问答题Practice 2Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter of Price Adjustment according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/ Composition She

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Practice 2Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter of Price Adjustment according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.  说明:假定你是新蒂服装公司(Cindy Garment Co.)销售经理丁志文,根据下列内容给客户(Mr. John Smith)写一封信函。  写信日期:2008年6月22日  内容:  1. 告知因原材料(raw material)价格上涨,产品价格上调;  2. 原订货物仍维持原价;  3. 希望今后继续向本公司订货;  4. 随函寄去调整后的价目单(price list);  5. 表示歉意,敬请谅解。  注意信函格式!

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  • 第1题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions:A. Study the following graph carefully and write an essay in 150 words.B. Your essay should meet the requirements below: 1. Interpret the graph. 2. Suggest counter-measures. 3. Give advice for job seekers.

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    The Employment Prospect in City A As is shown in the graph, the employment prospect in City A appears not so bright. City A Personnel and Talent Bureau reported that in 2001, there were only 50,000 positions available for the almost 60,000 graduates. And the number of the graduates increased by 67 % in the following two years, while that of the job opportunities remained the same.
    In order to solve the problem, the government should adjust job market policies to take pressure off the new job-seekers. For one thing, they’re supposed to provide the graduates with more job opportunities. For another, they should train the graduating college students for the fierce competition ahead.
    It is more important that the job hunters be fully aware of the difficult situation and get fully prepared for the tough journey. If still they cannot find a suitable job, they can choose to put off employment and go abroad for further study.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第2题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.  说明:假设你是某公司人事部职员王林,旅行,向某旅行社写信询问有关事宜。  内容:  1. 询问旅游信息(如:线路、价格、折扣等);  2. 告诉对方参加旅游的人数和时间安排;  3. 索要相关的资料,特别是行程安排;  4. 告之联系方式。  Words for reference: Travel Agency旅行社。  注意信函格式!

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    June 20th, 2009
    Dear sir/ madam,
    I am Wang Lin from the personnel department, XXX company. I know from my colleagues that service in your travel agency enjoys a good fame.
    I am writing to ask for some traveling information about travel routes, prices and discount you may offer, because our company has planned to arrange 100 workers to travel in July. So I wonder if you can send us some materials, especially the traveling schedule, for us to have a better understanding of you agency. If you have any question, please contact our secretary at 010-65458541 or send an email to wanglin@163.com.
    Best wishes!Sincerely yours,Wang Lin
    解析:
    本题是某人事部职员写给旅行社的询问信。写信时要注意写信的格式,包括时间、收信人、称呼语,内容,祝福语和落款。正文部分要严格按照题目要求,包括询问旅游信息,告诉对方旅游人数和时间安排,索要相关资料和联系方式等。各个部分展开要有先后顺序,同时要注意各个部分的衔接。

  • 第3题:

    问答题
    Directions: In this part of the test, you will describe the picture on your screen in as much detail as you can. You will have 30 seconds to prepare your response. Then you will have 45 seconds to speak about the picture.Practice 1

    正确答案: (1)Two men are sitting in the park,although one of them looks quite young. The older man is sitting on top of the bench to play a musical instrument,a trumpet. He is wearing blue jeans and put his feet on the bench.The younger person seems to be a teenager. He’s playing a guitar. I think they might be playing the same melody together. They enjoy themselves in the music.
    解 析:该回答对图片的一些关键点描述的很全面,如场所(park)、人物(two men),更具体些就是younger, older。而且对人物的动作细节掌握不错,如playing,sitting等词。整体逻辑清晰,有顺序的进行了描述。时态掌握很好,在描述现在看到的动作和行为时,使用了现在进行,而在描述现在的状况时,就使用了一般现在时。ex. He put his feet on the bench.
    (2)There are two men in the park who are playing instruments. One of them is playing the trumpet, while the other is playing the guitar. Behind them in the park, there are many people. They are wearing jackets, so it looks a little cold outside there. A woman is sitting on the edge of the park with her bag next to her, maybe she is sitting on a bench. She is doing something.
    (3)There are many people in a park. Two people are playing music on a trumpet and a guitar on the bench. There are many trees in the park and some people are resting in it. The boy on the bench is in light pants, and he is looking at something—maybe music book. The other person, a elderly man, is playing a horn, sitting on top of the bench. There are some people sitting near them, but they are so concentrate on the music that they pay no attention to those people.
    解 析:该回答主要描述了人物的行为和情境。描述时用了现在进行时和一般现在时,尤其一般现在时的There be…句型大量出现,并且现在进行时(be +现在分词,如are playing,looking,wearing,sitting)也用了很多。
    (4)There are two benches in the park. The two benches have some rings on each end. A boy is on one bench. He is playing the guitar. He looks quite young. A man is playing trombone or something sitting on the top of the benches. I think the boy is playing together with the man, A woman is sitting in the back, closer to the park. There are grass and many trees in the park.
    (5)There are lots of trees and grass, and two men playing musical instruments in a park in sight. They are sitting on the benches, and there are some people resting in the back. The boy is playing a guitar, and he is looking at something. I do not think people are listening to them. It is sunny but cold outside because the two men and the benches have big shadows, and people are wearing jackets.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第4题:

