1、专业英语八级听力-16及答案解析 (总分：82.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、TEST 1(总题数：1，分数：29.00)Dr. Stephen Britchkow prefers to see clients in their homes or offices for the following reasons EXCEPT（分数：29.00）(1).Dr. Stephen Britchkow prefers to see clients in their homes or offices for the following reasons EXCEPTAPeople usually fee
2、l more at ease talking about sensitive issues in their homesBBeing in the environment where people live can give clinicians useful informationCIt is inconvenient for some people to travel to a psychologists officeDThere is the problem of privacy in his own office（分数：5.80）A.People usually feel more a
3、t ease talking about sensitive issues in their homesB.Being in the environment where people live can give clinicians useful informationC.It is inconvenient for some people to travel to a psychologists officeD.There is the problem of privacy in his own office(2).What does Dr. Stephen Britchkow mean b
4、y saying to insure my clients confidentiality?ATo make sure my clients information unknown to others.BTo keep my clients confidence.CTo make sure everything is in my clients control.DTo expect my clients trust in me.（分数：5.80）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following statements about Dr. Stephen Britchkows
5、education experience and career choice is INCORRECT?AAll through high school he was interested in being an engineer.BWhile in college, he took an interest and aptitude test and discovered his real talent.CHe took the testing feedback seriously and became a psychologist.DListening is an essential par
6、t of making good decisions in his clinical practice.（分数：5.80）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following is NOT the positive attitude toward the possible threat of terrorism?AEncouraging children to talk or draw pictures that express their concerns and feelings.BAvoiding over exposure to graphic media covera
7、ge on the TV.CWatching repetitive news stories about terrorists from around the world.DConveying to children the message that life is precious.（分数：5.80）A.B.C.D.(5).What expectations should one have about experiencing success with counseling?AThe specific approach utilized.BThe therapeutic relationsh
8、ip.CThe interests of his client.DThe guidance offered.（分数：5.80）A.B.C.D.二、TEST 2(总题数：1，分数：23.00)Which can be called a seastead according to professor Petries definition?（分数：23.00）(1).Which can be called a seastead according to professor Petries definition?AA cruise liner holding thousands of guests.B
9、Greenland island, the second largest island in the world.CAn offshore oil platform providing accommodation for workers.DClubStead, a man-made floating city 100 nautical miles off the Californian coast.（分数：4.60）A.A cruise liner holding thousands of guests.B.Greenland island, the second largest island
10、 in the world.C.An offshore oil platform providing accommodation for workers.D.ClubStead, a man-made floating city 100 nautical miles off the Californian coast.(2).Which of the following problems is NOT going to challenge seasteaders?ADifficulty in building a seastead.BDifficulty in finding enough h
11、ands to build a seastead.CDifficulty in escaping the control of existing governments.DDifficulty in fostering an attractive cultural environment.（分数：4.60）A.B.C.D.(3).Of the several structures of a seastead, which one is the most expensive?ABarge-like structures.BShip-shaped structures.CPlatforms on
12、semi-submersible columns.DPontoon-type vessels.（分数：4.60）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following offshore distances is most appropriate so as not to be included in territorial waters?A13 nautical miles. B11 nautical miles.C120 nautical miles. D2 nautical miles.（分数：4.60）A.B.C.D.(5).Why did professor Petrie
13、 mention the Interact?ATo encourage the feedback of the audience.BTo hint the potential popularity of seasteads.CTo denounce die vices of new technology.DTo illustrate the difficulty of building seasteads.（分数：4.60）A.B.C.D.三、TEST 3(总题数：1，分数：30.00)According to the interview, which of the following phe
14、nomena CANNOT be called synaesthesia?（分数：30.00）(1).According to the interview, which of the following phenomena CANNOT be called synaesthesia?AReading the letter r and having the color purple in the mind.BHearing a sound and associating it with the smell of apple.CA blind person being more accurate
15、in hearing than an ordinary person.DA chocolate eaten to the accompaniment of a piano piece tasting sweeter.（分数：6.00）A.Reading the letter r and having the color purple in the mind.B.Hearing a sound and associating it with the smell of apple.C.A blind person being more accurate in hearing than an ord
16、inary person.D.A chocolate eaten to the accompaniment of a piano piece tasting sweeter.(2).Why did the presenter say this apple smells like Beethoven at the beginning of the program?ATo introduce the topic of the program.BTo tell the audience a discovery she made.CBecause she has synaesthesia.DBecau
