问答题{{B}}Directions:{{/B}} Write a letter in reply to a friend's inquiry about applying for admission to your college or university. Your letter should include: (1) the major you recommend; (2) the requirements for the application; (3) how to prepare for the exam. You should write about 100 words on Answer sheet 2. Do not sign your name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Hua" instead. You do not need to write the address.

问答题The initial fund of general scientific knowledge is an invaluable asset (财产), but the young research worker should have no illusion(错觉) about how little it is compared with what he or she should acquire during succeeding years. As to the precise value of this initial fund of knowledge, this depends to a great degree on how it has been acquired and on who has been imparting(传授) it. 46)Young scientists cannot realize too soon that existing scientific knowledge is not nearly so complete, certain and unalterable as many textbooks seem to imply. The original papers of great scientists describing their discoveries and explaining their theories are never as rigid and self-confident as the resumes(摘要说明)of these discoveries and theories in textbooks by other men often suggest. Young scientists consulting these original works will find in them "it appears that", "it probably means", "it seems likely that", more than once, as expressions of elements of doubt which great men felt and honestly put on record. 47)Many statements which have appeared in textbooks as universal and absolute truths have, in their original form, been put for word as only approximately true, or true only in certain circumstances. Immediately upon starting on the first serious piece of research, a young scientist must therefore do two things. 48)The first of these should be a careful reading of original papers or books relating to the problem, written by investigators whose technique and judgement he can trust. While reading these publications in a most attentive and receptive manner, the young scientist must not fall into the error of placing in them a greater confidence than their author would wish him to do. 49)No great scientist ever wants his pupils to be mere gramophone records, faithfully reproducing his remarks, never questioning anything, never wanting to add to or subtract from what he has given them. The second thing a young scientist must do, almost but not quite simultaneously with the first, is to proceed with observations and experiments. 50)The initial observations and experiments will be failures, but they will help the development of appropriate experimental technique, and they will give a greater understanding of the literature the young scientist is studying.

问答题{{B}}Directions:{{/B}}Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. In these times when market forces appear increasingly complicated and more volatile, it is all the more important to understand the professional jargon and terminology in the market place in order to be able to better make our investment and business decisions. Understanding key economic indicators will assist in the decision making process, providing a snapshot of the current situation and an insight into the future. (46) {{U}}Each economic indicator tells us something about the economy or inflation. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is probably the most important report as it is the whole framework where other economic indicators fall under.{{/U}} There are also indicators that are broader tell us about the economy itself rather than the components, e. g. employment figures, leading indicators, money supply figures (M3). Inflation figures, Produce Price Index (PPI) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will, in short, inform us of the changes in wholesale prices, cost of consumer (retail) goods and services respectively. An indicator that is useful must be accurate, timely and reliable. It depends entirely on the integrity of the national statistical system responsible. It is vital to know the accurate components of an indicator. We have to be mindful of the limitation of these statistical figures too. Some indicators can be historic or extremely volatile, and therefore their values are reduced. It is better to compare the most recent data with earlier months, or take a moving average for the past 3, 6 or 12 months to smooth the data. It will tell us if there has been a significant change in trend and whether a new direction is under way. Timeliness of an indicator is also significant. (47) {{U}}Although the reported figures are important, it is crucial to recognize that markets react more to the variance to the consensus forecast than to the absolute change in the indicator.{{/U}} (48) {{U}}Markets do not like surprises and can be frustrated with volatility upon subsequent revisions to the numbers published, even though significance of the absolute number diminishes with each passing month.{{/U}} The Index of Leading Economic Indicators (L. E. I) in the US acts as an early warning system, telling us when the economy is about to change direction. (49) {{U}}This composite index of 11 leading indicators has a good record of providing accurate forecasts. The total index performs better as a prediction tool than any of its parts.{{/U}} This monthly figure is available on the last business day of the month and has low volatility. (50) {{U}}As a general rule, turning points in the economy are signaled by three consecutive months of L. E. I changes in the same direction. This leading indicator is like a lighthouse, giving the rest of the world economies a glimpse of the direction of the world's largest economy.{{/U}}

问答题{{B}}Directions:{{/B}} In order to enrich the campus life, a Music Festival will be held by the Students' Union. Write an announcement for it, and it should include: (1) organizer, time and place; (2) detailed activities; (3) attendance.

