专业英语八级(听力)模拟试卷78(题后含答案及解析)

专业英语八级（听力）模拟试卷78 (题后含答案及解析)

题型有：1. LISTENING COMPREHENSION

PART 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： How to Write a Thesis Today , I will talk about the most important parts of thesis writing. That is, introduction, methods, results and discussion. First, it’s the introduction part. You can’t write a good introduction until you know what the body of the paper says.(1)Consider writing the introductory section after you have completed the rest of the paper, rather than before. Be sure to include a hook at the beginning of the introduction. This is a statement of something sufficiently interesting to motivate your reader to read the rest of the paper, it is an important and interesting scientific problem that your paper either solves or addresses. You should draw the reader in and make them want to read the rest of the paper. The next paragraphs in the introduction should cite previous research in this area. It should cite those who had the idea or ideas first, and should also cite those who have done the most recent and relevant work. You should then go on to explain why more work is necessary. What else belongs in the introductory section of your paper?(2)First, it’s a statement of the goal of the paper. That is why the study was undertaken, or why the paper was written. Do not repeat the abstract. Second, you should present sufficient background information to allow the reader to understand the context and significance of the question you are trying to address. Third, you’d better give a proper acknowledgement of the previous work on which you are building. Sufficient references such that a reader could, by going to the library, achieve a sophisticated understanding of the context and significance of the question. Fourth, the introduction should be focused on the thesis questions. All cited work should be directly relevant to the goals of the thesis. This is not a place to summarize everything you have ever read on a subject. (3)Fifth, explain the scope of your work, what will and will not be included? Sixth, you may draw a verbal “road map” or verbal “table of contents” guiding the reader to what lies ahead. Seventh, (4)make it obvious where introductory material ends and your contribution begins. Remember that this is not a review paper. We are looking for original work and analysis by you. Break up the introduction section into logical segments by using subheads. The following important part is the method part.(5)This section should contain information to allow the reader to assess the believability of your results and

information needed by another researcher to replicate your experiment. Hence you should describe clearly your materials, procedure, theories, and calculations, technique, equipment, calibration plots. Besides,(6)this section also includes limitations, assumptions, and range of validity, as well as description of your analytical methods, including reference to any specialized statistical software. Remember, citations in this section should be limited to data sources and references of where to find more complete descriptions of procedures. Do not include descriptions of results. Next, I’d like to talk about the result part.(7)The results are actual statements of observations, including statistics, tables and graphs. It should indicate information on range of variation and mention negative results as well as positive. Do not interpret results and save that for the discussion. Present sufficient details so that others can draw their own inferences and construct their own explanations. Break up your results into logical segments by using subheadings. And remember, key results should be stated in clear sentences at the beginning of paragraphs. Besides, describe the nature of the findings. Do not just tell the reader whether or not they are significant. Finally, it is the discussion part.(8)This section should start with a few sentences that summarize the most important results.(9)The whole section should be a brief essay in itself and answer the following questions: First, what are the major patterns in the observations? Second, what are the relationships, trends and generalizations among the results? Third, what are the exceptions to these patterns or generalizations? Fourth, what are the likely causes underlying these patterns resulting predictions? Fifth, is there agreement or disagreement with previous work? Sixth, interpret results in terms of background laid out in the introduction—what is the relationship of the present results to the original question? Seventh, what is the implication of the present results for other unanswered questions in earth sciences, ecology, environmental policy, etc. Eighth, what are your hypotheses: There are usually several possible explanations for results. Be careful to consider all of these rather than simply pushing your favorite one. If you can eliminate all but one, that is great, but often that is not possible with the data in hand. In that case you should give even treatment to the remaining possibilities, and try to indicate ways in which future work may lead to their discrimination. Ninth, avoid jumping a currently fashionable point of view unless your results really do strongly support them. Tenth, what are the things we now know or understand that we didn’t know or understand before the present work? The fined one is what the significance of the present results is. In other words, why should we care? (10)This section should be rich in references to similar work and background needed to interpret results. However, discussion section is often too long and wordy. Is there material that does not contribute to one of the elements I mentioned above? If so, this may be material that you will want to consider deleting or moving. Remember to break up the section into logical segments by using subheads. Thesis writing is not an easy thing, because each part is important and they are so closely interrelated that you cannot neglect any of them. However, if you can grasp the points I mentioned just now, you may find it much more controllable. I hope today’s lecture is helpful to you more or less. And next time I will talk about the problem of word choice in thesis writing. Thank you for your attention.

