AP Chinese Language and Culture Test 1

Section I: Multiple Choice

Part A: Listening (Rejoinders and Listening Selections)

Listening Part Directions

You will answer two types of questions: rejoinders and questions based on listening selections.

For all tasks, you will have a specific amount of response time. When the response time has ended, you will automatically go on to the next question. You cannot return to previous questions.

Listening Part Directions: Rejoinders (10%, 10 minutes)

You will hear several short conversations or parts of conversations followed by four choices, designated A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that continues or completes the conversation in a logical and culturally appropriate manner. After you have decided which of the suggested answers is best, COMPLETELY fill in the corresponding circle on the answer sheet. You will have 5 seconds to answer each question.

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Listening Part Directions: Listening Selections (15%, 10 minutes)

You will listen to several selections in Chinese. For each selection, you will be told whether it will be played once or twice. You may take notes as you listen. Your notes will not be graded. After listening to each selection, you will see questions in English. For each question, choose the response that is best according to the selection. You will have 12 seconds to answer each question.

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Selection 1: Announcement (Selection plays two times.)

16. The donation is for the benefit of

A) the school

B) the students

C) the homeless

D) the low-income families

17. How will the food be collected?

A) Students shall drop the food at the Student Center.

B) Students need to send the food directly to a non-profit organization.

C) Students can leave the food in the boxes outside the classrooms.

D) Volunteers will collect the food during the fourth class.

18. What kinds of food are NOT accepted?

A) Fresh meat and vegetables

B) Canned food

C) Rice and flour

D) Cooking oil and salt

19. How long will this event last ?

A) Until the end of the month

B) Until the end of the semester

C) Until enough food has been collected

D) For one week

Selection 2: Conversation (Selection plays one time.)

20. The boy asks the girl to go to a

A) volunteer event

B) dance party

C) birthday party

D) movie theatre

21. Why does the girl NOT want to go with the boy?

A) She has to do homework.

B) She has to volunteer at an event.

C) She does not enjoy dancing.

D) She thinks the boy is too aggressive.

22. What is the outcome of the boy's invitation?

A) The girl will go to the party with someone else.

B) The girl accepted the boy's invitation.

C) The girl will not go to the party with the boy.

D) The girl would like to think about it some more.

Selection 3: Voice Message (Selection plays two times.)

23. Where did the boy stay with his uncle?

A) San Francisco

B) Los Angeles

C) Beijing

D) Shanghai

24. The boy visited his uncle during

A) the summer

B) spring break

C) Christmas break

D) Chinese New Year

25. Why is the boy worried about going to school the next day?

A) He has a lot of homework to do.

B) He is tired of going to school.

C) He is experiencing jet lag.

D) He is still very excited about his recent trip.

26. Which of the following is TRUE about the boy's return flight?

A) It arrived on time.

B) It arrived thirty minutes early.

C) It was delayed by thirty minutes.

D) It was delayed by one hour.

Selection 4: Instructions (Selection plays one time.)

27. Can the user upload their personal books to this device?

A) Yes, but there is a fee involved.

B) Yes, they can do that.

C) No, the user will have to buy directly from the e-store.

D) No, but there are free books they can download.

28. The Kindle eBook Reader has become popular because

A) it has been heavily marketed

B) the price of the reader is affordable

C) it is convenient to use

D) e-books have become affordable

29. How does the user turn it on?

A) Press the “on” button on the top of the device

B) Press a button on the device or touch the screen

C) Type in the product serial code on the receipt

D) Use the password and log-in ID

30. What can the user do on the device?

A) To watch a movie

B) To listen to music

C) To send a fax

D) To purchase books

31. Which of the following can it NOT do?

A) To read cartoons

B) To make calls

C) To wirelessly connect to the internet

D) To read documents with pictures

Selection 5: Report (Selection plays one time.)

32. What will happen tonight?

A) It will get warmer.

B) It will get colder.

C) It will continue to rain.

D) It will begin to snow.

