1、专业英语四级( COMPOSITION)模拟试卷 5及答案与解析 SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) 1 When students are choosing different clubs, they are told that it is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Do you agree the statement? Use enough reasons and examples to support your answer. Write a compos
2、ition of about 200 words on the following topic: Is Leader a Good Position? 2 Nowadays tourism is more and more indispensable to peoples life. But which way is a better choice; joining package tours or traveling on your own? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Which Do You
3、 Prefer; Joining Package Tours or Traveling on Your Own? 3 Some people argue that athletes, while playing games, should adhere to the principle “Friendship first, competition second“ , but others are against this view. They think that playing a game is fun only when you win. What is your opinion? Wr
4、ite a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Playing a Game Is Fun Only When You Win? 4 Mobile phone nowadays creates a new way of life, but meanwhile it brings about embarrassing situations and mobile phone etiquette becomes a real problem. Analyze the reasons and provide some sugge
5、stions. Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Mobile Phone Etiquette 5 Many universities oblige the students to attend the spoken English test. What is your opinion? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Is a Test of Spoken English Necessary? 专业英语四级(
6、 COMPOSITION)模拟试卷 5答案与解析 SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 Is Leader a Good Position? Every group consists of a leader and many followers. Some students would rather choose to be a follower when they are facing different positions in the clubs of the universities. To them, the position of lead
7、er means responsibility, pressure and laborious tasks, and therefore it is not likable at all. However, I think that its always better to be a leader than a follower, as the position of a leader is the best position to cultivate ones abilities. First of all, although the leader has much more respons
8、ibility and pressure than anyone else, the high sense of conscientiousness that is built in the position of a leader is essential in all kinds of jobs. Moreover, a leader might not be hands-on, but he must take the initiative and anticipate every aspect of the task, so the president of the students
9、union, for example, would have a more comprehensive perspective than his members do. There is another argument that deserves some words here. The job of a leader is not only giving orders, but also motivating and encouraging his followers. A leader should also reconcile the disputes if necessary, th
10、us being a leader is the opportunity to develop communication and inter-personal skills. With all these reasons being contemplated, the advantages of being a leader carry more weight than disadvantages. So take the position of a leader, you can harvest a lot from it. 【知识模块】 COMPOSITION 2 【正确答案】 Whic
11、h Do You Prefer:Joining Package Tours or Traveling on Your Own? I went to Hangzhou by joining the package tour at the end of the vacation last summer. And I feel that it is much more convenient and comfortable than traveling on my own as I did before. First of all, participating in the package tour,
12、 I dont have to worry about the arrangement for board and lodging. The travel agency has settled everything ahead of time. It is great to have a good meal and a sweet sleep after a whole days tour. Secondly, I can know more about the place I visit. The guide can give me more specific introduction an
13、d more vivid description about the history, scenery, and local customs. Whats more, the guide arranges funny activities and gives the tourists enough time to do what they like, such as playing games, buying souvenirs and taking pictures. The guide makes great efforts to let the tourists enjoy themse
14、lves. If tourists are not satisfied with the package tours service, as a tourist, he can complain it and claim his rights. Comparing with traveling on ones own, though a little more expensive, joining a package tour provides tourists with safety and satisfaction. On the whole, I prefer to join a pac
15、kage tour, which is more convenient, comfortable and enjoyable. 【知识模块】 COMPOSITION 3 【正确答案】 Playing a Game Is Fun Only When You Win? Some people argue that athletes, while playing games, should adhere to the principle “Friendship first, competition second“, and that is the true sportsmanship. Should
16、 we give up competing for the sake of friendship? Personally, I disagree with this point of view. There is no denying that competitors should be friendly to each other. However,“ the primary concern of every player, after hard training for a year or many years, is to win the game. His/Her sole motiv
17、ation, either during the training or in the race, is prompted by a looming hope and a prospective championship. Be it a chess game or a competition of weight-lifting or a race of a hundred-meter dash, the case is always true. If he/she wins the game, high rewards, flowers and honor will pile upon hi
18、m/her. If he/she loses once or twice, he/she will become less courageous for the third time. In addition to that, several losses may beat him/her down, and his/her next battle, if he/she is daring to fight, will probably be a fiasco. So, in my mind, the fun or happiness of playing a game lies in the
19、 athletes ultimate achievement of the goal. We all know Napoleons famous saying: “ He who doesnt want to be a general isnt a good soldier. “ I agree that an unambitious athlete is not a real athlete. 【知识模块】 COMPOSITION 4 【正确答案】 Mobile Phone Etiquette The mobile phone has created a new way of life. I
20、t gives us the opportunity to contact people whenever we like. However, despite the convenience brought by mobile phones, it seems they are also creating embarrassing situations. Sometimes such embarrassing cases come without intention. We probably encounter unexpected calls when we are in restauran
21、ts, theatres, classrooms, or business meetings. It is likely that we suffer from those who loudly talk about personal issues over their phones while strangers are around. To make things worse, someone pays more attention to those at the other end of their mobile phones in the presence of friends. Th
22、erefore, mobile phone etiquette should fall into our concern. Here are some suggestions for becoming a good mobile phone user. Firstly, remember to turn off your phone or change your phone work-mode activities. Secondly, show concern to the people around you when you make calls in public. Thirdly, s
23、ay sorry to your friends if your conversation is interrupted by unexpected call. Bearing these rules in mind, we will be a responsible and considerate user. The disharmonious voice will vanish with everyones growing awareness of mobile phone etiquette. Live, and let live. Only in this way will a har
24、monious society full of love and light never be a dream! 【知识模块】 COMPOSITION 5 【正确答案】 Is a Test of Spoken English Necessary? A test of spoken English will be included as a component of a comprehensive English test. I hold the idea that it is quite necessary for college students to attend the spoken E
25、nglish test. In the first place, with the deepening of reform and wider opening to the outside world, face-to-face talks with foreigners are becoming more and more frequent, so our society needs people who possess the ability to speak fluent English. However, it is often the case that those students
26、 who have a good command of English cant express themselves very well. So it is a good chance for them to pay more attention to their spoken English and improve their verbal ability. In the second place, people who can speak English fluently will have a better chance of obtaining a better job. Therefore, such a test is really necessary. So I am undoubtedly for the test because college students will benefit endlessly in their future career if they can speak fluent English. Students should try their best to improve their spoken English and perform well in the spoken test. 【知识模块】 COMPOSITION