星火专八预测答案及听力原文8
星火英语版2020年专八考试参考答案(供参考)
【星火英语版】2017年英语专业八级考试参考答案SECTION A MINI-LECTURE1. signing2. primary3. literacy4. different but complementary5. avoiding6. many other contexts7. characteristics/features8. reaction9. distance10. emotion11. deliberate12. intimacy and immediacy13. continuum14. types of language15. the usageSECTION B INTERVIEW1.What is international leaders’ assessment of the current battle against Ebola?答案：B. Disheartening.2.How many people are now working in the treatment unit in Liberia?答案：A. 200.3.According to Mary, what is the challenge in the battle against Ebola?答案：D. Insufficient operational efforts on the ground.4.Why do health workers need case management protocol training?答案：B. They can open up more treatment units.5.What does this interview mainly talk about?答案：C. Ebola outpacing operational efforts.6.What is Tom’s main role in his new position?答案：C. Using media information to inspire new ideas.7.According to Tom, what does innovation require of people?答案：B. Being brave and willing to take a risk8.What does Tom see as game-changing chances in the future?答案：B. Aiming at a consumer level.9.What does Tom do first to deal with the toughest part of his work?答案：D. Examining the future carefully.10.Which of the following might Tom work for?答案：A. A media agency.SECTION A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONSPASSAGE ONE11. The first part of Para. 4 refers to the fact that .答案：[A] life there is quiet and slow12. “The lack of awareness” in Para. 5 refers to .答案：［C］little knowledge of the beauty of the beach13. The author uses “gloriously” in Para. 6 to .答案：［C］contrast greenery with isolation14. The sentence “We never ate the same thing twice” in Para. 10 reflects the of the seafood there.答案：［D］variety15. Which of the following themes is repeated in both Paras.1 and 11?答案：［A］Publicity.PASSAGE TWO16. It can be inferred from Paras.1 and 2 that teachers used to .答案：［D］teach extended reading in a perfunctory way17. The sentence “we all understand and instinctively feel narrative structure” in Para.4 indicates that .答案：［C］we are born story-tellers18. Samuel Johnson regards the relationship between a writer and a reader as (Para.5).答案：［B］collaborative19. In Para.7, the author sees “pre-reading” as the most important part of reading because .答案：［C］it can attract students’ attention20. “Textual Intervention” suggested by Rob Pope (in Para. 8) is expected to fulfill all the following functions EXCEPT .答案：［C］stretching the imaginationPASSAGE THREE21. According to the author, “national service” is comparable to “military training” because they both cultivate youngsters’ .答案：［B］self discipline22. The author cites the example of his father in order to show .答案：［A］the importance of discipline23. According to the author, a national service program can bring the following benefits to America’s youngsters EXCEPT .答案：［A］increase in income24. According to the context, what does “the fire” refer to (Para. 14)?答案：［B］Anger.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS说明：简答题答案不唯一，意思对即可。
【星火英语版】2016年英语专八考试参考答案
来源：星火英语说明：以下答案仅供考生估分参考使用，最终答案请以4月份上市的《星火英语专八全真试卷》、《星火英语专八真题详解+标准预测》为准。
SECTION A MINI-LECTURE1. the dialectical model2. common and fixed3. premises4. opposition/arguing5. arguments as performances/the rhetorical model6. participating7. convince8. how we argue9. tactics10. negotiation and collaboration11. they’re dead ends12. learning with losing13. questions14. achieve positive effects15. be self-supportedSECTION B INTERVIEW1.What is the topic of the interview?答案：C. Maggie’s view on studying with Mom.2.Which of the following indicates that they have the same study schedule?答案：A. They take exams in the same weeks.3.What do the mother and daughter have in common as students?答案：D. Taking notes by hand.4.What is the biggest advantage of studying with Mom?答案：D. Encouragement.5.What is the biggest disadvantage of studying with Mom?答案：B. Occasional interference from Mom.6.Why is parent and kids studying together a common case?答案：A. Because parents need to be ready for new jobs.7.What would Maggie’s Mom like to be after college?答案：C. Lawyer.8.How does Maggie’s Mom feel about sitting in class after thirty years?答案：D. Frustrated.9.What is most challenging for Maggie’s Mom?答案：C. To accept what is taught.10.How does Maggie describe the process of picking out one's career path?答案：B. Gradual.SECTION A MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONSPASSAGE ONE11. It can be learned from Para. 1 that Mr. Gatsby through the summer.答案：[A] entertained guests from everywhere every weekend12. In Para. 4,the word “permeate” probably means .答案：［C］penetrate13. It can be inferred from Para. 8 that .答案：［B］people somehow ended up in Gatsby's house as guests14. According to Para. 10, the author felt at Gatsby’s party.答案：［D］awkward15. What can be concluded from Para. 11 about Gatsby?答案：［A］He was not expected to be present at the parties.PASSAGE TWO16. Cyberspace is described by William Gibson as .答案：［B］a representation of data from the human system17. Which of the following statements BEST summarizes the meaning of the first four paragraphs?答案：［B］Cyberspace is like a double-edged sword.18. According to Para. 5, the designing principles of the internet and cyberspace security are .答案：［C］contradictory19. What could be the most appropriate title for the passage?答案：［A］Cyber Crime and Its Prevention.PASSAGE THREE20. It can be concluded from Para. 3 that the author was towards higher education.答案：［D］negative21. The following are current problems facing all American universities EXCEPT .答案：［B］low admission standards22. In order to ensure teaching quality, the author suggests that the states do all the following EXCEPT .答案：［C］increase undergraduate programs23. “Prime candidates” in Para. 10 is used as .答案：［B］metaphor24. What is the author's main argument in the passage?答案：［C］Academic standards are the main means to ensure educational quality.SECTION B SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS说明：这部分答案不是唯一，只要意思对了就可以。
