2013年硕士研究生复试英语听力A
研究生学术英语听力答案
第一章1. What is an academic topic?---A topic studied in schools by university professors and by scholars, around which a discipline and a body of literture have grown up.2. What does research mean?---Reading and study of various kinds of evidence, mainly but not exclusively drawn from written materials.3. What kinds of materials may research be based on?---Printed materials, written materials that are not printed, spoken materials, visual materials, and digital documents from the Internet.4. What does “operating in a scholarly way” mean?---Building new knowledge by analyzing and learning from what others have done and adding fresh insights to it.5. What is the length of a typical research paper?---10-15 double-spaced pages / 3000-5000 words.第二章1. What are the four elements discussed in the lecture?---Subject, topic, question and thesis.2. Which is supposed to be more specific, a subject or a topic? ---A topic.3. What is an appropriate topic characterized by?---It can be covered adequately and interestingly in just 10-15 pages.4. Why was Lincoln able to win the election of 1860?---Because of his ambiguous position on slavery/By not takinga very firm or clear stand on slavery.5. What is the function of the thesis of a research paper?---The thesis states what you want to say about the topic－your conclusion based on your research and thought.6.How do you judge whether a topic is appropriate or not?---It can be covered adequately and interestingly in just 10-15pages.第三章1. What is a good topic?A good topic:• is not merely a narrative, • is not too broad,• is not too narrow, • has research sources,• has not been overdone, and • interests you.2. What is a good working thesis?A good working thesis:• can be stated in a single clear sentence,• is a positive, non-obvious statement, and• can be tested through research.3.What kind of thesis is a good working thesis?·It can be stated in a single clear sentence.·It is a positive,non-obvious statement ,and·It can be tested through research.第四章1. What is plagiarism?---A kind of theft.2. What does the word “publishing” mean according to theprofessor?---Something printed in book/magazine form or anythingposted on the Internet.3. What are the four different types of plagiarism?• Buying, borrowing, or reusing a paper.• Claiming as your own a piece of writing from a publishedsource.• Quoting words, sentences, paragraphs, or pages from anotherwriter’s work without giving that writer credit.• Copying another writer’s sequence of ideas without givingthat writer credit.4. What transitional words does the professor use to introducethe four different types of plagiarism?---First, next, also, finally.5. What will you teacher or advisor do when you commitplagiarism?You teacher or your advisor will refuse to write a letter ofrecommendation.6.what does the speaker mean when he explains the point“citing sources in a scholarly fashion”?Following standard rules and procedures to explain where youfound the facts and ideas you are borrowing.7.What does “publishing” also refer to?“Publishing” also refers to the act of posting an item on theInternet.第五章1. What is common knowledge?• Information that you and your friends all know.• Any information that could be easily obtained from manysources and that is not open to dispute or varyinginterpretations. (also)2. What is a fact?---An event in the real world that practically everyone canpoint to and agree on.3. What is an opinion or interpretation?---A personal spin (remark), attitude, or feeling to the real-world event, which not everyone will agree on.4. What doesn't need to be cited?• Common knowledge. (First)• An opinion or interpretation extremely obvious or very well known. (It may qualify as common knowledge.)5.What needs to be cited?·Facts that may be open to dispute.·Fact that may not be subject to dispute but that are little known and come from a specific source.·Opinions and interpretations of facts that you borrow from other writers.第六章1. What is the one way to cite a source discussed in this part of the lecture?---By paraphrasing it.2. What does paraphrasing mean?---Stating the information in your own words, using your own style, and fitting it naturally into the flow of your paper.3. When do you choose the form of citation paraphrasing?---Whenever the idea you are citing is more important than the precise way it is stated in your source.4. What are the pitfalls to avoid when paraphrasing?• Forgetting to give credit to the person from whom you borrow the idea.• Forgetting to use your own words throughout the paraphrase. (the other)5.What does bibliographic information include?---Author, title, date of publication, source, etc.第七章1. What is the second way of citing research material?---To quote a sentence or more from the source.2. When do you choose the method of direct quoting?---When a particular author has stated something in a way thatis unusually apt, interesting, forceful, or thought-provoking (—the kind of sentence or paragraph that makes you say, “Wow! Ican’t imagine how that idea could be stated any better.”).3. How many types of quotations are discussed in the lecture?And what are they?---Two. Short quotation and block quotation.4. what is a block quotation?A block quotation is the quotation runs longer than four lines.5. How to introduce a block quotation?Start a new paragraph－indent about one inch (10 spaces orso)－twice as much as a normal paragraph. set off the blockquotation from the surrounding text.6. When and how should you handle a short quotation?---If the quotation is less than five lines, handle it as a shortquotation.➢Simply build it into your paragraph of text;➢Put quotation marks around the quotation;➢Introduce the quotation with words of your own;➢Provide a citation at the end of the quotation.7. When and how should you handle a block quotation?---If the quotation runs longer than four lines, handle it as ablock quotation.➢Start a new paragraph－indent about one inch (10spaces or so)－twice as much as a normal paragraph.(You are setting off the block quotation from thesurrounding text.)➢Don't put quotation marks around a block quotation.➢Introduce the quotation with words of your own;➢Provide a citation at the end of the quotation.第八章1. What is the third way of citing sources?---To interweave selected words or phrases from an authoryou've read into sentences of your own.2. When do you use this technique of citation?---When there are specific bits of language that are worthborrowing from another writer but when it’s not necessary toquote an entire sentence or more.3. How should you handle the third way of citing sources?●Include an introductory phrase or sentence thatprovides the background for the quote (who said it,when, where, how, and/or why).●Always provide a citation (reference) when youinterweave quoted words or phrases.4. When might you use the Latin word “sic”?●---When you are quoting a source that contains somefactual error or a document that contains a writingerror like a grammar or spelling mistake.5. What should you do when introducing your own voice inthe middle of quoted words?●---Use square brackets around the inserted words.。
北京市研究生英语学位课统考(GET)答案 听力原文 listening transcript 12.29key.doc
General English Qualifying Test for Non-English Major Graduate Students, December 29, 2013PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (25 minutes, 20 points)Section A (1 point each)Directions: In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said. Theconversations and the questions will be read only once. Choose the best answer fromthe four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar acrossthe square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.1.Woman: Let’s go see a movie!Man: I can’t. I barely have enough money for food. I’m broke until my next paycheck.Question: What does the man mean?2.Woman: What web-hosting place do you recommend？Man: Most of them are pretty good. Just make sure they have 247 technical support.Question: What does the man think it’s important for a good web-hosting?3. Woman: Sir, what would you like to order?Man: A beefsteak and some salad.Woman: Any drinks?Man: No, thank you.Question: Where does the conversation probably take place?4. Woman: Johnny, has Tommy returned your CD yet? It’s been a week.Man: Don’t worry about it, he’ll return it sooner or later.Question: What does the man mean?5. Man: Did you see the new 3D movie at the IMAX theatre？Woman: No. Was it any good？Man: It was better than good. It was out of this world.Question: What does the man think of the new 3D movie?6. Woman: Do you like skiing?Man: I really enjoy skiing. It’s one of my favorite sports.Woman: You must go very frequently then.Man: Oh it costs a lot, so I go skiing every now and then……Question: How often does the man go skiing?7. Man: When are you going to moving to your new apartment??Woman: I want to, but I can’t do it all by myself.Man: I can give you a hand if you can wait until this weekend.Question: What does the man mean?8. Woman: Hey, why do you have so many clocks in your bedroom? Do you need all of them?Man: Yeah, I need thunder to wake me up!Question: What does the man mean?9. Woman: You look worried. What’s wrong with you?Man: I am late. But I have to register right now. Can you keep an eye on my bag please? Question: What does the man want the woman to do?Section B (1 point each)Directions:In this section you will hear two mini-talks. At the end of each talk, there will be some questions. Both the talks and the questions will be read to you only once. After eachquestion, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must choose the best answerfrom the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single baracross the square brackets on your machine-scoring Answer Sheet.Mini-talk OneThere is something hard to resist about cherries. The small red fruit is a popular seasonal food around the world.Cherries are thought to be native to western Asia. It is a member of the same family of plants as the rose. It is closely related to the plum. Like cherry trees, plum trees also flower in early spring.There are two major kinds of cherries harvested in the world: sweet and sour. Sour cherries are not eaten fresh because they contain little sugar. Instead, they are processed to make prepared foods like jellies and pies and to make alcoholic drinks. The United States is a major producer of sour cherries. Among the states, Michigan is the top producer.Sweet cherries contain much more sugar than their sour relatives and are usually eaten fresh. Washington state is the biggest American producer, followed by California and Oregon.Fresh cherries do not store well. They must reach market as soon as possible. So they cost more than many other kinds of fresh fruit.Cherry trees are also valued for their springtime blossoms.Cherry blossoms are popular in many parts of Asia and Europe, especially in Japan. But Washington, D.C., has some of the most famous cherry trees in the world. Japan gave the United States 3,500 cherry trees in nineteen twelve as a gift of friendship.Years later Japan gave another gift of three thousand eight hundred trees. In the early nineteen eighties, the United States provided Japan with cuttings to help replace Japanese trees lost in a flood.Question10: What plant family does the cherry belong to ?Question 11: Which state is the biggest sweet cherry producer in the US ?Question 12: How many cherry trees did Japan give the United States in 1912 ?Mini-talk TwoMany older Americans spend their final years in a nursing home or assisted living center. These places provide services that help older adults with activities they can no longer do on their own. However, most people say they would like to remain in their own homes. Now, there are nonprofit groups that help them do that. June Simms has more.Philip Smith is ninety-one years old and lives with his wife in an old house in Seattle, Washington. And he wants to keep it that way.He always says: "As far as I'm concerned, I would not like to leave this place. Living in a group situation is something I couldn't tolerate. I'd kill myself before I had to do that."Mr. Smith says now he and his wife can take good care of themselves in their two-level house. But he and his wife know they will soon need help with simple housework. Such as change a light bulb that hangs at the top of the stairs.In the past, an older American would ask one of their children or a neighborhood teenager to change the light bulb. But here, those young helpers have grown up and gone.Mr. and Mrs. Smith have three children but they all live in other sates. So they are considering joining a "virtual village." This is a local group of volunteers and service providers that help older adult. They might help these adults with anything from transportation to small home repairs and dog walking.The virtual village idea was first developed about ten years ago in Boston, Massachusetts. The idea has spread to an unofficial network of villages around the country. One hundred fifty are currently in development.Question 13: Why does Mr. Smith refuse to live in a nursing home?Question 14: Why can’t Mr. and Mrs. Smith ask their children to help them now?Question 15: According to the talk, what is the idea of a virtual village?Section C (1 point each)Directions: In this section you will hear a short lecture. Listen to the recording and complete the notes about the lecture. You will hear the recording twice. After the recording you areasked to write down your answers on the Answer Sheet. You now have 25 seconds toread the notes below.Today we will discuss the differences between public and private schools in American higher education.A big difference involves money. Public colleges and universities charge for an education just like private schools. But state schools cost less because they get money from the states that started them to educate local citizens. As a result, out-of-state and international students usually pay more than state residents, at least the first year.The state with the most residents, almost forty million, is California. Its systems of two-year and four-year colleges and universities are among the largest in the world.But the example we are going to focus on today is to the north of California, in a much smaller state on the West Coast: Oregon.The University of Oregon, located in Eugene, is one of the campuses in the Oregon University System. The cost for undergraduates this year is six thousand dollars for state residents. Housing isan additional eight thousand. Nonresidents pay the same for housing -- but almost twenty thousand dollars for tuition and fees.Let's see how these numbers compare to a private college in Oregon.Lewis and Clark College in Portland has four thousand students, compared to twenty thousand at the University of Oregon. Housing costs eight hundred dollars more than at the state school. But the big difference is tuition. The published price at Lewis and Clark is almost thirty-four thousand dollars.Yet Lewis and Clark is one of the few American colleges to offer financial aid for international students. Each year it awards financial aid to twenty students from other countries. And it says the average award last year was nineteen thousand dollars. That would make Lewis and Clark cheaper for international students than the University of Oregon.But, of course, prices alone do not say anything about the quality of a school or the value of an education.This is the end of Listening Comprehension.。
考研复试英语口语及听力
备考指导：考研复试英语口语及听力一般包括英语口语和英语听力两大部分。
考生对此不可小视，重大考研网提醒：复试前一定要注重语感的练习。
1、英语口语 对口语的考查，各个学校各不相同。
有的学校制定了非常详细的标准和流程，甚至规定了每个老师发问的方式和时间；有的只是面试老师的自由发挥，成绩也基本上由面试老师主观判定。
不管面试是否严格控制，考生对下面几个问题一定要认真准备：一是自我介绍，如自己来自什么地方，毕业学校，所学专业，业余喜好，家庭基本情况等信息；二是做好用英语讲解自己专业的准备。
口语测试时老师有可能要求你就本专业展开话题，考查你用英语讲解陌生概念的能力。
因此考生对此要有所准备，先用笔头组织这些问题的要点，然后再以这些词组织语言。
在阅读专业文献时，也要多积累一些专业方面的英语词汇。
当然提问的问题不可能难度太高。
1)评价标准： (1)语言准确性(语法和用词的准确性、语法结构的复杂性、词汇的丰富程度、发音的准确性) (2)话语的长短和连贯性(内容的连贯性、寻找合适词语而造成的停顿频率及长短、表达思想的语言长短等) (3)语言的灵活性和适合性(语言表达是否灵活、自然，话语是否得体，语言能否与语境、动能和目的相适应) 2)口语测试一般包含如下两部分： 第一部分：考查学生理解并回答有关日常生活、家庭、工作、学习等问题的能力(3--5分钟)。
第二部分：考查学生连续表达的能力。
考生从所给的问题中选择一个话题，就此话题表达自己的看法(7--10分钟)。
3)评价成绩一般为： (1)优秀--能用外语就指定的话题进行口头交流，基本没有困难 (2)良好--能用外语就指定的题材进行口头交流，虽有些困难，但不影响交流 (3)及格--能用外语就指定的话题进行简单的口头交流 (4)不及格--不具有口头表达能力 4)考研英语复试口语常见问题30例 1. Where do you come from? 2. What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown? 3. What do you do during the Spring Festival? 4. Tell me something about the customs of your hometown. 5. Could you tell me something about your family? 6. What social responsibilities should a post-graduate take? 7. Which kind of professor do you like best? 8. What does friendship mean to you and what kind of people do you make friend with? 9. What is your major? How do you like your major? 10. When and where did you graduate? What qualifications have you obta ined? 11. What impressed you most when you were at university? 12. What is the best university in your opinion? 13. Do you think the subjects you are studying today are relevant to present-day society? Why ？ 14. What do you do for a living? 15. What are your job prospects? 16. If you had the opportunity to change your subject, what would you do with it? 17. What are your spare time interests? 18. Where have you been traveling to? Which place interested you most? 19. What kind of differences in the system of higher education between Chi na and other countries? 20. Do you think you will be able to cope with English-demands of y our intended study program? 21. What difficulties do you think you'll encounter in your studies? 22. Why did you choose our university? 23. If there were an opportunity of studying abroad, what would you do? 24. Should you study more theory or do more practice? Give your reas ons, please。
