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1．1）Students differ about whether they should have their future mapped out when they are still at university. Some think they should have a definite goal and detailed plan, so as to brace themselves for any challenges, whereas some others think they don’t have to think much about the future, because future is full of uncertainties. 2）After a very careful check-up, the scientist was told he got cancer. Although he knew that his life was ticking away, in stead of complaining about the fate, the scientist decided to make the best of the remaining days, and speed up the research project he and his colleagues initiated, and have a shot at completing it ahead of schedule. 2．1）At the railway station, an old man told me his experience in the Liberation War, the fighting stories of which were of great fascination to me. Then he got up on the train and it roared past me. But the stories were so real and definite that I greatly marveled at the courageous deeds of those war heroes. 2）Effective environmental policy might bring about a good environment, as well as reducing energy consumption. Looking back on the recent history of this region, we find, to our pleasant surprise, that not much exception has been taken to the environmental policy imposed by the local government, and the policy has also raised the environmental awareness of the local residents and prompted them to save energy as possible as they could. 3．1） As the wedding ceremony was approaching, Susan had become quite anxious. She could not pin down what exactly was troubling her. After a long talk with her close friend Kate, she realized that, although she was 28 years old, she was not emotionally mature enough to be ready for marriage and she was not sure whether the marriage would guarantee her a happy family life. 2）She knew that Chinese students had a way of shying away from revealing their feelings or opinions, due not merely to their lack of confidence in spoken English, but to their belief in the virtue of modesty. So she specially conceived a couple of simple topics and encouraged/engaged them in the discussion, in order that they might become more confident and closer with each other. 4．1）We couldn’t make of their proposal at all, because it’s no easy job for us to come to grips with their perspective. It was a safe bet that we were as much baffled about their way of thinking as they were about ours. I think we need to arrange a meeting to clear up misunderstandings and to remove the barriers on the way. 2）From a biography written by one of his former colleagues who had worked with him for more than two decades, it is not difficult to conclude that what he represented was nothing if not the elite class of the country in the wake of World War II, who were rather conservative in terms of religious and political views. 5．1）This young man liked reading detective stories. After finished reading Holmes’ stories, he thought he had known the detective’s skills inside out and started to investigate a case of robbery. After a couple weeks of close investigation, he tracked down three suspects, who turned out to be abroad when the robbery took place. 2）In this book, we do find some differences between the two cultures. But instead of dwelling on the differences, the author presents lengthy discussions on things they have in common, of which their loyalty to work are most thoroughly touched upon. 6．1）People are quite puzzled about the fact that he has stuck with the same job for 30 years when most people of his age have changed at least four or five jobs. Maybe for him there is no point in changing jobs for a higher pay or for the thrill of experiencing something new. The only thing that matters, in his point of view, is stability. 2）Most members of the association believe that they need to lobby as hard as possible to make sure that the plan will be approved by the government. It’s essential to win over some of the naysayers among the policy makers. Tough though it will be, they have made up their mind to make utmost efforts. 7. 1)The media doubt whether the two consecutive tragedies were independent of each other, and are dissatisfied with the fact that the President was not responsive enough. When it comes to his competence in running the government, the media have long lost their trust, if only he could do well in his subsequent term. 2) Keep remembering that do not humiliate your children because they don’t gain good grades, as their memory of the humiliation will haunt them for a long time, turn them off from learning at an early age and prevent them from gaining positive attitude towards life. The development of children can be sustained only when parents identify the strengths in their children and encourage them from time to time. Your essay should be no less than 150 words. Remember to write neatly. ⅠWrite a short essay describing a rite of passage in China, including the following points: 1. What is the event, and where does it take place 2. In what way can it be seen as a rite of passage 3. Who takes part in it 4. What happens afterwards Ⅱ Write a short passage about an important person in your childhood. Think about: 1. Who do you want to write about and what was your relationship 2. How often did you see him or her and where 3. Why was he or she important 4. How did he or she help you 5. What was the most important thing about him or her that you remember 6. What feelings do you have about the person Ⅲ Write a short essay of disappearing jobs in China. Make sure you include examples. Ⅳ Write a short passage about heroes in the Chinese tradition. You can write about mythology, literature, or real life (such as unsung hero). Include quotations where you can. Ⅴ Write a short passage about the role of numbers and mathematics in Chinese culture. Think about: 1. The history of mathematics and mathematicians 2. numbers in popular culture 3. the importance of mathematics in everyday life 4. lucky and unlucky numbers 5. the role of mathematics in the Chinese education system 本文来源：https://www.wddqw.com/doc/754414411511cc7931b765ce05087632311274db.html