2003年全国硕士研究生入学考试英语试题及参考答案

Section I Listening Comprehension

　　Directions:

　　This section is designed to test your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear a selection of recorded materials and you must answer the questions that accompany them. There are three parts in this section, Part A, Part B, and Part C.

　　Remember, while you should first put down your answers in your test booklet. At the end of the listening comprehension section, you will have five minutes to transfer all your answers from your test booklet to Answer Sheet I.

　　Now look at Part At your test booklet.

　　Part A

　　Directions:

　　For Question 1-5, you will hear a talk about Boston Museum of Fine Art. While you listen, fill out the table with the information you have heard. Some of the information has been given to you in the table. Write Only 1 word or number in each numbered box. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the table below.（5 points）

　　Boston Museum of Fine Arts Founded（ year ）1870

　　Opened to the public（ year ） Question 1

　　Moved to the current location （ year ） 1909

　　The west wing completed（ year ） Question 2

　　Number of departments 9

　　The most remarkable department Question 3

　　Exhibition Space （ m2 ） Question 4

　　Approximate number of visitors/year 800, 000

　　Programs provided classes lectures Question 5

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　　Part B

　　Directions

　　For Questions 6-10, you will hear an interview with an expert on marriage problems. While you listen, complete the sentences or answer the questions. USe not more than 3 words for each answer. You will hear the recording twice. You now have 25 seconds to read the sentences and questions below. （ 5 points ）

　　What should be the primary source of help for a troubled couple? __________ . Question 6

　　Writing down a list of problems in the marriage may help a troubled couple discuss them_______ . Question 7

　　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