澳门大学14年及13年入学考试英语
2013/2014 ADMISSION EXAMINATION PAPER
Part A LANGUAGE USE (20%) Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
Read through each passage once to understand its meaning and the context in which the underlined items are used. If the underlined items are accurate and appropriate, select “NO CHANGE.” If the underlined items are not accurate and/or inappropriate, select the best option in the choices listed. Mark the letter on the Answer Sheet. Please note that these questions below are worth 1 point each.
Passage 1: Do Video Games Really Cause Bad Behaviour in Children?1
Video games are the lifelines to kids who
are looking for things that they call “cool and fun,” but there are many studies that prove video games are one of the causes why kids (1) are misbehaved in school and the big reason why they are getting failing grades.
Lengthy hours in front of gaming could make it (2) hardly for kids to focus on school activities. “What we don’t know at this point is why TV and video games in fact would cause attention problems,” said Douglas A. Gentile, who worked on the research.
Researchers, who run the Media Research Lab at Iowa State University (3) in Ames, explained that excessive screen time had also been associated with (4) increases aggression and, perhaps less surprisingly, expanding waistlines. 1. A. were misbehaved
B. were misbehaving
C. are misbehaving
D. NO CHANGE
2. A. harder
B. hardest
C. hardness
D. NO CHANGE
3. A. in Ames; explained tha
B. in Ames explained that
C. in Ames. Explained that
D. NO CHANGE
4. A. increase aggression
B. increased aggression
C. increasingly aggression
D. NO CHANGE
The researchers followed a group of more than 1,300 school-age children, who, joined by their parents, logged their TV and gaming hours for over a year. The researchers then asked teachers to answer questions about how the children behaved in school—whether they had difficulty (5) staying within task, for instance, or often interrupted others. 5. A. staying in task
B. staying on task
C. staying upon task
D. NO CHANGE
The findings concluded that those who watched a lot of TV or played a lot of video games had slightly more problems (6) concentrate on schoolwork. Distinctively, those children who spent more than 2 hours every day sitting in front of the TV or playing video games—the limit recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics—increased their odds of exceeding (7) any average level of attention problems by 67%. 6. A. concentrated
B. concentrates
C. concentrating
D. NO CHANGE
7. A. an average level
B. the average level
C. some average level
D. NO CHANGE
A well-known doctor has said that not all games are created equal. In fact, not all games of the same type offer the same kind of experience. The classic case is people who watch TV news and see a lot of violence and crime (8) tend to predict more crime for their neighborhood, even if they live (9) in a low-crimes area. And that is an effect seen in the games. People who played violent games were much more likely than the comparison group to think the world was a more dangerous place in terms of (10) being attacked with weapons. 8. A. tends
B. are tended
C. is tended
D. NO CHANGE
9. A. in a low-crime-area
B. in a low-crimes-area
C. in a low-crime area
D. NO CHANGE
10.A. to be attacked with
weapons
B. to attack with weapons
C. attacking with weapons
D. NO CHANGE
Researchers suggest that a child should not be allowed more than 2 hours of TV or video games a day. Parents should guide their kids and control their leisure time on the screen. It is not a (11) help gesture to ban kids from playing games completely, and doing so could worsen the kid’s behaviour. Parents should instead balance their children’s screen time and study time, and guide them on the video games and TV shows that they are watching. Kids are very curious about many things they have seen and heard, and (12) the more curious they are the more they ask questions. The asking of questions can be considered a kind of learning, so a little guidance by parents will probably make them good and responsible kids. 11.A. helpfully
B. helping
C. helped
D. NO CHANGE
12.A. the more curious are
they
B. they are the more
curious
C. they are curious the
more
D. NO CHANGE
Passage 2: Birthday Party Traditions around the World2
No matter where you live, you have probably celebrated your birthday in one way (13) or another. Birthday parties mark another year (14) going; this can be exciting especially as we get old enough to drive, or frightening as we get older and want to celebrate 29 again and again.
