[外语类试卷]专业英语八级（作文）模拟试卷22及答案与解析.doc

1、专业英语八级（作文）模拟试卷 22及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING (45 MIN) Directions: Write a composition of about 400 words on the following topic. 1 In recent years, some universities in China accepted the donation from famous companies and renamed their teaching buildings after the benefactors brand name. This univers

2、ity-enterprise bond has been criticized by quite many experts, saying that it is the downfall of academia. What is your opinion? Should universities accept financial supports from enterprises and name their buildings after the brands in return? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an

3、 appropriate title for your essay. 2 In the rapid process of urbanization in China, many cultural relics have been torn down to make room for high-rise buildings. Some people think that this leads to social progress and increasing living standard. Some argue that the cultural essence of China is roo

4、ted out, with the depletion of the historical sites. What is your opinion? Should cultural relics give way to urban development? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 3 In the 21st century, Chinese people keep complaining that Spring Festival is le

5、ss festive than before. They do not enjoy the annual festival as much as they did years ago. What actions do you think could be taken to make Spring Festival more enjoyable? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 4 The post-80s now have become the m

6、ain stream in the society. More and more post-80s writers spring up and have been in full swing. They tend to express their views or dissatisfaction in their works boldly and directly. Some people say that writers of this generation are usually outspoken and cynical, which might exert a negative inf

7、luence on young readers. What is your opinion? Do you think post-80s writers are a bad influence on younger generations? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 5 It is reported that the First Experimental Primary School in Weiyang district in the ci

8、ty of Xian, issued green scarves to students who misbehaved or achieved poor performance, while other students wore red scarves, which is the uniform norm for primary school students throughout China. The school authority said that it was a well-meant measure to motivate students, but parents and ed

9、ucation experts regarded it as discrimination. What is your opinion? Should we issue green scarves to motivate students? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 专业英语八级（作文）模拟试卷 22答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING (45 MIN) Directions: Write a composition of abo

10、ut 400 words on the following topic. 1 【正确答案】 Do Not Make a Fuss In May 2011, a gilded nameplate “Jeanswest“ was pinned to the exterior of the 4th Teaching Building in Tsinghua University, in return for a generous contribution made by Jeanswest Clothing. Similar acts are not rare now in Chinese univ

11、ersities, but they are criticized by many people as fouling the ivory tower with the stink of money. As I see it, universities are justified to accept financial support from enterprises and name one of their buildings after the benefactors brand name in return. To begin with, it is an internationall

12、y common practice to name school buildings after enterprises or entrepreneurs whose endowment universities receive. Familiar names such as Yale, Harvard and Stanford are all taken from their sponsors. Hence, we should not make a big fuss out of a widely accepted practice. As a matter of fact, across

13、 China, students and teachers are not surprised to find Yifu Building, Li Zhaoji Science and Technology Building and Foxconn Research Center of Micro/Nano Technology, to name a few. Naming buildings after the patrons is a token of reciprocation, irrelevant to the so-called “downfall“ of higher educa

14、tion. Therefore, we should not be too harsh on universities that want to be grateful to their benefactors by endorsing their names in buildings. Furthermore, named sponsorship is a win-win deal benefiting both universities and enterprises. Education is a meaningful undertaking that costs money. And

15、when educational input is very limited, contributions from enterprises are greatly welcome and encouraged. It is a charitable act channeling social capitals into educational endeavors, generating a positive social impact. To commemorate this generosity and benevolence, a memorial monument or a namep

16、late on a building is very reasonable. Likewise, for the generous enterprises, their brand image could be enhanced with their impressive presence in prestige universities. In other words, both universities and companies can get what they want. Despite the reasonable grounds of accepting financial su

17、pport, school authorities are advised to go through democratic procedures to seek an acceptable solution to show gratitude without compromising the cultural essence of the school. Universities should never be enslaved by companies and reduced to yet another PR puppet. In conclusion, universities are

