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2019年12 月四rm级�真a题a（( 第ffl 1套w）)
2019 � 12 � 1
Part I Writing
(30 minutes)
Part I Writing ( 30 minutes)
Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 mimutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a letter to a foreign friend who
wants to teach English in China.Please recommend a city to him. Yow showld write
wants to teach English in China. Please recommend a city to him. You should write
at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Part IⅡ
Listening Comprehension
Part II Listening Comprehension ((2 255 mmiinnuutteess))
Section A
Section A
Directions:In this section,you will hear three mews reports. At the end of each mews
Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news
report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the
report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the
questions will be spoken onky once. Afler yow hear a question,you must
questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must
choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C) and D).
· clwose the best answer from the four clwices marked A) , B) , C) and D).
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the
Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the
Centre.
centre.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.
11..A)A )M aMnyan fya cfialciilititieess wweerree ddeessttrrooyyeedd bbyy aa wwananddeerriinngg ccooww..
BB))A Awa wndanerdienrign gc ocwo wkn lmockoecdk eddo wdno wnon eo noef oift ists ffeenncceess..
CC) ) SoSmoem teo tuoruristsists wweerree ii.rtjnjurureedd bbyy aa wwananddeerriinngg ccooww..
DD)A) Awa nwdanerdienrig ncgo cwo wwa sw asca pctauprteurd edby b yt hthe ep oploiliccee..
22. .AA)I)t Iwt aws assh osth otto t od edaetahth b yb ya ap oploilicec eo offffiicceerr.. CC)I)t Ibt ebceacmeam ae gar egarte aatt tarttraactcitiono nf ofor rt otouuristsrists..
BB)I)t Itf ofounund di tists wwaya yb abcakc kt ot ot thhee ppaarrkk''ss zzo00o.. DD)I)t Iwt aws asse snetn tt oto t thhee aaninimmalal ccoonnttrrooll ddeeppaartmrtmeenntt..
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.
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B B )I ) t It i s is g g o o i in ng g t to o b b e e e e xp xp an and d e e d d . . DD)I)t Iits i ss tsatartinrtingg aann oonnlinlinee eexxhhibibiittiioonn..
44. .A)AA) cAol lceocllteicotin oonf obfi brdir df ofosssislilss ffrroomm A Ausustrtralialiaa..
BB)P)hoPthoogrtoagraphs pohfs coefr ctaeirtainn ra rrear feo sfossisli le exhxhibiibtitss..
CC)S)omSeo manec anienctie nwta lwlall pa pinaintitinngsgs f frroomm A uAsutsrtralialiaa..
DD)P)i cPitucrtuesre sb yb yw iwnninenresrs o fo fa aw wililddilfifee pphhoottoo ccoonntteesstt..
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.
5.A)Pick up trash. C)Deliver messages.
5. A) Pick up trash. C) Deliver messages.
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6.6 .AA)T)h eThy aerye areesp eespciaelclially iyn itnetellliliggeenntt.. CC))ThThey eayr ear eq uquitiete eeaasysy ttoo tamtamee..
BB)T)heThy eayr ear ceh iclhidrlderen'ns' sf afavvooririttee.. DD) )ThTehye ya rare ec lceleaann aanndd p prerettttyy..
77..A)A )C hCilhidlrderne nm maya yb eb eh harmarmede db yb yt thhee rrooookkss.. CC)C)hCilhdirlderne nm amy acyo nctornatracct tb ibrirdd d diisseeaasseess..
BB)C)hiClhdirlderne nm amay bye btee mtepmtepdte tdo todr odpro lpi tlittteerr.. DD)C)hiClhidlrderne nm amya yo voevrefrfeeede dt hthee rroooolkss..
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>Section B
Section B
Directions;In this section,you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversatiom,
Directions: In this section, you will hear two wng conversations. At the end of each conversation,
you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only
you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken oruy
omce. After yow hear a questiom,you must choose the best answer from the fowr choices
once. AffR/r you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices
marked A),B),C) amd D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1
marked A) , B) , C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letfR/r on Answer Sheet 1
with a single line through the centre.
with a single line through the centre.
Questions 8 to 1l are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8.8 .AA)I)t Iwt iwllil l bbee pprroodduucecde da tat HHarvarvaarrdd UUninviveerrssiittyyF.. ,CC) )ItI tw willill ccoovveer r ddiiffffeerreenntt arareeaass ooff sscciieennccee..
BB)I)t Itw iwlill l bbee hhoosstteedd bbyy ffamamoouus s pprrooffeessssoorrss.. DD)I)t Iwti wlli llf ofcoucsu so no nr erceecnetn st csiceinetnitifificc ddiissccoovveerriieess..
