问答题In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Read the article carefully and write your response in about 300 words, m which you should: 1. summarize briefly t
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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Read the article carefully and write your response in about 300 words, m which you should: 1. summarize briefly the opinions in the article: 2. give your comment. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. A gap year is a year off that you can take between finishing high school and starting university. Otherwise known as deferring your studies, it can be a good alternative to starting university if you’re feeling exhausted or you’re just not sure what you want to do. Perhaps you want to travel, earn some money by working full-time or get some work experience in your field of interest. There’s a lot to weigh up when deciding whether to take a gap year. Some common masons to take a gap year include: Broaden your view of the world Whether you simply want to see and experience another country, or gain an appreciation and awareness of global issues, taking a defer year can be a great way to immerse yourself in another country. Gain relevant work experience and key skills Working during your defer year means you’ll gain plenty of experience, skills and knowledge, which (especially if in a relevant field) can be highly valuable when applying for jobs later on. Earn some money Following on from that, a working year off can also be a great way to earn some extra money before starting university. You might not earn enough to pay your entire university costs, but you could perhaps cover expenses such as accommodation, text books, travel or even the first semester/ term of your course fees. Develop useful contacts During your defer year, you’ll likely meet a range of different people from all walks of life. This could include people you can call on for job opportunities and references, or simply some international friends on whose sofas you can crash on if you get the chance to visit their home country later. Challenge yourself Many students take the year to tackle challenges they’ve set for themselves, step out of their comfort zone, face their fears and enjoy new experiences. You might decide to go trekking through a jungle, climb a mountain for charity, volunteer in a developing country, or go scuba diving, skiing or snowboarding. Improve and gain new life skills This can be anything from learning and becoming fluent in a foreign language, becoming an instructor in an adventure sport, boosting your IT skills or learning how to teach English as a foreign language. While there are many benefits to taking a gap year, it’s worth considering that there are also risks involved. Some of the disadvantages of a gap year you might encounter include: You’ll be a year behind everyone who graduated high school/ secondary school with you, if they didn’t take a year off themselves. It can cost a lot of money to organize and realize. You may get injured or sick during your travels—if you need prescription medication, make sure to check whether your medication is legal and available in your destination country. You might find your break too interesting/ distracting, and end up not wanting to go back into formal education. Your study skills may have diminished, making it harder for you to adjust to life in education. This can be particularly true for mathematics or physics students, or any course that involves complex theoretical processes and techniques that may not be used outside of the classroom. You may simply find that you didn’t get the experience you were hoping for.
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An increasing number of students, rich or poor, would like to spend a year traveling or working in other countries before they go to universities, which stems from a variety of reasons. Some of them just hope that by experiencing different things, they can find what their ambitions truly are. After all, it is an unwise decision to pass directly from high school to university. Some want to be independent by earning extra money. As for me, no matter what you choose, you have to make sure that you are heading to your goals.
Taking a year off gives you a good chance to broaden your horizons, to visit different countries and to meet different people. Perhaps, you can get inspirations from others’ lifestyle. Part-time job can make you economically independent for a period of time, as well as giving you relevant work experience and an advantage in terms of coping with the challenges of student life.
Nevertheless, there are definitely dangers in that process you have to face. With little social experience, young students may slip into some bad habits and end up never getting your college degree. Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. After all, academic qualifications are so important in this modern world. Secondly, you may get injured in a particular adventure activity. Besides, it takes a lot of money to take a gap year and you maybe cannot make ends meet. What’s more, you will be a year behind everyone who graduated high school/ secondary school with you, if they didn’t take a year off themselves.
In short, you should think thoroughly before making any significant decision. Stepping out comfort zone is good, but master the skills to control your life is better.
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An increasing number of students, rich or poor, would like to spend a year traveling or working in other countries before they go to universities, which stems from a variety of reasons. Some of them just hope that by experiencing different things, they can find what their ambitions truly are. After all, it is an unwise decision to pass directly from high school to university. Some want to be independent by earning extra money. As for me, no matter what you choose, you have to make sure that you are heading to your goals.
Taking a year off gives you a good chance to broaden your horizons, to visit different countries and to meet different people. Perhaps, you can get inspirations from others’ lifestyle. Part-time job can make you economically independent for a period of time, as well as giving you relevant work experience and an advantage in terms of coping with the challenges of student life.
