1、专业英语八级7及答案解析 (总分：76.98，做题时间：120分钟)一、PART I LISTENING (总题数：1，分数：1.00)Just as (1) 1is famous for the tango, so American is well-known for jazz, a typical American invention. Unlike traditional music, which is restricted to European , jazz music is (2) 2and free-formed. Jazz is interesting, so is its (
2、3) 3. The music was invented by Negroes, who were taken away from West Africa and sold as slaves to the plantation owners in the South of the country. Their work was hard and their life was short. When one died, the friends and relatives would attend the (4) 4. On the occasion, a music band often ac
3、companied a march to the cemetery. On the way to the cemetery, slow, solemn music was played, but on the way back home (5) 5music was preferred. The music made everyone want to dance. This was the early form of jazz. There were also other musical (6) 6that influenced the formation of jazz. One was t
4、he musical (7) 7in West Africa, from where these Negroes were taken away to America. The other was the (8) 8music, which always describes something sadan unhappy love affair, a money problem, bad luck. Still the third was the liberated blacks (9) 9to create a new music form that was fast, happy and
5、set a (10) 10rhythm to express their new-found freedom after the American Civil War. （分数：1.00）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、SECTION B INTERVI(总题数：1，分数：1.00)(1).Mr. Bristow would like to deal with the matter now because_.（分数：0.20）A.Keith comes to interrupt himB.Keith h
6、as made serious mistakesC.he may not have time till lateD.he would have to work in a factory(2).Keiths suspicion of embezzlement is based on the fact that_.（分数：0.20）A.the Works Manager has made a mistakeB.Holder and Bragg has acted dishonestlyC.the Purchasing Manager has made a mistakeD.more spare p
7、arts than needed have been used(3)._, Mr. Cross wouldnt have been suspected of embezzlement.（分数：0.20）A.If he hadnt been on sick leaveB.If he hadnt continued making excessive ordersC.If he hadnt been Mr. Lawtons brother-in-lawD.If he hadnt been spotted by Mr. Lawton(4).Mr. Lawton suspects that_.（分数：0
8、.20）A.Cross and Lawton have collided in a swindleB.Keith does not possess any evidenceC.Cross is purposely on sick leaveD.Keith is telling a lie(5).Which of the following statements is CORRECT?（分数：0.20）A.Cross may be severely punished.B.Cross illness justifies his misconduct.C.Cross and Lawton work
9、part-time for Holder and Bragg.D.Cross and Hammond have conspired against Mr. Bristow.三、SECTION C NEWS BR(总题数：2，分数：1.00)(1).Which of the following records was the second best time of the year by Dbnovan Bailey? （分数：0.25）A.9.98.B.9.80.C.9.91.D.9.95.(2).The record shows that Bailey was（分数：0.25）A.still
10、 suffering from an injury.B.getting back in shape.C.unable to compete with Greene.D.less confident than before.2. The news is mainly about the city governments plan to _.（分数：0.50）A.expand and improve the existing subway system.B.build underground malls and parking lots.C.prevent further land subside
11、nce.D.promote advanced technology.四、PART II GENERAL K(总题数：10，分数：10.00)3. Which of the following is NOT a romantic poet?（分数：1.00）A.William Wordsworth.B.George Elliot.C.George G. Byron.D.Percy B. Shelley.4. The novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is written by_.（分数：1.00）A.Scott Fitzgerald.B.William Faulkner
12、.C.Eugene ONeill.D.Ernest Hemingway.5. U. S. presidents normally serve a(n)_term.（分数：1.00）A.two-yearB.four-yearC.six-yearD.eight-year6. _is the capital city of Canada.（分数：1.00）A.VancouverB.OttawaC.MontrealD.York7. The distinction between parole and langue was made by_.（分数：1.00）A.Halliday.B.Chomsky.C
13、.Bloomfield.D.Saussure.8. William Sidney Porter known as O. Henry, is most famous for_.（分数：1.00）A.his poems.B.his plays.C.his short stories.D.his novels.9. The novel Emma is written by_.（分数：1.00）A.Mary Shelley.B.Charlotte Bronte.C.Elizabeth C. Gaskell.D.Jane Austen.10. Which of the following is NOT
14、a distinctive feature of human language?（分数：1.00）A.Arbitrariness.B.Productivity.C.Cultural transmission.D.Finiteness.11. Who were the natives of Australia before the arrival of the British settlers?（分数：1.00）A.The Aborigines.B.The Maori.C.The Indians.D.The Eskimos.12. Syntax is the study of_.（分数：1.00
