1、专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷 131及答案与解析 SECTION A MINI-LECTURE In 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)
2、 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. 0 Stress Management I. The goal of stress management taking charge of thoughts, emotions,【 T1】 _ and environment etc.【 T1】_ the【
3、 T2】 _ a balanced life【 T2】 _ II. Sources of stress not always obvious too easy to【 T3】 _ the real stress【 T3】 _ III.【 T4】 _ to manage stress【 T4】 _ A. Avoid unnecessary stress say “no“ to【 T5】 _【 T5】 _ avoid people who cause stress to you take control of environment cut down to-do list: a)【 T6】 _ o
4、f schedule, responsibilities and daily tasks【 T6】 _ b)distinguish the “shoulds“ and the “musts“ c)drop unnecessary tasks or【 T7】 _【 T7】 _ B.【 T8】 _【 T8】 _ voice your feelings be more assertive better time【 T9】 _【 T9】 _ C. Adapt to the stressor 【 T10】 _problems【 T10】 _ Set【 T11】 _ standards【 T11】 _ c
5、oncentrate on positive things D. Accept【 T12】 _【 T12】 _ focus on things that can be changed rather than those【 T13】 _【 T13】 _ face challenges in an upside way to share to forgive E. Make time for【 T14】 _【 T14】 _ F. Adopt a healthy lifestyle 【 T15】 _ exercise【 T15】 _ healthy diet enough sleep 1 【 T1】
6、 2 【 T2】 3 【 T3】 4 【 T4】 5 【 T5】 6 【 T6】 7 【 T7】 8 【 T8】 9 【 T9】 10 【 T10】 11 【 T11】 12 【 T12】 13 【 T13】 14 【 T14】 15 【 T15】 SECTION B INTERVIEW In 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
7、 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 th
8、e questions. （ A） She has changed a lot. （ B） She gave birth to a boy. （ C） She married James. （ D） She was a general manager. （ A） He married a general manager. （ B） He and Nancy were together. （ C） He talked about holiday with Cindy. （ D） He likes swimming and surfing. （ A） Surfing. （ B） Suntan. （
9、 C） Shopping. （ D） Sightseeing. （ A） They preferred something more special. （ B） They didnt think they can afford the price. （ C） They failed to negotiate with agent about the price. （ D） They didnt think the hotel is worth the price. （ A） The travel agent strongly recommended them to go there. （ B）
10、 Prance is as famous for its culture as Greece and Italy. （ C） Prance is the most beautiful place among the three. （ D） The cost to France is less than the other two countries. （ A） Its 5-minute drive from the beach. （ B） Guests need to pay for breakfast. （ C） The price is lower than the Sea Views.
11、（ D） An indoor swimming pool is available. （ A） July is too far away. （ B） The offer doesnt apply to July. （ C） They have a full schedule in July. （ D） They desperately need a holiday now. （ A） Half a day. （ B） One day. （ C） Three days. （ D） Four days. （ A） Fishing. （ B） Film festival. （ C） Suntan.
12、（ D） Shopping. （ A） The Paradise Rock is not far away from the Sea View. （ B） A gym is available in the hotel of Paradise Rock. （ C） There is a four-day film festival in May in France. （ D） They will spend four days on suntan and shopping. 专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷 131答案与解析 SECTION A MINI-LECTURE In this secti
13、on 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 grammatically and semantically acc
14、eptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking. You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. 0 【听力原文】 Stress Management Good morning, everyone. Today, well talk about stress management. It may seem that theres nothing you can do about your stress level. The bills arent going to sto
15、p coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all your errands, and your study will always be demanding. But you have a lot more control than you might think. In fact, the simple realization that youre in control of your life is the foundation of stress management. Managing stress is all a
16、bout taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life. It starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isnt as easy as it sounds. Your true sources of stress are
17、nt always obvious, and its all too easy to overlook your own stress inducing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sure, you may know that youre constantly worried about work deadlines. But maybe its your procrastination, rather than the actual job demands, that leads to deadline stress. Unfortunately,
18、 many people cope with stress in ways that compound the problem, such as smoking, sleeping too much, withdrawing from friends, and activities. Its time for you to find healthier ones. There are many healthy ways to manage and cope with stress, but they all require change. You can either change the s
19、ituation or change your reaction. When deciding which option to choose, its helpful to think of the four As: avoid, alter, adapt, or accept. Here are some strategies to manage stress. Number 1: Avoid unnecessary stress. Learn how to say “no“ Whether in your personal or professional life, refuse to a
20、ccept added responsibilities when youre close to reaching them. Taking on more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress. Avoid people who stress you out If someone consistently causes stress in your life and you cant turn the relationship around, limit the amount of time you spend with th
21、at person or end the relationship entirely. Take control of your environment If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online. Pare down your to-do list Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If
22、youve got too much on your plate, distinguish between the “shoulds“ and the “musts.“ Drop tasks that arent truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely. Number 2: Alter the situation. If you cant avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it. Figure out what you can do to chan
23、ge things so the problem doesnt present itself in the future. Often, this involves changing the way you communicate and operate in your daily life. Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If something or someone is bothering you, communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way. If
24、 you dont voice your feelings, resentment will build and the situation will likely remain the same. Be more assertive. Dont take a backseat in your own life. Deal with problems head on, doing your best to anticipate and prevent them. If youve got an exam to study for and your chatty roommate just go
25、t home, say up front that you only have five minutes to talk. Manage your time better. Poor time management can cause a lot of stress, and its hard to stay calm and focused. But if you plan ahead and make sure you dont overextend yourself, you can alter the amount of stress youre under. Number 3: Ad
26、apt to the stressor. If you cant change the stressor, change yourself. You can adapt to stressful situations and regain your sense of control by changing your expectations and attitude. Reframe problems. Try to view stressful situations from a more positive perspective. Rather than finning about a t
27、raffic jam, look at it as an opportunity to pause and regroup, listen to your favorite radio station. Adjust your standards. Perfectionism is a major source of avoidable stress. Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection. Set reasonable standards for yourself and others, and learn
28、to be okay with “good enough.“ Focus on the positive. When stress is getting you down, take a moment to reflect on all the things you appreciate in your life, including your own positive qualities and gifts. This simple strategy can help you keep things in perspective. Number 4: Accept the things yo
29、u cant change. Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You cant prevent or change stressors such as the death of a loved one, or a national recession. In such cases, the best way to cope with stress is to accept things as they are. Acceptance may be difficult, but in the long run, its easier than ra
30、iling against a situation you cant change. Dont try to control the uncontrollable. Many things in life are beyond our control. Rather than stressing out over them, focus on the things you can control such as the way you choose to react to problems. Look for the upside. When facing major challenges,
31、try to look at them as opportunities for personal growth. If your own poor choices contributed to a stressful situation, reflect on them and learn from your mistakes. Share your feelings. Talk to a trusted friend or make an appointment with a therapist. Expressing what youre going through can be ver
32、y cathartic, even if theres nothing you can do to alter the stressful situation. Learn to forgive. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Let go of anger and resentments. Free yourself from negative energy by forgiving and moving on. Number 5: Make time for
33、 fun and relaxation. Beyond a take-charge approach and a positive attitude, you can reduce stress in your life by nurturing yourself. Dont get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that you forget to take care of your own needs. Nurturing yourself is a necessity, not a luxury. If you regular
34、ly make time for fun and relaxation, youll be in a better place to handle lifes stressors when they inevitably come. Number 6: Adopt a healthy lifestyle. You can increase your resistance to stress by strengthening your physical health. Remember to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and get enoug
