问答题◆Topic 7: Living Alone Questions for Reference: 1. More and more people are living by themselves today. Explain the reason. 2. What’s the advantages and disadvantages of living alone? 3. Which is the best way to have a happy life according to your
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◆Topic 7: Living Alone Questions for Reference: 1. More and more people are living by themselves today. Explain the reason. 2. What’s the advantages and disadvantages of living alone? 3. Which is the best way to have a happy life according to your understanding?
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第1题：
Regular visits from a social worker can be of immense value to old people living alone.A:moderate
B:equal
C:great
D:immediate答案：C解析：这句话的意思是：社工的定期看望对独自生活的老年人来说相当重要。句中“immense" 意为“巨大的，广大的”。四个选项中A项意为“适度的”;B项意为“平等的”C项意为“巨大 的”;D项意为“立即的”。因此只有C项最为合适。 -
第2题：
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Living Alone Is Joyful
More and more Americans are living alone.Some live alone because of divorce or the death of a part-
ner._______ (46) According to a recent U. S. census（人口普查）,25 percent of all households in the
U.S.are made up of just one person.This is a dramatic change from the extended families of just a couple
of generations ago.
The typical person living alone is neither old nor lonely._______(47) The majority of these people
have chosen to live alone. They are responding to decreasing social pressure to get married and have a family.
It's now socially acceptable, even fashionable, to live alone.
As people get better jobs and become fi-
nancially independent, it becomes possible for them to maintain a one-person household._______(48)
However, people who do get married are marrying at a later age and divorcing more often.
The number one reason given by most people for living alone is that they simply enjoy doing what they
want when they want to do it.
"Living alone is a luxury,"says Nina Hagiwara, 33.
"Once you do it, you
can't ever go back to living with others. " David C' Debaca, 46, agrees._______(49)
Children think that heing grown up means being able to do exactly as they please._______(50)
The chance to discover whether that freedom is as wonderful as it sounds is a chance more and more Ameri-
cans are taking._________(49)
A: There's more pressurP. to geL married nowadays.
B: The growing number of women with good jobs has done much to increase the number of people living alone.
C: However, even ruore people are living alone because they have chosen to.
D: It seems that many growii-ups today are realizing that childhood dream.
E: In fact, a quarter of the 23 million single people in the U. S.are under the age of 35.
F: He says, "I like being by myself. "答案：F解析：在第一段开始，作者就提到“越来越多的美国人过着单身生活”，紧接着讲述了“一些人 过着单身生活的原因是离婚或者配偶的去世”在几个选项中，只有C选项与前文相照应，因为 C选项提到了美国人过单身生活的其他原因二故选C。
从第二段的第一句话，我们很容易看出本段叙述单身生活的人群。第一句话指出“典 型的单身者既不是老年人也不是离异者”，那么在其后面肯定是说明这些典型的．单身者到底是 什么人。在几个选项里面，只有E提到了人群，即“事实上，在美国，2300万单身者中，有四分 之一的人处于35岁以下”：故选E。
本题可以用排除法解决。首先本段主要叙述单身生活被社会所接受以及各种成因，主 要是因为人们得到了更好的工作，经济上更加独立等。但该段没有提及pressure（压力）,child- hood dream（儿时梦想），故排除A和D；在F中的He没有前后呼应的主语，故将其排除。只有 B选项与本段内容相符。
第四段的倒数第二句话提到了一个人物David C' Debaca，所以能与人物相对应的只有 F选项中的He。
最后一段的第一句话说：儿童认为，长大意味着想十什么就于什么。选项D的意思是： 似平今天许多大人正在实现那种儿时梦想。第6部分：完形填空 -
第3题：
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The Joy of Living Alone
More and more Americans are living alone.Some live alone because of divorce or the
death of a partner.________(1) According to a recent U. S. census（人口普查）,25
per cent of all households in the U.S.are made up of just one person.This is a dramatic
change from the extended families of just a couple of generations ago.
