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【题目】
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay. Suppose you have two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
【参考范文】
For undergraduates college students, deciding what to do upon graduation can be a tough decision to say the least. From my point of view, I prefer to pursuing postgraduate students. My choice can be attributed to the following two driving forces.
For one thing, I want to continue my studies for their own sake because I love what I am doing. In fact, having a passion for my subject is possibly the best reason to go into postgraduate education. For another thing, entering into a postgraduate school, I can improve my job prospects. Specializing at postgraduate level can make you a stronger job applicant.
Actually, when in comes time for university graduates to decide their next step in life, there is no on right or wrong choice for everyone. Rather, each students must reach his or her own conclusion.
【听力】
卷一·真题:
短文听力1.
PassageOne
In college, time is scarce, and consequently, very precious. At the same time,expenses in college pile up surprisingly quickly. A part time job is a good wayto balance costs while ensuring there is enough time left over for bothacademic subjects and after-class activities.
If you are a college student looking for a part time job, the best place tostart your job search is right on campus. There are tons of on-campus jobopportunities, and as a student, you’ll automatically be given hiring priority.Plus, on-campus jobs eliminate commuting time, and could be a great way toconnect with academic and professional resources at your university. Check withyour school’s career service or employment office for help to find a campusjob. Of course, there are opportunities for part-time work off-campus, too. Ifyou spend a little time digging for the right part time jobs, you’ll saveyourself time when you find a job that leaves you with enough time to get yourschool work done, too. If you are a college student looking for work but worryyou won’t have enough time to devote to academic subjects, consider working asa study hall or a library monitor. Responsibilities generally includesupervising study spaces to ensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained. It’s apretty easy job, but one with lots of downtime-which means you will have plentyof time to catch up on reading, do homework or study for an exam.
Q16: What does the speaker say about college students applying for on-campusjobs?
Q17: What can students do to find a campus job according to the speaker?
Q18: What does the speaker say is a library monitor’s responsibility?
短文听力2
Passage Two
Agricultural workers in green tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tealeaves. It is beautiful to see. The rows of tea bushes are straight. Allappears to be well. But the farmers who planted the bushes are worried. NelsonKibara is one of them. He has been growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40years.
He says the prices this year have been so low that he has made almost noprofit. He says he must grow different kinds of tea if he is to survive.
Mr. Kibara and hundreds of other farmers have been removing some of their teabushes and planting a new kind of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundationof Kenya. Its leaves are purple and brown. When the tea is boiled, the drinkhas a purple color. Medical researchers have studied the health benefits of thenew tea. They say it is healthier than green tea and could be sold for a pricethat is three to four times higher than the price of green tea.
But Mr. Kibara says he has not received a higher price for his purple tea crop.
He says the market for the tea is unstable and he is often forced to sell hispurple tea for the same price as green tea leaves. He says there are not enoughbuyers willing to pay more for the purple tea.
Q19. Why have tea farmers in Kenya decided to grow purple tea?
Q20. What do researchers say about purple tea?
Q21. What does Mr. Kibara find about purple tea?
短篇新闻2
Section A - 2
Rescue efforts were underway Thursday morning for 17 miners who were stuck inan elevator below ground at a Cargill rock salt mine near Lansing, New York,according to Marcia Lynch.
Public information officer with Tompkins County’s emergency responsedepartment, emergency workers have made contact with the miners via a radio.And they all appear to be uninjured, said Jessica Verfuss, the emergencydepartment’s assistant director.
Crews have managed to provide heat packs and blankets to the miners so thatthey can keep warm during the rescue operation, Verfuss said. Details aboutwhat led to the workers’ being trapped in the elevator went immediatelyavailable. The mine, along New York’s Cayuga Lake, processes salt used for roadtreatment. It produces about 2 million tons of salt that is shipped to morethan 1,500 places in the northeastern United States, the rock salt mine is oneof three operated by Cargill with the other two in Louisiana and Ohio.
Q3. What does the news report say about the salt miners?
Q4.What did the rescue team do?
