1、专业英语八级（作文）模拟试卷 20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 As Internet and e-learning have been quite popular in institutes of higher learning, some people argue that students problem-solving ability will deteriorate, because they
2、 are adapted to “Google“ the solution, instead of thinking of one by themselves. Do you agree or disagree with this statement “Internet is worsening the problem-solving ability of students“? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 2 In some universit
3、ies in China, computers in the dormitories are not allowed for freshmen, because the school authorities fear that the newly-enrolled students have difficulties in managing their time and freedom and they might waste them on computers. Do you agree or disagree with this policy banning the use of comp
4、uters in the dormitories? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 3 According to some surveys, among the cosmetic surgery patients in China, quite many of them are high school and college students. Some people think it is good that students are havin
5、g more options to improve their appearance. Others believe that this testifies to the shallowness of students in China. What is your opinion? Should high school and college students take cosmetic surgery? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 4 The
6、 value of higher education has been doubted by some Chinese parents and students, because with the expansion of university, undergraduate students are not the beloved ones in ivory tower any more. It is difficult for the graduates to find a job, and they often earn even less than the so-called blue
7、collar workers. What is more, most students spend their university time on playing computer games, surfing the net and dating, instead of studying. What is your opinion? Is going to college worth it? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. 5 Many sch
8、ool-leavers in west countries take a gap year, referring to a period of time during which high school graduates takes a break from formal education to travel or engage in volunteer work before they start college or university. Some people suggest that Chinese high-school graduates could do the same.
9、 Please choose ONE ASPECT and offer your opinion. Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic: The Advantages/Disadvantages of Gap Year in China 专业英语八级（作文）模拟试卷 20答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING (45 MIN) Directions: Write a composition of about 400 words on the following topic. 1 【正确答案】 The Int
10、ernet Is Not the End of the Academia As what history has repeatedly shown to us, new technologies always stir controversies as they bring conveniences and benefits. The concern that the Internet will hinder the development of problem-solving ability by making things too easy has indeed a justifiable
11、 motive. However, upon careful consideration, it can be argued that such worry is unnecessary. As far as I see it, the Internet wont worsen students problem-solving abilities. First of all, the Internet wont cause the deterioration of students problem-solving ability because it is hardly omnipotent.
12、 The Internet provides a quicker and more efficient option of problem-solving for students, but it doesnt apply to all problems. Google, for example, may be helpful when students are trying to search for background information or browse through studies by other people, but it may prove unhelpful whe
13、n, say, a student attempts to tackle one particular issue in his experiment. Although Google has definitely made things easier for students, it does not complete the whole research process for them. In other words, even when students are solving a lot of problems by using Google, they will still hav
14、e to deal with the unique, original and in most cases most significant ones by themselves. Hence worrying that the Internet will worsen students problem-solving ability is simply worrying too much. Secondly, the Internet actually trains students ability of problem-solving since it pushes them to be
15、more original and innovative. Nowadays, there are very strict rules concerning cribbing in higher learning institutes. And although the Internet provides more sources for students than ever before, they have to use it with great caution because they will be accused of cribbing if their works resembl
16、e any of the works found on the Internet. It is then clear that the Internet in fact adds pressure for the students because study results of other people are available to all: not only students, but also teachers and supervisors. To accomplish their study, students will have to be able to skim throu
17、gh and screen different materials, and try to come up with more differentiated findings. In this manner, students will naturally sharpen their skills of sorting out information and developing their own ideas upon the materials concerned. As Newton so rightly puts it, “If I have been able to see furt
18、her, it was only because I stood on the shoulders of a giant“. The Internet is not the end of the academia, but rather a shoulder for us to stand on to see more and see further. The worry that the Internet may worsen students problem-solving ability is unnecessary. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 No Cyberspace f
19、or Freshmen Some universities in China prohibit freshmen from using computers in their dormitories, for fear that they might develop the Internet addiction This ban is received by most students with opposition and resentment I personally, however, welcome this ban on the use of computers in dormitor
20、ies during the freshman year. For starters, the existence of computers in a dormitory might obstruct students effective time management. The first year in college is a period of orientation during which students get accustomed to independent living and learning, making sense of university education
21、and thus working out a schedule for the rest of the four years. Computers can serve as an efficient tool speeding up the process of academic research. If not properly used, however, they can aggravate procrastination, the thief of time. Your initial reason for logging online is to conduct some surve
22、y for a report due the next day, but then you get carried away by a newly released movie and your friends updates on Tweeter or Microblog. Before you know it, two hours have passed, leaving nothing but blankness in your Word file. The second and most obvious danger of computers is the emission of he
23、alth-threatening radiation. As mentioned above, once you turn on a computer, time seems to fleet away without you noticing it. Students easily caught in the Web are likely to spend half a day or even a whole day in front of this radiant machine, motionless except for a brief trip to the bathroom or
24、reaching for snacks. This is especially true for the freshmen, who just get unlimited amount of time and freedom to deal with. By and by, unhealthy living habits such as prolonged sitting, excessive eating and lack of sleep are formed among the freshmen. Apart from jeopardizing physical health, comp
25、uters are also responsible for the production of indoorsy people. Infatuated with animations, online video games and social networks, indoorsy people seldom leave the house unless they run out of food or other necessities, which will gradually dull their social skills. The longer hours one spends on
