1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 121及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Should we become vegetarians? This issue 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 su
2、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 The vegetarian diet is a balanced diet filled
3、 with nutritious vegetables which are alkaline-forming and health-building. Having researched the eating habits of 110,000 adults for over 20 years, Harvard found that a 3-ounce serving of red meat daily was associated with a 13 percent greater chance of dying. Close to 5,000 Americans die of foodbo
4、rne diseases every year. Food poisoning is mostly caused by animal products. Factory farms, slaughter houses, and meat packing plants are extremely unsanitary places. Meat production is causing pollution to our natural resources, and producing greenhouse gases in the air. NO It is well-recognized th
5、at meat provides a wide range of nutrients that are difficult to obtain from vegetables and fruits. People cannot keep fit without meat. Meat is high in protein and other essential nutrients, and these nutrients are hardly to find alternatives in plant foods. To some groups of people, a monotonous d
6、ietary structure will even injure their fitness. For instance, childrens growth may be affected by unbalanced diet. Also, if a pregnant woman refuses to take any meat, her baby will suffer from malnutrition to a high degree. To be a vegetarian is not an appropriate choice for those who are allergic
7、to plants like caraway and celery. 2 Should children learn history in school? 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 summar
8、ize 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 It is because of the constant change of the world
9、 that we feel a need to grasp something unchangeable. It can always be found in the study of history. It is said that there is nothing new in the world, so we can draw on the experience of our ancestors. History helps children better and deeper understand the changing world and develop their sensibi
10、lity, judgment and adaptability in their personal life. Such qualities help students avoid many mistakes and better prepare for a successful and rewarding future life. History is also about culture and tradition due to its regional and racial features. It reminds us of our root and enhances our sens
11、e of identity. Children learning history can better appreciate their traditional culture. NO History is about everything that happened in the past; therefore it has nothing to do with our present life, which has changed into a completely different one. Studying history is a waste of time and it shou
12、ld be removed from school curriculum since it has nothing to do with job hunting. People often say “ Those who dont understand history will repeat the mistakes of the past. “ I totally disagree. I dont see any evidence that shows people have made smart decisions based on their knowledge of the past.
13、 To me, the present is important, not the past. 3 Should late childbirth be encouraged? 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 fi
14、rst 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 Being ready to be parents makes better
15、mothers and fathers, because they would devote more time and energy to their family than their younger counterparts. After waiting for years for a baby to come along, mature parents are more likely to deliver quality family education to their children. Another advantage of becoming parents late is f
16、inancial security, which is deemed to exert positive influence on child raising. In terms of reproduction, more and more women are concentrating on their own career and development so that they can invest more in their children. NO If women decide to have their babies late in life, they may have to
17、face some pregnancy problems such as low fertility, higher risk of diseases and genetic disorder. As fertility declines with age, delaying pregnancy also means that many couples may experience this difficulty. Couples having kids late in life not only confront with health challenges in midlife, but
18、also have to deal with their retirement life as their children are not old enough or dont have the ability to support them. From the social perspective, late childbirth in life may decrease the birth rate and labor force will be short in the near future. 4 Should people look for resources of oil and
19、 gas in remote and untouched areas with the increasing demand of them? 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 s
20、ummarize 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 Remoteness and transport occlusion seve
21、rely restrict the economic development of remote regions. The exploitation of fossil fuels can promote the modernization of transportation, which will contribute to the economic growth of remote areas. If fossil fuels in remote areas are exploited, then its economy will be significantly improved. Th
22、e service sector in remote areas will start getting its booming opportunity because there will be more people in need of more services, such as food, drinks and entertainment. Exploiting fossil fuels in unexploited areas can improve the local residents living conditions. NO A distinct problem emergi
23、ng from exploiting fossil fuels in remote areas is the further deterioration of the survival environment in these areas. Undeniably, local ecological system and environment will suffer a lot. Most countries invest a great deal of funds every year to work out environmental issues such as air contamin
24、ation and water pollution caused by utilizing fossil fuels. If the funds could be spent on developing and using alternative energy, those environmental issues would be curbed. To cope with the rising energy demands, the application of alternative resources of energy may be a well-established path. I
25、t is one of the best options to make residential areas cleaner and safer. 5 In many countries, teenagers under 18 years old can drive cars. Here arises the question: Is it the best way to improve road safety by increasing the minimum legal age for driving? This question has been intensely discussed
26、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 and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content rele
27、vance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Teenage drivers are more likely to have collisions on the road, compared with drivers in other age groups. This is because young drivers, especially those who ar
28、e in adolescence, tend to overestimate their driving ability and underestimate the dangers on the road. Teenagers at 16 or 17 years old are usually impulsive. As such, they are easier to be distracted while driving a car, which may result in serious accidents. Therefore, there would be fewer acciden
