GEPT—High-Intermediate Level

Writing Test Question Sheet

This test has two parts: Chinese-English Translation and Essay Writing.

You will have a total of 50 minutes to complete the test.

Part I: Chinese-English Translation  (40%)

Translate the following Chinese passage into an English passage.  Write your answer on the Writing Test Answer Sheet.

     我的表妹從大一就一直住在學校宿舍。當初她選擇住校的主要原因是以安全方便為考量，但是現在卻對宿舍的一些規定感到苦惱。有一次她因為在實驗室做化學實驗做到半夜，而被鎖在宿舍大門外。由於這件事情，她正考慮下學期搬出宿舍。

Part II: Guided Writing  (60%)

Write an essay of 150-180 words in an appropriate style according to the following main topic.  Write your answer on the Writing Test Answer Sheet.

Topic: Cell Phone Use in Taiwan

It has been reported that the number of cell phone users in Taiwan now exceeds 10 million people, nearly half the population.  In terms of cell phone use in Asia, Taiwan ranks behind only Hong Kong and ahead of Singapore and Japan.  Please discuss this topic regarding the use of cell phones in Taiwan and provide reasons to explain the rapidly increasing popularity of cell phones in Taiwan.