1、专业英语八级（作文）模拟试卷 10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 Over the past few years, people in China have been quite reluctant to offer their helping hands to those who fall to the ground injured or in coma, because helpers might b
2、e accused of causing the fall. The instances of blackmail or wrongful charge after a passer-by has offered help have prevented people from acting as helpers. In your opinion, what kinds of measures could be adopted to make sure that helpers in our society will be well protected? Write an essay of ab
3、out 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 2 Recently, some NGOs (non-governmental organizations) which fight for animal rights are protesting against the idea that animals are kept as pets in a household. But in many parts of the world, especially in the western societies
4、, many families keep animals as pets, such as dogs, cats, parrots and guinea pigs. Do you agree or disagree that we keep animals as pets? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 3 There are a number of beauty contests across the world, the most famou
5、s perhaps being the Miss World pageant. Some people believe that these contests are an important platform to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of women. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that beauty contests are beneficial to women? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an app
6、ropriate title for your essay. 4 In China, some of the museums charge for admission, with the fee being used to cover the costs of operation, maintenance, acquisition, etc. Some people think that all museums should be free to enter, because they usually carry a history of culture which should be kno
7、wn and enjoyed by all. What is your opinion? Should we charge for museum entry? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 5 According to a recent regulation issued by the Ministry of Health, smoking will be banned in all enclosed public locations in Ch
8、ina. Some people think this regulation is a bit harsh for China, home to a third of the worlds smokers. What is your opinion? Should we ban smoking in all enclosed public places in China? 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 10答案与解析
9、 一、 PART VI WRITING (45 MIN) Directions: Write a composition of about 400 words on the following topic. 1 【正确答案】 Helpers: Protection Needed Recently, the question of “to help or not to help“ has become a heatedly discussed topic since some helpers who help those in need are accused of causing the ha
10、rm. Blackmail and wrongful charges are making people increasingly reluctant to give their helping hands. In reaction to such situation, people wonder what kinds of measures can be taken in order to protect the rights of helpers. As far as I am concerned, helpers should be protected through both educ
11、ation and legislation. First of all, helpers will be better protected when people are educated to support their actions. One major problem helpers are facing is that the good side of human nature has been overshadowed by selfish concerns. For example, the incident of “Xiao Yueyue“ has attracted publ
12、ic attention because people cannot understand how it was possible that the 18 people passing by had failed to help an injured girl. I think the reason behind this is that people are used to taking care of their own benefits how much time it will take to take the girl to the hospital, how much money
13、will be spent and how much trouble it might cause these overwhelming thoughts prevent them from helping those in need. As most people are not willing to help others, helpers would be left isolated and unsupported, which makes them more vulnerable to ill-intentioned blackmail. In order for the helper
14、s to be protected, we should educate all people that helping others is not only a demonstration of kindness, but also a basic obligation as a human being. When more people understand this and join the helpers, they will surely be better protected. Secondly, helpers should also be protected through l
15、egislation. In order to make sure that the rights of helpers are protected, many countries have already made relative laws. For example, in the United States, helpers will have immunity during a selfless action of helping others and wont be faced with wrongful charges if any harm is caused during th
16、e help. In Singapore, there is also a law that if the helped blackmails his helper, he will have to give his apologies in person, face a fine up to three times worth of his medical expenses and might even be charged with the crime of false accusation. The enforcement of such laws can give helpers a
17、safer environment where their interests are soundly protected. In conclusion, to protect helpers, we should utilize both the power of education and the enforcement of law. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Love Me; Love My Dog It is alleged that some 5,000 years ago in ancient Egypt wild cats were domesticated and
18、 the practice of keeping animals as pets has been continuous ever since then. The history of pets is nearly as old as our human civilization While I acknowledge the concerns about animal torture and maltreatment, I believe we could keep animals as pets. First of all, keeping pets is beneficial to sh
19、ape the owners characteristics and temperament. To take good care of pets, we must be responsible, caring, compassionate and considerate. Take keeping a dog in the house for example. It is unlike keeping a piece of furniture, still and motionless. Rather, the dog runs around, barks, wags its tail an
20、d sometimes gets sick. It urges you to interact with it and put its well-being into consideration. Thus, the emotional bond between you and the pet is strengthened every time you feed it, play with it and feel upset about its illness. A pet is now one important family member, which shapes your perso
21、nality and teaches you how to become a better person. The case is ever more so when a kid is around. Asking a kid to look after a pet is a meaningful character-building process, which will benefit the child for a life time. Moreover, if animals are kept as pets, it is in their best interests. Darwin
22、s famous doctrine “survival of the fittest“ is the jungle law in the wild. If some of the animals are left in the field, the chance for their survival will be hanging by a thread. Living in a household, the pets receive a safe shelter, constant supply of food and thoughtful care All of these have ea
23、rned them a better living condition than their wild counterparts. As we know, some animals are inherently weak, such as rabbits. Once set free, they might be reduced to the prey of ferocious wolves. If we do care about them, wed better take the control and keep them as pets. Whilst I am in favor of
24、keeping animals as pets, I also urge those future pet owners to think twice before making a decision. No one should take a pet, unless he is willing to commit his time, money and efforts to it. In conclusion, when people are willing to make a commitment, they should be allowed to adopt an animal as
25、a pet. And we can and we will keep saying “love me; love my dog“. 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 The Benefits of Beauty Contests With a history of over 60 years, Miss World pageant is now an important show to more than 3 billion viewers in 115 countries. I think the long-running history of the contest shows tha