33. What will happen in the next few days?

A) It will get warmer.

B) It will get colder.

C) It will continue to rain.

D) It will begin to snow.

34. The forecast advises to

A) apply sunblock when going outside

B) carry an umbrella

C) wear multiple layers

D) stay indoors

35. What is the scope of the forecast?

A) Nationwide

B) Citywide

C) Statewide

D) Worldwide

Part B: Reading Selections

Note: In this part of the exam, you may move back and forth among all the questions.

Reading Part Directions: Reading Selections (25%, 60 minutes)

You will read several selections in Chinese. Each selection is accompanied by a number of questions in English. For each question, choose the response that is best according to the selection. After you have decided which of the suggested answers is best, COMPLETELY fill in the corresponding circle on the answer sheet. Chinese tests appear here in both traditional and simplified characters. You will have 60 minutes to answer all questions.

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Read this e-mail.

(Traditional characters)

發件人：小紅

收件人：媽媽

郵件主題：在中國旅遊

發件日期：7月18日

親愛的媽媽：

您好！今天是我在北京的第四天。前兩天，我去了天安門、故宫、長城和十三陵，昨天我逛了王府井。據説王府井是北京最有名的一條商業街，但是我最感興趣的不是那些賣各種世界名牌的商店，也不是被稱作中華老字號的商店，更不是街頭表演，而是王府井的小吃街。在王府井商業街裡有一條小胡同，裡面全都是專賣各種小吃的店鋪。每個店鋪所賣的食品都具有獨特的地方風味。比如，新疆的烤羊肉串兒、陝西的羊肉泡饃、四川的麻辣粉兒，還有上海的小籠包，等等，多得吃不過來。我想，將來有機會，我一定要帶您來品嚐這裡的美食。

明天我就要離開北京去昆明、廣州、珠海等城市了，大約一週後到香港。您在家安心養病，不要擔心我，我會隨時給您寫信或打電話。

再見！

女兒 小紅上

(Simplified characters)

发件人：小红

收件人：妈妈

邮件主题：在中国旅游

发件日期：7月18日

亲爱的妈妈：

您好！今天是我在北京的第四天。前两天，我去了天安门、故宫、长城和十三陵，昨天我逛了王府井。据说王府井是北京最有名的一条商业街，但是我最感兴趣的不是那些卖各种世界名牌的商店，也不是被称作中华老字号的商店，更不是街头表演，而是王府井的小吃街。在王府井商业街里有一条小胡同，里面全都是专卖各种小吃的店铺。每个店铺所卖的食品都具有独特的地方风味。比如，新疆的烤羊肉串儿、陕西的羊肉泡馍、四川的麻辣粉儿，还有上海的小笼包，等等，多得吃不过来。我想，将来有机会，我一定要带您来品尝这里的美食。

明天我就要离开北京去昆明、广州、珠海等城市了，大约一周后到香港。您在家安心养病，不要担心我，我会随时给您写信或打电话。

再见！

女儿 小红上

1. What was the most memorable location of her trip?

A) The Forbidden City

B) The Great Wall

C) Tian’anmen Square

D) Wangfujing Snack Street

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) Spicy bean noodles are from Beijing.

B) Steamed pork dumplings are from Shanghai.

C) Lamb kabobs are from Sichuan.

D) There are various snacks from the world at Wangfujing Snack Street.

3. What aspect of Wangfujing Street does Xiaohong like the most?

A) Eating the snacks of Wangfujing

B) Shopping in internationally known brand name stores

C) Shopping in traditional Chinese stores

D) Watching street performances

4. What part of China will Xiaohong visit next?

A) The North

B) The South

C) The East

D) The West

5. Which of the following statements about Xiaohong's mother is TRUE?

A) She met with Xiaohong in Hong Kong the following week.

B) She was sick at home.

C) She continued to stay in Beijing after Xiaohong left.

D) She was waiting for Xiaohong to come to Kunming the next day.

Read this public sign.

