2000年英语专八真题及答案

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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