TEXT K
First read the question. 59. How many percent of high schools reported violent incidents in America? A. 10% B. 45% C. 74% D. 77% 60. What measures does the author advise schools to take? A. Extending the school day. B. Guiding students to solve conflict and manage anger. C. Requiring students to wear school uniforms. D. All of above. Now go through TEXT K quickly to answer question 59 and 60.
Making School Safe For Kids Americans have seen the news footage and heard the testimonies of the children of Jonesboro, Ark,; Paducah, Ky.; Springfield, Ore.; and Pearl, Miss. These stories now serve as reminders that kids can become killers and that terrible tragedy can happen anywhere, at any time, for seemingly no reason. A crisis had reached Americas schools, and it is time to take a serious look at the problem and devise ways to make sure such tragedies never occur again. Right now, it appears there is much to do. Surveys have found that: 10% of all public schools experienced one or more serious violent crimes (i.e., murder, rape or other sexual battery, suicide, physical attack or fight with a weapon, or robbery) that were reported to police or other law enforcement officials during the 1996-97 school year. 45% of elementary schools, 74% of middle schools, and 77% of high schools reported one or more violent incidents. The percentage of students reporting street gang presence at school nearly doubled between 1989 and 1995, increasing from 15 to 28%. The rate of firearm deaths among children under 13 is nearly 12 times higher in the U.S. than in 25 other industrialized countries combined. What possible can explain these alarming trends? Though it is true that the proportion of adolescents perpetrating violent offenses is just slightly up in recent years, it is necessary to stay on top of the problem to make sure there isnt a resurgence. Furthermore, violent acts that result in serious injury or death have risen. Since 1988, the adolescent homicide rate had more than doubled. To explain this trend, experts point to the increase in handgun use. Studies have found that an estimated 1,000,000 children between 6th and 12th grade have carried guns to school at some point during the last school year. Other explanations look at what elements are influencing youngsters. Violence or neglect at home, violence on TV and in movies, drug and alcohol use, and underdeveloped conflict management skills all are contributors. In September, 1998, about 60 mayors from the United States Conference of Mayors Leadership met in Salt City, Utah, with Attorney General Janet Reno; police chiefs; education experts; health, parks, recreation, and arts officials; representatives from the entertainment industry and news media; and students. They spent an entire day hammering out a National Action Plan on School Violence and Kids. They looked at "best practices"-what programs are in place and working in cities around the country —— and brainstormed about what typed of things have not been tried and should be. In October, the Action Plan was brought to Pres. Clintons White House Conference on School Safety, where it won overwhelming support from all the participating parties. The measures proposed include actions that can be taken at the local level, as well as initiatives that require the Federal government to pass a law or provide funding. Preventing outbreaks of violence is the goal, while keeping in sight the importance of a quality education and meeting childrens basic needs. An emphasis on violence prevention does not have to focus solely on metal detectors and stricter punishments. Examined were ways which provide enriching activities for youngsters and how to ensure that every child receives the emotional and physical things he or she needs. To mount a truly comprehensive attack on the problem, families, schools, communities, local governments, and even the President have a role to play. At home, parents can prevent their offspring from turning to violence by becoming more involved in their childrens lives. They can volunteer in schools, monitor what the kids are watching on TV, and discuss the consequences of violence. In homes where domestic violence exists, parents need to realize that children have to be removed from that environment and authorities should be allowed to do so. Many measures can be taken by schools to help students get a better educational experience. For example, schools can consider later starting times to meet childrens learning patterns better and could extend the school day to reduce those hours in the afternoon when kids are vulnerable and tempted to turn to crime and violence. All schools should follow the example of Long Beach, Calif. and institute school uniforms, which can promote discipline and have been proved to cut down on violence activity. Schools can add conflict resolution and anger management techniques to their curriculum, starting as early as kindergarten, and teachers need to be trained to be effective classroom managers and to enforce discipline fairly. When teachers are not occupied completely with handling out-of-control kids, they can spread more time on class lessons.
59. How many percent of high schools reported violent incidents in America?
A) 10%
B) 45%
C) 74%
D) 77%
60. What measures does the author advise schools to take?
A) Extending the school day.
B) Guiding students to solve conflict and manage anger.
C) Requiring students to wear school uniforms.
D) All of above.
PART IV TRANSLATION
Translate the following part of the text into English. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET THREE.
