2002年英语专业四级考试全真试题

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS（2002）
-GRADE FOUR-
TIME LIMIT； 140 MIN
PART I WRITING [45 MIN]

SECTION A COMPOSITION [35MIN]

Nowadays people are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of health. And they have different ways to stay healthy. For example, some exercise every day; others try to keep a balanced diet. What do you think is the best way to stay healthy?

Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:

The Best Way to Stay Healthy

You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state what you think is the best way.

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:

You have heard that your friend, Jack, wishes to sell his walkman. Write him a note expressing your interest in it, asking him about its condition and offering a price for it.

Marks will be awarded for content, organizations, 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. [20 MIN]

PART III LISTENING COMPREHENSION

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 eight statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 second to answer the question.

1. The speaker is most probably a(n)

A. architect.

B. construction worker.

C. tourist guide.

D. housing agent.

2. What does the statement mean?

A. Travel is much faster and convenient now than before.

B. People are now traveling much more than in old days.

C. Traveling to far-away places has become very common.

D. It used to take two more weeks to travel by coach than now.

3. The speaker feels sorry because

A. he can't attend tomorrow's dinner.

B. his wife can't attend tomorrow's dinner.

C. the couple can't attend tomorrow's dinner.

D. the couple would be unable to cook the dinner.

4. Where is the speaker?

A. in the zoo.

B. in the classroom.

C. in the library.

D. At a meeting.

5. What does the statement mean?

A. One's success is largely dependent on intelligence.

B. Low motivation may lead to poor performance.

C. Motivated people are more likely to succeed.

D. Both motivation and intelligence are important.

6. What does the speaker suggest?

A. We should read word by word to get his meaning.

B. We should read line by line to get his meaning.

C. We should try to find the hidden meaning.

D. We should try to find the lines and read them aloud.

7. How much does the overcoat cost at the regular price?

A. 120.

B. 15.

C. 60.

D. 45.

8. What does the speaker mean?

A. The sports meet has been cancelled.

B. The sports meet has been held despite the rain.

C. The time has been set for the sports meet.

D. When the sports meet will be held is yet to be known.

SECTION B ConVERSATION
In this section, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.

9. What are the speakers probably going to do?

A. To persuade Mary to spend more time on her lessons.

B. To help Mary to prepare for the upcoming concert.

C. To talk with Mary about going to the concert.

D. To ask Mary to stop worrying about the exam.

10. What can we learn about the man?

A. He firmly believes in UFOs.

B. He is doubtful about UFOs.

C. He is sure many people have seen UFOs.

D. He thinks many people have lied about UFOs.

11. Which of the following has the man never been interested in?

A. Electronic music.

B. Civil engineering.

C. Electronics.

D. Electronic engineering.

12. What does the man mean?

A. The milk is safe to drink.

B. The milk is not safe to drink.

C. She shouldn't have bought the milk.

D. He wouldn't have milk for breakfast.

13. How many people were caught in the fire?

A. 6.

B. 5.

C. 4.

D. 7.

14. What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The woman will attend her course at 7:45.

B. The woman will be late for the blood test.

C. The woman will have her blood tested before the first class.

D. The woman decides to miss the first class for her blood test.

15. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A. Salesman and customer.

B. Expert on jewelry and his wife.

C. Estate agent and client.

D. Husband and wife.

16. How does the man probably feel?

A. Nervous.

B. Uninterested.

C. Confident.

D. Upset.

17. What do we know about Bill?

A. He is thoughtful

B. He is forgetful.

C. He is careless.

D. He is helpful.

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