高校英语专业八级考试大纲(2005新大纲)
英语专业八级考试大纲(修订本)
英语专业八级考试大纲(修订本)总则国家教委<高等学校英语专业高年级英语教学大纲)规定，高等学校英语专业高年级英语的教学任务是“继续打好语言基本功，进一步扩大知识面，重点应放在培养英语综合技能，充实文化知识，提高交际能力上。
” 同时，<大纲)也指出，“大纲的执行情况主要通过统一测试进行检查。
”“测试和评分应力求尽快达到标准化和电脑化，使其具有科学性、客观性和可行性。
”根据(大纲)中的上述规定，英语专业八级考试大纲规定了以下原则及考试内容：一、考试目的：本考试的目的是检查大纲的执行情况，特别是大纲所规定的八级水严所要达到的综合语言技能和交际能力，藉以促进大纲的进一步贯彻，提高教学质量。
二、考试的性质与范围：本考试是一种测试应试者单项和综合语言能力的尺度参照性水平考试。
考试的范围包括大纲所规定的听、读、写、译四个方面的技能。
由于大规模口试的条件目前尚不具备，所以有关“说”的技能暂缓测试。
三、考试时间与命题：英语专业八级考试于每年3月份举行。
由英语专业学生八级考试命题小组负责命题与实施。
四、考试形式：为了较好地考核学生运用语言技能的综合能力，既照顾到科学性、客观性，又照顾到可行性及高级英语水平测试的特点，本考试的形式采取客观试题与主观试题相结合，单项技能测试与综合技能测试相结合的方法。
从总体上来说，客观试题占总分的百分之四十，主观试题占总分的百分之六十。
客观试题与主观试题在各项试题中的具体分布见“考试内容一览表。
”五、考试内容：本考试包括五个部分：听力理解，校对与改错，阅读理解，翻译，写作。
该五部分分成两份试卷。
试卷一(PaperOne)包括前三部分；试卷二(PaperTwo)包括后两部分。
I．听力理解(PartI：Listening Comprehension)测试要求：(a)能听懂交际场合中各种英语会话和讲话。
(b)能听懂VOA或BBC节目中有关政治、经济、文化教育、科技等方面的记者现场报道。
专八考试介绍PPT课件
6. 53 12. 50 8. 26 3. 91 6. 06 7. 88 7. 41 16. 68 69. 28
华理英语系八级考试情况
年份 通过率 平均分
2003年 97.44 67.94
2004年 97.22 70.51
2005年 97.05 71.18
2006年 95.75 66.86
英语专业八级考试 命题分析与应试技巧
重要在哪里？
1。促进学习，提高综合英语能力 2。增加就业竞争力。英语专业八级的合格证
书在人才市场上具有很高的“含金量”。 3。对今后考研、出国深造有帮助 。
八级学生感到最难的
note-taking (87.1%) 改错(85.6%) 人文知识 （54%）
2. One Major Problem in the Process of Urbanization
3. In the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement and in the second part you should support the thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary.
人文知识样题及详解—2005年英语专八大纲
39.Which of the folowing is NOT a compound word?
A. Landlady
A. Henry James
B. O. Henry
C. Harriet Beecher Stower
D. Mark Twain
[题解]D
（美）Henry James，著有Ambassadors, The Golden Bowl;
（美）O. Henry，短篇小说家, 真实姓名为William Sydney Porter，著有Cabbages and Kings，The Four Million；
D. In Ireland
[题解]B wales的首府为Cardiff,
Scotland的首府为Edinburgh，
Northern Ireland的首府为Belfast,
Ireland的首府为Dublin
32.Which of the following is Not a U.S. news and cable network?
A. morphology
B. general linguistics
C. phonology
D. semantics
[题解]C
Linguistics语言学，the study of human language。包括Theoretical linguistics，Applied linguistics，Sociolinguistics，Cognitive linguistics和Historical linguistics。
八级考试大纲
• VI.写作(Part VI: Writing ) • 1.测试要求: • 能根据所给的作文题目及要求撰写各类体裁的 文章，文章长度约400个单词；能做到内容充实、 语言通顺、用词恰当、表达得体。 • 2.测试形式: • 本部分分为主观试题,共一个作文题目。考试时 间45分钟. • 3.测试目的: • 按照<<大纲>>的要求测试学生的写作能力.
