专业英语四级（作文）-试卷147及答案解析.doc

1、专业英语四级（作文）-试卷147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.Parenting classes are a possible solution to assist new parents and parents who encounter difficulties in raising their children. Should parenting classes be offered on a compulsory basis for all prospect

2、ive parents? The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in NO LESS THAN 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 con

3、tent relevance, content sufficiency, organization, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES Parenting classes would need to be compulsory for a reason. For all of the subjectivity regarding parenting, there are clearly some cases where bad parentin

4、g is responsible for some of the childs failings. A morbidly obese 15 year old with a criminal record, no school qualifications and poor health has, almost certainly, been let down by his or her parents. However the state has no way of knowing in advance as to which parents will struggle in this man

5、ner; hence it is better if the classes are for everyone.NO Making classes compulsory may make them less effective and useful for those who actually want to be there. Much as happens in school those who do not wish to attend are disruptive and take up the teachers time, reducing the amount of time th

6、e teacher has for those who wish to learn. Whats more, it is not clear that parenting classes would improve the standards of parenting, for not all children need identical parenting and it would be too difficult to customize classes or respond to the individual needs of parents and children.（分数：2.00

7、）_3.As technologies evolve, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. During the process of globalization, some distinct cultures have been vanishing and integrated into other mainstream cultures. Should we preserve these distinct cultures? The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. R

8、ead carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in NO LESS THAN 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, language quality. Fa

9、ilure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES First, allowing people to preserve their own cultures allows other people to understand different cultural practices and ways of life. This exposure to new experiences enriches the cultural practices of all: we are better able

10、to make choices about the way in which we wish to live our lives, whether that is a matter of what food we eat or what religion we practice. Second, no one has a monopoly on the knowledge of the best way to live life. As such, we each have to seek out this good life for ourselves; it varies dependin

11、g on our individual values and priorities. Multiculturalism allows that there is a greater choice between ways of living, rather than everyone being integrated into a way of life that varies very little.NO There are a great many problems in many areas as a result of poor integration. Race riots, rac

12、ial violence and the scapegoating of minority communities all tear communities apart. France has recently begun to forcibly evict communities of Roma from its cities after clashes between local communities and the travelling community of Roma. Integration allows us to diffuse the us and them mentali

13、ty: to see other people in terms of their similarities, not their differences from us. The resultant greater understanding of others makes community cohesion much more likely and the horrors of racial tension much less likely.（分数：2.00）_4.Home schooling is the education of children at home. The pract

14、ice wins the heart of some parents. Should home education really be advocated? The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both si

15、des and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES Home schooling allows children to learn in an environment that has the needs of one or a v

16、ery few number of students as the focus of the educative process. Parents are willing to invest in their children and can provide targeted provision that prioritises the learning needs of those individuals. Therefore, specific textbooks that are tailored to the childs mode of learning can be purchas

17、ed. Classroom-based education must, by necessity, cater for the needs of the group as a whole which leaves those the very bright unchallenged and those with special needs falling behind and unsupported. The authorities often take years to recognise the needs of students and they lose years of educat

18、ion in the process. However, homeschooling can benefit such students by shaping the learning environment to cater for their needs by being flexible to adapt.NO Hundreds of experts and researchers ensure the quality of public schools. It is presumptuous for a parent to think they know how to teach a

19、child better than that accumulated wisdom. Just because the child is a product of that individual does not mean that the education knowledge of the parent surpasses that of professionals in that field who have spent years training. Furthermore, even the best teachers can be improved by the insight o

20、f a third-party; such evaluations are not accessible to home-schooling parents. The danger is that From the governments perspective, the world of home education is full of unknowns; there are not sufficient measures of quality control in place to protect the child and their right to a comprehensive

21、education.（分数：2.00）_5.Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Whats your opinion? Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the

22、 following topic: Should the Government Establish Free Libraries in Each Town? 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 natur

23、al conclusion or make a summary. 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.（分数：2.00）_6.Most people agree that volunteer work brings more benefits than problems to college

24、 students. Do you agree? Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the following topic: On Volunteer Work 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, brin

25、g what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. 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.（分数：2.00）_专业英语四级（作文）-试卷147答案解析 (总分：12.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、WRITING(

26、总题数：6，分数：12.00)1.PART VI WRITING（分数：2.00）_解析：2.Parenting classes are a possible solution to assist new parents and parents who encounter difficulties in raising their children. Should parenting classes be offered on a compulsory basis for all prospective parents? The following are the supporters and

27、 opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in NO LESS THAN 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

28、, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES Parenting classes would need to be compulsory for a reason. For all of the subjectivity regarding parenting, there are clearly some cases where bad parenting is responsible for some of the childs failings.

