(ii) Construct the argument against Professor West’s opinion, and in favour of Professor Leroi’s opinion thata principles-based approach would be preferable in developing countries. Your answer should considerthe particular situations of developing countr

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(ii) Construct the argument against Professor West’s opinion, and in favour of Professor Leroi’s opinion that

a principles-based approach would be preferable in developing countries. Your answer should consider

the particular situations of developing countries. (10 marks)

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1.One should always _____ facts.A、base one's opinion onB、base one's opinion inC、base one opinion onD、base one opinion in

2.4 At an academic conference, a debate took place on the implementation of corporate governance practices indeveloping countries. Professor James West from North America argued that one of the key needs for developingcountries was to implement rigorous systems of corporate governance to underpin investor confidence in businessesin those countries. If they did not, he warned, there would be no lasting economic growth as potential foreign inwardinvestors would be discouraged from investing.In reply, Professor Amy Leroi, herself from a developing country, reported that many developing countries arediscussing these issues at governmental level. One issue, she said, was about whether to adopt a rules-based or aprinciples-based approach. She pointed to evidence highlighting a reduced number of small and medium sized initialpublic offerings in New York compared to significant growth in London. She suggested that this change could beattributed to the costs of complying with Sarbanes-Oxley in the United States and that over-regulation would be thelast thing that a developing country would need. She concluded that a principles-based approach, such as in theUnited Kingdom, was preferable for developing countries.Professor Leroi drew attention to an important section of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to illustrate her point. The keyrequirement of that section was to externally report on – and have attested (verified) – internal controls. This was, sheargued, far too ambitious for small and medium companies that tended to dominate the economies of developingcountries.Professor West countered by saying that whilst Sarbanes-Oxley may have had some problems, it remained the casethat it regulated corporate governance in the ‘largest and most successful economy in the world’. He said that ruleswill sometimes be hard to follow but that is no reason to abandon them in favour of what he referred to as ‘softer’approaches.(a) There are arguments for both rules and principles-based approaches to corporate governance.Required:(i) Describe the essential features of a rules-based approach to corporate governance; (3 marks)

3.(c) Construct the arguments in favour of Professor Leroi’s remark that external reporting requirements on internalcontrols were ‘too ambitious’ for small and medium companies. (4 marks)

4.In the author’s opinion, employees should _____.［A］ invest in company stock to show loyalty to their employer［B］ get out of their own company’s stock［C］ wait for some time before disposing of their stock［D］ give trust to a particular company’s stock

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  • 第1题：

    (ii) Briefly explain the implications of Parr & Co’s audit opinion for your audit opinion on the consolidated

    financial statements of Cleeves Co for the year ended 30 September 2006. (3 marks)


    正确答案：
    (ii) Implications for audit opinion on consolidated financial statements of Cleeves
    ■ If the potential adjustments to non-current asset carrying amounts and loss are not material to the consolidated
    financial statements there will be no implication. However, as Howard is material to Cleeves and the modification
    appears to be ‘so material’ (giving rise to adverse opinion) this seems unlikely.
    Tutorial note: The question clearly states that Howard is material to Cleeves, thus there is no call for speculation
    on this.
    ■ As Howard is wholly-owned the management of Cleeves must be able to request that Howard’s financial statements
    are adjusted to reflect the impairment of the assets. The auditor’s report on Cleeves will then be unmodified
    (assuming that any impairment of the investment in Howard is properly accounted for in the separate financial
    statements of Cleeves).
    ■ If the impairment losses are not recognised in Howard’s financial statements they can nevertheless be adjusted on
    consolidation of Cleeves and its subsidiaries (by writing down assets to recoverable amounts). The audit opinion
    on Cleeves should then be unmodified in this respect.
    ■ If there is no adjustment of Howard’s asset values (either in Howard’s financial statements or on consolidation) it
    is most likely that the audit opinion on Cleeves’s consolidated financial statements would be ‘except for’. (It should
    not be adverse as it is doubtful whether even the opinion on Howard’s financial statements should be adverse.)
    Tutorial note: There is currently no requirement in ISA 600 to disclose that components have been audited by another
    auditor unless the principal auditor is permitted to base their opinion solely upon the report of another auditor.

