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1. Directions: Suppose the university newspaper is inviting submissions from the students for its coming edition on the recent developments in their hometown. You are now to write an essay for submission. Yon will have 30 minutes to write the essay. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
【正确答案】In recent years，my hometown，once a second-tier city in China，has undergone transformative developments，evolving into a dynamic metropolis. One notable development is the expansion and enhancement of the city's infrastructure. New and efficient transportation systems，such as subway lines and expressways，have been established，easing the flow of traffic and connecting different parts of the city. Another prime ex ……此处隐藏46495个字…… fficult times. [25] Simply put, when most individuals stay away from risk, it means less competition for risk-takers. We don't know if you'll achieve what these risk-takers have achieved, but for as long as you want to stay safe and for as long as you're content with where your business is right now, you will never find out. 22. What do entrepreneurs have to do when taking risks according to the passage? 23. What does the passage say is key to business growth? 24. What are we advised to do when we fail? 25. What does it mean to risk-taking businesses when most people tend to avoid risk?
【试题解析】 本题问，短文指出企业家冒险的时候得做些什么。录音提到，企业经营方面的冒险行为需要仔细规划和下一番功夫(careful planning and hard work)。A项“下一番功夫和仔细地规划”符合题意，故选A项。