《1999年英语专业四级考试试题及答案》.docVIP

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1999) -GRADE FOUR- TIME LIMIT: 140MIN ?? Part Ⅰ WRITING? ［45 MIN.］?? SECTION A COMPOSITION??  We see advertisements on television every day. Some people think that TV advertising brings us benefits, hut others don’t think so. What is your opinion?  Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: ?? A MAJOR ADVANTAGE / DISADVANTAGE OF ADVERTISING ON TELEVISION  You are to write in three paragraphs.?? In the first paragraph, state just ONE major advantage or disadvantage of TV advertising. In the second paragraph, give one or two reasons to support your point of view. In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion. Marks will he 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 a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You’ve learned that your friend Jimmy is ill these days. Write him a note expressing your concern, asking after his health and giving your best wishes. 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 w ill be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seco nds. The last reading will he read at normal speed again and during this time yo u 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 Two.?? Part Ⅲ 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 answer to each question on