17、se the apple has a long history behind it.（分数：6.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following can best describe the purpose of Dr. Spences first experiment?ATo find out why people make associations between smell and sound.BTo find out why people make associations between taste and sound.CTo find out if ther
18、es a connection between smell and sound.DTo find out which sound best matches a specific smell.（分数：6.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Why did the pieces of chocolate taste different in the second experiment?ABecause they were of different ingredients.BBecause the background music had different volume.CBecause the col
19、ors of the chocolate gave them psychological hints.DBecause the background music was of different pitches.（分数：6.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the interview?AThey were running out of time at the end of the interview.BDr. Spence was able to establish the cause of synaes
20、thesia.CSome people assumed that sense works in isolation.DThe color of furniture in a room may have an effect on peoples appetite.（分数：6.00）A.B.C.D.专业英语八级听力-16答案解析 (总分：82.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、TEST 1(总题数：1，分数：29.00)Dr. Stephen Britchkow prefers to see clients in their homes or offices for the following rea
21、sons EXCEPT（分数：29.00）(1).Dr. Stephen Britchkow prefers to see clients in their homes or offices for the following reasons EXCEPTAPeople usually feel more at ease talking about sensitive issues in their homesBBeing in the environment where people live can give clinicians useful informationCIt is inco
22、nvenient for some people to travel to a psychologists officeDThere is the problem of privacy in his own office（分数：5.80）A.People usually feel more at ease talking about sensitive issues in their homesB.Being in the environment where people live can give clinicians useful informationC.It is inconvenie
23、nt for some people to travel to a psychologists officeD.There is the problem of privacy in his own office解析：听力原文W: We are very pleased today to have with us Doctor Stephen Britchkow, a licensed Psychologist. So Dr. Britchkow, why have you chosen to see clients in their homes or offices rather than i
24、n your office?M: For over twenty years being a psychologist, I have worked in both settings and ompared the differences. The home is usually where ones at ease talking about very sensitive issues. Family members potentially can support the client and work out differences. As a clinician, being the e
25、nvironment where people live out their lives and work provides a lot of useful information and insight. This allows me to learn more rapidly how to help couples and families live harmoniously and work better together. People also lead very busy and stressful lives, so coordinating schedules to arriv
26、e at a psychologists office can be difficult. For some it is more than just a convenience that I travel to their homes, sometimes it is a necessity. Some people have difficulty leaving their homes and driving.W: What about privacy?M: Privacy is a critically important factor. I am very sensitive abou
27、t this and do everything in my power to insure my clients confidentiality.W: What else does a consumer need to know in choosing a therapist?M: Therapy is a personal process that requires a special level of trust. There are many approaches to counseling based on various orientations and theories. Som
28、e theories actually conflict with one another. Surprisingly, they have almost all demonstrated their value in helping people. I utilize a variety of approaches that I believe best fits an individual or situation, I encourage clients to share what has worked best for them in the past.W: So what made
29、you decide to be a therapist?M: All through high school I was interested in being an engineer. I liked designing things and studying Science. Upon graduation I decided on a career in Law. Fortunately, while attending college I was required to take an interest and aptitude test. I discovered that I s
30、cored exceptionally high with artists and psychologists and low with Law which also included History majors in that same category. I took the results seriously. I had passionate interest in painting and sketching and really liked the psychology courses I had taken and vowed to myself to take additio
31、nal ones to help with deciding my major. The testing feedback brought to mind when I was younger I designed my own original personality tests and gave them to some of my friends. It never occurred to me until I had this career testing that just doing this might signal a genuine career interest. As a
32、 result I acquired an appreciation of the value of testing and assessment in my work as a psychologist. It is an essential part of making good decisions in my clinical practice.W: How do you Listen to peoples problems day in and out? It would drive me crazy.M: There is a risk that can come from doin
