SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section, you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 22 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the news. Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the news. Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the news. Questions 29 and 30 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
Now, listen to the news. 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 Nowadays, many young people choose to study abroad. Some people think that studying abroad can benefit the youth, but others don't think so. What is your opinion?
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
1.
A Major Advantage/Disadvantage of Studying Abroad You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state just ONE major advantage or disadvantage of young people studying abroad.
In the second part, give one or two reasons to support your point of view.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
A Major Advantage of Studying Abroad
Nowadays, with the development of our country and the improvement in people's living standards, many students choose to study abroad to pursue a higher degree. As far as I am concerned, youngsters who have experience of studying abroad certainly would be more independent, the benefits of which cover many aspects of their lives both academically and mentally.
Living and studying alone abroad will undoubtedly help students develop great self-dependence in their life. When they are in difficulties or troubles, there are no longer any people like parents to help them out, and they should do everything all by themselves, from trivial things like washing dishes to big decisions like which major to choose for further study. Generally, they are equipped with enough courage to face all kinds of challenges in life and tend to be more optimistic.
This independence also exerts influence on their academic study and research. Young people studying abroad generally can conduct self-study in a more effective way and are more adjusted to doing researches by themselves. In this way, they manage to get accustomed to college life in a real sense and will be better prepared for future study and work.
In conclusion, studying abroad is good for young people in that it is the best way for them to gain independence, not only in their life but also in their academic study, which they can not get back at home. With such independence, they will become most effective and motivated, thus better prepared for their future.[解析]
今天,随着人民生活水平的提高,很多年轻人选择出国留学。题目要求考生给出出国留学的一个最主要的优点或者缺点并进行说明,为典型的观点阐释型文章。
分析提纲,可知文章在结构上应该是:第一部分给出背景知识并提出自己的观点;第二部分从两个方面论证自己观点的正确、合理性;第三段进行总结,重申自己的观点。参见MODEL TEST TWO命题作文的结构模版
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING1. Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50 -60 words based on the following situation:
Your friend Hilda has invited you to a get-together party with some old friends. Write her a note to accept the invitation, stating the time you will get to the party and expressing thanks for her invitation.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
May 1st, 2006
Dear Hilda,
It is so kind of you to invite me to the party. Having not seen you and some other old friends for such a long time, I really miss you ail. I'll go to the place right after I finish my work at about 5 p.m. this Friday. Thank you for your invitation again. Talk to you soon.
Yours,
Lily
[解析]
根据该部分给出的提示,可知这是一个接受邀请便条:
1.便条开头交代时间、称呼。
2.正文内容:
·表示感谢:向对方的邀请表示感谢。如It is so kind of you to invite me to the party.
·接受原因:简单解释自己接受邀请的原因,并且可以再次重申自己赴约的时间、地点等。
·再次致谢:最后可以向对方再次表示感谢。如Thank you for your invitation again.
3.结束格式:致敬、签名。