考研复试英语听力必知：评分标准与应对方法
考研复试英语听力必知：评分标准与应对方法话语运用根据考生话语的条理性和连贯性评分。
要求考生具有较强的语言运用能力，能够连贯地传递信息、阐述观点等，其讲话的方式是否自然、流畅。
允许有个别的不连贯之处。
语音语调根据考生为完成口试任务所产出言语的可理解程度评分。
其中包括单音的清晰度，连读、失去爆破、重音、节奏、语调是否运用的正确。
只要不对理解造成影响，允许考生在英语表达中带有母语口音。
语法与词汇根据考生使用语法和词汇的恰当性和准确性评分。
要求考生能够运用准确的语法，其中包括时态、语态、主谓一致、单复数、句法结构等是否正确。
词汇方面要求单词的恰当性和多样性。
允许存在一些不影响理解的错误。
互动交际根据考生相互交流和连续表达，完成交际任务的情况进行评分。
要求考生能恰当地进行应答和导入话题，所谈内容是否切题，逻辑性强。
在这一方面包括使用功能性语言和方法维持交流或进行交流补救，并能主动地进行讨论和展开话题。
允许在交际中因组织思路和语言而出现个别停顿。
考研英语复试通关全攻略在每一年的面试中都会有很多相同的问题，这些问题看起来很平常，却有很多陷阱。
回答这些常见的看起来很平常的问题，是很有艺术的。
传统面试问题(Sample Traditional Interview Questions)1、"What can you tell me about yourself?" ("关于你自己，你能告诉我些什么?")This is not an invitation to give your life history. The interviewer is looking for clues about your character, qualifications, ambitions, and motivations.这一问题如果面试没有安排自我介绍的时间的话。
这是一个必问的问题。
考官并不希望你大谈你的个人历史。
中山大学外国语学院中山大学研究生院
中山大学外国语学院2013年硕士研究生入学考试复试办法根据中山大学研究生院《关于做好2013年硕士研究生复试录取工作的通知》研院〔2013〕11号和《中山大学硕士研究生招生复试工作办法》的文件精神，中山大学外国语学院制定硕士研究生招生复试办法如下。
一、复试工作组织管理（一）成立2013年中山大学外国语学院硕士研究生入学考试复试工作领导小组，由学院主管研究生教育的行政院领导组长，负责本院硕士研究生复试和录取工作的组织管理。
（二）设立复试小组，其中专业笔试小组6人，二外听力测试或笔试小组6人。
面试组分英语、日语、法语三个小组，每个小组4-5人，秘书1人；均由研究生导师或骨干教师担任。
复试小组负责确定复试具体程序、命题、制定评分标准以及实施复试工作等。
（三）复试前，组织复试小组成员熟悉复试工作规范、掌握政策，以保证复试质量。
（四）复试的命题参照《中山大学研究生入学考试命题与试题管理工作规定》执行。
二、复试名单的确定（一）复试分数线本院参加复试的考生，按照学校划分的《中山大学2013年硕士研究生入学考试复试基本分数线》确定复试名单，即：（1）总分≧350分；并且（2）政治及二外均≧55分；并且（3）两门专业课均≧90分。
复试名单请上学校研究生院网站（/）查看。
（二）复试资格审查复试前学院按照学校的有关规定对考生进行资格审查。
对不符合报考条件的考生，取消复试资格。
考生复试资格审查时请提供如下证件的原件和复印件（原件备查，其余证件的复印件及本科阶段学习成绩单原件复试时交本院存档）：①二代居民身份证（正反面复印在同一张A4纸的一面上，一式二份）②应届本科毕业生的学生证；③本科毕业生的毕业证、学位证；④《本科阶段学习成绩单》⑤往届生的《教育部学历证书电子注册备案表》、应届生的《教育部学籍在线验证报告》，或学籍、学历验证书面报告。
（办理方法详见学信网/xlcx/bgys.jsp）。
对于未能提交以上材料的考生，须于4月20日前向拟录取院系提交学籍、学历验证书面报告，办理程序和方式详见中国高等教育学生信息网（学信网）（/xlcx/）。
北京语言大学 2013年硕士研究生复试 各专业 参考书目考试重点
2013年硕士研究生复试各专业研究方向综合考试所涉及的具体内容及参考书目*国际政治专业（不包括国际经济方向）综合考试所涉及的课程为：联合国历史、国际关系史、中国外交史、时事政治。
参考书目为：1.《联合国五十年》（增订本）（李铁城著，中国书籍出版社1996年版）、2.《联合国框架下的中美关系》（李铁城主编，人民出版社2006年版）3.《简明国际关系史(1945-2002)》（肖月、朱立群主编，世界知识出版社2003年版）4.《中国当代外交史》（谢益显主编，中国青年出版社2002年版）。
此外，考生还需掌握上述参考书未涉及到的、与联合国和中国多边外交相关的最新进展以及重要时事，时间截止2013年2月。
*国际政治专业（国际经济研究方向）综合考试所涉及的课程为：西方经济学、金融学。
参考书目为：1.《西方经济学》(高鸿业主编，中国人民大学出版社2011年版)2.《金融学》（黄达，中国人民大学出版社2012年版）3.《国际金融》（刘克，北京语言大学出版社2005年版）4.《国际金融－理论实务InternationalFinance Theory&Practice》（刘克，北京语言大学出版社2005年版）。
*思想政治教育专业参考书目为：1、《马克思主义基本原理概论》（高等教育出版社，2010年版）2、《毛泽东思想和中国特色社会主义理论体系概论》（高等教育出版社，2010年版）3、《中国近现代史纲要》（高等教育出版社，2010年版）4、《思想政治教育学原理（陈万柏、张耀灿；高等教育出版社，第二版，2007年版）【育明教育】中国考研考博专业课辅导第一品牌育明教育官方网站：1*课程与教学论专业综合考试所涉及的课程为：第二语言教学概论、语言学概论、古代汉语、现代汉语。
参考书目为：1.《对外汉语教育学引论》(刘珣，北京语言文化大学出版社，2000年版)2.《语言学纲要》（徐通锵、叶蜚声著，北京大学出版社，2002年修订本）3.《古代汉语》（王力著，中华书局，1998年校订重排本）4.《现代汉语》（黄伯荣、廖序东主编，高等教育出版社，2003年修订本）。
研究生复试英语听力
研究生复试英语听力Research Graduate English Listening Test (700 words) Section 1: Short dialogues (20 questions)1. M: What time is our group meeting tomorrow?W: It's at 10 a.m. in the conference room.2. M: Have you finished reading the article for today's class? W: No, I haven't had time to read it yet.3. M: Did you enjoy the movie last night?W: Yes, it was very entertaining.4. M: Are you going to the university party this weekend? W: Yes, I'm planning to go with some friends.5. M: Can I borrow your notes from the lecture?W: Sure, I can lend them to you after class.6. M: I can't find my keys anywhere.W: Have you checked your jacket pocket?7. M: What do you think of the new professor?W: I think she is very knowledgeable and approachable. 8. M: Can you help me with my math homework?W: Of course, I'd be happy to assist you.9. M: What's the weather like today?W: It's sunny and warm, perfect for going out.10. M: Would you like some tea or coffee?W: I'll have a cup of tea. Thank you.Section 2: Longer dialogues (5 questions)You will hear a conversation between two people discussing a news article. Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.11. What is the news article about?12. Why does the man find the article interesting?13. What is the man's opinion on the topic discussed in the article?14. What does the woman think about the article?15. What action does the woman plan to take after reading the article?Section 3: Academic lecture (5 questions)You will listen to a lecture by a professor on the topic of climate change. Listen to the lecture and answer the following questions.16. How does climate change affect the ecosystem?17. What are some of the solutions suggested by the professor tomitigate climate change?18. What role does deforestation play in climate change?19. What are the consequences of rising sea levels?20. What can individuals do to help combat climate change? Note: The answers to the questions will not be provided here. This is only a sample listening test; actual test questions may vary.。
(完整word版)研究生英语听说教程(第三版)听力原文
UINT 1 SECTION CHave you wished you were better at making a conversation? A great conversationalist is someone who connects with people and makes them feel important. When they talk to you, they make you feel like you're the only person in the room.Becoming a good conversationalist requires knowing three things: first, how to start a conversation; second, how to keep it going; and third, how to end it.Starting a conversation usually means coming up with an opening line or ice breaker. The best kind of ice breaker is one that's positive. A compliment is always a good ice breaker and will usually be appreciated. Any news event is a good ice breaker. The fact is, any opening line will do, as long as it's not negative, and as long as it's not a lie. The best way to entice a person to have a conversation with you is by being sincere and respectful, and letting them know that you are interested in talking to them.Once you've got a conversation going, the best way to keep it going is by asking the other person questions that don't require just a yes or no answer. Ask questions similar to those a reporter might ask to draw a person out; who, what, when, where, why and how questions. You keep asking questions based on the last thing a person says. This is called the "elaboration technique". Once you hit on something you find interesting, keep asking questions in order to get the person to elaborate about the topic as much as possible. A good conversationalist elaborates on the experiences they've had. Instead of saying the party was fun, tell why it was fun. Describe why you had a good time—who was there, what happened, where it was, and how peoplearranged the party. Go into detail. Description is the best form of communication because it keeps people's interest up and stimulates them.If you started a conversation with another person, and you're having difficulty ending it, there are several signals you can send to the other person that will bring the conversation to its close without hurting anyone's feelings.Breaking eye contact is a discreet signal that the conversation is about to end.Another way to signal is to use transition words like well, or at any rate. You may want to recap all that was said. Whatever you do, don't lie to the other person. If you're not interested in talking to them again, don't mention the possibility of a future meeting just to be polite. That's hypocritical. Instead, you may want to say, "Nice meeting you."And then, leave.Finally, be sure to give the other person a good, firm handshake. The final impression you make can be just as important as the initial one you made.UINT 3 SECTION BFirst StoryMy husband and I met in high school. During our senior year, we studies biology together. We talked and laughed a lot during class. One Friday, we Joked that we should go on a date that night. At first, I didn't know if he was serious. He didn't know if I was joking. That night I put on a new dress and waited. He had a more difficult time. He had to knock on the door without knowing if I would be ready or not. But he knocked, and I was ready! That was our first date. This year, we celebrated our fortieth wedding anniversary'Second StoryMy husband and I met one day at an airport. It was Christmas day. I was picking up my friend Bernd. He was coming from Germany to spend the holidays with my family. While we were waiting for his luggage, I heard a man speaking in Italian. I decided to say something to him because I speak Italian. I said, "Buon Natale" which means, "Merry Christmas!" When I spoke in Italian, he said, "Mama mia! Why do you speak Italian? Who are you?" He asked me for my phone number. He called me the next day, and we dated for a year. Then we got married. So be careful who you talk to in the airport!Third StoryMy wife and I met through our parents. Our parents arranged our marriage. Before we got married, my wife and I wanted to meet. Our parents arranged our first meeting in a restaurant. That night, we talked about ourselves and what we wanted in our lives. We talked for hours. We shared our hopes and dreams. After a while, we decided that our parents were right! And we got married.Fourth StoryMy wife and 1 met through a matchmaker. I'm an engineer, and in my field, most people are men.I couldn't meet any women at work. So one day I saw an advertisement for a matchmaking service, and I decided to call. The matchmaker introduced me to many nice women. I enjoyed meeting them, but I didn't meet anyone I wanted to marry. Finally, she introduced me to my wife. I decided not to date any other women because I liked her very much. We enjoyed the same things, and we laughed a lot together. We also had the same goals and values in life. My wife and I were married six years ago, and now we have two children. I'm glad I picked up the phone and called that matchmaker!UINT 3 SECTION CAmong married couples in the U.S., one finds a wide range of living patterns. Some older couples still have traditional marriages, with the man as breadwinner and the woman as homemaker. But most younger women today are not content to be full-time homemakers. The women's liberation movement, which swept the country in the 1960s, changed attitudes and behavior forever. Today's young American woman wants marriage, but she also wants her own identity. She wants what men have always had—a marriage that is important but still allows time to pursue individual goals. The maJority of American wives, even those with children, work outside the home- As a result, the older idea that housework, cooking, and child care are "women's work" is being discarded. In the contemporary American marriage, the husband and wife share both financial and domestic responsibilities.Sharing money-making and housekeeping responsibilities provides a better life for the family. Of course, problems can develop in the two-income family if the husband expects his working wife to be the perfect homemaker that his stay-at-home mother was- Also, there may be arguments if the wife expects her husband to help with household chores, but he is unwilling to do so. In most families, the working wife probably still handles the largest share of the housework, cooking, and child care. but she gets some help from her husband.The contemporary American marriage is also characterized by a relationship of equality and shared decision making. Most American women today will not tolerate a husband who considers himself the boss. The American girl is given freedom and education equal to a boy's. After completing her education, she is able to get a job and support herself. She does not need to marry for financial security. She is self-sufficient and will not accept a submissive role in marriage. When husband and wife are able to share decision making and respect each other's viewpoints, their marriage is probably closer than those of past generations. When they battle for dominance, they're likely to end up in divorce court.UINT 4 SECTION B“Ring out the old, ring in the new,”wrote Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the nineteenth-century English poet. And that's exactly what Americans do every December 31. New Year's Eve is a time for noise and fun- At home or in restaurants, most Americans drink and dine with friends- At midnight on New Year's Eve, bells ring, horns blow, and friends toast each other with champagne. It's also customary to exchange kisses. New Year's Eve festivities often continue until two or three o'clock in the morning. Many people travel from one party to another to celebrate with several different groups of friendsThe country's most crowded New Year's Eve celebration takes place in New York City's Times Square. Since 1907, the famous ball-lowering ceremony has been a holiday highlight. To celebrate the arrival of the year 2000, an estimated 2 million people crowded into Times Square, and hundreds of million viewed the scene on TV The huge, 1,070-pound lighted crystal ball began its descent from a 77-foot flagpole at 11:59 p.m. and reached the bottom at exactly midnight. Simultaneously, confetti, balloons, and fireworks brightened the night sky. It was the biggest public event ever held in the city.What do Americans do on New Year's Day? Many sleep late because they stayed up all night long. Many watch TV which offers spectacular parades and football games between champion college teams. From ancient times to the present. New Year's customs have been connected with saying good-bye to the past and looking forward to a better future. Therefore, New Year's Day often inspires people to start new programs and give up bad habits. Some people make New Year's resolutions. People talk about "turning over a new leaf", referring to a clean, blank page or a fresh start. Typical New Year's resolutions are to spend less money, give up smoking, begin a diet, or be nicer to others. It's safe to assume that about half of them are forgotten by January 31'UINT 4 SECTION CIt was a cool autumn evening. Mrs. Brown was sitting in her living room, reading. Suddenly, there was a loud knock on her door, then two or three more knocks. Mrs. Brown put the safety chain on her door. Then she opened the door a little and looked out. There stood three children wearing masks and costumes. When they saw her, they all shouted, "Trick or treat! Money or eats!"。
2006至2013年英语专八听力mini-lecture真题及答案
SECTION A MINI-LECTUREWhat Do Active Learners Do?There are difference between active learning and passive learning. Characteristics of active learners:I. reading with purposesA. before reading: setting goalsB. while reading: (1) ________II. (2) ______ and critical in thinkingi.e. information processing, e.g.-- connections between the known and the new information-- identification of (3) ______ concepts-- judgment on the value of (4) _____.III. active in listeningA. ways of note-taking: (5) _______.B. before note-taking: listening and thinkingIV. being able to get assistanceA. reason 1: knowing comprehension problems because of (6) ______.B. Reason 2: being able to predict study difficultiesV. being able to question informationA. question what they read or hearB. evaluate and (7) ______.VI. Last characteristicA. attitude toward responsibility-- active learners: accept-- passive learners: (8) _______B. attitude toward (9) ______-- active learners: evaluate and change behaviour-- passive learners: no change in approachRelationship between skill and will: will is more important in (10) ______. Lack of will leads to difficulty in college learning.参考答案：1. checking their understanding2. reflective on information3. incomprehensible4. what you read5. organized6. monitoring their understanding7. differentiate8. blame9. performance10. active learningSection A Mini-lecture1、checking understanding。
《工程硕士研究生实用英语教程》听力-参考答案