Birthdays are celebrated in many ways around the world. In countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico and Uruguay, they celebrate (15) a girls’ 15th birthday with the Waltz. At this age she is considered of suitable age and dances the waltz first with her father and grandfather, then (16) with possibly suitors. When a girl turns 15 in Ecuador, there is a great celebration, and the girl wears a pink dress. The father puts the first pair of high heels on the birthday girl and dances the waltz with her while 14 girls and 14 boys also dance. In the United States, when a girl turns 16 she has a great celebration known as “a sweet sixteen.” Family and friends are invited, and it is an elaborate celebration of (17) her turning into a young woman.
Many countries include special food into the celebration. In China and the Philippines, they serve (18) noodles which are a sign of good fortune. (19) When in Russia the birthday child is presented with a pie that has a special greeting carved into it, Ghana and Guyana include traditional dishes into the celebration.
Some celebrations include marking the child or the house, as they do in Nepal with a mark on the forehead or in Canada (20) whom they ambush the child and grease his/her nose. In Lithuania, garlands are hung around the entire door. In Denmark, flags are flown from all the windows to show that someone in the house is having a birthday.
No matter how you celebrate your birthday, it is a special day in your life, an ancient tradition that still holds today with candles, gift giving and well wishing, and a celebration of life. 13.A. and another
B. or the other
C. and the other
D. NO CHANGE
14.A. go
B. went
C. gone
D. NO CHANGE
15.A. a girl’s
B. a girl
C. a girls
D. NO CHANGE
16.A. with possibility suitors
B. with possible suitors
C. with possibled suitors
D. NO CHANGE
17.A. her turn
B. she turns
C. she is turning
D. NO CHANGE
18.A. noodles, that are a sign
B. noodles, which is sign
C. noodles, that sign
D. NO CHANGE
19.A. Nevertheless
B. If
C. While
D. NO CHANGE
20.A. which
B. where
C. when
D. NO CHANGE
END OF LANGUAGE USE SECTION
2Adapted from the article in https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,/articles/665393_birthday-party-traditions-around-the-world.
Part B READING (40%) Time: 40 minutes Instructions:
Read through each passage once to understand its meaning and the context in which the underlined items are used. Then answer the questions that follow.
Passage One3
A.The Internet has brought information to those who have access to it. Through the
dissemination of information via the Internet, we have learned about the history of the establishment of dictatorships around the world as well as the roles that many Western governments played in their establishment. Today, this freedom to exchange information through the Internet is being threatened by the actions of some governments.
B.Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières) has compiled a “Press
Freedom Index,” which provides information about the level of press freedom in any given country. This information is compiled through a survey completed by various professionals working in journalism. Questions in the survey include asking reporters whether efforts were made to prevent them from obtaining information. These efforts can include but are not limited to physical and economic pressures placed on the journalists. According to this index, the same two countries, North Korea and Turkmenistan, have held the top two spots for countries with the least amount of press freedom in Asia in both 2009 and 2012 (see Tables 1 and 2).
Table 14. Table 25.
Press Freedom Rankings in Asia (Least to Most), 2009 Press Freedom Rankings in Asia (Least to Most), 2012
Rank Country World
Rank Change*Rank Country World
Rank
Change*
1 North Korea
2 ↑ 1 North Korea 2 ↑
2 Turkmenistan
3 ↑ 2 Turkmenistan 3 ↑
3 Iran
4 ↑ 3 Syria 4 ↑
4 Myanmar
5 ↑ 4 Iran 5 ═
5 Laos 7 ↑ 5 Mainland
China
6 ↑
6 Mainland
China
8 ↑ 6 Bahrain 7 ↑↑
7 Yemen 9 ↑↑7 Vietnam 8 ↑
8 Vietnam 10 ↑8 Yemen 9 ↑
9 Syria 11 ↑9 Myanmar 11 ↑
10 Saudi Arabia 13 ↑10 Laos 15 ↑
*Reflects movement from the previous year. *Reflects movement from the previous year.