• 英语专业八级答题和计分 • 填空、改错、翻译和作文做在规定的主观题 答题卷上.多项选择题的答案写在客观题答 题卷上.凡是写在试题册上的一律无效,予以 作废. • 试卷各部分采用记权方式 折算成百分制.以 60分为及格标准. • 试卷的题型、题数、计分、比重和时间列表 如下:
• 试卷评分办法 试卷各部分采用记权的办法，折算成百分制。以60 分为及格标准。 1 、听力25分钟A)主观题10题，10分，B) C)客观题 各5题，共10分。 2 、阅读30分钟客观题20题，20分 3 ．人文知识10分钟，客观题，10题，10分 4 ．改错15分钟，10题，10分 5 ．翻译时间60分钟。中英互译，各一题，各10分 6 ．写作时间45分钟，主观题， 20分 总计 185 分钟。
• 近读报纸，对国内名片和请柬的议论颇多，于是想起客 居巴黎时经常见到的法国人手中的名片和请柬，随笔记 下来，似乎不无借鉴之处。 • 在巴黎，名目繁多的酒会、冷餐会是广交朋友的好 机会。在这种场合陌生人相识，如果是亚洲人，他们往 往开口之前先毕恭毕敬地用双手把自己的名片呈递给对 方，这好像是不可缺少的礼节。然而，法国人一般却都 不大主动递送名片，双方见面寒喧几句甚至海阔天空地 聊一番也就各自走开。只有当双方谈话投机，希望继续 交往时，才会主动掏出名片。二话不说先递名片反倒有 些勉强。 • 法国人的名片讲究朴素大方，印制精美，但很少有 镶金边儿的，闪光多色的或带香味儿 的，名片上的字 体纤细秀丽，本人的名字也不过分突出，整张纸片上空 白很大，毫无拥挤不堪的感觉。
专业8级介绍（Professionallevel8Introduction）
专业8级介绍（Professional level 8 Introduction）Examination content:This examination includes six parts: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, proofreading and error correction, humanistic knowledge, translation, writing. It takes 185 minutes to start.I. listening comprehension (PartI:Listening Comprehension)Test requirements:(a) can understand all kinds of English conversation and speech in communication occasions.(b) be able to understand the political, economic, cultural, educational, technological and other special reports in the programs of VOA, BBC, CNN and other foreign media.(c) can understand the general lectures on politics, economy, history, culture, education, language, literature, science popularization and the answers after the lecture.(d) 25 minutes.Question type:The listening comprehension part uses the cloze and multiway choice questions, including three items: SectionA, SectionB, SectionC, a total of 20 questions.SectionA:Mini-lectureA lecture with 900 words and a blank figure, asking for notes while listening, and then completing the blanks. The answer time is 10 minutes. There are 10 questions in this part.SectionB:Conversation & InterviewAbout 800 words of conversation constitute, and then there are 5 multiple-choice topics.SectionC:New**roadcastAfter a number of news reports, there will be more than 5 topics.Note: each topic behind Section B&C has 10 seconds gap, and choose one of the best answers. The recording speed is about 150 words per minute.Read it once againII. Reading comprehension (PartII:ReadingComprehension)Test requirements:(a) able to read editorials, politics and book reviews in British and American newspapers and magazines, both to understand the gist and the effect, and to identify the facts and details.(b) can understand the general historical biography andliterary works, can understand its literal meaning, but also can understand its implied meaning.(c) can analyze the theme of the article ideas, whole layout, language skills and rhetoric.(D) adjust your reading speed in reading.(E) the exam time is 30 minutesQuestion type:Using multiple choice questions, choose the best answer, a few materials. Contains 3000 words. There are a number of questions behind each materials. A total of 20 questions.Speed: about 150 words per minute.Material selection: A) a wide range of topics, social, cultural, technological, economic, daily knowledge, biographies of peopleB) Genre: narration, description, exposition and argumentation, advertisements, brochures, chartIII. humanities knowledge (Part III: General Knowledge)Test requirements:A) basic understanding of the geography, history, current situation and cultural tradition of major English speakingcountriesB) with English literature knowledgeC) with English language knowledgeD) the exam time is 10 minutesQuestionsThe multiple-choice form, select a best answer. A total of 10 questions.Test range:A) social and cultural knowledge in English speaking countriesB) knowledge of English LiteratureC) English language knowledgeError correction problem (PartIV:ProofreadingandErrorCorrection)Test requirements:Ask the students to use the language knowledge to identify grammatical and rhetorical structure in the essay, and put forward the method to correct mistakes.Question type:The subject is