WriteonANSWERSHEETTHREEa compositionofabout200wordsonthefollowingtopic:Should College Students Hire Cleaners?You are to write in three parts.In the first part, state clearly what your view is.In the second part, support yourview with appropriate reasonsInthelastpart,bringwhatyouhavewrittentoanaturalconclusionorasummaryMarks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure tofollowtheinstructionsmayresult inalossofmarks.SECTIONBNOTE-WRITING[10MIN]Write on ANSWER SHEETTHREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the followingNewRoman">situationYour good friend, John, is thinking of organizing an end-of-the-term party. Write him anotetelling him that you likehis idea and offerto helphim.Youhaveto be specific about howyou can help him. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.THEENDTESTFORENGLISHMAJORS(2009)-GRADEFOUR-TIMELIMIT:135MINPARTI DICTATION[15 MIN]Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During thefirst reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. Forthe 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 done at normal speed again and during thistimeyoushould checkyourwork.Youwill thenbegiven2minutestocheckthroughyourworkoncemore.Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEETONE.PARTIILISTENINGCOMPREHENSION[2OMIN]In Sections A B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answerthequestionsthatfollow.MarkthecorrectanswertoeachquestiononAnswerSheetTwoSECTIONACONVERSATIONSIn this sectionyou will hear several conversations.Listen to theconversations carefully and thenanswerthequestionsthatfollowQuestions I to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you willbe given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation1. Mark is unhappy because ofA.his Chemistry homework.B.a girl in his classC. Linda's words. D. Friday night's party.2. Which of the following is CORRECT?A. Linda is Jane's friend. B. Mark is Jane's boyfriendC. John is Jane's boyfriend. D. Mark and John are good friends.3. Did Mark eventually take Linda's advice?A. No. B. Partly. C. Completely. D. Not mentioned.Questions4to7arebasedonthefollowingconversation.Attheendoftheconversation,youwillbe given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation.4.Aboutthescratchontheproduct,theshopassistantthinksthatA.thecustomermadeithimself.B.therewasdefinitelynotonethen
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Should College Students Hire Cleaners? You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state clearly what your view is. In the second part, support your view with appropriate 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 appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. SECTION B NOTE-WRITING [10 MIN] Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following New Roman">situation: Your good friend, John, is thinking of organizing an end-of-the-term party. Write him a note telling him that you like his idea and offer to help him. You have to be spec ific about how you can help him. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. THE END. TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2009) -GRADE FOURTIME LIMIT: 135 MIN PART I 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 done 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 done 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 ONE. PART II 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 answer to each question on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A CONVERSATIONS In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 1. Mark is unhappy because of A. his Chemistry homework. B. a girl in his class. C. Linda's words. D. Friday night's party. 2. Which of the following is CORRECT? A. Linda is Jane's friend. B. Mark is Jane's boyfriend. C. John is Jane's boyfriend. D. Mark and John are good friends. 3. Did Mark eventually take Linda's advice? A. No. B. Partly. C. Completely. D. Not mentioned. Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 4. About the scratch on the product, the shop assistant thinks that A. the customer made it himself. B. there was definitely not one then
