2003年全国硕士研究生英语试题及参考答案

　　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 know 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 material.