How to Write a Thesis I . Introduction part—writing【B1】______after finishing the rest【B1】______—including a hook at the beginning —quoting previous research in this field —other points1)an explanation of the【B2】______of the paper【B2】______2)enough background knowledge3)an appropriate recognition of the previous work4)questions of the thesis5)the【B3】______of your work【B3】______6)guiding the reader verbally7)making it clear where your【B4】______starts【B4】______II. Method part—information of the【B5】______of your results【B5】______—information to duplicate your experiment—limitations,【B6】______, and range of validity, as well as description of【B6】______your methods III. Result part—【B7】______of observations【B7】______IV. Discussion part—starting with sentences that【B8】______the most important results【B8】______—being a(n)【B9】______in itself and answering necessary questions【B9】______—rich references of【B10】______work and background【B10】______—moving unnecessary material

1． 【B1】

正确答案：the introductory section

解析：本题设题点在祈使句处。根据句(1)可知，建议在完成整篇论文后再写第一部分的介绍，故答案为the introductorysection。 知识模块：听力

2． 【B2】

正确答案：goal

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(2)可知，在介绍部分首先要包括论文的目的，故答案为goal。 知识模块：听力

3． 【B3】

正确答案：scope

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(3)可知，介绍部分还应包含论文写作的范围，故答案为scope。 知识模块：听力

4． 【B4】

正确答案：contribution

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(4)可知，在介绍的结尾部分要让人知道你自己的贡献是从哪部分开始的，故答案为contribution。 知识模块：听力

5． 【B5】

正确答案：believability

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(5)可知，接下来的一个重要部分是方法，这一部分的信息必须有足够的说服力，使别人相信你的实验结果，故答案为

believability。 知识模块：听力

6． 【B6】

正确答案：assumptions

解析：本题设题点在递进关系处。根据句(6)可知，方法部分还应包含其他要点，其中一点就是方法所要证明的假设，故答案为assumptions。 知识模块：听力

7． 【B7】

正确答案：actual statements

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(7)可知，结果部分应该是对实验观察到的内容的真实陈述，故答案为actualstatements。 知识模块：听力

8． 【B8】

正确答案：summarize

解析：本题设题点在定语从句处。根据句(8)可知，讨论部分应该具有总结性，总结出最重要的结果，故答案为summarize。 知识模块：听力

9． 【B9】

正确答案：brief essay

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(9)可知，讨论部分本身就是一篇简短的论文，同时要回答必要的问题，故答案为briefessay。 知识模块：听力

10． 【B10】

正确答案：similar

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(10)可知，讨论部分需引用大量的参考文献，并需囊括类似的作品和研究背景，故答案为similar。 知识模块：听力

SECTION B INTERVIEWDirections: 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 five questions.Now listen to the interview.

听力原文：Interviewer(W)Gabe Saglie(M)W: We continue now with something to think about as you plan your summer vacation. When it comes to lodging, hotels are the first, and often the only option considered by most people. But now a growing group of travelers are finding comfort in a full-fledged home away from home. And here with more is Travelzoo editor Gabe Saglie. Good morning, Gabe.M: Good to see

