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　　Part I Writing (30minutes)

　　Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay .Suppose you are two options upon graduation: one is to take a job in a company and the other to go to a graduate school. You are to make a choice between the two. Write an essay to explain the reasons for your choice. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.

　　Much controversy has been aroused about whether the students should find a job or start their own business after graduation. Taking a look around, we can find that some graduates bustle around job markets, while others choose to run a shop on TMall. However, I prefer the former choice.

　　From my perspective, there are good reasons to find a job in the first several years after their graduation. First and foremost, if a graduate intends to accumulate working experience and learn from the seniors, it is advisable for him to find a job. It is an undeniable fact that the theoretical knowledge will provide the graduates with the ability to consider things comprehensively, however, only under the integration with practice can the rigid knowledge be useful for their future development. Inevitably, doing something small is the premise of undertaking something great. Take Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and taobao, for example. He also finds some jobs before establishing his own career, laying a solid foundation for his later success.

　　Consequently, it is of great necessity to find a job after graduation. I firmly believe that it will continue to bring about more returns to our life and future.

　　(太原新东方郑丽)

　　Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)

　　Section A

　　1. Why did John move out of the castle?

　　C. It was dangerous to live in.

　　2. What happened in Scotland last Wednesday?

　　A. A storm.

　　3. What does the news reporter say about the miners?

　　D. They were strapped in an underground elevator.

　　4. What did the rescue team do?

　　B. They sent supplies to keep the miners warm.

　　5. What is the US postal service planning to do?

　　C. Close some of its post office.

　　6. What measure has been planned to save costs?

　　D. Stopping mail delivery on Saturdays.

　　7. What will happen when the proposed measure comes into effect?

　　D. Many post office staff will lose their jobs.

　　Section B

　　8. What will happen to the press operator who is late for work according to the woman?

　　A. He will lose part of his pay.

　　9. What does the man say about John who stands by the time clock?

　　B. He is a trustworthy guy.

　　10. Why does the man suggest the woman see the worker who was late?

　　C. She is better at handling such matters.

　　11. What does the woman say about Jack Green?

　　A. He is always trying to stir up trouble.

　　12. What do foreigners generally think of British People according to the woman?

　　B. Reserved.

　　13. What may British people typically do on a train according to the man?

　　C. They stay quiet.

　　14. What does the man say about the Italian woman working in Manchester?

　　B. She was never invited to a colleague’s home.

　　15. Why do British people prefer houses to flats?

　　D. Houses provide more privacy.