9.9 .AA)I)t Iwti willll b eb em omroe ref ufututuristiristicc.. CC)I)t Iwt iwilll l bbee mmoroer ee netnetretrtaininainingg..
BB)I)t Itw iwillll bbee mmoorere ssyysstteemmaatiticc.. DD) )ItI tw wiillll bbee eeaassiieerr ttoo uunnddeerrsstantandd..
1100.. AA))P eoPpeloep lien tinetreersetsetde di nin sscciieennccee.. CC)) ChCihlidlrderne ni nin t htheeirir eeaarrllyy tteeeennss..
BB)Y)ouYnogunstgsertse rse aegaegre rt oto e exxpplolorree.. DD) )StSutudednetnsts m amjajoroirinng gi inn sscciieennccee..
1111..A)AO)f fOffer eprr opfroesfessisoinoanlal aaddviviccee.. CC))H eHlpe lppr pomroomteo tiet ito no nt hthe eI Inntteerrnneett..
BB)P)roPrviodveid fei finannancicailal ssuuppppoorrtt.. DD)M)akMea kepei esopdiseosd feosr f oirt sits f ifirsrstt sseeasasoonn..
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12.A)Unsure. C)Concerned.
12. A) Unsure. C) Concerned.
B)Helpless. D)Dissatisfied.
B) Helpless. D) Dissatisfied.
1133.. AA))H eH ies ist otoo oc ocnocnecrenrnede dw iwithth b ebienign gp perefrfeecctt.. CC))HeH ies ist otoo oa mambitbiiotiuosu si nin a acchiheievviinngg ggooaallss..
BB)H)e Hleo sloesse sh ehaerartt w whehne nf afcaecde dw wiithth sseettbbaacckkss.. D D ) ) He H t e a k ta es k e o s n o p n r o p j r e o c je ts c ts b e b y e o y n o d n h d i s h is a b a i b l i i li t ty y. .
14. A)Embarrassed. C)Miserable.
14. A) Embarrassed. C) Miserable.
D)Resentful.
BB))UnUcnocnocnecrernneedd.. D) Resentful.
1155..A)A )T rTryy to t ob eb eo potpitimmisisttiicc wwhhaatteevveerr hhaappppeennss.. CC)A)lwAalywsa ysle alerarnn f rfroomm o tohtheresrs'' aacchhiieevveemmeennttss..
BB) )CoCmopmarpear hei sh ipsr pesreesnetn wt iwthith h ihis sp pasast t oonnllyy.. DD) )TYTreaeta to tohtheerrss tthhee wwaayy hhee wwouoluldd b bee ttrreeaatteedd..
Section C
Section C
Directions:In this section, yow will hear three passages. At the end of each passage,you will hear
Directions: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear
three or fowr questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.
three or four questions. Both th!3 passage and the questions will be spoken oruy once.
Afler you hear a questiom,you must choose the best amswer from the four choices manked
After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked
A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answoer Sheet 1 with a
A), B) , C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letfR/r on Answer Sheet 1 with a
single line tharough the centre.
single line through the centre.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the pas8age you have just heard.
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1166..A)ATh)e yTh heayv eh aav es tar osntrgoern gseern ssee nosfe osof csioacli alre rsepsponosnibsiibliilittyy..
B)They are more likely to succeed in the humanities.
B) They are more likely to succeed in the humanities.
CC))T hThey eayr ear em omreo reli lkiekleyly ttoo bbeeccoommee eennggiinneeeerrss..
DD) )T hTehye yha hvae vger gearetaerte rp optoetnetnitialal ttoo bbee lleeaaddeerrss..
1177.. AA)P)r aPraiise sgei girrlsl sw whoh ol ilkikee t too ssppeeaakk u upp f frreeqquueennttllyy..
BB)E)ncEonucroaurage ggei rgilsrl st oto s soollvvee pprroobblleemmss oonn tthheeiirr oownwn..
CC))InsInissits tt thhaatt bbooyyss aanndd ggiirrllss wwoorrkk totoggeetthheerr mmoorree..
DD))ReRspeospndo nmdo mreo rpeo spiotsiitivveellyy ttoo bbooyyss' 'ccoommmmeennttss..
1188.. AA)O)f fOffer epr epresrsonoanlaliziezde dt eteaacchhiningg mmataetreiriaallss.. CC)P)laPclea cger greaeta te mepmhpashiass iso no nt etsetst ssccoorreess..