Nevertheless, there are definitely dangers in that process you have to face. With little social experience, young students may slip into some bad habits and end up never getting your college degree. Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. After all, academic qualifications are so important in this modern world. Secondly, you may get injured in a particular adventure activity. Besides, it takes a lot of money to take a gap year and you maybe cannot make ends meet. What’s more, you will be a year behind everyone who graduated high school/ secondary school with you, if they didn’t take a year off themselves.
In short, you should think thoroughly before making any significant decision. Stepping out comfort zone is good, but master the skills to control your life is better.
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Suppose a Chinese Classics Club was rencently set up in your school.Write a notice to briefly introduce the club,and call for new members.You should write about 100 worcls on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your name or the name of your university.Do not wrire your adciress.答案：解析：Notice Our newly established Chinese Classics Club is seeking new members.Free and open to all students regardless of their major,we are committed to raising awareness of Chinese classics studies and the study of ancient Chinese civilization.We organise weekly reading sessions to study texts including the Con f ucian Analects and the Mengzi etc.Members volunteer to lead the sessions and the atmosphere is informal so as to encourage open thought and discussion.Besides,we offer educational and cultural activities such as public talks and traditional Chinese tea ceremonies in order to appreciate various aspects of traditional Chinese culture.Whether you are a keen reader of Chinese classics or just want to find out more about traditional Chinese culture,you are most welcome to join.Anyone interested please contact our chairman Mr.Zhang at 82006600 for more details.Chinese Classics Club -
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Your high school classmate,Li Ming,who is going to finish his study abroad,has written you an email,asking for advice about job-hunting in China.Write him an email to describe China's labor market briefly,and make two or three suggestions.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEER.Do not use your own name at the end of the email.Use"Zhang Wei"instead.Do not write your address.答案：解析：Dear Li Ming,
Firstly l must congratulate you on completing your overseas study.Secondly,I'd like to say it's a good choice to come back.Many Chinese corporations are expanding abroad and there is a tremendous need for overseas graduates.The state is also making efforts to create a motivating and supportive environment.But on the other hand,I have to remind you,as more students return from abroad,you'II be confronted with an intense competition.Therefore,I advise you to make a career plan and check out various job postings in advance.If possible,come back for recruitment fairs.Besides,don't decline offers simply because of salaries and bonuses.It's advisable to land a promising job soon and climb the career ladder step by step.Hopefully my advice will be helpful and good luck with your job search.
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问答题Practice 8 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people think people have benefited from modern communications technology, but other people think some people have not benefited at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 250 words.正确答案： 【参考范文】
Daily communication tools make the distance between people shrink. There are various ways such as mobile phones, Facebook, Twitter and E-mail which changes our life from daily life to work style. As for the dramatic and rapid changes, people in all walks of life hold different opinions. Personally, it is a must to be tolerant of the new technological innovations.
It is undeniable that all these high-tech tools can alienate the virtual interpersonal relationship that exists between people. If we want to tell somebody something, we do not have to really see him, and we can send a short message, a E-mail, or leave one on Facebook. Regardless of the convenience, face-to-face conversations are still one of the best ways to understand each other.
High technologies provide us with more choices which can yield higher efficiency, which can be illustrated from three perspectives. Firstly, it is a useful time-saver for people greatly enjoy social life. Social network enable them to spare the trouble of heavy traffic in rush hours when they need to have contact with friends. Secondly, it is also a money-saver. Compared with the high cost of an official visit to someone or some place, chatting on-site or through telephone is much cheaper. If each company has an E-conference system, information sharing should never be a daydream in the era of information. Lastly, and most importantly, with the great help of new inventions, people may communicate with others without being limited to geographical difference. Namely, no matter where one stays, he or she can get in touch with people on the Internet at any time.
In summary, modem technologies are excellent assistants of our life and work, so it is wise to accept them and make full use of them properly.解析： 暂无解析 -
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问答题Practice 6 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people believe that these environmental problems are too big for individuals to deal with, while others think that individuals should take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion. You should write at least 250 words.正确答案： 【参考范文】
Nowadays, environmental protection has become an urgent task, and who should take the responsibility or more responsibility? Some experts believe that as long as all the citizens take actions on to protect the environment, could the pollution problem be solved. On the contrary, others think that some problems are too big for citizens and the government should take the duty. Personally, the two sides can not be separated.
