Part I Writing (30 minutes)

 　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: The Importance of keeping A Good Mood. You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chinese:

 　　1. 人们每天都生活在压力之下

 　　2. 所以说保持一个好的心情是十分重要的

 　　3. 我的观点和原因

 　　Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)

 　　Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1.

 　　For questions 1-7, mark

 　　Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;

 　　N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;

 　　NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.

 　　For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.

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