The typical person living alone is neither old nor lonely.________(2)The majority
of these people have chosen to live alone.They are responding to decreasing social
pressure to get married and have a family.
It's now socially acceptable,even fashionable,to live alone.As people get better jobs
and become financially independent,it becomes possible for them to maintain a one-person
household._________(3)However,people who do get married are marrying at a later
age and divorcing more often.
The number one reason given by most people for living alone is that they simply enjoy
doing what they want when they want to do it."Living alone is a luxury,"says Nina
Hagiwara,38."Once you do it,you can't ever go back to living with others."David
C'Debaca,46,agrees.__________(4)
Children think that being grown up means being able to do exactly as they please.
_________(5)The chance to discover whether that freedom is as wonderful as it sounds
is a chance more and more Americans are taking.________（5）
A:There's more pressure to get married nowadays.
B:The growing number of women with good jobs has done much to increase the number of people living alone.
C:However,even more people are living alone because they have chosen to.
D:It seems that many grown-ups today are realizing that childhood dream.
E:In fact,a quarter of the 23 million single people in the U. S.are under the age of 35.
F:He says,"I like being by myself."答案：D解析： -
第4题：
问答题◆Topic 4: A Year of Economic Recovery Questions for Reference: 1. Many economists say that the year 2009 was a year of economic recovery for China. What was the goal of the annual GDP growth rate set by the Chinese Government? 2. This recovery was due to the forcefulness of the Chinese government’s policies. The best-known and most effective measure is the 4-trillion-yuan stimulus plan. The major investment was put in infrastructure construction. Could you explain what infrastructure means? Name and describe one or two instances of infrastructure construction in 2009. 3. The economic recovery in 2009 has also improved the life of ordinary Chinese people. Say something about how you and your family, or your relatives or friends, have benefited from this economic recovery?正确答案： 【参考答案】
My name is…My registration number is…My topic is: A Year of Economic Recovery.
Many economists say that the year 2009 was a year of economic recovery for China. Judging from the relevant economic data, we can see clear signals that China’s economic recovery is accelerating and broadening and some of the key indicators beat market expectations successfully, which has helped China win applause from home and abroad. Those people who were once showing much worry and concern over China’s economic development are now changing their mind and feel confident again.
It is not difficult to figure out how great efforts the government has made to ease the situation and maintain social stability over the past year. Many people insist that this recovery was due to the forcefulness of the Chinese government’s policies. The best-known and most effective measure is the 4-trillion-yuan stimulus plan. It was adopted right after the outbreak of the financial crisis and was soon put into operation. The government also adopted many other pro-growth economic policies such as expanding the “home appliances to the countryside” program. The quick implementation of the stimulus package successfully reversed the downward trend of the economy and the quarterly GDP growth picked up remarkably. A rainbow of recovery shows up after the financial storm. Many people believe that so far, this is the world’s most effective economic stimulus program. And with the effective implementation of all these policies and measures, we can find everywhere that the people’s lives have been gradually improved.
However, as one economist from the Asian Development Bank said, the Chinese government should get ready to deal with more difficult tasks. It is through the economic stimulus plan that Chinese have managed to overcome the crisis in such a short period of time. However, the more severe challenges could be waiting for them. Thus more efforts should be made to promote the Chinese economy’s sustained growth.解析： 暂无解析 -
第5题：
问答题◆Topic 9: Primary Functions of University Education Questions for Reference: 1. Most people think that teachers should teach students how to judge right and wrong and how to behave well. Please discuss this view. 2. Why do you think lots of teachers pay much more attention to teaching students academic subjects than other aspects? 3. What’s your opinion of the primary functions of university education? Why do you think so?正确答案： 【参考答案】
There is no doubt that helping students find a job is one of the primary functions of university education, but universities do exist for other purposes such as improving students’ analytical skills and raising students’ moral standards.