18、 justified to bond with enterprises and accept their financial support. This is internationally acknowledged and beneficial to both parties, as long as the universities remain independent and immune to the manipulation of enterprises. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Civilization on Bulldozers In 1951, a stone fe

19、ll from an ancient memorial archway in Chaozhou City and killed a postal worker. In light of this accident and a busy traffic flow, 150 archways in the city were all torn down. Not until 2009 were 22 of them on Taiping Road restored. Their original antiqueness, however, is nowhere to be found. Its t

20、hus my belief that historic relics should never be sacrificed to make way for urban development. Firstly, intangible values of cultural relics are unique and thus difficult to replicate. In reality, historic buildings in the way of modernization are often labeled as ruined and dangerous and condemne

21、d to reckless demolition. Once the demolition draws public attention, the relevant departments would try to appease the public anger by announcing a project of restoration. But cultural relics are not toy building blocks that can be pulled down and rebuilt. Nor are they simply an aggregation of bric

22、ks and tiles, but monuments that carry historical significance. A restored history, however convincing and splendid, is at best a replica. Secondly, tearing down historic buildings to give way for modernization is a short-sighted act at the expense of cultural diversity. Because of the historical an

23、d geographical differences, cities are blessed with their own architectural styles and structures. For example, Qilou buildings flourished in the old city areas of Guangzhou due to hot and humid climate, while Beijing was famous for its courtyards designed to go with the feng shui principles. Replac

24、ing local historic architecture with uniform commercial and residential blocks will eventually transform hundreds of culturally diverse cities into the banally identical communities. To make matters worse, with the absence of cultural diversity, the sense of belonging and identity will be lost. We w

25、ould be unable to identify ourselves and recollect our collective memory by virtue of local hallmarks. For instance, if the ancient kiln in Foshan were torn down, descendants would have a hard time remembering that porcelain and pottery were the pride of Foshan. With the last trace effaced, the sorr

26、ow and happiness associated with a familiar environment gradually fades out from our memory. What was leveled to the ground is not only our invaluable cultural heritage, but our sense of social cohesion In conclusion, cultural relics should be preserved. They are the living history, from which our f

27、uture generations are able to make sense of who they are and who we were. 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 What Makes a Festive Spring Festival? Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is one of the most important occasions in China. However, nowadays Chinese people think the festival is not as festive as it used t

28、o be. In my views, there are three ways in which we can make Spring Festival more enjoyable. For individuals, we should add a human touch to the annual greetings. It is now a common practice to send messages through mobile phones to friends and relatives to deliver our good wishes in Spring Festival

29、. Many of us just send out standardized well-wishing texts, copied or slightly modified from Internet. Convenient as this may be, people may doubt the sincerity of those who simply forward the one-size-fits-all messages. Therefore, we had better create some individualized messages to the recipients.

30、 We may also choose to phone others or pay them a visit to deliver our good wishes, which will make them happier. And they will certainly appreciate our efforts and feel the warmth of Spring Festival. For families, its very important that elder people have more tolerance on youngsters choices of lif

31、e. Traditionally, relatives of an extended family would gather together for a family reunion. This practice is still carried on, but with less emotional appeal. Younger generations are now hiding themselves from these reunion parties, for fear that they would be repeatedly asked about their marital

32、plan, relationship status, salaries and other embarrassing issues. Nothing could be more annoying than this well-meant “interrogation“. To enjoy the precious time of family reunions, elders should be less curious and judgmental on young peoples life. For local governments, it is advisable to encoura

33、ge some custom of celebrations to perk up the festive mood. For instance, fireworks and firecrackers were once the most appealing elements in the Chinese New Year. But they have been banned for the sake of citizens safety. Instead of a total ban, government could set up some designated areas for cit

34、izens to play fireworks and firecrackers. This measure will restore the happiness andnoisiness“ of the festival, without evoking healthy concerns. Another measure which could be taken by the local governments is to stage some culture-specific activities and competitions, such as flower markets, lion

