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2008年英语专业四级真题答案 TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2008)

-GRADE FOUR-

TIME LIMIT: 135 MIN

PART I DICTATION (15 MIN)

Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done 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 by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done 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 the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.

PART II MIN]

LISTENING COMPREHENSION [120

In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your answer sheet. SECTION A

CONVERSATIONS

In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the conversation. 1.

When is Anne available for the meeting? A. The third week of May. B. The third week of June.

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C. The eleventh of June. D. The eleventh of May. 2.

Their meeting will probably take place in ________. A. London. B. Toronto. C. Mexico City. D. Chicago. 3.

When is Eric calling back? A. Thursday afternoon. B. Friday afternoon. C. Thursday morning. D. Friday morning.

Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 4.

According to the woman, advertisements ________. A. let us know the best product B. give us sufficient information C. fail to convince people D. give misleading information 5.

In the woman's opinion, money spent on advertisements is paid ________. A. by manufacturers B. by customers C. by advertisers D. by all of them 6.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. The woman seems to be negative about advertising. B. The woman appears to know more about advertising. C. The man is to be present at a debate on advertising. D. The man has a lot to talk about on advertising.

Questions 7 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to

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Mr. Brown brought with him only a few things because ________. A. there wasn't enough space in the cupboard B. the hospital would provide him with everything C. he was to stay there for a very short time D. visitors could bring him other things 8.

According to the hospital rules, at which of the following hours can visitors see patients? A. 2:00 pm B. 5:00 pm C. 7:00 pm D. 6:00 pm 9.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. Patients have breakfast at 8. B. Patients have lunch at 12. C. There are special alcohol lounges. D. There are special smoking lounges. 10. Which statement best describes Mr. Brown?

A. He knows little about hospital rules. B. He can keep alcohol in the ward. C. He knows when to smoke. D. He is used to hospital life. SECTION B

PASSAGES

In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 11. Meeting rooms of various sizes are needed for ________.

A. contacts with headquarters B. relaxation and enjoyment C. informal talks

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D. different purposes

12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as part of hotel

facilities for guests?

A. Restaurants. B. Cinemas. C. Swimming pools. D. Bars.

13. A hotel for an international conference should have the following EXCEPT

A. convenient transport services B. competent office secretaries C. good sports and restaurant facilities D. suitable and comfortable rooms

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 14. The museum aims mainly to display ________.

A. the area's technological development B. the nation's important historical events

C. the area's agricultural and industrial development D. the nation's agricultural and industrial development

15. The following have been significant in the area's prosperity EXCEPT

A. the motorways B. the Roman road C. the canals D. the railways

16. We know from the passage that some exhibits ________.

A. are borrowed from workshops B. are specially made for display C. reflect the local culture and customs D. try to reproduce the scene at that time 17. The passage probably comes from ________.

A. a conversation on the museum B. a museum tour guide

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C. a museum booklet D. a museum advertisement

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 18. According to the speaker, safety in dormitory means that you ________.

A. insure all your expensive things B. lock doors when going out C. lock windows at night D. take all necessary precautions

19. What does the speaker suggest girls do when they are going to be out late?

A. Call their friends. B. Stay with their friends. C. Avoid walking in streets. D. Always take a taxi.

20. What is the speaker's last advice?

A. To take a few self-defense classes. B. To stick to well-lit streets at night. C. To avoid walking alone at night. D. To stay with their friends. SECTION C

NEWS BROADCAST

In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.

Questions 21 and 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news. 21. What happened during the New Year celebration in Thailand?

A. Terrorists fought with Government troops. B. Thai troops killed terrorists. C. There were shootings. D. There were explosions.

22. What has led to the violent situation in the south of Thailand?

A. The Muslims wanted independence.

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