tem-4test1996.doc

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1996) -- GRADE FOUR-- TIME LIMITE: [145 MIN] PART I WRITING [45 MIN] SECTION A COMPOSITION [35 MINI Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: Every college student would agree that life in college is not the same as it was in the middle school. Now, you have been asked by the Students Union to write a passage entitled THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MY COLLEGE LIFE AND MY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE as part of an introduction programme for new students coming in September. You are to write in three paragraphs. In the first paragraph, state clearly what you think the main difference is, between college and middle school life. In the second paragraph, state which life you prefer and why. In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary or suggestion. 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 a note of about 50---60 words based on the following situation: Your friend has just won the first prize in the Provincial English Speech Contest. Write a note of congratulations. 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 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