29、ts if the legal age for driving is raised to 18 years old. Again, teenagers are reckless drivers since they often drive at a high speed and it is quite common for them to carry on competition on the highway. NO Firstly, in order to improve road safety, the government can set higher standards for tes
30、ting drivers ability to drive and prolong the training time, since better prepared drivers and riders can reduce the number of accidents. It is not necessary to increase the age limit for driving. Besides, a right attitude plays a vital role in ensuring road safety. For instance, eating, drinking or
31、 talking on the phone while driving should be prohibited as these activities might distract drivers attention and cause unexpected consequences. Finally, for those unqualified drivers, who have serious crash records, retest is a must. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 121答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Should We Bec
32、ome Vegetarians? People have heatedly discussed the issue about whether we should become vegetarians as vegetarian diets are gaining popularity nowadays. Some believe there is no need to eat meat because of concerns over health, food safety and environmental protection. Many meat eaters, in contrast
33、, think that insufficient intake of nutrients from meat will cause serious health problems, and a vegetarian diet is not suitable for everyone. As to me, I do not agree with either extreme, I support the view that people had better cut down on their meat consumption, which is not just a personal cho
34、ice but an ethical decision. Animals raised for meat live in truly abysmal conditions and are always treated badly prior to and during the slaughter. Moreover, some animals are given drugs so that they could grow bigger and produce more meat, which is unhealthy both to animals and humans. Therefore,
35、 people should reduce their meat intake and do something to protect animals. In short, although a diet with a good combination of meat and vegetables has considerable value, it would be better to appeal to more people to eat vegetables since current meat-eating is at an unsustainable level and there
36、 are many other alternatives to meat in the world to keep people healthy. 【试题解析】 本题讨论是否每个人都应该成为素食主义者。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：人们应该减少食肉，这不仅是个人选择，还关系到道德问题。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 The Importance of Learning History Many subjects like computing and engineering can engage lots of students
37、, with classrooms completely packed every time; while other majors like history are losing popularity simply because the study of them is considered to be a futile effort. As a matter of fact, children can benefit greatly from learning history. They can draw lessons from the past experience, develop
38、e a better understanding of the world and the traditional culture. In my view, Im firmly in support of the necessity of learning history. First and foremost, learning history can help children make right decisions. It is said that history always repeats itself and it really does so. Therefore, its i
39、mportant to look back so that kids can learn from the past mistakes and ensure that they wont make the same ones as their ancestors did. Besides, students can learn new modes of thinking from studying history. If they encounter problems in reality, theyll probably find hints or solutions from histor
40、y. Last but not least, since history is a part of culture, students can learn to appreciate the culture of a country through learning its history. In sum, studying history is neither easy nor impractical, and it can bring important knowledge to children so as to let them achieve the goal of learning
41、 from the historical experience. 【试题解析】 本题讨论学生是否应该学习历史。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：学生有必要学习历史，并给出理由。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 My View on Late Childbirth In todays society, many young couples tend to delay having their babies, so that they can get well prepared, both emotionally and financi
42、ally. However, late childbirth is discouraged by many people due to its bad effects on individuals, families and even society. For instance, older couples may not only suffer from infertility when they intend to have a child but also face severe aged-care problems after retirement. Meanwhile, the de
43、crease in population will result in labor shortage. From my perspective, couples can choose to have kids either early or late, as long as they are ready for this big switch. On the one hand, children really do require lots of parental care. Couples should be well prepared to settle down and focus th
44、eir attention on the enjoyment of being parents. On the other hand, in addition to the necessary living and educational expenses, most parents nowadays pay for promoting the intellectual development of their children. Without adequate savings, many families may experience the hardship of economic in
45、security. To sum up, currently two major different trends of childbearing ages have gradually appeared, both of which have everlasting impact on social development and childrens growth. 【试题解析】 本题讨论人们是否应该晚育。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：只要做好了准备，人们既可以选择早育也可以选择晚育。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 My V
46、iew on Exploitation of Energy Resources Nowadays, many countries are coping with huge energy shortfalls since a growing economy raises demand for power. Some countries intend to cover the gap by exploiting fossil fuels in remote and untouched areas, which can develop the local transportation and eco
47、nomy as well. Nevertheless, this idea has met with fierce opposition because of its devastating environmental effect on local areas and the increasing financial burden on governments. Personally I agree with the latter opinion for the following reasons. In the first place, energy shortage has indeed
48、 restricted the economic development at present, not to mention the future, but we cannot simply sacrifice the environment in exchange for temporary economic gain. In the second place, to look for the resources of oil and gas in unexploited areas is neither the sole nor the best approach to solve gl
49、obal energy shortage. Energy saving as well as a shift to other fuels can reduce oil consumption. Last but not least, currently renewable energy technology is a fringe business due to its low efficiency and high cost, but its adoption has drawn greater attention for its low pollution and contribution to meeting our energy needs. All in all, encouraging energy efficiency and the use of new alternatives can help relieve energy shortage. 【试题解析】 本题讨论随着能源需求的上升，人们是否应该在偏远和未经开采的地区开发化石燃料。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：虽然对能源的需求在上升，但人们不应该在偏远和未经开