composed of a short passage with 250 words or so. There are 10 lines marked with the title number in the passage. The 10 includes an error. Ask the students to "add", "delete" or "change one word or phrase" approaches to correct errors. The exam lasted 15 minutes. There were 10 questions.IV. translation (Part V:Translation)Test requirements:The translation project requires examinees to use the translation theory and techniques of translation of Chinese newspapers and magazines of this paper and the situation of our country, and excerpts of general literary works. The speed is about 250-300 Chinese characters per hour. Translation must be faithful and idiomatic.English Chinese translation requires candidates to apply the theory and skills of English to Chinese translation,The translation of British and American newspapers and magazines related to politics, economy, history, culture and other aspects of the paper and excerpts of literary works. The speed is about 250-300 words per hour. Translation requires faithfulness, fluency and fluency.Question type:The subject is divided into two items: SectionA and SectionB. The exam lasted 60 minutes.SectionA:A 150 words or so paragraphs are drawn off the bottom line. The paragraph is required to be translated into English according to the context.SectionB:B 150 words or so paragraphs are drawn off the bottom line. The paragraph is required to be translated into Chinese according to the context.V. writing (Part VI:Writing)Test requirements:Students should be able to according to the topic and need to write an article about 400 words expository or argumentative. The composition must be fluent in language, reasonable in wording, reasonable in structure, appropriate in style and persuasive.Question type:Asking candidates to write articles by topic. The exam time is 45 minutes.TEM 8 answer and scoringEach part of the examination paper adopts the right of record,and the system is converted into hundreds. 60 is the passing standard.1. hearing 25 minutes A) subjective questions 10, 10, B) C objective questions each 5 questions, a total of 10 points.2. read 30 minutes of objective questions 20, 20 points3. humanities knowledge 10 minutes, objective questions, 10 questions, 10 points4. mistakes in 15 minutes, 10, 105. translation time 60 minutes. Chinese and English translation, each question, each 10 points6. writing time 45 minutes, subjective questions, 20 pointsA total of 185 minutes.TEM8 listening comprehension course1. preview questionsIn the TEM8 test, there is a short note printed on the test paper and recorded on the tape in front of the hearing, which requires the examinee to answer questions. If you are familiar with this, you can use this time to quickly preview the some problems (the former three parts have five problems), do have a direction of understanding the listening content before listening to the answer, to a certain extent. For example, when we see thefollowing question, we can know that the whole recording is probably related to gambling.The development of the gambling compulsion can be described as beingA. gradualB. slowC. periodicD. radicalOnce we have information about a material and gambling will hear after that, the brain naturally start some of our store on gambling scene, so almost An army marches on its stomach. position, which is part of the initiative rests in the hands of candidates. On the contrary, if we do not preview the questions, we may know that the central issue is gambling after listening to 1/3 of all the materials. That's the importance of preview. Not only that, we can also use the extra answer time to achieve the purpose of preview. Between the question and the question generally has 15 seconds answer time, if the examinee only uses 5 seconds to do the first question, then the remaining 10 seconds can be used to preview second questions, third questions and so on. Of the four parts of the TEM8 listening test, only fourth of the candidates can't preview it, because the examinee is sent to the