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1997年英语专业四级考试真题TEM4考试真题

1997年英语专业四级考试真题TEM4考试真题
1997年英语专业四级考试真题TEM4考试真题

TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (1997)

PART I WRITNG [45 MIN]

SECTION A COMPOSITION [35 MIN]

Some of your classmates think that more pressure from academic studies is not beneficial to students. You either agree or disagree with them.

Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:

MORE PREFROM ACADEMIC

STUDIES DOES (OR DOES NO) GOOD TO US

You are to write in three paragraphs.

In the first paragraph, state clearly what your view is.

In the second paragraph, support your view with details.

In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary or suggestion.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING [10 MIN]

Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:

You are Peter/Mary. You had a party at your home recently, but you unintentionally neglected to invite a close friend of yours-Victoria. Write her a note apologizing for this and explaining how the mistake came about.

Marks will be awarded far content, organization, grammar and appropriacy.

PART II DICTATIO [15 MIN]

Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times.

During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 to 20 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to check through your work once more.

Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO.

PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSION [20 MIN]

In Sections A, B and C you will hear everything ONCE ONL Y. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct response for each question on your answer sheet.

SECTION A STATEMENT

In this section you will hear nine statements. At the end of each statement you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.

Now, listen to the statements.

1. What does the speaker mean?

[A] John was unhappy with his dormitory. [B] John's dormitory wasn't full.

[C] John didn't meet me at the door. [D] There wasn't any vacant room.

2. What does the statement imply?

[A] We are sorry that we both failed. [B] Mary is envious of Jane's success.

[C] We are amazed by the fact. [D] Jane is envious of Mary's success.

3. The speaker thinks that

[A] writing is his favorite course

[B] he prefers other courses to composition

[C] one particular course is better than writing

[D] he doesn't like any course, least of writing

4. What does the speaker imply?

[A] He didn't finish the exercises yesterday.

[B] The exercises were handed in yesterday.

[C] He knew the exercises should be handed in today.

[D] He doesn't need to hand in the exercises today.

5. The speaker was ____ minutes late.

[A] 50 [B] 15 [C] 30 [D] 10

6. What does the statement mean?

[A] The speaker didn't attend the exam. [B] The speaker didn't do the spelling.

[C] The speaker was good at spelling. [D] The speaker ignored his spelling.

7. According to the statement, the house is __

[A] badly built [B] noisy inside [C] very dirty [D] in disorder

8. David decided to take the express train because

[A] he was in a hurry to get home [B] he did not enjoy flying at all

[C] he needed time to be on his own [D] he had booked a seat on the train

9. The weather last weekend was

[A] warm and dry [B] cold and wet

[C] cool and crisp [D] sunny and lovely

SECTION B CONVERSATION

In this section, you will hear seven short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.

Now, listen to the conversations.

10. Between getting up and her meeting, the woman had about __

[A] 6 hours [B] 40 minutes [C] 4 hours [D] 30 minutes

11. The conversation probably took place in __

[A] Rome [B] Paris [C] London [D] Madrid

12. What does the woman mean?

[A] She hasn't read the passage. [B] She doesn't understand it either.

[C] She cannot read it in darkness. [D] She suggests that the man read it.

13. What does the woman mean?

[A] The job is advertised in English.

[B] The advertisement is in an English paper.

[C] She offers the man English and computer skills.

[D] English and computer skills are essential for the job.

14.Vincent solved his problem by __

[A] going directly to the boss [B] talking to his parents

[C] asking his mother to speak to his boss [D] telling his boss' mother about it

15. What had the woman assumed?

[A] They had received a broken computer. [B] She knew how to repair the computer.

[C] The computer couldn't be fixed. [D] They' d have to buy another one.

16. The couple had previously planned to __

[A] go boating [B] play golf [C] go cycling [D] play tennis

SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

Question 17 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.

Now, listen to the news.

17. What are the attitudes of the local residents?

[A] They protested against detaining boat people.

[B] They protested against letting them stay forever.

[C] They urged Vienam to accept the boat people.

[D ] They urged Britain to accept the boat people.

Questions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.

Now, listen to the news.

18. NATO troops will join in __

[A] Cold War [B] training exercises

[C] Western atones [D] Eastern armies

19. Soldiers from__ countries will participate.

[A] 17 [B] 30 [C] 13 [D] 43

Questions 20 to 22 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the three questions.

