1、专业英语四级（作文）-试卷113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.Should we revive traditional Chinese characters or continue using simplified characters? This has been an intensely discussed question for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. R
2、ead carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 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 and language quality. Failur
3、e to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Traditional characters, which date back to more than 2000 years ago, have a more beautiful appearance and a more reasonable structure. As indicated by the 親 and 愛 examples, traditional characters make more sense, convey traditiona
4、l values and can therefore represent traditional culture. For two millennia, Chinese historical records and classic works were written in traditional characters. To be able to read them and inherit traditional culture, we need to bring traditional characters back. Politically, it is also necessary t
5、o restore traditional Chinese characters. Currently, traditional characters are still in use in Hong Kong, Taiwan and many Chinese communities around the world. Restoring them can contribute to cross-Straits exchanges and national reunification and unite Chinese people around the world. NO In todays
6、 world, efficiency matters most. Traditional characters, which usually have more strokes than simplified ones, are more difficult to learn. By contrast, simplified characters are much easier to learn and use. Over the past 50 years, lots of classic texts have been turned into simplified-character ve
7、rsions, which means simplified characters can also promote and preserve traditional culture. Constant simplification has been a trend in the evolution of Chinese characters. From the oracle bones script of 3000 years ago to traditional characters, the Chinese writing system has always been slimming
8、down for better communication. Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.（分数：2.00）_3.In recent years, traditional printed newspaper has faced a serious challenge. The Christian Science Monitor became the first national newspaper to shut down its print edition, and recently, the world famous magazine
9、 Newsweek announced that it would soon cease publishing on paper and shift to an online-only format. Will the printed newspaper one day be replaced by the online newspaper? Some believe so while many still hold an optimistic view on the future of traditional newspaper. Read carefully the opinions fr
10、om both sides and write your response in about 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 and language quality. Failure to follow the above instruc
11、tions may result in a loss of marks. YES The new media, such as the Internet and mobile phone applications, have exerted a great influence on peoples life. Online newspaper is fast, instant, and convenient, while printed newspaper often responds slowly to the latest news. People are now used to read
12、ing online newspaper on smart phones, and few people have the patience to wait for printed newspaper. Online newspaper is also environment-friendly, which is in accord with the trend of saving energy in todays world. The printed newspaper consumes a large number of natural resources, and will, in th
13、e long term, be gradually replaced. The multiple services, such as posting comments and finding related news through the links provided by online newspaper, have greatly enriched peoples reading experiences and knowledge. Traditional newspaper can hardly compete in this sense. NO There are still a l
14、arge number of people in the world who have no access to the Internet. For these people, printed newspaper is an important way to know about the latest events at home and abroad. Although printed newspaper can not be as fast-responding as online newspaper, it still can provide many in-depth reports
15、and analytical articles for readers. Many column writers are invited to write special feature reports for printed newspaper. Online newspaper, on the other hand, is only suitable for fast reading. Many readers prefer to read printed newspaper because they do not like staring at the computer or cell
16、phone screens. Printed newspaper is also preferred by the elderly people.（分数：2.00）_4.The popularization of computer and Internet service has created a group of people called indoorsy men or indoorsy women. They prefer to spend most of their time at home rather than go outdoors and have a face-to-fac
17、e contact with others. Should people choose to become indoorsy? The following are opinions from both sides. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue
18、. 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. YES In recent years when we can buy everything we need on the Internet, and communicate, even work through the Internet, beco
19、ming indoorsy men or women is simply a choice of different lifestyle. In the past, if you want to buy something, you need to go out of your house, go to the store, and spend an hour or two choosing the product you want to buy. But now you can just sit in front of a computer and click your mouse, and
20、 the product will be delivered to you. Being indoorsy can save people a lot of time. Being indoorsy can allow people to think and work in a peaceful environment. For example, writers can be quite creative when they are alone at home without being interrupted. Being indoorsy does not mean that people
21、 will never go out of the door. Indoorsy men or women are good at making full use of modern technology to facilitate their life and work. NO Some sociologists warn that the indoorsy lifestyle will make people self-centered and naive. If people stay at home for a long time, they will have little inte
22、rpersonal contact with others. They will forget how to conduct a face-to-face communication with others, and they may become shy, uncomfortable, or self-centered when they are involved in real-life interpersonal communication. This indoorsy lifestyle will have a bad effect on their normal interperso
23、nal relationship and their normal work. Indoorsy men or women spend most of their time sitting in front of computers, and they seldom attend outdoor activities. Looking at the computer screen for a long time will do great harm to their eyes. Also, many indoorsy people seldom attend sports activities
24、. In the long run, their health will get worse.（分数：2.00）_5.Every year millions of candidates attend the National Civil Servant Exam, some of whom even regard it as their lifelong career in the hope of passing the exam and becoming a civil servant. The most sought-after position may attract nearly 10
