1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 154及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Read carefully the following excerpt on social network 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 peoples addiction to social network. You should support you
2、rself with 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. Addicted to “likes“? How many times do you check your Moments or Facebook page in a da
3、y to see whether your latest post has got another “like“ or “thumbs up“? Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, dont worry psychological findings have shown its completely normal. According to the findings of the UCLA Brain Mapping Center, which observed 32 teens aged
4、 between 13 and 18, the feedback circuit in the teens brains are particularly sensitive, and the social“ and “visual“ parts of their brains were activated when they received “likes“ on an Instagram-like social network. The research also showed that though the thumbs up might come from complete stran
5、gers, the good they derive from it worked all the same. So, does it mean we should try our best to win as many thumbs up as possible? In fact, too much desire for attention can create anxiety, and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it. 2 Many people today use electronic dictionaries inste
6、ad of printed ones. Will printed dictionaries be replaced by electronic dictionaries? 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
7、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 In the past decades, the development of new technology promotes the increasing nee
8、d of students and other customers, electronic dictionaries are becoming more and more popular. Electronic dictionaries are extremely portable and light, and numerous words and messages are stored in a small gadget less than 100 grams. If a paper dictionary contains the same messages, it will be much
9、 larger and heavier. Electronic dictionaries work very fast. When we want to check the words, we can type in the words, and then the words can be found in no more than three seconds, how convenient it is! Giving the advantages, electronic dictionaries will surely replace printed ones. NO In spite of
10、 the popularity of electronic dictionaries, many people still prefer the use of printed dictionaries. A printed dictionary usually costs less than ￥ 100, while an electronic one may cost ten times the price. For many students, who financially rely on their parents, can hardly afford an expensive ele
11、ctronic dictionary. Therefore, the printed ones are exactly what they need. Second, holding a thick, heavy dictionary brings the users the pleasure that cant be replaced by using an electronic one, so they will like to keep using printed dictionaries. 3 Is Science an evil thing or a good thing? This
12、 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 NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on
13、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 Advances in technology have increased the destructive capacity of conflict by enabling killing to occur much more r
14、apidly, as can be seen by the destruction of the First and Second World Wars with their unprecedented number of deaths. Besides, with the help of modern technology, Weapons of Mass Destruction have been developed, which has raised the threat of total global destruction. Science has produced the mean
15、s for more suffering in an almost infinite capacity, which surely outweighs the benefits towards healing the sick. Whats more, the pursuit of industrialization and the use of modern technology require the generating of enormous amounts of energy. Such production creates severe damage to the environm
16、ent via pollution. The damage to the environment also threatens to leave the earth uninhabitable, which would also harm humanitys interests. NO Science is the discovery and use of knowledge. It is how we became the dominant species on earth, by using tools and techniques to improve our living standa
17、rds and take control of our environment. Technological advances have enabled humans to become removed from the basic toil needed to survive and to consider other pursuits, so for example we no longer work all day every day as we are more productive. We are now able to pursue our desires or consider
18、great questions. Science has created modern communication systems which allow individuals to communicate across the globe with friends and relatives. Communications also allow humanity to deal with wider problems collectively where this was previously impossible. One example is collective action to
19、deal with natural disasters such as flooding or tsunamis. Aid is flown in from around the world and millions donate the necessary funds after seeing the suffering on their TV screens. 4 Nowadays, digital products are used in many fields. What influences do you think it will bring to our work, study
20、and life? Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the following topic: The Digital Age You are to write in three parts. In the first part of your article, you should clearly present your view. In the second part, you should support your opinion with appropriate details. In the last part, yo
21、u should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or 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. 5 Many people believe that playing Internet games is very
22、 harmful, especially for children. But some young people dont think so. Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the following topic: My View on Playing Internet Games You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state clearly what your view is. In the second part, support your view w
23、ith appropriate reasons. 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 154答案与
24、解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Say No to Social Network Addiction When teens receive “likes“ or “thumbs up“ on social networks, researches show the “social“ and “visual“ parts of their brains become very sensitive and they themselves become pretty happy. However, anxiety will be created if teens pla
25、ce too much importance on getting attention. In my opinion, addiction to virtual social networks does great harm to teenagers both physically and mentally. To begin with, addiction to virtual social network physically hurts teenagers eyes as they spend more and more time scrolling through social net
26、work page on their smart phones. As a result, the rate of nearsightedness among teens has gone up rapidly. Besides, teens tend to mentally depend on “likes“ or “thumbs up“ to fulfill their desires for self-esteem. This worsens their addiction to social networks and may have a negative influence on t
27、heir values in a way like this: nothing is more significant than getting “likes“ as much as possible. To sum up, addiction to virtual social network is harmful to teens physical and mental health, and parents should control the time their children spend viewing Face-book page. 【试题解析】 本题主要是讨论青少年沉迷社交网