There are at least three things which are within individual’s reach: Firstly, developing green habits is contributing to the environment. It is a good one to conserve nonrenewable resources in daily routines. Not only should people make full use of the nonrenewable resources but also try to use some alternative ones. Secondly, it is fashionable for young people to follow the new trend called the low-carbon lifestyle. The idea of “low carbon” is to complete daily routines without discharging much waste. Lastly, people can also enhance the green awareness day by day as the society makes progress. If people have environmental-friendly values, they will protect the local surroundings without deliberate reminders.
Individuals, however, can not do everything as their capabilities are limited. Firstly, as for some huge constructions like dams or power stations, it is impossible for individuals to build or even think about them out of the restriction of funds and labors. Furthermore, individuals do not have force to stop illegal damages to the environment. Only if the legislative authorities draw up and put into practice relevant laws can citizens have rules to obey and can the destroyers be punished based on legal grounds. Lastly, citizens can only realize the importance on their own, but there is little chance to popularize these ideas to the public, so the media should make more effort by designing a theme TV program about eco-protection for the general public to have a full awareness of eco-protection.
As is mentioned above, protecting the local environment is the obligation for both individuals and the government. The government should make more efforts and build a platform on which citizens can have the chance to make some contributions.解析： 暂无解析 -
第5题：
问答题Directions: There is a strange phenomenon that many college students passed college English tests, and some even with high scores, but they could not properly communicate with foreigners, nor can they translate between languages, let alone write well in English. Where do the problems lie? Write a composition giving your opinion about the problems. You should write at least 160 words.正确答案：
There is a strange phenomenon that many college students passed college English tests, and some even with high scores, but they could not properly use it in real life. How does this happen? I think several reasons lie behind this phenomenon.
First reason connects with the English classes. The teaching is teacher-centered and the only thing for the students to do is take notes down and recite as many grammar rules as they can. The materials are not good for ability improving, for the emphasis is always on the multiple choices. The students can get rare chance to speak out their true feelings. Secondly, the environment for the students to practice their oral English is hard to find. English corners can only be found in college once a week. And most of the time they keep silent.
Now,it is time to change all this. On the one hand, the materials should add more practical subjects. And there should be a shift concerning the teaching emphasis, from teacher-centered to students-centered. On the other hand, more English speaking environment should be provided to the students.解析： 暂无解析 -
第6题：
问答题Practice 3You are required to write a letter to the post office in your university or in the nearby neighborhood to tell them that you haven't received a parcel which your friend send you for your birthday. In the letter you should cover the following information:(1) explain your situation,(2) tell them what are there in the parcel, and(3) tell them what you want them to do about it.Write at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write any addresses.正确答案： 【范文】
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction with the poor postal service which causes me great trouble.
I am a student of Dalian University and I am from the south. About one month and a half ago one of my friend sent me a parcel which contains some photos we took at Xiamen. My friend now is in America. It is because he would leave that we tried our best to be together in last summer holiday. Before he left he sent these photos to me. So they are very precious to both of us.
But to my great disappointment, I have not received these photos yet. What embarrasses me most is that your postal staff refuse to look into the matter which has made me extremely angry.
I sincerely hope that you will improve your management system and give prompt attention to my case. I am looking forward to your favorable reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming解析： 暂无解析 -
第7题：
问答题Practice 8Directions: You are asked to write a composition in about 150 words and you should base your composition on the information given in English below: Some people criticize the students who invited their friends to dinners when they got their scholarship. They say that students should save scholarships for future studies, not just invite friend to dinners. 1. Do you agree with the people? 2. Give at least two reasons to support your idea.正确答案：
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Scholarships Can Be Used for Fun I don’t agree with those who holds that the scholarships should be saved for future studies, since spending scholarship having fun with friend is also a good choice.
Firstly by going to dinner together you can enjoy some happy time with your friends. The enlarged enrollment of university students results in fierce stresses and competition. Every day we students are driven to struggle for a happy and bright future like industrious donkeys and consequently have little time to enjoy the gentle perfume of friendship. But we are all human beings. We need not only successes in study, but also emotional contacts. How to satisfy this need? A little get-together of friends will do. Communication and mutual understanding can be derived from eating and drinking. So spending scholarships on dinner is not a bad idea.
Secondly, having fun with your friends can reduce the stress that most college students encounter. College life is competitive and stressful, so many student suffer from sleeping or eating disorders. When you have dinner with your friends, you laugh, chat and get nutrients at the same time. It is good for both your mental and physical health, so why not do it?