《⼯程硕⼠研究⽣实⽤英语教程》听⼒-参考答案Unit 11. DictationThroughout history the basic unit of almost every human society / has been the family. /Members of the family live together / under the same roof. / They share the economic burdens of life / as well as its joys. / The family head usually has considerable influence / in arranging marriages, selecting careers / and determining all the important moves and purchases / by any member of the family. / Particularly in conditions where society or the state / does not give aid / and the responsibilities of the family are greater, / this large group provides better protection / in times of economic or other emergency.2. Listening ExercisesGifts and CulturesPeople in all countries enjoy gifts. Sometimes the meanings are different in other cultures.A. Pre-listening activity.What kinds of gifts do you give when …1. you go to a friend’s wedding?Money.2. you visit a friend or stay with a family in another country? Food from your country.3. you celebrate a friend’s birthday? A cake.4. you go to a business meeting? A calendar.5. you want to give something to someone you love? Rosed.B. Listen to the narrator. What gifts do people give on the following occasions? And why?1. An Australian girl is celebrating her 21st birthday.Gift: a key-shaped birthday cakeWhy? It means the girl is an adult and can come home at any time.2. An African couple is getting married.Gift: a cowWhy? It can bring good luck to the newly-weds.3. Korean boy is going to take his university entrance tests in a week.Gift: sticky rice candyWhy? It expresses the hope that the students will “stick to” the university.C. Listen to the conversations, which item is not a good gift? Cross it out. And then explain why it is not a good gift.1. China A. a handkerchief B. a big dinnerWhy not?Key: A.A handkerchief means goodbye.2. Argentina A. a tie B. a flower vaseWhy not?Key: A.A tie is too personal.3. Switzerland A. candy B. rosesWhy not?Key: B.Roses mean love and romance.4. Italy A. an even number of flowers B. an odd number of flowersWhy not?Key: A.Even numbers are unlucky.5. Japan A. a pen and pencil set B. a set of four pensWhy not?Key: B.“Four” sounds like the word for “death” in Japanese.Unit 21. DictationChildren learn almost nothing from television, / and the more they watch, / the less they remember. / They regard television purely as entertainment, / resent programs that make demands on them / and are surprised that anybody should take the medium seriously. / Far from being over-excited by programs, / they are mildly bored with the whole thing. / These are the main conclusions from a new study of children and television. / Its author confirms / that the modern child is a dedicated viewer. / The study suggests / that there is little point in the television company’s attempts / to isolate adult viewing in the later hours. / More than a third of the children regularly watched their programs after 9 p.m. / All 11-year-olds had watched programs after midnight.2. Listening ExercisesFrom Television Back to GamesYou are going to hear a small talk in which the speaker compares television with board games.A. Listen carefully. Supply the missing words. For each blank you need to write three words.In a society where every one is so fortunate as to be able to spend a lot of money on entertainment, most of us end up with either in front of a television or spending time with our family and friends playing a game of some kind. While television is probably the most popular form of home entertainment , there is a small group of us who still believe board games offer the most enjoyment . They offer us a variety of ways to learn new information , to test your skills, and most importantly, to bring us together .Instead of watching television all the time, people are finding that board games give us the outlet to test our skills and knowledge against each other. They are putting their remote controls away and giving up their “Executive Couch Potato”, and gath ering around the kitchen table for an exciting game. I would much pretend that I’m a millionaire, playing for the high stakes, rather than watch someone else on a grass tube pretending to be one. It’s more exciting , less expensive, and best of all, I spend the time with real and interesting people.B. Listen again and complete the following chart, which shows the difference between television and board games. Television B oard GamesSources ofinformation Television is one of ourbest sources of information , but for a lot of the time it is not the kind of information that you want or need .Board games are set up to offer a variety of information, such as geography, vocabulary, or financial investment in a way that makes you want to learn and lets you choose what you learn .e.g. Trivial PursuitOutcomeYou are forced to become a passive spectator when watching television.e.g. Game show Board games test your skills and knowledge with a particular outcome ahead, letting you use your ideas and strategies to win the game.e.g. Chess, TrumpInteractionGetting the family together to watch a show on television is nice, but it’s very difficult to find a show on for the whole family. Playing a board game gives you the chance to learn , not only about the subject , but also about each other .e.g. How to Host a MurderUnit 31. DictationMother’s Day is celebrated / on the second Sunday in May. / On this occasion, Mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts / from her husband and children. / For most mothers, the rarest and best gift / is a day of rest. / Often, families honor Mother / by taking her out for dinner. / In some households, the husband and children / take over meal preparations / so that Mom can spend a whole day / away from the kitchen. / Serving her breakfast in bed / is another family ritual. / Later in the day, parents may take their children / to visit their grandparents. / Flowers are an important part of the day. / Mothers are often given corsages for the occasion, / particularly if they are elderly.2. Listening ExercisesGreetings Around the WorldThere are many ways to greet people.A. You are going to hear a few examples from some countries. March the greetings with the countries.1. a bow e, g a. Brazilb. Canada2. a hug a, i c. Egyptd. India3. the salaam f, j e. Japanf. Jordan4. the namaste or wai d, k g. Koreah. Mexico5. a strong, short handshake b, l i. Russiaj. Saudi Arabia6. a softer, longer handshake c, h k. Thailandl. the United StatesB. Listen again. Describe the following gestures by completing the following statements.1. People bow to show respect. When you bow in Japan, you don’t look directly at the other person’s eye. When you bow in Korea, it’s important to see the other person's face_.2. A hug is usually between good friends. It doesn’t matter whether they are men or women .3. The salaam is most popular with older and more traditional people. To give a salaam, first touch your heart , then your forehead . Then your hand moves up , away from your head. When people use this greeting, they say, “ Peace be with you.”4. To give a namaste or wai, you put your hands high on the chest, and you bow slightly . It is not only a greeting, it also means “ Thank you ” and “ I'm sorry .”5. Handshakes in the United States and Canada are strong and short . Handshakes in Mexico and Egypt usually last a little longer , but they are softer .Unit 41. DictationOne of the world’s most deadly health problems / is spreadi ng to new places. / The problem is heart disease / and it is affecting more and more people / in developing nations. / For years / heart disease has been the No.1 cause of death / in most industrial nations. / The disease has claimed more lives / than cancer or accidents. / Now the WHO has warned that / heart disease is increasing rapidly / in almost every developing nation. / Why is this happening? / One reason is that / people in developing nations / are living longer. / Another reason is that / many people have changed the way they live. / They now eat more fat and salt / and fewer fruits and vegetables.2. Listening ExercisesTelephone MessagesYou will hear telephone conversations between a doctor’s receptionist and different patients. Complete the information sheet that the receptionist keeps for the doctor.Patient 1NAME Robert WalliserADDRESS Flat 6 ,208Rosecroft Terrace, ShenleyTEL. NO. 226071PROBLEM High temperature and largespotsACTION TAKEN Doctor to phone backPatient 2NAME Harry JamesADDRESS Holly Trees,17London Road , HastingsTEL. NO. 8595249(sister’s)PROBLEM Broken armACTION TAKEN Doctor to phone patient at sister’sPatient 3NAME May JonesADDRESS 16HamiltonDrive , ShenleyTEL. NO. No phonePROBLEM HeartattackACTION TAKEN Told him to phone for anambulanceUnit 51. DictationIn order to learn to be one’s true self, / it is necessary to obtain a wide and extensive knowledge / of what has been said and done in the world; / critically to inquire into it; / carefully to consider it; / clearly to analyze it; / and earnestly to carry it out. /It matters not what you learn, / but when you once learn a thing, / you must never give it up / until you have thoroughly understood it. / It matters not what you try to think of, / but when you once try to think of a thing, / you must never give it up / until you have done it thoroughly and well. /If another man succeeds by one effort, / you will use a hundred efforts. / If another man succeeds by ten efforts, / you will usea thousand.2. Listening ExercisesBosses or WorkersA. Listen carefully. Complete the following chart with information about Caroline and George.Caroline GeorgePosition in the firm Personnel Manager Sales ManagerDeal with People Facts and figuresProblemEverything she deals with is secondhand. He just sits there in his comfortable office with three telephones, but he can make or break a man just by looking at a sales chart.SolutionBe one of the workers. Go out on the road and try to get orders from people.B. Listen again and answer the following questions.1. According to Caroline, what is the trouble with the firm?There are too many bosses and too few workers.2. According to George, what is the key to a prosperous firm?So long as there's a good relationship between the managers and the workers the firm will prosper.3. What does Caroline think every boss should do?She thinks every boss should spend at least three months every year working on the factory floor, subject to the same rules and discipline as all the other workers.4. What does Caroline have to admit at last?In practice, she'd be of no use because she hasn't got any practical skills.Unit 61. DictationAbout this time / I found out the use of a key. / One morning I locked my mother up in the pantry, / where she was obliged to remain three hours. / She kept knocking on the door, / while I sat outside on the porch steps and laughed. / This naughty behavior of mine / convinced my parents / that I must be taught as soon as possible. / After my teacher came to me, / I sought an early opportunity / to lock her up in her room. / I could not be induced to tell / where the key was. / My father had to get a ladder / and take the teacher out through the window. / Months after, / I produced the key.2. Listening ExercisesTitles Other than "Mother"A. While “housewife” can be an occupation, why can’t “mother” be? Listen to a speech made by a young mother of four girls. What high-sounding titles has she created for the following?1. Herself (mother): Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations2. Her three elder daughters: lab assistants3. Her youngest daughter: new experimental model in the child-development program4. Grandmothers: Senior Research Associates in the field of Child Development and Human R elations5. Great grandmothers: Executive Senior Research Associates6. Aunts: Associate Research Assistants in the field of Child Development and Human RelationsB. When the speaker desc ribes her job as a “mother,” she uses quite a few big words. What do they refer to? Listen again. Explain in your own words the real meaning of the following paragraph.I have a continuing program of research, in the laboratory and in the field. I’m workin g for myMasters, and already have four credits. Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, and I often work 14 hours a day.I have a list of endless things to do, both indoors and outdoors. I’m working for my whole family, and already have four daughters. Of course, every mother would agree that being a mother is one of the most time-consuming thing in the world, and I often have to work 14 hours a day.Unit 71. DictationOur boat floated on, / between walls of forest. / Nowhere did we find a place / where we could have landed. / In any case, / what would we have got by landing? / The country was full of snakes / and other dangerous animals, / and the forest was so thick / that one would be able to advance only slowly, / cutting one’s way with knives the whole day. / We live on fish, / caught with a homemade net of string, / and any fruit and nuts / we could pick up out of the water. / As we had no fire, / we had to eat everything uncooked, / including the fish. / As for water, / there was a choice: / we could drink the muddy river water, / or die of thirst.2. Listening ExercisesFlying Your Own PlaneYou are going to hear a woman tell how her husband learned to fly and how the family had lots of interesting trips in their own plane.A. Listen to the following names of places that will appear in the passage.California Phoenix St. Louis Lexington PrincetonArkansas San Bernardino Edwards Air force Base SeattleB. Listen to the passage. Give brief information of the interesting/worrying trips they have.1. The trip to visit their daughter:Route: California (starting point) –Phoenix (for lunch and oxygen) –St. Louis (spend the night) – Lexington (for lunch) –Princeton (visit daughter)2. The first trip to their house in Arkansas:Landing spot: Between a lake and a mountainProblem: The windsock was worn out.3. A trip back home:Problem: They got caught up in snow.Solution: They called on Edwards Airforce Base for help.4. A trip to Seattle:Problem: The landing gear light lit up to indicate that it had failed to work.When: A Sunday nightC. Listen again. Answer the following questions.1. Why did they get him lessons to learn how to fly? As a present for Father’s Day.2. Why did they stop on the journey across the United States?The plane didn’t need to stop, but they needed a break.3. What does she mean when she says “But Arkansas is interesting that way”?She is suggesting that things don’t always work properly, or as you expect.4. What was she worried about in the snowstorm near San Bernardino?She was worried about the possibility of hitting the mountains, as the visibility was poor.5. How did she feel about the danger?She was not too worried about it, and she seemed to accept it as normal.Unit 81. DictationI believe my father is a talented man. / He is decisive and efficient in doing things. / By his own talents and efforts, / he has secured for the family a good social position / and a comparatively rich life. / People of all fields come to my house, / and from them I have gained lots of valuable social experience / and seen a lot of joys and sorrows of the world. / But at home he is a harsh parent. / He has high expectations of me. / When I am idling away my time, / I can see that it hurts him deeply. / When I am doing something great, / such as writing a book, / he is more than excited. / With such a father, / I always remind myself that I must go on and on, never give up.2. Listening ExercisesValentine’s DayYou are going to hear a short passage abo ut the origin of Valentine’s Day and how people celebrate it.A. Listen to Part A first, and supply the missing information.Date of observance: February 14th“Valentines”:a romantic card decorated with hearts, flowers or birdsa heart-shaped box of chocolate candiesa bouquet of flowers tied with red ribbonMessages:Be My ValentineBe My SweetheartBe My LoverWill you be my valentine?Signatures:anonymousGuess whoSymbols:Cupid – Roman God of Lovearrow of loveheartB. Now listen to Part B, and fill in the blanks with what you hear.It is from the Christians that we get the stories about Valentine’s Day that most people have come to believe. One story is about a Christian priest whose name was “Valentine.” He lived around 250 AD. At that time the Roman Emperor Claudius refused to allow any Roman soldiers to get married for any reason whatsoever. So many Roman soldiers turned to Christianity. Together with their girls, they came to Valentine to be married secretly__ in a Christian way. Later Valentine was discovered and put in prison by the Roman Emperor. One tradition says that hewrote notes to his friends by marking on leaves and then throwing them out the window of his prison. The leaves were shaped like a heart.Unit 91. DictationIt’s that t ime of the year again, / when the entertainment world gets excited about the Oscars / and the madness that surrounds Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. / Everybody has an opinion / on which film should take home the Best Picture Prize / and who should walk away with the statuette for Best Actor and Best Actress. / But it’s only after the ceremony is over / that the real analysis begins. / People commented on the acceptance speeches, / rate the host on his or her performance, / and examine all attendee closely, / from their hairstyle right down to their socks.2. Listening ExercisesGrace Kelly – The Most Beautiful Tale of HollywoodYou are going to hear a story about Grace Kelly, the most beautiful tale of Hollywood.A. Listen carefully, and complete the following Grace Kelly Profile.Grace Kelly ProfileBirth date: November 12, 1929Birthplace: PhiladelphiaFamily: father Jack Kelly, mother Margaret, and three siblingsEducation: the American Academy of Dramatic ArtsOccupation: model and film actressMarital status: married Prince Rainier Gerard of Monaco in 1956Achievement: received the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in The Country Girl in 1954Famous movies:1951: Fourteen Hours1952: High Noon1954: The Country Girl1954: Rear Window1954: Dial M for Murder1955: To Catch a ThiefB. Listen again and supply the missing words according to what you hear.Grace Kelly. Too good to be true. The epiphany of cool, blond, refined, intelligent, everything she touched turned to gold. She was the model with the face of someone who didn’t need