‘Some people think that children should lean to compete, but others think that children should be taught to co-operate so that they could become more useful adults. State some. reasons for both views and give your opinion. 1 Growing up in a world with ever-increasing population, many children are taught to compete with each other from their earliest memory so as to surpass others. Although this practice is | embraced by many, others remain unconvinced of its merits. They insist that for children to achieve | greater things in their adulthood they should lean how to co-operate with others. | Those in favour of the ‘competition approach’ argue that competition skills have to be instilled into the children from an early age if they are to merely survive in their future life. Indeed, fierce | competition starts from primary school where all students vie to get better grades in order to enter a prestigious university later on. This is followed by constant pressure to outshine one’s co-workers if career advancement is to be achieved. Moreover, instead of being an unavoidable nuisance, | competition should be embraced, for itis the driving force behind all our progress. Understandably, people tend to perform better when they strive to beat their opponents, which is the very reason why most athletes nun faster in critical races than they do in their training. On the other hand, opponents of this view also have their reasons. To begin with, to survive and | prosper, either at school or in society, co-operation is essential. No one can solely rely on his own talents to achieve academic success. In fact, many key factors that contribute to one’s scholastic | achievement such as the instruction from teachers and the exchange of ideas with classmates | require co-operation and interpersonal skills. The need to work with and assist each other is also reflected in every organization, be it a company or a laboratory, where teamwork is a prerequisite | for all job seekers. Furthermore, if children are taught how to cooperate well with others, they are more likely to establish rapport wherever they go. By helping each other toward the same goal, people form genuine friendship. Personally, I encourage kids to co-operate with each other. In a world where people become increasingly interdependent, it is imperative to teach our children how to work with rather than against each other. Rianne surpass (sa'pa:s]) we Mi, Mit strive [straw] v. $$, 4+ ‘embrace [1m 'brets] vt. S048, IAHRAKE ‘opponent [a'paunant ]n. 1 F, RX unconvinced [ ankan'vinst } adj. AAI prosper [ ‘prospa] v. AU), XME, Shue merit (‘ment n (Et, OHA v. AF essential [1'senfl) adj. MAY, SMLAY, MAE adulthood [ ‘eedalthud } n. AIH solely ( 'soulli) adv. (L3H, SDK fierce (f19s] adj SLAY. Awe, away scholastic [ska'larstik } adj. “FR, “F Heat eT OY primary [ ‘pratmari} ad) —(UH4, 8, V1 prerequisite [.pris'rekwozut | m RCUCARC adj. MB we seeker ('sisko] n BURA, BER E vie (vat v. 364 genuine [ ‘dsenjuin] adj. SIM), SCIEAD Prestigious [pre 'stidsas adj 47°11), Y421 interdependent (.antodt pendant J adj. Hi .AK ARO, "84H Mest imperative (1m tperatiy ) adj. #012860 nuisance { ‘njursns) m, if EEA ASR ACIS Powered by CamScannerThe culture of different countries are becoming Increasingly similar, so there is no point for people to go traveling abroad for they could have the same experience at home. Do you agree or disagree? Granted that cultures in various countries start to resemble one another, which is by no means to a large extent, it is still worthwhile to travel to other countries 10 appreciate what can only be obtained on a foreign soil. Superficially, the world’s culture is merging faster than we expected or could tolerate. That is partly why people get the same experience no matter where they go. If travel means to get on a plane, to stay in some hotel, to go to some museums and to do some shopping, then it could be quite alike in all the major cities around the world. But traveling should not be limited to this narrow sense. It means much more and therefore renders each trip a new experience. To travel is to get to know the local people. People may wear the same kind of clothes, eat the same kinds of food and do similar jobs, but they are different from country to country. An ordinary Chinese could hardly belive that a totally stranger in America will dismantle his own bike and replace your ruptured tyre with one of his own if he has never been to that country. Media reports and second-hand information can never Sompare with your personal interaction with the local WAN people during your staythere. A Apart from knowing the people“ #aieia Lilt You incomparable opportunities to appreciate the natural beauties of a foreign county! an lily, the Internet, satellite TV and multi-media technology are bringing the world closer to : tis ‘Row easy to view exotic landscapes on a screen irtue reality tec! ology promises three dimensional experiences at the touch of a fingertip. However, is this viearious experience really satisfying? Hardly. Travel in the comfort of your home; brings us closer to nature, the wonders of which can only be truly appreciated first hand. There is hope that technology will one day supply all the experiences we ever wish to have, which sounds exhilarating yet perhaps also disconcerting—it reminds me of the movie The Matrix. Also people will remain unique enough to excite our desire to meet them in person. resemble ‘ri'zembl | vt. 1, BML incomparable (1n'kamprabl | adj. ASACHEMY, AME LEARAD worthwhile {,w:0' wal] adj. (A149 Whey. (4 tt admittedly {ad ‘mutrdli } adv. ZUR, WR Att landscape [ ‘lacndskeup ] KUM, iki v, SR HE obtain (ab'tein ] v. 444 virtue ('vartfur) a Oty, dete superficially | surpa'fifli] adv. #2038, dimensional ( das'menfal ) adj. 1H) tolerate [ ‘tolarent } wi. 238, FEL vicarious ( vi'kearias J adj. (CHAO) render {‘renda] vi. Wit, iE ‘exhilarating (19 'ztloreitig } adj. & A PRK OD dismantle [dis 'maent!) v. Yile disconcerting [,diskan'sa:tig } adj. PABRM, SAR rupture ( ‘raptfa(r)) v. Weal, 45h n. Wet excite (tk'sant] vi. $21, GEA Powered by CamScannerSome people think that people will forget their own tradition and history because they no longer wear their traditional costumes. Do you agree or disagree? In cities around China, western style clothes of all sorts are worn by people, to the extent that many people under a certain age are no longer sure what constitutes our traditional costumes. This, however, doesn't indicate that they are losing touch with their history and tradition. i People’s preference to certain kinds of apparel has little to do with their attachment to their history and tradition. Consumers’ choices to purchase or wear certain clothes are often influenced | by fashion. Each year, the fashion industry is coming up with new types of clothes, sometimes unnecessarily, to maintain the huge profits. Men, as well as women, fall victim to this enticement. ‘The abandoning of traditional clothes is sometimes necessitated by the changing lifestyle. As far as China is concerned, the gowns worn two hundred years ago would certainly get in the way in our daily life today. The hectic life most people lead nowadays requires costumes that can offer comfort and convenience. This is more a matter of practicality than of preference. Therefore, people forgo traditional costumes solely out of other considerations; it hardly contributes to forgetting their history and custom. Traditional costume is only one reminder of one’s tradition, nothing more. Education plays a far more important role in enhancing one’s understanding, of one's history and culture. Sometimes, the more we let go, the more we can retain. Thus, we need not to be alarmed that traditional clothes don't find favor with many people, especially the young. It is by no means a betrayal of the past or tradition. History and tradition should be borne in mind rather than merely put on our body. necessitate [na'sesitert ] ». ALK hectic [ hektak } adj. 2 E 2ZET n. REL preference [ 'prefarans] n. 2. (LAGE practicality {,prackti'kaelatli) a. SSAtE apparel (>‘pacral n. RU, 21 forgo (fo:'gau] vt FFT. 1Ft attachment .9'taetfmant }n AY, Het, mae reminder (r1'mainda(e)] nm. Beta A , BOA influence { influans nm R54, ARAL ve M24, Mem enhance [1m*hazns ) ve. EIS, HIMAE v BE enticement {tn "tarsmont | n YER, ABH, SLUR betrayal [br'treral jm. tig, HL Powered by CamScannerTraditional food is undergoing great changes and being replaced by new diets. What do you think are the reasons and what do you think about this phenomenon? People in different countries have quite different traditional food. Even for people in the same region, the food they enjoy today is far from the same as those consumed by their grandparents. The | trend is accelerating. | Scientific and technological development is the driving force behind this change. Our ancestors used to produce and preserve food without the benefit of modem technology, which often results in some ingenious ways of handling food, But with the demise of those special skills and the advance of food technology, food is produced quite differently nowadays. For example, whereas we now put a premium on fresh vegetables, people in the past often ate pickles because it was otherwise impossible to preserve vegetables for a long time. The change in lifestyle also contributes to the change in traditional food. The fast-pacing modem life allows employees little time to cook meals. Thus, many choose fast foods for breakfast and lunch and eat a full meal for supper. As a result, those time-consuming traditional food is | replaced by ready made, easy-to-cook convenient foods. Lastly, the traditional food is also challenged by imported diets from other countries. Global economic integration has allowed restaurants to be opened in foreign countries. Restaurants catering | to different nationalities provide city residents with a wide range of choices. Under the influence of | exotic diet, traditional foods invariably experiences some changes and makes certain adjustments so as to have a broader appeal. While it is a pity to lose some traditional foods to foreign imports, it is too sentimental if we hang on blindly to traditional food just for the sake of keeping the tradition. Change often means | improvement. It is hardly wise to always eat the same food regardless of the changing lifestyle and | technology. Liaise e, consume [kan'sjuzm] v. HARE integration [untr'gretfn] n, txt sccelerate [ak 'selarest } v. Dit preserve { pri'za:v) v. iif? ingenious [1n'dsiznias | adj. $499 (19 tmanz) a FET