果笔记中未能记下相关内容，可以分析空格上下的分项并列内容，判断美国除了总统和国会议员之外，还有其他的政府官员，也可推测答案应为officials。(9).【T9】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：dominant positiondominance）解析：解析：讲座人接着提到两党制在美国的地位如此稳固的第二个原因，即House of Representatives的组织方式的保证。其中提到“选举制度使大党轻而易举地保持着他们的统治地位(dominant
28、 position)”，因此答案应为dominant position或dominance。也可以根据常识，美国两大政党占据着重要的地位，推测空白处应填入dominant position。(10).【T10】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：automaticnatural）解析：解析：录音原文提到两党制产生的结果，其中一个就是“自动地(automatically)产生了多数党”。结合题目可知应填入automatically的形容词automatic，也填入其同义词natural。“one ofis that”表达的内容常为出题点，做笔记时要注意。(11).【T11】（分数
29、：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：exaggeration）解析：解析：录音原文中提到“这种制度似乎有些夸大(exaggerate)获胜党的胜利”。结合题目可推知答案为ex-aggeration。并列细节信息是常考之处，笔记中时应特别注意。注意填写答案时必须将录音原文中的动词ex-aggerate变成名词exaggeration。(12).【T12】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：transfer of power）解析：解析：讲座谈到，美国人已经学会了只要党派之间和平地转交政权，制度就能够被管理。根据空格前的提示词peaceful，这里填入录音出现的trans
30、fer of power。(13).【T13】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：second major party）解析：解析：录音原文提到“第二大党(second major party)能在失败下继续生存”，因此填入second majorparty。分析本题所在的分项内容的关键词defeat和讲座的主题“两党制”也可推测空格处应填入secondmajor party。(14).【T14】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：monopoly）解析：解析：讲座提到，失败的大党能够维持对反对派的垄断。录音使用的是monopoly一词，填入空格完全合适。(15
31、).【T15】（分数：2.00）填空项1:_（正确答案：正确答案：moderatemild）解析：解析：录音原文提到“大党很强大所以倾向于温和(moderate)”，可知应填入moderate，或其同义词mild。表示结果的内容是常考之处，笔记时应注意。3.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear ONE interview. The interview will be divided into TWO parts. At the end of each part, five questions will be asked about w
32、hat was said. Both the interview and the questions will be spoken ONCE ONLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices of A , B , C and D , and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.You have THIRTY seconds to preview
33、the questions._解析：A.It includes all the compensation for loss.B.It includes a certificate of posting.C.It is perfect for sending documents of minor value.D.It is usually handled by very particular couriers.解析：解析：男士询问女士寄包裹的方式，女士首先提及了recorded delivery，并提到该邮寄方式特别适合于邮寄一些不太值钱的文件。C是女士话语的同义表述。其他三个选项都是运用对话中
34、提到的个别词语胡乱搭配而成的干扰项。A.All kinds of parcels.B.Airway letters.C.Railway letters.D.Inland postal packets.解析：解析：男士问什么东西才用挂号邮寄，女士说各种内陆邮政小包裹(All kinds of inland postal packets)都可以邮寄，除了航空、铁路信件和包裹之外，因此选D。其他三项都不在挂号邮寄的范围。A.It is signed by the recipient.B.It provides the recipient confirmation of delivery.C.It i
35、s free of charge.D.It will cost less at the time of posting.解析：解析：女士提到，在邮寄时填写回执(the Advice of Delivery Form)，应付的费用会少一些，因此D正确，同时排除C。给回执签字的是a post office official，故排除A:B项错在the recipient。A.The compensation for loss is limited.B.It will pay for valuable items.C.The compensation process is speedy.D.The c
36、ompensation is inadmissible.解析：解析：对话最后女士提到了recorded delivery的赔偿，A项中is limited是录音听到的原词，不难选出本题答案为A。其他三项都是利用录音中提到的个别词语胡乱拼凑的干扰项。A.Recorded delivery is suitable for sending valuable things.B.Recorded delivery is a service with extra security.C.The packet is signed for by the addressee and a record is kep
37、t by the post office.D.The post office delivers recorded delivery to the addressee in person.解析：解析：在谈到如何使用recorded delivery时，女士提到，包裹信件投递后收件人需签收，同时邮局会留有记录存档，因此C正确。A错在valuable things；B与there is no special security treatment(没有进行特别的安全处理)相反：D与对话中出现的The post office does not undertake to deliverto the ad-
38、dressee in person相反，也可排除。A.The packet should be fastened with adhesive substance.B.The packets should be posted in the mailbox.C.The packets neednt be posted with relevant fee.D.The packets neednt be wrapped in a strong cover.解析：解析：在谈到registered post时，女士提到包裹必须用黏合剂粘贴好，A正确。其他三项内容与女士提到的相反。A.Its content
39、s can resist easy damage.B.Registered post provides a protection against damage.C.Registered post receives no special security treatmentD.There is special security treatment for registered post.解析：解析：女士提到所有的registered mail都会得到特别的安全处理，因此D正确，同时排除C。A是利用对话中个别词语拼凑的干扰项；B与对话内容相反，女士说的是挂号(registration)本身不是预防
40、损坏的保护措施。A.Partially included.B.Already covered.C.Partially stamped.D.Already excluded.解析：解析：在谈到邮资的问题上，女士说到，邮局会出售挂号信封，且这些信封已经包含了first-class postage和minimum registration fee。可见B为答案。A.Coupons enclosed in the registered letter envelopes.B.Trading stamps sold by the post office.C.Bank notes and currency
41、notes.D.All precious articles sold by the post office.解析：解析：女士提到赔偿的范围：钞票、流通券、赠品券、购物优惠券或有价值的东西都不会理赔，除非这些是附在邮局出售的挂号信封中。可见A为答案。其他三项都是利用对话中的个别词语制造的干扰项，都不属于理赔范围。A.Neither of them accepts any airway letters.B.They both deliver mails to the addressee in person.C.Both require that the Advice of Delivery Form be signed by the post office official.D.Recorded delivery doesnt compensate for bank notes, but registered post does.解析：解析：回答此题需要综合理解。recorded delivery和registered post的共同特点都是不接受航空邮件，故A是正确答案。B与事实相反；在谈到回执时，采用registered post的寄件人可以要求签收人填写，C错误；两种邮寄方式都不邮寄bank notes，D错误。
