Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay that begins with the sentence “ Today more and more people begin to realize the pleasures and joys of real-world social interaction. ” You can make comments, cite examples or use your personal experiences to develop your essay. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2 .
中央电视台总部大楼位于北京市朝阳区,总建筑面积约55万平方米。主楼由两座塔楼组成,因其独特的造型,成为这座城市的一个热门景点,每天都吸引众多游客前来参观。大楼的创新结构是中外建筑师长期合作的成果,不仅体现了环保意识,而且大大节约了建筑材料。中央电视台总部设有一条穿过大楼的专用通道,向公众展示各个工作室以及中央电视台的历史。在那里,参观者还可以看到故宫和北京其他地方的壮观景色。