A university education can be seen as a process of improving students’ analytical thinking. The variety of courses offered at university inspires students in various ways, therefore improving their analytical ability. For example, science courses such as math and biology help students develop a rational way of thinking whereas arts courses such as literature let students ponder over issues from a logical, multi-dimensional perspective; and courses in social sciences force students to recognize the ideas that have been traditionally assumed to be acceptable and unproblematic. With the development of these types of analytical thinking, graduates can face future challenges with more confidence and enthusiasm.
Also, university education is expected to improve students’ moral standards. This is rooted in universities? Belief that students’ awareness of responsibility towards their community and their country is of high importance. In this ever-degrading society and civilization, students are encouraged actively participate in improving the local community. A university that provides care and facilities for physically disadvantaged students may inspire the graduates to better handle situations in the future where they may have to interact with the disabled community. A successful university education is supposed to produce morally sound graduates, therefore increasing their employability.
In conclusion, university education not only helps students locate a decent job but will also develop other qualities such as enhancing their analytical skills and cultivating their hunger and spirit for life.解析： 暂无解析 -
第6题：
问答题◆Topic 5: Buildings: Good to Use or Good to Look? Questions for Reference: 1. Is there any building impressed you? Describe it. 2. What are the advantages/disadvantages of buildings designed as works of art? 3. Recently, more and more people believe that a building should serve its purpose rather than looking beautiful. What’s your view?正确答案： 【参考答案】
Recently, more and more people believe that a building should serve its purpose rather than looking beautiful, whether the architects should worry about buildings as works of art has become an issue of controversy. Before presenting my opinion, I would like to probe into both sides of the debate.
Critics argue about the shortcomings of buildings designed as works of art. First of all, it needs a great sum of money to design beautiful buildings with extra decorations. Most people would like to have better infrastructures and recreational facilities rather than a better look. Secondly, the side effects brought by artistic designs also arouse people’s wide concern. They worry about the safety of buildings and they believe the steadiness is more essential. Last but not least, the appearance which is loved by the designers may not be accepted by everyone. Different people have discrepant views. It is easier said than done to settle a proposal satisfying everybody.
Supporters also claim that there are a large number of benefits following the special architectures. For one thing, we can hand down our cultural heritages by constructions. If we fail to build up symbols of our tradition, our descendants may forget it someday. For another thing, it’s also a good way to enhance the embellishment. There is no doubt that a good image of the city could successfully attract the world’s attention and powder .the dwellers with more opportunities. Also worth mentioning is that it can give us good feelings. Under such circumstance, people could work more efficiently and rest more comfortably.
Generally speaking, both of their views are rational. But personally, I side with the latter one.
Anyway, we don’t want to live in a world with the same buildings, the same colours and the same styles.解析： 暂无解析 -
第7题：
问答题◆Topic 8: Is education Losing its Value? Questions for reference: 1. Some people think that this increased access to education is devaluing degrees. What’s your point of view? 2. What can the degrees bring to people? 3. Do you think it’s necessary to have increased emphasis on degrees in our society? Why?正确答案： 【参考答案】
People have several arguments against the need for degrees. They say that having so many graduates devalues a degree. People lose respect for the degree holder. It is also claimed that education has become a rat race. Graduates have to compete for jobs even after years of studying.
Another point is that studying for such a long time leads to. learners becoming inflexible. They know a lot about one narrow subject, but are unable to apply their skills. Employers prefer more flexible and adaptable workers.
However, I feel strongly that this move to having more qualifications is a positive development.
In the past education was only for the rich and powerful. Now it is available to everyone, and this will have many advantages for the country and the individual. First of all, it is impossible to be overeducated. The more people are educated, the better the world will be, because people will be able to discuss and exchange ideas. A further point is that people with degrees have many more opportunities. They can take a wider variety of jobs and do what they enjoy doing, instead of being forced to take a job they dislike. Finally, a highly educated workforce is good for the economy of the country. It attracts foreign investment.
