After intensive research, scientists have concluded that politicians lie. In a study described in Britain's Observer newspaper, Glen Newey, a political scientist at Britain's University of Strathclyde, concluded that lying is an important part of【C1】______in the modern democracy. "Politicians need to be more honest about lying," he told the newspaper. According to Newey, voters expect to be lied to in certain circumstances, and sometimes even【C2】______it. "Politics should be regarded as less like an exercise in producing【C3】______statements and more like a poker game," he said. "And there is an expectation by a poker player that you try to【C4】______them as part of the game." Newey said lying by politicians can occasionally be【C5】______justified, such as when national security is at【C6】______, and the public even has a "right to be lied to" in cases where they do not expect to be told the whole truth, such as during a war. But the main cause of lying is increased【C7】______by the public into areas that the government would rather not discuss candidly. If voters only asked fewer questions, politicians would tell them fewer lies. Bill Clinton【C8】______lied about his affair with Monica Lewinsky, while earlier philandering (追逐女人的 ) U.S. presidents never had to lie about their【C9】______, because nobody ever asked. "When【C10】______or parliamentary colleagues start to probe at that area which the government wants to keep secret, you are more likely to be pushed further and further toward the territory of lying," Newey said. A. famously B. require C. politics D. miserable E. intermediate F. journalists G. representing H. affairs I. mechanism J. truthful K. faithfully L. probing M. deceive N. risk O. entirely

Topic Live a Low Carbon Life For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then explain what college students can do to live a low carbon life. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

中国致力于建设国家创新体系，通过营造良好的环境，推进知识创新、技术创新和体制创新。中国政府支持科学家为了国家需求和科学发展开展基础研究，鼓励他们进行“好奇心驱动的研究”。在未来50年甚至更长的时期里，中国的发展将在很大程度上依赖于今天基础研究和高技术研究的创新成就，依赖于这些研究中所必然孕育的优秀人才。

和亲 (peace-making marriage)政策可以追溯到 西汉时期 (the Western Han Dynasty)。当时西汉政府为了缓和与匈奴的关系，将公主嫁给 匈奴部落 (Xiongnu tribes)的首领。人们对和亲一直有着不同的看法。有人对和亲持肯定态度，因为和亲可以停止战争，与少数民族建立和平友好的关系。而另一些人则认为和亲政策是一种妥协和投降。总的来说，和亲政策有利有弊，应放在当时的历史环境下来考虑。

A proverb allegedly from ancient China was widely spread in the West: "If you want to be happy for a few hours, go to get drunk: if you want a lifetime happiness, take up gardening." The reason for the last option is this: Gardening is not only useful, but it helps you to identify yourself with nature, and thus brings you new joy each day besides improving your health. A research of a US university that I've read gives a definition of happiness as what makes a person feel comfortably pleased. To put it specifically, happiness is an active state of mind where one thinks one' s life is meaningful, satisfactory and comfortable. This should be something lasting rather than transitory. Lots of people regard it the happiest to be at leisure. But according to a study, it is not a person with plenty of leisure but one at work that feels happy, especially those busy with work having little time for leisure. Happiness does not spell gains one is after but a desire to harvest what one is seeking for. People often do not cherish what they already have but yearn for what they cannot get. That is somewhat like a man indulging in fond dreams of numerous lovers while reluctant to settle down with the woman beside him. Happiness is a game balancing between two ends—what one has and what one wishes for, e.g. one' s dream and the possibility to realize it. The study comes to this conclusion: A happy man is one who aims high but never forgets his actual situation: one who meets challenges that tap his ability and potentiality: one who is proud of his achievements and the recognition given to him. He has self-respect and self-confidence: treasures his own identity and loves freedom. He is sociable and enjoys wide-range communication with others: he is helpful and ready to accept assistance. He knows he is able to endure sufferings and frustrations: he is sensible enough to get fun from daily chores. He is a man capable of love and passion.

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Forthispart,youareallowed30minutestowriteanessaybasedonthePicturebelow.Youshouldstartyouressaywithabriefdescriptionofthepictureandthencommentonclassreunion.Youshouldwriteatleast120wordsbutnomorethan180words.

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Creating a Harmonious Family For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Creating a Harmonious Family by commenting on the saying, "If family lives in harmony, all affairs will prosper." You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

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每个国家的 形象宣传片 (promotional video)都希望能让世界更好地了解本国。中国国家形象宣传片在纽约的播放引起了世界关注。这则长达60秒的宣传片以中国红为主色调，通过文化和生活方式展现中国的“ 软实力 ”(soft power)。宣传片展示了中国各行各业的代表，包括 名人 (celebrity)和许多面带微笑的普通百姓。中国希望通过该宣传片提升国家形象，展现一个繁荣发展、民主进步的中国。

近年来，随着中国政治及经济实力的不断提升，学中文的外国人越来越多。据统计，全球约有三千万人正在学习中文，而这一人数还在不断增加。在加拿大，虽然觉得汉语十分难学，但人们学中文的兴趣却与日俱增。他们喜欢中国文化，也意识到学习中文预示着更多的机遇。如今，孔子学院(Confucius Institute)遍布世界各地，致力于推广中国文化及语言。