SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section, you will hear several news item'. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Questions 21 to 23 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 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 to 29 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. 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 People attend college or university for many different reasons such as new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge. Why do you think people attend college or university?
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
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The Importance of Tertiary Education You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state specifically what your view is.
In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.
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 above instructions may 'result in a loss of marks
The Importance of Tertiary Education
As a response to an increasing demand of society for intellectual resource, people of all ages are in eager need of getting tertiary education at a college or university. The trend is quite understandable for college practice is of great importance to one's life, especially in terms of career preparation, new experiences, and enrichment of knowledge.
First of all, college education is the initial step to start one's career. The fierce social competition requires people to be well equipped with knowledge and skills, which is the primary reason why they choose to go to college. They can learn new skills for careers with a lot of opportunities. Furthermore, such professional fields as information technology, business, and communication are expected to need a large workforce in the coming years.
In addition, students go to colleges and universities to have new experiences. This often means having the opportunity to meet people different from those in their hometowns. For most students, going to college is the first time they've been away from home by themselves. In additions, this is the first time they've had to make decisions on their own. Making these decisions increases their knowledge of themselves.
Lastly, looking for self-knowledge, people also attend a university or college to expand their knowledge in subjects they find interesting. For many, this will be their last chance for a long time to learn about something that doesn't relate to their career.
In conclusion, going to college is one of the most important experiences in one's life. It helps to prepare people for future career and provide chances of learning about themselves and the world they live in.[解析]
为什么要上大学?为了丰富生活的经历?为了事业发展做好准备?还是为了获取更多的知识和信息?题目要求考生就“大学教育的重要性”为题讨论大学教育的目的,属于支持说明型文章。
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内容;第二部分从二、三个方面进行支持论证;第三段进行总结,给出自己的观点。参见MODEL TEST FOUR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 came to your friend Stacy's dormitory to return a book that she had lent to you last week. But Stacy was out and you couldn't find a neighbor to leave a message. Write a note to explain the situation and suggest how she would be able to contact you to get the book back.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
March 13, 2007
Dear Stacy,
This afternoon, I came to your dormitory to return "Gone with the Wind" that you had kindly lent me last week. Unfortunately, you were not here and your neighbors seemed to be out as well. I had no choice but to take the book back. I wonder if you could contact at my mobile 13976543221 anytime in the evening so that I could find appropriate time to visit you.
Sincerely,
Tom
[解析]
根据该部分给出的提示,可知这是一个留言便条:
1.便条开头交代时间、称呼。
2.正文内容:
·什么人:留言的人,这里指“我”。
·什么时间:留言的时间,如:今天下午。
·什么事情:归还所借图书。
·什么要求:希望对方联系你,告知对方联系方式。
3.结束格式:落款、签名。