BB)P)roPvriodvei dae vaa vrariieteyty o of f ooppttiioonnaall ccoouursrseess.. DD)P)ayP aeyx terxtraa at atttenetnitioon nt too ttoopp ssttuuddeennttss..
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2019. 12 / 2 (ffi 1 �)Questions 19 to 21 are based on the pasage you have just heard.
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
1 1 9 9 . . A A )I ) t I o t f o t ft en e n r rain ains s c c a a t ts s an and d d d o o g g s s . . CC)I)t Itd odeose sn onto tr arainin aass mmuuchc ha sas ppeeooplpele tthinhinkk..
BB)I)tIt s seellddoomm r araiinnss iinn ssummummeerr ttiimmee.. D D ) ) It I t i i s s o o n n e e o o f f t t h h e e m m os o t s t r a rain iny y c c it iti ie e s s i i n n th th e e U US S . .
2200.. AA)T) hThey edyr idvriev em omsot sot fo ft hthee ttimimee.. CC)T)hTeyh ehya vhea vgeo tg out susede dt ot ot hthee rraiainn..
BB)T)heT hrea irain ins isu suusaullalyl yv evreyry l iligghhtt.. DD) )ThThe er ariainn c coommese sm omstolsytl ya ta t nniigghhtt..
21. A)It has a lot of places for entertainment.
21.A) It has a lot of places for entertainment.
B)It has never seen thunder and lightning.
B) It has never seen thunder and lightning.
CC) )ItI t hhaass ffeewwere rc clloouuddyy d adyasy st hthanan a nany yo tohthere rc ocaosatsat.all cciittyy..
DD)I)t Iht ahsas m imlidl dw weaetathhere rb botohth i inn ssuummmmere ra nand di nin wwiinntteerr..
QQueusetsitionosn s2 22 2t too 2255 aarere bbaasseedd oonn tthhee ppaassssaaggee yyoouu hhaavvee jjuusstt hheeaarrdd..
22. A)It occurs when people are doing a repetitive activity.
22.A) It occurs when people are doing a repetitive activity.
BB)I)t Itr eresuslutlsts ffrroomm eexxeretrtinging oonnee''ss mmuusscclleess ccoonnttiinnuuoouussllyy..
C)It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity.
C) It happens when people engage in an uncommon activity.
DD)I)t Itc ocmoems efsr ofrmo mst rsatraininining go onen'es's mmususclceless iinn aann ununuussuuaall wwaayy..
2233.. AA)B)l oBoldo ofdl oflwo wan dan bdo dbyo dheya hte aint cirnecarseeas ien i nt hthe ea fafffeecctteedd aarreeaa..
BB)B)odByo dmyo vmemoevnetms einnts tihne thaef faffecteecdte da rareae ab ebceocmoem dei fdiffificcuulltt..
CC) )ThTehye yb ebgeigni nt too mmakake er erpeapiairsrs iimmmmedeidiaatteellyy..
DD) )TThheye yg rgaradduualalllyy bbeeccoommee ffragragmmeenntteedd..
2 2 4 4 . . A A )A ) b Ab ou o t u t o n on e e w w e e e e k k . . CC))AbAbouotu tt etenn ddaayyss..
B) About two days. D) About four weeks.
B) About two days. D) About four weeks.
25. A)Apply muscle creams. C)Have a hot shower.
25. A) Apply muscle creams. C) Have a hot shower.
B)Drink plenty of water. D) Take pain-killers.
B) Drink plenty of water. D) Take pain-killers.
Part Ⅲ m Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)
Part Reading Comprehension { 40 minutes)
Setion A
Section A
Directions:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are reqwired to select one wonrd jor
Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for
each blamk from a list of choices given in a word bamk following the passage. Read the
each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the
passage through carefully before makeing your choices. Each choice in the bank is
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 om Ansuer
identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer
Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may mnot use ang of the words in the
Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the
bank more than. 0nce.
bank more than once.
When travelling overseas, do you buy water in plastic bottles or take your chances with tap water?
When travelling overseas, do you buy water in plastic bottles or take your chances with tap water?
Imagine you are wandering about on a Thai island or 26 the ruins of Angkor. It's hot so you grab a
Imagine you are wandering about on a Thai island or� the ruins of Angkor. It's hot so you grab a
botte of water from a local vendor. It's the safe thing to do,right? The bottle is 27, and the label
bottle of water from a local vendor. It's the safe thing to do, ri�t? The bottle is _.%!___, and the label
says"pure water". But maybe what's inside is not so28. Would you still be drinkding it if you knew
says "pure water". But maybe what's inside is not so�- Would you still be drinking it if you knew
that more than 90 percent of all bottled water sold around the world 29 microplastics?
that more than 90 percent of all bottled water sold around the world � microplastics?
That's the conclusion of a recently 30 study, which analysed 259 bottles from 11 brands sold in
That's the conclusion of a recently� study, which analysed 259 bottles from 11 brands sold in
nine countries,31 an average of 325 plastic particles per litre of water. These microplastics
nine countries, ---2,L_ an average of 325 plastic particles per litre of water. These microplastics
included a 32 commonly known as PET and widely used in the manufacture of clothing and food
included a 32 commonly known as PET and widely used in the manufacture of clothing and food
and 33_ containers. The study was conducted at.the State University of New York on behalf of Orb
and 33 containers. The study was conducted at. .the State University of New York on behalf of Orb
Media, a journalism organisation.About a million bottles are bought every minute, not only by thirsty
Media, a journalism organisation. About a million bottles are bought every minute, not only by thirsty
tourists but also by many of the 2.1 billion worldwide who live with unsafe drinking water.
tourists but also by many of the 2.1 billion worldwide who live with unsafe drinking water.
Confronted with this 34,several bottled-water manufacturers including Nestle and Coca-Cola
Confronted with this �, several bottled-water manufacturers including Nestle and Coca-Cola
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2019. 12 / 3 ( ffi 1 $,:)undertook their own studies using the same methodology. These studies showed that their water did
undertook their own studies using the same methodology. These studies showed that their water did
contain microplastics, but far less than the Orb study suggested.Regardless, the World Health
contain microplastics, but far less than the Orb study suggested. Regardless , the World Health
Organisation has launched a review into the 35 health risks of drinkding water from plastic bottles.
Organisation has launched a review into the � health risks of drinking water from plastic bottles.
A) adequate I)natural
A) adequate I) natural
B)adimiring J)potential
B) admiring J) potential
C)Contains K) released
C) contains K) released
D) defending L) revealing
D) defending L) revealing
E)evidence M) sealed
E) evidence M) sealed
F) instant N) solves
F) instant N) solves
G) liquid O) substance
G) liquid 0) substance
H)modified
H) modified
Section B
Section B
Directions:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each
Directions: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten stat,ements attached to it. Each
statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs,Identifu the paraaraph
statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph
from which the information is derived. Yow may choose a paragroph more than once.
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
Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the
corresponding letter on Anster Sheet 2.
corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.
The quiet heroism of mail delivery
The quiet heroism of mail delivery
A)On Wednesday, a polar wind brought bitter cold to the Midwest. Overnight, Chicago reached a low
A) On Wednesday, a polar wind brought bitter cold to the Midwest. Overnight, Chicago reached a low
oof f 2211 ddeeggrreeeess FFahahrernehnehieti t bbeleolow wz ezreor，o,m amkiankig nigt ist lsilgighthltlyy ccoollddeerr tthhaann A A nt n o t r a c r e c t ti i c c a a （ ( 南m极tlH}洲）H)， , AAllaasskkaa，,
and the North Pole. Wind chills were 64 degrees below zero in Park Rapids, Minnesota,and 45
and the North Pole. Wind chills were 64 degrees below zero in Park Rapids, Minnesota, and 45
degrees below zero in Buffalo, North Dakota, according to the National Weather Service. Schools,
degrees below zero in Buffalo, North Dakota, according to the National Weather Service. Schools,
restaurants, and businesses closed, and more than 1,000 flights were canceled.
restaurants, and businesses closed, and more than 1 , 000 flights were cancele d.
B)Even the United States Postal Service(USPS)suspended mail delivery."Due to this arctic outbreak
B) Even the United States Postal Service (USPS) suspended mail delivery. "Due to this arctic outbreak
and concerns for the safety of USPS employees,"USPS announced Wednesday morning,"the Postal
and concerns for the safety of USPS employees," USPS announced Wednesday morning, "the Postal
Service is suspending delivery Jan.30 in some 3-digit ZIP Code locations."Twelve regions were
Service is suspending delivery Jan. 30 in some 3-digit ZIP Code locations." Twelve regions were
listed as unsafe on Wednesday; on Thursday, eight remained.
listed as unsafe on Wednesday; on Thursday, eight remained.
