PART Ⅳ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words, phrases or statements marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word, phrase or statement that best completes the sentence.
Mark your answers on Answer Sheet Two. SECTION A COMPOSITION1. Most of us, as students, are careful with our money in daily life: we collect all kinds of coupons (优惠卷); we look for group-buy deals if we eat out or travel; we don't buy clothes unless in a sale. However, some people think that all this may not make us smart consumers. What is your opinion?
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words. You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
In the second part, provide one or two reasons or your experience(s) to support your opinion.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
You should supply an appropriate title for your composition.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
Will New Ways of Consumption Make Us Smart Consumers?
[1] Nowadays, in this consumption-oriented society, more and more people including students are pursuing new ways of consumption inorder to save money. Coupons, group-buy deals as well as discountsare warmly welcomed and considered fashionable by consumers. [2] However, will they really help us save money and make us smartconsumers? Undoubtedly, the answer is NO.
[3] First of all, the gratification of saving money on one commodity wiU greatly stimulate consumers'desire to buy more. It is easy topresume that more money will be spent eventually. [4] Similarly, at thesight of such low price, many consumers tend to lose their mind andcome back home with packages of unnecessary goods. It is absolutelya waste of money. [5] Last but not least, many consumers are passionate enough to purchase piles of group-buy coupons without realizingthat there are many unpleasant, additional clauses attached to them. [6] For instance, many restaurant coupons can only be used at a certaintime with certain specified dishes, which can hardly be called a satisfactory consumption experience.
[7] To conclude, there's no denying that these fashionable ways of consumption can to some extent help us save money. However, amuch greater amount of money will be spent if we are indulged in using them. We will never become truly Smart consumers if we don'tspend money rationally.
[解析]
[1] 开门见山,通过现象引出话题。
[2] 通过一问一答的方式表明自己的态度。
[3][4][5] 分别从三个方面来论述团购等消费方式并不能真正省钱。
[6] 通过举例说明有些团购券的附加条款限制了消费者的自由,并不能让消费者满意消费。
[7] 结尾指出沉溺于这种消费方式并不明智,强调应理智消费。
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING1.
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your former high-school classmate (Mathew or Grace) is coming to visit you in the dorm But you have got something urgent to do and thus cannot wait for him/her there. Leave a note on the door, expressing your apology and telling him/her how to find you. You must make clear where you are in the note.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness.
April 20th, 2013
Dear Mathew, I'm really sorry that I cannot wait for you in my dorm because I have something urgent to do. You can meet me at the entrance of our school library at 4 o'clock this afternoon. You may need the map onthe back of the note to find your way to the library. I'll be waiting for you there. See you then.
Yours,
Alice