1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 167及答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 The luxury fever has now spread all over China. Buying international brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci has become a fashion for many Chinese people, including those who are not quite affluent. Should people frantically pursue the luxury good
2、s? 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 sufficiency, organization and language quality. Fa
3、ilure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES With the fast development of economy over the past three decades, the consumption habits of Chinese people have changed greatly. For some consumers, many luxury goods are simply high-priced commodities. Cosmetics and perfumes
4、which cost a few hundred yuan, and some expensive watches can be afforded by many middle-income people in China today. Luxury goods, despite their high price, usually possess high quality and therefore can be used for a long time. Today as the average income increases, people have extra money to pur
5、sue high-quality life and to purchase luxury goods. For them, buying luxury goods is not to show off, but simply to enjoy the finest products. NO The luxury fever reflects the blind worship of material wealth existing in our current society. By “ luxury “, we mean “ a pleasant but often expensive th
6、ing that is not necessary“. Most luxury goods are not necessities, but since they are labeled as “luxury“ , owning a luxury product is equal to living a first-class life. So many ordinary people whose salary can barely afford them still follow the trend, which is a total waste of money. Many consume
7、rs buy luxury goods simply to flatter their vanity, because they believe the high price can add to their social status, and they can draw satisfaction from the show-off of luxury goods. If this tendency is not curbed, it will exert an adverse influence on the whole societys values. 2 Some people say
8、 the government shouldnt spend money in building theaters, museums and stadiums, but should spend more money on medical care and education. Do you agree? Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions f
9、rom 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 Health and education are the basic needs of people. We often say health is
10、wealth. Without health, even if you are a millionaire, you will not be able to enjoy your life. The society needs a better medical system to ensure that every patient is taken good care of. This is the first step of social development. Our spiritual foundation is built on education. Only with more k
11、nowledge, can we catch up with the fast growing economy. Every one of us needs a healthy body and brilliant mind to change our world into a better one. Theatres, museums and stadiums are signs of a higher standard of living. Compared with our basic needs, they are less important. NO First, stadiums
12、provide ideal places for people to do exercise and get entertainment. After a whole weeks hard work, people can enjoy a wonderful football game on the weekend, and refresh themselves with good relaxation there. Second, museums serve as bases for education. The British Museum, which is the largest mu
13、seum in the world, provides visitors with knowledge about world culture and arts. Visitors to the museum are all overwhelmed by the magnificence of the cultural and historical displays featuring mankinds achievements. In addition, the performances shown in the theaters will also greatly enrich the c
14、itizens life. People can enjoy ballet, symphony, and Peking Opera in a theater, which contain the soul of Chinese and western cultures. 3 Along with the mass use of computer technology in education, we are delighted to witness the convenience brought by computers. Some people even argue that teacher
15、s will not be important in classroom any more. Is this reasonable? 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 relev
16、ance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES The 21st century is also called the information age, in which the computer plays an important role in every field of our life. There is no denying that computer b
17、rings great benefit to people and is of great help to students. Recently, computer-assisted education has become more and more popular in primary schools, high schools and colleges. The computers function of multimedia makes classes more vivid and interesting. With unique superiority, computers can
18、become the optimum teachers in the classroom. Vivid pictures shown on the screen can motivate students interest and curiosity dramatically. Moreover, the combination of computers and the Internet can provide students with abundant information. NO Computers, unlike real teachers, cant solve a variety
19、 of new problems. Everything develops so fast in todays society, including education. What if a student suddenly asks a creative question that the computer isnt programmed for? The computer can do nothing, while teachers can explain the question according to their abundant teaching experience. Moreo
20、ver, computers cant communicate with students emotionally. With a gesture or eye contact, a teacher can transfer his or her idea or feeling to the students. In this way, students can enjoy more human care in the classroom. 4 Along with the shrinking job market, the university graduates find its hard
21、er and harder to get an ideal job. Therefore, they place the blame on the universities, saying that courses offered in universities cant provide them with enough practical training which may ensure them a decent job. Accordingly, some people think that the university should not provide theoretical k
22、nowledge, but to give practical training that benefits both the students and the society. 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 aw
23、arded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. YES Theoretical knowledge just handles problems of abstract concept. Without combining it with real work, it can not give full play to its effi
24、ciency. Theoretical knowledge without contact with reality is nonsensical. As everyone knows, with the development of society, experienced talents are in great need. Companies need those people who can apply theoretical knowledge to practice. Therefore, offering more practical training to university
25、 students can help them adapt to the society better. Theoretical knowledge roots in practice. It is obtained from the practice of the real jobs. By providing practical training for students, the university can make them comprehend theoretical knowledge more deeply. Thats why more and more universiti
26、es stipulate that students should participate in social work for at least one year in their four years study. NO Universities are where theoretical knowledge is handed down from generation to generation. As we all know, universities bring together a lot of prominent scholars and professors whose mai
27、n jobs are doing academic research. They are responsible for imparting academic knowledge to the young generation. Theoretical knowledge is beneficial to the society. Theoretical study provides a powerful tool for us to deal with our own personal problems as well as the world around us. For instance