part of the answer after the completion of the record, that is, ANSWER SHEET ONE.2. you shall be carefulYou seem to be a topic but it is a commonplace talk of an old scholar, a very important problem. Here I do not mean the candidates completely cannot read, but due to the core topic is not careful and can not catch the problem. Let's take a look at the next question:The modern electronic anti-noise devicesA. are an update version of the traditional methods.B. share similarities with the traditional methods.C. are as inefficient as the traditional methods.D. are based on an entirely new working principle.The core of the above problem is to understand the definition of modern electronic anti-noise devices (Modern anti noise electronic device),而不仅仅是抗噪音电子器件（抗噪音电子装置），更不是一般的防噪音设备（抗噪音装置）。
专业英语八级考试大纲.doc
高校英语专业八级考试大纲(修订本)总则国家教委V高等学校英语专业高年级英语教学人纲)规定，高等学校英语专业高年级英语的教学任务是“继续打好语言基本功，进一步扩大知识而，重点应放在培养英语综合技能，充实文化知识，提高交际能力上。
”同吋，V大纲)也指出，“大纲的执行情况主要通过统一•测试进行检查。
”“测试和评分应力求尽快达到标准化和电脑化，使其具有科学性、客观性和可行性。
” 根据(大纲)屮的上述规定，英语专业八级考试大纲规定了以下原则及考试内容：一、考试目的：本考试的n的是检査大纲的执行情况，特别是大纲所规定的八级水严所要达到的综合语言技能和交际能力，藉以促进大纲的进一步贯彻，提高教学质量。
二、考试的性质与范围：本考试是一种测试应试者单项和综合语言能力的尺度参照性水平考试。
考试的范围包括大纲所规定的听、读、写、译四个方而的技能。
由于大规模口试的条件H 前尚不具备，所以有关“说”的技能暂缓测试。
三、考试时间与命题：英语专业八级考试于每年3月份举行。
由英语专业学生八级考试命题小组负责命题与实施。
四、考试形式：为了较好地考核学生运用语言技能的综合能力，既照顾到科学性、客观性，又照顾到可行性及高级英语水平测试的特点，本考试的形式采取客观试题与主观试题相结合，单项技能测试与综合技能测试相结合的方法。
从总体上来说，客观试题占总分的百分之四十，主观试题占总分的百分之六十。
客观试题与主观试题在各项试题小的具体分布见“考试内容一览表。
”五、考试内容：本考试包扌匸五个部分：听力理解，校对与改错，阅读理解，翻译，写作。
该五部分分成两份试卷。
试卷一-(Paper One)包括前三部分；试卷二(PaperTwo)包括后两部分。
I.听力理解(Part I： Listening Comprehension)测试要求：⑷能听懂交际场合屮各种英语会话和讲话。
(b)能听懂VOA或BBC节用屮有关政治、经济、文化教育、科技等方面的记者现场报道。
全国高校英语专业八级大纲
全国高校英语专业八级大纲Diving into the depths of linguistic prowess, the National College English Major Level 8 syllabus is a comprehensive guide that sets the bar high for English language proficiency among university students. This syllabus is not just a collection of words and phrases; it's a roadmap to mastery, a beacon for those who aspire to excel in the world of English communication. It encompasses a wide array of competencies, from the intricate nuances of grammar to the eloquence of public speaking, ensuring that graduates are not only fluent but also culturally literate and ready to engage with the global community.The syllabus is meticulously crafted to challenge students with advanced reading materials that span from classic literature to contemporary thought pieces, demanding a critical understanding and analytical skills. It pushes the boundaries of listening comprehension with a variety of accents and dialects, preparing students for the diverse tapestry of English-speaking cultures. Speaking and writing components are rigorously tested, with an emphasis on originality, coherence, and the ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and conviction.Moreover, the syllabus incorporates a strong focus on translation skills, a testament to the importance of bridging linguistic and cultural gaps. It encourages students to think on their feet, to adapt, and to convey meaning accurately andelegantly. The inclusion of a wide range of vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and phrasal verbs ensures that students are equipped to navigate the subtleties of the English language with confidence.In essence, the National College English Major Level 8 syllabus is a testament to the dedication and ambition of students who seek to not only learn a language but to immerse themselves in its rich tapestry of expression and communication. It is a gateway to a world of opportunities, where linguistic excellence is the key to unlocking doors to international dialogue, academic achievement, and professional success.。
2005_专八真题_附带答案解析
2005年英语专业八级考试试题原题及参考答案2005年03月06日TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS(2005)-GRADE EIGHTPARTI LISTENING COMPREHENSION(30MIN) SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear amini-lecture.You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY.While listening,take notes on the important points.Yournotes will not be marked,but you will need them to complete agap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over,youwill be given two minutes to check your notes,and another ten minutesto complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET e the blanksheet for note-taking.Writing a Research PaperI.Research Papers and Ordinary Essay A.Similarity in(1)__________:e.g.—choosing a topic—asking questions—identifying the audienceB.Difference mainly in terms of(2)___________1.research papers:printed sources2.ordinary essay:ideas in one's(3) ___________II.Types and Characteristics of Research PapersA.Number of basic types:twoB.Characteristics:1.survey-type paper:—to gather(4)___________—to quote—to(5)_____________—to question,etc.b.(7)_________varies with the topic, e.g.—to recommend an action,etc.324III.How to Choose a Topic for a Research PaperIn choosing a topic,it is important to (8)__________.Question No.1:your familiarity with the topicQuestion No.2:Availability of relevant information on the chosentopicQuestion No.3:Narrowing the topic down to(9)_________Question No.4:Asking questions about (10)___________The questions help us to work out way into the topic and discover itspossibilities.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY.Listen carefullyand then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer toeach question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions1to5are based on an interview. At the end of the interviewyou will be given10seconds to answer each of the following fivequestions.Now listen to the interview.1.What is the purpose of Professor McKay's report?A.To look into the mental health of old people.B.To explain why people have negative views on old age.C.To help correct some false beliefsProfessor McKay's view?A.People change in old age a lot more than at the age of21.B.There are as many sick people in old age as in middle age.C.We should not expect more physical illness among old people.D.We should not expect to find old people unattractive as a group.3.According to Professor McKay's report,A.family love is gradually disappearing.B.it is hard to comment on family feeling.C.more children are indifferent to their parents.D.family love remains as strong as ever.4.Professor McKay is________towards the tendency of more parents325living apart from their children.A.negativeB.positiveC.ambiguousD.neutral5.The only popular belief that Professor McKay is unable to provideevidence against isA.old-age sickness.B.loose family ties.C.poor mental abilities.D.difficulities in maths.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY.Listen carefullyand then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer toeach question on your coloured answer sheet.news.6.Scientists in Brazil have used frog skin toA.eliminate bacteria.B.treat burns.C.Speed up recovery.D.reduce treatment cost.Question7is based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given10seconds to answer the question.Now listen to thenews.7.What is NOT a feature of the new karaoke machine?A.It is featured by high technology.B.It allows you to imitate famous singers.C.It can automatically alter the tempo and tone of a song.D.It can be placed in specially designed theme rooms.Question8is based on the following news. At the end of the news item,you will be given10seconds to answer the question.Now listen to thenews.3268.China's Internet users had reached _________by the end of June.A.68millionB.8.9millionC.10millionD. 