1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 120及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Should dangerous sports be banned? 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 response in about 200 words, in which you should first sum
2、marize 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 One downside of perilous sports activities is
3、that they may become the roots of injuries and agony. There may be serious injuries, which sometimes disable players and ruin their whole life. Another adverse aspect is that some extreme sports are merely an excuse for violence. To illustrate, boxing involves excessive violence and bloody scenes th
4、at may impose adverse impact on adolescent TV viewers. Human beings have taken positive steps to change and improve human civilization. If we banned dangerous and violent sports, we would be moving one step further to improve mankind. NO The extreme sports can be seen as a sort of effective way to h
5、elp players relieve their pressure and relax their mood, because the busy modern life often deprives ones right of seeking relaxation. Imaginably, ones working and learning efficiency could be greatly enhanced after doing his favorite sports. Not only can the extreme sports provide relaxation,but al
6、so they can foster ones skills, build ones tenacity and forge ones ability to tolerate frustration. Some extreme sports require high techniques or much perseverance. The extreme sports could be developed into attractive tourism items, which could generate immense economic value. 2 Should animal expe
7、rimentation be banned? 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 write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides an
8、d 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 Animal testing is brutal and morally wrong; therefore, it should not be encouraged. Des
9、pite the justifications given for vivisection, researchers have the obligation to reduce animal testing and animal suffering. There is a growing recognition that animal tests are mostly done for commercial purposes and most of them are avoidable. 88% of doctors agreed that laboratory experiments per
10、formed on animals can be misleading because of anatomical and physiological differences between animals and humans. NO To date, there is no satisfying substitution for animals in related experiments. Animals are used because they bear a close resemblance to humans, either in behavior or physical con
11、dition. Another reason to support animal-based experiment is that animals are inferior lives compared to humans, so they can be used as experimental subjects for human purposes. Sometimes in order to test new drugs, or study the effect of certain treatments, researchers have to use animals as test s
12、ubjects, because it is impossible to experiment on human beings. Using animals for experiments is not only for our own interests but also for the interests of animals. For example, some medical discoveries can be used by veterinarians to give medical care and treatment to sick animals. 3 Should youn
13、g people be required to receive a full-time education until they are 18 years old? 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 response in about 200 words, in which you should first s
14、ummarize 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 Systematic education is an essential pathway
15、 for children to become mature. In other words, fundamental and comprehensive education ensures them to grow up in a socially acceptable and wholesome way. There is no doubt that young people who receive education would benefit from this experience greatly, for theyll have more opportunities to impr
16、ove their life prospects. And by learning at school, they can better develop their personalities. As a result, it would be easier for them to climb the career ladder in the future. As more young people could access provision and support in terms of education and jobs, the rate of youth unemployment
17、may be controlled and reduced. NO Admittedly, a series of issues can arise out of full-time schooling, such as failure to provide tailored education according to ones aptitude, which inevitably throttles some talents with potentiality. One main issue about extending compulsory education is the finan
18、cial burden on families and individuals, since they have to pay more tuition fees. Some students may become demotivated as a result of extending the compulsory education. The reason lies in the fact that they may want to pursue their dreams in other fields. 4 Is nuclear energy better than other ener
19、gy resources in meeting the ever-increasing needs of the globe? 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 response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly th
20、e 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 Nuclear energy by far has the lowest impact on the environment
21、since it does not release any gases like carbon dioxide or methane which are largely responsible for greenhouse effect. Nuclear energy is more powerful and efficient than other alternative energy resources. Advancement in technologies has made it a more viable option than other resources. Unlike tra
22、ditional resources of energy like solar and wind which require sun or wind to produce electricity, nuclear energy can be produced from nuclear power plants even in the case of rough weather conditions. NO The waste produced by nuclear reactors needs to be disposed of at a safe place since it is extr
23、emely hazardous and can release radiation if not stored properly. While so many new technologies have been put in place to make sure that nuclear accident wont happen again like what happened in Chernobyl, but the risk associated with nuclear energy is relatively high. There are power reactors calle
24、d breeders. They produce plutonium. It is an element which is not found in nature. It is a by-product of the chain reaction and is very harmful if introduced in nature. 5 Should young people continue to live with their parents after finding a job? This issue has been intensely discussed for years. T
25、he following are the supporters and opponents opinions. 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, conte
26、nt sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES It is widely acknowledged that living with parents contributes to relieving young adults strains and stresses. They bear great pressure from their work and life, and it is n
27、ot easy for them to adapt to an independent life. Parents, especially those who have retired, are always ready to provide help for their children, so that they can concentrate on their work. When it comes to interpersonal relationship and career development, young people can get great help and lots
28、of guidance from their parents because they definitely have more experience. Young people are more likely to live a regular and healthy life with sufficient care from their parents. NO The family relationship might become even worse under the subtle influence of generation gap. Parents and children
