1、专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷 71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 Writing an Argumentative Essay I. Structure of an argumentative essay introduction: 1)a topic 2)some【
3、B1】 _information【 B1】 _ 3)a thesis statement body:【 B2】 _of all the arguments【 B2】 _ 1)presenting the strongest points for【 B3】 _【 B3】 _ 2)followed by a well-presented counter-argument 3)describing the writers position with evidence conclusion:【 B4】 _the writers position【 B4】 _ II. Steps of writing
4、an argumentative essay choosing a topic you are【 B5】 _and interested in【 B5】 _ finding a question or point with plenty of【 B6】 _【 B6】 _ researching sources: 1)libraries 2)Internet 3)【 B7】 _sources【 B7】 _ going through your research tips: 1)well-organized 2)5 or 6 of the strongest pieces of【 B8】 _【 B
5、8】 _ 3)no need to【 B9】 _【 B9】 _ 4)sticking with convincing points writing an outline writing the paper 1)opening sentence: strong and clear 2)thesis statement: clear and in a(n)【 B10】 _【 B10】 _ 3)body parts: fully argued 4)conclusion: brief writing details “little“ things impact 1 【 B1】 2 【 B2】 3 【
6、B3】 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 s
7、econds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview. 11 As to bank-online, which of the following statements is INCORRECT? （ A） Its very secure. （ B） Its better to use your own banks website. （ C） Consumer service representatives are the ones to consult. （ D） It can no
8、t save you a big amount of time. 12 The following can be bought online EXCEPT_. （ A） the paper products （ B） the cleaning products （ C） the cereals （ D） the meats 13 The person who can go on the flight quickest is someone with_. （ A） ticket and carry-ons （ B） ticket and baggage to check （ C） printin
9、g boarding pass and carry-ons （ D） printing boarding pass and baggage to check 14 What is suggested to use as to making the phone number easy to find? （ A） Christmas cards. （ B） Envelope flaps. （ C） Color pens. （ D） Napkins. 15 Which suggestion is INCORRECT as to saving time? （ A） Organizing things
10、well. （ B） Storing some threads in every single room. （ C） Not being too choosy while going online grocery. （ D） Reserving books online before going to the library. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions
11、 that follow. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. 16 What is the conventional way to cure the malaria? （ A） Altering genes of the parasite. （ B） Controlling an immune system response. （ C） Injecting parasite proteins into bloodstream. （ D） Maintaining
12、original parasite proteins. 17 How does the new vaccine work? （ A） By activating an immune response. （ B） By selecting one or two genes. （ C） By awaking the entire parasite. （ D） By deactivating the entire parasite. 18 When was the worlds 7 billionth baby born? （ A） Just after midnoon on Saturday. （
13、 B） Just after midnight on Saturday. （ C） Just before midnoon on Sunday. （ D） Just before midnight on Sunday. 19 According to this news item, experts are concerned about the following aspects EXCEPT _. （ A） population growth. （ B） food resources. （ C） water pollution. （ D） water resources. 20 How mu
14、ch were the CO2 levels before the Industrial Revolution? （ A） 400 parts per million. （ B） 280 parts per million. （ C） 120 parts per million. （ D） 680 parts per million. 专业英语八级（听力）模 拟试卷 71答案与解析 SECTION A MINI-LECTURE Directions: In this section you sill hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture
15、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-fillin
16、g task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking. 0 【听力原文】 Writing an Argumentative Essay Good morning, everyone. Todays lecture is about how to write an argumentative essay. An argumentative essay presents an argument backed by well researched and articulated views to persuade the re
17、ader or an opposition side. An argumentative essay should ordinarily contain three parts: the introduction, the body and the conclusion. The length and the detail of the parts, obviously, will depend on the assignment, the media or even the audience it is directed to. A newspaper article, for instan
18、ce, will have to consider the size of the space given and the readership, while a college paper will be assigned a certain number of words.(1)The introduction should have a brief explanation of the topic, some background information and a thesis statement. In this case, the thesis statement will be
19、a statement of the writers position on the topic being discussed. In the body of the essay, the writer will present both sides of the controversy.(2)Thus the body of the essay should contain all the arguments in detail, on both sides of the coin.(3)A “fair“ argument presents the strongest points for
20、 the counter-side of the issue being discussed. This is followed by a well-presented counter-argument that neatly shoots down each point raised. After this presentation, the position of the writer is described, supported with evidence to show why it is the correct position to take. (4)In the conclus
21、ion, the writers position is restated as the most convincing one to take, of course the data, sources and how well it is presented should be helpful in winning the reader to his side of the argument. When you are assigned an argumentative essay it does not have to be a daunting task. Break up the wo
22、rk into several tasks and never procrastinate. Try not to do the entire essay in a single day. Use the following steps as a guide, take your time, and you will have success. 1. Choose your topic. Your instructor may have a preselected list of topics for you to choose from. This will help narrow down
23、 your search.(5)Choose a topic that you are already familiar with if you can. Also, chose something that you are interested in researching. It will make the process much more enjoyable. 2. Find a question or point to argue within your topic.(6)Be sure that there will be plenty of sources that you ca
24、n refer to for research. If it is a very unusual or weak argument, you will not find enough evidence to back up your claim. 3. Once you have chosen your topic and argument, it is time to research. Spend plenty of time scouring your schools library, as well as your public library. Do NOT rely solely
25、on internet sources, and if you do use the internet, be sure that your sources are reliable.(7)Find your evidence from not only secondary sources(text books etc.), but from primary sources as well. These include documents such as letters, newspaper articles, and government papers. You want to back u
26、p your argument with variety of rich and reliable sources. 4. Go through your research. Take notes, or make cue cards, each with one point, or one quotation. Try to be very organized so that things are simple and easy to access once you start writing your paper.(8)Be sure to choose 5 or 6 of the str
27、ongest pieces of evidence that back up your argument.(9)There is no need to overload your paper. If you have several convincing points backing you up(as opposed to 15 weaker points), then stick with them and expand. 5. Write an outline of your paper. The basic outline is very simple introduction, bo
28、dy, and conclusion. Sketch out your paper, and put in point form what you want to say in each paragraph. 6. Write your paper! Begin with a strong and clear opening sentence that catches the interest of your reader. Present what you are arguing, and give the reader a taste of what your paper is about
29、.(10)It is very important that your thesis statement(argument)is very clear and is written in a single sentence, preferably as the first or the final sentence of the introductory paragraph. The body of your paper should be several paragraphs. Each paragraph should present evidence that supports the
30、argument. Once you feel you have covered the most important points and have fully argued the thesis, then move on to your conclusion. The conclusion is a brief summary of your paper and should reiterate your argument. 7. Pay attention to the details! All the “little“ things will not only have an imp
31、act on your grade, but they will also have an effect on your success and authority as an essay writer. A well written and researched essay must include great attention to detail. If you have any questions or problems while writing your paper, be sure to talk to your instructor. They are a very relia
32、ble source that can help you get on track. Once you have polished and perfected your essay, then hand it in with pride, and expect positive results. Ok, here are several steps you can follow to write an argumentative essay, from choosing a topic and finding the arguments to doing the research and wr
33、iting the paper. Of course, great attention should be given to the details during the process of writing. Next time, well discuss about other kinds of writing successively. 【知识模块】 听力 1 【正确答案】 background 【试题解析】 本题考查重要细节。根据句 (1)可知，介绍部分需包括主题简述、背景信息和论点，故答案为 background。 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 details 【试题解析】
34、本题考查重要细节。根据句 (2)可知，文章主体部分应包含具体的论据，此处 in detail应改为 details。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 counter-side issue 【试题解析】 本题考查重要细 节。根据句 (3)可知，一个好的论据会有力地支撑论点，故答案为 counter-side issue。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 restate 【试题解析】 本题设题点在被动语态处。根据句 (4)可知，在结尾部分，作者应该再次用有说服力的言辞来表述自己的立场，故答案为 restate。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【正确答案】 familiar with 【试题解