问答题{{B}}Directions:{{/B}}Writeanessayof160—200wordsbasedonthefollowingcartoon.Inyouressay,youshould1)describethepicturebriefly,2)explainitsintendedmeaning,andthen3)supportyourviewwithanexample/examplesYoushouldwriteneatlyonANSWERSHEET2.(20points)

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问答题Directions:Studythefollowingphotocarefullyandwriteanessayinwhichyoushould1)describethephotobriefly,2)interpretthesocialmeaningreflectedbyit,and3)offeryourpointofview.Youshouldwrite160-200words.YoushouldwriteneatlyonANSWERSHEET2.刘翔：我是No11.

问答题Few peoples are as proud of their uniqueness as are the Chinese. (46) Many feel the same way about one of their national emblems: the South China tiger, so two Americans who have questioned its pedigree have created quite a stir. In 2004 Stephen O'Brien, head of genetics at the National Cancer Institute in Maryland, published the results of a 20-year study into the species. His findings concluded that of the five beasts he sampled, labelled in the Chinese zoos where they were kept as South China tigers, only two were of "unique lineage". Three were no different genetically from the Indochinese tiger, a separate sub-species endemic to Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos. His study has great bearing on the animal's future. Hunted to the brink of extinction during Mao Zedong's "anti-pest" campaigns, the South China tiger is the rarest of five tiger sub-species, and there have been no confirmed sightings in the wild for more than 30 years. Many experts think the 68 now kept in Chinese zoos and research centres are the only ones left. (47) These survivors are all the progeny of just two males and four females, and display the lowered fertility and above-average infant mortality that goes with inbreeding. Mr. O'Brien's findings are good news for Ronald Tilson, a conservationist, who advises a national programme to reintroduce the beast into the wild. He recommends setting up two massive reserves in the provinces of Hunan and Guangdong. (48) He now thinks it will be easier to find "free-ranging, healthy, reproducing tigers" to fill them, because there should be no objection to introducing Indochinese specimens into the incest-ridden breeding stock. Mr. Tilson first made himself unpopular with his hosts in 2001. After leading officers from the State Forestry Administration (SFA) on a census of wild South China tigers, he declared that none was left. (49) Many Chinese will take no less kindly to being told the tiger is an undistinguished mongrel, and that miscegenation is the way forward. The SFA's Wang Weisheng, for example, angrily denies that the South China tiger is extinct in the wild. He cites the example of the Père David's deer. At one time, fewer than 20 of this Chinese ungulate survived—all in the grounds of an English stately home. After a successful breeding programme, thousands now live in Chinese reserves. Yet neither Mr. Wang nor any other Chinese official denies that the South China tiger urgently needs new blood. (50) At a conference last November, Wang Xingjin, of Guangzhou Zoo's South China Tiger Research Programme, admitted the South China tiger was "very probably" extinct in the wild and will certainly disappear, "unless we can find a wild tiger to enter the breeding pool. "

问答题{{B}}Directions:{{/B}} Title: Competition and Cooperation Your composition should be-based on the Outlines below: 1) The phenomenon of competition and cooperation, 2) The function of competition and cooperation, 3) Man can develop continuously with Competition and cooperation. You should write about 160 - 200 Words neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. (20 points)

问答题One of your pen friends, John, will be visiting your city. However, for some reasons, you cannot meet him at the airport on time. Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to recognize you. Your letter should be no less than 100 words. You don't need to write the address. Don't sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use Roger instead.

