1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 163及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 Read carefully the following excerpt on the popularity of online instruction across China, 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 why online educatio
2、n is becoming so popular. You should support yourself 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. Online Instruction Grows in Popularity
3、 Zheng Anke, who earns up to 3. 6 million yuan annually through her English classes on WeChat, Chinas most popular instant messaging app, provides a case in point. Zheng, in her early 30s, organized 10 WeChat groups with 120 students each and charges each student 3,000 yuan a year. She once worked f
4、or New Oriental Education, Chinas biggest English-training school, but now runs her own business. “I compile my own English learning materials, which I send to the students every week,“ said Zheng, who has two assistants to help her keep in touch with all of the students as they also receive weekly
5、feedback on their pronunciation. After-school instruction has long been popular among parents with big hopes for their childrens academic achievements, so the growing popularity of online teaching is not surprising. High earnings have caught the publics attention. One screenshot, which went viral on
6、 WeChat, drawing netizen criticism, showed a physics teacher who charged each of his 2 ,617 students 9 yuan for a single class. He earned 18,842 yuan for an hours instruction after sharing 20 percent of the tuition with an online educational agency. Yang Jie, a government worker in Jiangsu Province,
7、 said distance learning has many advantages compared with traditional educational agencies, including cheaper fees, repeated opportunities to review the teachers instruction and the ability to attend classes when its convenient. Yang also appreciated the ability to choose instructors. “I can choose
8、the teachers I like freely on the Internet,“ Yang said. “Ill continue to attend their classes if they turn out to be humorous and their classes are well prepared. “ 2 In recent years, traditional printed newspapers have been facing serious challenges. The Christian Science Monitor became the first n
9、ational newspaper to shut down its print edition, and recently, the world famous magazine Newsweek announced that it would soon cease publishing on paper and shift to an online-only format. Will printed newspapers one day be replaced by online newspapers? Some believe so while many still hold an opt
10、imistic view on the future of traditional newspapers. 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, content
11、 sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES The new media, such as the Internet and mobile phone applications, have exerted a great influence on peoples life. An online newspaper is fast, instant, and convenient, while
12、a printed newspaper often responds slowly to the latest news. People are now used to reading online newspapers on smartphones, and few people have the patience to wait for a printed newspaper. An online newspaper is also environment-friendly, which is in accord with the trend of saving energy in tod
13、ays world. A printed newspaper consumes a large number of natural resources, and will, in the long term, be gradually replaced. The multiple services, such as posting comments and finding related news through the links provided by online newspapers, have greatly enriched peoples reading experiences
14、and knowledge. Traditional newspapers can hardly compete in this sense. NO There are still a large number of people in the world who have no access to the Internet. For these people, reading a printed newspaper is an important way to know about the latest events at home and abroad. Although a printe
15、d newspaper can not be as fast-responding as an online newspaper, it still can provide many in-depth reports and analytical articles for readers. Many column writers are invited to write special feature reports for printed newspapers. An online newspaper, on the other hand, is only suitable for fast
16、 reading. Many readers prefer to read printed newspapers because they do not like staring at the computer or cell phone screens. A printed newspaper is also preferred by the elderly people. 3 The popularization of computers and Internet services has created a group of people called “ indoorsy men“ o
17、r “indoorsy women“. They prefer to spend most of their time at home rather than to go outdoors and have a face-to-face contact with others. Should people choose to become indoorsy? The following are opinions from both sides. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in abou
18、t 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 and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES In r
19、ecent years, with the popularity of the Internet, becoming indoorsy men or women is simply a choice of a different lifestyle for young people. In the past, if you want to buy something, you need to go out of your house, go to the store, and spend an hour or two choosing the products you want to buy.
20、 But now you can just sit in front of a computer and click your mouse, and the products will be delivered to you. Being indoorsy can help people save a lot of time. Being indoorsy allows people to think and work in a peaceful environment. For example, writers can be quite creative when they are alon
21、e at home without being interrupted. Being indoorsy does not mean that people will never go out of the door. Indoorsy men or women are good at making full use of modern technologies to facilitate their life and work. NO Some sociologists warn that the indoorsy lifestyle will make people self-centere
22、d and naive. If people stay at home for a long time, they will have little interpersonal contact with others. They will forget how to conduct a face-to-face communication with others, and they may become shy, uncomfortable, or self-centered when they are involved in interpersonal communication in re
23、al life. This indoorsy lifestyle will have a bad effect on their normal interpersonal relationships and normal work. Indoorsy men or women spend most of their time sitting in front of computers, and they seldom engage in outdoor activities. Looking at the computer screen for a long time will do grea
24、t harm to their eyes. Also, many indoorsy people seldom take part in sports. In the long run, their health will get worse. 4 Every year millions of candidates attend the National Civil Servant Exam, some of whom even regard it as their lifelong career in the hope of passing the exam and becoming a c
25、ivil servant. The most sought-after position may attract nearly 10,000 applicants. The craze for the National Civil Servant Exam has been fiercely debated in recent years. Should university graduates zealously pursue government posts? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your respon
26、se 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, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks
27、. YES It is undeniable that the post of a civil servant is an appealing job, for government posts are relatively stable, with fine income and welfare. If one becomes a civil servant, many troublesome problems, such as housing and medical care, can be solved with some favorable policies. Also, the wo
