题目内容
【题目】书面表达
按要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。
现今的社会竞争十分激烈， 因此必须掌握一些技能以增加自己成功的机会。请你以“My View on an Important Skill to Succeed”为题，写一份演讲稿发表你的观点。
【写作内容】
1. 用30词左右陈述你对An Important Skill to Succeed的理解；
2. 用2-3个理由或论据支撑你的观点。
【写作要求】
1. 发表观点时必须提供理由或论据；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3. 短文中已给出的部分不计入总次数。
【评分标准】
内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。
My View on an Important Skill to Succeed
Ladies and gentlemen,
The society today is a very competitive place. Therefore, it is necessary to develop some skills to increase one’s chances of success.
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That’s all, thank you.
【答案】
My View on an Important Skill to Succeed
Ladies and gentlemen,
The society today is a very competitive place. Therefore, it is necessary to develop some skills to increase one’s chances of success.
Many skills, for example, leadership, a second language, and technical skills such as computer programming, are very useful today. However, I believe that the most skill is the skill to communicate well with others.
In today’s society we have to work cooperatively with others. A good communicator finds it easier to put forth his ideas clearly, thus there will be fewer misunderstandings, which can lead to bad feelings as well a lost time and effort. In addition, a person with good communication skills is a good mediator and negotiator, who can play a valuable role in resolving disputes and enhancing cooperation. Finally, with good communication skills, it is easier to persuade others to accept your point of view. Having your views and plans approved of by others is a vital step on the way to success.
For all the above reasons, it is my belief that strong communication skills are the most important to have and a skillful communicator will always be in high demand.
That’s all, thank you.
【解析】
这是一篇开放式的演讲稿写作。首先需要对演讲的主题以30词左右的概括，再用120词左右的内容来支撑自己的观点即阐述理由，用所给信息量较少故写作有一定的困难。作文要求书写规范，不出现拼写错误和标点错误；正确使用语法知识；注意作文的连贯性，注意连接词的恰当使用；多使用高级词汇、重要句型，来提高作文的档次。
听力文本部分
Text 1
W: The construction in front of our building has been going on for about two months now, and it’s driving me crazy! Plus, there’s no reason they need to start at seven o’clock in the morning.
M: True enough. Let’s span>see what we can do about it. I’ll talk to them first thing in the morning.
Text 2
W: John, you’ve been to Asia before, right?
M: Sure, lots of times. Are you thinking of taking a trip there?
W: Maybe. What places would you recommend?
Text 3
W: How is your book coming, Jason?
M: Uh, it’s okay. I talked to some soldiers about their experiences in the war. Now, I just have to organize my information and expand on their stories.
Text 4
W: Did you hear that John passed the Step One United States Medical Licensing Examination?
M: Finally! It’s about time!
W: Yeah, he’s really happy. He invited us out for drinks tonight.
Text 5
M: Could you get onto the couch and lie on your back, please? Now, I am going to take your left leg and see how far you can raise it. Keep the knee straight. Does that hurt at all?
W: Yes, just a little.
M: Let me just call Dr. Bronson.
Text 6
W: Are you going to vote on whether or not to close the cafeteria?
M: Yeah. I was going to vote this afternoon after my history class.
W: Which option are you going to vote for?
M: I’m going to vote to close the cafeteria and open a barbecue grill on campus.
W: You think those kinds of places are better than the cafeteria in the Student Center?
M: Sure. I like variety. So, the more food choices to select from, the better! I don’t like the food in the cafeteria. It’s too much like the food in my high school cafeteria.
W: I don’t think the cafeteria food is that bad.
M: Another reason I don’t like the cafeteria is that it’s always so crowded. I can never find a place to park my bike during lunch.
Text 7
W: Excuse me, is this the baggage claim area from AM 231?
M: Yes, can I help you?
W: Well, this is my baggage claim tag. But I still can’t find my checked baggage.
M: Don’t worry. I am sure it will come in a minute. The baggage checked in the first would come out later, for the porters put it in the airplane earlier than others.
W: Thank you, but I am a little worried.
M: How many pieces of luggage do you have? Can you describe them?
W: I have two suitcases and one bag. One is a large dark blue leather suitcase. Another one is a medium gray leather suitcase. Also, I have a light brown small bag. All of them have my name tag on them.
Text 8
W: Hello, can I speak to Sam?
M: This is Sam speaking.
W: Sam, this is Jane. Could you review the results of the survey on sporting activities again? We need to plan out our proposal for this Friday’s business meeting.
M: Sure, Jane. I’ve summarized the results, broken down by consumer age groups and sporting activities. The survey was carried out among 550 men and women between the ages of 18 and 55, and the results have been organized in terms of the following age groups: 18 to 26, 27 to 35, 36 to 45, and 46 to 55. According to the results, the most active group is the 18-to-26 group, followed by people 36 to 45 years old.
W: Okay.
M: As far as particular sports are concerned, people in these two groups reported jogging as their favorite recreational sport, followed by skiing, tennis, swimming, and cycling.
W: And what about these groups broken down by sex?
M: Oh, Jane thanks for bringing that up. Men appear to be slightly more active than women in the 18-to-26-year-old age group, but women seem more active in the other three groups.
W: Hmm. Based on what you have said, I think we should consider targeting the 18-to-26-year-old age group in the future.
M: I agree with you.
Text 9
M: I heard from my friend that you have a lot of classic guitars here. I love guitars, and I am a big music fan. Do you think that you could show me some of your more special pieces?
W: Sure! We have a large number of old guitars. Most of them are Fenders, and almost all of them were guitars that the great guitar players liked to use. For example, we have the guitar that Jimi Hendrix played in the 1970s
M: Jimi Hendrix was okay, but I’m really more of a Jimmy Page fan. Do you have any of his old guitars?
W: Yes, we do. We have the Fender that he played at his famous 1975 show in Chicago. It’s priced a little higher than our other guitars, though, because he signed the back of it.
M: Wow. That is absolutely amazing. There’s no price you can put on something like that. A real fan would pay anything just to have that.
W: Well, would you like to take it home, sir?
M: Not this time, thank you. I came by your shop because I was curious about your classic guitars. But now that I am here, I think I will buy a small guitar for my nephew to learn to play. Do you have anything like that here?
W: Certainly, I’ll be happy to show you that now, if you’d like. If you ever have any other questions about our collection of classic guitars, please feel free to visit our website or come by the shop any time.
Text 10
W: Dr. Wallace, could you tell me something about health insurance in America, please?
M: Certainly. Most universities and colleges in the United States have a health insurance plan for international students. It generally costs around $300 a year now. You may think it is a waste of money, but if you have even a small medical problem, the insurance will help you to pay the bills. So, you should take out a medical insurance policy when you arrive at the university. I am sure the International Students Office will help you with that. Private doctors are the standard form of medical care in America, but there are also college clinics, public and private clinics, etc. The quality of medical care can be very different at these different places, sospan> it would be better if you ask an American friend for advice before going to see a doctor. Before you leave China, I suggest you have a check-up. If there is something wrong, you can have it taken care of in your own country. Don’t forget to take your personal and family health records abroad with you. They provide important and useful information if you need to go to the hospital. But remember to take good care of yourself. Don’t work too hard.
