2003年考研英语真题（Ⅰ）

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Section IListening 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 Part C.

Remember, while you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have five 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 Question 1-5, you will hear a talk about Boston Museum of Fine Art. 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)

Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Founded (year)	1870
Opened to the public (year)		Question 1
Moved to the current location (year)	1909
The west wing completed (year)		Question 2
Number of departments	9
The most remarkable department		Question 3
Exhibition Space (m2)		Question 4
Approximate number of visitors/year	800,000
Programs provided classes lectures		Question 5

Part B

Directions

For Questions 6-10, you will hear an interview with an expert on marriage problems. 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 should be the primary source of help for a troubled couple? ________. Question 6

Writing down a list of problems in the marriage may help a troubled couple discuss them ________. Question 7

Who should a couple consider seriously turning to if they can’t talk with each other? ________. Question 8

Priests are usually unsuccessful in counseling troubled couples despite their ________. Question 9

According to the old notion, what will make hearts grow fonder? ________. Question 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 napping, you now have 15 seconds to read questions 11-13.

11.Children under five have abundant energy partly because they ________.

[A] sleep in three distinct parts

[B] have many five-minute naps

[C] sleep in one long block

[D] take one or two naps daily

12.According to the speaker, the sleep pattern of a baby is determined by ________.

[A] its genes

[B] its habit

[C] its mental state

[D] its physical condition

13.The talk suggests that, if you feel sleepy through the day, you should ________.

[A] take some refreshment

[B] go to bed early

[C] have a long rest

[D] give in to sleep

Questions 14-16 are based on the following interview with Sherman Alexie, an American Indian poet. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.

14. Why did Sherman Alexie only take day jobs?

[A] He could bring unfinished work home.

[B] He might have time to pursue his interests.

[C] He might do some evening teaching.

[D] He could invest more emotion in his family.

15. What was his original goal at college?

[A] to teach in high school

[B] to write his own books

[C] to be a medical doctor

[D] to be a mathematician

16.Why did he take the poetry-writing class?

[A] To follow his father.

[B] For an easy grade.

[C] To change his specialty.

[D] For knowledge of poetry.

Questions 17-20 are based on the following talk about public speaking. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.

17.What is the most important thing in public speaking?

[A] Confidence.

[B] Preparation.

[C] Informativeness.

[D] Organization.

18.What does the speaker advise us to do to capture the audience’s attention?

[A] Gather abundant data.

[B] Organize the idea logically.

[C] Develop a great opening.

[D] Select appropriate materials.

19. If you don’t start working for the presentation until the day before, you will feel ________.

[A] uneasy

[B] uncertain

[C] frustrated

[D] depressed

20.Who is this speech most probably meant for?

[A] Those interested in the power of persuasion.

[B] Those trying to improve their public images.

[C] Those planning to take up some public work.

[D] Those eager to become effective speakers.

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)

Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious __21__ to how they can be best __22__ such changes. Growing bodies need movement and __23__, but not just in ways that emphasize competition. __24__ they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the __25__ that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are __26__ by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be __27__ to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, __28__, publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, __29__ student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide __30__ opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful __31__ dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the __32__ of some kind of organization with a supportive adult __33__ visible in the background.

In these activities, it is important to remember that the young teens have __34__ attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized __35__ participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to __36__ else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants __37__. This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. __38__ they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by __39__ for roles that are within their __40__ and their attention spans and by having clearly stated rules.

21.[A] thought [B] idea [C] opinion [D] advice

22.[A] strengthen [B] accommodate [C] stimulate [D] enhance

23.[A] care [B] nutrition [C] exercise [D] leisure

24.[A] If [B] Although [C] Whereas [D] Because

25.[A] assistance [B] guidance [C] confidence [D] tolerance

26.[A] claimed [B] admired [C] ignored [D] surpassed

27.[A] improper [B] risky [C] fair [D] wise

28.[A] in effect [B] as a result [C] for example [D] in a sense

29.[A] displaying [B] describing [C] creating [D] exchanging

30.[A] durable [B] excessive [C] surplus [D] multiple

31.[A] groups [B] individual [C] personnel [D] corporation

32.[A] consent [B] insurance [C] admission [D] security

33.[A] particularly [B] barely [C] definitely [D] rarely

34.[A] similar [B] long [C] different [D] short

35.[A] if only [B] now that [C] so that [D] even if

36.[A] everything [B] anything [C] nothing [D] something

37.[A] off [B] down [C] out [D] alone

38.[A] On the contrary [B] On the average [C] On the whole [D] On the other hand

39.[A] making [B] standing [C] planning [D] taking

40.[A] capability [B] responsibility [C] proficiency [D] efficiency

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