1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 147及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Parenting classes are a possible solution to assist new parents and parents who encounter difficulties in raising their children. Should parenting classes be offered on a compulsory basis for all prospective parents? The following are the supporters and
2、opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in NO LESS THAN 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,
3、 language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Parenting classes would need to be compulsory for a reason. For all of the subjectivity regarding parenting, there are clearly some cases where bad parenting is responsible for some of the childs failings.
4、 A morbidly obese 15 year old with a criminal record, no school qualifications and poor health has, almost certainly, been let down by his or her parents. However the state has no way of knowing in advance as to which parents will struggle in this manner; hence it is better if the classes are for ev
5、eryone. NO Making classes compulsory may make them less effective and useful for those who actually want to be there. Much as happens in school those who do not wish to attend are disruptive and take up the teachers time, reducing the amount of time the teacher has for those who wish to learn. Whats
6、 more, it is not clear that parenting classes would improve the standards of parenting, for not all children need identical parenting and it would be too difficult to customize classes or respond to the individual needs of parents and children. 2 As technologies evolve, the world is becoming smaller
7、 and smaller. During the process of globalization, some distinct cultures have been vanishing and integrated into other mainstream cultures. Should we preserve these distinct cultures? The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your
8、 response in NO LESS THAN 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, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a lo
9、ss of marks. YES First, allowing people to preserve their own cultures allows other people to understand different cultural practices and ways of life. This exposure to new experiences enriches the cultural practices of all: we are better able to make choices about the way in which we wish to live o
10、ur lives, whether that is a matter of what food we eat or what religion we practice. Second, no one has a monopoly on the knowledge of the best way to live life. As such, we each have to seek out this “good life“ for ourselves; it varies depending on our individual values and priorities. Multicultur
11、alism allows that there is a greater choice between ways of living, rather than everyone being “integrated“ into a way of life that varies very little. NO There are a great many problems in many areas as a result of poor integration. Race riots, racial violence and the scapegoating of minority commu
12、nities all tear communities apart. France has recently begun to forcibly evict communities of Roma from its cities after clashes between local communities and the travelling community of Roma. Integration allows us to diffuse the “us and them“ mentality: to see other people in terms of their similar
13、ities, not their differences from us. The resultant greater understanding of others makes community cohesion much more likely and the horrors of racial tension much less likely. 3 Home schooling is the education of children at home. The practice wins the heart of some parents. Should home education
14、really be advocated? The following are the supporters and opponents opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in NO LESS THAN 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
15、 for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Home schooling allows children to learn in an environment that has the needs of one or a very few number of students as the focus of the educative
16、process. Parents are willing to invest in their children and can provide targeted provision that prioritises the learning needs of those individuals. Therefore, specific textbooks that are tailored to the childs mode of learning can be purchased. Classroom-based education must, by necessity, cater f
17、or the needs of the group as a whole which leaves those the very bright unchallenged and those with special needs falling behind and unsupported. The authorities often take years to recognise the needs of students and they lose years of education in the process. However, homeschooling can benefit su
18、ch students by shaping the learning environment to cater for their needs by being flexible to adapt. NO Hundreds of experts and researchers ensure the quality of public schools. It is presumptuous for a parent to think they know how to teach a child better than that accumulated wisdom. Just because
19、the child is a product of that individual does not mean that the education knowledge of the parent surpasses that of professionals in that field who have spent years training. Furthermore, even the best teachers can be improved by the insight of a third-party; such evaluations are not accessible to
20、home-schooling parents. The danger is that “From the governments perspective, the world of home education is full of unknowns“; there are not sufficient measures of quality control in place to protect the child and their right to a comprehensive education. 4 Some people think that the government sho
21、uld establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Whats your opinion? Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the following topic: Should the Government Establish Free Librarie
22、s in Each Town? You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is. In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for cont
23、ent relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. 5 Most people agree that volunteer work brings more benefits than problems to college students. Do you agree? Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words o
24、n the following topic: On Volunteer Work You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is. In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks
25、 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. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 147答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Compulsory Parenting Classes are Welcome and Necessary Parenting classes can off
26、er help to the parents who encounter difficulties in raising their children. Yet, they have started a debate on whether the classes should be compulsory for all parents. Some people believe that it would be a good option to offer parenting classes so as to avoid irresponsible parents. Others argue t
27、hat compulsory classes are less effective and unable to be customized. In my view, if possible, parenting classes funded by the government should be available for all. Firstly, parenting classes can offer necessary help to parents on bringing up children in the early years. Studies have shown that p
