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SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that phones will kill letter writing. What is your opinion?

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

Will Phones Kill Letter Writing?

You are to write 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 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)

Some educators warned that the lack of independent learning ability would make many Chinese college students unable to achieve high education goals and put them at the disadvantage when they face the competition with their future career. What is your opinion on this problem?

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

On Independent Learning

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.

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

Nowadays people have much easier access to the Internet. Things become quite different: many jobs can be done much more efficiently and many ways of entertainment are created. On the other hand... there are also increasing worries about the negative effects of the Internet, especially on young students. Do the benefits of the Internet for students outweigh the potential harm, or it is the other way round?

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

The Effects of the Internet on Students

You are to write in three parts:

In the first part, state your position.

In the second part, support your views with one or two 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 appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

injustice to the Sycamore. / The Sycamore is subtle, / hiding its walls behind bushes and disguising its torturous breaks and cliffs with enchanting shades. / Set in thick forest, it is the second largest of a series of canyons that form. the Mogullon Rim. / Its walls hide Indian ruins and cliff dwellings, narrow trails and shady canyons known to only a few. / Unlike the Grand Canyon, cattle run in the Sycamore. / There is spring water known to the cattlemen and natives. / Its rim is a haunt of mountain lions and bears. / Deer graze along its rim during the summer / and travel down its narrow trails to the sheltered bottom in the winter. / The Forest Service has desiguated Sycamore Canyon as a wilderness area, / to preserve its natural wildlife setting. / The Sycamore is a favorite spot for hikers and campers who relish its beauty. !

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nowledge Of foreign languages / in order to be able to communicate with colleagues from around the world. Language is vital, but it is only half the problem.

It is also important to know the way / things are usually dealt with in your host country. Problems arise because we see things differently. It helps to be aware of how other nationalities perceive certain things.

It is, however, very dangerous to have stereotyped views / of what the other culture is like. Such views are often narrow and can cause criticism and intolerance. If your ideas are too narrow, you may be surprised at all the people you meet / who do not fit into your pattern and who behave differently / from the way you predicted they would.

Our ideas have to be flexible and constructed from thorough research and observation. We should also recognize / that it is not only people's national background / that influences their behavior. and personality, but al so their particular regional background, their personal background / and their company culture.

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rve as your next president. I want to thank my wife and daughters for their love. Laura’s active involvement as First Lady has made Texas a better place, and she will be a wonderful First Lady for America.

I am proud to have Dick Cheney by my side, and America will be proud to have him as our next vice president.

I was not elected to serve one party, but to serve one nation. The President of the United States is the president of ever), single American, of every race and every background. Whether you voted for me or not, I will do my best to serve your interests, and I will work to earn your respect.

I will be guided by President Jefferson’s sense of purpose: to stand for principle, to be reasonable in manner, and, above all, to do great good for the cause of freedom and harmony.

The presidency is more than an honor. It is more than an office. It is a charge to keep, and I will give it my all. Thank you very much, and God bless America.

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ttitudes / in life in general and in our business dealings. Our attitudes and our perceptions of other people / affect our relationships with there

When taking part in a business meeting, it can be useful to think about / how you see yourself in the business relationship. Some people perceive themselves / as being in the stronger position, others consider them selves as weaker. This immediately creates a win/lose situation. If people put themselves and their opposite numbers / somewhere between the two positions, they are more likely to work together / to find common interests and both parties can achieve something. This outcome not only leaves people feeling satisfied / but also contributes towards a successful, long-term relationship. It is useful, therefore, / in a discussion to consider your opposite number's approach / and to consider the best way of dealing with that person.

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SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

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

Peter has won the first prize at the 21st Century Speech Contest. Write a note of congratulations to him.

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

of the same rank / may talk frankly to one another / about how things are going. However, they may be less honest / with someone higher up in the hierarchy--for fear of prejudicing their position in the company. For this reason / employees often alter the facts / to tell the boss what he or she wants to hear. One way of reducing social distance / is to cut down the ways / in which employees can indicate higher status.

Physical distance can affect / how well people communicate. The farther away one person is from another, the less often they communicate. Some research has shown / that when the distance is more than 10 meters, the probability of communicating / at least once a week is only 8%. The most important thing for all managers to remember / is that communication is a two-way process. They should encourage their employees to ask questions / and to react to what the managers are saying. /

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te and nutritious food, clothing, housing, clean water, and health services./Extreme poverty can cause terrible suffering and death,/and even poverty can prevent people from realizing many of their desires./The world' s poorest people--many of whom live in developing areas of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe--struggle daily for food, shelter, and other necessities./They often suffer from severe malnutrition, infectious disease outbreaks, famine, and war./In wealthier countries--such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and those in Western Europe-- the effects of poverty may include poor nutrition, mental illness, drug dependence, crime, and high rates of disease./Extreme poverty, which threatens people' s health or lives, is also known as destitution or absolute poverty./Relative poverty is the condition of having fewer resources or less income than others within a society or country, or compared to worldwide averages./

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