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1.。。The Yuelu Academyis located on the east side of Yuelu Mountain in Changsha，on the west bank of the Xiang River。As one of the four most prestigious academies over the last 1000 years in China, Yuelu Academy has been a famous institution of higher learning as well as a centre of academic activities and cultures since it was formally set up in 976 (the Northern Song Dynasty). As a part of Hunan University, today the academy is a center of publication and research of the ancient Chinese language, and is one of the most important academic and cultural centers in China. 2.。。Mount Yuelu，is located on the west bank of Xiang River in Changsha,. Its main peak and the highest point, Yunlu Peak, is about 300 meters above the sea level. Mount Yuelu is noted for its many scenic spots, including Lushan Temple, Yunlu Palace, the Flying Stone，especially Yuelu academy. ?写作预测 1 Some people think that secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ? 2 Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. ? 3 In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the culture and lifestyle of the people who speak the language. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ? 4 Some people think the exterior of a building is more important than its function. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ? 5 Some people believe that they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree? ? 6 One long-distance flight consumes the same amount of fuel as a car does in several years time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. Therefore, some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, instead of limiting the use o