28、arenting has a bigger influence on a childs life chances in the early years than education in class. Parents do need to know about health and nutrition, effective discipline and setting boundaries. For most parents, the parenting classes would provide the tools and support that is often necessary to
29、 raise a child well. Besides, parenting classes for teens are also critical. These classes can help parents update their knowledge about teenagers education. For instance, modern parents need help in dealing with teenagers who are now spending too much time playing video games and using the internet
30、, and therefore getting themselves into trouble with anxiety disorder. And they also have to cope with cyber-bullying as a result of social media use. In conclusion, parents should receive some parenting classes when they face the challenges of parenthood. 【试题解析】 本题的主旨是讨论是否应该强制要求父母去学习养育孩子。材料中提出了两种观点
31、，首先应总结两方观点，再提出个人的观点，可支持也可反对强制学习养育孩子的课程。文章结构可如下文安排： 第一段：简要概括双方观点，并表明自己的观点 如果有政府资助的关于养育孩子的课程，所有父母都应该去上。 第二段：分两点论证。首先，育儿课程对儿童早期教育非常重要；另外，课程能够帮助父母解决青少年遇到的问题。 第三段：总结全文，重申观点 父母都应该接受这样的课程。 【知识模块】 作 文 2 【正确答案】 Cultural Integration: an Inevitable Trend Globalization has aroused discussions among the public o
32、n whether we should preserve the diversity of culture or stimulate the integration of culture. Some believe people should respect different cultural practices and choose their own way to live. Others believe integration brings better understanding of different cultures and releases racial tension. I
33、n my opinion, it is better to enhance cultural integration based on recognizing the diversity of different cultures. First, it is unethical to conserve “less developed“ societies, because this will deny people within those regions the benefits of technological and medical advances enjoyed by those i
34、n the “developed“ world. In the same manner that taking poverty in underdeveloped nations as “cultural diversity“ is inhumane. Moreover, it is similarly irrational to promote all religious practices simply because they are seen to contribute to cultural diversity, particularly religious practices re
35、cognized by the WHO and the UN as unethical, including female genital mutilation, polygamy, child brides, and human sacrifice. Second, cultural integration actually fosters more balanced cultural exchanges and strengthens international co-operation and solidarity with business and trade opportunitie
36、s in cultural and creative industries. In the process of integration, cultural practices less known will be recognized and understood by other cultures. In conclusion, cultural integration is a trend that can be developed in a harmonious way and we should be respectful and wise enough to reject its
37、dross and assimilate its essence. 【试题解析】 考生在下笔之前应先审题，明确写作要求：针对 “应该支持多元文化还是促进文化融合 ”这一热议话题，首先总结正反方的意见，然后给出个人观点。文章结构可安排如下： 第一段：建议概括双方观点，提出自己的观点 促进文化融合。 第二段：分两点铺陈论证自己的观点。第一，为了保持文化多样性而不让相对落后地区享受科技和医疗进步，是不道德的；第二，文化融合有利于促进文化和经济的交流和往来。 第三段：总结全文，重申观点 文化融合是趋势所在，我们应当去其糟粕，取其精华。 【知 识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 On Home Schoo
38、ling A new education mode called home schooling has come into public views. The families in many countries have already put it into practice. These parents are ensured that the very specific need of the individual can be satisfied, as their kids will be the focus in the educative process and the cou
39、rses as well as text books can be tailored for them. Contrarily, experts and researchers are in support of the public schools, because they believe that in most cases, parents are not as capable in teaching as accumulated wisdom in schools. In my view, the time for home schooling is not mature yet.
40、Firstly, there is an uncertainty in home schooling. Since parents do not have a common education background, there is no shared evaluation standard to test the final result of teaching. The children would not be confident of the knowledge they have obtained at home. Secondly, as children of home sch
41、ooling do not have access to competitions and group examinations, they would often lack a sense of competitive spirit. There will be much trouble for their future job-hunting. Thirdly, children educated at home are often isolated from their peers. They are lonely and tend to lack awareness of teamwo
42、rk. It is not easy for them to be well adapted to the adult world. In a word, it is not the time to widely carry out home schooling. 【试题解析】 考生在下笔之前应先审题，明确写作要求：针对 “在家上学好还是不好 ”这一热议话题，首先总结正反方的意见，然后给出个人观点。文章结构可安排如下： 第一段：简要概括人们对是在家教育好还是不好的两方观点，并表明自己的观点 在家教育固然有优点，但整体优势不如学校教育。 第二段 ：分三点铺陈论证自己的观点。第一，在家上学的教育内
43、容有太多的不确定性，孩子的学习成果没有明确的评估标准；第二，在家上学的孩子缺少竞争环境，缺乏竞争意识；第三，在家上学的孩子缺乏与同龄人的交流，容易变得孤僻，不合群，缺乏团队意识，这导致在进入社会时不能很好地适应成人世界。 第三段：重申观点 在家教育在目前来看还有很多值得商榷的地方。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Should the Government Establish Free Libraries in Each Town? It was reported that the illiteracy rate in China was 4.08%, which means that
44、about 5.3 million Chinese people are still unable to read or write a single word. Against this dire backdrop, I think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. First of all, a near-by library could save the time and energy, which are otherwise needed for a far-away library. I
45、f a community library is within short distance, we do not have to worry about the hours wasted or the energy consumed in traveling to the downtown. We could simply walk up to the community library and browse the newly arrivals at ease. Secondly, free libraries are helpful to those who are not access
46、ible to the Internet. For those needy people who are too poor to use the Internet at home to obtain information, free libraries can benefit them a lot. They can go to these libraries to search for the information they need, without worrying about how much theyll have to pay for getting the informati
47、on. In conclusion, free libraries in each town are a helpful tool to spread knowledge and increase local peoples interest for reading. 【试题解析】 本题属于 “立场选择型 ”作文，涉及的题材是 “文化教育 ”。该题要求考生对 “政府应否在每个城镇设立免费的图书馆 ”提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求，可谋篇布局如下： 第一段：从中国的文盲率人题，指出政府应该在每个城镇设立免费的图书馆。 第二段：阐述原因。首先，如果图书馆离我们很近，就可以省掉往返于遥远的图书馆的时
48、间和精力，提高人们阅读的积极性；其次，免费的图书馆有助于那些没有上网条件的人经常阅读。 第三段：重申观点 设立免费的图书馆是很有好处的。 【知识模块】 作 文 5 【正确答案】 On Volunteer Work Volunteer work is gaining its popularity among university students. According to a survey, as many as 67% of students in Guangdong universities have worked voluntarily. I salute the efforts mad
49、e by these students and I think we should encourage college students to do volunteer work. First of all, through volunteer work, students would be more involved in the community. We sometimes hear blames about the indifference of university students and about the distance they keep from the local community. If students do volunteer work, such as visiting seniors home, sending food to homeless people, and raising fund for orphans, they would feel the pulse of the community and be more integrative. Secondly, volunteer work enhances the
