1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 119及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Recently, some local governments have advocated that university should teach at least one selective course in local dialect so as to protect the local language. Then a hot debate arises on this topic. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write
2、 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 l
3、oss of marks. YES Teaching courses in local dialect can highlight colorful tradition. We are now living in a world filled with a great variety of cultures. In this sense, we need to know, more or less, features of these cultures if we want to have a better communication with other people. As one of
4、the key elements of a culture, the dialect, to a large degree, shows the specific features of the local culture. Besides, having witnessed the changes in history, dialect is a reflection of ample tradition in a country. Moreover, when traveling or living in other regions, people may confront discrim
5、ination and bias if they cannot communicate with the locals in local dialect. Thus, priority and attention should be given to teaching at least one selective course in local dialect. NO Teaching courses in local dialect will undoubtedly make the communication more difficult. If universities teach co
6、urses in local dialect, students attention will be easily distracted from what they are studying as a result of difficult communication. Thus, universities should not be advocated to teach selective courses in local dialect. Moreover, only communicating in local dialect will breed localism which doe
7、s harm to the unity and stability of the whole country. 2 It is reported that graduates are facing great difficulties in finding a job this year. Some people suggest that, against this backdrop, college graduates should lower their expectations and choose jobs that may seem menial, such as construct
8、ion work, so as to make a living. However, some think college graduates deserve jobs that can match the higher education they have received. Should graduates lower their expectations? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first su
9、mmarize 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 Take constructing a building as an example. T
10、he final erection of a building is the fruit of many processes, from designing to construction. If someone insists that the job of an architect is more important than that of a construction worker, then he simply neglects the fact that without construction workers, what well see is nothing but a dra
11、ft on the paper. In addition, every job contains something that requires knowledge. Some students, especially those from prestigious universities, think highly of themselves, and believe they are born to change the world. Thus, in the course of job-hunting, these students only focus on jobs that mat
12、ch their high education, but overlook the basic skills that they ought to master. NO Education is a kind of investment. Huge investment calls for large investment returns, which is in line with market rules. In this sense, college graduates should find jobs that are in accord with their majors and q
13、ualifications. Moreover, physical jobs are more suitable for lower levels of education. College graduates with a higher education should not enter this job competition since it would raise the threshold of the industry. If college students dont choose suitable jobs, there is no doubt that he wont be
14、 able to achieve self-fulfillment and with the passing of time, he may lose confidence in his career and life. 3 Nowadays, WeChats functions of Shake-Shake and Drift Bottle allow users to randomly connect to other users close by. However, it is reported that most users arent aware of the potential r
15、isks brought about by WeChats positioning function when they use it to socialize with strangers. What do you think of WeChat? Should we give up using it for its potential risks? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summariz
16、e briefly the opinions from both sides and then 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 WeChats positioning function may bring potenti
17、al risks to young people when they socialize with strangers. No one can deny the fact that it is very dangerous to let strangers know clearly our location since we do not know who they are and what they might do. In addition, the image and name of WeChats ID can be changed randomly. Criminals can ch
18、ange their images and names into yours and then it is quite possible for your friends to be cheated. Whats more, the wallet function of WeChat may bring about potential financial risks. Criminals may make use of these functions and steal the money in your WeChat wallet. NO It is unnecessary to say n
19、o to WeChat just because of the so-called “risks“. If we have to abandon WeChat because of its positioning function, then in that case , a large number of applications with similar functions have to be abandoned as well, which sounds unreasonable and unrealistic. In addition, the “risks“ depend on h
20、ow we make use of WeChat. As an adult, we have the ability to judge in which case it is safe to utilize the positioning function. 4 Should immigrants accept the local culture as their own? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read care
21、fully 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 sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to fol
22、low the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES By accepting the new notions and lifestyles, you can easily survive and enjoy a comfortable life in a foreign country. It is necessary for immigrants to adapt to the new culture and society, because it may impose an adverse influence on t
23、heir living and study if they cannot be socially adaptable. To keep oneself in a separate minority group may bring about negative outcomes such as hostility and resentment. It will undoubtedly exert a negative impact on the immigrants relations with others. NO It is now generally acknowledged that c
24、ultural diversity should be considered a strength for a nation as people from different backgrounds will have a chance to learn from one another. It is significant for people to maintain cultural diversity and pass their culture on to their offsprings. Meanwhile, it would be a pity for the descendan
25、ts to know nothing about the culture of their ancestors. It is necessary for immigrants to form a group with people who share the same values and lifestyles, because they are in a foreign country and are actually a minority with little power, many of whom dont even have equal rights. Therefore, it i
26、s wise for them to join together to enhance their strength and cope with social problems. 5 Should working long hours be restricted? This has been intensely discussed for years. The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your respon
27、se 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 loss of marks