26、 a computer, the less he/she is able to achieve successful communications with a real person. Its therefore important that first-year students be liberated from this “cyber dependence“ and encouraged to go outside and expand their life circles. When young people first set foot in a university, every
27、thing appears fresh and novel to them. It will be partially the schools responsibility to keep them in a real world, not lost in a virtual one. 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Beauty Is Only Skin-deep It is a truth universally acknowledged that the desire for beauty is the nature of all human beings. Such desire
28、 is reflected in the rise of cosmetic surgery in recent years. For students in their immature and vulnerable years, however, cosmetic surgery may not be a wise choice since there are certain risks in taking such surgery and beauty is not just about physical appearance. In a word, I do not think high
29、 school and college students should take cosmetic surgery. The first reason of my belief is that cosmetic surgery is not entirely safe. Each surgery has its particular risks and side effects, which, though perhaps made clear to the patient beforehand, may not be a point of concern of inexperienced a
30、nd curiosity-driven young people. This makes the surgery a potential threat to the health of youngsters. Furthermore, since young people usually do not have much money and might not be supported by their parents to take cosmetic surgery, they are inclined to choose small or even illegal clinics to t
31、ake the surgery. This may also harm the well-being of young people as a whole. Putting the above two points into consideration, students should not take cosmetic surgery at the risk of their health. Additionally, the interpretation of “beauty“ is multiple. Students should not be too obsessed with th
32、eir physical appearance or regard it as the only way of defining beauty. A kind heart and a fine taste are also two alternative indicators of beauty, or specifically inner beauty. What is more, inner beauty is more valuable than outer beauty, as inner beauty is much harder to be acquired. For instan
33、ce, you can take cosmetic surgery to boost your nose, but there is no clinical procedure available to transform you from a nasty person into a nice one. Even if you have an attractive appearance, you are at best good-looking. In order to be really beautiful, you should also have a good-natured heart
34、. Therefore, if high-school and college students take cosmetic surgery prematurely, they are confining themselves to the superficial understanding of beauty, without giving full attention to the inner beauty which deserves more credits. To sum up, high school and college students should not take cos
35、metic surgery because of the high risk of health and the low-mindedness of narrow definition of beauty. As the famous saying goes, “beauty is only skin-deep“. Older people should guide the young to form an informed and mature decision. 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Why Not Go to College? Each year, millions of
36、 undergraduates leave the educational assembly line for society. In the job market, however, due to shortage of practical skills, they are often out-competed by technical workers, and receive a less satisfying salary. The pride of holding a college diploma is then gradually extinguished by reality.
37、The value and even necessity of higher education is also called into question. In my opinion, one way or another, going to college will eventually pay off. First of all, higher education indeed offers students a platform for self-improvement, especially for those who are from poor areas. In universi
38、ties, various majors are provided and accessible to everyone, regardless of ones social and financial background. Students can choose one major they take great interest in and get proficient at it. College education enables students to become deliberate learners capable of formulating their own pers
39、pectives on issues, helps them to explore new horizons and transforms them into mature persons. Besides, university also functions as a transitional phase or buffer time for students to strengthen their interpersonal skills. Regarded as a microcosm of society, a university is filled with people of e
40、very description. By interacting with different people, students can learn how to position themselves among the crowd, how to communicate and cooperate with others. As an educational organization, it is to some extent shielded from the evil cruelty in the harsh realities, enabling students to learn,
41、 to work and to experience without much pressure and certainly free from a boss breathing down our neck. Finally, college bestows a precious life experience upon students, for which there is no substitute. There exists a philosophy that “if you eventually end up working for a company, why waste four
42、 years doing something irrelevant or unhelpful at all?“ In my opinion, there is a lifetime to work and make money, but when youth leaves, it leaves for good. Without a college experience, you might be looking back on your life with certain regrets wondering “what if“. Some beautiful memories might b
43、e missing-memories of caring roommates who planned a surprise birthday for you, of an annoying professor who enjoyed checking attendance, of the basketball court where you used to get drenched in sweat. There are many things in life that cannot be measured by financial rewards. Going to college offe
44、rs infinite opportunities for self-improvement, provides a channel to develop the ability of interpersonal communication, and bestows precious experiences and memories that worth treasuring. Why not go to college? 【知识模块】 作文 5 【正确答案】 The Advantages of Gap Year in China Recently, taking a gap year has
45、 been gaining popularity for high school students. They can choose to travel around the world, take an internship or participate in volunteer programs. Although the idea of “gap year“ has been a common practice in western countries, it is still new to both Chinese students and parents. A debate is t
46、herefore inevitably touched off. Some hold that taking a year off school is simply a waste of time, while others support it by arguing that it brings more benefits than harms to students. As for me, the advantages of gap year far outweigh its disadvantages. First of all, taking a gap year helps stud
47、ents to refresh themselves and better prepare for the upcoming campus life and challenge. After spending 12 years on rigorous and intense study in China, gap year is exactly providing high school graduates an opportunity to take a break, not only physically but also psychologically. During the gap y
48、ear, students can remove the academic study and experience something totally different from what they used to do at school. Moreover, they would finally have more time to do the so-called “self-reflection“, that is, to think about life, actions and motives of their own. This can be a positive transi
49、tion from family home to college dorm life and from adolescent to adult Secondly, taking a gap year helps students to gain social experience. Students in China have been criticized as “flowers in the greenhouse“ because they are well protected at home and school and know nothing about what is going on in the real world. Before commencing a new chapter in their life, travelling as a backpacker or working as an intern will help students to see what society is like. As the saying goes, “Seeing is believing.“ They can now
