Part III Banked Cloze (10%)
Directions: In this part there is a short passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of words given in a word bank following the passage. Please write the word on the Answer Sheet. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

     An online calculator has been developed to help predict when older adults will die.
     The data is based on more than 491,000 older adults who received home care between 2013 and 2018 and focuses on people who are likely to die within the next five years. The (B1) ________ life expectancy can be as low as four weeks for people who are very (B2) ________. People are asked about a list of questions, such as, whether they have been (B3) ________ with diseases like stroke, or high blood pressure, and whether they have suffered vomiting, swelling, shortness of breath, unplanned weight loss, or loss of appetite. The ability to make decisions and carry out activities is also asked.
     The researchers found that the (B4) _______ in a person’s ability to carry out activities of daily living was a stronger predictor of six-month (B5) ________ than the diseases that a person had. Dr. Amy Hsu, an investigator at the University of Ottawa in Canada, said, “The calculator (B6) ________families and their loved ones to make plans. For example, it can help an adult child plan when to take a leave of (B7) ________ from work to be with parents or decide when to take the last family vacation together.”
     Dr. Peter Tanuseputro, at the Ottawa Hospital, said that knowing how long a person has to live is essential in making (B8) ________ decisions about what treatments they should get and where they should get them. As a person approaches death, the (B9) ________ shifts from having curative care as the primary goal to care that (B10) ________ the quality of a person’s remaining life.

     An online calculator has been developed to help predict when older adults will die.
     The data is based on more than 491,000 older adults who received home care between 2013 and 2018 and focuses on people who are likely to die within the next five years. The (B1) calculated life expectancy can be as low as four weeks for people who are very (B2) frail. People are asked about a list of questions, such as, whether they have been (B3) diagnosed with diseases like stroke, or high blood pressure, and whether they have suffered vomiting, swelling, shortness of breath, unplanned weight loss, or loss of appetite. The ability to make decisions and carry out activities is also asked.
     The researchers found that the (B4) decline in a person’s ability to carry out activities of daily living was a stronger predictor of six-month (B5) mortality than the diseases that a person had. Dr. Amy Hsu, an investigator at the University of Ottawa in Canada, said, “The calculator (B6) allows families and their loved ones to make plans. For example, it can help an adult child plan when to take a leave of (B7) absence from work to be with parents or decide when to take the last family vacation together.”
     Dr. Peter Tanuseputro, at the Ottawa Hospital, said that knowing how long a person has to live is essential in making (B8) informed decisions about what treatments they should get and where they should get them. As a person approaches death, the (B9) balance shifts from having curative care as the primary goal to care that (B10) maximizes the quality of a person’s remaining life.

     我们开发了一个在线计算器来帮助预测老年人的死亡时间。
     数据基于 2013 年至 2018 年期间接受家庭护理的 49.1 万多名老年人，重点关注可能在未来五年内死亡的人群。对于非常（B2）虚弱的人来说，（B1）计算出的预期寿命可能低至四周。人们会被问及一系列问题，如是否（B3）被诊断出患有中风或高血压等疾病，是否曾出现呕吐、浮肿、呼吸急促、体重意外下降或食欲不振等症状。此外，还询问了做出决定和开展活动的能力。
     研究人员发现，一个人日常生活活动能力的（B4）下降比一个人所患的疾病更能预测其六个月的（B5）死亡率。加拿大渥太华大学的研究人员 Amy Hsu 博士说："计算器 可以 (B6)让家人和他们所爱的人制定计划。例如，它可以帮助成年子女计划何时（B7）请假陪伴父母，或者决定何时一起度过最后一个家庭假期。”
     渥太华医院的彼得-塔努塞普特罗博士说，知道一个人还能活多久，对于做出(B8)明智的决定，即他们应该接受什么治疗以及在哪里接受治疗至关重要。当一个人接近死亡时，(B9) 平衡点就会从以治疗为主要目标转变为(B10) 最大限度地提高一个人剩余生命的质量。

(B1) D           (B2) I             (B3) G           (B4) F           (B5) M

Part VI Sentence Completion (10%)
Directions: Complete the sentences by translating into English the Chinese given in the brackets. The first letter of each of the words is given to you. Change the form if necessary. Please write your translation on the Answer Sheet.

T1. The new car comes with an a_______ (自动的) transmission, making it easier for drivers of all skill levels to operate.
T2. The small town experienced a period of p_______ (繁荣) after the new industry brought in many jobs.
T3. It is a p_______ (特殊待遇) to work with such a talented and dedicated team, and I learn something new from them every day.
T4. Preserving our cultural h_______ (遗产) is essential to maintain a connection with our past.
T5. The local government is criticized for imposing e_______ (过度地) heavy income taxes on the people.
T6. The b_______ (背叛) by a trusted friend left her feeling deeply hurt and questioning her judgment in people.
T7. Despite the challenges ahead, the players remained o_______ (乐观的) about their chances of success in the competition.
T8. After the heavy rains, the old bridge c_______ (倒坍) and cut off access to the other side of the river.
T9. Conservation efforts are vital to protect the endangered species’ natural h_______ (栖息地) from destruction.
T10. Her latest novel has s_______ (超过) the expectations of the readers, earning her commercial success.

T1. The new car comes with an automatic (自动的) transmission, making it easier for drivers of all skill levels to operate.
T2. The small town experienced a period of prosperity (繁荣) after the new industry brought in many jobs.
T3. It is a privilege (特殊待遇) to work with such a talented and dedicated team, and I learn something new from them every day.
T4. Preserving our cultural heritage (遗产) is essential to maintain a connection with our past.
T5. The local government is criticized for imposing excessively (过度地) heavy income taxes on the people.
T6. The betrayal (背叛) by a trusted friend left her feeling deeply hurt and questioning her judgment in people.
T7. Despite the challenges ahead, the players remained optimistic (乐观的) about their chances of success in the competition.
T8. After the heavy rains, the old bridge collapsed (倒坍) and cut off access to the other side of the river.
T9. Conservation efforts are vital to protect the endangered species’ natural habitat (栖息地) from destruction.
T10. Her latest novel has surpassed (超过) the expectations of the readers, earning her commercial success.

T1. 新车配备自动变速箱，使各种技术水平的驾驶员都能更轻松地操作。
T2. 在新工业带来大量工作岗位后，小镇经历了一段繁荣时期。
T3. 能与这样一支才华横溢、尽职尽责的团队共事是我的荣幸，我每天都能从他们身上学到新的东西。
T4. 保护我们的文化遗产对于保持我们与过去的联系至关重要。
T5. 地方政府因向人民征收过重的所得税而受到批评。
T6. 一位值得信赖的朋友的背叛让她感到深受伤害，并怀疑自己对人的判断力。
T7. 尽管前方充满挑战，但选手们对自己在比赛中取得成功的机会保持乐观。
T8. 大雨过后，老桥坍塌，切断了通往对岸的通道。
T9. 保护工作对于保护濒危物种的自然栖息地免遭破坏至关重要。
T10. 她的最新小说超越了读者的期望，为她赢得了商业上的成功。

(T1) automatic     (T2) prosperity     (T3) privilege       (T4) heritage       (T5) excessively
(T6) betrayal        (T7) optimistic      (T8) collapsed     (T9) habitat          (T10) surpassed

Part VI Writing (15%)
Directions: Take-away food has become an integral part of the daily lives of many college students. In this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay to examine the reasons behind the popularity of take-away food among college students, its impact on their health and lifestyle, and the broader implications for campus culture. You should write at least 150 words.