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-级用四级模拟题 2009-2010 (2) 08 级学生用 4 级模拟题 Model Test 1 Part I. Writing For this part, your are allowed 30minutes to write position on the topic: Does technological advancement bring more benefits or drawbacks to the world? You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese. 1. 很多人认为技术进步促进了人类社会的发展。 2. 也有很多人持反对意见,认为技术进步给人类带来的问题更多。 3. 谈谈你的看法。 Part II. prehension. (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) In this part, you will be given 15 minutes to go over the passage and answer the questions. For questions 1-7, mark Y( for YES, if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N ( for NO, if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG ( for NOT GIVEN ) if the statement is not given in the passage; For questions 8-plete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Economy Terrorized From Wall Street to Main Street , Layoffs, Losses, and Little Hope The popular word in business before September 11 was “ visibility ”. Company plained about their gloomy future because of the worsening economy. Now, though, corporate Americans has a clear vision of the immediate future – and it’s not a good one. “ The attack has turned the business world upside down, ” says Diane Swonk , chief economist ant Bank One in Chicago. Companies have been aware of the possible loss due to the terror attacks. Firms directed by the horror, such as Boeing and Marriott, warned of lower profits. Airline layoffs alone will top 100,000, pushing some analysts to say as many as one million workers may loss their jobs because of the post-attack repercussions ( 反应). On Capital Hill, lawmakers and the Bush administration began preparing and economic emergency response. “ The foundation of our free society remain sound, and I am confident that we will recover and prosper as we have in the past. ” Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress. A Chief executive of Frontier Airlines in Denver last week announced a 20 percent fligh