[外语类试卷]专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷27及答案与解析.doc

1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 27及答案与解析 SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) 1 Online bookstores such as Amazon and Dangdang are enjoying great popularity in recent years. Some people argue that traditional bookstores will be replaced by those online bookstores since people can always buy cheaper books there. Whats your

2、opinion? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Will Traditional Bookstores Be Replaced by Online Bookstores? 2 It is very common in college that many students are absent from the class and some teachers tend to not care about it. What do you think of this phenomenon? Write a

3、 composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Should Class Attendance Be Strictly Required in College? SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN) 3 Write a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation: You borrowed a book from your advisor, Paul, last Saturday and he asked you to give i

4、t back this Wednesday because he has to refer to the book. But you did not return the book that day. Write a note to explain the reason and apologize to him. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. 4 Write a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situ

5、ation: The New Year Holiday is drawing near but you have to stay at school because your hometown is far away from the city where you are studying. Write a note to your classmate Lily, who is in the same situation, inviting her to spend the holiday with you and telling her your plans for the holiday.

6、 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 27答案与解析 SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 Will Traditional Bookstores Be Replaced by Online Bookstores? The rapid development of the Internet and e-commerce has facilitated the opening of online bookstores. Therefore, there is a debate over whether such virtual bookstores will

7、take the place of traditional ones. Admittedly,purchasing books online is much more convenient and eflicient. However,the rise of online bookstores does not necessarily cause the doom of traditional ones,since they have some irreplaceable merits. On the one hand, there are always people who are just

8、 attracted to the pleasure of standing in front of stacks of books and flipping through books they like. On the other hand,the amenities provided by traditional bookstores can never be replaced by virtual ones. An afternoon spent peacefully with the pleasant smell of books and coffee in a street cor

9、ner bookstore is an experience a booklover will forever cherish. Going to a bookstore,for some has therefore nothing to do with efficiency and convenience; it is in itself a pleasure. In conclusion, however developed the online bookstore is, traditional bookstores have good reasons to exist. They ar

10、e complementary to each other, each catering tc the needs of different people. Store owners,however,have to adjust themselves and provide better services to survive the onslaught from online bookstores. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Should Class Attendance Be Strictly Required in College? When many college stu

11、dents came into the university and began an independent life for the first time, they are so attracted by the colorful world that attending class is no longer the priority to them. So some people think that class attendance should be strictly required in co lege life. However, I do not think that th

12、ere is a necessity to make class attendance mandatory in the universities. Among many factors which influence my choice, there are three conspicuous aspects as follows. Firstly, students are no longer children by the time they enter universities. As growing-up adults,they should learn how to manage

13、their time properly and take responsibility for their own actions. Secondly,the knowledge that a college student needs is not limited to books and classes any more. College students should not only put what theyve learnt into the social practice, but also learn how to communicate and cooperate with

14、people outside the campus. Thirdly, students should not be the only target of criticism to the poor class attendance. Some courses in the university are too outdated and useless to attract the students. In conclusion, rather than setting rigid requirement to the class attendance,universities should

15、think about how to reform their curriculum to help their students get prepared for the future life. 【知识模块】 作文 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN) 3 【正确答案】 December 24 Dear Paul, Im so sorry for failing to give the book back to you today. I didnt realize 1 mistook my textbook for your book until I got to

16、 school in the morning. I know that you need the book to prepare for your keynote speech at Sundays conference and my silly mistake has caused you much trouble. I will return the book as soon as possible. My sincere apologies again for any inconvenience. Yours, John 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 December 27 th

17、 Dear Lily, How are you going to spend the New Year Holiday this year? I am not going home and I wonder if we can work out a plan and spend the holiday together. We can go shopping, go and watch the fireworks show at Tiananmen Square, or maybe spend one day or two visiting another city nearby. What do you think? Please let me know whether you have a plan of your own. Sincerely yours, Maggie 【知识模块】 作文