the job . She was for six years the glamorous queen of Hollywood, the leading lady leading men fell in love with. And she was the only queen to ever become a princess. Just too good to be true.Grace Kelly: The thrill of this moment keeps me from saying what I really feel. I can only say thank you with all my heart to all who made this possible for me. Thank you.Grace Kelly was a tough woman who gave the illusion of being a frail lady. An international icon who symbolized perfection.Grace Kelly: I don’t see this, though I achieved enough in my career to stand up more than many other people. I was very lucky in my career and I loved it. But I don’t think I was accomplished enough as an actor to be remembered for that particularly. I would like to be remembered as trying to do my job well, of being understanding and kind. I’d like to be remembered as a decent human being.Unit 101. DictationIt is simple enough to say / that since books have classes / -fiction, biography, poetry / -we should separate them / and take from each what it is right / that each should give us. / Yet few people ask from books / what books can give us. / Most commonly we come to books / with blurred and divided minds, / asking of fiction that it shall be true, / of poetry that it shall be false, / of biography that it shall be flattering, / of history that it shall enforce our own prejudices. / If we could banish all such preconceptions when we read, / that would be an admirable beginning. / Do not dictate to your author: / try to become him. / Be his fellow-worker and accomplice.2. Listening ExercisesAttraction of a BookshopListen to the following passage and supply the missing information.Time spent in a bookshop can be most enjoyable, whether you are a book-lover or merely you are there to buy a book as a present. You may even have entered the shop just to find shelter from a sudden shower. Whatever the reason, you can soon become totally unaware of your surroundings.The desire to pick up a book with an attractive dust jacket is irresistible, although this method of selection ought not to be followed, as you might end up with a rather dull book.You soon become engrossed in some book or other, and usually it is only much later that you realize you have spent far too much time there and must dash off to keep some forgotten appointment– without buying a book, of course.This opportunity to escape the realities of everyday life is, I think, the main attraction of a bookshop. There are not many places where it is possible to do this. You can wander round such places to your heart’s content. If it is a good shop, no assistant will approach you with the inevitable greeting, “Can I help you, sir?” You needn’t buy anything if you don’t want. In a bookshop an assistant should remain in the background until you have finished browsing.Then, and only then, are his services necessary. Of course you may want to find out where a particular section is, but when he has led you there, the assistant should retire carefully and look as if he is not interested in selling a single book.You have to be careful not to be attracted by the variety of books in a bookshop. It is very easy to enter the shop looking for a book on ancient coins and to come out carrying a copy of the latest best-selling novel. This sort of thing can be very dangerous. Apart from running up a huge account, you can waste a great deal of time wandering from section to section.Unit 111. DictationAfter the war our church was in a very bad condition. / So we decided to build a modern one / at the top of a hill outside our town. / We raised a lot of money and bought all the necessary materials. / We built the walls of stone and glass, / and the heavy doors of wood and metal. / It was one of the most attractive buildings in town / when it was completed. / From the top of the church there is a wonderful view. / You can see the entire town and countryside / for miles around. / People from all parts of the country / come and visit the church every day.2. Listening ExercisesOur SingingYou are going to hear an American woman talking about how her mother taught her music, how she used to sing with her family, and how that became a service to the community.A. Listen carefully and answer the following questions.1. Where did she live?She lived out in the country, somewhere in the Midwest.2. What does she think about the musical education she received?She seems to think that her mother provided her with a very good musical education.3. How did their singing develop into a community service?They used to sing at funerals for people in their community.B. Listen again, then complete the following outline.OutlineI. Background of my parentsA. Musical background1. Mothera. played the piano and organb. majored in music in college2. Fathera. played the violin and mandolinb. had a beautiful bass voicec. sang in men’s glee clubB. Religious background1. Mother –was a minister’s daughter2. Father – had studied to be a minister before he went into educationII. My education in musicA. Mother – teaching1. gave us a good education in all kinds of music from classical to pop2. explained to us what the music was all about while playing3. was very patientB. We – practicingsang alto or sopranoIII. Church serviceA. put on special musical programs in churchB. harmonized on hymn-singingIV. Community servicesang music for funeralsUnit 121. DictationA major topic of sociolinguistics / is the connection, if any, / between the structures, vocabularies, / and ways of using particular languages / and the social roles of the men and women / who speak these languages. / Do the men and women who speak a particular language / use it in different ways? / If they do, / do these differences arise from the structure of that language, / or alternately, / do any differences that exist / simply reflect the ways / in which the sexes relate to each other in that society, / whatever the reason? / These issues have generated / a considerable amount of thought and discussion / in the last decades of the twentieth century.2. Listening ExercisesDifferences Between Boys and GirlsListen to a scientific report on differences between boys and girls. Complete the following chart.Girls BoysPhysical and mentaldevelopment at theearly stage bones, muscles, and nerves developing faster;talking at an earlier age;being more ready to remember facts, to spell, and to read developing aggression;having more courage and energy;feeling strong and independentPerformance atschool showing superior ability in tests measuring vocabulary, spelling, and memory;performing better school tasks, especially if the task requires sitting still, obeyingcommands, and accepting the teacher’s ideas;good at remembering what the teacher has told them scoring higher on tests measuring mathematical reasoning, mechanical ability, and problem-solving skills;refusing to accept other people’s solutions;insisting upon solving problems for themselves;learning to think in more independent waysPerformance in theadult society A. so few becoming great scientists B. doing the most important thinking;getting the big salary, the great responsibility, and the powerful job; being chosen for key positionsUnit 131. DictationFor a lot of people, / the word “failure” carries with it / a feeling of coming to an end, / but for th e successful leader, / failure is a beginning, / a seed of hope. / Leaders don’t allow themselves / to be held prisoner by the fear of failure. / They don’t even use the word ”failure,”. / instead they rely on words like “false start, / never failure.”/The lesson understood by captains of industry / is that failure equals learning. / While we can’t say that they exactly welcome failure, / they are uniform in their ability to profit from it. / They use the healthy energy coming from failure / to reach highe r goals. / Almost every “false step” is regarded as an opportunity / and not as the end of the world.2. Listening ExercisesSimply to RelaxA. Listen to a radio program called Faith Radio Online – Simply to Relax. Do as the speaker suggests while listening. And then answer the following two questions1. Why do we need to relax?We are spending too much time on our jobs and extra tasks in life.We need to slow down and reassess what we’re doing and why.2. What are the benefits of relaxation?Relaxation brings us:peace of mind;a calm emotional state of being;improved health;increased energy;far less stress held within the body.B. Listen again. Focus on Faith’s instructions. Supply the missing words.1. Take a deep, slow breath , taking in as much air as you can, as slowly as you can.2. Feel your lungs fill, and then hold the breath for five to ten seconds.3. Let your breath out slowly, feeling the stress leave your body as you exhale.4. Allow your mind to focus on the breathing.5. Take in another deep breath, slowly and surely.6. Hold it for five to ten seconds, and then exhale slowly … slowly … slowly.7. Take another deep breath, very slowly, and hold it in.8. Release it slowly and feel the tension leave your body with the air.9. Do this ten to fifteen times.。
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Have you wished you were better at making a conversation? A great conversationalist is someone who connects with people and makes them feel important. When they talk to you, they make you feel like you're the only person in the room.Becoming a good conversationalist requires knowing three things: first, how to start a conversation; second, how to keep it going; and third, how to end it.Starting a conversation usually means coming up with an opening line or ice breaker. The best kind of ice breaker is one that's positive. A compliment is always a good ice breaker and will usually be appreciated. Any news event is a good ice breaker. The fact is, any opening line will do, as long as it's not negative, and as long as it's not a lie. The best way to entice a person to have a conversation with you is by being sincere and respectful, and letting them know that you are interested in talking to them.Once you've got a conversation going, the best way to keep it going is by asking the other person questions that don't require just a yes or no answer. Ask questions similar to those a reporter might ask to draw a person out; who, what, when, where, why and how questions. You keep asking questions based on the last thing a person says. This is called the "elaboration technique". Once you hit on something you find interesting, keep asking questions in order to get the person to elaborate about the topic as much as possible. A good conversationalist elaborates on the experiences they've had. Instead of saying the party was fun, tell why it was fun. Describe why you had a good time—who was there, what happened, where it was, and how people arranged the party. Go into detail. Description is the best form of communication because it keeps people's interest up and stimulates them.If you started a conversation with another person, and you're having difficulty ending it, there are several signals you can send to the other person that will bring the conversation to its close without hurting anyone's feelings.Breaking eye contact is a discreet signal that the conversation is about to end. Another way to signal is to use transition words like well, or at any rate. You may want to recap all that was said. Whatever you do, don't lie to the other person. If you're not interested in talking to them again, don't mention the possibility of a future meeting just to be polite. That's hypocritical. Instead, you may want to say, "Nice meeting you." And then, leave.Finally, be sure to give the other person a good, firm handshake. The final impression you make can be just as important as the initial one you made.First StoryMy husband and I met in high school. During our senior year, we studies biology together. We talked and laughed a lot during class. One Friday, we Joked that we should go on a date that night. At first, I didn't know if he was serious. He didn't know if I was joking. That night I put on a new dress and waited. He had a more difficult time. He had to knock on the door without knowing if I would be ready or not. But he knocked, and I was ready! That was our first date. This year, we celebrated our fortieth wedding anniversary'Second StoryMy husband and I met one day at an airport. It was Christmas day. I was picking up my friend Bernd. He was coming from Germany to spend the holidays with my family. While we were waiting for his luggage, I heard a man speaking in Italian. I decided to say something to him because I speak Italian.I said, "Buon Natale" which means, "Merry Christmas!" When I spoke in Italian, he said, "Mama mia! Why do you speak Italian? Who are you?" He asked me for my phone number. He called me the next day, and we dated for a year. Then we got married. So be careful who you talk to in the airport!Third StoryMy wife and I met through our parents. Our parents arranged our marriage. Before we got married, my wife and I wanted to meet. Our parents arranged our first meeting in a restaurant. That night, we talked about ourselves and what we wanted in our lives. We talked for hours. We shared our hopes and dreams. After a while, we decided that our parents were right! And we got married.Fourth StoryMy wife and 1 met through a matchmaker. I'm an engineer, and in my field, most people are men. I couldn't meet any women at work. So one day I saw an advertisement for a matchmaking service, and I decided to call. The matchmaker introduced me to many nice women. I enjoyed meeting them, but I didn't meet anyone I wanted to marry. Finally, she introduced me to my wife. I decided not to date any other women because I liked her very much. We enjoyed the same things, and we laughed a lot together. We also had the same goals and values in life. My wife and I were married six years ago, and now we have two children. I'm glad I picked up the phone and called that matchmaker!Among married couples in the U.S., one finds a wide range of living patterns. Some older couples still have traditional marriages, with the man as breadwinner and the woman as homemaker. But most younger women today are not content to be full-time homemakers. The women's liberation movement, which swept the country in the 1960s, changed attitudes and behavior forever. Today's young American woman wants marriage, but she also wants her own identity. She wants what men have always had—a marriage that is important but still allows time to pursue individual goals. The maJority of American wives, even those with children, work outside the home- As a result, the older idea that housework, cooking, and child care are "women's work" is being discarded. In the contemporary American marriage, the husband and wife share both financial and domestic responsibilities.Sharing money-making and housekeeping responsibilities provides a better life for the family. Of course, problems can develop in the two-income family if the husband expects his working wife to be the perfect homemaker that his stay-at-home mother was- Also, there may be arguments if the wife expects her husband to help with household chores, but he is unwilling to do so. In most families, the working wife probably still handles the largest share of the housework, cooking, and child care. but she gets some help from her husband.The contemporary American marriage is also characterized by a relationship of equality and shared decision making. Most American women today will not tolerate a husband who considers himself the boss. The American girl is given freedom and education equal to a boy's. After completing her education, she is able to get a job and support herself. She does not need to marry for financial security. She is self-sufficient and will not accept a submissive role in marriage. When husband and wife are able to share decision making and respect each other's viewpoints, their marriage is probably closer than those of past generations. When they battle for dominance, they're likely to end up in divorce court.