Task 4 　　

Directions: The f ollowing is a list of terms used in the Internet. Af ter reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to ( 与 ...相同的 ) those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should put the corresponding letters in brackets on the Answer Sheet, numbered 51 to 55. 　　

A--abbreviated dialing code B--off-peak hours 　　

C--charging period D--access code 　　

E--identity number F--video conference 　　

G--operational status H--information subscription 　　

service 　　

I --Network User Address J --audio signal 　　

K--local user terminal L--file management 　　

M--response signal N--operating instructions 　　

O--change of the battery unit P--function indicator 　　

Q--entry rejected R--external control 　　

51.( )计费时间 ( )非高峰时间 　　

52.( )网络用户地址 ( )标识码 　　

53.( )本地用户终端 ( )音频信号 　　

54.( )文件管理 ( )操作指令 　　

55.( )外部控制 ( )功能指示 　　

Task 5 　　

Directions: The f ollowing is a Guide to the singapore underground train system. Af ter reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No. 56 to No. 60) that f ollow. The answers (in not more than 3 words) should be written af ter the corresponding numbers on the Answer Sheet. 　　

The Singapore underground train system, known as the MRT, offers a speedy and easy way to get about our city. Youll need small change to buy an individual 　　ticket. Alternatively, buy a special ticket designed with the tourist in mind. Costing $6 ,it offers $5.50 worth of rides; the extra 50 cents is for keeping the ticket as a souvenir (纪念品 ). Tourist tickets feature one of three designs: the Chinese Gardens, the Victoria Memorial Hall or a night skyline of Singapore. 　　

You gain entry to the trains by inserting your ticket into the barrier achine (检票闸机). Wait for the ticket to reappear and put it away safely: youll need it again. After your trip, you insert your ticket into the barrier in orderto leave. Please note that each ticket is time coded on entry, and you are advised not to spend more than half an hour in addition to travel time, because tickets can expire (失效). 　　

Moving stairs that take you to the platform and train destinations are marked clearly. Trains run frequently. Do remember, eating and drinking are forbidden in MRT stations and trains. 　　

56. What purpose does the MRT serve? To provide a(n) way to get about the city. 　　

57. Why is there an extra cost of 50 cents for a tourist ticket? For the tourist to keep the ticket as 　　

58. Why should people keep the ticket after boarding the train? Because they will when they leave. 　　

59. What will happen if passengers stay in MRT over half an hour in addition to travel time? Their tickets will 　　

60. What is forbidden when people take the underground train? They are not allowed to