Part I Writing (25 minutes)

　　(请于正式开考后半小时内完成该部分，之后将进行听力考试)

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a bicycle you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, features,condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

　　Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)

　　Section A

　　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 questions will be spoken only once. After you hear questions, 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：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

　　Questions 1 to 2 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　1. A) The majority of drivers prefer to drive and park themselves.

　　B) Human drivers become easily distracted or tired while driving.

　　C) Most drivers feel uncertain about the safety of self-driving cars.

　　D) Most drivers have test driven cars with automatic braking features.

　　2. A) Their drivers would feel safe after getting used to the automatic devices.

　　B) They would be unpopular with drivers who only trust their own skills.

　　C) Their increased comfort levels have boosted their sales.

　　D) They are not actually as safe as automakers advertise.

　　Questions 3 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　3. A) Thefts of snowmobile dogs in Alaska.

　　B) A series of injuries to snowmobile drivers.

　　C) Attacks on some Iditarod Race competitors.

　　D) A serious accident in the Alaska sports event.

　　4. A) He stayed behind to look after his injured dogs.

　　B) He has won the Alaska Iditarod Race four times.

　　C) He received a minor injury in the Iditarod Race.

　　D) He has quit the competition in Alaska for good.

　　Questions 5 to 7 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　5. A) It sank into the sea due to overloading.

　　B) It ran into Nicaragua’s Big Corn Island.

　　C) It disappeared between two large islands.

　　D) It turned over because of strong winds.

　　6. A) 13. B) 25.

　　C) 30. D)32.

　　7. A) He has helped with the rescue effort.

　　B) He is being investigated by the police.

　　C) He was drowned with the passengers.

　　D) He is among those people missing.

　　Section B

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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.

　　Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　8. A) At a shopping centre. B) At a community college.

　　C) At an accountancy firm. D) At an IT company.

　　9. A) Helping out with data input. B) Arranging interviews.

　　C) Sorting application forms. D) Making phone calls.

　　10. A) He enjoys using computers.

　　B) He needs the money badly.

　　C) He wants to work in the city centre.

　　D) He has relevant working experience.

　　11. A) Purchase some business suits.

　　B) Learn some computer language.

　　C) Improve his programming skills.

　　D) Review some accountancy terms.

　　Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

　　12. A) They are keen on high technology.

　　B) They are poor at technology skills.

　　C) They often listen to National Public Radio.

　　D) They feel superior in science and technology.

　　13. A) Japanese. B) Germans.

　　C) Poles. D) Americans.

　　14. A) Emailing. B) Texting.

　　C) Science. D) Literacy.

　　15. A) It is undergoing a drastic reform.

　　B) It lays emphasis on creative thinking.

　　C) It has much room for improvement.

　　D) It prioritizes training of practical skills.