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Part A (20%) *XT/KxLa7
Direction : Read the following passage carefully and then translate it into b)=[1g/=L
Chinese. Please write your translation on the Answer Sheet. MM(xk
A recent phenomenon in the choice of careers on the part of the college graduates is q U]gj@R
the increasing trend towards big companies. Few are interested in research fields. This
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students before they have completed their studies. On the other hand, as many big 0cJWJOj&
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economic results and show comparatively little interest in long range research, there is EUN81F?
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where there are more jobs available with better salaries. All this has not only seriously i 7x7xtq
influenced young people's view on the choice of careers, but on education as well. vTlwRG=5
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Part B (10%,2 mark each) (2:/8\_P
Direction:Translate the following 5 sentences into English.Please write your kw"SwdP5
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1)有时候对一个人来说需要终生的时间才能懂得活着就是为了奉献。 8]M_z:F7F
2)文化是一切。文化是我们着装的方式,是我们走路的方式,是我们系领带的方 N
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式。 (`sH3&Kl
3)时间是个多才多艺的表演者。它能展翅飞翔,能阔步前进,也能治愈创伤。 1n:8s'\
4)音乐是你自身的体验,你的思想,你的智慧。 c6X}2a'
5)国家的发展取决于年轻一代的素质,这是众人皆知的事实。 6P5Ih
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Directions: Read the following poem and write an essay in which you should YwZ
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2) interpret its meaning and S5G6Rj@W
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Hold fast to dreams ~:3QBMk::
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Life is a barren field U` Wauv&
Frozen only with snow
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