Now, listen to the news.

20. Who sponsored the conference on population?

[A] Cairo. [B] The United Nations.

[C] The World Bank. [D] The World Health Organization.

21. The current rate of annual increase in the world population is about

[A] 9 million [B] 5.7 million [C] 90 million [D] 20 million

22. Which of the following concerning the document is NOT true?

[A] The document will cover the next two decades.

[B] The document will win support from the delegates.

[C] The document will serve as a guideline.

[D] The document will be completed after the conference.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 30 seconds to answer the three questions.

Now, listen to the news.

22. The news item reported a(n) __

[A] air crash [B] traffic accident [C] lorry crash [D] ferry accident

24. It was reported to have occurred

[A] inside Manila' s port [B] in Singapore

[C] near the Manila Bay [D] in Malaysia

25. There were __ people on board.

[A] 30 [B] 400 [C] 110 [D] 120

PART ⅣCLOZE [15 MIN]

Deride which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your answer sheet.

Unlike most sports, which evolved over time from street games, basketball was designed by one man to suit a particular purpose. The man was Dr. James Naismith, and his purpose was to invent a vigorous game that could be played indoors in winter.

In 1891, Naismith was an instructor at a training school, which trained physical education instructors for the YMCAs. That year the school was trying (26) up with a physical activity that the men could enjoy (27) the football and baseball seasons. None of the standard indoor activities (28) their interest for long. Naismith was asked to solve the problem by the school.

He first tried to (29) some of the popular outdoor sports, but they were all too rough. The men were getting bruised from tackling each other and (30) hit with equipment. So, Naismith decided to invent a game that would incorporate the most common elements of outdoor

team sports without having the real physical contact.

Most popular sports used a ball. So he chose a soccer ball because it was soft and large enough that it (31) no equipment, such as a bat or a racket to hit it. Next he decided (32) an elevated goal, so that scoring would depend on skill and accuracy rather than on (33) only. His goals were two peach baskets, (34) to ten-foot-high balconies at each end of the gym. The basic (35) of the game was to throw the ball into the basket. Naismith wrote rules for the game, (36) of which, though with some small changes, are still (37) effect.

Basketball was an immediate success. The students (38) it to their friends, and the new sport quickly (39) on. Today, basketball is one of the most popular

games (40) the world.

26. [A] to have come [B] coming [C] come [D] to come

27. [A] between [B] during [C] when [D] for

28. [A] roused [B] held [C] had [D] were

29. [A] imitate [B] adopt [C] adapt [D] renovate

30. [A] being [B] to be [C] been [D] were

31. [A] requested [B] used [C] required [D] took

32. [A] on [B] to [C] of [D] with

33. [A] power [B] strength [C] force [D] might

34. [A] fixed [B] fixing [C] that fixed [D] might

35. [A] methods [B] rules [C] way [D] idea

36. [A] few [B] much [C] many [D] little

37. [A] with [B] in [C] on [D] for

38. [A] defined [B] spread [C] taught [D] discussed

39. [A] went [B] took [C] put [D] caught

40. [A] of [B] throughout [C] among [D] through

PART V GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY [15 MIN]

There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four wards or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence.

41. How can I ever concentrate if you continually me with silly questions?

[A] have, interrupted [B] had, interrupted

[C] are, interrupted [D] were, interrupting

42. When you have finished with that video tape, don't forget to put it in my drawer, __ ?

[A] do you [B] will you [C] don't you [D] won't you

43. He left orders that nothing __ touched until the police arrived here.

[A] should be [B] ought to be [C] must be [D] would be

44. Mr. White works with a chemical import-export company, but he for this industrial fair, since he is on leave.

[A] has worked [B] works [C]has been working [D] is working

45. The physicist has made a discovery, __ of great importance to the progress of science and technology.

[A] I think which is [B] that I think is

[C] which I think is [D] which I think it is

46. __, he is ready to accept suggestions from different sources.