C.thecustomer should havechecked.D.thecustomerwas making trouble5.ThecustomerwaswhentoldhemightnothaveworntheheadphonesproperlyA. annoyed B. surprised C. indifferent D.worried6. How many complaints did the customer make about the product altogether?A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Two.7.Theshopcouldexchangetheproduct if thecustomerA.makesnomore complaints.B.canproducethereceipt.C. is still unhappy with it. D. brings it back within a week.Questions 8 to io are based on the following conversation.At the end of the conversation, youwillbegiven15secondstoanswerthequestions.Now,listentotheconversation8.JoeSmithtelephonedVictoriaforA. the menu. B. the place. C. the reception. D. the campaign9. When will the lunch be held?A. Friday next week. B. Thursday next weekC.April 3Oth.D.This week10.All thefollowing information is new toVictoria EXCEPTA. how many people to attend it.B. why to hold it.C. where to hold it. D.what to cookSECTIONBPASSAGESIn this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and thenanswerthequestionsthatfollowQuestions 1l to 13 are based on the following passage.,4t the end of the passage, you will begiven 15 secondsto answerthequestions.Now, listen tothepassage.11.People choose London for post-Christmas shopping becauseA.shops open earlyin themorming.B.shopsstayopenforlongerhoursC. they can buy really cheap things.D. they can shop with their friends.12. We learn from the passage thatA.people are verykeen on sales.B. post-Christmas sales start at 3:30amC. post-Christmas sales last for a dayD.sales include only a few items.13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.SomepeoplebuyChristmaspresentsinthesales.B. Some people shop online during the sales.C.SomepeoplebuypresentsfornextChristmasD.Onlineretailersofferbetterpost-ChristmassalesQuestions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage, At the end of the passage, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage.14.BallroomdancingusedtobeassociatedwithA. TV shows. B. old people.C.celebrities. D.professional dancers15.According to the passage,recent popularity of ballroomdancing is theresult ofA.theparticipation of celebritiesB.thedesigningofcolourful costumes.C.thebenefits it brings.D.aTVprogramme16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the TV show?A.Performershavetobeformallydressedontheshow
C. the customer should have checked. D. the customer was making trouble. 5. The customer was _ when told he might not have worn the headphones properly. A. annoyed B. surprised C. indifferent D. worried 6. How many complaints did the customer make about the product altogether? A. Five. B. Four. C. Three. D. Two. 7. The shop could exchange the product if the customer A. makes no more complaints. B. can produce the receipt. C. is still unhappy with it. D. brings it back within a week. Questions 8 to 10 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the conversation. 8. Joe Smith telephoned Victoria for A. the menu. B. the place. C. the reception. D. the campaign. 9. When will the lunch be held? A. Friday next week. B. Thursday next week. C. April 30th. D. This week. 10. All the following information is new to Victoria EXCEPT A. how many people to attend it. B. why to hold it. C. where to hold it. D. what to cook. SECTION B PASSAGES In this section, you will hear several passages. Listen to the passages carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. ,4t the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 11. People choose London for post-Christmas shopping because A. shops open early in the morning. B. shops stay open for longer hours. C. they can buy really cheap things. D. they can shop with their friends. 12. We learn from the passage that A. people are very keen on sales. B. post-Christmas sales start at 3:30am. C. post-Christmas sales last for a day. D. sales include only a few items. 13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Some people buy Christmas presents in the sales. B. Some people shop online during the sales. C. Some people buy presents for next Christmas. D. Online retailers offer better post-Christmas sales. Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 14. Ballroom dancing used to be associated with A. TV shows. B. old people. C. celebrities. D. professional dancers. 15. According to the passage, recent popularity of ballroom dancing is the result of A. the participation of celebrities. B. the designing of colourful costumes. C. the benefits it brings. D. a TV programme. 16. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the TV show? A. Performers have to be formally dressed on the show
B.Each professional dancer dances with a celebrityC.People ontheshowperformadifferent danceeveryweek.D.The show runs for about fourmonths.17. According to the passage, the TV show has the greatest impact onA. old people. B. middle-aged people.C.kidsandyoungpeople.D.all oftheaboveQuestions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage18.AccordingtoNewZealand'srules aboutnaming children,which ofthefollowing names isNOTacceptable?A.Spiderman.B.Gandalf.C.2win.D.Arsenal19. According to the passage, unusual names come fromA.popular culture.B.parents'inventionC.sports.D.all of the above.20. All of thefollowing countries have strict rules about naming children EXCEPTA.Algeria.B.Germany.C.Japan.D.ArgentinaSECTIONCNEWSBROADCASTIn this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer thequestionsthatfollowQuestions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news.21.Why were the fishing crew stranded onOct.10th?A.Theywent to a remote areaB.Theirfishing boats collidedC. They tried to repair their boats.D.They decided to stay in the boats.22. How did they survive during those three months?A. On supplies they brought with them.B. On supplies sent to them by rescue teams.C. On supplies left at the military base.D. Not mentioned in the passage.23.Howwerethecrewrescued eventually?A.Byhelicopter.B.Byboat.C.Byradio contact.D.Bya searchteamQuestions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.24. Juan Carlos has been King of SpainA. since 1981. B. for 32 years. C. for 70 years. D.for 17 years.25.What is the news item mainly about?A.TheKing'sbirthday.B.Thestabilityof themonarchyC. Criticism from both the left and the right. D. The King's public defence of his reign.Questions 26 and27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news.26.ThethreesuicidebombingsoccurredinA.NovemberandDecember.B.OctoberandNovember.C. November. D. December.27. Did people die in the bombings?A.No one died in thebombings.B. Yes. In one of the bombings.C. Yes. In two of the bombings.D. Yes. In all the bombings
B. Each professional dancer dances with a celebrity. C. People on the show perform a different dance every week. D. The show runs for about four months. 17. According to the passage, the TV show has the greatest impact on A. old people. B. middle-aged people. C. kids and young people. D. all of the above. Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the passage. 18. According to New Zealand's rules about naming children, which of the following names is NOT acceptable? A. Spiderman. B. Gandalf. C. 2win. D. Arsenal. 19. According to the passage, unusual names come from A. popular culture. B. parents' invention. C. sports. D. all of the above. 20. All of the following countries have strict rules about naming children EXCEPT A. Algeria. B. Germany. C. Japan. D. Argentina. SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now. listen to the news. 21. Why were the fishing crew stranded on Oct. 10th? A. They went to a remote area. B. Their fishing boats collided. C. They tried to repair their boats. D. They decided to stay in the boats. 22. How did they survive during those three months? A. On supplies they brought with them. B. On supplies sent to them by rescue teams. C. On supplies left at the military base. D. Not mentioned in the passage. 23. How were the crew rescued eventually? A. By helicopter. B. By boat. C. By radio contact. D. By a search team. Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 24. Juan Carlos has been King of Spain A. since 1981. B. for 32 years. C. for 70 years. D. for 17 years. 25. What is the news item mainly about? A. The King's birthday. B. The stability of the monarchy. C. Criticism from both the left and the right. D. The King's public defence of his reign. Questions 26 and27 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 26. The three suicide bombings occurred in A. November and December. B. October and November. C. November. D. December. 27. Did people die in the bombings? A. No one died in the bombings. B. Yes. In one of the bombings. C. Yes. In two of the bombings. D. Yes. In all the bombings
Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven15secondstoanswerthequestions.Now,listentothenews.28.What is the purpose of the national survey?A. To collect data on sources of pollution.B. To identify pollution in rivers and lakesC.TohelpcontrolenvironmentalpollutionD.To help control industrial wastes.29. According to the news item, efforts of environmental protection are especially affected byA.lack of technology.B. rapid economic growthC.unknownpollutionsources.D.shortageofmanpower30. Which of the following details is CORRECT according to the news item?A.CensusofficesaresetupbygovernmentdepartmentsB.Amaincentrereceivesreportsfromprovinces.C.Adatabaseissetupforeachprovince.D. Data will be reviewed and analyzed in mid-2009.PARTIIICLOZE[15MIN]Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in thecorresponding blanks.Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two.Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spreadofanew,deadlydisease.SARS--SevereAcuteRespiratorySyndrome---was(31)forthefirsttimeinFebruary2003 inHanoi,(32)sincethenhas infectedmorethan1,600peoplein 15 countries, killing 63. At this (33)there aremore questions than answers surroundingthediseasea fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body (35)Symptoms start (34)Within a week, the patient has a dry cough, which might (36)toshortnessof breath.In10%to20%ofcases,patients require (37)ventilation to breathe. About 3.5% die from thedisease. Symptoms (38)begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it (39)take as long as 10 days. Scientists are close to (40) a lab test to diagnose SARS. In themeantime, it is diagnosed by its symptoms. There is no evidence (41)antibioticsoranti-viralmedicines help,(42)doctors can offer only supportivecare.Patients with SARS arekept inisolationtoreducetheriskof(43)Scientists aren't sure yet, but some researchers think it's a_ discovered coronavirus, the family of viruses that cause some common colds.(44）Mostcases appeartohavebeenpassed (45)droplets expelled when infectedpatients coughorsneeze.Familymembersofinfectedpeopleandmedicalworkerswhocare(46)themhave been most likely to (47)theillness.But recent developments in HongKong suggestthat the (48)might spread through air. or that the virus might (49)for two to threehoursondoorknobsorother(50)Health experts say it is unlikely, though, that sharing anelevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus.(31)A.detected B.caught C.disclosedD.revealed(32) A. but B. and C. or D. yet(33) A. time B. point C. aspect D. instance(34) A.from B. over C.upon D. with(35) A. hurt B. sore C. aches D. feelings(36) A. process B. advance C. progress D. convert(37)A.automaticB.artificial C.mechanicalD.controlled(38) A. regularly B. ordinarily C. traditionally D. generally(39) A, will B. might C. should D. must(4O)A.cultivating B.fostering C. developing D. designing
Questions 28 to 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions. Now, listen to the news. 28. What is the purpose of the national survey? A. To collect data on sources of pollution. B. To identify pollution in rivers and lakes. C. To help control environmental pollution. D. To help control industrial wastes. 29. According to the news item, efforts of environmental protection are especially affected by A. lack of technology. B. rapid economic growth. C. unknown pollution sources. D. shortage of manpower. 30. Which of the following details is CORRECT according to the news item? A. Census offices are set up by government departments. B. A main centre receives reports from provinces. C. A database is set up for each province. D. Data will be reviewed and analyzed in mid-2009. PART III CLOZE [15 MIN] Decide which of the choices given below would best complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the best choice for each blank on Answer Sheet Two. Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spread of a new, deadly disease. SARS - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - was (31) _ for the first time in February 2003 in Hanoi, (32) _ since then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries, killing 63. At this (33) _, there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease. Symptoms start (34) _ a fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body (35)_. Within a week, the patient has a dry cough, which might (36) _ to shortness of breath. In 10% to 20% of cases, patients require (37)_ ventilation to breathe. About 3.5% die from the disease. Symptoms (38)_ begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it (39) _ take as long as 10 days. Scientists are close to (40) _ a lab test to diagnose SARS. In the meantime, it is diagnosed by its symptoms. There is no evidence (41)_ antibiotics or anti-viral medicines help, (42) _ doctors can offer only supportive care. Patients with SARS are kept in isolation to reduce the risk of(43) _ Scientists aren't sure yet, but some researchers think it's a (44) _ discovered coronavirus, the family of viruses that cause some common colds. Most cases appear to have been passed (45) _ droplets expelled when infected patients cough or sneeze. Family members of infected people and medical workers who care (46) _ them have been most likely to (47) _ the illness. But recent developments in Hong Kong suggest that the (48) _ might spread through air, or that the virus might (49) _ for two to three hours on doorknobs or other (50)_. Health experts say it is unlikely, though, that sharing an elevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus. (31) A. detected B. caught C. disclosed D. revealed (32) A. but B. and C. or D. yet (33) A. time B. point C. aspect D. instance (34) A. from B. over C. upon D. with (35) A. hurt B. sore C. aches D. feelings (36) A. process B. advance C. progress D. convert (37) A. automatic B. artificial C. mechanical D. controlled (38) A. regularly B. ordinarily C. traditionally D. generally (39) A. will B. might C. should D. must (40) A. cultivating B. fostering C. developing D. designing
(41)A.whichB.thatC.whetherD.what(42) A. so B. but C. still D. yet(43) A.communication B.transportation C.transformation D.transmission(44)A.lately B.newborn C.newly D.renewed(45)A.underB.through C.beneath D.from(46)A.forB.over C.afterD.about(47)A.acquireB.receiveC.obtainD.contract(48) A. ailment B. ill-health C. disease D. infection(49)A.continueB.lingerC.delayD.persist(50)A.exteriorsB.outsideC.surfacesD.coveringsPARTIVGRAMMAR&VOCABULARY[15MINThere are thirty sentences in this section.Beneath each sentencethere are four words orphrasesmarked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark youranswersonAnswerSheetTwoa walk in the park nearby?51.Whata niceday!Howaboutthethreeof usA.totake B.take C.takingD.to be taking52.Iftherewere no subjunctivemood,Englishmuch easier tolearn.A.could have been B.would'beC. will be D. would have been53. ShefiftyorsowhenIfirstmetherata conferenceA. had been B. must be C. has been D. must have been54.thebosssays,it isunreasonabletoaskmetoworkovertimewithoutpay.A.WhateverB.WheneverC.WhicheverD.However55.A new laptop costs aboutof a second-hand oneA. the price of three times B. three times the priceC. as much as the three times price D. three times more than the price56.Iwasveryinterested inshe told me.A. all that B. all which C. all what D. thathe should have left without telling anyone beforehand57.We considerA. strange why B. it strange what C. it strange that D. that strange58. It is going to be fine tomorrow.A. So is it. B. So it is. C. So it does. D. So does it.59. Little aboutherownsafety,thoughsheherself was ingreatdangerA. she cared B. she may care C. may she care D. did she care60.The couple had no soonergotto the stationthe coach left.A. when B. as C. until D. than61 Aren't vou tired? I_ you had done enough for todayA. should have thought B. must have thoughtC.might have thoughtD.could havethought62."Itseemsthatshewasthereattheconference."ThesentencemeansthatA.sheseemstobethereattheconferenceB. she seemed to be there at the conference.C.she seems to have been there at the conferenceD. she seemed to being there at the conference.63. Which of the following adverbs can NOTbe used to complete "everybodycame"?A. Nearly B. Quite C.Practically D.Almost64.In"Howmuchdoyouthinkheearns?"howmuchisofthesentence.A. the subject B. the adverbialC. the object D. the complement65. "The man preparing the documents is the firm's lawyer" has all the following possible
(41) A. which B. that C. whether D. what (42) A. so B. but C. still D. yet (43) A. communication B. transportation C. transformation D. transmission (44) A. lately B. newborn C. newly D. renewed (45) A. under B. through C. beneath D. from (46) A. for B. over C. after D. about (47) A. acquire B. receive C. obtain D. contract (48) A. ailment B. ill-health C. disease D. infection (49) A. continue B. linger C. delay D. persist (50) A. exteriors B. outside C. surfaces D. coverings PART IV GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN] There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two. 51. What a nice day! How about the three of us _ a walk in the park nearby? A. to take B. take C. taking D. to be taking 52. If there were no subjunctive mood, English _ much easier to learn. A. could have been B. would'be C. will be D. would have been 53. She _ fifty or so when I first met her at a conference. A. had been B. must be C. has been D. must have been 54. _ the boss says, it is unreasonable to ask me to work overtime without pay. A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Whichever D. However 55. A new laptop costs about _ of a second-hand one. A. the price of three times B. three times the price C. as much as the three times price D. three times more than the price 56. I was very interested in _ she told me. A. all that B. all which C. all what D. that 57. We consider _ he should have left without telling anyone beforehand. A. strange why B. it strange what C. it strange that D. that strange 58. It is going to be fine tomorrow. _. A. So is it. B. So it is. C. So it does. D. So does it. 59. Little _ about her own safety, though she herself was in great danger. A. she cared B. she may care C. may she care D. did she care 60. The couple had no sooner got to the station _ the coach left. A. when B. as C. until D. than 61. Aren't you tired? I _ you had done enough for today. A. should have thought B. must have thought C. might have thought D. could have thought 62. "It seems that she was there at the conference." The sentence means that A. she seems to be there at the conference. B. she seemed to be there at the conference. C. she seems to have been there at the conference. D. she seemed to being there at the conference. 63. Which of the following adverbs can NOT be used to complete " _ everybody came"? A. Nearly B. Quite C. Practically D. Almost 64. In "How much do you think he earns?" how much is _ of the sentence. A. the subject B. the adverbial C. the object D. the complement 65. "The man preparing the documents is the firm's lawyer" has all the following possible