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1.For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay that begins with the sentence "Today increasing importance is being attached to cultivating college students' team spirit." You can make statements, give reasons, or cite examples to develop your essay. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.

【正确答案】 Today increasing importance is being attached to cultivating college students' team spirit. This is a positive trend as a sense of cooperation is essential to both academic and career success. One advantage teamwork brings us is that it improves self-confidence. Students with team spirit tend to listen to and respect other teammates' ideas. Conversely, their own views ……此处隐藏63065个字…… oster children living in the state. Whether or not your wish comes true after tossing a coin into a fountain, you can rest assured knowing that the change is likely going to someone who needs it. 22.What problem might be caused by the growing piles of coins in fountains? 23.What does the speaker say about the coins collected from New York City's park fountains? 24.What do we learn about the money collected from Rome's Trevi fountain? 25.What does the speaker say about Thomas Morgan?

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