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TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1999)-GRADE FOUR- PART I WRITING (45 MIN) SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) We see advertisements on television everyday. Some people think that TV advertising brings us benefits, but others dont think so. What is your opinion? Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE 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 be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. 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 50-60 words based on the following situation: Youve 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 appropriateness. 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 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 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on Answer Sheet Two. PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION (20 MIN) In Section 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 shee