“Ring out the old, ring in the new,” wrote Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the nineteenth-century English poet. And that's exactly what Americans do every December 31. New Year's Eve is a time for noise and fun- At home or in restaurants, most Americans drink and dine with friends- At midnight on New Year's Eve, bells ring, horns blow, and friends toast each other with champagne. It's also customary to exchange kisses. New Year's Eve festivities often continue until two or three o'clock in the morning. Many people travel from one party to another to celebrate with several different groups of friends The country's most crowded New Year's Eve celebration takes place in New York City's Times Square. Since 1907, the famous ball-lowering ceremony has been a holiday highlight. To celebrate the arrival of the year 2000, an estimated 2 million people crowded into Times Square, and hundreds of million viewed the scene on TV The huge, 1,070-pound lighted crystal ball began its descent from a 77-foot flagpole at 11:59 p.m. and reached the bottom at exactly midnight. Simultaneously, confetti, balloons, and fireworks brightened the night sky. It was the biggest public event ever held in the city.What do Americans do on New Year's Day? Many sleep late because they stayed up all night long. Many watch TV which offers spectacular parades and football games between champion college teams. From ancient times to the present. New Year's customs have been connected with saying good-bye to the past and looking forward to a better future. Therefore, New Year's Day often inspires people to start new programs and give up bad habits. Some people make New Year's resolutions. People talk about "turning over a new leaf", referring to a clean, blank page or a fresh start. Typical New Year's resolutions are to spend less money, give up smoking, begin a diet, or be nicer to others. It's safe to assume that about half of them are forgotten by January 31'It was a cool autumn evening. Mrs. Brown was sitting in her living room, reading. Suddenly, there was a loud knock on her door, then two or three more knocks. Mrs. Brown put the safety chain on her door. Then she opened the door a little and looked out. There stood three children wearing masks and costumes. When they saw her, they all shouted, "Trick or treat! Money or eats!"Mrs, Brown dropped a candy bar into each child's bag."Thanks for the candy," shouted the children as they ran off to ring another doorbell-"You're welcome," said Mrs. Brown. "Have fun, and don't play any pranks."Every year on October 31. Halloween scenes like this occur throughout the USA. American children love to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. If an adult refuses to supply a treat—candy, cookies, fruit, or money— the children may play a trick. Typical Halloween pranks are soaping windows, writing on doors with crayons, overturning garbage cans, sticking pins into doorbells to keep them ringing, throwing raw eggs, and spraying shaving cream on cars and friends.Halloween is celebrated by nearly all American children, and over 70% of adults also participate in some Halloween activity. College students and other young adults may attend masquerade parties or Halloween parades. Many families carve pumpkins and decorate the outside of their homes with the traditional Halloween symbols. Businesses get into the act, too. Store windows display jack-o'-lanterns, scarecrows, and witches. Servers in restaurants and salespeople in supermarkets and bookstores are often in costume. Many nightclubs and bars encourage customers to come in costume by offering prizes for the best disguisesUINT 4 PART 31. W: Some people say that many TV programs are silly, meaningless, or a waste of time. What do youthink of them, Jim?M: It seems to me that some important social issues—like drugs, divorce and so on—are dealt with fairly realistically and a lot of honest talks can be heard in these programs.Q: What does the man think of the TV programs?2. W: How was the lecture yesterday?M: Well... It was a complete drag.W: How come? Many students seem to be interested inJohnson's lecture.M: But the one yesterday was the pits. It bored me to tears.Q: How does the man think about the lecture yesterday?3. W: Frank, what do you think about your college life?M: Generally speaking, my college years are exciting and rewarding, but they are certainly not easy or carefree. Just about all college students face the pressure of making important career decisions and some anxiety about examinations and grades.Q: What does the man think about his college life?4. W: Wow! This is a marvelous room! Whose idea was it to decorate the room like this?M: It was Jane's.W: I never knew she was good at this. She must be very art-conscious.Q: What does the woman think about Jane now?5. W: I've been reading a lot lately about the issue of women's rights, and I find that is a very hot topicnow.M: It depends on which magazine or paper you read. If it's a women's magazine, just about every article has that as a topic in one way or another.Q: What is the man's response to the woman's saying?6. M: Ann, it's good to see you back. Do you remember when we were kids, we used to go swimmingtogether?W: Yeah. I sure do. I really love this town and I have a lot of good memories from here.M: I want to tell you that we take a lot of pride in the gold medal you won and we are behind you one hundred percent.Q: What does the man think of the woman?7. W: How are you doing since you retired four months ago?M; I thought it would be wonderful to be retired. I have looked forward to this day for thirty years, but now I'm considering volunteering.Q: What does the man feel about his retired days?8. W: Well, it seems that Frank has become quite a famous painter.M: Has he? You know I'm a professional artist myself and I question how much talent Frank has. Q: What conclusion can be drawn from the man's comments?UINT 14 SECTION A1、Miyoko: Hi, Wendy!Wendy: Hello.Miyoko: What's wrong? Are you sick?Wendy: Yeah. I have a really bad headache.Miyoko: Oh. I'm sorry- You want some aspirin?Wendy: No thanks. I'm just gonna go to bed and rest.2、Lisa: Hey girl. What's up?Leslie: Not much. What about you?Lisa: Nuthin' special. Hey, are you okay?Leslie: Yeah. I guess I'm Just really sore from going to the climbing gym yesterday.Lisa: Me, too' 1 guess we overdid it. My back is sore, and 1 have a stiff neck.Leslie: Next time, we'd better stretch after we exercise!Lisa: Yes! Good idea.3、Professor Chavez: Hi, Tony. How are you?Tony: Not so good, Professor Chavez. I think I'm coming down with a bad cold.Professor Chavez: Really? What's wrong?Tony: Well, I have a stuffy nose and a cough.Professor Chavez: Do you have a fever? You look a little warm.Tony: Maybe. I feel kinda hot.Professor Chavez: Tony, you should go home and go to bed- You might have the flu that's been going around.Tony: OK. That sounds like a good idea.Professor Chavez: Remember to drink lots of juice and get lots of rest. I hope you feel better soon!4、Stephanie: Hello?Mom: Stephanie, it's Mom.Stephanie: Hi, Mom.Mom: I just called to. see how you were feeling.Stephanie: Thanks, Mom. Actually, I still have a fever.Mom: Did you take some medicine?Stephanie: Yeah. It's helping.Mom: What about your stomach? Is it still bothering you?Stephanie: Yeah-1 still feel sick to my stomach.Mom; Oh honey, I'm sorry. Is there anything I can do?Stephanie: No thanks, Mom. I feel better just talking to you.5、Brian: Erica, I found that report we were looking for.Erica: Great! Let's take a look at it. Brian: Achoooo!Erica: Oh, Brian, are you still not feeling well?Brian: Yeah. This morning I felt better, but now my head hurts.Erica: Are you getting enough sleep?Brian: 1 slept a lot last night, but I still feel tired.Erica: Listen,Brian. I can handle things here today. Why don't you go home and rest? We can finish this project tomorrow. There's no hurry.Brian: Thanks, Erica. I might just do that.6、Doug; Jenny, wait up!Jenny: Doug! I'm glad to see you. 1 wanted to tell you how much fun I had last weekend.Doug: Yeah. We enjoyed it too. We always enjoy hiking in the mountains. Unfortunately, Mary and I are both scratching like crazy.Jenny; Oh no. Poison oak?Doug: I'm afraid so. We both have a rash on our legs.Jenny: Oh, Doug. That's too bad. Doug: Yeah. We feel really itchy.Jenny: Oh no. we had such a nice day together'Doug: Yeah. We had a good time, too. Next time we'll be more careful1、Doctor: Hello, MicheUe. I'm Dr. Benson.MicheUe: Hi.Doctor: How are you feeling today?Michelle: Not so good.Doctor: Well, what seems to be the problem?Michelle; I have a bad cold.Doctor: I can hear that. How long have you had it?Michelle: About three weeks- Every time I think it's going away, I get sick again.Doctor: OK, Michelle. I'm going to examine you now.2、Doctor: Michelle, we didn't find an infection. That's good. That means that you only have abad cold. That means that you don't need to take any medicine. But I know that youdon't feel very well. I want to ask you some questions, all right?MicheUe: OK.Doctor: Has school been very difficult lately?Michelle: Well . . . not really. I've been drinking a lot of coffee to stay up late to study.Doctor: What about exercise? Have you been able to get any exercise during midterm exam?Michelle: No. I've been studying so much I haven't had time.Doctor: Well, Michelte. It sounds to me as though you've been studying so much that you haven't given your body a chance to get better. When you're sick, you need to payattention to your body. I'm going to give some advice. If you follow my advice, you'llstart to feel better soon. OK?Michelle; OK.Doctor: Well, first, you must sleep more. You need to get at least seven or eight hours of sleep every night. You cannot study well if you don't get enough sleep –Michelle: I know.Doctor: Next, you have to eat better. Your body cannot work well if you don't give it good food.Try to eat more vegetables and fruits. And limit your coffee to two cups a day. Michelle: OK.Doctor: Finally, you should exercise more. Try to exercise at least three times per week. It doesn't have to be running or aerobics. Walking is an excellent exercise and is easy todo. Michelle: All right.Doctor: Any questions?Michelle: So you think I should sleep more, eat better, and exercise more. If I do those things, I'll feel better?Doctor: And you won't get sick as often, Michelle.Michelle: Thanks a lot. Doctor.Doctor: You're very welcome, Michelle. Take care.Most people know that exercise is important. But many people don't exercise. In this announcement you will hear the five most common reasons why people don't exercise. You will also hear some easy solutions.The first problem? No time. "I don't have any time to exercise. I'm too busy." But you don't need a lot of time to exercise. Short periods of exercise are just as good as long periods of exercise. The solution? You should take two or three short walks every day. For example, ten minutes in the morning, ten minutes at lunch, and ten minutes after dinner.Next, money. "I don't have money to go to a gym. 1 don't have money to buy expensive shoes." No problem. You don't have to spend money to exercise. All you need is a street and comfortable clothes. Our solution? Walk. Don't drive. For instance, walk to the store, to the library, to the bank. Walking is free and easy.The third most common reason is bad weather. "It's raining. It's too hot. It's snowing." Here's a solution. Exercise inside. For example, turn on some music. Dance. Or clean the house. You can go to the shopping mall and walk fast.Fourth, people say they're tired. "I'm too tired to exercise. I'll exercise when I have more energy." But exercise gives you energy. Most people feel too tired because they don't exercise. The solution? Exercise every day. Take a walk. Go for a bike ride. Run around the block. You'll feel great! And you won't feel tired.Finally, some people feel embarrassed. "I feel silly exercising. I don't have a great body." Listen to this solution: Don't feel bad; you should feel great! You're taking care of your body. Little by little, you will feel better. Just do it!You have heard the five reasons why people don't exercise. More importantly, you have heard five solutions to overcome these problems. Now that you have heard this message, go out and exercise! Good luck.。
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全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题及答案
全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题及答案一、听力部分题目一[听力材料]1.What does the woman want to do?A. Visit a museum.B. Go shopping.C. Have a coffee.2.What is the man doing?A. Taking pictures.B. Writing a report.C. Doing some research.3.What did the man say he had just done?A. Made a phone call.B. Checked his email.C. Talked to his boss.[答案解析]1. A2. A3. B题目二[听力材料]1.What does the man suggest that they do?A. Watch a movie.B. Go to a concert.C. Have a party.2.How long will the concert last?A. About an hour.B. About two hours.C. About three hours.3.What does the woman say about the singer?A. She is very popular.B. She is not very good.C. She has a great voice. [答案解析]1. A2. B3. C二、阅读理解部分题目一[文章]Researchers have developed a new technique that could help treat cancer by using an electric field to guide cancer-fighting medication directly to tumors. The team used microscopic particles called nanovesicles (small enough to enter the bloodstream) to deliver chemotherapy drugs specifically to cancer cells. These nanovesicles were then activated with an electric field, causing them to pass through the blood vessels and into the tumors themselves.题目What is the new technique that researchers have developed?A. A way to guide electric fields to tumors.B. A technique to deliver chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells.C. A method to activate microscopic particles.[答案解析]B题目二[文章]The rising cost of housing in big cities is driving workers to move to smaller towns. For many, the decision to leave urban areas is not only about money, but also about improving their quality of life.题目Why are workers moving to smaller towns?A. Because of the rising cost of housing in big cities.B. Because they want to live in a quieter environment.C. Because they want to be closer to nature.[答案解析]A三、翻译部分题目一[中文]一旦这种新技术被用于生产，它将彻底改变这个行业。
2013年北京体育大学考研硕士研究生英语复试试题
2013年北京体育大学考研英语复试试题适用体育人文社会学、体育教育训练学、民族传统体育、运动人体科学、全日制体育硕士第一部分：听力(第1~15题，每题2分，共30分)Directions: In this section, you will hear15 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the several choices, and decide which the best answer is.1. A) The man should try to be more understanding.B) The man’s wife should be more understanding.C) The man’s negative attitude may be derived from his childhood.D) The pessimism of man’s wife may be the r esult of her past experiences.2. A) A snowstorm. B) An earthquake. C) A traffic accident. D) A hurricane.3. A) The two speakers are classmates.B) The man is majoring in elementary education.C) The woman is majoring in elementary education.D) The two speakers got to know each other in a class.4. A) She’s got a stomachache. B) She feels perfectly fine.C) She’s going to get married.D) She’s going to have a baby.5. A) It is the best city he’s ever visited. B) It was worse than he had expected.C) It is difficult to get around in the city. D) The hotel service is terrible in the city.6. A) To encourage them. B) To stop them immediately.C) To give some explanation.D) To leave them alone.7. A) Unemployment. B) Family breakup.C) Mental problems. D) Drinking.8. A) The woman is the man’s boss.B) The man is the woman’s husband.C) The woman is the headmaster of a school.D) The woman wants to know something about a student.9. A) They are attending a concert. B) They are negotiating about a price.C) They are planning to go for a date. D) They are buying something for their firm.10. A) The man is a football fan. B) The man needs the woman’s help.C) The man didn’t watch TV last night.D) The man often has power failure at home. Section B11. A) By studying many, many sick people. B) By studying people who didn’t get sick.C) By studying lateral thinking. D) With help from Dr. de Bono.12. A) Never giving up. B) Getting help from others.C) Moving sideways. D) Changing you point of view.13. A) The aggressive attitude of vertical thinking. B) Traditionally western lateral thinking.C) A way to change your point of view. D) How Edward de Bono likes to solve problems.14. A) To discuss a major medical breakthroughB) To introduce a new concept of problem solvingC) To talk about the life of Edward de BonoD) To control Eastern and Western ways of thinking15. A) In the early 18th century. B) In the late 18th century.C) In the early 19th century. D) In the late 19th century.