Part I Listening Comprehension (30 points)
Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, one question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer.
1. Question: What does the man mean?
A) He doesn’t know the time yet.
B) He wants to know the time.
C) He thinks it’s too early.
D) He is late for work.
Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).
2. Conversation 1
Questions 6 to 9 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points)
Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage.
In today's fast-paced world, people often find themselves multitasking to keep up with their busy schedules. While some believe that multitasking improves efficiency, others argue that it can lead to decreased productivity and increased stress levels. Studies show that constantly switching between tasks can impair cognitive function and reduce the quality of work. However, proponents of multitasking claim that it allows individuals to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, making them more adaptable in various situations.
Part III Vocabulary and Structure (10 points)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four words or phrases marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
16. The teacher emphasized the importance of ___________ in learning English grammar.
A) practice
B) practicing
C) practices
D) practiced
Part IV Translation (10 points)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
21. The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate with each other.
22. Success in life often depends on how well we can adapt to new challenges.
Part V Writing (10 points)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic “The Impact of Technology on Education”. You should write at least 120 words based on the outline given below:
1. Technology has brought many changes to education.
2. Discuss both positive and negative impacts of technology on education.
3. Your opinion on the future of technology in education.
Answer Key:
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. B
10. A
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. A
16. B
17. C
18. A
19. B
20. D
21. 互联网彻底改变了我们彼此交流的方式。
22. 生活中的成功往往取决于我们适应新挑战的能力有多强。
This exam paper aims to comprehensively evaluate students' English proficiency across listening, reading, vocabulary, translation, and writing skills. By integrating practical exercises, it provides valuable feedback for improvement in language learning.