星火专八满分听力Model_8
星火专八满分听力Model Test EightSection A Mini-lectureIn this section, you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE OLNY, While listening, take notes on the important points. You 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’ll be given two minutes to check your notes, another 10 minutes to complete the gap-filling task.Now listen to the mini-lecture .Complete the gap-filling task some of the gap below may require a maximum of THREE words, Make sure the word(S) you fill in (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. you may refer to your notesSeven Types of EvidenceIt is important to learn to use evidence in argumentative writing, because without evidence, you can’t persuade anybody of anything. Usually seven types of evidence are used.1.Expert TestimonyExpert testimony is useful because it comes from somebody with special knowledge and has been tested by others.There are three kinds of expert testimony: facts, informed opinions, and (1) ________ The first two can be safely used in your writing, but the third may be dangerous, because they are just what is probably true.2.(2) ________This refers to data that can reveal some information. Strong evidence of tthis type should be valid, accurate, and (3) ________3.ExamplesExamples are widely used in our daily life.Examples can serve three purposes. First, clarify meaning. Second, provide reason for justification. Third, (4) ________.4.Personal ExperienceWriter can use his personal experience to support an argument. But if the experience is(5) ________, the argument will not be very forceful.5.AnalogyAnalogy is a comparison of apparently dissimilar things.Analogy can make unfamiliar topics (6) ________, but it is not enough to prove anything.6.Known FactsKnown facts are facts that are known to(7) ________. They can be used as a type of evidence.7.Logic and ReasoningLogic and reasoning may be used in two situations.One, (8) ________ is not available.Two, the writer wants to strengthen the persuasiveness of this factual evidence.8.Three Criteria for Good Evidence1. relevant2. (9) ________3. (10) ________Section B InterviewIn 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 5 questions. Now listen to the interview.1.The interview is mainly a discussion concerningA. men and positionB. men and propertyC. women and inheritanceD. women and property2.According to the interview, what is called property grabbing?A. The husband’s property is taken by his relatives.B. The husband’s property is taken by the government.C. The husband’s property is taken by robbers.D. The husband’s property is taken by his wife.3.The women don’t do anything to prevent property grabbing becauseA. The law is against them.B. They don’t know that they have rights to keep property.C. The law is for them.D. They don’t want to damage the relationship with their husband’s relatives.4.According to the interview, the way of preventing property grabbing for a woman is toA. Learn more about the inheritance law.B. Quarrel with her husband’s relatives for her property fiercely.C. Ask her relatives to put her husband’s relatives into prison.D. Go to Mrs. Mutwa for assistance.5.Which of the following is not Mrs. Mutwa’s recommendations?A. Making a will with the husband.B. Registering your home.C. Getting legal advice from a lawyer.D. Donating the property.Section C News BroadcastIn this section, you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the two questions. Now listen to the news.6. Who will NOT attend the summit organized by the ASEAN?A. Heads of state.B. Heads of government.C. Representatives of international organizations.D. Peace lovers.Question 7 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news7. Which is the most possible reason for such a disaster?A. The doors were locked.B. A flare fired into the club’s ceiling.C. There was a rock concert.D. People are too crowded.Question 8-9 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news8. Philippine’s President Gloria ArroyoA. has been found guilty of wrongdoing.B. was forced to step down after 10 of 24 cabinet members resigned from thegovernment.C. will continue to run the government according to the constitution.D. had a tension with the new cabinet.9. Which word can be used to describe the state of government after the event?A. FunctionalB. RebelliousC. CollapsedD. UncontrolledQuestion 10 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news10. Before Luxemburg goes to the polls, which country has already expressed their unwillingness to accept the treaty?A. GermanyB. SwitzerlandC. SpainD. France。
专业英语八级(听力)模拟试卷80(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷80(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1. LISTENING COMPREHENSIONPART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREDirections: 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-lecture. 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.听力原文：Chinese Americans Good morning. We’ll continue with our introduction to American minorities. Today’s focus is on Chinese Americans.(1)For many years it was common in the United States to associate Chinese Americans with restaurants and laundries. People did not realize that the Chinese had been driven into these occupations by the prejudice and discrimination that used to face them in this country. The first group of Chinese came during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Like most of the other people, they had come to search for gold. In that largely unoccupied land, they stated a claim for themselves by placing markers in the ground.