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Unit 8 The e-world is all around us!

Score: Time: 40’

PartI. Listening Comprehension

Direction: This part is to test your listening ability. It consists of 4 sections.

Section A (4 points)

Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 4

recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be

spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer

from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.

1. A. Thanks a lot. B. Yes, please.

C. Yes, I can. D. You’re welcome.

2. A. I’m not sure. B. It’s incredible.

C. Not at all. D. Not yet.

3. A. Speaking. . B. I hope you can.

C. Sorry, you can. D. I’d love to.

4. A. That’s OK. B. It’s good. C. I’m sorry. D. Yes, I think so.

Section B (4 points)

Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There

are 2 recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both

the dialogues and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you

should decide on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.

5. A. He worked overnight. B. He talked with his mother for a long time.

C. He chatted with friends online overnight. D. He was sleepless last night.

6. A. He likes talking with friends face to face. B. He doesn’t like chatting online.

C. He doesn’t use internet. D. He doesn’t know how to chat online.

Section C (4 points)

Directions: In this section, you will hear a conversation. After the conversation, there

are 2 recorded questions. Both the conversation and questions will be spoken two

times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4

choices marked A, B, C and D.

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7. A. By pressing the green button. B. By pressing the yellow button.

C. By pressing the blue button. D. By pressing the red button.

8. A. 10 dollars. B. 20 dollars. C. 30 dollars. D. 40 dollars.

Section D (8 points)

Directions: In this section, you will hear a recorded short passage. Listen to the

passage and fill in each blank IN NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. The passage

will be read three times.

The world has been changed through the use of (9) _________. E-commerce is

the fastest growing business and one that has changed the way people use their

money.

Once, people could only go to (10) ____________, large and small, to purchase

products. Today, people can (11) ___________ the best price anywhere and at any

time using the internet. The advantage is that it is (12) __________ and easy.

Part II. Vocabulary & Structure

Directions: This part is to test your ability to construct correct and meaningful

sentences. It consists of 2 sections.

Section A (10 points)

Directions: In this section, there are 5 incomplete sentences. You are required to

complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the 4

choices marked A, B, C and D.

13. Sorry, the manager is _______ at an important meeting now. He can’t talk with

you.

A. occupy B. occupies C. occupied D. occupying

14. When I came in the room, he was engaged _______ making the model airplane.

A. in B. at C. to D. with

15. _______ my carelessness, the machine doesn’t work again.

A. Due in B. Due to C. Due at D. Due of

16. He says that he will not ________ computer games any longer.

A. addict to B. addict by C. be addicted to D. be addicted by

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17. ________ text messages allows us to exchange ideas more quickly.

A. Send B. Sends C. Sent D. Sending

Section B (15 points)

Directions: There are 5 incomplete statements here. Fill in each blank with the

proper form of the words given in the brackets.

18. The overuse of e-tech can ______(less) our chance of speaking with real friends.

19. Part of my job is to maintain good ________(relation) with our suppliers.

20. WeChat helps us get in touch with each other more ________ (convenient).

21. His ______ (face)expression said that he was angry.

22. The football match we watched last night was ________(amaze).

Part III. Reading Comprehension

Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. You will find 2 tasks for you to

fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are

instructed.

Task 1 (10 points)

Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or

unfinished statements. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A,

B, C and D. You should make the correct choice.

As we become more advanced in the way we use computer, many universities

throughout Western countries and elsewhere have begun to offer classes online. Upon

completing an online class, a person can receive credit for their education and can

graduate from a university without having to sit in on classes.

Research has found out those students who have classes online have a greater

desire to learn. Students who are taking online classes have argued that they could

receive the same information as a person sitting in class. They believe that people who

are unable to attend classes have the chance of learning and gaining a high degree

online. Statistics show that 50 percent of students taking classes online are smarter and

able to cope with the demands of professors. Out of this 50 percent, 48 percent receive

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a degree online that is awarded to them by the accredited university. 37% of these

individuals have found good jobs with high salaries because of their online classes.

Thus, taking classes online serves as an advantage to students who cannot attend

regular classes.

However, it is also the case that educators are opposed to students taking classes

on the Internet. Educators believe that using the Internet is an important aspect of

learning; however the Internet should be secondary to the classroom. If a student were

just to sit in front of the computer typing, reading, etc., one could not express himself

or herself fully to a teacher because the teacher cannot see the students’ faces or hear

their voice. Facial expressions as well as verbal speech are important to learning.

Without enough interaction between teachers and students, sometimes it may be

difficult for students to understand what is being taught on the online classes.

Something would be lost.

23. According to the passage, who have begun to offer classes online?

A. Many companies B. Many universities

C. Training schools D. Government

24. What opportunities do online classes offer to those who are unable to attend

classes?

A. The chance of learning and gaining a high degree online

B. The chance of getting training and education

C. The chance of studying and earning money.

D. The chance of working abroad.

25. How many students taking classes online are able to cope with the demands of

professors?

A. 50%. B. 48%. C. 37%. D. 13%.

26. What are educators’ opinion about Internet and classroom?

A. Internet is more important than classroom.

B. Internet is as important as classroom.

C. Internet is less important than classroom.

D. Internet can take the place of classroom.

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27. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. How to have an online class. B. Online classes are totally bad.

C. Online classes are helpful. D. The advantage and disadvantage of online classes.

Task 2 (10 points)

Directions: The following is a passage about using Internet safely. How to use

Internet safely especially for children and teenagers? The following tips might be

useful. After reading it, you are required to answer the following questions.

Personal Information.

Don’t give out personal information without your parents’ permission. This

means you should not share your last name, home address, school name, or telephone

number. Remember, just because someone asks for information about you does not

mean you have to tell them anything about yourself!

Screen Name.

