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MODEL TEST Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic of “Which is more important, the process or the result?” You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 很多人认为结果更重要，理由是…… 2. 也有人持不同的意见，…… 3. 我的看法 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Quirkiest Cultural Practices From Around The World Working in a global business environment means more than traveling between time zones. There is also a need to understand the customs, practices and habits of your host country. Problematic doesn’t even begin to define the effects on your business should you fail to heed the cultural dos and don’ts. In many cultures around the world, the etiquette for women in the boardroom is, literally, a world apart from what is acceptable at the American workplace. Brightly colored business attire for women is accepted, nay welcomed, in Latin American countries. But in Asia and the Middle East, neutral-colored clothes for women are a near-uniform. Bringing your host in Tokyo a bottle of American whiskey is a thoughtful gift. It’s a major offense in Dubai. Indeed, in business travel, the code of behavior for women is different from how men are expected to behave themselves. And with women being close to half of all business travelers — not to mention U.S. business becoming a global affair — knowing how to avoid a cultural faux pas (失态；失礼) can have a great effect across individual companies and the economy. Sponsors and Networks “In most destinations that women are traveling to today, it is essential to have a local business contact,” says Cynthia Lett, director of Le