C) As global surface temperatures increase,so does the likelihood of extreme weather. In 2018 alone,
C) As global surface temperatures increase, so does the likelihood of extreme weather. In 2018 alone,
wildfires, volcanic eruptions,hurricanes,mudslides,and other natural disasters cost at least
wildfires, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, mudslides, and other natural disasters cost at least
$49 billion in the United States. As my colleague Vann Newkirk reported,Puerto Rico is still
$ 49 billion in the United States. As my colleague Vann Newkirk reported, Puerto Rico is still
confronting economic and structural destruction and resource scarcity from 2017's Hurricane Maria.
confronting economic and structural destruction and resource scarcity from 2017's Hurricane Maria.
Natural disasters can wreck a community's infrastructure, disrupting systems for months or years.
Natural disasters can wreck a community's infrastructure, disrupting systems for months or years.
Some services, however,remind us that life will eventually return, in some form,to normal.
Some services, however, remind U$ that life will eventually return, in some form, to normal.
DD）)DaDyasy sa fafttere rt hthee d deaedaldyl y2 200171 7w wiildldfifirreess iinn SSananttaa RRoossaa，, CCaaliliffoornirniaa,， a ad rodrnoen e(（ -JG无A.人ffl.机)） ccaauugghhtt ffooootagtagee （( �连
续�镜,m头�）)o fo fa a UUSPSSP Sw owrkoerkr，er, TTrerevvoor r SSmmitihth，, ddririvviinngg tthhrroouugghh bburnumeedd h hoomemse si ni nt thhaatt ffamiliamiliarar w whhiittee v anva,n
collecting mail in an affected area. The video is striking: The operation is familiar, but the scene
collecting mail in an affected area. The video is striking: The operation is familiar, but the scene
lools like the end of the world. According to Rae Ann Haight, the program manager for the national-
looks like the end of the world. According to Rae Ann Haight, the program manager for the national
preparedness office at USPS, Smith was fulfiing a request made by some of the home owners to
preparedness office at USPS, Smith was fulfilling a request made by some of the home owners to
pick up any mail that was left untouched. For Smith, this was just another day on the job."I
pick up any mail that was left untouched. For Smith, this was just another day on the job. " I
followed my route like I normally do,"Smith told a reporter."As I came across a box that was up
followed my route like I normally do," Smith told a reporter. "As I came across a box that was up
but with no house,I checked, and there was mail—outgoing mail—in it. And so I picked those up
but with no house, I checked, and there was mail-outgoing mail-in it. And so I picked those up
and carried on."
and carried on. "
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201s. 12; 4 1 lUE)USPS has sophisticated emergency plans for natural disasters. Across the country,285 emergency-
E) USPS has sophisticated emergency plans for natural disasters. Across the country, 285 emergency
management teams are devoted to crisis control. These teams are trained annually using a
management teams are devoted to crisis control. These teams are trained annually using a
framework known as the three Ps: people, property, product. After mail service stops due to
framework known as the three Ps: people, property, product. After mail service stops due to
weather, the agency's top priority is ensuring that employees are safe. Then it evaluates the health
weather, the agency's top priority is ensuring that employees are safe. Then it evaluates the health
of infrastructure, such as the roads that mail carriers drive on. Finally, it decides when and how to
of infrastructure, such as the roads that mail carriers drive on. Finally, it decides when and how to
re-open operations. If the destruction is extreme, mail addressed to the area will get sent
re-open operations. If the destruction is extreme, mail addressed to the area will get sent
elsewhere.In response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, USPS redirected incoming New Orleans mail to
elsewhere. In response to HUITicane Katrina in 2005, USPS redirected incoming New Orleans mail to
existing mail facilities in Houston. Mail that was already processed in New Orleans facilities was
existing mail facilities in Houston. Mail that was already processed in New Orleans facilities was
moved to an upper floor so it would be protected from water damage.
moved to an upper floor so it would be protected from water damage.
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the still-accessible routes. USPS urges those without standing addresses to file change-of-address
the still-accessible routes. USPS urges those without standing addresses to file change-of-address
forms with their new location. After Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, mail facilities were set up in
forms with their new location. After HUITicane Katrina hit in 2005 , mail facilities were set up in
dozens of locations across the country in the two weeks that USPS was unable to provide street
dozens of locations across the country in the two weeks that USPS was unable to provide street
delivery.
delivery.
G)Every day,USPS processes, on average,493.4 million pieces of mail—anything from postcards to
G) Every day, USPS processes, on average, 493. 4 million pieces of mail-anything from postcards to
Social Security checks to medicine. Spokespeople from both USPS and UPS told me all mail is
Social Security checks to medicine. Spokespeople from both USPS and UPS told me all mail is
important. But some mail can be extremely sensitive and timely. According to data released in
important. But some mail can be extremely sensitive and timely. According to data released in
January 2017,56 percent of bills are paid online, which means that just under half of payments still
January 2017, 56 percent of bills are paid online, which means that just under half of payments still
rely on delivery services to be completed.
rely on delivery services to be completed.
