公共英语四级-160及答案解析.doc

1、公共英语四级-160 及答案解析(总分：125.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Writing(总题数：5，分数：125.00)1.Read the following statement and write an essay on it. In your essay, you should (1) state your opinion, and (2) support it with examples “Never give up, never lose hope. “ You should write 160200 words neatly on ASWER SHEET 2. （分数：25

2、00）_2.You and your family had dinner in a restaurant a few nights ago. The service at the restaurant was terrible and the food was bad. You and two of your family members had severe stomach-aches the following day. The food was also overpriced. Write to the manager of the restaurant and explain the

3、se problems. Give any details that you think are relevant. Ask the manager to do something about the situation. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam, （分数：25.00）_3.Write a composition on the following topic: “Peop

4、le behave differently when they wear different clothes.“ Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. You should write 160-200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. （分数：25.00）_4.Write an essay of 160200 words on the topic Will E-books Replace Trad

5、itional Books .9 based on the following outline given in Chinese. 1.随着信息技术的发展，电子图书越来越多 2.有人认为电子图书会取代传统图书，理由是 3.我的看法 You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2. （分数：25.00）_5.Directions: The people from the Mars cannot understand why the people on the Earth should crowd themselves in cities. You are in

6、vited to write an article to tell three advantages of city life. They are: 1) The city provides people with a background to learn and study; 2) It provides people with a stage to demonstrate their capability and; 3) It is a place where one seldom feels dull. You should write 160 -200 words on ANSWER

7、 SHEET 2. （分数：25.00）_公共英语四级-160 答案解析(总分：125.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Writing(总题数：5，分数：125.00)1.Read the following statement and write an essay on it. In your essay, you should (1) state your opinion, and (2) support it with examples “Never give up, never lose hope. “ You should write 160200 words neatly on A

8、SWER SHEET 2. （分数：25.00）_正确答案：()解析：One possible version It is widely accepted that “Never give up, never lose hope“, a strong and positive life attitude, is essential for individual success on the grounds that permanent persistence may boost our confidence, strengthen our Will, and provide us a seco

9、nd chance for success when we are in hardship. However, others argue that sensible abandonment is more precious than blind persistence because the wise one should choose the most suitable area for himself/herself. In my opinion, we need to learn to give up timely. The most important reason is that w

10、e should adjust our aim carefully in order to go forwards continuously. Sometimes, to give up those unrealistic targets is essential for success. What“s more, the attitude “Never give up, never lose hope“ exhausts us both mentally and physically. Only through learning to give up can we lead a pleasa

11、nt and relaxing life. Finally, the temporary compromise means a new start, a beginning bringing new hopes, expectations and opportunities. If those opposing this attitude can take into consideration its benefits, then this may seem acceptable in our lives.2.You and your family had dinner in a restau

12、rant a few nights ago. The service at the restaurant was terrible and the food was bad. You and two of your family members had severe stomach-aches the following day. The food was also overpriced. Write to the manager of the restaurant and explain these problems. Give any details that you think are

13、relevant. Ask the manager to do something about the situation. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam, （分数：25.00）_正确答案：()解析：Dear Sir/Madam, My family and I had dinner in your restaurant on Monday, 28th February. I

14、am writing to you to complain about the food and the service. The first problem was that, although we had booked a table, we were squashed around a small table at the back of the restaurant near the toilet. It was very noisy and unpleasant. Secondly, during and after our meal the service was bad. Th

15、e waiter who delivered soup to my wife had his thumb in it. Another waiter spilt some custard on my mother-in-law“s lap. In general, the waiters were rude and the service was slow. Finally, even though the reputation of your restaurant is good, the food was mediocre. The steak was tough, the vegetab

16、les were over-cooked and the desserts were stale. The food definitely did not deserve the price. Also, I think some of the food was bad because I and two members of my family had stomach-aches the following day. Since we feel we should be compensated somehow, we ask you to refund the cost of our mea

17、l. A copy of the bill is enclosed. I hope to receive your reply shortly. Yours faithfully, C. Scott3.Write a composition on the following topic: “People behave differently when they wear different clothes.“ Do you agree or disagree with the statement above? Use specific reasons and examples to suppo

18、rt your position. You should write 160-200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. （分数：25.00）_正确答案：()解析：(略)4.Write an essay of 160200 words on the topic Will E-books Replace Traditional Books .9 based on the following outline given in Chinese. 1.随着信息技术的发展，电子图书越来越多 2.有人认为电子图书会取代传统图书，理由是 3.我的看法 You should write neat

19、ly on ANSWER SHEET 2. （分数：25.00）_正确答案：()解析：E-books, or electronic books, have the same information and need the same reading experience as the traditional books, which you actually hold in your hands. E-books have so many benefits that they will replace traditional books. E-books can be created on a

20、 shoestring budget while the authors of traditional books will have to overcome a tough sales target before they even consider making a profit on the book. E-books are quicker to create because they could be written and published in as little as a week while the time span between starting a traditio

21、nal book and writing it could take around a year or two. E-books are easier to target a wide market because they may be sold on the Internet to anyone with a credit card and an Internet connection in any place in the world, while with a traditional book it may be difficult to expand to new markets,

22、since it will involve further significant costs on distribution and marketing. To conclude, E-books are a very valuable tool that could be used as a profit centre, as a publishing tool or as a marketing tool. They have many advantages over the traditional books. E-books will replace traditional book

23、s.5.Directions: The people from the Mars cannot understand why the people on the Earth should crowd themselves in cities. You are invited to write an article to tell three advantages of city life. They are: 1) The city provides people with a background to learn and study; 2) It provides people with

24、a stage to demonstrate their capability and; 3) It is a place where one seldom feels dull. You should write 160 -200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2. （分数：25.00）_正确答案：()解析：On City LifeCity life is a preferred way of life, especially in developing countries. Firstly, the city provides one with a better backgr

25、ound for development. There are so many opportunities to learn new things and new skills. And only in a city can one obtain access to the best modern education. Secondly, the city offers the best stage for people to demonstrate their abilities. City life can be very challenging and demanding, and it

26、 calls for one“s utmost display of mental and physical power. It is here that people can fully realize their ambitions. Thirdly, city life will never make one feel dull. There is always somewhere to go and something to do. One can wander for a day in the commercial center, and go to a park or a culture street the next day. He may go to the cinema today, and go to a concert tomorrow. Frankly speaking, it is impossible to list all the advantages that a city offers. It is not far from the truth when some people say that the city is one important aspect of human civilization.