1.5millionQuestion9and10are based on the following news.At the end of thenews item,you will be given20seconds to answer the question.Nowlisten to the news.9.According to the WTO,Chinese exports rose_________last year.10.According to the news,which trading nation in the top10hasreported a5per cent fall in exports?A.The UK.B.The US.C.Japan.D.Germany.PART II READING COMPREHENSION(30MIN) TEXT AI remember meeting him one evening with his pushcart.I had managedto sell all my papers and was coming home in the snow.It was that strangehour in downtown New York when the workers were pouring homeward inthe twilight.I marched among thousands of tired men and women whomthe factory whistles had unyoked.They flowed in rivers through theclothing factory districts,then down along the avenues to the EastSide.I met my father near Cooper Union.I recognized him,a hunched,frozen figure in an old overcoat standing by a banana cart.He looked so lonely,the tears came to my eyes.Then he saw me,and his face lit with hissad,beautiful smile-Charlie Chaplin's smile."Arch,it's Mikey,"he said."So you have sold your papers!Come and327eat a banana."He offered me one.I refused it.I felt it crucial that my father sellhis bananas,not give them away.He thought I was shy,and coaxed andjoked with me,and made me eat the banana. It smelled of wet straw and"What can I do?No one seems to want them."It was true.The work crowds pushed home morosely over the pavements.The rusty sky darkened over New York building,the tall street lampswere lit,innumerable trucks,street cars and elevated trains clattered by.Nobody and nothing in the great city stopped for my father'sbananas."I ought to yell,"said my father dolefully."I ought to make a bignoise like other peddlers,but it makes my throat sore.Anyway,I'mashamed of yelling,it makes me feel like a fool."I had eaten one of his bananas.My sick conscience told me that I oughtto pay for it somehow.I must remain here and help my father."I'll yell for you,pop,"I volunteered. "Arch,no,"he said,"go home;you have worked enough today.Just tellmomma I'll be late."But I yelled and yelled.My father, standing by,spoke occasional wordsof praise,and said I was a wonderful yeller.Nobody else paid attention. The workers drifted past us wearily, endlessly;a defeated army wrappedin dreams of home.Elevated trains crashed;the Cooper Union clockburned above us;the sky grew black,the wind poured,the slush burnedthrough our shoes.There were thousands of strange,silent figurespouring over the sidewalks in snow.None of them stopped to buy bananas.I yelled and yelled,nobody listened.today!Let's go home."I was frantic,and almost in tears.I insisted on keeping up my desperate yells.But at last my father persuaded me to leave with him.11."unyoked"in the first paragraph is closest in meaning toA.sent outB.releasedC.dispatched328D.removed12.Which of the following in the first paragraph does NOT indicatedcrowds of people?A.Thousands ofB.FlowedC.PouringD.Unyoked13.Which of the following is intended to be a pair of contrast in the passage?A.Huge crowds and lonely individuals.B.Weather conditions and street lamps.C.Clattering trains and peddlers' yells.D.Moving crowds and street traffic.14.Which of the following words is NOT suitable to describe thecharacter of the son?passionateB.ResponsibleC.ShyD.Determined15.What is the theme of the story?A.The misery of the factory workers.B.How to survive in a harsh environment.C.Generation gap between the father and the son.D.Love between the father and the son.C.AppreciativeD.Difficult to tellTEXT B提示：原文出自美国时代杂志（TIME）日期Jan.29, 2001文章标题No Fall Insurance作者AN K.SMITH, M.D.329When former President Ronald Reagan fell and broke his hip two weeksago,he joined a group of more than 350,000elderly Americans whofracture their hips each year.At89and suffering from advancedAlzheimer's disease,Reagan is in one of the highest-risk groups forthis type of accident.The incidence of hip fractures not only increasesafter age50but doubles every five to six years as the risk of falling increases.Slipping and tumbling are not the only causes of hipfractures;weakened bones sometimes break spontaneously.But fallingis the major cause,representing90%of all hip fractures.These......17.The following are all specific measures to guard against injurieswith the EXCEPTION ofA.removal of throw rugs.B.easy access to devicesC.installation of grab barsD.re-arrangement of furniture18.In which paragraph does the author state his purpose of writing?A.The third paragraphB.The first paragraphC.The last paragraphfracturesB.emphasize