[A] Instead of his contributions

[B] For all his notable contributions

[C] His making notable contributions

[D] However his notable contributions

47. The team can handle whatever

[A] that needs handling [B] which needs handling

[C] it needs handling [D] needs to be trundled

48. Come and see me whenever

[A] you are convenient [B] you will be convenient

[C] it is convenient to you [D] it will be convenient to you

49. It was a physician that he represented himself, and __ he was warmly received.

[A] as such [B] such as [C] as that [D] so that

50. I have never been to London, but that is the city_

[A] where I like to visit most [B] I'd most like to visit

[C] which I like to visit mostly [D] where I' d like most to visit

51. I was to have made a speech if __

[A]I was not called away [B] nobody would have called me away

[C] I had not been called away [D] nobody called me away

52. I felt that I was not yet __ to travel abroad.

[A] too strong [B] strong enough [C] so strong [D] enough strong

53. The plane found the spot and hovered close enough to __ that it was a car.

[A] ensure IS] examine [C] verify [D] testify

54. The encouraging factor is that the __ majority of people find the idea of change acceptable.

[A] numerous [B] vast [C] most [D] massive

55. The increase in student number ______ many problems for the universities.

[A] forces [B] presses [C] provides [D] poses

56. Please __from smoking until the aeroplane is airborne.

[A] refrain [B] prevent [C] resist [D] restrain

57. Reporters and photographers alike took great __ at the rode way the actor behaved during the interview.

[A] annoyance [B] offence [C] resentment [D] irritation

58. Topics for composition should be __ to the experience and interests of the students.

[A] concerned [B] dependent [C] connecting [D] relevant

59. The novel contains some marvelously revealing_ of rural life in the 19th century.

[A] glances [B] glimpses [C] glares [D] gleams

60. Sometimes the student may be asked to write about his __ to a certain book or article that has some hearing on the subject being studied.

[A] reaction [B] comment [C] impression [D] comprehension

61. Picking flowers in the park is absolutely __

[A] avoided [B] prohibited [C] rejected [D] repelled

62. Tony has not the least __ of giving up his research work.

[A] intention [B] interest [C] wish [D] desire

63. Two of the children have to sleep in one bed, but the other three have __ ones.

[A] similar [B] singular [C] different [D] separate

64. Am I to understand that his new post __ no responsibility with it at all?

[A] keeps [B] supports [C] carries [D] possesses

65. Animals that could not themselves to the changed environment perished and those that could survived.

[A] change [B] adapt [C] modify [D] conform

PART VI READING COMPREHENSION [30 MIN]

SECTION A READING COMPREHENSION [25 MIN]

In this section there are four passages followed by fifteen questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer.

TEXT A

University teaching in the United Kingdom is very different at both undergraduate and graduate levels from that of many overseas countries.

An undergraduate course consists of a series of lectures, seminars and tutorials and, in science and engineering, laboratory classes, which in total accounts for about 15 hours per week. Arts students may well find that their official contact with teachers is less than this average, while science and engineering students may expect to be timetabled for up to 20 hours per week. Students studying for a particular degree will take a series of lecture courses which run in parallel at a fixed time in each week and may last one academic term or the whole year. Associated with each lecture course are seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes which draw upon, analyze, illustrate or amplify the topics presented in the lectures. Lecture classes can vary in size from 20 to 200 although larger size lectures tend to decrease as students progress into the second and third year and more options become available. Seminars and tutorials are on the whole much smaller than lecture classes and in some departments can be on a one-to-one basis (that is one member of staff to one student). Students are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and tutorials and this can take the form of researching a topic for discussion, by writing essays or by solving problems. Lectures, seminars and tutorials are all one hour in length, while laboratory classes usually last either 2 or 3 hours. Much emphasis is put on how to spend as much time if not more studying by themselves as being taught. In the UK it is still common for people to say that they are "reading" for a degree! Each student has a tutor whom they can consult on any matter whether academic or personal. Although the tutor will help, motivation for study is expected to come from the student.

66. According to the passage, science and engineering courses seem to be more __ than arts courses.

[A] motivating [B] varied [C] demanding [D] interesting

67. Which of the following is the length of lectures or seminars or tutorials?

[A] 1 hour. [B] 2 hours. [C] 3 hours. [D] 15 hours.

68. In British universities teaching and learning are carried on in __

[A] a variety of ways [B] laboratory classes

[C] seminars sand tutorials [D] lectures and tutorials

TEXT B

Who said the only way to learn about a country you can't visit is by reading a book? Dan Eckberg's television students at Hopkins High School know better. They're seeing countries and learning about cultures with the aid of electronic communications.