    问答题
    Practice 5  Listen to the following passage. Write in English a short summary of around 150-200 words of what you have heard. You will hear the passage only once and then you will have 25 minutes to finish your summary. This part of the test carries 20 points. You may need to scribble a few notes to write your summary. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    正确答案: 【文章梗概】
    本文的主题是测谎仪。文章认为目前测谎仪已有渗透到日常生活中的趋势,但目前仍没有研究表明测谎仪真的有效。几个世纪以来世界各国人们都在孜孜不倦地寻求通过物理手段检测谎言的仪器。随着科技的发展,声音分析器开始流行,这种仪器工作原理并不复杂,而且使用简单、携带方便。现在仍有先进产品上市,前景良好。美国政府对测谎仪的使用制定了双重标准,一方面政府加大使用测谎仪的力度,一方面命令法庭禁用经测谎仪得到的结果。
    【参考答案】
    综述内容应包括5个主要点信息和9个次要点信息中的5个。下划线部分为主要点, 斜体部分为次要点。
    Lie detectors, those controversial assessors of truth, are making their way into everyday life. Insurance companies use them to help catch people filing fraudulent claims. Suspicious spouses use hand-hand versions to judge whether their significant others are cheating. Interrogators for the U.S. government use them to double-check analyses of who might be terrorists.
    Polygraphs, which have been used for decades, have been joined by new systems that purportedly analyze a person's voice, blush, pupil size and even brain waves for signs of deception. The devices range from costly experimental devices that use strings of electrodes or thermal imaging to $19.95 palm-sized versions.
    No studies haVe ever proven that lie detectors work. Many show that they assess truth as accurately as a coin flip; in other words, not at all. Still, some people have come to depend on them. The recent proliferation of lie detectors has reignited a decades-old debate over the ethics and politics of when and how they should be used and whether such important questions as guilt or innocence should be left to machines.
    Mankind has looked for centuries for a physical indicator that would expose a liar. The Romans studies the entrails of suspected liars. In China, rice was shoved into the mouths of interviewees to measure how dry they were—the drier the mouth, the more likely the person was lying, it was thought. Other cultures tried various chemical concoctions, but they worked no better than chance.
    Especially since September 11, law enforcement agencies consider lie detection systems critical to their investigations. The CIA, FBI and Defense Department have spent millions of dollars on them. In an unusual plea made soon after the terrorist auacks, the government asked for the public’s help in building counterterrorism technologies, among them a portable polygraph.
    In the United States, there is a double standafd when it comes to the use of polygraphs. Although the so-called lie detector is considered an important law enforcement tool, polygraph data are inadmissible as evidence in a court of law. The U.S. Supreme Court forbade private companies from using them to screen job applicants, but allowed the government to use them for the same purpose.
    As debate about polygraphs rages, the devices are being phased out in favor of voice analyzers, which are more portable and easier to use. A voice analyzer device typically consists of a telephone and microphone attached to a computer that packs neatly in a briefcase, or attached to any PC with the proper software installed. Most of the analyzers can be used in person or over the phone. Conversations can be tested in real time or recorded for later analysis.
    First, the questioner asks an interviewee about something he or she would have no reason to lie about, such as “When’s your birthday?” Then he asks what he really wants to ask. The device makes an assessment about whether the subjects is telling the truth based on the differences between the inaudible microtremors in the voice during the first round of questioning and those in the second.
    The federal government officially says it does not use these voice lie detectors. Still, the voice technology has its true believers, among them more than 1.200 police departments nationwide and tens of thousands of consumers.
    The slightly more sophisticated Truster software program that runs on a desktop computer gives text rating of truthfulness. The companies that market these technologies say they are more than 80 percent accurate.
    Though skeptical, Rick Garloff, a 35-year-old American, still said even if the systems are not great lie detectors, they are wonderful lie deterrents. He once used the Truster on his 9-year-old son, to see if he had forgotten to close a door, accidentally letting the dog in. His son claimed no. But the lie detection system said yes. When confronted, his son confessed.
    【解 析】
    一、主干内容表达部分:
    这部分内容为文章的主干内容,是综述的主要点信息。
    1. Lie detectors, those controversial assessors of truth, are making their way into everyday life.
    [分析]本句开宗明义,点明文章的主题,是全文的框架性内容。
    2. No studies have ever proven that lie detectors work.
    [分析]本句位于段落首,是全段中心句,而且本段所讨论的内容也是全文主要论点之一,因此该句是全文的框架性内容。
    3. Mankind has looked for centuries for a physical indicator that would expose a liar.
    [分析]本句位于段落首,是全段中心句,而且本段所讨论的内容即测谎仪的历史追溯也是全文主要内容,为文章论点的提出奠定基础,因此该句是全文的框架性内容。
    4. In the United States, there is a double standard when it comes to the use of polygraphs.
    [分析]本句位于段落首,是全段中心句。人类对测谎仪的使用态度是全文讨论的重点内容,因此该句为全文的框架性内容。
    5. As debate about polygraphs rages, the devices ale being phased out in favor of voice analyzers, which are more portable and easier to use.
    [分析]本句位于段落首,是全段中心句。测谎仪发展的主流和趋势是全文讨论的重点内容,因此该句为全文的框架性内容。
    二、支持性细节表达部分
    这部分内容为主要点的重要支持性细节,是综述的次要点信息。
    1. Polygraphs, which have been used for decades, have been joined by new systems that purportedly analyze a person’s voice, blush, pupil size and even brain waves for signs of deception.
    [分析]本句简单介绍普遍认为的测谎仪工作原理,丰满了全文框架性内容,是重要的支持性细节。
    2. The recent proliferation of lie detectors has reignited a decades-old debate over the ethics and politics of when and how they should be used and whether such important questions as guilt or innocent should be left to machines.
    [分析]本句是对全文主要观点的进一步阐释,引发全文讨论的重点,是重要的支持性细节。
    3. Especially since September 11, law enforcement agencies consider lie detection systems critical to their investigations.
    [分析]本句位于段首,是全段中心句,以典型人物的具体事例强调了文章主要观点,有力地支持了文章的扩展,是重要的支持性细节。
    4. The government asked for the public’s help in building counterterrorism technologies,among them a portable polygraph.
    [分析]本句位于段尾,是全段总结句,进一步证明了该段中心句内容,为全文主要观点提供了有力的证据,是重要的支持性细节。
    5. Although the so-called lie detector is considered an important law enforcement tool, polygraph data ale inadmissible as evidence in a court of law.
    [分析]本句是对全文主要观点的进一步解释和说明,是主要观点的具体化,因此是重要的支持性细节。
    6. Most of the analyzers can be used in person or over the phone. Conversations can be tested in real time or recorded for later analysis.
    [分析]本句是对全文主要内容,即测谎仪发展的主流和趋势的进一步解释和说明,因此是重要的支持性细节。
    7. The device makes an assessment about whether the subjects is telling the truth based on the differences between the inaudible microtremors in the voice during the first round of questioning and those in the second.
    [分析]本句是对主流测谎产品工作原理的介绍,丰满了全文主要内容,因此是重要的支持性细节。
    8. The federal government officially says it does not use these voice lie detectors. Still, the voice technology has its true believers.
    [分析]本句是对全文主要内容的扩展和延伸,从市场角度证明了测谎仪的流行,丰富了全文主要内容,因此是重要的支持性细节。
    9. The slightly more sophisticated Truster software program that runs on a desktop computer gives text rating of truthfulness.
    [分析]本句介绍了测谎仪的流行产品及市场情况,暗示了测谎仪的前景。使对主题的讨论充满意义,丰满了全文主要内容,因此是重要的支持性细节。
    【录音原文】
    Lie detectors, those controversial assessors of truth, are making their way into everyday life. Insurance companies use them to help catch people filing fraudulent claims. Suspicious spouses use hand-hand versions to judge whether their significant others are cheating. Interrogators for the US government use them to double check analysis of who might be terrorists.
    Polygraphs, which have been used for decades, have been joined by new systems that purportedly analyze a person’s voice, blush, pupil size and even brain waves for signs of deception. The devices range from costly experimental devices that use strings of electrodes or thermal imaging to $19.95 palm-sized versions.
    No studies have ever proven that lie detectors work. Many show that they assess truth as accurately as a coin flip; in other words, not at all. Still, some people have come to depend on them. The recent proliferation of lie detectors has reignited a decades-old debate over the ethics and politics of when and how they should be used and whether such important questions as guilt or innocence should be left to machines.
    Mankind has looked for centuries for a physical indicator that would expose a liar. The Romans studied the entrails of suspected liars. In China, rice was shoved into the mouths of interviewees to measure how dry they were—the drier the mouth, the more likely the person was lying, it was thought. Other cultures tried various chemical concoctions, but they worked no better than chance.
    Especially since September 11, law enforcement agencies consider lie detection systems critical to their investigations. The CIA, FBI and Defense Department have spent millions of dollars on them. In an unusual plea made soon after the terrorist attacks, the government asked for the public’s help in building counterterrorism technologies, among them a portable polygraph.
    In the United States, there is a double standard when it comes to the use of polygraphs. Although the so-called lie detector is considered an important law enforcement tool, polygraph data are inadmissible as evidence in a court of law. The US Supreme Court forbade private companies from using them to screen job applicants, but allowed the government to use them for the same purpose.
    As debate about polygraphs rages, the devices are being phased out in favor of voice analyzers, which are more portable and easier to use. A voice analyzer device typically consists of a telephone and microphone attached to a computer that packs neatly in a briefcase, or attached to any PC with the proper software installed. Most of the analyzers can be used in person or over the phone. Conversations can be tested in real time or recorded for later analysis.
    First, the questioner asks an interviewee about something he or she would have no reason to lie about, such as “When’s your birthday?” Then he asks what he really wants to ask. The device makes an assessment about whether the subject is telling the truth based on the differences between the inaudible microtremors in the voice during the first round of questioning and those in the second.
    The federal government officially says it does not use these voice lie detectors. Still, the voice technology has its true believers, among them more than 1,200 police departments nationwide and tens of thousands of consumers.
    The slightly more sophisticated Truster software program that runs on a desktop computer gives text rating of truthfulness. The companies that market these technologies say they are more than 80 percent accurate.
    Though skeptical, Rick Garloff, a 35-year-old American, still said even if the systems are not great lie detectors, they are wonderful lie deterrents. He once used the Truster on his 9-year-old son, to see if he had forgotten to close a door, accidentally letting the dog in. His son claimed no. But the lie detection system said yes. When confronted, his son confessed.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第5题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Changing Criteria for Good Students. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    Changing Criteria for Good Students Years ago, good college students simply meant students good at academic work. On being admired in a college or university, students usually work hard just to be “on top”. Most of their campus time was spent in classrooms, reading rooms, and laboratories.
    But the criteria for good students are changing now. True, good marks continue to be some students: dream, yet there are a growing number of students who are concerned much more about extracurricular activities for all-round development. They involve in community services and activities. Some students even become campus “businessmen” or “businesswomen” by starting or serving in self-supporting businesses.
    The changes are better, and since the time is different, the job market demands personnel with varied skills. Therefore, the student’s today are, in a sense, better prepared for challenge and competition upon graduation.
    解析:
    【范文点评】
      文章开头概述了好学生之前的定义,以及状态。第二部分描述了现在对好学生的定义上的改变,只有全面发展的才是现在定义的好学生。最后作者建议,为了日后,学生们现在就应该全面发展,而不是只学习。

  • 第6题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Studying Abroad. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    Studying Abroad Nowadays, going abroad for studies is enjoying a striking popularity among adolescents. It has become an important way for students in their education.
    The advantages of studying overseas are obvious. First of all, living and studying abroad offers students a different perspective of the world. On an international campus, students are likely to encounter people from various countries and areas and are exposed to diverse ideas and values. What is more, overseas experience is the best opportunity for the practice of foreign languages. There is no better opportunity to improve second-language skills than living in the country in which it is spoken.
    In my opinion, although going abroad is expensive and perhaps painful, the payoff is worthwhile. In addition to knowledge, overseas students can gain precious experiences that those who stay at home will never have. Furthermore, overseas experience, frustrating and painful as it may be, is conducive to the growth of adolescents.
    解析:
    【范文点评】
      文章第一段提出众多中国学生出国留学的问题。第二段主要讲出国留学的好处,如开阔视野,练习外语。最后一段是作者对此的态度。作者持赞成态度,认为出国留学不仅学文化,还能获得国内不可能有的经历,对青少年成长有好处,所以值得。

  • 第7题:

    问答题
    Directions: In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific topic. Be sure to say as much as you can in the time allotted. You will have 15 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 60 seconds to speak.Practice 1  Some employers value education over work experience because they say it gives employees a more complete understanding of a specific field. Other employers prefer work experience, saying it proves the candidate can deal with real world challenges. Which do you think is better and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

    正确答案: (1)
    From my point of view, I think an employer should hire someone who has more experience in a particular field instead of one who receives better education. Employees with more work experience can put practical experience, which they have learned from real world, into current job. Many of the most successful business people have succeeded without the help and benefit of a formal higher education. To some extent, they have been successful through application and experiences, which cannot be taught and acquired in classroom. After making mistakes, even experiencing failure, and then learning lessons from mistakes, employees can learn and grow, and. finally achieve success. So employers should value experience rather than education when deciding between two otherwise promising candidates.
    解 析:答案选择了工作经验。开头开门见山地表明了观点,继而用补充说明(further explanation)和两个详细说明(detailed explanation)进行了具体说明。
    选择candidate with more experience(经验丰富的求职者)
    主题中心词(Topic keywords):real world,practical experience(现实中的实际经验)
    补充说明:Successful people without higher education(没有接受过高等教育的成功人士)
    详细说明:(1)application,experience(勤勉,经验)
    (2)making mistake,achieving success,experiencing, failure(犯错误,获得成功,经历失败的过程)
    (2)
    Employers should choose a candidate having suitable education to the field or industry, where they are being employed. Education is more important because students are taught certain things in their field, thus they can bring what they have learned to their career. For instance, an accountant is required to apprehend mathematics and the principles of accounting fully, even just to get an entry-level position. Assume someone just has work experience in accounting-related jobs, he might not be lectured the correct way to deal with accounting activities, or he has to waste time and resources to learn on the job. It is better to hire someone who has already acquired profound knowledge and skill set at the very beginning.
    解 析:本回答选择了高学历。在开门见山地表明了观点之后,用两个补充说明和详细说明进行了具体论述。
    选择candidate who has more education(学历高的求职者)
    理由主题中心词:students with certain things within their field(具有专业知识和技能的学生)
    ①补充说明:accountant with mathematics and accounting skill(具有数学和会计知识的会计师) 详细说明:entry-level position(初级职位)
    ②补充说明:accounting-related jobs and jobs with numbers(与会计和数字有关的工作)
    详细说明:not schooled and waste resources(没有接受过学校教育,会浪费资源)
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第8题:

    问答题
    Directions: In this part of the test, you will show how well you can write a response to an e-mail. Your response will be scored on the quality and variety of your sentences, vocabulary, and organization.Practice 1Directions: Read the e-mail below.Directions: Respond to the e-mail as if you are Ms. Chilton. In your e-mail, make THREE suggestions for lunch menu options.

    正确答案: (1)
    Mark,
    Yes, I agree with you. It is important to try and oblige Mr. Sanders.
    My first advice is to have Taj Mahal catere the banquet. The reason is that they can provide a wide selection of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. But they are a bit expensive.
    The second option is Willie’s Dell. They deliver dell and delicious sandwiches, which can be customized according to buyer’s order. Their menu is both quite extensive and cheap.
    Finally, you might try The Soup Pot. They have really tasty soups. which are amazingly filling, and they get a wide variety of flavors.
    If you need the contact information of any of these, please let me know.
    Karen
    解 析:该答案完整地回答了提示(Directions)中要求的事项(三种午餐菜单建议)。文中使用了My first advice is… →The second… →Finally…句型依次写下了三种建议,使整篇文章连贯、有条不紊。
    (2)
    Mark,
    I think we can help Mr. Sanders with his vegetarian preferences, in respect that he is a very important client.
    First of all, a new restaurant called All Natural just opened for business. I recommend it because it has a strictly vegetarian menu. They offer appetizers, entrees and dessert. It is worth noting they have wonderful sandwiches. It might be limiting though, to offer only a vegetarian option.
    And secondly, a Mexican restaurant might actually be good. I know it is not a typical dish considered for vegetarian fare, but you can order some maigre salads, tacos or burritos.
    Finally, if you think the choice above is too casual, maybe we could also try Mabel’s. They provide a variety of vegetable dishes and their food is delicious as well. But the problem is that I am not sure if they would deliver.
    I hope the suggestions would help.
    Karen
    解 析:解答本题时,要把自己假定成回信的当事人,根据提出的要求有条理地进行写作,这一点十分重要。该答案的特点是在各项建议之间加上了It might be limiting…,If it is too casual…等句子作为过渡,使得文章整体流畅自然。
    (3)
    Mark,
    There are several vegetarian options you can choose from. The Golden Ladle on Pike Street offers vegetarian meals, such as baked eggplant lasagna and squash casserole. I was told that they accept take-out orders, because they do not deliver.
    You can get a couple of options from the Vietnamese restaurant, too. They have some meatless food, like fried noodle dishes, and also some other delicious soups and exquisite side dishes.
    My another suggestion is to order from the good caterer or restaurant which you employed before, ask them to make a meatless meal. You can just request a vegetable dish take the place of a meat meal. And this might be the simplest way if you have already arranged a caterer.
    Feel free to call me if you have any questions.
    Karen
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第9题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: You are asked to write in no less than 150 words about the title of Advanced Technology Is Changing the Way We Learn. You should base your composition on the following requirements.  1. Give examples to show how advanced technology has changed the way we learn.  2. Tell the advantages of the application of advanced technology in learning.

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    Advanced Technology Is Changing the Way We Learn With the development of technology, every aspect of our life has been changed and the way we learn is no exception. The use of computer is a good example. With the help of the computer and Internet we can learn a great amount of knowledge without going to the classroom and asking professors to answer the questions, and we can also get access to the books we want to read in various libraries through the Internet.
    With the application of advanced technology we can learn more easily and efficiently. For example, when we meet some new words while reading English articles, we don’t have to look the new words up in a dictionary. With a click, the computer’s electronic dictionary will immediately tell us the meaning of the new words. In addition, the computer can help us analyze our research data and finish papers more easily.
    In a word, advanced technology has changed the way we learn and has helped us a lot in our study.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第10题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the topic “My Idea of Professional Ethics for a Scientist.” 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:
    【范文】
    My Idea of Professional Ethics for a Scientist There is no denying that a distinguished scientist should not only be learned and creative but also have good professional ethics for the good of both society and the scientist himself. But what are good professional ethics for a scientist?
    In my opinion, a scientist should possess the following qualities. First of all, an eminent scientist should make sure that his knowledge is used to bring benefits to the general public rather than to make his personal gains. He should devote himself to the advancement of technology, with the aim of raising the living standards of people and making our world a better place to live in. Secondly, as a respectable scientist, he should be on good terms with other scientists. Cooperation and mutual trust between scientists are very critical for scientific achievements. Thirdly, a good scientist should be honest and respect the work of others. Never should he copy from others or falsify research findings. Last but not the least, a scientist should be a responsible person. He should not make any hasty decisions. Once a decision is made he should shoulder its consequence.
    In a word, an excellent scientist should have good professional ethics to win the respect of the people and contribute more to people’s benefits.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第11题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay stating the most important issues facing the school leavers when they decide on a career path. 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:
    【范文】
    Key Considerations for the School Leaver For a school leaver as well as a new comer in a career, there are many considerations to pay attention to. Here are some key points.
    First, how to establish good relationships with new colleagues. To deal with this problem, a modest and honest attitude should be taken, that means, you need to respect your colleagues and open mind to learn from others. Then, take part in collective activities frequently, which will acquaint you your colleagues and get yourself acquainted.
    Second, how to find your position in a career. This question involves your self-orientation which will help you set your career object and take a proper way to struggle. Facing this point, communicating with your supervisors is a good direction, for they know you well, have rich experience and then will give you some beneficial suggestions.
    Third, take a right look at the distance between your dream and the harsh reality and learn to endure the hardship and disappointment in life.
    With the above considerations, it will not be so hard to step on a career path for new school leavers.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第12题:

    问答题
    题目要求:  In this part of the test, you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the two below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas.Practice 1  A: What is important when...?  Attending an interview  ●Punctuality  ●Manner  ●Appearance  B: What is important when...?  Working in a team  ●Having a team leader  ●Deciding people’s responsibilities  ●Sharing information

    正确答案: 【参考范例】
    If you choose A:
    When attending an interview, it’s a merit that we show up on time. For an interview due to start at nine thirty in the morning, the candidate is expected to arrive five minutes earlier. To be better prepared for the interview, if possible, he’d better pay a visit to the interview site in advance. By doing this, he will be able to figure out the shortest route and the approximate time to get there.
    In addition, remember that the interviewer is observing you even before your entrance into the room. Therefore, don’t forget to knock at the door first, no matter whether it’s shut or open. Furthermore, eye contact is necessary. Look straight into the interviewer’s eyes with politeness and self-confidence. At the meanwhile, greet him with a smile
    Furthermore, a person who is particular about his appearance is always welcome everywhere. With your hair neatly cut your beard nicely shaved and your face cleanly washed, you are more likely to leave a good first impression. At the same time, arm yourself with a starched shirt, an ironed suit and a pair of polished shoes. By doing that, you’re definitely a pleasant guy in the eyes of both male and female interviewers.
    If you choose B:
    When working in a team, first of all, a team leader is essential for the team. With the lead of a good team leader, the team can fulfill the tasks smoothly. Without a team leader, there will be no definite direction and employees may not know what to do and how to do the work in co-operation with each other.
    Secondly, it is important that every employee knows his/her responsibility. When clear-cut assignment of responsibility, employees can concentrate on their tasks and work more efficiently. As a result, the company’s objective can be eventually achieved.
    Thirdly, as a member of the team, every employee is entitled to know any information within the group. Therefore, information should be shared, and by doing this a lot of time and energy can be saved, which may otherwise be used to do much more work.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第13题:

    问答题
    Practice 2  ‘Mini presentation’—about 6 minutes  In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas.  A  WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?  NEGOTIATING  ● COMPROMISE  ● DISPUTE  ●...  B  WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?  EMPLOYING TECHNICAL WRITERS  ● BEING ABLE TO WRITE WELL  ● MEETING TIGHT DEADLINES  ●...  C  WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?  MANAGING A COMPANY  ● COMMUNICATION  ● EXECLLENT MANAGER  ●...

