Read the following article and answer questions 9-18 on the next page. Happiness Secrets for Tough Times1. You don't need an expert to tell you that relationships are critical to happiness. Not being the bread-winner anymore or not being able to fulfill your kid's needs can weigh down hard on your family life. But the trick is to stop feeling guilty and focus on nurturing your loved ones. "I was at a psychology conference where an expert was talking about the effects of this economy on families and how parents can't afford to buy their kids luxuries like toys anymore," says Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want. "But what they don't realize is that kids don't care about toys - what they care about is parents being grumpy and taking it out on them."2. Now more than ever we need each other to survive. Lyubomirsky found that doing good things for friends, family, or strangers can make you happier. Think of practical, everyday gestures that can make someone's life a little bit easier. For example, Lyubomirsky says, "Maybe now many of us can't afford to take a cab to the airport, so offer to give a friend a ride."3. "You could spend a lot of time ruminating," says Lyubomirsky. "But that just makes you feel even more pessimistic, more out of control, and affects your self esteem. Your relationships will suffer and your job performance will suffer." Get rid of pessimism. One of the most effective ways to cope when things are difficult is to adopt a positive thinking strategy. "What can I learn from this? Times are tough, I've been furloughed at work, but I can spend more time with the kids, adopt a new hobby, or learn a new set of skills."4. "if you find a happy person you will find a project," says Lyubomirsky. "Happy people all have goals they care about." Commit yourself to a project — whether it is a business you want to start or a dance you want to learn. But it's also important to remember to be flexible in these times. Don't get frustrated if circumstances are stopping you from meeting your goals. Adopt and change! "If your spouse has lost their job you might have to change your goal," says Lyubomirsky. "Or you might have to learn a whole new skill for a new job."5. When times are tough, it's easy to get skip your regular workouts in favor of moping in front of the TV and eating a bag of chips. Your thinking is "I have more important things to worry about right now than looking good." But carve out a small part of your day to give your body some TLC.It will go a long way in boosting your happiness. "Even if you can't afford to go to the gym," Lyubomirsky says, "take time out to exercise at home or meditate."Questions 9-13(10 marks) For questions 9-13, choose from the list A-G which best summarizes each part of the article. For each numbered paragraph(1-5), mark one letter(A~G)on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice.A. Have a goal and be flexibleB. Find a new friendC. Avoid over-thinkingD. Do some physical exerciseE. Help othersF. Focus on your relationshipsG. Try to fulfill vour kid's needs

Look at the questions for this part. You will hear a story entitled "Shopping for Bargains ". For questions 24-30, indicate which of the alternatives A, B, or C is the most appropriate response. Mark one letter A, B or C on your Answer Sheet. Look at the questions for this part. You will hear a story entitled "Shopping for Bargains ". For questions 24-30, indicate which of the alternatives A, B, or C is the most appropriate response. Mark one letter A, B or C on your Answer Sheet.

You are a manager in an international company. You want to reduce the company's spending on courier services. Write an email to the staff in your department: explaining that spending on courier services has risen suggesting how savings could be made saying how the money saved will be used. Write 40-50 words.To…All staffCc…Subject: Courier services

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Look at the questions for this part. You will hear a woman talking about her father. For questions 24-30, indicate which of the alternatives A, B, or C is the most appropriate response. Look at the questions for this part. You will hear a woman talking about her father. For questions 24-30, indicate which of the alternatives A, B, or C is the most appropriate response.

Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 14-18, with a word or phrase from the list below. For each sentence(14-18), mark one letter(A~G)on the Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice.A. copyB. a positive chargeC. a negative chargeD. super cooled cloudsE. falling hail cloudsF. hail and super cooled cloudsG. moisture particles

Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 14-18 with an expression from the list below. For each sentence(14-18), mark one letter(A~G)on the Answer Sheet Do not mark any letter twice.A. build a sand damB. fetch waterC. maintain themD. drink contaminated waterE. install the pumpF. have a tap with safe water G. do other meaningful things

Some people hold that old people should be taken care at home, while others think they should be placed in old people's house. What is your opinion? Write a composition about 120 words.

You will hear a conversation and an answer phone message. Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below.CONVERSATION 1(Questions 1-4) Taking a MessageFrom: Ms. Anna【L1】 1with Sun Soaked Vineyards To: Mr. AdamsMessage: The shipment will be delayed and the【L2】 2cases ordered should arrive next【L3】 3. Please call her back at【L4】 4when the shipment arrives. You will hear a conversation and an answer phone message. Write down one word or number in the numbered spaces on the forms below.CONVERSATION 1(Questions 1-4) Taking a MessageFrom: Ms. Anna【L1】 5with Sun Soaked Vineyards To: Mr. AdamsMessage: The shipment will be delayed and the【L2】 6cases ordered should arrive next【L3】 7. Please call her back at【L4】 8when the shipment arrives. 【L1】

Look at the ten statements for this part. You will hear a talk about "A New Change of American Immigration System ". Decide whether you think each statement is right(R), wrong(W)or not mentioned(NM). Mark your answers on your Answer Sheet. Look at the ten statements for this part. You will hear a talk about "A New Change of American Immigration System ". Decide whether you think each statement is right(R), wrong(W)or not mentioned(NM). Mark your answers on your Answer Sheet.

Using the information in the text, complete each sentence 14-18, with a word or phrase from the list below. For each sentence(14-18), mark one letter(A~G)on the Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice.A. people's desire to seek fortune in citiesB. lack of foodC. was fallingD. in stable marriageE. not a serious problem as expectedF. women's desire for independenceG. women's improved status

Read the article below. Choose the best sentence from the list on the next page to fill each of the gaps. For each gap(1-8)mark one letter(A~H)on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice. Google's New Music Service Google outstripped its arch-rival, Apple, with the launch of a subscription music streaming service on Wednesday while simultaneously mounting a threat to other providers such as Spotify. The service, labouring under the full name of Google Play Music All Access, was unveiled at Google I/O, the tech giant's annual developer conference in San Francisco. 【R1】 1 Revealing the music service, Chris Yerga, Google's engineering director, said users would be able to stream from a vast library on any device, using the Android operating system. "This is radio without rules. It's as 'leanback' as you want to, or as interactive as you want to," said Yerga. 【R2】 2A "listen now" feature will create a mix of favourite artists or genres based on previously listened-to songs. In the US, All Access will cost $9.99 a month after a 30-day free trial. Spotify Premium, a similar service, costs $9.99.【R3】 3There was no immediate announcement of pricing in other territories. Google has signed licensing deals with music companies including, Sony, Universal and Warner, and millions of songs will be available for the service, which will go live from Wednesday. 【R4】 4The tech giants have become increasingly interested in subscription services thanks to the popularity of Spotify, which has more than six million paying subscribers and more than 24 million active users in 28 countries. Geoff Taylor, chief executive of the UK-based BPI, which represents record labels, welcomed the announcement by Google. "【R5】 5There are more than a million paying subscribers and millions more enjoying free and ad-supported music." he said. The entry of a player with the reach of Google will persuade many more consumers to experience having millions of songs to play instantly on their phone, tablet or PC." Google's announcement was greeted with loud applause by developers in San Francisco.【R6】 6Larry Page, the Google CEO, who has been suffering from a vocal-cords defect, made an unexpectedly long appearance at the conference, where he bemoaned the "negativity" which he believes is holding back the technology industry. The company revealed that more than 900 million devices using Android had now been activated, up from 400 million a year ago.【R7】 7The 900m figure does not include tens of millions of smartphones in China which also use Android's basic software - called "Android Open Source Platform" - but do not connect to Google's services, and so cannot contact its "activation" servers. Google unveiled new tools for developers including the ability to track people's physical activity when they are carrying an Android device, a move that will usher in a new generation of fitness applications. Brian McClendon, Google's head of maps, said its mapping service had been rebuilt "from the ground up". Google Maps will pay greater attention to each individual's personal use of the maps, highlighting places they frequently visit and making suggestions for other venues. The maps will change as they are used. Clicking on a museum will highlight other museums in the area, and users' photos will also be displayed in the maps. 【R8】 8A Users who sign up by 30 June will get a reduced price of $7.99 per month.B The announcement comes as Apple considers its own music service.C And delegates also heard about significant updates to its mapping services.D They began lining up to attend the sold-out Google I/O at 5 a.m.E Users will be able to search for an artist and add tracks to their library.F The new functions will be rolled out in the coming months.G Hugo Barra, vice-president of Android product management, said 48 billion Android apps had now been installed worldwide.H Streaming is the fastest growing part of the ￡330m digital music sector in Britain. 【R1】

ID Card For a new student, the ID card will be mailed to his/her mailing address approximately【L5】 1working days after his/her enrollment in classes. For【L6】 2reasons, the student needs to make sure that his/her mailing address is a【L7】 3and accurate【L8】 4address. ID Card For a new student, the ID card will be mailed to his/her mailing address approximately【L5】 5working days after his/her enrollment in classes. For【L6】 6reasons, the student needs to make sure that his/her mailing address is a【L7】 7and accurate【L8】 8address. 【L5】

Look at the ten statements for this part. You will hear a short interview with George Jones, executive director for Bread for the City, a private nonprofit organization. Decide whether you think each statement is right(R), wrong(W)or not mentioned(NM). Mark your answers on the Answer Sheet. Look at the ten statements for this part. You will hear a short interview with George Jones, executive director for Bread for the City, a private nonprofit organization. Decide whether you think each statement is right(R), wrong(W)or not mentioned(NM). Mark your answers on the Answer Sheet.

CONVERSATION 2(Questions 5-8) MESSAGE Problem: There was a【L5】 1problem. Mr. Franks' company hasn't received the shipment of earrings that was supposed to arrive last【L6】 2The shipment was delayed from 【L7】 3. Meeting: At【L8】 4Friday morning.CONVERSATION 2(Questions 5-8) MESSAGE Problem: There was a【L5】 5problem. Mr. Franks' company hasn't received the shipment of earrings that was supposed to arrive last【L6】 6The shipment was delayed from 【L7】 7. Meeting: At【L8】 8Friday morning. 【L5】

Read the following article and answer questions 9~18 on the next page. Happy 75th Birthday, Social Security1. On its 75th anniversary Social Security is once again under attack and so are its defenders. Those who would axe benefits are spreading myths designed to make you think there is a looming crisis. Well, it is just not true. The stark reality is that it will be several decades before the program encounters any financial problems. The program's trust fund will have a $4.3 trillion surplus by 2023, and can pay all its obligations for decades to come. And strengthening Social Security is easy — making the very rich pay their fair share by lifting the cap on contributions by the wealthy would allow the program to pay all its obligations indefinitely.2. Social Security was a centerpiece of FDR(Franklin Delano Roosevelt)'s New Deal reforms that helped this country recover from the Great Depression. These programs provided Americans a measure of dignity and hope and lasting security against the vicissitudes of the market and life. FDR therefore accomplished what the venerable New Deal historian David Kennedy says is the challenge now facing President Obama — a rescue from the current economic crisis which will also make us "more resilient to face those future crises that inevitably await us."3. This anniversary is also a reminder of how major social reforms in this country have come about — in fits and starts. As former Clinton adviser Paul Begala observed in a Washington Post op-ed, "No self-respecting liberal today would support Franklin Roosevelt's original Social Security Act... If that version of Social Security were introduced today, progressives like me would call it cramped, parsimonious, mean-spirited and even racist. Perhaps it was all those things. But it was also a start. And for 74 years we have built on that start."4. Indeed when Social Security was first passed it left out African Americans and migrant workers. It was an imperfect piece of legislation but one that progressives built on to create the program we know today — a program like Medicare — that people feel an emotional connection to and will fight to protect. A new campaign from MoveOn and Campaign for America's Future will tap into that energy, enlisting candidates to pledge their support to Social Security this election season — opposing any cuts in benefits, including raising the retirement age. And these candidates would be wise to pay attention: A just-released poll shows that 65% of voters reject raising the retirement age to 70. And a separate AARP(American Association of Retired Persons)poll shows the vast majority oppose cutting Social Security to reduce the deficit, and 50% of non-retired adults are willing to pay more now in payroll taxes to ensure Social Security will be there when they retire.5. Progressives can also mark this anniversary by not only rededicating themselves to defending Social Security, but also going on the offensive to expand and improve our social security system to provide economic security for everyone.Questions 9-13(10 marks) For questions 9-13, choose the best title for each paragraph from the box below. For each numbered paragraph(1-5), mark one letter(A~G)on your Answer Sheet. Do not mark any letter twice.A. Difficulty in implementing social reforms in USB. Grand celebration plan for Social SecurityC. Financial capacity of the present Social SecurityD. Progressives' contribution to Social SecurityE. Impact of Roosevelt's New Deal reformsF. Social Security's development and popularityG. Public confidence in new social reforms

You will hear five people talking about their first day at work. For questions 9-13, choose from the list A~F what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.A I was locked inside the office all night.B I was late and was mistaken by an older teacher.C I missed the bus because I could not find my keys.D I typed the notes and later was called to see the boss.E I scolded a man and then found out he was the boss. F I made a silly mistake and it enraged the boss. You will hear five people talking about their first day at work. For questions 9-13, choose from the list A~F what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.A I was locked inside the office all night.B I was late and was mistaken by an older teacher.C I missed the bus because I could not find my keys.D I typed the notes and later was called to see the boss.E I scolded a man and then found out he was the boss. F I made a silly mistake and it enraged the boss.

You will hear a conversation and recorded message. Write down one word or number in each of the numbered spaces on the forms below.CONVERSATION(Questionsl-4) HOTEL BOOKING FORMArrival date: 23 AugustLength of stay:【L1】 1weeksType of accommodation:【L2】 2roomName: Mr. and Mrs【L3】 3and childrenAddress: 29 Tower Heights, Dunbar【L4】 4Postcode: EH41 2GKTEL: 013199465723 You will hear a conversation and recorded message. Write down one word or number in each of the numbered spaces on the forms below.CONVERSATION(Questionsl-4) HOTEL BOOKING FORMArrival date: 23 AugustLength of stay:【L1】 5weeksType of accommodation:【L2】 6roomName: Mr. and Mrs【L3】 7and childrenAddress: 29 Tower Heights, Dunbar【L4】 8Postcode: EH41 2GKTEL: 013199465723 【L1】

Look at the ten statements for this part. You will hear a talk about "A New Change of American Immigration System ". Decide whether you think each statement is right(R), wrong(W)or not mentioned(NM). Mark your answers on your Answer Sheet. Look at the ten statements for this part. You will hear a talk about "A New Change of American Immigration System ". Decide whether you think each statement is right(R), wrong(W)or not mentioned(NM). Mark your answers on your Answer Sheet.