1、专业英语四级(作文)-试卷145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.Read carefully the following excerpt on competition, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on whether com
2、petition is really of great importance. You should support yourself with information from the excerpt. 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. Competition, Good or Bad
3、? To some, competition is regarded as natural, healthy, and essential for building character. To others, competition is regarded as harmful, psychologically injurious, and detrimental to cooperative activity. Competition can be both productive and counterproductive and that its the adults who can de
4、termine what effects competition can have on a child. With the young athlete, the emphasis must be on fun, encouragement, and building on success. A coach said, Winning isnt everything, its the only thing! He retracted this statement shortly before he died, saying that he meant putting forth the eff
5、ort necessary to win was important, not stamping out values and morality in order to win. Unfortunately, many adults still have this attitude and are passing it on to children at a high expense. In interviewing several young athletes, the top reasons for participation in sports are to have fun, make
6、 friends and stay in shape. Winning was near the bottom. What many coaches dont realize is that if they make developing relationships and meeting emotional needs of their athletes a top priority, winning will be much more likely to occur. Despite beliefs that competitive sport is harmful to children
7、, one thing is very clear: Competition is a big part of our childrens lives, and its here to stay for a long time. With that in mind, whether we like it or not, we have to make the most of it to create positive experiences for our children.(分数:2.00)_3.Read carefully the following excerpt on traditio
8、nal custom, bullfight, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on whether bullfight should be preserved. You should support yourself with information from the excerpt. Marks will be awarded for content r
9、elevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Bullfighter Victor Barrio killed by bull in Spain In Spain, a bull attacked a bullfighter with its horn, which killed the bullfighter. Its the first case that a b
10、ullfighter has died in the ring there for more than 30 years. Victor Barrio, 29, is a professional bullfighter. The fight, in the eastern town of Teruel, was being broadcast live on TV. Television footage shows the bull throwing Barrio into the air before its horn pierced him on the right-hand side
11、of his chest and violently threw him. El Pais newspaper said that in the past century, 134 people, including 33 bullfighters, had been killed by bulls in Spain. About 2,000 bullfights are still held every year in Spain, but the numbers are falling. In 2010, Catalonia became the second Spanish region
12、 after the Canary Islands to ban the tradition. Opponents describe the blood-soaked sporting events as cruel and violent, while fans say the tradition is an ancient art form deeply rooted in national history. In the other incident on Saturday, a man was killed while running alongside bulls in Pedreg
13、uer. Spanish media said he was trying to help another runner when he was pierced by the horn in the throat. Meanwhile, in the San Fermin bull running festival in Pamplona on Saturday, a 33-year-old Japanese man was stabbed in the chest and a Spanish man in the arm. Another 12 people were injured, th
14、e regional government in Pamplona said.(分数:2.00)_4.Read carefully the following excerpt on commercialization of museums and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on whether museums should refuse commercial
15、 activities. You should support yourself with information from the excerpt. 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. Where Should Museums Draw the Line on Commercializa
16、tion? May 18 marks the International Museum Day. Since its creation in 1977, the International Museum Day has gained increasing attention. Recently, the Nanjing Museum in Jiangsu Province made headlines for hosting a real estate developers promotional activity. On April 26, the museums curator was s
17、uspended for an alleged misuse of power. According to Chinas regulations on the protection of cultural heritages, heads of museums do not have the authority to give the green light to commercial promotions at their institutions and should instead apply for approval for such events from higher-level
18、authorities. The Nanjing Museums curator failed to follow this requirement. The case has again fueled controversy over the commercialization of museums. The increasing number of commercial activities in museums has caused widespread concern in China. People worry that allowing this trend to continue
19、 will tarnish the image of museums as respected cultural venues and also put at risk the cultural heritages and classic objects in museum collections. Others, however, argue that the commercialization of museums is happening around the world, and win-win outcomes are possible provided that the insti
20、tutions abide by basic principles and maintain a balance between profit-making and cultural heritages protection.(分数:2.00)_5.Read carefully the following excerpt on performance of Peking Opera blended with western classics, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should:
21、 summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on whether traditional Chinese art should integrate with western classics. You should support yourself with information from the excerpt. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality.
22、Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Peking Opera Meets Western Classics In a desolate wasteland, sits a small mound overhung with boughs. The stage is set for a Chinese version of Waiting for Godot, a two-act absurdist play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett that
23、premiered in 1953. The uniqueness of the Chinese version lies in its incorporation of Peking Opera elements into the Western classic. Didi and Gogo adopt Peking Opera performances, while the other three characters use modern performing styles. This innovative revamp amazed the audience. Cui Hao, an
24、undergraduate at Peking University who watched the performance, told that the play simultaneously took the form of Peking Opera while remaining loyal to the original plot. This time around, innovations in Waiting for Godot excited him again. The adaptation was created in 2005 by experimental actor W
25、u Hsing-kuo, director and playwright based in Taiwan. However, Wus modernization of Peking Opera has sparked criticism from some. Critics say that he has tarnished the traditional Chinese art in a bid to appeal to Westerners through a clumsy fudge of Peking Opera and Western plays and doubt the sust
26、ainability of his work. Nevertheless, Wu has not given up his quest to revitalize Peking Opera. Traditional opera can survive only by evolving with the times, said Wu, who remains dedicated to expanding theater. He added, I want to build a bridge between the East and the West, and I wish Peking Oper
27、a could have a greater influence in the world.(分数:2.00)_6.Read carefully the following excerpt on IP film and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on the prevalence of DP film. You should support yourself
28、 with information from the excerpt. 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. The IP Boom A trend for adapting works from other mediums is sweeping Chinas film industry.
