TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1998)
PART I WRITING [45 MIN]
SECTION A COMPOSITION [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 about 150 words on the following topic:
ONE WAY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM
You 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 conclusion.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
SECTION B NOTE-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 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 appropriacy.
PART Ⅱ 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 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 by phrase, with intervals of 15 to 20seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2minutes to check through your work once more.
Please write whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO.
PART 1TI LISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 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 A STATEMENT
In this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
Now, listen to the statements.
1. The speaker is talking to a__
[A] doctor [B] pharmacist [C] mechanic [D] waiter
2. What is the speaker's attitude?
[ A] He couldn't agree any more. [ B ] He agrees completely.
[ C] He agrees partially. [ D] He couldn't stand it any more.
3. How much did Mr. Dawson 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 an office. [D] In a shop.
6. The speaker regretted having
[A] missed the game [B] gone to the game
[C] won the game [D] missed the bet
7. 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 work.
[D] Few teachers are satisfied with their salary.
8. The speaker is comparing two.__
[A] research projects [B] political declarations
[C] kinds of candies [D] political events
SECTION B CONVERSATION
In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation 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 guest [B] two neighbors
[C] a doctor and a patient [D] a hotel clerk and a guest
11. What 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 they'll 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 car [B] stay at home
[C] go to the party [D] solve the problem
14. The man advised the woman to
[A] find her way around [B] enjoy herself thoroughly
[C] remember her culture [D] see the differences
15. The woman is supposed to be a(n) __
[A] shop assistant [B] job applicant [C] interviewer [D] receptionist
16. 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 lift [B] go with the man by bus
[C] borrow the man's car [D] check if he has a car
SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST
Question 18 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
Now, listen to the news.
18. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
[ A] Heavy rains and storms caused rivers to overflow.
[ B] Flooding forced evacuation in seven countries.
[ C] Flooding damaged homes and cut off electricity.
[ D ] Heavy rains and flooding kept banks dosed.
Question 19 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
Now, listen to the news.
19. Who is going to make a visit?
[A] The Iranian Foreign Minister. [B] The Iraqi Foreign Minister.
[C] A senior Iraqi advisor. [D] A senior Iranian advisor.
Question 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be givens 20 seconds to answer the two questions.
Now, listen to the news.
20. The Senate bill aims to __ within the next seven years.
[A] end the country' s huge public debts [B] cut government spending on health
[C] end the large budget deficits [D] cut some educational programmes
21. Congressional leaders have to work out a compromise because
[A] a similar bill has been passed [B] the President might oppose the plan
[C] the Senate bill was passed by 57 to 42 [D] the White House is facing opposition
Question 22 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
Now, listen to the news.
22. Australia reacted towards the French test by __
[A] recalling her ambassador to Paris [B] describing the test as insignificant
[C] expressing her regret [D] expressing disapproval
Questian23 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
Now, listen to the news.
23. The Indian police were reported to have discovered __
[ A] a large amount of money [ B ] a large plastic bomb
[ C] similar explosives [ D] the bodies of many victims
Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the news.
24. The 6-day negotiations between the PLO and Israel are mainly about __
[A] the extension of Palestinian self-rule
[B] the establishment of Jewish settlement
[C] the arrangement of PLO troops
[D] the reconstruction of Hebron
25. What progress has been made in their negotiations?
[A] Israeli troops can stay on in the West Bank.
[B] Israel tins released thousands of prisoners.
[C ] PLO and Israel have made a final agreement.
[D] Agreement has been reached on the future of Hebron.
PART Ⅳ CLOZE [15 MIN]
Decide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank an your answer sheet.
The way that people spend their money, and the objects on which they spend it, are the last areas where free choice and individuality can be expressed. The choice reflects personal taste, the way people see themselves and the fantasies they (26) about their lives, the restrictions on money available (27) them, the presence of others in the family with a (28) on that money, and the influence
of current convention, (29) , surroundings and locality. Shopping is an important human activity.
Yet shoppers are (30) with a confusing situation
and a(n) (31) changing one.
The confusion arises from the claims (32) adverting, from inadequate information about new products, new materials, new places to shop--a confusion enhanced by rising prices and a (n) ( 33 ) choice of goods than ever before.
The search (34) the right purchase is based on ignorance of (35) own needs and ignorance of the product's (36) for those needs. When choosing any particular item, there are several lines of communication which might
provide some guidance. (37) none of these is entirely satisfactory. For example, you can ask a shop assistant initially. (38) you find one, she may quite (39) not know the answers. She may be a schoolgirl with a
Saturday job, or a housewife (40) part-time.
