国家留学基金委口语第一部分
基金委-考试题型介绍
基金委公派人员英语高级班结业统一考试标准一、统考目的国家留学基金委明确提出了对出国留学人员外语的质量要求。
外语达到标准要求的才能派出，达不到要求的不能派出。
因而，为确保出国留学人员外语程度和实现国家公派出国留学任务的目标，要求培训和考试做到标准化、规范化、合法化，具有权威性。
二、统考形式全国按照国家留学基金委的统一标准，统一要求进行集中统一出题、评卷、录分；统考成绩一般于考试后三周左右出。
三、统考分数要求1、考试分数：考试总分为160分（阅读40分，写作40分，听力40分，口语30分，平时出勤情况5分，平时作业情况5分）。
2、考试时间：上午笔试时间为2小时40分钟(听力40分钟，阅读、写作各60分钟)；下午口试。
3、合格成绩：总分达到90分，且口语达到18分，听力达到20分者为成绩合格。
4、统考时间：秋季班大约在每年1月初；春季班大约在每年7月初（由国家留学基金委最终确定考试时间）。
四、试题说明1、基金委-阅读考试题型介绍；2、基金委-听力考试题型介绍。
1. 基金委-听力考试题型介绍（一）简介：听力考试分三个部分，目的在于考察考生的英语听力理解能力，考试时间约为40分钟。
（二）听力部分具体介绍：题量：40道题时间：45分钟左右（另有10分钟誊写答案时间）分值：40分语速：每分钟100－120个单词难度：略高于PETS四级听力部分难度。
题型：完成句子、填空填表、选择判断、回答问题等。
听力部分具体题型介绍：听力测试共有四部分构成。
所有部分答案要求简短，即不超过3个单词。
第一部分：听写。
考察考生对于基本词汇语法的掌握。
考生听一段短文，根据听到的内容填写空缺的单词。
这部分只听一遍。
（做题之前会有60秒钟读题的时间。
）如：Section 1Listen to the following talk about the University Health Insurance Plan and fill in the blanks as you listen. You will listen to the talk ONCE only.You now have 60 SECONDS to look at questions 1 to 10.Today I’d like to give you a brief introduction to our university health insurance plan. The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) provides eligible participants with healthcare coverage comparable to that provided by the Ontario Government Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and will reflect all changes made to OHIP (1)________ as they occur. You should contact York International to ascertain if you, or your accompanying dependants, (2) __________ for this plan.…第二部分前五道题。
国家留学基金委指定英语培训统考英语样题
考试注意事项整个试卷共120题,听力部分有30道题,长度约25分钟,该部分结束后立即开始语法词汇部分,然后是填充部分和阅读部分。
这三部分时间统用,共80分钟。
听力录音长度约21分钟,共30题,其中10题有惩罚措施:做对得1分,做错扣0.5分。
因此建议:不要做没有把握的题。
阅读部分中第111-120题亦有惩罚措施:做对得1分;做错扣1分。
请先下载听力试题的声音文件(MP3格式。
按鼠标右键,用―目标另存为...‖将声音文件下载到硬盘上,然后用相关软件播放。
试题的标准答案附在最后。
请自己核对答案。
最终成绩的换算表:Part I Listening Comprehension (听力理解每个正确答案乘以 1Part II Grammar and Vocabulary (语法、词汇每个正确答案乘以 0.6Part III Cloze (填充每个正确答案乘以 0.8Part IV Reading Comprehension (阅读理解每个正确答案乘以 1四项换算后的成绩之和为总分。
满分为100分。
录取等级参考标准如下:高级班:65分以上中级班:50-64分准中级班:35-49分基础班:20-34分Part I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections :In this section, you will hear 10 short statements. The statements will be spoken just once. They will not be written out for you, and you must listen carefully in order to understand what the speaker says.When you hear a statement, you will have a period of 15 to 20 seconds to read the four sentences in your test book and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the problem and mark your answer by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.Listen to the following example:You will hear:You will read:[A] He's been living in Beijing for a long time.[B] He used to live in Beijing.[C] He's gone to Beijing for a short visit.[D] He should stay longer in Beijing,Sentence [B] "He used to live in Beijing" is closest in meaning to the statement "He is no longer living in Beijing." Therefore you should choose answer [B].1. [A] Tom is riding a bike.[B] The bike is upside down.[C] Tom is repairing the bike.[D] Tom is cleaning his bike.2. [A] Professor Graff doesn't usually write on the blackboard.[B] Students are rarely bored in Professor Grafts class.[C] The professor uses graphs when she lectures.[D] Students in the graphic arts course don't take notes.3. [A] They are with them.[B] It is with them.[C] They are with her.[D] He is with her.4. [A] I passed the test because I studied hard.[B] I won't do well on the test if I don't study.[C] I failed the test because I didn't study enough.[D] I'll study hard so I can pass the test.5. [A] How long is the school term?[B] Why did you turn over the stool?[C] I wish I know how to get to the dormitory.[D] I want the term to end soon.6. [A] The boat owner must be rich.[B] This man must be the owner.[C] Those men are both rich.[D] The boat has a monkey on it.7. [A] Alice answered Jean's question.[B] Alice allowed Jean to respond.[C] Jean's response was questionable.[D] Alice accepted the answer.8.[A] Bob bought a new pair of sandals.[B] Bob's sandals were fixed.[C] The shoemaker only made sandals.[D] The shoemaker wore sandals.9.[A] We have to go to a party after work.[B] We are going to have a party when the house has been painted.[C] We went to a huge party after the house was painted.[D] We'll go to the party if the house is painted.10. [A] They read about the invention in the news report.[B] The inventor wrote an interesting news report.[C] A reporter asked the inventor some questions.[D] The reporter was watching the news.Section BDirections:In this section you will hear 10 short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. You will hear the question only once. When you have heard the question, you will have a period of 15 to 20 seconds to read the four possible answers marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] and decide which is the best answer. Mark your answer on the answer sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.Example :You will hear:'You will read:[A] At the office.[B] On his way to work.[C] Home in bed.[D] Away on vacation.From the conversation, we know that Bill is sick and will have to stay in bed until Monday. The best answer, then, is [C] "Home in bed." Therefore, you should choose answer [C].11. [A] On the steps.[B] By the window.[C] At s store.[D]In a bank.12. [A] It's almost time for lunch.[B] Only a few strawberries will be eaten at lunch.[C] There are just enough strawberries for lunch.[D] There won't be many people for lunch.13.[A] No one knows how Mary gets to work.[B] It's surprising that Mary could repair the record player.[C] She threw the old records away.[D] She doesn't think the record player works.14. [A] In a railroad station.[B] In a bus terminal.[C] In a restaurant.[D] In a hotel room.15. [A] At the information desk.[B] On the platform.[C] On the train.[D] Near the stairs.16. [A] Eighteen.[B] Nineteen.[C] Twenty.[D] Twenty-eight.17. [A] He gave homework.[B] He prepared a test.[C] He opened the book to page 20.[D] He went to the cinema.18. [A] He doesn't understand the question.[B] He will definitely not lend her the money.[C] He will lend her the money.[D] He might lend her the money.19. [A] She lost her money.[B] The price of postage went up.[C] She didn't know where the post office.[D] The post office was closed today.20. [A] Zero.[B] One.[C]Two.[D] Three.Section CDirections :In this section you will hear several brief talks and/or conversations. You will hear them once only. After each one, you will hear some questions. You will hear each question once only. After you hear the question, you will have 1 5 to 20 seconds to choose the best answer from the four choices given. Mark your answer on the answer sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.21. [A] A person's character.[B] A person's voice characteristics.[C] A person's health.[D] A person's profession.22. [A] The strength of the speaker.[B] The force of air that comes from the lungs.[C] The weight of the speaker.[D] The height of the speaker.23. [A] The highness or lowness of sounds.[B] The loudness of sounds.[C] The force of sounds.[D] The speed of sounds.24. [A] The Student Activities Office will open.[B] Seniors will measure their heads.[C] Students will order new school hats.[D] Seniors will graduate.25. [A] All students[B] All seniors[C] All graduating seniors[D] All faculty26. [A] What kind of ceremony there will be[B] How to order the graduation outfit[C] How much to pay for the clothes[D] Where to go for graduation27. [A] Rent them[B] Buy them[C] Clean them[D] Measure them28. [A] Michael Jackson.