1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 113及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Should we revive traditional Chinese characters or continue using simplified characters? This has been an intensely discussed question for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and wri
2、te 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
3、 loss of marks. YES Traditional characters, which date back to more than 2000 years ago, have a more beautiful appearance and a more reasonable structure. As indicated by the 親 and 愛 examples, traditional characters make more sense, convey traditional values and can therefore represent traditional c
4、ulture. For two millennia, Chinese historical records and classic works were written in traditional characters. To be able to read them and inherit traditional culture, we need to bring traditional characters back. Politically, it is also necessary to restore traditional Chinese characters. Currentl
5、y, traditional characters are still in use in Hong Kong, Taiwan and many Chinese communities around the world. Restoring them can contribute to cross-Straits exchanges and national reunification and unite Chinese people around the world. NO In todays world, efficiency matters most. Traditional chara
6、cters, which usually have more strokes than simplified ones, are more difficult to learn. By contrast, simplified characters are much easier to learn and use. Over the past 50 years, lots of classic texts have been turned into simplified-character versions, which means simplified characters can also
7、 promote and preserve traditional culture. Constant simplification has been a trend in the evolution of Chinese characters. From the oracle bones script of 3000 years ago to traditional characters, the Chinese writing system has always been slimming down for better communication. Write your response
8、 on ANSWER SHEET THREE. 2 In recent years, traditional printed newspaper has faced a serious challenge. The Christian Science Monitor became the first national newspaper to shut down its print edition, and recently, the world famous magazine Newsweek announced that it would soon cease publishing on
9、paper and shift to an online-only format. Will the printed newspaper one day be replaced by the online newspaper? Some believe so while many still hold an optimistic view on the future of traditional newspaper. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, i
10、n 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 The new media, suc
11、h as the Internet and mobile phone applications, have exerted a great influence on peoples life. Online newspaper is fast, instant, and convenient, while printed newspaper often responds slowly to the latest news. People are now used to reading online newspaper on smart phones, and few people have t
12、he patience to wait for printed newspaper. Online newspaper is also environment-friendly, which is in accord with the trend of saving energy in todays world. The printed newspaper consumes a large number of natural resources, and will, in the long term, be gradually replaced. The multiple services,
13、such as posting comments and finding related news through the links provided by online newspaper, have greatly enriched peoples reading experiences and knowledge. Traditional newspaper can hardly compete in this sense. NO There are still a large number of people in the world who have no access to th
14、e Internet. For these people, printed newspaper is an important way to know about the latest events at home and abroad. Although printed newspaper can not be as fast-responding as online newspaper, it still can provide many in-depth reports and analytical articles for readers. Many column writers ar
15、e invited to write special feature reports for printed newspaper. Online newspaper, on the other hand, is only suitable for fast reading. Many readers prefer to read printed newspaper because they do not like staring at the computer or cell phone screens. Printed newspaper is also preferred by the e
16、lderly people. 3 The popularization of computer and Internet service has created a group of people called “ indoorsy men“ or “indoorsy women“. They prefer to spend most of their time at home rather than go outdoors and have a face-to-face contact with others. Should people choose to become indoorsy?
17、 The following are opinions from both sides. 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 sufficie
18、ncy, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES In recent years when we can buy everything we need on the Internet, and communicate, even work through the Internet, becoming indoorsy men or women is simply a choice of different life
19、style. In the past, if you want to buy something, you need to go out of your house, go to the store, and spend an hour or two choosing the product you want to buy. But now you can just sit in front of a computer and click your mouse, and the product will be delivered to you. Being indoorsy can save
20、people a lot of time. Being indoorsy can allow people to think and work in a peaceful environment. For example, writers can be quite creative when they are alone at home without being interrupted. Being indoorsy does not mean that people will never go out of the door. Indoorsy men or women are good
21、at making full use of modern technology to facilitate their life and work. NO Some sociologists warn that the indoorsy lifestyle will make people self-centered and naive. If people stay at home for a long time, they will have little interpersonal contact with others. They will forget how to conduct
22、a face-to-face communication with others, and they may become shy, uncomfortable, or self-centered when they are involved in real-life interpersonal communication. This indoorsy lifestyle will have a bad effect on their normal interpersonal relationship and their normal work. Indoorsy men or women s
23、pend most of their time sitting in front of computers, and they seldom attend outdoor activities. Looking at the computer screen for a long time will do great harm to their eyes. Also, many indoorsy people seldom attend sports activities. In the long run, their health will get worse. 4 Every year mi
24、llions of candidates attend the National Civil Servant Exam, some of whom even regard it as their lifelong career in the hope of passing the exam and becoming a civil servant. The most sought-after position may attract nearly 10,000 applicants. The craze for the National Civil Servant Exam has been
25、fiercely debated in recent years. Should university graduates zealously pursue government posts? 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 wil
26、l 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 It is undeniable that the post of civil servant is an appealing job, for government posts are relatively stable, with fine income an
