问答题Title: The Origin of Calendar 大致内容 日历的起源，刚开始是估算两次月圆之间的时间，但需要连续的好天气才能看，也有那种受宗教影响的日历，被教皇之类的可以添加日期进去以满足政治经济需求。之后发展到中国和印度的农历，以及欧洲算法的日历。这两者做了些比较，东西方两种计量方式不一样，共同点是都靠日月周期，不同点是东方严格按照日月周期而西方严格按照每年时间相同，也就是所说的公历和农历。

问答题Task1DirectionsYouhave20minutestoplanandwriteyourresponse.Yourresponsewillbejudgedonthebasisofthequalityofyourwritingandonhowwellyourresponsepresentsthepointsinthelectureandtheirrelationshiptothereadingpassage.Typically,aneffectiveresponsewillbe150to225words.[R]EADINGTOEFLWritingInanageofincreasingenvironmentalsensitivity,conventionalplasticsmadefromfossilfuelshavecometoberegardedasratherdubiousmaterials,onesthatareusefulandcommonplaceyetalsotoblameforsomeoftheecologicalproblemsthatwearefacinginthetwenty-firstcentury.Fortunately,thereisasolutionwithinreach:biopolymers,whichareanalogoustoconventionalplasticsbutsuperiorinseveralways.Oneofthegreatestadvantagesofbiopolymersistheirbiodegradability.Biodegradationreferstothebiologicalprocessbywhichtheactivityofmicroorganismscausesanorganicmaterialtodegrade.Intermsofbiopolymers,whatthismeansisthatwhileconventionalplasticspileupinlandfillsandlitterourstreetsandparks,biopolymersdisintegrateeasilyovertime,turningintocarbondioxide,methane,andothercompounds,andthereforecontributinglesspollutiontotheenvironmentthantraditionalplastics.Thereareotherenvironmentalbenefitsofbiopolymersaswell.Foremostamongthemistheirsuitabilityforsustainableuse.Biopolymerscanmeettheworld'sneedforaplasticmaterialanddosoinawaythatdoesnotjeopardizefuturegenerations'naturalresources.Thisisbecausebiopolymersaremanufacturedfromproductslikepotatoes,corn,andwheat--commoditiesthatarerenewable,unlikefossilfuels.Already,biopolymersarebeingproducedonalargescaleasreplacementsforconventionalplasticsandhaveproventobejustassturdy.Forexample,intheconstructionindustry,biopolymershavefoundnumerousapplicationsandinfactaresometimespreferredoversyntheticplasticsbecauseoftheiruniqueproperties.Someoftheimportantconstruction-relatedfunctionsbiopolymersperformincludewaterretention,thinningeffects,andsetacceleration.Inaddition,biopolymerscanbefoundinfoodandbeveragecontainers,packagingmaterials,textiles,andpaperproducts.Newresearchintobiopolymersisalsoexploringwaysthatthesespecialplasticscanbeprocessedtoproducenewmaterials.[L]ECIURE[R]ESPONSETOEFLWritingSummarizethepointsmadeinthelecture,beingsuretoexplainhowtheycastdoubtsonthepointsmadeinthereadingpassage.225WORDS

问答题Friend Affiliation Friend affiliation is used as an advertising strategy to promote product awareness or sales through raising their desire to be a member of a certain group. Friend affiliation can be created by both positive and negative imagery. These two characteristics are therefore often utilized by advertisers. They advertise their products' positive effect by showing that all people using their products are happy, which encourages others to buy their products. Conversely, they can advertise their products by pointing to negative effects. Such advertisements show that one who doesn't use their products will be left out or unpopular. Question: Using information from the reading and the lecture, explain how both the positive and negative imagery of friend affiliation can help companies promote their product awareness and sales. Now hear a talk on the same subject.

问答题神经元细胞/Ragtime Music（经典加试）

问答题Theuniversitylibraryhasrecentlyadjustedtheiroperatinghours.Readthelibrary'sannouncementabouttheadjustment.Youwillhave45secondstoreadtheannouncement.Beginreadingnow.ReadingTime:45secondsAdjustmenttotheOpeningHoursThelibraryhasmadeanadjustmenttotheoperatinghoursandthenewtimetablewilltakeeffectonMarch1,2006.Accordingtothenewtimetable,thereadingroomswillstillbeopensevendaysaweek,from8:00to22:00onMondaytoFriday,butonSaturdayandSunday,theformeropeninghoursfrom9:00to21:00willbechangedto9:00to22:00withaone-hourbreakatnoon(12:00～13:00),duringwhichtheroomswillnotbeavailableforreaders.Thetimeforborrowingandreturningbookswillremainunchanged.