第二部分：词汇选项(第16~30题，每题2分，共30分)16. On my way to school, I saw people ______ advertisements and sample products.A. conveyingB. creatingC. discardingD. distributing17. We ______ Edison’s success to his intelligence and hard work..A. subjectB. attributeC. oweD. refer18. I sugested he should _____ himself to his new conditions.A. adaptB. adoptC. regulateD. suit19. I can’t ______ why she married a man like th at.A. reason outB. figure outC. make out ofD. take out20. I know the place is a _______, but make yourself at home.A. disorderB. paradiseC. messD. palace21. He ______ me goodbye from the train window.A. wavedB. shookC. swungD. swayed22. I think he will come to find us, so we ______ where we are.A. may as well stayB. may stay as wellC. as well may stayD. as may say well23. The boy, wanting to be independent, _____ his father’s offer of help.A. turned downB. turned fromC. turned awayD. turned against24. There were no tickets ______ for Friday’s performance.A. enableB. responsibleC. possibleD. available25. Many people complain of the rapid ______ of modern life.A. rateB. speedC. paceD. growth26. Although the traffic is not busy, he likes to drive at a _______ speed.A. spareB. fastC. modestD. moral27. I can’t _______ this gentle young woman with the radical political essays she has written.A. anticipateB. participateC. associateD. contract28. I recognize the face but can’t _______ her name.A. regainB. remakeC. reunionD. recall29. The president’s speech was really brilliant. Do you think it was _____ by himself or by someone else?A. composedB. arguedC. assignedD. violated30. I’m going to ______ those books if you’ve finished reading them.A. discardB. approachC. huntD. sponsor第三部分：阅读理解(第31-40题，每题2分，共20分)Passage OneDogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They spoil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong things. The key to preventing or treating behavior problem is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.raining is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of “come here, sit”, it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the dog pack by using extreme measures. You can teach your dog its subordinate role by teachingit to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you pleasantly if they accept that you are in charge.Tainting should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and more safely allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.31. B ehavior problems of dogs are believed to _______.A) worsen in modern societyB) be just part of their natureC) occur when they go wildD) present at threat to the community32. T he primary purpose of obedience training is to ________.A) enable the dog to regain its normal behaviorB) teach the dog to perform clever tricksC) make the dog aware of its owner’s authorityD) provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior33. E ffective communication between a dog and its owner is _______.A) an extreme measure in obedience trainingB) a good way to teach the dog new tricksC) the foundation for dogs to perform tasksD) essential to solve the dog’s behavior problems34. W hy do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?A) To show their willingness to obey.B) To show their affection for their masters.C) To avoid being punished.D) To win leadership of the dog pack.35. W hen a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner________.A) will enjoy a better family life.B) can give the dog more freedomC) can give the dog more rewardsD) will have more confidence in himselfPassage Two:Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up.As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing,but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.As he got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?"The young man paused, looking up and replied, "Throwing starfish (海星) in the ocean."" I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" "The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don't throw them in they'll die." "But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can't possibly make a difference!"The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked another starfish and threw it into the ocean, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference for that one."There is something very special in each and every one of us. All of us have a natural ability to make a difference. If we can become aware of that ability, we will get through the strength of our images the power to shape the future.All of us must find our starfish. If we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be wonderful.36. B efore he began writing, the wise man would ________.A) take a walk along the shoreB) go swimming in the oceanC) have a walk and pick up starfish on the beachD) look down the beach and enjoy the scene37. O ne day, the wise man saw the young man ________.A) dancing along the beachB) walking along the beach.C) picking up starfish for saleD) trying to save as many starfish as possible38. I n the last but one paragraph, "something very special" refers to ________.A) the ability to make decisionsB) the strength of imagesC) starfish that the young man threw back to the oceanD) our ability to have an effect on the future39. W hich of the following statements is true according to the passage?A) The wise man and the young man shared the same opinion on the subject ofstarfish.B) The young man disagreed with the wise man on the subject of starfish.C) The wise man thought it impossible to save any of the starfish on the beach.D) The young man was unaware of his ability to make a difference for starfish.40. T he writer told this story in order to tell us that ________.A) everyone of us is cleverB) all of us can help to shape our futureC) wise men are sometimes stupidD) young people are actually wiser than old people第四部分：Writing（共20分）Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write a composition on the topic: How to make Campus Life Colorful and Meaningful. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below:1.大学校园生活应当多姿多彩。
研究生复试自我介绍英语(优秀8篇)
研究生复试自我介绍英语（优秀8篇）研究生复试自我介绍英语篇一Hello，my name is chemistry class 09，Department of materials and chemical and chemical engineering，Soochow UniversityIt is a great honor for me to have this opportunity to participate in the insurance research interview。
I hope that I will be able to successfully enter the Ministry of education through my own efforts to complete the upcoming Graduate StudiesI come from Jiang su city of Yangzhou Province，high school has been appointed class monitor，has won the good student，Yangzhou San Haosheng。
During the University，in the Department of leadership，the Communist Youth League under the care of a teacher，my classmates，you learn a lot，a lot。
In learning：won the national inspirational scholarship，Soochow University people's comprehensive three scholarships，state grants。
At work：material department served as chairman of the student union，chemistry class vice monitor，organizations in the school，of all kinds of large—scale activities，serious and responsible work。
考研复试英语听力真题
考研复试英语听力真题1、The car is _______. It needs washing. [单选题] *A. cleanB. dirty(正确答案)C. oldD. new2、—Are these your sheep? [单选题] *A）on grass at the foot of the hill.(正确答案)B. feedC.is fedD. is feeding3、Don’t play games on the computer all day. It’s ______ for your eyes. [单选题] *A. bad(正确答案)B. usefulC. helpfulD. thankful4、Bliss, who worked in an information centre, began to work on the book in 1 [单选题] *A. 策划B. 上班C. 写作(正确答案)D. 销售5、28．—Where is Fujian Province?—It’s ________ the southeast of China. [单选题] * A．in (正确答案)B．onC．toD．at6、July hardly joins in any class activities,_____? [单选题] *A. does she(正确答案)B. doesn't sheC. didn't sheD. is she7、The yellow bag _______ me. [单选题] *A. belong toB. belongs to(正确答案)C. belongD. belongs8、The strawberries ______ fresh. Can I taste (品尝) one?（）[单选题] *A. watchB. tasteC. soundD. look(正确答案)9、42．—________ meat do you want?—Half a kilo. [单选题] * A．How much(正确答案)B．How manyC．WhatD．Which10、I’m _______ I must be leaving now. [单选题] *A. afraid(正确答案)B. thinkC. thoughtD. free11、You can't see many _____ in a hospital. [单选题] *A. man nurseB. men nurses(正确答案)C. men nurseD. man nurses12、We _______ play basketball after school. [单选题] *A. were used toB. used to(正确答案)C. use toD. are used to13、Alice is fond of playing ____ piano while Henry is interested in listening to ___ music. [单选题] *A. the, /(正确答案)B. the, theC. the, aD. /, the14、The huntsman caught only a（）of the deer before it ran into the woods. [单选题] *A. gazeB. glareC. glimpse(正确答案)D. stare15、There may be something wrong with her _______. She can’t see things clearly. [单选题] *A. eyes(正确答案)B. earsC. mouthD. nose16、There _______ some milk in the glass. [单选题] *A. is(正确答案)B. areC. haveD. has17、My sister _______ listen to music when she was doing her homework．[单选题] *A. used to(正确答案)B. use toC. is used toD. uses to18、_________ along the old Silk Road is an interesting and rewarding experience. [单选题]*A. TravelB. Traveling(正确答案)C. Having traveledD. Traveled19、88．Sorry. I don’t know the way? ? ? ? ? ?Dongfeng Cinema. [单选题] *A．byB．ofC．to(正确答案)D．for20、I don’t know how to improve my English. Can I ask you for some _______? [单选题] *A. answersB. advice(正确答案)C. questionsD. words21、28．The question is very difficult. ______ can answer it. [单选题] *A．EveryoneB．No one(正确答案)C．SomeoneD．Anyone22、—Where are you going, Tom? —To Bill's workshop. The engine of my car needs _____. [单选题] *A. repairing(正确答案)B. repairedC. repairD. to repair23、We moved to the front row_____we could hear and see better. [单选题] *A. so asB. so that(正确答案)C. becauseD. such that24、His father always _______ by subway. [单选题] *A. go to workB. go to schoolC. goes to bedD. goes to work(正确答案)25、Don’t talk _______. Your grandmother is sleeping now. [单选题] *A. happilyB. nearlyC. loudly(正确答案)D. hardly26、24．I often ask my English teacher some questions ________ e-mail. [单选题] * A．by(正确答案)B．inC．forD．with27、—______ Tom play the piano?—Yes, very well. （）[单选题] *A. Can(正确答案)B. MayC. MustD. Should28、Mrs. Black is on her way to England. She will _______ in London on Sunday afternoon. [单选题] *A. reachB. attendC. arrive(正确答案)D. get29、______this story, and you will realize that not everything can be bought with money. [单选题] *A. ReadingB. ReadC. To readD.Being read(正确答案)30、98．There is a post office ______ the fruit shop and the hospital. [单选题] *A．atB．withC．between(正确答案)D．among。
研究生复试英语面试听力口语测试问题总结
在自我介绍完了老师就会开始问你问题这里列出一些常见的问题，可以认真准备。
注意在准备的过程中，要结合自己的经历和见解来准备答案，让自己回答的问题和整个的自我介绍融为一个整体。
要不然很容易被考官抓住把柄，问个没完，很容易因紧张而露出马脚。
在每一年的面试中都会有很多相同的问题，这些问题看起来很平常，却有很多陷阱，一不小心就会被考官抓主小辫子了。
回答这些常见的看起来很平常的问题，是很有艺术的。
传统面试问题( Sample Traditional Interview Questions )1 、“What can you tell me about yourself? ”( 关“于你自己，你能告诉我些什么？”)This is not an invitation to give your life history. The interviewer is looking for clues about your character, qualifications, ambitions, and motivations.这一问题如果面试没有安排自我介绍的时间的话。
这是一个必问的问题。
考官并不希望你大谈你的个人历史。
是在寻找有关你性格、资历、志向和生活动力的线索。
The following is a good example of a positive response. n high school Iwas involved in competitive sports and I always tried to improve in each sport I participated in. As a college student, I worked in a clothing store part-time andfound that I could sell things easily.The sale was important,but for me,it was even more important to make sure that the customer was satisfied.It was not long before customers came back to the store and specifically asked for me to help them. I'm very competitive and it means a lot to me to be the best.”下面是一个积极正面回答的好例子：“在高中我参加各种竞争性体育活动，并一直努力提高各项运动的成绩。
Unit 13研究生英语 听力原文
Unit 13 Marketing StrategiesSection TelemarketingDirections:Listen to a telephone call from a telemarketer. As you listen choose the best answer for each question.Man: Hello. Telemarketer: Good evening, Sir. Is this Mr. Charles Philips?Man: Yes, it is.Telemarketer: Well, Mr. Phillips. This evening, I'm calling to offer you a special discount on ...Man: Ah, no, let me guess. You want to sell a subscription to the newspaper or a great deal on airfare to Hawaii, right? [Well, . . . ]. Or, you want to offer me an unbelievable bargain on flamenco dance lessons.Telemarketer: No, no, actually…Mr. Jones. [Huh?] Oh, sorry. That was the last guy. [Ah, great.] Uh, we want to offer you a free trial membership to our sports club downtown at the introductory price of $39.95Man: Thirty-nine ninety-five?'? I thought you said free! Uh, listen. I'm not interested. Telemarketer: Well, it includes unlimited access to all our facilities, including the gym, weight room, racketball courts, and swimming pool.Man: Again, I'm not interested. I have my own fitness program I do around the house Telemarketer: anyway. Well, this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal.Man: Nah. Like I said, I'll pass this time. And please put me on your "don't call" list. Telemarketer: Okay. It'll take between four and six months before your name will be removed from our database. [Months?!?] You might be called by another representative during that time.Man: Ah, man. Ah, greatTelemarketer: Have a nice evening, Mr. Williams.Man: Ah. man.Section B Describing New ProductsDirections:Listen to sales representatives describing new products. Are these products selling well? Complete the chart below.Salesperson 1OK, our new subzero sleeping bag here has a patented design, and it has revolutionary filling. We've had it tested by hikers and campers in subzero temperatures. And they're not only happy with the warmth, but they're also very pleased with how light it is. Now, our bags also take up less room than the bulkier, heavier sleeping bags you're used to, so campers don't have to sacrifice any of their equipment. We found that people who are new to hiking didn't like the term "subzero" because the idea of being outdoors when it's that cold is not very appealing. So, now we just emphasize how warm and lightweight it is, and it's selling better than any other sleeping bag!Salesperson 2You know, I first thought that this compact, portable electronic dictionary was going to sell really well—especially with the back-to-school market. You know, all school kids need to check a dictionary, right? Well, it Just doesn't seem to be taking off. I'm finding out that more and more kids these days have computers. And you know that computers have software with dictionaries, and most word-processing programs have spell check. Then I thought, "OK, there are still people who like to write the old-fashioned way, with pen and paper." Well, a number of those people have told me that they still like the old-fashioned dictionaries, too.Salesperson 3We sell this really neat remote-control device that sends out a signal to start your car. It even lets you heat it up before you have to go out. That's a really great feature in the winter. So often, you know, people complain about how long it takes to warm up the car. People hate being cold . . . and they hate having to wait even more! This gizmo sells really well during the winter holidays.Section C QuestionnaireDirections: Listen to a dialogue between a market researcher and a consumer. As you listen, complete the form with the information you hear.Woman: Yes?Man: Oh, good morning, Madam. I'm from Pestaway Market Research. I'm doingconsumer research in this area. I wonder if you'd mind telling me—do you use Pestaway in your home?Woman: Pestaway? Oh—the insecticide thing. Well, yes, as a matter of fact, I do,Man: What do you use it for. Madam? Fleas, ants, cockroaches, woodworm?Woman: Oh, cockroaches. This is an old house, you see, and we often get cockroaches in the kitchen. I tried scrubbing and disinfecting but it didn't seem to be much good, and then 1 heard a commercial about Pestaway, so I thought I'd try that.Man: Was that on 'IV?Woman: No, it was radio—one of those early morning shows.Man: You heard it advertised on the radio. Fine. And you say you use it in the kitchen. Do you use it anywhere else in the house? In the bathroom, say?Woman: Oh, no we've never had any trouble anywhere else. We get the odd wasp in the summer sometimes, but I don't bother about them. It's the cockroaches I don't like—nasty, creepy-crawly things.Man: And you find Pestaway does the trick?Woman: Well, yes, it's quite good. It gets rid of most of them. Man: How long have you been using it, Madam?Man: Every six weeks or so. I see. Where do you buy your Pestaway, Madam?Supermarket? Chemist?Woman: Oh, no. I get it at the litde shop at the end of this street. They stock practically everything. It means taking a bus if I want to go to the supermarket.Man: Well, thank you very much. Madam. Oh, could I have your name please? Woman: Mrs. Egcrton—Mary Egerton—that's E-G-E-R-T-0-N.Man: E-G-E-R-T-0-N. And the address is 12, Holly Crescent, Peterford?Woman: That's right.Man: Might I ask your age. Madam?Woman: Oh—well—er—just put down I'm over fifty.Man: As you like, Mrs. Egerton. And occupation—housewife?Woman: Well, I used to be a telephonist before I married. I had a very good job with the Post Office, but what with a husband to look after and four children to bring up, itdoesn't leave you much time, does it?Man: Occupation—"housewife". Well, thank you very much for your time, Madam. You've been most helpful.Part III Listening Comprehension TestDirections:In this section, you will hear two talks. Complete the sentences and answer the questions below. You will hear each talk twice. At the end of each talk therewill be a 3-minute pause, during which time you are asked to write down youranswers briefly. You now have 25 seconds to read the questions or sentencesbelow.Talk OnePackaging is an important form of advertising. A package can sometimes motivate someone to buy a product. For example, a small child might ask for a breakfast food that comes in a box with a picture of a TV character. The child is more interested in the picture than in the breakfast food. Pictures for children to color or cut out, games printed on a package, or small gifts inside a box also motivate many children to buy products—or to ask their parents for them.Some packages suggest that a buyer will get something for nothing. Food products sold in reusable containers are examples of this. Although a similar product in a plain container might cost less, people often prefer to buy the product in a reusable glass or dish, because they believe the container is free. However, the cost of the container is added to the cost of the product.The size of a package also motivates a buyer. Maybe the package has "Economy Size" or "Family Size" printed on it. This suggests that the large size has the most product for the least money. But that is not always true. To find out, a buyer has to know how the product is sold and the price of the basic unit.The information on the package should provide some answers. But the important thing for any buyer to remember is that a package is often an advertisement. The words and pictures do not tell the whole story. Only