35、 dancing, temple fairs, and garden party. These cultural events will not only encourage people to contribute to an exciting festival, but also help pass on the centuries-long tradition forward. To conclude, with our concerted efforts made by individuals, families and local governments, Chinese New Y

36、ear could be as engaging and intriguing as ever. 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Post-80s Writers Are Good for Something Nowadays, reading fictions written by post-80s writers has become one of the typical acts of younger generations in China. Some people, however, express their concerns that post-80s writers ar

37、e very cynical in their writings and might lead to a “lost generation“. As I see it, post-80s writers are not a bad influence on younger generations, but a good one. To begin with, the literature by post-80s writers makes youngsters voices heard. In the traditional society, opinions of senior people

38、 were extremely important while those of the younger ones were easily overlooked or denied. Now, with the popularity of post-80s writers, youngsters are encouraged to view their points and assert themselves. They are no longer dismissed as inexperienced or naive. Contrarily, they provide a unique an

39、d insightful perspective to the society. For example, in Han Hans first novel, Triple Doors, he satirized the education system and authority from the angle of a student, which struck a chord in the heart of many young readers and received a warm welcome. Later on, Han Han started blogging, and expre

40、ssed his thoughts on some social matters: pollution, authorship, the exploitation of young workers, and the gap between the rich and the poor. On his blog, youngsters feel free to discuss issues happening around them and dare to express their views objectively. It is fair to say that post-80s writer

41、s build up the confidence of youngsters to voice their opinions instead of shying away from public deliberation. Furthermore, post-80s writers are the motivational forces for the youngsters to follow their dream and work hard on it. Success used to be a luxury exclusive to the middle-aged and vetera

42、n people. Now, it is no longer the case. Young people are also entitled to enjoy the joy of success, if they have a brilliant idea, a creative approach or a willing heart. Some post-80s writers confessed that they wrote only for fun and they had not expected their writings would get popular. They si

43、mply enjoyed the sheer pleasure that writing brought to them. It is the pure interest that sets them apart from the crowd and helps them rise to fame by virtue of their own talents. This sends a positive message to those youngsters that if you want to succeed, you have to put your heart and soul int

44、o it. To conclude, post-80s writers are not good for nothing. They speak up for those who used to be voiceless and set an encouraging example for post-90s and even post-00s. 【知识模块】 作文 5 【正确答案】 Motivating Students by Issuing Green Scarves Is Inappropriate “We love our motherland. We love people. The

45、bright red scarf is fluttering in the wind.“ Chinese youth must be familiar with the young pioneers song We Are the Heirs of Communism. But for the misbehaved and under-achieving students in the primary school mentioned in the topic, the lyric will have to be rewritten as “the bright green scarf is

46、fluttering in the wind“. The irony of this event, I believe, shows that it is inappropriate to motivate students by issuing green scarves. First of all, green scarves are a distorted image of the scarves worn by young students. A red scarf is traditionally part of the uniform of primary school stude

47、nts in China. As a corner cut off from our national flag, it conveys a special connotation. Not only does it symbolize Young Pioneers in China, but also acts as a reminder of the hard times when our ancestors used to fight and struggle, urging young people of today to cherish a life of peace and abu

48、ndance. Though claimed by the school authority as a well-intentioned motivator, green scarves inappropriately change the meaning of wearing a scarf. Secondly, wearing a green scarf inevitably casts a shadow on the childrens growth. In the delicate mind of young students, its more than a different co

49、lor, but an insult to their self-esteem. If not dealt with properly, a simple scarf could turn into a scar, inflicting psychological trauma upon the wearers. Besides, issuing green scarves to misbehaved students is an act that deprives students of their rights to wear the same red scarves as their peers. This will exert such a lasting impact as to develop a sense of inferiority. Finally and most significantly, a green scarf is discrimination in disguise. Worse than arranging class seating based on grades and dividing stu