the importance of health precautionsC.discuss the seriousness of hip fractures.D.identify the causes of hip fractures. TEXT C提示：原文同2003年专八英译汉翻译试题相同In his classic novel,"The Pioneers", James Fenimore Cooper has hishero,a land developer,take his cousin on a tour of the city he isbuilding.He describes the broad streets, rows of houses,a teemingmetropolis.But his cousin looks around bewildered.All she sees isa forest."Where are the beauties and improvements which you were to330show me?"she asks.He's astonished she can't see them."Where!Everywhere,"he replies.For though they are not yet built on earth,he has built them in his mind,and they as concrete to him as if theywere already constructed and finished. Cooper was illustrating a distinctly American trait,future-mindedness:the ability to see the present from the vantage point of the future;the freedom to feel unencumbered by the past and more emotionallyattached to things to come.As Albert Einstein once said,"Life forthe American is always becoming,never being."......20.The third paragraph examines America's future-mindedness from the_________perspective.21.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT broughtabout by future-mindedness?A.Economic stagnationB.Environmental destructionC.High divorce ratesD.Neglect of history22.The word"pooh-pooh"in the sixth paragraph meansA.appreciateB.praiseC.shunD.ridicule23.According to the passage,people at present can forecast________of a new round of future-mindedness.A.the natureB.the locationC.the varietyD.the features24.The author predicts in the last paragraph that the study of331future-mindedness will focus onA.how it comes into beingB.how it functionsC.what it brings aboutD.what it is related to.TEXT D25.The phrase"men's sureness of their sex role"in the first paragraph suggests that theyA.are confident in their ability to charm women.B.take the initiative in courtship.C.have a clear idea of what is considered "manly".D.tend to be more immoral than women are.26.The third paragraph does NOT claim that menC.doubt whether women really mean to succeed in business.D.forbid women to join certain clubs and societies.27.The third paragraphA.generally agrees with the first paragraphB.has no connection with the first paragraphC.repeats the argument of the second paragraphD.contradicts the last paragraph28.At the end of the last paragraph the author uses humorousexaggeration in order toA.show that men are stronger than womenB.carry further the ideas of the earliest paragraphsC.support the first sentence of the same paragraphD.disown the ideas he is expressing29.The usual idea of the cave man in the last paragraphA.is based on the study of archaeologyB.illustrates how people expect men to behaveC.is dismissed by the author as an irrelevant jokeD.proves that the man,not woman,should be the wooer33230.The opening quotation from Margaret Mead sums up a relationshipbetween man and woman which the authorA.approves ofB.argues is naturalpletely rejectsD.expects to go on changingPART III GENERAL KNOWLEDGE(10MIN) 31.______is the capital city of Canada.32.U.S.presidents normally serves a(an) _________term.A.two-yearB.four-year√C.six-yearD.eight-year33.Which of the following cities is NOT located in the Northeast,U.S.?A.Huston.√B.Boston.C.Baltimore.D.Philadelphia.34.________is the state church in England.A.The Roman Catholic Church.B.The Baptist ChurchC.The Protestant ChurchD.The Church of England√注：The Church of England is theofficially established Christian church in England and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwideAnglican Communion as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion.33335.The novel Emma is written byA.Mary Shelley.B.Charlotte Bront?.C.Elizabeth C.Gaskell.D.Jane Austen.√36.Which of following is NOT a romantic poet?A.William Wordsworth.B.George Elliot.