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问答题{{B}}Directions:{{/B}}Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translation should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET 2. Over the last 20 years, energy systems and services have expanded. California now meets its energy needs using a variety of sources from traditional fossil fuels and nuclear technologies to renewable energy resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal and biomass. Technological advances and government standards and programs have resulted in increased energy efficiency, more product and service options and a cleaner environment. Deregulation has promoted competition in energy commodities such as oil, natural gas and, now, electricity. In the near term, the most dramatic changes in the energy sector are taking place in the electricity industry. As a result of Assembly Bill 1890 (Chapter 854, Statutes of 1996), many Californians will have the opportunity to choose their electricity provider as of April 1, 1998. By January 1, 1999, they will also be able to shop for other electric services, such as metering options. 46){{U}}Because of these changes, this California Energy Plan emphasizes the new competition in electricity generation, in contrast to the discussion of issues in the petroleum and natural .gas sectors. However future state energy policy may emphasize other sectors.{{/U}} Competitive Energy Markets. California's energy oversight agencies must facilitate competition to ensure that the promise of lower prices and more value-added services are realized. 47){{U}}This can be achieved through adoption and enforcement of fair, clear and effective market rules and by ensuring that consumers are provided with sufficient information to make informed energy-related decisions{{/U}}, Government must also reduce unnecessary barriers to market entry and streamline the licensing process for electric generation facilities. Economic Expansion. California has one of the largest economies in the world. 48){{U}}Consequently, California's economy must be robust in the face of uncertainty, providing for economic growth in conjunction with environmental protection for today and for future generations{{/U}}. Maintaining the energy needs of today's economy requires vast quantities of reliable energy at reasonable prices. To maintain or expand California's excellence as a world class economy requires technological advancements that enhance productivity and improve the environment. In the energy industry, technological advancement must focus on increasing, demand and supply side efficiencies, improving the environment by creating cleaner energy conversion technologies at all levels of energy production and end use, and satisfying California's mobility requirements through diverse transportation technologies that increase fuel economy, take advantage of cleaner fuels and expand transportation options. 49){{U}}Advancements in-these areas, among others, will make California a global leader in the world marketplace for energy technologies while benefiting all Californians.{{/U}} Public Interest. Competition does not provide all the answers to California's needs. Unlike certain commodities, energy is essential for the health and safety of all Californians. Thus, the state must ensure that the energy infrastructure is safe, clean and reliable. The public interest also demands that energy be available for home, work, recreation and transportation. 50){{U}}Communities can help meet these public interest demands through efficient land use designs that reduce total energy demand and the adverse environmental impacts of energy use{{/U}}. California's energy oversight agencies must continue to work together to avoid, where possible, disruptions to the state's energy supplies and to minimize any adverse impacts.

问答题The finding is contrary to the common belief that all people are motivated to alleviate negative moods, according to Jonathon Brown, a University of Washington psychologist. 46) "Many people with low self-esteem believe sadness is part of life and that you shouldn't try to get rid of it~ while people with high self-esteem believe in doing something to feel better if they have a negative experience or get in a bad mood." said Brown. The researchers conducted five studies involving nearly 900 people. 47) In the key experiment, the researchers created a sad mood by having subjects listen to music and found that people with low self-esteem were significantly less likely than people with high self-esteem to select a comedy video from among six tapes to break their mood. "People with low self-esteem feel resignation because they question whether anything will help and say 'I'm not good at breaking or changing a mood' ," Brown said. "They also believe sadness is not something you get rid of and that you learn and grow from sadness. They feel it is not appropriate to try to change a mood. These are not people who would necessarily go to the movies or shopping to feel better. " There are things that people with low self-esteem can do to snap a negative mood, according to Brown. 48) "If you have low self-esteem, you should actively try to rise above the sadness and learn that you will feel better if you do not passively accept sadness. You can get better if you remind yourself to do something. You may have to kick yourself in the butt to go to a movie because it will require a conscious effort rather than something that comes automatically," he said. The other four studies reinforced the idea that low self-esteem people are less motivated to change a negative mood. The initial study asked students to record in a diary a positive or negative experience that happened to them in the next 7 to 10 days and what they did afterwards. 49) The second study found that people with low self-esteem are equally knowledgeable as those with high self-esteem about strategies to repair negative moods. The final two studies asked people about their experiences when they were in a negative mood. 50) Those with high self-esteem were more likely to express the need to do something to change the mood and less likely to recall instances when they didn't find a way to improve their mood. Those with low self-esteem, however, were more likely to say such moods are acceptable and that they couldn't change a mood even if they tried. They also were more likely to say that negative moods sapped their energy.

问答题{{B}}Directions:{{/B}} Zhang Li is a classmate of yours. He suffered from a serious illness. Write a letter to 1) call on the students to help Zhang Li and 2) tell them how to help Zhang Li. You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. Do not sign your own name at, the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead. You don' t have to write the address.