Task1
Which of the following activities do you consider the most enjoyable for a Saturday afternoon?
①play sports game
②be with friends
③cook at home
I believe cooking at home is the most enjoyable for a Saturday afternoon. I am passionate for cooking. But in the weekdays, I am too occupied with my study so that I have no time to cook. However, in a Saturday afternoon, I am free to do what I love the most. I would like to go to the market to buy the freshest ingredients, wait near the cooker and serve the delicious food cooked by myself to my family members. It is the happiest thing in the whole week. As to playing sports game, I am not a fan of that. What’s more, I stay with my friends from Monday to Friday. In the weekends, I want some time for myself and family.
Task2
What suggestions do you have for a friend who's going for an interview?
I think wearing a suit is quite important for my friend who is going for an interview. As we all know, people are influenced by first sight deeply. A suit stands for professionalism which will definitely leave a good impression to the interviewer. Let me tell you about my own story with this. When I graduated from university, I got an interview from a computer company very soon. I put on my T-shirt and mini skirt to the office. The interviewer glanced at me for a second, and then he told me that I was not suitable for the job, without looking at my resume. When I came out of the office building, I realized that my clothing was the problem. So ever since that, whenever I had an interview, I put on my suit. As a result, I always get the offer since the interviewer believes I am reliable and professional. He can tell that from my suit.
Task3
Reading: The school requires students to choose one art class in school like music and theater while a student proposes that it is not appropriate.
1 Some students have already taken art classes outside school.
2 Students can submit sample works to prove their learning.
Listening：disagree
1 You may learn other art courses in school. If you have already taken music class outside school, photography is a good choice in school. So you can explore different areas.
2 Professors are busy. They have no time to appreciate all the samples.
Task4
Reading：teacher-expectancy effect：students’tendency to perform to the level of their teachers' expectations.
Listening : A sixth grader Robber is quiet and sloppy dressed. When professor placed him in the slower-paced math group, he never volunteered in class, did not do his homework and just passed the test; however, when he was moved to the advanced group by the professor, Robber was more energized by the fast pace. He started to do his homework and ended as one of the best students in class.
Task5
Problem: The boy broke the locker in the gym. It is expensive, about 60 dollars.
Solution1: Drive home and get a new one for school. But it takes 4 hours to go home. Besides, he has a game to watch that day.
Solution2: Use the money for winter jacket to pay the locker.
Task6
Two features for raptors to target and capture their prey in the forest.
1: distinguish subtle color differences
Eg1: Eagles eyes are packed with sensory cells, so they have sharp vision. When it preys food in the forests, its sensitive eyes can identify subtle color differences to target the prey, which may be camouflaged by its surrounding.
2 a stereoscopic vision
Eg2: Eagles have forward-facing eyes so they can see through their surroundings in three dimensions. Their stereoscopic vision helps them see behind tree trunks and branches and navigate themselves swiftly in the forest.