ve. iki Uprismiom) a BHM, Ke pickle (‘prkt] n MRSS ve HE, 102 lastly [ Mazsthi) adv. les, SE resident [ 'rezidont } m. JER adj. RE TEAS influence ( ‘influons ] n./ve. S841 exotic (1g'zouk } adj. SENT OD adjustment (a'dgastmant 1, 2188, D7 appeal (a'pist] n. 519 sentimental (,senti ‘ment! ] adj. K&N blindly { ‘blaindli) adv. PY HH Powered by CamScannerSome people think ine Ulympic Games wil no longer play an important role in the 21st century, and the 2004 game should be the last one. Do you agree or disagree? The Olympic Games has been with us for centuries. It was only interrupted by the world wars. Despite all its imperfections, it never fails to catch the heart and imagination of millions around the globe. I will and should last for centuries to come, People get to know cach other through the Olympic Games. There is a saying, if people can meet on the field of sports they won't want to meet on the battle field. Every four years, athletes from five continents get together to participate in the summer games. Billions around the world tune in to watch those athletes compete more against themselves than against their rivals in their unrelenting drive towards personal best. It is one of those rare occasions when people from different. nations and backgrounds are engaged in the same activities and able to form genuine friendship. | In addition, enormous economic benefits are generated by the Olympic Games, not only for the host nations but other countries as well. A country’s tourism, international trade and global status can get a tremendous boost by hosting the Olympic Games, which partly explains the intensity of the competition as countries vie for the right to host the Olympic Games. For the world at large, the game also serves to promote business in related fields, such as advertising, sports wears and soft drinks. Admittedly, critics may be upset by the problems related to these international events, bribery, drug abuse, unfair competition, to name but a few. However, these are by no means inherent, and can be remedied. There is nothing wrong with the game itself; it’s the management that leaves much to be desired. | In short, the Olympic Games is going to play even greater roles in the coming century. We shall have the Games as long as we play sports. There is, of course, no end to the improvement of the | Olympic Games. MERE imperfection {.tmpa'fekfn} n. Af, WRK boost (burst ] n. SHC, i continent { ‘kontinant }n. Ahi, ist intensity [in'tensoti] n. BARN, JHE rival ('raivl ) n. GH v, 56% bribery [ Ybratbari ]n. #7 9, SE 8S unrelenting [ancy 'lentin | adj. As 004265 abuse [a 'bjuzz ] v. iH (o"bjuss ] n. td, Wt genuine | ‘dzenjuin | adj. RIM, Wak unfair (,an'fea(r)} adj. FO tourism {‘twarizom } mR ILI MY HH inherent (1n'hiorant } adj. (S14 49. AEA status [ ‘steitas) n. 26, Kett. HUIE remedy [ remadli) v. 1097, MER tremendous (tro 'mendas } ad). HAH, DAM Powered by CamScannerIn most parts of the wong, ne volume or warn main traffic problems in your country, their causes and possible solutions, 18 growing @t an alarming rate. UIscuss the As the largest developing country, China is enjoying rapid economic growth, the evidence of which can be scen in all major cities whose streets are teeming with thousands of vehicles of all kinds, Unfortunately, traffic problems invariably ensuc, City dwellers are most vexed by traffic congestion. One can be stuck in the traffic for hours during rush hours in Guangzhou where | live, Cars and buses often advance at a snail pace even outside rush hours because there are always some cars ignoring traffic rules, holding up hundreds of cars. Worse still, accidents are increasing daily. With more cars on road, it becomes harder to navigate your vehicle out of a collision course with other cars, bikes, or people, Each year thousands die or get injured in traffic accidents, not to mention the incalculable property damage. Traffic accidents and congestion need not to be a necessary evil. Something can be done to reduce them. To begin with, measures should be taken to reduce private car ownership. Increased taxes on gasoline will do well to dampen many people’s enthusiasm for buying a car. In addition, most traffic wardens need to be posted in busy intersections to regulate the flow of traffic. Most accidents occur because people start to take chances when there isn’t a policeman around. Accidents can be vastly reduced if all of us abide by traffic rules. A well developed public transport system is the ultimate solution. Cheap and reliable, public transport offers comfortable rides to everyone. It is the most energy and space efficient way to travel in cities unless all people choose to walk or ride bikes, which seems unlikely. | Progress often has its casualties and prices to pay. The promise of speed and safety offered by private cars is becoming harder to fulfill each day. Sound planning and measures are required to tackle traffic problems. CE teem [tim] v. 56th congestion [ kan'dgest fan) n. 4% ensue {in 'sjut] v. FOZ dampen [ ‘dempan] v, We/k ver [veks }v tee abide [a"baid] v. 3857 snail (snedt] nse ‘casualty ( *keegualti nm JEY navigate [ ‘neevigett) v.47 Powered by CamScannerThe word of Work 15 Changing laprury, Peupie wuey nu TUnyer Ke ONE JOD TOF Ie, UISCUSS the causes of these changes. What suggestions would you make for young people to prepare themselves for the work in future? Job hopping is more common in developed countries like America or France. But even in countries traditionally renowned for job security or life-long employment, people are getting used to ‘employment change. The causes are manifold On the employers’ side, many of them no longer offer adequate pensions and fringe benefits to their long-time employees. Thus, employees see no point in working there all the time and are ready to leave because the financial loss will be inconsequential. Besides, long-time employees are no longer highly valued by the management. Many companies prefer a ‘change of blood" from time to time to maintain their competitiveness and vitality. Older workers are replaced because they long lost their enthusiasm for work and hamper innovation by always doing things the old way. However, employees also have their reasons to seck new employment. Most of them would leave a job when they feel there is nothing to learn doing that job. Duc to intense competitions, people see the need to improve their abilit s and competitiveness by acquiring as much work experience as possible. Moreover, people nowadays are more concemed about their interest in work. The first job they find may be boring but an indispensable stepping stone towards worthier employment. More often than not, they never know what they are after until they find it. The promise of better things to come keeps them hopping from one job to another. sticking to one job unless you really enjoy it. Try until you get the job where your interest lies. Besides, everything changes over time, including you and your interest. So when you feel the urge to change, go for it. My advice to young people would be to follow your heart. Life is very long; there is no point | URE 6 be= eee, eae HEC tate alt a i ae er eraiet hop [hop] v. ABB, (1%, st 9 BEBE competitiveness [kam 'petitivnis } m2 ‘P27 Job hopping Bett vitality (var 'taeloti) n WJ), 4 A renowned [r1'naund) adj. %%(4) enthusiasm [1m '@juzziaezom } n. TERK, ACs fringe (frind3 | n. yi hamper [ ‘haempa} ve. th 6 fo inkonss'kwenfl) adj. 2 ¥5 1 innovation (,1n9'veifan] n. G18 indispensable [ 1ndts'pensab! } adj. A°"] aBRAY Powered by CamScannerAs science and technology contribute most to the development of society, science students should get more financial support from government than students in other fields (eg. busi- ness, language, etc. ). To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Never in history was science and technology so emphasized as in modem society. One is most likely to get a scholarship for graduate study overseas if he or she majors in science or technology. However, this lopsided emphasis seems ungrounded. It is quite debatable that science and technology contribute more to human progress. Notwithstanding the achievements and miracles made possible by science, numerous issues cannot be solved by science or technology. Social issues such as juvenile delinquency, racial discrimination and moral degradation are all beyond the scope of science. Modern people are more often plagued by problems of the heart, instead of the body. The material wealth generated by science and technology often pales against the peace of mind brought by art or literature. Besides, the amount of financial aid should be based on the students’ academic performance. How much financial support a student is to receive should be determined on an individual basis. Grants or scholarships should not be lavished upon those without real interest in or dedication to a scholarly pursuit, whereas those with real potential should be offered adequate financial support lest they get distracted by working part time to pay for their education. No matter what major they are in, the foremost criteria for receiving financial aid should be their academic potential. Thus, itis not justified to favor science majors more than other students. In a larger sense, all subjects are vital to human progress. It will be a hopeless attempt to Compare the importance of cach subject. Financial support should be granted to those with real potential. COGRE lopsided [ lop 'satdid] adj. 7 ¥- B10) degradation |,degro deifon] n. N75 debatable [ di 'bertabl ) adj. BI “PIL notwithstanding [ notwi8'staendin } prep. SYS, BR miracle { 'mirakl) nm ®il, 1 M6 juvenile [ ‘dguzvanail) adj. #4444) ‘hokwanst ) n. THAR discrimination | duskrimi‘nerfn} n Bh plague [ pleig vt. $718 (eat lavish { "laevif) v. io dedication (,dedt'ketfan} m BLA lest [lest } con. RE, HAG, Meith distract (di 'strackt) vi. 3}it, HEE foremost [ ‘formaust] adj. FR ACHY: MEME RAY criteria (krar'traria } a. Heat Powered by CamScannerNowadays people can use computers to talk, lean and communicate without leaving home. There is a danger that it will cause more isolation and a lack of communication among people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Invented some 60 years ago, computers have already transformed the way most of us live. The | | advent of the Intemet opens up the possibility of communicating and interacting via the computer, With more time spent on computers and less with each others, people start to fear the dehumanizing effect of this wonderful human contrivance. This