Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay concerned "If you can't do great things, do small things in a great way." You should give an example or two to illustrate your point of view. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
1. A) The woman seldom speaks highly of herself.
B) The man is unhappy with the woman's remark.
C) The man behaves as if he were a thorough fool.
D) The woman thinks she is cleverer than the man.
2. A) Three crew members were involved in the incident.
B) None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.
C) The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.
D) None of the passengers were injured or killed.
3. A) At a checkout counter. B) At a commercial bank.
C) At a travel agency. D) At a hotel front desk.
4. A) The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.
B) The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.
C) The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.
D) Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city.
5. A) Prof. Laurence has stopped conducting seminars.
B) Prof. Laurence is going into an active retirement.
C) The professor's graduate seminar is well received.
D) The professor will lead a quiet life after retirement.
6. A) Finding a replacement for Leon. B) Assigning Leon to a new position.
C) Arranging for Rodney's visit tomorrow. D) Finding a solution to Rodney's problem.
7. A) Helen has been looking forward to the exhibition.
B) The photography exhibition will close tomorrow.
C) Helen asked the man to book a ticket for her.
D) Photography is one of Helen's many hobbies.
8. A) The speakers share the same opinion.
B) Steve knows how to motivate employees.
C) The woman is out of touch with the real world.
D) The man has a better understanding of Steve.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9. A) It is well paid. B) It is demanding. C) It is stimulating. D) It is fairly secure.
10. A) A lighter workload. B) Free accommodation. C) Moving expenses. D) A quick promotion.
11. A) He has to sign a long-term contract.
B) He has trouble adapting to the local weather.
C) He has to spend a lot more traveling back and forth.
D) He has difficulty communicating with local people.
12. A) The woman sympathizes with the man. B) The man is in the process of job hunting.
C) The man is going to attend a job interview. D) The woman will help the man make a choice.
Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
13. A) To see if he can get a loan from the woman's bank.
B) To see if he can find a job in the woman's company.
C) To inquire about the current financial market situation.
D) To inquire about the interest rates at the woman's bank.
14. A) Long-term investment. B) Any high-interest deposit.
C) A three-month deposit. D) Any high-yield investment.
15. A) She treated him to a meal. B) She raised interest rates for him.
C) She offered him dining coupons. D) She gave him loans at low rates.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the 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). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。
Passage One
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A) The ability to predict fashion trends. B) A refined taste for artistic works.