H)It can be hard to identify which parcels are carrying crucial items such as Social Security checks,but
H) It can be hard to identify which parcels are carrying crucial items such as Social Security checks, but
USPS and UPS try their best to prioritize sensitive material. They will coordinate with the Social
USPS and UPS try their best to prioritize sensitive material. They will coordinate with the Social
Security Administration to make sure that Social Security checks reach the right people in a timely
Security Administration to make sure that Social Security checks reach the right people in a timely
fashion. After Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael last fall, USPS worked with state and local
fashion. After HUITicane Florence and HUITicane Michael last fall, USPS worked with state and local
election boards to make sure that absentee ballots were available and received on time.
election boards to make sure that absentee ballots were available and received on time.
I） Mail companies are logistics（物流）companies，which puts them in a special position to help when
I) Mail companies are logistics ( �vft) companies, which puts them in a special position to help when
disaster strikes. In a 201l USPS case study, the agency emphasized its massive infrastructure as a
disaster strikes. In a 2011 USPS case study, the agency emphasized its massive infrastructure as a
"unique federal asset"to be called upon in a disaster or terrorist attack."I think we're unique as a
"unique federal asset" to be called upon in a disaster or terrorist attack. "I think we're unique as a
federal agency,"USPS official Mike Swigart told me,"because we're in literally every community in
federal agency," USPS official Mike Swigart told me, "because we're in literally every community in
this country...We're obligated to deliver to that point on a daily basis."
this country ... We're obligated to deliver to that point on a daily basis. "
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revitalize damaged areas after a disaster. For more than a decade, FedEx has supported the
revitalize damaged areas after a disaster. For more than a decade, FedEx has supported the
American Red Cross in its effort to get emergency supplies to areas affected by disasters,both
American Red Cross in its effort to get emergency supplies to areas affected by disasters, both
domestically and internationally. In 2012, the company distributed more than 1,200 MedPacks to
domestically and internationally. In 2012 , the company distributed more than 1 , 200 MedPacks to
Medical Reserve Corps groups in California. They also donated space for 3.1 million pounds of
Medical ReseIVe Corps groups in California. They also donated space for 3. 1 million pounds of
charitable shipping globally. Last October, the company pledged $1 million in cash and
charitable shipping globally. Last October, the company pledged $ 1 million in cash and
transportation support for Hurricanes Florence and Michael. UPS's charitable arm,the UPS
transportation support for HUITicanes Florence and Michael. UPS's charitable ann, the UPS
Foundation, uses the company's logistics to help disaster-struck areas rebuild."We realize that as a
Foundation, uses the company's logistics to help disaster-struck areas rebuild. "We realize that as a
company with people, trucks, warehouses, we needed to play a larger role," said Eduardo
company with people, trucks, warehouses, we needed to play a larger role," said Eduardo
Martinez, the president of the UPS Foundation. The company employs its trucks and planes to
Martinez, the president of the UPS Foundation. The company employs its trucks and planes to
deliver food, medicine, and water. The day before I spoke to Martinez in November, he had been
deliver food, medicine, and water. The day bef<>re I spoke to Martinez in November, he had been
touring the damage from Huricane Michael in Florida with the American Red Cross."We have an
touring the damage from HUITicane Michael in Florida with the American Red Cross. "We have an
obligation to make sure our communities are thriving,"he said.
obligation to make sure our communities are thriving, " he said.
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Returming to a normal life can be dificult, but some small routines—mail delivery being one of
Returning to a normal life can be difficult, but some small routines-mail delivery being one of
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2019. 12 / 5 (ffi 1 I;)them—may help residents remember that their communities are still their communities."When they
them-may help residents remember that their communities are still their communities. "When they
see that carrier back out on the street,"Swigart said,"that's the first sign to them that life is
see that carrier back out on the street, " Swigart said, "that's the first sign to them that life is
starting to return to normal."
starting to return to normal. "
36. The United States Postal Service has a system to ensure its employees'safety.
36. The United States Postal Service has a system to ensure its employees' safety.
37.One official says USPS is unique in that it has more direct reach to communities compared with
37. One official says USPS is unique in that it has more direct reach to communities compared with
other federal agencies.
other federal agencies.