25、,000 applicants. The craze for the National Civil Servant Exam has been fiercely debated in recent years. Should university graduates zealously pursue government posts? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly
26、 the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. 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. YES It is undeniable that the post of civil servant is an appeal
27、ing job, for government posts are relatively stable, with fine income and welfare. If one becomes a civil servant, many troublesome problems, such as accommodation and medical care, can be solved with some favorable policies. Also, the workload is modest when compared with other jobs. So being a civ
28、il servant is attractive for many university students. The expansion of college enrollment and the fierce competition among university graduates have led to the increasing pressure of job-hunting. For many students who are not quite certain about what they want to do in the future, taking the Nation
29、al Civil Servant Exam is a good try. The whole process is the same as applying for jobs in private sectors. Through the exam, university graduates can make good preparations for the future career, and sometimes the result is not so important. NO The craze of university students attending the Nationa
30、l Civil Servant Exam is, to a large extent, ignited by the advantages of government posts. But actually, the government post today is not as favorable as it used to be. Being a civil servant is stable, but lacks creativity and freshness. Its salary is on the average level, and is no match for that i
31、n some private sectors. University graduates, at their 20s, should exert themselves to strive for a bright future. It is not a good choice to blindly follow the crowd to pursue government posts. It is wrong that some university students equate being a civil servant with success. In order to get a go
32、vernment post, students sometimes have to choose jobs that are not related to their majors at all. It is not worth getting such a post at the cost of ones specialty and professional knowledge.（分数：2.00）_6.Recently in many cities, such as Shanghai, Nanjing and Wuhan, passengers are not allowed to eat
33、or drink on subway trains, and violators shall be fined. Should food and drinks be permitted on subway trains? The debate has been raging in China for a long time. The government and passengers show different attitudes. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200
34、 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 and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES According
35、 to the law and regulations, items that pose threats to the security of passengers are not allowed to be taken into subway trains. However, food and drinks will do no harm to passengers safety, and therefore should not be forbidden. Besides, it is every citizens right to eat and drink on public tran
36、sportation. This right should not be deprived of by the government. When passengers have to travel by subway for a long time, it is necessary for them to eat and drink. If food and drinks are forbidden, it will cause inconvenience to some elderly passengers and children. In addition, in order to sav
37、e time many young people have to eat breakfast on subway trains when they go to work in the morning. The new regulation will affect their normal life and work. NO It is every citizens responsibility to build a clean and healthy public environment. Some passengers bring food and drinks on subway trai
38、ns and litter everywhere. This inappropriate behavior makes the subway trains messy and untidy. For tourists who travel by subway, they will inevitably have a terrible impression of this city. The subway carriage is a relatively closed space, and therefore any unpleasant smell can easily spread insi
39、de it and cause uncomfortable feelings among passengers. Some food and drinks, such as the steamed buns or some other traditional Chinese breakfast, often carry strong smell. Although for people who are eating and drinking, it is of no harm, for others, the unpleasant smell may make them sick.（分数：2.
40、00）_专业英语四级（作文）-试卷113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）_解析：2.Should we revive traditional Chinese characters or continue using simplified characters? This has been an intensely discussed question for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opini
41、ons. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 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 and language quality.
42、Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Traditional characters, which date back to more than 2000 years ago, have a more beautiful appearance and a more reasonable structure. As indicated by the 親 and 愛 examples, traditional characters make more sense, convey trad
43、itional values and can therefore represent traditional culture. For two millennia, Chinese historical records and classic works were written in traditional characters. To be able to read them and inherit traditional culture, we need to bring traditional characters back. Politically, it is also neces
44、sary to restore traditional Chinese characters. Currently, traditional characters are still in use in Hong Kong, Taiwan and many Chinese communities around the world. Restoring them can contribute to cross-Straits exchanges and national reunification and unite Chinese people around the world. NO In
45、todays world, efficiency matters most. Traditional characters, which usually have more strokes than simplified ones, are more difficult to learn. By contrast, simplified characters are much easier to learn and use. Over the past 50 years, lots of classic texts have been turned into simplified-charac
46、ter versions, which means simplified characters can also promote and preserve traditional culture. Constant simplification has been a trend in the evolution of Chinese characters. From the oracle bones script of 3000 years ago to traditional characters, the Chinese writing system has always been sli
47、mming down for better communication. Write your response on ANSWER SHEET THREE.（分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案： Tradition or Simplification? Language is an integral part of every single culture. Accordingly some people suggest that traditional Chinese characters should be revived in an effort to preserve Chinese traditional culture, while others favor the simplified ones because of their simplicity and conciseness. Considering bot