In conclusion, although there are undoubtedly some problems with increased levels of education, I feel strongly that the country can only progress if all its people are educated to the maximum of their ability.解析： 暂无解析 -
第8题：
问答题Test 10 The life of living in dormitory is quite different from that of living at home. How to keep a harmonious relationship with roommates is a challenge for many college students. What do you think is the best way to keep a harmonious relationship in dormitory? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:The Best Way to Keep a Harmonious Relationship in Dormitory You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is. In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.正确答案：
【参考范文】
The Best Way to Keep a Harmonious Relationship in Dormitory When we mention the phrase “dormitory life”, a vision of wild parties and loud music probably pops into our mind. It is true that the dormitory relationship can easily run into trouble, confusion and tension for all kinds of reasons. But is there anything we can do to solve this problem? For me, the best way is communication.
Communication is vital to any relationship, especially to the dormitory relationship. Students sharing the same dorm come from different family backgrounds and thus have different life styles, habits and characters. Without communication, misunderstanding will be frequent and unavoidable. In the practice of communication, roommates should, first of all, share openly their expectations on issues, such as cleanliness, visitation, music, study time and lights out, before they have problems and get out of control. Once common understanding has been reached, we get the guide for our everyday conduct. Furthermore, it may be necessary to make adjustments as new issues may constantly arise in the future life. Therefore, continuous communication is by all means necessary for us to avoid possible misunderstanding or conflicts.
In conclusion, we may be able to enjoy a harmonious dormitory relationship by means of communication, and in this case the dormitory may become our second sweet home away from home.解析： 暂无解析 -
第9题：
问答题Topic 3：My View on Private Tutoring Questions for reference: 1) Is it commonly seen in modern society that many parents hire private tutors for their children? 2) What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of private tutoring? 3) Would you hire private tutors for your child in the future?正确答案： 【参考答案】
My name is... My registration number is... My topic is: My View on Private Tutoring.
There is more than one way to Rome, so is the way of tutoring. Nowadays many parents prefer to a private mentor for their children rather than step-by step study in school. Is it helpful? Or is it harmful?
Someone argues that it will destroy the systematic course established by school teacher. It would increase children’s dependency on unnecessary crutch. The worst situation may appear when all trust in public school staff were deprived by those part-time-job hunter.
To be honest, I’ m inclined to disagree with these opinions. First of all, another way for textbook interpreting would give children another kind of viewpoint. It would be good at training their critical spirit from the very beginning. On the other side of the coin, absolute authority may be the most undiscoverable enemy during elementary phase for school education. Competition from outside could change the teacher-oriented status.
Love is preference. Preferable choices provide much qualified option. At least the multi-access tutoring is not an access full of thorn. 解析： 暂无解析 -
第10题：
问答题◆Topic 3: Will petty criminals get light punishment? Questions for Reference: 1. A new prosecution guideline was recently released: people convicted of petty crimes may get light punishment if they are minors, the elderly people, and people who have slightly breached the law because of poverty. What do you think of this new law? 2. This new law is said to be a humane practice and it will help them put their lives back in order and better serve their families. Do you think it can achieve its end? 3. Some people think that if petty crimes are not punished in a timely way, more serious consequences will follow. What do you think of this argument?正确答案： 【参考答案】
My name is…My registration number is…My topic is: Will petty criminals get light punishment?
A new prosecution guideline was recently released. It says that if the petty criminals are minors, old or very poor, they may get light punishment. The public hold different attitudes towards this guideline.
Some people think that the regulation violates the principle that “everyone is equal before the law”. It also breaches the legal principle that citizens’ property is inviolable. But more people, me included, think that the new guideline represents the combination of leniency and severity, and it helps to promote social harmony. Although China is now richer than before, the gap between the rich and the poor is widening. Therefore, social conflicts may arise due to the widening of such gaps and there is the possibility for those who lack basic social security to violate laws for survival. As a way to tackle these problems, the judicial system surely needs to do something for the disadvantaged group. The stipulation that people who have committed a small crime because of poverty will be exempted from prosecution is actually a kind of protection to the helpless from a legal perspective.