(Traditional characters)  

此處危險！請勿靠近！   

(Simplified characters)

此处危险！请勿靠近！

6. What does the warning on the sign suggest?

A) Do not approach!

B) Security check needed!

C) Enter with caution!

D) Watch both sides of the street before crossing!

7. Where would this sign most likely appear?

A) On a high-voltage electric fence

B) Beside a swimming pool

C) On a children's play structure

D) In a parking lot

Read this public sign.

(Traditional characters)

平時注入一滴水

難時擁有太平洋 

(Simplified characters)

平时注入一滴水

难时拥有太平洋

8. Where is the sign most likely seen?

A) On a school bus

B) Near the sink of the public restrooms

C) Near the beach

D) In a restaurant

9. The purpose of the sign is to

A) tell people that travelling across the Pacific Ocean is dangerous

B) encourage people to save water

C) say that the Pacific Ocean is the best source for drinking water

D) remind people to always have plenty of drinking water

Read this advertisement on a poster.

(Traditional characters)

汽車拍賣會

本市最盛大的汽車拍賣會，有三百多輛豪華型和經濟型的各式汽車可供挑選。具體事宜如下：

一、汽車種類：

• 各式轎車

• 各式輕型卡車

• 政府没收車

• 銀行回收車

二、看車日期：1月1日（星期五）上午十點至下午五點

三、拍賣日期：1月7日（星期四）上午九點至下午三點

四、拍賣地點：江南市市政府東區停車場

聯繫電話：（956）300-4000

五、注意事項：

• 風雨無阻，免費入場

• 自由出價，提供貸款

• 買方需支付10%的費用給拍賣行

• 此次拍賣與任何政府機構無關

(Simplified characters)

汽车拍卖会

本市最盛大的汽车拍卖会，有三百多辆豪华型和经济型的各式汽车可供挑选。具体事宜如下：

一、汽车种类：

• 各式轿车

• 各式轻型卡车

• 政府没收车

• 银行回收车

二、看车日期：1月1日（星期五）上午十点至下午五点

三、拍卖日期：1月7日（星期四）上午九点至下午三点

四、拍卖地点：江南市市政府东区停车场

联系电话：（956）300-4000

五、注意事项：

• 风雨无阻，免费入场

• 自由出价，提供贷款

• 买方需支付10%的费用给拍卖行

• 此次拍卖与任何政府机构无关

10. Which of the following car categories will NOT be offered at the auction?

A) Sports cars

B) Light trucks

C) Bank owned cars

D) Government repossessed cars

11. According to the notice, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) Buyers must pay a 10% fee to the seller.

B) Auction participants must pay an entrance fee.

C) The auction will be canceled if there is rain.

D) This auction is organized by a government agency.

12. Where is the auction going to be held?

A) At an auto dealership

B) In a parking lot next to city hall

C) In the eastern part of the city

D) In a parking lot in front of a bank

13. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) The buyer can view the cars prior to the auction.

B) The buyer can name their own price.

C) The buyer must have good credit.

D) The buyer can obtain loans.

Read this advertisement.

(Traditional characters)

德州州立大學女留學生，找人合租一套兩室一廳一浴獨立單元。月租五百美元，兩人平分。單獨睡房，共用客廳及厨浴。合租人須是在校大學生，不吸菸，無寵物，男女不限。有意者請下午三點鐘後電（111）123-4567聯繫。

(Simplified characters)

德州州立大学女留学生，找人合租一套两室一厅一浴独立单元。月租五百美元，两人平分。单独睡房，共用客厅及厨浴。合租人须是在校大学生，不吸烟，无宠物，男女不限。有意者请下午三点钟后电（111）123-4567联系。

14. Who puts up this advertisement?

A) An international student

B) The apartment owner

C) A real estate agent

D) The college's housing service

15. What type of roommate is preferred?

A) Female college student

B) Male college student

C) Non-smoking college student

D) College student with pets

16. How much is the rent?

A) $500 per person

B) $250 per person

C) $1,000 per person

D) It depends on the size of the room.

17. What is the preferred contact time?

A) Before 3:00 pm

B) After 3:00 pm

C) At 3:00 pm

D) Around 3:00 pm

18. Where is the apartment located?

A) California

B) Oregon

C) Washington

D) Texas

Read this letter.

(Traditional characters)

大偉：

你好！

隨父母從北京遷居紐約已經快一週了，我非常想念你和其他的同學。

這是我第一次來紐約，對這裡的一切都感到新奇。紐約是一座1624年建立的城市，是世界金融和貿易中心，非常繁華。紐約也有很多世界級的畫廊和演藝比賽場地，是西半球文化和娱樂的中心之一，芭蕾、古典音樂、歌劇、音樂會等各種表演應有盡有，很多都是世界一流的水平。世界級藝術和歷史展品的博物館也令人目不暇接。我逛了舉世聞名的時代廣場和帝國大厦，看了自由女神像，還參觀了被譽爲美國的“復活標誌”的新世貿大厦。希望將來你有機會來紐約的時候，我可以做你的導遊，帶你看演出、參觀博物館，一起去新世貿大厦，在那兒的觀景平臺上，觀賞紐約迷人的夜景。

祝好！

小明

10月16日

(Simplified characters)

大伟：

你好！

随父母从北京迁居纽约已经快一周了，我非常想念你和其他的同学。

这是我第一次来纽约，对这里的一切都感到新奇。纽约是一座1624年建立的城市，是世界金融和贸易中心，非常繁华。纽约也有很多世界级的画廊和演艺比赛场地，是西半球文化和娱乐的中心之一，芭蕾、古典音乐、歌剧、音乐会等各种表演应有尽有，很多都是世界一流的水平。世界级艺术和历史展品的博物馆也令人目不暇接。我逛了举世闻名的时代广场和帝国大厦，看了自由女神像，还参观了被誉为美国的“复活标志”的新世贸大厦。希望将来你有机会来纽约的时候，我可以做你的导游，带你看演出、参观博物馆，一起去新世贸大厦，在那儿的观景平台上，观赏纽约迷人的夜景。

祝好！

小明

10月16日

19. Why did Xiaoming come to New York?

A) To visit his father and mother

B) His family moved to New York.

C) He works in New York.

D) To visit a friend with his parents

20. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A) Xiaoming has been in New York before.

B) Xiaoming visited Time Square and the Empire State Building.

C) Xiaoming hopes to give his friend a tour.

D) Xiaoming misses his friend very much.

21. Why does Xiaoming want Dawei to visit the new World Trade Center?

A) Because the building is a landmark.

B) To admire the beautiful night view of New York

C) To visit world-class museums

D) To taste various kinds of cuisine

22. How long has Xiaoming been in New York?

A) Less than a week

B) More than a week

C) At least a month

D) Almost a year

Read this article.

(Traditional characters)

問路

馬克第一次到中國旅遊，遊覽了中國的兩個城市：北京和哈爾濱。他有一個非常有趣的發現。在北京，當他問路時，當地人都是答向東、向西、向南或者向北，總是以東南西北來指示方向。但是在哈爾濱，當地人都是以向左、向右、向前或者向後來指示方向。他對此感到非常好奇。

他參考了北京和哈爾濱的地理位置和城市發展歷史後發現，北京地處内陸華北平原，以紫禁城爲中心，街道像一個個方塊向外層層擴展，主要街道佈局爲東西或南北方向。而哈爾濱緊鄰松花江，由於河道彎曲，哈爾濱的街道像蜘蛛網一樣由江邊向兩岸擴展， 城市的主要街道彎彎曲曲。馬克想，也許城市規劃的不同就是那些土生土長的北京人和哈爾濱人指路時方法不同的主要原因吧。

(Simplified characters)

问路

马克第一次到中国旅游，游览了中国的两个城市：北京和哈尔滨。他有一个非常有趣的发现。在北京，当他问路时，当地人都是答向东、向西、向南或者向北，总是以东南西北来指示方向。但是在哈尔滨，当地人都是以向左、向右、向前或者向后来指示方向。他对此感到非常好奇。