    正确答案: 【参考范例】
    Mini-representation One:
    I think when managing a company one of the most important features is communication. Good communication is necessary at all stages of the business process, which can contribute to a successful business.
    Within individual companies internal communication occurs at, and between the various levels. Directors communicate with one another in term of the company’s overall strategy. They inform managers of their plans, and the managers then communicate with other employees to convey their messages. Negotiations are conducted with regard to pay and working conditions. Managers express their decisions and orders through good communication, which can achieve the aim of  improving morale and motivation. Employees also communicate with each other, for example, over production, wages and their spare activities.
    Reliable and effective communication is one of the key elements which lead to efficient management of a company.
    Question: Can you tell me other vital elements which result in efficient management of a company?
    Answer: Many requirements are important for the efficient management of a company, both internal and external. We need good communication, good staff and managers, smooth flow of the capital, the full cooperation between the company, etc.
    Mini-representation Two
    Firstly, it is of very importance to be able to write well. This means not only knowing the basic rules of spelling, grammar and punctuation, but also having the competence to condense and organise sophisticated information to make it accessible to the public. A good writer must also be capable of dealing with meeting tight deadlines. Secondly, as far as career prospects are concerned, after acquiring valuable experience, many technical writers have the opportunity of working on managerial roles. They may then have the responsibility for the work of other writers within a particular company, or they may prefer to become contractors. This means selling their services through an agency employing many freelance technical writers, whose services are charged to companies at an hourly rate.
    Question: What do you think which factor is more significant, being able to writer well or meeting tight deadlines? Why?
    Answer: I think neither of them can be ignored. We need technical writers not only being able to write well but also being competent to meet tight deadlines.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第14题:

    单选题
    The part of the sentence: his ability to provide competent daytime services “was compromised” may mean.
    A

    his being unable to provide competent daytime services

    B

    his ability to provide competent daytime services was discredited

    C

    his qualification as a doctor was suspected

    D

    his NHS practice is no more than a cheat to the patients


    正确答案: D
    解析:
    本题是词义题。第十段最后一句提到:人们还被告知他能否胜任白天职务也受到损害(怀疑),也即是人们怀疑他白天工作的能力(It is also said that his ability to provide competent daytime services “was compromised”)。答案为选项B。

  • 第15题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the remark “Increasing numbers of people are virtually slaves to their schedules. We are not leading our lives, but merely following a dizzying timetable of duties, commitments and demands and options.” 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:
    【范文】
    Stop Being Slaves to Schedules It is often said that people who has no plan for their work will easily mess up their life. Therefore, to some extent, a schedule is important. But if we overdo it with a rigid schedule, there will also lay some disadvantages for our life.
    With a faster pace of social development, people have more work to do and more and more slaves to schedules show up. For these people, life is compared to a programmed computer. All they need to do is to do as the schedule. There will be little interest left and all the hours will become monotonous and dull. So, they are not working to live but living to work.
    Moreover, colorful life is the main source for personal creativity. If we fill our life up with a dizzying timetable of duties, commitments and demands and options, how do we develop our innovation spirit and inject new blood for the improvement of society? Actually, improper schedules may even kill our passions for work with a lower and lower efficiency. These reverse effects are not what we want when planning the schedules.
    In general, we need a flexible schedule in which emphasis is equally distributed both on work and personal life. So, if you feel arrested by your timetable, stop to give proper freedom to a more qualified life style.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第16题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic 21st Century: Newspaper vs. Internet. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    21st Century: Newspaper vs. Internet In modern world, the role of newspaper is being seriously challenged by the booming IT industry or Internet. As a matter of fact, nowadays nearly everything starts with an “e”, and newspaper will be replaced by other computer-based means of information transportation.
    In the first place, newspaper can never match the Internet in its speed. Actually, information of any kind can be transported digitally at up to 300 million meters per second. In a world of efficiency, newspaper can be defeated for this reason solely.
    Furthermore, with the Internet, information can be transmitted in a three-dimensional way, which consists of sound, live-show and even interaction, whereas in the paper, only words and photographs could be presented. Therefore, the former is more vivid and descriptive.
    In conclusion, though newspaper is still regarded as indispensable for our daily life, it cannot match the Internet in many aspects.
    解析:
    【范文点评】
      文章第一部分表明了报纸在被网络不断替代的现状。在第三四段,讲述了比起报纸,网络的两大优点。在最后表明了比起报纸,网络胜过很多。

  • 第17题:

    问答题
    Practice 2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Human Activity and the Earth. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    Human Activity and the Earth That human activity has an effect on our planet is beyond doubt. While some of man’s accomplishments have made the Earth a better place for people to live in, they have not come without cost. Overall, it seems that human activity harms the Earth more than it benefits the Earth.
    For example, the transportation systems that benefit mankind pollute the air and use up valuable energy resources. Additionally, accomplishments such as the supply of potable water are only responses to problems that mankind created in the past. In the first place, it was man that made the water unhealthy to drink.
    All in all, the damage that human activity causes will eventually have a negative effect on people. They will suffer the effects of pollution and gradually diminishing natural resources.
    解析:
    【范文点评】
      文章开头概述了人类的活动带来的益处不及其对地球带来的害处。第二部分举了两个人类活动带来的害处。最后作者认为如果继续下去,这些害处将会反馈到人类自身。

  • 第18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19题:

    问答题
    Directions: In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on a picture. With each picture, you will be given TWO words or phrases that you must use in your sentence. You can change the forms of the words and you can use the words in any order. Your sentences will be scored on:•the appropriate use of grammar and•the relevance of the sentence to the pictureYou will have 8 minutes to complete this part of the test.Practice 1Directions: Write ONE sentence based on the picture, using the TWO words or phrases beneath it. You may change the forms of the words and you may use them, in any order.