In a word, friendship and health are more important than money. So I will choose the former.解析： 暂无解析 -
第8题：
问答题Practice 3Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay discussing about how much freedom parents should allow young people to have nowadays. You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.正确答案：
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My Views on the Freedom Given to Young People Young people have more freedom today than they did one hundred years ago, but how much freedom depends on the family. And it is obvious that nowadays young people are given too much freedom by their parents.
As we know, today parents are busy with their work and have no time to get much information about their children, for example what they have done and what kinds of friends they have. This isn’t a good phenomenon because young people can easily get into trouble by drinking too much or mixing with the wrong people. What’s worse, they may get addicted into online games. Therefore, some limitations should be given to young people, such as the prohibition of drinking and smoking and the online time. On the other hand, young people must learn how to be sensible, knowing what should be done and what shouldn’t be done.
In all, I don’t think parents should give their children too much freedom, but it is important for parents and children to reach agreement on some rules.解析： 暂无解析 -
第9题：
问答题Practice 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils should be offered only primary education. However, others believe that higher education helps people find jobs. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. You should write at least 250 words.正确答案： 【参考范文】
Being faced with a high rate of unemployment, many people begin to doubt the role or the purpose of receiving education, as high degree is not a stepping-stone to a successful career. Some people believe that a basic education can be enough to meet demands of job market and fulfill the requirements of a person's lifetime. However, others hold an opposite perspective on this issue. As far as I am concerned, unemployment has nothing to do with education itself, which is just not consistent with demands.
First of all, when it comes to basic education, it has at least obvious advantages: On the on hand, it is primary education that establishes the foundation of all subjects one should master, which can be frequently used in daily life. Moreover, only learning from the very basic level, one may have the chance to get to know something deeper in the future. On the other hand, and more importantly, through primary education, one can cultivate his desire and interest of learning. Without the interests in study, it is impossible for anyone to promote himself to higher levels. Like the foundation of a building, primary education is the foundation to build one's life education upon.
Furthermore, further education has its unique benefits: firstly, one can get the whole picture of a particular subject from higher education in college, which can benefit one's life constantly. Secondly, Uplifting one's life quality asks for two important elements: wealth and taste, which can be both gained from further education.. In other words, one can be a comprehensive person, not only learning his major, but also enjoying literature, art and music.
Lastly, it is a fantastic chance to meet and talk with people who share something in common in higher levels of education. Universities are like a stage or platform, on which people can consolidate the friendship they have for one another.解析： 暂无解析 -
第10题：
问答题Directions: some people prefer work or activities that mainly involve working with people. Others choose work or activities that mainly involve working with objects or machines. Compare these types of activities. Which of them do you prefer? Give reasons to support your answer. Your composition should be no less than about 160 words.正确答案：
Some people prefer work or activities that mainly involve working with objects or machines. They hold the opinion that this can make their work more accurate. However, I prefer to work with people. I have the following reasons to support my point of view.
First, working with people can promote the work efficiency. As we know, human beings are social animals. We need a community to live in, and to work with people is not a bad choice. For example, when I encounter a problem, I can consult my co-workers for advice. As the saying goes, three minds are greater than one. What’s more, we can cooperate with each other and the power of brain-storm can solve any difficulty. In this way, the team spirit is raised and the work efficiency is promoted.
Second, working with people brings about competition. Rivalry is a very effective motive in improving one’s ability. It can make one energetic and full of new ideas. The co-worker is also a competitor. One can measure his own achievement compared with others. In this way, the shortcomings can be easily located.
On the contrary, working with machines or objects can not be so productive. Though they are accurate, they can not communicate with people. To conclude, working with people can bring about fruitful results, which can make the society more harmonious.解析： 暂无解析 -
第11题：
问答题Directions: Some people say television has altered family life dramatically. Write an article for your school magazine, putting forward your views. You should write about 160 words on the Answer Sheet.正确答案：
Nowadays almost everyone in the world has access to TV. Television has caused significant changes in family life. Some of these changes have been positive while some have been negative.
Before television was invented, many families were informed by newspapers or the radio. The invention of television brought home a new choice. No other media could ever show people so much information. Even families in isolated areas can know for themselves what is happening in the world. This gives them the power to make their own decisions and form their own opinions.
