01年英语专四听力真题(3)

showers off the Florida coast had threatened to postpone the shuttle's return, but forecasters gave the green light when they decided no rain would fall within forty-eight kilometers of the space center.

Key: 23.C 24.A

News Item 3

(25)" Five people died, two were missing, and at least eighteen were injured on Wednesday when an Italian patrol boat vessel collided with a dinghy filled with refugees crossing the Adriatic Sea from Albania," authorities said."The victims were believed to be Albanians from either Albania or Kosovo, " said authorities from Italy's tax police division, which along with the coast guard patrols the nationa’s coast. The cause of the collision was not immediately known. (26) There A Three Albanians, believed to have smuggled the refugees, were arrested a few hours after the accident.

Key: 25.D 26.B

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(27) " Malaysian authorities are discussing possible salvage efforts with Sun Cruises, the Singapore owner of a luxury liner which sank off Malaysia last week, " a news report said yesterday, " Sun Cruises has received some advice from Malaysia on the matter, " the Business Times newspaper quoted company's spokeswoman, Judy Chu, as saying. Chu and other Sun Cruise officials could not immediately be reached for further comment, as they were away in Indonesia. The Sun Vista went down in international waters, the nearby Malaysia may have the right to order the wreck's removal, the newspaper said. Salvage experts said the wreck of the Sun Vista, which sunk in sixty meters of the water, poses no threat to ships passing over it, but Malaysia may still want it removed.

Key: 27.A

News Item 5

(28) An international Roman Catholic organization says human rights violations have sharply increased in the Central American countries. The organization, Pax Christi, made the statement to the UN Human Rights Commission. (29) It said that murder, torture and disappearances have risen in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Pax Christi said that security forces in Guatemala completely destroyed six villages, killing all citizens. It said 1500 persons are killed in Guatemala every month. The Catholic organization said killings and disappearances have increased in El Salvador since the rightist election victory there last March. (30) Pax Christi also charged that officials in Honduras were responsible for mistreating refugees from EL Salvador.

Key: 28.A 29.C 30.D

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2000)

1. What knowledge is required to understand Professor Smith's economics 102'？

A. Economics. B. Higher mathematics. C. Formulas. D. Original ideas.

2. Why does the woman want to register in Professor Smith's courser

A. Because Professor Smith is kind.

B. Because Professor Smith is generous.

C. Because the registration fee is less expensive.

D. Because Professor Smith possesses many new thoughts.

3. What is the man's suggestion to the woman?

A. To take higher mathematics instead of Economics 102.

B. To take higher mathematics before taking Economics 102.

G. To drop Economics 102.

D. To register with Economics 102 whatever.

4. Why would the woman speaker like to go to a small university?

A. Because going to a small university is not expensive.

B. Because a small university may involve small classes.

C. Because it is close to her home.

D. The reason is not mentioned.

5. How is the woman going to pay for her university education?

A. She has applied for a scholarship.

B. Her parents will help to pay part of the expenses.

C. She will have a part-time job.

D. Both A and B.

6. According to the conversation, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A. The students in private church-owned schools are serious about school.

B. Private universities are expensive.

C. There are a lot of parties in private church-owned schools.

D. The woman loves the atmosphere of a private church-owned school.

7 .What is the man's problem now?

A. He has a headache. B. He failed his history exam.

C. He is tired. D. He is too lazy. "

8. What does the man say research shows about coffee?

A. Coffee may help prevent heart disease.

B. Coffee does not necessarily cause heart disease.

C. Coffee has less caffeine than soda.

D. Coffee makes one work faster and necessarily better.

9. What does the woman probably think about coffee?

A. It helps people work efficiently. B. It's more refreshing than soda.

C. It would not surely help the man. D. It has less flavor than tea.

10. What is the conversation mainly about?

A. The effects of caffeine. B. Some causes of headaches.

C. How to do well on exams. D. Problems with the student cafeteria

11. What happened to the ancient Greek runner Pheidippides ?

A. He won first prize. B. He died because of fatigue.

C. He fell behind the other runners. D. He gave up because he was tired.

12. What's the real victory for the thousands of Marathon runners?

A. The victory over one's fellow runners. B. The victory over former winners.

C. The victory of willpower over fatigue. D. The victory of one's physical strength.

13. Who is a winner in the competition in the Boston Marathon?

A. The runner who runs to keep fit. B. The runner who breaks the record.

C. The runner who does not break the rules. D. The runner who covers the whole distance.

14. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the invention of paper?

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