Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on the use of PowerPoint in class. You can start your essay with the sentence “The use of PowerPoint is becoming increasingly popular in class.” You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard

A. Ship traffic in the Atlantic

B. Warm currents in the ocean

C. Exhaust from cars in Europe

D. Particles emitted by power plants

A. They need to be taken seriously

B. They have a huge effect on fishery

C. They might be causing trouble to air flights

D. They may be affecting the world’s climate

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard

A. To appeal for higher wages

B. To demand better health care

C. To call for a permanent security guard

D. To dismiss the bad-tempered supervisor

Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard

A. The road was flooded

B. The road was blocked

C. The road was frozen with snow

D. The road was covered with spilled gas

A. A truck plunged into a pool of liquid chocolate

B. The heavy snow made driving very difficult

C. The truck driver dozed off while driving

D. A truck hit a barrier and overturned

A. It was a long time before the cleanup was finished

B. It was a hard task to remove the spilled substance

C. It was fortunate that no passenger got injured

D. It was difficult to contact the manufacturer

Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard

A. She wanted to save for a new phone

B. She found it much safer to use cash

C. She could enjoy discount with cash

D. She had been cheated using phone apps

A. They can save a lot more time and trouble

B. They find it less difficult to make purchases

C. They derive greater pleasure from buying things

D. They are less aware of the value of their money

A. More valuable items

B. More non-essential things

C. Everyday necessities

D. Electronic devices

A. It can improve shopping efficiency

B. It is altering the way of shopping

C. It may lead to excessive spending

D. It appeals more to younger people