However, the changes have not all been positive. Before television was widely available, families spent more time together talking and playing games. They seemed much closer to each other than modern families. Also, many people waste a lot of time watching poor quality programs which do not have a positive influence. People get a bad impression of the real world from such programs.
To sum up, there are strong positive effects of TV in terms of its informative role on family members, but it also has in many ways altered families in a negative sense.
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第12题：
问答题Practice 3 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, are used in many countries. But in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, are encouraged. Is this trend a positive or a negative development? You should write at least 250 words.正确答案： 【参考范文】
The competition between nations largely depends on who can have a head start in energy after Industrial Revolution, as many mainstream energy sources are not renewable. Some people believe that traditional fuels, namely coal, oil, and gas, are the main sources rather than alternative sources like wind energy and solar energy. In my opinion, alternative sources of energy should be encouraged to utilize throughout the world.
Human beings’ use of energy in fossil fuels has had a long history and already gained popularity in most countries. Nonetheless, those traditional resources are exhaustible and will dry up in a foreseeable future. Alternative ways should be found for a sustainable future.
There are mainly two benefits of using alternative resource: Firstly, most new energies are green, i.e. environmental friendly, and using alternative sources reduce the environmental pollution.. Secondly, alternative sources of energy are regarded as relatively more sustainable, and are more likely to meet the increasing demands of social and cultural development in modern society. It is often considered, however, that using alternative sources of energy such as nuclear energy is a quite dangerous thing for human beings and our planet. Some other alternative sources of energy like wind energy and solar energy are not quite effective for the sake of huge cost.
In summary, the use of the alternative sources can accelerate social development and push the whole world forward rapidly, which does no harm to the environment and has high effectiveness. As technology advances day by day, it is hopeful that all the countries can use green energy at a low cost.解析： 暂无解析 -
第13题：
Suppose your university is going to host a summer camp for high school students.Write a notice to briefly introduce the camp activities,and call for volunteers.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not use your name orthe name of your university.Do not write your address.答案：解析：To enrich high school students'life in summer holiday,the Students'Union of English Department is going to host a summer camp on the first weekend of the July in our campus.The camp will last for two weeks and aims to let high school students experience college life.A series of activities will be held during the camp,such as visiting the campus and holding parties,and so on.For the success of the activities,10volunteers are needed to offer services.Volunteers who are easygoing,warmhearted and be enthusiastic are welcome.Those who are interested in taking part in it may sign up with the Students'Union before Thursday this week and the first 10 students will be selected.Hope to see you in our summer camp.The Students'Union Department of English -
第14题：
Directions: Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. What′s your view about what subject university students should study? You are required to write a composition within 180 words, but no less than 150 words.答案：解析：People have different views about what subject university students should study, whether the one they like or only the one that will be useful in the future. People who believe students should only study subjects that will be useful in the future list several reasons. First, university courses like medicine, engineering and information technology can provide more job opportunities, career progression, better salaries, and therefore an improved quality of life for students who take them. Second, those subjects play the major role in new inventions, economic growth, and the society' s greater future prosperity. As far as I am concerned, university students should be free to choose their preferred subjects. In my opinion, students can study well if the learning content caters to their interest. Besides, the creative thinking patterns behind some theoretical subjects have potential value. In this sense, more students of art, history and philosophy are needed. In conclusion, although it might seem sensible for students to focus only on the most useful subjects, I personally assert that they have the right to study whatever they like. -
第15题：
问答题Practice 12 ● You work in a company which deals with industrial waste. You have read about a new kind of pump which could save your company thousands of dollars in servicing and maintenance costs. ● Write a memo of 30—40 words to your Head of Department saying: ● where you read about the new pump, ● why you think it could be a good investment, ● how you might get more information about it.正确答案： 【参考范文】
To: Head of Department
From: Char Shui
Re: Diskflow pump
I read about the Diskflow pump in the commercial section of this morning’s newspaper, which needs very little maintenance and consequently could save the company a lot of money. If you are interested, I could call Diskflow Company for more information.解析： 暂无解析 -
第16题：
问答题The extract below comes from an article which appeared in a magazine called Society Today. You read the extract and have strong feelings about its contents, and decide to write an article, in which you respond to the points made and express your own views. You should write the article in no fewer than 120 words. Now write your letter on the answer sheet.正确答案：
The Influence of Popular CultureIt seems that image and appearance are attracting more and more attention in the modern world which is full of material desires. Some believe that it is the rise of popular culture including the media, sport and the fashion industry to blame. It is definitely true that this has somewhat brought about some shallow and egoistic people. However, we absolutely should not attribute this to the popular culture itself.