3 Adapted from https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,/global_issues/press_freedom.html and
https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,/feature/asia/least_free_national_press.html
4Data from Reporters Without Borders (https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,/press-freedom-index-2009,1001.html)
C.Although it may appear that the countries listed in the top ten are all developing
countries with a recent or current history of dictatorship, the amount of press freedom enjoyed in Western nations has also decreased. Increasingly, ownership
of mainstream media in developed countries rests in the hands of very rich individuals. A case in point is media mogul Rupert Murdoch, whose company owns Fox (operating in North and South America), Sky (operating in Europe), and Star (operating in Asia). Murdoch also owns a number of print media and publishers. Thus, it can be argued that the mainstream media today tends to exhibit clear biases towards a certain viewpoint.
D.Citing breaches to its national security, the United States is making a concerted
effort to clamp down on the freedom to exchange information through the Internet by actively taking steps to prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, whose controversial website collects and posts highly classified documents and videos. Washington wants to press charges against WikiLeaks for revealing confidential U.S. diplomatic cables and has also threatened to prosecute businesses and others who have relationships with WikiLeaks. Under pressure from the United States, governments all over the world—with the exception of Ecuador, which is currently sheltering Assange in its London Embassy—are calling for his arrest after the release of thousands of classified documents.
E.Meanwhile, Assange argues that websites such as WikiLeaks are needed in the
world to fight back against dictatorships, challenge media monopolies, and reveal violations against human rights. He further argues that the people have a fundamental right to know what is being done to them and how their rights are being violated. If the media is controlled by fewer and fewer people, the type of information released and the perspectives that are discussed will decrease.
WikiLeaks offers people an alternative where they can get a straight answer.
Assange cautions that if WikiLeaks is allowed to disappear, it may be the beginning of the end of press freedom.
Vocabulary in Context
Below are words and phrases from Passage One. Choose the best definition for each underlined word or phrase as it is used in the passage. Mark the letter on the Answer Sheet. Please note that these questions below are worth 1 point each.
1.Paragraph B: ...efforts can include but are not limited to physical and…
A.do not include
B.include more than
C.limit
D.None of the above
2.Paragraph C: …media in developed countries rests in the hands of very
rich…
A.is controlled by
B.is selected by
C.is changed by
D.is established by
3.Paragraph D: ...the United States is making a concerted effort to…
A.carefully considered
B.in concert with concerned parties
C.focused
D.None of the above
4.Paragraph D: …effort to clamp down on the…
A.hold on to
B.prevent
C.strengthen
D.restrict
5.Paragraph D: …whose controversial website collects…
A.famous
B.shocking
C.troublesome
D.debatable
6.Paragraph D: Washington wants to press charges against WikiLeaks…
A.provide freedom to
B.accuse
C.push
D.rush
7.Paragraph E: Meanwhile, Assange argues that…
A.likes to argue
B.is making a point
C.had an argument with monopolies
D.is fighting with websites supporting dictatorships
8.Paragraph E: …and the perspectives that are discussed…
A.issues
B.proportions
C.relationships
D.viewpoints
Comprehension
Choose the best answer and mark the letter on the Answer Sheet. Please note that these questions below are worth 1 point each.
9.An appropriate title for this article would be:
A.Reporters Without Borders
B.Press Freedom in the 21st Century
https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,ernments’ Changing Attitudes
D.Assumptions and Objectives of a Free Press
10.Press freedom in the survey presented was measured based on
A.the information provided by the country.
B.the information from North Korea and Turkey.
C. a survey of business professionals.
D.the opinions of journalists.
11.What does a “Press Freedom Index” do?
A.It measures the success of Reporters without Borders.
B.It details the level of freedom of the press that countries have.
C.It provides us with a journalism survey.
D.It asks us to rank the level of freedom of the press that we desire.
12.What is the issue with WikiLeaks?
A.It posts highly classified documents.
B.It posts videos on YouTube.
C.It was founded by Julian Assange.
D.It is supported by the U.S. government.
Inferences and Implied Meanings
Choose the best answer and mark the letter on the Answer Sheet. Please note that these questions below are worth 2 points each.
13.The author probably agrees with which of the following statements?
A.Nothing can be done to reverse the trend of decreasing press freedom.
B.Freeing Julian Assange means saving press freedom.
