1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 24及答案与解析 SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) 1 Write a note of about 5060 words based on the following situation: Liu Li, one of the seniors in your department, has been enrolled by a foreign university. You are going to study at the same university. Write a note to Liu Li to inquire about
2、 the specific information as regards accommodation, fees and qualification there. 2 Write a note of about 5060 words based on the following situation: You are Tom. A man called your roommate Jim but he was away. Leave Jim a message, telling him where and when the man wants to meet him. SECTION B NOT
3、E-WRITING (10 MIN) 3 In recent years, we have been witnessing a growing number of Chinese people celebrating western festivals, such as Valentines Day and Christmas Day. What do you think of the phenomenon? Write a composition of about 200 words on the topic: On Celebrating Western Festivals You are
4、 to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is. In the second part, support your opinion with appropriate details. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. 4 Some people think parents should control the behavior of thei
5、r children from a very young age but others think they should give them more freedom. Write a composition of about 200 words on the topic: Parents Should(or Shouldnt) Control the Behavior of Their Children You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is. I
6、n the second part, support your opinion with appropriate details. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 24答案与解析 SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 April 21, 2012 Dear Liu Li, Ive learnt that you have been enrolled by Columbia Universi
7、ty. Since Im going to study at the same university, could you be kind enough to tell me some information about it? First, whats the accommodation there like and how about the tuition fees? Second, what qualifications are required to enter the university? I would be grateful if you let me know the ab
8、ove information and I am expecting your quick reply. Yours, Tomas 【试题解析】 根据题目要求， 10分钟内写出一张 5060字的便条。内容为：你的学长 Liu Li被一所外国大学录取，你也准备上这所大学，写张便条询问有关住宿、学费和入学资格的详细信息。注意询问类便条的相关格式。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 April 21, 2012 Dear Jim, A Mr. Smith called you this morning when you were not in. He wants to meet you this
9、 coming Saturday, at 9 a.m. at the university gate. If that is not convenient for you, he said you could ring him up at 010-82341378 at any time in the evening from 8 oclock to 10 oclock. Yours, Tom 【试题解析】 根据题目要求， 10分钟内写出一张 5060字的便条。内容为：你是 Tom，有位男士给你的室友 Jim打电话，而 Jim碰巧不在。写张留言条告知Jim与男士见面的时间和地点。注意留言类便条
10、的相关格式。 【知识模块】 作文 SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN) 3 【正确答案】 On Celebrating Western Festivals When it comes to celebrating western festivals, different people hold different views. Some people believe that celebrating western festivals will make us ignore our own ones, just like many youngsters practic
11、e that they observe the Valentines Day instead of the Double Seventh Day. However, others hold that we shouldnt say no to the foreign festivals if they render us happiness and excitement. As far as Im concerned, I insist that celebrating the western festivals benefits a lot. To start with, it can ac
12、quaint us with the foreign culture. For example, when we celebrate Christmas Day, we must trace the origin of the festival out of our curiosity and learn about the culture of the western countries in the end. Besides, the western festivals remind us of all that we should hold dear. For instance, Fat
13、hers Day and Mothers Day enable us to focus our attention on our parents we probably have left aside for long. Finally, the western festivals can be integrated and inject exoticism into our traditional festivals. A case in point is that on the Double Seventh Day men send roses to their beloved just
14、as they do on the Valentines Day. To sum up, we need neither criticize people celebrating western festivals, nor worry about losing our own tradition and identity. What we can do is to “make the foreign things serve China”, just as our forerunners said. 【试题解析】 第一段以众人观点引出我的观点：欢庆西方节日有很多好处。 第二段具体阐述好处所在
15、：让我们了解西方文化、提醒我们应该珍惜的东西、给传统节日增添异国情调。 第三段总结上述讨论，以 “洋为中用 ”结束全文。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 Parents Shouldnt Control the Behavior of Their Children When it comes to whether parents should control the behavior of their children, different people hold different views. Some people believe that parents should contr
16、ol the behavior of their children from a very young age. However, others hold that they should give them more freedom. As far as Im concerned, I agree with the latter. To start with, children have an eager curiosity about the world and a strong thirst for knowledge, both of which are discouraged if
17、their actions are always under the control of their parents. For example, many parents limit online activities of their children, say, prohibit online chat, and children gradually lose their interest in the network and even dont bother to turn on the computer. In addition, children may become timid
18、when they grow up if their parents have godlike powers over their behavior. After all, childhood experience plays a big part in shaping ones character. Finally, children may go to the other extreme if they dont become coward, that is, to be rebellious against life and authority. And it is their usua
19、l practice to say no to the things they are asked to do when they grow to manhood. To sum up, parents shouldnt govern the activities of their children too much. However, it is advisable to give them some suggestions in due time. 【试题解析】 第一段借别人的观点亮出我的立场：支持父母应给孩子更多自由的观点。 第二段详细阐述原因：父母过多地控制孩子的行为会抹杀孩子的好奇 心和求知欲、造成孩子懦弱和叛逆的性格倾向。 第三段总结上述讨论，结束全文。 【知识模块】 作文