√C.George G.Byron.D.Percy B.Shelley.37.William Sidney Porter,known as O. Henry,is most famous forA.his poems.Sydney Porter(September11,1862-June5,1910),He was famous for his short stories and a masterof the surprise ending,O.Henry isremembered best for such enduring favorites as"The Gift of the Magi"and "The Ransom of Red Chief."The combination of humor and sentiment found in his stories is the basisof their universal appeal.38.Syntax is the study ofnguage functions.B.sentence structures.√C.textual organization.D.word formation.注：Definition of Syntax:a.The study of the rules whereby words or other elements of sentencestructure are combined to form grammatical sentences.b.A publication,such as a book,that presents such rules.c.The pattern of formation of sentencesor phrases in a language.d.Such a pattern in a particular sentence or discourse.33439.Which of the following is NOT adistinctive feature of humanlanguage?A.Arbitrariness.任意性B.Productivity.丰富性C.Cultural transmission.文化传播性D.Finiteness.局限性？注：design feature:features that definetransmission,etc.相关内容请点击查看：胡___________壮麟《语言学教程》课后答案40.The speech act theory was first put forward byA.John Searle.B.John Austin.√C.Noam Chomsky.D.M.A.K.Halliday.注：John Langshaw Austin(March28,1911-February8,1960)was aphilosopher of language,who developed much of the current theory ofspeech acts.He was born in Lancaster and educated at Balliol College,Oxford.After serving in MI6during World War II,Austin became White'sProfessor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford. He occupies a place in theBritish philosophy of language alongside Wittgenstein in staunchly advocating the examination of the way words are used in order toelucidate meaning.PART V TRANSLATION（60MIN）提示：今年专八翻译部分的选材均出自《散文佳作108篇(汉英·英汉对照)》作者：乔萍翟淑蓉宋洪玮，建议大家熟读此书。
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高校英语专业八级考试大纲(2005新大纲)
总则
国家教委<高等学校英语专业高年级英语教学大纲)规定，高等学校英语专业高年级英语的教学任务是“继续打好语言基本功，进一步扩大知识面，重点应放在培养英语综合技能，充实文化知识，提高交际能力上。
” 同时，<大纲)也指出，“大纲的执行情况主要通过统一测试进行检查。
”“测试和评分应力求尽快达到标准化和电脑化，使其具有科学性、客观性和可行性。
” 根据(大纲)中的上
述规定，英语专业八级考试大纲规定了以下原则及考试内容：
一、考试目的：
本考试的目的是检查大纲的执行情况，特别是大纲所规定的八级水严所要达到的综合语言技能和交际能力，藉以促进大纲的进一步贯彻，提高教学质量。
二、考试的性质与范围：
本考试是一种测试应试者单项和综合语言能力的尺度参照性水平考试。
考试的范围包括大纲所规定的听、读、写、译四个方面的技能。
由于大规模口试的条件目前尚不具备，所以有关“说”的技能暂缓测试。
三、考试时间与命题：
英语专业八级考试于每年3月份举行。
由英语专业学生八级考试命题小组负责命题与实施。
四、考试内容：
本考试包括六个部分：听力理解，校对与改错，阅读理解，人文知识、翻译，写作。
整个开始需要时间185分钟。
I．听力理解(Part I：Listening Comprehension)
测试要求：(a)能听懂交际场合中各种英语会话和讲话。
(b)能听懂VOA或BBC、CNN等国外传媒的节目中有关政治、经济、文化教育、科技等方面的专题报道。
(c)能听懂有关政治、经济、历史、文化教育、语言文学、科普方面的一般讲座及讲座后的答问。
(d)时间25分钟。
题型：听力理解部分采用填空题和多向选择题，包括三个项目：Section A，Section B，Section C，共20题。
Section A：Mini-lecture
由900个单词的讲座和一项填空人物组成，要求边听边做笔记，然后完成填空人物。
答题时间10分钟。
本部分共10题。
Section B：Conversation & Interview
约800个单词的会话组成，之后，有5道多选题。
Section C：News Broadcast
若干新闻报道后，会有5道多选题。
注意：Section B&C的每一道题目后面有10秒的间隙，选一最佳答案。
录音速度为每分钟约为150个单词。
Ⅱ．阅读理解(Part II: Reading Comprehension)
测试要求：(a)能读懂一般英美报刊杂志上的社论、政治和书评，既能理解其主旨和大意，又能
分辨出其中的事实与细节。
(b)能读懂一般历史传记及文学作品，既能理解其字面意义又能理解其隐含意义。
(c)能分析上述题材的文章的思想观点，通篇布局，语言技巧及修辞手法。
(d)能够在阅读中调整自己的阅读速度。
(e)考试时间30分钟
题型：
采用多项选择题，选一最佳答案，数篇材料组成。
含3，000个单词。
每篇材料后面有若干小题。
共20题。
速度：约150个单词/分钟。
选材：A) 题材广泛，社会、文化、科技、经济、日常知识，人物传记
B) 体裁：记叙文、说明文、描写文、议论文、广告、说明书、图表
III．人文知识(Part III : General Knowledge)
测试要求：
A) 基本了解主要英语国家的地理、历史、现状、文化传统
B) 初步具备英语文学知识
C) 初步具备英语语言知识
D) 考试时间10分钟
题型：部分采用多选形式，选出一道最佳答案。
共10题。
测试范围：
A) 英语国家社会和文化知识
B) 英语文学知识
C) 英语语言知识
改错题(Part IV：Proof reading and Error Correction)
测试要求：
要求学生能运用语法、修辞、结构等语言知识识别短文内的语病并提出改正的方法。
题型：本题由一篇250词左右的短文组成，短文中有10行标有题号。
该10行均含有一个语误。
要求学生根据“增添”、“删去”或“改变其中的某一单词或短语”三种方法中的一种，以改正语误。
考试时间共计15分钟.共10题。
IV．翻译(Part V：Translation)
测试要求：
汉译英项目要求应试者运用汉译英的理论和技巧，翻译我国报刊杂志上的论述文和国情介绍，以及一般文学作品的节录。
速度为每小时约250-300汉字。
译文必须忠实原意，语言通顺。
英译汉项目要求应试者运用英译汉的理论和技巧，翻译英、美报刊杂志上有关政治、经济、历史、文化等方面的论述文以及文学原著的节录。
速度为每小时约250-300词。
译文要求忠实原意，语言流畅。
题型：本题分为两项：Section A及Section B。
考试时间共计60分钟。
Section A：
A 150词左右的段落被底线划出。
要求根据上下文将此段落译成英语。
Section B：
B 150词左右的段落被底线划出。
要求根据上下文将此段落译成汉语。
V．写作(Part VI：Writing)
测试要求：
学生应能根据所给题目及要求撰写一篇400词左右的说明文或议论文。
该作文必须语言通顺，用词得体，结构合理，文体恰当，具有说服力。
题型：
要求应试者按题撰文。
考试时间为45分钟。
TEM 8 答题和计分
试卷各部分采用记权的办法，折算成百分制。
以60分为及格标准。
1．听力25分钟A) 主观题10 题，10分，B)C)客观题各5题，共10分。
2．阅读30分钟客观题20题，20分
3．人文知识10分钟，客观题，10题，10分
4．改错15分钟，10题，10分
5．翻译时间60分钟。
中英互译，各一题，各10分
6．写作时间45分钟，主观题，20分
总计185分钟。