Part I Writing (30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay that begins with the sentence “As requirements for job applications are getting increasingly higher, college students ought to be better prepared for their future career.95 You can make comments, cite examples or use your personal experiences to develop your essay. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. You should copy the sentence given in quotes at the beginning of your essay.

Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.

Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

1- A) Met the computer technician.
B) Told the man about her trouble.
C) Called the man’s company.
D) Visited Alpha Maintenance.

2- A) Consulted someone in charge.
B) Came as soon as possible.
C) Informed the central office at once-
D) Designated an engineer to the case.

3- A) Frustration.
B) Intimidation.
C) Desperation.
D) Indignation.

4- A) Whether the contents have been backed up.
B) Whether they can find help somewhere else.
C) Whether all data stored on the hard drive has got lost.
D) Whether they need to wipe the system directories clean.

Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

5- A) Ifs boring.
B) It’s challenging.
C) Ifs a beautiful thing.
D) It’s unlike most jobs.

6- A) Arbitrating between disagreeing solicitors.
B) Preventing disputes from escalating.
C) Buying and selling property.
D) Mediating land disputes.

7- A) Courts are intended for fixing major legal disputes.
B) Courts are getting too bureaucratic to function.
C) Courts can be frustrating and expensive.
D) Courts can be frightening and arbitrary.

8- A) The ability to make arguments in a unique way.
B) The skill of preventing conflicts between parties concerned.
C) The skill of foreseeing any potential stakes in their work.
D) The ability to express themselves clearly and forcefully

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