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M: I’m Avi Arditti, and this week on Wordmaster. we have a special guest to discuss creative writing.
W: My name is Chitra Divakaruni, and I am a writer and also a professor of creative writing at the University of Houston.
M: Creative writing is something you can teach
W: Only if you already know how to write. We can help you get better and we can help writers see what are their strengths and what are their weaknesses. And this is something that many writers, and myself included, sometimes have a hard time with, because we are so close to our own writing that it’s hard to be critical about it.
M: And you have to think about, I suppose in some cases, commercial considerations, if you want to actually make money from your writing. I mean, what’s the market demanding right now
W: What we are dealing with in creative writing programs is really literary fiction. So over there the market is very open and looking for new talent,
A. Creative writing is highly objective.
B. People who can create unique characters are needed.
C. Queen of Dreams is Chitra’s latest novel.
D. It’s not easy to be critical about our own writing.

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M: I’m Avi Arditti, and this week on Wordmaster. we have a special guest to discuss creative writing.
W: My name is Chitra Divakaruni, and I am a writer and also a professor of creative writing at the University of Houston.
M: Creative writing is something you can teach
W: Only if you already know how to write. We can help you get better and we can help writers see what are their strengths and what are their weaknesses. And this is something that many writers, and myself included, sometimes have a hard time with, because we are so close to our own writing that it’s hard to be critical about it.
M: And you have to think about, I suppose in some cases, commercial considerations, if you want to actually make money from your writing. I mean, what’s the market demanding right now
W: What we are dealing with in creative writing programs is really literary fiction. So over there the market is very open and looking for new talent,
A. imaginary
B. lifeless
C. unexciting
D. emotionless

[填空题]Christine: Next week. I’m in the accounting department. I make telephone calls to the banks, check the accounts, keep records... ______. Susan: It sounds like an excellent job.

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W: I’m tired. I’m having next week off.
M: That’s a good idea. The break will do you good.

What does the man mean（　）.
A. The woman has a good idea.
B. The woman should break the relationship.
C. The woman will come back next week.
D. The woman really needs a week off.

[单项选择]M: I am going to New York next week, but the hotel I booked is really expensive.
W: Why book a hotel My brother has two spare rooms in his apartment.
Q: What does the woman mean（　）.
A. The man can stay in her brother’s apartment.
B. Her brother can help the man find a cheaper hotel.
C. Her brother can find an apartment for the man.
D. The man should have booked a less expensive hotel.

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M: Did you buy the bed we saw last week
W: Of course. Though it’s not so beautiful, it’s very cheap.

Why did the woman buy the bed （）
A. It is beautiful.
B. It is cheap.
C. The woman likes it very much.
D. It is of high quality.

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M: Did you buy the bed we saw last week
W: Of course. Though it’s not so beautiful, it’s very cheap.

Why did the woman buy the bed（　）.
A. It is beautiful.
B. It is cheap.
C. The woman likes it very much.
D. It is of high quality.

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M: Did you buy the bed we saw last week
W: Of coupe. Though it’s not so beautiful, it’s very cheap.

Why did the woman buy the bed（）
A. It is beautiful.
B. It is cheap.
C. The woman likes it very much.
D. It is of high quality.

[多项选择]The "golden week" holiday has been popular among most of people since it was implemented. However, some experts point out when too many people visit a scenic spot at a time, it’s harmful not only to the protection of the scenic spot, but also to the convenience of visitors. What is your opinion7 Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

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M: I can’ t wait until this week is over, all those final exams are driving me crazy.
W: Well, why don’ t you take a break and do something that will take your mind off your test
M: Like what
W: I don’ t know. How about tennis
M: That’ s not a bad idea, but my tennis racket are still in the shop.
W: Well, then how about a game of table tennis You did promise me to play again before vacation.
M: I know, but it’ s embarrassing to lose all the time, especially to a beginner.
W: Oh, come on, I’ ye beaten you once, and it was just begin-ner’s luck.
M: Fine, I’ll accept. Where do you want to play now, at Harf or Cannis
W: I like Haft.
M: Ok, Let’s go.

When does this conversation most probably take place（）
A. At the beginning of the semester.
B. At the middle of the semester.
C. During vacation.
D. At the end of the semester.

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M: I can’t wait until this week is over, all those final exams are driving me crazy.
W: Well, why don’t you take a break and do something that will take your mind off your test
M: Like what
W: I don’t know. How about tennis
M: That’s not a bad idea, but my tennis racket is still in the shop.
W: Well, then how about a game of table tennis You did promise me to play again before vacation.
M: I know, but it’s embarrassing to lose all the time, especially to a beginner.
W: Oh, come on, I’ve beaten you once, and it was just be ginner’s luck.
M: Fine, I’ll accept. Where do you want to play now, at Haft or Cannis
W: I like Haft.
M: OK, Let’s go.

What does the woman suggest the man to do（）
A. Study hard.
B. Take his mind off his test.
C. Go to get his tennis bats.
D. Try to take every exam.

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W: I’m getting a part-time job next week.
M: Don’t you think you should concentrate on doing your schoolwork instead

What does the man suggest the woman do （）
A. She should think about becoming a teacher.
B. She really needs a full-time job.
C. She should work hard for the school.
D. She needs to spend her time studying.