(2)However, either because the Chinese were so different from the others or because they worked so patiently that they sometimes succeeded in turning a seemingly worthless mining claim into a profitable one, they became the scapegoats of their envious competitors. They were harassed in many ways. Often they were prevented from working on their claims: some localities even passed regulations for bidding them to own claims. Therefore, these Chinese had to seek out other ways of earning a living. Some of them began to do the laundry for the white miners: others set up small restaurants. There were few women in California in those days, and the Chinese filled a real need by doing this “woman’s work”. Some others went to work as farmhands or as fishermen. In the early 1860s, a second group of Chinese arrived in California.(3)This time, they were imported as work crews to construct the first transcontinental railroad. The work was so strenuous and dangerous, and it was carried on in such a remote part of the country, that the railroad company could not find other laborers for the job. As in the case of their predecessors, these Chinese were almost all males and they encountered a great deal of prejudice. The hostility grew especially strong after the railroad project was completed, and the imported laborers returned to California, all out of work. Because there were so many more of them this time, these Chinese drew even more attention than the earlier group did.(4)They were so different in every aspect: in their physical appearance, in their language, and in their religion. They were contemptuously called “heathen Chinese”. When times were hard, they were blamed for working for lower wages and taking jobs away from white men. And these white men were actually recent immigrantsthemselves. Anti-Chinese riots broke out in many cities. Some even developed into arson and bloodshed.(5)The Chinese were not allowed to make legal appeals and they were not accepted as American citizens. Californians began to demand that no more Chinese be permitted to enter their state. Finally, in 1882, the Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which stopped the immigration of Chinese laborers.(6)Many Chinese returned to their homeland, and their numbers declined sharply in the early part of the last century. However, during WW II, when China was an ally of the United States, the Exclusion laws were ended: a small number of Chinese were allowed to immigrate each year, and Chinese could become American citizens. In 1965, in a general revision of immigration laws, many more Chinese were permitted to settle here. (7 -1)From the start, the Chinese had lived apart in their own separate neighborhoods, which came to be known as “ Chinatowns “. In each of them the residents organized an unofficial government to make rules for the community and to settle disputes.(7-2)Many people couldn’t find jods on the outside, and they went into business for themselves, primarily to serve their own neighborhood. As for laundries and restaurants, some of them soon spread in the city, since such services continued to be in demand among non-Chinese, too. To this day, certain Chinatowns, especially those of San Francisco and New York, are very busy, thriving communities. They have become great attractions for tourists and for those who enjoy Chinese food.(8)Most of today’s Chinese Americans are the descendants of some of the early miners and railroad workers. Those immigrants had been uneducated farm laborers in the vicinity of Canton in Southeast China before they came to America. Even after having lived here for several generations, Chinese Americans retain many aspects of their ancient culture. For example, their family ties continue to be remarkably strong. Members of the family lend each other moral support and also practical help when necessary. From a very young age children are taught with the old values and attitudes, including respect for their elders and a feeling of responsibility to the family. This helps to explain why there is so little juvenile delinquency among them. (9)The high regard for education, and the willingness to work very hard to gain advancement, are another noteworthy characteristics of them. This explains why so many descendants of uneducated laborers have succeeded in becoming doctors, lawyers and other professionals. By the way, many of the most outstanding Chinese American scholars, scientists, and artists are more recent arrivals. They come from China’s former upper class and they represent its high cultural traditions. Chinese Americans make up only a tiny fraction of the American population. They live chiefly in California, New York, and Hawaii. As American attitudes toward minorities and toward ethnic differences have changed in recent years, the long-hated Chinese have gained wide acceptance. Today, they are generally admired for many remarkable characteristics, and are often held up as an example worth following.