28、. YES To job holders, working long hours may cause a feeling of stress and psychological disturbance. Long working hours tend to exert pressure on the employment market and make fewer employment opportunities available. A high unemployment rate is always regarded as a threat to a countrys economy. W
29、hats more, people with parenting responsibilities would be disadvantaged, because they are neither able nor willing to work long hours. To employers, long working hours would lead to not only the lower quality of work output but also the high turnover of staff and absenteeism. NO People who are happ
30、y at work put in great effort in their jobs, work longer hours, and are more productive than those who arent. They work 25% more time than the unhappy employees. As your salary increases, the time you spend at work also tends to increase. So you have to either settle with lower pay and more free tim
31、e or higher pay and no free time at all. Of course, there are some people who dont care that they have to work longer hours so long as they get that extra pay. Overtime working is a method of increasing job security and getting promotion opportunities. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 119答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正
32、确答案】 University Should Teach at Least One of the Selective Courses in Local Dialect Recently, a survey has been made for the purpose of investigating whether it is suitable for universities to teach at least one selective course in local dialect. According to the final result, some of the interviewe
33、es suggest that they agree with the view that universities should teach at least one selective course in local dialect so as to highlight colorful tradition as well as the distinctive culture, while the rest are on the opposite side since they think that it will make the communication more difficult
34、. From my own perspective, I believe that dialect should be used in selective courses for it can protect local culture, and help people gain a sense of belonging. First of all, since dialect is a symbol of local culture as well as the heritage of a region, speaking local dialect can be regarded as a
35、 necessary approach to protecting local culture. There is no doubt that globalization is a double-edged sword and is a threat to the diversity of culture. Whats more, dialect plays a very important role in our society and can be regarded as a token of identity in some places. Thus, teaching courses
36、in local dialect can promote the protection of local culture. Moreover, an old saying says, “Home is where the heart is and homesickness is an incurable illness wherever we are, unless we return to the place we miss most. “ So, one will have a sense of belonging if someone talks with him in local di
37、alect. In this way, university should be advocated to teach selective courses in local dialect. To sum up, as one of the key elements of a culture, local dialect should be used in university selective courses for local culture can be protected and a feeling of belonging can be gained. 【试题解析】 通过审题得知，
38、本话题讨论的是大学里是否应该至少有一门选修课用方言来授课。在写作时需注意以下几点： 1只要论点合理，论据可靠，正反两个观点任选其一皆可。 2立场要坚定，侧重一方来说。如果反对大学用方言授课，应突出方言授课的弊端，强调可能出现的一些问题，比如造成沟通困难，滋生狭隘的地方主义等。如果支持大学使用方言授课，那么文章应重点强调用方言授课的优势，突 出方言的重要性，比如可以保护传统文化，使人具有归属感等，以此来证明使用方言授课的必要性和迫切性。在具体行文方面，考生要先概述正反方观点，然后给出自己的观点，最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 My Viewpoint on College
39、Students Job Hunting Confronting with great difficulties in finding a job, many college students only find ordinary jobs, or menial jobs, such as construction work. Some people think its fine for college graduates to take these jobs since every job contains something that requires knowledge, while o
40、thers do not think it is a good idea. In my opinion, it is perfectly alright for college graduates to choose any job since it is time to change from “ do the job you love“ to “love the job you do“. In the first place, most people believe that jobs relying on mental activity are superior to those cal
41、ling for physical work, so the latter is more menial. The point that has to be made clear is that mental work and physical work are just two kinds of jobs done in different manners. It does not make any sense to assume one is better than the other. Moreover, it is important to learn to be flexible i
42、n choosing jobs when there is increasing fierce competition in the job market. Everyone can do more than one kind of jobs, so why hold on to those limited options only? College graduates should not confine themselves to jobs that are most suitable or most interesting; instead, they should look for m
43、ore opportunities by plucking up their courage to try something else which may give them surprise. To put it in a nutshell, when looking for a job, college graduates have to bear in mind that every job can make a great man, so say goodbye to the era of doing jobs you love and be ready to love any jo
44、b you do. 【试题解析】 本文讨论的话题是大学生面临就业难的问题时是否应该 “屈就 ”。面临找工作过程中的种种困难和挑战，部分大学生选择了一些看似不太体面的工作，有人提出质疑，认为大学生应该选择与自身教育背景相符的工作。针对这一话题，考生应首先明确观点：为适应当下社会形势，大学生应做到 “干一行爱一行 ”。理由如下：首先，工作无高低贵贱之分，三百六十行，行行出状元；其次，任何平凡的工作都包含着不平凡的学问；最后，面临就业难，大学生应树立正确的择业观，切勿在一棵树上吊死。在具体行文方面，考生要先概述正反方观点，然后给 出自己的观点，最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 M
45、y Viewpoint on WeChats Potential Risks Nowadays, WeChat has gained popularity, especially its functions of Shake-Shake and Drift Bottle which allow users to randomly connect to other users close by. However, some people are worried about the potential risks brought about by WeChats positioning funct
46、ion when using it to socialize with strangers. As far as I am concerned, it goes to extreme to abandon an invention just because of its potential risks. Firstly, WeChat brings about great convenience to users for communication. It overtakes other communication applications in several aspects. One is
47、 that it consumes less data flow compared with other tools, especially when sending an audio clip. Another is that its latest version contains a game which ranks the users score among his/her friends and that adds spice to the users life. Secondly, WeChat pays more attention to privacy than other co
48、mmunication tools. For example, if someone leaves a message about your photo, nobody but your mutual friends can see the message. However, with other tools, everyone as long as they are listed as your friends can see all the messages your friend has left. All in all, while embracing the convenience
49、of WeChat, we have to take measures to guard against its potential risks. As long as we are aware of the risks which are inherent in the software, we can safely enjoy the surprise brought by recent technological advancement. 【试题解析】 通过审题得知，本文讨论的话题是时下非常流行的社交工具 微信，有人指出，微 信的摇一摇和漂流瓶功能使陌生人能准确定位用户的位置，因而会有潜在风险。在具体行文时，考生应首先确立论点：没必要因为所谓的 “风险 ”而将微信一票否决。然后，重点阐述原因：第一，微信的许多功能给用户带来了极大的便利；第二，微信很注重保护用户的隐私；第三，在使用微信的定位功能时，用户需要依靠自己的判断力来抵御潜在风险。最后，总结全文：在享受微信等高科技带来的便利的同时，我们要有意识地进行自我保护。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Should Immigrants Accept the Local Culture? In many co