29、 A morbidly obese 15 year old with a criminal record, no school qualifications and poor health has, almost certainly, been let down by his or her parents. However the state has no way of knowing in advance as to which parents will struggle in this manner; hence it is better if the classes are for ev

30、eryone.NO Making classes compulsory may make them less effective and useful for those who actually want to be there. Much as happens in school those who do not wish to attend are disruptive and take up the teachers time, reducing the amount of time the teacher has for those who wish to learn. Whats

31、more, it is not clear that parenting classes would improve the standards of parenting, for not all children need identical parenting and it would be too difficult to customize classes or respond to the individual needs of parents and children.（分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案： Compulsory Parenting Classes are We

32、lcome and Necessary Parenting classes can offer help to the parents who encounter difficulties in raising their children. Yet, they have started a debate on whether the classes should be compulsory for all parents. Some people believe that it would be a good option to offer parenting classes so as t

33、o avoid irresponsible parents. Others argue that compulsory classes are less effective and unable to be customized. In my view, if possible, parenting classes funded by the government should be available for all. Firstly, parenting classes can offer necessary help to parents on bringing up children

34、in the early years. Studies have shown that parenting has a bigger influence on a childs life chances in the early years than education in class. Parents do need to know about health and nutrition, effective discipline and setting boundaries. For most parents, the parenting classes would provide the

35、 tools and support that is often necessary to raise a child well. Besides, parenting classes for teens are also critical. These classes can help parents update their knowledge about teenagers education. For instance, modern parents need help in dealing with teenagers who are now spending too much ti

36、me playing video games and using the internet, and therefore getting themselves into trouble with anxiety disorder. And they also have to cope with cyber-bullying as a result of social media use. In conclusion, parents should receive some parenting classes when they face the challenges of parenthood

37、.)解析：解析： 本题的主旨是讨论是否应该强制要求父母去学习养育孩子。材料中提出了两种观点，首先应总结两方观点，再提出个人的观点，可支持也可反对强制学习养育孩子的课程。文章结构可如下文安排： 第一段：简要概括双方观点，并表明自己的观点如果有政府资助的关于养育孩子的课程，所有父母都应该去上。 第二段：分两点论证。首先，育儿课程对儿童早期教育非常重要；另外，课程能够帮助父母解决青少年遇到的问题。 第三段：总结全文，重申观点父母都应该接受这样的课程。3.As technologies evolve, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. During

38、the process of globalization, some distinct cultures have been vanishing and integrated into other mainstream cultures. Should we preserve these distinct cultures? The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in NO LESS

39、THAN 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, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES First

40、, allowing people to preserve their own cultures allows other people to understand different cultural practices and ways of life. This exposure to new experiences enriches the cultural practices of all: we are better able to make choices about the way in which we wish to live our lives, whether that

41、 is a matter of what food we eat or what religion we practice. Second, no one has a monopoly on the knowledge of the best way to live life. As such, we each have to seek out this good life for ourselves; it varies depending on our individual values and priorities. Multiculturalism allows that there

42、is a greater choice between ways of living, rather than everyone being integrated into a way of life that varies very little.NO There are a great many problems in many areas as a result of poor integration. Race riots, racial violence and the scapegoating of minority communities all tear communities

43、 apart. France has recently begun to forcibly evict communities of Roma from its cities after clashes between local communities and the travelling community of Roma. Integration allows us to diffuse the us and them mentality: to see other people in terms of their similarities, not their differences

44、from us. The resultant greater understanding of others makes community cohesion much more likely and the horrors of racial tension much less likely.（分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案： Cultural Integration: an Inevitable Trend Globalization has aroused discussions among the public on whether we should preserve the

45、 diversity of culture or stimulate the integration of culture. Some believe people should respect different cultural practices and choose their own way to live. Others believe integration brings better understanding of different cultures and releases racial tension. In my opinion, it is better to en

46、hance cultural integration based on recognizing the diversity of different cultures. First, it is unethical to conserve less developed societies, because this will deny people within those regions the benefits of technological and medical advances enjoyed by those in the developed world. In the same manner that taking poverty in underdeveloped nations as cultural diversity is inhumane. Moreover, it is similarly irrational to promote all religious practices simply because they are seen to contribute to cultural diversity, particularly religious practices recognized by the WHO and the UN as une