问答题Conversation 1：【对话-服务咨询-食堂】 　　要点： 　　有个Cafeteria Manager跟女学生的对话; 　　女学生要搬出去，不住dorm，想把Meal Plan 取消。但是Manager说一旦买了就不可以取消; 　　然后讲了一大堆他们Cafeteria的食物有多好，有新菜等等; 　　后来女学生问他有没有别的办法，他说能咨询一下是否能把Meal Plan转到其他Building的Cafe.

问答题New Policy of the School Auditorium The university is proposing to demolish the former auditorium and build a new one. The authorities claim that the old building is too old to equal that of other universities, and the appearance is dirty and outdated. The new auditorium will have advanced stereo systems and the stage will be redecorated as well. Besides, considering the increasing number of student enrollment, the new building with expanded halls can hold more teachers and students, which will enhance the audience's experience. Question: The man expresses his opinion towards the university's decision to build a new school auditorium. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

问答题 There are six questions in this section. For each question, you will be given a short time to prepare your response. When the preparation time is up, answer the question as completely as possible in the time indicated for that question. You should record your responses so that you can review them later and compare them with the answer key and scoring rubrics.

问答题Describe a city or town where you have lived. Explain why this place is either a good place or not a good place to live. Include details and examples in your explanation.

问答题Facilitation Facilitation is the guidance for a group or .an individual in a problem— solving process, but lending a limited helping hand towards the final goal. In other words, the mentor does not give direct assistance to the students, but just give clues and hints to help complete the task. So the work can be carried out with the minimal assistance. Now hear a talk on the same subject The professor gives an example to explain how facilitation helps students complete the task. Explain how this example is related to the reading passage.

问答题INTEGRAED Reasons for the decline of American burying beetles 阅读文章要点： 1. 杀虫剂的使用； 2. 人类活动破坏了它们的栖息地； 3. 有其他动物竞争食物。 听力逐一反驳： 1. 在美国东部使用杀虫剂之前这种甲壳虫的数量就已经下降了；而在美国西部，杀虫剂使用了二三十年其他虫子都没有受到影响，所以不是使用杀虫剂的缘故。 2. 其他甲壳虫的栖息地也减少了，但是数量却没有受到影响，所以和栖息地减少无关。 3. 这种甲壳虫有很灵敏的嗅觉，可以发现食物并且藏起来，并且散发一种很讨厌的味道防止其他动物靠近，所以很容易生存下去。

问答题 There are two writing questions in this section. For question 1, you will read a passage and listen to a lecture about the same topic. You may take notes while you read and listen. Then you will write a response to a question based on what you have read and heard. You may look back at the passage when answering the question. You may use your notes to help you answer the question. You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response. For question 2, you will write an essay based on your own knowledge and experience. You have 30 minutes to plan and complete your essay.

问答题Some people have a few favorite foods that they eat most of the time. Others are always trying new dishes and styles of cooking. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.

问答题For this task, you will write a response to a question about a reading passage and a lecture. You may take notes, and you may use your notes to help you write your response. Your response will be scored on the quality of your writing and on how well you connect the points in the lecture with points in the reading. Typically, an effective response will have 150 to 225 words. Dog breeds developed as humans intentionally mated dogs with certain desirable traits to encourage those traits in the next generation. Through this process, dogs developed into distinct groups, with each group specializing in a skill such as hunting, herding, or guarding. Today, dog breeders apply the science of canine genetics to produce purebred dogs with characteristics suitable for the dog's intended purpose. Purebred dogs are registered with a canine association such as the American Kennel Club. Breed registries ensure breed purity by documenting each dog's ancestry, achievements, and working qualities. The aim of dog breeding is to benefit dogs by enhancing their desirable traits. Breeders choose to mate dogs that best represent the breed in appearance, performance, or some other specific point. Careful selection increases the probability that the favorable characteristics will be conveyed genetically. Professional breeders love dogs and care about each dog they bring into the world. Breeders are experts in their breed and know the genetic history of each individual dog. They support and participate in programs that collect and maintain standardized information on the health of dogs. For these reasons, dog breeders not only improve dog breeds but also contribute to the welfare of all dogs. Popular culture, dog shows, and other media foster public appreciation of various breeds. The films Rin Tin Tin and 101 Dalmatians made the German shepherd and the dalmatian popular breeds for pets. Television has done the same for the collie, the chihuahua, and the Jack Russell terrier. Dog shows educate the public and promote dog breeds. Websites and social media provide information about popular breeds and their suitability for various contexts. All of these things encourage responsible dog ownership. Now listen to the recording. When you hear the question, begin your response. You may look at the reading passage during the writing time. Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they contradict specific points made in the reading passage.