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1、专业英语考试复习资料专业八级分类模拟230专业英语考试复习资料专业八级分类模拟230专业八级分类模拟230LISTENING COMPREHENSIONIn this section you will hear ONE interview. The interview will be divided into TWO parts. At the end of each part, five questions will be asked about what was said. Both the interview and the questions will be spoken ONCE O

2、NLY. After each question there will be a ten-second pause. During the pause, you should read the four choices A, B, C and D, and mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.A.He is going to vote for the Gonski Reforms.B.He is going to veto the Gonski Reforms.C.H

3、e is the chairman of educational committee.D.He does not want to support the Gonski Reforms.答案:A听力原文 W: One of those Ministers who had to go into the chamber to vote was the School Education Minister, Peter Garrett. Now hes also got carriage of the Gonski Reforms. Hes joined us in the studio now. Pe

4、ter Garrett, welcome. M: Thanks, Lyndal. W: Last night, the Premier of New South Wales, Barry OFarrell, told Lateline that he supports the Gonski Reforms. Have you heard such a statement of support from him before? M: Weve had indications from New South Wales that they were positive about Mr. Gonski

5、s funding recommendations. But youre right, last night on Lateline, I think the New South Wales Premier said very. clearly that he recognizes this as an important piece of work and hes supportive of it. I think thats very important for us. W: Yeah, and what is the Government doing to progress them?

6、M: We now need to work through those recommendations and see what a proposed funding model would look like. The fact is that the Gonski funding recommendations were a blueprint but they werent complete. If you take something like indigenous loading, they recommended a range of somewhere between 40 a

7、nd 100 percent on indigenous loading. We need to work that through with states and education authorities to determine what a future funding model would look like. Im doing that work and I expect to introduce legislation this year. W: Have you actually committed to the principle of the Gonski Reforms

8、 which is to have a base rate of funding for each student and then loading for elements of disadvantage? M: Well, the principle of a schooling resource standard plus loadings is an extremely positive reform suggestion by Mr. Gonski and his panel, but what we need to do is work through with states wh

9、at a funding model based on those principles would look like and then agree it. I mean, we do want to deliver funding reform on the back of the big investments in education that weve had because we know its the next step in the wave of reform. W: But it wont necessarily look like what was outlined i

10、n the Gonski Report or is it more likely than not it will look like that? M: Well, I think the key thing about Gonski is that the model is very insightful. It provides us with the opportunity to add those loadings so that kids in disadvantaged school communities will get the opportunity to do better

11、. But we do need to agree it with the states and school systems and thats the work that were doing now. W: The work that youre doing now, when will that come to fruition? You want to see legislation this year. Therell obviously have to be an agreed model before that. When are you looking for agreeme

12、nt on the model? M: Id like to see the working groups continue and conclude their work through to late June perhaps early July. Well then sit down with the states and stakeholders. Well seek to reach agreement with them and bring some legislation into the House. What can we know about the interviewe

13、e? 本题设题点在问题陈述处。根据听力原文可知，教育部部长皮特加勒特将要参加投票，支持the Gonski Reforms，因此A为正确答案。 2.A.They are complete proposals.B.They are proposed by Gonski.C.They include recommendations about funding.D.They are blueprints rather than detailed plans.答案:A听力原文 According to the interview, which of the following is INCORRECT

14、 about the Gonski Reforms? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，the Gonski Reforms是一套资助建议，目前还处于蓝图阶段，并不完善，因此A为正确答案。 3.A.Lobbying the parliament to pass the legislation.B.Working on a legislation about school funding.C.Working with authorities to facilitate education reform.D.Turning the funding recommendations into

15、funding models.答案:D听力原文 What is the interviewee doing in terms of the Gonski Reforms? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，受访人正与各州政府和教育部门商谈，制定资助方案，以取得一致意见，因此D为正确答案。 4.A.Equal funding for every student.B.A standard funding rate plus loading for the disadvantaged.C.An unequal funding system according to family backgr