15、）A.language functions.B.sentence structures.C.textual organization.D.word formation.五、PART III READING (总题数：4，分数：4.00)Twenty years ago, Blackpool turned its back on the sea and tried to make itself into an entertainment center,says Robin Wood, a local official. Now the thinking is that we should try
16、 to refocus on the sea and make Blackpool a family destination again. To say that Blackpool neglected the sea is to put it mildly. In 1976 the European Community, as it then was called, instructed member nations to make their beaches conform to certain minimum standards of cleanliness within ten yea
17、rs. Britain, rather than complying, took the novel strategy of contending that many of its most popular beaches were not swimming beaches at all. Because of Britains climate the sea-bathing season is short, and most people dont go in above their knees anyway - and hence cant really be said to be swi
18、mming. By averaging out the number of people actually swimming across 365 days of the year, the government was able to persuade itself, if no one else, that Britain had hardly any real swimming beaches. As one environmentalist put it to me: You had the ludicrous situation in which Luxembourg had mor
19、e listed public bathing beaches than the whole of the United Kingdom. It was preposterous. Meanwhile, Blackpool continued to discharge raw sewage straight into the sea. Finally, after much pressure from both environmental groups and the European Union, the local water authority built a new waste-tre
20、atment facility for the whole of Blackpool and neighboring communities. The facility came online in June 1996. For the first time since the industrial revolution Blackpools waters are safe to swim in. That done, the town is now turning its attention to making the seafront more visually attractive. T
21、he promenade, once a rather elegant place to stroll, had become increasingly tatty and neglected. It was built in Victorian times and needed a thorough overhaul anyway, says Wood, so we decided to make aesthetic improvements at the same time, to try to draw people back to it. Blackpool recently spen
22、t about $1.4 million building new kiosks for vendors and improving seating around the Central Pier and plans to spend a further $15 million on various amenity projects. The most striking thing about Blackpool these days compared with 20 years ago is how empty its beaches are. When the tide is out, B
23、lackpools beaches are a vast plain of beckoning sand. They look spacious enough to accommodate comfortably the entire populace of northern England. Ken Welsby remembers days when, as he puts it, you couldnt lay down a handkerchief on this beach, it was that crowded. Welsby comes from Preston, 20 mil
24、es down the road, and has been visiting Blackpool all his life. Now retired, he had come for the day with his wife, Kitty, and their three young grandchildren, who were gravely absorbed in building a sandcastle. Two hundred thousand people theyd have on this beach sometimes,Welsby said. You cant ima
25、gine it now, can you? Indeed I could not. Though it was a bright sunny day in the middle of summer, I counted just 13 people scattered along a half mile or so of open sand. Except for those rare times when hot weather and a public holiday coincide, it is like this nearly always now. You cant imagine
26、 how exciting it was to come here for the day when we were young. Kitty said, Even from Preston, it was a big treat. Now children dont want the beach. They want arcade games and rides in helicopters and goodness knows what else. She stared out over the glittery water. Well never see those days again
27、. Its sad really. But your grandchildren seem to be enjoying it, I pointed out. For the moment , Ken said. For the moment. Afterward I went for a long walk along the empty beach, then went back to the town center and treated myself to a large portion of fish-and-chips wrapped in paper. The way they
28、cook it in Blackpool, it isnt so much a meal as an invitation to a heart attack, but it was delicious. Far out over the sea the sun was setting with such splendor that I would almost have sworn I could hear the water kiss where it touched. Behind me the lights of Blackpool Tower were just twinkling
29、on, and the streets were beginning to fill with happy evening throngs. In the purply light of dusk the town looked peaceful and happy enchanting even and there was an engaging air of expectancy, of fun about to happen. Somewhat to my surprise, I realized that this place was beginning to grow on me.
