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Part I Writing
(30 minutes)
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the
challenges of starting a career after graduation.You should write at least 120 words but
challenges of starting a career after graduation. You should yvrite at least 120 words but
no more than 180 words.
no more than 180 words.
Part II
Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)
Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)
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Part II
Reading Comprehension
Part III Reading Comprehension ((4400 mmiinnuutteess))
Section A
Section A
Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select
one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage.
one word far each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank fallowing the passage.
Read the passage through carefully before making your choices, Each choice in the bank
Read the passage through carefully before making your choices, Each choice in the bank
is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer
is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter far each item on Answer
Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank
Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank
more than Once.
more than once.
Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.
Questions 26 to 35 are based on the following passage.
A few months ago, I was down with a terrible cold which ended in a persistent
A few months ago, I was down with a terrible cold which ended in a persistent
bad cough. No matter how many different 26__I tried,I still couldn't get rid of the
bad cough. No matter how many di企 rent 26 I tried, I still couldn't get rid of the
cough.Not only did it 27 my teaching but also my life as a whole.Then one day after
cough. Not only did it 27 my teaching but also my life as a whole. Then one day after
class, a student came up to me and 28 traditional Chinese medicine. From her
class, a student came up to me and 28 traditional Chinese medicine. From her
description, Chinese medicine sounded as if it had magic power that worked wonders. I
description, Chinese medicine sounded as if it had magic power that worked wonders. I
was 29 because I knew so ltle about it and have never tried it before.Eventually,my
was 29 because I knew so little about it and have never tried it before. Eventually, my
cough got so much 30 that I couldn't sleep at night, so I decided to give it a try.
cough got so much 30 that I couldn't sleep at night, so I decided to give it a try.
The Chinese doctor took my pulse and asked to see my tongue, both of which were
The Chinese doctor took my pulse and asked to see my tongue, both of which were
new 31 to me because they are both non-existent in Western medicine. Then the doctor
new 31 to me because they are both non-existent in Western medicine. Then the doctor
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he used a smooth edged tool to scrape the skin on my neck and shoulders. A few minutes
he used a smooth edged tool to scrape the skin on my neck and shoulders. A few minutes
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couple of days, but after a few more regular visits to the doctor, my cough started
to 35_. Then, within a matter of weeks, it was completely gone!
to 35 . Then, within a matter of weeks, it was completely gone!A) deepen I) remedies
A) deepen I) remedies
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B) experiences J) scared
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D) inconvenience L) sink
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Section B
Section B
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to
it Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identifythe
it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the
paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than
paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than
once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter: Answer the questions by marking the
once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the
corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.
corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.
ls it really OK to eat food that's fallen on the floor?
Is it really OK to eat food that's fallen on the floor?
AA) )W heWn hyeonu ydrooup dar oppi eac ep ioefc ef ooofd f ooond t ohen fthleo ofrl,o oirs, iist itr ereaallllyy OOK Kt ot oe aeta t iiff yyoouu ppiicckk iitt uupp
within five seconds? An urban food myth contends that if food spends just a few
within five seconds? An urban food myth contends that if food spends just a few
seconds on the floor, dirt and germs won't have much of a chance to contaminate it.
seconds on the floor, dirt and germs won't have much of a chance to contaminate it.
Research in my lab has focused on how food becomes contaminated, and we've done
Research in my lab has focused on how food becomes contaminated, and we've done
some work on this particular piece of wisdom.
some work on this particular piece of wisdom.
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scientists to get to the bottom of, it's still worth investigating food myths like this one
scientists to get to the bottom of, it5s still worth investigating food myths like this one
because they shape our beliefs about when food is safe to eat.
because they shape our beliefs about when food is safe to eat.
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eatable food from a case of food poisoning? It's a bit more complicated than that. It
eatable food from a case of food poisoning? Ifs a bit more complicated than that. It
depends on just how many bacteria can make it from floor to food in a few seconds
depends on just how many bacteria can make it from floor to food in a few seconds
anadn dj ujusts th howo wdi drtiryt yt hthe ef flloooorr iiss..
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experience. And it's probably not a new one either. A well-known, but inaccurate,
experience. And it's probably not a new one either. A well-known, but inaccurate,
story about Julia Child may have contributed to this food myth. Some viewers of her
story about Julia Child may have contributed to this food myth. Some viewers of her
cooking show,The French Chef, insist they saw Child drop lamb on the floor and pick
cooking show, The French Chef, insist they saw Child drop lamb on the floor and pick
it up, with the advice that if they were alone in the kitchen, their guests would never
it up, with the advice that if they were alone in the kitchen, their guests would never
knoW.
know.
