1、专业英语八级（文化教育类写作）模拟试卷 1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 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use specific reasons and ex
2、amples to support your opinion. Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part yo
3、u should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. 2 Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many
4、 people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay at home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. What is your opinion on studying abroad? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate
5、title for your essay. In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarde
6、d for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. 3 Some people think that parents are the best teachers in childrens lives. What do you think? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title fo
7、r your essay. In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for co
8、ntent, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. 4 Some people think that a high salary is the most important feature of a job. Others believe that things such as training, job satisfaction, working hours, and the opportunity t
9、o travel are more important. What is your opinion? Write an essay of about 400 words. You should supply an appropriate title for your essay. In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details.
10、In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. 专业英语八级（文化教育类写作）模拟试卷 1答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING (45 M
11、IN) Directions: Write a composition of about 400 words on the following topic. 1 【正确答案】 Should High School Students Be Allowed to Choose the Courses They Like? Most students would prefer to choose their own curriculum. It seems a good idea since students generally do better in subjects that interest
12、 them. After all, some required subjects are very boring and probably not very practical. Why not get rid of those boring subjects and let the students choose their own replacements? It all sounds great in theory. Nevertheless, I dont believe high school students should be allowed to choose the cour
13、ses they want to study. First, high schools have a duty to provide their students with a comprehensive and well-balanced education. Allowing each student to choose his own subjects wont give them that balance. It is the school officials that are in the best position to decide which subjects would pr
14、ovide the breadth and balance of a good curriculum for all students. In addition, a standard curriculum is necessary for accurately measuring, comparing and rating academic performance. How can performance be fairly weighted and rated if each student is studying a different set of subjects? Moreover
15、, many colleges require that their students study and complete certain basic courses that are one level above the ones in the standard high school curriculum. If a student has skipped any one of these standard courses in high school, he will have a difficult time completing a more advanced course in
16、 college. Second, many students will misuse the opportunity to choose their own subjects. Given the high pressure to make good grades, many students will naturally choose the easier subjects rather than the harder ones. For example, in my high school, we were allowed to choose two elective courses e
17、ach semester. I remember hearing many of my classmates say that its the best to choose the easiest ones that will get them the better grades. High school students simply dont know enough about the various subjects to make a well-informed choice that will benefit their education. All in all, allowing
18、 high school students to pick and choose what they want to study will detrimental to their overall education. High school is the best time for students to experience a wide variety of standard subjects. Students will have a lot of time in college and in graduate school to find and study the subjects
19、 they like best. 【试题解析】 本文作者认为高中生自主选课是不可行的。不过，在文章开头，作者先介绍了自主选课的好处，如可以选择自己喜欢的课程，而不用学习那些自己毫无兴趣的科目。紧接着，作者马上提问： Why not get rid of those boring subjects and let the students choose their own replacements?通过对这一修辞问句的否定回答，作者顺利引出了自己的观点。整个开头段自然流畅、先抑后扬、观点鲜明、重点突出。在正文中，作者提出了两大理由，一方面，学校有责任为学生提供全面均衡的教育；另一方面很多学生会误
20、用选课的机会。这两大理由有说服力，切中要害。此外，在论证方式上，作者主要采用了因果论证和举例论证两种方式，特别是用了自己高中时代的例子，从普通高中生的角度出发，让人信服。 【知识模块】 文化教育类 2 【正确答案】 Advantages of Studying Abroad Over the last several years, along with the rapid development of economy, an increasing number of parents have been sending their children to study abroad. Is it
21、worthwhile? There is no doubt that going to study in a foreign country, with its different language and culture, can be a frustrating and sometimes painful experience. But while overseas study has its drawbacks, the difficulties are far outweighed by the advantages. Indeed, people who go abroad for
22、study open themselves up to experiences that those who stay at home will never have. The most obvious advantage to overseas university study is real-life use of a different language. While a person can study a foreign language in his or her own country, it cannot compare with constant use of the lan
23、guage in academic and everyday life. There is no better opportunity to improve second-language skills than living in the country in which it is spoken. Moreover, having used the language during ones studies offers a distinct advantage while one is applying for jobs back home that require the languag
24、e. Moreover, gaining a further education abroad will definitely improve ones academic skill. To a remarkable extent, a sea of students choosing to study abroad is based on an obvious fact that foreign universities can provide better and more resources for their study. There are more experienced prof
25、essors giving beneficial instructions, more libraries offering helpful books and more well-equipped laboratories enriching precise experiments. Compared with those studying in their own country, people choosing to study abroad can get a better education. Finally, living and studying abroad offers on
26、e a new and different perspective of the world and, perhaps most important, of ones own country. Once beyond the initial shock of being in a new culture, the student slowly begins to get a meaningful understanding of the host society. The knowledge of social customs acquired in other countries helps
27、 them to become more open-minded. On returning home, one inevitably sees ones own country in a new, often more appreciative4. light. Besides, on a university campus, the foreign student is not alone. He or she is likely to encounter many others from overseas and it is possible to make friends from a