35、h sleep. All these play a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress. OK. This brings us to the end of todays lecture. I hope now you can have a better understanding of stress management Thank you for your attention. 【知识模块】 听力 1 【正确答案】 schedule 【试题解析】 这篇讲座的主题是关于 “stress management(压力管
36、理 )”。讲座一开始便提到排解压力其实就是在掌控你的思想、情绪、计划、环境和处理问题的方式，因此答案为 schedule。 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 ultimate goal final goal 【试题解析】 讲座谈到，最终的目的就是生活平衡。填入原词 ultimate goal或者近义词 final goal都可以。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 overlook 【试题解析】 讲座提到压力的来源并不明显，而且人们很容易忽视 (overlook)自身的压力。此空 缺少的是 overlook一词。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 Strategies 【试题解析】
37、 根据讲座的表述： Here are some strategies to manage stress可知，这里填入 Strategies，注意根据题目设置规律，首字母大写。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【正确答案】 added responsibilities 【试题解析】 排解压力的策略之一就是要学会说 “不 ”，无论是私人生活还是工作生活，要懂得拒绝接受额外的责任。由 refuse to accept added responsibilities可知，此空应填入 added responsibilities。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 analysis 【试题解析】 避免不必要的
38、压力的方法之一就是要削减任务清单，根据空格后的提示词 of以及录音中的关键语句 analyze your schedule， responsibilities， and daily tasks，可推断出此处应填入 analyze的名词形式 analysis。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【 正确答案】 eliminate them(entirely) 【试题解析】 在谈到削减任务清单的最后，讲座提到，放弃那些不必要的任务或者完全删除，故填 eliminate them(entirely)。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 Alter the situation 【试题解析】 此空很简单，可从
39、录音原文直接找到答案，即排解压力的第二个策略：改变处境。因此答案为 Alter the situation。表示顺序或层次的词句后是要点，笔记中不可缺少。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 management 【试题解析】 演讲人讲到排解压力的策略时提到，要更好的管理时间，差劲的时间管理会导致很多压力的出现，使人难以平静下来或集中精力。根据题目要求，此处应填入名词 management。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 reframe 【试题解析】 在谈到第三点 “适应压力 ”时，讲座提到，要 reframe problems(重构问题 )，即从一个更积极的角度看待压力。此空填
40、reframe。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 reasonable 【试题解析】 讲座提到，适应压力需要调整个人标准，不能过于追求完美，应该为自己和他人设定合理的标准 (set reasonable standards)，因此答案为reasonable。 【知识模块】 听力 12 【正确答案】 unchangeable things 【试题解析】 讲座谈到的第四个策略是接受你不能改变的东西。如果用原词 the things you cant change的话，超过了三个词，故概括为 unchangeable things。 【知识模块 】 听力 13 【正确答案】 beyond c
41、ontrol 【试题解析】 讲座提到不要试图去改变无法改变的事情。生活中很多事情是超乎人所能控制的，应该把焦点放在你所能改变的事情上，而不是那些改变不了的。根据笔记归纳答案 beyond control。 【知识模块】 听力 14 【正确答案】 fun and relaxation 【试题解析】 讲座谈到的第五个策略是花时间娱乐。填入原文提到的 fun and relaxation即可。 【知识模块】 听力 15 【正确答案】 regular 【试题解析】 讲座提到排解压力的最后的一个策略就是健康的生活方式 (healthy lifestyle)，包括定期地做运动、健康的饮食和充足的睡眠等。此
42、空注意要将原文中regularly的转变为其形容词 regular。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B INTERVIEW In 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
43、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 the questions. 16 【听力原文】 M: Hi, Cindy. W: Hello, John. M: Did you enjoy Bobs party
44、 the other night? W: Yes, I did. It was really nice to see everyone again after all these years. I could hardly recognize Nancy. She used to be such a tomboy. Now she is so beautiful and elegant. M: As the old saying goes: A girl changes fast and becomes beautiful. You know, she has married a genera
45、l manager with a large company. W: Really? But she deserves it M: James must feel sorry to hear it. He and she used to be good friends in our class. W: I know what you mean. M: Anyway, what about that holiday we were talking about? Do you still want to go ahead with it? W: You bet I do! Ive been ver
46、y busy at work and I really need a break. You know, just he in the sun and relax. M: Are you kidding? I was thinking about something more active, like sightseeing or swimming. Maybe even surfing if you are up to it. W: I think I could be persuaded. Yes, why not? Surfing sounds like fun to me. Then w
47、hat destination do you have in mind? M: Well, I called the travel agent this morning and picked up some brochures. Here, take a look. I have got one on the South of France which looks nice. Or theres Italy if you fancy some culture. Or of course, theres Greece. W: Greece sounds good. I havent been t
48、here before. Look at that picture. Blue sky, white sands and a beautiful clear blue sea. M: I know. But have you seen the price? 450 pounds for one week. And that doesnt include the hotel! W: Yeah, it is a bit expensive, isnt it? What about the South of France? M: Thats a lot cheaper. In fact there
49、is a special deal on at the moment. 10 days, including the hotel, for only 250 pounds. W: Lets have a look at Italy. M: I already have. Its far too expensive. W: France it is then, I think. 1. According to the conversation, what do we know about Nancy? 2. According to the conversation, what do we know about