30、（分数：0.99）(1).At the beginning, the passage seems to suggest that Blackpool（分数：0.33）A.will continue to remain as an entertainment center.B.complied with ECs standards of cleanliness.C.had no swimming beaches all along.D.is planning to revive its former attraction.(2).We can learn from the passage tha
31、t Blackpool used to（分数：0.33）A.have as many beaches as Luxemburg.B.have seriously polluted drinking water.C.boast some imposing seafront sights.D.attract few domestic holiday makers.(3).What Blackpools beaches strike visitors most is their（分数：0.33）A.emptiness.B.cleanliness.C.modernity.D.monotony.When
32、 former President Ronald Reagan fell and broke his hip at the age of 89, he joined a group of more than 350, 000 elderly Americans who fracture their hips each year. Suffering from advanced Alzheimers disease, Reagan was in one of the highest-risk groups for this type of accident. The incidence of h
33、ip fractures not only increases after age 50, but doubles every five to six years as the risk of falling increases. Slipping and tumbling are not the only causes of hip fractures; weakened bones sometimes break spontaneously. But falling is the major cause, representing 90% of all hip fractures. The
34、se injuries are not to be taken lightly. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, only 25% of those who suffer hip fractures ever fully recover; as many as 20% will die within 12 months. Even when patients do recover, nearly half will need a cane or a walker to get around. When it c
35、omes to hip fractures, the most dangerous place for elderly Americans, it turns out, is their homes; nearly 60% of these dangerous spills will occur in or around the patients domicile. This isnt all bad news, however, because a few modifications could prevent a lot of accidents. The first thing to d
36、o is to get rid of those throw rugs that line hallways and entrances. They often fold over or bunch up, turning them into booby traps for anyone shuffling down the hall. Entering and leaving the house is a particularly high-risk activity, which is why some experts suggest removing any doorsills high
37、er than 1/2 in. If the steps are bare wood, you can increase traction by applying non-slip treads. Because many seniors suffer from poor balance (whether from neurological deficits or from the inner-ear problems that increase naturally with aging), it also helps to install grab bars and handrails in
38、 bathrooms and along hallways. The bedroom is another major hazard area that can be made much safer with a few adjustments. Avoid satin sheets and comforters, and opt for non-slip material like wool or cotton. Easy access to devices is important, so place a lamp, telephone and flashlight near the be
39、d within arms reach. Make sure the pathway between the bedroom and bathroom is completely clear, and install a night-light along the route for those emergency late-night trips. Its a good idea to rearrange the furniture throughout the house, so that the paths between rooms are free of obstructions.
40、Also, make sure telephone and appliance cords arent strung across common walkways, where they can be tripped over. In addition to these physical precautions, there the health precautions every aging body should take. Physical and eye examinations, with special attention to cardiac and blood-pressure
41、 problems, should be performed annually to rule out serious medical conditions. Blood pressure thats too low or an irregular heartbeat can put you at risk for fainting and falling. Dont forget to take calcium and vitamin D, two critical factors in developing strong bones. Finally, enrolling in an ex
42、ercise programme at your local gym can improve agility, strength, balance and coordinationall important skills that can keep you on your feet and off the floor. （分数：0.99）(1). The following are all specific measures to guard against injuries with the EXCEPTION of _.（分数：0.33）A.removal of throw rugs.B.
43、easy access to devices.C.installation of grab bars.D.re-arrangement of furniture.(2). In which paragraph does the author state his purpose of writing?（分数：0.33）A.The third paragraph.B.The first paragraph.C.The last paragraph.D.The last but one paragraph.(3). The main purpose of the passage is to_.（分数
44、：0.33）A.offer advice on how to prevent hip fractures.B.emphasize the importance of health precautions.C.discuss the seriousness of hip fractures.D.identify the causes of hip fractures.Harry Truman didnt think his successor had the right training to be president. Poor Ike it wont be a bit like the Ar
45、my, he said. Hell sit there all day saying ,do this, do that,and nothing will happen. Truman was wrong about Ike. Dwight Eisenhower had led a fractious alliance you didnt tell Winston Churchill what to do in a massive, chaotic war. He was used to politics. But Trumans insight could well be applied t
46、o another, even more venerated Washington figure, the CEO-turned cabinet secretary. A 20-year bull market has convinced us all that CEOs are geniuses, so watch with astonishment the troubles of Donald Rumsfeld and Paul ONeill. Here are two highly regarded businessmen, obviously intelligent and well-
47、informed, foundering in their jobs. Actually, we shouldnt be surprised. Rumsfeld and ONeill are not doing badly despite having been successful CEOs but because of it. The record of senior businessmen in government is one of almost unrelieved disappointment. In fact, with the exception of Robert Rubin, it is difficult to think of a CEO who had a successful career in government. Why is this? Well, first the CEO has to recogni