世界上有好多國(guó)家種植茶樹(shù)，生產(chǎn)茶葉，但茶的名稱不是叫“tea”，就是叫“cha”?！癟ea”原是閩南話，據(jù)說(shuō)茶從海路傳到國(guó)外就叫做“tea”。“Cha”是中國(guó)北方話的說(shuō)法，據(jù)說(shuō)外國(guó)人從陸路得到的茶就稱為“cha”。這說(shuō)明茶是從中國(guó)傳到世界各地的，中國(guó)是茶的故鄉(xiāng)?！≡诠糯?，中國(guó)人最初用野生茶葉來(lái)治消化不良等疾病，后來(lái)又發(fā)現(xiàn)茶是一種很好的飲料。早在公元前200年，中國(guó)人就會(huì)種植茶樹(shù)了，并且掌握了制作茶葉的方法，喝茶的風(fēng)氣也已經(jīng)相當(dāng)普遍。
SECTION B ENGLISH TO CHINESE
Translate the following underlined part of the text into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET THREE.
I know what is being said about me and you can take my side or theirs. Its my word against Eunices and Olivia-Anns, and it should be plain enough to anyone with two good eyes which one of us had their wits about them. I just want the citizens of the U.S.A. to know the facts, thats all. The facts: on Sunday, August 12, this year of our Lord, Eunice tried to kill me with her papas Civil War sword and Olivia Ann cut up all over the place with a fourteen-inch hog knife. This is not even to mention lots of other things. It began six months ago when I married Marge. That was the first thing I did wrong. We were married in Mobile after an acquaintance of only four days. We were both sixteen and she was visiting my cousin Georgia. Now that Ive had plenty of time to think it over, I cant for the life of me figure how I fell for the likes of her. She has no looks, no body, and no brains whatsoever. But Marge is a natural blonde and maybe thats the answer. Well, we were married going on three months when Marge ups and gets pregnant; the second thing I did wrong. Then she starts hollering that shes got to go home to Man——only she hasnt got no mama, just these two aunts, Eunice and Olivia-Ann. So she makes me quit my perfectly swell position clerking at the Cashs Carry and move here to Admirals Mill which is nothing but damn gap in the road any way you care to consider it.
PART V WRITING
Directions: In modern societies, people are faced with a flood of advertisements. Some people argue that it is unnecessary to spend such large sums on advertising while the others dont think so.
If There Were No Advertisements Write an essay of about 300 words within 60 minutes. After presenting the two different ideas about advertisements you should state your own opinion about this topic and give the reason why. Mark will be awarded for content, organization, grammar, and appropriacy. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.
First read the question. 59. How many percent of high schools reported violent incidents in America? A. 10% B. 45% C. 74% D. 77% 60. What measures does the author advise schools to take? A. Extending the school day. B. Guiding students to solve conflict and manage anger. C. Requiring students to wear school uniforms. D. All of above. Now go through TEXT K quickly to answer question 59 and 60.
Making School Safe For Kids Americans have seen the news footage and heard the testimonies of the children of Jonesboro, Ark,; Paducah, Ky.; Springfield, Ore.; and Pearl, Miss. These stories now serve as reminders that kids can become killers and that terrible tragedy can happen anywhere, at any time, for seemingly no reason. A crisis had reached Americas schools, and it is time to take a serious look at the problem and devise ways to make sure such tragedies never occur again. Right now, it appears there is much to do. Surveys have found that: 10% of all public schools experienced one or more serious violent crimes (i.e., murder, rape or other sexual battery, suicide, physical attack or fight with a weapon, or robbery) that were reported to police or other law enforcement officials during the 1996-97 school year. 45% of elementary schools, 74% of middle schools, and 77% of high schools reported one or more violent incidents. The percentage of students reporting street gang presence at school nearly doubled between 1989 and 1995, increasing from 15 to 28%. The rate of firearm deaths among children under 13 is nearly 12 times higher in the U.S. than in 25 other industrialized countries combined. What possible can explain these alarming trends? Though it is true that the proportion of adolescents perpetrating violent offenses is just slightly up in recent years, it is necessary to stay on top of the problem to make sure there isnt a resurgence. Furthermore, violent acts that result in serious injury or death have risen. Since 1988, the adolescent homicide rate had more than doubled. To explain this trend, experts point to the increase in handgun use. Studies have found that an estimated 1,000,000 children between 6th and 12th grade have carried guns to school at some point during the last school year. Other explanations look at what elements are influencing youngsters. Violence or neglect at home, violence on TV and in movies, drug and alcohol use, and underdeveloped conflict management skills all are contributors. In September, 1998, about 60 mayors from the United States Conference of Mayors Leadership met in Salt City, Utah, with Attorney General Janet Reno; police chiefs; education experts; health, parks, recreation, and arts officials; representatives from the entertainment industry and news media; and students. They spent an entire day hammering out a National Action Plan