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1、 2003 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题 Section I: Listening Comprehension Directions: This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this s
2、ection, Part A, Part B, and Part C. Remember, while you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have five minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. Now look at Part A in your test bookle
3、t. Part A Directions: For Question 1-5, you will hear a talk about Boston Museum of Fine Art. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the reco
4、rding twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. (5 points) Boston Museum of Fine Arts Boston Museum of Fine Arts Founded (year)1870 Opened to the public (year) Question 1 Moved to the current location (year) 1909 The west wing completed (year) Question 2 Number of departments 9 The mos
5、t remarkable department Question 3 Exhibition Space (m2) Question 4 Approximate number of visitors/year 800,000 Programs provided classes lectures Question 5 Part B Directions For Questions 6-10, you will hear an interview with an expert on marriage problems. While you listen, complete the sentences
6、 or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below. (5 points) What should be the primary source of help for a troubled couple? _. Question 6 Writing down a list of problems in the
7、marriage may help a troubled couple discuss them _. Question 7 Who should a couple consider seriously turning to if they cant talk with each other? _. Question 8 Priests are usually unsuccessful in counseling troubled couples despite their _. Question 9 According to the old notion, what will make he
8、arts grow fonder? _. Question 10 Part C Directions: You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have time to check your
9、 answers you will hear each piece once only. (10 points) Questions 11-13 are based on the following talk about napping, you now have 15 seconds to read questions 11-13. 11. Children under five have abundant energy partly because they _. A sleep in three distinct parts B have many five-minute naps C
10、sleep in one long block D take one or two naps daily 12. According to the speaker, the sleep pattern of a baby is determined by _. A its genes B its habit C its mental state D its physical condition 13. The talk suggests that, if you feel sleepy through the day, you should _. A take some refreshment
11、 B go to bed early C have a long rest D give in to sleep Questions 14-16 are based on the following interview with Sherman Alexie, an American Indian poet. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16. 14. Why did Sherman Alexie only take day jobs? A He could bring unfinished work home. B He migh
12、t have time to pursue his interests. C He might do some evening teaching. D He could invest more emotion in his family. 15. What was his original goal at college? A to teach in high school B to write his own books C to be a medical doctor D to be a mathematician 16. Why did he take the poetry-writin
13、g class? A To follow his father. B For an easy grade. C To change his specialty. D For knowledge of poetry. Questions 17-20 are based on the following talk about public speaking. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20. 17. What is the most important thing in public speaking? A Confidence. B
14、 Preparation. C Informativeness. D Organization. 18. What does the speaker advise us to do to capture the audiences attention? A Gather abundant data. B Organize the idea logically. C Develop a great opening. D Select appropriate material. 19. If you dont start working for the presentation until the
15、 day before, you will feel _. A uneasy B uncertain C frustrated D depressed 20. Who is this speech most probably meant for? A Those interested in the power of persuasion. B Those trying to improve their public image. C Those planning to take up some public work. D Those eager to become effective speakers. You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. Section II: Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B,