16、ound.D.Funding according to the needs of each student.答案:B听力原文 What is the principle of the Gonski Reforms? 本题设题点在问题陈述和对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，the Gonski Reforms的原则是设立针对每个学生的标准资助并辅以对劣势学生的附加资助，因此B为正确答案。 5.A.It is planned to conclude in late June or early July.B.There will be a legislation bill in the House in

17、 late June or early July.C.A legislation is expected to show up in the House this year.D.Nothing will come about his year.答案:C听力原文 Which of following is CORRECT about the timetable of the interviewees work? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，在6月底或7月初，工作组会完成他们自己的工作，然后与各州以及利益相关方进行商谈，寻求一致方案，最后希望在年底形成议会议案，因此C为正确答案。 (

18、如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 6.A.It will entirely be provided by the Treasurer and the Cabinet.B.It will be supported by enterprises and companies.C.Little is allocated to it in the budget.D.The ministry of school education will take care of it.答案:C听力原文 W: Theres been a lot of focus on the funding increase t

19、hat was recommended in the Gonski Review. You put very little money for Gonski in the Budget. Will the outcome depend on whether or not you can afford to pay for it? M: Weve already got about a doubling of funding by the Gillard Government into education. We recognize that investment is needed and w

20、ere directing it in the places it counts, like teacher quality, literacy and numeracy. And weve provided funding certainty for the non-Government school sector while we look at Gonski and the funding reforms. Once weve done that, we will have a discussion about money. Theres no question about that.

21、But we do it on the back of really significant investments up to this point in time and actually recognizing, effective and transparent education funding system in place that meets the needs of all students, is absolutely our next important step. W: Just to be clear, at this stage its more likely th

22、an not youll have a funding model that looks like some of the things that Gonski recommended and youll commit to increased funding? M: Well, on the second question, thats a matter for the Treasurer and the Cabinet and agreement that we reach around a model. On the first part of your question, yes, m

23、y expectation is that a great deal of what Mr. Gonski and his panel have proposed in terms of a fairer and more effective education system will comprise a model. But this is the biggest chance that weve had to look at school funding in this country for nearly 40 years. Weve got to get it right and w

24、e have to do it in a way which brings together all of the key stakeholders. Thats education state departments and the independent school sector. So they have a role to play. W: And one final question, Premier of New South Wales, Barry OFarrell announced yesterday a new model to try and address the l

25、ow rates of retention in indigenous education, having effectively a super principal who organizes, not only the school, but other services around that. What do you think of his model? M: Yeah, I think that model has merit and certainly we will provide some support to that model and I think that New

26、South Wales are right to be focusing on how you best get intense effort happening in communities where the school is at the centre of the community, so these kids can succeed. And Ive announced additional funding for 200 of these schools. We do have to consider these prospects that aboriginal kids h

27、ave in our schools, we actually get on with the job of giving them the better support they need and I think this should help. W: Peter Garrett, thank you very much for your time. What can we know about the funding of the Gonski Reforms? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，预算中为the Gonski Reforms所拨的款项微乎其微，因此C为正确答案。

28、7.A.All school sectors.B.All independent school sectors.C.Government school sectors.D.Non-government school sectors.答案:D听力原文 Which of the following have already got funding? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，非政府学校已经获得资助，因此D为正确答案。 8.A.It is unacceptable since it will increase the burden of taxpayers.B.He is wholl

29、y committed to the increased funding.C.He thinks that the government will bring investment to cover it.D.It is a matter for the Treasurer and the Cabinet and subject to discussion.答案:D听力原文 What does the interviewee think of the increased funding in the Gonski Reforms? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，受访人认为资助增加是

30、财政部长和内阁要面对的问题，可以在方案中达成一致，因此D为正确答案。 9.A.Education state departments and the independent school sector.B.Government, parents and students.C.Government school sectors.D.Government, teachers and parents.答案:A听力原文 According to the interviewee, who are the key stakeholders in the school funding reform? 本题设