C.The U.S. should arrest Rupert Murdoch for controlling mainstream media.
D.Readers should know not to overly trust all sources of information.
14.Which of the following can be inferred from Table 1?
A.North Korea ranked first in world in 2008.
B.Yemen had more press freedom in 2008.
C.Saudi Arabia ranked ninth in the world in 2008.
D.Press freedom in Turkmenistan increased in 2009.
15.According to Tables 1 and 2, which of the following statements is NOT true?
https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,os has remained in the top ten in both tables.
B.Saudi Arabia is no longer in the top ten in 2012.
C.The press in Iran enjoys more freedom in 2012 than in 2009.
D.The press in Syria enjoys more freedom in 2012 than in 2009.
16.Media in developed countries is
A.free and unbiased.
B.relatively neutral.
C.very much divided.
D.None of the above
17.Which of the following comments CANNOT be inferred from the passage?
A.Mr. Assange feels the media is controlled by too few people.
B.Mr. Assange feels that press freedom is decreasing around the world.
C.Reporters Without Borders have been examining press freedom for many
years.
D.Media moguls work with dictatorships to control press freedom.
18.In Paragraph C, the word “may” in the sentence, “Although it may appear
that...,” indicates the author’s position that
A.it is obvious that dictatorships curb freedom.
B.developing countries appear first among the top ten.
C.on the surface developing countries seem more restrictive.
D.All of the above
Passage Two6
E-books or textbooks: Students prefer textbooks
William Douglas Woody, David B. Daniel, and Crystal A. Baker
A.Relatively rare just 10 years ago, most publishers of introductory-level textbooks
in higher education now offer e-book alternatives to the vast majority of their titles.
Although not necessarily grounded in practical application, e-books have many supporters, at least in concept. One potential advantage is the greater flexibility and accessibility of e-books over paper-based texts; others include increased visual appeal of e-books due to features such as still and moving graphics, and video clips, as well as the potential to add supportive materials such as audio collections, links to activities and websites, etc. It is important to evaluate electronic texts as learning tools before recommending or requiring their use as a substitute for print textbooks.
B.Often marketed as lower cost options for students on a budget, there is scant
peer-reviewed research regarding the use and preference of electronic texts as educational tools, especially in higher education. Factors such as gender, comfort with computers, familiarity, and appropriate design have yet to be fully investigated with respect to e-books. For example, gender differences in the use of, and comfort with, computers have been reported since computers emerged into the college classroom (Young, 2000). Although efforts to increase comfort with computer use and specific training seem to lessen these differences (Shashaani, 1997), such interventions are not typically employed with e-book adoption nor is there evidence to suggest that they may or may not be needed. The possibility that e-texts could have differential effects on learning based on gender or other variables is an important consideration in the adoption of a text option for every student.
6 From
https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,/S0360131510001120/1-s2.0-S0360131510001120-main.pdf?_tid=b9768ff4-1d9f-11e2-82a6-00000aab0f6b
C.As Schumacher and Waller (1985) so eloquently argued in the context of reading
research in general, we risk losing important information by not focusing upon the process variables associated with the reader’s use and interaction with the text. For example, user variables associated with the manner in which students interact with
e-books as well as their comfort and familiarity with the medium are important considerations. The design of the text, for example, whether electronic or print, can influence its effectiveness, as well as student motivation to interact with it.
The placement of illustrations and other textbook features, for example, has been demonstrated to impact learning (Levin & Mayer, 1993; Mayer, Steinhoff, Bower, & Mars, 1995) as well as student preference (Marek, Griggs, & Christopher, 1999).
Many e-textbooks are often a pdf of the actual textbook page (or html/php equivalents) with the possible addition of hyperlinks and other features. Although e-books tend to mimic their print counterparts, students may not read e-books the same way as they do textbooks. For example, readers report skimming computer-based text more often than paper-based text (Nielson, 1997; Rho & Gedeon, 2000) and reading e-text in an “F” pattern, searching for key terms rather than reading line by line (Nielson, 2006). Thus, although differences in comprehension may not be immediately evident (Aust, Kelley, & Roby, 1993), process variables such as student effort, differences in processing, and eye strain from computer screens can lead to a level of discomfort and differential usage of this medium (Kropman, Schoch, & Teoh, 2004) that could affect students’ preferences.
