TEST FOR ENGLISH MAJORS (2007)
-GRADE EIGHT-
Time limit: 195MIN
PART
I
LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35
MIN)
SECTION
A
Mini-lecture
In this section you will hear a mini-lecture.
You
will hear the lecture once only. While listening, take notes on
the important points.
You
notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task for after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is
over,
you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on Answer sheet one. Use the blank sheet for
note-tanking.
What Can We Learn from Art?
Introduction
Differences between general history and art
history
Focus:
general
history:
(1)
art history: political values, emotions, everyday life, etc.
Significance of
study
More information and better understanding of human society and civilization
Types
of information
Information in history books is
(2)
facts, but no opinions
Information in art history is
subjective
(3)
and
opinions
e.g.
Spanish
painter's works: misuse of governmental
power
Mexican artists' works: attitudes towards social problems
Art as a reflection of religious
beliefs
Europe:
(4)
in pictures in churches
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Africa and the Pacific Islands: masks, headdresses and costumes in special
ceremonies
Purpose: to seek the help
of
(6)
to protect crops, animals and
people.
Perceptions of
Art
How people see art is related to their cultural background.
Europeans and
Americans
(7)
expression of ideas
People in other
places
part of everyday life
(8)
use
Art as a reflection of social changes
Cause of
changes: (9)
of different
cultures.
Changes
tribal
people: effects
of
(10)
on art forms
European artists: influence of African traditional art in their works
American and Canadian artists: study of Japanese painting
SECTION
B
INTERVIEW
In this section you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Mark the correct answer to each question on your colored answer sheet.
Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer
each of the following five questions.
Now listen to the following five questions.
Now listen to the interview
According to Nigel, most problems of air travel are
caused
by
.
Unfavorable weather conditions.
Airports handling
capacity.
Inadequate ticketing
service.
Overbooking.
Which of the following is not mentioned as compensation for volunteers for the next fight
out?
Free
ticket.
Free phone
call.
Cash
reward.
Seat
reservation.
Why does Niget suggest that business travelers avoid big
airports?
Because all flights in and out of there are
full.
Because the volume of traffic is
heavy.
Because there are more popular
flights.
Because there are more delays and cancellations.
According to Nigel, inexperience travelers are likely to make the following mistakes
EXCEPT
Booking on less popular
flights.
buying tickets at full
price
carrying excessive
luggage
planning long business
trips
Which of the following statements is
INCORRECT?
The possibility of discounts depends on a travel agent's volume of
business.
Longer flights to the same destination maybe
cheaper.
It is advisable to plan every detail of a trip in
advance.
Arranging for stopovers can avoid overnight
travel.
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In this section you will hear everything once only. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.
Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to
answer the
questions.
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