2005年在职攻读硕士专业学位全国联考英语样题

SAMPLE TEST
PartⅠ Dialogue  Comunication  (15 minutes,15 points)
Section A Dialogue Completion
Directions: In this section , you will read 5 short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the answer that best suits the situation to complete the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
1.     Speaker A: Operator, I want to make a person-to-person call to Toronto, Canada. The number is 932-0806.
Speaker B:______
A.     But I don’t know whom do you want to call.
B.     What’s the name of the party you’re calling?
C.     What’s the address of the person you’re calling?
D.     What’s the extension number you’re calling?
2.     Speaker A: Excuse me ,do you have small change for a dollar?
Speaker B:______
A.     Why do you want to change?
B.     Is it my business?
C.     Are dimes and quarters OK?
D.     You shouldn’t ask a stranger for change;
3.     Speaker A:: It seems to be clearing uop.
Speaker B:______
A.   It’s such a nice change.
B.   I don’t think this weather will last.
C.   I hope it stays warm.
D.   As long as it rains.
4.     Speaker A: You don’t have to play that record so loud, do you?
Speaker B:_______
A.     Yes. I didn’t mean to disturb you.
B.     Sorry I don’t have to. I can turn it down a little.
C.     Yes, sorry. Am I keeping you awake?
D.     Sorry, I didn’t  realize you were trying to sleep.
5.     Speaker A : You are more beautiful in that red sweater!
Speaker B:_______
A.       Oh, no. It’s just an old one, and I have had it for years.
B.       Yes. I think it goes nicely with my pants.
C.       Thank you . My mom knitted it for me some years ago.
D.       Oh, but I’m not sure if it suits me.
Section B  Dialogue Comprehension
Directions: In this section, you will read 5 short conversations between a man and a woman . At the end of each conversation there is a question followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best answer to the question from the four choices given and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.
6.     Woman: Why don’t you drive to the university?
Man: I like cycling . And there are more bicycles than cars on the campus.
Question: What does the man imply?
A.    Most people in the university like driving cars.
B.    Most people in the university like riding bicycles.
C.    Driving cars is not allowed in the university.
D.       The campus is near, so he doesn’t have to drive to it.
7.     Woman: I hear you still need $2.000 for the project. But why don’t you ask John to help? He has money to burn, you know?
Man: Ask John? I’ll save my breath. The wealthiest are usually mean.
Question: What does the man mean?
A.       People with a lot of money are usually helpful.
B.       People with a lot of money are usually vicious.