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it back in the pan, saying, “But you can always pick it up and if you5re alone in the
kitchen, who's going to see it?"But the misremembered story persists. It's harder
kitchen, who's going to see it? ” But the misremembered story persists. It's harder
to pin down the origins of the oft-quoted five-second rule, but a 2003 study reported
to pin down the origins of the oft-quoted five-second rule, but a 2003 study reported
that 70of women and 56of men surveyed were familiar with the five-second rule
that 70% of women and 56% of men surveyed were familiar with the five-second rule
and that women were more likely than men to eat food that had dropped on the floor.
and that women were more likely than men to eat food that had dropped on the floor.
F)F ) So Swoh awt hdaot edso essc isecniceen ctee ltell l uuss aabboouutt wwhhata t aa ffeeww mmomoemntesn tso no nt hteh ef lfloooorr mmeeaanns s ffobrr tthhee
safety of your food? The earliest research report on the five-second rule is attributed to
safety of your food? The earliest research report on the five-second rule is attributed to
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and then placed cookies on the tiles for varying times. They reported bacteria were
and then placed cookies on the tiles fbr varying times. They reported bacteria were
transferred from the tiles to the cookies within five seconds, but didn't report the
transferred from the tiles to the cookies within five seconds, but didn5t report the
specific amount of bacteria that made it from the tiles to the food.
specific amount of bacteria that made it from the tiles to the food.
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University published a study in the .Journal of Applied Microbiology. We wanted
University published a study in the Journal of Applied Microbiology. We wanted
to know if the length of time food is in contact with a contaminated surface affected
to know if the length of time flood is in contact with a contaminated surface affected
the rate of transfer of bacteria to the food. To find out, we introduced bacteria
the rate of transfer of bacteria to the food. To find out, we introduced bacteria
to squares of tile, carpet or wood. Five minutes after that, we placed either bacon or
to squares of tile, carpet or wood. Five minutes after that, we placed either bacon or
bread on the surface for 5,30 or 60 seconds, and then measured the number of
bread on the surface fbr 5,30 or 60 seconds, and then measured the number of
bacteria transferred to the food. We repeated this exact procedure after the bacteria had
bacteria transferred to the food. We repeated this exact procedure after the bacteria had
been on the surface for 2,4,8 and 24 hours.
been on the surface fbr 2,4,8 and 24 hours.
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much on how long the food was in contact with the contaminated surface—whether
much on how long the food was in contact with the contaminated surface- whether
for a few seconds or for a whole minute. The overall number of bacteria on the surface
fbr a few seconds or fbr a whole minute. The overall number of bacteria on the surface
mattered more, and this decreased over time after the initial introduction. It looks like
mattered more, and this decreased over time after the initial introduction. It looks like
what's at issue is less how long your food stays on the floor and much more how
whafs at issue is less how long your food stays on the floor and much more how
contaminated with bacteria that patch of floor happens to be.
contaminated with bacteria that patch of floor happens to be.
I) We also found that the kind of surface made a difference as well. Carpets, for instance,
I) We also found that the kind of surface made a difference as well. Carpets, fbr instance,
seem to be slightly better places to drop your food than wood or tile. When a carpet
seem to be slightly better places to drop your food than wood or tile. When a carpet
was contaminated, less than 1of the bacteria were transferred. But when the food
was contaminated, less than 1% of the bacteria were transferred. But when the food
was in contact with tile or wood, 48-70of bacteria were.
was in contact with tile or wood, 48-70% of bacteria were.
J Last year, a study from Aston University in the UK used nearly identical parameters
J) Last year, a study from Aston University in the UK used nearly identical parameters
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asked either would eat or had eaten food fallen on the floor.
asked either would eat or had eaten food fellen on the floor.
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have millions or more bacteria on a surface,0.1is still enough to make you sick.
have millions or more bacteria on a surface, 0.1% is still enough to make you sick.
Also, certain types of bacteria are extremely harmful,and it takes only a small number
Also, certain types of bacteria are extremely harmful, and it takes only a small numberto make you sick. For example,10 bacteria or less of an especially deadly strain of
to make you sick. For example, 10 bacteria or less of an especially deadly strain of
bacteria can cause severe illness and death in people with compromised immune
bacteria can cause severe illness and death in people with compromised immune
systems. But the chance of these bacteria being on most surfaces is very low.
systems. But the chance of these bacteria being on most surfaces is very low.
L) And it's not just dropping food on the floor that can lead to bacterial contamination.
