2002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 a report about childrens healthy development. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 11-13.

11、What unusual question may doctors ask when giving kids a checkup next time?
 [A]How much exercise they get every day.
 [B]What they are most worried about.
 [C]How long their parents accompany them daily.
 [D]What entertainment they are interested in.

12、The academy suggests that children under age two
 [A]get enough entertainment.
 [B]have more activities.
 [C]receive early education.
 [D]have regular checkups.

13、According to the report, childrens bedrooms should
 [A]be no place for play.
 [B]be near a commom area.
 [C]have no TV sets.
 [D]have a computer for study.

Questions 14-16 are based on the following talk about how to save money. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.
14.According to the speaker, what should one pay special attention to if he wants to save up?
 [A]Family debts.
 [B]Bank savings.
 [C]Monthly bills.
 [D]Spending habits.

15、How much can a person save by retirement if he gives up his packaday habit?
 [A]$190，000
 [B]$330，000
 [C]$500，000
 [D]$1，000，000

16、What should one do before paying monthly bills, if he wants to accumulate wealth?
 [A]Invest into a mutual fund.
 [B]Use the discount tickets.
 [C]Quit his eatingout habit.
 [D]Use only paper bills and save coins.

Questions 17-20 are based on an interview with Herbert A. Gliederman, a domesticrelations lawyer. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.
17.Which word best describes the lawyers prediction of the change in divorce rate?
 [A]Fall.
 [B]Rise.
 [C]Vshape.
 [D]Tshape.

18、What do people nowadays desire to do concerning their marriage?
 [A]To embrace changes of thought.
 [B]To adapt to the disintegrated family life.
 [C]To return to the practice in the 60s and 70s.
 [D]To create stability in their lives.

19、Why did some people choose not to divorce 20 years ago?
 [A]They feared the complicated procedures.
 [B]They wanted to go against the trend.
 [C]They were afraid of losing face.
 [D]They were willing to stay together.

20、Years ago a divorced man in a company would have.
 [A]been shifted around the country.
 [B]had difficulty being promoted.
 [C]enjoyed a happier life.
 [D]tasted little bitterness of disgrace.