inordinate concem is quite groundless. One doesn't necessarily become isolated if he spends most of his time alone using a computer. Isolation only occurs when one is obsessed by his own affair and cares nothing about anything else. Indeed, many feel isolated and lonely in the midst of crowds or even while talking to others because they are trapped in their own world or because others are in theirs. Alienation of people is not caused by how little they talk or mect each other but by the lack of interest in our fellow creatures and the world at large. Hence, computers actually help to prevent isolation by bringing every | possible field of interest onto the screen. Everything is at the touch of a fingertip. You can broaden your interests and enrich your life by accessing whatever and whoever you are interested in. As far as communication is concemed, the using of computers is by no means detrimental, In primeval times our ancestors communicated by a simple system of shouts and gestures. Then spoken and written languages developed. We now prefer emails to ordinary letters. Our mode of communication is forever changing. Why should computers be singled out as particularly deleterious? What matters is not whether or not we communicate in the orthodox or traditional ways but the very fact that we do communicate. Indeed, computer technology facilitates the exchange of ideas and information. The Internet keeps us linked to each other all the time. Apart from the usual emails, chat rooms and forums, tele-conferencing is being employed daily to enhance communication Communication is made easy by technology, which promises infinite possibilities ahead. ‘Thus, communication and isolation must not be defined in a narrow sense. Problems arise not from technological development but from people themselves. Computer is but a tool, the misuse of which it is not responsible for. BL transform (traens ‘form ) ve, ACR obsess [ab'ses] w. ik1E, Git advent [ “edvant } nm. tH82, BAK alienation (,eilia'nerfon] n. sit via (vaio; vita) prep. ait, Bib detrimental {.detri'mentt] adj. 41°66 dehumanize ( di:*hju:manarz } ve. WMA HE, primitive | primativ ] adj. 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For example, it is having a hard time recognizing rhetorical expressions such as metaphors, puns and irony, which, it must be admitted, can sometimes present problems to common readers as well. When it comes to interpreting spoken languages, machine translation is further crippled by the mediocre performance of speech recognition technology. Thus, translators and interpreters are in no danger of losing their jobs in the foreseeable future. Moreover, even if machine translation were able to cradicate all the language barriers between peoples, would there be no point in learning foreign languages? By no means, in the process of studying a language, one gets interested in its people, its culture, and its society. By understanding their language, we start to understand the people, for the language often exerts a subtle influence upon its people. What's more, each language is unique. The beauty of a language is what fascinates the students. French is known to be a romantic language; Chinese is renowned for its flexibility, Japanese for its politeness. All those distinctions would be lost if they are translated into one’s own language. The happy scenes in Star Trek where people from different planets can communicate comfortably with a ‘translation machine’ still belong to science fiction. And I would still encourage students to learn foreign languages even after such machines are made available. ; a eel required (11 ‘kwatod | adj cripple [ ‘kripl) vs. #4 ‘optimistic (.optr'mistik ) adj. ROS mediocre [,mizds 'ouka ] adj. ASEH). FN HY insurmountable _.ins3'mauntabl ] adj. AME 328 foreseeable [f>:'sizabl ] adj. FT UIA, HE BUR AS OD, AME AB ES eradicate [1'radtkert ] ve. HUB thetoncal [ri ‘tortkl ] adj. 187 exert Lig 'zazt) we. f4N0( 009%) metaphor { 'metafa ] n. [#847 } ROMA. NAM subtle [ 'satl} ad). SELAH AY, RH pan (pan) n RIN flexibility { fleksa'bilott )m Hii te wrony | ‘ararani) n IRI, WAM distinction (dis'tigkfan] nm. M4E: 22) Powered by CamScannerDEER ‘Some people say that the age of books has passed; information can be accessed via videos, computers, television, films and so forth. Other people think books and written words will still be essential for information dissemination and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Books have been with us for thousands of years. Are they going to become obsolete like so many other products once deemed indispensable? Under the onslaught of technology progress, books seem increasingly outdated. However, the total numbers of books published each year is increasing defiantly. It must be admitted that books are increasingly being replaced by other types of storage devices. Books are not suited for the storage of video and audio materials. Besides, compact disks and other new storage devices outstrip books in terms of storage capacity, cost effectiveness and user friendliness. It is said that all the books in an average library can be stored in dozens of compact disks, which also allow the user to search, copy, and paste, all with a few strokes of the keyboard. Interaction between the reader and material is also made possible by computer technology. Meanwhile, there are strong signs that books are going to remain with us for a long time. Books are by far the most convenient way to disseminate information. Just count the number of magazines published each day around the world. They are cheap, easy to carry and don't require electricity. Besides, a book allows you to read at your own pace: you can pause to ponder when necessary of you can skip some tedious parts. Books are tangible and give you a sense of achievement when you finish one whereas the completion of an e-book affords less satisfaction We can rest assured that books would and should not be replaced by some novel electronic devices. We have seen the folly of such doom day predictions for the radio with the advent of television. The fact remains that different types of media actually complement rather than replace each other. There is every possibility that books will remain and improve as time goes by. obsolete [ ‘obsalizt adj FUREY, BRIFGY disseminate (dt'semunett } v. RCA indispensable ( indis ‘pensabl ] adj. RE RR HY ponder [ ‘ponds vs. SUM, A518 ‘onslaught ( ‘onslo:t a Pit tedious [ 'tizdias] aq. MM ZKM, ULM defiantly (di farntli) adv. BeARMA ef Pte tangible [ 'taendgabl] adj. #1 (#) compact (kam 'packt } adj. RYE), WRECY whereas [(h)wear'ez] conj. thi, RZ outstrip (aut ‘strip ) vt. it folly (fol n. BASE, FEE paste [perst J ve RRS ‘complement [ 'komplimant ) ve. #3, #h keyboard ( ‘kizbo:d) m. [it ) Bar Powered by CamScannerTelevision is dangerous because it destroys the family tle and community spirit. It is said by some that television absorbs so much of people's time that they have no time to talk to each other. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion. ‘Ask someone what he did last night and you will often get the answer that he or she was watching television. Yes, TV has made itself seemingly indispensable in the modem society, providing hours of entertainment each day. However, all these recreations come at a price. | Contrary to what people expect, TV alienates family members by absorbing their time and | attention which can otherwise be given to each other. Superficially, the parents and children who sit in front of a TV are supposed to spend some quality time together. But in fact, they are glued to the screen, receiving passively what is offered by the producers. There is no lively discussions, no exchange of views, but only occasional fights over which channel to watch. The time spent watching TV could have been used far more effectively to communicate with each other and strengthen family ties. People’s social life is also affected by the advent of television. Before the age of television, people used to socialize more in the community. After dinner, men would get together to discuss work and politics while women exchanged gossips. Close community ties often can't withstand the onslaught of TV programs, which induces people to shut the door, sit on the couch and stare at the | screen, People become less likely to play a game of chess or basketball with their neighbors. TV has robbed them of other more worthwhile activities. Television by itself is not detrimental to improving family ties and community spirit, However, our undue dependency upon it alienates us from our loved ones and neighbors. Nothing would please me more than to see TV be given its proper treatment. 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Ithas been predicted by some futurists that people in future will be divided into two categories: the technologically savvy and the technologically illiterate, Needless to say, the latter will become underprivileged and manipulated, Notwithstanding some exaggeration, this is true for the computer iMiterate, Without adequate computer skills, finding employment may prove increasingly challenging. Invented just $0 years ago, the computer is becoming an integral part in all fields of business, from banking to shoe making. Computers are used to write reports, analyze data and design products. No wonder computer skills are now taken for granted by employers just as the ability to read and write, Apart from a few manual jobs, most positions require a fair command of computer. Additionally, the computer illiterate will encounter problems in daily life. So extensively are computers used that it is impossible not to come into contact with them in everyday life. When you g0 to an ATM to withdraw some money, you have to operate on a computer. When you want to find a book in a library, you are faced with a computer. Lacking computer skill, you can't even send an email, which leads us to the most alarming consequence of being a computer illiterate. Lagging behind your peers is the most devastating result. The ignorance of computer severely curtails your chances for personal development. Your education and job will get nowhere if you fail to tap into the enormous potentials offered by computer. Even your personal relationship will suffer because you can't use the Internet to keep in touch with your fri ids. While others are making Progress, you are standing still. Much needs to be done by the government to help this disadvantaged group. Education is the best medicine. Preferably, computer training should be made compulsory and free of charge for the students and enough training centers should be set up to provide low-cost training for adults. SOE predict (per‘dakt] ve. 30, BU futurist {fjurtfortst} n. ASAE category [‘kictogart) n. X31 savy [ ‘seve iterate {1 tari} ad. underpnvileged BEE manipulate (ma‘napjulert] vt. (Rab HME exaggeration ([Link]'rerfon) n. HK, GA zn integral (ntigral ] adj SERB, BEE FHS, OY ‘anda'privilidsd } adj. UA 3 additionally (a'difonalt) adv. 1, encounter [in'kaunta] v. 2048, i451) extensively [1ks'tenstvit] adv. JP alarming {9"la:mig adj. HAAN, &AMNtEAY peer (pio) n MIARMA, Fat devastating ( ‘devastertip } adj. URTEAY, BER A LAD curtail (kar'terl } vs. Mii, WAC 85 Be oP) ‘enormous (1 'na:mas ] adj. FAC) disadvantaged [ disad'varntidsd } adj. $99908 , REAR LOY preferably ( ‘prefarabli ) adv. WE TC compulsory (kam 'palsart) adj. S746). 