L） And it's not just dropping food on the floor that can lead to bacterial contamination.
Bacteria are carried by various'media', which can include raw food, moist
Bacteria are carried by various 'media' , which can include raw food, moist
surfaces where bacteria have been left, our hands or skin and from coughing or
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living in communities contained within a protective film. These microscopic layers of
deposits containing bacteria are known as biofilms and they are found on most
deposits containing bacteria are known as biofilms and they are found on most
surfaces and objects. Biofilm communities can harbor bacteria longer and are very
surfaces and objects. Biofilm communities can harbor bacteria longer and are very
difficult to clean. Bacteria in these communities also have an enhanced resistance to
difficult to clean. Bacteria in these communities also have an enhanced resistance to
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can eat it without getting sick. But in the rare chance that there is a micro-organism
can eat it without getting sick. But in the rare chance that there is a micro-organism
that can make you sick on the exact spot where the food dropped, you can be fairly
that can make you sick on the exact spot where the food dropped, you can be foirly
sure that the bug is on the food you are about to put in your mouth.
sure that the bug is on the food you are about to put in your mouth.
N) Research or common sense tells us that the best thing to do is keep your hands, utensils
N） Research or common sense tells us that the best thing to do is keep your hands, utensils
and other surfaces clean.
and other surfaces clean.
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37. Whether food is contaminated depends much on the number of bacteria that get onto it.
37. Whether food is contaminated depends much on the number of bacteria that get onto it.
38. Food contamination may result from various factors other than food dropping on the
38. Food contamination may result from various factors other than food dropping on the
floor.
floor.
39. Males are less likely than females to eat food that may have been contaminated.
39. Males are less likely than females to eat food that may have been contaminated.
40. The author's research centers around how food gets contaminated.
40. The author's research centers around how food gets contaminated.
41. Keeping everything clean is the best way to stay healthy.
41. Keeping everything clean is the best way to stay healthy.
42. Chances are you will not fall sick because of eating food picked up from the floor.
42. Chances are you will not fell sick because of eating food picked up from the floor.
43. For a long time people have had the experience of deciding whether or not to eat food
43. For a long time people have had the experience of deciding whether or not to eat food
picked up from the floor.
picked up from the floor.
44. Some strains of bacteria are so harmful that a tiny few can have deadly consequences.
44. Some strains of bacteria are so harmful that a tiny few can have deadly consequences.
45. Researchers found how many bacteria got onto the food did not have much to do with
45. Researchers found how many bacteria got onto the food did not have much to do with
how long the food stayed on a contaminated floor.
how long the food stayed on a contaminated floor.Section C
Section C
Directions:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is fallowed by some
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Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Passage One
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
The latest in cat research reveals that the lovely animal seems to have a basic grasp on
The latest in cat research reveals that the lovely animal seems to have a basic grasp on
both the laws of physics and the ins and outs of cause and effect.
both the laws of physics and the ins and outs of cause and effect.
According to a newly published study, cats seem to be able to predict the location of
According to a newly published study, cats seem to be able to predict the location of
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physical world works.
physical world works.
In a recent experiment, Japanese researchers taped 30 domestic cats reacting to a
In a recent experiment, Japanese researchers taped 30 domestic cats reacting to a
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It turns out that the cats were remarkably smart about what would happen when a
It turns out that the cats were remarkably smart about what would happen when a
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container, they looked at it for a longer time than they did when the container behaved as
container, they looked at it for a longer time than they did when the container behaved as
expected.
expected.
"Cats use a causal-logical understanding of noise or sounds to predict the appearance
“Cats use a causal-logical understanding of noise or sounds to predict the appearance
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conclude that cats'hunting style may have developed based on their common-sense
conclude that cats5 hunting style may have developed based on their common-sense
abilities to infer where prey is, using their hearing.
abilities to infer where prey is, using their hearing.
Scientists have explored this idea with other endearing creatures: babies.Like cats,
Scientists have explored this idea with other endearing creatures: babies. Like cats,
babies appear to engage in what's called"preferential looking"—looking longer at things
babies appear to engage in whafs called '"preferential looking"—looking longer at things
that are interesting or unusual than things they perceive as normal.
that are interesting or unusual than things they perceive as normal.
When babies'expectations are violated in experiments like the ones performed with
When babies5 expectations are violated in experiments like the ones performed with
the cats, they react much like their animal friends. Psychologists have shown that babies
the cats, they react much like their animal friends. Psychologists have shown that babies
apparently expect their world to comply with the laws of physics and cause and effect as
apparently expect their world to comply with the laws of physics and cause and effect as
early as two months of age.
early as two months of age.