27、d welfare. If one becomes a civil servant, many troublesome problems, such as accommodation and medical care, can be solved with some favorable policies. Also, the workload is modest when compared with other jobs. So being a civil servant is attractive for many university students. The expansion of
28、college enrollment and the fierce competition among university graduates have led to the increasing pressure of job-hunting. For many students who are not quite certain about what they want to do in the future, taking the National Civil Servant Exam is a good try. The whole process is the same as ap
29、plying for jobs in private sectors. Through the exam, university graduates can make good preparations for the future career, and sometimes the result is not so important. NO The craze of university students attending the National Civil Servant Exam is, to a large extent, ignited by the advantages of
30、 government posts. But actually, the government post today is not as favorable as it used to be. Being a civil servant is stable, but lacks creativity and freshness. Its salary is on the average level, and is no match for that in some private sectors. University graduates, at their 20s, should exert
31、 themselves to strive for a bright future. It is not a good choice to blindly follow the crowd to pursue government posts. It is wrong that some university students equate being a civil servant with success. In order to get a government post, students sometimes have to choose jobs that are not relat
32、ed to their majors at all. It is not worth getting such a post at the cost of ones specialty and professional knowledge. 5 Recently in many cities, such as Shanghai, Nanjing and Wuhan, passengers are not allowed to eat or drink on subway trains, and violators shall be fined. Should food and drinks b
33、e permitted on subway trains? The debate has been raging in China for a long time. The government and passengers show different attitudes. 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
34、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 According to the law and regulations, items that pose threats to the security of passenger
35、s are not allowed to be taken into subway trains. However, food and drinks will do no harm to passengers safety, and therefore should not be forbidden. Besides, it is every citizens right to eat and drink on public transportation. This right should not be deprived of by the government. When passenge
36、rs have to travel by subway for a long time, it is necessary for them to eat and drink. If food and drinks are forbidden, it will cause inconvenience to some elderly passengers and children. In addition, in order to save time many young people have to eat breakfast on subway trains when they go to w
37、ork in the morning. The new regulation will affect their normal life and work. NO It is every citizens responsibility to build a clean and healthy public environment. Some passengers bring food and drinks on subway trains and litter everywhere. This inappropriate behavior makes the subway trains mes
38、sy and untidy. For tourists who travel by subway, they will inevitably have a terrible impression of this city. The subway carriage is a relatively closed space, and therefore any unpleasant smell can easily spread inside it and cause uncomfortable feelings among passengers. Some food and drinks, su
39、ch as the steamed buns or some other traditional Chinese breakfast, often carry strong smell. Although for people who are eating and drinking, it is of no harm, for others, the unpleasant smell may make them sick. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 113答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Tradition or Simplification? Langu
40、age is an integral part of every single culture. Accordingly some people suggest that traditional Chinese characters should be revived in an effort to preserve Chinese traditional culture, while others favor the simplified ones because of their simplicity and conciseness. Considering both sides, it
41、seems to me that simplified characters should be used continuously. One of the main reasons for simplified characters being favorable is the matter of efficiency. They are user-friendly. Comparatively, they are much easier to learn and memorize. Another major reason is that simplified characters, as
42、 one of the significant Chinese elements, have gone global thanks to the rise of China. As a matter of fact, simplified characters may jump into our sight at any time across the world, which, I think, is a real contribution to the promotion of Chinese culture. At last, admittedly, traditional Chines
43、e characters have esthetic appeal and cultural value. Therefore, I contend that traditional Chinese characters, as cultural heritage, should be recognized, studied and treasured comprehensively by specialists or those who are interested in them. To sum up, for those who propose to carry forward trad
44、itional Chinese culture through reviving traditional characters, their concerns are understandable. However, in the long run, I do believe simplified Chinese characters are more practical in the modern world. Meanwhile, consideration should be given to inheriting traditional Chinese characters from
45、the cultural perspective. 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 The Irresistible Trend of Online Newspaper With the advent of information technology, the traditional media are pushed to the corner and are struggling to survive. Surprisingly, not all people are hailing the birth of online version news. Some people beli
46、eve that traditional printed newspaper is irreplaceable since a large number of people still have no access to the Internet. However, others believe that the demise of the printed version is at hand. Being faster and more convenient, cell phones and personal computers are leading us to a paperless l
47、ifestyle. As far as I am concerned, it is irresistible that printed newspaper will demise while online newspaper will prosper. As the modern life changes quickly, news is reported at every turn. News is no longer new when printed on paper. While the printing process of traditional newspaper takes ho
48、urs, and its distribution may take even longer time, the electronic transmission of news on the Internet may only take a couple of seconds. Besides, young people, the largest number of consumers, prefer to read news via cell phones or laptops. With these devices, users can share and comment on the n
49、ews, which enables them to enrich their knowledge and mind in a short time. In conclusion, I firmly hold the idea that online newspaper will dominate the market in the future while printed newspaper will be displayed in the museum representing a period of history. 【试题解析】 本题讨论的是在网络媒体的冲击下，传统报纸是否会被网络报纸所取代。在具体行文方面，考生应首先根据材料简要概括正反两方的观点：正 方认为网络报纸优势明显，反方则认为纸质报纸仍然有存在的理由；然后提出自己的观点：纸质报纸最终会消失，并给出论据；最后总结全文，重申观点。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Should We Embrace Indoorsy Lifestyle? With the globalization of modern technology, especially the world-wide access to Internet service, peoples l
