Part C(每小题1分。共计10分)
短文解析
A
Rotherhithe是伦敦东南部的城市，可能因为其拥挤的隧道而闻名，但是还有许多年轻的购物者被其河畔的魅力所吸引。相对于其他靠水的城市来说，房 子相对便宜些。住宅以20世纪80年代的建筑风格为主。许多街道都是死胡同。但是房产面积都比较宽敞，不流行的建筑风格使其房价比较便宜。在这里买房子你 会觉得物有所值。
B
Barnes位于英国伦敦西南部。这里恬静舒适，由内河和以住宅为主成为Barnes久负盛传的原因。它有一个传统的乡村绿色田园诗般的鸭池。古雅的酒 吧。但进入Barnes买房就不是那么容易的事情了。Castlenau和Lonsdale两条主道上的大型独立的维多利亚式的房屋，通常有5至7间卧 室，l20方叹的花园，以及靠街边停车场。这些房屋售价在￡200万和￡500万之间。在这里购房可需要一笔不小的数目。
C
Willesden Green是一座文化多样性的城市，建筑物有20世纪30年代半独立维多利亚洋房和新建立的各式各样的住房，吸引了各种买家。在过去。这里被认为是没人想去的地方。
但是这一切在过去的几年里发生了变化，地产代理商说：“这里是受欢迎的，因为它的房价人们仍负担得起的，虽然在过去的一年里房价飞涨。”
D
King’s Cross过去是毒品、卖淫和街头犯罪猖獗的地方。但是￡20.0亿的复兴方案应该有助于该地区摆脱肮脏的名声。该项目包括在今年启用一个新的欧洲之星码 头，建地铁站，数以百计的新住宅，办公室和休闲设施，这些将在2015年完成。由这种发展趋势，我们可以对其房价进行预测。在这里投资，你将会发现是物有 所值的。
答案及解析
71.D【解析】由D中“King’s Cross used to be renowned for problems in—chiding drugs，prostitution and street crime”，意为“King’s Cross过去因吸毒，卖淫和街头犯罪等问题而著称”我们可以看出。所以此处答案为D。
72.A【解析】由A中第三段中“The unpopular architecture has led to the area being called the Milton Keynes of London”，A中多处提到Rotherhithe的建筑风格很老套。所以此处答案为A。
73.B 【解析】由B中“These sell for anything between￡2 million and￡5million.”，每套住房销售价格在200万英镑到500万英镑之间不等，极其昂贵。所以此处答案为B。
74.A 【解析】由A中“The unpopular architecture has led to the area being called the Milton Keynes of London but properties are spacious and unfashionable style has kept prices down”可以看出房屋样式古板，但是价位令人比较容易接受。所以此处答案为A。
75.B 【解析】由B中“Barnes sits just across the river from Hammersmith in southwest London，but it could not be more different from the noise and bustle of the opposite bank.”可以看出Barnes与其对岸喧嚣吵闹的城市完全不同。所以此处答案为B。
76.C【解析】由c中“It’s popular because it is still affordable，al—though prices have rocketed over the last year.”可以看出Willesden Green去年飞速增长，但是房价还能接受。所以此处答案为C。
77.D【解析】由D中“The project includes a new Eurostar terminal opening this year and a spruced, up Tube station，alongside hundreds of new homes，offices and leisure facilities set to be completed in2015.”可以看出将在King’s Cross投资建立许多基础设施。所以此处答案为D。
78.D【解析】由D中Smith adds，“Investment—wise，King’s Cross is a good bet.There is a big rental market here and paces will go up.There are still cheaper properties available，one to two bedroom flats in Victorian conversions，or ex-council properties.But people are holding on to them for dear life in the hope they will go up in value.If you find one，it is worth investing in.”可以看出在King’s Cross投资将会物有所值。所以此处答案为D。
79.A【解析】由A中将打算建“night time economy”可以看出。所以此处答案为A。
80.C【解析】由C中“Despite its growing popularity，the area remains interesting and multicultural.”可以看出Willesden Green是一个文化多样性的城市。所以此处答案为c。
Section IV Writing(计25分。权重25%)
One possible version:
Career or Degree? Every Graduate' s Decision
After staying on campus for many years, some students become bored and can' t wait to get a job. They are eager to lead a life that is less stressful intellectually and less pressing economically. In their eyes, a job can provide them with opportunities to solve problems that will demand a combination of both academic knowledge and practical experience.
However, some students plan to continue their education in pursuing further degree. As far as academic preparation, is concerned, the knowledge and skills acquired at an undergraduate level are far from adequate in the job market. It is a fact that an ever-increasing number of graduates are returning to school, motivated by the need to update their knowledge and enhance their skills. The news that graduates with higher degrees are better off is a direct result of the shrinking job market.
All this indicates that a bachelor' s degree can hardly qualify students for a competitive position. If I were able to choose for myself, I would prefer to stay and pursue an M. A. degree. I know my choice would mean a commitment of time and money. Opportunities, however, always coexist with hardships and risks. The days might be rigorous and painstaking, but they would certainly be fulfilling and rewarding, and would surely lead to a prosperous future.