31、题点在列举处。根据听力原文可知，学校资助改革中的利益相关方是国家教育部和独立学区，因此A为正确答案。 10.A.It discourages indigenous education.B.It puts it into effect quickly.C.It offers more support to aboriginal kids.D.It adds funding for more schools.答案:C听力原文 Why does the interviewee praise the new model announced by Barry OFarrell? 本题考查对多处细节的归纳

32、。根据听力原文可知，新南威尔士公布的新基金模型试图降低当地的教育成本；根据听力原文可知，彼得认为新南威尔士以加强社区教育为重点是正确的；根据听力原文可知，当地儿童的前途是当局必须考虑的，并且应该给他们提供他们所需要的帮助，新南威尔士的做法应该会有作用。综合以上可知，C为正确答案。 (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 11.A.Personal income and taxes.B.Real estate and inheritances.C.Retirement accounts and pensions.D.Money, marriage and finances.答案:D听力原文 M

33、: Youve spent your life building your nest egg, and protecting your assets and then it happens. You fall in love. But is marriage a good financial move for you? On todays money, marriage and your finances, Money in Todays Financials editor Jean Chatzky will give us some advice. Jean, hey! W: Hey! M:

34、 So marriage is a beautiful thing. But look at it from sort of like a cold hard financial perspective; is it a smart thing to get married? W: It rolls a lot of peoples assets into a risky position. Because think about it this way, we are getting married later, which means we are coming at marriage b

35、y the time that we have houses, retirement accounts, we may have kids from a previous marriage, we wanna take care of all of those things, and just tying the knot can actually put those assets in a precarious position. M: And having that money talk when you are in love is so hard, isnt it? W: Its ha

36、rd when you are not in love. I mean, I only say I do what I do for a very specific reason, talking about money used to and still does at some point make me completely nuts and if you dont have these conversations, then you are going to really do yourself serious financial damage. M: Although it is a

37、 tough job to talk about money, you gotta have the talk, right? W: Yeah, thats true! M: Okay! First, lets talk about income. Now here is a question for you. Can getting married lower your income? W: It absolutely can. Because if, lets say, you are toward retirement age, and you are earning more mone

38、y in retirement as a single than getting married. And it can actually lower the amount of money that you have to draw on from alimony. M: Now, I always thought according to taxes, like everyone say, oh, getting married is so good for your taxes, you always end up saving money on taxes, is it true or

39、 not? W: Not necessarily. If you file jointly, thats probably the best way to go, but there is the thing called marriage penalty and it doesnt go away when you get older. You can actually lose money to taxes. If you get married, your spouse is going to inherit all of your assets without paying any t

40、axes on them. But it may mean that your kids do not. What is the main topic of the interview? 本题设题点在访谈开头处。根据听力原文可知，此次访谈的主题是金钱、婚姻和财产，因此答案为D。 12.A.It has nothing to do with finances.B.It may cause damage to your personal wealth.C.It may generate a lot of money.D.It may put your assets in a risky posit

41、ion.答案:D听力原文 What may be the financial result of getting married? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，婚姻会使一个人的财产处于一种风险的境地，故答案为D。 13.A.It is easy to talk about money problem before marriage.B.It is wise to show your entire property status before marriage.C.Money conversations are necessary before marriage.D.Marriag

42、e may end up with a big damage to your life.答案:C听力原文 According to Jean Chatzky, which of the following statements is CORRECT? 本题考查对细节的归纳概括。根据听力原文可知，婚前谈论财产问题是有必要的，否则可能会造成严重的个人财产损失，故答案为C。 14.A.Marriage has nothing to do with income.B.Marriage may help one get better paid.C.Marriage can lower ones inco

43、me.D.Marriage is easier when ones income is good.答案:C听力原文 What is the relationship between marriage and income? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，婚姻可能会降低个人收益，作者举了退休金的例子给予说明，故答案为C。 15.A.When inheriting your assets, your spouse does not have to pay taxes on them.B.When inheriting your assets, your children do not

44、have to pay taxes on them.C.If a couple file their taxes jointly, it will surely cut them.D.Marriage penalty will not be collected when you retire.答案:A听力原文 What can we know about taxes and marriage? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，婚姻不一定会降低缴税额；即使一个人上了年纪婚姻罚金仍须缴纳；当配偶继承对方财产时，不必缴税，但当子女继承财产时必须缴税，故答案为A。 (如需获取本MP3听力录音