短篇新闻3
Section A - 3
The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is considering closing about3,700 post offices over the next year because of falling revenues.
Facing an $8.3 billion budget deficit this year, closing post officers is oneof several proposals the Postal Service has put forth recently to cut costs.Last week, for example, Postmaster General Pat Donahoe announced plans to stopmail delivery on Saturdays, a move he says could save $3 billion annually.
“We are losing revenue as we speak,” Donahoe said. “We do not want taxpayermoney. We want to be self-sufficient. So like any other business you have tomake choices.”
Dean Granholm the vice president for delivery and post office operations saidthe first waves of closings would begin this fall. He estimated that about3,000 postmasters, 500 station managers and between 500 and 1,000 postal clerkscould lose their jobs.
Q5.What is the U.S. Postal Service planning to do?
Q6.What measure has been planned to save costs?
Q7.What will happen when the proposed measure come into effect?
长对话1&2
Conversation 1
A: Mrs. Hampton, we've got trouble in the press room this morning.
B: Oh dear. What about?
A: One of the press operators arrived an hour and a half late.
B: But that's a straightforward affair. He will simply lose part of his pay.That's why we have a clock-in system.
A: But the point is the man was clocked-in at 8 o'clock. We have John standingby the time clock, and he swears he saw nothing irregular.
B: Is John reliable?
A: Yes, he is. That's why we chose him for the job.
B: Have you spoken to the man who was late?
A: Not yet. I thought I'd have a word with you first. He's a difficult man, andI think there's been some trouble on the shop floor. I've got a feeling thattrade union representative is behind this. The manager told me that JackGreen's been very active around the shop the last few days.
B: Well, what do you want me to do?
A: I was wondering if you'd see Smith, the man who was late, because you are somuch better at handling things like this.
B: Oh, alright. I'll see him. I must say I agree with you about there being badfeelings in the works. I've had the idea for some time that Jack Green's beenbusy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage claim. He's alwaystrying to make trouble. Well, I'll get the manager to send Smith up here.
Q8. What will happen to the press operator who was late for the work accordingto the woman?
Q9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?
Q10. Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?
Q11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?
Conversation 2
A: Our topic today is about somethings that foreigners nearly always say whenthey visit Britain. It's 'Why are the British so cold?' And they're talkingabout the British personality – the famous British 'reserve'. It means that wearen't very friendly, we aren't very open.
B: So do you think it's true?
A: It's a difficult one. So many people who visit Britain say it's difficult tomake friends with British people. They say we're cold, reserved, unfriendly...
B: I think it's true. Look at Americans or Australians. They speak the samelanguage, but they're much more open. And you see it when you travel, people -I mean strangers - speak to you on the street or on the train. British peopleseldom speak on the train. Or the bus. Not in London, anyway.
A: 'Not in London'. That's it. Capital cities are full of tourists and arenever very friendly. People are different in other parts of the country.
B: Not completely. I met a woman once, an Italian. She's been working inManchester for two years,
and no one - not one of her colleagues - had ever invited her to their home.They were friendly to her at work, but nothing else. She couldn't believe it.She said that would never happen in Italy.
A: You know what they say – 'an Englishman's home is his castle'. It’s reallydifficult to get inside.
B: Yeah. It's about being private. You go home to your house and your gardenand you close the door. It's your place.
A: That's why the British don't like flats. They prefer to live in houses.
B: That’s true.
Q12. What do foreigners generally think of British people according to thewoman?
Q13. What may British people typically do one the train according to the man?
Q14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?
Q15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?
听力参考答案：Section A
1. [A] It was dangerous to live in.
2. [B] A storm
3. [B] They were trapped in an underground elevator.
4. [C] They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.
5. [D] Close some of its post office.
6. [C] Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.
7. [A] Many post office staff will lose their jobs.
Section B
8. [D] He will lose part of his pay.
9. [B] He is a trustworthy guy.
10.[D] She is better at handling such matters.
11.[C] He is always trying to stir up trouble.
12. [D] Reserved
13. [A] They stay quiet
14. [C] She was never invited to a colleague’s home.