Furthermore, we all know that the objective of the judicial system is to prevent crimes rather than to punish wrongdoers. If one is severely punished because he steals bread for survival, the punishment may damage his whole life and lead him to commit more serious crimes. Severity does reflect justice and objectivity, but sometimes leniency can be more effective in saving the soul of an individual, because it will affect the hearts and minds of the petty criminals. It reflects tolerance and humanity and may play a more positive role in helping criminals make a fresh start.
In a word, if the law can show both leniency and severity at the same time, it will be the most解析： 暂无解析 -
第11题：
填空题Why do more middle-aged adults have to take care of their aging parents?Because people are living ____.正确答案： longer and longer解析：
根据试卷已给信息可知，该题是因果关系题。与人们的生存或生命状态相关的某事，听的时候要抓住与生存、生命状态有关的词语。如由“live longer and longer”可推知，由于寿命变长，才会出现养老困境。 -
第12题：
单选题When seeing others living alone, some people panic because they think singleton is _____.Aabnormal
Bdiversified
Cunimaginable
Ddisgusting
正确答案： A解析：
第三段的最后一句作者提到我们的社会是本能的群体社会，当人们看到其他人在不露声色地违反群体社会原则并与“标准”的家庭和夫妻关系原则背道而驰就会大惊小怪，并且猛烈地抨击他们。 -
第13题：
Regular visits from a social worker can be of immense value to old people living alone.A:equal
B:immediate
C:moderate
D:great答案：D解析：社会工作者对独居老人的定期访问很有价值。immense：巨大的，较好的，great和它意思相近。equal：平等的，用法为be equal to ; immediate：立即的，直接的；moderate：适度的，中等的。 -
第14题：
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Living Alone Is Joyful More and more Americans are living alone.Some live alone because of divorce or the death of a partner. _______（46) According to a recent U.S.census（人口普查）,25 percent of all households in the U.S.are made up of just one person.This is dramatic change from the extended families of just a couple of generations ago. The typical person living alone is neither old nor lonely．
______(47)The majority of these people have chosen to live alone.They are responding to decreasing social pressure to get married and have a family.
It's now socially acceptable,even fashionable,to live alone.As people get better jobs and become financially independent,it becomes possible for them to maintain a one-person household.______(48)
However,people who do get married are marrying at a later age and divorcing more often. The number one reason given by most people for living alone is that they simply enjoy doing what they want when they want to do it."Living alone is a luxury,"says Nina Hagiwara,33."Once you do it,you can't ever go back to living with others,"David C'Debaca,46,agrees.
______(49) Children think that being grown up means being able to do exactly as they please._______(50) The chance to discover whether that freedom is as wonderful as it sounds is a chance more and more Americans are taking.______(49)
A:There's more pressure to get married nowadays.
B:The growing number of women with good jobs has done much to increase the number of people living alone.
C:However,even more people are living alone because they have chosen to.
D:It seems that many grown-ups today are realizing that childhood dream.
E:In fact,a quarter of the 23 million single people in the U.S.are under the age of 35.