  • 第2题：

    If a student has a problem with classroom work，he or she should______.

    A. make an appointment with the professor a week before

    B. approach a professor after class

    C. seek the professor's help in his office

    D. go to the professor's apartment


    正确答案：C
    [解析] 见文章最后一句，可知答案为C。

  • 第3题：

    David is a smart student.He is always quick in his()to the professor\’s questions.

    A.answer;

    B.response


    正确答案：B

  • 第4题：

    Write a composition of at least 150 words based on the folio-wing picture.You should describe the picture, give your opinion on the topic, and use specific reasons and Ior examples to support yourself.Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.


    正确答案：The Moral Standard of Young People Should Be Improved In the provoking picturea young man is sitting on the chair in an auto bus that is allocated specially for the oldthe weakthe pregnantthe disabledchildren and the like. Regrettably he might have neglected the pregnant lady standing just beside him.The painful scene leads us to think seriously about the moral decline in the country. Some of this can be attributed to moral degeneration a problem existing particularly in the younger generation. Their sense of moral standards seems to be withering although their material comforts have been considerably enhanced. What makes matters even worse is the fact that such misdeeds as spitting picking flowers in public gardens or making noises in public places are becoming so pervasive that they are likely to be taken for granted by the public. With today"s worsening morality social bonds have been weakened replaced by a greater emphasis on the self. That is why new ideas must come forward to improve the country"s moral climatethough the challenge cannot be underestimated. Moral decline will not be reversed until we find new ways to improve our moral standards. The government can launch more etiquette lessons in communities to help young people correct poor public manners such as queue jumping and speaking loudly.At the same time young people should also be aware of the importance of good manners and try to defend social morality. Only in this way can the moral climate of our nation be improved and we sincerely wish that the young man in the picture could realize that he has sat on a "wrong" seat.
    TheMoralStandardofYoungPeopleShouldBeImprovedIntheprovokingpicture,ayoungmanissittingonthechairinanautobusthatisallocatedspeciallyfortheold,theweak,thepregnant,thedisabled,childrenandthelike.Regrettably,hemighthaveneglectedthepregnantladystandingjustbesidehim.Thepainfulsceneleadsustothinkseriouslyaboutthemoraldeclineinthecountry.Someofthiscanbeattributedtomoraldegeneration,aproblemexistingparticularlyintheyoungergeneration.Theirsenseofmoralstandardsseemstobewitheringalthoughtheirmaterialcomfortshavebeenconsiderablyenhanced.Whatmakesmattersevenworseisthefactthatsuchmisdeedsasspitting,pickingflowersinpublicgardensormakingnoisesinpublicplacesarebecomingsopervasivethattheyarelikelytobetakenforgrantedbythepublic.Withtoday"sworseningmorality,socialbondshavebeenweakened,replacedbyagreateremphasisontheself.Thatiswhynewideasmustcomeforwardtoimprovethecountry"smoralclimate,thoughthechallengecannotbeunderestimated.Moraldeclinewillnotbereverseduntilwefindnewwaystoimproveourmoralstandards.Thegovernmentcanlaunchmoreetiquettelessonsincommunitiestohelpyoungpeoplecorrectpoorpublicmanners,suchasqueuejumpingandspeakingloudly.Atthesametime,youngpeopleshouldalsobeawareoftheimportanceofgoodmanners,andtrytodefendsocialmorality.Onlyinthiswaycanthemoralclimateofournationbeimproved,andwesincerelywishthattheyoungmaninthepicturecouldrealizethathehassatona"wrong"seat.

  • 第5题：

    In Reiner's opinion，______should be held mainly responsible for smoking scenes in movies.

