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1、TEM8听力TEM-8 听力部分2010PART LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREComplete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically & semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes.Paralinguist

2、ic Features of LanguageIn face-to-face communication speakers often alter their tones of voice or change their physical postures in order to convey messages. These means are called paralinguistic features of language, which fall into two categories. First category: vocal paralinguistic featuresA. (1

3、) _: to express attitude or intention (1) _B. examples1. whispering: need for secrecy2. breathiness: deep emotion3. (2) _: unimportance (2) _4. nasality: anxiety5. extra lip-rounding: greater intimacy. Second category: physical paralinguistic featuresA. facial expressions1. (3) _ (3) _ smiling: sign

4、al of pleasure or welcome2. less common expressions eye brow raising: surprise or interest lip biting: (4) _ (4) _B. gestureGestures are related to culture.1. British culture shrugging shoulders: (5) _ (5) _ scratching head: puzzlement2. other cultures placing hand upon heart: (6) _ (6) _ pointing a

5、t nose: secretC. proximity, posture and echoing1. proximity: physical distance between speakers closeness: intimacy or threat (7) _: formality or absence of interest (7) _Proximity is person-, culture- and (8) _-specific. (8) _2. posture hunched shoulders or a hanging head: to indicate (9) _ (9) _ d

6、irect level eye contact: to express an open or challenging attitude3. echoing definition: imitation of similar posture (10) _: aid in communication (10) _ conscious imitation: mockerySECTIONB INTERVIEW In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions

7、 thatfollow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO. 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.Now listen to the interview.1According to Dr Johnson, diversity meansA.mergin

8、g of different cultural identities.B.more emphasis on homogeneity.C.embracing of more ethnic differences.D.acceptance of more branches of Christianity.2. According to the interview, which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Some places are more diverse than others.B. Towns are less diverse tha

9、n large cities.C. Diversity can be seen everywhere.D. America is a truly diverse country.3. According to Dr Johnson, which place will witness a radical change in its racial makeup by 2025?A. Maine.B Selinsgrove.C. Philadelphia.D. California.4. During the interview Dr Johnson indicates thatA. greater

10、 racial diversity exists among younger populations.B. both older and younger populations are racially diverse.C. age diversity could lead to pension problems.D. older populations are more racially diverse.5. According to the interview, religious diversityA. was most evident between 1990 and 2000.B.

11、exists among Muslim immigrants.C. is restricted to certain places in the US.D. is spreading to more parts of the country.SECTION C NEWS BROAODCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question o

12、n ANSWER SHEET TWO. Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.6. What is the main idea of the news item?A. Sony developed a computer chip for cell phones.B. Japan will market its wallet phone abroad

13、.C. The wallet phone is one of the wireless innovations.D. Reader devices are available at stores and stations.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.Now listen to the news.7. Which of the following is ment

14、ioned as the governments measure to control inflation?A. Foreign investment B. Donor support.C. Price control.D. Bank prediction.8. According to Kingdom Bank, what is the current inflation rate in Zimbabwe?A.20 million percent.B.2.2 million percent.C.11.2 million percent.D.Over 11.2 million percent.

15、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.Now listen to the news.9. Which of the following is CORRECT? A. A big fire erupted on the Nile River. B. Helicopters were used to evacuate people. C. Five people were

16、taken to hospital for burns. D. A big fire took place on two floors.10. The likely cause of the big fire is A. electrical short-circuit. B. lack of fire-safety measures. C. terrorism.D. not known.2009PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREComplete the gap-filling task. Some of

17、the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically & semantically acceptable.You may refer to your notes.Writing Experimental Reports. Content of an experimental report, e.g. study subject/area study purpose (1)_ _. Presentation of an

18、experimental report providing details regarding readers as (2)_ _. Structure of an experimental report Feature: highly structured and (3)_ _ Sections and their content: INTRODUCTION (4)_ _; why you did it METHOD how you did it RESULTS what you found out (5)_ _ what you think it shows. Sense of reade

19、rship (6)_ _: reader is the marker (7)_ _: reader is an idealized, hypothetical, intelligent person with little knowledge of your study tasks to fulfill in an experimental report: introduction to relevant area necessary background information development of clear arguments definition of technical te

20、rms precise description of data (8)_ _. Demands and expectations in report writing Early stage: understanding of study subject/area and its implications basic grasp of the reports format Later stage: (9)_ _ on research significance Things to avoid in writing INTRODUCTION: Inadequate material (10) _

21、_ of research justification for the studySECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your colored answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of

22、the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.1. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A. Toastmasters was originally set up to train speaking skills. B. Toastmasters only accepts prospective professional speakers. C. To

23、astmasters accepts members from the general public. D. Toastmasters is an exclusive club for professional speakers.2. The following are job benefits by joining Toastmasters EXCEPT A. becoming familiar with various means of communication. B. learning how to deliver messages in an organized way. C. be

24、coming aware of audience expectations. D. learning how to get along with friends.3. Toastmasters general approach to training can be summarized as A. practice plus overall training. B. practice plus lectures. C. practice plus voice training. D. practice plus speech writing.4. Toastmasters aims to tr

25、ain people to be all the following EXCEPT A. public speakers. B. grammar teachers. C. masters of ceremonies. D. evaluators.5. The interview mainly focuses on A. the background information. B. the description of training courses. C. the requirements of public speaking. D. the overall personal growth.

26、SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section 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.Questions 6 and 7 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be gi

27、ven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.6. Which of the following is the main cause of global warming? A. Fossil fuel. B. Greenhouse gases. C. Increased dryness. D. Violent storm patterns.7. The news item implies that_ in the last report. A. there were fewer studies done B. the

28、re were fewer policy proposals C. there was less agreement D. there were fewer objectivesQuestions 8 and 9 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.8. The cause of the Indian train accident was A. terror

29、ist sabotage. B. yet to be determined. C. lack of communications. D. bad weather.9. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? A. The accident occurred on a bridge. B. The accident occurred in New Delhi. C. There were about 600 casualties. D. Victims were rescued immediately.Question 10 is based

30、on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.10. What is the main message of the news item? A. Young people should seek careers advice. B. Careers service needs to be improved. C. Businesses are not getting talented pe

31、ople. D. Careers advice is not offered on the Internet.2008PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREComplete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word (s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically & semantically acceptable.You may