the product inside can do that.Question 1. According to the passage, what is the meaning of the word "motivate"? Question 2. What does 'A buyer will get something for nothing" most probably mean? Question 3. Why do people prefer to buy the product in a reusable glass or dish?Talk TwoMarshall Field's, a department store in Chicago, has long used the motto: "Give the lady what she wants." Finding out what the customer wants is one of the problems marketing research tries to solve. Marketing research has been defined as trying to analyze marketing problems scientifically. It studies people as buyers and sellers, examining their habits, attitudes, preferences, dislikes, and purchasing power. It often studies specific groups of people, such as teenagers, high-income groups, or senior citizens.Marketing research is divided into a number of sub-areas. Advertising research attempts to find out the effectiveness of advertising. It also seeks to learn the best media for advertising specific products: television, newspapers, radio, magazines, billboards, and others. Market analysis tries to identify and measure markets for specific products and to estimate sales potential. Markets may be differentiated by population groups or by geography. Some types of clothing are more likely to sell in Florida and California than in the northern Midwest. Some cosmetics will appeal more to black customers than to white customers. Performance analysis helps a company learn how well it is meeting its goals of sales and profits. Product research covers the whole area of new product development.Marketing research is an expensive undertaking, and its costs are built into the prices of products.Unit 14 About HealthSection A Talking about SymptomsDirections: Listen to the conversations. Check off all the symptoms you hear. You may hear more than one symptom for each.Conversation 1Miyoko: Hi, Wendy!Wendy: Hello.Miyoko: What's wrong? Are you sick?Wendy: Yeah. I have a really bad headache.Miyoko: Oh. I'm sorry- You want some aspirin?Wendy: No thanks. I'm just gonna go to bed and rest.Conversation 2Lisa: Hey girl. What's up?Leslie: Not much. What about you?Lisa: Nuthin' special. Hey, are you okay?Leslie: Yeah. I guess I'm Just really sore from going to the climbing gym yesterday. Lisa: Me, too' 1 guess we overdid it. My back is sore, and 1 have a stiff neck.Leslie: Next time, we'd better stretch after we exercise!Lisa: Yes! Good idea.Conversation 3Professor Chavez: Hi, Tony. How are you?Tony: Not so good, Professor Chavez. I think I'm coming down with a bad cold.Professor Chavez: Really? What's wrong?Tony: Well, I have a stuffy nose and a cough.Professor Chavez: Do you have a fever? You look a little warm.Tony: Maybe. I feel kinda hot.Professor Chavez: Tony, you should go home and go to bed- You might have the flu that's been going around.Tony: OK. That sounds like a good idea.Professor Chavez: Remember to drink lots of juice and get lots of rest. I hope you feel better soon!Conversation 4Stephanie: Hello?Mom: Stephanie, it's Mom.Stephanie: Hi, Mom.Mom: I just called to. see how you were feeling.Stephanie: Thanks, Mom. Actually, I still have a fever.Mom: Did you take some medicine?Stephanie: Yeah. It's helping.Mom: What about your stomach? Is it still bothering you?Stephanie: Yeah-1 still feel sick to my stomach.Mom; Oh honey, I'm sorry. Is there anything I can do?Stephanie: No thanks, Mom. I feel better just talking to you.Conversation 5Brian: Erica, I found that report we were looking for.Erica: Great! Let's take a look at it. Brian: Achoooo!Erica: Oh, Brian, are you still not feeling well?Brian: Yeah. This morning I felt better, but now my head hurts.Erica: Are you getting enough sleep?Brian: 1 slept a lot last night, but I still feel tired.Erica: Listen,Brian. I can handle things here today. Why don't you go home and rest? We can finish this project tomorrow. There's no hurry.Brian: Thanks, Erica. I might just do that.Conversation 6Doug; Jenny, wait up!Jenny: Doug! I'm glad to see you. 1 wanted to tell you how much fun I had last weekend. Doug: Yeah. We enjoyed it too. We always enjoy hiking in the mountains. Unfortunately, Mary and I are both scratching like crazy.Jenny; Oh no. Poison oak?Doug: I'm afraid so. We both have a rash on our legs.Jenny: Oh, Doug. That's too bad. Doug: Yeah. We feel really itchy.Jenny: Oh no. we had such a nice day together'Doug: Yeah. We had a good time, too. Next time we'll be more careful-Section B Talking to a DoctorDirections:Listen to a conversation between a doctor and a student. First check off the health problem you hear. Then write down the three things the doctor advisesthe student to do. Write complete sentences.Part 1Doctor: Hello, MicheUe. I'm Dr. Benson.MicheUe: Hi.Doctor: How are you feeling today?Michelle: Not so good.Doctor: Well, what seems to be the problem?Michelle; I have a bad cold.Doctor: I can hear that. How long have you had it?Michelle: About three weeks- Every time I think it's going away, I get sick again. Doctor: OK, Michelle. I'm going to examine you now.Part 2Doctor: Michelle, we didn't find an infection. That's good. That means that you only have a bad cold. That means that you don't need to take any medicine. But Iknow that you don't feel very well. I want to ask you some questions, all right? MicheUe: OK.Doctor: Has school been very difficult lately?Michelle: Well . . . not really. I've been drinking a lot of coffee to stay up late to study. Doctor: What about exercise? Have you been able to get any exercise during midterm exam?Michelle: No. I've been studying so much I haven't had time.Doctor: Well, Michelte. It sounds to me as though you've been studying so much that you haven't given your body a chance to get better. When you're sick, you needto pay attention to your body. I'm going to give some advice. If you follow myadvice, you'll start to feel better soon. OK?Michelle; OK.Doctor: Well, first, you must sleep more. You need to get at least seven or eight hours ofsleep every night. You cannot study well if you don't get enough sleep –Michelle: I know.Doctor: Next, you have to eat better. Your body cannot work well if you don't give it good food. Try to eat more vegetables and fruits. And limit your coffee to twocups a day.Michelle: OK.Doctor: Finally, you should exercise more. Try to exercise at least three times per week.It doesn't have to be running or aerobics. Walking is an excellent exercise and iseasy to do. Michelle: All right.Doctor: Any questions?Michelle: So you think I should sleep more, eat better, and exercise more. If I do those things, I'll feel better?Doctor: And you won't get sick as often, Michelle.Michelle: Thanks a lot. Doctor.Doctor: You're very welcome, Michelle. Take care.Section C Exercise Information LineDirections: You will hear a short lecture on why people don't exercise. It is from a health telephone information line. Listen carefully for sequence words and phrases tounderstand the lecture. Write down the five reasons why people do not exercise. Healthphone Topic 364: ExerciseMost people know that exercise is important. But many people don't exercise. In this announcement you will hear the five most common reasons why people don't exercise. You will also hear some easy solutions.The first problem? No time. "I don't have any time to exercise. I'm too busy." But you don't need a lot of time to exercise. Short periods of exercise are just as good as long periods of exercise. The solution? You should take two or three short walks every day. For example, ten minutes in the morning, ten minutes at lunch, and ten minutes after dinner.Next, money. "I don't have money to go to a gym. 1 don't have money to buy expensive shoes." No problem. You don't have to spend money to exercise. All you need is a street and comfortable clothes. Our solution? Walk. Don't drive. For instance, walk to thestore, to the library, to the bank. Walking is free and easy.The third most common reason is bad weather. "It's raining. It's too hot. It's snowing." Here's a solution. Exercise inside. For example, turn on some music. Dance. Or clean the house. You can go to the shopping mall and walk fast.Fourth, people say they're tired. "I'm too tired to exercise. I'll exercise when I have more energy." But exercise gives you energy. Most people feel too tired because they don't exercise. The solution? Exercise every day. Take a walk. Go for a bike ride. Run around the block. You'll feel great! And you won't feel tired.Finally, some people feel embarrassed. "I feel silly exercising. I don't have a great body." Listen to this solution: Don't feel bad; you should feel great! You're taking care of your body. Little by little, you will feel better. Just do it!You have heard the five reasons why people don't exercise. More importantly, you have heard five solutions to overcome these problems. Now that you have heard this message, go out and exercise! Good luck.Part III Listening Comprehension TestDirections: In this section, you will hear a short lecture about ways to stay healthy. Take notes while you listen. You will hear the lecture read to you twice. At the end ofthe lecture there will be a 3-minute pause, during which time you are asked towrite down your answers briefly.This lecture will give you advice on how to stay healthy. It will cover ten ways to stay healthy.First, exercise every day. Exercise will help you to maintain your weight. It will also help you to prevent health problems such as cancer and heart disease. Finally, exercise makes you feel good! So get a little exercise every day.Second, get enough sleep. Most people don't get enough sleep. But sleep helps you to think clearly and do good work. Your body needs to rest. Then you have energy to do you best. So try to sleep at least seven or eight hours every night.Third, eat green things. All green food is good for you. For example, spinach, broccoli, green beans, artichokes, kale, cabbage, green apples, and grapes. Fruits and vegetables arevery important to your health. So eat some green things today'Fourth, don't smoke. Smoking causes cancer and other diseases. It can hurt your friends and family when you smoke. It costs a lot of money. So don't smoke.Fifth, don't drink a lot of alcohol. Alcohol can cause a lot of problems. Many car accidents are caused by alcohol. Alcohol can make you overweight. So drink a little if you like, but don't drink a lot.Sixth, wear a seat belt. Many people are injured or killed because they aren't wearing a seat belt. Don't drive with anyone who is not wearing a seal belt. And make sure your passengers are all wearing a seat belt before you drive. Buckle up!Seventh, drink lots of water. Everyone should drink 6~8 glasses of water every day. Your body needs water to work well. Water also has no calories. People who drink a lot of water don't feel as hungry. So drink up!Eighth, visit your doctor for regular checkups. During a checkup your doctor can give you tests and check your health. Many serious health problems are found during a regular checkup. So don't go to the doctor only when you are sick. See the doctor once a year for a checkup.Ninth, reduce stress- Stress causes many serious health problems. It affects your personal and professional lives. Try to have less stress in your life. Relax more! Stress less.Tenth, spend time with friends and family. We all need to enjoy our life with others. Your friends and family will make you feel good. If you feel good, you will stay healthy! So make time for your loved ones.。
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在准备自我介绍时，需要注意的问题有：你的名字，你原来的毕业院校，你平时的爱好兴趣等，现在所报考的专业，你为什么报考该专业，你对该专业怎样的感兴趣，对当前该专业发展的简短评价，以及你准备以怎样的态度去研究该专业等等。
如果可以的话，去找一个英语程度比较好的伙伴或朋友帮忙。
毕竟准备好的东西说起来比较流利，更会给考官们留下极好的印象。
口语测试时，考官还有可能会问及你的专业问题。
且拿作者本人来说，当时就被问到对英语哪方面感兴趣，为什么？同学们，问题看似简单，但是潜台词是要问你想要学习语言学，翻译，还是文学方面？先说出自己特别感兴趣的方面，再加上一些个人对于这几方面的理解，那么高分就唾手可得了（当然还得口语基本功扎实才行啊）！但是如果你的专业词汇不过关，所要表达的内容表达不出来，那么你现在就可以多准备点专业词汇的英文说法，总结出一个篇章来。
也可以在自我介绍部分多说说，如果说得足够流利的话，那么一定会给自己加分的哦！（来源：考研教育网）
最后，口语考试的话题选择随机性比较大，要准备好可能会被直接问到或者被拓展提到的话题做好准备。
建议同学们可以在关注时事的同时，积累一些关于背景文化知识的阅读素材，这些材料也很有可能会派上用场的！
总之，再难打的仗，也有可以被攻克的那一刻；再难死的敌
人也有他的软肋。
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2011-2012-2研究生听力试卷A卷Part I••Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear several statements. Each statement will be read only once. Then there will be apause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B) , C) and D), and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have just heard. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.1. A) Let’s start to work.B) Let’s stop working.C) Let’s stop working and have some drink.D) We’ll not stop working.2. A) I paid $1.20. B) I paid $1.80. C) I paid $3.00. D) I paid 60 cents.3. A) Flight 40 takes off at 8:14.B) Flight 14 leaves Washington at 8:40.C) The Washington flight leaves at 8:40.D) There are 14 flights at 8:40.4. A) We meet every Friday. C) We meet once every 14 days.B) We will fly to meet each other. D) We meet each other on Friday.5. A) He learned to cook. C) He hated cooking.B) He liked cooking. D) He thought cooking was boring.6. A) Mrs Jones doesn’t have any tea.C) Mrs Jones is not in.B) Mrs Jones needs to get some tea. D) Mrs Jones is buying some tea.7. A) Only Elizabeth felt surprised. C) He didn’t surprise anybody.B) Elizabeth surprised everyone. D) Elizabeth wasn’t surprised.8. A) He visited there a long time ago.B) He was eager to visit there.C) He has stayed there for months.D) He felt alone staying there for months.9. A) He lived in Beijing in the past. C) He has never been to Beijing.B) Now he lives in Beijing. D) His father used to live in Beijing.10. A) Bob enjoys swimming most.B) Bob enjoys lying on the beach most.C) Bob likes swimming and then sitting in the sun best.D) To Bob, swimming and sitting on the beach are a waste of time.11. A) John was born on the 15th. C) John was born on the 13th.B) John was born on the 30th. D) John was born in 1930.12. A) She still knew very little about the new machine.B) She was eager to learn how to operate the machine.C) She gradually learned how to operate the machine.D) The machine was too complicated for her to operate.13. A) We had no idea what our weather would be like.B) We preferred hot weather to cold one.C) We had very pleasant weather during our vacation.D) We didn’t enjoy our vacation due to bad weather.14. A) While dinner was cooking, we went to the store.B) We cooked dinner, visited the store and slept.C) After shopping, we had dinner and slept.D) We ate and then were too tired to shop.15. A) I don’t mind watching commercials on TV.B) I find commercials much fun to me.C) I really hate TV commercials.D) I am annoyed at the noise on TV.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear several short and long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line throughthe centre.16. A) He can do the work himself.B) He is an automobile mechanic.C) He is going to send the car to the garage.D) He is going to have his car repaired.17. A) She hasn’t gone traveling for weeks.B) She likes to take long trips.C) She prefers not to go traveling on weekends.D) She takes a long time to plan her trips.18. A) He wants neither the white shoes nor the black ones.B) He can’t make up his mind because he likes them both.C) He prefers the white ones.D) He prefers the black ones.19. A) Some wonderful ideas. C) Seeing a film.B) Buying a gift. D) Decorating her mother’s room.20. A) Take a vacation. C) Enjoy the coffee break.B) Work overtime. D) Stay home for a long time.21. A) In a bank. C) In a news agency.B) In a fashion designing company. D) In an advertisement company.22. A) In a restaurant. B) On a farm. C) In a clinic. D) In an office.23. A) She thought the lecture was a little too long.B) She wanted to have more time for discussing the lecture.C) She didn’t like to discuss the lecture.D) She likes discussion.24. A) Two hours. B) Less than an hour. C) Thirty minutes. D) More than an hour.25. A) Five minutes. B) Ten minutes. C) Fifteen minutes. D) Twenty minutes.26. A) He will go and ask Mr Johnson to answer the phone.B) Mr Johnson is busy now.C) The woman has called the wrong number.D) Mr Johnson is out at the moment.27. A) A shop assistant. C) The man’s secretary.B) The man’s wife.D) A shopper.28. A) They will eat lunch at the restaurant.B) They will eat their lunch in the park.C) They don’t want to eat lunch.D) They want to eat lunch at the restaurant.29. A) Her back hurt during the meeting.B) She agreed that it was a good meeting.C) The proposal should be sent back.D) His support would have helped this morning.30. A) It may rain later in the day. C) It’s not warm enough outside.B) It’s not a sunny day.D) She doesn’t want to get sunburned.The following questions are based on the conversation you have just heard.31. A) Museum guard and visitor. C) Server and customer.B) Teacher and student. D) None of the above.32. A) $30. B) $50. C) $80. D) None of the above.33. A) She is near-sighted.B) She is careless.C) She is not good at English.D) It’s the first time she has taken pictures in a museum.