高级新闻英语视听说(2) -Answer

•Part I.T rue or F alse StatementsDirection: Listen to the following 3 news report s and decide whether the following statements are true or false. If the statement is true, draw a line through letter A. If the statement is false, draw a line through letter B.News Item One A Fickle World of Fashion (Part A, Unit 6)1. The contribution Lew Frankford has made to Coach is to transform the old-world company intoa global luxury brand by introducing his “fixing-the-number” management.[1]2. Lew Frankford maintains he was born to have an extraordinary sense for fashion,so he quitted his politically active career and got involved in Coach business.[2]3. In Lew Frankford’s opinion, the perfect combination of logic and magic enablesCoach to stay at the top of fashion trend.[3]4. Coach is named “affordable luxury” because the fashion brand appeals to both aspiratonal andwealthy consumers in the world. [4]5.Coach’s operating mode works well in developing countries as the renowned company provides less expensive price points with the same high quality. [5]Part I.T rue or F alse Statements所选答案：Direction: Listen to the following 3 news report s and decide whetherthe following statements are true or false. If the statement is true,draw a line through letter A. If the statement is false, draw a linethrough letter B.News Item One A Fickle World of Fashion (Part A, Unit 6)1. The contribution Lew Frankford has made to Coach is to transform the old-worldcompany into a global luxury brand by introducing his“fixing-the-number” management.A2. Lew Frankford maintains he was born to have an extraordinary sense forfashion, so he quitted his politically active career and got involvedin Coach business. B3. In Lew Frankford’s opinion, the perfect combination of logic and magicenables Coach to stay at the top of fashion trend.A4. Coach is named “affordable luxury” because the fashion brand appeals to bothaspiratonal and wealthy consumers in the world. A5.Coach’s operating mode works well in developing countries as therenowned company provides less expensive price points with the same highquality. A•问题2得20 分，满分20 分Direction: Listen to the following 3 news report s and decide whether thefollowing statements are true or false. If the statement is true, draw a linethrough letter A. If the statement is false, draw a line through letter B.News Item Two Superphone? Hiptop (Part A, Unit 7)6. Some electronic firms are designing superphones that target Japan ese users wholove the multiple functions. [1]7. Because Japan ese teenagers seldom have their own computers, so they’re crazy abouttheir cell phone cameras. [2]8. For most consumers, phones are not only a new technology, but also becomes afashion. [3]9. Most people wouldn’t use the lightweight gadget because it dazzles customerswith too many options and makes them dizzy.[4]10. P eople are going to buy those “hip-tops”not because they are useful but because theyare cool. [5]11. Sidekick II is a mini-computer on which you can flip open a small keyboardto a view.[6]12. This fall, t he market leader, NTT DoCoMo, plans to start selling the Sidekick II. [7]13. The super-phone can be a multi-functional device that can shop for customers,or even turn on the coffee maker. [8]所选答案：Direction: Listen to the following 3 news report s and decide whether the following statements are true or false. If the statement is true, draw a line through letter A. If the statement is false, draw a line through letter B.News Item Two Superphone? Hiptop (Part A, Unit 7)6. Some electronic firms are designing superphones that targetJapan ese users who love the multiple functions. B7. Because Japan ese teenagers seldom have their own computers, so they’recrazy about their cell phone cameras. A8. For most consumers, phones are not only a new technology, but alsobecomes a fashion. A9. Most people wouldn’t use the lightweight gadget because it dazzlescustomers with too many options and makes them dizzy.B10. P eople are going to buy those “hip-tops”not because they are useful butbecause they are cool. A11. Sidekick II is a mini-computer on which you can flip open a smallkeyboard to a view.B12. This fall, t he market leader, NTT DoCoMo, plans to start selling theSidekick II. B13. The super-phone can be a multi-functional device that can shop forcustomers, or even turn on the coffee maker. A•问题3得12.5 分，满分17.5 分Direction: Listen to the following 3 news report s and decide whether thefollowing statements are true or false. If the statement is true, draw a linethrough letter A. If the statement is false, draw a line through letter B.News Item Three Intelligent Design vs. Evolution Theory (Part C , Uni t 8)6. Some educators do believe that students nowadays should learn the strengths and thescientific weaknesses of modern theory. [1]7. Some people claim that intelligent design is controversial. [2]8. The person who provides financial support to the Discovery Institute is in favor ofDarwin’s theory of evolution.