Vocabulary in Context
Below are words and phrases from Passage Two. Choose the best definition for each underlined word or phrase as it is used in the passage. Mark the letter on the Answer Sheet. Please note that these questions below are worth 1 point each.
19.Paragraph A: Although not necessarily grounded in practical application,…
A.based on
B.started by
C.helped by
D.interested in
20.Paragraph B: …there is scant peer-reviewed research …
A.very little
B.some
C. a great deal
D.broad
21.Paragraph B: …yet to be fully investigated with respect…
A.considered
B.argued
C.offered
D.reported
22.Paragraph C: As Schumacher and Waller (1985) so eloquently argued…
A.harshly
B.strongly
C.beautifully
D.timidly
23.Paragraph C: …has been demonstrated to impact learning …
A.manage
B.affect
C.involve
D.concern
24.Paragraph C: …differences in processing, and eye strain from computer
screens…
A.burden
B.humour
C.colour
D.disease
Comprehension
Choose the best answer and mark the letter on the Answer Sheet. Please note that these questions below are worth 1 point each.
25.Which of the following reading strategies do researchers associate with
paper-based texts?
A.More skimming
B.Searching for key words
https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,ing a F pattern
D.Line by line reading
26.Which of the following does NOT need to be further investigated with respect
to e-books?
A.Cost factor
B.Gender factor
C.People’s comfort with computers
D.People’s computer training
Inferences and Implied Meanings
Choose the best answer and mark the letter on the Answer Sheet. Please note that these questions below are worth 2 points each.
27.Which of the following is the best summary for the article?
A.E-books should be adopted because they are more effective.
B.People who use e-books suffer from eye problems due to long-term use.
C.Factors related to using e-books should be considered prior to their
adoption.
D.Students prefer to use textbooks in class rather than e-books.
28.Based on the evidence presented by the authors, it can be inferred that the
authors
A.want to promote the use of e-books in single-sex classrooms.
B.think e-books should be banned until more studies have been done.
C.believe students have the necessary training needed to use e-books.
D.caution the adoption of e-books without an appropriate assessment.
29.Based on the passage, the layout of an e-book can make a difference in
A.the level of student motivation to engage with the e-book.
B.the level of student familiarity with the e-book.
C.the type of audio and other links that can be placed in the e-book.
D.students’ willingness to purchase e-books instead of textbooks.
30.What is the purpose of the essay?
A.To compare and contrast
B.To describe and inform
C.To narrate and persuade
D.To expose and explain
END OF READING SECTION
Part C WRITING (40%)Task 1
Suggested time: 15 minutes
Task 2
Suggested time: 45 minutes
To plan: 5 minutes
To write: 35 minutes
To check: 5 minutes
Task 1.
Summary Writing (10%)
Instructions:
Write a summary of Passage One (the passage that begins with “The Internet has brought…”) from the Reading section in Part B on page 6. Your summary will be judged on the following:
1.Content: The summary should capture all key points/arguments of the passage
in logical order. It should contain a first sentence that clearly states the main idea of the passage.
2.Originality: The summary should not contain phrases or sentences copied from
the passage.
3.Word-limit: The summary should be between 40 – 60 words in length.
Write your summary on the Answer Booklet. Begin your summary with the following:
The author thinks that…
Task 2.
Essay Writing (30%)
Instructions:
Choose ONE topic from below and write at least 200 words. Put the letter (A, B, or C) of your choice on the Answer Booklet. The writing topics are designed to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to write clearly and effectively. Your essay
will be judged on your ability to:
1.develop an argument with convincing reasoning,
2.provide specific details as support,
https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,anize ideas into identifiable units,
https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,e appropriate vocabulary,
5.make connections between ideas,
6.write a variety of sentences, and
https://www.sodocs.net/doc/5a16843889.html,municate meaning with minimum interruption.