Does the study mean that cats will soon grasp the ins and outs of cause and effect?
Does the study mean that cats will soon grasp the ins and outs of cause and effect?
Maybe. Okay, so cats may not be the next physics faculty members at America's most
Maybe. Okay, so cats may not be the next physics faculty members at America's most
important research universities. But by demonstrating their common sense, they've shown
important research universities. But by demonstrating their common sense, they've shown
that the divide between cats and humans may not be that great after all.
that the divide between cats and humans may not be that great after all.46.What do we learn from a newly published study about cats?
46. What do we learn from a newly published study about cats?
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47. What may account for the cats'response to the noise from the containers?
47. What may account fbr the cats5 response to the noise from the containers?
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48. What is characteristic of the way cats hunt,according to the Japanese researchers?
48. What is characteristic of the way cats hunt, according to the Japanese researchers?
A) They depend on their instincts.
A) They depend on their instincts.
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DD) )T heTyh eusye u bsoet bho tthhe tihre iera erasr sa nadn de yeeyse.s.
49.In what way do babies behave like cats?
49. In what way do babies behave like cats?
AA) )T heTyh efyo cfuosc uosn o nwh wath aatp appepaerasr so dodd.d.
BB)T) heTy hveiye vwi etwhe t hweo rwlodr lads a sn onromramla.l.
C)C )T heTyh edoy dwoha wt htahte tyh epyre pfreerf etro t od od.o.
D) They are curious about everything.
D) They are curious about everything.
50.What can we conclude about cats from the passage?
50. What can we conclude about cats from the passage?
AA)T)h eyT hheayv eh ahvieg hheirg hienrt einltleilgliegnecnec eth tahna nm amnya noyt hoethr ear nainmiamlsa.ls.
BB)T)h eTy hienyt eirnatecrta cwti wthi thth teh ep hpyhsyisciacla l wworolrdld mmucuhc hl ilikkee hhuummanasn.s.
C)CT)h eyT hdiesyp ldaiys pelaxytr eaxortrdaionradriinlayr ihliyg hh iginht ienltleilgliegnecne cien i nh uhnutnitnign.g.
D)DT)h eyT hcaeny caiadn apihdy spihcyss ipcrso fpersosfoerssso irsn itnh tehieri rr reesseeaarrcchh wworokr.k.Passage Two
Passage Two
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
IImmagaignien ey oyuo eun etenrte ra ac acra rw witihth n noo s stteeeerriinngg wwhheeele，l, nnoo bbrraakkee oorr aacccceelleerraattoorr p epdedaallss （(踏踏板板）)..
Under a voice-activated command, you say an address."The fastest route will take us 15.3
Under a voice-activated command, you say an address. uThe fastest route will take us 15.3
minutes. Should I take it ?"You say" yes"and you are on your way. The car responds and
minutes. Should I take it ? " You say " yes " and you are on your way. The car responds and
starts moving all by itself.All you have to do is sit back and relax.
starts moving all by itself. All you have to do is sit back and relax.
How weird would it be if, one day in the future,everyone had such a car? No crazy
How weird would it be one day in the future, everyone had such a car? No crazy
driving, no insults, no cutting in; traffic laws would be respected and driving much safer.
driving, no insults, no cutting in; traffic laws would be respected and driving much safer.
On the other hand, imagine the cost savings for local police enforcement and town budgets
On the other hand, imagine the cost savings for local police enforcement and town budgets
without all those speeding and parking tickets.
without all those speeding and parking tickets.
A new technology has the potential to change modern society in radical ways. There's
A new technology has the potential to change modem society in radical ways. There5s
no question that self-driving vehicles could be an enormous benefit. The potential for
no question that self-driving vehicles could be an enormous benefit. The potential for
safer cars means accident statistics would drop: some 94of road accidents in the U.S.
safer cars means accident statistics would drop: some 94% of road accidents in the U.S.
involve human error. Older drivers and visually-or physically-impaired people would gain
involve human error. Older drivers and visually-or physically-impaired people would gain
a new level of freedom. Maintaining safe speeds and being electric, self-driving cars would
a new level of freedom. Maintaining safe speeds and being electric, self-driving cars would
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be quieter, people safer.
be quieter, people safer.
But we must also consider the impact of the new technology on those who now
But we must also consider the impact of the new technology on those who now
depend on driving for their livelihoods.According to the U.S.Department of Labor, in May
depend on driving for their livelihoods. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in May
2015 there were 505,560 registered school bus drivers. The American Trucking Association
2015 there were 505,560 registered school bus drivers. The American Trucking Association
lists approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the U.S.
lists approximately 3.5 million professional truck drivers in the U.S.
