SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn 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 OH 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 26 and 27 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 28 to 30 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 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. So called self-help traveling refers that travelers themselves arrange travel route, travel time, and all the other matters during travel, without any guide and team leader. In recent years, this kind of traveling model has become quite popular among young people.
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: The Benefits of Self-help Traveling
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.
The Benefits of Self-help Traveling
Nowadays self-help traveling is gaining more and more popularity among young people. According to the survey, over 80% college students prefer self-help traveling to following a tour group. From my point of view, self-help traveling has many benefits compared with package travel.
Firstly, self-help traveling gives travelers more freedom and space. Young people don't like being restricted and want to arrange their travel as they wish. Self-help traveling satisfies their taste. Secondly, self-help traveling provides young people a good chance to improve their adaptability and viability since they have to arrange by themselves many things, including accommodation and route. Thirdly, if you choose self-help traveling, you might have the chance to appreciate some amazing scenery that those travelers in tour groups couldn't see. Finally, the expenses in self-help traveling are controlled by travelers themselves. It is a good choice for those college students who have no much money. They can save some unnecessary expenses according to their budgets.
Considering the above-mentioned, we can reasonably come to the conclusion that self-help traveling is an absolutely good choice for our young people who love traveling and adventures.
[解析] 由标题和命题要求可知,本文应为一篇指定观点类作文,其基本的段落安排如下:第一段描述大学生热衷于“自助游”的现象,表明我的观点:自助游有很多好处;第二段具体阐述自助游的好处,支持我的观点;第三段重申观点,总结全文。
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING1.
Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Suppose you are Li Ming. Your friend Julie has invited you to her house to have a dinner Next Monday. However, you could not go. Write her a note politely declining her invitation and expressing your best wishes to her.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.
April 21, 2012
Dear Julie,
I am very appreciative of your so warmly including me among your selected guests for Next Monday. Most unfortunately, however, I shall be unable to avail myself of your kind invitation on account of a previous engagement for the same day. I have ordered a flower for you.
Best wishes for a very jolly home dinner.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming