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1、TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1998)-GRADE FOUR-PART IWRITING (45 MIN)SECTION ACOMPOSITION (35 MIN)It is now generally accepted that vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) are a major source of air pollution in cities. You are to suggest only ONE way to solve the problem.Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of
2、about 150 words on the following topic:ONE WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMYou are to write in three paragraphs.In the first paragraph, state what your suggested way is.In the second paragraph, state one or two advantages of your suggestion.In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural con
3、clusion.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.SECTION BNOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:You are Mark or Sally. You have
4、got a ticket to a computer fair, but you now find that you are unable to go. Write a note to your friend, George, explaining why you are sending the enclosed ticket to him and telling him briefly how to get there.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.PART IIDIC
5、TATION (15 MIN)Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase b
6、y phrase, with intervals of 15 to 20 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.Please write whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO.PART IIILISTENING COMPREHENSION (20
7、MIN)In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question on your answer sheet.SECTION ASTATEMENTIn this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of each statement you will be given
8、 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the statements.1.The speaker is talking to a_.A. doctorB. pharmacistC. mechanicD. waiter2.What is the speakers attitude?A. He couldnt agree any more.B. He agrees completely.C. He agrees partially.D. He couldnt stand it any more.3.How much did Mr. Daw
9、son pay for the sweater?A. $30.B. $13.C. $80.D. $18.4.What does staying healthy mean today?A. You should often go to a doctor.B. Going to a doctor regularly for helps.C. Keep fit and strong all the time.D. You should never go to a doctor.5.Where is the speaker?A. In a bank.B. In a restaurant.C. In a
10、n office.D. In a shop.6.The speaker regretted having _.A. missed the gameB. gone to the gameC. won the gameD. missed the bet7.What does the speaker think about teachers?A. Teachers get much satisfaction from work.B. Teachers get little satisfaction from work.C. Few teachers are satisfied with their
11、work.D. Few teachers are satisfied with their salary.8.The speaker is comparing two._.A. research projectsB. political declarationsC. kinds of candiesD. political eventsSECTION BCONVERSATIONIn this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation
12、you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now, listen to the conversations.9.Who is the caller?A. John Smith.B. Max Thomas.C. Max Green.D. John Thomas.10.The conversation takes place between _.A. a host and a guestB. two neighborsC. a doctor and a patientD. a hotel clerk and a guest11.What
13、 did the man do last weekend?A. He went skiing.B. He studied.C. He did nothing.D. He did shopping.12.What do you guess theyll do?A. Go to the class at once.B. Make it in the dorm.C. Skip over the work.D. find out the assignment.13.James is going to _.A. buy a carB. stay at homeC. go to the partyD. s
14、olve the problem14.The man advised the woman to _.A. find her way aroundB. enjoy herself thoroughlyC. remember her cultureD. see the differences15.The woman is supposed to be a (n) _.A. shop assistantB. job applicantC. interviewerD. receptionist16.What did the woman do this morning?A. She had the cooker changed.B. She had her cooker repaired.C. She bought a new cooker.D. She returned her new cooker.17.The woman intends to _.A. offer the man a liftB. go with the man by busC. borrow the mans carD. check if he has a carSECTION CNEWS BROADCASTQuestion 18 is
