2000年英语专八真题及答案

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2000年英语专八真题及答案

  2015年专八考试还有3个月即将到来,新东方在线为同学们整理了2000年英语专八真题及答案,供各位考生参考练习。

  Part Ⅰ Listening C

  Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (40 min)

  In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your Coloured Answer Sheet.

  SECTION A TALK

  Questions 1 to 5 refer to the talk in this section .At the end of the talk you w ill be given 15 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now list en to the talk. 

  1. The rules for the first private library in the US were drawn up by ___.

  A. the legislature B. the librarian C. John Harvard D. the faculty members

  2. The earliest public library was also called a subscription library because books ___.

  A. could be lent to everyone

  B. could be lent by book stores

  C. were lent to students and the faculty

  D. were lent on a membership basis

  3. Which of the following is NOT stated as one of the purposes of free public libraries?

  A. To provide readers with comfortable reading rooms.

  B. To provide adults with opportunities of further education.

  C. To serve the community's cultural and recreational needs.

  D. To supply technical literature on specialized subjects.

  4. The major difference between modem private and public libraries lies i n ___.

  A. readership B. content C. service D. function

  5. The main purpose of the talk is ___.

  A. to introduce categories of books in US libraries

  B. to demonstrate the importance of US libraries

  C. to explain the roles of different US libraries

  D. to define the circulation system of US libraries

  SECTION B INTERVIEW

  Questions 6 to 10 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you wil l be given 15 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the interview.

  6. Nancy became a taxi driver because ___.

  A. she owned a car

  B. she drove well

  C. she liked drivers' uniforms

  D. it was her childhood dream

  7. According to her, what was the most difficult about becoming a taxi dr iver?

  A. The right sense of direction.

  B. The sense of judgment.

  C. The skill of maneuvering.

  D. The size of vehicles.

  8. What does Nancy like best about her job?

  A. Seeing interesting buildings in the city.

  B. Being able to enjoy the world of nature.

  C. Driving in unsettled weather.

  D. Taking long drives outside the city.

  9. It can be inferred from the interview that Nancy in a(n) ___ moth er.

  A. uncaring B. strict C. affectionate D. perm issive

  10. The people Nancy meets are

  A. rather difficult to please

  B. rude to women drivers

  C. talkative and generous with tips

  D. different in personality

  SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

  Question 11 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you wil l be given 15 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.

  11. The primary purpose of the US anti-smoking legislation is ___.

  A. to tighten control on tobacco advertising

  B. to impose penalties on tobacco companies

  C. to start a national anti-smoking campaign

  D. to ensure the health of American children

  Questions 12 and 13 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item , you will be given 30 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.

  12. The French President's visit to Japan aims at ___.

  A. making more investments in Japan

  B. stimulating Japanese businesses in France

  C. helping boost the Japanese economy

  D. launching a film festival in Japan

  13. This is Jacques Chirac's ___ visit to Japan.

  A. second B. fourteenth C. fortieth D. forty-first

  Questions 14 and 15 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item , you will be given 30 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.

  14. Afghan people are suffering from starvation because ___.

  A. melting snow begins to block the mountain paths

  B. the Taliban have destroyed existing food stocks

  C. the Taliban are hindering food deliveries

  D. an emergency air-lift of food was cancelled

  15. people in Afghanistan are facing starvation.

  A. 160,000 B. 16,000 C. 1,000,000 D. 100 ,000

  SECTION D NOTE-TAKING AND GAP-FILLING

  Fill each of gaps with ONE word. You may refer to your notes. Make sure the word you fill in is both grammatically and semantically acceptable.

  On Public Speaking

  When people are asked to give a speech in public for the first time, they usually feel terrified no matter how well they speak in informal situations. In fact, public speaking is the same as any other form of (1)___ 1.___ that people are usually engaged in. Public speaking is a way for a speaker to (2)___ his thoughts with the audience. Moreover, the speaker is free 2.___ to decide on the (3)___ of his speech. 3.___ Two key points to achieve success in public speaking: -(4)___ of the subject matter. 4.___ -good preparation of the speech. To facilitate their understanding, inform your audience beforehand of the (5)___ of your speech, and end it with a summary. 5.___ Other key points to bear in mind: -be aware of your audience through eye contact. -vary the speed of (6)___ 6.___ -use the microphone skillfully to (7)___ yourself in speech. 7.___ -be brief in speech; always try to make your message (8)___ 8.___ Example: the best remembered inaugural speeches of the US presidents are the (9)___ ones. 9.___ Therefore, brevity is essential to the (10)___ of a speech. 10.___

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