    A．bosses

    B．actors

    C．directors

    D．screenwriters


    正确答案：B
    解析：推断题。题干大意：在Reiner的意见中，谁应该对电影中吸烟的场景负主要责任。根据文章第三段Reiner所说的话可推知，演员应该负责，而导演则不在乎。因此B项是正确选项。

  • 第6题：

    Debate is a valuable way to practise communicating．It can also bring long-lasting rewards,especially?for people working with Western businesses．The main activity of debate is presenting one′s opinion and?supporting it with evidence,such as statistics or facts．It is a way of persuasive communication．
    Charles Lebeau helped create the“Discover Debate”method．He says debate is important to?understanding how people communicate in Western business．Successful debaters learn how to give?their opinion,reasons and support．“What we are trying to do is to develop a kind of thinking or?approach to discussion and how to interact(交流)with someone else′s opinion,rather than brush?their opinion aside．”
    Debate skills are also important in selling a product,he says．In that situation,the judges are the?customers．“So on Monday,for example,one company may come in and present their case to the?customer and they′ll?make as strong a case as they can．On Tuesday,the next day,another company?will come in and present their case to the customer．Usually the party that can present the strongest?case wins．”
    Debate also strengthens critical thinking．In other words,it helps students learn to ask questions?and try to understand someone′s reasons and evidence．
    Mr．Lebeau points out that successful debaters learn to listen carefully to what other people are?saying．Then,they look for the weak points in someone else′s opinion or argument．He says debate?teaches a systematic way of questioning．
    Successful debaters also learn to think from someone else′s point of view．Mr．Lebeau saysdebate can help broaden the mind．“There′s an expression in English:don′t criticize another person?before you have walked in their shoes．I think the wonderful thing about debate is,it puts us in?another person′s shoes．”

    What can debaters benefit from“walking in another person′s shoes”？

    A.Becoming more broad-minded．
    B.Developing critical thinking．
    C.Finding others'weak points．
    D.Trying out others'methods．

    答案：A
    解析：
    【考情点拨】推理判断题。
    【应试指导】根据文章最后一段的内容可知，“walking in another person’s shoes”指站在他人的角度思考问题，而Lebeau认为辩论有利于拓宽人的胸襟，所以站在他人的角度思考问题可以变得心胸开阔，容纳不同的意见，故选A。

  • 第7题：

    单选题
    Which of the following is the author’s opinion?
    A

    We should limit the children’s time in watching TV.

    B

    We should improve educational programs for children.

    C

    No commercials should be shown in children’s programs.

    D

    TV programs may prevent children from developing their minds.


    正确答案： B
    解析：
    从全文作者的写作意图和最后一段中作者说‘Caution：Watching Too Much Television May Be Harmful to Your Child’s Developing Mind. ’可以看出作者认为应该控制看电视的时间。

  • 第8题：

    问答题
    Task II(20 points)　　Directions:Write on the topic given below in no less than about 160 words on the Answer Sheet. In your essay, you should first outline your ideas, and then give examples.　　Topic: What, in your opinion, is the best way to keep fit and healthy?

    正确答案：
    The Best Way to Keep Fit and Healthy A fit and healthy body is the base of wealth and wisdom. Good health enables us to enjoy our life and achieve what we hope for in our career. On the contrary, poor health tends to deprive us of our interest in everything around us. Only by keeping ourselves healthy and strong can we feel energetic and vigorous in studying, working and living a happy life. People aware of the health problems bring up with a lot of ways to keep fit and healthy. However, the best way to keep fit and healthy is to exercise more and eat properly.
    Firstly, physical exercise is very crucial in order to keep fit and healthy. In taking part in out-door sports, we are closer to the nature and can take in fresh air. The beauty of nature will keep us clear-headed, which is essential to our health. Secondly, proper nutrition is important for our body, so we have to keep a balanced diet and maintain a regular eating habit. It is important for us to take more fruits and vegetables because they provide vitamins and they help in the process of digestion. At the same time, we should avoid eating too much food rich in sugar and fat.
    In conclusion, if we stick to the proper ways of exercise more and eat properly, we’ll lead a healthy life and become as fit as a fiddle.
    (Word Count: 233)
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第9题：

    问答题
    For this part, you need to write an essay expressing your opinion on whether a wall makes it easier or more difficult to be a good neighbor. You should write no fewer than 120 words.　　Please write your composition on the answer sheet.