29、 An IP film refers to a film adapted from an original work protected by intellectual property (IP) rights. Film adaptations are nothing new in China, Previously, the majority of adaptations had their roots in masterpieces of classical literature, stage plays or older films. With box office records b
30、eing smashed by adaptations with alarming frequency, it seems Chinese filmmakers are trying to throw anything and everything toward the vortex of the big screenfrom best-selling novels and short stories to properties from rather less traditional realms such as jokes, animated shorts, toys, digital g
31、ames and pop songs. Even dictionary entries and certain catchphrases are getting another potential day in the spotlight. Meanwhile, profit-hungry investors have swarmed film production. Not ones to be left out, large Internet companies such as Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent, Letv and Youku have set up f
32、ilm departments. Ten years ago, no more than 100 movie investors were in operation, whereas now, there exist more than 1,500, the majority of whom inhabit the private sphere. During the Beijing International Film Festival in this April, many filmmakers mentioned the fierce race for adaptation rights
33、. At present, the film industry is experiencing a shortage, not of investment, but rather of creative ideas. This is one of the reasons why film producers so frequently use adaptations as recourse.(分数:2.00)_专业英语四级(作文)-试卷145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)_
34、解析:2.Read carefully the following excerpt on competition, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on whether competition is really of great importance. You should support yourself with information from t
35、he excerpt. 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. Competition, Good or Bad? To some, competition is regarded as natural, healthy, and essential for building characte
36、r. To others, competition is regarded as harmful, psychologically injurious, and detrimental to cooperative activity. Competition can be both productive and counterproductive and that its the adults who can determine what effects competition can have on a child. With the young athlete, the emphasis
37、must be on fun, encouragement, and building on success. A coach said, Winning isnt everything, its the only thing! He retracted this statement shortly before he died, saying that he meant putting forth the effort necessary to win was important, not stamping out values and morality in order to win. U
38、nfortunately, many adults still have this attitude and are passing it on to children at a high expense. In interviewing several young athletes, the top reasons for participation in sports are to have fun, make friends and stay in shape. Winning was near the bottom. What many coaches dont realize is
39、that if they make developing relationships and meeting emotional needs of their athletes a top priority, winning will be much more likely to occur. Despite beliefs that competitive sport is harmful to children, one thing is very clear: Competition is a big part of our childrens lives, and its here t
40、o stay for a long time. With that in mind, whether we like it or not, we have to make the most of it to create positive experiences for our children.(分数:2.00)_正确答案:(正确答案: The Importance of Competition Competition can be both advantageous and disadvantageous; this is particularly true with young athl
41、etes. On the one hand, adults demand victory regardless of these athletes wishes for enjoyment in sports, which can be harmful to their character building. On the other hand, competition is inevitable. By making good use of it, these athletes can achieve their full potential. As for us, I believe co
42、mpetition is also of great significance. First of all, competition is a powerful force to urge people to excel themselves. Without competition, there will be no challenge for us and we will not test our limit or even go beyond it. If, in a sport game, two or more persons are in a competition, athlet
43、es have to bring their A game to outplay the opponent. If, unfortunately, one loses the game, he must set his heart and mind to get better to win the next competition. In this way, the athletes are driven to improve themselves. Secondly, competition is a catalyst to boost innovation. For example, in
44、 the Silicon Valley, many new technological applications are released on a daily basis. Subject to the competitive industry environment, they have to come up with new, distinctive and unique idea to survive. Owing to this, we are enjoying many benefits brought by their cutting-edge design and invent
45、ion, which resulted from competition. In conclusion, competition is important for us in that it makes us get better and brings us countless innovations.)解析:解析: 本题的主旨是讨论竞争是否重要这个话题。首先应当总结概括材料中内容,再给出自己的观点。文章结构安排如下: 第一段:简要概括材料内容,提出自己的看法竞争很重要。 第二段:列出理由论证观点。首先,竞争是人们不断超越自我的动力,以运动员比赛来说明该观点;其次,竞争是创新的催化剂,以硅谷创
46、新为例子。 第三段:总结全文,重申观点竞争很重要,能让我们超越自我,不断推陈出新。3.Read carefully the following excerpt on traditional custom, bullfight, and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on whether bullfight should be preserved. You sho
47、uld support yourself with information from the excerpt. 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. Bullfighter Victor Barrio killed by bull in Spain In Spain, a bull attacked a bullfighter with its horn, which killed the bullfighter. Its the first case that a bullfig
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