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lso restricted by thick pillars and the small rear window.Getting into the back was tricky because the front seats did not slide forward when tilted. Once in the back, legroom and headroom were poor, and testers complained that their rear seat base was unsupportive.Luggage space was smaller than average for this class of car ? this was compounded by a high boot sill and difficulties in folding the rear seat. But there were large pockets in the doors and rear side panels.The main radio controls were more convenient; they were mounted on the steering wheel so drivers didn't have to take their hands off the wheel to use them.Our Rover 200s came with an alarm, though this isn't standard on all versions. Our 'thief' broke in through the doors in 15 seconds.Some of the electrics would be vulnerable in a frontal impact. The rear seat hinges could release in an accident, allowing luggage to crash through into the passenger compartment. Also, information in the handbook on using child restraints was inadequate.

SECTION IV: Writing

　　You have read an article in a magazine with the following statement in it. Write an article for the same magazine. You should use your own ideas, knowledge or experience to generate support for your argument and include an example. You should write about 250 words. Write your article on ANSWER SHEET 2.

　　Economic development will inevitably generate industrial waste which in turn will cause pollution to the living environment. Economic prosperity and a clean environment can not coexist. You have to make a choice between the two."

　　To what extent do you agree with the statement?

　　Oral Test(For examiner)
Part A: Self-introduction (This task will take about 2 minutes.)
 Interlocutor:Good morning (afternoon / evening). Could I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you.(Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.)My name is … and this is my colleague….He / she is not going to ask you any questions, but he / she is just going to be listening to us.So, your name is … and …? Thank you.First of all we'd like to know something about you, so I'm going to ask you some questions about yourselves. (Begin with candidate A, then move on to candidate B) Now (say the name of the candidate and ask the questions).

Home Town

· Where are you from?

· How long have you lived there?

· What's it like living there?

· How does your home town compare with (place where candidate is currently living)?

· Well, that's interesting.

Familyl         What about your family? Could you tell us something about them?

Work/ Study

· What do you do in (candidate's home town), do you work or study?(If candidate already working)

· What does your work involve?

· Is your job something you had always wanted to do?

· How long do you think you will stay in this job?(If candidate still at school, college or university)

· What are your favourite subjects at school? What exactly are you studying?

· What type of work are you hoping to do in the future?

· What qualifications will you need to do that?

Part B: Collaboration (This part will take about 5 minutes.)(For examiner)

Discussion

Topic: Regional Poverty

Now, (say the names of Candidate A and Candidate B), here is a list of causes for regional poverty. (Hand out the list to the candidates and let them read it through.) What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? I'd like each of you to choose three from the list and tell each other why. If you hold different opinions you may argue and you may also add your own ideas that are not listed here. You just talk to each other and I won't join you. You have 5 minutes.All right. Would you begin? (The interlocutor may sit back and intervene only when necessary.)

Causes for Regional Poverty:

· lack of natural resources

· disorganisation of the economy

· out-of-date conventions

· climate

· geographical position

· poor leadership

· overpopulation

· lack of education

(For candidate)

What do you think are the main causes for regional poverty? Choose three from the list and tell each other why.

Causes for Regional Poverty:

· lack of natural resources

· disorganisation of the economy

· out-of-date conventions

· climate

· geographical position

· poor leadership

· overpopulation

· lack of education

Part C: Presentation (This part will take about 8 minutes.)(For examiner)

Interlocutor:
Now, in this part of the test I'm going to give each of you a list of three different topics. I'd like you to select one of the topics and give a short presentation of about 2 minutes.

When (say the name of Candidate A) has finished talking, I'd like you, (say the name of Candidate B), to ask him/her one or two questions. You may make notes while you are preparing and take notes while the other person is talking.

All right? Here are your topics.

Hand over the Topic Card, A & B, and some blank paper and a pencil to each candidate.

Now you'll have 2 minutes to prepare.

The candidates are given 2 minutes.

All right. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?

Listen to the presentation of Candidate A.

Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate A) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate B, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)

Now (say the name of Candidate B), would you begin by telling us which topic you have chosen and then give your presentation, please?

Listen to the presentation of Candidate B.

Thank you. Now (say the name of Candidate A), would you like to ask (say the name of Candidate B) some questions? (Allow a maximum of 2 questions by Candidate A, followed by one more question by the interlocutor.)

CLOSURE

The interlocutor winds up the oral test by referring to the topics of both candidates.

a. Health
What is the relationship between health and personal wealth?

b. Hobbies
How can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?

c. Pollution
What are the main causes of pollution?

Topic Card B (For examiner)

a. Discipline
How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?

b. Lifestyle
What are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?

c. Environment
What is the relationship between man and environment?

Topic Card A (For candidate)

a. Health
What is the relationship between health and personal wealth?

b. Hobbies
How can we use hobbies for pleasure or relaxation?

c. Pollution
What are the main causes of pollution?

Topic Card B (For candidate)

a. Discipline
How do you deal with the relation between order and your personal interests?

b.Lifestyle
What are the differences in lifestyle between you and your parents?

c. Environment
What is the relationship between man and environment?