    正确答案：
    As the picture described, there is always a fierce debate about whether there should be a wall between people or not. In my mind, I believe that good fences make good neighbors.
    Firstly, as for the individual, a wall allows people to live separately from each other and helps keep privacy. Secondly, as for the country, with a correct understanding and respect towards wall, there would not be so many wars about territory in the world. Thirdly, as for the culture, we should build a wall to resist the bad influence of foreign culture and absorb only the useful part.
    From the above we can see that a wall plays a vital part in establishing harmony relationship between neighbors. So build a wall and use it correctly.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第10题：

    问答题
    Task II (20 marks)　　Directions:Many nations’ serious school problems nowadays result from the students’ attitude. What causes these problems? What’s your opinion to deal with these problems? State your opinion in no less than about 160 words, and write it on the Answer Sheet.

    正确答案：
    Nowadays in many nations there are serious school problems—absenteeism, disrespect for teachers, drug abuse, and tardiness. Serious school problems are positively associated with high-risk behaviors of teens: smoking, drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, and so.
    There might be many causes for these various school problems in different cases, but one reason is in common—the student’s attitude. Every single person is responsible for his or her own actions, so do the students. And if one’s attitude is upright, there would be no reason for him or her to misbehave. On the contrary, if a student is experiencing serious school problems, parents and teachers better take a close look into his or her attitude. There must be something wrong with it.
    Thus, in order to prevent serious school problems, it is necessary to cultivate a positive attitude in the students. Positive attitude will bring out the best in them and will become the key to their success at school.
    (Word Count: 158)
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第11题：

    问答题
    Write a composition of no fewer than 120 words,giving your opinion on the following topic:　　Smoking should be banned in public places.　　Please write your composition on the Answer Sheet. (20 marks)

    正确答案：
    Many people are against the opinion that smoking should be banned in public places for it takes away the smokers’ rights, however, in my mind, it protects more people’s rights and we should strongly support it.
    Smoking in public places has many bad effects. On the one hand, it harms the health of the people around, for as we know, smoking can cause more damage to the passive smokers than to the smokers. On the other hand, it pollutes the environment by giving off poisonous gas into the air, which may make other people feel uncomfortable.
    Banning smoking in public places is very important and necessary to protect our health and environment. The smokers do have their rights to smoke, but they should enjoy their rights on the basis of not harming that of the others.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第12题：

    问答题
    Some people think that parents should plan their children's leisure time carefully. Others believe that children should decide for themselves how to spend their free time. Which opinion do you agree? Write a composition of about 400 words to state your view.

