1、专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷 42及答案与解析 SECTION A MINI-LECTURE Directions: In this section you sill hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lectu
2、re. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking. 0 Five Types of Books I. Introduction A. Reading for information, hoping to improve our minds with the i
3、nformation acquired give us the means to improve our lives B. Reading prodigiously & reading【 B1】 _: two different things【 B1】 _ to read books that increase intelligence to read books that helps improve our chances of a happy living II. The first choice: books about【 B2】 _【 B2】 _ A. Including not on
4、ly scientific text books, but also the books that increase our understanding of the natural world B. The value of these books: the development of【 B3】 _【 B3】 _ the methods of learning how to investigate our intuition and validate it with evidence inspiring wonder and respect for【 B4】 _【 B4】 _ III. T
5、he second choice: philosophy A. Teaching us to understand【 B5】 _【 B5】 _ B. Including: the classic philosophical works the great texts of【 B6】 _【 B6】 _ IV. The third choice: serious fiction A. Great works of fiction: containing more truth B. Fiction:【 B7】 _ experiences【 B7】 _ C. Serious fiction: cont
6、aining a lot of philosophy, psychology & history D. Great fiction: being also great language V. The fourth choice: history books A. helping us to interpret our own times B. recognizing modern prejudices and the nature of humanity C. Increasing our self understanding D. Teaching us that ideas and mor
7、ality are【 B8】 _【 B8】 _ VI. The last type: poetry A. Producing a feeling of【 B9】 _ for the power of words【 B9】 _ B. Appreciation of poetry: essential for reading sharpening language skills developing eloquence VII. Resources A. No formal set of【 B10】 _【 B10】 _ B. The Internet 1 【 B1】 2 【 B2】 3 【 B3】
8、 4 【 B4】 5 【 B5】 6 【 B6】 7 【 B7】 8 【 B8】 9 【 B9】 10 【 B10】 SECTION B INTERVIEW Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seco
9、nds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview. 11 According to the conversation, which of the following statements is CORRECT? （ A） Roger prefers to live in town. （ B） Julia prefers to live in a village. （ C） Roger prefers to live with familiar neighbors. （ D） Julia
10、 prefers to travel back and forth to London. 12 Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Julia as a disadvantage? （ A） Far from secondary school. （ B） Less spare time. （ C） No nursery school nearby. （ D） More people in the area. 13 During the conversation, Julia indicates that （ A） Roger doesnt en
11、joy the nature very much. （ B） Roger doesnt do well in golf. （ C） Roger has been drinking too much beer. （ D） Roger loves getting up early. 14 According to the conversation, which place will the speakers possibly choose to live? （ A） Manchester. （ B） Colchester. （ C） London. （ D） Lay-de-la-Haye. 15
12、Roger has cited the following advantages of buying a sailing-boat EXCEPT （ A） he can spend time along the nearest river or sea. （ B） he can have fun with their children. （ C） he can give something hed never had to the kids. （ D） he can remain as young as before. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions:
13、In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. 16 The five alleged Russian spies in Ukraine were supposed to （ A） conceal a camera into a pen. （ B） get
14、 espionage equipment. （ C） give bribes to Ukraine officials. （ D） acquire military secrets. 17 Which of the following is CORRECT about Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko? （ A） He is going to attend the incoming election. （ B） His time in office has made the relations with Moscow better. （ C） His
15、leaving may improve the ties between Russia and Ukraine. （ D） He confirmed the detention of an alleged Russian spy. 18 What is the main idea of the news item? （ A） Dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago. （ B） Cause of dinosaurs extinction is proved. （ C） Volcanic eruption is the cause of the dinosa
16、urs extinction. （ D） Scientists are looking for the cause of dinosaurs extinction. 19 How long have Israel and Hamas been at war? （ A） 3 weeks. （ B） 3 days. （ C） 13 weeks. （ D） 13 days. 20 Which of the following is INCORRECT? （ A） Casualties both in Israel and Hamas are increasing. （ B） Israel says
17、a Hamas commander was killed by ground fire. （ C） Palestinian medical sources say hundreds of people have been killed in Gaza. （ D） 13 Israelis soldiers have died in this war. 专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷 42答案与解析 SECTION A MINI-LECTURE Directions: In this section you sill hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the le
18、cture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-
19、filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking. 0 【听力原文】 Five Types of Books Good morning. This lecture is going to introduce 5 types of books that can increase intelligence. As you know, we read for information, with the hope that information we acquire will improve our minds
20、, giving us the means to improve our lives. In the modern Age of Information, more reading material is available than ever, making it increasingly difficult to allocate our reading time efficiently. All books are not created equal, and it follows that all readers are not equal either. To read prodig
21、iously and to read profitably are two very different things. A great amount of time is wasted reading books that are forgotten a short time after theyre completed. But time spent reading books that cultivate intelligence and wisdom is a labor that yields continuous benefit over a lifetime. Although
22、it is certainly necessary, for the purposes of business and everyday life, to read about the latest news and trends, that type of reading is outside the scope of this article. My aim is to encourage the reading of books that permanently increase intelligence and, as a result, improve our chances of
23、leading prosperous and fulfilling lives. The first choice is books about science. Science is not restricted to scientific text books. It includes all books that increase our understanding of the natural world. This includes books on commerce and society, with the unifying theme being the use of evid
24、ence to explain events. The great value of these books comes, not from the theories they prove which will likely be disproved in the future, but from the development of curiosity and the methods of learning. Scientific books teach us how to investigate our intuition and validate it with evidence. Th
25、ey also inspire wonder and respect for the physical world and for our own intellect. Then, philosophy comes as our second choice. In ancient times, science and philosophy grew from the seed of analytical thought. If science teaches us to understand the outside world, philosophy teaches us to underst
26、and ourselves. It could very well be called the science of human life. In addition to the classic philosophical works, this category also includes the great religious texts. The Bible, Koran, Bhagavad Gita, etc. are not universally valuable because of religious dogma, but because of the wisdom and b
27、eauty that has inspired billions to live loving, pious lives. It is an unfortunate modern bias that philosophy is considered irrelevant. Although we worship at the shrine of modern technology, this is still a very human world. Philosophy will increase your understanding of human needs and desires, k
28、nowledge that is essential for spreading ideas and predicting human behavior. The third one is serious fiction. Id like to permanently discredit the belief that fictional works are inferior because theyre only “made up stories“. Only a person totally devoid of imagination could believe that. Great w
29、orks of fiction contain more truth than any other literary genre because they allow the reader to experience a new reality. Fiction creates experiences that elevate your level of consciousness. Serious fiction also contains a great deal of philosophy, psychology, and history. Truman Capote said that
30、 a good novel is worth more than any scientific study. For the purpose of increasing individual human intelligence, Im inclined to agree. Great fiction is also great language. And as Ive written before, reading great language is the only way to become a better writer. It will also make you a better
31、thinker, speaker, and conversationalist. Moreover, history books are also included. History feels boring because as children it meant dull text books, memorizing dates, and tedious lectures. And who can blame us? The public schools have done their best to take the humanity out of history. But at its
32、 best, history is fascinating anecdotes, remarkable characters, and the evolution of ideas that have shaped civilization. By learning about the past we are able to interpret our own times. We are able to recognize modern prejudices and the nature of humanity. Although history may not help us predict
33、 the future, it increases self understanding and awareness. It teaches us the timelessness of ideas and morality. The last type is poetry. I saved poetry for last because convincing you to take it seriously provides the greatest challenge. Poetry arouses images of Shakespearian actors reciting flowe
34、ry rhymes. Its no wonder most people think it lacks substance and applicability. But to maintain this opinion is to ignore one of the great joys of human intelligence and underestimate the mysterious power of words. Its no coincidence that many languages use the same word for poet and prophet. The r
