1、专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 34及答案与解析 SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) 1 An undergraduate of English at a university, in a recent letter to the universitys president, complained about the mandatory maths classes he had to take. He said that because a language major has little use for maths, he would forget all of h
2、is maths lessons soon after taking the required exams. What do you think of his opinion? Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Should English Majors Study Maths? You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is
3、. In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of
4、 marks. 2014年真题 2 The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节 ) is one of the important national festivals in China. Write on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: The Dragon Boat Festival First, you should tell what you know about the festival. Second, you should describe ho
5、w you or other people usually observe the festival. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. 2012年真题 3 Nowadays young people tend to phone more often than write to each other. So, some say that ph
6、ones will kill letter writing. What is your opinion? Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 150 words on the following topic; Will Phones Kill Letter Writing? You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state specifically what your view is. In the second part, support your view wit
7、h one or two reasons. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. 2004年真题 4 December 5th is International Volunteers
8、 Day. Since 1985, when the United Nations announced the special day, tens of millions of people around the world have volunteered to help those in need. China now has 4.5 million registered volunteers who have provided more than 4.5 billion hours of volunteer work. What can you gain from volunteerin
9、g? Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: The Benefits for Volunteering You are 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
10、what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks. 2008年真题 专业英语四级（作文）模拟试卷 34答案与解析 SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN) 1 【正确答案】 Should English Major
11、s Study Maths? When asked whether English majors should study maths, different people hold different opinions. In my opinion, maths should be included in courses for English majors. First of all, on the one hand, the vast majority of people cant get through a single day without using maths of some s
12、ort. English majors are no exception. The language of maths is numbers, not English letters. If we are well versed in this language of numbers, we can make important decisions and perform everyday tasks successfully. Maths can help us to shop wisely, buy the right insurance, and decorate our home wi
13、thin the budget. On the other hand, as a popular language, English can be a tool for future jobs. Maths helps to open the door to relatively well-paid jobs in fields that demand knowledge of maths. As English majors, if we dont study maths, we will close the door to interesting jobs of high salary.
14、Secondly, while English can make us eloquent in international communication, maths does help us cultivate a rational way of thinking, which is indispensable for the development of our capacities. Furthermore, studying maths is interesting and enjoyable. It enables us to distinguish right from wrong.
15、 The solution to a problem can bring people excitement and satisfaction. To sum up, maths is a boon; just imagine the planet without maths! We could have been in the prehistoric age if maths were not established. Therefore, it is necessary for English majors to study maths. 【试题解析】 本题要求考生论述英语专业学生是否应该
16、学习数学。对于这个题目，考生首先应选择一种立意：英语专业学生应该学习数学或英语专业学生不应该学习数学，并阐述理由。如果选择支持英语专业学生学习数学的观点，行文上可以这样安排：第一段提出观点，即英语专业学生应该学习数学；第二段阐述理由，比如，数学对生活的方方面面都有用处，学好数学有助于学生们找到高薪的工作等；第三段进一步指出学习数学可以培养学生的理性思维，并使学生在学习过程中得到快乐；最后一段总结全文，指出学习数学对人类的发展很重要，英语专业学生应 当学习数学。 【知识模块】 作文 2 【正确答案】 The Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festiva
17、l, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the 5 th day of the 5 th lunar month, a calendar used for agriculture purpose in China. The festival is celebrated especially in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, but people of several ethnic groups throughout China and the world