    正确答案：
    Childhood is a decisive period in the process of one's growth. Therefore, many people think that parents should carefully plan not only their children's school education but also their spare time. Other people, however, argue that children should have the freedom to plan their own extracurricular life. On balance, I would side with those parents who respect children's freedom and independence.
    If children have the freedom to make decisions on how to spend their spare time and develop their interests, they will gradually form a sense of responsibility and become more capable in the world. Take myself as a good example. My parents are like good teachers and helpful friends in my life. As I remember, they never excessively interfered with my life and always left enough freedom to me so that I could embark upon what I liked to do in my spare time. They quite understood that my weekdays were occupied with a heavy workload, and that only in my spare time I could have a change of pace. Meanwhile, although mutual understanding and tolerance were an important part of my childhood life, in no way does it mean that they spoiled me. They were austere teachers when I made mistakes, and helpful friends when I came across difficulties. Owing to their understanding, tolerance, guidance, and above all, love, I have grown up to be a person of self-confidence, optimism, and independence, ready to meet any challenges in my life. Without the free family environment that my parents carefully designed for me, I wouldn't have lived such a happy life.
    On the contrary, some parents expect too much of their children, depriving them of all their independence and freedom. These parents would rather sacrifice their children's interests and happiness for nothing but good scores, thus resulting in serious misunderstanding between parents and children. Some parents even went so far as to plan their children's schedule, filling every minute with study task. In this ease, children are deprived of happiness because they are bound hand and foot by endless homework, numerous exams and boring evening or weekend classes. Furthermore, having no freedom to plan their own life, these children are more likely to become introvert, heavily dependent on their parents when they grow up. This will definitely affect their growth. For one thing, since they have no opportunity to develop their independent thinking and explore their potential, they will find it very difficult to adjust themselves to the competitive society. For another, confining them in an ivory tower will make it hard for them to communicate with others. This will affect their career development in the future because the communication between people plays a major role in the workplace, and is one of the most important elements in achieving career success. Obviously, parents' excessive interference with children's after-school life, if carried to the extreme, can cause serious damage to both their happy childhood and their career in the future.
    To sum up, I believe that parents should leave enough freedom and privacy to their children with a view to cultivating their character. As long as parents allow their children the necessary freedom accompanied by careful guidance, their children will grow up to be independent, responsible and successful.
    解析：
    题目要求对“家长是否应该决定孩子课余时间干什么”的问题发表看法。范文作者在引言段表明家长应该尊重孩子的自由。第二段作者以自己的经历为例说明孩子自己做决定的好处。第三段阐述家长做决定的坏处，其中使用On the contrary、Furthermore、For one thing…For another等表达使行文更加流畅。最后一段总结全文。

  • 第13题：

    4 (a) ISA 701 Modifications to The Independent Auditor’s Report includes ‘suggested wording of modifying phrases

    for use when issuing modified reports’.

    Required:

    Explain and distinguish between each of the following terms:

    (i) ‘qualified opinion’;

    (ii) ‘disclaimer of opinion’;

    (iii) ‘emphasis of matter paragraph’. (6 marks)


    正确答案：
    4 PETRIE CO
    (a) Independent auditor’s report terms
    (i) Qualified opinion – A qualified opinion is expressed when the auditor concludes that an unqualified opinion cannot be
    expressed but that the effect of any disagreement with management, or limitation on scope is not so material and
    pervasive as to require an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion.
    (ii) Disclaimer of opinion – A disclaimer of opinion is expressed when the possible effect of a limitation on scope is so
    material and pervasive that the auditor has not been able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence and accordingly
    is unable to express an opinion on the financial statements.
    (iii) Emphasis of matter paragraph – An auditor’s report may be modified by adding an emphasis of matter paragraph to
    highlight a matter affecting the financial statements that is included in a note to the financial statements that more
    extensively discusses the matter. Such an emphasis of matter paragraph does not affect the auditor’s opinion. An
    emphasis of matter paragraph may also be used to report matters other than those affecting the financial statements
    (e.g. if there is a misstatement of fact in other information included in documents containing audited financial
    statements).
    (iii) is clearly distinguishable from (i) and (ii) because (i) and (ii) affect the opinion paragraph, whereas (iii) does not.
    (i) and (ii) are distinguishable by the degree of their impact on the financial statements. In (i) the effects of any disagreement
    or limitation on scope can be identified with an ‘except for …’ opinion. In (ii) the matter is pervasive, that is, affecting the
    financial statements as a whole.
    (ii) can only arise in respect of a limitation in scope (i.e. insufficient evidence) that has a pervasive effect. (i) is not pervasive
    and may also arise from disagreement (i.e. where there is sufficient evidence).

  • 第14题：

    － We are planning to register the trademark of “Red Dragon” for your new product. What’s your opinion about this brand name －()

    A、I suggest that you should give it up.

    B、You can’t adopt it.

    C、You mustn’t use it.


