Section C

　　Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read forthe first time，you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for thesecond time，you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard.Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written.

　　注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。

　　Passage One

　　Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.

　　Hospitals, hoping to curb medical error, have invested heavily to put computers, smartphonesand other devices into the hands of medical staff for instant access to patient data, druginformation and case studies.

　　But like many cures, this solution has come with an unintended side effect; doctors and nursescan be focused on the screen and not the patient, even during moments of critical care. A pollshowed that half of medical technicians had admitted texting during a procedure.

　　This phenomenon has set off an intensifying discussion at hospitals and medical schools abouta problem perhaps best described as " distracted doctoring. " In response, some hospitalshave begun limiting the use of electronic devices in critical settings, while schools have startedreminding medical students to focus on patients instead of devices.

　　"You justify carrying devices around the hospital to do medical records, but you can surf theInternet or do Facebook, and sometimes Facebook is more tempting, " said Dr. Peter Papadakosat the University of Rochester Medical Center.

　　"My gut feeling (本能的感覺) is lives are in danger," said Dr. Papadakos. "We're not educating

　　people about the problem, and it's getting worse. "

　　A survey of 439 medical technicians found that 55 percent of technicians who monitor bypassmachines acknowledged that they had talked on cellphones during heart surgery. Half said theyhad texted while in surgery. The study concluded, " Such distractions have the potential to bedisastrous. "

　　Medical professionals have always faced interruptions from cellphones, and multitasking is simplya fact of life for many medical jobs. What has changed, say doctors, especially younger ones, isthat they face increasing pressure to interact with their devices.

　　The pressure stems from a mantra(信條) of modem medicine that patient care must be " datadriven," and informed by the latest, instantly accessible information. By many accounts, thetechnology has helped reduce medical error by providing instant access to patient data orprescription details.

　　Dr. Peter Carmel, president of the American Medical Association, said technology "offers greatpotential in health care," but he added that doctors' first priority should be with the patient.

　　注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。

　　56. Why do hospitals equip their staff with computers, smartphones and other devices?

　　A) To reduce medical error.

　　B) To cope with emergencies.

　　C) To facilitate administration.

　　D) To simplify medical procedures.

　　57. What does the author refer to by " distracted doctoring" ?

　　A) The disservice done by modem devices to doctors, nurses, as well as patients.

　　B) The tendency of medical institutions encouraging the use of modem devices.

　　C) The problem of devices preventing doctors from focusing on their patients.

　　D) The phenomenon of medical staff attending to personal affairs while working.

　　58.What does Dr. Peter Papadakos worry about?

　　A) Medical students are not adequately trained to use modem technology.

　　B) Doctors' interaction with their devices may endanger patients' lives.

　　C) octors are relying too heavily on modem electronic technology.

　　D) Pressures on the medical profession may become overwhelming.

　　59. Why do doctors feel increasing pressure to use modem devices?

　　A) Patients trust doctors who use modem technology.

　　B) Use of modem devices adds to hospitals' revenues.

　　C) Data is given too much importance in patient care.

　　D) Patients' data has to be revised from time to time.

　　60. What is Peter Carmel's advice to doctors?

　　A) They follow closely the advances in medical science.

　　B) They focus their attention on the patient's condition.

　　C) They observe hospital rules and regulations.

　　D) They make the best use of modem devices.

　　Passage Two

　　Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.

　　I have closely watched my generation, known as The Millennials, for 29 years now. Joel Steinwrote an extensive piece on Millennials and he remains rather optimistic about our potential.

　　I hesitate to share his optimism because of a paradox (矛盾的現象) we seem to exhibit,namely, that there are more avenues for us to entertain ourselves than ever before, yet we aremore bored than ever before.

　　Entertainment has never been more varied. We have more cable channels, television shows,and movies than ever before. Internet providers allow instant viewing of almost any movie ortelevision program ever created. Social drinking and partying are also widely available forMillennials. Every generation develops these habits at a certain age, but Millennials seem to beextending this phase of life

　　as they postpone marriage.

　　Some of this is undoubtedly due to The Great Recession. Millennials are having a difficult timefinding jobs; only 47 percent of 16-to-24-year-olds are employed, the smallest share sincegovernment started recording data in 1948.

　　But do Millennials respond to these economic troubles by doing whatever it takes to make endsmeet? Hardly. In fact, of the four generations Pew Research has data for, the Millennialgeneration does not cite work ethic (勤奮工作) as distinctive of itself. Millennials want to savethe world, but they sit and wait for that world-changing opportunity to be handed to them.Instead of working 2 -3 jobs, launching a business, or doing what it takes to succeed, theyretreat. Millennials may be the first generation to have a lower standard of living than theirparents, but with this response to adversity (逆境), perhaps deservingly so.

　　Much ink has been spilled in management books discussing how to get the most out of theseyouths in the workplace. Largely, they come to the same conclusion; Millennials are entitled,over-confident, and expect too much too quickly. We should not be surprised. Today's youngadults were raised by parents who made sure to boost their self-esteem at every turn, tellingthem they could achieve whatever they set their minds to, and handing out prizes for the sixthplace.

　　61. What does the author of the passage think of Millennials?

　　A) They show little interest in entertainment.

　　B) They are not confident about their ability.

　　They enjoy an easy life due to high technology.

　　They may not have bright prospects for success.

　　62. How do Millennials feel about their life?

　　A) They can hardly do anything about it.

　　C) It is not as good as their parents'.

　　B) There is little in it to get excited about.

　　D) It is full of opportunities for success.

　　63. In what way are Millennials different from previous generations according to Pew Research?

　　A) They spend less time socializing. C) They do not value hard work.

　　B) They are indifferent to others. D) They are more independent.

　　64. What should Millennials do according to the author?

　　A) Remain optimistic in face of adversity. C) Make full use of new opportunities.

　　B) Start a business as early as possible. D) Take action to change their situation.

　　65. Why are Millennials over-confident about themselves?

　　A) They have been spoiled by their parents. C) They are misguided by management books.

　　B) They can always get whatever they expect. D) They think they are young and energetic.

　　Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)

　　Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese intoEnglish. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.

　　為了促進教育公平，中國已投入360億元。用于改善農村地區教育設施和加強中西部地區農村義務教育(compulsory education)。這些這些資金用于改善教學措施、購買書籍，使16萬多所中小學受益。資金還用于購置音樂和繪畫器材。現在農村和山區的兒童可以與沿海城市的兒童一樣上音樂和繪畫課，一些為接受更好教育而轉往城市上學的學生如今又回到了本地農村學校就讀。

　　注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。