1、专业英语八级（听力）练习试卷 1及答案与解析 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 seconds to answer each of the following
2、five questions. Now listen to the interview. 1 According to Edward, in deciding the location of a house, people should consider all the following EXCEPT （ A） the type of life they enjoy. （ B） the price of the house. （ C） the distance between the house and the place of work. （ D） the school their chi
3、ldren can attend. 2 Which of the following is an ideal place for quiet people to live in? （ A） City. （ B） Downtown. （ C） Countryside. （ D） Suburb. 3 According to the interview, _ are the most common type of houses. （ A） detached houses （ B） semi-detached houses （ C） town houses （ D） old houses 4 Wha
4、t does Edward think of old houses compared to new ones? （ A） They are definitely cheaper. （ B） They are too old to live in. （ C） They may be cheaper but repairs and renovation cost much. （ D） They need to he checked professionally from time to time. 5 Edward shows _ when talking about gardens attach
5、ed to houses. （ A） disapproval （ B） excitement （ C） uncertainty （ D） indifference SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: 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
6、the questions. 6 Industry. experts estimate China needs between _ and _ new pilots annually since 2000. （ A） 770; 1,200 （ B） 1,200; 1,300 （ C） 1,200; 1,600 （ D） 1,300; 1,600 7 West African leaders who want assurances believe the genetically modified crops will lead to （ A） higher financial earnings.
7、 （ B） more genetically modified crops. （ C） higher agricultural productivity. （ D） more genetically modified products. 8 Many economists believe that the fast-paced growth of car market in China is （ A） a proof of abundance. （ B） an overheating of its economy. （ C） an attraction of investment. （ D）
8、a result of foreign expansion projects. 9 The fire broke out in _ of the 12-storey building. （ A） the ground floor （ B） the second floor （ C） the fourth floor （ D） the seventh floor 10 Who were the majority in the people trapped in the wreekage? （ A） Residents nearby. （ B） Clients in the fast-food r
9、estaurant. （ C） Shoppers. （ D） Policemen and firemen. 专业英语八级（听力）练习试卷 1答案与解析 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
10、 be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview. 0 【听力原文】 W: Today Id like to welcome Edward Fox, a seasoned real estate agent, who is going to talk to us about buying a house. Hello, Edward. M: Hello. W: Now Edward, for most people buying a house is
11、a major life event, and probably the single most expensive item they are ever likely to buy. What precautions do they have to take before a real purchase? Can you give some suggestions? M: You are right in saying buying a house costs a lot. But as to me, the most important thing to consider before b
12、uying any property is the location. W: Location? M: Right. Because it is where you plan to spend a large part of your life. Or, indeed, the rest of your life in some circumstances. (1) Therefore, consider the type of life you enjoy leading. If you are a very sociable person who enjoys nightclubs and
13、 discos, you may consider something close to a city. Anyway, a city is convenient for all types of nightlife. W: Then, for those who seek a quiet life, do you recommend a house in the countryside? M: Well, countryside is a tranquil place. However, do remember that proximity to the place of work also
14、 counts. Indeed, we spend most of our life at work, and you dont want to have to spend two or more hours every day traveling to work, do you? Therefore, transport is of the utmost importance. (2) City suburbs, however, are often conveniently located for commuting to work, or for shopping, without be
15、ing in the heart of a busy city. W: But houses in the suburbs are far more expensive than those in cities. M: They seem to be. But actually houses located in cities can often exceed the price of suburban houses. So cheek out the prices. You may be surprised. W: Really? (1) So we should consider our
16、places of work and personalities in choosing the location. Is that so? M: Im afraid you have to take family into consideration as well. You may prefer a house that is away from a busy street or main road. (1) And, of course, remember that children have to attend school: is there a good school in the
17、 area, or would your children have to travel a long distance to get to school? Therefore, if you have children, or you plan to have children, location is a very important factor. And, of course, remember that a family influences the size of the property. W: Oh, I see. How many types of houses can we
18、 choose? M: There are various types of houses. The first is called detached houses, which stand alone, and are not joined by another building. (3) Then there are semi-detached houses, which are the most common. This is because they are, in fact, two houses joined together, and therefore take up less
19、 space. And there are town houses, too, which are many houses joined together to form a hmg row. But dont think that town houses are less expensive than semi-detached houses. They rarely are. This is because they are usually built in cities where the price of property is very expensive. W: Then what
