专业英语四级（作文）-试卷121及答案解析.doc

1、专业英语四级（作文）-试卷121及答案解析 (总分：12.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、WRITING(总题数：6，分数：12.00)1.PART VI WRITING（分数：2.00）_2.Should we become vegetarians? This issue has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your respons

2、e in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

3、 YES The vegetarian diet is a balanced diet filled with nutritious vegetables which are alkaline-forming and health-building. Having researched the eating habits of 110,000 adults for over 20 years, Harvard found that a 3-ounce serving of red meat daily was associated with a 13 percent greater chanc

4、e of dying. Close to 5,000 Americans die of foodborne diseases every year. Food poisoning is mostly caused by animal products. Factory farms, slaughter houses, and meat packing plants are extremely unsanitary places. Meat production is causing pollution to our natural resources, and producing greenh

5、ouse gases in the air. NO It is well-recognized that meat provides a wide range of nutrients that are difficult to obtain from vegetables and fruits. People cannot keep fit without meat. Meat is high in protein and other essential nutrients, and these nutrients are hardly to find alternatives in pla

6、nt foods. To some groups of people, a monotonous dietary structure will even injure their fitness. For instance, childrens growth may be affected by unbalanced diet. Also, if a pregnant woman refuses to take any meat, her baby will suffer from malnutrition to a high degree. To be a vegetarian is not

7、 an appropriate choice for those who are allergic to plants like caraway and celery.（分数：2.00）_3.Should children learn history in school? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your re

8、sponse in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of m

9、arks. YES It is because of the constant change of the world that we feel a need to grasp something unchangeable. It can always be found in the study of history. It is said that there is nothing new in the world, so we can draw on the experience of our ancestors. History helps children better and dee

10、per understand the changing world and develop their sensibility, judgment and adaptability in their personal life. Such qualities help students avoid many mistakes and better prepare for a successful and rewarding future life. History is also about culture and tradition due to its regional and racia

11、l features. It reminds us of our root and enhances our sense of identity. Children learning history can better appreciate their traditional culture. NO History is about everything that happened in the past; therefore it has nothing to do with our present life, which has changed into a completely dif

12、ferent one. Studying history is a waste of time and it should be removed from school curriculum since it has nothing to do with job hunting. People often say Those who dont understand history will repeat the mistakes of the past. I totally disagree. I dont see any evidence that shows people have mad

13、e smart decisions based on their knowledge of the past. To me, the present is important, not the past.（分数：2.00）_4.Should late childbirth be encouraged? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides an

14、d write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result

15、 in a loss of marks. YES Being ready to be parents makes better mothers and fathers, because they would devote more time and energy to their family than their younger counterparts. After waiting for years for a baby to come along, mature parents are more likely to deliver quality family education to

16、 their children. Another advantage of becoming parents late is financial security, which is deemed to exert positive influence on child raising. In terms of reproduction, more and more women are concentrating on their own career and development so that they can invest more in their children. NO If w

17、omen decide to have their babies late in life, they may have to face some pregnancy problems such as low fertility, higher risk of diseases and genetic disorder. As fertility declines with age, delaying pregnancy also means that many couples may experience this difficulty. Couples having kids late i

18、n life not only confront with health challenges in midlife, but also have to deal with their retirement life as their children are not old enough or dont have the ability to support them. From the social perspective, late childbirth in life may decrease the birth rate and labor force will be short i

19、n the near future.（分数：2.00）_5.Should people look for resources of oil and gas in remote and untouched areas with the increasing demand of them? This has been an intensely discussed question for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both side

20、s and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and then give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions m

21、ay result in a loss of marks. YES Remoteness and transport occlusion severely restrict the economic development of remote regions. The exploitation of fossil fuels can promote the modernization of transportation, which will contribute to the economic growth of remote areas. If fossil fuels in remote

22、 areas are exploited, then its economy will be significantly improved. The service sector in remote areas will start getting its booming opportunity because there will be more people in need of more services, such as food, drinks and entertainment. Exploiting fossil fuels in unexploited areas can im

23、prove the local residents living conditions. NO A distinct problem emerging from exploiting fossil fuels in remote areas is the further deterioration of the survival environment in these areas. Undeniably, local ecological system and environment will suffer a lot. Most countries invest a great deal

24、of funds every year to work out environmental issues such as air contamination and water pollution caused by utilizing fossil fuels. If the funds could be spent on developing and using alternative energy, those environmental issues would be curbed. To cope with the rising energy demands, the applica