[B] Muhammad Ali[C] A very famous actor.[D] A very famous and powerful president.29. [A] He was a gold medal winner in Olympics.[B] He is the younger brother of Michael Jackson.[C] He had some influence on the president of the U.S.[D] He is quite popular with the American young people today.30. [A] They usually don't live long.[B] They usually are quickly forgotten by the public.[C] They don't know where to hide themselves.[D] They are usually very fat.Part II Grammatical Structure and Vocabulary(30 minutesSection ADirections :There are 10 sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are 4 words or phrases marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the answer sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.Example: I have been to the Great Wall three times ___ 1979.[A] from[B] after[C] for[D] sinceThe sentence should read, "I have been to the Great Wall three times since 1979." Therefore you should choose [D].31. Those foreign visitors look very ____.[A] smartly[B] wildly[C] like friends[D] friendly32.It ____ every day so far this month.[A] is raining[B] rains[C] has rained[D] rained33. James has just arrived, but I didn't know he ____ until yesterday.[A] will come[B] was coming[C] had been coming[D] came34. She ought to ___ my letter a week ago. But she was busy with her work.[A] have answered[B] answering[C] answer[D] be answered35. The house ____ windows are broken is unoccupied.[A] its[B] whose[C] which[D] those36. _____ of gold in California caused many people to travel west in hope of becoming rich.[A] The discovering[B] To discover[C] The discovery[D] On discovering37. _____ the Wright brothers successfully flew their airplane.[A] The century was beginning[B] It was the beginning of the century[C] At the beginning of the century[D] The beginning of the century38. After a brief visit to New Orleans,____.[A] returning to New York and beginning to write his greatest poetry did Walt . Whitman.[B] Walt Whitman returned to New York and began to write his greatest poetry.[C] Walt Whitman was writing his greatest poetry when he returned to New York.[D] having returned to New York Walt Whitman wrote his greatest poetry.39. We wish that you ____ such a lot of work , because we know that you would have enjoyed theparty.[A] hadn't had[B] hadn't[C] didn't have had[D] hadn't have40. Since your roommate is visiting her family this weekend, why_____ you have dinner with ustonight[A] will[B] won't[C]do[D] don'tSection BDirections :There are 10 sentences in this section. Each sentence has four parts underlined. The four underlined parts are marked [A], [B], [C] and [D]. Identify the one underlined part that is wrong. Mark your answer on the answer sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.Example:A number of foreign visitors were taken to the industrial exhibition which they sawA B C Dmany new products.Answer [C] is wrong because the sentence should read, "A number of foreign visitors were taken to the industrial exhibition where they saw many new products." So you should choose[C].41. Thomas is most excellent in the family.A B C D42. By 1642 all towns in the colony of Massachusetts was required by law to have schools.A B C D43. Both moths and butterflies have a keen sense of sight, smell, and tasting.A B C D44.The plane took off after holding up for hours by fog.A B C D45. Smith sold most of his belongings. He has hardly nothing left in the house.A B C D46. The reason why I decided to come here is because this university has a goodA B CDepartment of English.D47.If he would have finished his paper a little sooner, he would have graduated this term.A B C D48. Most experts agree that there have never been such an exciting series ofA B Cbreakthroughs in the search for a cancer cure as we have seen recently.D49. If one does not have respect for himself, you cannot expect others to respect him.A B C D50. The South is mostly Democrat politically, when the North has both DemocratsA B C Dand Republicans.Section CDirections:There are 20 sentences in this section. Each sentence has a word or phrase underlined. There are four words or phrases beneath each sentence. Choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined part. Mark your choice on the answer sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.Example: The initial step is often the most difficult.[A] quickest[B] longest[C] last[D] firstThe best answer is [D] because "first" has the same meaning as "initial" in the sentence. Therefore you should choose [D].51. The initial talks were the base of the later agreement.[A] first[B] quickest[C] last[D] longest52. She is quiet and pious at church in the morning but gossips all afternoon.[A]gentle[B] smiling[C]joyful[D] devout53. The weatherman said, "It will be chilly this afternoon."[A] wet[B] turbid[C] hot[D] cold54. He walked to his bedroom cautiously because he heard strange sounds in it.[A] happily[B] carefully[C] curiously[D] noisily55. Apparently she never got my letter after all.[A] Evidently[B] Disappointedly[C] Luckily[D] Anxiously56. Placing tags on ducks and geese as they migrate is one method of studying the behavior of birds.[A] sleep for winter[B] move from one place to another[C] flee their enemies[D] search for food57. In September, 1835, Darwin's vessel arrived at the Galapagos Islands.[A] assistant[B] cargo[C] ship[D] gun58. Movie studios often boost a new star with guest appearances on television talk shows.[A] attack[B] watch[C] denounce[D] promote59. When products advertise extensively on television, they are often ridiculously overpriced.[A] inexpensive[B] costly[C] valueless[D] overabundant60. John and his brother have entirely different temperaments.[A] likings[B] dispositions[C] tastes[D] objectives61. Seeds are contained in the center of fleshy fruit such as apples and pears.[A] core[B] focus[C] nucleus[D] median62. One of the responsibilities of a forest ranger is to drive slowly through the area in search of animals in distress.[A] cruise[B] tiptoe[C] skid[D] mare63. Mrs. Palmer was offended by the clerk's mean remark.[A] tasty[B] nasty[C] misty[D] musty64. Most recipients of the peace prize are given the award in person, but sometimes the award is givenposthumously.[A] when the person is out of the country[B] after the person has died[C] to political prisoners[D] by mail65. Seeing the Grand Canyon from the air is a sight to behold.[A] hold upon[B] remember[C] anticipate[D] gaze upon66: Mythical creatures have been a part of the folklore of many cultures throughout the centuries.[A] Appealing[B] Magical[C] Legendary[D] Fighting67. Everyone would like a panacea for health problems.[A] protection against[B] advice for[C] a cure-all for[D] a decrease in68. In the fall it is gratifying to see stalks of wheat ready for harvest.[A] terrifying[B] satisfying[C] surprising[D] relaxing69. A bad winter storm can paralyse an urban area.[A] immobilise[B] evacuate[C] isolate[D] stabilise70. Even though he was obese, Oliver Hardy gained fame as a comedian.[A] dying[B] crazy[C] unhappy[D]fatPart III ClozeDirections: For each blank in the following passage, choose the best answer from the choices in the column on the right. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and draw a short bar across the corresponding letter.There is a lot of luck in the drilling foroil. The [71] may just miss the oil although it is near;[72], it may strike oil at a fairly high[73]. When the drill goes down, itbrings [74] soil. The sample of soil from various depths areexamined for traces of [75]. If they are disappointed at one place, thedrillers go to [76]. Great sums ofmoney [77] spent, for example in the deserts of Egypt, in ‗prospecting‘ for oil. Sometimes[78] is found. When you buy a few gallons of petrol for our cars, we pay not only the [79] of the petrol, but also part of the cost if the search that 71.[A] time[B] man[C] drill[D] plan72. [A] at last[B] in the end[C] as a result[D] on the other hand73. [A] level[B] time[C] place[D] price74. [A] down[B] up[C] on[D] in75. [A] sand[B] water[C] oil[D] gas76. [A] another[B] the other[C] others[D] one another77. [A] are[B] is[C] has been[D] have been78. [A] a little[B] little[C] a few[D] few79. [A] amount[B] price[C] cost[D] drilling北京语言大学出国人员培训部/入学考试样题/2013is [ 80 ] going on.When the crude oil is obtained from the field, it is taken to the refineries.[ 81 ].The commonestform of treatment is [ 82 ]. When the oil is heated, the first vapours[ 83 ] are cooled and become the finest petrol. Petrol has a lowboiling[ 84 ]; if a little is poured into the hand, it soon vaporizes.Gas that comes off the [ 85 ] lateris condensed into paraffin. [ 86 ] the lubricating oils of variousgrades are produced. What [ 87 ] is heavy oil that is used as fuel.There are four main areas ofthe world [ 88 ] deposits of oil appear.The first is [ 89 ] of the Middle East.Another is thearea [ 90 ] North and South America, and the third, between Asia and Australia. The fourth area is the part near the North Pole. 80. [A] often[B] frequently[C] busily[D] always81. [A] to be treated[B] to treat[C] for treatment[D] for treating82. [A] heated[B] to be heated[C] to heat[D] heating83. [A] to rise[B] rises[C] rising[D] risen84. [A] level[B] place[C] point[D] degree85. [A] ground[B] air[C] oil[D] water86. [A] Then[B] Last of all[C] Afterwards[D] Lately87. [A] remains[B] remain[C] remained[D] remaining88. [A] there[B] which[C] that[D] where89. [A] the one[B] one[C] that[D] this90. [A] between[B] among[C] above[D] belowPart IV Reading Comprehension(40 minutesDirections:In this part there are passages followed by questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answers. Choose the one you think is the best answer. Mark your choice on the answer sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets. Questions 91-94 are based on the following passage:The fiddler crab is a living clock. It indicates the time of day by the color of its skin, which is dark by day and pale by night. The crab's changing skin color follows a regular 24-hour cycle that exactly matches the daily rhythm of the sun.Does the crab actually keep time, or does its skin simply respond to the sun's rays, changing color according to the amount of light that strikes it? To find out, biologists kept crabs in a dark room for two months. Even without daylight the crab's skin color continued to change precisely on schedule.This characteristic probably evolved in response to the rhythm of the sun, to help protect the crab from sunlight and enemies. After millions of years it has become completely regulated inside the living body of the crab.The biologists noticed that once each day the color of the fiddler crab is especially dark, and that each day this occurs fifty minutes later than on the day before. From this they discovered that each crab follows not only the rhythm of the sun but also that of the tides. The crab's period of greatest darkening is precisely the time of low tide on the beach where it was caught!91. The fiddler crab is like a clock because it changes color[A] in a regular 24-hour rhythm.[B] in response to the sun's rays.[C] at low tide.[D] every fifty minutes.92. The crab's changing color[A] tells the crab what time it is.[B] protects the crab from the sunlight and enemies.[C] keeps the crab warm.[D] is of no real use.93. When the fiddler crabs were kept in the dark, they[A] did not change color.[B] changed color more quickly.[C] changed color more slowly.[D] changed color on the same schedule.94. The best title for the passage is[A] The Rhythmic Cycles of the Sun and Tide[B] Discoveries in Biology[C] A Scientific Study[D] A living ClockThere is another example of the revolution in railway signaling and safety measures which can also be attributed to the widespread introduction of electricity in the last decade of the nineteenth century. The track circuit, patented by one William Robinson as far back as 1872, was based on a simple principle. A section of track is insulated at the rail joints from the adjoining sections, and an electrically-operated switch or relay is maintained in the closed position by a low-voltage current passing continually through the rails. The effect of the entry of a train on the insulated section is to short-circuit this current through its wheels and axles with the result that the switch opens. It will be appreciated that should the current fail or should an accidental short-circuit take place, the device will behave as if a train were on the section. However, it will obey the essential requirement of every safety device that in the event of failure the danger signal is given.95. What does the paragraph preceding this one probably discuss?[A] Another one of Robinson's inventions[B] A twentieth-century safety device[C] An electrically-operated safety device[D] Railroading in the mid-nineteenth century96. In the last sentence in the passage, what does the word "it" refer to?[A] An accidental short-circuit[B] A danger signal[C] A safety device[D] A train97. Which of the following statements is TRUE?[A] Railway signaling improved with the American Revolution.[B] The last century saw great progress in railway signaling device.[C] The track circuit is a simple application of a complex principle.[D] The widespread introduction of electricity took place around 1910.98. If a short-circuit takes place, what will happen to the section containing the safety device?[A] A fire will start.[B] A danger signal will be given.[C] A train will derail.[D] The electrically operated switch will close.99. What is the result when a train passed over a section with a low-voltage current?[A] It will derail.[B] A switch opens.[C] A danger signal is given.[D] It will shock the crew.100. What is the topic of this passage?[A] The development of electrical safety devices[B] The inventions of William Robinson[C] The danger of railroad accidents[D] The operation of an electrical safety device for trainsLife near the shore everywhere is affected by the tides, which come and go twice each day in a cycle of about twelve-and-a-half hours —just different enough from the daily cycle of the sun so that there can be no regular relationship between the shore being alternately wet and dry and alternately light and dark. The extent of the tides varies greatly, from as little as one foot in inland seas like the Mediterranean, to fifty feet or so in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. In some parts of the world, one of the two daily tides rises higher and falls lower than the other; and tides at the time of new moon and full moon are generally greater than at other times. The extent of the intertidal zone thus varies from day to day as well as from place to place.The kinds of organisms living in the region between the tidal limits depend very much on whether the shore is rocky, sandy, or muddy. Rocky shores have the most obviously rich faunas, because of the firm anchorage for both animals and plants, and because of the small pools left by the retreating seas. Sandy shores, especially when exposed to surf (as they usually are, have the fewest kinds of animals.101. Which of the following factors does not affect the extent of the tides?