260 89 Powered by CamScannerScientific and technological advances bring benefits to our daily life. However, most scien- tists are no longer able to find the solutions to the problems they have created. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Time and again, science and technology has created wonders and even miracles, thus fortifying our belief in it, But is this belief sometimes so taken for granted as to blind us to its limits? Can science solve everything? I am afraid there might not be a simple answer. It must be realized that in the process of solving problems, scientists also create problems, the solutions of which are often beyond their reach. To do them justice, it is not always possible to predict the results and bring everything under control. For example, after setting up a nuclear power plant, scientists are unable to find an ideal way to treat nuclear waste, nor are they able to eliminate the threat posed by radio activity. Thus in many fields, science and technology is far from providing perfect solutions. However, given enough time, science will prevail. Numerous examples can be found in favour of this argument. Notwithstanding some failures, what people created by employing science and technology is beyond the wildest dreams of our ancestors. We have split the atoms; we have landed on the moon, Numerous diseases are eradicated thanks to modern medical science, What baffles scientists today would be tackled in the future Of course, there are limits and scientists are not omnipotent. There will always be problems waiting to be tackled because of the very nature of our infinite universe. But without resort to divine power, science is the best tool in our quest for the understanding and mastering of the world, Failure is only temporary and a step towards the ultimate success. (HEE - -- - Tec llc heeled leech lela miracle ( ‘murokl) n. it, 6 eradicate [1'reedikert) vt. #5R forty { Mfostafar) ve. B03 baffle [ ‘baefl) ve. RB, LGR process ( pra'ses } n. iti tackle ( ‘tarkl] ve SEE, MAT justice ( ‘dgastis ] a JES, AEM omnipotent {2m 'nipatant } adj. 42 ft), FEMFAMEC ‘ideal at) adj, SAE OY infinite { 'unfuntt ] adj. X34 09 eliminate (1 liminert } ve HR, TBR resort (rt'zazt ) wi RMD, VE pose [pauz) ve. iat, G1ae divine [di'vain } adj. AN, ERY prevail (pru'verl) vi M7, MET ultimate ( ‘altimit ) adj. MUGO), SAE AY ancestor ( ‘aensista) nm HLF, HK Powered by CamScannerIntelligent robots will be more widely used in the future. Is this a blessing or a curse? What is your opinion? Robots in science fictions and movies are depicted as either our servants or our enemies, but seldom our friends. Though I don't believe they will rebel against or win a war against us, the using of robots could lead to rather undesirable consequences. i ‘As has happened when industrial machinery was first introduced, the extensive use of intelligent robots is likely to cause vast unemployment. Numerous workers, not only those working with their hands but also those working with their brains, will lose their jobs when robots leam to handle their work. Other things being equal, robots are preferred by employers on account of their reliability, cost effectiveness and the unlikelihood of going on strikes. Assemble lines and computers, for instance, have already taken jobs from thousands of employees. Thus, people in the future will have to vie with robots in their quest for a job. Having said all that, it must be pointed out that mankind will always find its way. In a large sense, robots are just another human invention, nothing more. There is no sound reason that we would be overwhelmed by this contrivance. The benefits robots can bring are enormous. To begin | with, robots can be assigned to work in dangerous and harsh environments. With their physical and mechanical superiority over humans, robots are suited for exploring deep oceans, the moon and | even human blood vessels, which offers infinite possibilities for medical treatment. Moreover, the reliability and incorruptibility of intelligent robots are invaluable in our fight against corruption. To err is human, but rarely robots. Bribery and peer pressure don't work for robots. As I sce it, robots are not different from other human inventions, which are never perfect. | Someone will always be adversely affected, but the benefits far outweigh its damages. Thus we should learn to adapt. fiction [ ‘fikfan] m wet, MR, 1K mechanical [mt'keentkl] adj. SURE). ULERY depict (di 'pakt) ve 2838, 2875 superiority {sju(:)prart'oritn ] n. (48 undesirable [ ‘and1 'zatorobl ) adj. ASEM vessel [ 'vesl] n. ‘consequence { ‘kansikwans } n. #458 incorruptibility [ ‘inkarapta'btlats } n. AGI, IRR reliability (ridaro’balttr) n. 8] HREE invaluable [in'valjuabl } adj. ETO, SrA el effectiveness (1'fektivnts } n 8H corruption {ka'rapfan ]n. MR, 75 unlikelihood [,an‘latklihud ) a ARG, AREA bribery [ 'brarbart ] nm. 8 vie [vai] v. UP peer pressure [ALAA R9L A, Ile ATU RYE A overwhelm | ‘suva'welm ) vt. Ai, 2 adversely [ ‘wdva:sit ) adv, M2, Retie contrivance (kan‘traivans | n. 284%) ourweigh [aut 'wer ] vi. TEM CROTA EAT harsh (ho:f) adj. (HE NBM, BIH adapt [2'diept } vi. iA NE Powered by CamScannerThe reason why some families don't buy television set is that the parents want their children to spend more time on creative thinking or even inventions, Agree or disagree? All parents want the best for the children. Some of them make every decision for their kids to the extent that they don't even allow their children to watch TV with the hope that they might be more creative. I can hardly endorse this kind of practice In the first place, the right to watch TV should not be denied by the parents in this fashion. Notwithstanding their good intention, those parents fail to take into consideration the opinions of their children. More likely than not, youngsters enjoy watching TV. By depriving kids of this right enjoyed by most other children, the parents are at the risk of creating tension within the family. Backlashes might be expected when kids are forced to engage in some creative activities while others are watching TV. In their eagemess to guide their children every step of the way, parents sometimes | ignore the kids’ natural inclination. Unfortunately, itis always a bad idea to work against one’s nature Secondly, itis a dubious claim that watching TV damages one’s creativity. Actually, TV plays a positive role in the intellectual and mental development of children. Of course, many programs are not suited for children, but there are numerous others which help to develop kids’ imagination and | creativity. Cartoons and commercials, to name just two. Indeed, many artistic and creative people attribute their success partly to what they watched as a child. What's more, TV programs often | become the topics of mutual interest when kids talk with each other. With no knowledge of any TV program, one is likely to feel isolated from his peers. | It is always wise not to impose too much upon one’s children, especially when it comes to something so close to their heart as watching TV. Contrary to common belief, a proper selection of | programs is conducive to the development of creativity | WUWNEES ------- -- 2 eee Sai alae beta he ek pos a endorse (1n'do:s ] ve SRA), SI dubious ( ‘dju:bias} adj. BILE notwithstanding (.notwi@'staendin) prep. HHS, intellectual [ants lektfual ] adj. 982104 RG adv. BR numerous [ ‘nju:maras ] adj. KL, HLH consideration ([Link]'rerfan] n. Hist, AH imagination [ 1.maed3t 'nerfon] n. 2818 youngster ( jagsta}n AE, ae cartoon {ko:!tu:n nF St deprive (di'praiv) ve SE, (TEI commercial [ka'ma:fal] n. HME" tension [ ‘tenfan mn RKB), BK antistic [a:'trstik ] adj. ZRH backlash ( tbarklaef] n. BERR At attribute [2'terbju(: Jt) v. AT ‘eagerness [ ‘izganis) n. tL: mutual { ‘mju:tjual; ‘mjustfual } ad) M1 049 tnclination (pkin'nerfn) m. (Mt oe 47 89) isolated [ ‘aisaleitid ] adj. RAIN, E3EH conducive (kan 'dju:stv ] adj. 44 28 Powered by CamScannerNewspaper, radio, television ana computer eacn nas ns mers ang drawbacks. What is the most efficient means of acquiring information? Give your reasons. Modem people are blessed with so many means of acquiring information that some of us feel overwhelmed by the outpouring of vast amount of information. Once so promising, the Internet has not replaced all other types of media because it is not superior to others under all circumstances. Efficiency depends on many factors. Newspaper certainly requires the least of its readers. So long as you can read you can pick up a newspaper and enjoy. It can be read in the office, on the bus or even in the bathroom. It also offers in-depth report on various events which can rarely be found on radio or TV. Being printed on paper, newspaper is friendly to eyes. However, if one wants to see as well as to read about the events, TV is the best choice. After all, one sight is worth a thousand words. Sometimes it is hard to really comprehend something until one sees it with his own eyes. Take last year’s tsunami for example. The TV coverage brought the terror of the catastrophe to the hearts of millions, prompting the international community to take urgent relief measures. Of course, computer is the most efficient if one wants to search for something that happened two weeks ago. Unlike newspaper, radio or TV, which is usually devoted to recent events, a computer provides access to a wealth of information. Virtually everything is accessible at the touch ofa fingertip. Thus we see that different types of media complement each other. Each has its strength and weakness and is most efficient in some way. RE -- acquire (2 'kwaro(r)) ve S10, 77) catastrophe (ko'testroft] n. AGKAE, AH overwhelm {,auva'welm } vt OR, HW relief [ru isl]. (W990) BREE outpouring {‘autpotrin] n (7%, Bett virtually ('va:tjuali) adv. 83K, SAL Promising { ‘promisin } adj. 444% 09 , 44 Mit04) superior (sju:'piaria(r) | adj. $246 (4) Circumstance { 'sa:kamstans ) a. SE, HOt. various ( 'veartas } adj. AIO)O, #4046 4¥ 0) ‘comprehend [,komprithend]) ve @i¢:, 5H tsunami [tsu:‘nazmi} mn. 195% accessible [ak 'sesabl ] adj. Sb2K Wit), BESSA fingertip [ figgatep }n. ARSE media 'misdta] n. Hk complement (‘konaplimant ] n. #49) vt. 2M efficient [1'fafint } adj. (EIR A READ, AMA Powered by CamScanner‘Some people think science contributes more to the society; others believe subjects such as language or business make a bigger contribution. What's your opinion? Science is a rather broad category. In this essay, science refers to natural science as opposed to social science, which also includes economic and business theory. While all subjects contribute to | the progress of mankind, science should get the most credits. | Without doubt, social science, such as philosophy, language, and economics, is of great importance to civilization, Natural science, in its modem sense, came into being only in the past few decades. Before that, philosophy provided explanation for most natural occurrences. Basic theories | and practices in business and trade did much to increase the material wealth of our society. Of course, spoken and written languages made possible the development of all other subjects. | However, all these cannot be compared with the wonders and miracles created by natural science. As per its very definition, natural science deals with nature. It is our ways to understand and tap our mother nature. Through science and technology, we made numerous inventions that | vastly improve and facilitate our daily life, from cars, computers, to cell phones. It is beyond the wildest dreams of our ancestors, who didn’t enjoy the benefits of modem science, that men can see each other thousands of miles apart. What is even more important is that scientific method is transforming our ways of thinking, We are becoming more objective in our assessment of issues we encounter in our life. Science is the weapon against superstition and tyranny. It has taught people the right way to approach a problem— no supposition or assertion can be valid unless it can be proved by experiments. This way of thinking can assure continuing progress in all our undertakings. | Thanks to science, mankind keeps making progress both materially and spiritually. Natural | science and social science are both employed in our everlasting quest toward the total | understanding of the world, neither of which can be discarded. | i } category | 'kactogori] n. HE, 284) apart [o'pazt] adv, 3}98 , Afi opposed [> 'pauzd] adj. IH, Hetty scientific [,saran'tuftk ) adj. #0) credit { ‘kredit ] n. 4448, (0 transform [trans'fozm)} ve. $408, OC2E philosophy (fi'losofi]n. 8%, WAKA assessment [a'sesmant Jn, fAitt, BHA ‘oceurrence | a'karans} n. Si, Hi superstition [ sju:pa'stifn | nm, 2B fA practice { 'pracktis) n. S45, SRR supposition [,sapa'zifn] n. (Wi, (Ui compare [kam 'pea] v, 1642, HAIL n. LEA assertion [a'saxfn] a. EK, WO miracle ('murakl) n. di, dri valid { vaelid) adj. 0H, 46 HRY definition (.deft'nifin} m. EX, MABE experiment [iks'perimant J n 3-92, CB ‘mumerous [ ‘nju:maras } adj. EH), VELA undertaking (anda 'terkiy) n Mtb vastly ['varstli) adv. SME. 1B spiritually ( 'spiritfuoli] adv. WHR LI facilitate (fo'stlitent } ve. $3), DY everlasting (,evo'la:stig } adj. ARH), YAM ancestor {Yensista} n #3, HK discard (dis'kard] vi ESF, NUFF Powered by CamScanner‘Modern technology has greatly influenced people's ways of entertainment, making people less creative. Do you agree or disagree? Entertainment has undergone enormous change since the advent of modem science and technology. Reading, watching traditional operas and playing chess no longer have much appeal. The latest science and technologies are employed to satisfy our ever increasing desire for sensual pleasure. While enjoying unprecedented thrills brought by technology, we are becoming less creative as an unfortunate result. | Take the most popular form of recreation among younger people—computer games for example. It must be admitted that there are all sorts of games catering to people of different ages and gender and some even claim to be educational. But the truth remains that people are attracted to games mainly because of the graphic and audio effects. Swiftly abandoned are those games that demand too much cerebral activities because games arc meant to be relaxing and entertaining. | Thus, to play most games one only has to use his reflects; there is hardly any thinking involved, let alone creative thinking. TV does an even better job at diminishing our creativity. The average amount of time devoted to watching TV makes it a major factor in our intellectual and mental development. When people watch TV, they just passively take in what is presented on the screen. Their eyes are riveted on the sereen; their minds go blank. Besides, there is no time for them to pause to reflect and think. Gradually, the habit of passively taking in everything without thinking is reinforced. The appeal of TV lies in the fact that it asks almost nothing of its audience. Traditional recreation, on the other hand, helps to develop our creativity. Reading is a case in point. To read a book one has to not only comprehend the sentences but also take in the real meaning. | The reader is not distracted by unnecessary pictures or sounds but focused on the writer’s chain of thoughts. He can read at his own pace, constantly evaluating, accepting or rejecting the author's ideas. Itis a really thought-provoking process. Moreover, reading excites our imagination. When reading a novel for example, the reader has to conjure up pictures based on the written words; it is like “watching a silent film’ in one’s mind. The director of that ‘film’ is the reader himself, People’s creativity is essential to any society, The decline in creativity can be partly attributed to modem ways of entertainment. By providing almost everything, they leave no room for the audience to think for themselves. ORE ese ce cece eee, ee as undergo { anda'gau cerebral [ 'seribrat] adj. AWRY, XHUEY opera | 'opara) n. Bil reflect [ri'flekt ]. Be Qt, Bem appeal ‘a'pi:l] n. Bs) Jy passively [ !pastvli ] adv. Bea ith MUAH Gesire [di'zara} vin. I, WAG riveted | 'rivitid ) adj. HSOSTSTF A sensual [ 'senfual] adj. PAO, (6.109 reinforce (urisin'fo:s ] vt ils (8+ 03S unprecedented ( an'presidantid ) adj. 74044 evaluate (1'vaeljuent ) v. FRAT, HHA thnill (Gril) n. Beli reject [ri'dgekt) ve. 1h recreation {.rekri'erfn) n. TMi, MU provoke [ pra'vauk ) vi. (hei "F 5 31ta OR Hote a8 ) educational [,edsu'kerfanl] adj. MANY, HOW conjure ( ‘kand3o(r)) v. 2M, (B+ MULE ARP, Ue tee decline [di'klain ]n. FRE, Ftst waphic [ 'gractik) adj. ti foe , 19H 0) ‘creativity [skrizes'tivati ) n. Qi A ‘swiftly [ 'swiftli) adv. #RtRHH, BDZ) Powered by CamScanner‘Some parents maintain that co-education is better for their children while others believe it is better if boys and girls go to single-sex school. Discuss. There is almost no single-sex school in China where male and female are equal under most circumstances. However, there have been schools catering exclusively to boys or girls in most western countries. Experience in both types of school can be rewarding. Co-education seems the natural mode of education. Males and females are not separated unless absolutely necessary. They can ride on the same bus, eat at the same restaurant and work in the same company. There is no justification to set up separate schools, Besides, co-ed schools help to reduce the prejudice against the opposite sex. By mingling with one another on a daily basis, boys and girls can relinquish the stereotype view about the other sex. They will find that a girl can be as brave as any boy and that gossiping is also common among boys. Thus, we are equal. Lastly, co-education is usually preferred because it resembles the real world. After their graduation, those students won't have difficulty adjusting to a world where the opposite sex also exists because they have learnt how to tolerate, appreciate and cooperate with each other in school. On the other hand, single-sex schools have their unique appeals as well. Safety is regarded as the foremost reason for choosing those schools, especially girls’ schools. It is safe to send one’s kids to a place where they won't be seduced, molested of even assaulted by the other sex. Of course, this is to assume that none of the teachers and iwi is criminally inclined. In addition, the students can focus more on their study. Free from the ike pf covekisting harmoniously with the opposite sex, boys and girls often tum their attention to) a, pursuits. This might explain why many prominent scientists went to single-sex school tone time or another. Last but definitely not the least, single-sex school bars the possibility of ie y-dreaded puppy love among students. This is reassuring as long as the parents have no, “a bout their |phitdren being driven to homosexuality. Jt might be gathered from the above that leabh ner school has its strength and weakness. Co-ed school seems a nature choice for many, while single-sex) school may be more suited for some. It rather depends on the individual, mE maintain [mesn'tesn J ve. M49, MEAS HE; Yt es bie ‘circumstance [ 'sa:kamstans ] n. HSL, MBL rewarding (11'wordiy) adj. 44 2804), {010 04) justification (.dgastifi'ketfn) n. WAH, I + as Fae Prcjudice against 2). mingle with AiR Mercotype | steriatarp] n WIM, fe kossip [ ‘gosip] n Aids, Ais resemble [r1'zembl | vt. $R, 38 (iL seduce [si 'cljurs ) », USGL MRE molest [ma‘test } ve, SDC, 1) ak assault (a'sorlt) Mitr, ete inclined [in 'klamnd J ady. $306) harmoniously (ha: 'mauniasti} aud: ATiMER iN I Prominent [ ‘prominant ] adj. MAGA, PMD, REID dread (dred) m 2500, 2846 5 117109 ACO) v. PUTA HL reassuring | risa 'fuarig } adj. Zito), 811M) qual (kwatm; kwo:m ) nL, ARE Puppy love 72: homosexual (hauma'sek sual} ad. (YESS nm, LHR Powered by CamScannerMany schools are troubled by students’ behavioral problems. What are the causes? What solutions do you recommend? ‘According to my former teacher from America, China probably boasts the best students in | terms of orderly behavior. But | still find it hard to tolerate some students both in and cutside the classroom. The situation seems to be deteriorating in China. The causes are many folds. In the first place, children today