on School Violence and Kids. They looked at "best practices"-what programs are in place and working in cities around the country —— and brainstormed about what typed of things have not been tried and should be. In October, the Action Plan was brought to Pres. Clintons White House Conference on School Safety, where it won overwhelming support from all the participating parties. The measures proposed include actions that can be taken at the local level, as well as initiatives that require the Federal government to pass a law or provide funding. Preventing outbreaks of violence is the goal, while keeping in sight the importance of a quality education and meeting childrens basic needs. An emphasis on violence prevention does not have to focus solely on metal detectors and stricter punishments. Examined were ways which provide enriching activities for youngsters and how to ensure that every child receives the emotional and physical things he or she needs. To mount a truly comprehensive attack on the problem, families, schools, communities, local governments, and even the President have a role to play. At home, parents can prevent their offspring from turning to violence by becoming more involved in their childrens lives. They can volunteer in schools, monitor what the kids are watching on TV, and discuss the consequences of violence. In homes where domestic violence exists, parents need to realize that children have to be removed from that environment and authorities should be allowed to do so. Many measures can be taken by schools to help students get a better educational experience. For example, schools can consider later starting times to meet childrens learning patterns better and could extend the school day to reduce those hours in the afternoon when kids are vulnerable and tempted to turn to crime and violence. All schools should follow the example of Long Beach, Calif. and institute school uniforms, which can promote discipline and have been proved to cut down on violence activity. Schools can add conflict resolution and anger management techniques to their curriculum, starting as early as kindergarten, and teachers need to be trained to be effective classroom managers and to enforce discipline fairly. When teachers are not occupied completely with handling out-of-control kids, they can spread more time on class lessons.
59. How many percent of high schools reported violent incidents in America?
A) 10%
B) 45%
C) 74%
D) 77%
60. What measures does the author advise schools to take?
A) Extending the school day.
B) Guiding students to solve conflict and manage anger.
C) Requiring students to wear school uniforms.
D) All of above.
PART IV TRANSLATION
Translate the following part of the text into English. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET THREE.
世界上有好多國(guó)家種植茶樹(shù)，生產(chǎn)茶葉，但茶的名稱不是叫“tea”，就是叫“cha”?！癟ea”原是閩南話，據(jù)說(shuō)茶從海路傳到國(guó)外就叫做“tea”。“Cha”是中國(guó)北方話的說(shuō)法，據(jù)說(shuō)外國(guó)人從陸路得到的茶就稱為“cha”。這說(shuō)明茶是從中國(guó)傳到世界各地的，中國(guó)是茶的故鄉(xiāng)?！≡诠糯?，中國(guó)人最初用野生茶葉來(lái)治消化不良等疾病，后來(lái)又發(fā)現(xiàn)茶是一種很好的飲料。早在公元前200年，中國(guó)人就會(huì)種植茶樹(shù)了，并且掌握了制作茶葉的方法，喝茶的風(fēng)氣也已經(jīng)相當(dāng)普遍。
SECTION B ENGLISH TO CHINESE
Translate the following underlined part of the text into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET THREE.
I know what is being said about me and you can take my side or theirs. Its my word against Eunices and Olivia-Anns, and it should be plain enough to anyone with two good eyes which one of us had their wits about them. I just want the citizens of the U.S.A. to know the facts, thats all. The facts: on Sunday, August 12, this year of our Lord, Eunice tried to kill me with her papas Civil War sword and Olivia Ann cut up all over the place with a fourteen-inch hog knife. This is not even to mention lots of other things. It began six months ago when I married Marge. That was the first thing I did wrong. We were married in Mobile after an acquaintance of only four days. We were both sixteen and she was visiting my cousin Georgia. Now that Ive had plenty of time to think it over, I cant for the life of me figure how I fell for the likes of her. She has no looks, no body, and no brains whatsoever. But Marge is a natural blonde and maybe thats the answer. Well, we were married going on three months when Marge ups and gets pregnant; the second thing I did wrong. Then she starts hollering that shes got to go home to Man——only she hasnt got no mama, just these two aunts, Eunice and Olivia-Ann. So she makes me quit my perfectly swell position clerking at the Cashs Carry and move here to Admirals Mill which is nothing but damn gap in the road any way you care to consider it.
PART V WRITING
Directions: In modern societies, people are faced with a flood of advertisements. Some people argue that it is unnecessary to spend such large sums on advertising while the others dont think so.
If There Were No Advertisements Write an essay of about 300 words within 60 minutes. After presenting the two different ideas about advertisements you should state your own opinion about this topic and give the reason why. Mark will be awarded for content, organization, grammar, and appropriacy. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.