35、析】 本题考查重要细节。根据句 (5)可知，选择你熟悉或者感兴趣的话题来研究，故答案为 familiar with。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 sources 【试题解析】 本题设题点在宾语从句处。根据句 (6)可知，要确保你选择的话题能找到足够的相关资源，故此处填 sources。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 primary and secondary 【试题解析】 本题设题点在并列关系处。根据句 (7)可知，要从一手和二手资源里找素材，此处可概括答案为 primary and secondary。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 evidence 【 试题解析】
36、 本题考查重要细节。根据句 (8)可知，要选择五或六个最强有力的素材来支撑你的论点，故答案为 evidence。 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 overload 【试题解析】 本题考查重要细节。根据句 (9)可知，不要让你的文章超负荷，故答案为 overload。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 single sentence 【试题解析】 本题设题点在表语从句处。根据句 (10)可知，你的论点要清晰并且要由一个单句组成，故答案为 single sentence。 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION B INTERVIEW Directions: In this section
37、 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 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview. 11 【听力原文】 Hoda(M)Carolyn
38、Forte(W) M: And this morning on Todays How-To: saving time, work, family, errands, chores, but how about having some fun once in a while? Well, Good Housekeeping Magazine has some advice on how you can stop wasting time and get it all done. And here with several top tips, is Carolyn Forte. Good morn
39、ing! W: Good morning, Hoda, nice to be here! M: You know, a lot of us spend time looking for things in the morning. Its the glasses: its the keys: and you never know when it comes out the next time. W: Yeah, I have those similar experiences. M: What are the biggest mistakes we made when it comes to
40、that? W: And to speak to what youre saying,(5- 1)I think the best way to handle it is being organized. When youre disorganized, you dont know where things are, youre searching from drawers, through closets, trying to find the thing that didnt go back where it belongs. So if you can stay your belongi
41、ngs organized, you can really save some time. M: All right. Lets start saving time right this minute. OK? W: Okay. M: Your No. 1 tip here is bank online. Now some people are afraid to do it, but you say,its something smart. W: Yeah,(1 - 1)it is very safe. And we certainly recommend that you use your
42、 own banks website. So go to the bank, talk to the customer service representatives there. If you have some questions about how to do it, how safe it is, its the best way to find out how safe it is. M: And how much time do you think you saved, Carolyn, by doing that? W: You know,(1 - 2)if you can wr
43、ite in a lot of checks, if youre making transfers, checking your statements, you can save 30 minutes, even up to an hour. M: Surely its a big amount of time. Then the second tip is online grocers. Now, thats really not common for everyone, but you actually go grocery shopping online. W: Thats exactl
44、y what you should do. And of course, if you are the type of person that wants to read every label and look at every piece of fruit, its probably not suitable for you.(5 - 2)But, you know, if you want to give up a little control, you can definitely save some time. M: And whats the good strategy if yo
45、u decide to shop online? W: What I would suggest is especially starting out, that is, doing the staples online.(2)The brands that you use all the time, the paper products, the cleaning products, the cereals, get that online and then go to the store for the meats in the produce. M: Now for those who
46、are big-library people who like the library, you say(5 - 3)theyd better reserve the book basically and go online first before they actually make the trip out to the library. W: Thats exactly right. Check the librarys website. You can reserve books rather than make a trip and find out they dont have
47、the book that you want. You can put it in an order and they will call you and let you know when its in and then you go and get it. M: Well, the fourth tip. I like it a lot because I travel a lot. It is printing your boarding pass before you go to the airport. That is so smart, right? W: Really, its
48、really amazing,(3)especially that you dont have to check luggage. Because if you have to check luggage its going to take you a little time. But if youre just carrying on, you skip those chaos and go right to the gate. M: Thats brilliant. Now for those of us who are always looking for the same phone
49、number, I know Im like this. I leaf through the phone book, I find the phone number, I call it, I shut the phone book, and then the next week Im going to use that same number. Whats the good way to keep track of those things? W:(4)Highlight it. You know, just do it in a bright color, so it jumps out to you if its something that you use often and organize your phone book. Thats really importan