(10)And their numerous contributions to their adopted land are much appreciated. Now, we are coming to the end of our lecture. Today we’ve talked about what Chinese Americans have undergone since the California Gold Rush. Our focus for the next week will be on African Americans. Thank you for your attention.Chinese AmericansIntroduction: Americans used to associate ChineseAmericans with【B1】______【B1】______I. Early immigrationA. The first group of Chinese immigrants—Being bullied because other people were jealous of their【B2】______in【B2】______the Gold Rush —Being prevented from working on their own claims —Being made a living by doing laundry, running small restaurants,farming or fishingB. The second group of Chinese immigrants—imported as workers for the construction of the first【B3】______【B3】______—called “ heathen Chinese” because of differences in appearance,language and【B4】______【B4】______—Chinese being deprived of【B5】______【B5】______—the Congress banned Chinese immigration in 1882—【B6】______population of Chinese Americans in early 20th century【B6】______II. Changes since WW II—China and the US became allies and Chinese immigration being permitted—Chinese Americans’ life and occupations being【B7】______Chinatowns【B7】______III. Introduction of current Chinese Americans—most descend from【B8】______immigrants【B8】______—tradition being well-preserved —emphasis on education and【B9】______making Chinese Americans【B9】______distinguish themselves —appreciated by their【B10】______to the US【B10】______1．【B1】正确答案：restaurants and laundries解析：本题考查重要细节。
【星火英语版】2017年专八考试参考答案
【星火英语版】2017年专八考试参考答案答案：［C］little knowledge of the beauty of the beach13. The author uses “gloriously” in Para. 6 to .答案：［C］contrast greenery with isolation14. The sentence “We never ate the same thing twice” in Para. 10 reflects the of the seafood there.答案：［D］variety15. Which of the following themes is repeated in both Paras.1 and 11?答案：［A］Publicity.PASSAGE TWO16. It can be inferred from Paras.1 and 2 that teachers used to .答案：［D］teach extended reading in a perfunctory way17. The sentence “we all understand and instinctively feel narrative structure” in Para.4 indicates that .答案：［C］we are born story-tellers18. Samuel Johnson regards the relationship between a writer and a reader as (Para.5).答案：［B］collaborative19. In Para.7, the author sees “pre-reading” as the most important part of reading because .答案：［C］it can attract students’ attention20. “Textual Intervention” suggested by Rob Pope (in Para. 8) is expected to fulfill all the following functions EXCEPT .答案：［C］stretching the imaginationPASSAGE THREE21. According to the author, “national service” is comparable to “military training” because they both cultivate youngsters’ .答案：［B］self discipline22. The author cites the example of his father in order to show .答案：［A］the importance of discipline23. According to the author, a national service program can bring the following benefits to America’s youngsters EXCEPT .答案：［A］increase in income24. According to the context, what does “the fire” refer to (Para. 14)?答案：［B］Anger.SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS说明：简答题答案不唯一，意思对即可。
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2021年英语专八听力真题和原文答案PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]2021英语专八真题音频.mp3SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section, you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, please complete the gap-fulling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammaticallyand semanticallyacceptable.You may use the blank sheet for note taking. You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task. Now listen to the mini-lecture. When it is over, you will be given THREE minutes to check your work.Current Challenges Confronting U.S. Higher EducationSection B InterviewThis is the end of Part Two of the interview. Questions 6 to 10 are based on what you have just heard. Question 6, what did Maureen think about socializing with writers?Question 7, what was Maureen's view about a community for poets?Question 8, why did her sections have concluding stanzas?Question 9, what did Maureen think about her way of poetry reading?Question 10, what is the interview mainly about?This is the end of Part One of the interview. Questions 1 to 5 are based on what you have just heard. Question 1, what is Maureen McLean, according to the interviewer?Question 2, when did Maureen first begin to read poetry?Question 3, who were the most important teachers to Maureen?Question 4, which of the following did Maureen feel more strongly about when she returned to teach at Harvard?Question 5, why did Maureen bring recordings to class?答案解析和原文1、MINI-LECTURE 录音原文Current Challenges Confronting U.S. Higher EducationGood morning, everyone. In our last lecture, we discussed challenges that face universities and colleges worldwide. Today, we'll take a special look at U.S. higher education and see what challenges U.S. higher education is facing. OK, let's get started.The first challenge we are examining in today's lecture is the force of the marketplace on higher education. Many people believe that the marketplace has overtaken state government as the dominant external force, shaping and reshaping American higher education, even for public colleges and universities. You may ask, why is it so? Well, as is always the case, government support is not keeping pace with educational expenditures. So, in many ways the market is having more bearing on higher education than government. In order to create more flexibility, many public colleges and universities are now asking for less government regulation and supervision. In some instances, they are even asking for less state money in return for more autonomy. And, their argument is that the current structures and accountability requirements have hindered their capacity to be effective and efficient. The ability to set their own tuition fees and secure freedom from state policies and regulations in areas, such as purchasing and building, represent just some of the additional autonomy that public institutions are seeking. And many are pressing for new legislation to provide this freedom through a range of innovations, including public corporations, charter colleges, state enterprise status and performance contracts.So, what is the result of these efforts? Well, the result is that activities and