1 20246 Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions:Suppose your university is seeking students opinions on whether university libraries should be opento the public.You are now to write an essay to express your view.You will have 30 minutes for the task.You shouldwrite at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.2 Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)Section A Directions:In this section,you will hear three news reports.At the end of each news report,you will hear two orthree questions.Both the news report and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,youmust choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letteron Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1.A)Because of the smoke and heat damage.B)Because of the collapse of the three-story building.C)Due to a fire alarm in their apartments.D)Due to the water used to extinguish the flames.2.A)Helping search for the suspect of the crime.B)Rescuing the businessmen trapped in the building.C)Checking town records for the property developer.D)Investigating the cause of the incident.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3.A)It plays a less important role in ones health than nutrient intake.B)It impacts peoples health to a lesser degree than sun exposure.C)It is associated with peoples mental health conditions.D)It is linked with older adults symptoms of depression.4.A)It was indefinite.B)It was systematic.C)It was straightforward.D)It was insignificant.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5.A)It has helped solveseveral murder cases.B)It has become a star police dog in Beijing.C)It has surpassed its mother in performance.D)It has done better than naturally bon dogs.6.A)To speed up investigation into criminal cases.B)To test the feasibility of cloning technology.C)To cut down training expenses.D)To reduce their training time.3 7.A)Cloning is too complicated a process.B)The technology is yet to be accepted.C)Cloning is ethically controversial.D)The technology is too expensive.Section B Directions:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you will hear fourquestions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8.A)He read it somewhere online.B)He heard about it from a coworker.C)He read an article reviewing it.D)He watched a TV series based on it.9.A)His publications.B)His first book.C)His address.D)His name.10.A)Collect a lot more data.B)Relax a bit less often.C)Clarify many new concepts.D)Read more reference books.11.A)Find out the shows most interesting episodes.B)Watch the series together with the woman.C)Get an e-copy of the book to read.D)Check to see when the show starts.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)To check the prices of his farm produce.B)To ask the way to the Newcastle City Hall.C)To inquire about the vegetarian food festival.D)To seek the mans help with her work on the farm.13.A)Bakers.B)Vendors.C)Vegetarians.4 D)Organisers.14.A)The issuing of certificates to vendors.B)The completion of the baking task.C)The festival they are oganising.D)The deadline for application.15.A)The closing date of submission.B)The website of his company.C)The details of the ceremony.D)The organisers address.Section C Directions:In this section,you will hear three passages.At the end of each passage,you will hear three or fourquestions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a question,you mustchoose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16.A)Most scenic sites have been closed.B)Access to official camp sites is limited.C)Health experts advise going outdoors.D)People have more time during the summer.17.A)It is strongly opposed by nearby residents.B)It leads to much waste of public money.C)It has caused environmental concerns.D)It has created conflicts among campers.18.A)Look for open land in Scotland.B)Leave no trace of their camping.C)Avoid getting close to wilderness.D)Ask for permission from authorities.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19.A)They outcompete mythical creatures.B)They usually mind their own business.C)They truly exist in the Amazon region.D)They resemble alarmingly large snakes.20.A)Scar tissue from dolphins fighting.B)Skin infection from water pollution.5 C)Unhealed wounds from snake bites.D)Swimming along in seasonal floods.21.A)It has been shrinking at an ast。