28、rkload is modest compared with other jobs. So being a civil servant is attractive for many university graduates. The expansion of college enrollment and the fierce competition among university graduates have led to the increasing pressure of job-hunting. For many students who are not quite certain a
29、bout what they want to do in the future, taking the National Civil Servant Exam is a good try. Besides, the whole process is the same as applying for jobs in private sectors. Through the exam, university graduates can make good preparations for their future career goals, and sometimes the result is
30、not so important. NO The craze for the National Civil Servant Exam is, to a large extent, ignited by the advantages of government posts. But actually, a government post today is not as favorable as it used to be. The post of a civil servant is stable, but lacks creativity and freshness. Its salary i
31、s on the average level, and is no match for that in some private sectors. University graduates, in their 20s, should exert themselves to strive for a bright future. It is not a good choice to blindly follow the crowd to pursue government posts. It is wrong that some university graduates equate being
32、 a civil servant with success. In order to get a government post, a graduate sometimes has to choose a job that is not related to his major at all. It is not worth getting such a post at the cost of ones specialty and professional knowledge. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 163答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Tradit
33、ional Classroom Learning or Online Learning? Recently, several teachers have succeeded in raking in huge profits out of organizing online classes, which, with their obvious advantages such as the convenience for learners and cheaper tuition fees, cater to the call for after-school instruction. While
34、 their high earnings have provoked fierce criticism from some of the conservative public, I fully support this up-to-date online education for two main reasons. Firstly, online education is student-friendly in its both inexpensive and convenient way of service. Compared with the traditional class wh
35、ose tuition fees can soar to 200 yuan for a single tutoring class, one online class charges much lower instead. Furthermore, course applicants can attend classes at any fragmented time, at any accessible place and study at their own pace. Secondly, online education is teacher-friendly. While the tra
36、ditional curriculum has a stodgy control over teachers choice of textbooks and teaching contents, teachers of online education can either choose and compile teaching materials according to the students needs in avoidance of uniformity in students from “streamlined education“, or they can try innovat
37、ive teaching ways. Sometimes they can even introduce a few gimmicks which are totally denied in the traditional classrooms to attract students. More encouragingly, teachers who are well-acclaimed for their mastery of teaching can earn a decent salary in return for their efforts. To sum up, online ed
38、ucation not only brings cheaper tuition fees and better education for a student, but also provides more freedom and a richer life for a teacher. There is no doubt that the new form of education will continue to benefit both the teachers and the students. 【试题解析】 本题讨论的是网络教育的一种形式 微课。选段中以一位英语老师的微课为例，说明了
39、微课的流行状况。然后分析了微课走红的原因以及微课与传统教学相比所具有的优势。本题的写作重点在于：首先概括上述选段要点，其次就网络教育流行的原因进行分析论述。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 The Irresistible Trend of Online Newspapers With the advent of information technology, the traditional media are pushed to the corner and are struggling to survive. Surprisingly, not all people are hail
40、ing the birth of online news. Some people believe that traditional printed newspapers are irreplaceable since a large number of people still have no access to the Internet. However, others believe that the demise of the printed version is at hand. Being faster and more convenient, cell phones and pe
41、rsonal computers are leading us to a paperless lifestyle. As far as I am concerned, it is irresistible that printed newspapers will demise while online newspapers will prosper. As the modern life changes quickly, news is reported at every turn. News is no longer new when printed on paper. While the
42、printing process of traditional newspapers takes hours, and their distribution may take even longer time, the spread of news on the Internet may only take a couple of seconds. Besides, young people, the largest group of consumers, prefer to read news via cell phones or laptops. With these devices, u
43、sers can share and comment on the news, which enables them to enrich their knowledge in a short time. In conclusion, I firmly hold the idea that online newspapers will dominate the market in the future while printed newspapers will be displayed in the museum representing a period of history. 【试题解析】
44、本题讨论的是在网络媒体的冲击下，传统报纸是否会被网络报纸所取代。在具体行文方面，考生应首先根据材料简要概括正方观点：网络报纸优势明显；反方观点：纸质报纸仍然有存在的理由；然后提出自己的观点：纸质报纸最终会消失，并给出论据；最后总结全文，重申观点。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Should We Embrace the Indoorsy Lifestyle? With the globalization of modern technology, especially the worldwide access to the Internet services, peoples life
45、styles have been greatly influenced. Some enjoy an indoorsy lifestyle. They hold that the indoorsy lifestyle is time-saving and peaceful. In contrast, those against the idea claim that keeping an indoorsy lifestyle will do harm to people both psychologically and physically. As far as I am concerned,
46、 modern technology is a double-edged sword. If we consider it as a useful tool to improve our life, it will certainly bring unprecedented convenience to us. With the assistance of the Internet, we can save our time through working, shopping, and communicating with others at home. Also, solitude isnt
47、 always equal to loneliness. Free from outside interruption, one can be creative and keep his mind sharp. However, too much reliance on or indulgence in the Internet will certainly have a bad impact on our normal life and work. For instance, indulging in online social networking may corrode peoples
48、social skills. To be specific, we may feel lost when talking with people face to face, which may affect our normal relationships with family members and friends. Whats worse, sitting in front of a computer all day long means few outdoor activities, which may damage our health. In conclusion, while e
49、njoying all the benefits the virtual world has brought to us, we should also step out of our houses and engage ourselves in the real world. 【试题解析】 本题讨论 “宅 ”生活是否可取。在具体行文方面，考生应首先简要概述正方观点： “宅 ”是现代社会的一种新型生活方式，然后概述反方观点： “宅 ”有种种弊端；接下来给出自己的观点：现代科技是把双刃剑，我们要把握好，适当利用可以使我们的生活更便利，但过度依赖则会对身体有害；最后总结全文，重申观点。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Curbing the Craze for Government Posts Our society has been experiencing a craze for the National Civil Servant Exam in recent years, which shows that being a civil servant is the prime goal of many young people. Some think a government p