18、are also having celebrations on this day. The heroes we celebrate this festival for vary from region to region, but the best known reason is to commemorate the death of Qu Yuan, an upright and honest poet and governmental official in the State of Chu, who committed suicide by drowning himself in a r
19、iver. Eating Zongzi, dumplings made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, and racing dragon boats are the most commonly observed customs for this festival. While for people around me and myself, the Dragon Boat Festival is usually observed by eating
20、Zongzi in our university cafeteria, and only some of us would opt to enjoy the boat racing on television. It seems that traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival, are gradually fading away from our horizon. The foods we eat on those holidays have become a more important reminde
21、r for us. Since they are an important ingredient in our tradition and culture, we surely should attach more importance to the understanding and celebration of our own festivals. 【试题解析】 本题是一篇自由发挥型题目，和以往的试题在写作思路上 有较大差异。提纲要求主要从两个角度进行写作，分别是对端午节的介绍和对自己以及身边的人们如何庆祝端午节的介绍。在写作过程中，考生需要注意两个部分的衔接和区分，对于端午节的介绍，我们
22、可以更多地集中在日期、历史和意义等层面，同时要注意关于庆祝方式的介绍，避免出现雷同或相似的信息。对于端午节了解有限的同学，可以从节日意义、庆祝方式等角度更多地借鉴节日的一般描述，比如，人们越来越多地关注和过节有关的某种特色食物，而忽略了节日最重要的文化价值和对家庭的凝聚力作用，这些角度用来讨论包括端午节在内的各种节日都是恰当的。而作 为英语专业的学生，在平时的学习过程中，注重文化常识的积累也是一门不可忽视的功课。 【知识模块】 作文 3 【正确答案】 Will Phones Kill Letter Writing? Nowadays, more and more young people te
23、nd to phone more often than write to each other. As a result, some people are worried that phones will kill letter writing. However, I dont think their concern is necessary in that letter writing has some exclusive advantages over phones. First of all, it costs less to send a letter than to phone, e
24、specially when a person you want to communicate with lives in another place. In general, you spend no more than 1 yuan on a letter. But usually it costs you at least several yuan or more to phone a person. Second, there are many circumstances where letters are more appropriate or feasible than phone
25、 calls. For example, if you invite one of your good friends to attend your wedding, its better to send him a letter of invitation than just to phone him. Last but not least, letters are often written in a more logical and organized way. During the course of writing a letter, you would weigh your wor
26、ds carefully. By contrast, during a phone conversation, you speak out of your ideas without mature thought. Taking the above factors into consideration, phones cannot take the place of letters. Either of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. 【试题解析】 本题目中谈到现在越来越多的人愿意通过打电话进行交流，而不再像以前那样写信了，于是有人
27、说电话将取代书信。考生应从电话能否取代书信的正反两种观点中选取一个作为论点，然后展开说明。考生的立场要么是 Yes，要么是 No，不可能存在中立的观点。这种题型一般采用对比论证法，可以分别对比电话交流和写信的优缺点，从而得出结论。 【知识模块】 作文 4 【正确答案】 The Benefits for Volunteering As an international metropolis, Beijing is the venue for various kinds of international meetings and events. When such conventions take
28、 place, college volunteers are involved to provide language service, coordination and other services. They gain a lot from volunteering. Indeed, volunteering does a lot of good to us. To begin with, by taking part in volunteer work, we can apply our knowledge and skills acquired in college to practi
29、ce. In this way, we are given the opportunity to see if we have got a good command of the knowledge. This is especially true for us who major in foreign languages, for face to face communication with foreigners is the touchstone for our linguistic competence. Whats more, we can also gain experience
30、from hosting meetings and obtain team work spirit. As is known, the success of the meetings or activities lies in the concerted efforts of both the organizers and volunteers. So through personal participation, we can realize the significance of team work spirit and gain the experience which is benef
31、icial for us in future job application and career development. Finally, volunteering also benefits us both psychologically and physically. Being able to help others simply makes us feel good, providing us with a sense of spiritual fulfillment which helps to reduce stress. As is discussed above, volu
32、nteering can benefit us a lot in many aspects. We should actively apply for volunteering service to the community and the society. 【试题解析】 本题是一个给定观点型题目。要求考生论述参加志愿者工作的益处。随着志愿者事业日益受到关注，越来越多的人加入到志愿者行列。尤其是2008年中国举办奥运会期间，奥运志愿者也成为当时的一道风景，选择这个话题进行考查紧扣时事热点。写作时要注意两点：一是题目中已经限定了范围，要讨论的是参加志愿者工作的益处，如果谈论其坏处或者优劣并举都属于偏题；二是要讨论的是你能从志愿者工作中收获什么。对于这种题目，首先可以提出志愿者工作的有关话题，并指出参加志愿者工作是有益的；接着重点阐述参加志愿者工作的益处 ，比如能够学以致用，开阔眼界，在实践中获得锻炼，能够培养团队精神，增强社会交际能力，能够为社会和国家做出贡献，能够培养人的高尚情操，等等；最后总结全文，重申参加志愿者工作有益的观点。 【知识模块】 作文
