1997专四真题.doc

1997年英语专业四级考试真题 Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic: Some of your classmates think that more pressure from academic studies is not beneficial to students. You either agree or disagree with them. You are to write in three paragraphs. In the first paragraph state clearly what your view is. In the second paragraph, support your view with details. In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary or suggestion. SECTION B NOTE-WRITING ［10 MIN.］ Write a note of about 50- 60 words based on the following situation: You are Peter/Mary. You had a party at your home recently, but you unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yours—Victoria. Write her a note apologizing for this and explaining how the mistake came about. DICTATION ［15 MIN.］ Listen to the following passage. All together 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. 听力部分 1. What does the speaker mean? A. John was unhappy with his dormitory. B. John’s dormitory wasn’t full. C. John didn’t meet me at the door.D. There wasn’t any vacant room.  2. What does the statement imply? A. We are sorry that we both failed. B. Mary is envious of Jane’s success. C. We are amazed by the fact. D. Jane is envious of Mary’ s success.  3. The speaker thinks that ___. A. writing is his favourite course B. he prefers other courses to composition C. one particular course is better than writing D. he doesn’t like any course, least of writing  4. What does the speaker imply? A. He didn’t finish the exerc