26、t beauty contests are beneficial to women. To begin with, beauty contests draw the public attention to women and improve their social status. As women were once suppressed and abused in a male-dominant world, the emergence of beauty contests showcases the refined attributes of women, beautiful, kind
27、-hearted, understanding and considerate. It is on the high-profile stage of beauty contests that the world witnesses the healthy and well-proportioned figure and a caring heart of a woman. The contests, though indirectly, urge people, especially men, to look at women in a different perspective. They
28、 are no longer the desperate housewives stuck with petty chores, or the miserable wives doing their husbands bidding. They are the confident and self-sufficient ladies, who are brave enough to compete and make their voices heard. In other words, beauty contests lead to the positive image and the sub
29、sequently improved conditions of women. Whats more, entering or even winning a beauty contest is a national pride for the contestants home countries. For example, when Ms. Zhang Zilin was crowned Miss World 2007, Chinese people and East Asians were all very proud and uplifted, because she was the fi
30、rst Miss World of East Asian region. The same feelings were felt by people in the less developed countries, when Miss World 2001 was awarded to Miss Nigeria Like sporting games, beauty contests give a chance to the people around the world to compete on a fair ground, immune from the economic prowess
31、. Nonetheless, we are aware that some people are concerned about the narrow-mindedness of the contests and doubt the judges are mainly looking at physical appearance. It is true that physical qualities are prioritized in beauty contests. However, beauty pageants never underestimate the importance of
32、 intellect. On the contrary, beauty and wisdom are two symbolic words which are frequently quoted to describe contestants. If no one ever criticizes the sprint games as narrow-minded for it only judges the speed of athletes, we are not justified to blame beauty pageants when they set beauty as an im
33、portant standard. As Ralph Waldo Emerson put it, “Love of beauty is taste; the creation of beauty is art“. Beauty contests are tasteful and artistic events, because they hail the love of beauty and create a stage to celebrate it. 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Entry to Museums Should Be Free The Palace Museum i
34、n Beijing is preserving Chinese history. Sadly, we have to pay to experience our cultural past, because the Museum charges for admission. As far as I am concerned, museum entry should be free, which will increase public exposure to cultural knowledge and fuel the growth of the pillar industries. Fir
35、st of all, free access to museums encourages people to learn more. When we have a vague interest in a new field, our curiosity can be satisfied by visiting various kinds of free museums. We dont have to feel worried or ashamed about spending money on admission. For example, if the astronomic museum
36、in our neighborhood is free, we are usually encouraged to look at the models of stars, meteors and moons. There is a chance that we will develop an interest in astronomy after the visit. On the contrary, an entry fee may discourage people to explore new things and may deprive them of an opportunity
37、to broaden their horizons. For a learning society, no one should be left out simply because he cannot afford to enter the museum. In addition to this, free access to museums is a worthy investment for the pillar industries, especially tourism and creative industries. A case in point is the British M
38、useum, arguably one of the best museums to date. Each year, millions of visitors around the world are drawn to London to visit this museum which amazes them by its immense collections. As it is free to enter, most of them pay repeated visits to it and pride themselves as repeated visitors. Contraril
39、y, visitors to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London were down by 15% after it started charging an entry fee. Without any doubt, this free-of-charge museum is the income generator for the tourism industry. Similarly, professionals in creative industries regard museums as a source of constant insp
40、iration. When they rack their brains and get stuck in the creation process, one visit to the local art museum might inspire them. If one museum doesnt work, dont worry. Another one down the road awaits them and it is also free. They can try as many as they want, until they find their inspiration. In
41、 other words, no charge for museum entry is a strong support for economic development. In conclusion, free entry to museums is a magnet to attract public interests in cultural knowledge and an engine to drive the pillar industries. We should not attach a price tag to this valuable facility, the bene
42、fits of which are supposed to be shared by all. 【知识模块】 作文 5 【正确答案】 No Smoking in Enclosed Public Places Each year, millions of RMB are spent in curing smoking-related diseases. The regulation of banning smoking in enclosed public places may pose some inconveniences to smokers, but I think it is a wi
43、n-win strategy that benefits both the smokers themselves and those non-smokers. First of all, this ban, to a certain extent, helps smokers to smoke less or get rid of the smoking habit. As we know, smoking nowadays is inclined to be a social activity. If you dont have companies to keep, chances are
44、that you are discouraged to smoke. Take the following as an example. You and your friends are in a bar, enjoying beers and having a nice chat. At some point, you want to smoke, but your companions dont, so you have to excuse yourself from the group and go all the way out to enjoy the “smoky ritual“.
45、 When you return, you will have a hard time catching up with the conversation chain. Wouldnt it be better if you stay there all the time and refrain from smoking? That is why one third of smokers in Scotland confessed that ban of smoking helped them to smoke less or even give up. Chinese smokers cou
46、ld also expect the same effect from the ban. Whats more, the regulation protects the health of nonsmokers. When people smoke, the hazardous substances not only harm the smokers, but also those who breathe in the smoke, known as second-hand smoking or passive smoking. It is estimated that China is ho
47、me to more than 300 million regular smokers, and over 700 million people are routinely exposed to harmful second-hand smoke. In this case, the nation has to pay a large amount of healthcare bills to cure the diseases like cancers, strokes and heart attacks, caused by the active and passive smoking.
48、By imposing this ban, the health and well-being of one billion people will be preserved. How could we be cruel and heartless enough to say “no“ to this ban? Besides the benefits to smokers and non-smokers, the ban also does good to some businessmen running bars, restaurants or KTVs. According to a s
49、urvey, many fire accidents in public places like bars and KTVs are caused by smoking, which results in great loss. The ban therefore can to some extent reduce the chance of fire accidents and save some money for the businessmen. In conclusion, banning smoking in all enclosed public places is in the best interest of the health of both smokers and non-smokers. Even the businessmen can also see light from such regulation. 【知识模块】 作文
