Part I Writing (15%)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay commenting on the saying "Learning is a daily experience and a lifetime mission." You can cite examples to illustrate the importance of lifelong learning. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Part II Listening Comprehension (25%)
Section A (15%)
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
1. A. Sarah’s elder brother was with her mother.
B. Sarah’s mother and her elder brother are at home.
C. Sarah’s going to see her mother.
D. Sarah’s elder brother is in Paris.
2. A. To answer the door. B. To wash the dishes.
C. To ring the doorbell. D. To prepare the dish.
3. A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife.
C. Policeman and passerby. D. Customer and salesman.
4. A. In a restaurant. B. In a bank.
C. In a school. D. At a theater.
5. A. She may be driving at 7 o’clock.
B. She may be going to the party.
C. She may be seeing her friends.
D. She may be going to prepare for the party.
6. A. 9:10 a.m. B. 10:20 a.m.
C. 9:00 a.m. D. 10:00 a.m.
7. A. Yes, he finds it interesting. B. Yes, he makes a big buck.
C. No, he finds it very boring. D. No, he hates long working hours.
8. A. Doing his homework. B. Calling his girlfriend.
C. Playing with his dog. D. Watching TV.
Conversation One
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9. A. Art history. B. Art.
C. European history. D. Art of painting.
10. A. His newspaper. B. His paper..
C. His report. D. His book.
11. A. Geology. B. Psychology.
C. Philosophy. D. Biology.
12. A. A course on Western painters. B. A course on Eastern painters.
C. A course on court painters. D. A course on color painters.
Conversation Two
Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
13. A. A letter of invitation. B. A letter of recommendation.
C. A letter of complaint. D. An application letter.
14. A. The man. B. The woman.
C. The man and his wife. D. The man, woman and several friends.
15. A. 11 hours. B. 7 hours.
C. 5 hours. D. For a whole day.