    参考答案：A

  • 第15题：

    I’d rather you ________ Professor Wang’s lecture next week.

    A、attended

    B、would attend

    C、attend

    D、will attend


    参考答案：A

  • 第16题：

    In the author's opinion, __.

    A. developing countries should be responsible for environmental problems

    B. overpopulation in the world is created by the developed countries

    C. rich countries exercise worse influence on environment than poor countries

    D. all countries should bring the population growth under control


    正确答案：C

  • 第17题：

    （ ）You want to apply for the position of a teaching assistant for a particular course,write a letter to Professor Stevens to（1）show your interest（2）describe yourself,and（3）explain why you would be suitable for the job You should include the details you think necessary You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEE/Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter.Use"Li Ming"instead


    答案：
    解析：
    Dear Professor Stevens I am writing to apply for the position of teaching assistance for the course Creative Writing and Literature"at Peking University I am currently a junior in Literature in Peking University.Since my second year,I have worked as a teaching assistant for the course"American Literature".I have also received multiple awards for excellence in writing,including a national Endowment for the Arts grant in Beijing.I am passionate about writing and the teaching of writing,and I look forward to the opportunity to share those passions with you and the students MycvisattachedIcanbereachedat1364-0006orliming@email.com,and I am available to interview at your convenience.I look forward to meeting you,and thank you for the opportunity to be considered for the post of the teaching assistant Sicerely,Li Ming

  • 第18题：

    Directions:Suppose you have to cancel your travel plan and will not be able to visit professor Smith,write him an email to Suppose Professor Smith asked you to plan a debate on the theme oftraffic.Write him an email to Suggest a specific topic with your reasons,and Tell him about your arrangements.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHETE.Do not use your one name.Use“Li Ming”instead.


    答案：
    解析：
    Dear Prof.Smith,
    It’s my pleasure to plan the debate on city traffic,and I am writing mainly to put forw ard advice on the topic of this debate and introduce my preliminary arrangements concerned To begin with,the debate can be conducted with the topic of"By Bus or By Bike”on the ground that a host of residents prefer convenient vehicles to reduce time cost under the background of increasingly heavy city traffic.Therefore,the participants in this debate can take an active part in it due to their real experience in daily life.Regarding the arrangem ents of the debate,it will be held in the auditorium on our campus Dec.28th,2018.Anyone interested in this debate can apply for participation at the Students'Union Office before Dec.24th.Finally,a watch will be awarded to the winner of the debate.It will be highly appreciated if you could give me an early reply or some comments on my plan.
    Yours sincerely,
    Zhang Wei

  • 第19题：

    问答题
    Task Ⅱ  (20 points)　　Instructions:　　Nowadays some university students think they should study further after graduation and then find a job. Do you agree with this or not? State your opinion in 160-180 words, writing your answer on the Answer Sheet.

    正确答案：
    Further Study after Graduation Nowadays the employment of undergraduate students is not so positive, which is partly a result of the world financial crisis. In order to relieve the pressure of employment after graduation, more and more university students think they should study further after graduation and then find a job. I agree with the idea of studying further after graduation for three reasons.
    First of all, postgraduate study satisfies the desire of studying a subject in more depth and taking the first step in becoming an academic. To be an academic is also an attractive career.
    Second, studying further after graduation for another two or three years may help us relieve the pressure of employment during the world financial crisis. In my opinion, two or three years later, the world financial crisis will be subsided down and the economy will begin to recover. Therefore seeking a job at that time will not be so hard as right now.
    What’s more, to do a master degree is to qualify ourselves for a specific career, and to help us stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs. Even if a postgraduate qualification isn’t required for the job we want to do, it can still be a way of standing out in a competitive job market.
    In all, if possible, to study further after graduation and then find a job will be a good decision for most university students right now.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第20题：

    问答题
    China has the greatest population in the world and a large pool of research workers, yet it has not produced a single Nobel Prize winner so far. What has caused this situation in your opinion? State your opinion in about 160 words, and write it on the answer sheet.