15. [B] Houses provide more privacy
Section C
16. [D] They will automatically be given hiring priority.
17. [C] Visit the school careers service.
18. [B] Supervising study spaces to ensure a quiet atmosphere.
19. [C] It may be sold at a higher price.
20. [A] It is healthier than green tee.
21. [D] It does not have a stable market.
22. [B] They prefer unique s of high quality.
23. [B] They could only try to create at night.
24. [A] Make wise choices.
25. [A] To boost the local economy.
【阅读】卷一·真题：
Passage One
In college, time is scarce,and consequently, very precious. At the same time, expenses in college pile upsurprisingly quickly. A part time job is a good way to balance costs whileensuring there is enough time left over for both academic subjects and after-classactivities.
If you are a college studentlooking for a part time job, the best place to start your job search is righton campus. There are tons of on-campus job opportunities, and as a student,you’ll automatically be given hiring priority. Plus, on-campus jobs eliminatecommuting time, and could be a great way to connect with academic andprofessional resources at your university. Check with your school’s careerservice or employment office for help to find a campus job. Of course, thereare opportunities for part-time work off-campus, too. If you spend a littletime digging for the right part time jobs, you’ll save yourself time when youfind a job that leaves you with enough time to get your school work done, too.If you are a college student looking for work but worry you won’t have enoughtime to devote to academic subjects, consider working as a study hall or alibrary monitor. Responsibilities generally include supervising study spaces toensure that a quiet atmosphere is maintained. It’s a pretty easy job, but onewith lots of downtime-which means you will have plenty of time to catch up onreading, do homework or study for an exam.
Q16: What does the speakersay about college students applying for on-campus jobs?
Q17: What can students do tofind a campus job according to the speaker?
Q18: What does the speakersay is a library monitor’s responsibility?
Passage Two
Agricultural workers ingreen tea fields near Mt. Kenya are gathering the tea leaves. It is beautifulto see. The rows of tea bushes are straight. All appears to be well. But thefarmers who planted the bushes are worried. Nelson Kibara is one of them. Hehas been growing tea in the Kerugoya area for 40 years.
He says the prices this yearhave been so low that he has made almost no profit. He says he must growdifferent kinds of tea if he is to survive.
Mr. Kibara and hundreds ofother farmers have been removing some of their tea bushes and planting a newkind of tea developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya. Its leaves arepurple and brown. When the tea is boiled, the drink has a purple color. Medicalresearchers have studied the health benefits of the new tea. They say it ishealthier than green tea and could be sold for a price that is three to fourtimes higher than the price of green tea.
But Mr. Kibara says he hasnot received a higher price for his purple tea crop.
He says the market for thetea is unstable and he is often forced to sell his purple tea for the sameprice as green tea leaves. He says there are not enough buyers willing to paymore for the purple tea.
Q19. Why have tea farmers inKenya decided to grow purple tea?
Q20. What do researchers sayabout purple tea?
Q21. What does Mr. Kibarafind about purple tea?
Passage Three
Today's consumers want beautifulhandcrafted s to wear and to have for their home environment. They prefersomething unique and they demand quality. Craftsmen today are meeting thisdemand. People and homes are showing great change as more and more uniquehandcrafted items become available. Handcrafts are big business. No long does agood craftsman have to work in a job he dislikes all day and then try to createat night. He has earned his professional status. He is now a respected memberof society. Parts of the fun of being a craftsman is meeting other craftsmen.They love to share their ideas and materials and help others find markets fortheir work. Craftsmen have helped educate consumers to make wise choices. Theyhelp them become aware of design and technique. They help them relate theirchoice to its intended use. They often involve consumers in trying the craftthemselves. When a group of craftsmen expends to include more members, a smallcraft organization is formed. Such an organization does a lot in trainingworkshops in special media, craft marketing techniques, craft fairs and sales,festivals, TV appearances and demonstrations. State art councils help sponsorlocal arts and crafts festivals which draw crowds of tourist consumers. Thisboosts the local economy considerably because tourists not only buy crafts, butthey also use the restaurants and hotels and other services of the area.
