Part I      Writing         (30 minutes)

Directions  For this part, you are allowed 80 minutes to write an essay commenting on Alert Einstein's remark "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. " You can give an example or two toillustrate your point of view. You should write at least 15 words but no more than 200 words.

Part Ⅱ                 Listening  Comprehension                     (30 minutes)

 听力音频，点击此处下载听力MP3>>>

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be  asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

（）

A. The woman thinks she is cleverer than the man.  

B. The man behaves as if he were a thorough fool.

C. The man is unhappy with the woman's remark.

D. The woman seldom speaks highly of herself.

（）

A. Three crew members were involved in the incident. 

B. None of the hijackers carried any deadly weapons.

C. None of the passengers were injured or killed.

D. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Japan.

（）

A. At a travel agency.                       

B. At a hotel front desk.

C. At a checkout counter.                        

D. At a commercial bank.

（）

A. Chinatown has got the best restaurants in the city.  

B. The critic thought highly of the Chinese restaurant.

C. The restaurant places many ads in popular magazines.

D. The restaurant was not up to the speakers' expectations.

（）

A. Prol Laurence is going into an active retirement.  

B. Prol Laurence has stopped conducting seminars.

C. The professor's graduate seminar is well received.

D. The professor will lead a quiet life after retirement.

（）

A. signing Leon to a new position.       

B. Finding a replacement for Leon.

C. Aranging for Rodney 's visit tomorrow.

D. Finding a solution to Rodney 's problem.

（）

A. Photography is one of Helen's many hobbies.

B. Helen asked the man to book a ticket for her.

C. The photography exhibition will close tomorrow.

D. Helen has been looking forward to the exhibition.

（）

A. The speakers share the same opinion.    

B. Steve knows how to motivate employees.

C. The man has a better understanding of Steve.

D. The woman is out of touch with the real world.

Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

（）

A. It is well paid.                                   

B. It is stimulating.           

C. It is demanding.

D. It is fairly secure.

（）

A. A quick promotion.                         

B. Free accommodation.       

C. Moving expenses.

D. A lighter workload.

（）

A. He has difficulty communicating with local people. 

B. He has to spend a lot more traveling back and forth.

C. He has trouble adapting to the local weather.

D. He has to sign a long-term contract.

（）

A. The woman will help the man make a choice. 

B. The man is going to attend a job interview.

C. The man is in the process of job hunting.

D. The woman sympathizes with the man.

 Questions 13 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

（）

A. To inquire about the interest rates at the woman's bank. 

B. To inquire about the current financial market situation.

C. To see if he can find a job in the woman's company.

D. To see if he can get a loan from the woman's bank.

（）

A. Long-term investment.                        

B. A three-month deposit.

C. Any high-interest deposit.

D. Any high-yield investment.

（）

A. She treated him to a meal.                  

B. She gave him loans at low rates.  

C. She offered him dining coupons.

D. She raised interest rates for him.

Section B

 Directions: In this section, you will hear3 short passages. At the end of eachpassage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A ), B ),  C ) and D ).  Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet  1 with a single line through the centre.

Passage One

Questions 16 to 18 are bused on the passage you have just heard.

（）

A. Strict professional training.                   

B. Years of practical experience.  

C. A refined taste for artistic works.

D. The ability to predict fashion trends.

（）

A. Purchasing handicrafts from all over the world.  

B. Conducting trade in art works with dealers overseas.

C. Strengthening cooperation with foreign governments.

D. Promoting all kinds of American hand-made specialties.

（）

A. She has access to fashionable things.       

B. She can enjoy life on a modest salary.      

C. She is doing what she enjoys doing.

D. She is free to do whatever she wants.