专八预测02试题及答案

1. According to Ellen, the increasing demand for hiring is due to[A] good economic environment.[B] good majors in colleges.[C] the new policy on economy.[D] expansion of some large corporations.2. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?[A] Accounting, and finance graduates are easier to find a job.[B] Starting salary for engineering students are higher now.[C] Competition among employers remains as fierce as before.[D] Employers plan to hire more grads this year than last year.3. Why does Ellen suggest that students Should not rely on the Internet?[A] Because it will reduce the chance of getting a job.[B] Because it is full of fraud.[C] Because it will become the graduates' only strategy.[D] Because it is a waste of time.4. Which of the following is NOT Ellen's advice to graduates?[A] Asking general questions about companies and requirements.[B] Being confident to take charge.[C] Getting familiar with the company before you go in there.[D] Being aware of your interviewing skills.5. In Ellen's opinion, electronic footprint can[A] help develop the graduates' confidence.[B] bring a positive effect to job hunters.[C] get the graduates off the coach.[D] be tracked by prospective employers.6. Leading stock markets have been weighed down in the past few weeks, because of[A] the high unemployment rate.[B] the weak housing market.[C] weakening economic recovery.[D] the fear of weakening recovery.7. The violence erupted in the southern Calabrian town of Rosarno, because __________．[A] two immigrants were shot by white local youths.[B] two immigrants fought with white local youths.[C] African farm workers clashed with two polices.[D] local security forces shot two African immigrants.8. __________ migrants have been treated in hospital after the clashes.[A] 750[B] 300[C] 21[D] 89. President Obama is now focusing on __________．[A] stabilizing the national economy.[B] creating money woes for many families.[C] addressing daily issues that create money woes.[D] preventing the collapse of big financial firms.10. The White House advisory panel is set up to __________．[A] show cares to the middle class.[B] create more jobs for the middle class.[C] help the middle class go through the difficult decades.[D] study and solve the problems the middle class faced.11. The sentence in the first paragraph “The world isn't flat…it's paved.”implies that[A] the world is a round settled planet.[B] citys are built by human beings.[C] urban life is better than suburban life.[D] people prefer to dwell in the countryside.12. Which of the following does NOT show the results of urbanization?[A] It enables citizens to think and work creatively.[B] Manufacturing productivity has been improved.[C] It encourages more environment friendly living style.[D] It attracts people and enables them to collaborate.13. According to Mr Glaeser's theory, which of the following is NOT tree?[A] People should notice something positive about urban poverty.[B] Low-rise neighbourhoods are advisable in developing countries.[C] The mortgage interest policy promotes sprawl in America.[D] The story of Matin County is a good demonstration of flawed policies.14. Which of the following adjectives best describes the author's treatment of Glaeser's argumentation?[A] Indifferent[B] Neutral[C] Affirmative[D] Critical15. According to the first paragraph, the experiment is designed by Ellen Langer to show[A] how men could rewind the body clock.[B] how the old men traveled back to the past.[C] how the old hotel influences people's mind.[D] how the state of mind influences health.16. Which of the following is NOT true about the old men in the experimental group during Langer's experiment?[A] They look younger than they are.[B] They look much happier than before.[C] Their joints tend to be more flexible.[D] They have fewer diseases than before.17. The word woo-wooey in the third paragraph probably means[A] marvelous[B] incredible[C] impractical[D] mysterious18. What is the role of the 4th paragraph in the development of the topic?[A] To show how to use an eye chart in an unordinary way.[B] To show that the regular eye chart is not properly designed.[C] To offer supporting evidence to the preceding paragraphs.[D] To provide a contrast to the preceding paragraphs.19. The sentence in the sixth paragraph "Similar signals also... for disease" implies that __________．[A] We tend to accept that becoming old is inevitable.[B] We usually have no doubts about doctor's diagnosis.[C] Illness often leaves us in a difficult situation.[D] Fixed ideas about illnesses can women the situation.20. We can infer from the passage that __________．[A] Rich people tend to be more conscious of getting old.[B] It is beneficial for human beings to travel back to the past.[C] An upside-down eye chart is good for people's eyesight.[D] Men's mindset can wipe out illness like hand arthritis.21. According to the reports, the U.S. retailers won the popularity among British consumers because[A] The Englishmen are fond of eating American snacks.[B] Their products can attract the consumers with novelty.[C] The American culture has penetrated in the media of Britain.[D] The Englishmen have their own brand awareness.22. The phrase "kicked off the latest rush into the British market" is closest in meaning to[A] commenced their business in Britain quickly.[B] tried very hard to enter into the British market.[C] dominated the British market at a rapid speed.[D] attacked the British market immediately.23. To show the success of American retailers, the passage cites the following examples EXCEPT[A] Best Buy has gained most of the market share in Britain.[B] Forever 21 extended its branches in many cities of Britain.[C] The sales volume of Hollister in Britain is five times more than in America.[D] Banana Republic is well-known in Britain from its website, blogs and forums.24. Which of the following statements about the passage is NOT true?[A] The British retailing market is so competitive that it is not easy to be penetrated.[B] There may be no perfect time for American retailers to enter into the British market.[C] The American retailers are definitely achieving big success in the Britain market.[D] The after-sale service provided by American retailers satisfied British consumers.25. Which category of writing does the review belong to?[A] Narration[B] Description[C] Exposition[D] Argumentation26. The word "hegemony" in the first paragraph means[A] ascendancy[C] influence[D] reputation27. According to the passage, most Black South Africans view English as something of[A] commercial value[B] great value for livelihood[C] power and success[D] civilization and reputation28. The decline of African languages is due to all the following EXCEPT[A] African languages are seldom used officially.[B] The leaders use English rather than African languages.[C] The dominance of English among the public.[D] Most of the Africans are good at English.29. Which of the following efforts has been taken to halt the extinction of African languages?[A] African language has been regarded as a sign of modernity and sophistication.[B] All pupils should be taught in their mother tongue in primary school.[C] The number of official languages has recently been reduced to three.[D] The best-selling weekend newspaper has issued an African-language version.30. What is the author's feeling towards the disappearance of African languages?[A] disappointed[B] optimistic[C] neutral[D] critical31. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in[A] Britain.[B] Britain and U.S.A..[C] The United States.[D] all the English-speaking countries.32. The largest lake in Britain is[A] Loch Lomond.[B] the Lough Neagh.[C] Windermere.[D] Ullswater.33. __________ has been called the "cradle of American liberty".[A] Philadelphia[B] Boston[C] Plymouth[D] Chicago34. __________ is the second largest city of Canada.[A] Corner Brook[B] Toronto[D] Vancouver35. It is generally regarded that Keats' most important and mature poems are in the form of[A] elegy.[B] ode.[C] epic.[D] sonnet.36. The cradle of the Renaissance is[A] Germany.[B] England.[C] America.[D] Italy.37. The book that gives a fairly accurate picture of southern plantation life is[A] An American Tragedy.[B] The Call of the Wild.[C] Uncle Tom's Cabin.[D] A Hazard of New Fortunes.38. The relationship between words and things in the world is established by means of[A] reference.[B] sense.[C] concept.[D] meaning.39. The word camcorder is formed by[A] coinage.[B] blending.[C] borrowing.[D] back-formation.40. The language produced by second language learners is technically called[A] interlanguage.[B] foreign language.[C] first language.[D] second language.它不像汉白玉那样的细腻，可以刻字雕花，也不像大青石那样的光滑，可以浣纱捶布。