PARTⅠDICTATION [15 MIN] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be re

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

Advertising is common throughout the world as a way of letting the public know about a product. Some people feel that advertising is generally helpful, while others feel it is often harmful. Discuss your idea of good and bad effects of advertising, and decide whether you think it is generally helpful or harmful. Use specific examples to support your discussion.

Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

The Good and Bad Effects of Advertising

You are to write in four paragraphs.

In the first paragraph, state your point of view.

In the second paragraph, describe the harmful effects and give specific examples.

In the third paragraph, describe the helpful effects and give specific examples.

In the last paragraph, restate your point of view.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

Write on your ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 200 words.

Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

You are to write in three parts: In the first part of your writing you should present your thesis statement. In the second part you should support the thesis statement with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

It was recently reported in a newspaper that six students who shared a dorm at a local university hired a cleaner to do laundry and cleaning once a week. And each of them paid her 60 yuan a month. This has led to a heated debate as to whether college students should hire cleaners.

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

Should College Students Hire Cleaners?

You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state clearly what your view is.

In the second part, support your view with appropriate reasons.

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.

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)

Write a note of about 50～60 words based on the following situation:

You fail to visit your friend Tony while he is being hospitalized. Write him a note to show your concerns and regrets and tell why.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation.

Your good friend, John, is thinking of organizing an end-of-the-term party. Write him a note telling him that you like his idea and offer to help him. You have to be specific about how you can help him.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

A recent survey shows that half of the young students have experienced the cyber romance or have shown great interest in it. How do you think about cyber romance? Provide your opinion and explain it.

Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

Cyber Romance

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.

How to Prepare for a Tough Job Market?

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, grammar and appropriateness．Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:

Advantages or Disadvantages of Watching TV

You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state the advantages or disadvantages of watching TV.

In the second, give one or two reasons to support your view.

In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.

Marks will be rewarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to following the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)

Write in your ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words to a friend of yours based on the following given situation:

Your friend, Jimmy, is iii, you want to visit him after working, but you can't. Please write a note to him, tell him the reason why you can't see him.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.

Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:

Now you are writing a term-paper and you want to borrow a book from your classmate Kate．Leave her a note, telling her which book you need to borrow and the time you hope to keep the book．

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.