Q22. What does the speakersay about today's consumers?
Q23. What does the speakersay about a good craftsman in the past?
Q24. What do craftsmen helpconsumers do?
Q25. Why do state artcouncilshelp sponsor local arts and crafts festivals?
阅读参考答案：
SectionA
26. [E] challenges
27. [J] searched
28. [D] categorizing
29. [K] similarities
30. [L] slightly
31. [G] percentage
32. [O] traditional
33. [ I ] regardless
34. [H] proving
35. [M] suggests
Section B
36. [I]
37. [D]
38. [J]
39. [F]
40. [B]
41. [H]
42. [C]
43. [K]
44. [G]
45. [E]
Section C
passage one
46. [B] He intends to get rid of the tipping practice.
47. [C] It forces the customer to comensate the waiter.
48. [D] They can have some say in how much their servers earn.
49. [A] Services quality has little effect on tip size.
50. [D] Waiters should be paid by employers instead of customers.
passage two
51. [C] The impact of cheap oil on global economic growth.
52. [D] Consumers will spend their savings from cheap oil on other commodities.
53. [C] They use their money reserves to back up consumption.
54. [B] Its negative effects more than cancel out its positive effects.
55. [A] People are not spending all the money they save on gas.
【翻译】
卷一：
红色
在中国文化中，红色通常象征着好运、长寿和幸福，在春节和其他喜庆场合，红色到处可见。人们把现金作为礼物送给家人或亲密朋友时，通常放在红信封里。红色在中国流行的另一个原因是人们把它与中国革命和共产党相联系。然而，红色并不总是代表好运与快乐。因为从前死者的'名字常用红色书写，用红墨水写中国人名被看成是一种冒犯行为。
参考译文：
The colorof red in Chinese culture usually means good luck, longevity and happiness. Redcan be found everywhere during Chinese Spring Festival and other joyousoccasions. Cashes often in red envelopes are sent to family members or closefriends as gifts. Its popularity can also be attributed the fact that peopleaccociate it with Chinese revolution and Communist Party. However, it does notalways equal to good luck and joy in that the name of the dead used to bewritten in red. Using red ink to write names of Chinese people were seen as anoffense.
卷二：
白色
随着中国的改革开放，如今很多年轻人都喜欢举行西式婚礼。新娘在婚礼上穿着白色婚纱，因为白色被认为是纯洁的象征。然而，在中国传统文化中，白色经常是葬礼上使用的颜色。因此务必记住，白花一定不要用作祝人康复的礼物，尤其不要送给老年人或危重病人。同样，礼金也不能装在白色信封里，而要装在红色信封里。
参考范文：
WithChina’s reform and opening up, many young people tend to hold Western-styleweddings these days. The bride wears a white wedding dress at the wedding,because white is considered as a symbol of purity. However, in traditionalChinese culture, white is often used in funerals, so be sure to remember that whiteflowers must not be used as a gift to the patient, especially not to theseniors or critically illed patients. Similarly, the cash gift cannot be packedin a white envelope, but in a red envelope.
卷三：
在中国文化中，黄颜色是一种很重要的颜色，因为它具有独特的象征意义。在封建(feudal)社会中，它象征统治者的权力和权威。那时，黄色是专为皇帝使用的颜色，皇家宫殿全都漆成黄色，皇袍总是黄色的，而普通老百姓是禁止穿黄色衣服的。在中国，黄色也是收获的象征。秋天庄稼成熟时，田野变得一片金黄。人们兴高采烈，庆祝丰收。
参考范文：
The color of Yellow, because of its unique symbolic meaning, is veryimportant in Chinese culture. In feudal society, it represents the rulers’power and authority. At that time, the color was exclusively used for theemperor—the royal palace was painted yellow and the imperial robe was alwaysyellow. However, the ordinary people were forbidden to wear clothes of thecolor yellow. In China, it also signifies harvest. The fields grow goldenyellow in autumn when the crops mature. People celebrate the harvestcheerfully.