you.W: Zoo is a little bit of a fantasy. I would love to do this with my whole family: go away and rent a house. A lot more people are doing it, so is this a trend?M: Well. I love the great hotel, and hotels are always going to be the No. 1 choice really for travelers.(1 - 1)They are convenient, easy to book and you know what you are getting. But more people are traveling today than ever before, for a greater variety of reasons than ever before.(1 - 2)So vacation rentals offer probably greater options now, depending on the kind of the trip that you want to take. You’re literally renting somebody’s home, right?W: Yes.M: You get amenities like fully-equipped kitchens, washer dryer, and things like Internet access and parking, which usually carry price tag at the hotel and have standard fare at the vacation rentals.W:(2 - 1)You usually think it’s going to be more expensive automatically than a hotel would be, but that’s often not the case.M: When I was doing research for the segment, I found that, for example, a castle in the French countryside, a medieval castle that sleeps 34 people on 20 acres for 7,000 dollars for the week comes out about 200 dollars per person for the entire week. In the French countryside, on 20 acres in a castle, that’s amazing. Travelers published a two-bedroom condo in Orlando this week for 95 dollars that sleeps six. While you’re right next to World Disney, steps away from The Sea World and Universal Studios, this is a great value option for a family.W: The only concern that I might raise would be that, with a hotel, if you have any problems, you go and complain to the management. You know they are going to be responsive. You are going to need that same level of service if you have any problems in a rental type situation.M: The answer is yes. I mean, you needn’t worry about that,(2-2)because they can provide the same level of service to you. But you have to do a little bit more homework on your own to guarantee that, first of all, you are protecting your investment. I mean, think about buying something on Ebay, all kinds of steps you take to guarantee that you are buying something that is legitimate.(3)Do a vacation memo, see the reviews by former renters, and get a contract before you send any money. Use a credit card instead of cash, or money order, and make sure you get an array of contact information once you are at the vacation rental.W: Let’s go through some situations. This might be a good idea, and the first was my fantasy vacation, to get away with my family, or family reunion or something like that.M: Yes. And some families are better equipped to be under the same roof than others, no doubt about that, but think about the fact that if you rent a four-bedroom house versus renting a four hotel rooms, you are going to have extras for the family, like your own kitchen to make small talks while dinner is being made, your own backyard to play games, your own garage, your rental cars. So there is definitely something to be set for that large groups of people like birthday get-aways, singles’ parties. You don’t have to worry about disturbing your neighbors, if you are having a party late at night, or there is phone call from the front desk to tell you to keep it down.W: But what about a couple romantic get-away? In some cases, you say, that sounds like an ideal.M: Yes. My wife and I have spent a large sum of money on a hotel in Hawaii.(4)But if now we are considering a vacation rental, we like making our own breakfast in the morning, almost feeling like we get some of the management we have at home, while traveling thousands of miles away from home.W: Do you have any particular locations where

they are better to rent and do the hotel thing?M:(5)Cities like New York, San Francisco, Chicago with a hotel industry just as good as it can be, the hotel is probably the best way to go in those peak seasons. In other areas like Florida, Southern California, Hawaii, Mexico, vacation rentals could be a great option for you.W: Good stuff here. Gabe Sagile, good to see you again. Thanks.M: See you then. Happy travels.

11． The advantages of hotels are all of the following EXCEPT that they______. A．are convenient B．are easy to book

C．provide standard service D．offer greater options

正确答案：D

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(1—1)可知，酒店人住便利，预订快捷，并且提供标准服务，因此你会知道你将获得什么样的服务，故排除[A]、[B]和[C]；再根据句(1—2)可知，假期出租屋可提供比酒店更多的选择空间，因此这不是酒店所提供的，故[D]为正确答案。 知识模块：听力

12． The advantage of vocation rentals can be summarized as______. A．better service with lower price B．better service with higher price

C．the same level of service with lower price D．lower level of service with lower price

正确答案：C

解析：本题考查重要细节。根据句(2—1)和句(2—2)可知，事实证明，假期出租房不比住酒店贵，实际上反而更便宜。同时，假期出租房所能提供的服务水平一点儿也不比酒店差，其水平是相当的。因此[C]为正确答案。 知识模块：听力

13． You should do all of the following to ensure your renting safety EXCEPT______.

A．writing a vocation memo B．writing to the former renters

C．making a contract before sending money D．using credit card to make an order

正确答案：B

解析：本题设题点在方法措施处。根据句(3)可知，写一个假期备忘录，查看前租户的租住评价，在付租金前签一份合同，使用信用卡而非现金及汇票，在人住时确定合同的具体信息，这些做法能保证你在入住后得到物有所值的服务，故排除[A]、[C]和[D]。因此[B]为正确答案。 知识模块：听力

14． Choosing vacation rentals instead of hotels, couples can______.