    正确答案：
    We can often hear the news that an American scientist or a Poland researcher get the Nobel Prize for certain inventions or findings, but China, with the greatest population in the world and a large number of research workers, yet has not produced a single Nobel Prize winner so far. There are various reasons for that.
    First, there are serious problems in the educational system in China. The Chinese education has long been examination-oriented, which means that students are just forced to swallow the existing knowledge, without thinking much about it. Thus, the researchers think that the systems fostered are lacking in a sense of creativity.
    Second, there is too little academic communication between China and the outside world. Due to some historical reasons, China had been isolated from the outside world. Thus it lags behind other countries in science and technology. So what scientists in China are doing now is mainly a repeat of their western counterparts.
    Realizing the problems, the government has made many adjustments: the quality-oriented education is gradually taking the place of the examination-oriented one and a great number of leading technology and experts from the foreign countries are brought in. So, it’s certain that in the near future there will be Nobel Prizewinners in China.
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第21题：

    单选题
    What is the man’s opinion of the auction?
    A

    He thinks it’s mainly for children.

    B

    He feels it would be worthwhile.

    C

    He believes it is too complicated.


    正确答案： A
    解析：
    对话末男士提及What a good idea，可见他认为这些都是值得做的。
    【录音原文】
    　　W: Are you going to the fair next Saturday?
    　　M: What fair?
    　　W: The annual fair that Riverbell puts on the first Saturday in June to raise money for the Rivedale Hospital. The fair is being held on the university athletic field just like in previous years. Haven’t you noticed the tents that had already been set up?
    　　M: Yes, I have, what are they for?
    　　W: They are for the many special events and displays. And this year there’ll be quite a few new events. I am going to help serve food at the refreshment tent for a few hours Saturday afternoon.
    　　M: Do many people volunteer to help out?
    　　W: Oh, yes. I like helping because I really enjoy seeing a lot of my friends at the food tent. Everybody loves to eat.
    　　M: So, that’s it. I heard some other people talking about going to hear local bands. Everyone says that this year’s show is supposed to be more exciting than all the others put together. That’s the entertainment tent, right?
    　　W: Right, but that event will be the evening before the fair on Friday. An auction will take place on Saturday afternoon, and there will be some real treasures for sale then. People donate all kinds of things. There will also be an art show on Saturday and a special games tent just for children.
    　　M: And all the profits from the fair always go to support the hospital. What a good idea! Well, I need a couple of bookcases, maybe I can find some at the auction. I’m glad you mention it.

  • 第22题：

    问答题
    Some people say that computers are making the world lonely and dehumanized. What is your opinion? State your opinion in no less than about 160 words, and write it on the Answer Sheet.

    正确答案：
    Many people hold that computers are making the world lonely and dehumanized. I could hardly agree with them and I believe that the benefits brought by computers outweigh their defects.
    First of all, computers make our lives more convenient than that of before, especially in communication. Chatting on line is much cheaper than talking on telephone and quicker than writing letters.
    What’s more, computers enrich our lives and broaden our horizon greatly. We are able to get access to news and other useful information all over the world even when we stay at home. At the same time, listening to music or watching movies on line is such a pleasure.
    Last but not least, the computer has become an indispensable tool of the modern society. Now we have business on line, bank on line, we even shop on line. With computers, we can handle complicated data, which was considered impossible by human beings in the past.
    In sum, though computers might bring us certain negative effects, they benefit us a lot. Used in an appropriate way, computers could be of great help.
    (Word Count: 182)
    解析： 暂无解析

  • 第23题：

    单选题
    That’s a highly ______ point, not many would agree with your opinion.
    A

    excellent

    B

    conspicuous

    C

    spectacular

    D

    controversial


    正确答案： B
    解析：
    意思是：“引起争议的”，最适合该句的意思。A，B，C三项意思分别为：“极好的”、“明显的”和“壮观的”。

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