1998年英语专业四级考试真题.doc

1998年英语专业四级考试真题
1998年英语专业四级考试真题
TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1998)
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 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 are Mark or Sally. You have got a ticket to a computer fair, but you now find that
Please write whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO.
PART 1TI 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 answer sheet.
SECTION A STATEMENT
In this section you will hear eight statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.
Now, listen to the statements.
1. The speaker is talking to a__
[A] doctor [B] pharmacist [C] mechanic [D] waiter
2. What is the speaker's attitude?
[ A] He couldn't agree any more. [ B ] He agrees completely.
[ C] He agrees partially. [ D] He couldn't stand it any more.
3. How much did Mr. Dawson pay for the sweater?
[A] $30. [B