The current economy is challenging. Some of her clients' sales have declined, but she's found new clients and improved efficiencies to help sustain the company's double-digit growth.

　　Cordia Harrington doesn't have to stand on her feet all day anymore. Two of her three sons now work for her. And she's remarried - her husband, Tom, is now her CFO.

　　"This is more than a job," says Harrington. "It's a mission. I'm always thinking, How can we best serve our employees? If we support them, they'll do their best to look after our clients. That's how it works here."

　　96. According to the passage, which of the following was most significant in her early career?

　　A. Her nomination on the McDonald's bun committee.

　　B. Her travel and the visits to bakeries around the world.

　　C. A business contract with local bun suppliers.

　　D. The interviews and experience in running a bakery.

　　97. "Harrington...made sure she was never off executives' radar" (Paragraph Four) means that

　　she _____.

　　A. herself wanted to be a company executive

　　B. meant to hire executives to run the business

　　C. meant to keep her management knowledge and skills

　　D. focused on the management of the bakery business

　　98. How did she survive the crisis at the start of her bakery business?

　　A. By supplying buns for another company.

　　B. By opening her bun company ahead of schedule.

　　C. By keeping supplies up for McDonald's.

　　D. By making a new agreement with McDonald's.

　　99. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in describing her current business?

　　A. It is fast growing. B. It is diversified.

　　C. Its clients are all local. D. It is more efficient.

　　100. According to the passage, which of the following is fundamental to Harrington's success?

　　A. Efficiency and love for the family. B. Perseverance and concern for employees.

　　C. Business expansion and family support. D. Opportunities and speed.

　　PART VI WRITING [45 MIN]

　　SECTION A COMPOSITION [35 MIN]

　　Recently government agencies in some big cities have been studying the possibility of putting a "pollution tax" on private cars. The amount of tax private car owners would have to pay would depend on the emission levels, i.e. engine or vehicle size. This has caused quite a stir among the public. Some regard it as an effective way to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. But others don't think so. What is your opinion?

　　Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

　　Should Private Car Owners be Taxed for Pollution?

　　You are to write in three parts.

　　In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.

　　In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.

　　In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.

　　Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

　　SECTION B NOTE-WRITING [10 MIN]

　　Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:

　　During the summer vacation you would like to invite your best friend to your home town.

　　Write a note to him/her, extending your invitation and telling him/her how to get to your home

　　town.

　　Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness.