研究生英语考试试卷

General English Qualifying Test for Non-English Major Graduate Students 2008

(A 卷)

******************************考试注意事项*************************** 一．本考试由两部分组成：试卷一（Paper One）包括听力理解、词汇与结构、阅读理解三部分，共70题，按顺序统一编号；试卷二（Paper Two）包括改错、写作。

二．试卷一的答案请按要求在答题卡上填涂，否则无效。试卷二的改错、写作部分请直接在试卷二上答题.

Paper One

Part I Listening Comprehension (20 points)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A., B., C. and D., and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

Example: You will hear:

You will read:

A. At the office.

B. In the waiting room.

C. At the airport.

D. In a restaurant.

From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A. "At the office" is the best answer. You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.

1. A. The weather has been warm lately.

B. The furnace has broken down.

C. The building’s heating system dries the air.

D. The woman should put medicine on her lips.

2. A. A furnished house.

B. A recent book.

C. A refinished cellar.

D. A new record.

3. A. They need to turn up ahead.

B. She doesn’t know where State Street is.

C. There was no left turn at the last intersection.

D. The man missed the turn.

4. A. She doesn’t enjoy going to the beach.

B. The beach was closed.

C. There wasn’t enough food for everyone at the barbecue.

D. The barbecue was cancelled because of the weather.

5. A. The man must be a very slow driver.

B. She did a lot of walking in Florida.

C. Most people make the trip in about a week.

D. She got to Florida long before the man did.

6. A. She gave a lecture to the psychology class.

B. She advised the man to see a psychologist.

C. She persuaded the man not to take the course.

D. She convinced the man to apply to graduate school.

7. A. Wait until the sale is over.

B. Watch for the ad. on television.

C. Return his suit to Conrad.

D. Buy a new suit.

8. A. Near an art museum.

B. At a science exhibit.

C. At a new conference.

D. Near a paint store.

9. A. Sit further back.

B. Sit closer together.

C. Find their reserved seats.

D. Find seats closer to the screen.

10.A. Everyone told him to cheer up.

B. Spending money puts him in a good mood.

C. He had to pay a very high price for his new stereo.

D. He’s very pleased with his purchase.

Section B

Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ), B. , C. and D ). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. Passage One

Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.

11. A. Crowded air traffic.

B. The large size of airplanes.

C. Mistakes made by air traffic controllers.

D. Bad weather.

12. A. They bumped into each other over a swimming pool.

B. They avoided each other by turning in a different direction.

C. They narrowly escaped crashing into each other.

D. One plane climbed above the other at the critical moment.