Popular culture, opposite to exquisite culture, is easy to appreciate and comprehend and is oriented to the common people. Being popular does not mean emphasizing the appearance. The reason why they mislead some people is that they have developed a false concept in their mind. They believe anything popular must be presentational and only related to outer appearance.
Whether the influence of popular culture is positive or negative depends on how people perceive and treat them. Properly used, they can instruct and entertain the public; on the contrary, they can also produce a generation of skin-deep people.解析： 暂无解析 -
第17题：
问答题Practice 5 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.正确答案： 【参考范文】
Today, more and more countries are experiencing a situation where their citizens are becoming heavier, less fit, and more unhealthy. The causes of this are clear, and there are many possible solutions. I shall look at the causes and a couple of possible solutions in this essay.
In almost all cases, the causes of increased weight are excessive eating and/or lack of exercise. If a person eats more calories than they use, they will certainly gain weight. If they do not exercise enough, this weight gain will become fat and too much fat results in health problems such as obesity and depression. The solutions, therefore, are simple enough—to convince people to consume fewer calories and/or exercise more.
This is easier said than done. Nowadays, more and more people have access to an increasing amount of food. Many people prefer food that is high in calories—perhaps because they think it tastes better or because it is faster and more convenient. One way of getting them to eat fewer calories can be to show them tastier dishes quickly prepared with lower calories.
Another solution is to have people do more exercise, so that the calories eaten are less of a problem. This could be done by reducing the cost of keeping fit and by creating better infrastructure. Financing sports and exercise facilities could be pricey, but there are long-term savings as well as benefits if people are healthier as a result. If every neighbourhood had easily accessible sports and exercise facilities, people would be able to use them much more often.
In conclusion, there are two main causes of weight increase and there are several possible solutions to tackle it.解析： 暂无解析 -
第18题：
问答题Practice 4Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “In many countries, increasing numbers of young people are graduating from university, but are unable to find suitable jobs.” You can cite examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.正确答案：
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Youth Unemployment upon Graduation The recent years have witnessed a depressing social phenomenon in many countries—a great number of college students become unemployed after graduation. This fact not only causes pressure for the graduates, but also lays burden on the society.
There are mainly two possible reasons accounting for this problem. Firstly, the expansion of universities provides chances for more students to receive higher education, but the job market cannot develop at the same speed. The situation is even worse with those students who uniformly choose the “hot” majors such as economics and accounting. Secondly, some students think too highly of themselves so that they choose not to work at all if they are not satisfied with the salary or working environment of the job.
To solve this problem, the government should try to develop the economy in order to create more job opportunities. College authorities should take the job market into consideration when enrolling students. Besides, students also should cherish every job opportunity.解析： 暂无解析 -
第19题：
问答题TaskⅡ (20 marks) Write an article of no fewer than 120 words telling other students how you control stress about your courses.Take My Advice on How to Control Stress You should write the article on the answer sheet.正确答案：
Take My Advice on How to Control Stress As the competition between students increases, more and more students feel stressful about their courses. As far as I’m concerned, we can take the initiative to reduce the stress.
Firstly, make a plan for everyday study. For instance, you keep learning English for two hours every day, and within the two hours, you’ll learn 10 new words and read 2 articles. This way you can learn more than 1000 English words three months later and your reading ability will improve as well. Therefore, you don’t have to stay up late before the English examination. As long as you keep learning every day, you will find you are well prepared for the exams already.
Secondly, do something else to divert your mind before exams. For example, if you can play piano, play your favorite songs for one or two hours and you will feel relaxed.
To conclude, keep learning regularly and cultivate a hobby and you will find yourself relaxed about your courses.解析： 暂无解析 -
第20题：
问答题Directions: In this part of the test, you will write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state, explain, and support your opinion on an issue. Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. Your response will be scored on:·whether your opinion is supported with reasons and/or examples·grammar,·vocabulary, and·organization.Practice 1Directions: Read the question below. You have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically, an effective response will contain a minimum of 300 words.Some people believe that hard work is the only way to be successful. Other people believe that success comes from luck. Which do you agree with and why?正确答案： (1)
In my opinion, I believe hard work is the most important element to be successful. The meaning of success varies for different people. As for me, success is being financially well off and being emotionally happy as well. And hard work is the gateway to success.