28、, physiological or medical theories enable us to understand the way our body works so that we know how to combat disease more effectively. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 167答案与解析 一、 PART VI WRITING 1 【正确答案】 Stop Pursuing Luxury Goods The current craze for luxury goods is an inevitable result of Chinas economic and
29、social development. For many Chinese people, especially the middle class, luxury goods are affordable items. The high quality of the goods makes them the primary choice for these people. In contrast, some hold that this craze should be discouraged for it may breed peoples money worship and vanity. A
30、s far as I am concerned, we should damp the craze for luxury goods. The blind pursuit of luxuries can easily lead buyers to be sucked into commercial traps and deviate from their personal objectives and social values. It will be destructive to our nation and society if young people consider buying l
31、uxury goods as the sole meaningful thing in their life. Moreover, the high price of luxury goods will lead to over-consumption. Many young people may become the so-called “ Moonlites“ who spend all their earnings buying bags or clothes of famous brands before the end of a month. What is worse, if th
32、eir salary cannot maintain their consumption level, they may be stuck in financial problems. In conclusion, I believe that luxury goods should not be seen as the Bible of life, and we should carefully measure whether we can afford them or not. As the future of our nation, we should set up lofty idea
33、ls and aims instead of indulging ourselves in the pursuit of vanity. 【试题解析】 本题讨论当下的奢侈品热潮。在具体行文方面，考生应该首先概述材料中正反方观点。然后给出自己的观点：我们应该遏制购买奢侈品的热潮，并给出理由。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 Should the Government Put More Money in Building Theaters, Museums and Stadiums? An argument often heard these days is that whet
34、her or not the government should put more money in building theaters, museums and stadiums. Some believe that instead of spending money on these facilities, medical care and education should be given more money, while others argue against them. After weighing the pros and cons, my opinion is that th
35、ere is nothing wrong with spending money on theaters, museums and stadiums. First of all, stadiums are ideal places for people to relax themselves. After five days of hard work, people can refresh themselves by doing exercise and enjoying a football game there. Exercise is to health what water is to
36、 fish. Physical exercise can benefit people a lot, which will surely ease the pressure of medical care. Moreover, it provide a good opportunity for people to establish communion with each other, which will benefit peoples mental health. Beyond this, it is also of paramount importance to use theaters
37、 and museums as the “social classroom“ for cultural and historical education. The Sydney Opera House has come to define not only a city, but also an entire nation and continent. In addition, the performances shown in the theaters manifest the soul of human civilization. Therefore, theaters and museu
38、ms will greatly enrich peoples life. Certainly, medical care and education both play dominant roles, but building theaters, museums and stadiums will benefit not only the individual both mentally and physically, but also a nation as a whole permanently. 【试题解析】 本题讨论政府是否应投入更多财力兴建剧院、博物馆与体育馆。在具体行文方面，考生要
39、先概述正方观点：医疗与教育才是人们最根本的需求，相比之下，剧院与体育馆并没有那么重要。然后概述反方观点：剧院、博物馆与体育馆是民众休闲娱乐与文化传播的重要场所，不可或缺。然后给出自己的观点，言之有理即可。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Can Computers Replace Human Teachers? Computer, the most exciting and significant invention in the 20th century, is reshaping our life and world. As a result, some people
40、proclaim that computers should be introduced into our classroom and replace human teachers, while others argue against them. As for me, I dont agree with the opinion that computers can replace human teachers. Among countless factors which influence my inclination, the most conspicuous one is compute
41、rs are not as qualified as human teachers in the academic field. As we all know, students can get the final result of a mathematic question with the help of computers, however, they may still be confused about the whole calculation process. By contrast, our human teachers performance is much better
42、in this case. They can not only teach students how to analyze and calculate, but also remind them of the possible errors that they may make. Thus, human teachers are more adequate than computers in the academic aspect. Whats more, human teachers can help students solve psychological problems that ma
43、ny students may meet in school. In China, sometimes, teachers even burden themselves with responsibilities of students parents. For example, it is the duty of teachers to deal with students with rebellious spirit, and to prevent students from campus violence, or even crime. Obviously, computers cann
44、ot do that. In summary, from what has been discussed above, we may safely arrive at the conclusion that the status of human teachers in education circle is unshakable, and computers cannot take the place of them. 【试题解析】 本题讨论随着科技的发展，电脑能否取代教师在课堂上传道、授业、解惑。在具体行文方面，考生要先概述正方观点：电脑有助于让课堂更生动有趣，激发学生的好奇心；反方观点：
45、电脑的缺陷在于与人缺乏情感沟通，受限于机器本质。然后给出自己的观点：电脑不能取代教师，并加以阐述。最后总结全文。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Is Practical Training More Important than Theoretical Lessons? Most universities and colleges spend much time teaching fundamental theories and elementary courses. But some students regard these kinds of knowledge unimportan
46、t, and pay little attention to them. They suggest universities should spend more time on practical training instead of providing theoretical lessons. However, others hold that professional theoretical knowledge is beneficial to the society. In my opinion, theoretical knowledge is necessary and one w
47、ill definitely benefit from it. First, fundamental theories, such as mathematics and physics, are the basis of other knowledge. For a student who majors in automatic control, the course of control system is the most practical and useful in the future. But if he isnt good at mathematics, circuits and
48、 electronics, he will hardly be able to understand the principles and methods of how to control a subject or a process. It is just like constructing a building. How can you imagine a spectacular high rise without a firm foundation? That is, theory and practice are interrelated. We can ignore neither
49、 of them. Second, basic theoretical knowledge provides not only the knowledge itself, but also the way to learn and research. University is a place for scientific research and invention. So it is necessary for students to have the skill of doing research. Let us look at it from another angle: Science and technology develops so quickly that present skills will soon be out of date. If one learns nothing except practical skills, he will inevitably fall behind the times. But if one masters the method of research, he will b