[A] Place[B] Time[C] The moon[D] The composition of the shore soil102. The time span between tides[A] varies as much as the extent of the tides.[B] is a more constant phenomenon than the extent of the tides.[C] is shorter in inland seas.[D] and the extent of tides depend upon each other.103. The two tides in a given day[A] may vary in extent.[B] never vary in extent.[C] always vary in extent.[D] only vary in extent at the time of a new moon or a full moon.104. The composition of the intertidal soil affect[A] the nature of tides.[B] the temperature of the water in that area.[C] the amount of animals and plants living in that area.[D] the level of pollution in that area.105. Muddy shores[A] have poorer faunas than do sandy shores.[B] have richer faunas than do rocky shores.[C] have poorer faunas than do rocky shores, but richer faunas than do sandy shores.[D] have no faunas at all.106. The smallest tides occur in[A] open seas.[B] inland.[C] bays.[D] deeper seas.Reading is the key to school success and, like any skill, it takes practice. A child learns to walk by practising until he no longer has to think about how to put one foot in front of the other. A great athlete practices until he can play quickly, accurately, without thinking. Tennis players call that "being in the zone." Educators call it "automaticity."A child learns to read by sounding out the letters and decoding the words. With practice, he stumbles less and less, reading by the phrase. With automaticity, he doesn't have to think about decoding the words, so he can concentrate on the meaning of the text.It can begin as early as first grade. In a recent study of children in Illinois schools, Alan Rossman of Northwestern University found automatic readers in the first grade who were reading almost three times as fast as the other children and scoring twice as high on comprehension tests. At fifth grade, the automatic readers were reading twice as fast as the others, and still outscoring them on accuracy, comprehension and vocabulary."It's not I.Q. but the amount of time a child spends reading that is the key to automaticity," according to Rossman. Any child who spends at least 3.5 to 4 hours a week reading books, magazines or newspapers will in all likelihood reach automaticity. At home, where the average child spends 25 hours a week watching television, it can happen by turning off the set just one night in favour of reading.You can test your child by giving him a paragraph or two to read aloud - something unfamiliar but appropriate to his age. If he reads aloud with expression, with a sense ofthe meaning of the sentences, he probably is an automatic reader. If he reads haltingly, one word at a time, without expression or meaning, he needs more practice.107. The first paragraph tells us____.[A] what automaticity is[B] how accuracy is acquired[C] how a child learns to walk[D] how an athlete is trained108. An automatic reader[A] sounds out the letters[B] concentrates on meaning[C] has a high I.Q.[D] pays much attention to the structures of sentences109. The Illinois study shows that the automatic reader's high speed[A] costs him a lot of work[B] affects his comprehension[C] leads to his future success[D] doesn't affect his comprehension110. A bright child[A] also needs practice to be an automatic reader[B] always achieves great success in comprehension tests[C] becomes an automatic reader after learning how to read[D] is a born automatic readerQuestions 111 - 116 are based on the following passage:The Triumph of Unreason?Neoclassical economics is built on the assumption that humans are rational beings who have a clear idea of their best interests and strive to extract maximum benefit (or―utility‖, in economist-speak from any situation. Neoclassical economics assumes that the process of decision-making is rational. But that contradicts growing evidence that decision-making draws on the emotions—even when reason is clearly involved.The role of emotions in decisions makes perfect sense. For situations met frequently in the past, such as obtaining food and mates, and confronting or fleeing from threats, the neural mechanisms required to weigh up the pros and cons will have been honed by evolution to produce an optimal outcome. Since emotion is the mechanism by which animals are prodded towards such outcomes, evolutionary and economic theory predict the same practical consequences for utility in these cases. But does this still apply when the ancestral machinery has to respond to the stimuli of urban modernity?One of the people who thinks that it does not is George Loewenstein, an economist at Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh. In particular, he suspects that modern shopping has subverted the decision-making machinery in a way that encourages people to run up debt. To prove the point he has teamed up with two psychologists, Brian Knutson of Stanford University and Drazen Prelec of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to look at what happens in the brain when it is deciding what to buy.。
国家留学基金委csc英文介绍
国家公派研究生项目英文介绍(CSC brief)如下China Scholarship Council launched a scholarship program in 2007 to financially sponsor Chinese students to study abroad. This program, which has been committed to last the next five years, will support 6,000 students annually. With this scholarship, student can either pursue his/her Ph.D. degree from a foreign university for 36-48 months or perform a research plan under the guidance of a foreign supervisor for 6-24 months.For students who are registered first-year, second-year and third-year Ph.D. students in Chinese (home) universities, the home and foreign supervisors work together to make research plan for each student. After their international study, the students are required to return to their home universities to complete their Ph. D. degrees. This is the so-called "co-supervised model" for Ph.D. candidates.Under this program, fourth-year bachelor students, first-year, second-year and third year master students and first year Ph.D.students can pursue their Ph.D. degrees abroad, provided they are admitted under foreign universities’ Ph.D. program with tuition waiver or tuition scholarship.Under this program, students are entitled to receive financial support to cover their living expense and international travel expense. For more detailed information on this scholarship program, please refer to .。
留学基金委试题及参考答案