F:He says,"I like being by myself."答案：F解析：在第一段开始，作者就提到“越来越多的美国人过着单身生活”，紧接着讲述了“一些人过着单身生活的原因是离婚或者配偶的去世”。选项中只有C项“更多的美国人过单身生活的原因是他们选择了这种生活方式”是与此相关联的。
前面一句话说“典型的独居人群既不是老年人也不是离异者”；后面一句话说“这些人中的大部分人选择了这一生活方式”，联系上下文可知，“这些人”指的不是前面所提到的老年人或离异者，而应该是本段最后一句话中所提到的“响应减轻社会压力而不结婚和组建家庭的人”，选项中只有E项“事实上，在美国2300万个单身的人中有1/4的人不到35岁”是与此相关联的。
前面一句话说“因为人们得到了更好的工作，经济上更加独立，所以他们才有可能维持一个人生活需要的开支”，而选项中只有B项“越来越多的女士有了好的工作，她们也使得独居人口的数量增加了”是与此相关联的。
前面一句话提到了一个人David C ' Debaca，他说“一旦你独居了，就很难再与他人生活在一起。”说明他已经可惯了这种生活方式，而选项中只有F项“他说他喜欢自己生活”是与此相关联的。
最后一段的第一句话说“儿童认为，长大意味着想干什么就干什么”，而选项中只有D项“似乎今天许多大人正在实现那种儿时的梦想”是与此相关联的。 -
第15题：
According to the passage，the combined efforts by govermments，layout unions and big corporations to guarantee economic comfort have led to a significant change in( )A.people’s outlook on life
B.people’s life styles
C.people’s living standard
D.people s social values答案：A解析：
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第16题：
问答题◆Topic 10: Government’s Control of Violence in Media Questions for Reference: 1. What negative effects could be brought by the violence in films and on television to our society according to your observation? 2. Do you agree that the government’s control of the amount of violence in films and on television would limit our right of free speech? Why /Why not? 3. Some people put that it is in our best interest as a society for the government to censor broadcast media for violence. Do you think so? Why /Why not?正确答案： 【参考答案】
Whether the government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society involves a conflict between our right of free speech and the duty of the government to protect its citizenry from potential harm. In my view, our societal interest in preventing the harm that exposure to violence produces takes precedence over the rights of individuals to broadcast this type of content.
First of all, I believe that exposure to violence does indeed cause similar behavior on the part of those who are exposed to it. Although we may not have conclusive scientific evidence of a cause effect relationship, ample anecdotal evidence establishes a significant correlation. Moreover, both common sense and our experiences with children inform us that people tend to mimic the behavior they are exposed to.
Secondly, I believe that violence is indeed harmful to a society. The harm it produces is, in my view, both palpable and profound. For the individual, it has a debasing impact on vital human relationships: for the society, it promotes a tendency toward antisocial behavior. Both outcomes, in turn, tear apart the social fabric that holds a society together.
Those who advocate unbridled individual expression might point out that the right of free speech is intrinsic to a democracy and necessary to its survival. Even so, this right is not absolute, nor is it the most critical element. In my assessment, the interests served by restricting violence in broadcast media are, on balance, more crucial to the survival of a society.
In sum, it is in our best interest as a society the government to censor broadcast media for violence. Exposure to such media content tends to harm society and its citizenry in ways that are worth preventing, even in light of the resulting infringement of our right of free expression.解析： 暂无解析 -
第17题：
问答题Practice 5 Discussion—about 5 minutes. In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, and example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that the examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic. For two candidates Flexible Working Time Your company wants a flexible working time. You are asked to discuss about it. Discuss the situation and decide: ● Is it practical or not ● name the advantages and disadvantages For three candidates Flexible Work Time Your company wants a flexible working time. You are asked to discuss about it. Discuss the situation and decide: ● Is it practical or not ● name the advantages and disadvantages ● If needed, cite the accurate example to fight for／against it.正确答案： A: Well, the management’s proposal on flextime is today’s topic. What are your opinions on this? .
B: I think our staff members would be happy with this practical idea. They have complained that the present working time is too restricted. They say the working time should be flexible.
A: In what ways?
B: The company should allow the staff to build up a credit of hours to entitle them to take a few hours or a day off.
A: But don’t you think there would be chaos?
B: What do you mean by “chaos”?
A: There would be no one in any department knowing who was in at what time. And people who phone the company or visit our company would get terribly confused.
B: Well, I’m sorry to interrupt. In my opinion, we should make cover arrangements. When people are sick or when people take holiday the same kind of arrangements is made.
A: Er. Mr. Brown, what are your views?
B: Frankly, I think it’s difficult for our section to have flexible time. There are three of us in our section and we work as a team. Therefore, if we had anyone off then we wouldn’t be able to manage.解析： 暂无解析 -
第18题：
问答题◆Topic 8：Living Alone Questions for Reference: 1) More and more people are living by themselves today. Explain the reason. 2) What’s the advantages and disadvantages of living alone? 3) Which is the best way to have a happy life according to your understanding?正确答案： 【参考答案】
You come home alone after a long day at work. You open the door to your home. No one is there. Is it blessed silence you hear or echoing emptiness?