When creating your screen name, do not include personal information like your

last name or date of birth.

Passwords.

Don’t share your password with anyone but your parents. When you use a public

computer, make sure you log out of the accounts before leaving the terminal.

Photos.

Don’t post photos or videos online without getting your parents’ permission.

Online Friends.

Don’t agree to meet an online friend unless you have your parents’ permission.

Unfortunately, sometimes people pretend to be people they aren’t. Remember that not

everything you read online is true.

Online Ads.

Don’t buy anything online without talking to your parents first. Some ads may

try to trick you by offering free things or telling you that you have won something as

a way of collecting your personal information.

Downloading.

Talk to your parents before you open an email attachment or download software.

Attachments sometimes contain viruses. Never open an attachment from someone you

don’t know.

Social Networking.

Many social networking websites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Second Life and

MySpace) and blog hosting websites have minimum age requirements to signup.

These requirements are there to protect you!

28. What can’t be shared on Internet?

___________________________________________________________

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29. What should you do after using a public computer?

___________________________________________________________

30. Why should not you meet with online friends freely?

___________________________________________________________

31. Are online ads totally safe?

___________________________________________________________

32. Why do many social networking websites set minimum age requirements to

signup?

___________________________________________________________

Part IV. Translation (15 points)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. Each of

the two sentences is followed by three choices of suggested translation marked A, B

and C. Make the best choice. For the paragraph numbered 35, write your translation

in the corresponding space.

33. Many young people use mobile phones while having dinner with their families.

A. 许多年轻人在和家人吃饭的时候玩儿手机。

B. 许多年轻人边吃饭边玩儿手机。

C. 许多年轻人使用手机当他们和家人做饭的时候。

34. WeChat does indeed allow us to exchange ideas with friends more conveniently.

A. 微信真的让我们去和朋友们方便地交流想法。

B. 微信允许我们和朋友们方便地交换想法。

C. 微信确实让我们可以更加方便地我朋友们交流想法。

35. Information technology is changing our way of communication and problem

solving. In daily life we can chat with our friends online instead of walking out for

meeting in person. Without face-to-face and personal talking, we are still able to

communicate with each other well and keep in touch.

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Part V. Writing (20 points)

Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You’re required to

go to people according to the following situations.

Situation 1: John likes surfing online. When he finds interesting and fresh websites

which he has never entered before, he would sing up for it quickly.

Situation 2: Jenny like playing computer games, which lets her meet many friends

online. One day, a friend online ask for meeting with her in person.

Situation 3: Tom like sharing his life on his WeChat. He takes photos everywhere,

especially when he finds interesting places or activities. For instance, when he is

watching a classic music concert, he is likely to take pictures with his smartphone

constantly while the musicians are playing.

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Unit 8 The e-world is all around us!

Key

Part I. Listening Comprehension

Section A

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D

Section B

5. C 6. A

Section C

7. D 8. B

Section D

9. the Internet 10. department stores 11. research for 12. convenient

Part II. Vocabulary & Structure

Section A

13. C 14. A 15. B 16. C 17. D

Section B

18. lessen 19. relationships 20. conveniently 21. facial 22. amazing

Part III. Reading Comprehension

Task 1

23. B 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. D

Task 2

28. You should not share personal information, such as your last name, home address,

school name, or telephone number.

29. Make sure you log out of the accounts before leaving the terminal.

30. Because sometimes people pretend to be people they aren’t. Not everything you

read online is true.

31. No. Some ads may try to trick you to collect your personal information.

32. These requirements are set to protect children and teenagers.

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Part IV. Translation

33. A 34. C

35. 信息技术正在改变着我们的交流方式和解决问题的方式。在日常生活中，我们可以和朋友们在网上聊天而不不出门见面。没有面对面的交流，我们也可以彼此进行沟通并保持联系。

Part V. Writing

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Unit 8 The e-world is all around us!

Section A

Directions: This section is to test your ability to give proper responses. There are 4

recorded questions in it. After each question, there is a pause. The questions will be

spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer

from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.

1. Can you get access to Peter’s Weibo?

2. What do you think of e-tech?

3. This is Mike speaking. May I speak to John?

4. Is it so much fun sharing information online with friends?

Section B

Directions: This section is to test your ability to understand short dialogues. There

are 2 dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. The dialogues

and questions will be spoken two times. When you hear a question, you should decide

on the correct answer from the 4 choices marked A, B, C and D.

5. W: You look tired. Didn’t you have a good sleep last night?

M: I chatted with friends online till mid-night.

Q: Why does the man look tired?

6. W: I have a lot of friends online, and we always send messages with each other.

M: I prefer talking with friends face to face.

Q: What does the man mean?

Section C

Directions: In this section, you will hear a conversation. After the conversation, there

are 2 recorded questions. Both the conversation and questions will be spoken two

times. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the 4

choices marked A, B, C and D.

M: Hello, madam. Would you like to take a look at our products? They are high-tech

items.

W: Hmm, they look interesting. Can I have a copy of your brochure?

M: Sure. Do you have a minute? Why don’t you have a seat and let me show you how

to operate this item?

W: OK. Go ahead.

M: You see, if you press this red button, the helmet becomes an umbrella.

W: How amazing! I have never seen it before. Is it expensive?

M: It only costs you 20 dollars for one.

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W: OK, I will take one.

Q7: How does the helmet become an umbrella?

Q8: How much is the product?

Section D

Directions: In this section you will hear a recorded short passage. Listen to the

passage and fill in each blank IN NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. The passage

will be read three times.

The world has been changed through the use of the Internet. E-commerce is the

fastest growing business and one that has changed the way people use their money.

Once, people could only go to department stores, large and small, to purchase

products. Today, people can research for the best price anywhere and at any time

using the Internet. The advantage is that it is convenient and easy.

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