25、tion of alternative resources of energy may be a well-established path. It is one of the best options to make residential areas cleaner and safer.（分数：2.00）_6.In many countries, teenagers under 18 years old can drive cars. Here arises the question: Is it the best way to improve road safety by increas

26、ing the minimum legal age for driving? This question has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from

27、both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Teenage drivers are more likely to have collisions on the road, compared with d

28、rivers in other age groups. This is because young drivers, especially those who are in adolescence, tend to overestimate their driving ability and underestimate the dangers on the road. Teenagers at 16 or 17 years old are usually impulsive. As such, they are easier to be distracted while driving a c

29、ar, which may result in serious accidents. Therefore, there would be fewer accidents if the legal age for driving is raised to 18 years old. Again, teenagers are reckless drivers since they often drive at a high speed and it is quite common for them to carry on competition on the highway. NO Firstly

30、, in order to improve road safety, the government can set higher standards for testing drivers ability to drive and prolong the training time, since better prepared drivers and riders can reduce the number of accidents. It is not necessary to increase the age limit for driving. Besides, a right atti

31、tude plays a vital role in ensuring road safety. For instance, eating, drinking or talking on the phone while driving should be prohibited as these activities might distract drivers attention and cause unexpected consequences. Finally, for those unqualified drivers, who have serious crash records, r

32、etest is a must.（分数：2.00）_专业英语四级（作文）-试卷121答案解析 (总分：12.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、WRITING(总题数：6，分数：12.00)1.PART VI WRITING（分数：2.00）_解析：2.Should we become vegetarians? This issue has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both

33、sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions ma

34、y result in a loss of marks. YES The vegetarian diet is a balanced diet filled with nutritious vegetables which are alkaline-forming and health-building. Having researched the eating habits of 110,000 adults for over 20 years, Harvard found that a 3-ounce serving of red meat daily was associated wit

35、h a 13 percent greater chance of dying. Close to 5,000 Americans die of foodborne diseases every year. Food poisoning is mostly caused by animal products. Factory farms, slaughter houses, and meat packing plants are extremely unsanitary places. Meat production is causing pollution to our natural res

36、ources, and producing greenhouse gases in the air. NO It is well-recognized that meat provides a wide range of nutrients that are difficult to obtain from vegetables and fruits. People cannot keep fit without meat. Meat is high in protein and other essential nutrients, and these nutrients are hardly

37、 to find alternatives in plant foods. To some groups of people, a monotonous dietary structure will even injure their fitness. For instance, childrens growth may be affected by unbalanced diet. Also, if a pregnant woman refuses to take any meat, her baby will suffer from malnutrition to a high degre

38、e. To be a vegetarian is not an appropriate choice for those who are allergic to plants like caraway and celery.（分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案： Should We Become Vegetarians? People have heatedly discussed the issue about whether we should become vegetarians as vegetarian diets are gaining popularity nowadays.

39、 Some believe there is no need to eat meat because of concerns over health, food safety and environmental protection. Many meat eaters, in contrast, think that insufficient intake of nutrients from meat will cause serious health problems, and a vegetarian diet is not suitable for everyone. As to me,

40、 I do not agree with either extreme, I support the view that people had better cut down on their meat consumption, which is not just a personal choice but an ethical decision. Animals raised for meat live in truly abysmal conditions and are always treated badly prior to and during the slaughter. Mor

41、eover, some animals are given drugs so that they could grow bigger and produce more meat, which is unhealthy both to animals and humans. Therefore, people should reduce their meat intake and do something to protect animals. In short, although a diet with a good combination of meat and vegetables has

42、 considerable value, it would be better to appeal to more people to eat vegetables since current meat-eating is at an unsustainable level and there are many other alternatives to meat in the world to keep people healthy.)解析：解析： 本题讨论是否每个人都应该成为素食主义者。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：人们应该减少食肉，这不仅是个

43、人选择，还关系到道德问题。最后总结全文。3.Should children learn history in school? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the

44、 opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES It is because of the constant change of the world that we feel a

45、 need to grasp something unchangeable. It can always be found in the study of history. It is said that there is nothing new in the world, so we can draw on the experience of our ancestors. History helps children better and deeper understand the changing world and develop their sensibility, judgment

46、and adaptability in their personal life. Such qualities help students avoid many mistakes and better prepare for a successful and rewarding future life. History is also about culture and tradition due to its regional and racial features. It reminds us of our root and enhances our sense of identity.

47、Children learning history can better appreciate their traditional culture. NO History is about everything that happened in the past; therefore it has nothing to do with our present life, which has changed into a completely different one. Studying history is a waste of time and it should be removed from school curriculum since it has nothing to do with job hunting. People often say Those who dont understan