2004年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题
Section I Listening Comprehension
Directions:
This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B and PartC.
Remember, while you are doing the test, you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1. Part A Directions:
For questions 1-5, you will hear a talk about the geography of Belgium. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below. (5 points)
Geography of Belgium
Three main regions coastal plain central plateau Highest altitude of the coastal plain Climate near the sea ________m Humid Particularly rainy months of the years April Average temperatures in July in low Brussels Part B Directions:
high 13℃ ________℃ 5 4 3 1 2
For Questions 6-10, you will hear an interview with Mr. Saffo from the Institute for the Future. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. Use not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below. (5 points)
What is Saffo according to himself?
The Institute for the Future provides services to private companies and ________.
The Institute believes that to think systematically about the long-range future is________.
To succeed in anything, one should be flexible, curious and________. What does Saffo consider to be essential to the work of a team?
Part C Directions:
You will hear three pieces of recorded material. Before listening to each one, you will have time to read the questions related to it. While listening, answer each question by choosing [A], [B], [C] or[D]. After listening, you will have time to check your answers. You will hear each piece once only. (10 points)
Questions 11-13 are based on the following talk about naming newborns. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11-13. 11. What do we often do with the things we love?
[A] Ask for their names. [B] Name babies after them. [C] Put down their names. [D] Choose names for them.
12. The unpleasant meaning of an old family name is often overlooked if
________.
[A] the family tree is fairly limited
6 7 8 9 10
[B] the family tie is strong enough [C] the name is commonly used [D] nobody in the family complains
13. Several months after a baby’s birth, its name will ________.
[A] show the beauty of its own [B] develop more associations [C] lose the original meaning
[D] help form the baby’s personality
Questions 14-16 are based on the biography of Bobby Moore, an English soccer player. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16. 14. How many matches did Moore play during his professional career?
[A] 90 [B] 108 [C] 180 [D] 668
15. In 1964, Bobby Moore was made ________.
[A] England’s footballer of the year [B] a soccer coach in West Germany [C] a medalist for his sportsmanship
[D] a number of the Order of the British Empire
16. After Moore retired from playing, the first thing he did was
________.
[A] editing Sunday Sport [B] working for Capital Radio
[C] managing professional soccer teams [D] developing a sports marketing company
Questions 17-20 are based on the following talk on the city of Belfast. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20. 17. Belfast has long been famous for its ________.
[A] oil refinery [B] linen textiles [C] food products
[D] deepwater port
18. Which of the following does Belfast chiefly export?
[A] Soap [B] Grain [C] Steel [D] Tobacco
19. When was Belfast founded?
[A] In 1177 [B] In 1315
[C] In the 16th century [D] In the 17th century
20. What happened in Belfast in the late 18th century?
[A] French refugees arrived. [B] The harbor was destroyed. [C] Shipbuilding began to flourish. [D] The city was taken by the English.
You now have 5 minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET 1.
Section II Use of English
Directions:
Read the following text. Choose the best word (s) for each numbered blank
and mark [A], [B], [C] or [D] on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)
Many theories concerning the causes of juvenile delinquency (crimes committed by young people) focus either on the individual or on society as the major contributing influence. Theories 大21家 on the individual suggest that children engage in criminal behavior 大22家 they were not sufficiently penalized for previous misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through 大23家 with others. Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that children commit crimes in 大24家 to their failure to rise above their socioeconomic status,大25家 as a rejection
of middle-class values.
Most theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from disadvantaged families, 大26家 the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes. The latter may commit crimes 大27家 lack of adequate parental control. All theories, however, are tentative and are 大28家 to criticism.
Changes in the social structure may indirectly 大29家 juvenile crime rates. For example, changes in the economy that 大30家 to fewer job opportunities for youth and rising unemployment 大31家 make gainful employment increasingly difficult to obtain. The resulting discontent may in 大32家 lead more youths into criminal behavior.
Families have also 大33家 changes these years. More families consist of one-parent households or two working parents;大34家, children are likely to have less supervision at home 大35家 was common in the traditional family 大36家. This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on juvenile crime rates. Other 大37家 causes of offensive acts include frustration or failure in school, the increased 大38家 of drugs and alcohol, and the growing 大39家 of child abuse and child neglect. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act, 大40家 a direct causal relationship has not yet been established. 21. [A] acting
[B] relying [C] centering [D] commenting 22. [A] before
2004年考研英语试题及答案
