1、专业英语四级（作文）-试卷119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.Recently, some local governments have advocated that university should teach at least one selective course in local dialect so as to protect the local language. Then a hot debate arises on this topic. Rea
2、d 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. Failure
3、to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Teaching courses in local dialect can highlight colorful tradition. We are now living in a world filled with a great variety of cultures. In this sense, we need to know, more or less, features of these cultures if we want to have a
4、better communication with other people. As one of the key elements of a culture, the dialect, to a large degree, shows the specific features of the local culture. Besides, having witnessed the changes in history, dialect is a reflection of ample tradition in a country. Moreover, when traveling or li
5、ving in other regions, people may confront discrimination and bias if they cannot communicate with the locals in local dialect. Thus, priority and attention should be given to teaching at least one selective course in local dialect. NO Teaching courses in local dialect will undoubtedly make the comm
6、unication more difficult. If universities teach courses in local dialect, students attention will be easily distracted from what they are studying as a result of difficult communication. Thus, universities should not be advocated to teach selective courses in local dialect. Moreover, only communicat
7、ing in local dialect will breed localism which does harm to the unity and stability of the whole country.（分数：2.00）_3.It is reported that graduates are facing great difficulties in finding a job this year. Some people suggest that, against this backdrop, college graduates should lower their expectati
8、ons and choose jobs that may seem menial, such as construction work, so as to make a living. However, some think college graduates deserve jobs that can match the higher education they have received. Should graduates lower their expectations? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write you
9、r 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 instructions may result in a loss
10、of marks. YES Take constructing a building as an example. The final erection of a building is the fruit of many processes, from designing to construction. If someone insists that the job of an architect is more important than that of a construction worker, then he simply neglects the fact that witho
11、ut construction workers, what well see is nothing but a draft on the paper. In addition, every job contains something that requires knowledge. Some students, especially those from prestigious universities, think highly of themselves, and believe they are born to change the world. Thus, in the course
12、 of job-hunting, these students only focus on jobs that match their high education, but overlook the basic skills that they ought to master. NO Education is a kind of investment. Huge investment calls for large investment returns, which is in line with market rules. In this sense, college graduates
13、should find jobs that are in accord with their majors and qualifications. Moreover, physical jobs are more suitable for lower levels of education. College graduates with a higher education should not enter this job competition since it would raise the threshold of the industry. If college students d
14、ont choose suitable jobs, there is no doubt that he wont be able to achieve self-fulfillment and with the passing of time, he may lose confidence in his career and life.（分数：2.00）_4.Nowadays, WeChats functions of Shake-Shake and Drift Bottle allow users to randomly connect to other users close by. Ho
15、wever, it is reported that most users arent aware of the potential risks brought about by WeChats positioning function when they use it to socialize with strangers. What do you think of WeChat? Should we give up using it for its potential risks? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write
16、your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and then 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
17、 a loss of marks. YES WeChats positioning function may bring potential risks to young people when they socialize with strangers. No one can deny the fact that it is very dangerous to let strangers know clearly our location since we do not know who they are and what they might do. In addition, the im
18、age and name of WeChats ID can be changed randomly. Criminals can change their images and names into yours and then it is quite possible for your friends to be cheated. Whats more, the wallet function of WeChat may bring about potential financial risks. Criminals may make use of these functions and
19、steal the money in your WeChat wallet. NO It is unnecessary to say no to WeChat just because of the so-called risks. If we have to abandon WeChat because of its positioning function, then in that case , a large number of applications with similar functions have to be abandoned as well, which sounds
20、unreasonable and unrealistic. In addition, the risks depend on how we make use of WeChat. As an adult, we have the ability to judge in which case it is safe to utilize the positioning function.（分数：2.00）_5.Should immigrants accept the local culture as their own? This has been intensely discussed for
21、years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. 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 relevanc
22、e, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES By accepting the new notions and lifestyles, you can easily survive and enjoy a comfortable life in a foreign country. It is necessary for immigrants to adapt to the
23、 new culture and society, because it may impose an adverse influence on their living and study if they cannot be socially adaptable. To keep oneself in a separate minority group may bring about negative outcomes such as hostility and resentment. It will undoubtedly exert a negative impact on the imm
24、igrants relations with others. NO It is now generally acknowledged that cultural diversity should be considered a strength for a nation as people from different backgrounds will have a chance to learn from one another. It is significant for people to maintain cultural diversity and pass their cultur
