1998年专业四级真题试题.doc

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1998)-GRADE FOUR- 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 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 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 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 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 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write 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 response for each question on your