are generally spoiled. Since China implemented the one-child policy, most families are allowed only one kid, who is usually regarded as the apple of parents’ eye. Together with two maternal and patemal grandparents, parents go too far in the attempt to provide their child with everything. Hence, the kid is used to getting what they want. Taking their parents’ love for granted, those kids become unappreciative and self-centered. They tend to show little | respect for their teachers, regarding them as nothing more than paid employees hired by their parents. Being an only child, he or she is also likely to have trouble dealing with classmates in school. With no experience of sharing and compromising with one’s siblings, one lacks the necessary interpersonal skill to get along with one’s classmates in school, where dozens of students mingle with each other on a daily basis. Had they been taught to be more considerate of others’ needs and | rights, they would not engage so readily in arguing or fighting with each other. | Peer pressure is by no means the smallest reason for students’ behavior problems. A boy is often jeered at and called mummy's boy by other boys if he is obedient and causes no trouble. In their mind, teenagers, boys at least, should be rebellious and follow no orders. Therefore, many of them | assume an indifferent air towards their teachers, parents and classmates. Study becomes | unimportant for them; they are too engrossed in getting a few cheers from their peers for being | manly, daring, and cool. No wonder they intentionally cause some trouble from time to time. | Attention and admiration is what they are after. | It will always be hard to shape the younger generation according to the standards of the older. However, some steps can be taken to address those problems. Giving the youth more responsibility and less privilege would certainly help. Having them work together on a more regular basis can help enhance the understanding and harmony between students. | OU boast [baust) v. 14, 4 mingle with #124 tolerate { ‘tolareit ] ve 22, HL considerate [kan'stdartt ] adj. As) 3189, (R509 deteriorate (dr 'trariarent J v. (8 EAE peer (pra(r)] m. (al A implement [ ‘implimant ] v. BU, SEAL, HAF ject (gio) v. MEE maternal (mo'ta:nl } adj AERO. (RAE, OF obedient (a'bisdiont ) adj. ARAAAY, MUMS ae rebellious (r1'beljas } adj. BEKO), iA) paternal (pa'tarnl ) adj S270, WIL ROY indifferent [1n'difrant ] adj. AKO lunappreciative (,ana!prizfativ] adj. ALARM, engrossed [in 'graust } adj. HSIEH AKO manly (‘maenli} adj. BF ARS, RIOD adv. NAB TA compromise | 'kompromaiz) n. Ri, iM v. B wt, Dd, TH address (o'dres) v. (QUA RE, AEM, IAT interpersonal {,inta'pa:sant) adj A'/AZ{MAY, enhance (in'hains } ve 17%, 3H REASAZMA RM Powered by CamScanner‘Should the teacher in physical education class encourage the students to be more competi- tive or urge them to cooperate with one another? What is your opinion? Competition is everywhere. We can get a most vivid taste of it when we watch the Olympic Games, where the best of athletes try their utter most to outdo each other. So it seems natural that students should learn to compete at an carly age. A sense of competition can certainly bring about improvement, which explains why one can run faster when he is running with other runners. Most people are lazy by nature and easily contented. They require some kind of incentives in the form of victory over others or humiliation when defeated, Without competition they will lose their drive to better themselves. However, competition is not the sole driving force toward excellence. Cooperation is more essential to success. Most sports require cooperation between all team members, football, basketball, for example. To defeat another team, all team members must work together, adjusting to and communicating with cach other. The total synergy is far more important than the strength of an individual player. A case in point is the Chinese National Football Team. It is generally agreed that its chronic poor performance is more due to its collective strategy than the skills of individual player. After all, rarely can one accomplish much all by himself. Besides, compared to competition, cooperation gives a greater impetus to progress. Whereas the urge to improve provided by competition is based on personal gratification, i.e. the seeking of glory and victory and the avoidance of pain and humiliation, that of cooperation is grounded on one’s devotion to a common goal. To put it simply, to compete one often works for himself; to cooperate ‘one works for others. One will try his uttermost because his performance will affect others’ and because he can't bear the thought of letting others down. Indeed, aside from physical education classes, students are daily engaged in competition and cooperation. While giving competition its due credits, we should encourage students to cooperate with each other because success is not achieved by defeating others but improving ourselves. om! petatiy J adj. SEP tty strategy ['stractidsi] n. JURE soot accomplish (a'komplif} vt. 5A, 2851, 33H improvement [1m 'pru:vmant ] n. hilt, ita impetus [ ‘impitas } n. #3); (2itt contented [kan 'tentid | adj. AJL, Seth) whereas | wear'wez ] conj. iti, R25 incentive (1n'sentrv) m. 318 ratification [,gractaft kerf} n. 18.88 humiliation ([Link]'erfn }n. BeME, Rae devote to 18-1 HIT excellence [‘eksatans)n (kA. MAB: Ubi, RM uttermost { ‘stamoust ] n. Uk, MARE synergy [ ‘sinad3i] n. tO. het due (jut) n. 2A0s MUA RANA adj. HEA, EATON chronic { *krontk } adj. SHEA: MEAG OY credit { ‘kredit } m. (sis (AH: 42, RAE performance | pa'fa:mans jn. UR, RIM Powered by CamScannerWhich is a better place for the aged, home or nursing home? In light of the growing number of senior citizens in many countries, the caring for elderly people is becoming harder to tackle, Some aged people can afford paid nurses and maids to look | after their needs at home, but many others are not so fortunate. To them, a nursing home seems an ideal place. To begin with, staying at a nursing home makes good financial sense. Some state-owned nursing homes are free of charge. Even for those that do require a small admission fee, the cost is | low when you take into consideration the daily expenses incurred when one lives all by oneself. At the nursing home, everything can be purchased at wholesale prices. You don't have to do your own shopping or pay the electricity bill. More importantly, a nursing home can provide professional care for those having trouble looking after themselves. Elderly people are prone to sudden attacks of various diseases. There is no telling when they would require help. If they live alone or even with their partners, there is every likelihood that they won't react effectively enough to an emergency. The stakes are too high to allow for even one mistake. Thus, it is wise to go to a nursing home where you will be monitored and attended to by professionals. An even stronger argument in favor of nursing homes is the sense of community created there. Living alone, the aged usually feel lonely and sad. Even those living with their children often find themselves depressed because of the generation gap. By living in a nursing home, one can meet and talk to people of one’s own age. There is a wealth of shared memory and common interest. They can take their mind off their own troubles and concerns and become part of the community, which ‘means a lot to their mental health. Staying at home is a good choice only for some people. For the vast majority of the senior citizens, nursing homes are ideal places to spend the rest of their lives in. Of course, much needs to bbe done to improve the conditions of the numerous poorly-managed nursing homes. WORDEN: « «© - << = -2- 0 eee eee eee eee doo Ha gemnnsaises tackle (‘tackle 4 RMAF), DE, SR emergency (i'mardsansi) m. HOR, AIR FE AALS maid {meid jn. def argument [ ‘a:gjumant }n. (Pits HIB, HEU, iB fortunate { f2:tfonnt } adj. ie (4 depressed [di'prest ] adj. 109 admission fee AZ 9% generation gap (74) wholesale [‘haulseil) a #38 adj. #2204; (9} community (ka!mjusnoti) m. Zeb, HMMs Rees CRITE AIR hs SEH, be prone to FAO, BF ‘mental health “C38 020 likelihood [ ‘larklihud} n. off, of Met ‘pumerous { ‘nju:maras) adj. AO, HH, TKO Powered by CamScannerIt is said that life is becoming increasingly stresstul for most people. What is the reason of this phenomenon and how could this problem be solved? Most people would say life is improving, expect those in Aftica or living in the throes of regional conflicts. But at the same tisne, life is becoming ever more stressful, leading to ten of thousands of suicides each year. It is high time that we pinpoint the causes and come up with some solutions. Work is a main source of stress for most people, With the unemployment rate running high in even the most affluent countries, job security is becoming less and less guaranteed. To keep their jobs, people are compelled to work longer hours and achieve better performances. Getting ahead in the workplace becomes our priority, to the extent that we think about it all the time and can never really relax or take a break. Even for those with secure jobs, promotions and better salaries are | irresistible, forever coaxing them to try their uttermost. | | The relationship with one’s fellow human being also adds to one’s stress. People are becoming | more isolated nowadays, not only from strangers but even from close relatives and friends, | Everyone is engrossed in his or her own affair with no energy for or interest in what happens to | | other people. Real communication between people is on the decline. As a result, emotions get | bottled up. People are more linked by economic interests than emotional needs. Genuine friendship | becomes hard to find; even marriages are purely based on financial considerations. It seems that we face the world alone every day. No wonder people tend to feel the whole weight of the world on | their shoulders. While the right amount of pressure is often beneficial, the stress experienced by most people is detrimental both physically and mentally. Work and material wealth are far overrated and need to | be put into its proper perspective. In addition, people need to improve their relationship with others around them, be it a colleague, a loved one, or a total stranger by really communicating with and | caring for each other. GOOEY «<< == 220-2222 eg eee : stressful ( ‘stresf] adj. EAE T1045 , MRI MY compel (kam'pel] v. if, i (, LR phenomenon ({1'nominan }n. BL priority (prat‘oriti] n. ARMOR OO, TP EOWA, Ob, Ot throe (rou) nH eR tn the tons of IIE, EHF ineesstible (urt'zustabl) adj. FP ALDLO , BBA regional | 'rizd3an! ] adj. He ATOM, Meet ty uttermost [ 'atamaust } n. 8, MACAU suicide [ ‘sursaid) n. AA coax [kauks } v. OS Pinpoint ( ‘pinpoint | v. A WOREE isolated [ ‘arsalertid } adj AAAS, ROTA Unemployment (‘antm‘ploimant}n. SM, SMe engrossed [in'graust ) adj. HP BUEL ED Aste detrimental (deter ment!) adj. 4105 08 affluent { ‘efluant ) adj Bi th) mentally [ ‘mentali) adv. WML; Wt Powered by CamScannerHappiness is considered important by all people. Why is it hard to define happiness? What 7 are the factors that are necessary to achieve happiness? Upon reading this essay question, I recalled the article learned in Grade Three entitled ‘What Is Happiness’, in which the author presents various interpretations of happiness by different people. | Alas, happiness still defies definition even today. The reasons are quite obvious. Happiness means different things for different people. It is not the same as pure pleasure, which may be brought by eating when you are hungry or taking a rest when you are tired. Happiness is more related with the individual's set of mind. One can be happy while enduring great physical pain | or he may still feel sad even though he is the king. Thus, for a doctor, happiness means curing his | patients; for a scientist, finding the truth; a criminal, getting away with his crime. There is no single | definition, Besides, happiness takes on different meaning as people progress through life. As a child, one regards vacations or holidays as the happiest days. For a grown-up, career success and personal achievement can bring the most happiness. When one gets old, he or she will be the happiest to watch their grand children grow up. It is hard to define something that changes all the time. By and large, all people can be happy. Contrary to common belief, happiness depends very little ‘on material wealth. Rather, it depends on our attitude. If we are content with who we are and what we already have, we can be happy no matter how unlikely it seems according to worldly standards. Unrealistic goals (often unworthy goals) and our failures to achieve them are the ultimate causes for unhappiness. Peace of mind is essential to achieving happiness. factor | ‘faekta) n. BUR, BK contrary to j++ HBR recall (ri'ko:l] v4 (142, lt, ieute attitude (etitjusd ) nH, AiR interpretation [inita:prv‘teifn) n. MAF, WAY worldly ( 'warldli ] adj. HET O9, ttt ey defy (4i'far] ve BUA. MEY, YL ° unworthy [an'wardi) adj. AS(0L18 08 obvious [ ‘pbvias } adj WH SB fy, 52 1 8S 2.04) ultimate ( ‘altumat } adj. RUG), ALITA, HAC criminal { tkrimint Jn, MSU, ALM 2 be essential to Xf 2680 04) definition (sdeft'mifa] n. HX, HEL 62 Powered by CamScannerAdvert not? 9 adversaly affects young people, so it should be strictly limited. Do you agree or Advertising is ubiquitous. Wherever you go, you are likely to see or hear some forms of | advertising, usually for a certain product or service. In fact, some adverts are used to raise public awareness or to educate people. As | see it, most commercial adverts should be placed under strict | control or banned For one thing, advertisements often withhold the truth from the public. In order to sell more products, advertisements are designed with no concern for the truth. Some of them are outrageous lies, while most of them exaggerate the benefits and hide or downplay the drawbacks of a certain product, Consumers can’t see the whole picture, Being given to impulsive actions and inexperienced in worldly affairs, young people are often the first to fall victim to those misleading adverts, For another, most adverts advocate an unhealthy way of life. In most newspaper advertisements or TV commercials people are depicted as leading an exciting and romantic life, Attractive men and women can transform their lives after they used such and such products. But real life is not like that. Daily life is apt to be much simpler and uneventful. As it often happens, young people often get too carried away by the daily onslaught of advertising and become unsatisfied with their lives. They start to try out various products, imitate the trendy lifestyle portrayed in commercials and squander time and money on luxuries. Additionally, advertising adds to the anxicty of the young. Already under lots of pressure, the young are being told all kinds of problems they are to have if they don’t use certain products or services. You are going to lose your attraction to your husband if you don’t use our perfume; you are going to lose your health if you don't take our calcium tablets three times a day. What a bunch of lies! Indeed, it is widely agreed that many so called ‘diseases’ are created by advertisers—they try to find some problems with us at first and then offer the solution with their products. It is nothing more than a tricky business strategy, Although credits should be given to commercial advertisements for informing the public, strict control should be imposed to rid them of the usual mistepresentation of the truth. Adverts must be truthful or banned altogether. CEE wee recess sewn wep ee ened ae secch tibial fas deces adversely (edvaishi) adv. Slide uneventful (,ant'ventfl] adj. #22809, ALY ubiquitous { ju: 'bikwitas }n. 74% cary away i2k:, WU J: PUMA J) adver od'vatt ) mn It onslaught (‘onstost ]n. ait withhold ( wid ‘hould J ve Atle, ASK imitate [ meter } ve UO, 58 outrageous (aut 'rerd3as ] adj. BAL, AME —— commercial (ka'mazf0 n. IMEI ee squander { skwonda } v. Bt exaggerate (1g 'zaedsarent} GAC, 49K anxiety (veg 'zarati) m. tit, #62. drawback { ‘dro:biek } n. Wek perfume ( ‘parfjurm] nok impulsive [1m'palsiv adj Mah ft calcium tablet 45)1 depict (dr'prkt | ve hit, A tricky ('trtki} adj SHO such and such Ht impose [1m'pauz ) ve. sa 47 , 280 be apt to Mas vid (rid) vt GHIIUR, H 25 180 Powered by ( CamScannerMore and more women go out to work. Hence, it is the governments’ responsibility to provide daycare service for the children of working mother, free of charge. To what extent do you agree or disagree? China is one of those countries where women usually work fulltime after marriage. The caring for the children in those families ean sometimes be a problem. But as of today, there has not been any childcare centers providing free service. I see no justification for those centers. There is no point in treating working mothers differently from other workers. Some would say that working mothers are burdened by both the family and the work. But that is something they should sort out for themselves. They can choose to work shorter hours and ask their husbands to help take care of the children. By choosing to work while being a mother, they should be prepared to make extra efforts. After all, their hard work will pay off because working mothers are always looked upon with admiration and respect. Besides, it won't be fair for non-working mothers if their children cannot enjoy the same free service. Mothers should be treated equally no matter whether they work or not. It might be argued that working mothers pay taxes and should therefore enjoy some privileges. But should non tax-payers be denied those benefits? Shouldn't the unemployed receive any moncy from the government? Social welfare should be extended equally to those who are in need, regardless of their tax contribution. | Therefore, I am in favour of providing free child care for all the children, not just those of working mothers, if the government can afford jit. Otherwise, the caring of the children remains to be the responsibility of individual families, | |” : hence (hens adv Hd, Hut, admiration (edma'renfn}n. 10H, OER, OC responsibility [ rspansa'bilati !n, WAL, WLM privilege [Ypravalids }n, $01. 19 01098 justification | dgastifs'kesfn in. AY" WAM, deny [di'nat] v. UA, Ht Ve Wie Mis benefit {"benutut }n Akt, HF burdened { tbadnd J adj. ff 04, 52 social welfare H:22 1044) sort out ik tH, ABLHAM Dt in favour of S19 N88 3 pay off HI BAA otherwise {‘aowarz} adv. IMAI 4 Powered by CamScannerIs it fair that sports professionals earn much more money than people in other important pro- fessions? Give reasons for both sides of the argument and your opinion. It is offen reported that one or another sport star just signed a multi-million dollar contract shooting a TV commercial, Those reports often fill someone with admiration and others with | indignation, "That guy gets millions by kicking a ball!’ you will often hear people say. But is the money eamed really that easily? It is by no means easy money. The astronomical salaries are only enjoyed by a tiny portion of all athletes. The competition is fierce, even brutal, among the professionals. To get ahead one has to undergo years of systematic training and even then one will find himself far from succeeding. For every Olympic champion, there are countless others who tried almost as hard but failed to make their names known. Besides, sport is not a life long career and an athlete's professional life is often shortened by injuries and accidents. One can only maintain his peak performance and salary for a certain period. They do their jobs at the risk of their health and limbs. Profession sport is demanding both physically and mentally. However, it is also argued that professional athletes as a group are paid too much and the | exceptionally high salaries for top athletes cannot be justified. Competition is intense in all Professions. Sports should not be singled out as particularly demanding. Indeed many jobs require | Years of education and training. To become an expert usually requires life-long dedication. But we don't see top police officers, professors or even doctors paid in the millions. In addition, objectively speaking, sport is less important than many other professions. It serves no practical purposes other than providing entertainment. The salary and attention enjoyed by athletes are out of proportion. From my point of views, those sports professionals don't deserve what they get. Undue attention | and importance have been given to sports. I would like to see other more important professions get | more recognition and financial rewards. | MUGEWET--------------- cece ese be lodge « HIM MEUM oT professional { pra'fefanl )n. eae ABE tions (tion ] na —— (Caigjumant } n. Hit, HIE: 1M, demanding (dt'mayndtp; (US)dt'maendig) adj. tt 5} BOR ite : 4, BPR AY shooting { ‘Juztin) n. sith exceptional [1k 'sepfont] adj. (SHY; SFA estronomical [ westra'nomikl ) adj, Be AE dedication [ dedi'kerfn) n DiAK, AL ts