research in certain fields and disciplines, for example, engineering, applied natural science and agricultural science become higher institutional priorities because they have stronger market value than other programs such as humanities do. So, what has happened is that institutions create new programs, alter academic calendars and pursue differentfinancial aid policies to capture more and better students, in particular those who can afford to pay high tuition. For instance, executive MBA programs are increasingly popular. Also, institutions seek contracts and partnership agreements and enhance research programs with practical applications that have large financial payouts. In order to do so, they are changing their institutional structures. And how do they do it? Let me tell you, institutions would add new units that focus on generating external grants and bringing new technology to market. They would build conference centers and create for profit subsidiaries. All of these are done to generate more revenue for institutions. What are the implications of this? Well, the implications are that academic research is increasingly focused on marketable knowledge. Entrepreneurial priorities are taking precedence, services are being outsourced, and students are carrying an increasing burden to pay higher tuition fees for their education.Then how do university administrators view this trend? That is, the marketplace is showing stronger impact on how institutions are run. In fact, university administrators see little option except to respond to the marketplace. The reason is if their institution does not react effectively, it will not have the necessary resources to offer high quality and diverse academic programs. Institutions unable to compete may face hard circumstances because government support continues to fall, students become better informed consumers and advances in technology also widen the number and reach of competitors. In turn, the ability to compete for students, resources, faculty and prestige becomes a driving strategic force. At its extreme, competition can overtake more traditional academic values. However, the downside of pursuing market goals without appropriately balancing them against the public good is, is that institutions will no longer be able to fulfill their social responsibility to produce well-educated citizens and face the threat of losing their privileged place in society as they resemble more closely other market driven organizations.Now, let's move on to the second challenge facing U.S. higher education, that is the tension between competition and equality in admissions decisions. Since World War Two, U.S. higher education has been engaged in a process of massification, that is expanding to serve students from all walks of life. Motivating this effort is a widespread belief in the power of education to create social and economic mobility, and a belief in the morality and social value of making higher education accessible to everyone. Research data bear out public perceptions. When young people from low-income backgrounds complete a bachelor's degree. Their income and employment characteristics after graduation are equivalent to their peers from more affluent backgrounds. So, education can truly be the great equalizer.Although there is widespread public faith in the value of higher education, the progress of massification has been slow and uneven. And why is it slow and uneven? Well, one, higher education did not admit significant numbers of racial and ethnic minorities until after the civil rights of the 1960s forced change. Second, despite significant expenditures on financial aid, minority and low-income individuals are still less likely to attend college than whites or students from middleand upper-income families. Although access gaps have nowadays narrowed somewhat, large gaps remain between completion rates. Low-income students come to college less prepared and must balance academic demands with work and family responsibilities.Finding ways to increase the enrollment rates of low-income students and encourage their success once enrolled are two of the most important problems facing American higher education. One of the challenges to meet these goals is that they can conflict with the other central tenets of American higher education, that is, market competition and resistance to government control. As I said before, for example, institutional competition for the most academically talented students is likely to encourage increased use of tuition discounting for students who have no financial need. And this could divert resources away from low-income students who need financial aid. Similarly, institutions may seek to distinguish themselves in the academic marketplace by becoming more selective in admissions decisions, thus reducing the number of low-income students admitted. However, a primary role of government is to mediate the potentially negative effects of competition by insisting that institutions adhere to their missions, and that institutions provide need-based financial assistance to students. So, a constant preoccupation of American higher education is this tension between the competitive, ambitious natureof institutions and the interests of government in promoting important public goals, primary among them, broad access and widespread success for all students.OK, for today's lecture, we have briefly discussed some of the major challenges facing U.S. higher education, such as the impact of the marketplace on institutions and the tension between competition and promoting public goals.2、MINI-LECTURE 答案解析1. dominant / prevailing / governing 等解析：美国高等教育所面临的两大挑战之一便是市场的力量。
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