2015年英语专业八级考试答案.docxVIP

【星火英语版】2015年英语专业八级考试答案 PartⅠListening Comprehension Section A Mini-lecture 1. parts of language 2. other features 3. rhythm 4. having the ability 5. a particular subject 6. knowledge or experience 7. reinterpreting 8. predicting/making predictions 9. types of predictions 10. contents Section B Interview 1. Theresa thinks that the present government is ________. [A] doing what they have promised to schools [B] creating opportunities for leading universities [C] considering removing barriers for state school pupils [D] reducing opportunities for state school pupils 2. What does Theresa see as a problem in secondary schools now? [A] Universities are not working hard to accept state school pupils. [B] The number of state pupils applying to Oxford fails to increase. [C] The government has lowered state pupils’ expectations. [D] Leading universities are rejecting state school pupils. 3. In Theresa’s view, school freedom means that schools should ____. [A] be given more funding from education authorities [B] be given all the money and decide how to spend it [C] be granted greater power to run themselves [D] be given more opportunities and choices 4. According to Theresa, who decides or decide money for schools at the present? [A] Local education authorities and the central government. [B] Local education authorities and secondary schools together. [C] Local education authorities only. [D] The central government only. 5. Throughout the talk, the interviewer does all the following EXCEPT ____. [A] asking for clarification [B] challenging the interviewee [C] supporting the interviewee [D] initiating topics Section C News Broadcast News Item 1 6. What is the main idea of the news item? [A] Fewer people watch TV once a week. [B] Smartphones and tablets have replaced TV. [C] New technology has led to more family time. [D] Bigger TV sets have attracted more people. News Item 2 7. How many lawmakers voted for the marijuana legalization bill? [A] 50. [B] 1