    正确答案: (1) In the picture, two airplanes are by the field.
    (2) The airplane is by another plane.
    (3) I see a field by the airplane.
    (4) Many trees are by the airplanes and the buildings.
    (5) There are two airplanes parked by the field
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第20题:

    问答题
    Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. For each question, begin responding immediately after you hear a beep. No preparation time is provided.Practice 1Imagine that an Irish marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about vegetables in your diet.Question: Do you regularly eat vegetables?

    正确答案: (1)Yes, I like different kinds of vegetables, and try to eat lots of vegetables every day.
    解 析:该回答用everyday有针对性地回答了问题中的regularly。
    (2)No, I don’t really like the taste of most of them.,but consider its nutritive value,I will try and eat more.
    解 析:做了否定回答并给出相应理由。
    (3)Yeah, it’s good for us, so I eat them.
    解 析:该回答给出了简洁又自然的回答。
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第21题:

    问答题
    Practice 3Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Letter of Complaint according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation/ Composition Sheet.  说明:请以王华的名义向商店经理写一封投诉信。内容如下:  投诉人:王华  投诉对象:第一百货公司  投诉商品:SQ200手机  投诉原因:不能拍照,不能收发短信,……等等  投诉要求:退货或更换  提出希望:及早回复  写信日期:2008年12月21日  注意信函格式!

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    December 21, 2008
    Dear Manager,
    I am writing to you to complain about the mobile of SQ200, which I bought in the First Department Store 3 days ago. When I bought the mobile on December 19, it worked well and I paid for 1,500 RMB.
    Since yesterday, the mobile has begun to work improperly. It was neither able to send the massage, nor take photos as well. It made me a lot of troubles. As the mobile was bought only for 3 days, I wish I could get a new one or refund.
    I am looking forward to your immediate reply.
    Yours faithfully,Wang Hua
    解析:
    应用文的书写要符合其规范。写信时要注意时间、称呼、正文、结语等的格式。正文部分要按照题目要求,不能漏写或误写。作为投诉信,要明确自己的投诉对象、投诉原因和目的。此外还要注意语言的得体性。

  • 第22题:

    问答题
    Test 9  According to a report released by the Ministry of Education recently, Chinese students’ ability to hand-write Chinese characters is on the decline and due attention is needed to change such a trend.  Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:The Importance of Hand-Writing  You are to write in three parts.  In the first part, state specifically what your view is.  In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.  In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or 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 Importance of Hand-Writing Our impression that students’ hand-writing skills are on the decline is echoed and confirmed by a report from the Ministry of Education. Not only are the students less appreciative to the beautiful hand-writing, the possibilities of them unable to write some Chinese characters are on the increase, and wrong body gestures are also among the problems detected.
    The increasing use of computer in our lives is obviously the biggest contributor to this problem. When teachers hand out assignments and collect papers through e-mail, and when the teaching materials are presented and copied in electronic form, how can we expect the students to improve their hand-writing? What’s making the situation worse is the fact that the educators are busily engaged in all sorts of daily routines that modern life requires. And we can not neglect the negative effect of a higher student-teacher ratio, especially in universities. And it is practically impossible for teachers to pay attention to, not to mention doing something about, the hand-writing of the students.
    The solution to the problem lies in the combined efforts of students, teachers and schools. Students need to understand the importance of hand-writing while teachers need to inform, to emphasize and to guide the students. And regulations and rules about enhancing the students’ hand-writing should be made and practiced by schools.
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第23题:

    问答题
    Test 12  Friendship is forever a topic for human beings. How do you view “friendship”?  Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:FRIENDSHIP  You are to write in three parts.  In the first part, state specifically what your idea is.  In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your idea OR describe your idea.  In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.  Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

    正确答案:
    【参考范文】
    Friends are indispensable in our daily life. When we feel happy, we can share the pleasure with them; when we feel gloomy, friends will comfort us; when we have some secrets, we just want to share them with friends; and when we have difficulties, friends are always ready to help us.
    Life is a bouquet, friendship is flower. We cannot live without friendship just as we cannot survive without air or water. Friendship gives us a feeling of security and warmth; friendship encourages us to go ahead when we encounter difficulty.
    Building friendship takes time. True friendship requires equality and loyalty. It is an in-depth relationship combining trust, support, understanding, empathy and intimacy. True friendship should be able to stand all kinds of tests. Just as an old saying goes, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
    In conclusion, we must treasure our friends and friendship. A good friend can be a good companion in our lives. The more friends we have, the more help we can get from them and the more pleasure we can share with them. If we have true friends, we will feel happy in the world.
    解析: 暂无解析