25、e on to their offsprings. Meanwhile, it would be a pity for the descendants to know nothing about the culture of their ancestors. It is necessary for immigrants to form a group with people who share the same values and lifestyles, because they are in a foreign country and are actually a minority wit
26、h little power, many of whom dont even have equal rights. Therefore, it is wise for them to join together to enhance their strength and cope with social problems.（分数：2.00）_6.Should working long hours be restricted? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opp
27、onents opinions. 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 langua
28、ge quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES To job holders, working long hours may cause a feeling of stress and psychological disturbance. Long working hours tend to exert pressure on the employment market and make fewer employment opportunities available
29、. A high unemployment rate is always regarded as a threat to a countrys economy. Whats more, people with parenting responsibilities would be disadvantaged, because they are neither able nor willing to work long hours. To employers, long working hours would lead to not only the lower quality of work
30、output but also the high turnover of staff and absenteeism. NO People who are happy at work put in great effort in their jobs, work longer hours, and are more productive than those who arent. They work 25% more time than the unhappy employees. As your salary increases, the time you spend at work als
31、o tends to increase. So you have to either settle with lower pay and more free time or higher pay and no free time at all. Of course, there are some people who dont care that they have to work longer hours so long as they get that extra pay. Overtime working is a method of increasing job security an
32、d getting promotion opportunities.（分数：2.00）_专业英语四级（作文）-试卷119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.Recently, some local governments have advocated that university should teach at least one selective course in local dialect so as to protect the local languag
33、e. Then a hot debate arises on this topic. 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 sufficienc
34、y, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Teaching courses in local dialect can highlight colorful tradition. We are now living in a world filled with a great variety of cultures. In this sense, we need to know, more or less, fe
35、atures of these cultures if we want to have a better communication with other people. As one of the key elements of a culture, the dialect, to a large degree, shows the specific features of the local culture. Besides, having witnessed the changes in history, dialect is a reflection of ample traditio
36、n in a country. Moreover, when traveling or living in other regions, people may confront discrimination and bias if they cannot communicate with the locals in local dialect. Thus, priority and attention should be given to teaching at least one selective course in local dialect. NO Teaching courses i
37、n local dialect will undoubtedly make the communication more difficult. If universities teach courses in local dialect, students attention will be easily distracted from what they are studying as a result of difficult communication. Thus, universities should not be advocated to teach selective cours
38、es in local dialect. Moreover, only communicating in local dialect will breed localism which does harm to the unity and stability of the whole country.（分数：2.00）_正确答案：(正确答案： University Should Teach at Least One of the Selective Courses in Local Dialect Recently, a survey has been made for the purpose
39、 of investigating whether it is suitable for universities to teach at least one selective course in local dialect. According to the final result, some of the interviewees suggest that they agree with the view that universities should teach at least one selective course in local dialect so as to high
40、light colorful tradition as well as the distinctive culture, while the rest are on the opposite side since they think that it will make the communication more difficult. From my own perspective, I believe that dialect should be used in selective courses for it can protect local culture, and help peo
41、ple gain a sense of belonging. First of all, since dialect is a symbol of local culture as well as the heritage of a region, speaking local dialect can be regarded as a necessary approach to protecting local culture. There is no doubt that globalization is a double-edged sword and is a threat to the
42、 diversity of culture. Whats more, dialect plays a very important role in our society and can be regarded as a token of identity in some places. Thus, teaching courses in local dialect can promote the protection of local culture. Moreover, an old saying says, Home is where the heart is and homesickn
43、ess is an incurable illness wherever we are, unless we return to the place we miss most. So, one will have a sense of belonging if someone talks with him in local dialect. In this way, university should be advocated to teach selective courses in local dialect. To sum up, as one of the key elements o
44、f a culture, local dialect should be used in university selective courses for local culture can be protected and a feeling of belonging can be gained.)解析：解析： 通过审题得知，本话题讨论的是大学里是否应该至少有一门选修课用方言来授课。在写作时需注意以下几点：1只要论点合理，论据可靠，正反两个观点任选其一皆可。2立场要坚定，侧重一方来说。如果反对大学用方言授课，应突出方言授课的弊端，强调可能出现的一些问题，比如造成沟通困难，滋生狭隘的地方主义等
45、。如果支持大学使用方言授课，那么文章应重点强调用方言授课的优势，突出方言的重要性，比如可以保护传统文化，使人具有归属感等，以此来证明使用方言授课的必要性和迫切性。在具体行文方面，考生要先概述正反方观点，然后给出自己的观点，最后总结全文。3.It is reported that graduates are facing great difficulties in finding a job this year. Some people suggest that, against this backdrop, college graduates should lower their expect
46、ations and choose jobs that may seem menial, such as construction work, so as to make a living. However, some think college graduates deserve jobs that can match the higher education they have received. Should graduates lower their expectations? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write
47、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 instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Take constructing a building as an example. The final erection of a building is the fruit
