29. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of this text?
[A] The moral decaying deserves more research by sociologists.
[B] Marriage break-up stems from sex inequalities.
[C] Husband and wife have different expectations from their marriage.
[D] Conversational patterns between man and wife are different.
47. Directions:
Suppose you won a translation contest and your friend, Jack, wrote an email to congratulate you and ask for advice on translation. Write him a reply to
1)thank him, and
2) give your advice.
You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.
Do not use your own name. Use "Li Ming" instead
Do not write your address. (10 points)
30. In the following part immediately after this text, the author will most probably focus on ___
[A] a vivid account of the new book Divorce Talk
[B] a detailed description of the stereotypical cartoon
[C] other possible reasons for a high divorce rate in the U.S.
[D] a brief introduction to the political scientist Andrew Hacker
48. Directions:
Write an essay based on the chart below. In your writing, you should
1) interpret the chart, and
2) give your comments.
You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)
31. According to Dr. Curtis, habits like hand washing with soap ___
[A] should be further cultivated
[B] should be changed gradually
[C] are deeply rooted in history
[D] are basically private concerns
47. Directions:
Suppose you are invited by Professor Williams to give a presentation about
Chinese culture to a group ofinternational students. Write a reply to
1) accept the invitation, and
2) introduce the key points of your presentation.
You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.
Do not use your own name. Use "Li Ming" instead
Do not write your address. (10 points)
32. Bottled water, chewing gum and skin moisturizers are mentioned in Paragraph 5 so as to ---
[A] reveal their impact on people's habits
[B] show the urgent need of daily necessities
[C] indicate their effect on people's buying power
[D] manifest the significant role of good habits
48. Directions:
Write an essay based on the chart below. In your writing, you should
1) interpret the chart, and
2) give your comments.
You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)
33. Which of the following does NOT belong to products that help create people's habits?
[A] Tide.
[B] Crest.
[C] Colgate.
[D] Unilever.
47. Directions:
Suppose you have to cancel your travel plan and will not be able to visit
Professor Smith. Write him an email to
1) apologize and explain the situation, and
2) suggest a future meeting.
You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.
Do not use your own name. Use "Li Ming" instead
Do not write your address. (10 points)
