2004年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题及答案(4)

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.
[C] the name is commonly used.
[D] nobody in the family complains.

13. Several months after a baby’s birth, its name will
[A] show the beauty of its own.
[B] develop more associations.
[C] lose the original meaning.
[D] help 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
[A] editing Sunday Sport.
[B] working for Capital Radio.
[C] managing professional soccer teams.
[D] developing a sports marketing company.

Questions 17 - 20 are based on the following talk 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.
[C] food products.
[D] deepwater port.

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.