Using computers, satellite hookups, and telephone hotlines, Eckberg's students have already followed a team of cyclists 11,500 miles across the continent of Africa, sat on a top Mount Killmanjaro, and sweltered In the Sahara Desert.

This winter they' 11 interact with an expedition exploring Central America in search of the classic Maya culture.

You can join them.

How?. By following Eckberg and his class as they track the adventures of Dan and Steve Buettner, two world-class bicyclists from the U. S.. Starting last month these two bicyclists, joined by archaeologists and a technical support team, are interacting with students via the Internet, the worldwide computer network.

From classroom or home computer, students can make research proposals to the Buettners or the archaeologists at the various Central American locations they've been exploring as part of their Maya Quest expedition.

"We hope that someone will ask a question that can't readily be answered," says Hopkins High School student Barry Anderson, "and through the online activities, an answer will be found--a discovery !"

Having students "discover" why a civilization as advanced as the Maya collapsed in the 9th century is one key goal for the leaders of the Maya Quest expedition. The more important goal is using interactive learning to discover the cause of the decline and compare it to issues we face today--natural disasters,

environmental problems, and war.

Ten lesson plans--on topics ranging from the Maya language to the Maya creation myth---have been developed for the interactive expedition.

"Through a combination of live call--in television and the Internet, says Eckberg, "we're hoping to build excitement and engagement in learning in our school."

69. Dan Eckberg and his students learn about Africa by __

[A] reading books [B] watching video tapes

[C] interacting via the Internet [D] cycling 11,500 miles

70. Which of the following activities is NOT involved in Dan Eckberg and Iris students' expedition?

[A] Going to visit various Central American locations.

[B] Getting information through electronic communications.

[C] Discussing different topics on the Maya civilization.

[D] Forming research proposals and discovering the answers.

TEXT C

Most earthquakes occur within the upper 15 miles of the earth's surface. But earthquakes can and do occur at all depths to about 460 miles. Their number decreases as the depth increases. At about 460 miles one earthquake occurs only every few years. Near the surface earthquakes may run as high as 100 in a month, but the yearly average does not vary much. In comparison with the total number of earthquakes each year, the number of disastrous earthquakes is very small.

The extent of the disaster in an earthquake depends on many factors. If you carefully build a toy house with an Erector set, it will still stand no matter how much you shake the table. But if you build a toy house with a pack of cards, a slight shake of the table will make it fall. An earthquake in Agadir, Morocco, was not strong enough to be recorded on distant instruments, but it completely destroyed the city. Many stronger earthquakes have done comparatively little damage. If a building is well constructed and built on solid ground, it will resist an earthquake. Most deaths in earthquakes have been due to faulty building construction or poor building sites. A third and very serious factor is panic. When people rush out into narrow streets, more deaths will result.

The United Nations has played an important part in reducing the damage done by earthquakes. It has sent a team of experts to all countries known to be affected by earthquakes. Working with local geologists and engineers, the experts have studied the nature of the ground and the type of most practical building code for the local area. If followed, these suggestions will make disastrous earthquakes almost a thing of the past.

There is one type of earthquake disaster that little can be done about. This is the disaster caused by seismic sea waves, or tsunamis.(These are often called tidal waves, but the name is incorrect. They have nothing to do with tides. ) In certain areas, earthquakes take place beneath the sea. These submarine earthquakes sometimes give rise to seismic sea waves. The waves are not

noticeable out at sea because of their long wave length. But when they roll into harbors, they pile up into walls of water 6 to 60 feet high. The Japanese call them "tsunamis", meaning "harbor waves", because they reach a sizable height only in harbors.

Tsunamis travel fairly slowly, at speeds up to 500 miles an hour. An adequate warning system is in use to warn all shores likely to be reached by the waves. But this only enables people to leave the threatened shores for higher ground. There is no way to stop the oncoming wave.

71. Which of the following CANNOT be concluded from the passage?

[A] The number of earthquakes is closely related to depth.

[B] Roughly the same number of earthquakes occur each year.

[C] Earthquakes are impossible at depths over 460 miles.

[D] Earthquakes are most likely to occur near the surface.