28、络。首先应当概括材料中的内容，再给出自己的观点 沉迷虚拟社交网络会对青少年造成伤害。文章可安排如下： 第一段：简要概括材料，并引出自己的观点 沉迷虚拟社交网络会对青少年造成伤害。 第二段：论证自己的观点。第一，身体上的伤害，青少年近视率上升；第二，精神上的伤害，依赖 “赞 ”，造成价值观的 扭曲。 第三段：总结全文，提出建议。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Will Electronic Dictionary Displace Printed Dictionary Electronic dictionary is widely used and highly valued in thi
29、s high technology world for its convenience and portability. Some people hold that the electronic dictionary will take the place of the printed one because the former is more portable and works faster. However, other people believe printed dictionary is much cheaper and brings users special pleasure
30、. In my opinion, printed dictionary will not be displaced by e-dictionary. Firstly, the constant use of such an electronic device may cause many side effects. For instance, there are not enough explanations, patterns, or examples to illustrate the correct usage of a word. In addition, due to the lim
31、itation of the electronic screen, users have to press “page down“ many times to browse all the explanations and examples of the word, which cause great inconvenience for users. Comparatively speaking, printed dictionary is more legible and straightforward. Secondly, electronic dictionary will cause
32、heavy pollution to the environment in the manufacturing process. Whats more, if disposed improperly at the end of its life, electronic dictionary may affect human and environmental health because many of these products contain toxic substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium. Instead, printed dict
33、ionary made of paper can be recycled easily and thus its more environmental friendly. Considering the legibility and less pollution of the printed dictionary, we can safely arrive at the conclusion that printed dictionary is still needed and will not be replaced by electronic dictionary. 【试题解析】 考生在下
34、笔之前应先审题，明确写作要求：针对 “电子词典是否会取代纸质词典 ”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：简要概括认同电子词典会代替纸质词典和赞同使用纸质词典的观点，并提出自己的观点 电子词典在短时间内不会代替纸质词典。 第二段：分两点论证观点。第一，电子词典里的解释不够全面，由于屏幕小，使用者翻页看解释和例句很麻烦；第二，电子词典不环保，如果弃用，会污染坏境。 第三段：总结全文，重申观点 人们还是需要纸 质词典，电子词典不会代替纸质词典。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Science Is Not Evil The idea that s
35、cientific knowledge is dangerous is deeply embedded in our culture. Some people believe that science helps bring World Wars and weapons and threatens the habitability of the earth. However, others argue that science evolves human beings and creates modem communication systems. In my mind, science is
36、 a good thing. Firstly, science meets human beings primitive curiosity to the world which is the motivation for people to take actions. Science produces ideas about how the world works, whereas humans make use of the knowledge, resulting in usable objects. For example, with the help of modern transp
37、ortation, people can go anywhere they prefer to go. The journey to outer space and other planets, which can be realized by rockets and space shuttles, is not a dream any more. Secondly, Science is beneficial for peoples health. Modern medicine prolongs humans life and relieves patients of sufferings
38、 from many diseases. Cancer and AIDS are fatal to peoples health. Thanks to the endeavors scientists have made, these diseases are under control. Furthermore, any assumption about the danger that some new technology may impose is at present premature. Take gene technology for example, it has no diff
39、erence from those related to trying out new drugs for AIDS, thus its ethically unacceptable and unpractical to ban any aspect of trying to understand the nature of our world. In conclusion, science is not evil and human beings should take appropriate advantage of it. 【试题解析】 考生在下笔之前应先审题，明确写作要求：针对 “科学
40、的好坏 ”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：简要概括两方观点，并表明自己的观点 科学本身好的。 第二段：分两点论证自己的观点。首先，科学满足了人类对世界的好奇心；其次，科学对人类健康有益，停止对世界的探索不合情理。 第三段：重申观点 科学本身无罪，人类应当合理的利用科学。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 The Digital Age With more and more digital products coming into use, we are entering the digital age. We have computers
41、 to process documents at office, we watch digital TV programs at home and listen to MP3 players when we are traveling on buses or trains. It seems that whatever we do we use one digital product or another. Digital products have fundamentally transformed our way of work, education and life. To start
42、with, the last decades have witnessed immense changes in workplaces owing to the advent of computers. The jobs of bookkeepers, typists, copy-machine operators have been vaporized by digital computers, and at the same time, computer-related jobs have grown in dramatically large numbers. Whats more, n
43、ew digital technologies have made possible “a learning revolution“ in education. It is no surprise to see students sitting in multimedia classrooms, watching lectures without a lecturer standing on the platform. And one of the most fundamental changes that have taken place is how our leisure time is
44、 spent. We listen to the radio and MP3 music on our way, watch TV in the evening and chat with friends about those TV programs the next day through MSN, an online chatting software. When we travel, we take a digital camera with us. It is hard to imagine a life without digital products now. Admit it
45、or not, just as advances in biotechnologies have changed the way we farm, digital products have altered our daily life entirely. 【试题解析】 本题属于 “自由发挥型 ”作文，涉及的题材是 “科学技术 ”。该题要求考生对 “数码产品对我们的影响 ”提出个人的意见。按照题目的要求，可谋篇布局如下： 第一段：提出话题，数码产品在很多方面改变了我们的生活。 第二段：分三方面详细描述变化。第一，数码产品使一些工作消失，同时产生新的工种；第二，数码技术使教育方面也发生了变革；第
46、三，数码产品还改变了休闲方式。 第三段：重申观点 数码产品彻底改变了我们的生活。 【知识模块】 作文 5 【正确答案】 My View on Playing Internet Games Those born in 1990s and afterwards are considered “digital native“, which means they are born into an Internet age. Usually, they are restricted and told off by the “digital immigrants“, who were brought up
47、 without the influence of the Internet The clash of opinions is more prominent when it comes to playing Internet games. As a digital immigrant myself, I think that playing Internet games is harmful for teenagers. First of all, Internet games will get teenagers distracted from their worthy endeavors.
48、 Teenagers are weak in self-discipline and tend to wander off the rightful business. That is why we should keep them away from Internet games which consume their time and energy. We should guide them to devote themselves to reading, traveling and other meaningful pursuits. Secondly, addiction to Int
49、ernet games will be harmful to the development of social skills. If we allow teenagers to get trapped in the virtual world, they will turn into “homies“, confining themselves in their rooms and having no contact with the real world. Whats worse, there have been many reports about Internet game addicts, with twisted personality, who killed or attempted to kill their parents and friends. In conclusion, we should discourage teenagers to play Internet games and make sure they develop a healthy personality and frequent communicat