Writing Topics
A.K-Pop, as evidenced by “Gangnam Style,” has recently attained global
superstardom status. Why do you think this happened?
B.There are many casinos in Macao. What are three reasons why you think
casinos are beneficial to Macao?
C.“A university degree is more about getting a job with good pay rather than
learning or education.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Provide arguments supporting your viewpoint.
END OF E101 EXAMINATION PAPER
E103 LISTENING EXAMINATION Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
Listen to the recordings. You will hear each listening ONCE only. You will have time
to read the questions before each section and check your answers after each section.
You may take notes anywhere on the test paper. Only answers marked on the Answer
Sheet will be scored.
Section 1: In this part of the test, you will hear a student being interviewed as
part of a Students’ Union Survey. You will see that an example has been done for
you. For this time only, the conversation will be played twice. You now have one
minute to look at questions 1 to 7.
Example
What is the survey about?
A.Study habits
B.Leisure activities
C.Eating habits
D.Time management
ANSWER: The survey is about eating habits so the answer is C.
Now we will begin. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will
not hear the recording a second time. Listen carefully and answer the questions.
1.What is the student’s favourite food?
A B C D
2.What is his least favourite food?
A B C D
3.Which meals does he eat in a day?
A.B reakfast, lunch, and dinner
B.B reakfast and dinner
C.L unch and dinner
D.J ust dinner
4.What does the interviewer think about the student’s habit of eating an English
breakfast?
A.I t’s a great way to get to know the roommate.
B.H e is lying since it is not possible to cook in the dormitory.
C.I t’s acceptable but not good for the student’s health.
D.T he amount of fat intake will kill the student.
5.What is his favourite fruit?
A B C D
6.How does he feel about organic food?
A.H e thinks it’s too expensive.
B.H e thinks it’s poor quality.
C.H e would eat it if it were cheaper.
D.H e doesn’t have any opinion.
7.What is his student number?
A.D L 1519
B.D L 5019
C.D L 1590
D.D L 5090
You now have one minute to check your answers to questions 1 to 7.
Section 2: There are two parts to this section of the test. You will first hear a
conversation between an administrative assistant and a teacher.
Part One: You now have 30 seconds to look at questions 8 to 10.
Listen carefully and answer the questions.
8.When do the students want the camera?
A.F riday
B.T he weekend
C.M onday
D.T uesday
9.Why did the assistant say the students could not have the camera?
A.T eresa had booked the camera.
B.T he student helper needed the camera.
C.P hil had booked the camera.
10.Who will use the camera first on Monday?
A.P hil
B.B arbara
C.S heryl
D.T eresa
The teacher is now going to call her student, Alex, to tell him about the problem. Part Two: You now have 30 seconds to look at questions 11 to 14.
11.When will the camera be returned?
A.T he same day
B.T he next day
C.M onday
D.T uesday
12.According to Alex, who has the camera?
A.T eresa
B.P hil
C.S heryl
D.Y uki
13.Where is the ELC office?
A.O pposite to the Library
B.I n the Library café
C.N ear the Library café
D.I n the general office
14.How does Alex learn who has the camera?
A.B y telephone
B.B y text message
C.B y talking to Yuki
D.B y talking to Teresa
You now have one minute to check your answers for questions 8 to 14.
Section 3: In this part of the test, you will hear a talk about student health and how to avoid headaches. As you listen, use the information in questions 15 to 20 to complete a summary of the speaker’s talk.
You now have one minute to look at questions 15 to 20.
Listen carefully and answer the questions.
15.The main cause for headaches is ______________________.
A.n oise
B.s moke
C.t ension
D.h unger
16.According to the speaker, _______________________ are usually better able
to handle very loud noises.
A.t eachers
B.t he elderly
C.b abies
D.y oung people
17.Working in bad light can make a person feel ______________.
A.t ired
B.r aised
C.r elaxed
D.a ngry
18.It is very important to be __________________ before you go to bed.
A.t ired
B.s leepy
C.r elaxed
D.a ngry
19.The speaker suggests that people should stay away from smoky places such as
all of the following EXCEPT
A.r estaurants
B.r ooms
C.c ars
D.b uses and trains
20.You should remember to keep away from ____________________ places.
