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 section,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 SHEET1.
Now look at Part A in your test booklet.
Part A
Directions:
For Question1-5,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 1word or number in each numbered box.You will hear the recording twice.You now have25seconds to read the table below.(5points)
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Founded(year)1870
Opened to the public(year)Question1
Moved to the current location(year)1909
The west wing completed(year)Question2
Number of departments9
The most remarkable department Question3 Array Exhibition Space(m2)Question4
Approximate number of visitors/year800,000
Programs provided
Question5
classes
lectures
Part B
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Directions:
For Questions6-10,you will hear an interview with an expert on marriage problems.While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions.Use not more than3words for each answer.You will hear the recording twice.You now have25seconds to read the sentences and questions below.(5points) What should be the primary source of help for a troubled couple?________.Question6
Writing down a list of problems in the marriage may help a troubled couple discuss them________. Question7
Who should a couple consider seriously turning to if they can’t talk with each other?________. Question8
Priests are usually unsuccessful in counseling troubled couples despite their________.Question9
According to the old notion,what will make hearts grow fonder?________.Question10
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 answers you will hear each piece once only.(10points)
Questions11-13are based on the following talk about napping,you now have15seconds 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]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
[B]go to bed early
[C]have a long rest
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[D]give in to sleep
Questions14-16are based on the following interview with Sherman Alexie,an American Indian poet.You now have15seconds to read Questions14-16.
14.Why did Sherman Alexie only take day jobs?
[A]He could bring unfinished work home.
[B]He might 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-writing class?
[A]To follow his father.
[B]For an easy grade.
[D]For knowledge of poetry.
Questions17-20are based on the following talk about public speaking.You now have20seconds to read Questions17-20.
17.What is the most important thing in public speaking?
[A]Confidence.
[B]Preparation.
[C]Informativeness.
[D]Organization.
18.What does the speaker advise us to do to capture the audience’s attention?
[A]Gather abundant data.
[B]Organize the idea logically.
[C]Develop a great opening.
[D]Select appropriate materials.
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19.If you don’t start working for the presentation until the 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 images.
[C]Those planning to take up some public work.
[D]Those eager to become effective speakers.
You now have5minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET1.
Section II Use of English
Directions:
Read the following text.Choose the best word(s)for each numbered blank and mark[A],[B],[C]or[D]on ANSWER SHEET1.(10points)
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21.[A]thought
[B]idea
[C]opinion
[D]advice
22.[A]strengthen
[B]accommodate
[C]stimulate
[D]enhance
23.[A]care
[B]nutrition
[C]exercise
[D]leisure
24.[A]If
[B]Although
[C]Whereas
[D]Because
25.[A]assistance
[B]guidance
[C]confidence
[D]tolerance
26.[A]claimed
[B]admired
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