READING
　　PART ONE
　　Questions 1--7
　　· Look at the statements below and the information on soy and soy product on the opposite page.
　　· Which section (A, B, C, or D) does each statement 1--7 refer to?
　　· For each statement 1--7, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet.｜
　　· You will need to use some of these letters more than once.

　
　　1 In food industry sales volume is determined by nothing other than flavor.
　　2 People in Asian countries eat soy products regularly to obtain protein.
　　3 Considerable profits will be achieved in food industry because of advertisements on soy products.
　　4 The soybean is used as a source of food for both human and livestock around the world.
　　5 The western countries primarily regarded soybean as an interesting and rare plant.
　　6 Soy will become one of the most popular foods in the 21st century.
　　7 Soy product may reduce the risk of heart disease.
　　A
　　The soybean is a legume native to China. For 5000 years, China has been using soybeans as a source of food and medicine. As one of the five sacred grains in China, soybeans were extensively cultivated and highly valued. In the eighteenth century, soybeans were introduced in Europe for the first time and were regarded merely as an object of botanical curiosity. It was only in the 1930's when the United States began exploring and developing soybean varieties through hybridization. Today, as a main source of protein, soybeans are a regular component of human diet in countries such as China, Japan and Indonesia.
　　B
　　Many countries around the world produce as well as consume soybeans for different reasons. In Asia, the soybean is grown chiefly for the beans, which is consumed fresh, fermented, or dried. As a source of protein and oil, soybean milk is made with the whole soybeans. Bean curd is made from soymilk and tofu is seasoned or cooked together with other dishes. In the West, soybeans are produced primarily for the soybean meal used as livestock feed. As more investigative results of research have unveiled the health benefits of soybean food products, soy foods are gaining more popularity as a health product.
　　C
　　Soy has been available for more than two decades in health food stores, specialty markets and restaurants that serve healthy, hot meals. But now it's poised to become the food of the next millennium, available soon in nearly everything, everywhere. Some people believe the soy protein business will triple over the next two years because of the FDA announcement (The FDA is now letting companies advertise a connection between soy protein and a healthy heart, and it is sure to mean healthy profits).
　　D
　　Today.the one-billion-dollar-a-year soybean business is dominated by companies that produce soy burgers, soymilk and tofu, but the future is in new products like soy pizza, soy peanut butter, even soy breakfast cereal. But experience has shown that unless healthy food tastes good, it fails in the marketplace. And many consumers consider the taste of soy, in this case tofu, bland or at best, bean-like. In Boca Burger in Chicago they won't say how they make their soy burgers taste like meat, but they're convincing enough to be featured in school cafeterias and fast food restaurants.

PART TWO
　　Ouestions 8--12
　　·Read the article below about employees.
　　· Choose the best sentence from the opposite page to fill each of the gaps.
　　· For each gap 8--12, mark one letter (A--G) on your Answer Sheet.
　　· Do not use any letter more than once.
　　·There is an example at the beginning, (0).

　
　　Example:

　
　　A This is not a time to be cheap.
　　B When they recognize you as a good boss and a real leader, they will stay around.
　　C To the extent that you can be a good boss, you can keep employees, keep them happy, and reduce the costs associated with employee turnover.
　　D Their goal is to reduce the company's cost per employee hired.
　　E: The biggest mistake a manager can make is to ignore employees.
　　F You have to challenge and motivate them.
　　G They will refer other quality employees to your company, including their relatives

PART THREE
　　Questions 13--18
　　· Read the article below about family business, and the questions on the opposite page.
　　· For each question 13--18, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.

　
　　13 Why many people find it attractive to start a family business?
　　A Because there would be abundant capital for operation.
　　B Because family bonds are helpful in overcoming difficulties.
　　C Because they hope to survive for generations.
　　D Because they can make profits without unforeseen problems.
　　14 According to the passage, why so many family-run businesses fail to survive?
　　A Because they are frequently facing financial problems.
　　B Because the family members in these companies do not trust each other.
　　C Because there are often communicative problems within family members.
　　D Because they do not focus on family ties.
　　15 Which of the following can help avoid future problems in family businesses?
　　A Don't bring friends into your business.
　　B Clarify each family member's responsibilities.
　　C Ask your friends what you should do during tough times.
　　D Persuade others to like the person you introduce.
　　16 Why do people seldom sign contracts with relatives?
　　A They wholly trust each other.
　　B Because they prefer casual relationship.
　　C There are potential dangers with contracts.
　　D It is believed to hurt the feeling of relatives.
　　17 Why a democracy on every decision may also cause problems?
　　A It creates few opportunities for employees.
　　B It is controlled within the family.
　　C Small committees have to be set up.
　　D Sometimes there are too many people involved in decision making.
　　18 What should be done when a relative decides to join?
　　A Try not to be partial.
　　B Help him to gain popularity among employees.
　　C Never promote him to a higher position.
　　D Encourage him to find proof for his knowledge.

PART FOUR
　　Questions 19--33
　　·Read the article below about a critical concern in merger and acquisition strategies.
　　· Choose the best word or phrase to fill each gap from A, B, C, or D on the opposite page.
　　· For each question 19--33, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet.
　　· There is an example at the beginning, (0).

　　
　　
　　19 A fueled B replaced C produced D directed
　　20 A cost B interest C concern D worry
　　21 A assets 8 credits C deals D sources
　　22 A arranges B produces C manages D takes
　　23 A complain B declare C support D provide
　　24 A sending B holding C keeping D losing
　　25 A sound B bad C depressed D broken
　　28 A purpose B incentive C reason D result
　　27 A factors B sections C pieces D parts
　　28 A make B rest C give D get
　　29 A sent B signed C conducted D used
　　30 A mark B brand C symbol D product
　　31 A organization B government C branch D office
　　32 A Only B Typically C Roughly D Nearly
　　33 A hold B produce C include D bring

PART FIVE
　　Questions 34--45
　　· Read the text below about opinions on China.s car market.
　　· In most of the lines 34--45 there is one extra word. It is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the meaning of the text. Some lines, however, are correct.
　　· If a line is correct, write CORRECT on your Answer Sheet.
　　· If there is an extra word in the line, write the extra word in CAPITAL LETTERS on your Answer Sheet.
　　· The exercise begins with two examples, (0) and (00).

WRITING 45 MINUTES
　　PART ONE
　　· The staff in your office decided to spend holidays together this year. While reading the news you are attracted by the advertisement of the Grand Palazzo Hotel in Italy No one in your office has ever been to Italy. So you want your secretary to contact the hotel through telephone.
　　·Write a short message to Ms. Emily Malan, your secretary.
　　· Suggest the visit to Italy
　　· Give the hotel telephone number to her
　　· Ask her to contact that hotel
　　· Write 30--40 words on your Answer Sheet.

　
PART TWO
　　·The table below shows the number of road accidents which occurred in America in different places and the ages of the injured children.
　　·Write a report describing the information shown below.
　　·Write 120--140 words on a separate sheet.
　　Road accidents in America

LISTENING
　　(略)
　　SPEAKING 14 MINUTES
　　SPEAKING
PART ONE
　　The interview--about 3 minutes
　　In this part the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.
PART TWO
　　Mini presentations--about 6 minutes
　　In this part of the test you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the three below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas.

　
PART THREE
　　Discussion--about 5 minutes
　　In this part of the test you are given a discussion topic. You have 30 seconds to look at the prompt card, an example of which is below, and then about 3 minutes to discuss the topic with your partner. After that examiner will ask you more questions related to the topic.