47.A.population B.research C.opinion D.situation
Section C (12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage
by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
All
countries have a different business culture. Singapore is considered to be one
of the best place in the world to work because of 48. particular work
culture.
Generally
speaking, the work culture of Singapore
is a mix of Asian and Western influences. The government of Singapore allows various cultures
to grow together 49. harmony.
Like in many other
countries, in Singapore,
the “face” plays an important role. People wouldn’t do anything 50. would make them
or their families or friends disrespected in the society. Keeping a good image
in all aspects of 51.
is important to one’s success. It’s associated with having a good
character and good personal qualities. This is 52. people don’t say “no”
or “I can’t” directly, but reply that “I’ll try” or “I’ll let you know”.
Work
culture in Singapore
is quite flexible as to white-collar jobs. They work 8 to 9 hours a day, 5 days
a week. Professional jobs don’t require you to work overtime, 53. if it is so, you’re paid 1.5
times the basic hourly rate.
If
you love being in an advanced country 54. different
nationalities and learning new cultures, then Singapore is 55.
place to work and live in!
Part III Reading comprehension (30 marks)
Directions: Read the following three
passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished
statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.
Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the
passage.
A
BIG
DAY: New Canadian citizen Pemelika Fiaui poses with his son Tyler, 4, outside
of The Playhouse on Tuesday.
The
ceremony marked the end of a five-year journey for Pemelika Fiaui of Western Samoa.
Fiaui,
a 6'4", 240-pound member of local rugby team Black Spruce, said the day
was emotional.
"I
was really happy to get my citizenship today; it was a long process," he
said. "I couldn't have done this without the support of my wife, my
in-laws and my two kids, who have been so supportive of me."
Fiaui,
a firefighter by trade, arrived in New Brunswick
in 2003 and found work with the parks and trails department with the City of Fredericton. He became
involved with the local rugby scene, and for the past three years is back in
his chosen field as a relief firefighter with the Fredericton Fire Department.
"I've
met so many great people since I've been in Fredericton, and this is a very special day
for me and my family. I'm happy to be a Canadian, but I'm also glad that I
still hold dual citizenship in Western
Samoa as well."
The
citizenship ceremony was overseen by a number of dignitaries(政府要员), including Lt.-Gov.
Hermenegilde Chiasson, MP Andy Scott, Mayor Brad Woodside and John Barrett,
director of operations for Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Chiasson
joked by welcoming the new Canadians "to the country that invented ice
skates, maple syrup and the case of beer with the built-in handle."
The
day was also special for Jean-Jacques Tshimenga, his wife Sarah, and their
three children, formerly of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
"Canada
Day is the day to celebrate the independence and freedom that we have in this
country," he said.