28、ll around the world. This is not only exciting on a social level, but helpful to establish important overseas contacts in later professional life. In conclusion, while any anxiety about going overseas for university study is certainly understandable, it is important to remember that the benefits off
29、ered by the experience make it well worthwhile. 【试题解析】 本文讨论的是出国留学的好处。不过，在文章一开始，作者先介绍了出国留学的一些弊病，随后再引出主题：出国留学利大于弊。这种先抑后扬的手法，使本文的论证更为饱满有力。在文中，作者列出了出国留学的三大好处：可以在真实的场景中使用外语；可以提高自己的学术水平；可以从不同的角度看待世界及自己的国家。作者对这三个论据按照显著性进行了排列，从最显而易见的好处开始谈起，把人们最不熟悉的放在最后，通过一步步引导读者，使读者能自然而然地接受自己所有的观点。 【知识模块】 文化教育类 3 【正确 答案】 Ar
30、e Parents the Best Teachers in Childrens Lives? When children are young, the only teachers they have are their parents. Parents teach children basic skills that are needed in the real world and important for childrens development. Thus, many people argue that parents are the best teachers. However,
31、I believe that parents are not the best teachers because they are unable to be objective when it comes to their children and always try to force their own values and dreams on their kids. First, it is not possible for parents to make objective decisions about their children. Parents often believe th
32、eir children can do no wrong. For example, a mother may immediately blame other children if hers gets into trouble at school for fighting. She could not possibly believe that her child would start any trouble. The complete lack of objectivity makes it increasingly difficult for children to learn fro
33、m their own mistakes. Whats more, if children never learn to face the consequences of their actions, they will not be able to handle the issues that occur in the real world. The idea that either mom or dad will come to the rescue will not allow them to consider taking responsibility for their own ac
34、tions. As an employee, this characteristic is extremely undesirable from an employers perspective. Second, parents often try to force their own values and dreams on their children. While either actively or unintentionally, parents need to remember that their children are separate people and need the
35、 opportunity to develop and make their own decisions. While a certain set of morals and attitudes may have been appropriate for their parents, children face changes that parents may be unable to adapt to due to generational differences. For example, a parent may find a certain type of music inapprop
36、riate for their children such as Eminem. While the lyrics use profanity on occasion, parents may forget that Elvis at the time was considered inappropriate due to his gyrating hips. When it comes to careers, trying to steer their child in a specific direction is only living vicariously . A child nee
37、ds to make the choices in his own life, not to follow the goals and dreams of his parents. In conclusion, while parents play a significant role in the development of their children, they are not the best teachers. A parents lack of objectivity will detrimentally effect a childs development when chil
38、dren are not held accountable for their actions. Parents may also push their values and dreams on their children against their wishes. These problems can seriously hold back a childs overall development. 【试题解析】 家长到底是不是孩子最好的老师呢 ?本文开头对此提出质疑并引入自己的观点： Parents are not the best teachers because they are u
39、nable to be objective when it comes to their children and try to force their own values and dreams on their kids在这一主题句中，我们不仅能清楚地了解到作者的态度，而且能预知本文将谈及的两大理由，一目 了然。举例论证是本文的一大特色。值得一提的是，作者在举例时并未特指某一人或物，这种写作手法暗示了所举例子的普遍适用性，因而更具说服力。最后，作者得出结论：虽然父母在孩子的成长过程中扮演了重要的角色，但他们不是最好的老师。这一结论承认了父母的作用，没有将他们的功劳完全抹杀，这样的结论全面而
40、又有所侧重，值得借鉴。 【知识模块】 文化教育类 4 【正确答案】 High Salary or Job Satisfaction What is the most important feature of a job? In this increasingly material world, few people can deny the importance of high salary when they are faced with a choice of occupations. It is true that a high-paying job allows people to g
41、ain more money to ensure a more comfortable and worry-free life. However, in my opinion, some other aspects of an occupation are more essential and worth considering in any kind of job application. To begin with, if a person chooses a job with more vacations, the relationship between he and his fami
42、ly members will be much improved because he has more time to stay with family members and join in family activities such as picnicing and camping. Consequently, he has more connection with family members, and this will prevent many problems usually found in families with a lack of communication. Thi
43、s is also true with relationship among friends. By contrast, those who have high-salary jobs often find themselves so busy coping with projects, sales targets, meetings, business travels, so on and so forth, that they cannot spare even one day for a friend-gathering or a family trip. This is somethi
44、ng I definitely would not want. Moreover, high salaries are not the only enticement a company can offer to job applicants. Focusing too much on salary will jeopardize a persons career prospects. For one thing, in many multinational corporations, while new employees are not well-paid in their first y
45、ear of service, they can receive excellent on-the-job training which proves to be extremely useful in their future careers. For another, job satisfaction and a sense of fulfillment are highly valued because thev are synonymous to the meaning of life and the discovery and development of peoples untap
46、ped talent5. Moreover, a job which is too demanding or whose hours are unsociaf or that offers no chance of promotion will certainly lose its appeal in the long run despite its promise of handsome salary. Last but not the least, a high salary leads only to the gratification of ones personal needs, w
47、hile being useful to society coincides with the public interest. If a person regards contributing to the common good as the most important feature of a job, that person will make the utmost efforts to provide the best service for society, benefiting both the public and the individual. To sum up, com
48、pared with other facets of a profession, the level of income is only a minor concern. It is strongly suggested that people should attach special significance and give high rankings to such things as vacation, training, job gratification, promotion opportunity and contribution to the common good. 【试题
49、解析】 本文审题准确，观点鲜明。作者并未抹杀金钱的重要性，因为这显然不符合现实。在文章第一段，作者就指出，金钱可以给人们提供舒适和无忧无虑的生活。随后，作者笔锋一转，金钱固然重要，但对于工作而言其他一些东西比金钱更重要。这种以退为进的手法，使论点看起来更完整，无懈可击。在主体段落中，作者从三个方面加以 论证。首先，如果一份工作假期比较多的话，那么我们就有更多的时间陪伴家人和朋友，以此增进彼此之间的感情；其次，工资并不是公司可以提供的惟一诱惑，只看重工资会损害我们的前途；最后，工资收入只能满足我们的个人需求，我们应更看重是否对社会有用。三个要点分别用 to begin with， moreover,last but not the least引出，结构清晰明了。在论证手法方面，作者采用了对比论证、因果关系论证和说理论证的方法，论证有力，形式多样。 【知识模块】 文化教育类
