Part A

51.Directions:

You are going to host a club reading session.Write an email of about 100 words recommending a book to the club members.

You should state reasons for your recommendations.

You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.

Do not sign your own name at the end of the text. Use “Li Ming” instead.

Do not write the address.(10 points)

Dear club members,

As the next reading session is scheduled to be launched in two days, it’s a great honor for me to take the opportunity to present you a book worth reading—The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.

Through reflection over economics at the beginning of Industrial Revolution, the writer has elaborated on the fundamental principles of capitalism at work with insightful conceptions and eloquent speeches. Besides, the book has stood the test of time by repeated quotations and critical reviews from following researchers, exerting profound influences on anyone engaged in the field of capitalist market.

I believe reading such a classical book from an authoritative writer will produce a life-enriching and thought-provoking effect for all club members.

Yours sincerely,

Li Ming

Part B

52.Directions:

Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following picture. In your essay, you should

1) describe the picture briefly.

2) interpret its intended meaning, and

3) give your comments.

You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.(20 points)

Part B

As is depicted above, a number of young people are having a gathering of friends, but instead of talking with each other, each of them is addicted to his or her mobile phone. The lower part of the picture, we can see some Chinese characters which read “the meeting in mobile-phone era”.

Undoubtedly, the author of the picture aims at reminding us of the double edge of the cell phone. It is well known that thanks to the development of human civilization, many formerly unimaginable things come into reality. A case in point is the mobile phones. We must admit that the smart phone indeed dramatically changes our life. However, if used improperly, the mobile phones also can bring unhealthy side-effects, and imperil face to face communication between people. It is not too much to say that being over-addicted to mobile phones will cost our health, wisdom, creativity, friendship and even our ability to live.

Weighing the pros and cons of both sides, perhaps the best policy is to regulate it in such a way as to maximize its advantages. At the same time, we must avoid its harmful part. Furthermore, young people should be advised that spending too much time in using smart phones is bad for them.