2004年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语一试题及解析

2004年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题

Section I

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 Part C. 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. Now look at Part A in your test booklet. 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 Listening Comprehension

1 2 Highest altitude of the coastal plain Climate near the sea ________m Humid 3 Particularly rainy months of the years April 4 Average temperatures in July in Brussels low high Part B Directions:

13℃ ________℃ 5 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?

6 7 8 9 10 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 [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 21 on the individual suggest that children engage in criminal behavior 22 they were not sufficiently penalized for previous misdeeds or that they have learned criminal behavior through 23 with others. Theories focusing on the role of society suggest that children commit crimes in 24 to their failure to rise above their socioeconomic status, 25 as a rejection of middle-class values.

Most theories of juvenile delinquency have focused on children from

disadvantaged families, 26 the fact that children from wealthy homes also commit crimes. The latter may commit crimes 27 lack of adequate parental control. All theories, however, are tentative and are 28 to criticism.

Changes in the social structure may indirectly 29 juvenile crime rates. For example, changes in the economy that 30 to fewer job opportunities for youth and rising unemployment 31 make gainful employment increasingly difficult to obtain. The resulting discontent may in 32 lead more youths into criminal behavior.

Families have also 33 changes these years. More families consist of one-parent households or two working parents; 34, children are likely to have less supervision at home 35 was common in the traditional family 36. This lack of parental supervision is thought to be an influence on juvenile crime rates. Other 37 causes of offensive acts include frustration or failure in school, the increased 38 of drugs and alcohol, and the growing 39 of child abuse and child neglect. All these conditions tend to increase the probability of a child committing a criminal act, 40 a direct causal relationship has not yet been established. 21. [A] acting 22. [A] before

[B] relying [B] unless

[C] centering [C] until

[D] commenting [D] because [D] consultation [D] response [D] or else [D] discarding [D] with

23. [A] interaction [B] assimilation [C] cooperation 24. [A] return 25. [A] or

[B] reply

[C] reference [C] but

[B] but rather

26. [A] considering [B] ignoring 27. [A] on

[B] in

[C] highlighting [C] for

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