2004年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题及参考答案

Section I Part C（共三节，满分10分） 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 naming newborns. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 11-13.

11、What do we often do with the things we love?
 A.Ask for their names.
 B.Name babies after them.
 C.Put down their names.
 D.Choose names for them.

12、 The unpleasant meaning of an old family name is often overlooked if
 A. the family tree is fairly limited.
 B. the family tie is strong enough.
  name is commonly used.
  in the family complains.

13、 Several months after a baby’s birth, its name will
  the beauty of its own.
 p more associations.
  the original meaning.
  form the baby’s personality.

Questions 14-16 are based on the biography of Bobby Moore, an English soccer player. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.
14. How many matches did Moore play during his professional career?
 A. 90.
 B .108.
 C.180.
 D. 668.

15、In 1964, Bobby Moore was made
 A.England’s footballer of the year.
 B.a soccer coach in West Germany.
 C.a medalist for his sportsmanship.
 D.a number of the Order of the British Empire.

16、After Moore retired from playing, the first thing he did was
 g Sunday Sport.
 g for Capital Radio.
 ng professional soccer teams.
 ping a sports marketing company.

Questions 17-20 are based on the on the city of Belfast. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.
17. Belfast has long been famous for its
 A. oil refinery.
 B. linen textiles.
  products.
 D. deepwater port.

18、Which of the following does Belfast chiefly export?
 A. Soap.
 B. Grain.
 C.Steel.
 D.Tobacco.

19、When was Belfast founded?
 A. In 1177.
 B. In 1315.
 C.In the 16th century.
 D. In the 17th century.

20、 What happened in Belfast in the late 18th century?
 A. French refugees arrived.
 B. The harbor was destroyed.
 C.Shipbuilding began to flourish.
 D.The city was taken by the English.