他参考了北京和哈尔滨的地理位置和城市发展历史后发现，北京地处内陆华北平原，以紫禁城为中心，街道像一个个方块向外层层扩展，主要街道布局为东西或南北方向。而哈尔滨紧邻松花江，由于河道弯曲，哈尔滨的街道像蜘蛛网一样由江边向两岸扩展， 城市的主要街道弯弯曲曲。马克想，也许城市规划的不同就是那些土生土长的北京人和哈尔滨人指路时方法不同的主要原因吧。

23. Beijing locals like to give directions using

A) street signs

B) “Left, right, forward, backward”

C) “East, west, north, south”

D) maps

24. Which of the following is the best description of the streets of Beijing?

A) They are twisted like a spider's web.

B) They are narrow.

C) They are straight and orderly.

D) They are twisted like a bird's nest.

25. Why do local people of Beijing and Harbin give directions in different ways?

A) Beijing is an older city than Harbin.

B) Harbin's population is larger.

C) The layout of the streets of the two cities is different.

D) Beijing is the capital of China.

Read this poster.

(Traditional characters)

大學申請指導系列講座

如何正確選擇大學專業和職業道路

時間：4月1日下午2點至5點

地點：東北科技學院第一教學樓

主講人：李景新教授

大學是人生的重要發展階段，選擇合適的專業對於一個人今後的職業起到非常重要的作用，然而常常很難抉擇。

李教授在這方面有著長期的研究和豐富的經驗。在講座中，李教授將對學科和專業方向、就業市場現狀及發展進行較爲全面的分析，使同學們對如何選擇專業有進一步的瞭解。李教授講解後，有一個測評表需要你來填寫。你要誠實回答表上的20個問題。完成後，你將收到一個評估報告。這份報告是根據你的個人興趣、專業偏好進行客觀分析和評估後得出的。報告會對你的專業選擇給出建議。講座最後一個環節是10分鐘的一對一的個人輔導。李教授團隊的專家們會對你個人的實際情況進行評估，并幫你權衡專業選擇。希望這次講座對你的大學申請以及專業選擇有指導作用。

(Simplified characters)

大学申请指导系列讲座

如何正确选择大学专业和职业道路

时间：4月1日下午2点至5点

地点：东北科技学院第一教学楼

主讲人：李景新教授

大学是人生的重要发展阶段， 选择合适的专业对于一个人今后的职业起到非常重要的作用，然而常常很难抉择。

李教授在这方面有着长期的研究和丰富的经验。在讲座中，李教授将对学科和专业方向、就业市场现状及发展进行较为全面的分析，使同学们对如何选择专业有进一步的了解。李教授讲解后，有一个测评表需要你来填写。你要诚实回答表上的20个问题。完成后，你将收到一个评估报告。这份报告是根据你的个人兴趣、专业偏好进行客观分析和评估后得出的。报告会对你的专业选择给出建议。讲座最后一个环节是10分钟的一对一的个人辅导。李教授团队的专家们会对你个人的实际情况进行评估，并帮你权衡专业选择。希望这次讲座对你的大学申请以及专业选择有指导作用。

26. What is the purpose of the seminar?

A) To inform students about possible financial aid opportunities

B) To discuss with students about the college major and its future career path

C) How to fill out the college application

D) To discuss available college scholarships

27. What will Professor Li address at the seminar?

A) His personal college experience

B) Sporting events at college

C) Analysis of current job market and college major selection

D) What student clubs are offered at college

28. Attendees will need to fill out

A) a survey about the seminar content

B) a personal preference quiz

C) a question form for Professor Li

D) an evaluation of Professor Li's speech

29. At the end of the seminar, attendees will

A) choose their preferred college major

B) select a club that suits the major they are interested in

C) consult with a college admission officer about college major choice

D) have an individual consultation meeting with Professor Li's team of college advisors

30. Where is the seminar held?

A) At an admissions office building

B) In a building at the Northeastern University of Technology and Science

C) In a building on the north east side of campus

D) At a university of technology and science

Read this story.