35、eading of great poetry produces a feeling that cannot be adequately described, a feeling of awe and reverence for the power of words. Great poetry is the fusion of music and meaning. It is the medium of humanitys most ancient masterpieces. Poetry sharpens language skills and develops eloquence. Mean
36、ing is only half of the great language. The best authors write with a style that is both pleasurable and instructive. An appreciation of poetry is essential for reaching this degree of excellence. As to resources, I cant make a formal set of recommendations. There are just too many great books and m
37、y experience is too limited. How could I presume to know your tastes or area of interest? What I can do is point out a couple of places where youll be sure to find something of interest. Anyone who follows this site knows that Im a whore for the old stuff. Strangely, the Internet is the best thing t
38、hats happened to old books since the printing press. Bartleby contains an extensive collection of materials that are well formatted for online reading. You should read for self improvement, not to feel educated and superior. Reading, even the most rigorous intellectual type, should be a labor of lov
39、e. It might be easier to read lighter books, but the moments of discovery created by challenging books are more pleasurable and exhilarating than any suspense novel. If you make an effort to read more profitably, youll be rewarded with wisdom, beauty, and many hours of productive leisure. 【知识模块】 听力
40、1 【正确答案】 profitably usefully 【试题解析】 讲座的主题是 “5 types of books that can increase intelligence(五类能够提高智力的书 )”，根据原文 “广泛地阅读和有益地阅读是不同的 ”，可知答案为profitably(也可填意思相近的 usefully)。 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 science 【试题解析】 此题开始列举 5类提高智力的书，基于原文，第一类是关于science，即 可知答案。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 curiosity learning desire 【试题解析】 此题是上一
41、题的分项内容，具体说明此类书的价值。根据原文 “这类书的价值不在于其中包含的理论。而在于其激发了人们的求知欲 (curiosity)，提供了学习方法 ”，由此可知答案为 curiosity，也可填表示 “学习兴趣 ”的 learning desire。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 the physical world our own intellect 【试题解析】 此题和上一题并列，继续具体说明此类书的价值。根据原文 “它们能激发对物质世界及人类智力的好奇和尊敬 ”，可知答案为 the physical world或our own intellect。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【正
42、确答案】 ourselves 【试题解析】 此题具体谈论关于科学和哲学这两类书的不同之处。根据原文 “如果说科学教我们理解外部的世界，哲学则教我们理解我们自己 (ourselves)”，可知答案为 ourselves。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 religion 【试题解析】 此题具体说明哲学书所包含的内容，原文提到 “除了经典哲学作品，这一类书目也包含伟大的宗教 (religious)篇章 ”原文出现的是形容词，而题目需要填入名词，因此答案为 religion。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 creating building 【试题解析】 此题具体谈到第三种类型的书，即
43、 “小说能提供提升意识水平的经验 ”，根据考题空格前后内容可知 B、 C并列，空白处应填入和 containing形式相同的词。原文中的关键词为 creates，需变为动 词 -ing形式，故答案为 creating或building。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 timeless 【试题解析】 此题具体谈到第四种类型的书，录音材料提到 It teaches us the timelessness of ideas and morality，原文出现的是名词 timelessness，题目要求填入形容词，故填入 timeless。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 awe and
44、 reverence 【试题解析】 此题具体谈到第五种类型的书 ，根据原文 “读好诗会使人产生一种感觉，一种对文字力量的敬畏感 ”，再对照考题可知答案为 awe and reverence。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 recommendations 【试题解析】 此题改变话题，谈到 resources，作者的观点是 I cant make a formal set of recommendations。由此可知答案为 recommendations。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B INTERVIEW Directions: In this section you wil
45、l hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview. 11 【听力原文】 W: What I dont understa
46、nd is why youre so keen on the Layer-de-la-Haye house, Roger. Why on earth should we actually choose, to live out in a village, even if it is a popular village, or so the house agents description says, when we could get a place right in the center of Colchester? Look. weve got all these house descri
47、ptions. And weve got time to go and see all of them. You know that Id much prefer to be in the town and. M: . and be boxed in by a thousand other houses. surrounded by a thousand faceless neighbors? No Julia. lets go for the village. After all Im the one who has to do all the traveling. Back and for
48、th to London every day. And Id rather add a fifteen-minute bus ride to the train ride. W: Thats all very well. all very well to take that romantic attitude. You know. you think you can get out of everything and wriggle out of any argument. What about my preferences? You are being selfish you know. M
49、: Selfish? Me? W: Yes you. Think of the children, Roger. It seems to me that youre so carried away with the idea of living in the village and far from the crowd. I think your personal likes and dislikes are making you anything but practical. Alex for example. hell be going to secondary school next year. And as far as Im concerned, the nearer the school the better. Have you read the description of your b
