[外语类试卷]托福（作文）模拟试卷24及答案与解析.doc

1、托福（作文）模拟试卷 24及答案与解析 Writing Based on Knowledge and Experience 1 Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important. 2 Do you agree o

2、r disagree with the following statement? Dancing plays an important role in a culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 3 Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Oth

3、er people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 4 People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modem life. Some read; some e

4、xercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer. 托福（作文）模拟试卷 24答案与解析 Writing Based on Knowledge and Experience 1 【正确答案】 What makes a good roommate? While studying at university, many students find that sha

5、ring an apartment with roommates is the best living situation available. These arrangements can work out quite well, as long as one chooses the right roommate. There are a number of important qualities that one should look for in a potential roommate. These qualities include friendliness, cleanlines

6、s, and a good work ethic. Choosing a friendly roommate is very important if one wants to create a healthy living environment. If ones roommate is unfriendly, many annoying situations can occur. For example, if ones roommate is unfriendly, it is difficult to hold a conversation with him/her. Being ab

7、le to have a pleasant conversation is vital, as everyone needs to have a short break from studying from time to time. Conversations can help us to relax a little bit, and can even be a stimulus to continue our work. Having a clean roommate is also very important. If ones roommate is messy, it can le

8、ad to many arguments over whose turn it is to do the cleaning. If one constantly has to clean up after his/her roommate, he/she will have less time to concentrate on his/her studies. Also, living in a clean environment allows one to be much more successful in all endeavors. Finally, a roommate shoul

9、d have a good work ethic. If ones roommate is constantly procrastinating and waiting until the last minute to do assignments, it can ruin ones ability to do his/her own work. If a roommate is always coming home late or playing music loudly instead of doing work, it will be very difficult for a studi

10、ous person to get anything done. In conclusion, I believe that having a clean friendly roommate with a good work ethic is most enjoyable. It allows one to get on with his/her own work, and to concentrate on what matters most: getting good grades. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Does dancing play an important rol

11、e in a culture? There are a number of qualities that have always been present in culture, recent or ancient. These qualities can be anything from art forms to culturally gained knowledge. These qualities make the culture unique, and allow the culture to offer something interesting to the world. Thro

12、ughout history, dance has always played such a role in culture. This is because dance allows us to express emotion, preserve heritage, and entertain. Dance has always held a high position in culture, as it is an excellent way of expressing emotion. Much like the painter using color to convey emotion

13、, dancers can use their bodies as a tool to show the onlooker their happiness, sadness, pain, etc. Dance is also an excellent method of retaining and preserving culture. Many cultures have dance as part of their ceremonies, whether the ceremony is religious or patriotic in form. For example, it is a

14、 widely practiced norm to have people dance out a glorious moment in battle. In religion, it is common for people to dance to appease the God or Gods. Because of this, dance is an excellent way to maintain culture, and ensure that important moments of the past are not forgotten. In modern days, it i

15、s much more common for dancing to be seen as a form of entertainment. Dancing has become somewhat of a sport in some countries, for example, ballroom dancing is very popular in the United States. There are hundreds of bars and disco clubs all over China which focus on dancing. They provide disc jock

16、eys, more commonly referred to as “DJs“, and play loud, repetitive music which encourages the young people to dance. There are many different styles of dance, but all bring the dancer to have fun, and get a good workout at the same time. 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Spend money exploring outer space, or tor b

17、asic needs on Earth? In the last one hundred years, space exploration has become more and more common: a number of countries have reportedly sent spaceships to the moon, there are dozens of satellites orbiting the earth, and there are massive telescopes floating in space whose purpose is to find out

18、 what else could be out there. However, I tend to agree that governments should spend money for basic needs. Throughout the world, there are millions and millions of people who are homeless, and even cannot afford to eat. These people need help from the government. If the government has so much mone

19、y to spend on space exploration, they should easily be able to have enough money to help these people gain entry to the working world. The government could set up programs which allow homeless people to train for jobs. This would be a much better way to spend money than exploring space. Pollution is

20、 another major problem which plagues all of the industrial nations. Instead of spending money on other planets, we should be focusing on how to fix the one we live on. The ozone layer is getting thinner and thinner every year, which means that the suns radiation is causing more damage to people and

21、the environment. The governments need to design a method to drastically reduce pollution, or else we might need to move to one of those other planets they are exploring! In addition to the problems of pollution and homelessness, the general population could use the money as well. In many countries,

22、including our own, the health care and education systems leave so many things to be desired. I think that more money should be put toward making citizens healthier and wiser. In conclusion, while the study of space is fascinating, I believe that governments spend too much money exploring the great u

23、nknown, when they should be focusing on the needs of people on Earth. 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 What are the best ways of reducing stress? With todays hectic schedules, it is necessary to spend some time each day to relax, and let the stress dissipate from our bodies and minds. Most people find that the wo

24、rking world is quite difficult at times, and need a method to relax. I find that the best way to relax is to read a good book, because it allows me to escape from real life, it gives me a new perspective on the world, and reading a book is very peaceful. I find that reading science fiction is the be

25、st way to forget about my troubles during the day. Many of the books I read have fascinating plot lines, which allow me to be absorbed into the drama and action. When you are completely captivated with your book, nothing in the outside world seems to exist anymore. Of course, one cannot stay in this

26、 dreamland forever, but for an hour or so a day, it is very calming. Reading books can also have the added benefit of increasing my knowledge and giving me a new perspective of the outside world. Even science fiction can have this effect. When an author writes a book, it is full of his nuances and f

27、eelings about how the world works. By reading these works, I find that I understand more about other people, and how people think. This allows me to be more accepting of others on a daily basis, and also stops me from building up stress in the first place. Finally, the most important reason as to wh

28、y reading a book is good for taking care of stress and relaxing, is that it is a very peaceful activity. You do not need to go anywhere to read a book. You can stay at home, perhaps sit in your favorite chair, and have the house be completely quiet. Reading does not involve anything but you and your book. Also, if there does happen to be noise around you, it is possible to block out that noise once you become engrossed in the plot line. 【知识模块】 作文