05-09年 TEM8 Mini-lecture Interview 真题及答案.docVIP

(2005) SECTION A MINI-LECTUREWriting a Research PaperI. Research Papers and Ordinary EssayA. Similarity in (1) _ basic steps _:e.g. —choosing a topic—asking questions—identifying the audienceB. Difference mainly in terms of (2) _raw materials_1. research papers: printed sources2. ordinary essay: ideas in ones (3) _ head _II. Types and Characteristics of Research PapersA. Number of basic types: twoB. Characteristics:1. survey-type paper:—to gather (4) _ facts _—to quote—to (5) explain The writer should be (6) _ objective _.2. argumentative (research) paper:a. The writer should do more, e.g.—to interpret—to question, etc.b. (7) _ purpose _varies with the topic, e.g.—to recommend an action, etc.III. How to Choose a Topic for a Research PaperIn choosing a topic, it is important to (8) _ ask questions _.Question No. 1: your familiarity with the topicQuestion No. 2: Availability of relevant information on the chosen topicQuestion No. 3: Narrowing the topic down to (9) _ a manageable size _Question No. 4: Asking questions about (10) the topic itself The questions help us to work out way into the topic and discover its possibilities.SECTION B INTERVIEW1. What is the purpose of Professor McKays report? A. To look into the mental health of old people.B. To explain why people have negative views on old age.C. To help correct some false beliefs about old age.D. To identify the various problems of old age2. Which of the following is NOT Professor McKays view?A. People change in old age a lot more than at the age of 21.B. There are as many sick people in old age as in middle age.C. We should not expect more physical illness among old people.D. We should not expect to find old people unattractive as a group.3. According to Professor McKays report,A. family love is gradually disappearing.B. it is hard to comment on family feeling.C. more children are indifferent to their parents.D. family love remains as strong as ever.4. Profess