PART Ⅳ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY There are thirty sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Mark your answers on your ANSWER SHEET. SECTION A COMPOSITION When people form opinions about someone or something, what affects them most is not substance but style. Is style more important than substance? Write a composition on this issue.
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How to Deal with Stress You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state specifically what your idea is.
In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your idea or describe your idea.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
[参考范文]
How to Deal with Stress
While so many people are at the mercy of stress, some endure and survive, some end. In a sense, stress is a choice. It can strengthen you or tear you down. In most cases, you can choose.
Why resent work stress? Let's give it a good name. It's an indicator that our career is advancing. Think of a heavy workload as an exciting opportunity to push us, learn new skills and show our mettle. Complaining depletes our energy while greeting an overload day with optimism makes us feel easy. Stress makes us original and creative, can stimulate us to try our best to do something.
Sometimes it's impossible to talk about the positive side of stress, but you can moderate your reaction. During high-pressure periods, socializing with friends and colleagues, getting together with people who make us laugh and change our perspective, will revitalize and inspire us. We'll return to our task refreshed and determined. Regular exercise is critical to stress management, and alternate work can release the pent-up cares.
Break away from other people's expectations. It's a liberating step when we decide to stop being what other people want us to be. Shake off the fetters set for ourselves, we're just ourselves, we're unique. Be free of the feeling of guilty. No one is perfect. Give ourselves more space and freedom.
Life is tough, and we must be stronger. One way out is to keep our upper-lips stiff, adjust our mood and face the pressure with smile.
[审题]
“如何面对压力”是一个很有现实意义的语题。文章第一部分提出观点:压力有利有弊,这取决于你怎么选择,以什么样的态度去面对;第二部分从两个方面论述该论点,压力不见得就是坏事,事物之间是可以相互转化的,并提出化解压力的方法:尽量克服恐惧心理,认真面对;最后进行总结,说明要正确对待生活,化压力为动力,取得更大进步。风格不能太严肃,措辞上要注意分寸。
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING1.
Write a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You are Jason. You get to know that your classmate George is going to organize a trip to the World Expo this weekend. And you would like to join it. Write a note to state your request. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
August 21,2010
Dear George,
I heard that you were going to organize a trip to the World Expo this weekend. What a great idea! I think it is a great opportunity to see the world. I really take a great interest in joining your trip. Will you please give me the chance?
Yours,
Jason