Millions of people who live alone today may have either experience. Some love living alone, yet others wish they didn’t have to.
When they open that door at night, people who live alone do not have to put up with demands or listen to someone’ s noise or meet anyone’ s dinner deadlines. They do not have to debate about which TV program to watch or stay off the phone because someone else is expecting an important call. No one else messes up their kitchen.
But when they are sick, no one else will bring them an aspirin or call the doctor. Preparing dinner for one can be difficult, and eating dinner for one night after night can be very lonely. Perhaps no one really cares what they did all day. If they are feeling sad, there may be no one to cheer them up. Some people who live alone say the worst times come when something very good happens because there is no one to share the joy.
During the course of a lifetime, one may sometimes live with others and sometimes live alone.
Each way of life has its advantages. Learning to take advantage of them is one key to contentment. 解析： 暂无解析 -
第19题：
单选题According to Karen Norberg, ______.Aamong children born out of wedlock there were more girls than boys.
Bthe chance of a woman giving birth to a girl is higher if she has been living with a man before the child was conceived.
Cfor parents who were not cohabiting, boys were born 51.5% of the time.
Dwomen who have not been living with a man are more likely to have daughters.
正确答案： C解析：
录音中Karen Norberg在研究中发现“the chance of a woman giving birth to a boy rather than a girl is higher if she has been living with a man before the child was conceived”，可见在他看来一个女人在怀孩子之前与一个男人一起生活那么她生男孩的几率就相对较大，因此选项D的推断正确。
【录音原文】
Can household arrangements affect the human sex ratio? According to Karen Norberg, of the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they can. In a review of data from almost 60, 000 American families, Dr Norberg found that the chance of a woman giving birth to a boy rather than a girl is higher if she has been living with a man before the child was conceived. To be specific, for parents who were living together, boys were born 51.5% of the time, while when the parents were not cohabiting only 49.9% of births were male. This difference may seem small, but statistically it is highly significant, which suggests it is the result of evolution. -
第20题：
问答题Topic 5：Should government relief recipients be kept from owning “luxuries”? Questions for Reference: 1. What kind of products will you define as “luxuries”? 2. Should people who receive subsistence allowance from the government be allowed to own luxuries? Why or why not? 3. What do you suggest will be the more “humane” restrictions on those who apply for subsistence allowance?正确答案： 【参考答案】
My name is... My registration number is... My topic is: Should government relief recipients be kept from owning “luxuries”?
My name is my registration number is my topic is: Should government relief recipients be kept from owning “luxuries”?
I have known from newspapers that one local government has declared that government relief recipients are not allowed to buy “luxuries” such as cell phones and computers. Once violated, the subsistence allowance will be halted. It has caused withdrawn debate among the Public. The supporters say that limited financial resources should be used where they are most needed and those who can afford top-grade commodities have no right to the subsistence allowance. Nevertheless, the opponents insist that purchasing something they think necessary is personal freedom and should not be interfered. As far as I am concerned, government relief recipients shouldn’t be kept from owning such “luxuries”. My reasons are as follows:
Firstly, I agree that it is personal freedom [or people to decide what to buy, even for the poor. How recipients use the money is their own business in which the government has no right to interfere despite its role as the provider of the relief.
Secondly, cell phones and computers are currently becoming the daily necessities for the majority of the average people, including the poor. They can help o improve people’s living standards and shake off poverty.
Thirdly, we are now living in a modern age. Information technology is developing fast with each passing day. We all need to try our best to keep up with the time.
