专业英语八级真题2011年(含答案).doc

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2011)GRADE EIGHTPART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will 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. Some of the gaps may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes while completing the task. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.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 five questions. 1. According to Dr. Harley, what makes language learning more difficult after a certain age?[A] Differences between two languages. [B] Declining capacity to learn syntax.[C] Lack of time available. [D] Absence of motivation.2. What does the example of Czech speakers show?[A] It's natural for language learners to make errors.[B] Differences between languages cause difficulty.[C] There exist differences between English and Czech.[D] Difficulty stems from either difference or similarity.3. Which of the following methods does NOT advocate speaking?[A] The traditional method. [B] The audiolingual method.[C] The immersion method. [D] The direct method.4. Which hypothesis deals with the role of language knowledge in the learning process?[A] The acquisition and learning distinction hypothesis.[B] The comprehensible input hypothesis.[C] The monitor hypothesis.[D] The active filter hypothesis.5. Which of the following topics is NOT discussed during the interview?[A] Causes of language learning difficulties.[B] Differences between mother tongue and a second language.[C] Theoretical conceptualization of second language learning.[D] Pedagogical implementation of second language teaching.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 the question. 6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?[A] Greyhound is Britain's largest bus and train operator.[B] Currently Greyhound routes in Britain are limited.[C] The coach starts from London every hour.[D] Passengers are offered a variety of services.Questions 7 and 8 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.7. What does the news item say about the fires in Greece?[A] Fires only occurred near the Greek capital.[B] Fires near the capital caused casualties.[C] Fires near the capital were the biggest.[D] Fires near the capital were soon under control.8. According to the news, what measure did authorities take to fight the fires?[A] Residents were asked to vacate their homes.[B] Troops were brought in to help the firefighters.[C] Air operations and water drops continued overnight.[D] Another six fire engines joined the firefighting operation.Questions 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. 9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of the current decline in the Mexican economy?[A] Fewer job opportunities in Mexico. [B] Strong ties with the U.S. economy.[C] Decline in tourism. [D] Decline in tax revenues.10. Drop in remittances from abroad is mainly due to[A] declining oil production. [B] the outbreak of the H1N1 flu.[C] the declining GDP in Mexico. [D] the economic downturn in the U. S.PART II READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are four reading passages followed by a total of 20 multiple-choice questions. Read the passages.TEXT AWhenever we could, Joan and I took refuge in the streets of Gibraltar. The Englishman's home is his castle because he has not much choice. There is nowhere to sit in the streets of England, not even, after twilight, in the public gardens. The climate, very often, does not even permit him to walk outside. Naturally, he stays indoors and creates a cocoon of comfort. That was the way we lived in Leeds.These southern people, on the other hand, look outwards. The Gibraltarian home is, typically, a small and crowded apartment up several flights of dark and dirty stairs. In it, one, two or even three old people share a few ill-lit rooms with the young family. Once he has eaten, changed his clothes, embraced his wife, kissed his children and his parents, there is nothing to keep the southern man at home. He hurries out, taking even his breakfast coffee at his local bar. He comes home lat。