留学基金委试题及参考答案留学基金委试题Section 1Section 2Asking for information1.You are now studying at a British university. You have read a notice about apart-time job. Make a call to get more information. Ask questions about:Job requirements Duties/Responsibilities Hours per day/week Starting time Workplace length of the job Pay造句：Excuse me , I am a college student , I read the notice about your company , so I am calling to ask about the job. What is the job and requirements , what is my duties if I get the job? And , as a college student , I have to know how many hours do I have to work for , the starting time and the workplace , the length of the job . at last , may I know how is the pay ?2.You are now studying at a British university. You want to apply for a railcard which allows you to buy cheaper railway tickets. Make a call to the station to get information. Ask questions about:Types of the card Benefits Duration of the card Documents/ Proof needed Costs Restrictions Application deadlineHello , I am calling to know some information about applying for the rail card. What is thebenefits of the rail card? how many types of card is there ? as I am a college student , is there a type fitting me ? how does the rail card cost ? is there some necessary documents to apply for the rail card ? and is there some restriction about the rail card ? what is the duration of the card and how is the application deadline?3.You have just arrived at a British university as a visiting scholar. You want toget some information about the school’s health center. Make a call to the center and ask questions about:Opening hours (workdays/ weekends/ holidays) Location Setting Services provided Charges Appointments Ways of payment Excuse me , I am a visiting scholar of the university and I am calling to know about the health center . can you tell me where is the health center ? what is the opening hours of workdays? Weekends and holidays? How many services does the health center provides ? how does it charges? How can I make a appointment ? at last , how many ways of payment does the health center provides ?4.You are invited to attend an international conference because a paper ofyours on environmental protection is awarded a prize. Write an e-mail to the organizer of the conference and ask the following questions:Time for the meeting Venue for the meeting Need for speech Topics on the conference Documents/ certificates needed Speakers Costs accommodation and foodOrganizer :I am so honored to be invited to attend the conference. I am writing to ask about some information about the conference . firstly , when and where is the meeting held? Is there some need for speech ? and what is the topic on the conference ? is there any document or certificate needed ? who are the speakers on the conference ? at last , please allow me to ask about the cost , accommodation and food .///////5.As a visiting scholar, you are now conducting a research on modern westernarchitecture in your university, and need to use the school library. Now makea phone call to the librarian and ask the following questions:Books related books that can be borrowed returning time library card photocopying opening hourHello , I am a visiting scholar of the university , I am looking for some books about western architecture , can you tell me is there some related books ? how many books can be borrowed ? and when is the returning time ?do I need to apply for a library card for borrowingbooks ? at last ,can you tell me where to do photocopy and what is the opening hour of the library?6.You are now studying at the University of Manchester. You want to join in atwo-day tour to Scotland at a weekend. You learn that there is a travel agency, which offers different travel plans. Make a phone call to the agency and ask the following questions:Transportation travel schedule accommodation and food special local products travel documents to prepare costs for each person interesting places museumsHello , I want to make a two-day tour to Scotland and I hear about you offer such travel plans. Can you tell me some basic information about the travel plan? Firstly ,What is the transportation and the travel schedule ? how is the accommodation and food ? what is the special local products and interesting places such as museums ? at last , I want to know how much does it cost for each person and what kind of travel documents do I have to prepare ? 7.You learn that a new movie is on general release and you’d like to watch it inthe cinema. Make a phone call to the cinema and ask the following questions: Days for screening screening schedule each day ticket types (e.g. full ticket, student ticket, or senior ticket) and cost for each original or dubbed film stars in it location of the cinemaHello , I hear there is a new movie is on general release , can you tell me what is the day for screening and the screening schedule of each day ? how many types do you offer ? how much does it cost ? how many stars are there in the movie ? at last , where is the cinema ?8.You are going to travel from Manchester to York, and you want to make areservation at a guesthouse for your accommodation there. Now write an e-mail to a guesthouse and ask the following questions:Cost of accommodations location of the guesthouse food provisionroom facilities opening hours transportation to the guesthouseDear servant:I want to make a reservation at your guesthouse, I am writing to know about some information . please tell me how much is the cost of accommodation ? how is the food provision and room facilities ? what is the opening hours? Where is the guesthouse and how can I get there?Yoursguest9.You are going to be studying at a British college. You meet a student whostudies in the same city as you hope to go to. Find out about the cheapest way to live there.Accommodation food entertainment transportation books discounts for students shoppingHello , I am glad to meet you ! can you tell me your experience of living in the city ? such an how is the accommodation and food ? is there some cheap entertainments? What is the cheapest way of transportation ? where can I buy books at the lowest price ? is there somediscounts for students? Where is the cheapest shopping centre?10.You have just arrived at your college in Britain and you hear about a partyto welcome new students. You would like to go, so you go to the Overseas Students Office to get some more details. Your interviewer works there.Organizer cost activities place time partner transportationExcuse me , I heard there is a party that welcome new students and I want to join it . so I am here to know about it . who is the organizer of the party and ?when and where is the party held? how much does it cost ? what kind of activities are there in the party ? how can I finda partner ? at last how can I get there ?11.You were absent from your writing class yesterday in which the students weregiven an assignment. Your interviewer is one of your classmates. Ask him/her about the assignment.Topic/content presentation submission date length title page place of submissionHi ! can you tell me the assignment of the writing class yesterday, I was absent then . what is the topic and the title of the assignment ?is there some limits in length ? what is the submission date and place of submission?12.You are a new student at a British college. You go to the Welfare Office tofind out about health care provision in the UK. Your interviewer is a welfare officer there.Health care facilities public/private health care registration (doctor)medical insurance emergencies prescription/ medicine13.You have just arrived at your college in London and want to find out aboutthe capital’s entertainment. Your interviewer is a British student. Ask him/her about it.Cinema pubs(酒店) sports theatre restaurants TVHi , can you tell me about entertainment of London ? is there some famous cinema to see films?how is the pubs? Is there some special restaurants ? which sport do you think is the most interesting ? and , which TV do people like watching?2008-01-0414. Renting a Car in AmericaYou have recently come to America to attend the University at Flagstaff, Arizona. You would like to rent a car to drive to the Grand Canyon to see the beautiful sights there before school starts. You call one of the companies that rent cars in Flagstaff to ask about the following information:Driver’s license Deposit(保证金) requirement Daily rental cost Types of cars available Insurance Ways of paymentExcuse me , I want to rent a car to drive to the Grand Canyon. What kinds of cars do you offer? How much is the daily rental cost and the deposit requirement ? and what is the ways of payment ? at last , do you offer driver’s license ？15. A Visa ExtensionYou are a student at California State University in USA, and you believe that you need to apply for an extension of your visa. You call the immigration office to ask about the following information:Application procedures Necessary documentation Cost of renewal Length of time needed to get renewal Office hour Transportation Excuse me , I’m a oversea students at a university , and I want to apply for an extension of my visa, can you tell me about the application procedures? What necessary documentation do I have to prepare ? how long do it take to get a renewal ? how much is the cost of renewal ? what is the office hour and how can I get there ?16. Traveling in the UKYou’re planning to travel for 2 weeks in Britain. Your friend used to study in Britain and has a lot of experience traveling there. Now make a phone call to your friend and ask him or her about the following information:Transportation Travel documents to prepare Weather Food Tourist attractions Souvenirs/ giftsHello , Tom ! I want to travel for 2 weeks in Britain , and I know you used to study there , so I am calling you to know some information. What kind of transportation is the best ? what documents do I have to prepare ? how is the weather there ? is there any delicious food I can’t miss? How many tourist attractions are there ? at last , is there some proper souvenirs tobuy for my friends ?17. Going to a PartyYou are now in America. A friend of yours has asked you to join him to goto a birthday party. Before you make a decision, you would like to askabout the following information:Date of the party Transportation Starting time Dress to wearLocation Gifts to bringEh , what’s the date of the party? What’s the transportation to get there ? when will the party begin ?what should I wear in the party ? where is the party held ?what gifts should I bring to the party ?18. Information about a Shopping CenterYou have been in America for only a few days. It is necessary for you to get some necessities. You ask your landlord about a shopping center nearby for the following information:Opening and closing time Ways of payment Location Discounts Transportation DeliveryExcuse me , I want to go to the shopping center , can you tell me about it ? where is the shopping center? How can I get there ? what is the opening and closing time of the shopping center ? how many ways of payment are there ? is there some discount for students? At last , how can I deliver my goods back ?19. Driving LicenseOne day when you are chatting with your American landlord, you come to the topic of transportation which arouses your interest in getting a drivinglicense in America. So you ask your landlord about the following information:Age limit for application Tests involved Health requirement Cost Training courses License validityIs there age limit for applying a driving license ? how many tests are involved in the application?is there any health restrictions ? how much does it cost ? what training courses are offered ? how long is the license validity?21. Going to a Football MatchYou have been in Britain for a few weeks. You would like to watch a football match with your British friends. So you ask them about the following information:Ways to get a ticket Football Stars Ticket prices Starting time Teams involved TransportationHow much is the ticket and where can I buy one ? when will the match start? Which football teams is match held between ?How many football stars are there in the match ? how can we get there ? 22. Renting an ApartmentYou have just arrived in Arizona State University. You have read the ads about several large apartment buildings which are very close to the campus.You make a call to ask about the following information:Monthly rent Necessary documents Required deposits Gas and electricity bills Car park Sports facilitiesHello , I’m calling to know about your apartment . how much is the monthly rent ? is that include gas and electricity bills ? how muchis the deposits required ? where can I park my car ? how is the sports facilities ? what documents is required to rent the apartment ?Section 3 （一段简单的话题讨论-相当于命题作文-80~100字左右。
国家留学基金委英语观点性作文
国家留学基金委英语观点性作文In today's increasingly interconnected world, the significance of international education cannot be overstated. The experience of studying abroad offers students not only academic growth but also a unique opportunity to cultivate global citizenship and interpersonal skills. As globalization continues to shape our societies, understanding diverse cultures and perspectives has become paramount.Firstly, immersing oneself in a different educational environment fosters intellectual growth. Students are exposed to various teaching methods, curricula, and academic disciplines that differ significantly from their home institutions. This variety enhances critical thinking and promotes creativity, encouraging students to think outside traditional paradigms. Additionally, studying abroad often involves collaborative projects that require teamwork withpeers from different cultural backgrounds. Such experiences build adaptability, an essential skill in today’s job market.Moreover, international education promotes cultural understanding. When students live in a different country,they experience the local customs, languages, and traditions firsthand. This immersion deepens their appreciation for diversity and nurtures empathy. In a world often divided by cultural misunderstandings, fostering a sense of global community through educational experiences can bridge gaps and dismantle stereotypes.Furthermore, networking opportunities abound in international education. Students establish connections with peers, professors, and industry professionals from around the globe. These connections can lead to collaborations, internships, and job opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible. The friendships formed during this time cantransform into a supportive global network, facilitating personal and professional growth long after graduation.In conclusion, the value of international education liesin its ability to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. As they develop academically, culturally, and socially, they emerge as well-rounded individuals capable of navigating the complexities of global citizenship. Embracing the challenges and opportunities of studying abroad is not just a personal journey; it is a step towards creating a more understanding and interconnected world.。
国家留学基金委统一考试英语口语表达
Develop + Connect! Example: I love my hometown Kunming for many reasons. First of all, I was born and raised here and all of my relatives and most of my friends live here. So I feel at ease in Kunming. In addition, you may find the weather here very pleasant because it’s climate mild all year round. On top of this, the food here is stunning. It’s a mix of colors and flavors. It’s so tasty. I highly recommend the over-bridge rice noodles to you! And although many people complain about the traffic, I know it’s not as bad as in many other cities, and they’re working on building a subway here. However, it won’t be ready before another 5 years, but the city is definitely modernizing!
