1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 150及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Chinese education system of emphasizing scores is queried by the public. Look at the following picture carefully and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should start with a brief description of the picture, explain its intended meaning,
2、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 loss of marks. 2 Many tourists tend to believe that traveling abroad is an opportunity to reap great benefits. W
3、hile others hold traveling abroad may cause lots of troubles. Does traveling abroad pay off? Read the excerpt carefully and write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize briefly the opinions about the issue, and then give your comment. You should support yourself with
4、 information from the excerpt. 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. Sam (The US) I think by traveling you get to learn about different cultures first-hand. While yo
5、u can always read a book about Thailand, there is something special about breathing in the stench of Durian fruit in person. Once you experience cultural differences firsthand, you can begin to understand where other people are coming from. Sandy (The UK) Along with learning about a cultures traditi
6、ons and foods you can also immerse yourself in their language. Perhaps you studied French in school or maybe youve always wanted to learn Swahili. This is your time to go learn it and use it! Patrick (Germany) I would not recommend traveling abroad. When traveling abroad, you usually dont have insur
7、ance. Not having insurance means that if you get sick you cant afford a doctor. Worse yet would be traveling in a third world country with very little medical care available. It means you are risking your life to traveling. 3 Read carefully the following excerpt on the influence of social relationsh
8、ips and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then comment on the significance of having good social relationships. You should support yourself with information from the excerpt. Marks will be awarded for content relev
9、ance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. New Health Policy: Encouraging Friendships? Having good social relationships friends, marriage or children may be every bit as important to a healthy lifespan as quit
10、ting smoking, losing weight or taking certain medications, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. People with strong social relationships were 50 percent less likely to die early than people without such support, the team at Brigham Young University in Utah found. “A lack of social relationships was
11、equivalent to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day,“ psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad, who led the study, said in a telephone interview. Her team conducted a meta-analysis of studies that examine social relationships and their effects on health. They looked at 148 studies that covered more than 308,0
12、00 people for their analysis. Having low levels of social interaction was equivalent to being an alcoholic, was more harmful than not exercising and was twice as harmful as obesity. Social relationships had a bigger impact on premature death than getting an adult vaccine to prevent pneumonia, than t
13、aking drugs for high blood pressure and far more important than exposure to air pollution, they found. “I certainly dont want to downplay these other risk factors because of course they are very important,“ Holt-Lunstad said. “We need to start taking social relationships just as seriously.“ 4 Nowada
14、ys, more people tend to resist western fast food, believing it a kind of junk food. Do we really need to resist western fast food? 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 shou
15、ld 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 loss of marks. YES We need food for energy, just as a ca
16、r needs fuel. A balanced diet is important to ones health. However, now, more and more people, especially the children, crowd into the western fast food restaurant such as KFC and McDonalds where hamburger and French fries are served. For lack of vegetables and other nutritious dishes, the western f
17、ast food is just a kind of junk food which might lead to chronic food security problems. NO As a coin has two sides, western fast food has both benefit and harm. Just as Chinese fast food also has some fried cuisine, western fast food does have some low-calorie and nutritious dishes. So western fast
