2003年专业英语四级考试真题

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  2003年英语专业四级考试真题
  TIME LIMIT: 140 MIN.

  Part ⅠWRITING[45 MIN.]
  SECTION A COMPOSITION[35 MIN.]
  People in modern society live under a lot of pressure, from education, career, or family. So it is important for them to keep a good mood under whatever circumstances.
  Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:
  THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING A GOOD MOOD
  You are to write in three parts.
  In the first part, state specifically what your view is.
  In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.
  In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.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 on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:
  Your friend Clare has invited you to her house-warming party this weekend. However, you will be away then. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her.
  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 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 COMPREHENSIO[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 your answer sheet.
  SECTION A STATEMENT
  In this section you will hear seven statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
  1. Which is NOT true about the listener?
  A.He works hard.
  B.He drinks a lot.
  C.He smokes a lot.
  D.He is healthy.
  2. How did the speaker feel when he heard the news?
  A.He was satisfied.
  B.He was annoyed.
  C.He was astonished.
  D.He was relieved.
  3. When does the next coach leave?
  A.At 9:10.
  B.At 9:15.
  C.At 9:20.
  D.At 9:05.
  4. The speaker thinks that Jane might have ____.
  A.a better marriage
  B.a better career
  C.a better education
  D.a better family life
  5. What does the statement mean?
  A.I am too happy to be helpful in any way.
  B.I am willing but unable to help you.
  C.I shall be very glad to offer my help.
  D.I promise to think about how to help you.
  6. What does the statement imply?
  A.The man was wearing clean clothes.
  B.The man was wearing improper clothes.
  C.The man was wearing fanciful clothes.
  D.The man was wearing dirty clothes.
  7. What does the speaker mean?
  A.I believe I can find you in other places as well.
  B.I had no idea that I could find you here.
  C.I believe that I can only find you in this place.
  D.This is not the place for me to meet you.
  SECTION B CONVERSATION
  In this section, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
  8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
  A.Salesman and customer.
  B.Doctor and nurse.
  C.Doctor and patient.
  D.Patient and patient.
  9. What does the man think of his writing?
  A.Writing will not be easy.
  B.Writing will be less difficult.
  C.Writing has been boring.
  D.Writing has been enjoyable.
  10. What can we learn from the conversation?
  A.Cold is a kind of serious illness.
  B.Cold will go away quickly.
  C.You should go to see a doctor.
  D.You needn’t do anything about it.
  11. What did the man assume previously?
  A.She would go to the bookstore.
  B.She would not go to the bookstore.
  C.She would go to the bookstore later.
  D.She would go to another bookstore.
  12. What do we know about the flight?
  A.There will be a short delay.
  B.There will be a long delay.
  C.The flight has been canceled.
  D.The condition is still uncertain.
  13. What does the man say about Linda?
  A.She is forgetful.
  B.She is considerate.
  C.She is forgiving.
  D.She is careless.
  14. What does the woman mean?
  A.She doesn’t believe he can do it.
  B.She agrees with the man.
  C.She expects to see him soon.
  D.She will go to the library.
  15. What does the man think of the woman’s choice of clothing?
  A.He thinks her choice is good.
  B.He thinks her choice is terrible.
  C.He doesn’t like the colour.
  D.He doesn’t like the style.
  16. Sam refused to take the job because ____.
  A.the working hours were unsuitable
  B.the job was not well paid
  C.he had to do a lot of travelling
  D.the job was quite difficult
  17. The man sounds ____.
  A.surprised
  B.ignorant
  C.humorous
  D.disappointed
  SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST
  Questions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
  Now listen to the news.
  18. The UN resolution is about international efforts in tightening control on ____.
  A.terrorism activities
  B.terrorists’ networks
  C.weapons for terrorists
  D.funding for terrorism
  19. What does the UN resolution specifically require states to do?
  A.To establish a financial network.
  B.To revise their banking laws.
  C.To increase their police force.
  D.To curb regional terror activities.
  Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
  Now listen to the news.
  20. Altogether how many people were injured during the violence?
  A.1.
  B.2.
  C.13.
  D.14.
  21.How long has the violence lasted?
  A.For one day.
  B.For two days.
  C.For the whole summer.
  D.For one year.
  Question 22 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
  Now listen to the news.
  22. After the terrorist attacks in the United States, insurance rates soared as much as ____.
  A.100%
  B.200%
  C.500%
  D.1000%
  Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you ill be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
  Now listen to the news.
  23. Eight foreign aid workers were arrested in Afghanistan because of their ____ activities.
  A.political
  B.espionage
  C.religious
  D.relief
  24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the penalties?
  A.A fine.
  B.Expulsion.
  C.A jail term.
  D.Death sentence.
  Question 25 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
  Now listen to the news.
  25. According to the report, how many people are HIV-positive?
  A.22 million.
  B.36 million.
  C.25 million.
  D.58 million.

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