Finally, I hope that the government will take more active measures to implement the policy of urban subsistence allowance and effectively help those from low-income families. 解析： 暂无解析 -
第21题：
问答题Directions: Talk on the following topic for 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is...,” “My registration number is...” ◆Topic 1: The Retirement Age for Chinese Questions for reference: 1. Do you agree that the mandatory retirement age for Chinese should be extended? Give your reasons. 2. Some people are opposed to the extension initiative for fear that it might reduce job opportunities for young people. What’s your comment on this opinion? 3. China is facing a surplus labor force. What are the possible solutions to such a problem?正确答案： 【参考答案】
My name is...My registration number is...My topic is...The Retirement Age for Chinese.
It has been said that the government is discussing about extending the retirement age of employees. Although the authorities involved have ruled out the possibility of increasing the retirement age for the time being, it has still caused much concern and heated discussion.
Back in the 1980s, China’s major concern was its huge population, which had to be tackled first. But today, the aging of its population has become a pressing issue. As life expectancy increases with the help of higher social living and healthcare standards, more and more retired people are becoming healthier and still energetic enough to continue their work. For example, a 50-year-old man used to be regarded as aged a few decades ago, while he would more probably be considered a middle-aged person today. On the other hand, people in China retire earlier than in many other countries. In many of the western countries, the retirement age today is usually 65, or even beyond 65. But in China, the average men retire at the age of 60, and women at 55. Moreover, many workers retire earlier than the legal retirement age owning to preferential policies for women and workers in some of the heavy industries. The other thing which is worth our consideration is that the life expectancy of Chinese has been raised for a number of times over the past decades, and in many of the big cities in China, it has already reached 80 or over, so our pension scheme is facing an increasingly heavy pressure. Taking into consideration of the above-mentioned situation and some other factors, many people think that the retirement age for Chinese workers should and can be extended.
However, adjusting the social security system is a big issue, which has to be done with caution and discretion. The government should encourage a thorough public discussion on the issue and strike the right balance between the pros and cons before making the decision.解析： 暂无解析 -
第22题：
问答题Topic 6：Can shopping vouchers increase consumption? Questions for Reference: 1) To stimulate consumption, which is more effective, tax reduction or shopping vouchers? 2) What are the major purposes of issuing shopping vouchers? 3) In what way can the shopping vouchers best be distributed? Shall every citizen be given the same amount of shopping vouchers or should the vouchers be limited to the lower-income people only?正确答案： 【参考答案】
My name is my registration number is Today I will share with you my opinion about shopping vouchers. Shopping vouchers are now being widely used these days. Some economists have suggested that issuing shopping vouchers is a good way to tackle the economic crisis because it can stimulate consumers’ desire to purchase more commodities. Here is the question: Can shopping vouchers really increase consumption?
As we know, the government has worked out an economic stimulus package, trying to tap the country’s huge consumption potential. For one thing, the citizens in some places have got shopping vouchers for free. Some people think that it is a pretty effective approach and will bring immediate returns because shopping vouchers have a time limit and thus will immediately promote domestic consumption. However, the truth is: numerous people having received vouchers have chosen to cash in the vouchers and saved the money instead of shopping. To some extent, it hasn’t turned out as originally planned. Why? As some critic have said, China still has a long way to go in improving the economic environment to encourage consumption by issuing shopping vouchers. People can enjoy the happiness only when they are covered by an effective social security network and enjoy higher income.
To sum up, to stimulate Chinese residents’ consumption, the government should first guarantee a sound social security system, covering health, unemployment, education and housing, and so on. After all of these have been done, people will have enough money to spend and with the promotion of consumption, their life can be gradually improved. 解析： 暂无解析 -
第23题：
单选题The author thinks living alone is disastrous mainly because singleton is _____.Aharmful to people’s life
Bdestructive to our ecosystem
Cdangerous to plants and animals
Dunworkable in our society
正确答案： D解析：
第二段作者提到刚刚发表的一项令人沮丧的研究说全球倾向于独居的趋势正在给我们的生态系统造成前所未有的压力。第三段第二句作者又提到独居给自然资源造成不可忍受的压力，加速了濒危动植物的灭绝。