Part Ⅰ WRITING
Direction: Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:
BUYING A HOUSE IS STILL/NO LONGER A DREAM FOR MOST CHINESE You are to write in three paragraphs. In the first paragraph, state clearly your viewpoint. In the second paragraph, support your view with details. In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instruction may result in loss of marks.
SECTION B NOTE-TAKING [10 min.] Direction: Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: Your friend Peter invited you to take part in his birthday party last night, but for some reason you didnt go there. Write him a note apologizing for your absence and explaining your reason. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy.
Part Ⅱ DICTATION
Direction: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 to 20 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will be then given 2 minutes to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET TWO
Part Ⅳ CLOZE
Direction: Decide which of the choices below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank in your answer sheet.
The worldwide consumption of bakery products is increasing. Many populations that formerly relied 26)______ on rice or coarser grains as their main source of carbohydrates show a 27)______ for compounded bakery products as new industry and increased incomes make them more widely 28)______ Japan is an outstanding example of countries following this 29)______. The United States has shown a steady downward trend in 30)______ consumption of cereal-based foods for many years, and the consumption of sweet bakery foods, 31)______ cakes or pastry, has been increasingly displacing bread consumption. Probably 95% of the white bread sold in the United States is 32)______ with thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, and iron, and about 30 of the 50 states have laws 33)______ white bread enrichment. Formerly, calcium and vitamin D were frequently added to enrich bread, but lack of consumer demand and 34)______ nutritional benefit led to gradual phrasing out of these enrichments. India has 35)______ to encourage consumption of protein-enriched bread, 36)______ some success. Except for research projects, little has been done in other countries, 37)______. In areas where bakery products comprise a large 38)______ of the diet, they could provide ideal vehicle for nutritional supplementation. The need for better quality protein in the daily diet occurs 39)______ in the developing countries, where carbohydrate foodsusually cerealsare the basic 40)______ of the diet and therefore the logical protein carries.
26. A) partly B) partially C) solely D) somewhat
27. A) preference B) tendency C) interest D) likeness
28. A) used B) acknowledged C) accessible D) possessable
29. A) increase B) trend C) change D) example
30. A) per head B) per capita C) each person D) percentage
31. A) either B) neither C) such as D) for example
32. A) rich B) enriched C) plentiful D) full
33. A) requesting B) requiring C) to require D) to request
34. A) doubtful B) uncertain C) questionable D) unsteady
35. A) intended B) wanted C) supposed D) attempted
36. A) reaching B) making C) made D) with
37. A) however B) still C) yet D) by now
38. A) amount B) number C) scale D) proportion
39. A) often B) always C) mostly D) most
40. A) components B) composition C) compounds D) ingredient
Part Ⅴ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Direction: There are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence. Mark your answer in your answer sheet.
41. A good harvest was obtained ______ the worse drought in si