2015年英语专八真题及答案2015英语专八听力答案Section A Mini-lecture1. parts of language2. other features3. rhythm4. having the ability5. a particular subject6. knowledge or experience7. reinterpreting8. predicting/making predictions9. types of predictions10. contentsSection B Interview1. Theresa thinks that the present government is _.A doing what they have promised to schoolsB creating opportunities for leading universitiesC considering removing barriers for state school pupilsD reducing opportunities for state school pupils2. 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 Theresas view, school freedom means that schools should _.A be given more funding from education authoritiesB be given all the money and decide how to spend itC be granted greater power to run themselvesD be given more opportunities and choices4. 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 clarificationB challenging the intervieweeC supporting the intervieweeD initiating topicsSection C News BroadcastNews Item 16. 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 27. How many lawmakers voted for the marijuana legalization bill?A 50.B 12.C 46. D 18.8. The passing of the bill means that marijuana can be_.A bought by people under 18B made available to drug addictsC provided by the governmentD bought in drug storesNews Item 39. What did the review of global data reveal?ADiarrhea is a common disease.BGood sanitation led to increase in height.CThere were many problems of poor sanitation.D African children live in worse sanitary conditions.10. The purpose of Dr. Alan Dangours study was most likely to _.A examine links between sanitation and death from illnessB look into factors affecting the growth of childrenC investigate how to tackle symptoms like diarrheaD review and compare conditions in different countries2015专八阅读理解答案Part Reading ComprehensionText A11. According to the author, shoppers are returning their purchases for all the following reasons EXCEPT that _.A they are unsatisfied with the quality of the purchaseBthey eventually find the purchase too expensiveC they change their mind out of uncertaintyD they regret making the purchase without forethought12. What is the purpose of the experiment in the bookstore?A To see which promotion method is preferred by customers.BTo find out the strengths and weaknesses of both methods.C To try to set up a new retailer-customer relationship.D To see the effect of an approach on customers decisions.13. Why does the author cite the study by Bangor University and the Royal Mail Service?ATo compare similar responses in different settings.B To provide further evidence for his own observation.C To offer a scientific account of the brains functions.D To describe emotional responses in online shopping.14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AReal satisfaction depends on factors other than the computer.B Despite online shopping we still attach importance to gift buying.C Some people are still uncertain about the digital age.D Online shopping offers real satisfaction to shoppers.Text B15. In the first paragraph, the author suggests that_.Aa person can either have a high IQ or a low EQBher professor brother cares too much about IQCwe need examples of how to follow ones heartDshe prefers dogs that are clever and loyal16. According to the passage, all the following are Twists characteristics EXCEPT_.AresignationBpatienceCforgivenessDtenacity17. According to the context, the meaning of the word squareis closest to_.AfastBblindlyCstraightDstubbornly18.ThatTwists devotion keeps my girls on a benevolent leash means that_.ATwist is capable of looking after