72. The destruction of Agadir is an example of__

[A] faulty building construction [B] an earthquake' s strength

[C] widespread panic in earthquakes [D] ineffective instruments

73. The United Nations' experts are supposed to __

[A] construct strong buildings [B] put forward proposals

[C] detect disastrous earthquakes [D] monitor earthquakes

74. The significance of the slow speed of tsunamis is that people may __

[A] notice them out at sea [B] find ways to stop them

[C] be warned early enough [D] develop warning system

TEXT D

One of the good things for men in women's liberation is that men no longer have to pay women the old- fashioned courtesies.

In an article on the new manners, Ms. Holmes says that a perfectly able woman no longer has to act helplessly in public as if she were a model. For example, she doesn't need help getting in and out of cars. "Women get in and out of cars twenty times a day with babies and dogs. Surely

they can get out by themselves at night just as easily."

She also says there is no reason why a man should walk on the outside of a woman on the sidewalk. "Historically, the man walked on the inside so he caught the garbage thrown out of a window. Today a man is supposed to walk on the outside. A man should walk where he wants to. So should a woman. If, out of love and respect, he actually wants to take the blows, he should walk on the inside-because that's where attackers are all hiding these days."

As far as manners are concerned, I suppose I have always a supporter of women's liberation. Over the years, out of a sense of respect, I imagine, I have refused to trouble women with outdated courtesies.

It is usually easier to follow rules of social behavior than to depend on one's own taste. But rules may be safely broken, of course, by those of us with the gift of natural grace. For example, when a man and a woman are led to their table in a restaurant and the waiter pulls out a chair, the woman is expected to sit in the chair. That is according to Ms. Ann Clark. I have always done it the other way, according to my wife.

It came up only the other night. I followed the hostess to the table, and when she pulled the chair out I sat on it, quite naturally, since it happened to be the chair I wanted to sit in.

"Well", my wife said, when the hostess had gone, "you did it again."

"Did what?" I asked, utterly confused.

"Took the chair."

Actually, since I'd walked through the restaurant ahead of my wife, it would have been awkward, I should think, not to have taken the chair. I bad got there first, after all.

Also, it has always been my custom to get in a car first, and let the woman get in by herself. This is a courtesy I insist on as the stronger sex, out of love and respect. In times like these, there might be attackers hidden about. I would be unsuitable to put a woman in a car and then shut the door on her, leaving her at the mercy of some bad fellow who might be hiding in the backseat.

75. It can be concluded from the passage that __

[A] men should walk on the inside of a sidewalk

[B] women are becoming more capable than before

[C] in women's liberation men are also liberated

[D] it's safe to break roles of social behavior

76. The author was "utterly confused" because he

[A] took the chair out of habit [B] was trying to be polite

[C] was slow in understanding [D] had forgotten what he did

77. He "took the chair" for all the following reasons EXCEPT that __

[A] he go to the chair first [B] he happened to like the seat

[C] his wife ordered him to do so [D] he'd walked ahead of his wife

78. The author always gets in a car before a woman because he __

[A]wants to protect her [B] doesn't need to help her

[C] chooses to be impolite to her [D] fears attacks on him

79. The author is __ about the whole question of manners and women's liberation.

[A] joking [B] satirical [C] serious [D] critical

80. Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?

[A] Manners ought to be thrown away altogether.

[B] In manners one should follow his own judgement.

[C] Women no longer need to be helped in public.

[D] Men are not expected to be courteous to women.

SECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING [5 MIN]

In this section there are six passages followed by ten questions or unfinished statements. Skim or scan the passages as required and then mark your answers on your answer sheet.

TEXT E

First read the following question.

81. The author's general attitude towards the reduction in the university budget is __

[A] highly critical [B] fully supportive

[C] somewhat appreciative [D] not clear

Now, skim the passage below and answer the question.

15th April, 1997

Sir,

I fully understand the opposition expressed by my colleagues to the reduction in the university budget. Nevertheless one is forced to recognize that in times of financial difficulty the university has a duty to decide where money can be saved. I believe, however, that it would be wrong for the university to make the same cuts in all departments without considering national priorities. May I suggest that there are some departments which must continue to be financed at existing levels if there are to produce the fully trained professionals which the country needs. Surely it is a national priority to train competent teachers, scientists, engineers and doctors. If there have to be cuts this year the relevant departments should not face the same reduction as other departments in the university.

Yours sincerely,

Harry Young

Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering

TEXT F

First read the following question.