objectively [ab'dgektrvi adv. ARK Peron ; ‘oa Jn wa 0 enlertainment [,enta'ternmant }n. MUSK, MERRION athlete [ nia (pra'porfa] nm. tba, $90 brutal ['brustt) ad) ABA, SHO tne [nun] af undergo (.anda'gau) vi #05, ME, RSE recognition [rekag'nifn} n. BEF, ARIA injury [ indgari) n Hh'ly Powered by CamScannerDiscuss the advantages ana aisagvantages ot people traveling abroad to work for a certain period of time. Going abroad to study and work has become the dream of most students in China. In fact, the reason for taking this exam is to meet the admission requirement of most British universities. However, when I take a moment to reflect the prospect of working abroad upon graduation, I see challenges as well as opportunities. For most Chinese, working abroad means a better salary. ‘The average income in China is only one tenth of that enjoyed by employees in most westem countries. We often hear stories that so and so also made millions abroad. Financial consideration is certainly on the mind of those working, overseas. Apart from the financial reward, there is the added benefit of improving one's overall abili cooperating with one’s colleagues on a daily basis, one gets to really understand the people and ,. Westem countries are leading the world in science and management. By mingling and culture, Besides, working experience in a foreign country is often highly valued, at least in China. To put it in a Chinese way, to work abroad is to be gilded. You will be treated as a foreign expert when you return home. In fact, that is why most oversea students choose to advance their career at home. However, it is not without its drawbacks. The separation from family members can be most trying for many people working in a foreign land. Only very few people go abroad with their wives and kids; most of them went by themselves. Having few friends, expatriates often feel lonely and some even suffer nervous breakdown. Besides, immigrant workers are not often treated friendly. The local people sometimes blame unemployment on those workers. Resentment and hostility are not uncommon in countries like France and Japan. It is hard for foreign workers to fit in. They will always be regarded as outsiders. Having said all that, [ still look forward to working abroad, should there be the chance. All the inconveniences are to be put up with because the experience is a rewarding one. Slit - oe ten eee renew ee ee 0s Cod eee Rae hee ne ge ome disadvantage ( disod'varntids) n. AM, RMA MN, GEE n,m A HA. nervous breakdown [ B ] HME A reflect (ri'flekt ] y 2:4, HOME; BAY; BBR; KIL resentment [r1'zentmant } a. Ri, tHe prospect {‘prospekt Jn Hite; MUSK. Mids hostility (ho'stilati) n. A, BAG. ACA, MER, HEL overall { ‘ouvaro:!) adj. “eit, 4 it) at advance [ad'vains] v. Mitts Wis Hut fit in BRA, gilded [ ‘gildid] ad) ett) outsider (,aut 'saida] a 413K % trying [ ‘trang ) adj ESE HY: BUH; % ADAM) ——_ inconvenience (inkan'visnians } n. MIB, A515 08-2 RE expatriate (,eks'pactriot ) ve. i 44199, 182085 18 Powered by CamScannerWaste disposal presents increasing problems, especially in urban areas. What do you think are the causes? Give some suggestion to the government and individuals on how to reduce the amount of rubbish. 1 didn't have a clear idea of how much garbage we produce each day until T saw a landfill on television where truckloads after truckloads of rubbish were dumped each day. If things go on without control, there will be no place for mankind in the future. All the garbage is man-made. The extensive use of dispensable items is the main culprit. Recent decades have scen a ten-fold increase in the amount of waste produced in major cities around China, Fifty percent of that garbage is dispensable items such as plastic bags and food boxes, most of which are not biodegradable. In our quest for convenience, we give no thoughts to environmental friendliness. The problem is compounded by the poor efforts we made at recycling. Many of the things we throw out can be recycled, which not only reduced the amount of rubbish we produce but make sound economic sense. Actually, huge profits could be made by reclaiming waste products. However, many people don't see the importance of recycling or bother to throw a recyclable item to the garbage bin marked ‘recyclable’. Lastly, rapid population growth in urban areas is also responsible for the increase of garbage. Each year, millions of immigrant workers from rural areas swarm into big cities in search of work. Not regarding the city as their home, they often have no qualm doing some damage to the environment by throwing rubbish everywhere, which often made garbage collection and disposal impossible. Consequently, some garbage is left unattended for months. Measures can and should be taken to address this issue. People should be educated to increase their environmental awareness. Incentives should be given by the government to encourage citizens to reduce the use of disposable items and recycle as much as possible. If possible, more factories and companies should move to the countryside to prevent the influx of immigrant workers to the cities. While these may cause some inconveniences, we will be amply rewarded with a better environment. MODWEHEE} --------------- Be ee oe eee eeu unseen ae disposal (di'spauzl] n. SB, Sb, Ait compound [kam 'paund)} v. (+P, (Bt present (pri'zent ] vt Bil, AR profit ‘profit )n. Ai, BRE, 108 individual [nds ‘vidguat jn. A, 74 adj. 4 reclaim (r(1)'kle(1)m) ve. SORWE, Ble sith, amar) recycle (riz saikl] », GEMAHIS, ALAA n Pict, MONCH AL truckload [ ‘traklaud } . --ERF Hit immigrant [ migrant] 0. HEE, (FER landfill (aendfit)}n. $99 swarm into HHA dispensable (di'spensabl) adj. AMG; — rural [ ruar(9)1} adj. #F09, HIDE thie qual (kwa:m; kwoim ] a, BEA, “S18. decade ( ‘dekerd | m4, + consequently (‘konstkwantli} adv. Sif, Bat Diodepradable (,baroudi 'greidabl] adj 4AM unattended (.ana'tend(1)d) adj. ARMED: AA DERE BEY Smtr. eR fa ey influx ( \(1)nflaks} nA. Powered by CamScannerStatistics show that cities are increasing in size. What do you think are the causes and pos- sible consequences? Most cities are expanding in terms of population and land area. City residents “ze daily reminded of this growth by the erection of new high-rise buildings and the extended bus routes. Generally a good thing, the expansion of a city is not often welcomed The influx of immigrant workers is the biggest reason behind city expansion. Lured by the | prospect of employment and a better life in big cities, people from poorer regions come in millions. In order to accommodate an increasing number of people, cities are forced to expand. In addition, the expansion is also necessitated and fuelled by ra; economic growth. Most cities are also centers for trade and industry, the development of which requires the use of land. Vast stretches of Iand has to be used to improve the infrastructure. ‘This kind of growth may lead to dire consequences. Population growth almost invariably causes traffic congestion. The building of new roads often lags far behind the increase in the number of cars and city dwellers. As a result, people can be trapped in cars for up to an hour during rush hours. Worse still, a huge population often puts too much pressure on city’s infrastructure. Many newly arrived immigrant workers live in appalling conditions, sharing a room with four or five people. The local people also experience a decline in public service because it was designed only for a certain number of people. Last but not least, urban sprawl often causes severe environmental damage. Trees, fields and even villages have to be sacrificed because of the unrelenting pace of urban sprawl. The only defensive against it is a balanced development of all regions, both urban and rural. BEE et Sees DeLee aebiaea senlasa steel ‘expand (1k ‘spaend ) ot. 79K vi. HIF s BLM prospect [ 'prospekt ] n. RISK: fii: WAS extend (1k'stend v. If fe, KEM ‘accommodate [>'komadert } v. 24% erection {1'rekfn jm BSL, S62: MERA necessitate (na'sesitest ] v. BLE high-rise ad). (SBR MAIZE, MARA dire { 'dara(r)) adj. FHA resident { ‘rez(1)dant ) n MER decline [d1'klain ] v. F AF influx ('C)nflaks) nA unrelenting (.antrtentp ) adj. S76 10 169 ure Nua) v. ie Powered by CamScanner‘There are more and more cars in cities. Hence, pedestrians and cyclists are endangered by heavy traffic. Gardens and streets give way to car parks and highways. How can city planners satisfy all people's needs? Each day tens of thousands of people die from traffic accidents in cities worldwide, a | regrettable and wasteful loss of human lives. With cars increasing daily, new roads and parking lots | are forever taking the place of gardens and streets. Careful planning and necessary measures can best serve the interest of all people. A well-developed public transport system is the ultimate way to reduce the number of cars on the road, Extensive and efficient subway systems and bus services could provide cheap and comfortable drives for everyone even in rush hours, vastly reducing the total number of cars on the road, Besides, environmental damages are also kept at the minimum, for it is the most energy-efficient method to convey huge numbers of people from place to place. In addition, there is often room for improvernent when it comes to city planning. Better planning could make the best use of existing roads without further encroachment on the already scarce parks, gardens or squares. For instance, more underground car parks and overpasses should be built in order to reserve the ground for trees and gardens. Lastly, more traffic wardens should be posted and traffic lights set up so as to regulate the flow of traffic, the result of which could be a decrease in the number of traffic incidents because most accidents occur when the drivers decide to take chances as there is no policeman around. Pedestrians also need to be reminded to observe traffic rules by keeping to pavements and sidewalks. | choose to give up a little bit of their convenience for the sake of others. Harmony can only be | | Most of the human loss and property damage caused by traffic accidents are avoidable if people achieved by balancing the needs of all people. tn . Abd ee eh since eeesereen aig’ etetes reduce (1(1)'djurs] v. we seare [skea(r)] adj. Sk), (ALM): MATE Ultimate {Yaltimat ] adj, UFC, OE; WA) ‘overpass ( ‘suvapa:s) nM minimum | 'minimam } adj. J/)s(HL regulate { ‘regjule(1)t] ve. Wy, HA convey (kan ver] v iz pavement {!pe(x)vmant } nm Atif encroachment [in'kroutfmant | n {th; (A property [“propati} n y= Powered by ( CamScanner