18、 food should not be deemed as a kind of junk food. 5 With the improvement of living standards, more and more people nowadays choose to go on holiday. They say that they usually feel completely relaxed after a good holiday. It makes them feel energetic and dynamic when they go back to work or study a
19、gain. What is your opinion about going on holiday? Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the following topic: The Benefits of Going on Holiday You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state clearly what your view is. In the second part, support your view with appropriate reason
20、s. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, 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 150答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING
21、1 【正确答案】 On Exam-oriented Education In the picture, a sprout is growing up, but is blocked by a huge rock, which serves as a symbol of “exam-oriented education“. This picture intends to criticize the harm that exam-oriented education is doing to young students. In my opinion, exam-oriented education
22、 hinders students development by killing their creativity and curiosity for knowledge. First, under the backdrop of exam-oriented education, a good many teachers would ask students to recite the answers to the exam questions. As a result, students creativity is substituted by rote learning. Second,
23、as a major portion of schooling time is devoted to exams, students often experience high levels of stress and anxiety, as well as intense frustration. Bit by bit, they would consider learning extremely boring and torturing. Trapped in the desert of exams, students are no longer curious about the won
24、derland of knowledge, but rather fed up with it. In conclusion, exam-oriented education swallows up students creativity and curiosity by endless rote memorization of answers, which should be reformed as soon as possible. 【试题解析】 这幅图片刻画一棵小苗在生长，但却遭到应试教育阻碍的情景。可见，该图认为应试教育阻碍了年轻人成材。根据这一思路，并按照题目要求，文章内容可以安排如
25、下： 第一段简要描绘图片，并指出图片的意图：批评应试教育危害年轻学生的发展。 第二段提出个人看法：应试教育扼杀了学生的创造力和好奇心，阻碍了学生成材。其一，在应试教育的背景下，学生所训练的是死记硬背的能力，没有创造力可言；其二，大部分教学时间都用于考试，学生容易变得焦虑和沮丧，对学习产生厌恶情绪，对知识不再好奇。 第 三段总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 The Benefits of Traveling Abroad As we have more money to dispose, we tend to enjoy our vacations abroad. Admitte
26、dly, many people believe that traveling abroad has a lot of benefits, among which are experiencing a countrys culture, traditions, foods and even learning its language. However, some people hold a different opinion. They argue that without a medical insurance, traveling abroad is equated with riskin
27、g our lives. From my perspective, the advantages of traveling abroad over-weigh its disadvantages. First of all, traveling abroad enables us to broaden our view. We are no longer confined to the landscape and culture of one nation. Instead, we will be greeted by exotic folk culture and sceneries, wh
28、ich will trigger us to learn more about the destination. Bit by bit, as we travel across many different nations, we will be more acutely aware of the varieties of cultures in the world. Secondly, traveling abroad is a character-building experience for us, especially for young people. A person who tr
29、avels a lot is usually independent, tolerant and resilient. Because of the different customs and beliefs between the foreign culture and the home culture, one needs to adapt quickly to the local culture. “Do in Rome as the Romans do“. Besides, the more you are exposed to the foreign lands, the more
30、you are aware of the cultural differences. Therefore, you will be more tolerant with different people and customs along the way. In conclusion, traveling abroad is advantageous. It brings you “seeing eyes“ to see the ever-changing sceneries and an “open mind“ to experience and embrace the world. 【试题
31、解析】 本题的主旨是讨论出国旅行好还是不好。首先应当与总结概括材料中的内容，再给出自己的意见 出国游好处大于弊端。文章可安排如下： 第一段：简要概括材料内容，提出自己的看法 出国游好处大于弊端。 第二段：列出理由论证观点。首先，出国游能让我们扩大视野；第二，出国游能塑造我们的性格。 第三段：总结全文，重申观点 出国游的好处多，主要好处是扩大视野、塑造性格。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 The Significance of Good Social Relationships Studies conducted by the U.S. researchers find that peo
32、ple having good social relationships are more likely to enjoy a longer life span and a reduction of premature death than those who do not. And I am deeply convinced that having good social relationships is beneficial to both our physical and mental well-being. First, having good social relationships