38. Natural disasters can have a long-lasting impact on community life.
38. Natural disasters can have a long-lasting impact on community life.
39. Mail delivery service is still responsible for the completion of almost half of payments.
39. Mail delivery service is still responsible for the completion of almost half of payments.
40.The sight of a mailman on the street is a reassuring sign of life becoming normal again.
40. The sight of a mailman on the street is a reassuring sign of life becoming normal again.
41. After Hurricane Katrina interrupted routine delivery, temporary mail service points were set up.
41. After Hurricane Katrina interrupted routine delivery, temporary mail service points were set up.
42. Postal service in some regions in the U.S. was suspended due to extreme cold weather.
42. Postal service in some regions in the U.S. was suspended due to extreme cold weather.
43. Private postal companies also support disaster relief efforts by distributing urgent supplies.
43. Private postal companies also support disaster relief efforts by distributing urgent supplies.
44.A dedicated USPS employee was on the job carrying out duties in spite of extreme conditions.
44. A dedicated USPS �mployee was on the job carrying out duties in spite of extreme conditions.
45.Postal services work hard to identify items that require priority treatment.
45. Postal services work hard to identify items that require priority treatment.
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Section C
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Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or
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Passage One
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following pas8age.
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
Professor Ashok Goel of Georgia Tech developed an artificially intelligent teaching assistant to help
Professor Ashok Goel of Georgia Tech developed an artificially intelligent teaching assistant to help
handle the enormous number of student questions in the online class, Knowledge-Based Artificial
handle the enormous number of student questions in the online class, Knowledge-Based .Artificial
Intelligence. This online course is a core requirement of Georgia Tech's online Master of Science in
Intelligence. This online course is a core requirement of Georgia Tech's online Master of Science in
Computer Science program. Professor Goel already had eight teaching assistants,but that wasn't
Computer Science program. Professor Goel already had eight teaching assistants, but that wasn't
enough to deal with the overwhelming number of daily questions from students.
enough to deal with the overwhelming number of daily questions from students.
Many students drop out of online courses because of the lack of teaching support. When students
Many students drop out of online courses because of the lack of teaching support. When students
feel isolated or confused and reach out with questions that go unanswered, their motivation to continue
feel isolated or confused and reach out with questions that go unanswered, their motivation to continue
begins to fade. Professor Goel decided to do something to remedy this situation and his solution was to
begins to fade. Professor Goel decided to do something to remedy this situation and his solution was to
create a viroual assistant named Jill Watson, which is based on the IBM Watson platform.
create a virtual assistant named Jill Watson, which is based on the IBM Watson platform.
Goel and his team developed several versions of Jill Watson before releasing her to the online
Goel and his team developed several versions of Jill Watson before releasing her to the online
forumns.At first,the virtual assistant wasn't too great.But Goel and his team sourced the online
forums. At first, the virtual assistant wasn't too great. But Goel and his team sourced the online
discussion forum to find all the 40,000 questions that had ever been asked since the class was launched.
discussion forum to find all the 40,000 questions that had ever been asked since the class was launched.
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time, Jill was able to answer the students'questions correctly 97of the time. The virtual assistant
time, Jill was able to answer the students' questions correctly 97% of the time. The virtual assistant
became so advanced and realistic that the students didn't know she was a computer. The students.who
became so advanced and realistic that the students didn't know she was a computer. The students, who
were studying artificial intelligence, were interacting with the virtual assistant and couldn't tell it apart
were studying artificial intelligence, were interacting with the virtual assistant and couldn't tell it apart
from a real human being. Goel didn't inform them about Jill's true identity until April 26. The students
from a real human being. Goel didn't inform them about Jill's true identity until April 26. The students
were actually very positive about the experience.
were actually very positive about the experience.
The goal of Professor Goel's virtual assistant next year is to take over answering 40of all the
The goal of Professor Goel's virtual assistant next year is to take over answering 40% of all the
questions posed by.students on the online forum. The name Jill Watson will, of course,change to
questions posed by . students on the online forum. The name Jill Watson will, of course, change to
something else next semester. Professor Goel has a much rosier outlook on the future of artificial
something else next semester. Professor Goel has a much rosier outlook on the future of artificial
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2019. 12 / 6 ( ffi 1 it)intelligence than,say,Elon Musk,Stephen Hawking,Bill Gates or Steve Wozniak
intelligence than, say, Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, Bill Gates or Steve Wozniak.
46. What do we learn about Knowledge-Based Artificial Intelligence?
46. What do we learn about Knowledge-Based Artificial Intelligence?
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C) It is a high-tech device that revolutionizes teaching.
C) It is a high-tech device that revolutionizes teaching.