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneThe following questions are based on the passage you have just heard.34. A) Two. B) Three. C) Four. D) Five.35. A) Once. B) Twice. C) Three times. D) Four times.36. A) She was awakened by Mr Brown’s knocking at the bedroom window.B) She was awakened by Mr Brown’s shouting.C) She mistook Mr Brown’s quiet sound for the child’s.D) She wanted to go to the lavatory at the moment.Passage TwoThe following questions are based on the passage you have just heard.37. A) The great potential of Internet to change our life for the better.B) The rapid development of Internet.C) The role of Internet in making more friends.D) The possible negative consequences of Internet.38. A) Like a workaholic. B) Like an alcoholic. C) Like a madman. D) Like a stranger.39. A) He felt good because he made a lot of friends on-line.B) His sense of reality was affected, and he felt lonely and depressed.C) He had learned a lot about his reality from the Internet.D) He affected many other lonely people on-line.Passage ThreeThe following questions are based on the passage you have just heard.40. A) Stored as money. C) Stored in the house.B) Stored as gold and silver. D) Stored on the land.41. A) They have no effect on investment.B) They strongly resist investment.C) They help to promote investment.D) They generally tend to limit investment.42. A) Bank savings. C) Population.B) Productive investment. D) Property purchases.Passage FourThe following questions are based on the passage you have just heard.43. A) Only the professional football fans have real knowledge of football.B) Only young people love to watch football matches.C) It’s the only sport the English people know a l ot about.D) It’s the most important and popular game in England.44. A) Even a very small boy can play football like an adult.B) Even a very small boy never misses a single match.C) Even a very small boy has great knowledge about football.D) Even a very small boy wants to be a great football player.45. A) Because it’s easy to play and also a lot of fun.B) Because it’s good in training students’ character.C) Because it’s very popular in the country.D) Because it’s very good physical exercise.46. A) There should be more football teams and games for everybody.B) People in England shouldn’t miss the important football matches.C) Football plays a good part in England’s education.D) You should know a lot about football to be a football fan.Section DDirections: In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the missing information.You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.John is an international student who has (47)_ _ _ _ to the United States to study engineering. He is (48)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ physics and calculus and getting a D in chemistry. He has an A in literature and an A in music. His college (49)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ has asked him to come in to talk to him. When they meet, John explains that he studies very hard, but he just can’t seem to get good grades in his science and math courses.His adviser suggests that he (50)_ _ _ _ _ _ his major, but John says that he can’t do that. He must study to become an engineer. When his adviser asks him why, John says that he came to the United States to study engineering, and that is (51)_ _ _ _ he must do.His adviser asks him if he likes the science and math courses and John (52)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ by saying, “What does th at have to do with anything?”John’s adviser explains that people tend to do better in (53)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ that they like. He asks John why he thinks he has done so well in literature and music. (54)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . He smiles and says he has always enjoyed reading and that he plays the saxophone, the trumpet, and the piano. In fact, he says “(55)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .”(56)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . His adviser explains that if he doesn’t improve his grades next semester, he will flunk out of school. John says that he understa nds, and he will try harder.•••••Name:_______ Class:_______Student•No.:_______ Score:_______ 2011-2012-2研究生听力试卷A卷（答题纸）Answer SheetPart I••Listening ComprehensionSection A1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______7. ______8. ______9. ______ 10. ______11. ______ 12. ______ 13. ______ 14. ______ 15. ______Section B16. ______ 17. ______ 18. ______ 19. ______ 20. ______21. ______ 22. ______ 23. ______ 24. ______ 25. ______26. ______ 27. ______ 28. ______ 29. ______ 30. ______31. ______ 32. ______ 33. ______Section C34. ______ 35. ______ 36. ______ 37. ______ 38. ______39. ______ 40. ______ 41. ______ 42. ______ 43. ______44. ______ 45. ______ 46. ______Section D47. ____________ 48. ____________ 49. ____________ 50. ____________ 51. ____________ 52. ____________ 53. ____________54. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________55. _______________________________________________________________________________56. _______________________________________________________________________________2011-2012-2研究生听力A（参考答案）KeyPart I••Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A2. B3. C4. C5. B6. C7. D8. B9. A 10. C11. B 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. CSection B16. A 17. B 18. B 19. B 20. A21. A 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. B26. A 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. D31. A 32. B 33. CSection C34. B 35. B 36. C 37. D 38. B39. B 40. A 41. D 42. D 43. D44. C 45. B 46. CSection D47. come 48. failing 49. adviser 50. change 51. what 52. responds 53. courses54. John explains that he reads a lot55. I used to play in a band, but my parents didn’t like it so I had to stop56. John promises to do better next semester2011-2012-2研究生听力A（听力文字稿）Script of Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear several statements. Each statement will be read only once. Then there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B) , C) and D), and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have just heard. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. Let’s stop to work.2. The apples cost 60 cents a pound, and I bought three pounds.3. Flight 14 to Washington leaves at 8:40.4. Our club meets every other Friday.5. He thought cooking was pleasant.6. Mrs Jones is out for tea.7. He surprised everyone except Elizabeth.8. He’d been longing to go there for months.9. He knows Beijing very well. He used to live in Beijing.10. Bob likes nothing better than swimming and then sitting in the sunshine.11. John was born in 1985 on the 30th of June.12. Little by little, she learned how to operate the new machine.13. We had an ideal weather during our vacation, not too hot and not too cold.14. First we went to the store, then we cooked dinner, and at last we went to bed.15. TV commercials are a real nuisance to me.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear several short and long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Now, let’s begin with the short conversations.16. W: Are you going to fix your car yourself?M: Well, my car is in a very bad condition but it’s not beyond my abilityof repair.Q: What does the man imply?17. M: Jane’s quite keen on traveling, isn’t she?W: Yes, she often goes for weeks at a time.Q: What does the woman say about Jane?18. W: Which kind of shoes do you want?M: I don’t know. I like the white ones as well as the black ones.Q: What does the man mean?19. W: What do you think I ought to get for your mother?M: Why don’t you get her a pair of glasses?Q: What is the couple discussing?20. W: Just think about it: by th is time tomorrow we’ll be on the plane!M: Let’s make the most of these days. We’ve been working hard without a break for too long.Q: What do these two people probably want to do?21. W: Are you ready for the interview?M: Not yet. I’ve covered almost everything about finance and economics but there are still a few terms that I don’tquite understand.Q: Where is the man probably going to work?22. W: Would you like to order now?M: Yes, please show me the menu.Q: Where are the man and the woman now?23. M: What do you think of Professor Smith’s lecture?W: Well, it is interesting enough, but it would be better if we could have more time for discussion.Q: What is the woman’s opinion?24. W: How long did you have for the exam?M: We were allowed two hours, but I finished in less than half the time.Q: How much time did the man take for the exam?25. M: When does the next bus leave?W: You have just missed one by five minutes. Buses leave every fifteen minutes.Q: How long does the man have to wait for the next bus?26. W: May I speak to Mr Johnson?M: Hang on just a moment, please.Q: What does the man mean?27. M: I’d like to see that brown jacket you have in the window, please.W: What size do you take?Q: What is the woman likely to be?28. W: I brought lunch, we can eat at the park.M: That’s more fun than eating at the restaurant.Q: Where are they going to eat lunch?29. M: I agree with your proposal at the meeting this morning. It was agood one.W: You should back me up then, when I needed it.Q: What does the woman mean?30. M: Would you come to the beach with me if it doesn’t rain?W: No. It’s very hot out there and I get burned easily.Q: Why won’t the woman go to the beach?Now you’ll hear the long conversations.Conversation OneM: Ma’am, flash photography is prohibited in this part of the gallery.W: Oh... I’m sorry. I thought we could take pictures.M: Ma’am, there are many signs explaining the rules. I will have to fine you $50. We must protect our paintings. I’m sure you understand it.W: I didn’t see the signs, sir. I apologize. I won’t take pictures any more. I just didn’t see the signs.M: Ma’am, how could you miss the signs? They are everywhere.W: I see them now, but my English is not good. I usually ignore English signs. Besides, my country allows photography in museums.M: OK, I will let you off this time. But please don’t ignore our signs again.The following questions are based on the conversation you have just heard.31. What is the relationship between the two speakers?32. How much should the woman be fined?33. Which of the following is TRUE?Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear several short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneMr and Mrs Brown lived in a small house near London with their child and a cat. Sometimes Mr Brown came back from work very late, when his wife and the child were asleep, and then he opened the front door of his house with his key and came in very quietly. But one night when he was coming home late, he lost his key, so when he reached his house, he rang the bell. Nothing happened. He rang it again. Again nothing happened －nobody moved inside the house.Suddenly, Mr Brown remembered that a small door at the back of the house was often left open for the cat to slip in, so he walked around but to his disappointment it was also locked. He had to knock at the bedroom window. He spoke to his wife, he shouted, but she did not wake up. At last he stopped and thought for a few seconds. Then he began to speak like a small child. “Mother,” he said, “I want to go to the lavatory!” He spoke quite quietly but at once Mrs Brown woke up. Then he spoke to her, and she opened the door for him.The following questions are based on the passage you have just heard.34. How many people were there in Mr Brown’s family?35. How many times did Mr Brown ring the bell one night?36. Why did Mrs Brown open the door for her husband?Passage TwoThe Internet provides an amazing stage for the free exchange of ideas. Personally I am excited at the potential for the Internet to greatly change our global society for the better. However, I am also troubled by the possible unintended negative consequences. There has been much talk about the “new information age.” But much less widely reported has been the notion that the Internet may be responsible for depressing the individual users. I had a recent discussion with a friend of mine who has what he described as a “problem” with the Internet. When I questioned him further he said that he was “addicted,” and had “forced” himself to go off-line. He said that he felt like an alcoholic, and it was just not possible for him to stay online for just a few hours. “The Internet isn’t real, but I was spending all my time on-line, so I just had to stop.” He went on to say that all of the ti me that he spent on-line might have affected his sense of reality, and that it made him feel lonely and depressed.The following questions are based on the passage you have just heard.37. What does the passage mainly talk about?38. What did the author’s friend feel after staying on-line for too long?39. What was the effect Internet had on the author’s friend?Passage ThreeA number of values and beliefs in traditional societies tend to decrease the amount of money people are willing and able to take from their income and make available for productive investment. In many of these societies, gold and silver, houses and land have been some of the ways in which wealth has been stored. Attempts to encourage people to keep their savings in monetary form often meet strong resistance, which is simply increased in times like these of rapid inflation.Perhaps the greatest obstacle to increasing savings and investments in the traditional society is the pressure of increasing population. In such countries, there is still a direct relationship between the amount of food available and the number of people who must be fed and thus cannot be used to increase the standard of living.The following questions are based on the passage you have just heard.40. According to the passage how should wealth be stored forproductive investment?41. In the traditional society what effect do beliefs and valueshave on investment?42. What does inflation tend to increase in the traditional society?Passage FourFootball is, I believe, the most popular game in England: one has only to go to one of the important matches to see this. Rich and poor, young and old, one can see them all there, shouting for one side or the other.To a stranger one of the most surprising things about football in England is the great knowledge of the game which even the smallest boy seems to have. He can tell you the names of the players in most of the important teams, he has pictures of them and knows the results of a large number of matches. He will tell you who he expects will win such and such a match, and his opinion is usually as good as that of men three or four times his age.Most schools in England take football seriously－much more seriously than nearly all European schools, where lessons are all that are important, and games are left for the children themselves. In England it is believed that education is not only a matter of filling a boy’s mind with facts in the classroom, education also means the training of character; and one of the best ways of training character is by means of games, especially team games, instead of working for himself alone. The school therefore plans games and matches for its pupils. Football is a good team game, which is good both for the body and the mind. That is why it is every school’s game in England.The following questions are based on the passage you have just heard.43. What can we learn about football in England according to the passage?44. What is one of the most surprising things about football in England?45. Why do most schools in England take football seriously?46. What can we infer from this passage?Section DDirections: In this section,you will hear a passage three times.When the passage is read for the first time,you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time,you are required to fill in the missing information.You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words.Finally,when the passage is read for the third time,you should check what you have written.John is an international student who has (47)come to the United States to study engineering. He is (48)failing physics and calculus and getting a D in chemistry. He has an A in literature and an A in music. His college (49)adviser has asked him to come in to talk to him. When they meet, John explains that he studies very hard, but he just can’t seem to get good grades in his science and math courses.His adviser suggests that he (50)change his major, but John says that he can’t do that. He must study to become an engineer. When his adviser asks him why, John says that he came to the United States to study engineering, and that is (51)what he must do.His adviser asks him if he likes the science and math courses and John (52)responds by saying, “What does that have to do with anything?”Joh n’s adviser explains that people tend to do better in (53)courses that they like. He asks John why he thinks he has done so well in literature and music. (54)John explains that he reads a lot. He smiles and says he has always enjoyed reading and that he pl ays the saxophone, the trumpet, and the piano. In fact, he says “(55)I used to play in a band, but my parents didn’t like it so I had to stop.”(56)John promises to do better next semester. His adviser explains that if he doesn’t improve his grades nex t semester, he will flunk out of school. John says that he understands, and he will try harder.。