Directions: For this part , you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay titled “Are people becoming addicted to technology?". The statement given below is for your reference. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words. Numerous studies claim that addiction to technology is real and it has the same effect on the brain as drug addiction.

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

A.Enrol him in a Newcastle football club

B.Send him to an after-school art class

C.Forbid him to draw in his workbook

D.Help him post his drawings online

A.Contacted Joe to decorate its dining-room

B.Hired Joe to paint all the walls of its buildings

C.Renovated its kitchen and all the dining-rooms

D.Asked Joe for permission to use his online drawings

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

A.Get her pet dog back

B.Beg for help from the police

C.Identify the suspect on the security video

D.Post pictures of her pet dog on social media

A.It is suffering a great deal from the incident

B.It is helping the police with the investigation

C.It is bringing the case to the local district court

D.It is offering a big reward to anyone who helps

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

A.Provide free meals to the local poor

B.Help people connect with each other

C.Help eliminate class difference in his area

D.Provide customers with first-class service

A.It does not supervise 1ts employees

B.It donates regularly to a local charity

C.It does not use volunteers

D.It is open round the clock

A.They will realise the importance of communication

B.They will come to the cafe even more frequently

C.They will care less about their own background

D.They will find they have something in common

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

A.A surprise party for Paul's birthday

B.Travel plans for the coming weekend

C.Preparations for Saturday's get-together

D.The new market on the other side of town

A.It makes the hostess's job a whole lot easier

B.It enables guests to walk around and chat freely

C.It saves considerable time and labor

D.It requires fewer tables and chairs

A.It offers some big discounts

B.It is quite close to her house

C.It is more spacious and less crowded

D.It sells local wines and soft drinks

A.Cook a dish for the party

B.Arrive 10 minutes earlier

C.Prepare a few opening remarks

D.Bring his computer and speakers