45、请搜索标题名) 16.A.Tuition fees.B.Food and lodging.C.Inheritances.D.Characters.答案:C听力原文 M: Thats screams prenup fight. I mean, you should just get a prenup, which means you have to fix out an agreement before marriage. W: Well, a lot of people really do need to look at the prenup question. The older you a

46、re, the more you come to the party with, particularly if you come to the party with either kids from a previous marriage or a business, you gotta protect that, and that means getting a lawyer in your court and a lawyer in his and sitting down at the table. M: Well, lets talk about kids. If you have

47、grown kids, how does getting married later in life affect them? W: You have to look at the question of inheritances. If your new spouse is gonna all of a sudden inherit everything that you have, your kids are all of a sudden not going to unless you take care of that in your wills and with the prenup

48、. M: OK. Lets talk about the pros of getting married, financially what are, whats the good side of that? W: There are some good things in terms of real estate. If you own a house and your spouse owns a house, when you get married you are allowed to take a 500,000-dollar capital gain rather than a 25

49、0,000-dollar capital gain as you could as a single person. You may have to live in that house for a couple of years before you sell it and rent the other one, but that can be a huge amount of money to stock in the bank. M: It sounds reasonable to have a certain marriage. W: Yeah, thats right! Also y

50、ou are gonna save money on auto insurance premiums, homeowner insurance premiums. So there are some good things and two can definitely live more cheaply than two apart. M: And again, you know its just important to have the money discussion no matter how painful it is, right? W: Absolutely. And if yo

51、u cant do it yourself, sit down with an advisor and do it together, but do it. M: OK, Jean, thank you so much for the great advice. It should be very helpful for the audience. W: My pleasure to share my ideas with you! In what aspect related to kids should a person consider before marriage? 本题设题点在对话

52、问答处。在被问及再婚对成年的孩子有何影响时，根据听力原文可知，再婚前一定要考虑遗产继承的问题，否则你的小孩可能会一无所有，故答案为C。 17.A.Personal income.B.Taxes.C.Real estate.D.Stocks.答案:C听力原文 According to the interview, which of the following does marriage contribute to financially? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，婚姻对不动产有好处，可以得到更多的资金收益，故答案为C。 18.A.Life insurance.B.Health

53、insurance.C.Unemployment insurance.D.Auto insurance.答案:D听力原文 Which of the following insurances does marriage save money on? 本题设题点在列举处。根据听力原文可知，婚姻有助于节省保险金，包括汽车保险和房产保险等，故答案为D。 19.A.Marriage is beneficial to all of your insurances.B.Marriage is sustained by the money you owned.C.Marriage is more econom

54、ical than being single.D.Marriage has nothing to do with finance.答案:C听力原文 About marriage and finance, which of the following statements is CORRECT? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，婚姻在经济上是有好处的，两个人一起生活肯定要比单身生活省钱，故答案为C。 20.A.The less discussion the better.B.The more discussion the better.C.You may consult parents

55、.D.You may consult an advisor.答案:D听力原文 What does the interviewee advise us to do about the money discussion of marriage? 本题设题点在对话问答处。根据听力原文可知，结婚的双方应该讨论经济问题，如果无法讨论，可以咨询相关顾问一起讨论，故答案为D。 (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 21.A.The gift is usually attractive.B.They see the gift as a discount.C.The gift save money for

56、customers.D.The gift is worth the money.答案:B听力原文 M: Christmas is coming, and the stores are going to try to keep you spending, so theyre relying on some psychological triggers to get your business. So here to expose a few tricks is Kelly Grant. Shes a senior consumer reporter for SmartMoney. com. Thanks for being with us. W: Hi! M: All right. Ive fallen for a lot of these, so help us now. W: Yeah. M: First one, gifts with purchase. So many times I think Im getting such a good deal, because by spending a little bit more, I get a gift. W: And thats exactl