29、usually have different life concepts and habits. Young people are unaware that they might lose their independence and viability when living with their parents. Washing clothes, tidying up rooms and tackling crises by oneself are the basic life abilities one needs for his future life. Another drawbac
30、k of living under the same roof with parents is that one might live a parasitic life and lose his motivation. In stark contrast, those who prefer to live on their own could develop their interpersonal relationship, money management skills, and adaptability. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 120答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING
31、 1 【正确答案】 Should Dangerous Sports Be Banned? Nowadays, people do not have to live with dangers on a daily basis, but many people still choose to involve themselves in dangerous sports for excitement and entertainment. And yet, those who are concerned about the possible consequences of the risky acti
32、vities, such as violence, injury and even death, call for the government to prohibit dangerous sports. From my perspective, I oppose the banning on these sports. One reason is that the forbiddance of dangerous sports cannot effectively protect people from physical harm. As a matter of fact, all spor
33、ts can be dangerous in varying degrees. For instance, there might be ankle sprain in doing yoga or a heart attack in playing golf. Therefore, what endangers people is not what kind of sports they are engaged in, but how they do it. Another reason is that its the citizens freedom to choose the sports
34、 activities they like. The government can offer guidance and supervision to ensure the safety of people instead of deciding which sport is suitable for them to take part in. In conclusion, whether a sport is worthy of involvement depends on its effect on our physical and mental health rather than th
35、e degree of risk. People can choose whatever sports they favor, regardless of their risks. 【试题解析】 本题讨论是否应该禁止人们进行危险的体育运动。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：政府不应该：禁止人们进行危险的体育运动，并阐述理由。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Should Animal Experimentation Be Banned? In the development of human history, animal expe
36、rimentation has always been questioned and criticized by the public. Animal rights activists advocate banning on animal testing because of its cruel process and misleading research results. However, there are still many people in support of using animals as experimental subjects, which can be in the
37、 interests of animals as well as humans. Personally speaking, I believe animal testing is necessary. To start with, there are patients who are in need of new drugs and treatments. Since the reduction of human suffering is our first priority, it is justifiable to test drugs and new forms of surgery o
38、n animals in order to save human lives. In this case, a move towards animal rights means a move away from human rights. Moreover, animal experimentation is the most predominant form of testing adopted by researchers in the related fields. Live animals are the most reliable subjects for testing becau
39、se they share a similar basic physiology with humans. Finally, new drugs and treatments have to be proved safe before being given to human patients. To prohibit animal experiments would be to paralyze modern medicine and endanger human health. As has been noted, animals are indispensable medical tes
40、ting subjects and contribute to invaluable advances in scientific researches. Undeniably, it is also imperative to keep animal suffering to an absolute minimum in experiments. 【试题解析】 本题讨论是否应该禁止动物实验。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：动物实验是必要的，不应该禁止，并给出自己的理由。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Should All St
41、udents Under 18 Receive a Full-time Education? Education has always been cast in the spotlight. These days, whether students should stay at school until adulthood has become a hot topic. Those in favor of the idea believe that the prolonged full-time education is conducive to the mental growth and c
42、areer development of young people as well as the reduction of unemployment rate, but those in objection claim that the measure may increase individual financial burden. As far as Im concerned, its advisable to extend the full-time education, which can benefit the students, their families and the soc
43、iety at large. First, everyone is born with innovation potential, but how to develop it well depends on the postnatal influence from education and environment. Therefore, the continuous schooling before 18 years old can exploit their potential as fully as possible. Second, to some extent, full-time
44、education ensures the physical safety of students, which can relieve parents concern. Last but not least, as it helps reduce the number of high school dropouts, the rates of juvenile crime will decline accordingly. In conclusion, the merits of extending full-time schooling prevail over its underlyin
45、g demerits. 【试题解析】 本题讨论年轻人在 18岁以前是否都应接受全日制教育。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：延长义务教育是明智之举，这使学生、家长以及整个社会都获益颇多。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Is Nuclear Energy Better Than Other Resources? As the worlds demand for energy continues to rise, nuclear energy plays an increasingly important part in solvin
46、g this issue. It is considered as the worthiest alternative resource of energy for its lower greenhouse gas emissions, efficiency and reliability when compared to traditional resources. But the use of nuclear energy has also met with fierce opposition for its intractable radioactive waste, disastrou
47、s nuclear accidents and fearsome nuclear radiation. In my view, the nuclear option at the moment is better than other energy resources. First of all, nuclear energy is of low cost because its production requires less raw materials and the expense of running nuclear power plants is rather low, even t
48、hough the cost of establishing them is moderately high. Secondly, since producing nuclear energy only requires little amount of uranium, its transportation is much easier than fossil fuels. Lastly, this energy has a continuous supply. With huge reserves, its supply is believed to last much longer th
49、an that of fossil fuels. In brief, there are certain advantages in using nuclear energy in place of the conventional energy. Nevertheless, the difficulty in disposing radioactive waste is still its big drawback. Hence, international cooperation is required to make sure nuclear energy is developed in strict adherence to the relevant safety standards. 【试题解析 】 本题讨论与其他能源相比，核能是否能更好地满足全球日益增长的能源需求。在具体行文方面，考生首先要总结材料，概述正反双方的观点。然后给出自己的观点：目前核能要比其他资源更好。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 5 【正确答案】 Should Young People Continue to Live with Their Parents After Finding a J
