Model Test Two.doc

Model Test Two Part Ⅰ Writing Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement to rent a room entitled Apartment Wanted. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below: 1．说明自己的身份和租房的目的； 2．简单叙述理想公寓的条件； 3．费用问题和联系方式。 Apartment Wanted Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. 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 passages NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8—10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Inspiration for Your Kids A parent, or anyone else who interacts regularly with kids, knows that communicating effectively with them can be difficult. If you want children to grow up into the best possible versions of themselves, its crucial to replace damaging words in your vocabulary with alternatives that help build character. Some of the things parents say to kids seem harmless or even constructive on the surface, but, experts say, they may hurt more than help. Here are some aspects under our consideration. 1. When the kid deserves praise For years, weve been told that boosting a childs self-esteem is important to his or her success in life. But child experts are now learning that too much praise can backfire (事与愿违). Praise-aholic tykes who expect it at every turn may become teens who seek the same kind of approval from their friends when offered a joint or asked if they want to go in the backseat of the car. The implication of saying Youre the prettiest girl in class, or talking about the goals she scored but not her overall effort, is that you love her only when she looks the best, scores the highest, achieve