82. The general idea of the passage is that

[A] doctors can produce magic

[B] medicine tins magic power

[C] modem medicine can cure all illnesses

[D] a healthy mind is also a cure for illness

Now, skim the passage and answer the question.

For more than five thousand years Chinese doctors have used needles to fight illness. This kind of medicine is called acupuncture. The doctor studies the sick person carefully. Then he puts needles into that person's body at the right places for his illness. Chinese doctors believe that they can control the body's natural forces in this way. At first, doctors in the West thought that this way just another kind of magic. Recently, however, they have found out that it is possible to cure many illnesses like this because the needles help the body to produce its own "medicines". In this way the body cures itself.

Nowadays doctors can do a lot of wonderful things. They can use thousands of medicines. They can give you pills and injections. They can even give you mechanical legs or a new heart. Sometimes modem medicine works like magic. But there are still a lot of illnesses that drugs and machines cannot cure completely. Medicine is not only a science it is an art, too. And in the art of medicine, the mind is very important. You will not have a healthy body unless you have a healthy mind.

TEXT G

First read the following question.

83. The passage informs you how to ___.

[A] complain about your credit card [B] apply for a credit card

[C] report the loss of a credit card [D] pay for your credit card

Now, skim the passage and answer the question.

Our system for sorting out anything to do with credit cards is as thorough as that for any other problem. However, they are dealt with by a separate part of the bank.

To begin with, please detail your complaint in writing to. The Senior Management, Card Services, Essex House, Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, ESSEXSM 99 4PL.

We will do our best to reach agreement with you. Please note that if your problem concerns your Bank Payment Card, you should contact your local branch.

TEXT H

First read the following questions.

84. By 1065 HMS Belfast had been in service for __ years.

[A] 38 [B] 33 [C] 25 [D] 27

85. The warship is now being used as a __

[A] training center [B] museum [C] cargo ship [D] hotel

Now, scan the passage and answer the questions.

HMS Belfast is a cruiser. She was launched in March1938 and served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst at the Battle of North Cape and in the Normandy Landings. After the war, she supported United Nations forces in Korea and remained in service with the Royal Navy until 1965.

In 1971 she was saved for the nation as a unique and historic reminder of Britain's naval heritage in the fast half of the 20th century.

A free guide leaflet is available to help you find your way around this huge and complex warship and your tour will take you from the ship' s Quarterdeck up to the top of her Bridge and all the way down through seven decks to her massive Boiler and Engine Rooms, well below the ship's waterline.

TEXT I

First read the following questions.

86. The advertised position is for a(n) __

[A] office manager [B] legal trainee

[C] office assistant [D] legal secretary

87. Which of the following is NOT essential for the position?

[A] Legal secretarial training. [B] Experience in organizational work.

[C] Experience in real estate. [D]Proficiency in data processing.

Now, scan the passage and answer the questions.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Our legal department requires a mature, competent secretary who will report to one senior lawyer and one assistant lawyer. The successful candidate will have a solid background in organizational work, advanced skill in shorthand and data processing, combined with at least two to three years of legal secretarial training. Some experience in real estate could be an asset. Sun

Life offers excellent opportunities for personal advancement. Salary will be in accord with qualifications, beginning at a minimum of $ 2,000 per month. A superior benefit package and an attractive incentive programme are included. Begin at once. Interviews will be held Monday through Friday, April 14th to 18th. Applicants are requested to mail detailed resumes to:

Sun Life Insurance Company

P.O. Box 650

Windsor, Ontario M60 3S8

TEXT J

First read the following questions.

88. Who is John Bird?

[A] A fireman. [B] A priest. [C] A policeman. [D] Jenny's boyfriend.

89. How long did the priest and policeman talk to Jenny?

[A] 25 minutes. [B] 5 hours. [C] 6 bourn. [D] 30 minutes.

90. How was the girl saved?

[A] She was can caught halfway before falling on the ground.

[B] She was persuaded by the priest and the policeman.

[C] Her boyfriend came and talked her out of it.

[D] She herself finally decided against suicide.

Now, scan the passage and answer the questions.

HARNESS

John Bird was being hailed as a spiderman hero last night.

John, a fireman, leaped from the roof of an apartment block to save a lovesick woman who had jumped out of her fifth-floor windows.

It was the kin of action that normally belongs to the pages of the cartoon character. John wearing a harness and line, actually caught 25-year-old Jenny Goodman before she hit the ground.

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