A.e xhausted
B.n oisy
C.r elaxed
D.s tressed
This is the end of the Listening section. You now have two minutes to check and/or transfer your answers to the Answer Sheet.
END OF LISTENING
2013/2014 MODEL ANSWER
E101 ADMISSION EXAMINATION 2013/2014
ANSWER KEY
Language Use Reading
1. C 1. B 21. A
2. A 2. A 22. C
3. D 3. C 23. B
4. B 4. D 24. A
5. B 5. D 25. D
6. C 6. B 26. A
7. B 7. B 27. C
8. D 8. D 28. D
9. C 9. B 29. A
10. D 10. D 30. A
11. B 11. B
12. D 12. A
13. D 13. D
14. C 14. B
15. A 15. D
16. B 16. C
17. D 17. D
18. D 18. C
19. C 19. A
20. B 20. A
E103 ADMISSION EXAMINATION 2013/2014
ANSWER KEY
Listening
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. D
16. D
17. A
18. C
19. A
20. B
2012/2013 ADMISSION EXAMINATION PAPER
Suggested time: 30 minutes
Part A Reading (30%)
Each question is worth one point.
PASSAGE ONE
A.Public transportation receded into a cultural backwater in the 1950s as
prosperous middle class people took advantage of cheap gas to put into their vehicles. With access to and use of fossil fuels a growing concern in the climate-changing, post-9/11 world, people are beginning to re-evaluate. And while buses and trains are really on the same team in terms of sustainable transportation—either option a vast improvement over the one-car, one-rider model—outspoken camps have sprung up around each. The two are worth comparing.
B.Access
A fixed-rail system will never have the reach of a city bus, which can get just about
any place there’s a paved road. For folks in some parts if there’s no train nearby, their mass-transit commuting will have to be done by bus.
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Studies suggest that light rail appeals to actual riders in a way that buses do not.
Commuters tend to see light rail as more modern, more upscale and safer, with no real possibility of operator error.Rail cars are more spacious, offer more freedom of movement and are easier to board and exit. And the ride is smoother: fewer sharp turns, no potholes, no sudden stops.
D.Initial Cost
Building new light rail is stunningly expensive, costing tens of millions of dollars per mile. And anti-light rail types love to massage those numbers into cost comparisons to make bus travel look like a bargain. Of course, those studies tend to ignore the cost of building and maintaining the roads on which buses travel.
Still, light rail can’t win this game.
E.Operation and Management Cost
Once light rail is up and running, both infrastructure and train cars are more durable and less expensive to maintain than a fleet of buses and the roads they use. A rail car can last up to 60 years; a bus can last maybe a quarter of that. Every bus needs one driver, while one driver can pilot a train several cars long. That means a lower payroll. And electricity is cheaper than gas.
F.Style
Face it, light rail is kind of cool. Buses are not that cool.
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Xiamen University 1.Introduction Xiamen University, located in Xiamen, Fujian province, is the first university in China founded by overseas Chinese. Before 1949, it was originally known as the University of Amoy. The university is one of many comprehensive universities directly administered by the Chinese Ministry of Education. In 1995 it was included in the list of the "211" Project for the state key construction; in -level universities designated for the state key construction of 2000 it became one of China’s higher the 985 Project. 1.1 History In 1919, Mr. Tan kah kee, the well-known overseas Chinese leader, donated millions of dollars to establish and endow Xiamen University, officially founded in 1921. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China. Mr. Tan handed over Xiamen University to the government in 1937 due to lack of funds, and the institution subsequently became a national university. In 1938, at the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the university temporary relocated to Changting in Min Xi county, western Fujian. At the end of World War II in 1946, Xiamen University moved back to Xiamen and resumed normal operations. In 1952, Xiamen University became a comprehensive university, and has been designated as a national key university since 1962. Then, in 1952 it became a comprehensive university embracing both arts and science. In 1963, it was designated as a state key university. In 1995, it was included in the list of the "211 Project" for the state key construction; in 2000, it became one of China’s higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the "985"Project.
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