关于出国留学的口语对话
关于出国留学的口语对话
1. 对话一：初次决定出国留学
A: 最近听说你考虑出国留学是吗？
B: 是的，我已经决定了，我准备去美国读研究生。
A: 那太棒了！你是怎么做出这个决定的呢？
B: 我觉得在国外学习能够拓宽我的视野，提高我的英语水平，也更有利于我的将来发展。
A: 你打算去哪所大学呢？
B: 我还在考虑中，可能会申请几所学校，希望最后能去一
个适合我的学校。
2. 对话二：面临留学挑战
A: 准备出国留学了吗？
B: 是的，我已经收到录取通知书了，但是我有点担心适应
不了异国生活。
A: 这是正常的，毕竟文化差异会让人觉得不适应，但随着
时间的推移，你会慢慢适应的。
B: 我还在考虑要不要提前去熟悉一下环境。
A: 这个主意不错，可以去提前感受一下当地的生活和文化，有利于你更快适应。
3. 对话三：留学后的体验分享
A: 出国留学回来了吗？
B: 是的，我已经毕业回来了，这一年的留学生活真是给了我很多新的体验和启发。
A: 真的吗？能分享一下你的留学经历吗？
B: 在国外学习让我更加独立，拓宽了我的眼界，结交了不少国际朋友，受益匪浅。
A: 看来你的留学经历是非常丰富有意义的。
结语
出国留学是一次难忘的经历，无论是在准备阶段、面临挑战还是留学结束后的回忆，都是值得珍惜的。
希望每一个有出国留学打算的人都能体验到留学的乐趣和收获。
YTA训练课 口语
YTA训练课（口语）Part 1&Part 2英联邦章维姣第一部分·基本信息问答：姓名、未来计划Who gave you your name?Does your name have any particular/ special meaning?Do you like your names?In your country, do people feel that their name is very important?●What do you do?●What do you plan to do when you finish your studies at highschool/ university?●Would you like to live in the same place for a lifetime orin different cities?●Have you ever been to another country?第一部分·城乡生活、购物Do you prefer living in the city or in the countryside? Do you think your city is a suitable place for old people to live in?Is it a good place for young people?How do you think your hometown can be improved?●Do you like shopping?●Do you spend much money when you go shopping?●What do you usually buy when you go shopping?●Would you like to work in a shopping center?喜好题1 Another good thing is...2 I enjoy3 I really dislike...4 I really like...5 ...is something I don’t like.6 I’m not very keen on...7 I find... very enjoyable.8 I find... Unpleasant.a What do you like about the area where you live?b What things in your town/ city do you not like?表示变化的题型How is the area changing?What do people in your area do in their free time?What do you think visitors to your town or region should see? Why?第一部分·校园生活What was your first day at university/ high/ primary school like?What activities did you like and disliked at school?What schools did you have?Would you let your children go to the same school as you did?第一部分·学科What subjects are you studying?Why did you choose to study that subject?Do you like the subject you are studying?Are you looking forward to working?Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?●When did you start learning math?●Do you like math?●Who taught you math?●Do you like to use a calculator?第一部分·家庭生活●Do you come from a large family or a small family?●As a child, who did you spend more time with: yourfamily or your friends? Why?●When you were a child, how did you spend yourweekends?●What did you enjoy most about school?●When you were at school, did you have a favoriteteacher?第一部分·拜访他人●Do you like visitors coming to your home?●How often do you have visitors to your home?●When someone visits you, how do you usually showhospitality?●What kinds of manners do you expect your homevisitors to have?●Do you bring gifts when you visit others?●Do you like to visit other people?第一部分·旅行●Do you like to travel in your holidays? Why?●What do you like about traveling?●What form of transport do you prefer to use when youtravel?●Which country would you like to travel in the future?●Do you prefer traveling alone or with friends?第一部分·公共假期●What public holidays do you like?●Do you think the more public holidays the better?●What did you do you on your last holidays?●Do you think we should have more holidays?●What do you usually do on traditional holidays inChina?第一部分·天气●What kind of weather do you like best? Why?●What do you usually do during your favourite weather?●What’s the weather like in your hometown?●What did you do the last time when the weather wasgood?第一部分·周末●How do you usually spend your weekends?●In your country, do men and women usually do thesame things on weekends?●When do you spend time with your family?●Is there anything new that you would like to do onweekends?●How often do you use your mobile phone?●Would you buy a new phone in the future?●How has your mobile phone changed your life?第一部分·花卉●Do you like flowers?●What benefits do people get from planting flowers?●What kinds of flowers do people like in your country?●Do the flowers have special meanings in your culture? 第一部分·鸟类●Do you like birds?●What kinds of bird can you around the place you live?●Where can you see a large number of birds?●Do you think it is important to protect birds?第一部分·森林●Do you like going into the forests?●Do you think we should protect the forests?●Would you like to live in the forests?●Are forests important for people?●How can we protect the forests?Which are your favourite animals? Why?Which animals don’t you like? Why?Where are the best places in your country to see wildlife? How popular is watching wildlife in your country?第一部分·记忆能力Are you good at memorizing things?How do you memorize things?Have you ever forgotten something that is important? How do you remember something important?Who do you think can remember things easier? The old or the young?第一部分·新闻Are you interested in the news?Why do you want to know the latest news?How important is it for you to get the news every day? What sort of news are you most interested in?How do you usually find this news?阅读Do you like reading?What types of things (books) do you like reading? What types of things (books) do you dislike reading? Do you think it’s important for children to read? Would you like to write a book?Do you think it’s important to have public libraries?游泳Do you like swimming?How often do you go swimming?Who taught you to swim?Do you prefer swimming in the pool or in the sea? What benefits do people get from swimming?运动What’s your favourite sport?What sports do Chinese people like?What game did you watch last time?Do you prefer to watch sport on TV or live?Do you think it’s important for children to play sp orts?你的家乡Can you describe your town or village?How important is tourism in your town/ village? Why/ why not?What places would you recommend people to visit in your town/ village?What festivals take place in your local area?家乡的建筑What type of buildings are there in your home town or village?Which building do you like the most? Why?What was your school building like?What facilities did your school building have?家乡基本情况Can you describe the place where you live?Are the transport facilities to your home very good?Can you describe the room you live in?What can you see when you look out the window of your room?In the future, what type of place would you like to live in?第二部分·有趣的野生动物●Describe a place you have visited where you can seeinteresting animals.You should say:Why you went thereWhat the place looked likeWhat you did thereAnd say which animals you found particularly interesting.