(Traditional characters)

4月的一天，爺孫二人牽著一頭小毛驢去趕集。集市上人山人海，有説書唱戲的，有打拳賣藝的，也有賣燒餅的，非常熱鬧。逛了半天，他們有些累了。爺爺心疼孫子，就讓他騎著驢走，自己在後面跟著。没走多遠，聽見有人説：“那孩子真不懂事兒，他自己騎在驢上，讓爺爺在後面跟著走。”聽了這話，孫子馬上跳下來，把爺爺扶上驢，自己在後面趕著驢走。

没走多遠，又有人説：“這個老頭兒真可笑，自己騎在驢上，倒讓小孫子給他趕驢，不疼愛孩子。”聽了這話，爺爺又忙跳下驢來。孫子在前面牽著，爺爺在後面趕著向前走。没走多遠，看見的人又嘲笑説：“你看這一老一小，真是一對大傻瓜，有驢不騎，卻在地上走。”聽了這話，爺爺趕忙又把孫子扶到驢上，然後自己也爬上去。祖孫倆一前一後，同時騎在驢上，壓得小毛驢直冒汗。没走多遠，又有人批評説：“哼！這兩個人簡直是在虐待小驢。”聽了這話，祖孫二人一塊兒跳下驢來，心想，這驢到底怎麽騎纔好？

爺孫倆對視了半天，爺爺説：“孩子，只有一個辦法了，咱們乾脆抬著驢子走吧。”説完，兩個人把驢子的四條腿綁起來，用一根棍子抬著走了。孫子累得要死，生氣地説：“這頭驢好麻煩，没有它就好了。”爺爺上氣不接下氣地説：“驢子不會説話，不能怨它。就是那些多事兒的人，鬧得咱們不知所措，纔抬著驢子走的。”

(Simplified characters)

4月的一天，爷孙二人牵着一头小毛驴去赶集。集市上人山人海，有说书唱戏的，有打拳卖艺的，也有卖烧饼的，非常热闹。逛了半天，他们有些累了。爷爷心疼孙子，就让他骑着驴走，自己在后面跟着。没走多远，听见有人说：“那孩子真不懂事儿，他自己骑在驴上，让爷爷在后面跟着走。”听了这话，孙子马上跳下来，把爷爷扶上驴，自己在后面赶着驴走。

没走多远，又有人说：“这个老头儿真可笑，自己骑在驴上，倒让小孙子给他赶驴，不疼爱孩子。”听了这话，爷爷又忙跳下驴来。孙子在前面牵着，爷爷在后面赶着向前走。没走多远，看见的人又嘲笑说：“你看这一老一小，真是一对大傻瓜，有驴不骑，却在地上走。”听了这话，爷爷赶忙又把孙子扶到驴上，然后自己也爬上去。祖孙俩一前一后，同时骑在驴上，压得小毛驴直冒汗。没走多远，又有人批评说：“哼！这两个人简直是在虐待小驴。”听了这话，祖孙二人一块儿跳下驴来，心想，这驴到底怎么骑才好？

爷孙俩对视了半天，爷爷说：“孩子，只有一个办法了，咱们干脆抬着驴子走吧。”说完，两个人把驴子的四条腿绑起来，用一根棍子抬着走了。孙子累得要死，生气地说：“这头驴好麻烦，没有它就好了。”爷爷上气不接下气地说：“驴子不会说话，不能怨它。就是那些多事儿的人，闹得咱们不知所措，才抬着驴子走的。”

31. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) The story took place during the spring.

B) A grandfather and his grandson went to visit their relatives.

C) People were selling books at the market.

D) A father and son went shopping with a donkey.

32. Why did the townspeople complain when they saw the boy riding the donkey?

A) The boy was too heavy.

B) The boy should let his grandfather ride the donkey.

C) The donkey was tired.