D)It is a computer program that aids student learning.
D) It is a computer program that aids student learning.
47. What problem did Professor Goel meet with?
47. What problem did Professor Goel meet with?
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48. What do we learn about Jill Watson?
48. What do we learn about Jill Watson?
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49. How did the students feel about Jill Watson?
49. How did the students feel about Jill Watson?
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50. What does Professor Goel plan to do next with Jill Watson?
50. What does Professor Goel plan to do next with Jill Watson?
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B) Feed her with new questions and answers.
B) Feed her with new questions and answers.
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Passage Two
Passage Two
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following pas8age.
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
Thinking small, being engaging, and having a sense of humor don't hurt. Those are a few of the
Thinking small, being engaging, and having a sense of humor don't hurt. Those are a few of the
traits of successful science crowdfunding efforts that emerge from a recent study that examined nearly
traits of successful science crowdfunding efforts that emerge from a recent study that examined nearly
400 campaigns. But having a large network and some promotional skills may be more crucial.
400 campaigns. But having a large network and some promotional skills may be more crucial.
Crowdfunding, raising money for a project through online appeals, has taken off in recent years for
Crowdfunding, raising money for a project through online appeals , has taken off in recent years for
everything from making movies to producing water-saving gadgets. Scientists have tried to tap Intemet
everything from mald.ng movies to producing water-saving gadgets. Scientists have tried to tap Internet
donors, too, with mixed success. Some raised more than twice their goals, but others have fallen short
donors , too , with mixed success. Some raised more than twice their goals , but others have fallen short
of reaching even modest targets.
of reaching even modest targets.
To determine what separates science crowdfunding triumphs from failures, a team led by science
To determine what separates science crowdfunding triumphs from failures, a team led by science
communications scholar Mike Sch?fer of the University of Zurich examined the content of the webpages
communications scholar Mike Schafer of the University of Zurich examined the content of the webpages
for 371 recent campaigns.
for 371 recent campaigns.
Four traits stood out for those that achieved their goals,the researchers report in Pwblic
Four traits stood out for those that achieved their goals, the researchers report in Public
Understanding of Seience. For one, they use a crowdfunding platform that specializes in raising money
Understanding of Science. For one, they use a crowdfunding platform that specializes in raising money
for science, and not just any kaind of project. Although sites like Kickstarter take all comers, platforms
for science, and not just any kind of project. Although sites like Kickstarter take all comers, platforms
such as Experiment.com and Petridish.org only present scientific projects. For another, they present
such as Experiment. corn and Petridish. org only present scientific projects. For another, they present
the project with a funny video because good visuals and a sense of humor improved success. Most of
the project with a funny video because good visuals and a sense of humor improved success. Most of
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2019. 12 / 7 ( ffl 1 ¥}them engage with potential donors, since projects that answered questions from interested donors fared
them engage with potential donors, since projects that answered questions from interested donors fared
better.And they target a small amount of money. The projects included in the study raised $4,000 on
better. And they target a small amount of money. The projects included in the study raised $4,000 on
average, with 30receiving less than $1,000. The more money a project sought, the lower the chance
average , with 30% receiving less than $1 , 000. The more money a project sought, the lower the chance
it reached its goal, the researchers found.
it reached its goal, the researchers found.
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scientist's personal and professional networks, and how much a researcher promotes a project on their
scientist's personal and professional networks, and how much a researcher promotes a project on their
own. Those two factors are by far more critical than the content on the page. Crowdfunding can be part
own. Those two factors are by far more critical than the content on the page. Crowdfunding can be part
of researchers'efforts to reach the public, and people give because"they feel a connection to the
of researchers' efforts to reach the public, and people give because " they feel a connection to the
person"who is doing the fundraising—not necessarily to the science.
person" who is doing the fundraising-not necessarily to the science.
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51. What do we learn about the scientists trying to raise money online for their projects?
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B) They made use of mixed fundraising strategies.
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52. What is the purpose of Mike Sch?fer's research of recent crowdfunding campaigns?
52. What is the purpose of Mike Schafer's research of recent crowdfunding campaigns?
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C) To help scientists to launch innovative projects.
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53. What trait contributes to the success of a crowdfunding campaign?
53. What trait contributes to the success of a crowdfunding campaign?
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54. What did the researchers think of the financial targets of crowdfunding projects?
54. What did the researchers think of the financial targets of crowdfunding projects?
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55. What motivates people to donate in a crowdfunding campaign?
55. What motivates people to donate in a crowdfunding campaign?
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Directions: For this part, you are aJJ,owed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into
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English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.
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