The main reason why people are successful is to work hard. A hard worker is able to follow directions from superior, act in obedience to the orders given to him. And in most cases, works set goals for themselves. But the difference that sets hard workers apart from regular workers is hard workers make any effort to accomplish their objectives. Hard workers are well aware of their goal and do not stop until they achieve it. Consequently, success is due to those who truly work hard.
A good example of this is Tiger Woods. He is a person who has been extremely successful. Maybe he possesses some natural talent, but in fact, he spent a tot of time and efforts on practicing, and finally became an excellent golfer. He did not just rely on luck one day and win a championship in a tournament. It is the years of dedication and hard work he put into golf that leads to his success. Natural talent can only get you to the entrance of the field.
Hard work provides consistent or sustained power to become success too, because people do not necessarily depend on chance factors, such as luck. Hard work is something people work at doing. They are in the process of pursuing success instead of relying on luck to give them a break. If success is the goal for a hard worker then they will achieve it, and they will be sure to. Their hard work will lead them there.
(2)
At one time I regarded hard work as more important than luck, but now I think chance is of the great importance for success. Luck, or chance, comes about not by design but accidentally. It is the reason why many unqualified people are successful. This success, from the financial perspective, is a matter of chance.
In the movie industry, a lot of actors and models were discovered by chance or owing to some type of luck in many countries around the world. Some of the situations might be that they were sitting next to an agent or a director at lunch, or when they were walking down the street. Someone spotted them. Under Such circumstances, these people were picked out because they happened to be next to the one who could help promote them into a better career and situation. They may then have successful careers and make a lot of money just because of one chance lucky meeting. They were lucky indeed.
Assuming a real world situation. A man owns a restaurant, and he works hard every day to run his business, but the result turns to be that he does not make much money. One day, he gets a call for a special food delivery order. His employee delivers the food to the customer, who is the owner of another large restaurant chain. The franchise owner especially enjoys the food, hence he offers the man a deal that the man is invited to join in the restaurant chain. Then, the man, who was struggling, becomes successful. It was very lucky for the man that the chain restaurant owner tries the food; as a result, he gets the opportunity to achieve success. I believe a lot of people work hard, but do not benefit from luck. Though they do a great job at work and try their very best. If they do not happen to have a certain lucky situations, they may never be successful.解析： 暂无解析 -
第21题：
问答题Practice 2 ● You work in a company which deals with industrial waste. You have read about a new kind of pump which could save your company thousands of dollars in service and maintenance costs. ● Write a memo to your Head of Department saying: ● where you read about the new pump ● why you think it could be a good investment ● how you might get more information about it. ● Write 40—50 words on a separate sheet.正确答案： 【参考范文】
To: Head of Department
From: Char Shui
Date: 3 April, 2012
Subject: Disk flow pump
I (have) read about the Disk flow pump in the Pump Times.
It needs very little maintenance. And therefore, it could help the company save a lot of money.
If you are interested, I could make a call to Disk flow Company for more information.解析： 暂无解析 -
第22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23题：
问答题Directions： You are a professor in a department. One of your graduates asks you to write a letter of recommendation to a company which she wants to work for. Your letter should include: （1）an brief introduction of yourself； （2）the student’s performance and main strengths； （3）the main accomplishments at university. You should write about l00 words ,Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. You don’t need to write the address.正确答案：
June 26,2006
Dear Sir or Madam,
①I am aprofessor in the department of International Finance inBeijing University. ②I am very glad to have this opportunity to giveWang Fang, mystudent, a wholehearted recommendation.
③Wang Fang has been excellent in her academic performance from2003 to2005, and always gotscholarships in the two years. ④She has aim accumulated abundant experiencein management。becauseshe has been working as an intern manager for the sales department in a foreign investment corporation last year. ⑤Sheis good at communicating with others and has esprit de corps asthe Chairman of the Students’ Unionin our department.
⑥This July, she will accomplishher postgraduate’s courses. ⑦I recommend her without reservation, as I know you will find her most helpful and responsible for thejob.
Sincerely yours,
Li Ming解析：
①主动介绍自己, 是对对方的尊重
②表明写信的事由
③④⑤从学业、工作及人际方面具体介绍所推荐的人的情况
⑥所推荐的人的学历介绍
⑦推荐信的常用结束语