D) The grandfather was upset.

33. The grandfather got on the donkey because

A) he was tired

B) he was upset with the boy

C) he thought that was what the townspeople wanted him to do

D) he thought the donkey was strong enough to carry him

34. Why did both the boy and the grandfather get on the donkey?

A) The donkey was refreshed from a rest.

B) The townspeople wanted to take the donkey away.

C) The townspeople complained that nobody was using the donkey.

D) Both the boy and grandfather were tired.

35. What did the boy and grandfather do with the donkey in the end?

A) They sold it on the market.

B) They walked the donkey home.

C) They carried the donkey home by a stick.

D) They both rode the donkey home.

END OF SECTION I

YOU MAY REVIEW WORK IF THERE IS TIME LEFT.

DO NOT GO ON TO SECTION II UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

Section II: Free Response

Part A: Writing (Story Narration and E-mail Response)

Note: In this part of the exam, the student may NOT move back and forth among questions.

Writing Part Directions

You will be asked to perform two writing tasks in Chinese. In each case, you will be asked to write for a specific purpose and to a specific person. You should write in as complete and as culturally appropriate a manner as possible, taking into account the purpose and the person described.

Presentational Writing: Story Narration (15%, 15 minutes)

The four pictures present a story. Imagine you are writing the story for a friend. Narrate a complete story as suggested by the pictures. Give your story a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Interpersonal Writing: E-mail Response (10%, 15 minutes)

Read this e-mail from a friend and then type a response.

(Traditional characters)  

發件人：小强

郵件主題：玩兒電子遊戲

最近我非常著迷電子遊戲。每天放學後一回到家，作業都還没做，就急著打電子遊戲，而且每天都玩兒到深夜。第二天上學常常遲到，上課没精神，學習成績也下降了。爸爸和媽媽經常跟我生氣，但我還是管不住自己。你説我該怎麽辦？

(Simplified characters)

发件人：小强

邮件主题：玩儿电子游戏

最近我非常着迷电子游戏。每天放学后一回到家，作业都还没做，就急着打电子游戏，而且每天都玩儿到深夜。第二天上学常常迟到，上课没精神，学习成绩也下降了。爸爸和妈妈经常跟我生气，但我还是管不住自己。你说我该怎么办？

Part B: Speaking (Conversation and Cultural Presentation)

Note: In this part of the exam, you may NOT move back and forth among questions.

Speaking Part Directions: Conversation

You will participate in a simulated conversation. Each time it is your turn to speak, you will have 20 seconds to record. You should respond as fully and as appropriately as possible.

There will be six times when it is your turn to speak.

Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation (10%, 4 minutes)

You will have a conversation with Xiaofan, your classmate, about your plan of SAT study during the summer vacation.

Speaking Question 1 of 7

1. Record your answer. (20 seconds)

Speaking Question 2 of 7

2. Record your answer. (20 seconds)

Speaking Question 3 of 7

3. Record your answer. (20 seconds)

Speaking Question 4 of 7

4. Record your answer. (20 seconds)

Speaking Question 5 of 7

5. Record your answer. (20 seconds)

Speaking Question 6 of 7

6. Record your answer. (20 seconds)

Speaking Part Directions: Cultural Presentation

You will be asked to speak in Chinese on a specific topic. Imagine you are making an oral presentation to your Chinese class. First, you will read and hear the topic for your presentation. You will have 4 minutes to prepare your presentation. Then you will have 2 minutes to record your presentation. Your presentation should be as complete as possible.

Presentational Speaking: Cultural Presentation (15%, 7 minutes)

Speaking Question 7 of 7

7. Name a Chinese movie that has left a lasting impression on you. What aspects of Chinese culture did it present? Why did you find this movie memorable? In your presentation, describe this movie and explain its significance.

You have four minutes to prepare your presentation. (240 seconds)

You have two minutes to record your presentation. (120 seconds)

YOU HAVE FINISHED THIS PART OF THE EXAM.

END OF EXAM