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The American Workplace Is Broken. Here\'s How We Can Start Fixing It.[A] Americans are working longer and harder hours than ever before.83% of workers say they\'re stressed about their jobs, nearly 50% say work-related stress is interfering with their sl

Reform and Medical Costs[A] Americans are deeply concerned about the relentless rise in health care costs and health insurance premiums.They need to know if reform will help solve the problem.The answer is that no one has an easy fix for rising medical

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage·What can be done about mass unemployment?All the wise heads agree：there’re no quick or easy answers. There, s work to be done, but workers aren’t ready to do it—they’re in the wrong

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.“There’s an old saying in the space world: amateurs talk about technology, professionals talk about insurance.” In an interview last year with The Economist, George Whitesides, chief e

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.What’s the one word of advice a well-meaning professional would give to a recent college graduate? China? India? Brazil? How about trade?When the Commerce Department reported last week t

Why the Mona Lisa Stands Out[A] Have you ever fallen for a novel and been amazed not to find it on lists of great books? Or walked around a sculpture renowned as a classic, struggling to see what the fuss is about? If so, you’ve probably pondered the

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.We all take a little extra effort to look nice for special occasions. But most of us have conflicting feelings about dressing up and feel guilty about taking the time to focus on clothes.

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.With those bom with natural talents, it feels as if they excel without really trying. But what about those of us who don\'t have a natural talent? We\'ve been told all our lives that if you

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.As a university student, I\'ve come to realise just how little I know about money. I\'ve come to the brutal realisation that Australia\'s youth are being done a great disservice by not recei

If we care about plastic waste, why won\'t we stop drinking bottled water?We have all seen the damage plastic waste is doing around the world, but sales of bottled water have continued to grow.A) For all the innovation and choice that define the food an

Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: Suppose the business school of your university is conducting a survey to collect students\' opinions on the express delivery service industry in China. You are to write a response about its recent development and i

Passage OneQuestions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.Lao Zi once said,“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.” People-pleasing,or seeking self-worth through others\'approval,is unproductive and an exhaust

Teenagers and social networkingA) As a parent of two boys at primary school, I worry about the issues associated with teenagers and social media. Newspapers are constantly filled with frightening accounts of drug addiction and aggressive behaviour supp

Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: Suppose your university is conducting a survey to collect students\' opinions of online classes.You are to write a response to the survey about their advantages and disadvantages, and what improvements can be made.

Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.The practice of paying children an allowance became popular in America about 100 years ago. Nowadays, American kids on average receive about $ 800 per year in allowance. But the vast majo