33、 can reduce the risk of many diseases. For example, some studies have revealed that laughter along with chatting to friends is an effective painkiller without side effect. When people laugh, their brains will release chemicals associated with feelings of pleasure, which can ease the pain caused by d
34、iseases. Second, good social relationships can make us more competitive in the global market. For one thing, good social relationship means meeting people from all walks of life. So we have to constantly improve our knowledge in order to be competent for different topics. Consequently, this will sur
35、ely make us more competitive. For another, having good social relationships acquaints us with more friends and contacts that may contribute to our future career success. Third, having good social relationships can release our stress and learn self-respect and appreciate our ability and worth. To con
36、clude, I believe having good social relationships is crucial to our health both mentally and physically. 【试题解析】 本题的主旨是讨论有良好社交的重要性。首先应当总结概括材料中内容，再给出自己的观点。文章结构可安排如下： 第一段：简要概括材料内容，提出自己的看法 有良好社交很重要。 第二段：分三点铺陈论述自己的观点。第一，有良好的社交关系可以减少疾病的威胁；第二，良好的社交关系可以让我们在这个世界市场中保持竞争力；第三，良好的社交生活有助于我们减轻压力，学会自我尊重，欣赏自身能力和价值。
37、第三段：总结全文，重申观点 有良好社交很重要。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Fast Food Is Not Evil Western Fast foods popularity in China is no secret. While taking a walk down of any major city, you are sure to pass numerous signs of KFC, McDonalds and Pizza Hut. Some people believe that western fast food is a kind of junk food for
38、 lack of vegetables and other nutritious dishes, so we should resist western fast food. However, opponents argue that western food also has some low-calorie and nutritious dishes. I believe it is not a good idea to reject fast food. Firstly, when you order in fast food restaurants, chances are that
39、you can get easy access to salad, vegetable soup and other low-calorie food. So, eating western fast food does not necessarily lead to obesity and other chronic health problems. Instead of imposing a ban, the key lies in finding a way to strike a balance in ones diet and avoid over-consumption of an
40、y food. After all, it depends on you to decide whether to take those high-calorie food or to choose low-calorie healthy food on the menu. Secondly, people are willing to take fast food because of the general concern of food safety. There are countless Chinese food restaurants standing on the side of
41、 the road without government control over safety standards. The western food restaurants, such as KFC and McDonalds, however, have strict quality control, which guarantees safe and healthy food for the customers. In conclusion, western fast food is not as evil as we think. In fact, what underlines a
42、 healthy body is your awareness of balanced diet and appropriate exercises, rather than resisting fast food. 【试题解析】 本文主题鲜明，对是否抵制洋快餐进行讨论。题目给出了两方观点，支持者认为洋快餐缺少蔬菜和其它有营养的食物，是垃圾食品。反对者认为即使中餐也有煎炸食品，洋快餐里也有低热量和有营养的食物，所以不是垃圾食品。考生在写作时，可以这样安排： 第一段：总结两方观点，提出自己的观点 并不一定要拒绝洋快餐。 第二段：阐明理由，第一，在快餐厅也可以点到一些沙拉，蔬菜汤等低热量的食物，吃
43、洋快餐并不一定就会导致肥胖症和其他疾病；第二，洋快餐相对很多中餐馆更加卫生，较少出现食品安全问题。 第三段：总结全文。洋快餐不是恶魔，想要有健康的身体，要平衡膳食，适量运动，而不仅仅是抵制洋快餐。 【知识模块】 作文 5 【正确答案】 The Benefits of Going on Holiday Many Chinese people are now entitled to annual leave. They take several days off and enjoy themselves on their own terms. From my perspective, I thin
44、k going on holiday is a good idea. First of all, going on holiday will refresh us. It means you take time off from your busy schedule and immerse yourself in whatever you like. You may read a novel you have been meaning to read; you may learn to play golf and surprise your friends in the next gather
45、ing; or you may just want to stay at home and do some chores with your wife. No matter what it is, you will feel satisfied and relaxed, because you can choose to do things you enjoy. Secondly, for those who spend their holiday on traveling, they will be rewarded with a broadened horizon. For instanc
46、e, they could visit the Imperial Palace and the Great Wall in the National Holiday and travel to Yunnan in the May Day holiday. Through these trips, they learn about China in the past and China in the wild. They come back home with an enlightened mind and more knowledge about the world. In conclusio
47、n, going on holiday should be encouraged among Chinese people, as it will ease their stress at work and help them learn something new. 【试题解析】 本题属于 “给定观点型 ”作文，涉及的题材是 “健康生活 ”。该题要求考生对 “度假的好处 ”提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求，可谋篇布局如下： 第一段：从中国人休年假入题，指出度假的好处。 第二段：阐述原因。首先，度假能让我们从繁忙的工作中抽身出来，喜欢干什么就干什么，寻乐其中；其次，度假去旅游的人，其视野会得到拓展。举故宫、长城、云南为例。 第三段：重申观点 中国人应该多去度假，这样可以减轻工作的压力，也能学到新的知识。 【知识模块】 作文
