Part I Writing (15’)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to express your
thanks to one of your friends who helped you most when you were in difficulty. You
should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Part II Listening Comprehension (25’)
Section A (1’×7 = 7’)
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
News Report One
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.
1. A) 250, 000 at 50 centres. C) 255, 000 at 50 centres.
B) 250, 000 at 55 centres. D) 255,000 at 55 centres.
2. A) Electronic detection.
B) Telephone call screening.
C) Fingerprints identification.
D) Sunday’s dress rehearsal.
News Report Two
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.
3. A) It called for a quality inspection on Peanut Corp. of America.
B) It rejected the business request from Peanut Corp. of America.
C) It decided not to cooperate with Peanut Corp. of America.
D) It decided to have a lawsuit with Peanut Corp. of America.
4. A) They have so far caused 691 people to be sick.
B) They have so far caused 3, 516 people to be sent to hospital.
C) They have so far caused 2 plants to be contaminated.
D) They have so far caused 9 foods to be recalled in history.
News Report Three
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you’ve just heard.
5. A) Inability to keep turning out novel products.
B) Inability to implement their business plans.
C) Failure to integrate innovation into their business.
D) Lack of a successful business model of their own.
6. A) It is a magic tool to bring big rewards.
B) It is the secret to business success.
C) It is an essential part of business culture.
D) It is the creation of something new.
7. A) Its hardworking employees.
B) Its innovation culture.
C) Its flexible promotion strategy.
D) Its willingness to make investments.