●Describe a time when you saw a kind of interesting wildanimal.You should say:What animal it wasWhat it looked likeWhat you did when you saw this wild animalAnd explain how you felt about this experience.难忘的旅行Describe a journey you made in the past that you remember well.You should say:What forms of transport you used and whyWho you travelled withWhat was good and bad about itAnd explain why you remember the trip so well.有收获的旅行Describe a journey you made where you learned something new.You should say:What happened on the journeyWhat forms of transport you usedHow you feltAnd explain what you learned which was new.想买的车Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or own).You should say:What kind of vehicle it isWhat it would look likeWhy you would like to have itAnd explain why you would prefer this means of transport.有助于你生活的物品Describe something you own which has improved your life.You should say:How long you have had itWhen you use itWhat it looks likeAnd explain how it has improved your life.想买的电器Describe an electronic machine you want to buy.You should say:What it isWhen you know this machineWhat specific features you wantAnd explain why you want this machine.重要的植物Describe an important plant in your country.You should say:What plant it isWhere did you first saw itWhat it looks likeAnd explain why it is important in your country.想深入学习的东西Describe something that you want to learn more.You should say:What it isHow would you learn itWhere you can learn itAnd explain why you want to keep learning it.读过的书或者文章Describe a book or article that you enjoyed reading for your studies.You should say:What the book or article was aboutWhy you read itHow long it took you to readAnd explain why you enjoyed reading it.花园或公园Describe a park or a garden you have visited.You should say:Where it isWhat it looks likeWhat people like doing thereAnd explain how you felt about the park or the garden.儿时的歌Describe a childhood song you remember well.You should say:Where you first heard this songHow old you were when you first heard itWhat it was aboutAnd explain how you feel now when you hear this song.有教育意义的电视节目Describe an educational TV program that you have seen.You should say:What the programme is about/ what the programme is How often you watch or listen to the programmeWhat type of people enjoy this programmeAnd explain why this programme is educational.完美假期Describe your idea of a perfect holiday.You should say:Where it would beHow you would get thereWhere you would stayAnd explain why this would be your perfect holiday.想重温的旅行Describe a long journey/ short trip you would like to make again.You should say:Where you wentWho you went withWhat you did during the tripAnd explain why you would like to make the trip again.近水的活动Describe an activity that you enjoy that takes place in or near water.You should say:How you prepare for the activityWhere it takes placeWhat the activity involvesAnd explain why you enjoy this activity.令人兴奋的运动Describe an exciting sport you know.You should say:What the sport isHow you know about itIs it difficultExplain why you think it is exciting.历史建筑Describe a historical building in your country/ hometown. You should say:Where this building isHow do you know this buildingWhat it is likeAnd explain why it is important to your country/ hometown.。
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1.What do you think of this city?
Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province, located in the northwest part of China. It is recognized as one of most important cities in China, both historically and currently. Xi’an Called Chang'an in ancient times, has been the capital of 13 dynasties, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, and the Tang. It also has been the eastern end of the Silk Road , so Xi’an was the first Chinese city to open up its doors to the ancient word.
It is in a favorable geographical location surrounded by natural beauty, including rivers, mountains, plains, and rolling hills. It has a semi-moist monsoon ( [ˌmɒnˈsu:n] （印度洋的）季风; 季风雨; 夏季季风) climate and there is a clear distinction between the four seasons. The weather is extremely cold in winter. The temperature is about minus 10 degrees, and in summer the weather is fairly hot, The temperature reaches as high as 40 degrees. Of course, spring and autumn are comfortable. Xi’an is a city that it is suitable for traveling all the y ear.
2.How do you find the life here in this city?
The city life is very colorful. Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province. The economy, culture, utilities and education has been developed very rapidly. City dwellers gain access to better information service and educational facilities. There are various opportunities for the employment and education.There are many good university in this city. There you can express your ability to study what you like. There are many big shopping
malls to meet the enlarging material needs of the citizens.They can provide us all kinds of goods we need. So shopping in this city is very convenient. In their spare time, people enjoy various entertainments, such as lectures and concerts, movies, sports, plays. And also the transport is very convenient in this city. We can take bicycle, bus ,taxi ,subway in our diary life。
3.Is there anything to improve?
I think there are many improvements needed in Xi’an. Firstly, the traffic problem is a big challenge here. Every day, particularly in the rush-hour, we are in a traffic jam. Getting stuck in horrible traffic jams every morning and evening is really unpleasant. so more subway lines should be built. Secondly, pollution is increasing day by day which affects the weather here. In this regard, reducing the consumption of fuels by minimizing usage of cars is a good solution. Thirdly, the house prices in xi'an are incresing very fast. So it would be great if the house prices could be decrease a bit.
3.Can you talk a little about your hometown?
Well, my hometown is YuLin, located in the southeast of Shaanxi province. The total area of shangluo is about 9 thousands square Kilometers . Shangluo city is 120 kilometers away from xi’an, known as the back garden of xi’an. There are beautiful moutains and rivers, kind people, crowd streets and peaceful path. The speciality of Shangluo are
walnut, chestnut , greentea and persimmons . The production of shangluo walnut ranks first in shanxi province and accounts for one sixth of the national walnut production. Shangluo has a subtropical climate, warm and moist. The weather is cold in winter and is very hot in summer. In summer, the temperature reaches as high as 36 degrees. spring and autumn are comfortable. The air there is very fresh. To sum up, Shangluo is a great place for living. I love my hometown.。