浙江大学 2007年 攻读博士研究生入学考试题(2)

C. was a opera singer.

D. was like his nickname.

12. Bruce was given a girl’s name__________

A. because a son died before him.

B. for his American certificate.

C. so that his mother could pierce his ear.

D. so that the spirits would not harm him.

13. Which of the following is not true about young Bruce?

A. He was always in trouble.

B. He was expelled from school.

C. He played many roles in movies.

D. He lived a happy life as a child movie star.

Directions: Questions 14-16 are based on the following passage about musical instruments for boys and girls. You now have 15 seconds to read questions 14-16.

14. Why did Susan and Michael interview children aged between 9 and 11?

A. To find out whether they take music lessons in their spare time.

B. To find our whether they can name four different musical instruments.

C. To find out whether they enjoy playing musical instruments in school.

D. To find out whether they differ in their preference for musical instruments.

15. Why do many of the boys avoid certain instruments?

A. They find them too hard to play.

B. They think it silly to play them.

C. They find it not challenging enough to play them.

D. They consider it important to be different from girls.

16. Which group of children has a bias when choosing musical instruments?

A. Children who have private music tutors.

B. Children who are 8 or older.

C. Children who are between 5 and 7.

D. Children who are well educated.