A．get extra place for private talk B．get extra place for playing C．avoid disturbing neighbors

D．maintain some daily routine at home

正确答案：D

解析：本题考查对信息的概括。根据句(4)可知，对于夫妻二人的度假来说，假期出租房可以让他们在离家千里之外的情况下依然保持原有的生活安排，譬如自己做早餐，这是酒店无法匹敌的。因此[D]为正确答案。 知识模块：听力

15． Vacation rentals are a good option in the following areas EXCEPT______. A．Florida B．Hawaii C．Chicago D．Mexico

正确答案：C

解析：本题设题点在地点信息处。根据句(5)可知，像纽约、旧金山及芝加哥这类酒店业非常发达的城市，酒店住宿应该是旅游高峰期的最佳选择，故[C]符合题意；而像佛罗里达、南卡罗来纳、夏威夷、墨西哥城这样的地方，假期出租房是不错的选择，故排除[A]、[B]和[D]。 知识模块：听力

SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTDirections: 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 the questions.

听力原文： The Philippine Red Cross estimates that at least 1,200 people were killed by the storm, but that number could grow as officials make their way to remote areas made nearly inaccessible by the Typhoon Haiyan. Others put the toll much higher:(6)The International Committee of the Red Cross said it’s realistic to estimate that 10,000 people may have died nationally. The grim task of counting the bodies was just beginning Monday as authorities sifted through the rubble of what was left behind in hard-hit cities like Tacloban on the island of Leyte. The official toll stood at 255 Monday, according to the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

16． What’s the number of the dead according to the International Red Cross’ estimation?

A．1,200. B．200. C．10,000. D．255.

正确答案：C

解析：本题设题点在数字信息处。根据句(6)可知，国际红十字会称，根据

实际情况可预测全国范围内可能已有1万人丧生，故答案为[C]。 知识模块：听力

听力原文： (7)The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has suffered a humiliating result in a key regional election in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Results so far indicate her Christian Democrat Party will lose power in the state, which is held for six decades. The German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle of the liberal FDP expressed his disappointment. “It’s a bad day for us liberals. We’ve lost the vote today.(8)The nuclear energy issue seems to have been the deciding theme that concerned everyone. It was a vote on the future of nuclear energy. The frightful events in Japan, the nuclear mishap in Fukushima and the consequences for us in Germany, those were the deciding factors in this local election. “

17． According to the news item, what has happened to Angela Merkel? A．She was humiliated by the foreign minister. B．She was defeated by her opposition party. C．She lost some important votes in a local area. D．Christian Democrat Party lost faith in her.

正确答案：C

解析：本题设题点在新闻导语处。根据句(7)可知，德吉拉·默克尔在巴登一符腾堡州的地方竞选中落选，故答案为[C]。 知识模块：听力

18． According to Guido Westerwelle, the liberal FDP lost the vote because______.

A．Merkel refused to pass the nuclear policy

B．Merkel put too much money on nuclear energy C．the party didn’t assist Japan after its nuclear leak

D．the party underestimated the impact of nuclear disaster

正确答案：D

解析：本题设题点在新闻结语处。根据句(8)可知，核能问题似乎已经成为每个人关心的决定性话题。可以说这是关于核能未来的投票。日本发生的可怕事件，福岛的核灾难及其对德国的影响，这些成为了这次地方选举的决定性因素。即该党能否继续连任取决于对核能问题的重视和处理程度，而此次在地方落选证明该党未能对此问题给予足够重视或未能妥善处理。故答案为[D]。 知识模块：听力

听力原文： (9)Last week, the Department of Commerce downgraded its growth assessment for the second quarter this year, from 2. 4 percent to 1. 6 percent. Amid ongoing fears of a so-called “double dip” recession, the news was seen as another indication that recovery may have stalled, and it was accompanied by other news about slumping home sales. Unemployment has been stuck at a stubborn 9.5 percent,(10)with hundreds of thousands of Americans struggling in the category of the long-term unemployment—those unable to find jobs for six months or more.

19． The growth assessment was downgraded by______percent in the second quarter of the year.

A．0.8 B．1.6 C．2.4 D．9.5

正确答案：A

解析：本题设题点在数字信息处。根据句(9)可知，商务部将第二季度的经济增长预期从2．4％下调到1．6％，即下调O．8个百分点，故答案为[A]。 知识模块：听力

20． By long-term unemployment, it means people can’t find jobs for______. A．at least half a month B．at least half a year C．at least one month D．at least one year

正确答案：B

解析：本题设题点在时间信息处。根据句(10)可知，数以百万的美国人被划分在长期失业的范畴内，即至少六个月内无法找到工作，故答案为[B]。 知识模块：听力