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 21 and 22 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 23 and 24 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 26 to 28 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 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 In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people to do this.
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
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When to Start University Studies? You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state major advantages of working or traveling after graduation from high school.
In the second part, state major disadvantages of working or traveling after graduation from high school.
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.
When to Start University Studies?
It is quite popular these days that young people in many countries take a break from studying after graduating from high school. This trend is not restricted to rich students who have the money to travel, but is also evident among poorer students who choose to work and become economically independent for a period of time.
The reasons for this trend may involve the recognition that a young adult who passes directly from school to university is rather restricted in terms of general knowledge and experience of the world. By contrast, those who have spent some time earning a living or traveling to other places have a broader view of life and better personal resources to draw on. They tend to be more independent, which is a very important factor in academic study and research, as well as giving them an advantage in terms of coping with the challenges of student life.
However, there are certainly dangers in taking time off at that important age. Young adults may end up never returning to their studies or finding it difficult to readapt to an academic environment. They may think that it is better to continue in a particular job, or to do something completely different from a university course. But overall, I think this is less likely today, when academic qualifications are essential for getting a reasonable career.
My view is that young people should be encouraged to broaden their horizons. That is the best way for them to get a clear perspective of what they are hoping to do with their lives and why. Students with such a perspective are usually the most effective and motivated ones and taking a year off may be the best way to gain this.[解析]
在一些国家里,许多年轻人高中毕业后选择外出工作或旅游一年,然后再回到大学继续读书。题目要求考生就“何时去读大学”讨论这种做法的利与弊,属于观点阐述型文章。
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阐明本文将讨论这种做法的利弊两个方面;第二部分从正反两个方面进行讨论;第三段进行总结,给出自己的观点。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:
You broke your leg due to a traffic accident and were hospitalized for a month, during which you receive many cards and flowers from your classmates. Now you have recovered and been back home. Write a note to them to explain your condition and thank them at the same time.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
July 12, 2007
Dear friends,
Today I returned to my long lost home. I take this opportunity to express to you my sincere and heartfelt thanks for your kindly comforts and encouragement rendered me during my stay in hospital. Your cards, flowers and smiling faces helped me through the tough period and stand up from the pain. I will very soonbe fully recovered and come back to you. I couldn't wait for the moment of saying a face-to-face "Thank you" by myself. ! wish there were a better word than "thanks" to express my gratitude.
With love,
Tom
[解析]
根据该部分给出的提示,可知这是一个致谢便条:
1.便条开头交代时间、称呼。
2.正文内容:
·致谢内容:交代感谢的原因,即为同学们在自己住院期间的慰问和帮助表示感谢。
·具体帮助:交代自己目前的情况,表明同学的关心对自己的康复产生身体上和心理上的积极作用。
·再次致谢:对同学的帮助再次表示由衷感谢,并阐明希望尽快回到他们身边的意愿。
3.结束格式:落款、签名。