The companies developing self-driving vehicles should be partnering with state and
The companies developing self-driving vehicles should be partnering with state and
federal authorities to offer retraining for this massive workforce, many of whom will be
federal authorities to offer retraining for this massive workforce, many of whom will be
displaced by the new technology. This is similar to what's happening in the coal and
displaced by the new technology. This is similar to what5s happening in the coal and
oil industries, a situation that fuels much of the current political discontent in this country.
oil industries, a situation that fuels much of the current political discontent in this country.
New technologies will, and should, be developed. This is how society moves forward.
New technologies will, and should, be developed. This is how society moves forward.
However, progress can't be one-sided. It is necessary for the companies and state agencies
However, progress can't be one-sided. It is necessary for the companies and state agencies
involved to consider the ethical consequences of these potential changes to build a better
involved to consider the ethical consequences of these potential changes to build a better
future for all.
future fbr all.
51.What would be the impact of the extensive use of driverless cars?
51. What would be the impact of the extensive use of driverless cars?
A) People would be driving in a more civilized way.
A) People would be driving in a more civilized way.
BB)I)t Iwt owulodu lsda vsaev leo lcoacla lg govoevrenrmnemntesn tsa al olot t ooff mmoonneeyy..
C)C )M oMreo preol piocelimceenm weonu lwdo buel dp baetr poaltlrionlgli ntgh et hset rsetreetest.s.
D)DT)r afTfriacf frice gruelgautliaotnios nwso wulodu blde bae tah ithngin ogf o tfh teh ep apsats.t.
52. How would the elderly and the disabled benefit from driverless cars?
52. How would the elderly and the disabled benefit from driverless cars?
AA) )T hTeyh ecyo uclodu ledn ejonyjo gyr gearetaetre rm omboilbiiltiyty..
BB) )T hTeyh ewyo uwlodu sldu fsfuefrf enro n or oraoda da caccicdiednetnst.s.
C)C )T hTeyh ewyo wulodu lhda vhea vneo ntor otruobulbe led rdirviviningg..DD) )T Thehye yc coouuldld ggoo aannyywwhhereere tthheeyy wwaanntt..
53.What would be the negative impact of driverless cars?
53. What would be the negative impact of driverless cars?
AA)T) heT choen fcloincftli cbte btewtewene elna lbaobro ra nadn dm manaangaegmeenmte nwot uwldo uildnt ienntsenifsiyf.y.
B)BT)h e Tghaep gbaept wbeeetnw eveanr ivoaursi osuesc steocrtso rosf o sfo scoiceiteyty wwouoludl db be ew widideneende.d.
C)C )P roPfreosfseisosniaoln adlr divrievresr sw owuoldu lhda hvea vae haa hrad rdt itmime ea daadpatpintign gt ot on newe wr oraoda dc ocnodnidtiitoinosn.s.
D)DN)u meNrouums eproroufse psrsoifoensasli odnrailv derrisv ewrosu lwdo uhaldv eh atvoe ftion dfi nnde wn ewway ws aoyfs eoafr enairnngi nag lai vliivnign.g.
54.What is the result of the introduction of new technologies in energy industries?
54. What is the result of the introduction of new technologies in energy industries?
AA) )P olPiotilictaicl adl idsissastaitsifsafactcitioonn..
BB) )R eRtreatiraniinnign go fo fe emmplpolyoeyeese.s.
C)C )F osFsoilss iflu feule lc ocnosnesrevravtaitoino.n.
D)D )B usBiunessinse srse srtersutrcutcutruirning.g.
55.What does the author suggest businesses and the government do?
55. What does the author suggest businesses and the government do?
AA) )K eeKpe eppa cpea cwei twhi tthe tcehcnhonloolgoigciacla ld deevveleoloppmmenetnst.s.
BB) )M aMkea nkeew n etewc htencohlongoileosg iaefs faofrfdoarbdlaeb lteo t oe veevreyryonoen.e.
C)C )E naEbnlaeb elev eervyeornyeo nteo tboe nbeefnietf itf rfroomm n enwe wte tcehcnhonloolgoigeise.s.
DD) )P opPuolparuilazeri zteh eth ues ues eo fo fn enwe wte tcehcnhonloogloiegsie sa nadn dde dveivceicse.s.
Part IV
Translation (30 minutes)
Part IV Translation (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese
into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.
into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.
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