33、g therapy too many hours a week. I maintain my own sanity by living a balanced life that includes hobbies and interests exercise, I belong to a health club and spend time with family and friends. It helps immensely that I find joy in being a psychologist. The threat of burn out can be very real if I
34、 did not place a limit on the number of hours that I work with clients. I schedule no more than twenty-five clinical hours a week.W: Today many people are concerned about the threat of terrorism. Do you have any advice about how people can talk to their children to reassure them?M: Children can sens
35、e how worried and insecure adults are about terrorism if they are with them a lot. Acknowledge honestly to yourself first how much this has affected your life. It might help to write these disturbing thoughts down and discuss them with other adults who are close to you. Your neighbors and friends ca
36、n he good sources for support and healing. After all, what has been violated is our collective sense of security. Everyone shares similar apprehension. None of us are alone with fears about terrorism. Children will appreciate your honesty. Encourage them to talk or draw pictures that express their c
37、oncerns and feelings. Avoid over exposure to graphic media coverage on the TV. Watching repetitive news stories about terrorists from around the world tends to make the actual threat to us more immediate and likely to happen than is the case. Something positive to take away from all of these threats
38、 that children should hear is the message that life is precious, not to be taken for granted. It is important to love and cherish whatever time we have available to spend together. This is good for all of us to remember regardless of what evil acts are committed against our communities.W: So what ex
39、pectations should one have about experiencing success with counseling?M: The therapeutic relationship is probably the most important factor. It is the relationship that heals usually more than any specific approach utilized. You must feel accepted, supported, valued and that you are actively listene
40、d to. Someone in therapy should expect that they can trust the guidance offered and that the counselor has their best interests in mind.W: What else should they know?M: That their psychologist is keeping up with the latest developments, can rapidly process what they share, and has the life experienc
41、e and wisdom to be able to help them.W: How can a consumer find this out about you?M: There are links on my website for my Resume, Conferences and Workshops I have attended. The former is pretty self explanatory. I have taken the somewhat unusual step of listing my broad training experiences. It rea
42、lly gives someone investigating my background additional insight about what areas interest me and where some of my particular strengths are. Additionally, I read extensively pertinent journals, books in my field and meet with colleagues for professional collaboration. Wisdom and understanding can co
43、me from continuing education and years of working in the field but it may not. It is a very individual decision that people form.W: Thank you for your time. I appreciate the care youve taken to explain everything.M: Certainly. Feel free to contact me by e-mail or phone if you have any other question
44、s.辨别题。当主持人问心理学博士为什么更倾向于到客户(client)的家中或办公地点去出诊而非在自己的办公室时，博士提到了一般人在家中都会feel more at ease，更愿意谈论敏感话题，也提到了在熟悉的环境中，人们的表现更容易给心理医生提供有用的信息，有助深入了解人们心理(information and insight)，第三个理由就是方便客户(convenience)。(2).What does Dr. Stephen Britchkow mean by saying to insure my clients confidentiality?ATo make sure my clie
45、nts information unknown to others.BTo keep my clients confidence.CTo make sure everything is in my clients control.DTo expect my clients trust in me.（分数：5.80）A.B.C.D.解析：定义题。博士提到，“Privacy is a critically important factor. I am very sensitive about this and do everything in my power to insure my clien
46、ts confidentiality.”可以容易地得出confidentiality的意思：保密(keeping something secret, private or unknown to others)，所以答案为A。(3).Which of the following statements about Dr. Stephen Britchkows education experience and career choice is INCORRECT?AAll through high school he was interested in being an engineer.BWhil
47、e in college, he took an interest and aptitude test and discovered his real talent.CHe took the testing feedback seriously and became a psychologist.DListening is an essential part of making good decisions in his clinical practice.（分数：5.80）A.B.C.D.解析：辨别题。对话中博士提到自己曾经是想要成为工程师(engineer)的，在读大学时做了兴趣和职业倾向
48、测试(an interest and aptitude test)就发现了自己更适合做心理学家，符合discovered his real talent。并且，他认真地对待了这一测试结果，成为了 psychologist。D选项是干扰项，相关对话没有提到listening，结合上下文，应该是“An appreciation of the value of testing and assessment in my work as a psychologist is an essential part of making good decisions in my clinical practice.”(4