[3]9. Some schools maintain that science does no longer mean the natural explanationsof phenomena. [4]10. Kansas was the first state in the U.S. to question evolution in its curriculum.[5]11. Disagreement occurs on whether intelligent design should be written into thehigh school curriculum. [6]12. A small group named the Discovery Institute in Seattle wields major influencein intelligent design debate. [7]所选答案：Direction: Listen to the following 3 news report s and decide whether the following statements are true or false. If the statementis true, draw a line through letter A. If the statement is false, drawa line through letter B.News Item Three Intelligent Design vs. Evolution Theory (Part C ,Uni t 8)6. Some educators do believe that students nowadays should learn the strengthsand the scientific weaknesses of modern theory. B7. Some people claim that intelligent design is controversial. B8. The person who provides financial support to the Discovery Institute is infavor of Darwin’s theory of evolution.B9. Some schools maintain that science does no longer mean the naturalexplanations of phenomena. A10. Kansas was the first state in the U.S. to question evolution inits curriculum. B11. Disagreement occurs on whether intelligent design should be writteninto the high school curriculum. A12. A small group named the Discovery Institute in Seattle wields majorinfluence in intelligent design debate. B•问题4得12.5 分，满分12.5 分Part I I.Multiple ChoiceDirections: Listen to the following 2 news report and choose the best answerto the following questions.News Item Nine College Senior Makes a Racket on The Court (Part A, Unit 5)21. What is the main theme of this news?[1]A. a senior student teacher.B. a senior university student.C. a senior professional tennis player in a college.D. a retired coach helping a university tennis team.22. According to the news, what does it mean by saying “there are no second actsin American life”?[2]A. No one can play the second scene in America.B. No one can be always the best actor in American society.C. No one can always act well in his lifetime.D. No one can regain the former glory when he returns to his career.23. What is TRUE about Sheila Johnson?[3]A. She plays tennis in the senior tennis team of Grand Canyon University.B. She plays tennis with her grandchildren when back homeC. She once retired from her college team early to student teach.D. S he used to an excellent tennis player in a college team i n 1978.24. Why did Sheila Johnson join in Grand Canyon University’s tennis team?[4]A. Because the newly-founded tennis team needs an experienced tennis player.B. Because Grand Canyon University’s tennis team needs an assistant coachthere.C. Because her previous coach needs her to set a good example in the tennisteam.D. Because her coach invited her to have student teach in the promising team.25. How do Sheila’s teammates comment the senior player?[5]A. They remain skeptical about her ball skills.B. They feel embarrassed to lose to Sheila.C. They feel it shameful to play with Sheila.D. They admire her remarkable performance.所选答案：Part I I.Multiple ChoiceDirections: Listen to the following 2 news report and choosethe best answer to the following questions.News Item Nine College Senior Makes a Racket on The Court (Part A, Unit 5)21. What is the main theme of this news?BA. a senior student teacher.B. a senior university student.C. a senior professional tennis player in a college.D. a retired coach helping a university tennis team.22. According to the news, what does it mean by saying “there areno second acts in American life”?DA. No one can play the second scene in America.B. No one can be always the best actor in American society.C. No one can always act well in his lifetime.D. No one can regain the former glory when he returns to hiscareer.23. What is TRUE about Sheila Johnson?CA. She plays tennis in the senior tennis team of Grand CanyonUniversity.B. She plays tennis with her grandchildren when back homeC. She once retired from her college team early to student teach.D. S he used to an excellent tennis player in a college team i n 1978.24. Why did Sheila Johnson join in Grand Canyon University’s tennisteam?AA. Because the newly-founded tennis team needs an experiencedtennis player.B. Because Grand Canyon University’s tennis team needs anassistant coach there.C. Because her previous coach needs her to set a good examplein the tennis team.D. Because her coach invited her to have student teach in thepromising team.25. How do Sheila’s teammates comment the senior player?DA. They remain skeptical about her ball skills.B. They feel embarrassed to lose to Sheila.C. They feel it shameful to play with Sheila.D. They admire her remarkable performance.•问题5得15 分，满分17.5 分News Item Two Anxiety over Using Steroids (Part A, Unit 8)26. What is the main theme of this news?[1]A. A ban on sales of steroid.B. A bill about steroid restriction.C. Steroid abuse of adolescent.D. S teroid scandal of sportsmen.27. How tall is Chris Wash?[2]A. six feetB. six feet twoC. seven feetD. seven feet28. When did he start using steroids?[3]A. FourteenB. FifteenC. SixteenD. Seventeen29. Why did he abuse steroids?[4]A. To get himself stronger.B. To ease his severe pain.C. To enhance performance.D. To entertain himself.30. What happened after Chris took steroids?[5]A. He felt extremely good about everything.B. He acted as normally as other kids.C. He kicked the ball best in the team.D. He became more irritable and violent.31. When did Chris quit steroid abuse?[6]A. When his classmate Taylor committed suicide last summer.B. When he found he was no longer a gifted athlete at school.C. When he couldn’t get illegal drug on the campus.D. When he was threatened to be fired by the team.32. Which is NOT the classic sign of steroid use?[7]A. mood swings.B. acne on the face.C. rapid weight gain.D. Emotional depression.所选答案：News Item Two Anxiety over Using Steroids(Part A, Unit 8)26. What is the main theme of this news?CA. A ban on sales of steroid.B. A bill about steroid restriction.C. Steroid abuse of adolescent.D. S teroid scandal of sportsmen.27. How tall is Chris Wash?BA. six feetB. six feet twoC. seven feetD. seven feet28. When did he start using steroids?BA. FourteenB. FifteenC. SixteenD. Seventeen29. Why did he abuse steroids?AA. To get himself stronger.B. To ease his severe pain.C. To enhance performance.D. To entertain himself.30. What happened after Chris took steroids?DA. He felt extremely good about everything.B. He acted as normally as other kids.C. He kicked the ball best in the team.D. He became more irritable and violent.31. When did Chris quit steroid abuse?AA. When his classmate Taylor committed suicide last summer.B. When he found he was no longer a gifted athlete at school.C. When he couldn’t get illegal drug on the campus.D. When he was threatened to be fired by the team.32. Which is NOT the classic sign of steroid use?DA. mood swings.B. acne on the face.C. rapid weight gain.D. Emotional depression.•问题6得15 分，满分20 分Part I II. C-E TranslationDirection: Choose the most proper translation of the following useful expressions.33. 刚组建的队[1]A. a newly-built teamB. a fledgling team34. 地下赛车热潮[2]A. underground car-racing hitB. underground car cult35. 强行推销[3]A. a hard sellB. a forced promotion35. 美唇手术[4]A. lip beautifying surgeryB. lip enhancement36. 最后的告别秀[5]A. a swan songB. a final good-bye show37. 新闻民意调查[6]A. news investigationB. a news poll39. 专卖店[7]A. a free-standing storeB. a special store40. 品牌忠诚度[8]A. plate faithfulnessB. brand loyalty所选答Part I II. C-E Translation案：Direction: Choose the most proper translation of thefollowing useful expressions.33. 刚组建的队BA. a newly-built teamB. a fledgling team34. 地下赛车热潮BA. underground car-racing hitB. underground car cult35. 强行推销BA. a hard sellB. a forced promotion35. 美唇手术BA. lip beautifying surgeryB. lip enhancement36. 最后的告别秀BA. a swan songB. a final good-bye show37. 新闻民意调查BA. news investigationB. a news poll39. 专卖店AA. a free-standing storeB. a special store40. 品牌忠诚度BA. plate faithfulnessB. brand loyalty。