20、 about old houses? (4) They must be cheaper than new ones. M: (4) Maybe they are. But if the house is too old, you may be faced with expensive repairs and renovation bills. So have a house thoroughly checked by a professional surveyer before you decide to buy. But then again there are things you can
21、 look for yourself. Things such as the condition of the woodwork, especially doors and windows that can be expensive to replace. But more importantly make sure all the fixtures and fittings, things such as cupboards, sinks, taps and bath tubs arc all in good working order because replacing kitchens
22、and bathrooms can he very costly. W: I agree. Its economical to buy old houses only when they are in good condition. By the way, a lot of property has a garden attached to it. Do you think its a good choice? M: Its true that a lot of property has a garden. If you enjoy gardening, thats fine. But if
23、you dont enjoy gardening then you may prefer a small garden, as opposed to a big one. But even if you do enjoy gardening it is important to remember that gardens take up a lot of your time. (5) So keeping a garden in good order may be veU difficult if you work long hours. W: You are quite right. Any
24、 other suggestions? M: One final thing is the general feel of the place. Does it have a good atmosphere? And most important of all, would you feel comfortable living there? W: Edward, I never knew I had to consider so many things while buying a house. Thank you very much for talking with us. M: My p
25、leasure. 【知识模块】 听力 1 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 B 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 5 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. At the end of each news ite
26、m, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. 5 【听力原文】 Foreign pilots are to be drafted into Chinese airlines to relieve the shortage of qualified flyers. CAAC statistics show that about 11, 000 pilots are employed to fly more than 770 aircraft operated by the major Chinese commercial air
27、lines, which industry experts consider as inadequate to cope with the rocketing demand for passenger services. Around 145 new aircraft will be delivered for operation this year in China, and the new planes alone will push aircraft numbers beyond the capacity of training schools to supply new pilots.
28、 (6) Industry experts estimate China needs between 1, 200 and 1, 600 new pilots every year since 2000, while the nations major training schools for commercial airline pilots can provide a maximum of 600 pilots annually. 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 6 【听力原文】 West Aftlean leaders say they are cautio
29、usly in favor of using genetically modified crops. But non-governmental organizations are calling for a five-year moratorium so more research can be done. The issue is being discussed at a U. S. -sponsored conference in Burkina Faso. During the three-day conference, which started Monday, West Africa
30、n leaders said they want assurances that genetically modified products are safe for the people who eat or use them, and for the environment. (7) But the leaders say that in general they believe the genetically modified crops will lead to higher agricultural productivity and therefore should be used.
31、 But non-governmental organizations in West Africa remain unconvinced. A protest by non-governmental organization is planned for Wednesday, when the conference ends. 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 C 【知识模块】 听力 7 【听力原文】 Chinas automobile revolution is accelerating; (8) despite efforts by the government to slow wh
32、at many economists believe is an overheating of its economy. China is the fastest growing ear market in the world, and sales next year are expected to climb 20 percent from last year. Meanwhile, the worlds automakers have announced they will launch massive expansion projects in China. In recent mont
33、hs, banks have started to tighten their lending criteria, in part a response to what analysts say are the governments efforts to stop Chinas rapidly growing economy from overheating, but ear sales are skyrocketing, with many Chinese using their savings to purchase new cars. 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 B 【知识模
34、块】 听力 8 【听力原文】 (9) A 12-storey building has collapsed in the Egyptian capital Cairo after a fire in the lower floors. A number of people are trapped in the wreckage and about 30 people were injured. The fire broke out in the ground floor of the 12-storey building in the modern suburb of Cairo. Polic
35、e officials say it started in a fast food restaurant or possibly in an adjacent home appliances shop. Hundreds of residents lived in the apartment block. They were able to leave before the building collapsed 3 hours after the fire started. (10) Policemen and firemen, however, were trapped when the u
36、pper floors came crashing down. Working under floodlights, their colleagues have been battling to free them from the rabble. The governor of Cairn said the collapsed building had planning permission for 4 floors only. But at least 7 other floors were added on illegally. 【知识模块】 听力 9 【正确答案】 A 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确 答案】 D 【知识模块】 听力
